Inside LAFC

Jordan Harvey and Steven Beitashour have been teammates, friends, roommates, and now podcasters with the debut of "Back to Back." In the first episode, they welcome LAFC GM & EVP John Thorrington. Jordan and Beita pick John's brain on a variety of topics starting with the culture at successful clubs. John speaks about his time at Manchester United and how Sir Alex Ferguson informs some of the decision-making processes he employs today at LAFC. They get into the early formation of the Club, putting a team on the pitch for the inaugural season, and what John's past experience in MLS taught him. Then the guys change gears a bit to talk about a trip they all took to Dodgers' batting practice. Could John hack it? Finally, the guys talk dealing with injuries and the mentality for LAFC's second season.

Walker is back with a new guest. Defender and LAFC fantasy football guru Dejan Jakovic joins the podcast. Walker and Dejan talk about the team's fantasy football season last year. There are stories about trades gone awry, poor drafting strategies, certain players getting a little too fired up, and more. Dejan even shares some of his fantasy tips for this season before the guys switch to the basketball. First up is the NCAA Tournament and who the guys think is going all the way. Then it's a switch to the pros as Walker and Dejan give their thoughts on the upcoming NBA Playoffs. And Dejan even shares who he thinks will raise the trophy this season.

Spirits are high as LAFC starts the week after another stunning last-minute victory. Max and Vince give their take on the match between LAFC and Real Salt Lake. Mike Petke's team made it really difficult on the Black & Gold with a disciplined and organized showing. But once again, LAFC found a way back in a game they were down and Walker Zimmerman's super strike in stoppage time secured all three points. The guys talk about what it's like to call a game-winning goal from a broadcast perspective and introduce a new segment "conVINCE Me" to see if Max can get Vince on the NCAA Tournament hype train. Finally, it's a look ahead to the San Jose match this weekend.

LAFC remain unbeaten after a trip to Yankee Stadium but it wasn't all smooth sailing. Max and Vince talk about how the conditions, travel, and injuries came into play and how important it was to the team's mentality to get a point. Then it's a roundup for the rest of MLS from the weekend. And finally, the guys preview the upcoming match with Real Salt Lake on Saturday on YouTube TV.

Welcome to The Locker Room. In this new podcast from Inside LAFC, defender Walker Zimmerman hosts the show and will have a variety of guests and topics. In the first podcast, Walker welcomes friend and former teammate Aaron Kovar to the show via Skype. They kick things off by introducing the podcast and why Walker wanted to host. Aaron talks about how he spent his free time when he was playing in MLS. The guys talk about their friendship and how it changed both of them for the better. And finally, Walker asks Aaron about his decision to retire early to go back to school and why it was the right decision. Be sure to subscribe as Walker will be back every other week with new guests from The Locker Room.

LAFC is perfect through two matches to start the 2019 MLS Season. Max and Vince give their thoughts on the 4-1 victory over the Portland Timbers. Latif Blessing at right back? Is it a thing and what's the story behind it. Are there other players that could play multiple positions or even multiple sports? A look ahead to the first away match of the season at NYCFC. We've also got Champions League talk - Vince is very happy Juventus survived to reach the quarterfinals. And the guys share the song they think best describes the Club's vibe through two matches.

Max and Vince breakdown the thrilling win over Sporting KC in the dying seconds of the home opener thanks to Adama Diomande's goal. They talk about the budding rivalry between LAFC and SKC, where it ranks in relation to LAFC-Galaxy and LAFC-Portland, and what is the best analog to derbies in world football. And finally, LAFC defender Walker Zimmerman joins with a special announcement.

Welcome to the first Inside LAFC podcast. Hosts Max Bretos (TV voice of LAFC) and Vince La Rosa (LAFC.com) start the show by giving a shoutout to the LAFC podcast community. Then the guys break down the final preseason match of 2019, give their opinions of the new LAFC Street By Street jersey, preview the home opener against Sporting KC by giving their thoughts on Bob Bradley's preferred starting 11, and finally, they finish with Champions League and Oscars talk.