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
44 episodes
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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1:14:53
"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!)
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Season 2
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21:12
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!
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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!
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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!
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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...
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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!
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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...
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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!
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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!
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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
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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<...
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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...
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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...
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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 ...
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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.
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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.)
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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?"
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:36:44