Angel City vs Chicago Stars Home Opener Preview | Fan Fest, How to Watch & Sarah Gorden Spotlight

OPENING WEEKEND IS HERE EVERYONE! We are so excited to bring you the next match preview of ACFC v Chicago Stars FC.  We cover how to get all your footy needs taken care of this weekend, and as always Angela breaks down all we need to know about the match. Our featured Angel today is Sarah Gorden - we talk about her early career and all the things that make her great.

🗓️ Sunday, March 15 at 4:00 PM
🏟️ BMO Stadium
⚽️ vs Chicago Stars FC
📺 Victory+
🎙️ iHeartRadio

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00:29 Welcome to Casual FC
10:48 Opening Weekend Schedule
13:59 Chicago Stars FC Match Preview
24:27 ACFC Player Spotlight: Sarah Gorden
36:51 Support the pod

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 Andreas Cup). We also talk major departures from last season and the offseason, then break down the current roster and new additions including rookies & vets. WE ARE SO PUMPED FOR THE SEASON!!

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00:00 Angel City FC Season Preview
02:50 Coachella Valley Invitational Recap
04:50 ACFC New Kit!
09:29 Angel City FC Kit Reveal
15:42 Important Upcoming Dates
18:49 Who's In/Who's Out from Last Season
23:08 ACFC Offseason Moves
41:25 Current ACFC Roster
54:30 New Series: Backpasses
56:31 Support The Pod

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 the NWSL offseason. Who leveled up, who took a hit, and which teams (including the new clubs) might cause chaos.

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00:00 NWSL Season Preview
00:17 We're Back!
03:28 The High Impact Player Rule (HIP)
10:56 2026 Season Important Dates
16:11 How to watch the NWSL this season 
21:55 Bay FC Preview
24:29 Boston Legacy FC Preview
27:04 Chicago Stars FC Preview
29:46 Denver Summit FC Preview
32:53 NJ/NY Gotham FC Preview
35:25 Houston Dash Preview
38:50 Kansas City Current Preview
42:58 North Carolina Courage Preview
46:26 Orlando Pride Preview
48:56 Portland Thorns Preview
53:34 Racing Louisville FC Preview
55:58 San Diego Wave FC Preview 
58:28 Seattle Reign FC Preview
01:00:59 Utah Royals FC Preview
01:02:16 Washington Spirit Preview
01:05:35 Ways to support the pod

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 get into the WPSL quietly holding it down, then the early NWSL “YouTube days,” the Lifetime storytelling wins, and the GO90 streaming nightmare. And we don’t dodge the hard stuff: the 2021 reporting, the Yates investigation, and why real player protections finally had to happen. Come argue, learn, and nerd out with us—this series is just getting started.

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00:00 Backpasses Ep. 1 - US WoSo History
01:18 Before the beginning
03:49 In the beginning
06:35 An Evolution
10:50 A New Chapter(s)
17:31 NWSL: YouTube Era
25:43 NWSL: Lifetime Era & go90
33:59 NWSL: Modern Day Era

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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00:00 Introduction and Host's Message
03:08 Ali Riley's Early Career and High School Days
03:55 College Years and Transition to Professional Soccer
05:52 International Career and Return to NWSL
09:52 Ali Riley's Legacy and Impact
20:17 Conclusion and Farewell

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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00:00 Introduction and Host Introduction

01:03 Retirement Special: Christen Press

03:29 Christen Press' Career Highlights

06:01 International Career and Achievements

10:52 Off the Pitch: Advocacy and Challenges

19:15 Dogs for Christen: A Fan Movement

24:21 Final Reflections and Legacy

27:27 Outro and Additional Episodes

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 unturned. Join us as we celebrate the legacies of Veronica Latsko, Lauren Barnes, Kristen Hamilton, Ifeoma Onumonu, Tobin Heath, and many other soccer icons. Each story is a testament to their remarkable impact on the game and beyond.

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#AngelCityFC #NWSL #FootyTherapy #VeronicaLatsko #LaurenBarnes #KristenHamilton #IfeomaOnumonu #TobinHeath #JessFishlock #ImaniDorsey

00:00 Retirement Part Trios
02:59 Jess Fishlock
08:36 Veronica Latsko
10:44 Lauren Barnes
18:12 Kristen Hamilton
23:38 Ifeoma Onumonu
25:52 Tobin Heath
29:17 Imani Dorsey

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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00:00 End of Season #footytherapy
01:36 ACFC Updates
13:09 National Eating Disorder Support Numbers 
14:55 NWSL Finals Weekend
38:23 Casual FC's Favorite Moments this year
49:14 Last #footytherapy session of the season
58:10 HUGE Thank you for this season

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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00:00 Introduction 
02:32 Season Recap and Initial Thoughts
10:40 Casual Awards and Player Highlights
34:11 Trifecta Draft Recap
38:42 Looking Forward to the Off-Season
48:00 Closing Remarks and Thank Yous

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-filled off-season planned, including a visit to the NWSL final in San Jose. Join us for a heartfelt chat and stay tuned for our upcoming season recap!

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00:38 Introduction to Casual FC
01:11 Shoutouts to Team Captains
10:57 Final Game Highlights
14:51 Post-Game Reactions
17:41 Season Recap and Footy Therapy
20:10 Off-Season Plans and Events
25:42 Supporting the Pod and Final Thoughts

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 the season.

🗓️ Sunday, November 2 at 2:00 PM
🏟️ SeatGeek Stadium
⚽️ vs Chicago Red Stars
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00:00 Introduction and Match Preview
01:14 Decision Day Details
02:55 Corporate Statements and Reactions
26:14 Decision Day Overview
27:33 Playoff Scenarios and Predictions
29:45 ACFC Match Preview
32:24 Emotional Farewell to Players
35:39 Angel City Reflections
41:09 Supporting the Podcast
43:20 Season Wrap-Up and Future Plans