Podcast appearances and mentions of Olivier Giroud

Montreal dejó escapar la victoria cuando LAFC logró empatar 2-2, y el Steve Cherundolo destacó que tanto este partido como el reciente clásico angelino han servido como preparación para el crucial enfrentamiento contra el Club América el sábado 31 de mayo de 2025. Olivier Giroud afirma que el equipo debe darlo todo en ese encuentro, mientras que Mark Delgado reflexiona sobre el lento comienzo contra Montreal que les costó impulso. El analista de fútbol Mario Amaya, de KWKW 1330, 980 AM LA MERA MERA y Supergol, nos acompaña para compartir su análisis y comentarios sobre el rendimiento de LAFC y lo que se puede esperar frente al América.

It's Episode 362, the second game recap episode in a row where we discuss a disappointing 2-2 draw to a Wooden Spoon contender. Our location shifts to Quebec, where LAFC was only able to take a point from lowly CF Montreal. Montreal, the club that had scored just 8 goals all season, raced out to a 2-0 lead after 22', thanks to Prince Owusu's penalty and a couple of lucky bounces. LAFC would respond right before the half through Mark Delgado as the half would end 2-1.The subs made all the difference for LAFC. Ryan Hollingshead improved the offense, Cengiz Ünder brought a calm on the ball, and Olivier Giroud delivered the tying goal, making the run and putting away a deflection. Not the story we wanted in Montreal, but LAFC's takes a point. Next up is Club America, and a spot in the Club World Cup. But until then, enjoy 362!   

LAFC heads into Quebec to take on CF Montreal, the worst team in the East. Will it be three easy points for the Black and Gold, or will a wooden spoon contender give them trouble two weeks in a row?

Filly and Scarf are back together for the full episode, Episode 361, dedicated to the disappointment that was the 25th edition of the Los Angeles Derby. The boys recap the 2-2 draw in Carson that felt much more like a loss, discuss the Mark Delgado ring fiasco, debate hugging your rival after a match, and much more! Enjoy 361!

LAFC heads down to Carson to take on the winless Galaxy. Filly and Scarf are back together, so check this one out to hear their Players To Watch, Keys to the Match, and Score Prediction!

LAFC travels up to Vancouver to take on the first-place Whitecaps! It's a Mother's Day Matinee!

It's Episode 358, and it's a get-right match for LAFC. Both number 9's, Nathan Ordaz and Jeremy Ebobisse, scored for LAFC while the defense stifles Houston, allowing 0 shots on target. Also on this episode, we welcome back Erik Duenas, Franco Escobar proves he's still one of our own, Olly takes a tour of Field Club, and Lafferty hates Star Wars! Enjoy Episode 358!

LAFC next takes the pitch at home, ready to welcome the Houston Dynamo! Yes, the same Dynamo who beat LAFC last month, 1-0, and now with a new winger, Ondrej Lingr, in the fold. Listen to our Score Predictions, Keys to the Match, and Players to Watch here!

It was supposed to be a bit easier than it was, but LAFC battled back from 2-1 down late to steal a point at home against St. Louis. It's Episode 357, and if not for Saint Denis, LAFC would be in a world of trouble. Twice down in the match, LAFC needed a dime from Ünder to get Denis his first, and then a bomb from Lloris to put Denis in position for his brace. The rest of the attack? If not for solid set pieces and corners by Denis, there wouldn't be much to talk about. The load is heavy, but, for now, Denis remains up to the task. Also on this episode, it's a late and brief return for Filly! Yay! Frankie Amaya makes his debut, LAFC celebrates the kids, and Ante Razov keeps in real in the presser. Enjoy 357!

St. Louis City SC heads to BMO looking to not only get their first win against the Black and Gold, but to score their first goal in what will be 5 tries! A special thanks to Matt and everyone at Flyover Footy, the STL City SC podcast of record, who provided us with some great additional content for this episode!

