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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 membership, community activities, and their personal journeys from soccer fans to lead supporters. The podcast is not just about sharing experiences; it's also a platform for fostering the community spirit of 'Mosaic 1781'. 00:31 Introduction and Casual Banter01:04 Getting to Know the Guest: Ruby from Mosaic 178104:28 Ruby's Soccer Journey and Connection to Angel City06:55 The Impact of Soccer in Ruby's Life15:06 The Formation and Vibe of Mosaic 178120:34 Mosaic 1781's Community Involvement and Tailgate Culture27:41 The OGs and the Passion for Soccer28:23 The Vibe of Enjoying Soccer at Different Levels29:04 The Diversity and Unity in Soccer Fans29:43 The Emotional Connection with the Team31:24 The Excitement and Disappointment in Soccer Games32:40 The Personal Interactions with Soccer Players37:25 The Love and Passion for the Team38:23 The Community Building in Soccer43:53 The Future Plans and Events of Mosaic 178151:10 The Importance of Supporter Groups in Soccer

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 women's soccer, and the formation and ethos of AC Pandemonium. The group values radical inclusion and aims to foster a vibrant supporter culture. Their favorite ACFC memories, various game experiences, and encouragement for others to join the community are also shared.00:31 Introduction and Welcoming Guests01:11 Getting to Know the Guests: Shayla and Kris02:38 The Age Gap and Its Impact04:17 The Evolution of the Supporter Group07:08 The Importance of Community in Sports10:02 The Journey to Soccer and the Formation of Pandemonium20:49 The Role of Pandemonium in the Soccer Community31:21 The Art of Succinct Communication32:29 The Struggles of Non-Native English Speakers33:29 Teaching English in Asia: A Personal Perspective34:13 The Power of Podcasts34:25 Memories of Soccer and Sports35:53 The Impact of Women's Soccer44:10 The Turning Point in Angel City's History46:15 The Joy of Winning and the Pain of Losing49:37 The Role of Supporters in Soccer Culture51:00 The Future of Angel City and Women's Soccer

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 milestones, outreach efforts, and the balance between being a business and driving social good, with an outlook on deepening community engagement for the third season. It also explores the evolution of professional women's soccer in LA, the impact of fan culture and exciting expectations for the upcoming season.00:32 Introduction and Casual Chat03:37 The Role of Community Supporters Groups04:18 The Journey of the Podcast06:51 The Origin Story of Community Cat09:27 The Challenges and Triumphs of Women's Soccer11:51 The Impact of Angel City FC14:28 The Importance of Representation in Sports17:00 The Future of Angel City FC44:47 The Importance of Investing in Women's Soccer45:23 The Vision for Angel City's Future46:02 The Impact of Community Engagement in Sports47:25 The Role of Activism in Sports49:41 The Challenges and Triumphs of Angel City's Street Team52:27 The Journey of Jade, the ACFC Van55:22 The Importance of Authentic Community Engagement56:44 Looking Forward to Season Three of Angel City

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 Cleveland, given the impact of Angel City's fan base in LA. Simultaneously, delve into the mentality of a 'forever athlete' transitioning out of a competitive sports environment, focusing on maintaining athleticism while reducing competition and finding joy in movement and participation. These dialogues evoke admiration for athletes' hard work and strategies and nurture hope for increased exposure of women's sports.00:33 Introduction and Casual FC Preview00:38 Guest Introduction: Elizabeth Emery, Host of Hear Her Sports Podcast01:32 Discussing the Importance of Women's Sports Podcasts02:46 The Diversity and Range of Women's Sports09:12 The Importance of Representation in Sports16:32 Elizabeth's Journey as a Pro Cyclist21:47 The Impact of Women's Sports on Communities28:31 The Role of Supporters Groups in Women's Sports39:05 The Importance of Expanding Women's Sports39:36 The Growth of Women's Sports Watch Parties40:35 Challenges and Solutions in Broadcasting Women's Sports41:42 The Impact of Increasing Accessibility to Women's Sports42:25 The Evolution of Women's Sports Bars42:49 The Struggle of Balancing Sports and Life43:30 The Power of Community in Women's Sports45:36 The Future of Women's Sports Broadcasting46:02 The Dream of a Women's Sports Network51:11 The Influence of Sports on Personal and Professional Life54:18 The Role of Sports in Personal Development01:01:37 The Impact of Sports on Career Success01:03:29 The Power of Passion in Sports01:06:44 The Importance of Representation in Sports01:09:08 The Role of Sports in Building Resilience01:10:57 The Power of Sports in Building Community

