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!By Lavender Louisville

This week we're back after a much needed break. We discuss the recent string of results for Racing, including losses against Kansas City and Washington, as well as the team's 1-0 victory over Portland. Plus we talk about playoff scenarios for the team and gush over Emma Sears' impressive debut for the US Women's National Team. Support the show…

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?…

This week Tom, Bekki, and Kaitlyn discuss Racing's frustrating 1-0 loss to Utah, as well as look forward to next week's crucial match-up against Kansas City. Plus, a very special vocal performance from Tom to celebrate that win over North Carolina – prepare those ears, folks! Support the showBy Butchertown Rundown

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 booth as we pull back the curtain on VAR!By Lavender Louisville

As God is my witness, Racing Louisville has beaten the North Carolina Courage! And Racing Louisville GM Ryan Dell joins the podcast just in time to discuss this amazing feat with Bekki and Kaitlyn as well as give an in-depth look at the Howell-Balcer and Turn-Beckie trades, how the club is building using NWSL experience, and how that new CBA is goi…

In this episode, Joe interviews Kayla Fischer! Louisville's breakout #9, hockey enforcer and yellow card collector (Gotta catch 'em all!)By Lavender Louisville

After slip sliding away at Bay, Racing took it to Angel City in the best way possible on Saturday to keep playoff hopes alive and we're so excited we're releasing the episode a day early. The new kids on the block are hanging tough and making a huge difference already, so maybe all Racing needed for everything to click was a 20-game warm-up period?…

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!By Lavender Louisville

On this week's episode we battle through technical difficulties, microphone issues, and one overly purr-sistent guest while discussing Racing's emphatic win over Chicago and their disappointing loss to Seattle. Despite the result this past weekend, we remain excited about the direction the team is headed in. We also discuss the inconsistency of NWS…

In this episode, we recap Chicago, look forward to some optimistic games, and discuss the HOTTEST of league goss. Join us!By Lavender Louisville

Back in our first season, our two-part episode The Head and the Heart dissected the Ebony Salmon trade from both the logical, sensical side and the heartfelt, messy emotional perspective. It resonated with our audience in ways we didn't expect and for almost two years it was our most listened-to episode by a long shot. It's time for another Head an…

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!By Lavender Louisville

In this week's episode, Bekki and Kaitlyn discuss Racing's results in the Summer Cup. How successful was this tournament & what was its purpose? Has the Racing ship righted itself completely? We ponder these questions plus we get excited for The Women's Cup and add even more songs to the Mint Mix! Support the show…

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 tournament and The Women's Cup, we're looking at FOUR possible games.…

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!By Lavender Louisville

It’s our 50th episode and we hoped we’d have a slightly happier topic of conversation. Unfortunately, it’s been a cruel, cruel summer for Racing. After losses to Bay FC and the North Carolina Courage, the gang is left wondering what the heck has happened to the club’s early season promise and chemistry. With the summer break here, can Racing cool o…

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 speculation because it's fun!By Lavender Louisville

Racing didn't have the best week of games, but at least they aren't "shipping container fire" levels of bad! That's the big takeaway from this week's episode, where Tom, Bekki, and Kaitlyn recap the Gotham, Angel City, and Seattle Reign games and discuss whether their outlook on the team is glass half empty or glass half full. Are we being realisti…

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!By Lavender Louisville

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!By Lavender Louisville

Bev Ball is here and we are HERE FOR IT. We talk about Racing's first regular season win against the Houston Dash since 2021, why Sav DeMelo is such a special player, and Bekki shares some inside info from her recent interviews with Emma Sears and Taylor Flint. You can donate to the Lavender Legion's Prideraiser, benefitting Sweet Evening Breeze, h…

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! #FreeUcheBy Lavender Louisville

There's a time you gotta grow and show you're growing and that's exactly what Racing Louisville did these past two weeks in their draw against the Kansas City Current and their big win in Chicago. Kaitlyn, Tom, and Bekki discuss everything that went right in these two matches, what we still have some concerns about, and what the future may hold for…

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 match in Chicago!By Lavender Louisville

With Bekki out sick this week, Tom and Kaitlyn recap Racing's recent string of losses against Orlando and Washington and debate the Law of Holes. Is the team in a hole? Should they stop digging? If they do stop digging, how do they get out? It turns out those questions are harder to answer than you might think, but we give it a try! Support the sho…

