Shoulder 2 Shoulder: LAFC Podcast

Marcos of the RSL Bros joins us to preview all things Real Salt Lake. Sundays match is a massive 6 pointer with huge playoff implications.

LAFC play to a scoreless draw vs the Union in the midst of Tropical Storm Ophelia. As the hopes of finishing 1st in the west trickle away down the final stretch, the Black & Gold have to shift focus to a Cup Final midweek before the western conference clash with RSL on the weekend. A big week for the boys; and one that will have massive ramifications on the season as whole.

We are back with another preview, this time with returning goes JP “El Parcero Philly” from Doop by the River Pod. He helps us get ready for the upcoming away match against Eastern Conference rival, Philadelphia Union.

Despite creating a myriad of chances, LAFC go scoreless on the night. Thanks to stellar defense and a progressing midfield, LAFC keep the clean sheet but still miss a massive chance to gain in the west. The road trip gauntlet moves on to Philadelphia next.

We welcome Justin and Jake from Ball Watching: a St. Louis City SC Podcast as we help preview the upcoming mid week match vs the current Western Conference leader. Listen in to get the info you need before the match.

LAFC thrash the Galaxy 4-2 at BMO over the weekend! The Black & Gold have established themselves as contenders in the west, making the upcoming match vs STL a season-defining 6 pointer.

LAFC give a lifeless performance in a 2-0 loss to Portland. Will LAFC’s poor run of form continue into the derby this weekend or will we see the team that has had moments of brilliance?

LAFC drop crucial points at home as the Messi show came to town. The glitz and glamour was all in the stands as the Black & Gold suffer a brutal loss at BMO. We dust ourselves off and look forward to Timbers on the weekend.

This week we do a deep dive on the upcoming match vs Inter Miami with Kris Duran of Battered Herons! Listen as we talk Messi, tactics and all the info you would want to know before this Sundays Match!

LAFC drop points to woeful Charlotte team in the final match before a certain Argentine #10 arrives at BMO. A retooled roster is running out of time to get things together as the postseason looms ahead.

The boys are back after a lengthy hiatus with a new format. All thriller no filler. Shorter episodes and with a punch. The S2S crew cover the recent player transactions and the Leagues Cup match vs FC Juarez plus a bit more!

No… not THAT Alex Morgan, but while we’ve got you… this week Alex Morgan of Quakes Epicenter rolls back through to preview all things San Jose for the weekends game. We touch on LAFC’s wins in Monterrey and Utah at the top of the show.

LAFC’s Director of Football Operations joins to talk building and developing talent for the Black & Gold. With a CCL finals looming on horizon, the Black & Gold dropped their first game of the MLS season. RSL Sunday Podcast’s Marcos Pickett joins to preview the weekends match in Utah.

What a week we just had. On this weeks episode we cover the LAFC vs the Galaxy, and we have finally completed the final hurdle in the rivalry. We also interview LAFC’s Chief Brand Officer Rich Orosco. Hear how he has helped build this club for Day 1. Everything in LAFC has been impacted by Rich in some way. We also preview the upcoming match against Nashville with the help of Tim Sullivan as this...

This week Chris and Jonathan discuss the Denis Bouanga Show, the CONCACAF Champions League match ups against Vancouver, and prepare you for the LAFC vs Galaxy match as we take on rivals to the south!

LAFC play to a draw in Colorado and a pivotal stretch of games lay ahead for the Black & Gold. Former guest & LAFC original Andrew Medina drops by the pod this week to catch us up on his recent struggles and successes. Both Landon Cotham and Jeremiah Bentley of Moontower Soccer feature as this week’s Opponent Corespondents as we look forward to Austin FC on the weekend.

LAFC squeak out a win vs FC Dallas thanks to some late minute heroics from Denis Bouanga and the boys prepare for a mile high adventure to take on the woeful Colorado Rapids. We are joined by LAFC Vince to announce his triumphant return to the Black & Gold. We deep dive into his time between roles and his thoughts on this LAFC team. Matt Pollard of Holding the High Line Podcast drops by as our OpC...

LAFC advance on aggregate to the next round of the CCL after falling to Alajuelense at home. A scrappy game with the Sounders ends in a scoreless draw over the weekend. Dan Crooke of 3rd Degree joins as our Opponent Corespondent for FC Dallas.

LAFC post dominant performances in both their trip to Costa Rica in the CCL & their home game Vs New England. The Black & Gold had their depth tested and responded with breakout performances from its newcomers. Jackson Felts of 93.3FM KJR Seattle returns to discuss the weekends game against the Sounders.

LAFC goes six for six in home season openers with a three to win over the Portland Timbers. We break down each big moment of the match and analyze what it means for the season to come with extra emphasis on the performance of the debutantes for the Black and Gold. Greg Johnstone of revolution recap joins us as our opponent corresponded to prepare for the upcoming weekend‘s game.

The season opener at the Rose Bowl is rained out, but the first week of MLS is in the books. Carlos Aguirre of Global Diplomatic joins as our guest. We cover their charitable effort in LA and abroad, highlighting the upcoming trip to Costa Rica. Old friend Sam Svilar of Stumptown Footy returns to help us preview Portland.

The 2023 season is about to kickoff with a massive derby at the Rose bowl. A historic crowd will be on hand to witness the first Apple TV broadcast of the LA Classica. Chris and Jonathan are here to preview the oddly timed season opener.

The new Assistant Technical Director & Ambassador for LAFC2 in MLS Next Pro and familiar face Jordan Harvey swings by to catch us up on all things 2nd team. We unpack a busy preseason, recent news and roster moves ahead of the final preseason tuneup this weekend.

The past week has been action packed for the Black and Gold community! Join the boys as we unpack all the news and notes from a very busy week across the LAFC landscape. From Gareth Bale‘s retirement, to front office extensions & departures, and a press conference debuting our new players… So much to talk about this week!

The boys return after a winter hiatus to recap a busy offseason for the Black & Gold. The roster is turning over, with a flurry of new signings. We say goodbye to a LAFC Original as the Latif Blessing Saga comes to a sad closure. But plenty of new players coming in to peak our interest and stir the pot. Join us as we break down a wild two months of news.