Defenders of the Banc - The LAFC Podcast

Send us a text Filly and The Scarf preview LAFC's 2nd match in the Leagues Cup vs the Gauldless Vancouver Whitecaps. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us a text On Episode 316, we pose the following question: Can LAFC win 3-0 AND underwhelm offensively? Xolos provides little resistance in our Leagues Cup opener as Denis Bouanga continues to put up video game numbers.  Goals in both the first 10 minutes and the last few minutes of the half helped LAFC put a stranglehold on the match early, and Kike Olivera's goal just after halftime sealed t...

Send us a text It's Leagues Cup, and with the start of the Don Garber Money Grab comes our first Liga MX opponent of 2024, Xolos!  Here on the Getting to Know: Xolos episode, we run through all of the important items you need to know heading into Leagues Cup. How does the group stage work? Is there extra time, or do we go straight to penalties? And how do we make it out of the group stage?  And wh...

Send us a text Episode 315, and what an effort by our boys! LAFC heads into the belly of the beast, Lumen Field in Seattle, and promptly stomps the Sounders, 3-0, behind a Bouanga brace and a Bogusz banger! LAFC raced out to an early 1-0 lead as Sounders defender Nouhou was whistled for a handball in the box. Denis does his thing, burying the PK, and LAFC was off to a flying start. Another patente...

Send us a text Filly and Scarf preview LAFC's upcoming matchup against the Sounders on the road.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us a text Episode 314 is here, but it's another sluggish performance for LAFC. A player returns, a player gets hurt, and opportunities are missed at home in our clash with RSL.  Things started out great at BMO, with Steven Beitashour leading the falcon flight as Kike Olivera was gifted an early goal from Zac MacMath. But just minutes later, Timothy Tillman goes down with a hamstring injury, a...

Send us a text Filly and The Scarf preview LAFC's 2nd meeting w/ RSL. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us a text It's Episode 313, and it was an absolute beatdown. The defending champs, Columbus Crew, came into BMO and delivered haymaker after haymaker, destroying LAFC, 5-1, delivering the worst home loss in our club's history.  Only down 1-0 at halftime, the dam broke in the final 45'. In addition to giving up four second-half goals, LAFC also saw their numbers reduced to 9, with Sergi Palenc...

Send us a text Its the rematch of last years MLS Cup against the Columbus Crew and Filly and Scarf are there to get you ready  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us a text On Episode 312, we keep it short and sweet. LAFC does what they need to do to get past USL side New Mexico United and onto the semifinals of the U.S. Open Cup.  Goals by Timmy Tillman, David Martinez, and Mateusz Bogusz highlight a performance Coach Steve said was "enough to get them over the bar." The real highlight was the solid turnout by the NMU supporters. Kudos! Don;t worry, w...

Send us a text Filly and the Scarf are joined by Carlos Tenorio II, President of The Curse, a New Mexico United supporters group, to preview LAFC's Quarterfinal match in the 2024 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup! Learn all about the club from the Land of Enchantment: Who are their players to watch? How can they overcome the onslaught of the Black and Gold? Andy why to they hate El Paso so much? Hosted by...

Send us a text Filly and The Scarf dish about the Dynamo. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us a text Episode 311 is all about the rivalry, the derby, the Battle for Los Angeles! And on this episode, everything comes up roses for LAFC! LAFC takes out their rivals from Carson, 2-1, behind a standout performance from Sergi Palencia and another historic goal from Kei Kamara.  The first half was all LAFC, as the Black and Gold went into the locker room with a 2-0 lead. A picture perfect...

Send us a text Filly and The Scarf preview LAFC's upcoming 4th of July matchup vs crosstown rivals, the LA Galaxy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us a text Another night at BMO, another bit of history made by LAFC in what has rounded into an extremely successful first half-ish of the season for the Black and Gold. The home unbeaten streak continues, and you can hear all about it here on Episode 310! It was a bit of a sluggish first half for LAFC, but we were able to get on the board in the 20' behind the connection that has powered the...

Send us a text Join Scarf to preview the Colorado Rapids as they head into the belly of the beast, BMO Stadium, to take on LAFC! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us a text Filly and SCARF, preview LAFC's 2nd meeting of the season w/ the San Jose Earthquakes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us a text Filly and special guest Chris Lafferty (@lafclaff) talk about LAFC's recent draw vs Austin  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us a text Filly and special guest Jonathan Reimer preview LAFC's upcoming matchup vs Western Conference foes, Austin FC. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us a text Filly, and at times Hello Kitty, take on episode 307 by themselves as Scarf, hops into a rental and decides to drive down to Austin, TX for LAFC's midweek matchup. The usual banter isnt there but the facts and the recaps and the news certainly is. Its a shorter more digestible podcast as it is Filly and although he talks way more then he should, he gets to the point and fires off th...

Send us a text Filly and The Scarf are back in black and ready to attack another episode of One More Sleep. This time we preview LAFC's match on the road against Orlando City. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us a text LAFC welcomes FC Dallas to BMO for the first time in 2024! Unfortunately for Dallas, their trip comes during LAFC's record-setting shutout streak, and, with a 2-week break looming after the match, the Black and Gold were dead set on keeping the streak going. Hear all about it here on Episode 306! The two sides played to a scoreless first half, with LAFC failing to put away a couple...

Send us a text Filly and The Scarf chat about LAFC's upcoming match before the break against FC Dallas. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us a text Episode 305 is on tap, and things are getting Loon-y at BMO! LAFC extends their shutout streaks, Denis scores and assists, and Matty Bogusz puts on a laser show. Let's get to it! One of the few teams ahead of LAFC in the standings, Minnesota United made the cross-country trek to BMO looking for the same result they experienced at home. The scoreline may have been the same, but that'...

Send us a text Filly and the Scarf get you set for the matchup between LAFC and the high-flying Loons at BMO! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.