Defenders of the Banc - The LAFC Podcast
352 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsChristian "Filly" Filimon and "The Scarf" J.R. Lebert talk all things LAFC (Los Angeles Football Club), Los Angeles' MLS soccer club. Hear original content, player, personnel, and fan interviews, team news, game breakdowns, supporters group chats, and so much more about LAFC. This podcast is BLACK and GOLD!
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Episodes
Episode 86 - Vela's Birthday Party
March 02, 2020 09:00 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MBReunited... And it feels so good! Filly is back from Italy, and just in time, too! It's time to celebrate the 31st birthday of the greatest player in team history and the owner of the left foot of God, Carlos Vela! In honor of Carlos's birthday, footballing legend David Beckham and his Inter Miami CF have been invited to the Banc to kickoff MLS's 25th season and the third season for your boys in Black and Gold! While it wasn't quite the 3-0 beatdown of Leon, LAFC do everything they need to ...
Episode 85 - Dominating Leon At Home
February 29, 2020 13:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBThe Cathedral of the Black and Gold welcomes the faithful and the spirited of LAFC as Liga MX foe Leon enters their worst nightmare, the den of the 3252, to take on LAFC in the second leg of Round 1 of the CONCACAF Champions League tournament. In what would turn out to be a historic night for LAFC, the boys would go on to not only defeat Leon but advance in the CCL, 3-2 on aggregate, and secure a date with Cruz Azul in Round 2. We're off to Mexico City! Episode 85 of Defenders of the Banc...
Episode 83 - 3 Days in Leon
February 24, 2020 11:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBAway Days in Leon. Just typing the words brings me (Scarf) back to tacos and seafood, a few too many tequila shots, and the incredible atmosphere inside Estadio Leon, home of Los Panzas Verdes, Club Leon FC. Welcome to Episode 83. What Tom Hanks was to Cast Away, Scarf is to this episode. Alone. With Nina in Anaheim and Filly and Panda in Rome, it's all Scarf, all the time on Episode 83. But don't worry! Scarf keeps it pretty short, barely topping the 30-minute mark as he recaps the events...
Episode 84 - Running Our Mouths (feat. Neal Tyner - Black and Gold Running Club)
February 14, 2020 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBTo deal with the chaos and carnage of the MLS season, the Champions League, the Open Cup, the MLS Playoffs, and the many, many cool events that LAFC puts on, some people like to unwind with a run. Apparently, this is a relaxing endeavor. While Scarf does not understand this concept, Filly and Panda are avid runners, even when something is not chasing them. (Please do not chase Scarf.) The Defenders are joined in world-famous Filimonster Studios by the founder of the Black and Gold Running ...
Episode 84 - Running Our Mouths with Neal Tyner (Founder of Black and Gold Running Club)
February 14, 2020 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBTo deal with the chaos and carnage of the MLS season, the Champions League, the Open Cup, the MLS Playoffs, and the many, many cool events that LAFC puts on, some people like to unwind with a run. Apparently, this is a relaxing endeavor. While Scarf does not understand this concept, Filly and Panda are avid runners, even when something is not chasing them. (Please do not chase Scarf.) The Defenders are joined in world-famous Filimonster Studios by the founder of the Black and Gold Running ...
Episode 82 - The One Where The Academy Player Scores!
February 13, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBThe preseason comes to a close with a mid-day, mid-week match against Toronto FC, and with that comes Episode 82 of the LAFC Podcast for the People, Defenders of the Banc! Walker Zimmerman was traded to Nashville SC. We didn't believe the headline when we read it, either, but it's true. Yes, it was for a potential record-setting amount of GAM for a defender, but, wow. Just like that, one of the key members of our record setting first two seasons is gone. It felt different than the departure...
Episode 81 – BWP is Black and Gold!
