Welcome back to Section 128, brought to you by Pitchside USA, your go-to spot for all things Black & Gold.

This week’s episode breaks down two emotional turns for the Black & Gold. First, we revisit the Concacaf Champions Cup collapse vs. Inter Miami—Messi’s equalizer, the unraveling midfield, and LAFC’s failure to adjust.

Then we flip the script with LAFC’s 2-1 MLS win over San Jose at BMO Stadium, featuring first goals from Sergi Palencia and Denis Bouanga. Can this spark a turnaround ahead of a tough trip to Portland?

⚽️ Topics:

Inter Miami 3-1 LAFC: Messi takes over, LAFC stalls

Tactical breakdown: missed subs, exposed flanks, DPs under fire

San Jose win: Bouanga ends MLS drought, Palencia shines

Key stats: Home dominance, road worries

Previewing Portland

🎙 Hosted by Celso Oliveira & Erik Hultstrom (@Erik_Hultstrom)

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