Welcome in for another edition of the Morning Espresso from the SDH Network, brought to you by Oglethorpe University, Atlanta's premier undergraduate learning experience and soccer powerhouse.The Vancouver Whitecaps continue an epic 2025 with a 2-0 win in the first leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup over Inter Miami in front of a huge crowd at BC Place. Brian White and Sebastian Berhalter scored the goals for the Whitecaps. White has established himself in my opinion as the best option up top for the USMNT right now, while Berhalter is pushing hard for inclusion in the squad for this summer's Gold Cup. You can't count Miami out going back to Ft. Lauderdale, but they will need another huge 2nd leg performance at home in this competition to get to the final. In Orlando Saturday night, Atlanta United will look for the response that has been lacking at times in 2025 as they face the Lions. Neither team has scored in their last two matches, Orlando has had three straight 0-0 draws, we'll see if either can find their shooting boots for this one. Pregame coverage starts at 6pm on 92.9 The Game and the Audacy app with Abe Gordon and Madison Crews from our Colony Square studios in Midtown Atlanta, Mike Conti and I will take over from Orlando ahead of the 7:25pm kickoff. Evander will try to score in his fourth straight match for Cincinnati as they host Kansas City this weekend. Charlotte will try to keep pace with Cincinnati and win their 9th straight at home as they host New England. LAFC hosts St. Louis in Sunday Night Soccer, Denis Bouanga has scored in the last two matches for LAFC and even Olivier Giroud scored for LAFC last time out in that wild 3-3 draw with Portland. Andre Blake could join 8 other goalkeepers in the history of the league with his 80th shutout if he can achieve that against DC United on Saturday. World Sevens Football, a 7v7 women's competition that will see 8 teams compete for a $5 million prize pool in the first event next month in Portugal. Ajax, Manchester United, Benfica, and Bayern Munich will send teams to play in the event. Auckland FC could clinch the regular season title in the A-League this weekend with a draw, they would be the first New Zealand club to achieve that feat in Australia's top flight. Teams have won the regular season in their first season in the league, but no one has done the double with the Grand Final. Auckland FC will be trying to change that. The Copa Del Rey final is Saturday with Barcelona favored over Real Madrid. The rumors about Brazil's interest in Carlo Ancelotti continue to heat up, with Jorge Jesus seen as a clear second choice to the current but maybe not for long Real Madrid manager. FA Cup semifinals this weekend will see Nottingham Forest try to defeat Manchester City for the second time in as many months while Aston Villa tries to find some success at Wembley against a struggling Crystal Palace side. The finalists will be determined for the UEFA Women's Champions League this weekend as well. Barcelona have a three-goal cushion going to London to face Chelsea, trying to reach their 5th straight final as they go for the ThreePeat. Lyon's late winner in London in the first leg gives them the home advantage against Arsenal 2-1. More Espresso on Monday on the SDH Network, presented by Oglethorpe University.

Send us a textRussell and Beau cover MLS week 9 matches and storylinesTimestamps00:00 Intro03:03 Coaching Philosophy and Team Performance05:53 Coaching Changes and Team Dynamics11:58 Inter Miami's Upcoming Matches14:50 Columbus vs. Miami Match Analysis24:19 Cucho's Impact on Columbus Crew27:04 Analyzing LA Austin's Performance28:13 Brandon Vasquez: The Goal Scorer's Journey32:02 LA Galaxy's Struggles and Future Prospects36:22 New Coach Bounce: Sporting Kansas City42:43 Refereeing Controversies in MLS47:23 Olivier Giroud's First MLS Goal51:21 Comparing Eastern and Western Conferences54:28 Managerial Insights and Player Performance55:31 Refereeing Controversies and Game Dynamics58:58 Chicago Fire's Resurgence and Defensive Challenges01:01:50 Cincinnati's Offensive Strategy and Player Contributions01:03:42 Evaluating Player Investments and Team Synergy01:07:32 Dallas vs Minnesota: A Referee's Struggles01:10:38 St. Louis vs Vancouver: Missed Opportunities01:16:17 Orlando vs Montreal: A Lackluster Encounter01:19:40 Charlotte's Dominance and Game Highlights01:19:47 Game Dynamics and Red Cards01:21:12 Charlotte's Surprising Performance01:23:06 San Diego's Inconsistency and Player Dynamics01:25:06 Houston's Struggles and Signs of Life01:32:04 Philadelphia vs Atlanta: A Tale of Two Teams01:45:50 Coaching Changes and Team Performance01:48:43 New York City FC's Struggles01:51:55 New England Revolution's Recent Form01:53:21 DC United's Surprising Scoring01:55:08 New York Red Bulls' Offensive Woes01:57:25 RSL vs. Toronto: A Quick Overview01:59:37 Seattle Sounders' Resurgence02:07:45 LA Galaxy's DownfallSupport the show

