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Hit The Road as Dave Denholm and Mario Ruiz break down LAFC's newest midfield addition, Sergio Vasquez, and what he could bring to the Black & Gold. LAFC has found success in Ecuador before — can the club strike gold again with Vasquez? Dave and Mario look ahead to a challenging stretch where five of LAFC's next six matches will be on the road. Plus, a preview of this weekend's matchup against DC United and former LAFC forward and academy product Nathan Ordaz.

This week on Black & Gold Insider, Max Bretos is joined by goalkeeper Cabral Carter, who reflects on 10 years with LAFC, making his first start for the first team and how to prepare to face a penalty kick.

The MLS transfer window is in its final days, and there's plenty to sort through. David Gass, Tom Bogert and Matt Doyle break down St. Louis City's record move for Rafael Navarro, what's next for Colorado and the latest moves around MLS. Plus, Inter Miami's coaching change, RSL's struggles and a wild weekend across the league, from San Diego and Minnesota to another big performance from Cavan Sullivan.0:00 Intro5:06 MLS Transfer Record for Rafa Navarro15:35 St. Louis Expectations Moving Forward 19:23 Colorado's Rebuild27:29 RSL's Death Spiral32:14 Inter Miami's New Coach36:21 Jack McGlynn & Luca Bombino Head to Stoke46:57 LAFC's Big Decision54:01 Daniel Gazdag to New England58:13 Santiago Rodríguez to Columbus1:03:54 The Best Things We Saw1:09:06 Cavan Sullivan and Philly Keep Rolling1:13:33 More Weekend Notes & More Transfer NewsFor the sharpest coverage of American soccer, we've got you covered:https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq

Hugo Lloris saves the day, again! If not for his two Herculean efforts, LAFC would have left the nation's capital with narry a point. As it was, our defense holds strong again, and LAFC plays DC United to a 0-0 draw. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

LAFC heads to the nation's capital for just the second time, as Nathan Ordaz and DC United make a home for Denis Bouanga and 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.

Welcome to Episode 446 of the Heart of LAFC podcast. Join us, as we recap a difficult draw against Portland, and preview our next match as LAFC travel to face DC United. Stay Golden LA!

The MLS transfer window is heating up, with record-breaking fees and major moves reshaping clubs across the league. David Gass and Tom Bogert break down Kevin Kelsy's $13 million move to Rangers, Owen Wolff's record U22 Initiative transfer to Sporting KC, Julian Hall's new deal, Austin FC's overhaul and more before diving into MLS's Leagues Cup collapse and the weekend ahead.0:00 Intro6:24 Portland's Kevin Kelsy to Rangers 17:03 Owen Wolff to Sporting KC32:49 Colorado's Big U22 Signing37:02 Julian Hall's New Deal 43:41 LAFC & Orlando Make Moves, Players Head Abroad52:48 Liga MX Sweeps the Leagues Cup Quarterfinals1:04:08 The Austin FC Rant1:14:35 Weekend WatchlistFor the sharpest coverage of American soccer, we've got you covered:https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq

Travis, Vince, and Darren preview LAFC's MLS match at DC United on Saturday, (no post-game call-in show!). We debate whether Son Heung-min's recent goalless run is fatigue, form, or tactics, and break down new signing, Sergio Vázquez's long-term deal, and finally, we tee up the Nathan Ordaz “revenge game” at struggling DC United.00:00 MLS Never Ends00:26 Match Preview DC United01:26 White Monster Banter03:30 True Crime Detour05:45 Company Retreat Chaos08:11 LAFC Unified Recap08:50 Sponsor Break Amirian Law10:21 Storylines Segment Setup11:20 Son Goal Drought Debate17:43 New Signing Sergio Vasquez23:06 Midfield Enforcer Fit24:09 U22 Deal Explained25:02 Next Signing Speculation26:37 Ordaz Revenge Storyline28:18 Facing Former Teammate31:58 DC United Scouting Report33:05 LAFC Tactical Debate36:26 Bet It And Forget It36:55 Wild Bets Roundup39:08 French Connection Explained41:35 French Outro And PlugsJoin 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.

No nonsense today.  Nonsense later.

Max Bretos & Benny Feilhaber pull back the curtain each week with expert analysis of the Black & Gold on the "Inside LAFC" podcast. Join in LIVE and submit your questions.

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.

