Defenders of the Banc - The LAFC Podcast

LAFC was back in action, taking on El Salvador in what was supposed to be Nathan Ordaz Appreciation Night. Nobody told Ordaz, however, as he was off for the night and suited up for neither side! Also, Filly and Scarf talk all the action in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, and make our predictions for who makes the QF. Finally, the boys share their hits and misses of the 2026 World Cup kits....

Here on 421, Filly and Scarf talk LAFC news, World Cup results, and sit down to rank our best and worst kits of 2026! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's Episode 420, so you know things were going to be a little different. We bring on longtime friend and Founder of the 42 Originals, Keaton, to talk all about the World Cup and his passion for cannabis. Filly, Scarf, and Keaton then participate in the soon-to-be-famous Fast Food Draft! Who won? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and...

Well... the boys were supposed to talk about LAFC's first 15 matches of the year... but Filly had other plans. So we talked World Cup for the whole episode. Oh, and Scarf drank parts of 7 different Buzzballs! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Scarf makes his predictions for the World Cup! Keep those receipts and get the pitchforks and torches ready! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andy Deossa, sports writer for Apple and host and creator of Kickin The Real podcast, joins Scarf to start our 2026 World Cup coverage! We take a look at the world's most prestigious tournament through an MLS lens, as well as give our predictions for the winner and our thoughts on the three host nations! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collec...

Timothy Tillman's goal, Tyler Boyd's pass, and Thomas Hasal's saves send LAFC into the World Cup break a winner! LAFC defeats Seattle Sounders, 1-0. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

LAFC hosts Seattle in their final match before the World Cup break! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hany Mukhtar's hat trick is enough for Nashville as LAFC's losing skid hits 4 matches. David Martinez scores and Son Heung-Min and Denis Bouanga hooked up for LAFC's second goal, but it wasn't enough to outdo Mukhtar's free-kick magic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

LAFC head to Nashville for their final road test before the World Cup break! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

LAFC's post-CCC slide continues as they fall to St. Louis City SC for the very first time, 2-1. David Martinez shines late, but the comeback falls short. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

LAFC travels to St. Louis with just three matches remaining before the World Cup break! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

LAFC looks listless, frustrated, and just plain spent in a 4-1 home loss to Houston. Three more matches until the World Cup break. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

LAFC resumes their regular season with a home match against Houston. Time to shake off the disappointment of the CCC! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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LAFC travels to Toluca, Mexico for the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinal! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ryan Hollingshead's header in the 104' gave LAFC it's first-ever point against San Diego FC in fantastic comeback fashion. The Sonny-Denis Connection got rolling again to get LAFC back into the match after the Black and Gold had fallen behind 2-0. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

LAFC travels down to Snapdragon to take on San Diego FC, one of the few MLS clubs they have yet to defeat! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Filly takes control of the pod on a solo tip as Scarf is on the road with his middle schoolers. No fluff, facts and fun on the edition of DOTB. LAFC wins Leg 1 vs the top dog in Concacaf setting the stage for a war at 8750 feet above sea level in a few days. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adver...

LAFC welcomes Liga MX side Toluca for the Black and Gold's home leg of the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup Semifinal. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hugo Lloris keeps it clean while David Martinez does the Loons dirty in a 1-0 road win in Minnesota! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

LAFC travels to St. Paul to take on Minnesota United. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

LAFC and Colorado play to a 0-0 draw at BMO behind another clean sheet from Hugo Lloris. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

LAFC looks to bounce back from their loss to San Jose with a midday home match against the Colorado Rapids. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

San Jose comes into BMO Stadium and gives the Black and Gold a good old-fashioned beating, 4-1. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.