All eyes will be on Los Angeles this week. The 2019 Audi MLS Cup Playoffs have started in earnest and LAFC enters the fray against a familiar foe. On Thursday, the Galaxy comes to LA to face the Black & Gold at Banc of California Stadium (show starts at 7pm. get there early!) in a win or go home contest. Max & Vince are here to preview the match and tell you why this has all the makings of the biggest MLS match in Los Angeles history. But before we get to the game, the guys talk about so...
Oct 21, 2019•40 min
We've got a shorter than usual show in this episode but it's for good reason. Max and Vince have a very special announcement. Join the podcast at Guelaguetza Restaurante (3014 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90006) on Saturday, Oct. 19th from 4pm-6pm for a live episode. Enjoy the best authentic Oaxacan food in the city and be a part of LAFC history with Max and Vince. The guys will also have special guests, trivia with autographed LAFC prizes, and the LAFC merch truck will be there. The guys we'...
Oct 16, 2019•38 min
LAFC and Carlos Vela finished the 2019 MLS regular season with style. Max and Vince were out at LAFC training to record their thoughts on the 3-1 win over the Colorado Rapids. The guys go over what it was like to cover history when Carlos Vela broke the single-season goal-scoring record, what 72-point record means in the grand scheme of MLS and the league's future, and some of the other impressive records LAFC set along the way - apologies, there was a slight technical difficulty in the audio. A...
Oct 09, 2019•44 min
You'll have to forgive the guys for not podcasting lately, they were chasing a Supporters' Shield. Now that the first trophy in Club history is secure, Beita & Harv are back with Julio "El Chiva Mayor" Ramos. It's fitting in the first podcast since winning the Supporters' Shield that the guys speak with Julio, who was there the day the Club was announced. Julio talks about his love for LAFC and how football is more than just what happens on the pitch. The guys ask about the 3252 and how they...
Oct 05, 2019•32 min
The Supporters' Shield is Black & Gold. Max and Vince start the show with the chants of "Campeónes, Campeónes" from the LAFC locker room. There's no team better this MLS season than LAFC. The guys talk about how tense the match was and what a relief it was to finally celebrate. Max and Vince share their stories of being on the pitch and i the locker room afterward. And they even talk about the actual game at some point. After the Supporters' Sheild talk, just like the Black & Gold, the g...
Sep 27, 2019•43 min
The gang's all here. LAFC is back to full strength after the international window and the injury to Carlos Vela and the MVP podcast is here to break it all down. Max and Vince start with the 1-1 draw in Philadelphia. The match with the Union had playoff atmosphere written all over it. The two teams went toe-to-toe in front of a sellout crowd in Philly. The guys go over what they saw from the match and why they think LAFC will be happy to be coming home. Then it's on to the other big match of the...
Sep 18, 2019•50 min
No international call-ups for Max & Vince, they're here to bring you all things LAFC this week, including a special guest. The guys talk through the draw in Orlando. While it was disappointing to only get a point, it was a great comeback for the Black & Gold despite missing seven players to international duty. After the recap of the last match, it's a preview of a big showdown in Philadelphia between LAFC and the Union. Then our very special guest sits down with the guys. LAFC EVP of Bra...
Sep 11, 2019•1 hr 16 min
We don't have to do this too often. The guys have to shake off the rust when it comes to breaking down a loss. But after a bit of the usual off-topic chatter, Max and Vince dive into the 2-0 loss against Minnesota United. Don't say "blueprint" around Vince because he has serious words everyone that thinks it's easy to do what the Loons did at Banc of California Stadium. Brian Rodriguez's first LAFC start is also put into focus. And credit where credit is due, Mason Toye scored two phenomenal goa...
Sep 04, 2019•50 min
It's been a few days and people can't stop talking about the derby between LAFC and the Galaxy. So Max and Vince are here to give their takes on what was probably one of the most electric regular-season matches in MLS history. There was an epic rock 'n' roll tifo with smoke and lights. There were four goals in the first 15 minutes. There was an MLS debut for Brian Rodríguez. And there was a huge response from LAFC to come back from a two-goal deficit. Unfortunately, the Black & Gold couldn't...
Aug 29, 2019•1 hr
The hosts have become the guests. The Back To Back podcast returns and the tables have been turned. Jordan Harvey and Steven Beitashour invited LAFC EVP and CBO Larry Freedman on the show and Larry took over. So with Beita and Harv on the hot seat this time, Larry leads the show. The LAFC defenders get grilled on how they signed with LAFC, family and the Club, facial hair, the power of Supporters, hanging with celebrity owners and more.
