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
72 episodes
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!...
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1:16:24
"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 pre...
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53:48
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 h...
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56:46
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 yea...
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29:53
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.)
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34:46
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 St...
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56:48
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 play...
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54:05
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!
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46:32
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.
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59:04
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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1:13:08
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!
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37:01
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!
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51:57
"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...
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38:34
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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49:38
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 somethin...
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42:19
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!
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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48:30
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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54:26
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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54:47
"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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