February 10, 2020 07:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBThe Defenders tackle Ontario, CA as they record the 81st edition of the LAFC Podcast for the People! The LAFC news never stops, but this week was a big one. Filly and the Scarf break down the potential ramifications of the Adama Diomande injury, a fractured 4th metatarsal in his right foot, the release of former phenom Josh Perez, the departure of every draft pick we made this season not named Hallahan, and… *cue the Stone Cold Steve Austin intro and channel your inner Jim Ross voice* LAF...
Episode 80 - LXXX
February 03, 2020 06:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBIt’s Episode 80, or as we are calling this one, Episode LXXX, in honor of the Super Bowl, played today between the Chiefs and 49ers. The preseason is underway, and as such, we recap the closed-to-everyone friendly victory over NYCFC, 3-1. The match had plenty of history for being a preseason friendly, as Brian Rodriguez finally put one in the back of the net for the Black and Gold. 2020 SuperDraft pick Jorge Gonzalez also got on the board, a goal you could have seen LIVE on Defenders of th...
Episode 79 - Youth Gone Wild
January 26, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBAt about 6:30 on the evening of January 25, four goalies walk out together in unison, and the 3252 lets out their first loud cheer of the evening. Banc of California, the Cathedral of the Black and Gold, is officially alive again! Preseason is upon us, and Uruguayan powerhouse Peñarol visits the Banc for an international friendly! Filly and the Scarf were not only there to witness it, but thanks to Aubrey, we covered it as "media"! In a first for the boys, we were actually in our Sunday be...
Episode 78 - Previewing Peñarol
January 23, 2020 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBEpisode 78 is upon us, and this one has the Defenders asking, “Is it game day yet?!” After the boys go over a few LAFC News and Notes and Scarf recaps This Day In LAFC History, it’s time to talk about the first preseason match of 2020, the international friendly against Uruguayan powerhouse Peñarol. We give our listeners a little taste of the rich, 128-year old history and track record of the club while showering some praise on the club and national team career of its newest coach, Diego Fo...
Episode 77 - First Practice of 2020!
January 14, 2020 07:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBEpisode 77 is here already! Yes, just four days after our last try at this, here we are with more! Blame LAFC, as a bunch of news, a new signing, two more draft picks, and the first practice of the season has ALL happened in the last four days! Unlike half of MLS, LAFC actually used their two Day 2 SuperDraft picks! We are happy to welcome Jorge Gonzalez and Younes Boudadi to the Black and Gold! With our first practice in the books, LAFC unveiled three trialists, including a huge name in th...
Episode 76 - Dry January? More Like Draft January!
January 10, 2020 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBFinally... the boys HAVE COME BACK... to Filimonster Studios! It's episode 76, and the Defenders are back in Burbank to record their latest episode. The 2020 MLS SuperDraft is upon us, and Filly and The Scarf look to attack it from all angles. Before tackling the draft, it's time to get up to speed on all the LAFC news and notes from the last 10 days. We say goodbye to Fito, and wonder what could have been. We welcome back Jordan Harvey and Dejan Jakovic for season 3. We congratulate Trist...
Episode 75 - Getting Gully with Alexis Guerreros of The Cooligans!
January 05, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBIt's the second episode of 2020 for the Defenders, and it's our second HUGE interview of the season! Fresh off the heels of our sit-down with Stix, Filly and The Scarf are lucky enough to be joined by Alexis Guerreros, comedian, writer, American soccer defender, and one-half of the incredible podcasting duo known as The Cooligans! Over the course of 70 minutes, Alexis and the boys talk about pretty much everything under the sun! We pick his brain about how The Cooligans got their start, wha...
Episode 75 - Filly, Scarf, and Alexis Guerreros of The Cooligans!
January 05, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBIt's the second episode of 2020 for the Defenders, and it's our second HUGE interview of the season! Fresh off the heels of our sit-down with Stix, Filly and The Scarf are lucky enough to be joined by Alexis Guerreros, comedian, writer, American soccer defender, and one-half of the incredible podcasting duo known as The Cooligans! Over the course of 70 minutes, Alexis and the boys talk about pretty much everything under the sun! We pick his brain about how The Cooligans got their start, wha...