Aug 24, 2019•45 min
We couldn't wait to podcast this week. Max and Vince hit the pitch at Banc of California Stadium immediately following LAFC's 4-0 win over San Jose. The guys get right into it from the pitch talking about the golazo from Carlos Vela and how spectacular the crowd is after a home win. From there, we hop on Skype with Max traveling to give a more detailed breakdown of the win against San Jose. Big time contributions from the squad with Josh Pérez, Lee Nguyen, and Tristan Blackmon stepping up to kee...
Aug 22, 2019•48 min
The MLS Secondary Transfer Window is now shut. LAFC made two big moves that ruminated not only in MLS but around the world. Max and Vince have got the podcast to make sense of it all. We've got everything you need to know about LAFC's newest Designated Player Brian Rodríguez and exciting young left back Diego "Chiqui" Palacios. Joining the show to go in-depth on the moves is LAFC assistant GM Will Kuntz. Will got lots of insight into LAFC's dealings around the world, including more background on...
Aug 12, 2019•49 min
After a month away helping the US Men's National Team reach the Gold Cup final, Walker Zimmerman is back with LAFC and back with a new episode of the Locker Room. To make up for the lag between pods, he's got not one but two guests. Joining Walker are USMNT and Seattle Sounders stars Jordan Morris and Cristian Roldan. The guys talk about meeting for the first time with the USMNT and in MLS play, making it to the highest level, and the guests play a little game of who knows who better. Path To Th...
Jul 25, 2019•33 min
Trigger Warning: There will be derby talk in this episode. Hopefully, you've had a chance to come to terms with LAFC's loss last Friday. But even if you haven't, Max and Vince take you through what happened against the Galaxy from a tactical, emotional, and practical standpoint. There are lessons to be learned but it's not all doom and gloom around here. Looking ahead, Max makes the case for bringing in a new Designated Player, while Vince says to pump the breaks. And finally, we wrap things up ...
Jul 23, 2019•52 min
Big week, big guest. Max and Vince are plugged in for Derby Week between LAFC and the Galaxy. Joining the guys to break down the derby is Taylor Twellman. Taylor is on the call with Jon Champion for ESPN (July 19 at 7:00pm). He chats with the guys about getting his start in broadcasting, who is LAFC's MVP behind Carlos Vela, and what makes this rivalry so good. Before that, Max and Vince have their takes on the derby and why it feels different in 2019. Big Win In Houston | 4:20 The Stakes On Fri...
Jul 17, 2019•45 min
We're back! The podcast has been silent for a bit but Max and Vince catch you up to speed right off the top. LAFC has been dominant the last two matches scoring 11 goals. The guys recap what's happened since the last episode and preview the U.S. Open Cup quarterfinal against the Portland Timbers. They also invite LAFC videographer Lauren Terry on to talk about the Women's World Cup and the amazing back-to-back world champion US Women's National Team. Lauren talks about idolizing players like Mia...
Jul 09, 2019•45 min
Beita and Harv are back! The guys apologize for not podcasting as of late but they make it up to the listeners with a special episode recorded from the flight home after LAFC's 5-1 victory in Kansas City. So, apologies for some of the sound you hear on the episode but the guys are literally 35,000 feet in the air during recording! But as an extra bonus, they've got tons of player interviews with great reactions and stories from the win. Joining the podcast in this episode: Mark-Anthony Kaye | 10...
Jul 05, 2019•26 min
Max and Vince have a very special show in store for everyone. Summer is around the corner and that means the transfer window is coming. To talk us through how it all works, LAFC EVP & GM John Thorrington joins the guys. But first, LAFC is through to the Round of 16 in the Open Cup. Max & Vince break down the 3-0 win over RSL and preview the Round of 16 match at Banc of California Stadium. Then it's John Thorrington sitting down for an insightful 20 minutes on transfers, designated player...
Jun 14, 2019•1 hr 5 min
What a party it was in Portland. Max is back from the Rose City after LAFC's 3-2 win over the Portland Timbers. The guys talk about LAFC crashing the Timbers' party, the Black & Gold invasion of Portland, and Vince has a bone to pick with Taylor Twellman and other soccer commentators for the way they talk about players fouling Carlos Vela. But all that is just build up to the special guest. LAFC defender Tristan Blackmon sits down with Vince to talk about his exciting form on the pitch in re...
Jun 06, 2019•1 hr 2 min
Back from a holiday weekend, the guys are still buzzing about LAFC's 4-2 win on Friday night. The electricity on and off the pitch was undeniable. Max & Vince start off by talking about Pride Night and how epic it was from start to finish. The guys then get into the match before getting back to the colossal Freddie Mercury tifo displayed in the North End. The guys talk about some of their favorite tifos from around the world. And finally, it's a short preview of LAFC's trip to take on the Po...
