Lavender Louisville

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

September 4, 2025 59 mins

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. 

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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!

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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!

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July 10, 2025 51 mins

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!

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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)

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June 26, 2025 49 mins

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...

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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.)

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May 29, 2025 48 mins

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!

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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.

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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!

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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).

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April 17, 2025 38 mins

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!

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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!

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March 20, 2025 45 mins

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.

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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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