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Lavender Louisville

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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  1. 88

    We're right back where we started.

    In this episode!  We get pulled under by the Wave and are cast down by Angel City!  An abbreviated look at a shiny new signing!  And look forward to being sent to Arkham by Gotham and getting lost in the Bay!  WOOO DESPAIR

  2. 87

    If you don't like the road you're walking, start paving another one.

    In this episode!  We cement the Legacy and cut the reign short, but we wish we had done better against the shooting Stars!  Plus a look forward to leveeing the Wave and grounding Angel City!We were THIS CLOSE > < to reviewing three wins.  Sigh.

  3. 86

    There's always a way to turn things around

    In this episode: We look back at games against the Current (kinda), Stars, and Pride. We grumble about our curmudgeonly resident Mr. Burns, and look ahead to another matchup with the falling Stars.

  4. 85

    I'm in a hurry and just wanna make a change.

    In this episode!  We keep pace with the Dash and soar higher than the Angels!  A quick look at some dubious statistics, and look forward to Crossing the stars and a roaring time with the pride!ROAD POINTS.

  5. 84

    What fresh hell is this?

    In this episode!  We look back at getting stuck by the Thorns and wearing concrete shoes in the Bay!  We ask WTF is even going on with the club and with talisman forward Emma Sears!  And we look forward to running with the Dash, flying with Angel City and going with the current! TBH, this one is some serious doom and gloom.  Sorry, not sorry.

  6. 83

    Wiggle your big toe...

    In this episode!  We take a midseason look at our roster contracts, and blast through embarking for Portland and crashing into the Bay!Y'all, it has been SO LONG since we played.  We're finally back!

  7. 82

    Don't tell me someone's finally knocked the fight out of you. Wake up!

    In this episode!  We look back at quailing against the Courage and failing to bag the Summit!  Plus some tough love to some players and some WILD conjecture on HIP eligible players!

  8. 81

    We're happy to get the kind of money that jingles, but we'd rather get the kind that folds.

    In this episode!  We look back at planting the Thorns and getting crowned by the Royals!  We talk about the team selling Equity (!!!) and what that could look like!*  And we look forward to being bold as the Courage come to town and bagging the Summit!*Racing's not going anywhere.

  9. 80

    It does look hopeless, doesn't it?

    In this episode!  We brought on a ringer to mitigate Joe and Cody's gloomy demeanors, Special Guest Nix Searcy!  We look back at overturning Orlando, getting spooked by the spirit, and getting kicked to the curb in Jersey!  We look toward a thorny reception in Portland and going to Court in Utah!  It's a rough one, folks.

  10. 79

    Whatever. Those rules aren't real.

    In this episode!  We take time to root through this year's rules changes, some quick roster news, and chugging through THREE (!!!) PREVIEWS. And they announced a new team (yay!) in Ohio (boo!).  

  11. 78

    "Let's try to win every game" - A Conversation with Katie O'Kane

    In this episode, Joe interviews Kentucky's favorite Ute, Katie O'Kane!Katie talks roles and responsibilities, making the playoffs in her rookie season, and her relationships with her teammates!(Also, Hi, Dad! -Cody)

  12. 77

    This is the circle of Sadness. Your job is to make sure that all the sadness stays inside of it.

    In this episode!DOOM! GLOOM! MAYHEM! WOE!  We look back at getting left out in the rain at Seattle and losing a drag race to the Dash!  We also take a look at highs, lows, and the downright WTFs going into this mini-break before the next episode!  

  13. 76

    We are the spark, that'll light the fire, that will restore the Republic.

    In this episode: We look back at meeting the Courage meekly and conjuring a point from the Spirit!  A quick look at how our newcomers are doing dropped in the deep end!  And a look forward to dethroning the Reign and blasting past the Dash!

  14. 75

    Why so melancholy? A wondrous future lies before you!

    In this episode: part two of our season preview!  No facts, just vibes as we make our predictions for year-end superlatives. Also: IT'S HERE, Y'ALL.  THE SEASON IS HERE. We preview our first two games!  The opener against the Courage and our return to Lynn against the Spirit! WOOOOOOOO 

  15. 74

    "I like to call it 'Beautiful Chaos'" - A Conversation with Arin Wright

    In this episode, Joe interviews Kentucky sports legend and Captain Arin Wright!Oh Captain, My Captain!  Arin talks the culture in the locker room, calls out teammates who impress, growth of the league, parenting as a pro, and who is considered Racing's Rival!(Don't worry about the disembodied voice in the corner, it's just Jeff Milby, Club Journalist.)

