The 2025 Louisville City FC season was the club's eleventh season of competition. Louisville City competes in the USL Championship, the second tier of professional soccer in the United States.
During the season, Louisville had one of the most dominant performances in USL Championship history, winning their second in a row Players Shield with 73 points, averaging a historical 2.43 points per game and losing only once. However, in the playoffs, Louisville was stunned by eighth-seeded Detroit City FC at home to continue Louisville's league championship drought at seven years.
Louisville entered the 2025 season following a successful season that ended with playoff disappointment. The club won the 2024 USL Championship Player's Shield after having the best record in the league. However, in the second round of the 2024 USL Championship playoffs, Louisville was stunned at home by fifth-seeded expansion club Rhode Island FC in a 3âÂÂ0 defeat.
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On December 19, 2024, the USL Championship released the regular season schedule for all 24 teams.
All times in regular season on Eastern Daylight Time () unless otherwise noted
As the first seed in the Eastern Conference and the overall best record in the league, Louisville clinched a home playoff spot for the entire playoffs. In the Eastern Conference quarterfinals, Louisville was matched up against eight-seeded Detroit City FC, ultimately losing 1âÂÂ0 at home.
Louisville City participated in the second edition of the USL Cup, the first edition to feature teams from both the USL Championship and League One.
Louisville City, as a member of the second division USL Championship, entered the U.S. Open Cup in the Third Round based on their performance in the 2024 USL Championship season.