Even in the offseason, you can barely take a week off. The Max + Vince Podcast is back to take you through a ton of LAFC news. We had transfers, trades, even the MLS scheduled dropped, and, of course, the MLS Expansion Draft. First up, it's the big news. LAFC midfielder Eduard Atuesta is on his way to Palmeiras in Brazil. The Colombian was a pivotal player for LAFC since his arrival in 2018. He joins the back-to-back Copa Libertadores champions. Max and Vince break down the move for Atuesta and ...
Dec 17, 2021•1 hr 8 min
It's that time of year. Time to have a look back at the season that was for LAFC and look forward to Year 5 in the Club's history. No better way to do that than with the help of LAFC Co-President & General Manager John Thorrington. Max & Vince are joined by John for the second half of the podcast. They guys make the best of their time with JT by asking a wide range of questions looking at the disappointment of last season and looking ahead to 2022 - we even got to some of our fan questio...
Dec 07, 2021•36 min
The Max + Vince Podcast took a short break but we're back after a nice holiday. Max and Vince hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and wish a Happy Hanukkah to all that celebrate. The guys are back with plenty to talk about, including the MLS Cup Playoffs. It's down to the final four with the top seeds knocked out in both conferences. Max and Vince give their impressions of the 2021 playoffs and pick who they think wins it all. Then it's back to LAFC. It's the shortest offseason in MLS history...
Dec 02, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Max and Vince wanted to start off by thanking all the listeners (and viewers) of the podcast during the 2021 season. LAFC may have come up short in its pursuit of a playoff spot but it's been awesome doing this show for all of you this season and meeting many of you at matches, tailgates, away trips, or around Los Angeles. We're not totally finished for 2021 but we'll be taking a few weeks off. Then we'll do our best to bring you any offseason news and reactions as they happen. Now to the match....
Nov 09, 2021•50 min
Here are the facts. LAFC fell short against the Vancouver Whitecaps in a match they needed to win to control their own destiny. The 1-1 draw now puts LAFC's playoff hopes in jeopardy. They need a win on the last day of the season and a few results to go their way. Now to the show. Max and Vince go through the match against Vancouver. Carlos Vela had more than a cameo but the team couldn't find the finishing touch it needed. Is that a good or a bad sign for the match with the Rapids? The guys als...
Nov 03, 2021•43 min
We've got a lot to talk about. But we have to do it quickly because LAFC is back in action on Tuesday. Max and Vince were in the 110 Football studios on Monday to break down LAFC's long road trip... well, after they stopped talking about movies, music, pop culture, and anything else that came to mind. But once they got to the football, they started with the comeback win in Dallas. LAFC was fortunate but the quality of Chicho Arango lifted them in a desperate moment. Then it was off to Minnesota ...
Oct 25, 2021•44 min
The #SeasonWithinTheSeason kicked off this past weekend. LAFC did its part with a 3-1 win over San Jose. But the Black & Gold didn't get any help this time around, as it remains four points adrift of the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. Max and Vince are here to break down the win over San Jose. It was a stellar first half for the Black & Gold. Danny Musovski started the scoring, forming a great partnership with Chicho Arango up top. Despite squandering a few chances, LAFC f...
Oct 19, 2021•45 min
It's simple. Four points separate LAFC from the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. Six matches in 23 days will determine the fate of the Black & Gold's 2021 season. Max and Vince are back to give you the details of LAFC's #SeasonWithinTheSeason from the Nectar Performance Center. After a brief chat about what it will take to reach the playoffs and the teams LAFC is vying with, Max and Vince bring on a couple of special guests. First, LAFC veteran from Day 1, Jordan Harvey joins th...
Oct 13, 2021•51 min
Max is back and we're not holding anything back. We cover the derby from before kickoff to after the final whistle. Max and Vince breakdown the incredible support that followed the Black & Gold to Dignity Health Sports Park. Over two hours before the match, LAFC had around 650 supporters, arriving in 13 buses, clad in all-black inside the stadium. The buzz that surrounded the match between the Galaxy and LAFC never disappoints. The match? That was a little bit different. Max and Vince share ...
Oct 05, 2021•41 min
We're calling this the MVP + C podcast this week. Max Bretos is away this week but keeping his seat warm is 110 Football's Connor Kalopsis. Fear not! Even with Max gone, Vince takes Connor on many off-topic rants. But we're mainly focused on the bad run of form LAFC finds itself in ahead of the derby. Why have the last two losses hurt so much? Are the playoffs out of reach? And would a win over the Galaxy make it all better? Vince and Connor discuss all those topics along with their most hated M...