  16. 73

    Who ARE you people?

    In this episode: Part one of our two part season preview.  What's the first part, you ask?Free agents, retirements, new contracts and SIGNINGS SIGNINGS SIGNINGS. This episode is ALL about our off-season roster moves.  In all, we discuss almost 30 players.  Departures, refreshed contacts, and our 9 new signings! THE SEASON IS NIGH

  17. 72

    2025 Season Finale

    In this episode!  Joe and Cody are joined by special guest Nix Searcy!  We look back at our preseason predictions, get nerdy on the accomplishments Racing has stacked this season, and give our End of Season Superlatives!Thanks for another great season, and we'll see you in 2026!

  18. 71

    "We'll run our socks off and then keep running after that." A conversation with Lauren Milliet

    In this episode, Joe interviews the Racing Original, Lauren Milliet!She walks us through what a long strange road it's been for all of us, muses about what the future might hold for her, and serves it up HOT about past and present teammates!

  19. 70

    Well, we almost made it.

    In this episode: Lavender family, we have crossed the divide. We look back at our first post-season game. There's no preview, but we are ECSTATIC to have made this episode. It's one more than we have ever made. We also chat about how we move forward and changes in the league. Join us in the following weeks with a Lauren Milliet interview and our post-season recap.  We go again.

  20. 69

    They say if you dream a thing more than once, it's sure to come true.

    In this episode:  Apparently when you do good with the season, they let you keep playing as long as you keep winning.  They call them "Playoffs".  It's a terribly novel idea I hope will stick around so we can do it again next year. We look back at how Racing secured a spot in these "Playoffs" by hanging Bay out to dry, and look forward to the first game of these "Playoffs" against the Spirit. Playoffs.

  21. 68

    In the end, it all comes down to one.

    In this episode: We look at the points that could have been against Gotham, Look at the FINAL playoff scenarios, and Look at washing away the bay!  (Spoiler: Joe's about to rupture having had to wait for this game for two weeks.)THE END IS NIGH

  22. 67

    Keep your sh*t together for one week. You got it? One more week.

    In this episode: we carry the day in Cary, but struggle at home against Chicago, look at national team call-ups, and look ahead to a high stakes game against the Wayne Enterprises company team!  Plus, a THIRD team playing at Lynn Family Stadium?

  23. 66

    Is one of us supposed to be a dog in this scenario?

    In this episode: we pay tribute to the Royals and soar above the Angels!  We look at another 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 roster move, and look forward to standing Brave against the Courage and making the Stars see stars!  The homestretch for the playoffs is REAL.

  24. 65

    Do you ever have déjà vu?

    In this episode!  We get stuck by the Thorns and take a knee to the Reign, rattle off some stayings and goings, and look to the climb (but descent?) to Utah and ask if we can clip Angel wings at home!

  25. 64

    I curse you, you curse me. Let’s get together and do a little cursing.

    In this episode: Racing rides the Wave to victory only to have their hopes Dashed at home. A new Purp enters the chat, and we look ahead to back to back games against the two Cascadian teams directly above Racing on the table. 

  26. 63

    Now, I'm going to read some words. And they won't make any sense, but I want you to listen to them anyway.

    In this episode!  We roar back against the Pride and make peace with the Spirit; we talk about who's coming, who's staying and who's going, and look forward to breaking the Wave and dashing the hopes of the Dash!  Plus! A look at how far we've come this season and an homage to our robotic overlords!

  27. 62

    You're going away tonight. Don't let me remember you angry and troubled.

    In this episode: We lament the strength of the Current, speculate on incoming transfers, and look ahead to a difficult road trip. Let us know who your dream signing at Right Back would be!

  28. 61

    2025 Midseason Review

    In this episode: We look at a whole lot of stats, compare this year to seasons gone by, and speculate wildly about the futures an absurd number of free agents. All with a special guest host!

  29. 60

    "One? Three! Me. Eight. Earth." A conversation with Jordyn Bloomer.

