Best Carlos Vela Podcasts (2024)

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MLS Aces Podcast Ep. 304 - El Trafico & Hell Is Real Recap, Carlos Vela Is Back, San Diego's New Manager & More 51:22

2h ago51:22

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Send us a text On this episode of the MLS Aces Podcast, Tom Sweezy & Jason Vevang chat: -Mikey Varas hired as San Diego FC's 1st ever manager -Carlos Vela is back with LAFC... but they lose El Trafico -Are the LA Galaxy true MLS Cup contenders? -Houston Dynamo continue to shine but lose Hector Herrera -What is happening to Real Salt Lake? -Lionel M…

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EMERGENCY POD: Carlos Vela is BACK!!!!!! 55:53

10h ago55:53

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At around 7:30pm Pacific Standard Time, Tom Bogert posted news that none of us will ever forget... CARLOS VELA IS BLACK AND GOLD. The most important player in LAFC history is returning and we talked all about it. Darren, Vince, and Travis break down every burning question, from what Carlos means to the team, where he fits in with our rotation, and …

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Dallas 52:09

12h ago52:09

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One More Sleep - FC Dallas Preview 30:39

6h ago30:39

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We are BACK, although we never actually left. Back in action to preview LAFC's upcoming fixture against FC Dallas.By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon

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Episode 327 - Austin Draw Puts Winless Streak at 4 59:46

6h ago59:46

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Filly and Scarf are back for Episode 327, as LAFC's winless streak hits 4 with a home draw against Austin. Back at BMO, LAFC misses an opportunity to clinch a playoff spot but definitely doesn't miss a chance to welcome back Carlos Vela! LAFC played an excellent first half defensively... right up until it didn't. One mistake by Aaron Long, one pass…

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Austin 1:09:48

5h ago1:09:48

1:09:48

David Martinez: THIS IS YOUR CITY. Travis and Darren break down that BARN BURNER of a draw between LAFC and a depleted Austin roster. We talk Giroud's slow start with the team, Dolo's tactical changes, and of course, Carlos Vela being trotted out seconds before kickoff. Then we give an 18 year old car buying advice (IT WAS SATIRICAL ADVICE) because…

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AUSTIN / DALLAS MATCH PREVIEW: Texas Two Step 55:28

3h ago55:28

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YEEE HAWWWW! HOWDY PARTNER! Darren, Vince, and Travis break down our Texas-sized week by covering everything you need to know. We ask all the pressing questions: Is Giroud a bust? Will Vela start? And of course, are we okay? Plus, we decide to take care of our souls with a much needed meditation to cleanse our spirits. I'M NOT CRYING YOU'RE CRYING!…

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One More Sleep - Austin FC Preview 27:16

6h ago27:16

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Its the Tuesday before LAFC's midweek matchup against the boys from the capital of Texas. Filly and Scarf preview LAFC's upcoming fixture.By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon

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Episode 326 - One Way Trafico in Second Half for Carson 1:16:38

9h ago1:16:38

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On Episode 326, we discuss how Carson absolutely destroyed LAFC in a 4-goal second half as LAFC blew a 2-0 lead. That's the lead. That's the headline. That's the story. LAFC raced out to a two-goal lead behind two spectacular runs by Denis Bouanga. The first resulted in a moment of Matty Magic, and the second a goal for Denis. Carson had plenty of …

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POSTGAME POD: EL TRÁFICO - LAFC v Galaxy 57:45

1h ago57:45

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It was the best of times, and then it was the worst of times. Darren and Vince cry it out with Friends Of The Foot there to help take the edge off a HUGE El Tráfico loss a little bit. We went to Carson and put up one of the best halves of football we've played in a long time, which is always a great move as long as you don't play one of the worst h…

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VELA IS BACK!!! 24:37

4d ago24:37

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Title says it all!By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon

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One More Sleep - Galaxy Preview 31:47

7h ago31:47

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Filly and The Scarf preview the 24th edition of EL TRAFICO!By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon

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MLS Aces Podcast Ep. 303 - Catching Up On Every MLS Club Before The MLS Cup Playoffs! 1:53:57

7d ago1:53:57

1:53:57

Send us a text On this episode of the MLS Aces Podcast, Tom Sweezy & Jason Vevang chat: -Every single MLS team & catching up on where things stand with them at this point before the MLS Cup Playoffs -Alex Morgan's retirement from professional soccer -Mauricio Pochettino to the USMNT is now official -USMNT poor performances in friendly matches -And …

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EL TRÁFICO MATCH PREVIEW: How The West Is Won 57:04

