Racing Louisville FC has signed defender Mirann Gacioch to her first professional contract after spending the last four years at the Ohio State Unviersity.

“I am deeply honored to be joining Racing Louisville FC! Playing in the NWSL has been a lifelong dream of mine and I am so grateful for the opportunity to learn from such an elite coaching staff and to compete alongside such outstanding players,” Gacioch said. “It is a privilege that I have the chance to contribute to the club’s continued success in 2026 as we strive to make more history in Louisville! I can’t wait to get started! Go Racing!” 

Gacioch appeared in 83 games for the Buckeyes and played every minute of each of the final 41 matches of her career, including the entire 2025 season. She tallied five assists over her four seasons.

In 2025, she led an Ohio State defense that set the program record for most consecutive shutouts (7). The Buckeyes advanced to the round of eight in the NCAA Tournament, where they fell to the eventual national champion Florida State.

“Mirann’s ability to play out of the back and her intensity in out-of-possession moments were key reasons we wanted to bring her to Racing,” Racing head coach Bev Yanez said.

“Mirann is a competitor and leader — a perfect fit for the team culture we’ve built here at Racing Louisville,” Racing general manager Caitlyn Flores Milby said. “We are pleased that she’s chosen to begin her professional career here and we can’t wait to see her contribute to the club’s success as we look to build on last year’s playoff run.”