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Una derrota más para el equipo de LAFC vs Houston, segunda de la temporada en el BMO Stadium. Platicaremos de lo que pasó en ese encuentro con las impresiones de Steve Cheru, Hollinshead y Lewis O'Brien. Además quienes son los jugadores que estarán ausentes en la próxima fecha FIFA.

A roller coaster week for the Black & Gold, but the push towards the MLS Playoffs continues. Dave Denholm and Mario Ruiz react to LAFC's loss to the Dynamo at BMO Stadium and the busy week that led up to it. The international break is upon us as LAFC will be without six players for its upcoming road match vs. Houston. The West bunches up even more, Dave and Mario discuss. Will anyone catch Inter Miami in the Supporters Shield race?

Voice of LAFC Max Bretos and right-hand man Steve Beitashour recap the Leagues Cup 2024 Final and the psychology of how to bounce back after a tough loss. The fellas also discuss the opportunities still on the table for the Black & Gold to lift a trophy in 2024 as well as the stretch run ahead of the team as it returns to MLS regular season play this weekend against Houston. Former USMNT player turned soccer broadcaster extraordinaire, Mo Edu meets Max at tha crossroads during the second half of the show to offer an outside perspective on the state of LAFC, the Supporters' Shield race, the upcoming El Traffico on 9/14 and a suite of other Black & Gold news. This episode was recorded before LAFC's Open Cup Semifinal victory on Wednesday night.

Dolorosa derrota ante Columbus en la final de la League's Cup. Tendremos el primer gol de Olivier Giroud con la casaca del equipo Aurinegro, además LAFC le gana a Seattle en la semifinal de la copa Lamar Hunt y ahora a enfrentar a Kansas City en la final de la copa abierta en el BMO Stadium el 25 de Septiembre. Cherundolo, Long y Kamara hablan de cómo dejar atrás una derrota y enfrentar nuevos retos.

No choice but to turn the page, quickly. LAFC Radio Voice Dave Denholm and LAFC Producer Mario Ruiz react to LAFC's loss to Columbus in the Leagues Cup Final. Giroud scoring his first LAFC goal was massive, Dave and Mario explain. The rest of MLS got back to regular season action over the weekend and there were a few debuts to discuss. Plus, a look ahead to another big knockout game on Wednesday, as LAFC face Seattle in the U.S. Open Cup Semifinals.

Gran victoria de visitante de LAFC sobre Seattle y lo ponen en la semifinal de la League's Cup. Con goles de Hollinshead, Kamara y de Bouanga. Hablan despues del partido Cherundolo, Kamara y Eduard Atuesta.

Voice of LAFC Max Bretos is joined as always by Steve Beitashour to discuss the Black & Gold Standard i.e. play to win trophies. And LAFC is on the verge of competing for two over the course of the next month. First up is the Leagues Cup - after dismantling Seattle, the squad next faces Colorado on Wednesday for a place in Sunday's Final plus a berth in the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup. Next week, the U.S. Open Cup Semifinals against the Sounders brings the opportunity to host the Final at BMO Stadium in front of the Black & Gold faithful. The fellas also touch on Denis Bouanga's brilliant run of form in Leagues Cup as well as the integration of new signings Olivier Giroud and Lewis O'Brien into the squad and the evolution of the team. O'Brien joins Max for the back end of the program to introduce himself and his game. He talks about his upbringing around Manchester, England and his journey through the lower leagues of British football that eventually led him to appearing in the Prem. He also details how h

And then there were four! Dave Denholm and Mario Ruiz explain why this upcoming Leagues Cup Semifinal between LAFC and Colorado is the most important match of the year so far for the Black & Gold. Another dominant LAFC win in Seattle, Dave and Mario react. Futbol Fit Check returns with a Leagues Cup flare. Plus, a look around the rest of Leagues Cup as the Final approaches this Sunday.

Hosts Max Bretos and Steve Beitashour dissect LAFC's 4-1 beatdown of the San Jose Earthquakes in Leagues Cup - including Olivier Giroud's much anticipated debut - before looking ahead to another elimination game showdown with the Seattle Sounders - this time in the Leagues Cup 2024 quarterfinals. They also take stock of the impressive challenge LAFC is putting in across multiple fronts as the club aims to add another trophy to its cabinet. ESPN FC Contributor, Julien Laurens, joins the second half of the show to chat with Max about the growing contingent of French players at LAFC, the perception of them in France and the impact their move to the Black & Gold has had among French players and fans.

Black & Gold looks good on you! Olivier Giroud makes his much-anticipated debut in LAFC's win over San Jose - just in time to help make a deep run in this Leagues Cup tournament. Dave Denholm and Mario Ruiz react to another dominant win at BMO Stadium as LAFC knocks out the Earthquakes. Plus, a close look around the rest of Leagues Cup as only two Liga MX teams remain in the Final 8, and LAFC heads into the Quarterfinals in Seattle.

