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 a…
J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon
The Defenders of the Banc - An LAFC Podcast is a fantastic podcast that offers a perfect blend of entertainment and information for fans of the Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC). Hosted by Scarf and Filly, this podcast never fails to deliver quick and timely episodes. The hosts have a great dynamic and always manage to keep things fun, while still providing enough analysis and insight into the team's performances. Whether it's discussing game summaries, LAFC events, or even fundraisers, Scarf and Filly cover it all with enthusiasm and dedication.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the energy and passion that Scarf and Filly bring to each episode. They truly eat, sleep, and breathe black and gold, making them relatable for any LAFC fan. Their love for the club shines through in their discussions, creating an engaging listening experience. Additionally, they strike a great balance between discussing both on-field strategies (the X's and O's) as well as off-field happenings like injuries or LAFC history. This makes the podcast interesting not only for die-hard soccer fans but also for casual listeners looking to learn more about the team.
While it's hard to find any major flaws with The Defenders of the Banc - An LAFC Podcast, one potential downside could be that some listeners may prefer more in-depth analysis or tactical breakdowns. While Scarf and Filly do touch on these aspects, they primarily focus on providing an entertaining overview rather than diving deep into complex strategies. However, this can also be seen as a positive as it allows for a more accessible format that caters to fans from all backgrounds.
In conclusion, The Defenders of the Banc - An LAFC Podcast is an absolute must-listen for any LAFC supporter. Scarf and Filly bring endless energy and enthusiasm to every episode while delivering informative content that keeps fans engaged. Their commitment to supporting the team and their dedication to providing quality episodes make this podcast a true gem. Whether you're stuck in traffic or looking for an entertaining way to stay updated on all things LAFC, this podcast is your go-to source. Don't miss out on joining the millions of Defenders of the Banc fans and subscribe now!
LAFC generated a team-record 34 shots, including a team-record 21 in the first half, and put 12 on target, which should have been more than enough to get past Portland at BMO. But enter James Pantemis, the Timbers keeper, who had a fantastic night between the sticks. 11 saves later, LAFC walks out with a frustrating point. Denis returns to his goal-scoring form, but Timothy Tillman leaves injured after 20 minutes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The suddenly hot Portland Timbers come to BMO looking to solidify their playoff positioning and catch LAFC at the right time. Can LAFC get their offense back on track, or will the Timbers defeat LAFC for the second time this season? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
LAFC can't overcome roster rotation and a Jeremy Ebobisse own goal in a 1-0 defeat in Colorado. Cabral Carter makes his first start for LAFC in goal and looks great doing so, while former Hoosier and LAFC2 star Tommy Mihalic makes his LAFC debut. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
LAFC travels to Commerce City, Colorado, to take on the Rapids. The Black and Gold are winless in the Centennial State since 2018, our first year in the league! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
LAFC falls flat in a 1-0 loss to San Diego FC at BMO. A late PK costs the Black and Gold. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
LAFC hosts San Diego for just the second time, looking for their first win in the series. Denis Bouanga and Son Heung-min look to keep LAFC's unbeaten streak alive, as the Black and Gold come in undefeated in their last 7 overall. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
LAFC go undefeated in Phase One of the Leagues Cup, but could potentially not advance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Last game of Phase One of Leagues Cup and LAFC NEED to dominate and win. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
LAFC's triumph late vs Toluca, the team that ended their Concacaf run just a few months prior. Filly recaps what was an exciting match in DTLA. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Filly is back, albeit later than normal to recap LAFC's win vs Chivas in the first ever showdown between the two clubs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In a rare role reversal it is Scarf that is out of town and Filly running solo. Filly runs through a quick preview of LAFC's upcoming fixture vs Chivas in Leagues Cup. No fluff, just the facts and stuff. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
LAFC makes the most of their only opportunity, as Son Heung-min scores for the 4th consecutive match in the Black and Gold's 1-1 draw in Vancouver. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
LAFC heads back to BC Place, where they were eliminated from the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs. Thomas Muller will be without his sidekick, Sebastian Berhalter, as Son Heung-min, Denis Bouanga, and Hugo Lloris look to take three points from the Great White North! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
LAFC wins their third straight coming out of the World Cup break, defeating SKC 4-0 behind a brace from Denis Bouanga, anoher goal from Son Heung-min, and the 10th clean sheet of the MLS season for Hugo Lloris. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Scarf welcomes Karl (@theLAFCway) to chat about SKC heading into their match at BMO. Find out their Players to Watch, Keys to the Match, and what they think the final scoreline will be. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
LAFC handles a solid Real Salt Lake side, 3-1, at BMO Stadium. Both Denis and Sonny score again as Hugo Lloris makes 6 key saves in the win! Note: Slight technical difficulties at the 38' mark, but through the magic of editing, we survive! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
LAFC reopens the 2026 MLS Regular Season with a home match against Real Salt Lake. Diego Luna and Zavier Gozo lead a good RSL side against Denis Bouanga, Hugo Lloris, and Son Heung-min, fresh off his goal-scoring performance against Galaxy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
LAFC headed down to Carson and provided all the firepower in a 3-0 victory. Son Heung-min got back on the scoresheet, as did Denis Bouanga and Mark Delgado. Hugo Lloris earned his 9th clean sheet of the regular season! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
