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Filly and special guest Jonathan Reimer preview LAFC's upcoming matchup vs Western Conference foes, Austin FC.

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Filly, and at times Hello Kitty, take on episode 307 by themselves as Scarf, hops into a rental and decides to drive down to Austin, TX for LAFC's midweek matchup. The usual banter isnt there but the facts and the recaps and the news certainly is. Its a shorter more digestible podcast as it is Filly and although he talks way more then he should, he gets to the point and fires off the podcast swiftly. 

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Filly and The Scarf are back in black and ready to attack another episode of One More Sleep. This time we preview LAFC's match on the road against Orlando City.

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LAFC welcomes FC Dallas to BMO for the first time in 2024! Unfortunately for Dallas, their trip comes during LAFC's record-setting shutout streak, and, with a 2-week break looming after the match, the Black and Gold were dead set on keeping the streak going. Hear all about it here on Episode 306!

The two sides played to a scoreless first half, with LAFC failing to put away a couple of decent chances. Their MLS scoreless streak surpassed 400 minutes, and their all-comps streak ticked over 500 minutes, but the score was still knotted at zero.

With Dallas looking to park the bus, breaking the deadlock would take a moment of brilliance. Enter Mateusz Bogusz. LAFC's do-it-all midfielder/forward slotted a beautiful pass right down Broadway to a streaking Denis Bouanga, and 99 did all the work from there. The boys were up 1-0, and that would be enough. Though Dallas dominated the last eight minutes or so, they couldn't equalize. 

The winning streak is now at 7 as LAFC heads into a 2-week break. Time to rest and recharge before a 2-match road trip through Orlando and Austin. Enjoy 306!

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Filly and The Scarf chat about LAFC's upcoming match before the break against FC Dallas.

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Episode 305 is on tap, and things are getting Loon-y at BMO! LAFC extends their shutout streaks, Denis scores and assists, and Matty Bogusz puts on a laser show. Let's get to it!

One of the few teams ahead of LAFC in the standings, Minnesota United made the cross-country trek to BMO looking for the same result they experienced at home. The scoreline may have been the same, but that's where the similarities end. Denis buried a well-earned penalty in the first half, Mateusz Bogusz drilled top bins from 30 yards out in the second half, and the bend-but-don't-break defense extended their simultaneous shutout streaks to new LAFC records!

Also on this episode, Scarf takes a peek at the Supporters Shield race while Filly gets all caffeinated.  Enjoy 305!

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Filly and the Scarf get you set for the matchup between LAFC and the high-flying Loons at BMO!

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Atlanta. Oh, Atlanta. If LAFC had their own Simpsons’ Tree House of Horrors, it would be Mercedes Benz Stadium. The Black and Gold traveled back to the ATL to take on Atlanta United, and, here on Episode 304, let Filly and the Scarf tell you why, for the first time, LAFC didn’t get the Benz in Atlanta!

After a chippy first half that saw plenty of yellows and a few missed foul calls, the action really heated up at the hour mark. Brad Guzan sweeps the leg on Mateusz Bogusz, earning an eerily similar red to the Portland match. It definitely WAS deja vu all over again, as Bogusz found more Mati magic, slotting the free kick by backup Josh Cohen to give the away side a 1-0 advantage. 

From there, as Taylor Twellman put it, LAFC got… worse. Way, way worse. Despite the man advantage, it was the now-Thiago Almada led home side that dictated pace. A couple of near misses and continuous pressure led to LAFC’s own red card, on (surprise) Eduard Atuesta for his second yellow of the match. Luckily, Atlanta couldn’t capitalize 10v10, and, for the first time, LAFC leaves ATL with all three points. 

Also on this episode, Filly gets a hat… for Nina’s birthday and for America. You have to see it. 

It’s a busy week for the Defenders and LAFC, with matches on both Wednesday and Saturday. Tune in for all the fun!

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LAFC travels to our personal house of horrors, Mercedes Benz Stadium, to take on Atlanta United. LAFC has never won there. LAFC has never even scored there! So why the heck is Scarf so optimistic? Listen to One More Sleep and find out!

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On Episode 303, the boys recap the dominant 3-0 win over USL Championship side Loudoun United in the 2024 U.S. Open Cup! 

LAFC raced out to an early lead, with Timothy Tillman's 8th-minute goal equalling the fastest goal LAFC has scored in the Open Cup. A sleepy remainder of the half would give way to a much more action-filled second, as Denis the Distributor found Kike Olivera for his 3rd goal of this year's Open Cup. With the lead doubled, LAFC kept their foot planted squarely on the accelerator. Denis found Tomas Angel, making his first start for LAFC, behind the defense with a beautiful, calm pass. From there, Angel did all the work and found the net to open his LAFC account. 3-0 and it was all over an hour in. 

LAFC moves on to face another USLC side, New Mexico United, in the Quarterfinals in early July. More on that match, and their opponent, as we get closer to the date. Also on this episode, Tommy Musto makes his LAFC debut and we remember the friendly against Borussia Dortmund. 

The Black and Gold head to Atlanta for their next match of the year. Make sure you tune back into Defenders for all the details of our trip to the South in Episode 304!

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