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LAFC Break the Queso Curse: 2-0 in Houston with two bangers.Travis, Vince, and Darren recap LAFC's strange but crucial 2-0 road win over a nine-man Houston Dynamo, snapping The Queso Curse and earning LAFC's first win in Houston since 2019 while staying perfect in 2026. We discuss Mark Dos Santos' possession-heavy approach, the team's improved counter-press, and the lingering challenge of creating clear chances against a low block. We breaks down the two red cards (one debated, one clear), standout moments from Sonny (impactful despite missed finishes), Bouanga's quiet night, and major contributions from Boudri and Tafari, and of course celebrate two goals off short cornersābangers from Delgado and EustĆ”quio.00:00 Postgame Road Win01:09 What We Learned05:05 Red Cards Debate06:36 Happy Feet Highlights10:44 Set Piece Goals12:33 Sonny Finishing Talk15:08 Super Chats Begin19:28 Geoff Tock, Heel Of The Foot26:18 Martinez and Boudri Fit32:51 Live Show Tickets!?34:55 Rules and Card Colors38:46 Caller Luke Perspective40:25 Sons Off-Ball Value40:56 Connection Chaos41:19 Houston Crowd Roast42:26 Why Houston Was Harder43:21 Tactics And Styles46:33 Super Chats And Live Show49:12 When Long Returns50:32 Arsenal Troll Meltdown51:23 Noah Rife Joins57:45 Sounders Update And MLS Credit01:01:49 Ex Players Celebrations01:03:57 Rocky And Hot Start01:07:35 Caller Justin Birthday01:08:35 De La Valle Mystery01:15:10 Wrap Up And TicketsJoin our Patreon and help us keep making this show.Merch and more at HappyFootSadFootPod.comYouTube: @happyfootsadfoot Twitter: @HaFoSaFoInstagram: @happyfootsadfootTikTok: @happyfootsadfoot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode #90 of LAFC+ Podcast, āStatement Start,ā finds Dave Denholm and Mario Ruiz breaking down LAFC's dominant start to the 2026 season. Just when it seemed things couldn't get better, the club doubled down on the momentum with a new long-term deal for superstar Denis Bouanga. The guys preview a tough Western Conference road test in Houston and what it will take for LAFC to stay unbeaten. Plus, a look around Major League Soccer at the most intriguing matchups of the weekend.
Welcome to Episode 425 of the Heart of LAFC podcast.Ā Join us, as we break down a head-turning LAFC win against Inter Miami CF, a sweep against Real Espana and preview our next match against Houston. Stay Golden LA!
The derby is here! This Sunday, Orlando City welcomes Inter Miami to Inter&Co Stadium for a high-stakes clash. With Miami coming off a tough 3-0 loss to LAFC, will the Lions "Keep Florida Purple" and ruin Messi's first-ever appearance in Orlando?Ā In this episode, we break down:⢠Match Preview: Weather, attendance expectations, and the latest injury reports.⢠Tactical Deep Dive: How Ćscar Pareja can exploit Miami's new-look high line and defensive gaps.⢠The Messi Factor: After playing 90 minutes last week, will he finally take the pitch in the City Beautiful?⢠Transfer Bombshell: Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has spoken on Antoine Griezmann. We discuss if a deal will be finalized before the March 26th primary window deadline.Don't forget to like, subscribe, and tell us your score predictions in the comments!#OrlandoCity #MLS #VamosOrlando #LionelMessi #InterMiami
Obrigado! Mark and yours truly review Houston's win over Chicago Fire to open the 2026 season and preview a massive game ahead against LAFC. We also catch up to the news and get ready for the Dynamo 2 season starting this weekend. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 03:02 Review: Chicago Fire 22:24 15 y/o Matthew Arana signed to Homegrown Deal, youngest player in Dynamo history 28:59 Guilherme's experience and connection with Neymar 38:14 International Spot acquired until this summer. Who should the Dynamo sign? 45:39 Expectations for the season ahead 53:56 Preview: LAFC 01:05:55 Dynamo 2 kick off their season this Sunday! 01:07:48 Closing Credits: ⬢ Noodle Time is hosted by ā ā ā ā ā ā ā Mark Segoviaā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā and yours truly ā ā ā AndrĆ©s Naranjoā ā ā ā ! ⬢ Intro/Outro music by Matt Houston. | Starfox - Armada [Matt Houston Remix] ⬢ Check out all of our content at ā ā ā ā DynamicFoxtrot.comā ā ā ā . ⬢ Support Foxtrot Media on ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā Ko-fi.com/DynamicFoxtrotā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā . ⬢ Follow the fox on Twitter (ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā @DynamicFoxtrotā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ), Instagram (ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā @dynamicfoxtrotā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ), and