Travis and Vince record a chaotic postgame from their cars at BMO Stadium because the usual studio space is taken during an LAFC Unified broadcast, with Darren producing from a common area. They break down LAFC's 1-1 draw/loss vibe against Portland: an early concession, a much-improved attacking approach with massive chance creation (including 21 first-half shots and nearly 30 total), but persistent finishing issues, highlighted by reliance on another outside-the-box strike—an incredible Denis Bouanga solo BLAST™. They discuss Tim Tillman's non-contact injury, mounting roster thinness (Martinez, Palencia, Igor Jesus, Palencia), limited bench options, and the urgency of the closing transfer window.00:00 Finishing Frustrations00:31 Remote Pod Chaos01:56 Chance Creation vs Goals04:46 Tillman Injury Worries08:17 Roster Depth Alarm10:38 Happy Foot Highlights12:31 Why Chances Failed13:41 Defense and Transition Risk17:33 Darren Joins In18:45 Super Chats Segment22:29 Roster Chaos Context23:44 Thin Squad Reality24:25 Travis Car Chaos25:24 Jeff Tock Metrics28:09 Coach Debate Fallout29:38 Luke Defends Form32:53 Scoring Drought Breakdown36:50 Wrap Up And Next WeekJoin 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.

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.

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Jon Nelson recaps a record setting week for soccer, starting with the night at Sanford Stadium in Athens, where just over 25,000 fans set a new NCAA attendance mark as Georgia hosted James Madison. UGA head coach Keidane McAlpine joins to talk about the buildup to that match and what it meant for the program and the sport. Then Jon catches up with Carlos Mauricio Ramirez ahead of his first English language play by play call for Apple TV, as Orlando City hosts Real Salt Lake, plus the cross country move from California to Florida that got him there. Brian Dunseth crashes the show for a wide ranging conversation on Real Salt Lake's roster questions, LAFC's recent form, Portland under Marti Cifuentes, and the case for Clive Charles in the National Soccer Hall of Fame.

Welcome to Episode 445 of the Heart of LAFC podcast. Join us, as we recap a pair of frustrating losses for LAFC, and preview our next match against the Portland Timbers. Stay Golden LA!

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.

It's a full Freestyle Friday for SDH AMWe look back at UGA's historic night between the hedges in front of a record-setting crowdBeyond Goals Mentoring's Michael Parkhurst drops by to talk mentoring, its challenges, and upsidesHour 2 is Carlos Mauricio Ramirez and Brian Dunseth from Apple TV looking at the RSL-Orlando City match CMR is calling in English and the wide range of topics we have with Dunny... from Clive Charles to LAFC and MLS place in the worldPlus your AM news

LAFC are coming off back-to-back 1-0 MLS losses to Western Conference opponents San Diego FC and Colorado, Dave Denholm and Mario Ruiz break down what the team needs to do to bounce back. The Black & Gold defense continues to keep games close, while young goalkeeper Cabral Carter delivered a standout performance in his first MLS start. Dave & Mario look ahead to Saturday night's return to BMO Stadium against the Portland Timbers. Plus, a look at the demanding stretch ahead, with five of the next six matches away from home.

This week on Black & Gold Insider, Max Bretos is joined by LAFC Unified Team players Jayden Carbajal and Zion Jung, and head coach Michael McKnight, to discuss what makes this Special Olympics program so unique, and their goals for the season finale Saturday night at BMO Stadium.

Travis, Vince, and Darren react to LAFC's second 1-0 loss in seven days after a deeply frustrating match in Colorado that featured another individual mistake leading to the deciding goal. We discuss a rotated lineup without Bouanga and Son, the lack of chance creation and urgency, and how the “depth” pieces failed to seize their opportunity, with harsh criticism of Ebobisse and mixed feelings on Shaffelburg and Boyd. We highlight positives like Cabral Carter saving a penalty after Ebobisse's own goal, strong defending from Ryan Porteous and Aaron Long, and energetic late moments from Mihalić and Cheberko. We discuss Roster Rules' Law (all MLS conversations must eventually turn to the roster constraints), and mint Ross' Law (maybe we've failed to build a team and style around Bouanga that can work, and the only solution is to part ways with Bouanga to try something entirely different!????) DON'T WORRY!!! WE ALSO TALK ABOUT SURVIVOR!!!!!00:00 Postgame Meltdown00:59 Bright Spots Early02:28 Rotation Letdown05:26 Why Chances Dried Up07:25 Depth Crisis Reality09:50 Window Timing Worries14:07 Urgency And Dogs17:33 Super Chats Roll In23:43 Callers Take The Mic37:25 Caller Safety Reminder37:50 Vaughn Plug and Number38:23 Ross on Bouanga System41:39 Debating Ross Theory44:30 MLS Roster Rules Rant48:33 Super Chats and LARP Talk51:02 Diego Muted Meltdown52:13 Justin Tarmac Story54:34 Portland Preview and Rapid Man59:52 Vela Nostalgia Break01:01:16 Joey and Cubby Call01:06:04 Jeff Probst Survivor Rant01:13:10 Wrap Up and Saturday StakesJoin 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.

