Best Carlos Vela Podcasts (2024)

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TIJUANA / VANCOUVER MATCH PREVIEW: Two Games One Cup 1:00:48

2h ago1:00:48

1:00:48

Good news: Travis is back! Bad news: Travis is back! Darren, Vince, and Travis break down everything you need to know about our group stage matches, fill out theirleagues cup brackets, and of course, talk about Vanni Sartini's fascination with Steve's Cherundolo. Plus, Travis lets us in on what he learned about football in Europe, and Vince explain…

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Episode 315 - Sounders Silenced in Seattle, 3-0 1:05:47

10h ago1:05:47

1:05:47

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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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Seattle Sounders 39:59

1h ago39:59

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LAFC pull out a 3-0 victory with a pair of Bouanga Blasts and a Bogusz Banger to boot, not to mention some fantastic end-of-match saves from Hugo Lloris to maintain the clean sheet. And with a win like that, you know Friends Of The Foot will show up and show out. This was quite the celebration with the chat bumpin all night, and visits from LAFC Lu…

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One More Sleep - Seattle Preview 28:07

4h ago28:07

28:07

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 1:02:13

10h ago1:02:13

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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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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Real Salt Lake 38:29

5h ago38:29

38:29

LAFC looked exhausted in this one, and RSL came out with a lot of fight, and less bite than usual with no Chicho, and somehow we came out of it with a tie. We stole a tie? But also we could've stolen a win? But maybe we should have lost by a lot? Wtf was this match? We looked real good in our new kits, and looked real bad in every other way. Darren…

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One More Sleep - RSL Preview 28:45

4h ago28:45

28:45

Filly and The Scarf preview LAFC's 2nd meeting w/ RSL.By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon

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RSL / SEATTLE MATCH PREVIEW: Tight Table, Tight Schedule, Tight Roster, Loose Chicho 1:02:08

6d ago1:02:08

1:02:08

With Travis on a football Rumspringa, Vince and Darren quickly solve all Copa America problems and get into LAFC problems, which, after a 5-1 trampling from Columbus... might not be so bad? Everyone else at the top of the table lost or tied and we are somehow left with the same Tightest of Tight Tables as before. How does the Supporter Shield race …

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Episode 313 - Humiliated at Home by Columbus, 5-1 54:09

4h ago54:09

54:09

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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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Columbus Crew 52:57

5h ago52:57

52:57

With Travis fleeing just in time to miss this absolute shit show vs. Columbus, Darren and Vince break down what happened in this catastrophic loss vs. Columbus, instead of the revenge we were after. And by that I mean Vince breaks it down. Darren doesn't break things down. If anything he makes things more complex and convoluted, as a general rule. …

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One More Sleep - Columbus Crew Preview 29:46

14h ago29:46

29:46

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 50:01

1d ago50:01

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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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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v New Mexico United 38:54

2d ago38:54

38:54

Well, we certainly grew the game (girth-wise). It's HaFoSaFo After Dark and Vince, Darren, and Travis break down the incredible (?) victory against USL's top side New Mexico United. We talk about Martinez' up and down game, the truly great fans from New Mexico, and spend way too long begging US Soccer to not hire Steve Cherundolo. Also the game too…

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One More Sleep - New Mexico United Preview 56:59

3d ago56:59

56:59

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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NEW MEXICO / COLUMBUS MATCH PREVIEW: Diego Rossi, oooh Diego Rossi! 58:37

4d ago58:37

58:37

Two games, one week, zero intelligent thoughts from our podcast. Darren, Vince, and Travis break down Diego Rossi's homecoming back to BMO which also just happens to be a re-match of the MLS Cup Final we all remember so fondly. Then they chat with Chris Walker, head of Black Diamonds, a BIPOC Supporter Group from New Mexico United, and he does hone…

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One More Sleep - Houston Preview! 27:55

18d ago27:55

27:55

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! 1:08:29

8d ago1:08:29

1:08:29

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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One More Sleep - LAG Preview 31:35

10d ago31:35

31:35

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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EL TRÁFICO MATCH PREVIEW: Every Rose Bowl Has It's Thorn (Parking) 57:39

11d ago57:39

57:39

Do you hear that? In the distance? It's the sound of Galaxy's tifo slowly disintegrating at the Rose Bowl last year. Wait, what's that sound? It's the crack of a cooler smashing into a thousand pieces on Christmas Tree Lane. Oh no! What's that smell? Is that an LAFC fan defecating in the stands of BMO Stadium? That's right. We've made it. It's here…

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Episode 310 - Matty's Hatty Calms the Rapids 1:03:14

13d ago1:03:14

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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 …

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Colorado 1:01:54

13d ago1:01:54

1:01:54

In honor of Mati Bogusz, here are the lyrics to the Polish national anthem: Poland has not yet perished, So long as we still live. What the foreign force has taken from us, We shall with sabre retrieve. March, march, Dąbrowski, From Italy to Poland. Under your command We shall rejoin the nation. We’ll cross the Vistula, we’ll cross the Warta, We sh…