Adam Hurrey is joined on the Adjudication Panel by Charlie Eccleshare and David Walker. On the agenda: Mark Clattenburg's Generation Alpha breakthrough, the search continues for the origin of "pre-assist", the dubious footballing memory of Paul Scholes, the fascinating name of the Malaysia national team captain, interim popes with Premier League interim managers' names and Richard Keys in top wind-up form over on BeIN Sports. Meanwhile, the panel decide if a 5-1 aggregate win can ever be a "thrashing" and if a supermarket can have its own "DNA". Adam's book, Extra Time Beckons, Penalties Loom: How to Use (and Abuse) The Language of Football, is OUT NOW: https://geni.us/ExtraTimeBeckons Visit nordvpn.com/cliches to get four extra months on a two-year plan with NordVPN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LAFC and Portland play to a 3-3 draw in a match that was just as frenetic and unpredictable as the entire week was for LAFC. Amid the backdrop of 'Dolo's announcement, LAFC responds on the road for a point.LAFC saw themselves down, 2-0, after just over 40'. Backs to the wall, LAFC stepped up for the first time in 2025, rallying to level the match twice to earn the point. Denis Bouanga was a man on fire, scoring the eventual leveler off a PK, having two called back for offside, and a couple of other great opportunities stifled by James Pantemis. Also on this episode, Olivier Giroud produces a BANGER of a goal to open his MLS account, Lafferty tags in and then back out, and Scarf is still not "slim fit." Enjoy 365, and Happy Easter and Passover everyone!

Scarf hops on for an impromptu chat about the massive news of the day: Head coach Steve Cherundolo will STEP DOWN after the 2025 season to head back to Germany.

LAFC heads up to the PNW to take on Phil Neville's Timbers. 

Now Tom is on vacation, so Tim joins Dunny to discuss Liverpool resigning Mo Salah and marching towards the title, what the offseason could look like for the Reds, Manchester United and Tottenham continuing to spiral, the seat only getting hotter for Ange Postecoglou & Olivier Giroud's arrival moment for LAFC. Plus, Dunny offers Tim some wedding advice ahead of the big day. Sorry Tim.  Follow Week in the Tackle on ⁠Twitter⁠ and Instagram and be sure to subscribe to our ⁠YouTube⁠ channel to get full episodes and clips of the show! Follow Tom Rennie on ⁠Twitter⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠. Follow Brian Dunseth on ⁠Instagram⁠. Follow Tim Horsey on ⁠Twitter⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Here on Episode 355, two streaks come to an end as, hopefully, one starts. It's a solo Scarf endeavor here on Defenders of the Banc, as he breaks down LAFC's 2-1 victory over the Earthquakes. A scoreless but entertaining first half gave way to fireworks in the second, with LAFC getting on the board just past the hour mark. The rebound from Denis Bouanga's shot found the foot of Sergi Palencia, who teed one up perfectly from the top of the box to score his first goal in 2,888 days! That's even before Defenders of the Banc started! Yikes!About 20 minutes later, Denis Bouanga would end a streak of his own, getting his first MLS regular season goal since last October, giving LAFC a 2-0 lead, and it's a good thing he did! Cristian Espinoza went ahead and did Cristian Espinoza things for SJ, scoring in stoppage to give SJ life, but LAFC saw out the final minutes without issue for the 2-1 win.Also on this episode, we compliment Olivier Giroud's effort, several times, while hoping that all goes well with Maxime Chanot. It's a relatively quick one, and definitely a fun one here on Episode 355. Enjoy!

LAFC gets set for a bit of a respite, with just 5 matches in their next 30 days, beginning with a home match against the Earthquakes. Scarf and Laff break down the Players to Watch, explore their Keys to the Match, and look into their crystal balls (giggity) for their Score Predictions!