LAFC restart their 2026 MLS regular season in grand fashion as they head down to Carson to take on the Galaxy. Filly & Scarf are joined by Rob & Ananda of the La Cuna Galaxiana podcast to break down all the players to watch and keys to the match! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
LAFC was back in action, taking on El Salvador in what was supposed to be Nathan Ordaz Appreciation Night. Nobody told Ordaz, however, as he was off for the night and suited up for neither side! Also, Filly and Scarf talk all the action in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, and make our predictions for who makes the QF. Finally, the boys share their hits and misses of the 2026 World Cup kits. Scarf cheated. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Here on 421, Filly and Scarf talk LAFC news, World Cup results, and sit down to rank our best and worst kits of 2026! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
It's Episode 420, so you know things were going to be a little different. We bring on longtime friend and Founder of the 42 Originals, Keaton, to talk all about the World Cup and his passion for cannabis. Filly, Scarf, and Keaton then participate in the soon-to-be-famous Fast Food Draft! Who won? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Well... the boys were supposed to talk about LAFC's first 15 matches of the year... but Filly had other plans. So we talked World Cup for the whole episode. Oh, and Scarf drank parts of 7 different Buzzballs! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Scarf makes his predictions for the World Cup! Keep those receipts and get the pitchforks and torches ready! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Andy Deossa, sports writer for Apple and host and creator of Kickin The Real podcast, joins Scarf to start our 2026 World Cup coverage! We take a look at the world's most prestigious tournament through an MLS lens, as well as give our predictions for the winner and our thoughts on the three host nations! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Timothy Tillman's goal, Tyler Boyd's pass, and Thomas Hasal's saves send LAFC into the World Cup break a winner! LAFC defeats Seattle Sounders, 1-0. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
LAFC hosts Seattle in their final match before the World Cup break! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Hany Mukhtar's hat trick is enough for Nashville as LAFC's losing skid hits 4 matches. David Martinez scores and Son Heung-Min and Denis Bouanga hooked up for LAFC's second goal, but it wasn't enough to outdo Mukhtar's free-kick magic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
LAFC head to Nashville for their final road test before the World Cup break! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
LAFC's post-CCC slide continues as they fall to St. Louis City SC for the very first time, 2-1. David Martinez shines late, but the comeback falls short. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
LAFC travels to St. Louis with just three matches remaining before the World Cup break! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
LAFC looks listless, frustrated, and just plain spent in a 4-1 home loss to Houston. Three more matches until the World Cup break. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
LAFC resumes their regular season with a home match against Houston. Time to shake off the disappointment of the CCC! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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LAFC travels to Toluca, Mexico for the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinal! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ryan Hollingshead's header in the 104' gave LAFC it's first-ever point against San Diego FC in fantastic comeback fashion. The Sonny-Denis Connection got rolling again to get LAFC back into the match after the Black and Gold had fallen behind 2-0. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
LAFC travels down to Snapdragon to take on San Diego FC, one of the few MLS clubs they have yet to defeat! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Filly takes control of the pod on a solo tip as Scarf is on the road with his middle schoolers. No fluff, facts and fun on the edition of DOTB. LAFC wins Leg 1 vs the top dog in Concacaf setting the stage for a war at 8750 feet above sea level in a few days. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
LAFC welcomes Liga MX side Toluca for the Black and Gold's home leg of the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup Semifinal. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Hugo Lloris keeps it clean while David Martinez does the Loons dirty in a 1-0 road win in Minnesota! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
LAFC travels to St. Paul to take on Minnesota United. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
LAFC and Colorado play to a 0-0 draw at BMO behind another clean sheet from Hugo Lloris. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
LAFC looks to bounce back from their loss to San Jose with a midday home match against the Colorado Rapids. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
San Jose comes into BMO Stadium and gives the Black and Gold a good old-fashioned beating, 4-1. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
It's #2 in the West vs. #3 as Timo Werner, Bruce Arena, and the San Jose Earthquakes take a trip down PCH 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.
LAFC outlasts both Cruz Azul and referee Ivan Barton en route to a 1-1 draw in Puebla. A late PK for Denis Bouanga is the equalizer, although both he and Eddie Segura will miss the first leg vs. Toluca. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
LAFC travels to Puebla, Mexico to take on Cruz Azul in the second leg of the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup Quarterfinal. LAFC comes in with a 3-0 advantage on aggregate thanks to a fantastic brace by David Martinez and an early goal from Son Heung-Min. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
LAFC drops their first result of 2026 behind a heavily rotated roster in anticipation of their CCC match vs. Cruz Azul just three days later. Jude Terry scores a wonder goal, Cabral Carter makes his debut, and the kids are alright in a 2-1 loss to Portland. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
LAFC pulls into Providence Park to take on the Pine Trees of Portland! Will there be heavy roster rotation with Cruz Azul looming just 3 days later? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
LAFC takes down Cruz Azul, 3-0, behind a brace from David Martinez, a goal from Son Heung-Min, and another clean sheet from Hugo Lloris! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The defending CONCACAF Cup Champions, Cruz Azul, come to BMO Stadium for the first leg of the 2026 CCC Quarterfinals! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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