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One More Sleep - Rapids Roll Into BMO 25:43

14d ago25:43

25:43

Join Scarf to preview the Colorado Rapids as they head into the belly of the beast, BMO Stadium, to take on LAFC!By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon

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COLORADO MATCH PREVIEW: Bogusz Is Loousz w/ Rapids Sporting Director Fran Taylor 1:02:47

16d ago1:02:47

1:02:47

Ladies and gentlemen, we got him. Colorado Rapids Sporting Director Fran Taylor RETURNS TO THE SHOW before any LAFC front office member has come on once. Darren and him discuss their childhood memories, why Darren could have gone pro, and Vince asks him why the charts were wrong about Hugo Lloris. We break down all the storylines for this weeks mat…

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v San Jose 48:35

21d ago48:35

48:35

I heard you like goals, so we made the entire game out of goals! Kei Kamara breaks L*ndon D*novan's record. Tomas Àngel scores his first MLS goal. Polish Powerhouse Mati Bogusz gets a diving header brace. And best of all, Travis kissed Vince under the neon lights of Pepsi Plaza. It was a sloppy post-game for a beautifully unsloppy game. LAFC IS FIR…

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One More Sleep - San Jose Preview 36:11

22d ago36:11

36:11

Filly and SCARF, preview LAFC's 2nd meeting of the season w/ the San Jose Earthquakes!By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Austin v Ted Unkel 41:52

24d ago41:52

41:52

Kei Kamara > Landon Donovan Kei Kamara > Landon Donovan Kei Kamara > Landon Donovan Kei Kamara > Landon Donovan Kei Kamara > Landon Donovan Kei Kamara > Landon Donovan Kei Kamara > Landon Donovan Kei Kamara > Landon Donovan Kei Kamara > Landon Donovan Kei Kamara > Landon Donovan Ted Unkel, retire freak Join our Patreon and help us keep making this …

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Episode 308 - Tie In Texas 51:29

24d ago51:29

51:29

Filly and special guest Chris Lafferty (@lafclaff) talk about LAFC's recent draw vs AustinBy J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon

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One More Sleep - ATX Preview! 37:44

25d ago37:44

37:44

Filly and special guest Jonathan Reimer preview LAFC's upcoming matchup vs Western Conference foes, Austin FC.By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon

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Episode 307 - Magic Kingdom Mauling 37:11

26d ago37:11

37:11

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…

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AUSTIN / SAN JOSE MATCH PREVIEW: Keep Austin Mid 57:49

26d ago57:49

57:49

While Travis watches the Tony Awards (because he's at the Tony Awards), Darren cold-reads Travis' Austin FC and San Jose storylines: can LAFC win in Austin? Can they leapfrog RSL and take over first place in the West? Does anyone care about San Jose? Is it all a big ole' trap? Will Darren survive whatever Travis makes him read? IS AUSTIN WEIRD?????…

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Orlando 34:06

1M ago34:06

34:06

When you're rollin, you're rollin. LAFC stole one this afternoon. With both teams playing pretty sloppy, Bouanga and Bogusz ATE to secure the win. Also Orlando blew it, including a missed PK that sailed over the goal and into the stands, which Darren made sure to compare to Baggio's World Cup breakdown and completely ruin Vince's night! With Travis…

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One More Sleep - Orlando City Preview 35:37

29d ago35:37

35:37

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.By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon

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ORLANDO MATCH PREVIEW: More Like BORE-lando, Am I Right? 54:16

1M ago54:16

54:16

And we're back! LAFC sits just 3 points out of the lead in the West and only 96% humidity stands in their way! Vince, Darren, and Travis break down everything you need to know about this Saturday's match including Hugo's streak, Tillman's absence, and whether or not we knew Chanot was from Luxembourg. Plus, we play a game comparing Disneyland to Di…

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Episode 306 - 7 Straight Wins Heading into Break! 1:01:25

1M ago1:01:25

1:01:25

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…

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v FC Dallas 38:03

1M ago38:03

38:03

With Travis lost at sea, Darren is joined by Vince live outside BMO stadium after a SOUND 1-0 LAFC victory over FC Dallas, with our new look LAFC simply taking care of what is now business as usual, on a Pride Night at BMO with 10/10 vibes. Bouanga came through with maybe the easiest finish he's had all season off a beautiful pass from the hottest …

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One More Sleep - FC Dallas Preview 34:53

2M ago34:53

34:53

Filly and The Scarf chat about LAFC's upcoming match before the break against FC Dallas.By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon

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Episode 305 - The Shutout Streak Gets Loon-y 1:05:35

