LAFC opened the season with a statement: 3-0 over Inter Miami in front of nearly 76,000 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. In this episode of Section 128, Celso Oliveira is joined by Eric Holstrom to break down what stood out from the match, why the night felt bigger than a typical opener, and what Mark Dos Santos’ early ideas are starting to look like on the field.

We cover:

Why LAFC controlled Miami (mid-block, transitions, and game management)

Son Heung-min + Denis Bouanga and how the front line is clicking

Steven Eustáquio’s impact and why the midfield looks different

Standout performances: David Martínez, Tim Tillman, and the defensive structure

The second goal breakdown (what happened, why it mattered)

What the Coliseum crowd says about LAFC’s reach and LA as a soccer city

Quick look ahead: Real España (CCC), rotation options, and score predictions

Closing topic: Antoine Griezmann to Orlando City and why LAFC passed