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
54 episodes
"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 a...
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Season 3
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31:00
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!
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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38:24
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!
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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54:05
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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45:58
"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!
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Season 3
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33:48
"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.
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:15:17
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 anothe...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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35:44
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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52:08
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!
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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58:45
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!<...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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58:59
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