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'm looking behind us now, across the count of time, down the long haul, into history back.
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In this episode! We wistfully reminisce over the previous season in front of the fireplace. That means Stats! Comparisons! Marginally-substantiated opinions! Seasoned with hyperbole! Thanks for sticking with us through another season!Door Lavender Louisville
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Sometimes when I'm sad, I sit and watch the power station.
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In this episode! We wave farewell to the Wave, and indeed all we got to watch at Lynn Family Stadium this year. It's been a wild ride. Season recap in two weeks.Door Lavender Louisville
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The unknown future rolls toward us. I face it, for the first time, with a sense of hope.
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In this episode, we exorcise the loss to the spirit, get past the thorns managing to smell sweetly, talk about Racing players making moves, and look forward to our own private Decision Day as we look to break the Wave!Door Lavender Louisville
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Someone has to save our skins. Into the garbage chute, fly boy!
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In this episode IV: A New Hope! We look back at the Empire gaining ground on the rebels at Bootah and home against the Current, Talk about the league cracking down on cheaters, Look forward to using the Force against the Spirit and Wave! Also: did you know that we are, literally, Kind of a Big Thing?…
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You control your destiny - You don't need magic to do it. And there are no magical shortcuts to solving your problems.
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In this episode! We raise a glass looking back at Angel City and a monumental win over North Carolina, discuss the integration of our mid-season acquisitions, and look forward to Bootah and the Current. Also: a look inside the booth as we pull back the curtain on VAR!Door Lavender Louisville
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"I just put it all out there when I'm playing." A conversation with Kayla Fischer
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In this episode, Joe interviews Kayla Fischer! Louisville's breakout #9, hockey enforcer and yellow card collector (Gotta catch 'em all!)Door Lavender Louisville
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Come home to my heart. And when we're together, we can never be apart.
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In this episode! We suffer through Seattle and bear through Bay! We look at a roster acquisition and toward Angel City and Courage! Doom! Gloom! Stick with us, it gets better, folks. Also: puppies!Door Lavender Louisville
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Two by Two, Hands of Blue
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In this episode, we recap Chicago, look forward to some optimistic games, and discuss the HOTTEST of league goss. Join us!Door Lavender Louisville
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There's water in the basement and the pilot light is out.
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In this episode, we look back at Orlando, ask what exactly we watched against Palmeiras, and console ourselves with Colo Colo. Plus Roster talk, a preview against Chicago, and pickles!Door Lavender Louisville
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Yeah, but so how do we get the gold from the vault to the getaway car?
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In this episode, we look back at historic firsts, ask what the month ahead might bring for our roster, and look forward to games both real and possibly imagined (because the next two weeks are HIGHLY interesting)! With the NWSL x LMXF tournament and The Women's Cup, we're looking at FOUR possible games.…
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What are you doing here? Aren't you supposed to be in Mexico somewhere?
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In this episode, we endure a look back at the Courage, ask if we are living up to this year's hype, and look forward to the LMXF tournament against Monterrey and the apparently inescapable Courage!Door Lavender Louisville
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I came with low expectations and I was disappointed.
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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!Door Lavender Louisville
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I need a change, a big one. I need Strength. Power.
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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!Door Lavender Louisville
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"This place is my home." A conversation with Savannah DeMelo.
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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!Door Lavender Louisville
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Oh, dear, I cannot tease you about that. What a shame, for I dearly love to laugh.
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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! #FreeUcheDoor Lavender Louisville
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What kind of person tries to look calm?
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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!Door Lavender Louisville
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Suffering Builds Character
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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 Cu…
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Tell me what you love so much about Racing
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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!Door Lavender Louisville
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"You know what? I'm gonna take this big risk." A conversation with Elexa Bahr.
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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!Door Lavender Louisville
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It's hard to be in a position where one wants to hit someone who is already in obvious pain.
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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!Door Lavender Louisville
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Hope is like the Sun. If you only believe in it when you see it you'll never make it through the night.
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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!Door Lavender Louisville
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I never look back, darling. It distracts from the Now.
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In this episode: 2024 season predictions! Our FIRST game previews of the season! Ask "What's a Super League?"! Rampant speculation! Baseless hypotheses! Exclamation marks!!!!! (Note: Cody read his notes wrong. Subtract FOUR (4) points from his season point total prediction on top, bottom, and o/u.)Door Lavender Louisville
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I Like Firsts. Good or bad, they're always Memorable.
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WE'RE BACK! In this episode we look at our departed players, get on the Hype train for incoming talent, discuss some interesting offseason ambitions, and try to make sense of these WEIRD rule changes!Door Lavender Louisville
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"Honestly, I'll never apologize for that moment." A conversation with Taylor Flint.
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Join us as Joe interviews Racing and USWNT Star Taylor Flint!Door Lavender Louisville
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I'm just gonna come right out, I have no idea what's going on or what this place is at all.
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In this Episode, we untangle the messiness that is the Expansion draft, look at who we might lose (sad emoji), and lay out why Utah will now forever be known as Eww-tah!Door Lavender Louisville
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The Boogeyman can only come out on Halloween, right?
