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! read less

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The Lavender Louisville podcast has a singular focus. The show covers the National Women's Soccer League's team, Racing Louisville Football Club (FC). Joe Havelda and Cody Ruth host the show. Listeners hear discussions of the team's dynamics, strategies, and prospects. But the conversations extend beyond the pitch. They touch on the broader narratives that shape the club and its community. The show's title comes from the team's uniform color.

Lavender Louisville listeners get comprehensive coverage of Racing Louisville FC. Joe and Cody scrutinize every aspect of the team's journey. They offer tactical analyses and commentary on player performances.

Interviews with key figures such as Katie Lund and Emina Ekic add a personal touch. The podcast provides fans with an analysis of the personalities driving the club. It covers a broad range of topics. Joe and Cody discuss all facets of the team and the league. They speak on the Challenge Cup, roster strategies, and National Team Replacement Players. The show highlights the tactical nuances of women's soccer. Joe and Cody share strong opinions, from team tactics to league developments.

Lavender Louisville celebrates the community surrounding Racing Louisville. Episodes like No, That's a Bear in a Bee Costume!" showcase the lighter side of sports fandom. The content blends humor with serious sports analysis. The program is also interactive, featuring comments from listeners.

Joe and Cody discuss Racing Louisville FC's eventful off-season. Topics analyze player departures and arrivals, as well as NWSL coaching staff changes. They detail the team's ambitious attempt to acquire Chicago's Mallory Swanson. This effort highlights the team's commitment to strengthening its roster.

In one episode, Joe interviews Taylor Flint. She was the third pick in the 2020 NWSL draft. Taylor is the tallest player in the US Women's National Team history. They discuss her journey from college soccer to professional play. Taylor shares her experiences in joining Racing Louisville FC. She also considers personal growth, team dynamics, and excitement for the upcoming season.

New episodes of the Lavender Louisville podcast air every other Thursday. The show captures the essence of Racing Louisville FC. Listeners hear about the highs and lows of professional women's soccer.

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Episodes

Suffering Builds Character

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 goal-scoring juggernaut in Kansas City. We wrap up with a quick look about what we know about the upcoming The Women's Cup: Louisville Edition!

Tell me what you love so much about Racing

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!

"You know what? I'm gonna take this big risk." A conversation with Elexa Bahr.

"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!

It's hard to be in a position where one wants to hit someone who is already in obvious pain.

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!

Hope is like the Sun. If you only believe in it when you see it you'll never make it through the night.

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!

I never look back, darling. It distracts from the Now.

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 wrong. Subtract FOUR (4) points from his season point total prediction on top, bottom, and o/u.)

I Like Firsts. Good or bad, they're always Memorable.

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!

"Honestly, I'll never apologize for that moment." A conversation with Taylor Flint.

"Honestly, I'll never apologize for that moment." A conversation with Taylor Flint.

Join us as Joe interviews Racing and USWNT Star Taylor Flint!

I'm just gonna come right out, I have no idea what's going on or what this place is at all.

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!

The Boogeyman can only come out on Halloween, right?

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 expansion draft!

When they ask me what I liked best, I'll tell them it was you.

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.

The Offside Rule is when the French Mustard has to be between the Teriyaki Sauce and the Sea Salt.

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.)

Dreaming is Wonderful, but it won't get you closer to what you want.

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?"

Do you prefer "Fashion Victim" or "Ensembly Challenged"?

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 the Portland jerseys!)

You honor our humble home. Quite so

You honor our humble home. Quite so

In this episode, we recap "Fill The Fam", talk about our Nat'l Team replacement players, Look forward to some crucial Regular Season Games, and heap hate on the worst kits in the league!

"Nine. Cherries. Pacific. Seven." A conversation with Katie Lund.

"Nine. Cherries. Pacific. Seven." A conversation with Katie Lund.

Listen in as Joe interviews the FORTRESS Katie Lund!

I just want to know who I'm dealing with. I've seen too many versions of you to be sure.

I just want to know who I'm dealing with. I've seen too many versions of you to be sure.

In this episode, we conclude our coverage on Racing's Challenge Cup group stage campaign, dig into our National Team Replacement Players, and Joe has OPINIONS on our next opponent.

Basically, everything that men do in your world, women do in ours.

Basically, everything that men do in your world, women do in ours.

In this episode we review the Chicago game, look forward to the challenge cup's EXCITING CONCLUSION (of the group stage), look at our National Team Replacement Players and Racing at the World Cup, and issue a mea culpa.

Nobody knew me before tonight.

Nobody knew me before tonight.

In this episode, we review our last games into the World Cup break, talk A LOT about our Roster and the Academy under it, and look ahead to the second half of the Season and Challenge cup!

No, that's a bear in a bee costume!

No, that's a bear in a bee costume!

In this episode, we recap the end of our shutout streak, talk World Cup Roster moves, Look forward to the last League games in a while, and turn the Petty to 11!