It's Episode 354, and it's a collapse of epic proportions, as LAFC goes to Miami, takes a 2-0 aggregate lead WITH the tiebreaker, only to squander it all away, losing 3-1 to Messi and Inter Miami and crashing out of the 2025 CCC. Ugh.Things looked great for the Black and Gold early, as captain Aaron Long reported for duty, scoring a chaotic 9' goal to give the boys an early lead, and the tiebreaker. That's about where the good news ends. Miami scores three unanswered, including two from Lionel Messi. Denis Bouanga missed or squandered a series of great chances, including one in second-half stoppage, and that proved to be the undoing for LAFC in the CCC. SEVEN, yes, seven big chances missed for LAFC. Miami wins the match, 3-1, and wins the aggregate, 3-2, to advance to the semis. Also on this match, Scarf is back from Costa Rica, Filly suffers no fools lightly when it comes to Dolo out, and Laff harkens back to his LAFC debut as part of This Date In LAFC History. Enjoy 354!

¡Bienvenidos al nuevo podcast de fútbol de Bayou City! Houston sigue sufriendo derrotas, esta vez perdió contra Portland. Los Timbers ganaron 3-1 después de varios errores en transición por parte del equipo de Ben Olsen. El Dynamo no juega mal, a pesar de las numerosas lesiones y los cambios de jugadores nuevos, pero el club todavía no logra crear ni concretar oportunidades frente a la portería rival. Houston jugará en casa ante LAFC, donde una perfecta tormenta podría darles la primera victoria de la temporada y cambiar el rumbo hacia un camino prometedor. Pero, ¿podrán hacerlo ante Olivier Giroud y compañía?Te traemos todo lo que necesitas saber sobre el emocionante mundo del fútbol en Houston. Hablaremos de los últimos resultados, analizaremos el desempeño de nuestros equipos locales, y discutiremos las noticias más relevantes del mundo del futbol. Prepárate para un programa lleno de pasión, análisis profundo y, por supuesto, mucho fútbol. ¡No te pierdas nuestra cobertura completa y única!-Síguenos en Bayou City Soccer para no perderte ningún detalle.-BayouCitySoccer.net-@BayouCitySoccer en Facebook, Instagram y Twitter-Contáctanos con nuestro hashtag #PreguntaBCS-Presentadores:-@rudysegura3 en Twitter@crisputallaz en Twitter-Visítanos en BayouCitySoccer.net para toda la información!

LAFC headed down to San Diego for the first time, set to take on San Diego FC in Matchday 6 of the 2025 MLS season. A disaster start was only compounded by a fatal mistake after halftime, and the boys lost 3-2. Spotting a club a 3-0 lead is never something you want to do, but it's exactly what LAFC did in just 40' in San Diego. Anders Dreyer's passing, Christopher McVey's defense (and head), and a huge flub by Hugo Lloris saw the home side race out to the 3-goal lead. LAFC clawed two back before halftime, including a brilliant strike from Artem Smoliakov, but a second yellow to Igor Jesus killed the momentum. LAFC loses to an expansion club in our first meeting for the first time, Nathan Ordaz looks great in limited action, Scarf rants about resigning Kei Kamara, and Chris Lafferty finds a new favorite player! All that and more can be yours on Episode 351! Enjoy!

LAFC heads down the freeway to take on San Diego for the very first time! Who are the players to watch? What will the score be? Take a listen and find out!

LAFC traveled to Children's Mercy Park and showed no mercy to Sporting, taking out the home side, 2-0. Goals from David Martinez and Aaron Long, excellent defending, and two big saves by Hugo Lloris punctuated the win. Also on Episode 350, Odin Holm and Adrian Wibowo make their LAFC debuts, LAFF needs to be reminded it's an LA podcast, and apparently, Scarf was a member of the Open Cup broadcast team for LAFC2's win over FC Arizona. Enjoy 350, and here's to 350 more!