Bluesky (ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā @DynamicFoxtrotā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā )ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā . ⬢ Subscribe to ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā Foxtrot TVā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā on ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā YouTubeā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ! ⬢ Thumbnail photo provided by Milton Velasquez - Foxtrot Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Episode 396, Scarf takes you through the 1-0 win over Real EspaƱa, as LAFC advances to play Costa Rican side, and familiar CCC foe, Alajuelense in the next round. Son Heung-min and Denis Bouanga both start and play the first half. Jude Terry and Amin Boudri each make their LAFC debuts, and Nkosi Tafari's first LAFC goal is the difference in the match. Also on this episode, we chat about Denis Bouanga's extension, keeping him in Black and Gold through at least 2028, as well as taking a look back at This Day in LAFC History. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
We break down just how big of a deal it is that Denis Bouanga has extended his LAFC contract through 2028/29 with a 2029/30 option, Preview Mateusz Bogusz first atch against LAFC since joining Houston as a DP, and take a look at the tactical shifts we're seeing now, and expect to see in the future, after Marc Dos Santos' 3-0 start. PLUS... straight up, we suck in Texas! IS The Queso Curse⢠REAL?00:00 Welcome and Match Info00:41 New Merch Drop01:51 Listener Banter Returns03:23 Paris Trip and Pod Love05:00 Twitter Roast and Lalas Beef06:16 Sponsor Break Amirian Law07:32 Storylines Segment Intro09:06 Bouanga Extends Deal12:44 Bouanga Legacy and MLS Impact18:45 Houston Preview Bogusz Revenge20:27 Bogusz Fit and Transfer Logic21:11 Bogusz to Houston Fit22:50 Facing Former LAFC Stars25:52 Dos Santos Perfect Start27:11 Tactical Changes Under MDS33:14 Texas Road Curse Debate35:33 Houston Matchup Concerns38:24 Bet It And Forget It41:23 Outlandish Bets Picks44:07 Wrap Up And SupportJoin our Patreon and help us keep making this show.Merch and more at HappyFootSadFootPod.comYouTube: @happyfootsadfoot Twitter: @HaFoSaFoInstagram: @happyfootsadfootTikTok: @happyfootsadfoot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Inter Miami's MLS Cup title defense got off to a poor start via a lopsided loss in Los Angeles, but just as notable as the defeat was Lionel Messi's frustrated post-game actions. Co-hosts Franco Panizo, Jose Armando, and Andrea Yanez discuss Messi's most recent referee confrontation, analyze Inter Miami's 3-0 rout at the hands of LAFC, preview the upcoming games vs Independiente del Valle (in Puerto Rico) and Orlando City, and more.
On this week's episode of "Insert Name" FC, host Hector Flores dives deep into some of the most urgent and challenging conversations in world football, asking: āWhy Are We Still Here?āĀ Join us as Hector examines the persistent issues plaguing the beautiful game, from racism in European football following the controversial incident involving VinĆcius Jr. in Real Madrid's playoff round, to Messi's heated reaction to physical play and referee decisions during Inter Miami's matchup with LAFC. We also unpack the rumors swirling around Mauricio Pochettino's future with the U.S. Men's National Team and what his departure could mean for American soccer. Plus, get updates on standout transfers, like the Griffin Dorsey move from Houston Dynamo to Orlando City, and shoutouts to rising stars such as Matthew Arana. As always, Hector breaks down Players of the Week, must-watch matches for the upcoming weekend, and wraps things up with a lively Give & Go card segment that sparks fresh conversation about what makes American soccer special. This thoughtful, unfiltered episode confronts tough realities, celebrates the spirit of the game, and challenges listeners to imagine a better future for football. Don't miss itātune in wherever you get your podcasts or catch the full video version on Belly Up Sports' YouTube channel! Ā Jersey Giveaway: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScEFq_h_zzRsAjLsfvRy30lqPDsnFPXrjFcGN4_D0JNrupAeA/viewform?usp=header
