Inside LAFC

You'll have to forgive the guys for not podcasting lately, they were chasing a Supporters' Shield. Now that the first trophy in Club history is secure, Beita & Harv are back with Julio "El Chiva Mayor" Ramos. It's fitting in the first podcast since winning the Supporters' Shield that the guys speak with Julio, who was there the day the Club was announced. Julio talks about his love for LAFC and how football is more than just what happens on the pitch. The guys ask about the 3252 and how they came together to create the best atmosphere in MLS. Julio shares his connection to the Club and Los Angeles and why LAFC fans are living their best life right now. And finally, Julio shares what he hopes LAFC and its Supporters will become.

The Supporters' Shield is Black & Gold. Max and Vince start the show with the chants of "Campeónes, Campeónes" from the LAFC locker room. There's no team better this MLS season than LAFC. The guys talk about how tense the match was and what a relief it was to finally celebrate. Max and Vince share their stories of being on the pitch and i the locker room afterward. And they even talk about the actual game at some point. After the Supporters' Sheild talk, just like the Black & Gold, the guys turn their attention to the next opponent. Max and Vince share what they expect on Sunday in Minnesota and look at the possible team and individual records that could fall in LAFC's last two matches.

The gang's all here. LAFC is back to full strength after the international window and the injury to Carlos Vela and the MVP podcast is here to break it all down. Max and Vince start with the 1-1 draw in Philadelphia. The match with the Union had playoff atmosphere written all over it. The two teams went toe-to-toe in front of a sellout crowd in Philly. The guys go over what they saw from the match and why they think LAFC will be happy to be coming home. Then it's on to the other big match of the weekend, Iron Maiden vs. LAFC. Max put together a friendly with Iron Maiden's crew and bassists Steve Harris. Lining up opposite the Maiden crew were staffers from LAFC, Supporters, and a few of Max's buddies. We won't spoil it for you, listen to Max and Vince to find out how it went. And finally, it's a return of sorts for Laurent Ciman as he comes back to Banc of California Stadium for the first time as a member of Toronto FC this weekend. Max and Vince preview the match and more.

No international call-ups for Max & Vince, they're here to bring you all things LAFC this week, including a special guest. The guys talk through the draw in Orlando. While it was disappointing to only get a point, it was a great comeback for the Black & Gold despite missing seven players to international duty. After the recap of the last match, it's a preview of a big showdown in Philadelphia between LAFC and the Union. Then our very special guest sits down with the guys. LAFC EVP of Brand & Community @LAFCRich (Rich Orosco) chats the rivalry between LAFC and the Galaxy, where the future of soccer is going in Los Angeles, and how LAFC is pushing supporter culture in MLS and the world is taking notice. And finally, it's a segment driven by the listeners. Max and Vince answer your Twitter questions about LAFC's style of football, tactics, and more.

We don't have to do this too often. The guys have to shake off the rust when it comes to breaking down a loss. But after a bit of the usual off-topic chatter, Max and Vince dive into the 2-0 loss against Minnesota United. Don't say "blueprint" around Vince because he has serious words everyone that thinks it's easy to do what the Loons did at Banc of California Stadium. Brian Rodriguez's first LAFC start is also put into focus. And credit where credit is due, Mason Toye scored two phenomenal goals. The guys give their take on the young USMNT U23 forward. After the break, its talk of what should be an international break for MLS. LAFC will be without seven players on international duty this week. Max and Vince try to piece together a starting 11 and give an update on Carlos Vela's status for the Orlando match.

It's been a few days and people can't stop talking about the derby between LAFC and the Galaxy. So Max and Vince are here to give their takes on what was probably one of the most electric regular-season matches in MLS history. There was an epic rock 'n' roll tifo with smoke and lights. There were four goals in the first 15 minutes. There was an MLS debut for Brian Rodríguez. And there was a huge response from LAFC to come back from a two-goal deficit. Unfortunately, the Black & Gold couldn't find the fourth goal but it was a result to take something from nonetheless. The guys talk about some of the things they saw during the match and how this bodes well for LAFC down the stretch. In the middle segment, LAFC Team Coordinator Mitchell Monihan joins the guys to take us through how a new player goes from completing his transfer to ending up in an LAFC uniform. Mitch and the LAFC staff worked hard over the last couple of weeks to get Brian Rodríguez cleared and available for the Galaxy match. He takes us through finding out Brian would be an LAFC player, to getting his paperwork completed, and all the way up to the derby. In the final segment, we review the six LAFC players called up for international duty and talk about the potential games they'll miss. A lot of info in this episode and great insight. Subscribe and listen for free on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode.

The hosts have become the guests. The Back To Back podcast returns and the tables have been turned. Jordan Harvey and Steven Beitashour invited LAFC EVP and CBO Larry Freedman on the show and Larry took over. So with Beita and Harv on the hot seat this time, Larry leads the show. The LAFC defenders get grilled on how they signed with LAFC, family and the Club, facial hair, the power of Supporters, hanging with celebrity owners and more.

We couldn't wait to podcast this week. Max and Vince hit the pitch at Banc of California Stadium immediately following LAFC's 4-0 win over San Jose. The guys get right into it from the pitch talking about the golazo from Carlos Vela and how spectacular the crowd is after a home win. From there, we hop on Skype with Max traveling to give a more detailed breakdown of the win against San Jose. Big time contributions from the squad with Josh Pérez, Lee Nguyen, and Tristan Blackmon stepping up to keep LAFC perfect against the Earthquakes. The final segment is reserved for all derby talk. We preview LAFC vs. Galaxy. What to expect from both sides. Will LAFC change its style to stop Zlata, could we see Brian Rodriguez make his debut, what would a win mean to both these clubs and more.

The MLS Secondary Transfer Window is now shut. LAFC made two big moves that ruminated not only in MLS but around the world. Max and Vince have got the podcast to make sense of it all. We've got everything you need to know about LAFC's newest Designated Player Brian Rodríguez and exciting young left back Diego "Chiqui" Palacios. Joining the show to go in-depth on the moves is LAFC assistant GM Will Kuntz. Will got lots of insight into LAFC's dealings around the world, including more background on the two big moves, how LAFC beat out FC Barcelona for the signature of Palacios, and why teams from around the world are beginning to take notice of what the Black & Gold are up to in the transfer market.

After a month away helping the US Men's National Team reach the Gold Cup final, Walker Zimmerman is back with LAFC and back with a new episode of the Locker Room. To make up for the lag between pods, he's got not one but two guests. Joining Walker are USMNT and Seattle Sounders stars Jordan Morris and Cristian Roldan. The guys talk about meeting for the first time with the USMNT and in MLS play, making it to the highest level, and the guests play a little game of who knows who better.

Path To The Pros | 1:44

Playing In Seattle | 6:33

Facing Friends In MLS | 8:20

Becoming Friends | 11:53

Jordan & Cristian Play The Game | 17:59