Episode 75 - Getting Gully with Alexis Guerreros of The Cooligans!
January 05, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBIt's the second episode of 2020 for the Defenders, and it's our second HUGE interview of the season! Fresh off the heels of our sit-down with Stix, Filly and The Scarf are lucky enough to be joined by Alexis Guerreros, comedian, writer, American soccer defender, and one-half of the incredible podcasting duo known as The Cooligans! Over the course of 70 minutes, Alexis and the boys talk about pretty much everything under the sun! We pick his brain about how The Cooligans got their start, wha...
Episode 74 - Stix Joins Filly and The Scarf! (feat. Stix - Founder of ThinkWatts Foundation)
January 05, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBHappy New Year from your favorite pair of podcasters, Filly and The Scarf! The Defenders look to kick off 2020 in a big way by interviewing LAFC legend, rapper, writer, producer, manager, and founder of the ThinkWatts Foundation, Stix! A special thanks to Erin and Brandon for allowing us to record at FreePlay, home of Black and Gold Fridays! Hear the story of how Stix became Watts' favorite son and philanthropist, from his beginnings as the founder of the Krump Dance movement, to working w...
Episode 74 - Stix Joins Filly and The Scarf!
January 05, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBHappy New Year from your favorite pair of podcasters, Filly and The Scarf! The Defenders look to kick off 2020 in a big way by interviewing LAFC legend, rapper, writer, producer, manager, and founder of the ThinkWatts Foundation, Stix! A special thanks to Erin and Brandon for allowing us to record at FreePlay, home of Black and Gold Fridays! Hear the story of how Stix became Watts' favorite son and philanthropist, from his beginnings as the founder of the Krump Dance movement, to working w...
Episode 73 - A Wrap on 2019
December 28, 2019 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBAs 2019 comes to a close, the boys at Defenders of the Banc could think of nothing better than to get together one last time this decade to put a bow on the 2019 season. In this short and sweet 26 minute episode, Scarf brings you one more This Day in LAFC History, Filly discusses our newest Uruguayan donning the Black and Gold, and the boys discuss their New Years’ Resolutions! We’d be remiss if we didn’t congratulate Tom Penn, John Thorrington, and Larry Freedman on their contract extensio...
Episode 72 - Guanajuato, Here We Come!
December 11, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBFilly and The Scarf are back at it again on Episode 72! A flurry of LAFC news dropped over the last few days, but the main topic of discussion on this episode? LAFC crashes the CONCACAF Champions League party! The draw for the 2020 CCL is set, and LAFC drew the toughest opponent possible, Liga MX foe Leon. The Black and Gold will travel to Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico for the first leg, then host "Los Verdiblancos" at the Banc. Both legs will take place in mid-to-late February. Will it be a ti...
Episode 71 - LA Rox - The Defenders Interview Roxana Aguirre (90 Plus Culture)
December 04, 2019 08:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBIt's the offseason, so it's time to publish a fun interview we recorded during the season! Back in September of this year, between episodes 58 and 59, Filly and the Scarf sat down with do-it-all superwoman Roxana Aguirre, mother of two, wife, LAFC supporter, and part-owner of the brand 90 Plus Culture, a brand she helped cultivate with LAFC's very own Latif Blessing. You've no doubt seen Roxana around almost every tailgate and LAFC event wearing her trademark teal baseball cap! She almost ...
Episode 71 - LA Rox (feat. Roxana Aguirre)
December 04, 2019 08:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBIt's the offseason, so it's time to publish a fun interview we recorded during the season! Back in September of this year, between episodes 58 and 59, Filly and the Scarf sat down with do-it-all superwoman Roxana Aguirre, mother of two, wife, LAFC supporter, and part-owner of the brand 90 Plus Culture, a brand she helped cultivate with LAFC's very own Latif Blessing. You've no doubt seen Roxana around almost every tailgate and LAFC event wearing her trademark teal baseball cap! She almost ...