Voice of LAFC Max Bretos and trusted co-pilot Steve Beitashour are back with another edition of Inside LAFC! On this go-round, they discuss new DP signing Olivier Giroud's introduction and influence at the club before delivering a 10,000-foot view of Leagues Cup 2024. Through it all, the fellas touch on the important technical work that goes into building a quality team and league, which offers the prefect runway for new LAFC Technical Director Neil McGuinness to join the show. He and Max discuss his background in the game, the impressive soccer journey that led him to join the Black & Gold, and how the work he does will contribute to the success and growth of LAFC both on and off the pitch.

Gran victoria del LAFC de 2 a 0 sobre el equipo verde del Austin FC con una gran asistencia del arquero Hugo Lloris a Bouanga! Habla Cherundolo, Lloris y Bouanga acerca del juego y Josh Wolff, técnico del Austin dándole crédito a Steve y a su equipo. Ahora, LAFC enfrentará a San Jose Earthquakes el Martes 13 de Agosto y nos podrán escuchar a través de 980am La Mera Mera o en www.980lameramera.com.

On to the knockout stage! Dave Denholm and Mario Ruiz recap LAFC's match with Vancouver and take a look ahead to the Leagues Cup Rnd. of 32 where the Black & Gold face Austin FC. Will Olivier Giroud make his LAFC debut in the upcoming match vs. Austin? Plus, Mario shares his one-on-one chats with Olivier Giroud and LAFC Co-President Larry Freedman.

Comienza su participación de LAFC en la edición 2024 de la League's Cup, consiguiendo una victoria ante Xolos de Tijuana y un empate ante Vancouver Whitecaps. Tendremos los goles en este podcast, además de las palabras de Steve Cherundolo, Sergi Palencia, Jesus Murillo y de Ryan Hollinshead. Un video emotivo de cómo se dio la contratación de Olivier Giroud que será presentado esta semana en un hotel del centro de Los Ángeles.

Voice of LAFC Max Bretos and trusty co-pilot Steve Beitashour dive into another busy week in which the Black & Gold advanced to the knockout rounds of Leagues Cup 2024. The fellas map out all the different scenarios that LAFC could encounter as Leagues Cup group play wraps up before turning their attention to the arrival of Olivier Giroud. In the second portion of the show, former LAFC great Giorgio Chiellini chops it up with Max about his time in LA, what Giroud can expect in his time with the club and how the league can continue to attract top quality players.

Leagues Cup is underway as the Black & Gold start the tournament with a statement win; Dave Denholm and Mario Ruiz react to a convincing 3-0 victory over Club Tijuana. LAFC seem to be in great form for Leagues Cup 2024 as Olivier Giroud could possibly make his debut in the coming games. Plus, a pretty good weekend for MLS teams in the battle vs. Liga MX clubs in the first round of group play. Also, Dave and Mario take a sneak peek at LAFC vs Vancouver.

En el podcast de esta semana: LAFC deja atras la derrota dolorosa ante Columbus y se levanta con una victoria contundente ante Seattle de 3 a 0 y lo mantienen a la caza del Supporter's Shield. Cherundolo habla del partido y tambien que habrá cambios sutiles con la próxima llegada de Olivier Giroud. Sergi Palencia nos dice que no es tan importante la forma como el juega, sino que todo el equipo gane. Y ahora, LAFC se prepara para el juego ante Los Xolos de Tijuana y contra Vancouver dentro del torneo de la League's Cup 2024.

Voice of LAFC Max Bretos and co-host Steve Beitashour review the Black & Gold taking all three points in Seattle, including the latest Mateusz Bogusz wonder goal. The fellas also discuss the MLS All-Star Game and preview this year's Leagues Cup, which begins on Friday. Finally they talk end of season scenarios that would qualify 2024 as a success for LAFC before Co-President and GM John Thorrington joins the show to talk about a range of topics including the transfer window and impending arrival of Olivier Giroud.

That 3-0 clean sheet victory looks good on you! Dave Denholm and Mario Ruiz are all smiles after LAFC's dominant win in Seattle. The dynamic duo of Bouanga and Bogusz strikes again, Dave and Mario discuss. The Black & Gold are flying high as they enter Leagues Cup, but how does the team stack up against the others in Group W7? Plus, a full preview of Leagues Cup, which begins this Friday!

The boys are back in town with a funky edition of Inside LAFC! Max Bretos and Steve Beitashour discuss the debacle against the Crew before turning their attention to the important matches ahead this week against fellow Western Conference table-toppers Real Salt Lake and a resurgent Seattle Sounders club. The guys put a bow on all the action LAFC's international players were involved in and also celebrate advancing to the U.S. Open Cup Semifinals. In the second half of the show, Ryan Hollingshead joins to talk about where the team is at heading into two crucial Western Conference match-ups, and then for dessert, offers a behind-the-scenes account of the players' photoshoot for the new Archive Collection.