Defenders of the Banc - The LAFC Podcast

Almost 76,000 were on hand to see Lionel Messi, Son Heung-min, and a Hollywood-worthy list of stars at The Coliseum. LAFC did not disappoint, as the Black and Gold pummeled the defending champs, 3-0. Denis Bouanga had a goal and an assist, David Martinez kept his hot start to the season going, and Sonny notched his 4th assist of 2026.

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The stage is set. The 2026 MLS season opens with the biggest bang of them all: Son Heung-Min, Denis Bouanga, and LAFC host Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, and the defending champs, Inter Miami. In what might be a record MLS crowd at The Coliseum, both clubs will look to set the tone for 2026!

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Filly and Scarf recap the 6-1 drubbing of Honduran side Real España in front of their home fans in San Pedro Sula. The 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup could not have started better for the Black and Gold.

A renewed David Martinez looked great up top alongside the all-world duo of Denis Bouanga and Son Heung-Min. Denis scores a hat trick to see him on 104 goals all-time for LAFC, while Sonny pairs his goal with three assists!

Stephen Eustaquio, who looked amazing on the night, and Matthew Evans both made their MLS (and LAFC) debuts, while the match marked the first in Black and Gold for striker Tyler Boyd.

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Defenders of the Banc co-host and producer J.R. "Scarf" Lebert breaks down everything you'll want to know as LAFC takes on Real España in the first round of the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup. Players from up and down their roster are highlighted, including former LAFC goalkeeper, Luis "Buba" Lopez.

Son Heung-Min, Denis Bouanga, Hugo Lloris, and the rest of the Black and Gold will have their hands full with a very prideful Honduran side, but Scarf predicts a romp! Take a listen before the match so you know everything you need to impress your friends and have all the info!

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LAFC plays in front of cameras for the first time in 2026, heading out to the Coachella Valley Invitational! Denis Bouanga scores a late one for LAFC in their 1-1 draw vs. NYCFC.

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Scarf and Laff preview the beginning of the MDS Era (at least the first match we can see!), a preseason tilt vs. NYCFC!

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Filly and Scarf put a bow on 2025! We discuss our new coach, the new signings, old signings, and much more since our last episode several weeks ago!

Happy New Year and to everyone who made Defenders a part of their 2025, THANK YOU!

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LAFC's 2025 run comes to an end in the Western Conference Semis. Battling back from down 2-0, LAFC leveled things at the death with an incredible free-kick strike from Son Heung-min. Despite the Whitecaps going down to 10 men, and then 9, LAFC's chances either connected with the woodwork or went wide. The match would be lost in penalties, as both Sonny and Mark Delgado missed their chances and LAFC fell on kicks, 4-3. The Steve Cherundolo era is officially over. 

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One More Sleep AND a regular episode, all rolled into one! Filly and Scarf breakdown the matchup between LAFC and Vancouver in Canada and then go another half-hour plus talking about all the news that happened over Don Garber's vacation break: The 2026 schedule, international duty, MLS Commissioner talk, the Luca Bombino trade, and more!

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LAFC moves on to the Conference Semifinals for the fourth straight season with a 4-1 victory in Austin! Sonny gets one as Denis gets to 101 in an LAFC shirt!

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