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All Things Angel City: Coachella Recap, Flare Kit Reveal, Key Dates + Full Roster Deep Dive

Mario and Angela present the “All Things Angel City” episode, recapping Angel City’s Coachella preseason (2–0 win vs Portland, 2–1 loss vs Seattle), reacting to the leaguewide jersey drop and Angel City’s Flare Kit, and sharing stories from the jersey reveal event. We lay out key season dates (the summer “sauna matches” and the San A...

NWSL 2026 Kickoff

We’re officially back for the 2026 season, and this episode is our big league-wide reset before we go full Angel City next week. We get into the Trinity Rodman re-signing and the messy new “high impact player” rule, then run through the key dates you need for the season and a break down how to actually watch games with this year’s streaming and TV situation. After that, we do a (semi)quick whip-around of t...

Backpasses Ep. 1: A Quick (Wild) History of Women’s Pro Soccer in the U.S.

We just fired up the time machine and took the most chaotic walk through U.S. women’s soccer history—because if you’re loving the NWSL right now, you should know what it took to get here. We go from the barely-documented 1919 league, to the Craig League in 1950, to the USWNT forming in the ‘80s, to the brutal three-season curse of WUSA and WPS. We ge...

Celebrating Ali Riley: Retirement Special

Join us for a heartfelt episode as we celebrate the incredible career of Ali Riley, Angel City FC's cherished captain. Get your emotional support Capri-sun & some tissues ready as we celebrate the career and lasting impact to Woso!

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Celebrating Christen Press: Retirement Special

Join us for a heartfelt episode as we celebrate the incredible career of CP23, Christen Press, Angel City FC's first signing. Get your emotional support Capri-sun & some tissues ready as we celebrate her career and lasting impact to WoSo!

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Celebrating WoSo Legends: An In-Depth Retirement Retrospective

In this heartfelt episode, Mario Salazar, Angela Morales, and special guest Eva Friedman take us through an emotional journey honoring the retirements of some of the most influential players in women's soccer. From Jess Fishlock's illustrious career with the Welsh national team to the inspirational off-pitch contributions of Imani Dorsey, no stone is left unturn...

Recapping NWSL Finals Weekend and Angel City's Eventful Year

It's here y'all!!! The end of season #footytherapy session. It has been a LONG year for us in LA, and we take a bit of time to look back at those highs and lows of the season. This community is freaking amazing and we are here for all of it. Thanks for being part of our amazing community and sticking with us through this incredible year!

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Angel City FC Season Recap and Awards | With Guest Casey Hultin

Hey everyone, welcome to Casual FC! Join us, Mario and Angela, along with our awesome guest Casey Hultin as we dive into our 2025 season recap for Angel City FC. We're talking highs, lows, standout players, and our hopes for next year. Plus, we'll share our Casual Awards, some unforgettable moments, and off season hopes. Don’t miss out!

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Angel City FC Match Recap & Season Highlights

We had such a blast this season, full of highs, lows, and some pretty intense moments. A huge shout out to our team captains, Sarah Gorden and Angelina Anderson, for their incredible leadership. We also dive into the recent match against Chicago (spoiler: it happened) and discuss the powerful voices standing up for the community. With the season wrapped up, we've got a fun-f...

Angel City FC vs Chicago Stars Decision Day Match Preview

In this episode of Casual FC, we dive into the Decision Day match preview between Angel City FC and the Chicago Stars FC. Hosts Mario Salazar and Angela Morales tackle everything from corporate PR responses and Elisabeth Eddy's transphobic, racists and sexists statements to religious misuse in sports and life. Don't miss our heartfelt thoughts prepping for the end of...

 Angel City FC vs Portland Thorns FC Match Recap & Emotional Farewells

In our latest episode, we talk about everything from our memorable last match versus Portland to our feelings about the emotional retirements of Ali Riley and Christen Press. We dive into the intense game, the controversial officiating, and the fun interactions with fans trading pins and towels at the stadium. Plus, we preview the upcoming Decision D...

Emotional Rollercoaster: Final Home Game Portland Thorns Preview

In our latest episode, we dive into the emotions of the season's last home game. Theres a special giveaway at the stadium – a bobblehead pin (yes, just a pin!). We talk about Jun Endo's sheer soccer brilliance and her 'cheeky' moves, including a tap pass that belongs in the Louvre. Join us as we discuss the uncertain fate of the season and try to hold back tea...

Angel City FC vs Houston Dash Match Preview & Footy Therapy Pod

Hey everyone! Welcome to the latest shenanisode of Casual FC, your go-to for Angel City match previews and footy therapy. We talk about the AMAZING TIFO that went up during Hispanic Heratige Night, the bright points of our recent match vs KC Current and a "from the dome" breakdown of our matchup with the Dash. It's a wild one.

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Angel City vs Kansas City: High Hopes and New Faces

In this episode, we dive into our upcoming match against Kansas City and recap our recent struggle against Louisville. Mario and Angela share their thoughts on the team's performance, new player highlights, and the latest NWSL updates, including trades and player retirements. Join us as we get ready for a school night showdown on Monday!

🗓️ Monday, 10/6 at 7:30 PM
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Post-Rapture Chaos and Angel City vs. Racing Louisville Match Preview

In our latest episode, we dive into the thrilling Angel City vs. Washington Spirit match, discussing key moments, player performances, and emotional highlights. Then, we preview the upcoming game against Racing Louisville, analyzing team dynamics, player conditions, and the impact of recent events. Join us as we share our love for the Angel City community...

Angel City FC vs Washington Spirit Match Preview - Comeback Time!

Hey everyone! In this episode, we try not to dwell too much about our last match vs North Carolina Courage. We also preview our upcoming match against Washington Spirit - the players to watch out for, key insights, and what Angel City needs to do to bounce back. Plus, listen to some heartfelt updates and a fun personal story from Angel while getting a tattoo!...

Angel City FC vs North Carolina Courage Preview + Sanrio Adventures!

Welcome to Casual FC, where we dive into Angel City's upcoming match against North Carolina Courage. Join us as we break down the key players, like Kaleigh Kurtz, Brianna Pinto, and Payton Linnehan, and discuss how Angel City can secure a win. Plus, enjoy our fun tangents about LEGO builds and Sanrio characters. Get the scoop on where to catch the game and...

It’s Mario and Angela! We’re still buzzing from Angel City’s wild win—Riley, Sveindís, and Nehues brought the chaos, and now it’s all eyes on a huge showdown with Gotham FC. Playoff race? Heating up. Vibes? Immaculate. We break down the drama, the goals, and what’s at stake this weekend.

🗓️ Sunday, 9/7 at 2 PM
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⚽️ vs NJ/NY Gotham FC
📺 ESPN
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Angel City’s Wild Win & Bay FC Showdown! | Chaos, Clean Sheets & LA Vibes

It’s Mario and Angela! We’re still riding high after Angel City’s dramatic win over Orlando Pride (Alyssa Thompson, take a bow) and sharing all the fun and chaos from the season ticket holder event—sweat, shenanigans, and surprise shoutouts included. Now we’re looking ahead to a big home clash: Angel City FC vs Bay FC at BMO. Bay’s coming in h...