2M ago1:05:35

1:05:35

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 scorelin…

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Minnesota United 31:24

2M ago31:24

31:24

Clean Sheet Watch CONTINUES with a beautiful 2-0 victory over tight table buddies Minnesota United, who turns out, might not be so good after all. Travis, Vince and Darren break down everything you need to know while the stream also breaks down in maybe one of the worst string of technical difficulties to pod has ever seen. We talked Pierogi SZN wi…

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One More Sleep - Minnesota at BMO 27:27

2M ago27:27

27:27

Filly and the Scarf get you set for the matchup between LAFC and the high-flying Loons at BMO!By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon

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MINNESOTA / DALLAS MATCH PREVIEW: You Oughta Chanot 57:23

2M ago57:23

57:23

Minnesota is near the top of the table. Dallas is... also on the table. Travis, Darren, and Vince breakdown everything you need to know about the match week, including why our defense is looking unstoppable, if Minnesota is a legit contender, and is Lizzo canceled. Then we play a World Famous Darren Miller Trivia Game where we find out just how con…

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Episode 304 - LAFC Keeps It 100 in Atlanta 1:03:02

2M ago1:03:02

1:03:02

Atlanta. Oh, Atlanta. If LAFC had their own Simpsons’ Tree House of Horrors, it would be Mercedes Benz Stadium. The Black and Gold traveled back to the ATL to take on Atlanta United, and, here on Episode 304, let Filly and the Scarf tell you why, for the first time, LAFC didn’t get the Benz in Atlanta! After a chippy first half that saw plenty of y…

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Atlanta United 41:44

2M ago41:44

41:44

Red Card Giveth. Red Card Taketh Away. Travis and Darren break down our SECOND league road win of the year, in a truly terrifying match up against a shook Atlanta squad. We talk Bogusz' beautiful goal and Bogusz' not so beautiful game. We talk Atuesta's affinity for yellow cards, and Dolo's affinity for never subbing him off. And as always, we spen…

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One More Sleep - LAFC Travels to Atlanta 23:49

2M ago23:49

23:49

LAFC travels to our personal house of horrors, Mercedes Benz Stadium, to take on Atlanta United. LAFC has never won there. LAFC has never even scored there! So why the heck is Scarf so optimistic? Listen to One More Sleep and find out!By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon

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Episode 303 - Loudoun Silenced! 1:04:28

2M ago1:04:28

1:04:28

On Episode 303, the boys recap the dominant 3-0 win over USL Championship side Loudoun United in the 2024 U.S. Open Cup! LAFC raced out to an early lead, with Timothy Tillman's 8th-minute goal equalling the fastest goal LAFC has scored in the Open Cup. A sleepy remainder of the half would give way to a much more action-filled second, as Denis the D…

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Loudoun United 31:56

2M ago31:56

31:56

W E G R E W T H E G A M E!!!!!!! W E G R E W T H E G A M E!!!!!!! W E G R E W T H E G A M E!!!!!!! W E G R E W T H E G A M E!!!!!!! W E G R E W T H E G A M E!!!!!!! We are going to the quarterfinals baby!! Darren, Vince, and Travis (in a bathrobe) break down that BARNBURNER of a Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Match where we discuss everything: Tomás Ángel'…

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One More Sleep - Loudoun United - USOC Round of 16! 32:13

2M ago32:13

32:13

LAFC takes on USL Championship side Loudoun United in a Tuesday night affair at BMO! Get to know LAFC's opponent before they put a pasting on DC's affiliate!By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon

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LOUDOUN / ATLANTA MATCH PREVIEW: Lamar Hunt Or Be Lamar Hunted 54:39

2M ago54:39

54:39

It's time to grow the game baby!!! Darren, Vince, and Travis are back breaking down BOTH games this week, starting first with the VERY IMPORTANT match against Loudoun United in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup and then the tough road game against a weak Atlanta squad. We decide once and for all who should start for our defense, play a game about all the …

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Episode 302 - Bouanga Bangs Brace By Burki 57:02

2M ago57:02

57:02

LAFC heads back out on the road, in search of their first MLS road win of 2024. This time, the Black and Gold head to St. Louis, last season's best team in the regular season. No sweat, right? Well, here on Episode 302, find out why the road woes are, indeed, over! After a lackluster first half where LAFC was certainly fortunate to be level, Coach …

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v St Louis CITY 46:07

2M ago46:07

46:07

Don't look now, but we're tied for second in the West. This game had everything: Hugo saved penalty, Bouanga Blast Boing Boing, questionable red card, and dozens of people wearing ravioli hats for some reason. Darren, Vince, and Travis break it down everything you need to know from this Wednesday 8am game. And they said we couldn't win on the road,…

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One More Sleep - St. Louis SC Preview 39:24

2M ago39:24

39:24

Scarf is in Alabama cheering on the Montgomery Biscuits while Filly and special guest: Chris Lafferty preview LAFC's upcoming road match vs St. Louis SC.By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon

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