Lavender Louisville

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An Independent podcast dedicated to the NWSL's Racing Louisville! Hosts Joe Havelda and Cody Ruth are here to take a deep dive into the team, their tactics, and prospects for the future! New podcast every other Thursday. Find us on Twitter @LavenderLvl for updates!

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I came with low expectations and I was disappointed.

Jul 04 2024 67 mins  
In this episode: we mourn the passing of points we should have had against Angel City, Reign and Bay, Examine the philosophical question about "what is a Racing anyway?", and look at the fortitude needed to take on the Courage. Also: Wild speculation because it's fun!

I need a change, a big one. I need Strength. Power.

Jun 20 2024 69 mins  
In this episode, We look back at a sensational showing against the Dash, some forgettable flailing against Gotham, talk roster moves, and look forward to a West Coast away Swing!

"This place is my home." A conversation with Savannah DeMelo.

Jun 14 2024 28 mins  
In this episode, Joe interviews Savannah DeMelo! USWNT WWC Midfielder, Racing's free kick assassin, and everyone's favorite player to foul! And another surprise guest!

Oh, dear, I cannot tease you about that. What a shame, for I dearly love to laugh.

Jun 06 2024 42 mins  
In this episode, we look back at escaping Chicago with three points, muse about our options at forward, and Look through the next three matches against the Dash, Gotham and away at Angel City!#FreeUche

What kind of person tries to look calm?

May 23 2024 61 mins  
In this episode: We look back at a ghastly performance against the Spirit, snatching the first point out of KC's shiny new stadium, and try to figure out what's going on with our roster, and a look forward to what should be an entertaining match in Chicago!

Suffering Builds Character

May 09 2024 61 mins  
In this episode! We (try) to recap Gotham and take a hard look at Racing's first loss of the year in Orlando. Then we discuss what's happening in the midfield, and look forward to a tough pair of games against the Spirit and the goal-scoring juggernaut in Kansas City. We wrap up with a quick look about what we know about the upcoming The Women's Cup: Louisville Edition!

Tell me what you love so much about Racing

Apr 25 2024 72 mins  
In this episode: We look back at San Diego and revel in Racing bringing the Thunder against Bootah! We also get into some transfer rumors, and look ahead to Racing's road trips to Gotham and Orlando!

"You know what? I'm gonna take this big risk." A conversation with Elexa Bahr.

Apr 19 2024 35 mins  
In this episode: Joe interviews Elexa Bahr! Colombian WNT standout, NWSL debutante standout, and striker in the family's five-a-side team! (My money's on the Bahrs.) Plus a surprise guest!

It's hard to be in a position where one wants to hit someone who is already in obvious pain.

Apr 11 2024 52 mins  
In this episode! Portland... Yeah... Then looking at potential roster moves, and looking forward to San Diego and Bootah! (and possibly Bev's first win?) And a couple of sneaky little rule changes to Wrap up!

Hope is like the Sun. If you only believe in it when you see it you'll never make it through the night.

Mar 28 2024 84 mins  
In this episode we recap the WILD draws (never thought I'd say that) against Orlando and Houston, talk shop about the Roster, Look forward to Portland and talk TWO MORE summer Tournaments!