Shoulder 2 Shoulder: LAFC Podcast

The Mac Daddy himself graces S2S with an appearance this week. We talk to the LAFC GK and MLS Finals MVP about his historic performance and career. From championship tours to penalty tactics to ruining a certain Italian icons suit, we dive into the story behind the legend. LAFC have a CCL draw and a slew of cup runs to prepare for at the top of the show and a surprise special guest joins to talk a...

LAFC are your 2022 MLS CHAMPIONS!!! We take this episode to break down every glorious, heart-wrenching, despondent and jubilant moment of the Cup Final. From the big moments to the seemingly insignificant, we dive into the greatest MLS game ever played. Check it out!

On the precipice of the glory we call on the LAFC Podfam to prepare us for the Cup Final. LAFC pods Counter Press, Defenders of the Banc, FCFC, Heart of LAFC, LGBTFC, Season Pass (Pod Save the World’s World Corrupt), Somos LAFC, and Voices of the Black & Gold all collab to make pod happen. El Parcero Philly from DOOP by the River reps the Union as our OpCor. A truly epic pod for an epic game.

Join us as we take a look at back at the Western Conference semi final victory versus the Galaxy and relive a glorious victory! Landon Cotham of Moontower soccer joins us as our opponent correspondent to preview the upcoming Western Conference finals versus Austin

LAFC lose a meaningless game in auspicious circumstances as the season draws to a close. We run through the debacle that was Nashville, deep dive into shield celebrations and look to the playoffs on this weeks episode.

Chris, Christian and Jonathan recap the win to the Portland Timbers at Providence Park making them the 2022 Supporters' Shield winners, and they Welcome Tim Sullivan from Club & Country to help preview the match against Nashville at the Banc.

The boys may be off or reppin’ their country, but we’re back to the grind! Bringing you up to date on all the news and reactions around LAFC as we head into Portland. Sam Svilar of Stumptown Footy swings back by as this weeks OpCor to give us the low down on the Timbers!

The drop in form for the Black and Gold continues as LAFC take just one point from the past two matches. We unpack the questionable officiating, bad luck and poor decision making behind the recent skid. Julio Ramos, co-director of Active Support for The 3252 and co-founder of El Barrio Angelino lifestyle brand joins as our guest. Friend of the show Chris “El Bailador” Kator helps us preview the up...

This week Chris and Christian interview LAFC Kitman Oliver Curry. Listen to his story of growing up in Los Angeles, being a walk in at a Division 1 college, being named captain, to chasing the dream and arriving at LAFC. We also discuss the victory over RSL and preview the upcoming match vs FC Dallas with the help of 3rdDegree.net host Buzz Carrick.

This week Chris and Christian interview LAFC Kitman Oliver Curry. Listen to his story of growing up in Los Angeles, being a walk in at a Division 1 college, being named captain, to chasing the dream and arriving at LAFC. We also discuss the victory over RSL and preview the upcoming match vs FC Dallas with the help of 3rdDegree.net host Buzz Carrick.

Artist and musician Dan Smith, proprietor of Captured Tattoo and star of the TV show LA Ink swings in to talk about the intersection between tattoo and football cultures. LAFC drop a slew signings … and a few points. With 3 L’s in a row, we look to dust ourselves off and move ahead. Caleb Turner of KSL Sports is our OpCor to preview this weekends game vs RSL.

This week friend of the pod Joe Turoff, CMO of Flex Power Tools swings back by the pod to update us on the FLEX/LAFC connection. Landon Cotham of Moon Tower Soccer gives us a look ahead to fridays match vs Austin FC. There rumor mill swirls around a number of incoming and outgoing players.

LAFC play Club America at Sofi stadium to a 0-0 draw before losing in penalties in the Leagues Cup Showcase midweek before crushing RSL 4-1 at Rio Tinto Stadium. Massive roster moves with an incoming DP and a double departure. Three time Emmy award winning writer and LAFC fan Travis Helwig joins as our guest this week! Brian Maurer of Top Bin 90 pops in as our OpCor for Charlotte FC!

