Shoulder 2 Shoulder: LAFC Podcast

This week Christian and Jonathan interview Anthony Cummings, Luke O'Quinn, and Danny Oliver from the Youth Leadership Program. In Part 1 you will get to hear their backstory and how they all came to be involved with the the YLP. This interview takes place at the Bresee Youth Center where the YLP is centrally located in the Heart of LA. Stay tuned for Part 2 as we talk about where the program is to...

This week Jonathan and Christian interview Petty Officer Rene Saavedra who is an LAFC Original, and a member of the District 9 Ultras Supporter's Group. If you were present at last weeks match against Chicago, Rene was able to surprise his family when he came home early from deployment. It was one of the more emotional moments at the Banc this year. Hear all about his story, and how the surprise w...

Chris, Christian and Jonathan briefly talk about the away game at Seattle and discuss pin collecting in depth with their guest Chilly from LAFC supporter group The LA Krew. Chilly talks about his supporter journey to LA Krew, the North End, and how his pin collecting went from an interesting hobby to avid collecting to the growing pin collector community within the LAFC. IG: @lafcs2s, @boozeology,...

This week Chris, Christian and Jonathan are on show together for the first time in 3 weeks for Episode 15 (their podcast Quinceañera). They talk about the away loss in Vancouver and great performance at the Banc against the Sounders. They also touch on casual culture, a potential pod squad team, and vacation stories. IG: @lafcs2s Twitter: @lafcs2s www.lafcs2s.com

This week Chris and Jonathan interview Sal and Breezy from the LAFC Luckys. Sal and Breezy tell the story of how the supporter group came about, how they got involved with the Lucky Baldwin Pub in Pasadena, the use of the famous Cantillon logo, and how the club started using the Felix the Cat as their logo. Take a listen and leave a comment. IG: @lafcs2s @lafcluckys @lafcsal @breezydoesit Twitter:...

This week Chris and Jonathan interview Ben and Imelda from LAFC Relentless and Relentless Ladies. Relentless is one of the original 6 members of the 3252 Independent Supporters Union, and in this interview they tell us their beginnings and how the mantle of President was pass onto Ben. We also discuss the 4-0 win that LAFC had over DC United, talk USWNT and the win over Belgium at the Banc, and of...

For this episode, Christian and Jonathan invite Jose "Rey" Salcedo back for an in-depth conversation about being one of the founders of the 3252 and the Independent Supporter Council (ISC). They also discuss tifo construction, and how he viewed the birth of our beloved LAFC to now.

Christian and Jonathan interview Jose Salcedo who is a founding member of the District 9 Ultras. They talk about the San Jose "Away Days are the BEST Days", the trip up to Avaya Stadium, and the 5-0 match. The episode includes ticket sale drama, describes the 3252 away day logistics, and everything in-between. IG: @lafcs2s @josesalcedo101 @district9ultras Twitter: @lafcs2s www.lafcs2s.com

Episode 010 – Chris & Christian interview new co-host Johnathan Reimer aka Ultra Gringo & Mighty Mandy!!! After a long journey and battle with Mighty Mandy health, the LAFC vs. RSL match on 4/23/19 was her first match ever. Jonathan & Mandy walk us through the amazing experience and support she received from all the LAFC faithful throughout the entire day! IG: @lafcs2s @boozeology Twitter: @lafcs2...

Episode 009 – Chris, Christian, & new co-host Jonathan (Ultra Gringo) interview Lenny Lanzi, a Figueroa Club member. Lenny tells us about how he was introduced to the club, being the first ever transaction at LAFC HQ, his interactions via social media with Latif Blessing, and what the club means to him and the LGBTQ community. IG: @lafcs2s Twitter: @lafcs2s www.lafcs2s.com

Episode 008 – Chris & Christian interview Johnathan Remier aka Ultra Gringo, a member of the LAFC District 9 Ultras, and he tell us about his journey to becoming a supporter, the origins of wearing Guy Fawkes / Anonymous mask, and the tremendous support from the LAFC community in navigating the ups and downs of his girlfriend’s health. The LAFC vs RSL match on 4/23/19 will be the first match they...

Episode 007 – Chris & Christian interview Ricardo Escutia aka Lord Commander an original supporter group member from the LAFC District 9 Ultras. Lord Commander takes us into his experience from supporting the second football/soccer team in LA which ended up folding, and then from the ashes of that LAFC was formed with supporter’s influence. Lord Commander’s leadership and experience is one of the...

Episode 006 - Chris and Christian interview Stix, local hip hop artist from Watts and community activist. He tells his story of how he was introduced to LAFC. Stix vividly describes the atmosphere at the Banc of California Stadium brought by 3252 and the rest of the fans which provides such a unique energy that inspired him to write an anthem for LAFC called "My Home". The song's music video was j...

Episode 005 - Chris and Christian interview Blake, the young twelve-year-old social media influencer behind @lafccentral and www.lafccentral.com , and his supportive father Paul. In this episode they discuss their journey from the inception of creating the social media accounts and their progression into being a successful content creator for LAFC fans, LAFC starting players, and how he met Max Br...

Episode 004 - Chris and Christian interview the Los Angelinos Originales (LAO) Supporter's Group, one of the SGs looking to join the 3252 Independent Supporters Union. In this episode we hear from LAO's leadership, Francisco, Raul, and Kenny and hear how they all came to be, and what the supporter group looks to accomplish with the club, the 3252, and with the community. We also talk about the inj...

Episode 003 - Chris & Christian interview Tyler Miller, starting goalkeeper, of LAFC. Tyler Miller talks about LAFC's lessons learned from season one, an improved 2019 training camp compared to 2018, his career beginnings / continued progression, appreciation for the fabulous LAFC fans, US Men’s National Team call up, and lastly lets our listeners know that he's the best cook on the team! Chris &...

Episode 002 - Chris & Christian talk about their reactions to pre-season matches against Vissel Kobe, Columbus Crew SC and the upcoming game against Atlanta United. Plus information one the LAFC's preseason roster and changes to it. IG: @lafcs2s Twitter: @lafcs2s www.lafcs2s.com

Episode 001 - Chris & Christian introduce themselves and the podcast, setting the table for future episodes and types of discussions they will bring about Los Angeles Football Club. IG: @lafcs2s Twitter: @lafcs2s www.lafcs2s.com