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Happy Halloween! No, trick, a surprise treat for you as we drop this week's pod early! In this episode, we revisit our Preseason Predictions, reminisce on our favorite parts of the season, and take a look at the coaching search and expansion draft!Door Lavender Louisville
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When they ask me what I liked best, I'll tell them it was you.
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In this episode, we recap the final two matches of the season, discuss a potential coaching change, and talk about which players may or may not be back next season.Door Lavender Louisville
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The Offside Rule is when the French Mustard has to be between the Teriyaki Sauce and the Sea Salt.
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In this episode, We talk about free agents, look forward to the rest of the year, and talk about THAT. CALL. (You've been warned.)Door Lavender Louisville
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Dreaming is Wonderful, but it won't get you closer to what you want.
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In this episode, we recap our journey through the elimination portion of the Challenge Cup, a crucial game against the Dash, a precarious game coming up against the Red Stars, and a game over "Who's Coming Back?"Door Lavender Louisville
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Do you prefer "Fashion Victim" or "Ensembly Challenged"?
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In this episode, we recap a draw in New Jersey, a HUGE win over the Thorns, talk about some mid-season roster moves, and look ahead to the Challenge Cup semifinal and OL Reign in the regular season. (Warning: Joe has some thoughts about the Portland jerseys!)Door Lavender Louisville
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You honor our humble home. Quite so
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In this episode, we recap "Fill The Fam", talk about our Nat'l Team replacement players, Look forward to some crucial Regular Season Games, and heap hate on the worst kits in the league!Door Lavender Louisville
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"Nine. Cherries. Pacific. Seven." A conversation with Katie Lund.
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Listen in as Joe interviews the FORTRESS Katie Lund!Door Lavender Louisville
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I just want to know who I'm dealing with. I've seen too many versions of you to be sure.
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In this episode, we conclude our coverage on Racing's Challenge Cup group stage campaign, dig into our National Team Replacement Players, and Joe has OPINIONS on our next opponent.Door Lavender Louisville
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Basically, everything that men do in your world, women do in ours.
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In this episode we review the Chicago game, look forward to the challenge cup's EXCITING CONCLUSION (of the group stage), look at our National Team Replacement Players and Racing at the World Cup, and issue a mea culpa.Door Lavender Louisville
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Nobody knew me before tonight.
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In this episode, we review our last games into the World Cup break, talk A LOT about our Roster and the Academy under it, and look ahead to the second half of the Season and Challenge cup!Door Lavender Louisville
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No, that's a bear in a bee costume!
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In this episode, we recap the end of our shutout streak, talk World Cup Roster moves, Look forward to the last League games in a while, and turn the Petty to 11!Door Lavender Louisville
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"I'm not much help, I'm sorry, but we'll figure it out together." A conversation with Emina Ekic.
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Join us as Joe interviews HOMETOWN HERO Emina Ekic!Door Lavender Louisville
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Get in loser, we're going shopping.
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In this episode, we recap Chicago in the Challenge Cup, along with Washington and San Diego, look at where we are at the midseason point, look at Gotham and Courage coming up, and get a little catty!Door Lavender Louisville
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Don't let them run over you. You got to fight.
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In this episode, we recap SO MANY KC, and the Courage, talk Roster space shenanigans, and look forward to Chicago, Washington, and the Wave.Door Lavender Louisville
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I only hope when the data's analyzed, a weakness can be found. It's not over yet.
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In this episode: we recap Orlando and Chicago, look into Abby Erceg resigning and our roster strategy, look forward to 3! games, and talk about the incoming competitor to NWSL, and more!Door Lavender Louisville
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"I'm a little full of energy sometimes," a conversation with Elli Pikkujämsä.
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Join us as Joe interviews the DELIGHTFUL Elli Pikkujämsä!Door Lavender Louisville
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Yeah, I like to drive off cliffs.
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I'm this episode: we recap Portland and Seattle, y'all about the new signing and roster space, look forward to THREE games, and Joe brings a hot take!Door Lavender Louisville
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What, you thought you needed another challenge or something?
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In this episode, we recap the Angel City game, talk squad rotation as we start to see schedule congestion, look toward the Portland and Seattle games, And what's up with all these keepers?Door Lavender Louisville
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Don't bother me anymore, and don't call me sugar.
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We recap the Houston and Washington draws, look forward to Angel City, and talk about the announced expansion teams.Door Lavender Louisville
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"Don't float your Crosses," a conversation with Carson Pickett.
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Our first interview! Join us as Joe interviews the incomparable Carson Pickett!Door Lavender Louisville
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I got bored one day, and put everything on a bagel.
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Our Premier episode! We talk roster changes, best 11, and Season expectations! Join us as we preview the 2023 Racing Louisville season!Door Lavender Louisville
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Special Episode: Town Hall
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On March 10th, Racing Louisville held a Town Hall meeting with John Neace, Chairman of Soccer Holdings, President James O'Connor, VP of Operations Brandon Morris and Jonathan Lintner VP of Communications. We were there to cover this important event, and we present the entirety of it recorded for you. We recorded a short prologue with our takeaways …
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A quick intro to the upcoming podcast!Door Lavender Louisville
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