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.

Max Bretos & Benny Feilhaber pull back the curtain each week with expert analysis of the Black & Gold on the "Inside LAFC" podcast. Join in LIVE and submit your questions.

Travis and Darren preview LAFC's two MLS matches this week—at Colorado on Wednesday, Aug. 19 (6:30 PM) and vs Portland at BMO on Saturday, Aug. 22 (7:30 PM), both on Apple TV—while addressing fan anxiety after a 1–0 loss to San Diego, a petition to fire Marc Dos Santos, and concerns about roster construction and DP limitations tied to GAM. They discuss recent signings and injuries, then hear from Vince (sidelined with a back injury) on rotation, altitude, and the need to score early in transition against Colorado, plus the must-win home mindset vs Portland.The episode features an interview with LAFC's Special Olympics Unified Team coach Michael McKnight and players Ashley Marin and Kevin Demetrio ahead of their Saturday match vs Portland after the first team!00:00 Secret Game Plan Cold Open00:28 Show Intro and Match Preview01:16 Special Olympics Unified Hype02:55 Where Is Vince04:16 Sponsor Break Amirian Law05:48 Storylines Segment Setup07:45 Is the Sky Falling10:00 Why the Vibes Are Low17:00 What If Thorrington Is Done20:07 Roster Debate and Risk Taking23:07 Leg Injuries and Accountability26:10 Judging the GM This Season28:56 More Signings Coming29:49 Selling Veterans on LAFC30:52 Roster Depth Reality Check31:25 Colorado and Portland Preview32:17 Vince Rotation and Keys35:04 Unified Team Spotlight35:45 What Is Unified Soccer39:14 Season Stories and Nashville41:48 Balancing Life and Soccer44:02 How to Watch and Support47:06 Better Forget It Bets49:48 Wrap Up and GoodbyeJoin 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.

In der Bundesliga gilt oft: bloß keinen Fehler machen. In der Major League Soccer (MLS) eher: Hauptsache, mehr Tore als der Gegner – auch wenn's 5:4 ausgeht. Für Timothy „Timmy“ Tillman steht dieser Unterschied für mehr als Fußball. Der gebürtige Nürnberger spielte beim FC Bayern, wechselte mehrfach den Verein – und verlor irgendwann die Freude am Spiel. „Ich bin morgens zum Training gefahren und hatte einfach keinen Bock“, erzählt er. Dann kam der Sprung nach Los Angeles zum LAFC. Heute sagt Timmy: „Ich fühle mich hier genauso zuhause wie in Deutschland.“

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.

Travis, Vince, and Darren react to a frustrating 1-0 loss at BMO Stadium to San Diego in a match dominated by bad vibes, time-wasting, and an infuriating referee. We break down LAFC's strong pressing and defensive play, but repeated failure to finish in the final third, and a gas tank on low after a heavy Leagues Cup schedule, and San Diego's sharp defense and clutch goalkeeping. But wait, there's more! We also have injury setbacks, transfer window roster limitations, and the open fandom question: do we finally have to start calling this a rivalry?00:00 Postgame Shock Intro01:23 Why LAFC Lost02:16 Tactics and Fatigue03:47 Ref and Bad Luck06:02 Injuries and Roster News07:06 Super Chats and Timewasting Rant09:33 Referee List Debate10:48 Midfield Needs and Callers Begin12:35 Jeff Tock Chaos Call15:30 Diego Call Boyd and Subs17:57 Smokescreen Kit Debate19:25 Diego Signs Off19:35 Justin Calls From San Diego21:39 Rivalry Pride And Losing Streak26:03 GAM TAM Reality Check26:17 Super Chats And Stadium Cops29:05 Son Yips Discussion30:24 Paulie Calls And Divorce Bit32:21 Jewels Gaskets And Wrap UpJoin 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.

