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=1od3SetluD0dMYic
Athletic Boston Breakers Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0OHlP5hDlUSehabwjxp3PE?si=jm7leHrrTbS6diYmMk6j1Q

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00:00 – Intro
05:00 – Shoutout: Boston ISA
07:30 – Pre-NWSL Years
08:30 – Early Notable Figures
09:50 – Year 1 (2013)
12:00 – Year 2 (2014)
14:45 – The Lights-Out Game
15:30 – Year 3 (2015)
18:30 – Year 4 (2016)
22:00 – Year 5 (2017)
27:00 – The Rookie Dance Video
30:00 – 2018: The Fold
35:00 – The Dispersal Draft
38:00 – FC Kansas City Connection
41:00 – Enter Furlandia
44:00 – Ground Rules & Community
47:00 – Outro

We Need to Talk About Angel City's Last-15-Minutes Problem | NCC Recap & Season Check-In

We're breaking down Angel City's 2-1 loss to North Carolina — the 80th minute curse that just won't quit, Angela's nerve-wracking press conference question (Coach Straus corrected her, obviously), and what the first third of the season actually tells us. We dig into the standings, injuries, fan behavior, the BMO volume situation, and why we're still riding with this team.

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00:00 – Intro
07:18 – Mario's sick week
14:06 – The 80th minute curse
29:50 – Fan behavior soapbox
37:03 – BMO volume rant
41:10 – Weekend results
42:33 – Chaos Award: weather delay
42:35 – Standings check
49:30 – NWSL break & Pride events
50:20 – Outro

Can Angel City Lock In Before the Break? | NWSL Preview: ACFC vs. NC Courage

We're back, well kinda. Mario's down bad, so Angela's holding it down. Angela breaks down Angel City's big win over Kansas City, the frustrating loss in Houston, and what it all means heading into Sunday's home finale against the North Carolina Courage. Ashley Sanchez is on a tear, our defense needs to show up, and we need this win before the break.

🗓️ Sunday, May 31, 4:00 PM PT
🏟️ BMO Stadium
⚽ vs North Carolina Courage
📺 Victory+
🎙️ iHeartRadio

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00:00 – Intro
00:29 – Solo episode, Mario is sick
01:23 – Match preview: Angel City vs. NC Courage, May 31
01:43 – Ticket info & Battle of the Clubs
02:15 – League break & Backpasses episodes coming
02:37 – Safety PSA & voting reminder
04:09 – Chaos Award: Red cards in the NWSL
05:48 – NWSL Match Week 10 scores recap
06:28 – Angel City beats Kansas City: breakdown
07:02 – Houston loss & Maiara's PK
08:25 – Angel City's season so far: the 500 club
09:14 – North Carolina Courage scouting report
09:31 – Ashley Sanchez: golden boot candidate
10:51 – NC Courage injury news
13:19 – Angelina's growth in goal
13:53 – All-time ACFC vs. NC Courage record
14:55 – Outro

Angel City's Double Header: Kansas City & Houston Dash Preview feat. Dash Dispatch | Casual FC

We're recording live from a Portland hotel room, and you know what? A point, is a point! We'll take it after a hard-earned road draw against the Thorns. We've got a double header ahead and break down the Kansas City Current (yes, Temwa Chawinga is back and terrifying) and sit down with Laura Gomez from the Dash Dispatch to preview our matchup against Houston. Two rebuilding teams, one prayer: somebody please just score.

🗓️ Wednesday, May 20, 7:00 PM PT
🏟️ BMO Stadium
⚽ vs Kansas City Current
📺 Victory+
🎙️ iHeartRadio

🗓️ Saturday, May 23, 5:45 PM PT
🏟️ Shell Energy Stadium
⚽ vs Houston Dash
📺 ION TV
🎙️ iHeartRadio

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00:00 – Intro from Portland
00:43 – Double header match info
02:05 – Portland recap & road draw
04:35 – Chaos Award: NWSL reffing
05:02 – Kansas City preview: Chawinga is back
08:38 – Guest intro: Laura Gomez, Dash Dispatch
11:18 – Houston's scoring drought
14:23 – Step-sisters of the standings
18:58 – Rookie pressure & standouts
22:00 – Carina Lageyre & Karsyn Cherry
24:47 – Just give us a mid season
28:52 – Kat Rader watch
30:13 – Outro

Angel City vs. Portland Thorns Preview | Brush It Off, Worry, or Panic?