Episode 70 - An Hour With Vince (featuring Vince La Rosa, Digital Manager for LAFC)
November 21, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBWhat a week for the Defenders of the Banc! First, we sit down with President of The 3252, Jimmy Lopez, on Episode 69. Now, Filly and the Scarf head to LAFC's head offices in downtown to chat with Vince La Rosa. You may know Vince from his many fantastic articles on MLSsoccer.com or LAFC.com. Or maybe the many pre- and post-game videos and insights while you are at Banc of California Stadium. Or maybe you know him as a co-host of Inside LAFC, the fantastic insider podcast, with friend of th...
Episode 70 - An Hour With Vince (feat. Vince La Rosa, Digital Manager for LAFC)
November 21, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBWhat a week for the Defenders of the Banc! First, we sit down with President of The 3252, Jimmy Lopez, on Episode 69. Now, Filly and the Scarf head to LAFC's head offices in downtown to chat with Vince La Rosa. You may know Vince from his many fantastic articles on MLSsoccer.com or LAFC.com. Or maybe the many pre- and post-game videos and insights while you are at Banc of California Stadium. Or maybe you know him as a co-host of Inside LAFC, the fantastic insider podcast, with friend of th...
Episode 69 - 69 Dudes, w/ Jimmy Lopez, President of the 3252
November 18, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBTo quote one of our favorite movies, Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure, “69, dudes!” It’s Episode 69 of Defenders of the Banc, and this one is definitely a memorable one. We have a very special guest in this longer-than-normal episode of Defenders. With us today in beautiful Filimonster Studios is the President of The 3252, Jimmy Lopez! We are thrilled to be able to sit down with Jimmy and talk all things LAFC. Filly, Scarf, and Jimmy explore all of the recent roster announcements leading ...
Episode 69 - 69, Dudes! Our interview with Jimmy Lopez, President of the 3252!
November 18, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBTo quote one of our favorite movies, Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure, “69, dudes!” It’s Episode 69 of Defenders of the Banc, and this one is definitely a memorable one. We have a very special guest in this longer-than-normal episode of Defenders. With us today in beautiful Filimonster Studios is the President of The 3252, Jimmy Lopez! We are thrilled to be able to sit down with Jimmy and talk all things LAFC. Filly, Scarf, and Jimmy explore all of the recent roster announcements leading ...
Episode 69 - 69, Dudes! (feat. Jimmy Lopez, President of the 3252!
November 18, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBTo quote one of our favorite movies, Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure, “69, dudes!” It’s Episode 69 of Defenders of the Banc, and this one is definitely a memorable one. We have a very special guest in this longer-than-normal episode of Defenders. With us today in beautiful Filimonster Studios is the President of The 3252, Jimmy Lopez! We are thrilled to be able to sit down with Jimmy and talk all things LAFC. Filly, Scarf, and Jimmy explore all of the recent roster announcements leading ...
Episode 68 - MLS Cup Final Recap feat. Panda, Nina, and Byron!
November 11, 2019 07:00 - 39 minutes - 26.8 MBHello Defenders! It's been over 10 days since you've heard from us. Yes, part of the time was spent nursing our wounds (and hangovers) from the defeat at the Banc in the Western Conference Finals, but we have also been anticipating the MLS Cup Final between our new least favorite team in the league, Seattle, and our former captain's current home, Toronto. Joining us for a fun, sometimes off the rails, and Theraflu-infused episode are Nina and Panda of the Center Mid Chicks podcast and a fr...
Episode 67 - Yellow and Green Make LAFC Blue
October 30, 2019 09:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBEpisode 67 is here, and, unfortunately, with it comes the end of the 2019 season, with two less wins and one fewer game than we had hoped. Apparently, it’s time to wake up from the dream season that was 2019. In an episode we are calling Yellow and Green Make LAFC Blue, Filly and The Scarf recap the ugly defeat at the hands of the Seattle Sounders. While it’s hard enough to play against the 11 on the other side, the yellow team did us no favors tonight either. Beyond blatant handballs, flag...
Episode 66 - The Galaxy Enter the Temple of Doom!