    In this episode: Joe interviews breakout GK sensation Jordyn Bloomer!  She shares a fascinating insight on being in the spotlight, How she approaches her newfound gameday routine, and where she finds herself in Louisville on her off-days!(Editorializing here, but I laughed so much on this episode.  This might be my favorite so far.  -Cody)

  30. 59

    BIG BADABOOM

    In this episode: We look at trying to hold back the tide at KC, and stand proud against the Pride! And (believe it or not) look forward to KC after the Int'l break.  This is an interesting stretch of games...

  31. 58

    What are you, an man or a mouse? I mean, a woman or a wouse?

    In this episode: We look back at dethroning the Royals, Talk about a new player (and a prospective one as well!), And stare down the beginning of the Gauntlet that is KC and Orlando.  Plus!  El Bluegrassico Femenil!  (or something.  I hope we're still workshopping that title.)

  32. 57

    Deserve got nothin' to do with it

    In this episode: we look back at a dreary day with the Reign and doing the good work against Angel City, go around the world on international call-ups, and look forward to a crowning work against the Royals!

  33. 56

    Oh! joy, success, and revenge. All wrapped up into one sweet package.

    In this episode: We look back at dashing the Dash and bringing justice to Gotham!  Talk about some surprise sizzle that had been hiding on the roster the whole time! And look forward to drizzling on the Reign and saying our prayers against Angel City.  Also, Racing is actually crazy good, we being receipts.

  34. 55

    I'm not sure what I'm supposed to be embarrassed about.

    In this episode: we look back at the riptide against the Wave, negotiating the briar patch at Portland, and look forward to outrunning the Dash at Houston and welcoming Wayne Enterprises as Gotham comes to Louisville. BTW, we launched a division two team.  SURPRISE!

  35. 54

    "I like Cantaloupe!" A Conversation with Janine Sonis.

    In this episode: Joe interviews multinational superstar and Olympic Gold Medalist Janine Sonis!  We talk about how American soccer compares to abroad, Where the league is now, and what one of the most famous Canadian soccer players feels about the nascent division one league up north.  (Also about her adorable puppy).

  36. 53

    God, I am so sick of this rain.

    In this episode!  We look back at an unspirited performance against the Spirit, look forward to crashing the Wave, and sticking it to the Thorns!

  37. 52

    I'm getting a little tired of this curse of yours, Ashitaka.

    In this episode: We recap being bad at Bay and colossal at Chicago, Examine a Balcer-sized hole in the roster, and look forward to being struck by lightning at Thunder by the spirit!

  38. 51

    I wish the rain would stop, just once.

    In this episode!  We dry off a recap of the Courage, Look forward to an away stretch where there are points to be harvested, and look at Racing's pathological avoidance of having fewer than four keepers!Note: This episode was recorded before the announcement of Bethany Balcer taking a step back from the game.

  39. 50

    "We wanna be annoying." - A Conversation with Bev Yanez

    In this episode, Joe Interviews Bev Yanez!  NWSL legend, globetrotter and El Capitan herself!  We get into the mind of the lady at the wheel of Racing!

  40. 49

    "Even the biggest failure, even the worst, beats the hell out of never trying."

    WE'RE BAAAAACK!In this episode!  We discuss offseason moves, pull completely arbitrary predictions out of thin air, AND LOOK FORWARD TO THE FIRST GAME OF THE NEW SEASON!!!!Y'all, it's game time again.

  41. 48

    I'm looking behind us now, across the count of time, down the long haul, into history back.

    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!

  42. 47

    Sometimes when I'm sad, I sit and watch the power station.

    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.

  43. 46

    The unknown future rolls toward us. I face it, for the first time, with a sense of hope.

    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!

  44. 45

    Someone has to save our skins. Into the garbage chute, fly boy!

    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?

  45. 44

    You control your destiny - You don't need magic to do it. And there are no magical shortcuts to solving your problems.

    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!

  46. 43

    "I just put it all out there when I'm playing." A conversation with Kayla Fischer

    In this episode, Joe interviews Kayla Fischer!  Louisville's breakout #9, hockey enforcer and yellow card collector (Gotta catch 'em all!)

  47. 42

    Come home to my heart. And when we're together, we can never be apart.

    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!

  48. 41

    Two by Two, Hands of Blue

    In this episode, we recap Chicago, look forward to some optimistic games, and discuss the HOTTEST of league goss.  Join us!

  49. 40

    There's water in the basement and the pilot light is out.

    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!

  50. 39

    Yeah, but so how do we get the gold from the vault to the getaway car?

    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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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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