• NWSL Retirement Special: A Farewell to Legends of the Game
    Dec 11 2024

    Join us in this special episode of Casual FC as we bid farewell to some of the most iconic players in NWSL history! We cover the retirements of legends like Alex Morgan, Kelly O'Hara, Alyssa Naeher, Christine Sinclair, and more. We talk about their incredible contributions both on and off the pitch, relive some of our favorite moments, and reflect on the lasting impact they'll leave on the game. Plus, we dive into everything from Merritt Mathias' epic on-field antics to meticulous squirrel-keeping. Celebrate the legacy of these phenomenal athletes with us as we remember the unforgettable eras they helped shape. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes. Stay tuned, and see you next season!

    00:00 Introduction and House Bunny Reference
    00:45 Welcome to Casual FC
    01:15 Special Guest: Eva Friedman
    01:34 Technical Difficulties and Setup
    03:06 Retirement Retrospective Series
    08:43 Alyssa Naeher: The Great Uncle
    22:07 Becky Sauerbrunn: Captain America
    30:40 Sinead Farrelly: A Journey of Resilience
    42:50 Merritt Mathias: The Soccer Villain
    55:44 Desiree Scott: The Destroyer
    57:14 Guardianship and Career Challenges
    59:10 NWSL Milestones and Attendance Issues
    01:01:04 Gotham FC and Stadium Location
    01:02:08 Olympic Medals and Canadian Federation Issues
    01:03:17 Carrie Lawrence's Retirement
    01:06:27 Christine Sinclair's Legacy
    01:15:24 Sam Mewis: Tower of Power
    01:21:25 Kelly O'Hara: The Ultimate Competitor
    01:28:40 Alex Morgan: A True Leader
    01:40:08 Reflecting on Retiring Legends
    01:48:58 Closing Remarks and Future Plans

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    1 hr and 54 mins
  • ACFC 2024 NWSL Season Recap
    Nov 20 2024

    Angel City FC Season Recap and Emotional Moments | Casual FC

    In this episode of Casual FC, Mario and Angela return after a short hiatus to recap the emotional season for Angel City FC. Don't miss our award segment featuring our almost Iron players, top scorers, and thoughts on upcoming free agents. Plus, some fun shenanigans and heartwarming stories, like Jun's return to running and our chaos award moments. Join us for all this and more as we wrap up the season with laughs, tears, and of course, footy therapy!

    00:00 Introduction and Welcome
    01:03 Season Recap and Emotional Support
    03:35 Chaos Award Highlights
    05:33 Playoff Chaos and Museum Visit
    08:25 Upcoming Watch Party and Women's Sports Bars
    12:09 Angel City Season Recap
    24:03 Lineup Inconsistencies and Challenges
    32:06 Highs and Lows of the Season
    36:03 The Mental Challenge of Injury Recovery
    36:17 Rediscovering the Love for Soccer
    37:26 Press's Impact and Return
    38:18 Season Highlights and Player Performances
    39:34 Reflecting on the Season
    43:04 Rookie of the Year Snub
    46:34 Player Contributions and Free Agency
    01:00:46 End of Season Wrap-Up
    01:03:29 Community and Support
    01:05:03 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • 11/1 Le Gran Finale - Portland Thorns Match Preview
    Oct 30 2024

    Final Regular Season Match Preview & Free Agent News

    Join us for this episode of Casual FC, where we talk about our chaotic shenanisode, the last match preview of the season for Angel City FC, and big news about Sydney Leroux re-signing with the club until 2027! We reflect on our season's highs and lows, discuss Decision Day, and preview the upcoming match against the Portland Thorns. Plus, we share some fun watch party details and voting reminders! Don't miss out on our farewell to the 2023 regular season.

