Racing Louisville FC's 2025 was a year of reaching many milestones, so it's only fitting that they ended their season with one of the NWSL 's highest symbols of recognition. Manager Bev Yanez received the Coach of the Year award at the league's first-ever formal awards ceremony, beating out the head coach of the No. 1 seed KC Current, Vlatko Andonovski.

“I'm so grateful for the team,” Yanez said while accepting the honor. “For the team believing in me, trusting in me. I couldn't be up here without them.”

Yanez helped lead Racing Louisville to the best season in the franchise's history, which included setting the club record for points wth 37, setting a new mark for wins at 10, and making the playoffs for the first time ever as the No. 7 seed. Article Continues Below

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