Another week, another big announcement at LAFC. But before Vince and Steve talk about that, LAFC defeated the New York Red Bulls 2-0 over the weekend. Vince asks Steve about Chiqui Palacios's goal and what it means to the young fullback. Then it's on to the big news. LAFC has signed five-time Champions League winner Gareth Bale. Vince asks Steve where he was when he heard the news Bale had signed for LAFC. And in that spirit, Steve is asked where he was and what he thought about a slew of major ...
Jul 01, 2022•11 min
The title says it all, doesn't it? Carlos Vela is joining us the same day LAFC announced his new contract. But that's not all. We've also had John Thorrington on the show to talk about securing Gareth Bale's signature and what LAFC is thinking as the Secondary Transfer Window opens on July 7. We'd add more to the description but you should already be listening! But just in case, Max and Vince also break down their 3 Takeaways from the 2-0 win over NYRB on Sunday. The guys also preview the midwee...
Jun 29, 2022•49 min
Like LAFC, the Max + Vince Podcast returns with the usual match analysis and great guests! While Max Bretos is on his European tour, Jordan Harvey was kind enough to join Vince. Jordan and Vince break down the 1-1 draw in Seattle. It was an intense match between two of the best in MLS. Jordan lends his expertise to the podcast and helps Vince talk through some of the interesting moments in the match. Then Sebastien Ibeagha joins the show. Seb has been stepping up in big moments for LAFC in the l...
Jun 21, 2022•46 min
By now, you've likely heard the big news. Former Italy and Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini has signed with LAFC. And Max and Vince have the inside story of how it went down, directly from LAFC SVP & Assistant GM Will Kuntz. But first, let's talk about the other big news coming out of MLS this week. Max and Vince were just as surprised as you all were with the announcement of Apple TV partnering with MLS for the next 10 years. The guys give their initial takes as more details about the ne...
Jun 15, 2022•54 min
Max and Vince are back after a short break. Like the team, the guys took the week off to rest up for the summer. While LAFC won't play again until June 18, Max and Vince have a great guest to help fans get a better understanding of what goes on behind the scenes at the club. This week, LAFC Performance Director Gavin Benjafield joins the show. Gavin joined LAFC ahead of its first season, having spent time with Watford and Ajax before coming to MLS. After a grueling May in which LAFC played eight...
Jun 08, 2022•45 min
Welcome back to another episode of the Max + Vince Podcast. It's another busy week for LAFC as the month of May comes to a close. First though, we've got a great guest again this week. LAFC assistant coach Marc Dos Santos joins us in the second segment. It's Marc's second stint with LAFC. Max and Vince ask what it was like coming back to the Club. Marc shares the conversations he had with Steve Cherundolo and how their projects perfectly aligned. Marc also gives us some insight into how the coac...
May 24, 2022•42 min
Welcome back to another episode of the Max + Vince Podcast. It's another busy week around the LAFC Performance Center. Max and Vince recorded on Tuesday before LAFC took on Austin FC in a pivotal Western Conference matchup. The guys talk a little bit about the Austin match, including injury updates for players like Brian Rodriguez and Eddie Segura. Before that, we touch on the loss to Colorado. It was going to happen sooner or later, and whether it was altitude, fatigue, or something else, this ...
May 18, 2022•38 min
This week on 'In Touch with Steve Cherundolo,' we're talking #1s. Sitting atop the Supporters' Shield table, LAFC took on the top team from the East this past week. Vince chats with Steve about LAFC's recent set-piece dominance before getting to our theme for the week. We're going back to 1980 and 1985 when Steve and Vince turned one. We're talking No. 1s when you were one. What was the top-grossing movie, the No. 1 song, and the price of gas when Steve Cherundolo was a 1-year-old? Watch to find...
May 13, 2022•6 min
The Max + Vince Podcast is back. And we've got a jam-packed episode this week. Before we go any further, the Radio Voice of LAFC Dave Denholm joins the show this week in the second segment. But before Dave joins us, Max and Vince take us through the last two LAFC matches - a comeback draw against the Philadelphia Union and an Open Cup knockout of the Portland Timbers. Max and Vince talk about LAFC's dangerous set pieces and how the match lived up to the hype. After that, we break down how LAFC t...
