2024 Paris Olympic Footy: Group A feat. Em Woods and Ally
Olympic Soccer Preview & Ali Riley’s Soccer Journey: Casual FC Meets Footy TherapyIn this engaging episode, hosts Mario Salazar and Angela Morales preview the upcoming Olympic soccer tournament alongside special guests Em Woods and Ally from the Soccer Moms podcast. They take a deep dive into Group A teams—France, Colombia, Canada, and New Zealand—highlighting key players and team dynamics, while sharing predictions for the group stage. The episode also features Ali Riley discussing her emotional connection with the Haka, her career highlights, LGBTQ+ advocacy, and fond soccer memories. Celebrate soccer with a mix of personal stories, Olympic excitement, and community spirit. Don't miss this heartfelt conversation!GROUP A MatchesThursday July 25 / 8am Canada v New Zealand / 12pm France v ColombiaSunday July 28 / 8am New Zealand v Colombia / 12pm France v CanadaWednesday July 31 / 12pm New Zealand v France / 12pm Colombia v CanadaFOLLOW US ON SOCIALINSTAGRAM | TWITTER | TIKTOK | THREADSSUPPORT THE PODLeave a review where ever you listen!Buy fun merch at shop.casualfc.comBuy us a coffee at buymeacoffe.com/casualfcpodFind other great WoSo pods at **https://casualfc.com/support-woso-pod**00:00 Casual FC Introduction and Hosts01:08 Special Guests: Em Woods and Ally02:34 Meeting Em and Ally: The Backstory07:17 Ali's Move to Ohio and Life Changes19:20 Sports Fandom and Kids24:00 Olympic Soccer Preview: Group A30:40 Spotlight on France: Key Players to Watch41:33 Spotlight on Colombia: Fierce Competitors46:33 Linda Caicedo: Rising Star and Cancer Survivor47:04 NWSL and International Soccer Dynamics48:01 Cleveland Soccer Dreams and Colombian Connections51:46 Canada's Soccer Struggles and Stars01:03:34 New Zealand's Soccer Journey and Ali Riley's Legacy01:17:42 Olympic Excitement and Personal Stories01:25:45 Promoting Women's Soccer and Upcoming Events