A rivalry you could only imagine... literally. In just six meetings, the derby between LAFC and the Galaxy has captured attention around the world. Two years on from the first time these two teams met in Carson, the rivalry has quickly shot up the MLS rankings as the most unpredictable, electric, and passionate matchup in the league's 25-year history. Saturday was set to be the first meeting of these two clubs in 2020. Our first chance to see Carlos Vela versus Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez. A r...
May 16, 2020•1 hr 40 min
It's an episode packed with special guests. This week, Max and Vince welcome Gab Marcotti to the show in the first segment followed by LAFC Radio Voice Dave Denholm and producer Mario Ruiz to talk about an unprecedented event in world football. First up, it's author, journalist, and TV personality Gab Marcotti. Gab joins us from ESPNFC and Il Corriere dello Sport to talk about the return of football in Europe. Are we close to coming back? Gab tells us what's going on in London, why Germany is a ...
May 15, 2020•1 hr 2 min
We hate to break it to Jordan and Larry but this week, they're battling out for the second-best looking member of the podcast. That's because the start of television, the big screen, and Broadway Jaime Camil joined the guys. Jaime is fresh off the debut of his #1 rated new comedy 'Broke' on CBS. Jaime is a regular at Banc of California Stadium and bleeds Black & Gold. Since his first time watching LAFC, he's been hooked, saying he hasn't missed a home match since. Jordan and Larry talk about...
May 11, 2020•53 min
From one MVP to another. This week, two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash is on the show. Steve played 18 seasons in the NBA including time with the Phoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks, and Los Angeles Lakers. And while you know him as one of the greatest point guards of all-time, Steve grew up dreaming of playing professional soccer. Jordan and Larry go over Steve's soccer past and present (he currently is a co-owner of the Vancouver Whitecaps and La Liga's RCD Mallorca). They do a deep dive into Steve's play...
May 04, 2020•59 min
We've got all the football news and info you need in this episode. Max and Vince welcomed the The Athletic's national soccer reporter Paul Tenorio to the podcast. Paul has been covering MLS for years and now he's the go to source at The Athletic. He was kind enough to spend half an hour with us and in that time we covered everything from how MLS might restart its season (if there's a season at all) to what now for MLS academies to what to expect from the summer transfer window. Is MLS really in ...
May 01, 2020•1 hr 1 min
This is a special podcast in the Between Two Coaches series. It features Bob Bradley and Ballon d'Or winner Hristo Stoichkov. It's between two coaches but it's really a Chicago Fire reunion as Ante Razov and Mike Sorber catch up with Bob and Hristo to talk about the 2000 Fire team that won the US Open Cup. Joining them is Max Bretos and Nico Cantor of TUDN to help moderate and translate. The topics range from football ideas to old stories between teammates to talk of Barcelona and Johan Cruyff. ...
Apr 30, 2020•54 min
Max and Vince are coming to you again with all the LAFC news and information you need. The podcast welcomes a very special guest from the LA County Board of Supervisors Mark Ridley-Thomas. Before the interview with their guest, Max and Vince talk about some of the ways LAFC is helping during the COVID-19 crisis and how you can help or get help as part of the new Black & Gold Community Fund. Vince shares his talks with the LAFC Foundation and 3252 leadership after they made a major donation o...
Apr 24, 2020•32 min
Where do you go from having Will Ferrell as your first guest in your debut podcast? For the Shootin’ The Shot podcast, there’s only one guest that can top will. Jordan and Larry welcomed LAFC captain, MLS Golden Boot winner, and reigning MVP Carlos Vela as a special guest in Episode 2. The guys talk with Carlos for over an hour and topics range from family to travel to, of course, football. But right off the top, Carlos has a huge announcement for the guys. We found out just a little bit ago tha...
Apr 23, 2020•1 hr 5 min
It's our great pleasure to be with everyone again and bring you the latest LAFC news, as well as an amazing guest. This week on the Max + Vince Podcast, Fox Sports lead soccer play-by-play announcer John Strong joins us. John is at the forefront of American voices calling football matches and he's one of the nicest people in the business, not to mention he tells great stories. Before John comes on, Max and Vince share the latest MLS news including some info on ticketing. Then the guys decide to ...
Apr 17, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Another bonus podcast for this week. It's a coaches-themed episode featuring LAFC head coach Bob Bradley and Vancouver Whitecaps head coach Marc Dos Santos. Last weekend would have been LAFC vs Vancouver, so the two coaches got together to chat about what makes the perfect team and perfect coach, what their time was like working together in LAFC's inaugural season, and what they've been doing to stay shape while matches are on hold.