An action & guest packed episode this week. LAFC defeat Seattle 2-1 at The Banc and the rumor mill swirls around the club as the deadline approaches. Francisco and Raul of LAO join us to celebrate their promotion to the 3252 and recap the journey from day 1 to today. Len Lanzi of Pride Republic makes a guest appearance to give some poignant words on the offensive goal kick chant. Caleb Turner of K...

Gareth Bale opens his LAFC scoring account as the black & gold take down SKC on a hot midsummer night. The rumor mill is heating up as the transfer window nears its close and we are joined by a die hard LAFC fan from across the pond! Joe Reece, professional drum instructor, tells us how he fell in love with a team 5K miles away. Jackson Felts returns to S2S as our OpCor previewing the Seattle soun...

As LAFC once again sit atop the table, we are joined by in stadium trumpeter and LAFC fan Nick Coggiola. We dive into his multifaceted career and in game experiences. Helping us prep for SKC is Heart of LAFC’s and MLS Next Pro’s Araceli Villanueva. Join us to talk wins, debuts and transfers recapping an action packed week for the Black & Gold!

LAFC defeat the Galaxy 3-2 in a thriller at The Banc! We break down the glorious victory in detail. North End Capo and 3252 leader Kobe Mendoza of The Krew swings by for a chat. Tim Sullivan founder of Club & Country as well as the President of the North American Soccer Reporters joins as our opponent corespondent for Nashville.

LAFC prepares for Derby Day as we welcome Ara Soudjian of Friendly Filmworks to the show. In addition to being a die hard black & gold fan, Ara directed and created the LAFC Metro ads. He has also used his connections to bring many recognizable faces to the Banc. From SOAD to Mana and many more. Get geared up for the derby and check it out!

Welch legend Gareth Bale signs with LAFC!!! The team claims back to back victories against FC Dallas & RBNY. Our guests this week take us down the path to a pitch side proposal at The Banc. Sam Rowen of Third Sub Pod rejoins as our Opponent Correspondent to prepare for a trip to Vancouver.

This week we interview Mario Monroy, member of the Empire Boys who wears the Black and Gold Sombrero that Mamadou Fall has worn during goal celebrations. We hear his story of how he became a fan of LAFC, his battle with depression and how he continues his fathers legacy. We also preview the upcoming match vs NYRB with the help of i80 Sports host Bob Ventimiglia.

Former LAFC defender and current Front Office Swiss Army knife Jordan Harvey talks us through his SoCal roots, playing career and multifaceted current endeavors. Jackson Felts of 93.3FM KJR Seattle’s “Sounders Weekly” steps up as our Opponent Corespondent to preview the upcoming game at Lumen Field. Oh, and LAFC officially signed a certain Italian CB. You may have heard.

This week Chris and Jonathan are joined by LAFC‘s eMLS star Alan Vu also known as The Savvy Panda. After recapping a demonstrative win vs SJ, we chat all things EA Sports/FIFA with the man behinds the sticks for LAFC. We wrap up the show with some reflections on the 3252‘s 12 minutes of silence and some incoming transfers & rumors.

Christian, Chris and Jonathan recap the very long delayed victory in Columbus, just to see LAFC come home and yet again lose to the Galaxy in DHSP, ending the 2022 US Open Cup run. They welcome Alex Morgan from Quake Epicenter to helps us preview the match this weekend against San Jose at the Banc.

Chris and Jonathan recap the loss to Austin FC at the Banc as LAFC start out their 2nd set of 4 match in 14 days this month, and they welcome Blake from MLS Gone Wild as the Ohio native helps us preview the match this weekend against Columbus.

Chris and Jonathan recap the loss in Denver as LAFC close out their 4th match in 14 days, and they welcome Landon and Jeremiah of Moontower Soccer covering Austin FC. Have a listen before the midweek clash as two top Western Conference teams get set to face off. LAFC will have another 4 matches in 14 days and it starts this Wednesday.