German y AndrĆ©s repasan la acción del primer partido de la temporada del Houston Dynamo frente al Chicago Fire y lo que se viene contra LAFC. Creditos: ⬢ DinĆ”mico es presentado por ā German Benitezā y producido por ā AndrĆ©s Naranjoā . ⬢ Ve todo nuestro contenido en ā ā ā ā DynamicFoxtrot.comā ā ā ā . ⬢ Apóyanos en ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā Ko-fi.com/DynamicFoxtrotā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā . ⬢ SĆguenos en Twitter (ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā @DynamicFoxtrotā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ), Instagram (ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā @dynamicfoxtrotā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ), y Bluesky (ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā @DynamicFoxtrotā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā )ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā . ⬢ SubscrĆbete a ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā Foxtrot TVā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā en ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā YouTubeā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's a special midweek edition of the show to recap the headlines from the opening weekend in MLS, including LAFC's thumping of Inter Miami, Lionel Messi's post match criticism of the referee, Michael Bradley's impressive start with Red Bull New York, Josh Sargent moving to Toronto FC, San Diego's statement win over Montreal, Dunny's biggest standouts from the weekend & more. Sorry Tim. Follow Week in the Tackle on ā Twitterā and Instagram and be sure to subscribe to our ā YouTubeā channel to get full episodes and clips of the show! Follow Tom Rennie on ā Twitterā and ā Instagramā . Follow Brian Dunseth on ā Instagramā . Follow Tim Horsey on ā Twitterā and ā Instagramā . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week on Black & Gold Insider Max Bretos is joined by new LAFC midfielder Stephen EustƔquio who talks about his extraordinary rise through club football, his path towards representing Canada at the 2026 World Cup, and why LAFC was a perfect match to accomplish all his goals.
Inside LAFC | Episode 195 - Opening the season by LAFC
Travis, Darren, and Vince recap LAFC's 1-0 win over Real España to advance 7-1 on aggregate - a low-stakes, rotation-heavy night that still showcased improved depth and game management during a congested stretch of four games in 12 days. But the vibes were good! Nkosi Tafari header goal for a second Man-Of-The-Match nod of THE WEEK? An Hasal PK save with minutes left on the clock??A full half of rest for the Heung-Boo duo??? That's chill enough to talk about 90s video game consoles again, and that's exactly what we did. 3 MATCHES, 3 WINS!00:00 - Muted Cold Open00:24 - Advancing Past Real España02:00 - Squad Rotation And Depth03:33 - Boudri First Impressions13:05 - Son Role And Tactics Debate18:13 - Callers And PK Heroics22:41 - Super Chats And Stock Watch29:22 - Diego Calls In And Fun Segments32:30 - Jersey Swap Timing35:16 - Overload Left Set Plays38:23 - Youth Standouts Praise40:27 - Season Start Optimism42:12 - Collab With Korean Channel44:12 - Stadium Vibes Report48:21 - Tapestry And Sconces54:52 - Left Back Role Debate58:36 - Sweating Is The Answer59:32 - Dreamcast Top Three1:00:15 - Horny Volleyball Debate1:01:11 - Sports Games Shoutouts1:01:43 - GameCube Hidden Gems1:03:38 - Scarf Ideas Superchats1:06:04 - Tiny Shelf Reveal1:09:35 - Cosm Press Release Chaos1:11:39 - Console Order Nostalgia1:13:09 - The Hat⢠To Costa Rica?1:17:08 - Tickets Merch Wrap Up1:21:03 - Final GoodbyesJoin our Patreon and help us keep making this show.Merch and more at HappyFootSadFootPod.comYouTube: @happyfootsadfoot Twitter: @HaFoSaFoInstagram: @happyfootsadfootTikTok: @happyfootsadfoot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Atlanta Soccer Tonight returns following Atlanta United's season opener in Cincinnati as Jason Longshore and Madison Crews break down what we learned from Matchday 1 and what comes next. The show starts with a review of Atlanta United's performance against FC Cincinnati, examining Tata Martino's developing identity, the emergence of young midfielder Cooper Sanchez, and the challenges awaiting the Five Stripes on the road against San Jose. From there, the conversation expands league-wide after a high-scoring opening weekend in MLS, including LAFC's statement win over Inter Miami, the growing impact of young players across the league, and early trends beginning to shape the 2026 season. In the global segment, the Champions League delivers major surprises ā including BodĆø/Glimt's historic upset ā while attention turns to decisive second legs across Europe. The show also previews the SheBelieves Cup and discusses Emma Hayes' latest U.S. Women's National Team roster as the next international cycle begins. The night closes with the 3-4-3 featuring local soccer updates, global headlines, and reasons for optimism as the new season gets underway. Atlanta Soccer Tonight airs weekly on 92.9 The Game and is available on demand via podcast.
