This episode of Casual FC, we bestow the 'Chaos Award' to Stoppage time and red cards for the most shenanigans caused this past week, we bring you a quick recap on last match v the Kansas City Current, and a recap of the rest of the NWSL. We dive deep in our preview for the upcoming away match at the Utah Royals, highlighting Royals players to watc…

This episode of Casual FC, we bestow the 'Chaos Award' to lots of contenders for the most shenanigans caused this past week, we talk BIG FEELINGS about trade deadlines (but remember, don’t be rude to the players), we bring you a quick recap on our WIN AT BMO v the NC Courage, and a recap of the rest of the NWSL. We dive deep in our preview for the …

This episode of Casual FC, we bring you a quick recap on our last match v Chicago, bestow the 'Chaos Award' to Own Goals for the most shenanigans caused this past week, and a recap of the rest of the NWSL. We dive deep in our preview for the upcoming home match v the North Carolina Courage, highlighting Courage players to watch Tyler Lussi, Ashley …

This episode of Casual FC, we are joined by special guest @emwoodscasual!!! We are so stoked to talk with Em about her, TikTok and we get her insight on the Chicago Red Stars. We also bring you a quick recap on our last match v Kansas, bestow the 'Chaos Award' to VAR for the most shenanigans caused this past week, and a recap of the rest of the NWS…

This episode of Casual FC, we bring you a quick recap on our last match v Orlando, bestow the 'Chaos Award' for the most shenanigans caused this past week, and a recap of the rest of the NWSL. We dive deep in our preview for the upcoming Kansas City Current matchup, highlighting KCC players to watch Temwa Chawinga, Bia Zaneratto, Lo’eau Labonta and…

On another new episode of Casual FC, we are still pumped for the start of the season. Kicking things off with our first official “Precap & Recap” Angela fills Mario in with all the details missed from from the Angel City home opener, and detail an unexpected encounter with players dad. We try out new segments and show structure and of course we cov…

Welcome to episode 50 of Casual FC!! Thats right, he just hit the big 5-0. We are so excited to have done all these episodes so far and looking to have lots more with each and every single one of you. As usual, we talk the upcoming matchup with Bay FC, players to watch on their team, players to watch on our own team and a fun lil giveaway that you’…

Hey everyone, it’s Angela here from Casual FC! In this super chill episode, I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Jackie, the powerhouse behind Women Kick Balls. We've been itching to get her on the show since day one because, honestly, Jackie is just dope. We dove right into her journey of braving the sports journalism world, a path she bol…

11 DAYS TILL ACFC KICKOFF!! We gear up for the Angel City 2024 season in what seems like a fun an optimistic season ahead. We cover and discuss the team's structure, their acquisitions, potential slots, and upcoming game strategies. We also talk about player injuries and those on loan. Mario makes a big apology for wrong information about the roste…

Let's Talk NWSL 2024! All Teams, Key Players, Strategies and Excitement Podcast hosts, Mario and Angela, dive deep into a chat about the upcoming 2024 NWSL season, covering every team in an alphabetical order. The duo shares lowdown on player transfers, speculates strategies, and gives their thoughts on how each team might fare. They also touch upo…

Community and Support Series - Get to know 1 of the 6 official Supporters Groups (SGs) that make up the heart and soul of La Forteleza in the north end of the stadium. Hosts Angela Morales and Mario Salazar share their deep passion for soccer, focusing on their interview with Ruby Badio, a member of the Angel City supporter group 'Mosaic 1781'. The…

Community and Support Series - Get to know 1 of the 6 official Supporters Groups (SGs) that make up the heart and soul of La Forteleza in the north end of the stadium. In this episode of Casual FC, hosts Mario Salazar and Angela Morales talk with Tory of the founding Supporters Group Rebellion 99. Tory discusses their Costa Rican roots, their lifel…

