Just five days before playing their first ever official match, Racing Louisville announced that the club has signed five additional players to their roster. Non-rostered invitee forwards Jorian Baucom and Vanessa Kara, midfielder Noelle Higginson, defender Nealy Martin and goalkeeper Shelby Money are now rostered members of the squad.
Racing seems pretty well-situated at forward, but the glimpses we got of Baucom during the West Virginia friendly were certainly encouraging. Depth is also going to be welcome at goalkeeper as Michelle Betos has a history of missing matches due to injury. Fingers crossed that won’t be the case this season as she’s looked great so far.
Nealy Martin will probably get to see time in the back. Higginson is a defensive-minded midfielder, something Racing can probably use this coming season. Vanessa Kara seems to be a somewhat overlooked talent at forward, so I’ll be watching to see how or whether the staff can develop her into a key contributor.
Welcome to all five women!