On this episode of Dynamo Faithful, the lads discuss the season opening win vs Chicago, talk young signings/players, preview the match vs LAFC, and have a little tribute to Dorsey.Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @Dynamo_Faithful and let us know what you think! We appreciate any feedback on how to improve the pod going forward, and please consider rating and reviewing us on your favorite podcast platform!Appearing on this episode are Chris Sinski, Manny Farciert, Krystopher Scroggins, and Kyle McGuire.
After a successful home opener winning 3-2 against Toronto FC the Agenda lads convene for their first three point podcast of the 2026 campaign. Ryan, Garrett, and Steve go deep on Saturday's victory including breaking down all five goals in total, hearing from head coach Eric Quill, and much more.This week's interview is newly appointed captain Shaq Moore, who alongside Ramiro will wear the armband for Dallas' this season. He talks about being chosen to that position, what it'll be like facing his old club this week, and much more.Before the lads look ahead to a fearsome Nashville squad coming to town this Saturday they examine some of the big stories around MLS' opening weekend including LAFC and Miami setting records and Red Bull New York taking "playing the kids" to an extreme level.1:50 Toronto Review35:55 Shaq Moore Interview48:46 MLS Opening Weekend Review/Nashville SC PreviewThe FC Dallas Agenda publishes (almost) every Wednesday during the regular season as a part of the FC Dallas Radio Network. The hosts of the FC Dallas Agenda are Ryan Figert, Garrett Melcer, and Steve Davis. The executive producer of the FC Dallas Radio Network is Sam Hale.Ā
Alexis Nunes and Alejandro Moreno react to Inter Miami's loss to LAFC and the fallout that followed. Including Leo Messi following the referees down the tunnel postgame. Then, they discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly from MLS Week 1. Later USMNT #9s are in the news for making transfers, scoring goals, and playing full matches. Finally, they discuss whether Christian Pulisic's recent drop in form is cause for alarm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! The pair discuss both Folarin Balogun and Ricardo Pepi finding the back of the net this weekend for Monaco and PSV, Tyler Adams making his long-awaited return for Bournemouth, and the struggles continuing for Juventus and AC Milan. They then come back stateside where MLS began its 31st season with a bang, a huge meeting between LAFC and Inter Miami at the LA Coliseum in front over 75K fans that the Black and Gold ran away with 3-0. Michael Bradley's tenure as NYRB manager got off to a strong start, while Matt Turner's New England Revolution career started with a 4-1 loss to Nashville. In #AskAlexi, the question is posed whether or not the USA will produce multiple world class soccer players and in One for the Road, Alexi wonders what US Soccer can learn from the gold medal winning US hockey teams. Intro (0:00)U.S. Abroad: Balogun & Pepi score, Adams is BACK (4:05)MLS Recap: Michael Bradley wins debut, Javier Aguirre slights MLS, Messi is mad (15:08)#AskAlexi: When will U.S. Men's soccer producer worldwide stars? (32:07)One For The Road: U.S. Hockey is Golden: What can USMNT learn? (39:48) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola kick off with the latest Americans Abroad headlines. Ricardo Pepi is back from injury and back to doing Ricardo Pepi things -smashing in golazos for PSV - while Tyler Adams also made a welcome return for Bournemouth (07:47). The crew also reacts to Antonee Robinson's ankle injury and assesses next man up at left back should the Fulham stalwart be unavailable in the summer (13:53). And Weston McKennie looks reborn under Luciano Spalletti, with reports swirling that a contract extension at Juventus could soon follow (24:59). Then, the guys are joined by USMNT and MLS royalty as Cobi Jones joins ahead of LA Galaxy unveiling his statue (32:32). Cobi reflects on what the honor means, helping to inspire a generation of Black players, and why a home World Cup could be transformational for today's squad. The crew closes things out with their biggest takeaways from a thrilling opening weekend of Major League Soccer action - RBNY's teenage dreamers, LAFC's statement win over Messi & co., and other early storylines to watch (1:05:32). Call It What You WantĀ is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.