Semi-Final Playoff Preview

We're switching things up this week. Angel City's season ended, but the NWSL playoffs roll on. We sit down with Angel City community legend Fish to talk the Seattle inclusion showdown, the trans shirts mission, Football For Her, and what went wrong in our playoff loss. Plus, our semi-final picks and offseason plans.Follow Fish on IG - https://www.instagram.com/true_fishtales/📅 Friday, November 14, 9:00 AM PT🏟️ Audi Field, Washington, D.C.⚽ Washington Spirit vs Utah Royals📺 CBS📅 Saturday, November 15, 12:00 PM ET🏟️ Sports Illustrated Stadium, Harrison, NJ (reduced capacity)⚽ Gotham FC vs Kansas City Current📺 ABCFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL@casualfcpod INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK | [email protected] 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 – Intro00:52 – Playoff Preview Setup02:02 – Introducing Fish04:22 – Fish Origin Story12:45 – Merch & Card Collecting15:04 – Seattle Inclusion Showdown35:18 – Football For Her & Coaching44:52 – Imposter Syndrome Pep Talk48:12 – Angel City Heartbreak56:29 – Revenge Tour & Next Season59:18 – Wedding & Fan Community60:47 – Playoff Matchup Previews61:52 – Washington vs Utah66:08 – Gotham vs KC70:15 – Travel Plans & Offseason73:25 – Fan Tools & Websites76:47 – Final Thanks & Where To Find Us ★ Support this podcast ★

We're Going to the Playoffs! Angel City vs Kansas City Current + NWSL Postseason PreviewWe're breaking down Angel City's first-round playoff matchup against Kansas City Current and it's going to be a goal-scoring showdown — both teams tied at 54 goals scored this season. We recap our regular season, our 12 different goal scorers, the I Hate Brad club, and the rest of the NWSL quarterfinal field. Recorded on election night because we can't stop watching either.📅 Saturday, November 7th, 9:00 AM Pacific🏟️ CPKC Stadium, Kansas City⚽️ vs Kansas City Current📺 CBS🎙️ iHeart RadioFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL@casualfcpod INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK | [email protected] 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 – Intro01:12 – I Voted Stickers & Election Night02:33 – Recording on Super Tuesday03:53 – Watch Party at Skyduster Sports04:36 – Threads Live Chat Recap06:36 – Mario's FOMO & Aquarium Trip08:00 – Philly's Radio Debut on iHeart09:58 – Season Recap: Straus to Leif Smirud12:45 – Coaching Win Rates & Stats16:36 – 54 Goals: Tied with Kansas City18:06 – The I Hate Brad Club19:50 – Decision Day Results21:04 – Playoff Field: SD vs Utah, Gotham vs Seattle, Spirit vs Portland32:45 – Angel City vs Kansas City Deep Dive34:13 – Temwa Chawinga & Sarah Gorden36:13 – Vibe Goals Count Merch37:30 – Backline Fortress & Midfield39:30 – Trust in Fert41:12 – "This Isn't a Fluke"44:33 – BMO Stadium Possibility50:00 – Outro & Support the Pod ★ Support this podcast ★

Angel City Clinched! Decision Day Preview vs Boston Legacy FC | Casual FCWe have CLINCHED! And now Decision Day is here. Angel City faces Boston Legacy FC with a home playoff spot on the line. We break down the standings chaos, Sarah Gorden rumors, Gift Monday's threat, and why you need to show up on Celebración de Culturas. We are going "Whole ass or no ass."📅 Sunday, November 1, 2:00 PM PT🏟️ Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, CA⚽ vs Boston Legacy FC📺 ESPN / ESPN+🎙️ iHeartRadioFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL@casualfcpod INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK | [email protected] 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 – Intro00:35 – Welcome to Casual FC01:30 – Angela's Road Trip & Flagstaff Wedding02:40 – Decision Day & Match Info05:00 – Celebración de Culturas & Transit Info08:10 – Ticketing Changes & Seat Shuffling10:00 – Get Out the Vote12:55 – "Whole Ass or No Ass" Stadium Story14:15 – Clinched! Match Recap15:15 – Standings Check & Playoff Scenarios24:30 – MySpace Top 8 & Playoff Chaos25:00 – Weekly Haiku25:30 – Match Review: Giselle's Banger26:30 – Riley Tiernan & Neely Martin Shine30:20 – Bay FC Shenanigans & Physicality31:40 – Mario's Aquarium Dilemma33:00 – Boston Legacy Preview35:50 – Gift Monday & Casey Murphy Injury37:30 – BSG & Keys to the Game40:45 – Sarah Gorden & The LA Times Article49:00 – Final Thoughts & Outro ★ Support this podcast ★