Community and Support Series - Get to know 1 of the 6 official Supporters Groups (SGs) that make up the heart and soul of La Forteleza in the north end of the stadium. Hosts Mario Salazar and Angela Morales of Casual FC are joined by guests Shayla and Kris from the Supporters Group, AC Pandemonium. They discuss their early introduction and collecti…

Community and Support Series - Get to know 1 of the 6 official Supporters Groups (SGs) that make up the heart and soul of La Forteleza in the north end of the stadium. In this episode of the Casual FC podcast, hosts Mario Salazar and Angela Morales interview Heather Borjon, the president of the Angel City Valkyries Supporter Group. Heather shares h…

Community and Support Series - Get to know 1 of the 6 official Supporters Groups (SGs) that make up the heart and soul of La Forteleza in the north end of the stadium. Casual FC hosts Mario and Angela, interview the Relentless Ladies, a supporter group for Angel City FC, composed of Ben, Bethany and Imelda. The discussion covers the formation of th…

Community and Support Series - Get to know 1 of the 6 official Supporters Groups (SGs) that make up the heart and soul of La Forteleza in the north end of the stadium. Hosts Mario Salazar and Angela Morales engage in an insightful conversation with Emily and Myte from PodeRosas, a supporters group for Angel City FC. They discuss their personal stor…

This episode features a deep dive into the world of Angel City FC, with discussions on its unique charm, importance of community, inclusivity, and fan culture. The discussion, involving Catherine Dávila from the Angel City front office, covers her diverse career journey and underlines the integral role of the community in shaping the team's identit…

Engage in robust discussions with hosts Angela Morales and Mario Salazar of Casual FC, and their special guest Elizabeth Emery, the host of Hear Her Sports podcast. Explore the importance of representation in sports, the unique advantages of being female athletes, fans and personal experiences of limited exposure to various sports. Discussion also …

This Angel City-focused episode recaps draft selections. Hosts Mario Salazar and Angela Morales discuss the ins and outs of the draft and share their experiences at the event, reflecting on Angel City's picks: Felicia Knox, Jessica Garziano, and Madison Curry. They touch on the uncertainty surrounding the draftees' contracts due to squad size limit…

Hosts Angela Morales and Mario Salazar of Casual FC welcome special guests, Nina and Amanda, from Angel City Chicks podcast for the Soccer Terms 103 episode. Nina describes various soccer positions and their numbers, the role, and tactics associated with each. Hear about the numbering system in a soccer lineup, from number one, the goalkeeper, to n…

Casual FC hosts Angela Morales and Mario Salazar join forces with Angel City Chicks hosts Nina and Amanda to break down soccer terminologies for new and casual fans of the sport. They discuss terms like 'Derby', 'counterattack', 'playing from the back', and 'offside', revealing the origins, implications and strategic uses of these phrases. The host…

In this episode of Casual FC, host Angela Morales & Mario Salazar are joined by special guests Nina and Amanda from Angel City Chicks. In this part 1 of 3 series, the episode offers a comprehensive look into basic soccer terminologies such as the field, a.k.a the pitch, the different player positions, the structure and format of the game, and more.…

In this episode of Casual FC, We talk about the expansion draft, how ACFC faired in it (missing you already Camberos) and what the rest of the off season looks like so far. NWSL Draft and the key dates for the next season. Help us out with the pod - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/casualfcpod Follow us on all pod platforms (or let us know if we missed…

In this episode of Casual FC, co-hosts Angela Morales and Mario Salazar explore the ins and outs of the upcoming 2024 NWSL expansion draft. They discuss how the expansion draft allows new teams to pull from existing teams, and its purpose to aid the growth of the league. The team also explains the eligibility rules, potential strategies for Angel C…

THIS IS A LONG ONE FOLX! In this episode, hosts Mario Salazar and Angela Morales share their experiences and favorite moments from the Angel City FC season. Along with their anecdotes, they read out listeners' comments and stories, reminiscing about the games, players, and highlights of the season. The duo also briefly touch upon the upcoming NWSL …