Ā Follow theĀ Call It What You WantĀ team on X:ā ā ā ā ā ā ā Ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā @JimmyConradā ā ā ā ā ā ā ,ā ā ā ā ā ā ā Ā @CharlieDavies9ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ,Ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā @TMeola1ā ā ā ā ā ā ā Visit theĀ ā betting arena onĀ CBSSports.comā Ā for all the latest inĀ ā sportsbook reviewsā Ā andĀ ā sportsbook promosā Ā forĀ ā betting on soccerā For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visitĀ ā https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ā To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visitĀ ā https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ā Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, UEFA Women's Champions League, EFL Championship, EFL League Cup, Carabao Cup, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers, Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, AFC Champion League by subscribing toĀ ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā Paramount+ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā Visit the betting arena on CBSĀ Sports.com:Ā ā https://www.cbssports.com/betting/ā For all the latest in sportsbook reviews:Ā ā https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/ā And sportsbook promos:Ā ā https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's the night before a match, so it's time for One More Sleep, Defenders of the Banc's pre-match show focused on giving you all you need to know before you watch the next LAFC match! Real EspaƱa makes the trek from San Pedro Sula, Honduras, to the heart of Los Angeles to take on the Black and Gold in the friendly confines of BMO Stadium. LAFC won the first leg, 6-1, so expect some roster rotation during this one! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Alexis Nunes and Alejandro Moreno react to Inter Miami's loss to LAFC and the fallout that followed. Including Leo Messi following the referees down the tunnel postgame. Then, they discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly from MLS Week 1. Later USMNT #9s are in the news for making transfers, scoring goals, and playing full matches. Finally, they discuss whether Christian Pulisic's recent drop in form is cause for alarm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chiko y Chila hablan sobre las victorias de LAFC en contra de Real EspaƱa asi como la contundente victoria de 3-0 en contra de inter miami en el Coliseo de Los AngelesĀ
Inter Miami's season opener ends in a 3ā0 blowout loss to LAFC ā and the questions are already piling up.On this Messi & Co LIVE episode, we break down what went wrong, whether the scoreline is as bad as it looks, and if Messi and Inter Miami are truly ready for what's coming this season.Is this just early-season rust⦠or a real warning sign?We dive into tactics, performances, lineup decisions, and what this loss could mean moving forward ā with live reactions and fan debate throughout the show.
Ā”MANO DURA! La UEFA sanciona a GIANLUCA PRESTIANNI por el caso VINĆCIUS y el joven talento del Benfica se perderĆ” la vuelta definitiva ante el REAL MADRID en la CHAMPIONSLEAGUE.ĀæPELIGRA EL MUNDIAL 2026? La crisis en MĆXICO escala previo al REPECHAJE INTERCONTINENTAL y los rumores sobre una decisión drĆ”stica de la FIFA mantienen en viloa todo el paĆs.CRUZ AZUL y PUMAS mandan en la LIGA MX: La MĆ”quina pasó por encima de las CHIVAS, mientras que los universitarios hicieron rugir el OlĆmpico tras derrotar a RAYADOS de Monterrey.El FC BARCELONA asalta el liderato: El conjunto blaugrana vuelve a la cima de LALIGA tras golear al LEVANTE, aprovechando el inesperado tropiezo del REAL MADRID ante OSASUNA.TENSIĆN en el INTER MIAMI: Tras la derrota ante LAFC, LEO MESSI intentó encarar a los Ć”rbitros en su vestuario y tuvo que ser frenado por su amigo LUIS SUĆREZ en una imagenviral.RECUERDA SUSCRIBIRTE Y ACTIVAR LA CAMPANA
Forty-eight hours after Inter Miami's 3-0 loss to LAFC, emotions have cooled ā and it's time for a rational discussion.Is this result really cause for concern⦠or are fans overreacting to one match?In this episode of Battered Herons we break down: ⢠What actually went wrong vs LAFC ⢠Tactical adjustments that can be made ⢠Messi's role moving forward ⢠Why early-season losses happen ⢠Historical context from previous MLS contenders ⢠The bigger picture for 2026This is a long season. One match does not define it.Drop your thoughts below ā are you calm or still concerned?#InterMiami #LAFC #MLS#InterMiamiCF #MLS #MLS2026 #LionelMessi #Messi #LAFC#MLSReaction #SoccerPodcast #BatteredHerons #MLSAnalysis#MajorLeagueSoccer