3d ago57:04

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Darren and Vince - Dince - preview Saturday's HUGE El Tráfico match vs. the Galaxy at Dignity Health Sports Park. Can LAFC finally convincingly return to form after Leagues Cup with a rivalry win, propelling them toward the top of the West? Can we be the first team to sweep el Tráfico in a season? Will the Galaxy want it that much more? Will this b…

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Episode 325 - 0-0? Mission Success in Houston 51:26

3d ago51:26

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Who could provide you with a little bit of light-hearted entertainment after LAFC's 0-0 draw in Houston? Filly and Scarf, that's who! Join the boys on Episode 325, discussing much more than the scoreless 90 minutes in Texas. Hugo Lloris keeps another clean sheet, his 10th of the season, without too many difficult moments. Ryan Hollingshead should h…

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Houston Dynamo (Again) 58:27

11d ago58:27

58:27

Much like LAFC, our golden boot contender in Vince was out for this show, partying for his bday (Happy Bday Vince!), and because of that we ended up matching LAFC in lack of soccer as well on this postgame show, and got our discussion of LAFC's 0-0 tie to the same team they played days ago without half their best players out of the way fairly effic…

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One More Sleep - Dynamo Part Deux Preview! 14:05

6d ago14:05

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Filly is flying solo, kind of, on the edition of One More Sleep!By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon

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HUSTON MATCH PREVIEW: We Don't Talk About Huston 59:43

9d ago59:43

59:43

As you know we have a running rule on this podcast that we don't speak of the team we are playing this week, so we don't do it! But Darren, Vince, and Travis do talk about all of the storylines around LAFC, including International Break, tired legs, and just what's going on with Atuesta. Then (TRIGGER WARNING!) we rank the worst Final losses in LAF…

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Episode 324 - Failure To Launch Against Houston 1:09:52

9d ago1:09:52

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Episode 324 is (finally) here. LAFC got back to their MLS schedule but left their offense somewhere along the way as the Houston Dynamo came into BMO and knocked off our boys, 2-0. LAFC got off to a slow start, made even worse by Ezequiel Ponce's header to give the visiting side a 1-0 lead into the half. Steve would switch to a 4-3-3 in the second …

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Houston Dynamo (Leg 1 of 2 But Make It MLS???) 51:49

17d ago51:49

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Wow! That game was dogshit. Travis, Vince, and Darren break down LAFC’s tired legs in a barn burner of a post-game show. We discuss a complete game from Latiff Blessing, Giroud frustrations, and just what’s going on with our midfield. Plus, a real live skeleton calls in! That’s sports baby! Join our Patreon and help us keep making this show Merch A…

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One More Sleep - Houston Dynamo Preview 26:07

20d ago26:07

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Filly and Scarf preview LAFC's upcoming matchup vs the Houston DynamoBy J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon

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Episode 323 - LAFC Will Play for the U.S. Open Cup! 1:03:34

21d ago1:03:34

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It's Episode 323 (shout out to everyone in the 323!), and Filly is SPICY! Hold on to your hats, folks, as Filly sounds off on a great many things. Oh, and we also talk about LAFC's historic win at Tukwila! LAFC and Seattle somehow found their way over the river and through the woods to Starfire Sports Complex for the U.S. Open Cup Semifinal showdow…

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Seattle (US Open Cup Semifinal) 46:59

22d ago46:59

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Okay, just for the record, we talk about piss a LOT in this episode, but THAT'S HOW YOU GROW THE GAME!!! Darren, Vince, and Travis break down everything about our 10th straight win against Seattle: Denis Bouanga's clear and obvious penalty, a pitch so beautiful you could hear it crunch, and a real fun and chaotic game after that terrible loss that …

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One More Sleep - USOC Semi-Final Preview vs SEA 29:34

16d ago29:34

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The boys are back to preview another LAFC match against the Sounders. This time its US Open Cup semi finals for the right to play for the USOC.By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon

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SEATTLE MATCH PREVIEW: Lobbing Feet (US Open Cup Semifinal) 1:12:31

17d ago1:12:31

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Darren and Vince dive into LAFC's US Open Cup semifinal against the Seattle Sounders. Can we immediately shake off our Leagues Cup Final loss and avoid choking in another tournament three days later? Will we even have the same roster to do it with? Can we maintain our ownership of the Seattle Sounders and be their Columbus Crew to LAFC's... Columbu…

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Episode 322 - LAFC Falls to Columbus... Again 1:04:27

17d ago1:04:27

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On Episode 322, Filly and the Scarf break down another heart-wrenching defeat in Columbus. This time, it's a 3-1 loss in the Final of the 2024 Leagues Cup. Come with us on what we hope will be a chance to get it all out while we look forward to the Open Cup Semifinal the boys play in just a few days. An awful first half turned worse in stoppage, as…