Dans cette édition :Plus de 90 000 personnes ont participé à une marche contre le racisme en France, mais des slogans haineux envers les juifs et la police ont été entendus dans certains cortèges, choquant les autorités.Un rabbin a été violemment agressé à la sortie du Shabbat à Orléans, dans une attaque antisémite condamnée par le président du CRIF.Le ministre de la Justice a révélé que les détenus étrangers représentent près de 25% de la population carcérale française, et souhaite faciliter leur expulsion.Deux hommes ont été arrêtés près de Lyon, soupçonnés de vouloir rejoindre la brigade du djihadiste français Omar Diaby, considéré comme un recruteur de jeunes djihadistes.Les Bleus affrontent la Croatie en quart de finale retour de la Ligue des Nations, et Olivier Giroud, meilleur buteur de l'équipe de France, sera honoré avant le match.Notre équipe a utilisé un outil d'Intelligence artificielle via les technologies d'Audiomeans© pour accompagner la création de ce contenu écrit.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Dans cette édition :Le pape François est sorti de l'hôpital après cinq semaines d'hospitalisation pour une double pneumonie et a béni la foule depuis un balcon, bien qu'encore très affaibli.Des négociations décisives entre l'Ukraine, la Russie et les États-Unis sont prévues demain en Arabie Saoudite pour tenter d'obtenir une trêve partielle, alors que des attaques de drones russes ont encore visé Kiev cette nuit.En politique française, le Premier ministre François Bayrou traverse une mauvaise passe avec une chute importante de sa popularité, tandis que des tensions apparaissent au sein du gouvernement sur des sujets comme le port du voile.Sur le plan sportif, l'équipe de France de football affronte la Croatie en Ligue des Nations avec l'obligation de gagner par 3 buts d'écart pour se qualifier, et un hommage sera rendu à Olivier Giroud, meilleur buteur de l'histoire des Bleus.Sur le plan économique, le président américain Donald Trump menace d'imposer des droits de douane de 200% sur le vin français, ce qui inquiète les viticulteurs de l'Aude qui ont envoyé une caisse de vin à la Maison Blanche pour le convaincre.Notre équipe a utilisé un outil d'Intelligence artificielle via les technologies d'Audiomeans© pour accompagner la création de ce contenu écrit.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Dans cette édition :Plus de 90 000 personnes ont participé à une marche contre le racisme en France, mais des slogans haineux envers les juifs et la police ont été entendus dans certains cortèges, choquant les autorités.Un rabbin a été violemment agressé à la sortie du Shabbat à Orléans, dans une attaque antisémite condamnée par le président du CRIF.Le ministre de la Justice a révélé que les détenus étrangers représentent près de 25% de la population carcérale française, et souhaite faciliter leur expulsion.Deux hommes ont été arrêtés près de Lyon, soupçonnés de vouloir rejoindre la brigade du djihadiste français Omar Diaby, considéré comme un recruteur de jeunes djihadistes.Les Bleus affrontent la Croatie en quart de finale retour de la Ligue des Nations, et Olivier Giroud, meilleur buteur de l'équipe de France, sera honoré avant le match.Notre équipe a utilisé un outil d'Intelligence artificielle via les technologies d'Audiomeans© pour accompagner la création de ce contenu écrit.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Dans cette édition :Le pape François est sorti de l'hôpital après cinq semaines d'hospitalisation pour une double pneumonie et a béni la foule depuis un balcon, bien qu'encore très affaibli.Des négociations décisives entre l'Ukraine, la Russie et les États-Unis sont prévues demain en Arabie Saoudite pour tenter d'obtenir une trêve partielle, alors que des attaques de drones russes ont encore visé Kiev cette nuit.En politique française, le Premier ministre François Bayrou traverse une mauvaise passe avec une chute importante de sa popularité, tandis que des tensions apparaissent au sein du gouvernement sur des sujets comme le port du voile.Sur le plan sportif, l'équipe de France de football affronte la Croatie en Ligue des Nations avec l'obligation de gagner par 3 buts d'écart pour se qualifier, et un hommage sera rendu à Olivier Giroud, meilleur buteur de l'histoire des Bleus.Sur le plan économique, le président américain Donald Trump menace d'imposer des droits de douane de 200% sur le vin français, ce qui inquiète les viticulteurs de l'Aude qui ont envoyé une caisse de vin à la Maison Blanche pour le convaincre.Notre équipe a utilisé un outil d'Intelligence artificielle via les technologies d'Audiomeans© pour accompagner la création de ce contenu écrit.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

After playing 8 matches in 26 days, LAFC gets a much needed week of training before heading to Kansas City to take on Sporting, and their new striker Dejan Joveljic! Join Scarf as he breaks down the Players to Watch, Keys to the Match, and his Score Prediction!

