Butchertown Rundown: A Racing Louisville Podcast

On the final episode of the 2025 season, we’re handing out superlatives, recapping some of our favorite moments, and looking ahead to what Racing’s front office needs to prioritize for next year. Plus we have a final edition of the Mint Mix, made up entirely of picks by the Legion. We want to thank all of you for listening this year, and we’ll see you in 2026! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit butchertownrundown.substack.com

Racing had a heck of a run despite falling to the Washington Spirit in their first-ever playoff match. But you know what helps make that better? COACH BEV WINNING COACH OF THE YEAR! Tom, Bekki, and Kaitlyn have a great time reminiscing about the playoff match in Rowdy Audi and the great work Bev and the team have done this season. And, to Racing…Long live all the mountains we movedI had the time of my life fighting dragons with you This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit butchertownrundown.substack.com

Holy motherF$&%*# $H!T, RACING’S GOING TO THE PLAYOFFS! In this week’s episode, Tom, Bekki, and Kaitlyn relive the team’s history-making 1-0 defeat of Bay FC to secure this season’s final NWSL playoff spot. We name our impact players and look ahead to Saturday’s match-up against the Washington Spirit. Also included: an extra special Mega Mint Mix: Playoffs Edition that you won’t want to miss! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit butchertownrundown.substack.com

Racing Louisville was unable to clinch a playoff spot in the last two weeks, so with one game left, it all comes down to their match against Bay FC. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit butchertownrundown.substack.com

After 3 straight losses it looked like Racing was down and out, but after massive back-to-back wins their playoff push is in full swing. On this week’s episode, Tom, Bekki, and Kaitlyn discuss how good it feels to beat Angel City and finally defeat North Carolina on their home turf. We also get into the team’s tenacity, the flexibility we’ve seen in their style of play, and our hopes for the final 3 matches of the season. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit butchertownrundown.substack.com

It’s now been three losses in a row for Racing. A mix of bad luck, bad officiating, and player injuries has dropped Big Purp out of playoff contention and at risk of dropping further. Tom, Bekki, and Kaitlyn are worried after this rough patch, but still have hope the team can turn it around. Listen now to find out why. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit butchertownrundown.substack.com

What’s in Racing’s control? What’s not? Tom and Kaitlyn answer these questions while recapping the team’s recent disappointing results against Houston and Portland. We also chat about what we need to see from the players going forward as well as how the team should adapt to the reffing in the league. We had a lot to get off our chests this week, so buckle up! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit butchertownrundown.substack.com

Racing came, they saw, and, in the words of Ella Hase, said “…we’re not losing this f—cking game” against the San Diego Wave. Yes, Racing slayed Snapdragon Stadium for the first time, and Tom, Bekki, and Kaitlyn have a lot to say about it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit butchertownrundown.substack.com

This week Tom, Bekki, and Kaitlyn discuss Jordyn Bloomer’s legendary double penalty save performance against Orlando, FINALLY getting to watch a match in person together, and adjusting expectations for the remainder of the season (we want a home playoff match!). Plus we’ve got Bloomer-themed Mint Mix additions that you won’t want to miss! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit butchertownrundown.substack.com

Racing is the Women’s Cup Champion of 2025! With Tom Benson out on an excused absence, Kaitlyn and Bekki talk about Racing’s performance during the break and what they need to do to keep momentum against the Kansas City Current and other tough teams. An injury to Lo Milliet doesn’t help things, so does Racing have what it takes to stay in the playoff race? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit butchertownrundown.substack.com

The BTRD crew took the last month off for summer break but we’re back this week with a discussion of Racing’s triumphant defeat of Orlando at home, the re-signing of key midfielder Taylor Flint through 2028, and our thoughts on the season so far (as well as the exhibition match against Lexington SC). Come for the soccer analysis, stay for the inspirational quotes and defense of yacht rock–this episode has it all! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit butchertownrundown.substack.com

A 3-2 win against Utah and a 4-2 loss against Kansas City mark Racing’s most recent results and, for now, Big Purp is hanging out in a playoff spot. Can they hold onto it with no less than four other teams capable of making the jump over them in the next week? Bekki, Tom, and Kaitlyn also break down all the pending free agents for Racing and collectively ask the front office to DO SOMETHING when it comes to announcing player extensions. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit butchertownrundown.substack.com

In this episode, we talk all about that great win against Angel City and, yes, of course, we also discuss the ‘Ficher Incident’. Several pets also make dramatic and unplanned appearances. Racing currently sits in 8th place with only one match left before the international break and then a VERY hard string of games. Can they keep it up? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit butchertownrundown.substack.com

With Kaitlyn back from vacation, the whole gang’s here to discuss Racing’s last 2 games, which included an impressive 1-0 defeat of Gotham and a disappointing 1-0 loss to the Seattle Reign. What changed from one match to the next? How will the team fare against Angel City next weekend? All this, plus new Mint Mix additions and a passionate discussion on the (lack of) marketing around the team. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit butchertownrundown.substack.com

Kaitlyn’s away so Tom and Bekki have a little too much fun discussing the big four-point road trip against Portland and Houston while simultaneously trying to name-drop every Derby and Oaks horse that competed in this year’s run for the roses. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit butchertownrundown.substack.com

Did we want to talk about the last few weeks in Racing world? Not really. But we can’t quit this team, so we decided to rip the band-aid off. In this case, the band-aid in question is the pair of losses against the Washington Spirit and San Diego Wave, which brought Racing’s record to 1-3-1. We talk about those rough results, the team’s overreliance on rookies, and what we still look forward to when attending games. We laugh, we commiserate, Tom may or may not do a Kermit impression–this week’s episode has it all. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit butchertownrundown.substack.com

Two games into the season and Tom, Bekki, and Kaitlyn wonder whether our concerns about player availability and results are underreactions or overreactions. It’s not all worries, though, as Kaitlyn adds great songs to the Mint Mix and we find plenty of positives in the first two games to celebrate. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit butchertownrundown.substack.com

This week we’re missing our resident WoSo expert Bekki Morgan, and for that Tom and Kaitlyn apologize (yes, to you, knowledgeable WoSo listeners, but also to Ángela Barón, who we absolutely hope to see in Racing’s backline when she’s back to 100%!). Forgetful hosts aside, this episode has a little bit of everything: a recap of coach Bev Yanez’s press conference, predictions for Racing’s opening match against the North Carolina Courage, and even a legendary bit of WoSo lore involving Bev, a Gatorade commercial, and…Abby Wambach? You won’t want to miss it!Read up on what to bring to the Toy Drive hosted by Katie Lund and Kayla Fischer at Racing’s home opener on March 15th here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit butchertownrundown.substack.com

We’re back with season four of BTRD and our feelings about the upcoming season are, well, complicated. Tom, Bekki, and Kaitlyn have plenty to be positive about but also have some questions about the team’s ambition and lack of signings during the offseason. Is Racing positioned for a step forward? Are we going to stay healthy? Can we prepare ourselves for a Savaissance? Listen and find out. Don’t forget to donate to the Lavender Legion’s KY Humane Society drive here: https://kyhumane.org/lavenderlegion/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit butchertownrundown.substack.com

Purp, like time, is a flat circle and we find ourselves back, once again at the end of a promising season in 9th place. Tom, Bekki, and Kaitlyn talk about the bonus home game against San Diego and talk about some of the high points of the season as Racing’s 2024 season comes to a close. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit butchertownrundown.substack.com