Defenders of the Banc - The LAFC Podcast

By J.R. Lebert & Christian FilimonSports Leisure Soccer Hobbies

Defenders of the Banc - The LAFC Podcast episodes

March 15 LAFC Co-Pres Larry Freedman for 400! - Episode 400
History made here on Defenders of the Banc, as LAFC Co-President Larry Freedman joins Filly and Scarf for Episode 400, and history made yet again at BMO Stadium, as LAFC improves to 4-0-0 in the 2026 MLS regular season behind four straight clean sheets! Mathieu Choiniere bags a brace for the good guys.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
1 hr 18 min
March 14 LAFC Battles St. Louis at Home - One More Sleep
LAFC faces a heavy-hearted St. Louis City SC club, a club without their leader, Eduard Löwen, after his wife passed away from brain cancer. Our thoughts are with the Löwen family as we prepare to take on his club. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
for information about our collection and use of personal data for
advertising.
32 min
March 12 Everything to Play For in Costa Rica - Episode 399
LAFC created chance after chance after chance, but the soccer gods shone on Alajuelense in a 1-1 draw at BMO Stadium in the first leg of the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16. The Black and Gold will need to find at least a goal in Costa Rica to hold off the two-time CCC champions on St. Patrick's Day.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
52 min
March 10 Alajuelense Comes to BMO - One More Sleep (CCC Round 2 Leg 1)
Will Denis Bouanga get back to his high-scoring ways? Will Son Heung-min join the offensive party? Will Hugo Lloris keep another clean sheet? All these questions and more will be answered tomorrow, as LAFC takes on Costa Rican giant Alajuelense in a CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16 match!

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
39 min
March 09 Hugo Shines in 1-0 W Over Dallas - Episode 398
LAFC remained undefeated vs. Dallas at home behind an ageless performance from 39-year-old keeper Hugo Lloris. David Martinez scored again, the North End was electric, and LAFC ran their record to 5-0-0 to start 2026!

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
54 min
March 07 LAFC Faces Dallas at BMO - One More Sleep (2026 MLS Match 3)
LAFC has never lost to FC Dallas at BMO Stadium, running their record to 6-0-1 with their victory in 2025. They'll look to keep their winning ways rolling, as tomorrow's match marks their first MLS regular season match at BMO in 2026. Will Son Heung-min score his first MLS goal in 2026 against the team he scored his first-ever Black and Gold goal against?

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
38 min
March 02 LAFC Makes History in Houston With 4th Straight Win - Episode 397
LAFC defeats the Dynamo, 2-0, to run their record to 4-0-0 in 2026! Midfielders Mark Delgado and Stephen Eustaquio provide the goals, Sonny provides the assists, and Hugo keeps it clean yet again.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
59 min
February 28 LAFC vs. Houston in 1st Road Match of 2026 MLS Season - One More Sleep (2026 MLS Match 2)
LAFC goes on the road for the first time in the 2026 MLS Regular Season. The setting? Houston, where LAFC has won just once in 8 tries. Former LAFC star Mateusz Bogusz signed on with the Dynamo in the offseason, adding a little spice to the early-season matchup! Will LAFC be able to run their season-opening win streak to 4, or will the Dynamo slow down the Black and Gold's high-powered offensive attack?

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
29 min
February 26 LAFC Books A Date in Costa Rica - Episode 396
On Episode 396, Scarf takes you through the 1-0 win over Real España, as LAFC advances to play Costa Rican side, and familiar CCC foe, Alajuelense in the next round. Son Heung-min and Denis Bouanga both start and play the first half. Jude Terry and Amin Boudri each make their LAFC debuts, and Nkosi Tafari's first LAFC goal is the difference in the match.
Also on this episode, we chat about Denis Bouanga's extension, keeping him in Black and Gold through at least 2028, as well as taking a look back at This Day in LAFC History.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
41 min
February 24 Real España Round Two! - One More Sleep
It's the night before a match, so it's time for One More Sleep, Defenders of the Banc's pre-match show focused on giving you all you need to know before you watch the next LAFC match! Real España makes the trek from San Pedro Sula, Honduras, to the heart of Los Angeles to take on the Black and Gold in the friendly confines of BMO Stadium. LAFC won the first leg, 6-1, so expect some roster rotation during this one!

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
26 min

About Defenders of the Banc - The LAFC Podcast

From the publisher's feed

Christian "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…