    🗓️ Friday, November 1st at 7pm

    🏟️ Providence Park

    ⚽️ vs Portland Thorns

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    00:00 Introduction and Halloween Shenanigans
    02:16 Last Match Preview of the Regular Season
    03:23 Upcoming Match Against Portland Thorns
    06:17 Decision Day and Streaming Issues
    11:38 Chaos Awards and Off-Season Drama
    17:06 NWSL Disciplinary Actions
    22:58 Playoff Picture and Final Matches
    26:53 Frustrations with the NWSL Schedule
    28:56 Pre-Game Hype: Taking on Portland
    31:25 Reflecting on the Season's End
    33:00 Community and Fan Connections
    34:56 Free Agency and Roster Changes
    35:10 Syd Leroux's Re-Signing Announcement
    37:25 Hopes and Plans for Next Season
    49:15 Final Match Details and Watch Party
    50:11 Supporting the Podcast and Farewell

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  • RECAP - 10/20 Utah Royals - Final Home Match
    Oct 23 2024

    NWSL Playoff Drama, Emotional Retirements, and Exciting Merch!

    Join us in this jam-packed episode of Casual FC! We chat about Angela's divided Dodgers-Yankees household and dive into thrilling postseason updates. We cover key NWSL results, playoff scenarios, and the 'Wooden Spoon' tradition. Go behind the scenes of Angel City's last games, including a chaotic 1-1 draw, celebrating Christen Press's 100th NWSL appearance and officiating controversies. Embrace the emotions of final season moments, touching retirements, and standout performances by Leroux and the Thompson sisters. Plus, enjoy Mario's cool stickers. Don't forget to tune in for the Angel City vs Thorns match preview at Providence Park! Follow, subscribe, and join our Discord for all the latest updates.

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    00:00 Introduction and Host Banter
    02:45 Election Day Reminder
    03:47 Footy Therapy Session: Last Home Match
    07:18 Chaos Award and Referee Critique
    12:29 NWSL Playoff Picture
    22:29 Controversial Refereeing and Racial Bias
    24:43 Unexpected Goal and Halftime Shock
    26:15 Defining a Banger Goal
    27:24 Celebrating Christen Press's Milestone
    29:41 Retirement Reflections and Emotions
    34:03 Fan Interactions and Meetups
    35:33 Final Thoughts and Season Recap
    42:23 Upcoming Game and Watch Party Details

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    48 mins
  • 10/20 Utah Royals Match Preview - Final Home Match
    Oct 16 2024

    Angel City FC Home Finale & NWSL Drama: Goals, Controversies, and Playoff Hopes!

    Join us for this exciting episode of Casual FC where we dive into Angel City FC's final home match against the Utah Royals and the latest NWSL drama! We break down Christen Press's incredible performance, ACFC's childcare policy controversies, and the league's recent sanctions. We chat about the rollercoaster of emotions from recent games, preview key matchups, and discuss the playoff race. Don't miss out on the latest shenanisode as we navigate through all things Angel City FC and beyond!

    🗓️ Sunday, October 20th at 4:30pm

    🏟️ BMO Stadium

    ⚽️ vs Utah Royals

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    00:00 Welcome to Casual FC
    01:20 Voting Reminder
    04:26 Upcoming Match Preview
    08:03 Angel City Sanctions and Childcare Issues
    23:50 Boston NWSL Franchise Controversy
    33:42 Addressing Problematic Hires in Sports
    35:01 Diversity and Representation in Coaching
    37:09 San Diego's Performance Issues
    38:03 Social Media Banter and Player Highlights
    39:42 League Standings and Playoff Scenarios
    43:54 Match Recap: Angel City vs. Courage
    47:04 Fan Reactions and Emotional Moments
    55:57 Upcoming Match Preview and Final Thoughts

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • 10/12 North Carolina Courage Match Preview
    Oct 9 2024

    Angel City FC Preview and Playoff Hopes Amidst Challenges

    This episode of Casual FC covers a lot! Mario and Angela discuss Angel City FC's recent struggles with league penalties and their fight for playoff contention. Tune in for a detailed preview of the matchup against North Carolina Courage and insights into upcoming watch parties. We also celebrate Orlando Pride's historic Supporter Shield win and talk about North Carolina's ownership changes. Make sure to subscribe for more updates and remember to register to vote! ⚽️🎉