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 Cu…

Yeah, it's alright. We're doing fine after Racing's incredible 5-1 win over the Utah Royals even if it was followed up by a more frustrating 1-1 draw with Gotham. Kaitlyn, Bekki, and Tom have a whole lot to talk about regarding all the good, bad, and ugly we saw in these two big games but, of course, we have a lot of fun doing it. Check it out! Sup…

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!By Lavender Louisville

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!By Lavender Louisville

Tom is back with Bekki and Kaitlyn to discuss yet another 0-0 draw for Racing against San Diego. Is this a result that feels more like a win, a loss, or just a draw? We talk about that as well as what we'd like to see against Utah, why you should attend Thunder Over Louisville this year (hint: it's not necessarily for the fireworks!), and as always…

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!By Lavender Louisville

Two more games equal two more draws for Racing Louisville. Houston is more understandable, but Portland? That raises some questions. Tom is on vacation, so Kaitlyn and Bekki are left praising Uchenna Kanu's badass performance and questioning if Racing needs a collective change in mindest. Support the show…

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!By Lavender Louisville

This week we dive into Racing's first game of the season, a 2-2 draw with the Orlando Pride. Is this the same old Racing or are we looking at an entirely new and improved team? Plus Kaitlyn gives her first Purp-O-Meter reading of the season, Bekki shares a ShePlays fantasy league update, and Tom makes a Gen X dad joke that he's certain will embarra…

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.)By Lavender Louisville

Racing fans got their first taste of the new team in the Women's Cup and Tom, Bekki, and Kaitlyn discuss all the good and the no-so-good from the team's big preseason tournament. Plus, new assistant coach Carm Moscato joins us to discuss her new role with the team, what they learned from their trip to Colombia, and more! PS - Bekki apologizes for h…

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!By Lavender Louisville

We've had a lot of fun episodes, but this one definitely takes the cake. This week Tom, Bekki, and Kaitlyn chat with Kentucky legend Arin Wright about coming home to play for Racing, how the club has become "what all clubs should aspire to be", and why prejudices against Kentucky need to "just die today." There are also a lot of laughs to be had as…

Tom, Bekki, and Kaitlyn join this week to discuss Racing's offseason acquisitions, tactical changes, Lo Milliet inspired t-shirt slogans, and more. Plus, we've got Kaitlyn's first picks for this season's edition of The Mint Mix! Support the showBy Butchertown Rundown

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

It's a brand new season for BTRD and Racing Louisville and to celebrate, we're kicking it off with not one, but TWO interviews. First up, Margot Ricks from Soccer Holdings is here to tell us all the exciting events planned for Racing's season ticket holders and non-season ticket holders. And then we hassle general manager Ryan Dell for all the dirt…

Cue up the sad Sarah MacLachlan mixtape because in this extra off-season bonus episode, Tom, Kaitlyn, and Bekki talk about all the players we've lost this off-season and how that might impact the team. But it's not all tears and sadness! We have plenty to be happy about, including new head coach Bev Yanez and what we hope she can bring to the team!…

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!By Lavender Louisville

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!By Lavender Louisville

In the true season two finale, Bekki, Tom, and Kaitlyn get deeper into how this year went for Racing. Can it be called a success when the team finished in 9th...AGAIN? But if it wasn't a success, can we really overlook the progress and call it a failure? We get into the meat of the season this episode, so join us one final time for season two! Supp…

Racing Louisville's third season has sadly come to an end. But that doesn't mean we still can't have fun! Kaitlyn, Tom, and Bekki give our selections for the First Annual Butchertown Rundown End of the Season Awards in the first part of our season-ending podcast. Check out part two where we break the season down in more detail in a few days! Suppor…

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.By Lavender Louisville

Racing came back to win a stunner against Orlando and keep their playoff hopes alive. Now Tom, Kaitlyn, and Bekki talk about what went wrong in Chicago, what went right against Orlando, and what Racing will have to do to win in San Diego. Support the showBy Butchertown Rundown

In this episode, We talk about free agents, look forward to the rest of the year, and talk about THAT. CALL. (You've been warned.)By Lavender Louisville