Episode 87: Racing Offseason Review

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Benton and Zach are back to break down a busy offseason for Racing Louisville, including a new coaching hire. Walk through each player deflection and acquisition with two of the most knowledgeable soccer personalities in the area. How will the losses and additions impact scheme? Is Racing a playoff team as of today? Plus much more

• Emina Ekic - Impact of losing her this off season, why it hurts Zach a little more than most, 
• Nadia Nadim - What her loss means for the club and fans
• Wong Shaung - Most surprising deflection of the off season?
• Paige Monaghan - The damn expansion draft.. Can Racing make a move for her? Why her loss stings
• Thembi Kgatlana - A big loss but what are the silver linings? 
• Hillary Beall - Why the move benefits both parties well
• Ellie Jean - What will her role be this year? What’s needed most?
• Marisa Viggiano - Experience is important but what else will she bring to Racing?
• Yuuka Kurosaki - An unknown entity but why the potential is dangerous
• How the hiring of Beverly Yanez will impact player morale while taking the club to the next level
• A common sense approach where Coach Yanez is proving she’ll take
• Cautiously optimistic - Why the club needs more before playoffs feel like a certainty 
• Preparing for the draft
• How Racing is taking the next step as an organization when it comes to drafting
• A player to keep an eye on for Racing
• Scheduling framework (Yes, the schedules already out now)
• Big changes coming to NWSL and how they impact Racing Lou

EDITOR'S NOTE: THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED IN MID JANUARY PRIOR TO MANY OF THE CLUB'S SIGNINGS.

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