Welcome to the Episode! And then there were two. North Korea and Spain have made it to the final. With both countries having two titles apeice, who will be the first to claim three titles at the competition? We review the semifinal games and look ahead to the final. Enjoy!

Who will partner with Girma in the back? Who’s gonna be the Dunn replacement? Will Sanchez make a mark in this window? Who’s gonna shine in the midfield? Lots to mull over ahead of a two-pack of friendlies with Iceland and then Argentina in Louisville on Wednesday. Subscribe to Scuffed on Patreon! Patrons get a private ad-free feed for all episodes…

Greg and Belz do a more general and less timeliney discussion of the last two games. Timeline items on the goals, then ~10 (mostly positive) takeaways from the window. Subscribe to Scuffed on Patreon! Patrons get a private ad-free feed for all episodes that go out on the public feed, plus the Monday Review every week with Watke and Vince. Patrons a…

Welcome to the episode! The tournament is almost over. We review the quarterfinal games and look ahead to the semis! Enjoy!

Final Regular Season Match Preview & Free Agent News Join us for this episode of Casual FC, where we talk about our chaotic shenanisode, the last match preview of the season for Angel City FC, and big news about Sydney Leroux re-signing with the club until 2027! We reflect on our season's highs and lows, discuss Decision Day, and preview the upcomi…

This week we're back after a much needed break. We discuss the recent string of results for Racing, including losses against Kansas City and Washington, as well as the team's 1-0 victory over Portland. Plus we talk about playoff scenarios for the team and gush over Emma Sears' impressive debut for the US Women's National Team. Support the show…

Tim Weah scores and Wes gets two assists in an epic edition of the Derby D'Italia. Pepi gets a brace, Tillman scores and continues to deputize at the 6, while Vince believes Cardoso's performance was the most moving by an American in club play in at least two years. Subscribe to Scuffed on Patreon! Patrons get a private ad-free feed for all episode…

Welcome to the Episode! The group stage is over and we are headed into the quarterfinals. We review the final round of group games and make our predictions for the next round. Enjoy!

Thompson and Shaw show out, Smith does too. We only grow stronger each day. Greg and Belz recap the action from Austin on Thursday. Subscribe to Scuffed on Patreon! Patrons get a private ad-free feed for all episodes that go out on the public feed, plus the Monday Review every week with Watke and Vince. Patrons also get access to our private Discor…

We're back with another dub pod. The Reign finished out their home season with a 2-1 win over last-place Houston Dash. Olivia Athens broke the Reign's 5 match goalless streak with an absolute banger and Coco got the game winner in her first start for the club. We get into the positives and negatives from the match, look at some other results from t…

Watke, Tara, Salerno and Belz blaze through some of the midweek action. Subscribe to Scuffed on Patreon! Patrons get a private ad-free feed for all episodes that go out on the public feed, plus the Monday Review every week with Watke and Vince. Patrons also get access to our private Discord server, live call-in shows, and the full catalog of histor…

NWSL Playoff Drama, Emotional Retirements, and Exciting Merch! Join us in this jam-packed episode of Casual FC! We chat about Angela's divided Dodgers-Yankees household and dive into thrilling postseason updates. We cover key NWSL results, playoff scenarios, and the 'Wooden Spoon' tradition. Go behind the scenes of Angel City's last games, includin…

Welcome to the Episode! The 2024 U17 Women's World Cup is here, featuring the Flamingoes of Nigeria, the Harambee Starlets of Kenya and the Copper Princesses of Zambia. We review the first and second round of group games and look ahead to the final round. Enjoy! Recording date: Monday October 21, 2024…

Gotta show for the ball with energy and intelligence if you want to beat a good or even committed pressing team. We didn't do it. Soccer 101 eludes several of our national team players when they get a chance to impress the new coach in a game against our biggest rival. Greg and Belz ruefully recap a barren evening in Guadalajara. Subscribe to Scuff…

The Reign lose their 5th straight match 3-0 away at Utah and it’s fair to say, things are not great. We reflect on the disappointing performance and look ahead to the final two matches of the season. We wrap up this episode with a quick preview on the NWSL playoff race as it unfolds and dive into Boston's wild new NWSL name reveal. Support the show…