October 25, 2019 11:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBIt took six tries, but when it mattered most, when we needed it most, when we wanted it most, history FINALLY happened at Banc of California Stadium. Los Angeles Football Club defeats the Carson Galaxy, 5-3, in a loser-goes-home Western Conference Semifinal playoff match. Welcome to Episode 66, and to paraphrase Dave Chapelle as the late, great Rick James: "It's a celebration, Defenders!" What an incredible night at the Banc. Led by our MVP, Carlos Vela, the return of Adama Diomande, and s...
Episode 65 - Round 1 Playoff Recap and HYPE!
October 22, 2019 06:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBRound 1 of the 2019 MLS Cup Playoffs is in the books, and what an amazing set of 6 games it was! Episode 65 from Defenders of the Banc serves as a recap of the round and, of course, sets the table for the Battle of Los Angeles, Round 6. The theme for Round 1 of the MLS Cup Playoffs could be Extra Time, as half the games went more than the usual 90'. The Conference Semifinals are set: In the East, it's Atlanta vs. Philly in the ATL while Toronto heads to the home of the Metropolitans, Citi ...
Episode 64 - Our Interview with Al Raitt! (Director of Match Day Presentation)
October 16, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBThe first week of MLS Cup Playoffs is upon us. For LAFC, that means a little bit of rest, as the boys in Black and Gold secured a bye in the first round. For Filly and The Scarf, it means we get to release an interview that we recorded during the summer and earlier this season with LAFC's Director of Match Day Presentation, Al Raitt. Al has been with the club since the beginning, and he has one of the more unique and fascinating jobs at LAFC. We had a great time sitting down with Al talkin...
Episode 64 - You Can Call Him Al! (feat. Al Raitt, LAFC Director of Match Day Presentation)
October 16, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBThe first week of MLS Cup Playoffs is upon us. For LAFC, that means a little bit of rest, as the boys in Black and Gold secured a bye in the first round. For Filly and The Scarf, it means we get to release an interview that we recorded during the summer and earlier this season with LAFC's Director of Match Day Presentation, Al Raitt. Al has been with the club since the beginning, and he has one of the more unique and fascinating jobs at LAFC. We had a great time sitting down with Al talkin...
Episode 63 - History at The Banc!
October 07, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBEpisode 63 is here, and it’s the final episode of the 2019 regular season. Could LAFC and Carlos Vela provide more history in what has been the most incredible season in MLS history? Get your left shoes ready! 34 weeks of an MLS season, and it all came down to the final day of the year. LAFC needed a win to set a new points record. Carlos Vela needed one more goal to be able to call the single season MLS record his own, all while attempting to outrun a lion in Carson. And perhaps most impor...
Episode 62 - Loon-ey Ties
September 30, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 52.9 MBWelcome back, Defenders, to another episode of Defenders of the Banc with your hosts, Christian "Filly" Filimon and "The Scarf" J.R. Lebert. Episode 62 awaits, recapping our Black and Gold's travels to a beautiful stadium with an awful pitch, Minnesota United FC's Allianz Field. Game 33 of the season comes with a large slice of history, as Carlos Vela lit the candle for the 31st time of the year, tying Josef Martinez's one-year old record of goals in a season. It was another wonder strike ...
Episode 61 - Achievement Unlocked: Supporters Shield
September 26, 2019 10:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBIt's Episode 61 of Defenders of the Banc, and it's the episode we have been looking forward to all season! No, not the return of Christian Ramirez... (but that did happen!) LAFC entered the mid-week matchup against the human highlighters from Houston with a chance to lock up the coveted Supporters Shield, our club's first piece of hardware, and in front of 22,000 screaming fans, history was made! WE WON THE SUPPORTERS SHIELD! In what was the most significant step in an incredible 2-year jou...
