Defenders of the Banc - The LAFC Podcast

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The boys are back to preview another LAFC match against the Sounders. This time its US Open Cup semi finals for the right to play for the USOC. 

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On Episode 322, Filly and the Scarf break down another heart-wrenching defeat in Columbus. This time, it's a 3-1 loss in the Final of the 2024 Leagues Cup. Come with us on what we hope will be a chance to get it all out while we look forward to the Open Cup Semifinal the boys play in just a few days. 

An awful first half turned worse in stoppage, as LAFC just couldn't get in the locker room even. A beautiful header by Cucho put the home side up at the half. The second half was much, much better for LAFC, however. Olivier Giroud got on the end of a great Bogusz set piece for his first goal in Black and Gold, and LAFC would hold the deadlock until second-half stoppage. A dangerous cross turned into a heartbreaking goal, again from Cucho, and our Leagues Cup run was over. The Crew put one more away to make it even worse cosmetically. 

At least LAFC secured our spot in CCC, right? And hey, for now, we've still got Kike and Bogusz! Let's all be in our feels as we get set for a trip up to Seattle, and for the chance to play for another Cup!

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LAFC Laff subs in for the Scarf as he was at Star Wars themed wedding. Join Darth Filly and Boba Laff as they preview LAFC's upcoming Leagues Cup final vs the dangerous Columbus Crew.

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Episode 321, and FINALLY, Filly is back from gallivanting across Europe! It's so nice to have him back and to hear someone else's voice on the pod. And, oh-by-the-way, LAFC HAS QUALIFIED FOR THE CONCACAF CHAMPIONS CUP! Let's talk about it!

With a chance at the Leagues Cup Final, and the aforementioned CCC spot, on the line, LAFC announced their presence with authority and left no doubt. Four goals, two on each side of halftime, and the incredible, Liga MX-beating run by Colorado was a thing of the past. You'd expect the first three goal scorers, for sure, with Denis Bouanga, Mateusz Bogusz, and Kei Kamara all finding the back of the net. But the exclamation point, provided as Lewis O'Brien opened his LAFC account, was definitely a pleasant surprise. 

Also on this episode, we discuss the Cristian Olivera to Toluca rumors. Say it ain't so, Kike! Enjoy Episode 321! 

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Scarf and Filly are back to give you another edition of OMS, this time previewing LAFC's upcoming semi finals match in the Leagues Cup against the Rapids.

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Here on Episode 320, LAFC heads up to Seattle to do exactly what we did three-plus weeks ago, beat the Sounders, 3-0. This time, a berth in the semis of the 2024 Leagues Cup is on the line. 

LAFC would start out hot, as Ryan Hollingshead got behind the defense and slotted home a 13' goal to get the Black and Gold rolling. A dozen minutes later, Kei Kamara turned back the hands of time yet again, this time with a beautiful right-footed, leaping volley that sent the bouncing shot over the outstretched arms of Stefan Frei and into the back of the net for a two-goal lead.

Just 8 minutes after the halftime whistle, Denis Bouanga, who had missed a similar opportunity earlier in the match, got the long pass from his good buddy Hugo Lloris, and the lead was three. Hugo went nearly 14 years between career assists one and two, but barely 14 days between two and three!

Also on this episode, Lewis O'Brien makes his debut, FC Cincinnati may be to blame for Kike Olivera not playing, and Filly is still in Europe. Enjoy Episode 320!

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LAFC heads up to Lumen Field to take on the Seattle Sounders! Who will start in goal for Seattle? What impact will Giroud have on turf, and vice versa? And what does Scarf think the final score will be? Check it out!

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The moment we've been anticipating for months has FINALLY happened! Here on Episode 319, re-live the incredible moment in the 71' of our 4-1 victory over San Jose in the 2024 Leagues Cup when Olivier Giroud finally makes his debut as a member of the Black and Gold! 

Sure, we also talk about the 4 goals, the Transfer Window closing, the state of the roster moving forward, and all the LAFC news and notes you've come to expect, but... come on! It's Olivier Giroud! 

Enjoy Episode 319!

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LAFC gets set to take on the Smurfs at the friendly confines of BMO Stadium in the 2024 Leagues Cup Round of 16! Yes... Olivier Giroud could make his debut tomorrow night!

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It's Episode 318, and the 2024 edition of the Leagues Cup rolls through BMO. LAFC cuts off the broccoli at the stalk, taking out Austin 2-0 en route to a Round of 16 date with the Smurfs!

Denis Bouanga caught Austin's back line napping with his 11th-minute goal off a superb long ball from Hugo Lloris, his first assist since 2010. After a couple of great saves by Lloris, second-half sub Kike Olivera put it in the refrigerator with a deflected strike that bounded up and over Stuver for the nail in the coffin.  

Hugo would record a clean sheet, Murillo would forget he wasn't a forward, and all 12,000 were whipped into a frenzy as Olivier Giroud was shown on the Jumbotron at BMO. LAFC survives and advances in the 2024 Leagues Cup! Enjoy 318!

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