Back Passes: A Women’s World Cup Ads Retrospective (1995–2023)We took a deep dive into Women's World Cup advertising — from Nike's gut-punch 1995 "If You Let Me Play" spot to the star-powered 2023 campaigns. We're reacting in real time to Mia Hamm vs. Michael Jordan, Rainn Wilson's questionable 2007 choices, the Lionesses' BBC hype video, a very cheeky German ad, and the Nike what the football campaign that started it all. Buckle up.FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL@casualfcpod INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK | THREADS@casualfc.com BLUESKY SUPPORT THE PODLeave a review where ever you listen!Buy fun merch at shop.casualfc.comBuy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/casualfcpodFind other great WoSo pods at **https://casualfc.com/support-woso-pod**#AngelCityFC #NWSL #FootyTherapy00:00 – Intro07:00 – Nike "If You Let Me Play" (1995) — Still hits different13:13 – Mia Hamm vs. Michael Jordan — The Gatorade ad20:10 – 2003 WWC Adidas ad & the SARS relocation20:10 – Rainn Wilson hosts: 2007 "Greatest Team You've Never Heard Of"25:22 – 2015 WWC: TV records broken, but where are the ads?30:22 – 2019: BBC Lionesses hype video feat. Ms. Banks39:26 – German DFB ad — "We don't need balls, we've got ponytails"43:59 – 2019 Nike World Cup ad (the little girl one)48:13 – Fox Sports "USA vs. The World" (2023)53:14 – Nike "What the Football" campaign — the one that started it all1:00:10 – Outro & where to find us

FURT: The Most Unhinged Marketing Campaign in Women's Soccer History | Back PassesWe're diving deep into one of the most legendary memes in women's soccer history: FURT. Eva took over with a full PowerPoint presentation — yes, with Comic Sans and pink soccer ball animations — and we broke down the NWSL's infamous 2016 marketing campaign that gave us "FURT" We laughed, we cringed, and we're officially campaigning to bring FURT back for its 10-year anniversary.FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL@casualfcpod INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK | THREADS@casualfc.com BLUESKY SUPPORT THE PODLeave a review where ever you listen!Buy fun merch at shop.casualfc.comBuy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/casualfcpodFind other great WoSo pods at **https://casualfc.com/support-woso-pod**#AngelCityFC #NWSL #FootyTherapy00:00 – Intro & welcome to Back Passes00:10 – Introducing tonight's topic: FURT01:20 – Why Eva is the right person for this job02:50 – Eva's PowerPoint begins: The She Believes Cup & 2016 women's soccer context05:54 – The birth of FURT — "Stronger Her, Faster Her, Further"09:12 – Mario sees FURT for the first time (reactions)10:22 – Eva's proposal: The He Believes Cup17:00 – Fan & community reaction to FURT in 201620:30 – Was FURT salvageable? What they should have done23:10 – FURT's legacy and why we need to bring it back27:30 – FURT tattoo plans + outro

Angel City vs Orlando Pride Preview | Top of the Table & What to WatchWe're sitting top of the table at 3-0, and now comes the real test: Orlando Pride on the road. We break down the gritty comeback win over Houston, discuss why controlling possession is our key to success, and preview Orlando's dangerous attackers. Plus, we geek out over Denver's record-breaking 63,000-fan opener and talk about what makes this Angel City team different.🗓️ Friday, April 3, 5:00 PM PT🏟️ Inter&Co Stadium, Orlando⚽ vs Orlando Pride📺 Prime Video🎙️ iHeart RadioFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL@casualfcpod INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK | THREADS@casualfc.com BLUESKY SUPPORT THE PODLeave a review where ever you listen!Buy fun merch at shop.casualfc.comBuy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/casualfcpodFind other great WoSo pods at **https://casualfc.com/support-woso-pod**#AngelCityFC #NWSL #FootyTherapy00:00 – Intro01:05 – Mario and Angela's Text Venn Diagram04:02 – Match Preview Info05:40 – TOP OF THE TABLE!!!08:26 – Weekend Press Box Surprise/FOMO #212:38 – Match Recap and Footy Therapy21:39 – Roundabout Scores From This Week23:19 – Denver Opening Was Insane27:52 – Amazing Representation27:52 – Scores Continued30:53 – Match Preview: Orlando Pride40:07 – Angel City Key Points45:40 – Angel City Player Spotlight: Sveindís Jane Jónsdóttir50:23 – Support The Pod

Angel City vs Houston Dash Preview: Top of the Table Battle + NWSL Chaos RecapWe're two wins in, top of the table, and seven goals deep — now it's time to preview Friday night's showdown against Houston at BMO. We break down Angel City's hot start, Sveindís's electric speed, the collectible pin controversy, and a wild NWSL weekend that included four red cards. Plus, our friend OSG from the Dash Dispatch drops a scouting report on the players to watch. Let's go.🗓️ Friday, March 27th, 7:00 PM PT🏟️ BMO Stadium⚽ vs Houston Dash📺 Prime Video🎙️ iHeartRadio FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL@casualfcpod INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK | THREADS@casualfc.com BLUESKY SUPPORT THE PODLeave a review where ever you listen!Buy fun merch at shop.casualfc.comBuy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/casualfcpodFind other great WoSo pods at **https://casualfc.com/support-woso-pod**#AngelCityFC #NWSL #FootyTherapy00:00 – Intro00:42 – Welcome to Casual FC01:11 – Match Details & Friday Night Vibes03:49 – Collectible Pin Shortage (5,000?!)08:51 – Last Match Highlights: 2 Wins, 7 Goals18:38 – Footy Therapy: Discord Reactions24:56 – NWSL Score Roundabout25:14 – Chaos Award: Cascadia Clash & 4 Red Cards32:00 – Houston Dash Match Preview33:04 – Guest Spot: OSG from the Dash Dispatch35:53 – Breaking Down Houston's Key Players47:09 – Support the Pod & Outro

Angel City FC at Bay FC - San Andreas Cup | Match Recap, Bay FC Preview & Kennedy Fuller SpotlightWE WON FOUR TO NOTHING. Most assertive win in Angel City history! Angela recaps the home opener from the press box (where she had to stay quiet 😤), Mario has major FOMO about meeting iHeart's Isaac and Tracey, and we break down the Bay FC match ahead. Our featured Angel is Kennedy Fuller — the 19-year-old midfield phenom who just keeps leveling up.🗓️ Saturday, March 21 at 5:45 PM🏟️ PayPal Park, San Jose⚽ vs Bay FC📺 ION TV🎙️ iHeartRadioFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL@casualfcpod INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK | THREADS@casualfc.com BLUESKY SUPPORT THE PODLeave a review where ever you listen!Buy fun merch at shop.casualfc.comBuy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/casualfcpodFind other great WoSo pods at **https://casualfc.com/support-woso-pod**00:30 - Welcome to Casual FC02:36 - San Andreas Cup promo (it's silly and we love it)03:35 - Join the Discord — it was POPPIN' this weekend05:37 - Opening weekend vibes were immaculate06:27 - Mario's FOMO: Angela met Isaac AND Tracey16:36 - Chicago match recap: FOUR TO NOTHING31:36 - Haiku of the year32:26 - Scores around the league33:34 - NWSL chaos award: two red cards in one weekend35:34 - Bay FC match preview & San Andreas Cup stakes39:57 - Player spotlight: Kennedy Fuller47:50 - Follow & support the pod#AngelCityFC #ACFC #NWSL #BayFC #SanAndreasCup #KennedyFuller #FootyTherapy #CasualFC #WoSo #NWSLMatchPreview