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Columbus (Leagues Cup Final) 58:32

25d ago58:32

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All around me are familiar faces Worn-out places, worn-out faces Bright and early for their daily races Going nowhere, going nowhere And I find it kind of funny, I find it kind of sad The dreams in which I'm dying are the best I've ever had I find it hard to tell you 'cause I find it hard to take When people run in circles, it's a very, very Mad wo…

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One More Sleep - Leagues Cup Final Preview 44:39

19d ago44:39

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LAFC Laff subs in for the Scarf as he was at Star Wars themed wedding. Join Darth Filly and Boba Laff as they preview LAFC's upcoming Leagues Cup final vs the dangerous Columbus Crew. \By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon

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Episode 321 - CCC Secured, Columbus Next 59:52

21d ago59:52

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Episode 321, and FINALLY, Filly is back from gallivanting across Europe! It's so nice to have him back and to hear someone else's voice on the pod. And, oh-by-the-way, LAFC HAS QUALIFIED FOR THE CONCACAF CHAMPIONS CUP! Let's talk about it! With a chance at the Leagues Cup Final, and the aforementioned CCC spot, on the line, LAFC announced their pre…

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MLS Aces Podcast Ep. 302 - Leagues Cup Semifinal Chat, MLS is back, Poch to the USMNT & more! 1:07:58

22d ago1:07:58

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Send us a text On this episode of the MLS Aces Podcast, Tom Sweezy & Jason Vevang chat: -Leagues Cup quarterfinals wrap up & looking at the semifinals -Mauricio Pochettino to the USMNT -San Diego FC hire their first Sporting Director in club history -Dax McCarty announces his retirement from professional soccer -FC Cincinnati's summer transfer wind…

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One More Sleep - Leagues Cup Semi-Final Preview 33:00

23d ago33:00

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Scarf and Filly are back to give you another edition of OMS, this time previewing LAFC's upcoming semi finals match in the Leagues Cup against the Rapids.By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon

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Episode 320 - Soundly Into the Semis 53:43

1M ago53:43

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Here on Episode 320, LAFC heads up to Seattle to do exactly what we did three-plus weeks ago, beat the Sounders, 3-0. This time, a berth in the semis of the 2024 Leagues Cup is on the line. LAFC would start out hot, as Ryan Hollingshead got behind the defense and slotted home a 13' goal to get the Black and Gold rolling. A dozen minutes later, Kei …

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Seattle (Leagues Cup Quaterfinal) 48:05

30d ago48:05

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Lumen Field? More like LOL-men Field. The Black and Gold head up to Seattle for the second time in a month and come away with the exact same 3-0 score line. Travis and Vince break down Lewis O'Brien's debut, the fact Giroud has barely touch the ball, and just how incredible our backline has looked lately. Then, they discuss walkable cities, fight a…

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One More Sleep - Seattle - Leagues Cup QF 28:03

27d ago28:03

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LAFC heads up to Lumen Field to take on the Seattle Sounders! Who will start in goal for Seattle? What impact will Giroud have on turf, and vice versa? And what does Scarf think the final score will be? Check it out!By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon

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MLS Aces Podcast Ep. 301 - Leagues Cup QFs, Shaqiri Exits Chicago, Ream Arrives In Charlotte, & More! 52:37

29d ago52:37

52:37

Send us a text On this episode of the MLS Aces Podcast, Tom Sweezy & Jason Vevang chat: Leagues Cup 2024 rolls into it's Quarterfinals with 6 MLS clubs remaining The Chicago Fire see the departures of Xherdan Shaqiri & Georg Heitz Charlotte FC officially sign USMNT defender Tim Ream NYCFC loan out DP winger Talles Magno New England Revolution, St. …

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SEATTLE MATCH PREVIEW: Live From Los Angeles, It's Wednesday Night! 1:13:11

29d ago1:13:11

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A LIVE PREVIEW SHOW? NOOOO!! Travis, Vince, and Darren take the one hour of free time they have this week, go live on youtube, and break down EVERYTHING you need to know about our Leagues Cup Quarter-Final against the Seattle Sounders, and boy is it sloppy. It's long, it's wrong, and there's a live storyline song! We talk Giroud on turf, the lack o…

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Episode 319 - Giroud Debut and Denis Scores Two! 1:01:49

29d ago1:01:49

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The moment we've been anticipating for months has FINALLY happened! Here on Episode 319, re-live the incredible moment in the 71' of our 4-1 victory over San Jose in the 2024 Leagues Cup when Olivier Giroud finally makes his debut as a member of the Black and Gold! Sure, we also talk about the 4 goals, the Transfer Window closing, the state of the …