LAFC2, not LAFC, begin the defense of our 2024 USOC title with a First Round match against NPSL-side FC Arizona! Get all the details on LAFC2 and as many details as Scarf could find about FC Arizona!

LAFC headed back to the friendly confines of BMO Stadium to welcome our former captain, Ilie Sanchez, and his Austin FC teammates for an MLS regular season match. Ilie may have come back, but the goals went missing, as LAFC fell to the visitors, 1-0. Cengiz Ünder got his first start in an LAFC shirt, looking dynamic over his hour-plus on the pitch. But LAFC's Achilles heel continues to be the final ball, as they could muster just one shot on target after halftime despite owning the ball for more than 65% of the match. A soft-ish goal off an Austin corner turned out to be our undoing, and LAFC loses for the first time at home in MLS this season. Also on this solo Scarf endeavor, Pogba, Pochettino, and Cifu, oh my! The stars were out at BMO on Saturday. Enjoy Episode 349! 

LAFC heads back to the friendly confines of BMO Stadium just in time to welcome Austin FC, their three new designated players, and Ilie Sanchez!

Au programme du FC Stream Team ce vendredi, Maxime Dupuis et Maxime Dupuis se concentrent sur le choc à venir entre le Paris Saint-Germain et l'Olympique de Marseille, dimanche. Ils reviennent également sur Luis Enrique et Antoine Griezmann. (05:09) Le PSG, en pleine bourre, reçoit un Olympique de Marseille nettement moins dominant ces dernières semaines. Le choc entre le 1er et le 2e de Ligue 1 pourrait bien accoucher d'un match à sens unique alors que l'écart entre les deux grosses machines du championnat ne cessent de se creuser depuis le début de la saison. C'est en tout cas l'avis de nos deux journalistes. (13:54) La victoire du Paris Saint-Germain à Liverpool et la qualification pour les quarts de finale de la Ligue des champions valident la méthode Luis Enrique. Nos journalistes, qui ont pu critiquer le coach parisien par le passé, font leur mea culpa. (25:10) Alors que la FFF a prévu, jeudi, de rendre hommage aux retraités Olivier Giroud et Antoine Griezmann, le Madrilène sera absent. Une décision qui, forcément, nourrit le malaise autour de sa retraite international prématurée que personne n'avait anticipée et dessine le fossé qui le sépare de Didier Deschamps aujourd'hui. Bonne écoute et n'oubliez pas de profiter du quiz en find'émission. Présentation : Maxime Dupuis et Martin MosnierGraphisme et animation du quiz : Quentin Guichard (extraits en vidéo)Réalisation : Hadrien Hiault Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

It's Episode 348, and it's a roller coaster! LAFC gets dominated for the better part of 90', only to have our new DP, Cengiz Ünder, come off the bench on his debut, streak through the middle of the pitch to intercept an errant Crew pass, and find Denis Bouanga at the death to put the nail in the Crew's CCC coffin. Sure, LAFC lost, 2-1, but there is momentum to be had!Also on this episode, Laff tells a story (it may still be going on), Scarf thinks he's clever, and Filly... ugh... Filly was right. About what, you ask? Tune in to 348 to find out!

LAFC heads to Columbus to take on the Crew, up 3-0 on aggregate, for Leg 2 of the CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16! Filly and Scarf give you their score predictions, players to watch, and all the other fun you're used to on One More Sleep!

LAFC headed up to Seattle to take on their rivals, the Seattle Sounders, amid roster rotation and a CCC match in Columbus just 3 days later. A solid first half gave way to the dam breaking in the second, and a heavily rotated LAFC squad took a beating, 5-2. On the bright side, Nathan Ordaz and David Martinez kept up their game of "whatever you can do, I can do better". On the not-so-bright side, Marlon suffered a pulled hammy while Olivier Giroud remained ineffective. It's all here on 347, so join Filly and Scarf in the recap, and then forget all about it!

LAFC heads up to the PNW to take on our rivals, the Seattle Sounders. Ünder made the trip but won't play, Olivier made the trip and likely will. Can LAFC keep the shutout streak going?