May 11, 2022•1 hr 19 min
Welcome back to another episode of 'In Touch' with Steve Cherundolo. It's a special episode this week, we're celebrating moms around the world for Mother's Day. But first, Vince asks Steve how this LAFC team has progressed from preseason to being top of the table in MLS. And from one fullback to another, Steve details the transformation of Chiqui Palacios into one of the best in MLS this season. Then it's onto our theme this week. With Mother's Day coming up this weekend, Steve shares stories ab...
May 09, 2022•8 min
It's a new week. But the table remains the same in MLS. Thanks to a 2-0 victory at the Banc on Sunday night, LAFC sits atop the Western Conference with 22 points. Max and Vince take us through the win against Minnesota United. LAFC added to its league-leading tally of goals from substitutes as Ryan Hollingshead and Jose Cifuentes found the back of the net off the bench. The guys break down Minnesota's low block and conservative approach to the match. Will we see more teams try the same when they...
May 04, 2022•41 min
We're talking about home in this week's 'In Touch with Steve Cherundolo.' But first, LAFC returned from Cincinnati with all three points and again it was a substitute with the game-winner. Steve talks about LAFC's thought process when it comes to in-game management and what Danny Musovski brings to the team. Then, it's on to our theme. LAFC will have 5 of 7 matches at home in May (lafc.com/tickets) and Steve recently purchased a new home, so what better time to talk about home? Vince asks Steve ...
Apr 30, 2022•7 min
Vince is back. Max is away. But never fear, Jordan Harvey is back as well. "Mr. LAFC" as Vince likes to call him is filling in for Max this week. Vince makes up for lost time by covering not one, but two LAFC wins. The guys talk about the 5-1 win over Orange County SC in the Open Cup. LAFC found a way to shake up their slow starts with some incisive moves early against OCSC and run out as comfortable winners. Jordan and Vince break down how LAFC broke the press and finished off a variety of chan...
Apr 28, 2022•44 min
Max Bretos fills in for Vince this week on a new episode of In Touch with Steve Cherundolo. The guys are chatting after a 3-1 win over Sporting KC that featured a Goal of the Year contender from Ismael Tajouri-Shradi. Max asks Steve about the goal and where it ranks all-time in finishes that he's seen or been a part of. That brings us to our theme this week. LAFC hits the road once again, this time it's off to Cincinnati, the home of Skyline Chili. Steve is quizzed on his knowledge of regional f...
Apr 21, 2022•5 min
There's no time to rest around here. After a 3-1 victory over Sporting KC this past weekend, LAFC embarks on a new journey in 2022. The U.S. Open Cup returns to the Banc this Wednesday. LAFC starts its run to the oldest trophy in the country against USL champions Orange County SC. Max is joined by LAFC legend Jordan Harvey this week with Vince away. Jordan gives makes the lowdown on his role within and around the club including his recent appearances on the LAFC broadcast. Then the guys dig into...
Apr 20, 2022•35 min
Nobody likes to lose. But in football, dealing with adversity is part of the job for any professional. This week, Vince La Rosa asks Steve Cherundolo about dealing with setbacks and how he processes losses, especially emotional ones like this past weekend at the Galaxy. Steve shares his philosophy on getting back on track after a loss and praises the work of his team and supporters on the day. After that, it's on to our theme. There's no getting around how that late decision made us all feel - S...
Apr 15, 2022•7 min
Still thinking about the result from the weekend? Yeah, us too! But we've got a great guest in midfielder Ilie Sanchez to put it all into perspective. First, Max and Vince share their thoughts on the crucial refereeing decisions in the match. While the guys appreciate PRO's explanation, it doesn't make the pain any better. Vince tells us why it's not the technical details of the decision as much as the inconsistency through the match that bugs him. Max does his best to parse all the rules and st...
Apr 13, 2022•37 min
We're clad head-to-toe in Black & Gold this week. But before we talk about that, we have to take stock of a wild win in Orlando. Steve continues to pull all the right levers with four different goalscorers in a 4-2 victory over Orlando City. After our brief chat on the road win, all eyes are on the Clasico Angelino against the Galaxy. And while Steve will be talking about that plenty this week, Vince has some rivalry questions of his own. Steve remembers a tense derby from his Hannover days ...