May 29, 2019•43 min
Jesse Billauer joins Walker in the Locker Room. You may not have heard Jesse's story before but once you do, you'll be inspired. Jesse is a world-class surfer that had his life changed in an instant when he broke his neck and severed his spinal cord while surfing. Jesse talks about how surfing took him all over the world and still does to this day. The guys talk about Jesse's accident and how he found a passion for helping others that allowed him to keep moving forward. Walker asks about Jesse's...
May 23, 2019•26 min
Max and Vince are here to talk a busy week of LAFC action. We review not one, but two matches from last week. The guys talk about the 2-0 win over FC Dallas at Banc of California Stadium and how the chippiness set a very different tone for the 1-1 draw in Dallas. The guys also give their impressions of some of the new faces in the LAFC starting lineup. Then it's time to welcome special guest Eduard Atuesta. Eduard is having a breakout season with the Black & Gold. Max pulls double-duty as in...
May 21, 2019•1 hr 2 min
LAFC has a busy week ahead with back-to-back matches against FC Dallas. But before we get to those, Max and Vince take you through the 3-0 win in Columbus. LAFC controlled the match and the guys talk about how LAFC made the Crew look like the road team in this one. Then they talk about Eduard Atuesta as an unsung all-star in MLS. The midfielder may not have the numbers but he's been one of MLS' best week in and week out this season. Finally, we answer your questions once again. Listeners tweeted...
May 14, 2019•50 min
Lots to talk about this week despite the 0-0 draw against Chicago. Max and Vince analyze the good and the bad from the match and try to help quell some of the frustrations from the scoreless night. Then it's a new segment brought to you by the listeners. The guys answer a few Twitter questions including some MLS All-Star Game picks and a TAM and GAM breakdown before special guest Tyler Miller drops in. Tyler was kind of enough to sit down to chat about his time at the Club, a cause that is close...
May 08, 2019•48 min
Fresh off his three-assist performance in a 4-1 win over Seattle, Mark-Anthony Kaye joins Jordan and Beita on the podcast. The guys get into MAK's rise to LAFC from Toronto FC 2 to USL and the Canadian National Team. They talk about the season-ending injury from last season, coming back stronger, and how it gives you a new perspective on the game when you're out for a long period of time. Getting A New Perspective After The Injury | 4:14 Rising The Ranks From USL To MLS | 7:38 Getting The Opport...
May 02, 2019•35 min
Walker welcomes a very special guest to the podcast this week. Straight from the North End, it's 3252 Independent Supporters Union President Jimmy Lopez. Jimmy joins the show to chat becoming the president of the 3252 this season, the genesis of his involvement in supporter culture in Los Angeles, how the 3252 interacts with the Club and local community, and his favorite moments in the North End. Becoming the 3252 President | 0:52 "LAFC Came To Us" | 4:21 Raising The Bar For Supporters Sections ...
May 01, 2019•22 min
Max and Vince are back with another great episode for your listening pleasure. The guys dive right into the result in Seattle. It was a weird, and sometimes entertaining, match against the Sounders with lots of controversy to talk about. Then the guys celebrate the one-year anniversary of Banc of California Stadium by listing their favorite memories on the pitch. And finally, you might have seen the scuffle between Leeds United and Aston Villa over whether you should kick the ball out when there...
Apr 30, 2019•43 min
LAFC is undoubtedly the top team in MLS after another resounding victory. Max and Vince are here talk through the 4-1 win over the Seattle Sounders and how important LAFC's midfield trio was in the match. Max talks about the star sightings at LAFC matches including a chance meeting with Avengers Endgame director Joe Russo. Which got the guys thinking, how would you recast the Avengers with LAFC players? And finally, the guys try to pick out who LAFC's best player is after Carlos Vela... hint: wh...
Apr 24, 2019•47 min
Tough first loss of the season for LAFC up in Vancouver. Max and Vince are here to chat it out. And they have a very special guest, LAFC President Tom Penn joins the podcast. The guys start with a breakdown of the midweek match before Tom joins to talk about memories at Banc of California Stadium, the atmosphere at the Club, and more. Finally, the guys wrap it up with a preview of Sunday's match against the Seattle Sounders (Our apologies, we had major audio difficulties in the last segment but ...
Apr 20, 2019•55 min
This week is about the guys behind the guys. Walker sits down with the unsung heroes of the LAFC locker room Scott Tranilla and Miguel Flores. As the LAFC equipment manager and assistant equipment manager, Scott and Miguel are responsible for kits, training gear, and boots, but there's so much more that goes into the job including getting to know the little things players need on a day-to-day basis. Scotty and Miguel talk about how they broke into the league (1:18), the jobs within the job (7:14...
Apr 17, 2019•26 min