LAFC sent a loud message in their 3-0 dismantling of Inter Miami, and it wasn't just about the scoreline. Los Angeles FC looked sharp, organized, and ruthless, while Inter Miami CF looked frustrated and overwhelmed. We break down what went wrong for Miami, what this result means long-term, and whether Lionel Messi's heated postgame interaction with referees is a sign of deeper cracks. Plus, we recap the rest of MLS opening weekend and highlight the teams that set the tone early. Across the pond, the Premier League title race is heating up once again. Manchester City and Arsenal continue to push each other to the limit at the top of the table. Can City pull off another late surge, or is this finally Arsenal's year? We examine the remaining fixtures, squad depth, and pressure points that could decide the title. Off the pitch, concerns are growing around the 2026 tournament. With New Jersey canceling its World Cup fan zone and Gillette Stadium reportedly resisting FIFA licensing without additional funding, we ask whether the 2026 World Cup is starting to show serious organizational strain. Is this just early logistical turbulenceāor a warning sign for what's ahead? Timestamps: (7:00) ā LAFC thrash Messi and Inter Miami (23:00) - MLS opening weekend recap (32:00) ā Arsenal and Man City continue to battle in PL title race (47:45) ā World Cup in danger of falling apart already? Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:
Start your morning withĀ BuzzcastĀ withĀ Austin Karp: Putting a bow on the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics; where do things stand with WNBA labor talks?; LAFC and Inter Miami draw big at L.A. Memorial Coliseum; and the Bears keep hope alive for a new venue in Illinois. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Almost 76,000 were on hand to see Lionel Messi, Son Heung-min, and a Hollywood-worthy list of stars at The Coliseum. LAFC did not disappoint, as the Black and Gold pummeled the defending champs, 3-0. Denis Bouanga had a goal and an assist, David Martinez kept his hot start to the season going, and Sonny notched his 4th assist of 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The soccer has finally been played! That means it is time to over analyze and who better to do it with then two of our favorites Matt Doyle (Tactics Free Zone) & Andrew Wiebe coming right out of LA. They talk about the biggest stories of the weekend from Bradley's Baby Bulls, to referee mishaps in Seattle, MVPs getting injured, and much more. They hit on every single game from the weekend so EVERYONE is included.4:52 Michael Bradley MLS Debut w/The Baby Bulls13:37 Worries In Orlando16:31 Niko Tsakiris Takes The Reign's In San Jose20:30 Timbers Army Tifo & Attacking Vibes In Portland/Columbus28:53 LAFC v Miami Extravaganza At The Coliseum38:40 Messi + Hallway & Stairwells Controversy45:38 Evander Injury And What It Means For Cincy51:50 Josh Sargent Latest Transfer News54:50 FC Dallas 2026 Potential56:58 DC United Victorious Champions58:43 Nashville Dominates The Revs1:00:17 Seattle Overcomes Rapids & Refs1:02:10 Sam Vines Cut In Colorado Changing Of The Guard1:03:48 Bright Start For STL1:05:25 Whitecaps Survive Over Real... Monarchs1:07:00 Austin & Minnesota Came To Play In 20261:08:45 Galaxy & NYCFC Underwhelm1:13:30 San Diego Handle MTL1:15:00 CCL Quick Preview
The crew is joined by ESPN LA Kings Insider Sam Betesh (aka Samboni) for some puckhead talk about the USA-Canada game and all the storylines that went along with it. The Lindsey Segment! Producer Lindsey asks the guys about Tiger's comment about playing in The Masters this year - and they talk about The Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club. Mario Ruiz stops by the show and talks about LAFC's big win over Messi and Inter Miami in front of a huge sold out crowd at The Coliseum Saturday. Kap's Dealer's Choice presented by Sellers Advantage is about UCLA's āBAD LOSSā to No. 10 Illinois. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode of the Drive Pink Dialogue podcast, Scotty and Saur discuss Inter Miami's 3-0 loss to LAFC in the season opener, Lionel Messi, GermƔn Berterame, Dayne St. Clair, and Rodrigo de Paul, what went right, how Javier Mascherano managed the game, and as always, they give out some awards.