Episode 60 - Family Ties
September 23, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBOn our latest episode of Defenders of the Banc, we hit the big 6-0! 60 episodes of Defenders, and this one is special for the Bradley family. Our intrepid leader, Bob, matches wits against Toronto FC and their midfielder, his son, Michael, for the first time at Banc of California Stadium. With history in our sights and the playoffs inching (or as Filly says on this episode, millimetering) closer, we recap the 1-1 tie with Toronto. For what seemed like the seventh or eighth time in a row, L...
Episode 59 - Point-ing in the Right Direction
September 15, 2019 10:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBFor the first time, the boys in Black and Gold travel to the City of Brotherly Love to take on the Philadelphia Union. Another game means a new episode of Defenders of the Banc, with newly plant-based Christian "Filly" Filimon and, as Christian called him on tonight's episode, the "Sultan of the Scarves", J.R. Lebert. Before getting into the match recap, Filly and The Scarf wax poetic on all things Iron Maiden, as the metal-rock legends stopped by Banc of California Stadium on their Legacy ...
Episode 58 - Technical Difficulties in Orlando
September 08, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBWelcome to Episode 58 of Defenders of the Banc, where hopefully we sound better than YouTube TV's coverage of the second half of our first visit to Orlando looked. LAFC sent a depleted roster into the House of the Mouse, down 7 players on international duty while MVP Carlos Vela sat out to rest his hamstring. Despite this, LAFC salvage a tie, 2-2, behind the 15th for Diego Rossi and the very first for LMU-product Adrien Perez. In the 11th minute, Adrien Perez gave us every reason to celebr...
Episode 57 - Minnesota Toyes With LAFC
September 02, 2019 22:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBAfter a bit of a delay and a small Instagram campaign to wake Filly, Episode 57 is finally here! On this episode, while Filly is in Cartagena at a friend's wedding, Scarf is joined in the second chair by Center Mid Chicks' very own Nina! This game marked the first game in September, which also kicks off MLS's Kick Childhood Cancer fundraiser. By simply using the hashtag #KickChildhoodCancer, MLS will donate $1 towards cancer research for every post containing that tag. Please use it every ...
Episode 56 - Full of Sound and Fury, Signifying Nothing
August 26, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBIt's Derby Days at Banc of California Stadium, and all eyes of the MLS world descend on downtown Los Angeles for the showdown between LAFC and Carson. The most anticipated game of the year is finally upon us, and you can hear all about it here on Episode 56 of Defenders of the Banc! Vela vs. Zlatan. Bob vs. Schelotto. Olly vs. Gizmo. This isn't the undercard to Wrestlemania; this is the Battle for Los Angeles, the ultimate test for the Black and Gold. Unfortunately, a mere 2 minutes in, L...
Episode 55 - Smurf Stew With a Side of Left Shoe!
August 22, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBAs the season winds down, the excitement at the Banc is heating up! It's time for Episode 55 of Defenders of the Banc! LAFC hosted in-state "rivals" San Jose, and things did NOT go well for the Smurfs. The Black and Gold emerged victorious, to the tune of a 4-0 home beatdown, behind two goals from the future MVP, Carlos Vela, including one that will certainly be up for Goal of the Year awards at the end of the season. It wasn't just Carlitos, however, as Diego Rossi continued his climb up...
Episode 54 - Records Drown in Salt Lake
August 18, 2019 07:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBLAFC takes it's talents to sunny Sandy, Utah, and you'll hear all about it on Episode 54 of Defenders of the Banc! If you weren't able to attend the game, The 3252 did it's best to make you feel right at home while watching the TV broadcast. As always, from the opening kick, all you could hear was the Black and Gold faithful for the full 90'. LAFC had it's chances in the first half, especially off the foot of Adama Diomande, but it was scoreless as the teams went to their locker rooms. W...
Episode 53 - Downing the Energy Drinks
August 12, 2019 11:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBLAFC was back at the Banc, so it's time for another game recap episode from your boys at Defenders of the Banc! Here on Episode 53, re-live the highs, lows, and highs again of the thrilling 4-2 victory over the Jersey Boys. A Carlos Vela continued to prove that he is the MVP of the league this season, notching two assists and a PK goal on the night. It was a night of set-piece success from the Black and Gold, as passes from Vela led to goals by steady Eddie Segura and Jordan Harvey, the 19t...