Bay FC Preview: Clinching the San Andreas Cup (and playoffs), Denver Recap & "If Not Us, Who?"We're previewing our final San Andreas Cup match of the year against Bay FC with a playoff berth on the line. We recap that chaotic Denver comeback — three goals in 11 minutes, Angela screaming so loud her mom texted from across the house — break down the clinching scenarios, and get emotional about what this team has become. Mario makes trophy merch threats. Angela brings Hawaiian rolls for Simone. If not us, who?📅 Saturday, October 24, 5:45 PM🏟️ BMO Stadium, Los Angeles⚽ vs Bay FC📺 ION🎙️ iHeartRadio, KWKW 1330amFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL@casualfcpod INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK | [email protected] 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 #FootyTherapy0:00 – Intro1:45 – Match Preview3:15 – wherestheNWSLschedule.com7:30 – ACFC Clap Back Video11:30 – Standings & Coach Leaf14:00 – The Prestigious SAC18:00 – Denver Game Recap21:50 – Sveindís Goal & The Scream26:00 – Three Goals in 11 Minutes30:30 – If Not Us, Who30:50 – NWSL Weekend Results33:30 – Playoff Scenarios38:30 – Bay FC Preview44:00 – California Rivalry47:00 – Play Angel City Football50:00 – Whole-Ass or No-Ass54:30 – Outro ★ Support this podcast ★

Mile High Matchup: Angel City vs Denver Summit — Can We Climb to 5th?We recap the international break — US vs Spain, Angel City players scattered across the globe, and the injury bug biting again. Then we dive into our Denver Summit preview: Lindsey "The Horanimal" Horan, altitude prep, the wild 3-3 draw flashback, and why the NWSL is beautiful, stressful chaos. Three matches left. Let's get that home playoff match.📅 Saturday, October 17th, 5:45 PM PT🏟️ Centennial Stadium, Denver⚽ vs Denver Summit FC📺 ION TV📻 iHeartRadioFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL@casualfcpod INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK | [email protected] 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 – Ep Start00:37 – Intro01:55 – Match Info & Watch Party03:26 – International Break Recap03:29 – US vs Spain: The World Has Caught Up08:57 – Angel City Players Around the World11:15 – Injury Updates: Dudley, Bruninha, Murphy12:45 – Haley Mace & Rafaelle Get Married14:50 – Standings Check & Playoff Picture19:20 – Denver Preview: The Horanimal20:48 – NWSL = Ultimate Chaos28:45 – The 3-3 Draw & Altitude Prep30:00 – Playoff Scenarios & Decision Day32:09 – Outro: Support the Pod ★ Support this podcast ★

International Break: Gotham Draw, NWSL Chaos & Denver AheadIt's international break, so no Angel City match — but we've still got plenty to unpack. We recap a wild draw in New Jersey against Gotham, break down the week's NWSL scores, and check the standings with three matches left in the season. Plus a voter registration PSA and a look ahead to Denver.FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL@casualfcpod INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK | [email protected] 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 – Intro02:31 – Civic Duty & Voter Registration12:50 – Gotham Match Review20:30 – Footy Therapy & Season Takeaways23:55 – NWSL League Scores26:29 – Standings & Playoff Picture29:32 – Denver Match Outlook30:30 – International Break & USWNT Friendlies34:02 – Outro & Housekeeping ★ Support this podcast ★

