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!
Episodes
42 episodes since 2023
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!
September 12, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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59:32
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!
August 29, 2024
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1:10:06
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!
August 16, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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58:08
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 tou...
August 01, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:11:59
What are you doing here? Aren't you supposed to be in Mexico somewhere?
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!
July 18, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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46:46
I came with low expectations and I was disappointed.
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...
July 04, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:07:47
I need a change, a big one. I need Strength. Power.
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!
June 20, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:09:39
"This place is my home." A conversation with Savannah DeMelo.
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!
June 14, 2024
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Season 2
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28:59
Oh, dear, I cannot tease you about that. What a shame, for I dearly love to laugh.
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
June 06, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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42:02
What kind of person tries to look calm?
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<...
May 23, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:01:55
Suffering Builds Character
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 goa...
May 09, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:01:35
Tell me what you love so much about Racing
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!
April 25, 2024
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1:12:00
"You know what? I'm gonna take this big risk." A conversation with Elexa Bahr.
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!
April 19, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 0
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35:14
It's hard to be in a position where one wants to hit someone who is already in obvious pain.
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!
April 11, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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52:45
Hope is like the Sun. If you only believe in it when you see it you'll never make it through the night.
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!
March 28, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:24:43
I never look back, darling. It distracts from the Now.
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 wron...
March 14, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:26:46
I Like Firsts. Good or bad, they're always Memorable.
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!
February 29, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:12:36
"Honestly, I'll never apologize for that moment." A conversation with Taylor Flint.
Join us as Joe interviews Racing and USWNT Star Taylor Flint!
February 08, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 0
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40:12
I'm just gonna come right out, I have no idea what's going on or what this place is at all.
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!
December 14, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 0
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54:17
The Boogeyman can only come out on Halloween, right?
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 ...
October 31, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:25:44
When they ask me what I liked best, I'll tell them it was you.
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.
October 19, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:27:30
The Offside Rule is when the French Mustard has to be between the Teriyaki Sauce and the Sea Salt.
In this episode, We talk about free agents, look forward to the rest of the year, and talk aboutTHAT.CALL.(You've been warned.)
October 05, 2023
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1:15:19
Dreaming is Wonderful, but it won't get you closer to what you want.
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?"
September 21, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:36:44
Do you prefer "Fashion Victim" or "Ensembly Challenged"?
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 t...
September 06, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:04:14