Oct 01, 2021•42 min
Welcome back, LAFC fans. Sorry, we're for a later-than-usual podcast this week. But we're coming at you with great analysis of the match in Portland and a preview of LAFC's trip to San Jose. Vince was in Portland for the Timbers match. He shares his experience amongst the Timbers fans and throughout the city. Max and Vince break down a match they thought LAFC had no business losing. The Black & Gold looked almost as good as they have during this entire run of good form. They simply didn't fi...
Sep 23, 2021•44 min
LAFC has followed up its eight-match winless streak with two wins on the bounce. The Black & Gold now have the playoffs in sight but the matches are going to start coming fast and heavy from here until the end of the season. Max and Vince have a full breakdown of the 3-2 win over Real Salt Lake. Bob Bradley rewarded the team that beat Sporting KC last week and it paid off within 20 seconds. Chicho Arango has found his scoring boots. Bryce Duke continues to power the team forward from an inte...
Sep 14, 2021•57 min
Hope everyone had a fantastic and safe holiday weekend after LAFC kicked started things into overdrive on Friday night. Four goals against the second-best team in the Western Conference is a great result even before you consider all the extras around this match. Mamadou Fall has officially made himself known in the league with an MLS Team of the Week performance and two goals. We had the pleasure of having Mamadou join us to talk about both goals and his incredible celebration amongst the 3252. ...
Sep 08, 2021•42 min
LAFC capped a huge week in Los Angeles football history with a derby against the Galaxy on Saturday. The Black & Gold faced an uphill battle as another error led to a goal they shouldn't have conceded. But Bob Bradley's team responded on numerous occasions to peg back their rivals. Brian Rodriguez stepped up in the biggest moments, scoring what might be the best LAFC goal all-time and adding another after the Galaxy equalized. However, it wasn't enough in the end. The Galaxy found a late goa...
Aug 31, 2021•50 min
Trust us. We know. Morale is low amongst the Black & Gold and its supporters. LAFC is not accustomed to losing, let alone losing four matches in a row. But that's the reality we face in this tough moment. And even though you may not realize it, the club needs you more than ever. Max and Vince start the podcast with a call to everyone that backs the Black & Gold. Now, more than ever, the club needs your support as it navigates the toughest time in its history but also as it's set to host ...
Aug 24, 2021•45 min
Description: There are no easy answers when your team finds itself in a rut. LAFC is in the midst of a six-match winless run - the worst in club history. Max and Vince give their honest takes around the loss in Atlanta and share their frustrations watching the team do things well nearly everywhere but the scoreline. The guys also get their obligatory VAR complaints out of the way after Mamadou Fall was denied his first MLS goal in poor fashion. But after that, it's what you all came for. LAFC Co...
Aug 17, 2021•59 min
The Max + Vince Podcast returns to its regular day. Unfortunately, the results have been much the same lately for LAFC. Max and Vince talk through what the real problems are without looking for crazy solutions. Is it tactical? Are the players not performing to their best? Max and Vince have opinions on this and more. Rundown: Welcome To The Show - 0:00 San Jose In Good Form - 1:29 Man-Marking - 3:00 Rebuilding - 5:24 Solutions - 10:00 Consistency - 17:55 Things Boiling Over - 22:00 ATL Preview -...
Aug 10, 2021•39 min
It's a Transfer Deadline Day Extravaganza! Max and Vince are here to bring you everything they know - unfortunately, it isn't much. The MLS Secondary Transfer Window is coming to a close while the guys are recording this podcast. LAFC has already made one big move earlier in the week, signing Cristian "Chicho" Arango. Are there more moves to come? Max and Vince discuss why LAFC could still add players after the deadline and their thoughts about why they possibly should. We also discuss some of t...
Aug 06, 2021•38 min
The show is just a little bit different this week. Max is joining Vince via Zoom on a special Thursday edition of the Max + Vince Podcast. As some of you know, Max missed the last two LAFC matches after testing positive for Covid-19. Thank you for all the kind messages and well-wishes that Max received while he was out. The good news is he recently tested negative and the vaccines kept him from having more severe symptoms while also keeping his family safe - please, if you are able to get vaccin...
Jul 30, 2021•50 min
When you're right, you're right. And we're definitely feeling like we're coming correct these days. After a rough patch to start the season, LAFC looks like they are back on track with three wins in a row. The Black & Gold are making their way back up the standings and are now just three points back of their rivals to the south. Max & Vince toot their own horns a little bit by talking about how they knew this team wasn't far off and what they think has been the reason by the recent resul...