Apr 16, 2020•32 min
Welcome the newest podcast to the "Inside LAFC" family. Shootin' the Shot hosted by LAFC defender Jordan Harvey and LAFC CBO & EVP Larry Freedman. Coming out the gate hot, the guys have a huge guest that needs no introduction. Will Ferrell, LAFC co-owner and SNL legend, joins the podcast as the first guest ever. Jordan and Larry go over a variety of topics with Will, including how he joined the LAFC ownership group, his favorite memories at LAFC matches, they play a game of "Start, Bench, Cu...
Apr 14, 2020•50 min
All week, MLS has been celebrating its 25th anniversary. And even though we're just in Season 3, Max & Vince had to have their say. Vince starts the episode by interviewing Max for once. We hear Max's memories from the early days of MLS broadcasts with Fox Soccer and what he remembers most about the league early on. Vince shares some of his memories and where he thinks MLS has succeeded in its quarter of a century in existence. Then it's time for our big guest. Max & Vince welcome the ra...
Apr 10, 2020•58 min
Max & Vince are back with another MVP podcast this week. The guys start with an update on the situation around MLS in regards to COVID-19. Teams and players are still self-isolating and staying safe at home. Max & Vince talk about what might happen if the season restarts in June/July. The guys are also sharing LAFC Connect with everyone. Head to LAFC.com to sync your calendar with all the content the Club is putting out each day. That includes live events, match replays, podcasts, and mo...
Apr 02, 2020•43 min
We're trying something new. To accompany our re-airing of classic LAFC matches, Max & Vince are doing LAFC Replay. Here's how it works. We're going to rewatch an LAFC in 30' match from a previous season. You can sync up the match on LAFC.com and listen to Max & Vince's commentary or just listen along as they breakdown the action. This week's LAFC Replay is LAFC's 2-0 win over FC Cincinnati from 4/13/19. Mark-Anthony Kaye and Carlos Vela scored the goals, while LAFC's defense kept its thi...
Mar 31, 2020•32 min
Like the rest of Los Angeles, Max and Vince are staying safe at home but they're still thinking about the LAFC community. We've got another packed podcast. The guys start by talking about the latest news around MLS. The league has mandated teams refrain from training for another week. With that in mind, Vince spoke with LAFC Head Performance Coach Daniel Guzman about the effects of the layoff on the LAFC players and he shares what the team is doing to stay sharp. Max and. Vince talk about how th...
Mar 28, 2020•41 min
The Max + Vince Podcast returns for the first time since the suspension of the MLS season. Max & Vince are coming to you via Skype and have a podcast with lots of information to help during this uncertain time. The guys start by telling you why they've been silent for a bit and why it was the right call for LAFC to set the tone by sharing important news and updates from local and state governments. We recommend bookmarking the COVID-19 page on LAFC.com to stay up to date. From there the guys...
Mar 21, 2020•39 min
A big two weeks ahead for LAFC. The Concacaf Champions League is back! LAFC take on Liga MX giants Cruz Azul on Thursday at Banc of California Stadium. Max and Vince do a full preview of the match. The guys talk Cruz Azul's history and why they've been known for coming up just short as of late. Then we've got the scouting report on which players to watch and who might be out for the visit to LA. After the preview of the match, the guys welcome a special guest. LAFC midfielder Bryce Duke joins th...
Mar 11, 2020•56 min
Another chapter in LAFC history was written this past week. The Black & Gold earned a historic result, overturning a two-goal deficit against Liga MX's Club León with a dominant 3-0 win to progress to the Concacaf Champions League quarterfinals. Max and Vince were at the match and they give a breakdown of all the sights and sounds from the evening. It was easily the most electric and loudest the guys have ever seen Banc of California Stadium and the 3252. The winning didn't stop there, LAFC ...
Mar 02, 2020•52 min
LAFC is back. MLS is back. And we're back at the Banc for both. It's a busy week for the Black & Gold. First up, the second leg of the Concacaf Champions League clash with León. Max and Vince preview the match. What can LAFC do in the second leg to overturn the two-goal deficit? The guys have a couple of thoughts and talk about the biggest differences from the first leg to the second. After that, there's no time to waste because the MLS season kicks off on Sunday. LAFC welcome expansion side...
Feb 26, 2020•44 min
A historic night in León. LAFC took part in its first Concacaf Champions League in Club history. Max and Vince have a break down of the entire trip. From Max's travel from Tijuana to Guanajuato to hanging with all the LAFC Supporters around León, they paint the picture of the first LAFC away days in an international competition. After setting the scene, the guys get into the details of the Max. What went right and what went wrong and how LAFC turns this result into an experience they can use for...