Angel City FC Home Finale & NWSL Drama: Goals, Controversies, and Playoff Hopes! Join us for this exciting episode of Casual FC where we dive into Angel City FC's final home match against the Utah Royals and the latest NWSL drama! We break down Christen Press's incredible performance, ACFC's childcare policy controversies, and the league's recent s…

The Pochettino era begins in Austin, Texas, with our new coach leading a largely second-choice squad into battle with Panama. Greg and Belz recap it and try to suss out the differences in the way the team played. Subscribe to Scuffed on Patreon! Patrons get a private ad-free feed for all episodes that go out on the public feed, plus the Monday Revi…

The Reign fell to Angel City on Friday, 1-0, racking up their 4th loss in a row. This was the 15th time this season that a Reign game was decided by a single goal. We reflect on this week’s struggles but also highlight the potential for a bright future for the group. Also in this episode we debut our new segment “Guild Grievances” with the help of …

Angel City FC Preview and Playoff Hopes Amidst Challenges This episode of Casual FC covers a lot! Mario and Angela discuss Angel City FC's recent struggles with league penalties and their fight for playoff contention. Tune in for a detailed preview of the matchup against North Carolina Courage and insights into upcoming watch parties. We also celeb…

Tara and Belz talk in some detail about the European contingent's action as Champions League draws near, Emma Hayes' recent comments on "futures," an NWSL run-down and general lookahead to the next two international windows. Subscribe to Scuffed on Patreon! Patrons get a private ad-free feed for all episodes that go out on the public feed, plus the…

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 …

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, …

This week Tom, Bekki, and Kaitlyn discuss Racing's frustrating 1-0 loss to Utah, as well as look forward to next week's crucial match-up against Kansas City. Plus, a very special vocal performance from Tom to celebrate that win over North Carolina – prepare those ears, folks! Support the showBy Butchertown Rundown

Greg joins Watke and Belz for the Monday Review. Rundown of the key action from the weekend, plus each panelist offers a surprise inclusion and a surprise exclusion in Poch's first roster, likely out later this week. Subscribe to Scuffed on Patreon! Patrons get a private ad-free feed for all episodes that go out on the public feed, plus the Monday …

Welcome to the episode! The tournament is over, with the North Korea crowned champions. We review the 3rd place and final games. Enjoy!

Welcome to the Episode! We review the semifinal games. We have had to upload this episode late due to some technical challenges; please bear with us. Enjoy!

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…

Journalist Evan Ratliff joins Belz to talk about his fascinating new podcast, Shell Game, which has some poignant USMNT-related moments in it. He also expresses his affinity for 2011 Brek Shea, talks about going incognito to a WC qualifier in Salt Lake City when he was doing the famous WIRED vanishing act, and explains how he thinks the USMNT is in…

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…

As God is my witness, Racing Louisville has beaten the North Carolina Courage! And Racing Louisville GM Ryan Dell joins the podcast just in time to discuss this amazing feat with Bekki and Kaitlyn as well as give an in-depth look at the Howell-Balcer and Turn-Beckie trades, how the club is building using NWSL experience, and how that new CBA is goi…

Tara and Belz talk through the USA's performance at the U20 Women's World Cup, and discuss briefly who's playing well in NWSL ahead of the three friendlies at the end of next month. Subscribe to Scuffed on Patreon! Patrons get a private ad-free feed for all episodes that go out on the public feed, plus the Monday Review every week with Watke and Vi…

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…

Welcome to the Episode! The tournament is drawing to a close with the completion of the quarterfinal round. We review the round and make our predictions for the semis. Enjoy!

After slip sliding away at Bay, Racing took it to Angel City in the best way possible on Saturday to keep playoff hopes alive and we're so excited we're releasing the episode a day early. The new kids on the block are hanging tough and making a huge difference already, so maybe all Racing needed for everything to click was a 20-game warm-up period?…

Welcome to the Episode! The quarterfinals are upon us. We review the Round of 16 games and make our predictions for the next round. Enjoy!

Belz, Watke and Tara go through several key clips from the press conference with Mauricio Pochettino, his first public appearance as coach of the USMNT. And they react to them. It's a great time to be alive. Subscribe to Scuffed on Patreon! Patrons get a private ad-free feed for all episodes that go out on the public feed, plus the Monday Review ev…

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…