Columbus Crew. Just the name of the club struck fear into the hearts of LAFC supporters over the last year and a half. Three straight losses to the Black and Yellow, including a 5-1 drubbing at BMO, and it was easy to see why Filly and Scarf approached this match with a bit of trepidation. But this is 2025, and this is a new kind of Black and Gold club, one that suffocates you with defense while Denis Bouanga carves you up from the left. Here on Episode 346, listen as Scarf, Lafferty, and even Filly break down the somewhat surprising beatdown LAFC gave Columbus, 3-0. Also on this episode, we revisit the LAFC days of Diego Rossi, spawn the unlikely mashup of Andre the Giant and Andre Horta, and wish Mama Bufanda the happiest of birthdays!

Episode 345 delves into LAFC's first win over NYCFC, 1-0, at BMO Stadium. The contest nearly ended in a scoreless draw, but Ryan Hollingshead's 86th-minute opportunistic strike put the home side on the right side of things. LAFC started in a different formation, 3-4-3, than they had lined up in this season. After a lackluster first 60', Steve pulled the plug and made the moves to get back into a 4-3-3, which really opened things up for the Black and Gold. Still, NYCFC's defense was up to the challenge. All it took, however, was one disastrous touch by defender Birk Risa, pounced on by Ryan Hollingshead, and the damage was done. LAFC wins 1-0. Also on this episode, Apple needs to learn how to spell, Olivier makes an impact again without touching the ball in the box, Artem makes his debut, and Lafferty is in a park. Enjoy 345!

LAFC takes on their recent nemesis, the Columbus Crew, in the CCC Round of 16. The first leg is at BMO! Who are the Players to Watch? What are the Keys to the Match? And what does Scarf think the scoreline will be? Take a listen!

LAFC gets set to take on NYCFC, a club they haven't seen in an MLS match since 2021. Will LAFC defeat the Pigeons for the first time? Will Denis Bouanga get going? Check in on Filly and Scarf to hear their thoughts ahead of tomorrow's match. 

Yes, we talk about Sergi Palencia. But Travis, Darren, and Vince ALSO breakdown everything you need to know about this week's terrifying match up against the Columbus Crew in the Champions League, and a regular season match up against the pigeons from Queens. We talk Olivier Giroud's starting spot, we try to say something nice about the city of Columbus, and we pay Darren out for his WAY TOO EASY bet from last week. But we also have to talk about Sergi Palencia and we don't like it!Join 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.

Here on Episode 344, LAFC advances to face Columbus Crew in the CCC, and you'd think that would be the headline. However, controversy shrouds the win, as Sergi Palencia is alleged to have used hate speech towards Colorado defender Chidozie Awaziem towards the end of the game, prompting an investigation from CONCACAF. Also on this episode, an LAFC player debuts in the 18, two of our favorite nicknames resurface, and Mo gets a mural at BMO! Enjoy 344!

The Colorado Rapids come to BMO Stadium holding a 2-1 aggregate lead for our First Round matchup in the CONCACAF Champions Cup. Will LAFC continue to dominate the Rapids at home? Find out who Scarf's Players to Watch are, his Keys to the Match, and how badly he thinks the Black and Gold will beat Colorado!

LAFC kicks off MLS Season 8 at BMO with the first match of the year on the MLS calendar! The Loons fly in from Minnesota with real expectations for the 2025 season, and it's up to LAFC to quiet the noise. It's Denis Bobblehead Night at BMO!

It's Episode 342 and Lafferty's back for more as he and Scarf break down the 2-1 loss to Colorado on the road in the first leg of the First Round of the CCC. It's not all doom and gloom, however, as a late header by captain Aaron Long gave LAFC plenty of life as the boys thaw out and head back to BMO for two matches in four days!Djordje Mihailovic was clearly the player of the match (and Scarf's Player To Watch on One More Sleep), as his brace helped the Rapids take a commanding 2-0 lead. But with just minutes until the final whistle, Denis Bouanga's cross found a flat-footed Long. His header kissed the inside of the post before finding the back of the net. The goal from long changes all the math (find out how on this episode!) as LAFC looks to advance out of the First Round of the CCC. Also on 342, we discuss our new fullback, Artem Smolyakov, a potential Turkish signing and the baggage he comes with, and we wish a happy birthday to our very own head man, Steve Cherundolo. Enjoy!