Playoff Push: Angel City v Gotham Away & the NWSL Playoff ChaosACFC is heading to New Jersey for a brunch-time battle against Gotham FC, and we've got thoughts on everything — from Atlanta's baffling "Atlanta City FC" name reveal to Angel City's suffocating defense and the chaos of the NWSL playoff race. Can we finally grab a win against the Bats? Pull up a coffee and let's talk.📅 Sunday, October 4th, 10:00 AM Pacific🏟️ Sports Illustrated Stadium, New Jersey⚽ vs NJ/NY Gotham FC📺 ABC🎙️ iHeartRadioFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL@casualfcpod INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK | [email protected] 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 – Intro02:35 – Match Details & Watch Party Info05:05 – Atlanta City FC Name Controversy11:20 – NWSL Team Abbreviation Rundown14:55 – Spirit Recap: Defense Wins Again21:50 – NWSL Week Results Roundup24:17 – Playoff Picture & Standings25:45 – Angel City Playoff Scenarios30:35 – Gotham FC Preview & Tactics39:10 – Player Partnerships Spotlight46:10 – Support the Pod & Outro ★ Support this podcast ★

Sixth Place and Believing: Angel City vs Washington Spirit PreviewWe're in sixth place and the vibes are electric. Angel City just rolled past Utah with a statement win, the standings are tighter than ever, and now we're breaking it all down — the weekend results, some much-needed footy therapy, and a full preview of our trip to Audi Field to face the Washington Spirit. Five games left. We believe.📅 Saturday, September 26 | 3:30 PM PT / 6:30 PM ET🏟️ Audi Field, Washington, D.C.⚽ Washington Spirit📺 ION TV🎙️ iHeartRadioFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL@casualfcpod INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK | [email protected] 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 – Intro02:00 – Upcoming Match Info05:00 – NWSL Championship Weekend07:20 – Footy Therapy & Match Review20:00 – League Scores22:20 – Playoff Picture28:20 – Match Outlook: Washington Spirit44:30 – Outro ★ Support this podcast ★

We're breaking down Angel City's wild comeback draw against Denver before diving into our double-header week. We preview Wednesday's must-win game-in-hand match against Seattle Reign and Sunday's road trip to a red-hot Utah Royals side. Standings, playoff permutations, player spotlights, and community updates — we cover it all this episode.📅 Wednesday 9/16, 7:00 PM 🏟️ BMO Stadium, Los Angeles ⚽ vs Seattle Reign 📺 NWSL+ 🎙️ iHeartRadio App, KWKW 1330 (en Español)📅 Sunday 9/20, 3:00 PM🏟️ A Stadium in Utah⚽ vs Utah Royals📺 NWSL+🎙️ iHeartRadio AppFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL@casualfcpod INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK | [email protected] 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 & banter1:21 – Double header preview1:59 – Seattle Reign match info2:16 – Utah Royals match info8:17 – Denver recap: Mai's banger goal16:07 – Angel City's comeback fightback23:41 – League scores & standings26:48 – Playoff permutations explained37:05 – Seattle Reign preview & Maddie Mercado spotlight40:36 – Utah Royals preview ★ Support this podcast ★

Road Trip Redemption: Breaking Down the Win, the Standings, and Denver Summit FCWe're breaking down a wild stretch of NWSL action. Insane news from Orlando and KC's coaching shake-up to our amazing road trip results (barring the first match). We dig into the numbers behind one forward's insane scoring season, unpack the latest playoff picture with NWSLPlayoffPicture.com, and look ahead to our next home match against Denver Summit FC. Come cheer with us — bring the noise back.Check out your own predictions on NWSLPlayoffPicture.com📅 Friday, 9/11 @ 7pm PT🏟️ BMO Stadium⚽ vs Denver Summit FC📺 NWSL+🎙️ iHeart Radio & KWKW 1330amFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL@casualfcpod INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK | [email protected] 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 – Intro3:16 – Match Info: Denver Summit Preview6:33 – League News (Orlando & KC Shakeups)13:32 – Footy Therapy & Match Review (Road Trip Recap)19:20 – League Score Roundup21:49 – Permutation Primo / Playoff Picture27:53 – Match Outlook: Denver Summit Breakdown40:25 – Closing Thoughts ★ Support this podcast ★