In this episode we recap our first ever playoff run. Although not the results Angel City wanted, we are proud to support this team and their achievements. We recap the match, talk a bit on wishlist items and ask for your participation in our year end recap episode. Looking forward to hearing from you all. #volemos Help us out with the pod - https:/…

WE'RE IN THE FREAKING PLAYOFFS!!!! ACFC, in amazing fashion, dominated their match on decision day and secured their spot in the PLAYOFFS. We recap the AMAZING match, where and how we ended up in 5th place for the final standings and a very brief match preview. What can we say, we were really hyped about what just happened. We travel to Seattle to …

ITS THE END OF THE 2023 REGULAR SEASON! ACFC is at home, at lovely BMO Stadium to face the Portland Thorns in a must win-season deciding match. #RaceToPlayoffChaos in FULL FORCE! Spots 3-6 will be decided on decision day and we have a pretty good chance. LFG!! Welcome to Casual FC, your match preview pod for Angel City FC. We'll give you all the no…

ACFC is heading south to Texas for some BBQ! In this episode we preview our upcoming match with the Houston Dash and update our own #RaceToPlayoffChaos. We NEED these next 6 points so LFG ACFC. Welcome to Casual FC, your match preview pod for Angel City FC. We'll give you all the notes you need to be on the lookout for when watching the next ACFC m…

ACFC is at BMO! and we're still undeTWEEDed in 11!! In this episode we preview our upcoming match with the Orlando Pride and update our own #RaceToPlayoffChaos. Plus theres a giveaway at the stadium for Celebración de Culturas so make sure to get there early (not to mention the traffic on a Monday). Welcome to Casual FC, your match preview pod for …

This week, there are no matches for Angel City FC, so we want to take the opportunity to reflect, recognize and celebrate some of the greats of the game that have announced their tenure in soccer is coming to an end. Join us as we celebrate Julie Ertz, Megan Rapinoe, Ali Krieger and Marta. Welcome to Casual FC, your match preview pod for Angel City…

ACFC is still on the road to Chi-town to (hopefully) get those 3 pts! In this episode we preview our upcoming match with the Red Stars, Angela's admiration for Sarah Gorden and update our own #RaceToPlayoffChaos. Welcome to Casual FC, your match preview pod for Angel City FC. We'll give you all the notes you need to be on the lookout for when watch…

WE'RE UNDETWEEDED!! ACFC is on the road to Kansas City to get those 3 pts! In this episode we preview our upcoming match with the KC Current and update our own #RaceToPlayoffChaos. Welcome to Casual FC, your match preview pod for Angel City FC. We'll give you all the notes you need to be on the lookout for when watching the next ACFC match. #Volemo…

ITS BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT AT BMO! In this episode we preview our upcoming match with the OL Reign, talk final matches for Megan Rapinoe and the #RaceToPlayoffChaos. Welcome to Casual FC, your match preview pod for Angel City FC. We'll give you all the notes you need to be on the lookout for when watching the next ACFC match. #Volemos #RaceToPlayoffC…

Let's just get to it... it's the Women's World Cup Final. There will be a new FIRST TIME CHAMPION. We preview this incredible matchup as well as the 3rd place match the day before. This is the perfect pod episode (along with all the others) to share with friends just getting into the sport before you take them on the journey! Welcome to Casual FC, …

We're back to our normal groove after an amazing Women's World Cup break. In this episode we (briefly) talk Challenge Cup, where we left off in the season and what lies ahead in the #RaceToPlayoffChaos. We preview our upcoming match with Racing Louisville and tip out hats to the incredible #TremendousTweed. Welcome to Casual FC, your match preview …

ITS THE FINAL COUNT DOWN! (dudu du du, dududu dudu) And then there were none (of our angels) left in the tournament. We reflect on the tournament for our ACFC players and some of the amazing accomplishments made during the WWC. There have been EVEN MORE crazy results, knockouts in this last stage. We talk about it all and give our preview and picks…

