Folks, the Purp is MASSIVE

MY family’s soccer group chat is cooler than YOUR family’s soccer group chat—we have KITS. Shout out to my uncle @seantipton.bsky.social for getting the Campbell Hooligans looking sharp just in time for the World Cup.

Dear #NWSL schedule makers: for future reference, don’t schedule any games in the city of Louisville the 2 weeks before Derby. And DEFINITELY don’t schedule any games at 5:30 on a WEEKDAY. We’re already struggling with attendance & this certainly doesn’t help.

What on earth is going on here

Sam and Lynn walk us through Emma Sears' CRAZY run and goal for Louisville 😮‍💨💜

81.5 - Emma Sears' 43rd-minute goal for @racingloufc.com on Friday came at the end of an 81.5-yard run, the longest on a goal since that data has been collected for the #NWSL (2016). Journey.

This is the song I reference on this week’s episode of BTRD. Listen with headphones if you can. youtu.be/eq5gjfN5lns?...

New episode is out now! Check it out on Substack or in your podcast feed of choice. substack.com/@kaitwhitesi...

This was so unlucky for Racing. I’m so mad 😑

Check those feeds because Butchertown Rundown is officially BACK! And after you’ve listened to the new ep, go ahead and save the Mint Mix to your library ➡️ open.spotify.com/playlist/0DX...

Big fan of this.

📢 Attention everyone, @butchertownrundown.bsky.social will return to your podcast feeds THIS WEEK. Hope y’all are getting excited as we are! 💜🪩🕺🏻

The 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨 𝐊𝐢𝐭 is more than a jersey, it’s a reflection of who we are. 🪩 Take a look at the inspiration of our first-ever third kit ⏩️ Available in the team store or online 🛍️ tinyurl.com/3ut7bt4c

Absolutely in love with everything about the @racingloufc.com disco kits, but *especially* this detail.

This should not be celebrated. It’s irresponsible. Full stop.

He knows the Titanic sunk and therefore “turning it around” was never an option, right …..right?

Preseason has officially started for Racing Louisville and like clockwork, there’s a huge winter storm predicted 🥶

Having now finished my rewatch of Mad Men, all I have to say is Peggy+Stan 4ever 😭❤️

Currently rewatching Mad Men now that it’s on HBO and my biggest takeaway thus far is how did Lois not get fired?! 😭

Saw this on Thursday. It ruled.

If anyone needs a palate cleanser after those #NWSL Spotify Wrapped lists, I highly suggest the Mint Mix. We have one on @butchertownrundown.bsky.social every year, and it never misses. Check it out here: open.spotify.com/playlist/4Ka...

Good news, everybody! @brendan-devine.bsky.social is now writing for the @butchertownrundown.bsky.social substack! Check his first article out here and subscribe so you can stay on top of all the Racing Louisville coverage. butchertownrundown.substack.com

My thoughts re: the NWSL Coach of the Year discourse can be summed up as follows: you can think another coach should have won but don’t you dare claim Bev didn’t earn it.

She is simply 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝘽𝙀𝙎𝙏!!! 😤 In just her 𝙨𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙤𝙣 as a head coach, #RacingLou’s Bev Yanez has been named the 2025 NWSL Coach of the Year! This makes Bev the 𝙁𝙄𝙍𝙎𝙏 American and 𝙁𝙄𝙍𝙎𝙏 former NWSL player to win this award! 🥇

Leading Louisville to their best year yet. 🔥 That’s 2025 Coach of the Year Bev Yanez to you.

Great stuff from @jennatonelli.bsky.social here

Emergency responders are at the scene of a plane crash with injuries in Kentucky, the Louisville police said. Data from Flightradar24 showed that a UPS plane bound for Honolulu reached an altitude of just 175 feet before swiftly descending.

The 𝙁𝙄𝙍𝙎𝙏 to ever do it 🫡 With tonight’s playoff clinching victory, Racing head coach Bev Yanez is the first to reach the NWSL playoffs as a head coach 𝘼𝙉𝘿 player!

I don’t care what happens next week, Bev’s Coach of the Year in my eyes.

GO BIG PURP 💜💜💜

EMMA SEARS MAKES IT 3️⃣ IN KC! 🎥 USWNT

Emma. Freaking. Sears.

To quote someone on Reddit: “what a horrible day to know how to read.”

I know it’s not, but my favorite teams underperforming is really starting to feel personal at this point.

5th late goal allowed in 6 games. I’m tired.

😍😍😍

Love you, Sav 💜

The problem with allowing guns everywhere is that no one is safe anywhere.

"I think it's worth to have a cost of, unfortunately, some gun deaths every single year so that we can have the 2nd Amendment to protect our other God-given rights. That is a prudent deal. It is rational."-Charlie Kirk in 2023, after 6 ppl (inc. 3 children) were shot & killed in a Nashville school

Can’t say I had this on my radar but seems like a promising signing! 💜

Instant classic response from Ella Hase after #RacingLouisville defeated San Diego last night. “My mentality was, excuse my language, but ‘We’re not losing this f%#ing game.’” 😤

Hase—>Weber—>Hase—>Sears 🔥🔥🔥

Absolutely massive result.

Inject the Richy+Kudus connection into my veins #COYS

Two goals from set pieces. This is a new Tottenham 😤

#COYS, BABYYY

The stars aligned for the KC game a few weeks ago & we had a blast!

Brutal own goal, but other than that Racing put on a performance they should be proud of. Not sure Orlando can say the same, and that’s ok with me. Onto the next one.

OK, BLOOMER

Best weather we’ve had in MONTHS. Let’s goooo