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The Boston Breakers Were the NWSL's Heartbreak Team. This Is Their Story.We dive into the NWSL history of the Boston Breakers — the team that couldn't win but somehow launched the careers of Rose Lavelle, Midge Purce, Meg Linehan, and half the people running women's soccer today. We also get into what a Portland furry convention has to do with all of this. Trust us. Come back for part two — it gets interesting.Breakers TV Documentary: https://youtu.be/Esv2cJwMN94?is=1od3SetluD0dMYicAthletic Boston Breakers Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0OHlP5hDlUSehabwjxp3PE?si=jm7leHrrTbS6diYmMk6j1QFOLLOW 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 – Intro05:00 – Shoutout: Boston ISA07:30 – Pre-NWSL Years08:30 – Early Notable Figures09:50 – Year 1 (2013)12:00 – Year 2 (2014)14:45 – The Lights-Out Game15:30 – Year 3 (2015)18:30 – Year 4 (2016)22:00 – Year 5 (2017)27:00 – The Rookie Dance Video30:00 – 2018: The Fold35:00 – The Dispersal Draft38:00 – FC Kansas City Connection41:00 – Enter Furlandia44:00 – Ground Rules & Community47:00 – Outro ★ Support this podcast ★

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 ★ Support this podcast ★

Celebrating Christen Press: Retirement SpecialJoin 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! 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 #FootyTherapy #ChristenPress #CP2300:00 Introduction and Host Introduction01:03 Retirement Special: Christen Press03:29 Christen Press' Career Highlights06:01 International Career and Achievements10:52 Off the Pitch: Advocacy and Challenges19:15 Dogs for Christen: A Fan Movement24:21 Final Reflections and Legacy27:27 Outro and Additional Episodes ★ Support this podcast ★

Celebrating WoSo Legends: An In-Depth Retirement RetrospectiveIn 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.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 #FootyTherapy #VeronicaLatsko #LaurenBarnes #KristenHamilton #IfeomaOnumonu #TobinHeath #JessFishlock #ImaniDorsey00:00 Retirement Part Trios02:59 Jess Fishlock08:36 Veronica Latsko10:44 Lauren Barnes18:12 Kristen Hamilton23:38 Ifeoma Onumonu25:52 Tobin Heath29:17 Imani Dorsey ★ Support this podcast ★

Angel City FC Season Recap and Awards | With Guest Casey HultinHey 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!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 Introduction 02:32 Season Recap and Initial Thoughts10:40 Casual Awards and Player Highlights34:11 Trifecta Draft Recap38:42 Looking Forward to the Off-Season48:00 Closing Remarks and Thank Yous ★ Support this podcast ★

Angel City FC vs Chicago Stars Decision Day Match PreviewIn 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 📺 NWSL+ 🎙️ 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 #ChicagoStarsFC #FootyTherapy00:00 Introduction and Match Preview01:14 Decision Day Details02:55 Corporate Statements and Reactions26:14 Decision Day Overview27:33 Playoff Scenarios and Predictions29:45 ACFC Match Preview32:24 Emotional Farewell to Players35:39 Angel City Reflections41:09 Supporting the Podcast43:20 Season Wrap-Up and Future Plans ★ Support this podcast ★