Dave Denholm and Mario Ruiz break down LAFC’s sweep over Austin FC to close out Round 1 of the MLS Cup Playoffs. The guys look ahead to an epic Western Conference Semifinal showdown against the Vancouver Whitecaps. It’s also the three-year anniversary of Gareth Bale’s unforgettable header that lifted LAFC to MLS Cup glory. Plus, a full look around the rest of the MLS Cup Playoff picture.

This week on Black & Gold Insider Max Bretos is joined by LAFC Performance Nutritionist Connor Spencer to discuss how diet helps players reach peak performance, how the staff has collaborated with Son Heung-Min to accentuate his gameday preparation, and what young players can do to develop good nutritional habits.

LAFC está de regreso en una semifinal de conferencia y se enfrentará a Vancouver Whitecaps el 22 o 23 de noviembre. El equipo angelino avanzó tras derrotar a Austin FC en los dos partidos de la serie, con un marcador global de 6-2. Denis Bouanga brilló al anotar sus goles número 100 y 101 en todas las competencias desde su llegada al club. Steve Cherundolo habló después de ambos encuentros, mientras que Bouanga compartió sus impresiones sobre sus goles y Nathan Ordaz comentó sobre su desempeño y su reciente contrato.

Max Bretos pulls back the curtain each week with expert analysis of the Black & Gold on the "Inside LAFC" podcast. Join in LIVE and submit your questions.

In Episode #79 of the LAFC+ Podcast, titled “One Down, One To Go,” Dave Denholm and Mario Ruiz break down LAFC’s Game 1 win over Austin FC in the opening round of the 2025 Audi MLS Cup Playoffs. The guys discuss what went right at BMO Stadium and what it’ll take to close out the series on the road in Austin this Sunday. Can LAFC punch their ticket to the next round in just two games? Plus, a recap of Matchday 1 results from around the MLS Cup Playoffs.

This week on Black & Gold Insider Max Bretos is joined by Co-President & Owner Larry Freedman to discuss the impact Son Heung-Min has had on and off the field for LAFC, and what his influence means for the business of the club, Major League Soccer, and soccer at large here and abroad.

Max Bretos pulls back the curtain each week with expert analysis of the Black & Gold on the "Inside LAFC" podcast. Join in LIVE and submit your questions.

Episode #78 of the LAFC+ Podcast "Lights, Camera, Playoffs", sets the stage for LAFC’s postseason run. Dave Denholm and Mario Ruiz break down Round 1, Game 1 of the MLS Cup Playoffs as LAFC take on Austin FC at BMO Stadium. The guys discuss what stars Son Heung-min and Denis Bouanga could deliver under the playoff lights. Did you hear about LAFC’s brand-new, one-of-a-kind partnership with HYBE? Plus, a preview of all the opening-round playoff matchups.

This week on Black & Gold Insider Max Bretos is joined by LAFC captain and defender Aaron Long who describes the night he suffered a season-ending injury and how he began the immediate road to recovery. What did Aaron tell Son Heung-Min on his first day in Los Angeles? How did he convince Sonny to join the LAFC Fantasy football league?

La temporada regular de la MLS 2025 llega a su fin para LAFC, que cierra con 60 puntos y asegura el tercer lugar en la Conferencia del Oeste tras empatar 2-2 ante Colorado Rapids en el último partido. Sonny marcó el gol número 500 en la historia de la franquicia. Después del encuentro, Cherundolo, Moran y Tafari compartieron sus impresiones. Ahora, el equipo se enfoca en su próximo reto: los playoffs frente a Austin FC.