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 Rodriguez and Messiah Bright. The episode concludes with a peek into what's in store for Casual FC, hinting at more interviews, Olympic coverage, potential merchandise, and player-focused episodes, alongside regular match previews.00:00 Introduction and Casual FC Update01:27 The NWSL Draft Experience01:53 Anaheim Adventures and Draft Day Stories03:30 Post-Draft Reflections and Fan Interactions07:58 Draft Day Surprises and Team Reactions10:14 Getting to Know the New Draft Picks20:49 Looking Forward: Spring Training and Roster Decisions36:03 Team Roster Breakdown36:03 Speculations on Player Signings36:03 Database Check and Corrections36:03 Player Count and Future Prospects36:03 Challenges for Draftees36:03 Cutthroat Nature of Women's Sports36:03 Importance of Practice Squads36:03 Current Team Status and Draftee Reality36:07 Podcast Recording Challenges37:08 Updated Team Breakdown02:09 Speculations on Player Positions43:22 Roster Limitations and Potential Solutions58:46 Upcoming Podcast Plans01:02:31 Thank You Note and Future Expectations

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 teams then delve deeper into Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology, its pros, cons, and impact on the game. The show concludes with sharing a few quirky likes about the game and plenty of laughs.00:33 Introduction and Welcoming Guests00:36 Purpose of the Podcast and Introduction to Soccer Terms02:47 Understanding Soccer Positions and Their Numbers07:33 Deep Dive into Soccer Tactics and Formations11:12 Exploring the Role of Specific Players in Soccer13:49 Introduction to VAR (Virtual Assistant Referee)18:13 Understanding the Referee's Role and Decision-Making Process21:01 Introduction to the Video Transcript21:04 Discussing the Idea of Writing in a Book21:37 The Concept of Pre-Printed Emojis21:52 Talking About the Role of Referees in a Game22:05 Understanding the VAR (Video Assistant Referee) System23:47 The Impact of VAR on the Game's Momentum24:32 The Process of VAR Review26:14 The Role of the Referee in VAR Review30:26 The Impact of VAR on the Stadium Experience32:31 Opinions on the Use of VAR37:19 The Attraction of Soccer Players Wearing Gloves40:54 Closing Remarks and Future Collaborations

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 Arsène Wenger offside rule, discuss the game rules and conclude with trivia related to soccer.00:33 Introduction and Welcoming Guests01:35 The Idea Behind the Soccer Terms Class02:46 Understanding Soccer Terms: Episode 10205:08 Exploring the Concept of Rivalry in Soccer07:07 Diving into Soccer Tactics and Styles of Play16:09 Understanding Scoring Terms in Soccer20:59 Exploring Player-Specific Terms in Soccer28:04 The Art of Shithousery in Soccer32:30 Shithousery in Soccer32:52 Nerding Out on Law 1133:04 Understanding Offside Rule36:40 Debate on Wenger Offside Law51:33 Substitution Rules in Soccer54:26 Trivia Time: Soccer Rules55:59 Wrapping Up and Social Media Plugs

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 details of certain terms like 'Tifo' and break down the difference between a free kick and an indirect free kick. The episode concludes with a discussion on the supporters' section dynamics and the importance of subscribing to their YouTube channels for more soccer insights.00:33 Introduction and Welcome00:36 The Importance of Soccer Terms02:48 The Debate: Soccer or Football?05:45 Understanding Basic Soccer Terms07:55 The Structure and Format of Soccer17:36 The Role of the Supporter Section in Soccer24:36 Understanding the Soccer Field and Game Rules26:02 Understanding Soccer Rules: Corner and Goal Kicks26:02 Personal Anecdotes: Money Management and Drinking Habits26:02 Dry January and Upcoming Plans26:02 Back to Soccer: Understanding the Short Side of the Field27:09 Soccer Rules: Goal Kick and Corner Kick Scenarios31:22 Soccer Rules: Free Kicks and Indirect Free Kicks41:27 Understanding Tifo in Soccer44:12 Wrapping Up and Encouraging Engagement

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/casualfcpodFollow us on all pod platforms (or let us know if we missed one) and your favorite social media accounts @CasualFCPod https://www.instagram.com/casualfcpod/https://twitter.com/casualfcpod/https://www.tiktok.com/@casualfcpod