ITS THE QUARTER FINALS ALREADY!! And we have 1 angel left in the running for the championship trophy. There have been some crazy results, knockouts (I know, we don't wanna talk about it but will) and contreversies in this last stage. We talk about it all and give our preview and picks for who will be making it onto the semi-final rounds. This is th…

Group Stages are done, let get onto the Knockout stage and the Round of 16. In this episode we give you all the basic info you need to know about who has made it out of the group stages, what good matchups are ahead and which of our Angels Abroad have made it to this stage. Big Caveat: we recorded this pod before Group G and H have finished so lets…

We're back! Today we cover our last Challenge Cup match against the (checks notes... again??!?!?) San Diego Wave. Since the tournament must go on during the WWC break, both teams will be missing some key players. We'll highlight who's here and over there and what that means for our (very slim) chances. Welcome to Casual FC, your match preview pod f…

We're back! Today we cover our 2nd to last Challenge Cup match against the Portland Thorns. Since the tournament must go on during the WWC break, both teams will be missing some key players. We'll highlight who's here and over there and what that means for our (very slim) chances. Welcome to Casual FC, your match preview pod for Angel City FC. We'l…

Let's talk the rest of the world!! Group D - England, Haiti, Denmark, China, Group G - Sweden, South Africa, Italy, Argentina Group H - Germany, Morocco, Colombia, South Korea In this episode we give you all the basic info you need to know about the rest of the world at the FIFA Women's World Cup 23 taking place in Australia and New Zealand. This i…

Let's talk Group E - USA, Vietnam, Netherlands, Portugal. In this episode we give you all the basic info you need to know about Julie Ertz and Alyssa Thompson and the USWNT on their road to their 5th World Cup title at the FIFA Women's World Cup 23 taking place in Australia and New Zealand. This is the perfect pod episode to share with friends just…

Let's talk GROUP B - Australia, Republic of Ireland, Nigeria, Canada. In this episode we give you all the basic info you need to know about the our angel on loan Vanessa Gilles and team Canada and what they will face in their group at the FIFA Women's World Cup 23 taking place in Australia and New Zealand. This is the perfect pod episode to share w…

Let's talk Group F - France, Jamaica, Brazil, Panama. In this episode we give you all the basic info you need to know about the our angel on loan Allyson Swaby and the Reggae Girls and what they will face in their group at the FIFA Women's World Cup 23 taking place in Australia and New Zealand. This is the perfect pod episode to share with friends …

Let's talk GROUP C - Spain, Costa Rica, Zambia, Japan. In this episode we give you all the basic info you need to know about Jun Endo and Japan and what they will face in their group at the FIFA Women's World Cup 23 taking place in Australia and New Zealand. This is the perfect pod episode to share with friends just getting into the sport before yo…

Let's talk GROUP A - New Zealand, Norway, Philippines and Switzerland. In this episode we give you all the basic info you need to know about the our Captain Ali Riley and the Ferns and what they will face in their group at the FIFA Women's World Cup 23 taking place in Australia and New Zealand. This is the perfect pod episode to share with friends …

IT'S WORLD CUP TIME!!! In this episode we give you all the basic info you need to know about the FIFA Womens World Cup 23 taking place in Australia and New Zealand. Who, what, where and most importantly, how to watch it all. This is the perfect pod episode to share with friends just getting into the sport before you take them on the journey! Welcom…

In this episode we talk our result with Gotham, our upcoming match with North Carolina Courage and more details on our upcoming World Cup coverage. Welcome to Casual FC, your match preview pod for Angel City FC. We'll give you all the notes you need to be on the lookout for when watching the next ACFC match. #Volemos #RaceToPlayoffChaos Help us out…

In today's episode we celebrate moving up the table to 9th, hint at World Cup content and dig into what to watch for some Gotham FC players. Welcome to Casual FC, your match preview pod for Angel City FC. We'll give you all the notes you need to be on the lookout for when watching the next ACFC match. #Volemos #RaceToPlayoffChaos Help us out with t…