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…

Angel City FC vs Portland Thorns Preview & Playoff Hopes | Casual FC CHECK YOUR VOTER REGISTRATION AT VOTE.ORG 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 B…

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 performanc…

Angel City FC vs. Seattle Reign Match Preview | Community Heroes Night | Casual FC In this giggly episode of Casual FC, hosts Angela Morales and Mario Salazar preview the upcoming match between Angel City FC and the Seattle Reign. Join us as we dive into the details of this special Community Heroes Night and discuss key players, recent performances…

Angel City FC's Triumph: Alyssa Thompson's First Brace and Upcoming Preview! In this really long episode of Casual FC, hosts Mario Salazar and Angela Morales express their pride in the community they've built and dive into Angel City's recent match against San Diego Wave, where Alyssa Thompson scored an amazing brace. They discuss the importance of…

CP23 is BACK In this episode of Casual FC, hosts Angela and Mario preview the upcoming match against San Diego Wave and share their excitement for the return of Christen Press and M.A. Vignola on the field at the SAME TIME. They discuss the significance of the match, the San Diego Wave's recent coaching change with Landon Donovan (ok Jill), and the…

Olympic Footy Frenzy: Casual FC & Angel City Preview Pod Join hosts Mario Salazar and Angela Morales for a fun and energetic preview of the Olympic football (soccer) matches featuring the U.S. Women's National Team and Angel City FC. This episode dives into the latest updates and game analyses. From discussions on the chaos of the Olympic schedule …

Casual FC: Olympic Footy Semi-Finals & Angel City Updates In this episode of Casual FC, join Angela and Mario as they navigate a sleep-deprived early morning, providing a spirited recap of the weekend's Olympic quarter-finals in soccer. From U.S. vs Japan and Canada vs Germany to the wild Spain vs Colombia match, they cover all the intense back-to-…

Christen Press is Back! Angel City FC & Olympic Knockouts Preview Join Angela Morales and Mario Salazar in this special catch-up episode of Casual FC as they discuss the highly anticipated return of Christen Press after over 700 days and what it means for Angel City FC. They also dive into the ongoing Olympic knockout stages, sharing insights on up…

Shenanisode: Angel City FC Updates, Olympic Drama & Summer Cup Highlights In this episode of Casual FC, Mario Salazar and Angela Morales dive into an unfiltered, fun discussion about various topics through the 'Shenanisode.' Discover the latest on Summer Cup updates, and how the young stars are getting more playtime. Tune in for Olympics Controvers…

Olympic Soccer Group C Preview & NWSL Updates with TikTok Star Caseysonthecase In this episode of Casual FC, Angela Morales and Mario Salazar are joined by TikTok star Casey for an in-depth preview of the Olympics Group C teams: Spain, Japan, Nigeria, and Brazil. They highlight key players, strategies, and personal soccer experiences. The episode a…

Olympic Women's Soccer Preview with Lesley from Gal Pal Sports Join Angela Morales and Mario Salazar for this episode of Casual FC where we dive into the Olympic women's soccer tournament, featuring Group B teams: USA, Zambia, Germany, and Australia. Special guest Lesley from Gal Pal Sports joins us for an engaging chat about women's soccer highlig…

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…

Exclusive Interview with Jax from Watch Me! Sports Bar In this episode of Casual FC, hosts Angela Morales and Mario Salazar chat with Jax, co-owner of the soon-to-be-launched Watch Me! Sports Bar in Long Beach, CA. Slated for a grand opening on July 26th to coincide with the Olympics, the bar promises to be a haven for women's sports fans. Jax shar…

This recap episode of Casual FC, we bestow the 'Chaos Award' to Dubstep and ungodly amounts of bass for the most shenanigans caused this past week, we bring you a quick recap on last match v Gotham FC, and a recap of the rest of the NWSL. We give a teeny tiny preview of what’s coming up during the break with some special episodes and Olympic covera…

This episode of Casual FC, we bestow the 'Chaos Award' to Crazy FOs for the most shenanigans caused this past week, we bring you a quick recap on last match v Orlando Pride, and a recap of the rest of the NWSL. We dive deep in our preview for the upcoming home match vs NJ/NY Gotham FC, highlighting Gotham players to watch Rose Lavelle and Emily Son…

In this intense episode of Casual FC, hosts Mario Salazar and Angela Morales delve into the roller-coaster performances of Angel City FC. We discuss the upcoming Pride match against Orlando Pride and the critical issues the team has been facing, from chaotic scheduling to player fatigue. We also bring you details on how to catch the match and insig…

Midseason Recap & Updates: Angel City FC Prepares for a hopeful Playoff Push | Casual FC Join hosts Angel Morales and Mario Salazar as they dive into Angel City FC's midseason recap and look ahead to the rest of the season. Key topics include a detailed analysis of the team’s current standings, player performances, and upcoming fixtures. With optim…

Angel City FC: Thrilling Win & Chaos on the Field! Welcome to Casual FC! In this episode, hosts Mario Salazar and Angela Morales dive into the electrifying match between Angel City FC and Racing Louisville. From the chaos award-worthy performance by Merritt Mathias to standout moments from Kennedy Fuller, Rocky Rodriguez, and Sydney Leroux, we brea…

This episode of Casual FC, we bestow the 'Chaos Award' to THE FACT IT WAS IN!!!!! (and late game goals) for the most shenanigans caused this past week, we bring you a quick recap on last match v Houston Dash, and a recap of the rest of the NWSL. We dive deep in our preview for the upcoming DOUBLE HEADER of our Juneteenth home match vs Racing Louisv…

This episode of Casual FC, we bestow the 'Chaos Award' to Sophia Smith for the most shenanigans caused this past week, we bring you a quick recap on last match v Gotham FC, and a recap of the rest of the NWSL. We dive deep in our preview for the upcoming our away match vs Houston Dash, highlighting Dash players to watch and ACFC’s key points we’d l…

1 Year of Casual FC! Angel City FC Insights & Gotham Match Preview with Christian Polanco Join hosts Angela Morales and Mario Salazar in this special anniversary episode of the Casual FC podcast as they celebrate one year of fun, silly and insightful footy conversations. They welcome Christian Polanco from The Cooligans for a chat about Angel City …

Meet Tracey M. Bailey: The Voice of Angel City FC In this episode of Casual FC, hosts Mario Salazar and Angela Morales welcome special guest Tracey M. Bailey, the renowned voice behind Angel City FC on iHeartRadio. They discuss Tracey's journey from being a professional soccer player to becoming a celebrated broadcaster, her personal experiences in…

This episode of Casual FC, we bestow the 'Chaos Award' to the a record setting/breaking for the most shenanigans caused this past week, we bring you a quick recap on last match v the Spirit, and a recap of the rest of the NWSL. We dive deep in our preview for the upcoming away match vs San Diego Wave, highlighting Wave players to watch Savanna McCa…

This episode of Casual FC, we bestow the 'Chaos Award' to the 36 YELLOW CARDS for the most shenanigans caused this past week, we bring you a quick recap on last match v the Dash, and a recap of the rest of the NWSL. We dive deep in our preview for the upcoming away match vs the Washington Spirit, highlighting Spirit players to watch Trinity Rodman,…

This episode of Casual FC, we bestow the 'Chaos Award' to keeper errors for the most shenanigans caused this past week, we bring you a quick recap on last match win v Utah Royals, and a recap of the rest of the NWSL. We dive deep in our preview for the upcoming AANHPI Heritage night and Mother’s Day home match vs Houston Dash, highlighting Dash pla…

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…