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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’ll just have to listen to find out about. Here's t...

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 boldly chose despite being told it was a dying field....

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 roster rules and wants to correct it. And we also get a...

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 upon the new broadcasting deal for NWSL and how it ch...

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 collective love for soccer, their experiences watching wom...

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'. They reflect on the group's formation, its diverse me...

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 stories, experiences in the sports world, and how they...

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 her journey and connection with soccer, highlightin...

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 lifelong love for soccer and their coaching career. 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. 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 the group and its family-friendly values, with the g...

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 identity and activities. The podcast sheds light on the m...

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 touches the potential of a pro women's team in Cle...

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 limitations and recent key signings like Rocky Rodrigue...

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 number nine, the attacking center midfielder. The t...

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 hosts also engage in a lively debate surrounding the A...

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. As a special treat, they also dive into the d...

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 one) and your favorite social media accounts @Cas...

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 City, and their predictions on who they'd protect i...

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 expansion draft, contracts, and the future of Ang...

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://www.buymeacoffee.com/casualfcpod Follow us on all...

 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 face the OL Reign for round 1 of the playoffs. R...

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 notes you need to be on the lookout for when watchin...

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 match. #Volemos #RaceToPlayoffChaos Help us out wi...

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 Angel City FC. We'll give you all the notes you ne...

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 FC. We'll give you all the notes you need to be o...