Inside LAFC

Max and Vince are back to start 2020 with a very special guest. Adama Diomande joins the guys in the second half of the podcast. They start off with the tough question on the tip of everyone's tongue: Will it be Dio or Diomande on the back of his jersey in 2020? But before Dio joins the guys, there's a lot to talk about since the holiday break. Max and Vince talk about the start of preseason camp. There's a competitive vibe on the pitch and the guys do their best to paint the picture. Then it's time to talk about the South American pipeline to LAFC as of late. Max and Vince give their thoughts on new signing José Cifuentes and LAFC's 7 South American players under the age of 22.

Last podcast of 2019! Max and Vince are back on the podcast with instant analysis of the 2020 MLS Schedule. But before we get to that, we've got a player signing to go over. The new member of the Black & Gold is Francisco Ginella from Montevideo Wanderers and the Uruguay U23 squad. The guys break down the move and give a scouting report. Then its a bit of Concacaf Champions League talk as the guys give their take on the Club León clash. And finally, it's what you've all been waiting for. The 2020 MLS Schedule has been released. Max and Vince go through the schedule and pick out some highlights, great #LAFCAwayDays, and some of the tougher months ahead for LAFC.

Big announcement today from LAFC and MLS. The Black & Gold's home opener is confirmed. LAFC will host expansion side Inter Miami CF on March 1. Max and Vince give instant takes and talk about the early storylines ahead of the opener. Then the guys get you ready for Monday's Concacaf Champions League draw with a full mock draw. Max and Vince compile their bracket and break down the possible path to the trophy for LAFC and MLS.

The MLS offseason is in full swing. Max and Vince catch up on some of the news since the last podcast including MLS Cup, 2019 Expansion Draft, and more. The guys talk about the loss of Lee Nguyen and what it means to LAFC. Max shares his visit with Lee before he headed off to Miami. Then the guys talk about some of the other player movement around the league before getting to the segment you're all waiting for: the mailbag. You sent the guys questions using #AskLAFC on Twitter and the guys didn't disappoint. Max and Vince gave their thoughts on adding depth to the squad, what moves LAFC might make in the offseason, and some holiday tips. Have a listen as you enjoy your Thanksgiving holiday wherever you may be.

The offseason arrived too soon. But despite the disappointment, Max & Vince are here to get you through it with great LAFC content. This week, we've got a really special episode. LAFC EVP & GM John Thorrington sat down for a "State of the Club" interview. John looks back on the season, shares some of his favorite moments, talks about strengthening the team for next season, and LAFC's first foray into the Concacaf Champions Leauge. It's a wide-ranging interview and John is very open and straightforward about the direction of the Club. It's a must-listen for Black & Gold fans. After that, Max & Vince give their takes on some of the things said during the State of the Club, most notably the upcoming MLS Expansion Draft and a look at the CCL. And finally, with heavy hearts, the guys give their MLS Cup picks.

Apologies for some of the audio quality, Max and Vince are on the pitch after LAFC's 5-3 win over the Galaxy. As you can imagine, emotions were high, it was loud, there's some adult language, and did we mention it was loud. Maybe don't listen to this one on full blast. But we've got instant reaction and analysis following what could be the biggest win in Club history. Max and Vince talk about how they felt heading into the match and just how much this one took out of them. There were great performances from everywhere on the pitch. We've even got guest appearances. And now, all eyes are on LAFC going forward as they play the Seattle Sounders with a trip to MLS Cup on the line.

We're talking a different type of football this week. Walker welcomes Jennifer Matthews to The Locker Room. You may know Jennifer from SiriusXM talking fantasy football or her work on NFL Network as a sideline reporter or because her family can only be described as NFL royalty. Jennifer chats with Walker about growing up in an NFL family and with four brothers, playing sports, and how she got into broadcasting. Then Walker has to get her advice on his fantasy football team. He just pulled off a big trade, will Jennifer sign off on it and does Walker's team has what it takes to win it all? And finally, the two talk about Jennifer's travels and work away from football including her volunteer work in Congo, Uganda, South Africa, Mexico, and Haiti. Jennifer also describes her work with nonprofit organization Prison Fellowship, helping support families affected by incarceration across the country.

All eyes will be on Los Angeles this week. The 2019 Audi MLS Cup Playoffs have started in earnest and LAFC enters the fray against a familiar foe. On Thursday, the Galaxy comes to LA to face the Black & Gold at Banc of California Stadium (show starts at 7pm. get there early!) in a win or go home contest. Max & Vince are here to preview the match and tell you why this has all the makings of the biggest MLS match in Los Angeles history. But before we get to the game, the guys talk about some of the great events they were a part of to kick off LAFC's run to MLS Cup. Thank you to everyone that joined us at Guelaguetza and the following day on Christmas Tree Lane and at Free Play for the LAFC Playoff Rally. The guys give their reactions to both events and talk about how amazing it was to see so many people engaged in playoff fever. From there, Max & Vince do their best to break down the LAFC-Galaxy match and what both teams will be looking for come Thursday night and why it had to be this way if LAFC wanted the perfect end to 2019. All eyes are on Thursday and the guys are pumped. See you all out at the Banc.

We've got a shorter than usual show in this episode but it's for good reason. Max and Vince have a very special announcement. Join the podcast at Guelaguetza Restaurante (3014 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90006) on Saturday, Oct. 19th from 4pm-6pm for a live episode. Enjoy the best authentic Oaxacan food in the city and be a part of LAFC history with Max and Vince. The guys will also have special guests, trivia with autographed LAFC prizes, and the LAFC merch truck will be there. The guys we'll also be MCing the LAFC playoff rally the following day on Christmas Tree Lane at 2pm before heading over to Free Play to watch the Minnesota United- Galaxy match. Hang with Max and Vince, watch the match, and be there for instant analysis of LAFC's opponent in the Western Conference semifinal. With all the announcements out of the way, the guys have special guest Steven Beitashour on the show to talk about the preparation the team has been going through since the end of the season and what to look forward to in that first home playoff match in 2019.

LAFC and Carlos Vela finished the 2019 MLS regular season with style. Max and Vince were out at LAFC training to record their thoughts on the 3-1 win over the Colorado Rapids. The guys go over what it was like to cover history when Carlos Vela broke the single-season goal-scoring record, what 72-point record means in the grand scheme of MLS and the league's future, and some of the other impressive records LAFC set along the way - apologies, there was a slight technical difficulty in the audio. After the break, we go from looking back to looking forward. The guys give their thoughts on the new 2019 Audi MLS Cup Playoffs format. Is there a team LAFC would rather face? Max and Vince give their thoughts on that and tease some of the possible live events planned for the podcast in the coming weeks.