Feb 20, 2020•38 min
Bye bye, preseason. It's full speed ahead to Léon. Max and Vince are here to wrap up the end of the preseason and bring you the only preview you need of LAFC's trip to Mexico. But first, we start with the biggest news of the week. Max and Vince talk about the trade of Walker Zimmerman to Nashville SC for a record amount of allocation money. After a break down of the final preseason match, which included a goal from an LAFC Academy player, Max speaks with Liga MX and Mexican National Team expert ...
Feb 13, 2020•57 min
The preseason keeps moving along. Max and Vince have you covered on everything going on with the Black & Gold. The guys start the show with a breakdown of the NYCFC preseason match. It was played behind closed doors but the guys were able to watch and detail what they thought of the 3-1 win. There's a bunch of news to get to after that. Walker Zimmerman is back from national team duty. José Cifuentes has arrived for his first days with LAFC. And there's some bad news on the injury report. Fi...
Feb 06, 2020•35 min
We've got a match to discuss. LAFC played in its first preseason match of 2020. The 2-0 victory over Peñarol resulted in plenty to talk about. Max and Vince start with the incredible tailgate on the South Lawn of the Natural History Museum with LAFC and Peñarol supporters. The guys talk about what they saw in the match, including LAFC debuts for five LAFC Academy players. Also making a debut in the friendly was new goalkeeper signing Kenneth Vermeer. The former Ajax and Feyenoord keeper joins th...
Jan 30, 2020•40 min
Max and Vince are back to start 2020 with a very special guest. Adama Diomande joins the guys in the second half of the podcast. They start off with the tough question on the tip of everyone's tongue: Will it be Dio or Diomande on the back of his jersey in 2020? But before Dio joins the guys, there's a lot to talk about since the holiday break. Max and Vince talk about the start of preseason camp. There's a competitive vibe on the pitch and the guys do their best to paint the picture. Then it's ...
Jan 15, 2020•49 min
Last podcast of 2019! Max and Vince are back on the podcast with instant analysis of the 2020 MLS Schedule. But before we get to that, we've got a player signing to go over. The new member of the Black & Gold is Francisco Ginella from Montevideo Wanderers and the Uruguay U23 squad. The guys break down the move and give a scouting report. Then its a bit of Concacaf Champions League talk as the guys give their take on the Club León clash. And finally, it's what you've all been waiting for. The...
Dec 19, 2019•38 min
Big announcement today from LAFC and MLS. The Black & Gold's home opener is confirmed. LAFC will host expansion side Inter Miami CF on March 1. Max and Vince give instant takes and talk about the early storylines ahead of the opener. Then the guys get you ready for Monday's Concacaf Champions League draw with a full mock draw. Max and Vince compile their bracket and break down the possible path to the trophy for LAFC and MLS.
Dec 05, 2019•31 min
The MLS offseason is in full swing. Max and Vince catch up on some of the news since the last podcast including MLS Cup, 2019 Expansion Draft, and more. The guys talk about the loss of Lee Nguyen and what it means to LAFC. Max shares his visit with Lee before he headed off to Miami. Then the guys talk about some of the other player movement around the league before getting to the segment you're all waiting for: the mailbag. You sent the guys questions using #AskLAFC on Twitter and the guys didn'...
Nov 27, 2019•51 min
The offseason arrived too soon. But despite the disappointment, Max & Vince are here to get you through it with great LAFC content. This week, we've got a really special episode. LAFC EVP & GM John Thorrington sat down for a "State of the Club" interview. John looks back on the season, shares some of his favorite moments, talks about strengthening the team for next season, and LAFC's first foray into the Concacaf Champions Leauge. It's a wide-ranging interview and John is very open and s...
Nov 07, 2019•1 hr 6 min
Apologies for some of the audio quality, Max and Vince are on the pitch after LAFC's 5-3 win over the Galaxy. As you can imagine, emotions were high, it was loud, there's some adult language, and did we mention it was loud. Maybe don't listen to this one on full blast. But we've got instant reaction and analysis following what could be the biggest win in Club history. Max and Vince talk about how they felt heading into the match and just how much this one took out of them. There were great perfo...
Oct 25, 2019•18 min
We're talking a different type of football this week. Walker welcomes Jennifer Matthews to The Locker Room. You may know Jennifer from SiriusXM talking fantasy football or her work on NFL Network as a sideline reporter or because her family can only be described as NFL royalty. Jennifer chats with Walker about growing up in an NFL family and with four brothers, playing sports, and how she got into broadcasting. Then Walker has to get her advice on his fantasy football team. He just pulled off a ...
Oct 22, 2019•26 min
