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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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

Angel City FC vs Portland Thorns Preview & Playoff Hopes | Casual FC

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In this episode of Casual FC, Angela and Mario talk about the upcoming home match against Portland Thorns. They discuss recent team struggles and key Portland Thorns players to watch out for, including Sophia Smith, Mackenzie Arnold, and Becky Sauerbrunn. There's also a heartfelt discussion about the team's current form. With playoff hopes hanging by a thread, this episode is packed with crucial insights and an emotional tribute to the team's potential.

🗓️ Monday, Sept 23rd at 7pm

🏟️ BMO Stadium

⚽️ vs Portland Thorns

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00:00 9/23 Hello Kitty Night 
01:16 Back-to-School Germ Season 
02:45 Voting PSA: Register and Check Your Status 
04:29 Upcoming Match: Portland Thorns Preview 
06:44 Hello Kitty Night at BMO 
11:32 Iron Fan Challenge and Sticker Update 
19:56 Match Recap: Angel City vs. Louisville 
34:14 Keeper Soapbox: Evaluating the Goalkeeper Position 
37:43 Midfield Struggles and Goalkeeper Challenges 
38:33 Defensive Issues and Backpassing Concerns 
39:56 Critical Errors and Match Analysis 
44:14 Fan Reactions and Team Dynamics 
49:33 Playoff Hopes and Upcoming Matches 
53:53 Portland Thorns Preview 
01:07:38 Player Highlights and Team Spirit 
01:11:33 Closing Remarks and Support

Angel City FC vs Racing Louisville: Match Preview & Referee Controversy

In this episode of Casual FC, hosts Mario Salazar and Angela Morales address the immense frustration from Angel City FC's recent match against Seattle, which was marred by controversial referee decisions. They also delve into key moments of the game, discuss standout performances, and lament the disallowed goals. The hosts then pivot to previewing the upcoming away match against Racing Louisville. They highlight key players to watch and what to expect from both teams. Don't miss the detailed breakdown and heartfelt reflections on this dramatic week in NWSL action.

🗓️ Saturday September 14 @ 4:30pm
🏟️ Lynn Family Stadium

⚽️ vs Racing Louisville

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00:00 Rant on Incompetence
00:55 Welcome to Casual FC
00:58 Capri Sun Obsession
02:14 Match Preview: Racing Louisville
02:35 Angel City Watch Party
03:19 Matching Outfits
04:21 Emotional Encounters and Shoutouts
05:53 Farewell to Alex Morgan
10:02 Free Agency and Team Updates
14:07 Chaos Award: Referee Rant
22:15 Match Recap: Frustration Against Seattle
31:09 Analyzing the Goals: DeeDee's Role
32:03 Referee Controversies and Bias
33:50 Voting Advocacy and Civic Engagement
35:10 Emotional Reactions and Fan Responses
36:05 Ethan's Haikus and Referee Criticism
39:44 Game Analysis and Defensive Strategies
44:27 Upcoming Matches and Playoff Hopes
46:37 Previewing the Match Against Louisville
49:23 Team Dynamics and Key Players
57:14 Closing Remarks and Fan Engagement