We're back previewing our second Portland Thorns match in two weeks — this time at Providence Park. We break down Angel City's four-game losing streak, what's gone wrong in the attack, and why we're still not panicking. Plus: Angela's 40th birthday suite experience at BMO, the haiku that perfectly summed up the last match, and yes — we're flying to Portland.

🗓️ Sunday, May 17, 3:00 PM PT
🏟️ Providence Park, Portland, OR
⚽ vs Portland Thorns FC
📺 ESPN2 / ESPN App
🎙️ iHeartRadio

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00:00 – Intro
02:13 – Portland trip & press box news
07:03 – Listener thank-you
17:10 – Last match recap (2–1 loss)
18:01 – Claire's return & Mother's Day match
18:35 – Losing streak breakdown
22:00 – Angela's 40th birthday suite
28:08 – League roundup
37:30 – Portland preview
44:00 – Playoffs & season perspective
46:00 – Outro

Rivalry Night at BMO: Breaking Down the Wave Before the Blackout Match

The San Andreas Cup is here and we are not calm about it. Mario's holding it down solo while Angela calls in from her birthday trip up north — because that's just how we do it. We break down the Utah mess, check where we actually stand in the San Andreas Cup (hint: first place), and scout the three Wave players who could ruin our Saturday.

🗓️ Saturday, May 9th, 5:45 PM PT
🏟️ BMO Stadium, Los Angeles
⚽ vs San Diego Wave FC
📺 ION TV
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01:23 – Match info & blackout kit
03:42 – Utah loss recap
05:08 – Footy Therapy & fan reactions
07:21 – NWSL standings
10:25 – San Andreas Cup standings
11:16 – Angela's scouting report
14:52 – Kennedy Wesley
16:31 – Gabby Portillo
17:43 – Ludmilla
22:13 – Outro

Angel City vs. Utah Royals | Birthday Match Preview + Portland Recap & Footy Therapy

We're previewing Angel City's home match against Utah Royals and yes, it doubles as Angela's 40th birthday game. We break down the Portland loss, Jun's return, Prisca's stunning goal, and what Angel City needs to fix. We also recap Angela at the Queer Women in Sports Panel, Announce that Angela will be at the May 3rd Long Beach Pride panel, and scout Utah's most dangerous players. Let's get that win.

Match Details
🗓️ Saturday, May 2, 2025 | 5:45 PM PT
🏟️ BMO Stadium, Los Angeles
⚽ vs Utah Royals
📺 IONTV
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0:41 – Intro & Welcome
3:04 – Match Info: Angel City vs. Utah, May 2nd at BMO
4:09 – Angela at the Queer Women in Sports Panel (Lesbian Visibility Week)
9:07 – Upcoming May 3rd Pride Panel at Watch Me (Long Beach)
14:13 – Portland Recap
31:16 – Scores Around the League
32:12 – Chaos Award: BMO Stadium Volume
36:48 – Utah Royals Match Preview
41:14 – Scout: Tatumn Milazzo (Utah's Attacking Defender)
42:43 – Scout: Lara Prašnikar (Slovenia's Pioneer Forward)
45:26 – Taylor Suarez & What It Means for the Midfield
48:18 – Outro & How to Support the Pod

Angel City vs. Portland Thorns Preview | Kids' Day, Queer Women in Sports & The Return of Our Depth

We're back with our Angel City FC match preview as the Portland Thorns come to BMO for Kids' Day on April 26th. We break down Portland's biggest threats: M.A. Vignola, Olivia Moultrie, and Pietra Tordin — and why we're genuinely excited with players returning from injury and international duty. Plus, Angela's speaking at the Queer Women in Sports Panel. Big weekend ahead.

Match Details
🗓️ Sunday, April 27, 3:00 PM PT
🏟️ BMO Stadium, Los Angeles
⚽ vs Portland Thorns FC
📺 ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, ESPN App
🎙️ iHeartRadio (English) | KFWB 980 (Spanish)

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00:00 – Intro & Welcome
01:21 – Match details: Kids' Day at BMO, April 26th
01:38 – Broadcast & radio info
03:19 – Angela's Queer Women in Sports Panel (Long Beach, April 25th)
11:25 – Last result recap: Angel City vs. Orlando (L 2-0)
17:37 – Portland Thorns breakdown begins
22:18 – M.A. Vignola deep dive
26:15 – Olivia Moultrie breakdown
25:35 – Pietra Tordin breakdown
29:16 – What Angel City needs to do Sunday
37:00 – Outro, subscribe, Discord & merch