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+ Podcast Episode 107 is here as Dave Denholm and Mario Ruiz react to LAFC's signing of Armindo Sieb from Bayern Munich and break down what kind of player Black & Gold fans can expect. The guys also recap LAFC's performance against Querétaro and look back at the team's run through Phase One of the Leagues Cup. Plus, Dave and Mario turn their attention back to MLS play with a preview of LAFC's showdown against San Diego FC this weekend.

Welcome to Episode 444 of the Heart of LAFC podcast. Join us, as we recap our Leagues Cup performance, and preview a pair of matches as LAFC host San Diego FC and travel to Colorado. Stay Golden LA!

We go live to track the final Leagues Cup results and react as our hopes fade, then pivot to LAFC's new signing Armindo Sieb, a 23-year-old striker from the Bayern Munich system (recently with Mainz) on a long-term deal. We break down why this kind of move fits MLS roster constraints, how the Bayern partnership can help with scouting intel, and what we see in Sieb's highlight reel—powerful finishing, comfort on the ball, and a “tweener” profile who could play as a support striker or alongside Son. Then we preview Saturday's home match vs San Diego, discussing their drop to 13th in the West, their possession-heavy style, LAFC's transition advantage, and rotation choices with a brutal August schedule. We close with listener questions, rivalry talk, and Bet It and Forget It predictions.00:00 Dog Joins the Show00:23 Live Preview Setup01:16 Leagues Cup Scoreboard Watch02:41 Banter and Chat Format04:03 Leagues Cup Fate Debate05:39 New Signing Introduced08:08 Why This Transfer Makes Sense19:33 Highlight Reel Breakdown30:30 Leagues Cup Ends and Refocus31:34 San Diego Matchup Tactics35:19 Brutal August Schedule and Rotation36:35 Rotation Strategy Debate38:52 San Diego Rivalry Stakes39:51 Crowd Trouble Memories40:35 Questions and Subscriber Push41:43 Bayern Partnership Explained47:55 Transfer Window Outlook50:05 MLS Calendar and Trophy Talk53:04 Bet It and Forget It55:08 Blood Types and SignoffJoin 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.

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.

Travis, Vince, and Darren react to LAFC's frustrating 1-1 home draw with Querétaro at BMO Stadium, where we advance the night on penalties but miss the chance to clinch progression outright. We break down the rotated starting lineup, conceding early, and how the low block exposed ongoing issues creating chances when we don't score first. We talk halftime fixes (Tim Tillman and David Martinez changing the match), the missed sitters from Son, Bouanga, Tafari, and Choinière, and why the second-half performance still wasn't clinical enough. We also unpack the unforgiving, confusing Leagues Cup format and the exact results we now need from Chicago/Austin, vent about inconsistent refereeing and time-wasting, touch on injuries, roster depth, and the complications around adding a DP, then wrap with callers, Super Chats, and our happy feet/sad feet from the night.00:00 Tournament Math Madness00:34 Postgame Intro and Stakes01:49 Rotation and Halftime Fixes04:36 Low Block Problem Returns07:20 Missed Chances and Lineup Gamble12:46 Leagues Cup Math Breakdown17:49 Happy Foot Sad Foot Recap18:36 Referee Frustrations21:13 Tillman and Jude Terry Talk26:31 Transfer Window Tug Job29:25 Super Chats and Inside Jokes30:20 Callers Segment Begins36:31 No Calls While Driving36:44 Patreon Tickets Shoutout37:30 Game Vibes and Fireworks38:10 Happy Feet Chemistry Notes38:56 Short Kings Banter39:40 Luke Rants About Dropped Points42:27 Are We Actually Through42:49 Which Shot Would Darren Score45:35 Jump Shot Coffee Meetup Plug46:00 Super Chats Signings and PK Talk49:39 The Undefeated Lucky Hat52:17 Unc Moment and Trap Game Talk53:56 A Rod Calls In Tillman Critique01:01:06 Heel Furious About Rotation01:03:48 Tock Meltdown Mode01:03:58 Muted But Furious01:04:24 Coaching Choices Rant01:05:26 LAFC Jail Bit01:06:34 Sincere Check In01:07:58 AI Viewers Plug01:09:17 Process Versus Result01:09:48 Voice Memo Challenge01:10:54 Criticizing The Coach01:11:26 Writer Rankings Detour01:12:34 Caller Agrees With Tock01:14:54 Martinez As A Ten01:18:33 Jewel Soundboard Break01:19:58 Chucky Locker Room Drama01:21:53 Podcast Logistics Corner01:23:08 Back To School Tangent01:26:43 Late Night Chaos01:30:23 Wrap Up Roses ThornsJoin 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.