    🗓️ Saturday, October 12th at 4:30pm

    🏟️ WakeMed Soccer Park

    ⚽️ vs North Carolina Courage

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    00:00 10/12 NC Courage Match Preview
    01:50 Voting and Citizenship Celebration
    03:05 Match Preview and Watch Party Details
    10:28 Angel City Controversy Explained
    25:20 Orlando's Triumph and Playoff Scenarios
    33:09 The Playoff Struggle Continues
    34:09 A Weekend Wedding and a Beautiful Goal
    35:45 Analyzing the Game and Team Dynamics
    38:14 Discord Discussions and Community Vibes
    43:33 Ownership Changes and Player Highlights
    46:29 Angel City FC's Offensive Strategy
    57:06 Upcoming Match and Watch Party Details
    58:08 Supporting the Podcast and Final Thoughts

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  • 10/4 Seattle Reign FC Match Preview
    Oct 2 2024

    Angel City Rollercoaster: Emotional Footy Therapy & Seattle Reign Preview

    In this episode of Casual FC, we dive deep into our emotions with some much-needed footy therapy after the Angel City FC's recent 2-1 loss to Washington Spirit. Angela and Mario take you through the highs and lows of being a fan, discuss the permutations of upcoming matches, and provide a preview of the upcoming clash against Seattle Reign. We touch on players to watch for, key points we'd like to see, and the impact of recent player movements. Join us for a candid chat about the current state of the team, some fun banter, and a look ahead at what's to come.

    🗓️ Friday, October 4th at 7pm

    🏟️ Lumen Field

    ⚽️ vs Seattle Reign FC

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    00:00 Introduction and Hosts
    01:32 Podcast Evolution: From Preview to Therapy
    04:31 Upcoming Match Preview: Angel City vs. Seattle Reign
    05:49 Moving Stories and Personal Updates
    09:36 NWSL Chaos and Playoff Scenarios
    20:49 Match Recap: Angel City vs. Washington Spirit
    25:40 Pushing Forward: Hopes for Seattle
    26:13 Strategic Changes: Young Players and Fresh Legs
    27:08 Offensive Power and Defensive Strategies
    27:43 Referee Decisions and Team Depth
    31:04 Team Identity and Philosophies
    32:38 Fan Reactions and Haiku Highlights
    34:58 Evaluating the Organization: Top-Down Overhaul
    41:04 Upcoming Match: Seattle Preview
    47:12 Watch Party and Final Thoughts

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  • 9/27 Washington Spirit Match Preview
    Sep 25 2024

    Angel City FC vs. Washington Spirit Match Preview | Casual FC

    Welcome to Casual FC, an Angel City Preview Pod hosted by Mario Salazar and Angela Morales. In this episode, we discuss Angela's and Mario's hectic schedule, voter registration reminders, and our upcoming home match against Washington Spirit at BMO Stadium. We detail key players to watch like Ashley Hatch and Casey Krueger, predictions, and necessary Angel City adjustments. With insights on league standings, and playoff scenarios we prep you for Friday's game. Stay tuned for updates on giveaways and upcoming cultural events at the stadium. Remember to check your voter registration at vote.org!

    🗓️ Friday, Sept 27rd at 7pm

    🏟️ BMO Stadium

    ⚽️ vs Washington Spirit

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    🎙️ iHeartRadio & 980am La Mera Mera


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    00:00 Introduction and Host Greetings
    01:24 Voting Registration Reminder
    03:36 Upcoming Match Preview
    04:40 Radio Nostalgia and Giveaway
    05:55 Celebración de Culturas Night
    06:33 Busy Week and Personal Updates
    10:38 Match Recap and Referee Critique
    23:04 Footy Therapy and Haikus
    24:20 Referee Conspiracy Theories
    24:59 Fan Reactions and Commentary
    26:34 Current Standings and Playoff Hopes
    29:50 Upcoming Match Against the Spirit
    30:58 Key Players to Watch
    39:03 Strategies and Hopes for the Game
    44:18 Match Details and Final Thoughts
    46:13 Podcast Wrap-Up and Announcements

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    49 mins