The Colorado Rapids just came off a frigid win against LAFC with some magic from Djordje Mihailovic. We saw Sam Bassett's debut and a scary Reggie Cannon injury in a second half that had lots action as the Pids took down Olivier Giroud and muzzled Denis Bouanga. With the MLS season here we give out our preseason Western Conference preview and predictions. Talk through the new addition Josh Atencio and draft “Our guys” on the Rapids. 0:00 Start3:00 Champions Cup win16:40 Western Conference predictions31:55 Rapids in the Western Conference44:44 Our Guys Draft An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports MERCH: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/dnvr-locker SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/DNVR_Sports Breck Brew Ice Deck Giveaway: http://breckbrew.com/icedeckEmpire Today: Schedule a free in-home estimate today! All listeners can receive a $350 OFF discount when they use the promo code DNVR. Restrictions apply. See https://empiretoday.com/dnvr for details  UC Health: Learn more about Living Like There's A Tomorrow at https://www.uchealth.org/tomorrow/?utm_source=DNVR&utm_medium=Audio&utm_campaign=Brand_LLTIAT_Null_JFMFY25_AW_Null Visit Your Front Range Toyota Stores at a location near you - Toyota is the official vehicle of DNVR. Toyota - Let's Go Places! Rugged Road: Gear up for your next adventure with Rugged Road Coolers - Your ultimate outdoor companion! Head to http://ruggedroadoutdoors.pxf.io/ALLCITY and use code DNVR for 10% off! Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code DNVR for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Check out FOCO merch and collectibles here https://foco.vegb.net/DNVR and use promo code “DNVR10” for 10% off your order on all non Pre Order items. Exclusively for our listeners, Shady Rays is giving out their best deal of the season. Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: DNVR for 35% off polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people. When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

LAFC kicks off Season 8, The Ocho, in Commerce City, Colorado as they take on the Rapids in the first leg of the First Round! Hear the Players to Watch, Keys to the Match, and Score Predictions straight from Scarf and Lafferty! And don't worry, Filly will be back soon!

LAFC kicks off Season 8, The Ocho, in style, debuting our gleaming new road whites at... home... against Liga MX giant Club America during an international friendly. Filly and Scarf delve into all the details and more here on Episode 341!It was a raucous and slightly Las Aguilas-partisan crowd at BMO as LAFC's public preseason came to a close on Tuesday. A rather drab first half gave way to an exciting second 45', as LAFC scored twice within the first 15 minutes. Denis Bouanga's non-stop pressure led to goal number one, and Olivier Giroud leaving the ball alone led to goal number two! La Monumental had something to cheer for just minutes later, as Igor Jesus's Carmelo Anthony impression allowed the lead to be cut in half, but LAFC saw out the remaining half hour and took the friendly, 2-1. Nathan Ordaz, Nkosi Tafari, and some excellent backline defending were the stars of the night. Also on this episode, the boys give you their thoughts on the new kit, the Kike Olivera saga, and what the heck happened to Scarf's face! It's Season 8!  

Send us a textThe Designated Pundits are back to preview each and every Major League Soccer team ahead of the 2025 MLS season. In this preview, we are joined by Scarf, cohost of Defenders of the Banc, to preview LAFC's 2025 season. This year, Bob Ventimiglia, Scott Omer, and Sir Alex are back to preview each MLS team as we head into the 2025 season.  Join us as we break down each roster, discuss incoming and outgoing players, provide depth charts, and ask all the crucial questions to get you ready for the 2025 MLS season. This season The Designated Pundits will be bringing you two shows a week- one recapping the weekend's action and bringing you the hottest stories, and another giving great picks and previewing the weekend's matches.Catch us LIVE every week at 9:30 PM ET on Mondays for a recap of the week and Thursdays at 8:30 PM ET as we preview and make predictions for the weekend's MLS games. Website- thedesignatedpundits.comYouTube-    / @thedesignatedpundits  All Audio Platforms- linktr.ee/thedesignatedpundits or search “The Designated Pundits” on your favorite podcast platform.  #MLSseasonPass #MLS #MLSbetting #MLSbets #MLSpicks #TheDesignatedPunditsSupport the show