Acción LAFC Con Armando Aguayo | Ep. 89 by LAFC

Max Bretos & Benny Feilhaber pull back the curtain each week with expert analysis of the Black & Gold on the "Inside LAFC" podcast. Join in LIVE and submit your questions.

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.

Alexis Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! Today, we begin the show reacting to Mexico defeating the USA 2-0 in the CONCACAF U-20 championship. Alexi and Mosse discuss the loss and what it says about the state of the USA's youth teams before getting into some young talent that was NOT at this tournament that we could see make an impact going forward. Alexi and Mosse highlight players such as Cavan Sullivan, Zavier Gozo and Noahkai Banks as ones to watch for the future. Next, we recap all the action from around the Leagues Cup that saw Inter Miami fall on an emotional day, LAFC win at the death, and Club América turn Portland into their home stadium. In #AskAlexi, we discuss what promotion and relegation could look like in MLS and in One for the Road, Alexi highlights the most interesting storylines and players across Europe this upcoming season. 0:00 - Intro2:15 - Mexico tops USA for another CONCACAF title4:12 - Does MLS have a duty to U.S. Youth Soccer?9:36 - Should Mauricio Pochettino pulled a Jesse Marsch and coached the U.S. Youth National Team?12:45 - The Future USMNT stars: Zavier Gozo, Cavan Sullivan and more20:46 - Leagues Cup: Rodrigo De Paul tips cap to Messi, MLS continues success over LIGA MX31:02 - #AskAlexi: Pro/Rel and MLS + Vini Jr stays at Real Madrid44:05 - One For the Road: European soccer storyline that we are most excited about Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.

In this episode, Alex opens with casual updates on weather, LAFC, the Leagues Cup, and Trump's "Patriot Games" youth sports event before shifting to politics. He then focuses on Wisconsin's Democratic gubernatorial primary, arguing that candidate Francesca Hong's democratic-socialist positioning, past comments on police and holidays, and struggles to clearly answer questions have made her a risky nominee against Republican Tom Tiffany. Alex contrasts her with Michigan's Abdul El-Sayed, noting that Wisconsin's own Democratic establishment, including Governor Tony Evers and Milwaukee's David Crowley, appears to be working against Hong ahead of Tuesday's primary. He closes with lighter notes on the Tatra Mountains and the Perseid meteor shower.

LAFC+ Podcast Episode #106, "Leagues Cup Begins," is here as Dave Denholm and Mario Ruiz break down LAFC's first-ever meeting with Chivas and the dramatic penalty shootout victory to open Leagues Cup play. The guys discuss the importance of grabbing two points to start the tournament, along with a standout performance from goalkeeper Thomas Hasal and 17-year-old Jude Terry confidently burying the winner in the PK shootout. Dave and Mario also preview another massive challenge ahead as LAFC prepares to face Liga MX powerhouse Toluca on Saturday night.

This week on Black & Gold Insider Max Bretos is joined by winger Jacob Shaffelburg who tells us about his World Cup story with Canada, being an inspiration for players from the Maritime Provinces and his success in re-integrating with Sonny, Denis and LAFC.

Inside LAFC | Episode 213 - On to Leagues Cup by LAFC

Darren and Vince recap a heated, high-intensity LAFC win over Toluca in Leagues Cup, praising the atmosphere, physical edge, and how LAFC matched Toluca's man-to-man pressure with sharper midfield rotations and off-ball movement. Darren names Eddie Segura as his Happy Foot for a brick-wall defensive cameo capped by a stoppage-time winning goal, while Vince highlights Choinière and the midfield's ability to break pressure after recent slow starts. We discuss improved team commitment, strong moments from Hugo Lloris, and concerns about opponents targeting Son physically. Callers and super chats weigh in on David Martinez's frustration and fitness, Eddie's role as a versatile squad piece, Michael Olise being in the building, and the Leagues Cup standings implications heading into the next match against Querétaro, with an eye on upcoming schedule and trophy ambitions.00:00 Postmatch Welcome00:20 Segura Steals Show01:59 Midfield Control Praise04:03 Intensity And Movement06:11 Leagues Cup Impact06:47 Super Chats And Travis07:15 Olise Sightings Fund08:00 Goal Breakdown And Lloris11:26 Jeff Joins The Call15:19 Martinez Fitness Debate21:17 Diego Leagues Cup Math27:00 Luke On Vintage Segura27:25 Segura's Perfect Night28:35 Center Back Depth Talk29:15 Martinez Frustration Breakdown31:00 Midfield Praise and Chemistry32:31 Leagues Cup Math Ahead33:14 Caller Debates Segura Role35:02 Vince Explains Segura Value38:07 Late Night Caller Chaos39:44 Fans in the Stands Moments43:12 DP Needs and Super Chats48:10 Final Caller and Wrap UpJoin 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.

Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi's father and longtime agent, has died at 68. Jamie Rudd remembers the man who helped guide Lionel from Rosario to the top of world soccer, then recaps Inter Miami's 2–1 loss to Monterrey and a wild Leagues Cup weekend featuring Portland's 5–2 win over Puebla, LAFC's penalty-shootout thriller against Chivas, and PSG's 1–1 draw with Manchester United.Subscribe for Premier League, MLS and Champions League coverage.AI was used for news gathering and production assistance.#JorgeMessi #LionelMessi #InterMiami #Monterrey #LeaguesCup #PortlandTimbers #LAFC #Chivas #PSG #ManchesterUnited #Football #SoccerAI gave us an assist in the creation of today's podcast, but the hat trick is our own.

Welcome to Episode 443 of the Heart of LAFC podcast. Join us, as we recap the draw in Vancouver, a win against Chivas and preview a pair of matches as LAFC host Toluca and Queretaro. Stay Golden LA!

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.

La Leagues Cup ya empezo y LAFC empato a un gol en contra de las Chivas de Guadalajara para despues ganar en la tanda de penales y asi sumar dos puntos. 

Travis, Vince, and Darren break down LAFC's 1-1 draw with Chivas that ends in a penalty shootout win, a “Chivas vs Chivas” night with an electric, contentious atmosphere at BMO that featured a heavy Chivas presence but a loud 3252. David Martinez's mature decision and assist in the build-up, a strong defensive performance led by Nkosi Tafari with MULTIPLE goal-saving interventions, and the 17-year-old homegrown hero, Jude Terry stepping up to score the winning PK with ADDULT COMPOSURE, all contributed to a big win tonight. We talk to fans calling in from the stadium, LAFC fans, Chivas fans, and split fans. BIG W (but also technically a draw for record-keeping purposes).00:00 Postmatch Intro00:47 Atmosphere And Stakes01:38 Happy Sad Feet Breakdown04:43 Jude Terry Heroics07:15 Lineup And Penalty Choices09:58 Super Chats And Banter12:58 Caller Vaughn And Andrew17:46 Caller Diego And Merch Talk23:29 Emoji and Pronunciation Bits24:00 Jersey Talk and Merch Logistics25:34 Eric Duenas Return Jokes27:03 Leo Calls In Stadium Atmosphere30:43 Roster Depth and Fan Color Debate35:36 Big Club Expectations Rant38:36 ARod Split Allegiance Story44:03 Grim Reaper and Hospital Horse46:18 Substack Plug and Sign OffJoin 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.

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.

Travis, Vince, and Darren preview LAFC's 2026 Leagues Cup group stage at BMO Stadium—Chivas (Aug 5), Toluca (Aug 8), and Querétaro (Aug 12)—plus: Hawaii, Marcus Rashford, Darren's belief he could hit a half-field shot, Larry Berg as MLS commissioner, the history of Chivas and LAFC, Leagues cup: should we care? And of course our 2026 Q2 Quarterly Review!00:00 Welcome and Leagues Cup Dates01:20 Listener Mandated Banter01:54 Hawaii and Rashford Sighting05:22 Darren Half Field Challenge09:04 Amirian Law Ad Break10:34 Storylines Segment Intro11:38 Larry Berg New MLS Boss25:59 Chivas USA History and Rivalry37:31 How Much Leagues Cup Matter40:00 Leagues Cup Approach41:13 Scouting Group Opponents42:59 Rotation And Goal Differential44:28 Should LAFC Punt47:18 Never Punt Philosophy49:10 Quarterly Review Bit52:49 Goal Draft Update58:54 Bold Predictions Check01:01:43 Bet It And Forget It01:05:14 Final Plugs And SignoffJoin 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.