Olympic Soccer Preview & Ali Riley’s Soccer Journey: Casual FC Meets Footy Therapy

In this engaging episode, hosts Mario Salazar and Angela Morales preview the upcoming Olympic soccer tournament alongside special guests Em Woods and Ally from the Soccer Moms podcast. They take a deep dive into Group A teams—France, Colombia, Canada, and New Zealand—highlighting key players and team dynamics, while sharing predictions for the group stage. The episode also features Ali Riley discussing her emotional connection with the Haka, her career highlights, LGBTQ+ advocacy, and fond soccer memories. Celebrate soccer with a mix of personal stories, Olympic excitement, and community spirit. Don't miss this heartfelt conversation!

GROUP A Matches
Thursday July 25 / 8am Canada v New Zealand / 12pm France v Colombia
Sunday July 28 / 8am New Zealand v Colombia / 12pm France v Canada
Wednesday July 31 / 12pm New Zealand v France / 12pm Colombia v Canada

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00:00 Casual FC Introduction and Hosts
01:08 Special Guests: Em Woods and Ally
02:34 Meeting Em and Ally: The Backstory
07:17 Ali's Move to Ohio and Life Changes
19:20 Sports Fandom and Kids
24:00 Olympic Soccer Preview: Group A
30:40 Spotlight on France: Key Players to Watch
41:33 Spotlight on Colombia: Fierce Competitors
46:33 Linda Caicedo: Rising Star and Cancer Survivor
47:04 NWSL and International Soccer Dynamics
48:01 Cleveland Soccer Dreams and Colombian Connections
51:46 Canada's Soccer Struggles and Stars
01:03:34 New Zealand's Soccer Journey and Ali Riley's Legacy
01:17:42 Olympic Excitement and Personal Stories
01:25:45 Promoting Women's Soccer and Upcoming Events