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v San Jose (Leagues Cup Rd. of 16) 47:12

1M ago47:12

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Maybe the most fun post-game pod ever? LAFC are through to the quarter-finals of Leagues Cup and Darren, Vince, and Travis are here to break the whole game down. We talk Giroud's debut, the quality of the field, the quality of Giroud's thighs, and then a bunch of people send us Super-Chats and we are giddy like school boys. Olivera, Duenas, Martine…

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One More Sleep - San Jose (Leagues Cup Round of 16... with Giroud?) 27:39

1M ago27:39

27:39

LAFC gets set to take on the Smurfs at the friendly confines of BMO Stadium in the 2024 Leagues Cup Round of 16! Yes... Olivier Giroud could make his debut tomorrow night!By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon

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Episode 318 - LAFC Flips the Script on Austin 51:26

1M ago51:26

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It's Episode 318, and the 2024 edition of the Leagues Cup rolls through BMO. LAFC cuts off the broccoli at the stalk, taking out Austin 2-0 en route to a Round of 16 date with the Smurfs! Denis Bouanga caught Austin's back line napping with his 11th-minute goal off a superb long ball from Hugo Lloris, his first assist since 2010. After a couple of …

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Austin (Leagues Cup Knock Out Round) 52:23

1M ago52:23

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Field was great. Crowd was great. Game was great. No complaints! Travis, Darren, and Vince start slow but ramp right into it after a fun (but ugly) win against a team we LOVE to beat: Austin FC. A buzzing crowd of 12,000 all tuned into our livestream to hear us talk about Olivera's goal, Martinez' struggles, and Murillos time to shine. Plus we talk…

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One More Sleep - Austin - 2024 Leagues Cup Round of 32! 25:01

1M ago25:01

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LAFC gets set to host Austin FC in the 2024 Leagues Cup Round of 32! Will we see Giroud make his LAFC debut?By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon

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AUSTIN MATCH PREVIEW: Thigh Love Olivier Giroud 47:51

1M ago47:51

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Giroud? Lloris? Griezmann? SACRE BLEU! Darren, Vince, and Travis break down everything you need to know about this whirlwind week in LAFC history. Giroud joins the squad. Griezmann is smoking cigarettes and looking at us longingly. And a guy named Lewis O'Brien shows up too! Plus we play a very fun game from TikTok to decide who is each of our favo…

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MLS Aces Podcast Ep. 300 - DeJuan Jones Traded, RSL Stock Up, & Leagues Cup Kicks Off! 1:10:27

2M ago1:10:27

1:10:27

Send us a text On this episode of the MLS Aces Podcast, Tom & Jason sit down to chat: -Blockbuster trade sees DeJuan Jones head to Columbus Crew -Real Salt Lake stocking up on talent; Javain Brown & Lachlan Brook -FC Cincinnati add a new CB in Chidozie Awaziem -Mason Toye traded to the Portland Timbers -Atlanta United add a new DP attacking midfiel…

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Episode 317 - Vancouver: The Roller Coaster 56:22

1M ago56:22

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Here on Episode 317, we are back in action at BMO, and it's more Leagues Cup action. This time, we take on a very, very familiar foe as of late, the Vancouver Whitecaps. And boy oh boy was it a roller coaster ride! LAFC simply looked awful to start the match. Down 2-0 after 20 minutes, and playing rather uninspired football, the supporters at BMO w…

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Vancouver (Leagues Cup Group Stage) 38:11

2M ago38:11

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WELP! LAFC fields a questionable lineup, goes down 2-0, and somehow comes back with two goals in the last few minutes of the match to send it to PKs, which they were doomed to lose with Romero in goal (sorry), but it was enough to clinch a spot in the knockout stage of Leagues Cup. Crazy ending. Vince joins the postgame from Pepsi Plaza at BMO Stad…

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One More Sleep - Vancouver Whitecaps Leagues Cup Preview 22:24

2M ago22:24

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Filly and The Scarf preview LAFC's 2nd match in the Leagues Cup vs the Gauldless Vancouver Whitecaps.By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon

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Episode 316 - Xolos Provides Little Resistance 57:45

2M ago57:45

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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…

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Club Tijuana (Leagues Cup Group Stage) 55:56

2M ago55:56

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LAFC opens up their Leagues Cup group stage with a 3-0 win vs Club Tijuana. A sloppy match you can't be mad at when the xG is high, the goals are high, and the sheet is CLEAN. But HONESTLY? This episode is lowkey cursed. We jinxed Aaron Long's solid performance throughout the season thus far; we go down the rabbit hole of a genuinely scary head (or…

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Getting To Know Xolos - Leagues Cup Preview 50:07

2M ago50:07

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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 …

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