Defenders of the Banc - The LAFC Podcast

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Filly and Scarf are back for Episode 327, as LAFC's winless streak hits 4 with a home draw against Austin. Back at BMO, LAFC misses an opportunity to clinch a playoff spot but definitely doesn't miss a chance to welcome back Carlos Vela!

LAFC played an excellent first half defensively... right up until it didn't. One mistake by Aaron Long, one pass by Bukari, and one shot on target was all Austin needed to take a lead into the locker room. 

An hour in, LAFC brings on Ilie and the teenager, David Martinez, and it pays dividends. Giroud, Atuesta, and Hollingshead combine for a great buildup, finding a streaking Martinez in the box to make it 1-1. Hugo did what he needed to to preserve a point, but LAFC couldn't find the winner and the match ended in a draw. 

Also on this episode, we thank the Miknuk family for being amazing, look ahead at the rest of the MLS regular season, and break down Carlos Vela's contract. Enjoy 327!

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Its the Tuesday before LAFC's midweek matchup against the boys from the capital of Texas. Filly and Scarf preview LAFC's upcoming fixture.

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On Episode 326, we discuss how Carson absolutely destroyed LAFC in a 4-goal second half as LAFC blew a 2-0 lead. That's the lead. That's the headline. That's the story. 

LAFC raced out to a two-goal lead behind two spectacular runs by Denis Bouanga. The first resulted in a moment of Matty Magic, and the second a goal for Denis. Carson had plenty of chances in the first half, but several saves by Hugo kept a clean sheet. 

Cue the second half and the Galaxy rout. A brace for Dejan, a banger from Cerillo, and a nail in the coffin from, of all people, Puig completed the comeback and all-but-wrapped up the West for Carson. Oh, and Lewis O'Brien saw red and will miss our match against Austin. 

Also on this episode, CARLOS VELA IS BACK!!! LAFC signs depth, Iron Maiden is part of our history, and Filly has wine. Enjoy!

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Filly and The Scarf preview the 24th edition of EL TRAFICO!

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Who could provide you with a little bit of light-hearted entertainment after LAFC's 0-0 draw in Houston? Filly and Scarf, that's who! Join the boys on Episode 325, discussing much more than the scoreless 90 minutes in Texas.

Hugo Lloris keeps another clean sheet, his 10th of the season, without too many difficult moments. Ryan Hollingshead should have had a record-scoring goal, but Olivier Giroud was just offside. Griffin Dorsey, Filly's IU mate, was excellent, as was Sergi Palencia for LAFC, and, in limited minutes, Nathan Ordaz put in an excellent shift. There you have it, the anatomy of a 0-0 draw.

Also on this episode, LAFC's history repeats itself with a draw, on the road, missing a ton of guys, there's new International Mail on Twitter, and we remember James Earl Jones and Ed Kranepool. It's a tight, crisp, 50-minute episode that we really hope you enjoy!

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Filly is flying solo, kind of, on the edition of One More Sleep!

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Episode 324 is (finally) here. LAFC got back to their MLS schedule but left their offense somewhere along the way as the Houston Dynamo came into BMO and knocked off our boys, 2-0.  

LAFC got off to a slow start, made even worse by Ezequiel Ponce's header to give the visiting side a 1-0 lead into the half. Steve would switch to a 4-3-3 in the second half, but it would do little to stem the tide. Lawrence Ennali did his best Sonic the Hedgehog impersonation as he flew by Ryan Hollingshead and Eddie Segura, made one touch to round Hugo Lloris, and softly tapped in his first MLS goal to double the lead. That would be all Houston would need, and, unfortunately, all Ennali would contribute, as he tore his ACL later in the match. 

Also on this episode, the LAFC Unified Team takes the pitch at BMO for the first time, Kike talks about next year, and Filly and Scarf figure out who the heck starts and could make the 20 for our next match in Houston. Enjoy Episode 324!

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Filly and Scarf preview LAFC's upcoming matchup vs the Houston Dynamo

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It's Episode 323 (shout out to everyone in the 323!), and Filly is SPICY! Hold on to your hats, folks, as Filly sounds off on a great many things. Oh, and we also talk about LAFC's historic win at Tukwila!

LAFC and Seattle somehow found their way over the river and through the woods to Starfire Sports Complex for the U.S. Open Cup Semifinal showdown on turf! LAFC would produce one quality chance in the first half, off the foot of Kei Kamara, but 6'6" Jackson Ragen, not goalkeeper Andrew Thomas, would keep us scoreless into halftime. 

LAFC would continue to thwart Seattle while looking for daylight of their own. Substitute Mateusz Bogusz's shot would find the arm of Pedro de la Vega, which would set up Denis Bouanga on the penalty spot. The man doesn't miss, and, after a little luck and good defending kept Jordan Morris from equalizing, LAFC would take their place in the U.S. Open Cup Final, to be held at BMO in September against Sporting Kansas City!

Also on this episode, pretty much everyone catches strays from Filly. Everyone from Carlos Vela to all of Seattle to those on social media doing anything less than backing LAFC to the fullest! He was ON FIRE. 

Join us over the next couple of weeks as we talk a bit about Houston, as our next home match AND our next away match feature the Dynamo! And, more importantly, enjoy Episode 323!

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