LAFC saw three welcome sights stroll into BMO Stadium, as Giorgio Chiellini, Hello Kitty, and the Colorado Rapids made their way to the BMO! LAFC would pummel the Rapids, 3-0, behind Denis' 83rd and Dilrosun's 1st, amidst a sea of plush kittens. Also on this pod, Filly swears. We're sorry. Well, at least Scarf is. Laff joins us, and apparently, he's the new conductor of the Martinez Motorcade. All aboard!
Jul 11, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 8Ep. 369
Laff is back on the attack as her and Filly breakdown LAFC's opponent the Colorado Rapids!
Jul 09, 2025•34 min
LAFC heads to Austin in an attempt to avenge their loss earlier this season at the hands of the Verde. Also, hello, Ilie!
Jul 05, 2025•21 min
It's Episode 368, and the Olivier Giroud... Experiment? Experience? Era? Is over. LAFC falls flat in a 1-0 loss to Vancouver as David Ochoa makes his Black and Gold debut.
Jul 01, 2025•55 min•Season 8Ep. 368
LAFC heads home after their run in the Club World Cup, taking on second-place Vancouver at the friendly confines of BMO Stadium. Filly and Scarf give you their players to watch, keys to the match, and score prediction as LAFC hits the halfway mark of the season and celebrates Pride Night!
Jun 29, 2025•24 min
LAFC ends their Club World Cup run with a solid draw against Brazilian side Flamengo, and the big news... LAFC scored!!! It's Episode 367. Denis scores, Marlon exits with a head injury, and LAFC walks away from the CWC with a hard-fought point and our first goal! And people still want Denis out? Come on... All that and more here on Defenders of the Banc!
Jun 26, 2025•54 min•Season 8Ep. 367
LAFC finishes their run in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with a match against Brazilian side Flamengo, who have already secured the top spot in Group D. Will LAFC score, or will the Black and Gold go quietly into the night?
Jun 24, 2025•30 min
Episode 366 might not be the most chipper of episodes, as LAFC crashes out of the 2025 Club World Cup after losing to Esperance, 1-0. A missed penalty by Denis Bouanga sealed LAFC's fate, and now, all that's left is to hope we score a goal against Flamengo. Also on this episode, Filly and Scarf defend Denis, applaud Hugo, and marvel at the Tunisian support in Nashville. Oh, and Javairo Dilrosun played for the first time. Enjoy 366!
Jun 21, 2025•55 min•Season 8Ep. 366
LAFC takes on North African giant Esperance Sportive de Tunis in our second group stage match at the 2025 Club World Cup.
Jun 20, 2025•31 min
LAFC took on English powerhouse Chelsea in the 2025 Club World Cup. That's the headline. A match so important that Filly & Scarf brought on two special guests, Laff and lifelong Chelsea AND all-time Black and Gold supporter Slippy on the pod to talk about it. LAFC would fall, 2-0, but the effort, the heart, and the support were absolutely there for all 90'. Not the result we wanted, but the boys did us proud. It's Episode 365, which means you can listen to a new episode every day for a year!...
Jun 18, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Season 8Ep. 365
LAFC takes on English Premier League giant Chelsea in a match that actually matters, our first match of Group D play at the 2025 Club World Cup!
Jun 16, 2025•38 min
Amidst the backdrop of protests and ICE raids across Los Angeles, LAFC defeated Sporting Kansas City, 3-1, behind a goal and 2 assists from Denis Bouanga. But it was the 90' of silence, and then the deafening roar, from The 3252 that made the most impact.
Jun 11, 2025•56 min•Season 8Ep. 364
Defenders of the Banc stands with ALL Angelinos during these difficult and unprecedented times.
Jun 08, 2025•11 min
It's Episode 363, and LAFC has just won the most important match in club history! LAFC slays LIGA MX giant Club America, 2-1, after 120'! The atmosphere was unlike any other in the history of BMO Stadium, as Club America brought incredible support and a high-powered roster into Los Angeles for the winner-take-all showdown. After a tense, scoreless first half, Las Aquilas would get on the board first, with a little help from VAR. A soft penalty was awarded, which, of all people, Brian Rodriguez b...
Jun 01, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Season 8Ep. 363
LAFC gets ready to battle Club America for a shot at 9.5 million dollars and a trip to its 1st ever FIFA Club World Cup, where they would be in a group w/ clubs like Flamengo, ES Tunis and Chelsea. Lots to think about, but Filly and The Scarf do all the prep work to get you ready.
May 31, 2025•37 min
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 differ...
May 25, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 8Ep. 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?
May 24, 2025•23 min
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!
May 20, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 8Ep. 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!
May 18, 2025•44 min
LAFC gets its most convincing win of the season against their rivals from the Pacific Northwest, the Seattle Sounders. With Scarf still in Georgia, Filly and Laff give you the breakdown while also taking some liberties and having some fun.
May 16, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 8Ep. 360
Filly and the 12th member of DOTB, Chris Lafferty give you all the info you need before LAFC's 13th game of the MLS Regular Season and 25th meeting against Seattle in all competitions.
May 14, 2025•38 min
This might be the first episode of Defenders all season that we've had a solo Filly. With Scarf on a class trip and Lafferty at work the platinum haired flamingo rejoins DOTB. Getting right down to business, this is a quick recap of the Whitecaps game as there will be 2 pods and 2 One More Sleeps this week. Hopefully the troubles with the Rodecaster also come to an end for the next pod. So, the big news is that FILLY IS BACK FOR THE REST OF THE SEASON, and we couldn't be any happier. Oh and LAFC...
May 13, 2025•36 min•Season 8Ep. 359
LAFC travels up to Vancouver to take on the first-place Whitecaps! It's a Mother's Day Matinee!
May 11, 2025•25 min
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!
May 04, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 8Ep. 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!
May 03, 2025•40 min
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, f...
Apr 29, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Season 8Ep. 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!
Apr 27, 2025•34 min
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 o...
Apr 20, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Season 8Ep. 356
LAFC heads up to the PNW to take on Phil Neville's Timbers.
Apr 20, 2025•25 min
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.
Apr 20, 2025•32 min