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 in the draft. They wrap up the episode by discussing the growth of women's soccer and touch on recent controversies involving player contracts and transfers in the league.Help us out with the pod - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/casualfcpodFollow us on all pod platforms (or let us know if we missed one) and your favorite social media accounts @CasualFCPod https://www.instagram.com/casualfcpod/https://twitter.com/casualfcpod/https://www.tiktok.com/@casualfcpod

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 Angel City. They express their excitement for the next season and call for an early schedule release from the NWSL.Help us out with the pod - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/casualfcpodFollow us on all pod platforms (or let us know if we missed one) and your favorite social media accounts @CasualFCPod https://www.instagram.com/casualfcpod/https://twitter.com/casualfcpod/https://www.tiktok.com/@casualfcpod

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. #volemosHelp us out with the pod - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/casualfcpodFollow us on all pod platforms (or let us know if we missed one) and your favorite social media accounts @CasualFCPod https://www.instagram.com/casualfcpod/https://twitter.com/casualfcpod/https://www.tiktok.com/@casualfcpod

 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. Road to the championship is undeTWEEDed in 5. 2 down, 3 to go!! LFG!Help us out with the pod - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/casualfcpodFollow us on all pod platforms (or let us know if we missed one) and your favorite social media accounts @CasualFCPod https://www.instagram.com/casualfcpod/https://twitter.com/casualfcpod/https://www.tiktok.com/@casualfcpod

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 watching the next ACFC match.#Volemos #RaceToPlayoffChaosHelp us out with the pod - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/casualfcpodFollow us on all pod platforms (or let us know if we missed one) and your favorite social media accounts @CasualFCPod https://www.instagram.com/casualfcpod/https://twitter.com/casualfcpod/https://www.tiktok.com/@casualfcpod

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 #RaceToPlayoffChaosHelp us out with the pod - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/casualfcpodFollow us on all pod platforms (or let us know if we missed one) and your favorite social media accounts @CasualFCPod https://www.instagram.com/casualfcpod/https://twitter.com/casualfcpod/https://www.tiktok.com/@casualfcpod

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 need to be on the lookout for when watching the next ACFC match.#Volemos #RaceToPlayoffChaosHelp us out with the pod - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/casualfcpodFollow us on all pod platforms (or let us know if we missed one) and your favorite social media accounts @CasualFCPod https://www.instagram.com/casualfcpod/https://twitter.com/casualfcpod/https://www.tiktok.com/@casualfcpod

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 on the lookout for when watching the next ACFC match.#Volemos #RaceToPlayoffChaosHelp us out with the pod - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/casualfcpodFollow us on all pod platforms (or let us know if we missed one) and your favorite social media accounts @CasualFCPod https://www.instagram.com/casualfcpod/https://twitter.com/casualfcpod/https://www.tiktok.com/@casualfcpod

ACFC is still on the road to Chi-town to (hopefully) get those 3 pts! In this episode we preview our upcoming match with the Red Stars, Angela's admiration for Sarah Gorden and update our own #RaceToPlayoffChaos. 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 #RaceToPlayoffChaosHelp us out with the pod - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/casualfcpodFollow us on all pod platforms (or let us know if we missed one) and your favorite social media accounts @CasualFCPod https://www.instagram.com/casualfcpod/https://twitter.com/casualfcpod/https://www.tiktok.com/@casualfcpod

WE'RE UNDETWEEDED!! ACFC is on the road to Kansas City to get those 3 pts! In this episode we preview our upcoming match with the KC Current and update our own #RaceToPlayoffChaos. 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 #RaceToPlayoffChaosHelp us out with the pod - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/casualfcpodFollow us on all pod platforms (or let us know if we missed one) and your favorite social media accounts @CasualFCPod https://www.instagram.com/casualfcpod/https://twitter.com/casualfcpod/https://www.tiktok.com/@casualfcpod

ITS BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT AT BMO! In this episode we preview our upcoming match with the OL Reign, talk final matches for Megan Rapinoe and the #RaceToPlayoffChaos. 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 #RaceToPlayoffChaosHelp us out with the pod - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/casualfcpodFollow us on all pod platforms (or let us know if we missed one) and your favorite social media accounts @CasualFCPod https://www.instagram.com/casualfcpod/https://twitter.com/casualfcpod/https://www.tiktok.com/@casualfcpod