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LAFC MASSACRES Messi and Miami in a 3-0 MLS Opening Day win in front of 75,000+ fans, Friends Of The Foot show up even bigger than LAFC with a meetup, photo, banners, trading cards, a BLOCK OF SEATS?!?? A "BETTER THAN MESSI" CHANT??? Goals David Martinez, Denis Bouanga, and signature garbage pickup from the Prince of Van Nuys, Nathan Ordaz. Great performances all the way down the roster. We hear from many great callers and bask in the glow of victory. We are as BACK AS BACK CAN BE.00:00 Don Garber, Is That Your King? LAFC Smashes Inter Miami 3ā006:21 Coliseum Night: Record Crowd, Nerves at Home & Listener Meetup Shoutouts07:48 Live From the Press Box: Stadium Vibes, Crowd Split & Seat-Finding Chaos10:13 By the Numbers: Possession vs xG + Why the Game Plan Worked11:15 MAGA Marc Dos Santos Tactics: Confident Without the Ball15:49 Was Son a Factor? Breaking Down His Role & Miami's Marking20:19 Happy Feet Roll Call: Tillman, Defense Dominance & Merch/Inside Jokes24:08 Super Chats & Community Love: Meetups, Jumbotron Moment, Hat Lore30:36 Caller Segment Begins: Daniel's Take + Trophy Predictions35:32 Breaking News on Son's Injuries + Handing the Show to Darren & Vince38:13 More Callers: Grizzly's āWe're Good' Feeling + Chant Ideas for Ordaz41:49 Danny Two Nips Returns: The 3-Goal Threshold Tradition Explained44:18 Meetup Shoutouts & the āBetter Than Messi' Moment46:00 Banners, Jumbotron Energy & the Surreal Fan Community48:55 Chat Chaos, New Callers & Julio's Happy/Sad Feet51:09 The Bet Cashes: Ordaz vs Messi + Charity Money Split52:18 Luke's Coliseum Report: Crowd Takeover, Torch Mystery & Tillman's Pass58:23 Goalkeeper Talk & Postgame Parking Lot Sirens01:00:26 Super Chats, Ari's Hair Review & Giving Lloris His Flowers01:04:49 Trading Cards Reveal + Diego the Designer Calls In01:07:34 Jeff Takes Over: 3ā0 Hype, Team Goals & Community Party Stories01:13:15 Twitter Takes Get Cooked: MLS Moves Receipts01:14:43 Pauly Calls In: The EustĆ”quio Midfield Lovefest01:16:36 The Only Critiques: Beard Lines & That Ugly #4601:18:12 Getting Recognized in Public + The Argentina Joke Goes Sideways01:19:21 Messi Tourists, Growing the Game, and Chicho/Bruce Arena Rumor Chaos01:20:53 Diego Returns: Banner Art, Starter Pack Origins & Photoshop Subscription Rant01:24:52 Super Chats & LAFC Home Opener Streak (Plus Luke's Weather Prophecy)01:27:19 Half-Season Asterisks, Tiny Trophies, and Who Actually Reads Books?01:30:33 Final Match Takeaways: LAFC's Depth, Trophy Expectations & āDisaster' Takes01:34:04 Community Shoutouts, Winning Everything Bit, and the Carhart Cup Idea01:38:51 Wrap-Up: Patreon/Discord Plug, Live Show Tickets, and āI Love You' GoodbyesJoin our Patreon and help us keep making this show.Merch and more at HappyFootSadFootPod.comYouTube: @happyfootsadfoot Twitter: @HaFoSaFoInstagram: @happyfootsadfootTikTok: @happyfootsadfoot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Inter Miami fall 3-0 to LAFC in the 2026 MLS season opener and there are serious questions after Matchday 1.Messi vs Son round one clearly goes to LAFC ā but how concerned should Inter Miami fans really be?In this episode of Battered Herons we break down: ⢠What went wrong tactically ⢠Defensive breakdowns ⢠Messi's performance ⢠LAFC's dominance ⢠Overreaction or early warning signs? ⢠Is this just one game⦠or a real problem?Drop your reactions below. Are we overreacting or is this a red flag?#InterMiami #LAFC #MLS #Messi#InterMiami #InterMiamiCF #LAFC #MLS2026 #LionelMessi #Messi#SonHeungMin #MLSReaction #MLSPostgame #SoccerPodcast#BatteredHerons
The stage is set. The 2026 MLS season opens with the biggest bang of them all: Son Heung-Min, Denis Bouanga, and LAFC host Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, and the defending champs, Inter Miami. In what might be a record MLS crowd at The Coliseum, both clubs will look to set the tone for 2026! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
La temporada 2026 de la MLS comienza y Inter Miami enfrenta a LAFC en un verdadero partidazo para arrancar el año.En este episodio de Las Garzas analizamos: ⢠Posible alineación titular de Inter Miami ⢠El rol de Messi en el debut ⢠Las claves tÔcticas del partido ⢠Las amenazas principales de LAFC ⢠Qué podemos esperar del equipo esta temporada ⢠Predicción final y jugador del partido¿EstÔ Inter Miami listo para competir por la MLS Cup este año?¿Es LAFC la primera gran prueba del 2026?Déjanos tu marcador en los comentarios y sé parte de la familia
In hour three, Crowder thought actress Rose Byrne had an Hispanic accent. Hoch and Crowder discuss Player Prop bets for Heat vs Hawks. Hoch reads a response to Jimmy Traina's retweeted tweet about ordering at Starbucks. MLS broadcaster Taylor Twellman joins to discuss tomorrow's LAFC vs. Inter Miami game, Messi's impact on MLS and International Soccer, and whether Inter Miami can repeat as MLS Champions.
