On the latest episode of Countdown to Kickoff presented by BMO, host Mario Ruiz sits down with Nkosi Tafari to discuss LAFC’s lockdown defense and the club’s red-hot start to the 2026 season. Mario also heads into the kitchen at BMO Stadium for a conversation with Executive Chef Hugo Miranda about the new flavors fans can expect on matchday. Plus, a full preview as LAFC get set tohost FC Dallas. All that and more on the latest Countdown to Kickoff presented by BMO.

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