Episode 52 - CENTER MID CHICKS PILOT EPISODE!!!!
August 10, 2019 18:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBHave you ever heard of a midfielder in the center? Or is it center mid? You asked for it, and it's here! The Defenderettes are launching their very own podcast! In this pilot episode, Panda, Scarfette, and Sweet Home Amy reunite after their incredibly successful Women's World Cup recap episodes on Defenders of the Banc (check out the episodes!). They join forces on their new podcast, cleverly titled Center Mid Chicks, to talk about the resurgence of women's soccer in the US and get into the...
Episode 51 - TAM, GAM, Thank You, Ma'am (The 2019 Transfer Window Episode)
August 09, 2019 08:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBNo game recap? No interview with a special guest? No problem. The boys at Defenders of the Banc tackle their first transfer window episode! We focus on moves that either directly effect the roster of the Black and Gold or the teams chasing us for the Supporters Shield. LAFC takes a loss on local product Christian Ramirez as he gets shipped to Houston, the much-talked-about signing of Brian Rodriguez FINALLY becomes official, and, just when things had started to settle down, LAFC does make ...
Episode 50 - A Close Shave at Gillette
August 04, 2019 09:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBThe boys of the Black and Gold made the cross-country trek to the home of the Patriots, Gillette Stadium, to take on the Revolution. We hit the half-century mark on this episode, recapping the 2-0 win in The House That Tom Brady Built. It was a solid-but-not-spectacular performance by LAFC, holding the home team off the scoring sheet while establishing our defensive dominance at times. Sporting our home black jerseys, Jordan Harvey dished out two assists while Latif Blessing looked every b...
Episode 49 - Hey Now, You're An All Star! (feat. Jonathan Reimer of S2S)
August 01, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 47 MBIt's All Star Week in the MLS, so the boys at Defenders of the Banc thought it would be a great idea to showcase a few All Stars of our own on this surprise episode! It's Episode 49, and we couldn't think of a better All Star to have with us than Jonathan "Ultra Gringo" Reimer of the Shoulder 2 Shoulder Podcast! Four LAFC players represented well in the 2019 edition of the MLS All Star Game, as the best players in the league took on La Liga powerhouse Atletico Madrid and their $142M teenage...
Episode 49 - Hey Now, You're An All Star! feat. Jonathan Reimer of S2S
August 01, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 47 MBIt's All Star Week in the MLS, so the boys at Defenders of the Banc thought it would be a great idea to showcase a few All Stars of our own on this surprise episode! It's Episode 49, and we couldn't think of a better All Star to have with us than Jonathan "Ultra Gringo" Reimer of the Shoulder 2 Shoulder Podcast! Four LAFC players represented well in the 2019 edition of the MLS All Star Game, as the best players in the league took on La Liga powerhouse Atletico Madrid and their $142M teenage...
Episode 48 - A Win Is A Nguyen!
July 27, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBLAFC comes back home to Banc of California Stadium to take on the defending MLS champs, Atlanta United, and with that comes Episode 48 of Defenders of the Banc. Fresh off the heels of a stinging defeat at Carson, the Black and Gold were looking to bounce back to their winning ways and stay ahead of the pack for our first piece of hardware, the Supporters' Shield. The fans were barely into their seats when Atlanta struck first, and it seemed as if the loss to their rivals last week would ce...
Episode 47 - 0-2-2
July 20, 2019 21:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBRound 1 of the 2019 edition of the Battle for Los Angeles took place in Carson last night, and with that comes the newest episode of Defenders of the Banc, featuring your boys, Christian "Filly" Filimon and "The Scarf" J.R. Lebert. It was deja vu all over again as Carson defeated the Black and Gold (and camouflage?) of LAFC, 3-2. It was a tale of two all stars. Two goals by captain Carlos Vela were not enough to secure victory, as Zlatan Ibrahimovic earned Man of the Match honors with his h...