In hour two, Hoch and Crowder discuss betting Team USA vs Slovakia in the Men's Olympic Hockey Semi-Finals. Hoch reads a tweet from Jimmy Traina about Starbucks; Hoch, Crowder, and Jimmy react. The Sun Sentinel's Ira Winderman gives a Miami Heat injury update. MLS announcer Chris Wittyngham joins to discuss the sold-out Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Inter Miami's chances to repeat as MLS Cup champions, and more about MLS coverage on Apple TV and Inter Miami's new stadium update.
In hour one, the show starts with Canada scoring against Team USA in the Olympic Women's Hockey Gold Medal Game and questions Slovakia's location. Hoch and Crowder discuss a trade partner for Tua based on an article. Messi's injury status for Saturday night vs LAFC. Former Heisman Winner Gino Torretta joins to share his views on Tua and the Dolphins, including whether to release, trade, or keep him to compete with Quinn Ewers, and their QB options.
Inside LAFC | Episode 194 - Champions Cup Returns by LAFC
Episode 89 of LAFC+ Podcast, āOff and Running,ā features Dave Denholm and Mario Ruiz breaking down LAFC's dominant road win over Real EspaƱa to kick off the Concacaf Champions Cup campaign. The guys react to the Black & Gold's statement performance in Honduras and what it means moving forward. Then the focus shifts to the MLS Season Opener showdown with Lionel Messi and Inter Miami at the Memorial Coliseum. Plus, a look around the Western Conference and the teams that could challenge LAFC this season.
Welcome to Episode 424 of the Heart of LAFC podcast.Ā Join us, as we break down the first match against Real Espana and preview our home opener, as LAFC face Inter Miami CF.Ā Stay Golden LA!
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami's MLS title defense is about to begin, but smack dab in the middle of that campaign is Messi's quest to also defend Argentina's World Cup crown. Co-hosts Franco Panizo and Jose Armando discuss Messi's busy year, analyze Inter Miami's outlook, preview the star-studded opener vs. LAFC, and more in a jam-packed 2026 Season Preview episode.
Fast Track! Mason and Andy Kamenetzky are joined by Mario Ruiz to preview the beginning of LAFC's season and Inter Miami in town on Saturday! The crew circle back to the Lakers. Game of Games, plus Supercross Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Cooligans welcome former MLS head coach and analyst Giovanni Savarese for a deep dive into the 2026 MLS season. Gio shares his predictions, breakout teams to watch, and how the league continues to evolve ahead of a massive 2026 on home soil. The conversation also turns to the USMNT, as the guys assess expectations, pressure, and what success should realistically look like at the 2026 World Cup.Christian and Alexis then tackle the troubling racist incident involving VinĆcius JĆŗnior during Real Madrid's clash with Benfica. They unpack how these situations are currently handled, question whether the responsibility to stop a match unfairly falls on the player experiencing abuse, and debate what meaningful structural changes could better protect players moving forward.Finally, it's a jam-packed Champions League recap. Folarin Balogun shines in a statement performance against Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus suffer a shocking defeat to Galatasaray, and BodĆø/Glimt pull off a stunning win over Inter Milan. The boys react to all the drama, surprises, and what these results mean going forward.Ā Timestamps:(6:30) ā 2026 MLS preview and predictions(30:00) - Gio Savarese's USMNT World Cup outlook(39:00) ā Vinicius Junior deals with racism again: time for a rule change?(59:00) ā Folarin Balogun shines in Champions League loss to PSG(1:04:30) - Serie A teams suffer shocking Champions League losses Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:
Filly and Scarf recap the 6-1 drubbing of Honduran side Real EspaƱa in front of their home fans in San Pedro Sula. The 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup could not have started better for the Black and Gold. A renewed David Martinez looked great up top alongside the all-world duo of Denis Bouanga and Son Heung-Min. Denis scores a hat trick to see him on 104 goals all-time for LAFC, while Sonny pairs his goal with three assists! Stephen Eustaquio, who looked amazing on the night, and Matthew Evans both made their MLS (and LAFC) debuts, while the match marked the first in Black and Gold for striker Tyler Boyd. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
From Sounder at Heart and Pulso Sports, Niko Moreno visits to look at MLS Match Week 1- starting with Seattle and LA (both) to the intriguing numbers on the road for some out of the blocks...
Will Messi play season opener vs. LAFC? MLS season preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices