Angel City Rollercoaster: Emotional Footy Therapy & Seattle Reign Preview In this episode of Casual FC, we dive deep into our emotions with some much-needed footy therapy after the Angel City FC's recent 2-1 loss to Washington Spirit. Angela and Mario take you through the highs and lows of being a fan, discuss the permutations of upcoming matches, …

The win over the Whitecaps changes the math considerably for the Sounders. Jeremiah discusses that win and then brings Burgundy Wave’s Matt Pollard onto the show to preview the upcoming Rapids game.Av nosaudietis

Yet another Reign loss at a time they really couldn't afford it. One penalty was all that was needed for Bay FC to take all 3 points in Seattle. Another week of us getting into the Reign's playoff hopes and the harsh reality that those hopes are rapidly fading. We do a quick look at a few results from around the league over the weekend and preview …

Apparently, the Sounders are good again. Coming off that frustrating tie with the Earthquakes, the Sounders got back to their winning ways with a professional win over the houston Dynamo. There wasn’t really anything special or impressive about their 1-0 win, but it was maybe more important that way as they showed they could both beat a team they a…

Niko Moreno joins Jeremiah to discuss the somewhat uncertain future of Seattle Sounders head coach Brian Schmetzer, who is due to be out of contract at the end of the season. Could the Sounders really turn over the reins to someone else? Who might that be? Would Schmetzer have a position elsewhere in the organization? Or is he going to be in charge…

A loss in Houston means Reign's tough road to the playoffs just got even tougher. We talk about what went wrong in the 0-1 loss against the Dash and how much optimism we have for the remainder of the season. We finish up the episode with a few highlights and lowlights from week 21 in the NWSL and do a quick preview of the Reign's next match. Suppor…

Angel City FC vs. Washington Spirit Match Preview | Casual FC Welcome to Casual FC, an Angel City Preview Pod hosted by Mario Salazar and Angela Morales. In this episode, we discuss Angela's and Mario's hectic schedule, voter registration reminders, and our upcoming home match against Washington Spirit at BMO Stadium. We detail key players to watch…

Jeremiah and Aaron are back with their monthly mailbag episode. This time, they discuss Obed Vargas’ asking price, the appropriate level of roster churn, and the future of various members of the Sounders front office and coaching staffs.Av nosaudietis

Fresh off a couple of encouraging wins, the Sounders reminded us that they are far from a perfect team. This time, they dropped two points in brutal fashion when they gave up an 89th minute goal to the San Jose Earthquakes Jeremiah and Aaron discuss the relative degree of concern over blowing leads late at home, while also singing the praises of Jo…

Reign's win streak came to an end after a loss at home to Gotham FC. We get into the 0-2 result and what the playoff hopes look like for Reign with 6 matches remaining in the season. Later on in the episode we cover a few other results from the league over the weekend, as well as look at the difficulty of remaining schedules for teams fighting for …

Angel City FC vs Portland Thorns Preview & Playoff Hopes | Casual FC CHECK YOUR VOTER REGISTRATION AT VOTE.ORG In this episode of Casual FC, Angela and Mario talk about the upcoming home match against Portland Thorns. They discuss recent team struggles and key Portland Thorns players to watch out for, including Sophia Smith, Mackenzie Arnold, and B…

Yep, we’re still talking about “Goalie-Gate” but we promise it wasn’t the whole show and we only wanted to get off our chest that the idea that this was a principled stand was a little rich. Otherwise, we dig into the positives that we can take away from the Sounders’ 4-0 win over the Crew and look ahead to the stretch run.…

A 3-2 result on the road in LA makes it three wins in a row for Reign. We have a discussion about all the goals, the VAR drama, and highlight specific player performances. In other woso news, USWNT legend Alex Morgan announced her retirement from the sport, playing in her final professional match this past Sunday. We talk a bit about her legacy and…

Angel City FC vs Racing Louisville: Match Preview & Referee Controversy In this episode of Casual FC, hosts Mario Salazar and Angela Morales address the immense frustration from Angel City FC's recent match against Seattle, which was marred by controversial referee decisions. They also delve into key moments of the game, discuss standout performanc…

Coming off a frustrating loss to LAFC in the U.S. Open Cup semifinals, the Seattle Sounders badly needed a bounceback performance against the Portland Timbers. They did not get one. Instead, they are now looking a season where the success is almost entirely defined by how they do in the playoffs. Jeremiah and Aaron discuss what promises to be one o…

It's a second win a row for Reign after a come-from-behind win in Louisville. Ji So-Yun came off the bench in the second half, giving the team a much needed spark on set-pieces, included scoring a beautiful goal off a direct free kick. We also cover a few other things from the weekend in the NWSL, the new CBA, and preview of the Reign's next match.…

Angel City FC vs. Seattle Reign Match Preview | Community Heroes Night | Casual FC In this giggly episode of Casual FC, hosts Angela Morales and Mario Salazar preview the upcoming match between Angel City FC and the Seattle Reign. Join us as we dive into the details of this special Community Heroes Night and discuss key players, recent performances…

Mark Kastner and Aaron Campeau discuss the latest in a growing string of frustrating results against LAFC, who have now knocked out the Sounders from the last three tournaments in which they've competed. Sponsors Full Pull Wines Nos Audietis is the flagship podcast for Sounder at Heart, which became a reader-supported website on Aug. 21. You can su…

The Reign made their return to league play this Sunday with a dramatic stoppage time win. Emeri Adames played a massive role in securing the Reign's first league victory since May 3rd. We dive into the late heroics from Adames, the jersey retirement ceremony for club legend Megan Rapinoe, and how the team looked with their summer acquisitions. Supp…

Angel City FC's Triumph: Alyssa Thompson's First Brace and Upcoming Preview! In this really long episode of Casual FC, hosts Mario Salazar and Angela Morales express their pride in the community they've built and dive into Angel City's recent match against San Diego Wave, where Alyssa Thompson scored an amazing brace. They discuss the importance of…

A lot has happened over the last week and it wasn't all fun. To get to everything, we decided to do our monthly mailbag episode and sort of clear the notebook, so to speak. We talk about the loss to LAFC, the inactive summer transfer window as well as look ahead to what the Sounders need to do to remain an elite MLS team. Sponsors Full Pull Wines N…

CP23 is BACK In this episode of Casual FC, hosts Angela and Mario preview the upcoming match against San Diego Wave and share their excitement for the return of Christen Press and M.A. Vignola on the field at the SAME TIME. They discuss the significance of the match, the San Diego Wave's recent coaching change with Landon Donovan (ok Jill), and the…

Following the USWNT gold medal win, we dive into the match and the tournament as a whole for our new Olympic champions. We also discuss the Reign’s new signings in anticipation of the regular season kicking off after the summer break. Support the Show. Follow us on twitter: CoolerGuildPod Coop Van ----- Subscribe and Support Support the show by sub…

Are the Sounders making us fall in love with Leagues Cup? No, not quite, but they have at least made us emotionally invested in this run they're on. The win over Pumas was a ton of fun and that comes on the heels of a solid performance against the Galaxy. Jeremiah and Aaron discuss the match while also expressing their frustration with the summer t…

Olympic Footy Frenzy: Casual FC & Angel City Preview Pod Join hosts Mario Salazar and Angela Morales for a fun and energetic preview of the Olympic football (soccer) matches featuring the U.S. Women's National Team and Angel City FC. This episode dives into the latest updates and game analyses. From discussions on the chaos of the Olympic schedule …

Since our last episode, the Sounders have completed both Leagues Cup group stage games - and it was a mixed bag to say the least. Despite leaving things late the Sounders looked comfortable against Minnesota United, but it was a different story against Necaxa as a promising start turned into a worst-case scenario of soft goals, little attacking thr…

The Reign wrapped up their Summer Cup versus the Thorns in a 0-1 result that saw both teams eliminated from the tournament. We get into what we saw from the team in Portland and what we hope to see moving forward. The next match for the Reign won't be until the end of August, giving the team a chance to reset as well as get a good look at their rec…

Casual FC: Olympic Footy Semi-Finals & Angel City Updates In this episode of Casual FC, join Angela and Mario as they navigate a sleep-deprived early morning, providing a spirited recap of the weekend's Olympic quarter-finals in soccer. From U.S. vs Japan and Canada vs Germany to the wild Spain vs Colombia match, they cover all the intense back-to-…

Christen Press is Back! Angel City FC & Olympic Knockouts Preview Join Angela Morales and Mario Salazar in this special catch-up episode of Casual FC as they discuss the highly anticipated return of Christen Press after over 700 days and what it means for Angel City FC. They also dive into the ongoing Olympic knockout stages, sharing insights on up…

In this bonus episode Coop and Van discuss Reign’s all-too-common heartbreaking loss, this time against Club Tijuana in the Summer Cup Series, as well as cover all the women’s soccer drama and controversy this week at the Paris Olympics. Support the show by subscribing to Sounder at Heart and get 1 FREE month! This podcast was made possible through…

Shenanisode: Angel City FC Updates, Olympic Drama & Summer Cup Highlights In this episode of Casual FC, Mario Salazar and Angela Morales dive into an unfiltered, fun discussion about various topics through the 'Shenanisode.' Discover the latest on Summer Cup updates, and how the young stars are getting more playtime. Tune in for Olympics Controvers…

In this special bonus episode, Van and Coop sit down for a chat with DC Power player Mariah Lee. Mariah fills us in on her experience so far with the new USL Super League and the importance of having more opportunities for women to play soccer professionally in the US. We also talk about Mariah’s blog “Soccer She Wrote” and what inspired her to sta…

Olympic Soccer Group C Preview & NWSL Updates with TikTok Star Caseysonthecase In this episode of Casual FC, Angela Morales and Mario Salazar are joined by TikTok star Casey for an in-depth preview of the Olympics Group C teams: Spain, Japan, Nigeria, and Brazil. They highlight key players, strategies, and personal soccer experiences. The episode a…

We wanted a test and we got one. Unfortunately, it’s hard to escape the reality that hte Sounders failed it pretty badly, falling 3-0 to LAFC on Saturday. I think the scoreline was probably a little unfair as the Sounders generated several good scoring chances, had a legit penalty shout waved off and gave up two goals they shouldn’t have, but they …

Olympic Women's Soccer Preview with Lesley from Gal Pal Sports Join Angela Morales and Mario Salazar for this episode of Casual FC where we dive into the Olympic women's soccer tournament, featuring Group B teams: USA, Zambia, Germany, and Australia. Special guest Lesley from Gal Pal Sports joins us for an engaging chat about women's soccer highlig…

It's a Summer Cup bonus episode. In the opening match of the first ever Summer Cup series, the Reign finally picked up a win, having not won a match since May 3rd. We take a look into what we saw in the match against Utah, as well as chat about the new young signings and what that might mean for the future of this club. We also talk about the USWNT…

Olympic Soccer Preview & Ali Riley’s Soccer Journey: Casual FC Meets Footy Therapy In 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…

The Seattle Sounders have been on a really nice run but they have mostly been beating pretty bad teams. They’ll get their biggest test of the season when they face LAFC on Saturday. To help preview the game, Niko Moreno joins Jeremiah. They also discuss some of the drama going on behind-the-scenes and look ahead to Leagues Cup. Sponsors Full Pull W…

Exclusive Interview with Jax from Watch Me! Sports Bar In this episode of Casual FC, hosts Angela Morales and Mario Salazar chat with Jax, co-owner of the soon-to-be-launched Watch Me! Sports Bar in Long Beach, CA. Slated for a grand opening on July 26th to coincide with the Olympics, the bar promises to be a haven for women's sports fans. Jax shar…

The suddenly surging Seattle Sounders will host St. Louis City on Wednesday, an opponent very much going in the opposite direction. St. Louis have gone just 1-8-3 in their past 12 games, which includes a 2-1 loss at home to the Sounders in their previous meeting. Since then, St. Louis has fired their head coach and doesn’t appear to be much closer …

Recently, someone asked if the Sounders were a good bad team or a bad good team and after another successful week I’m leaning toward maybe just a good team. On Saturday, the Sounders scored a pretty comprehensive 2-0 win over the New England Revolution and followed that up two days later with a road win over the Sacramento Republic in the quarterfi…

As the Reign go into the Olympic break without a win since May 3rd, the team records yet another draw, this time against the last place Utah Royals. We dive into the Reign's current form, if there's any hope for the rest of season, and just overall trying to wrap our heads around why there hasn't been any major changes in terms of getting results o…

This recap episode of Casual FC, we bestow the 'Chaos Award' to Dubstep and ungodly amounts of bass for the most shenanigans caused this past week, we bring you a quick recap on last match v Gotham FC, and a recap of the rest of the NWSL. We give a teeny tiny preview of what’s coming up during the break with some special episodes and Olympic covera…

Adam Moffat only spent part of a season with the Seattle Sounders, but the MLS veterans still remembers that 2013 season fondly even if it didn’t end quite as everyone had hoped. Now a color commentator for the Sacramento Republic, we caught up with Moffat to get some insight into Tuesday’s opponent in the U.S. Open Cup quarterfinal. Sponsors Full …

The New England Revolution got off to one of the worst starts in MLS history, but have since improved dramatically with five wins in their past six matches. To help us understand what is going on with Caleb Porter’s new team, we enlisted the help of Sam Minton, who runs The Blazing Musket. Sponsors Full Pull Wines Nos Audietis is the flagship podca…

In our constant effort to right-size our offerings, we’ve decided to start doing monthly mailbag episodes. This is the first of those episodes. Among the topics we tackle are expectations for the summer transfer window, explore the usefulness of G+ and try to explain why there were so few MLS-era players at the 50th Anniversary celebration. Sponsor…

In this weeks episode Coop and Van discuss Reign's match versus Gotham FC, where they were able to pick up a point on the road in their first meeting against Gotham since the NWSL Final last year. Support the Show. Follow us on twitter: CoolerGuildPod Coop Van ----- Subscribe and Support Support the show by subscribing to Sounder at Heart! If you’r…

We finally having a bonafide winning streak to talk about. Fresh off their seven-point week, the Sounders followed that up with another come-from-behind win, this time beating the Chicago Fire 2-1. Like their previous two results, the Sounders needed to come from behind in this one. But after playing some of their least inspiring soccer of the seas…

This episode of Casual FC, we bestow the 'Chaos Award' to Crazy FOs for the most shenanigans caused this past week, we bring you a quick recap on last match v Orlando Pride, and a recap of the rest of the NWSL. We dive deep in our preview for the upcoming home match vs NJ/NY Gotham FC, highlighting Gotham players to watch Rose Lavelle and Emily Son…

The Chicago Fire are mired in last place of the Eastern Conference, but don’t let that fool you. Ever since Xherdan Shaqiri left for the Euros, the Fire have been playing pretty decent soccer. In five games without their “captain”, the Fire are 2-1-2, which includes a home win over the LA Galaxy and a road win over Toronto FC. To get a better idea …