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 off and use this time to right the ship, or do drastic measures need to be taken?

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 realistic or looking at things through lavender-colored glasses? Have a listen to decide for yourself!

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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, here: https://tinyurl.com/racingprideraiser

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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 our favorite club. We also announce the release of our brand new substack at https://butchertownrundown.substack.com/ where we'll have game recaps, features, and other exclusive interviews. Subscribe today!

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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! 

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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!

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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, even more additions to the Mint Mix!

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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. 

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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 embarrass his daughter. 

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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 her awful audio. Mic issues seem to be a running theme this season.

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