Jul 20, 2021•53 min
It's a very special episode of the podcast. We've made it to 100! That's right. Thank you to all the listeners that have been with us through 100 episodes of the Max + Vince Podcast. Whether you're a Day 1 listener since the start of Inside LAFC or you just joined us recently, a sincere thank you from both Max and Vince for being a part of this journey. To celebrate, LAFC surprised Max and Vince with a Zoom call from the LAFC Performance Center. Joining Max and Vince to say congrats were USMNT l...
Jul 13, 2021•49 min
This past weekend had a bit of everything. Tactics, weather, great goals - even better BBQ - but, unfortunately, the result remained the same for LAFC. Max and Vince are here to take you through the 2-1 loss at Children's Mercy Park. Kim Moon-Hwan scored a brilliant individual goal and the guys give their thoughts on how he's come along the last few games. They also touch on the substitutions in the match, how a 3-game week contributed, and some of the mistakes that led to goals. After that, for...
Jun 29, 2021•54 min
At long last, the fans have finally returned to full capacity at Banc of California Stadium after over a year away. Max and Vince take you through their return to the tailgate experience. It was great to see so many smiling faces once again. Then it's on to the match against Houston. LAFC was a mixed bag once again after going up a goal but not being able to hold out to get the result. What's going on with Bob Bradley's team? Max and Vince try their best to sift through the good and the bad. Run...
Jun 22, 2021•49 min
Break time is over. Max and Vince are back to work on the podcast this week and there's a lot to talk about. LAFC gets ready for two home matches in a week and for the first time in over a year a fully open Banc of California Stadium. Max and Vince chat about how the MLS season will heat up from here and LAFC needs to get busy collecting points. Also, have you noticed how much soccer is on TV lately? Max and Vince take you through what's going on in all the international tournaments. The guys wr...
Jun 15, 2021•1 hr
An all too familiar story played out in the LAFC match on Saturday. Despite being ahead 1-0 early in the second half, LAFC found a way to conceded and eventually lose against NYCFC. Max and Vince dive into the mistakes and how they are both new but more of the same. While LAFC's spot in the standings is not what fans expected, can a match be analyzed only by a few key moments? The guys talk about the way coaches analyze matches and do their best to sort through the big moments and the myriad of ...
Jun 02, 2021•55 min
What a difference a week makes. After dropping to its lowest point in the standings in its history, LAFC returned home to secure a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids. Carlos Vela was back. More fans were back. And so was LAFC’s swagger. Max and Vince break down the win over the Rapids with the help of Max’s +1, former USMNT player and current CBS Soccer personality, Heath Pearce. Rundown Intro - 0:00 Feels Good - 2:03 Local Broadcast Has Vince Covered - 4:02 Told You So - 7:57 Big Test - 10:38...
May 25, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Talk Soccer With Dave Denholm is back. On the first episode on LAFC platforms, Dave talks to Kyndra de St. Aubin of Minnesota United.
May 20, 2021•34 min
The struggles continue in the young season for LAFC. After falling short in the derby, the Black & Gold were outplayed in Seattle against the league's best team so far in 2021. The Sounders exposed some of LAFC's flaws this season, Max & Vince are taking a hard look at what needs to change. Also, FS1 commentator and analyst, as well as former Newcastle United defender, Warren Barton joins the show. He called the game in Seattle and has an unbiased breakdown of what needs to change for LA...
May 18, 2021•57 min
Intro - 0:00 Happy Belated Mother's Day - 1:37 Fans Make The Rivalry - 4:09 Against The Flow Of Play - 7:56 Your Emotions Are Valid - 9:40 Formation Change? - 10:54 Reacting To Social Media - 12:13 3 Takeaways From The Galaxy Loss - 18:35 Still No Vela - 26:00 Rivalry Makes Everyone Better - 33:17 John Thorrington's Comments In The Athletic - 39:13 Adjustments In Seattle - 49:45
May 11, 2021•56 min
Welcome - 0:00 Away Days in Houston - 2:33 Manchester United Protest - 7:08 Inter Wins The Title (Sorry, Vince) - 10:28 Big Jesse Marsch Fans - 17:41 Takeaways From A Frustrating Draw In Houston - 23:29 Galaxy v LAFC Preview - 34:29
May 05, 2021•52 min
