Christian "Filly" Filimon and "The Scarf" J.R. Lebert talk all things LAFC (Los Angeles Football Club), Los Angeles' MLS soccer club. Hear original content, player, personnel, and fan interviews, team news, game breakdowns, supporters group chats, and so much more about LAFC. This podcast is BLACK and GOLD!
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Stryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury Podcast
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The broadcast trio of the Empire Strykers (formerly the Ontario Fury) Christian “Filly” Filimon, Amanda “The Panda” Filimon feat. “The Dr.” Jonathan Reimer talk all things Empire Strykers, a professional indoor soccer team playing in Major Arena Soccer League (MASL). Hear original content, player, personnel, and fan interviews, team news, game breakdowns and so much more.
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Exploring the "Wit, Grit, and Inner Heroes of High Performers."
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Episode 333 - Bogusz Early, Ilie Late! Decision Day Decides the West!
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It's Episode 333, the number of the beast as far as Vancouver is concerned. LAFC travels up to the PNW and steals 3 points from a much-deserving Whitecaps side! Matty gets an early one, Ilie seals it late, and the boys still have Western Conference crown hopes as we meet Decision Day head-on. It took all of 32 seconds for LAFC to get on the board, …
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One More Sleep - Vancouver WhiteCaps (20th time)
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Its the 20th meeting all time between LAFC and the Vancouver Whitecaps. Filly and Scarf preview LAFC's trip back to BC Place.By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon
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Episode 332 - 3-0 Win At Sporting Sees Streak Hit 4
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Looking to continue the end of season success, LAFC heads to "Blue Hell" to take on Sporting KC. The Black and Gold would score early, threaten often, and keep another sheet clean, still in the hunt for the Western Conference crown. It's all here on Episode 332! Denis Bouanga earned his 11th shot a goal from the penalty spot early in the match. Thi…
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LAFC heads on the road in hopes of spoiling SKC's home finale.By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon
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Episode 331 - St. Louis Provides Much Needed 3 Points!
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Here on Episode 331, a quick one, we recap a fairly boring three points earned at home at the expense of St. Louis City SC. Denis scored, Hugo keeps it clean, and we head to Kansas City! LAFC had several opportunities throughout the first half, failing to capitalize on quality chance after quality chance. No matter, as Denis Bouanga went 1v3 and fo…
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Filly and Scarf preview LAFC's midweek match vs the boys from the Lou, St Louis SCBy J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon
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Episode 330 - A Huge 3 Points On the Road in Cincy!
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Episode 330 is upon us, and it's a fruitful road trip to Cincinnati! Three points, roster rotation, and another goal for Denis are all we wanted, and LAFC delivered! LAFC came out inspired, dominating much of the first half hour or so. The only downside would come about a half hour in, as Sergi Palencia would pick up a yellow, meaning he will have …
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The US Open Cup hangover might still be lingering but that doesnt mean the season is over. That also means that OMS sleep is back. The boys return to preview LAFC first match in Cincy since 2022.By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon
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Episode 329 - 2024 US Open Cup Champions!
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LAFC are the 2024 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Champions! It's a back-in-time episode, as the boys go nocturnal for the first time in quite a while, and for good reason! LAFC lifts a trophy for just the second time in club history after a 3-1 victory over a very game Sporting Kansas City side. At least a few of the demons have been exercised. The first h…
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LAFC has made it to it 7th final in club history, 2nd this yr alone. Filly and Scarf are here to preview.By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon
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Episode 328 - Winless Streak 5 As Open Cup Final Looms
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So much for tuning up and getting in form for the 2024 U.S. Open Cup Final. LAFC drops their road match to Dallas, 3-1, behind another lackluster performance amid roster rotation. LAFC may not have won a match in their last 5, but a chance to win a trophy comes to BMO on Wednesday, in the form of SKC. Let's chat about it on Episode 328. An awful tu…
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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
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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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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
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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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Title says it all!By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon
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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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Episode 325 - 0-0? Mission Success in Houston
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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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One More Sleep - Dynamo Part Deux Preview!
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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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Episode 324 - Failure To Launch Against Houston
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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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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!
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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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One More Sleep - USOC Semi-Final Preview vs SEA
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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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Episode 322 - LAFC Falls to Columbus... Again
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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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One More Sleep - Leagues Cup Final Preview
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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, 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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"Crosscourt: If you Build it, They will Come" on Building Community through Pickup Basketball with Charles Seltzer
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Charles is the co-founder and co-CEO of Crosscourt, a basketball-inspired performance club with its first location in Downtown Los Angeles. Originally from Philadelphia, Charles graduated from the University of Southern California (USC). He gained experience in real estate brokerage, financial structuring, and development projects while working for…
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One More Sleep - Leagues Cup Semi-Final Preview
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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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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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One More Sleep - Seattle - Leagues Cup QF
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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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Episode 319 - Giroud Debut and Denis Scores Two!
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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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One More Sleep - San Jose (Leagues Cup Round of 16... with Giroud?)
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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
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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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One More Sleep - Austin - 2024 Leagues Cup Round of 32!
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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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Episode 317 - Vancouver: The Roller Coaster
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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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Eli Wininger is a reservist in the Egoz Unit and spent 3.5 years serving in Israel as a Platoon Sergeant after graduating from the University of Southern California as a double business and accounting major. Eli is currently a hybrid athlete and competitive ultra marathon runner that races 50 milers, 100 milers, and in 2 weeks he'll be racing the M…
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One More Sleep - Vancouver Whitecaps Leagues Cup Preview
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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
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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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Getting To Know Xolos - Leagues Cup Preview
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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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Episode 315 - Sounders Silenced in Seattle, 3-0
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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…
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Filly and Scarf preview LAFC's upcoming matchup against the Sounders on the road.By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon
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Episode 314 - Still Sluggish in 1-1 Draw vs. RSL
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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 go…
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Filly and The Scarf preview LAFC's 2nd meeting w/ RSL.By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon
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Episode 313 - Humiliated at Home by Columbus, 5-1
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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 numbe…
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Its the rematch of last years MLS Cup against the Columbus Crew and Filly and Scarf are there to get you readyBy J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon
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Episode 312 - Pobrecito! LAFC Beats New Mexico United 3-1
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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…
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One More Sleep - New Mexico United Preview
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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 th…
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Filly and The Scarf dish about the Dynamo.By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon
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Episode 311 - Revenge At The Rose Bowl!
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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 …
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Filly and The Scarf preview LAFC's upcoming 4th of July matchup vs crosstown rivals, the LA GalaxyBy J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon
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