Apr 12, 2022•6 min
It's a big week. That means a big guest for the Max + Vince Podcast. Fresh off helping the U.S. Men's National Team qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and helping LAFC stay undefeated with a 4-2 win in Orlando, Kellyn Acosta joins the show. But before we bring on Kellyn to talk about qualifying and to look ahead to the weekend, Max & Vince have a review of the Orlando City match. It wasn't perfect but LAFC found a way to secure all three points. Max & Vince share their thoughts on t...
Apr 06, 2022•37 min
The international break is over and we're back with another episode of "In Touch with Steve Cherundolo" after a brief hiatus. This week, Vince La Rosa asks Steve what he was up to while the team was off last week. Then, with no match to review, it's straight to our theme for the episode. In honor of the 94th Academy Awards, we're doing our own version of the Oscars with Steve. The LAFC head coach has said movies have been an important part of his life. So, we gave him a chance to talk about some...
Apr 05, 2022•5 min
We're back! The team had an extra couple of days off last week and the Max + Vince Podcast did the same. But we're back with another great podcast. This week, Max and Vince talk about the recent World Cup qualifying action, including Canada clinching a spot for the first time since 1986, the USMNT all but in, and Mexico looking for answers. Then it's another great Black & Gold guest. Ismael Tajouri-Shradi makes his first appearance on the podcast. The winger has an interesting footballing ge...
Mar 30, 2022•36 min
Steve Cherundolo's team returned from Miami with all three points in tow thanks to a 2-0 victory. Kwadwo Opoku and Ismael Tajouri-Shradi scored their first MLS goals with the Black & Gold to seal the victory, while Maxime Crepeau picked up his second clean sheet of the season. Despite passing an important road test, much of the talk was about the weather in Miami. Sunny and humid to swirling winds, all culminating in what looked like a monsoon by the end of the match - the most vivid picture...
Mar 18, 2022•6 min
We "hit the road" this week with another episode of In Touch with Steve Cherundolo. After a last-minute goal secured a 1-1 draw at home against the Portland Timbers, LAFC pack their bags for the first road trip of the season and the first in Steve Cherndolo's tenure with the Black & Gold. This week, we ask Steve about chance creation and how LAFC can be more dangerous in the box. Then it's time for some fun with our theme. We're asking Steve questions about road trips from both his playing d...
Mar 16, 2022•6 min
We're changing it up this episode. Welcome to the 'MMVP.' Vince is between two Maxes this week as LAFC goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau joins the show. Fresh off a second clean sheet of the season, Maxime joined the guys after training to talk about a slew of topics. We cover the match in Miami before talking about taking on his prior club Vancouver this weekend at the Banc. We also get some World Cup talk before Maxime joins Canada next week for what will likely result in the Canadians clinching a spo...
Mar 16, 2022•37 min
It took nearly 93 minutes for LAFC to rescue a point against the Portland Timbers on Sunday. But a point is a point. And Max and Vince kick things off by talking about how big of a difference the end result was this last weekend versus 2021. The guys break down what it is about Portland that is so frustrating and where LAFC struggled for long stretches. Then we turn our eyes to Miami. Phil Neville's team has struggled in two matches this season. Is that good or bad for LAFC in their first away t...
Mar 09, 2022•30 min
In celebration of Steve Cherundolo's first three points as LAFC head coach courtesy of a hat trick by MLS Player of the Week Carlos Vela, the theme of this week's "In Touch With Steve Cherundolo" is the No. 3. Max Bretos sits down with the LAFC head coach to talk about prepping for those first three points and looking ahead to the next challenge. Then, in keeping with the theme this week, Max asks Steve for his Top 3 in a few categories on and off the pitch including music, No. 10s he's played w...
Mar 04, 2022•6 min
Each week, LAFC head coach Steve Cherundolo sits down to talk about the Black & Gold and give us a chance to learn more about the US Soccer Hall of Famer off the pitch. There's a new theme in every episode. In honor of Steve's first match as head coach of LAFC, we're talking "firsts" this week. Steve tells us how he's preparing for his first match and shares some "firsts" from his life both on and off the pitch.
Mar 04, 2022•6 min
Could we have asked for a better start to the 2022 MLS season from LAFC? A hat trick from Carlos Vela. A shutout for the defense. And three points for Steve Cherundolo in his debut as an MLS head coach. Max and Vince take us through the 3-0 victory against the Colorado Rapids. There was a lot to like from this match. Max and Vince do their best to boil it down to the most essential parts with a bit of hijinx and rambling in between. The guys give their takes on Carlos Vela's Player of the Week p...
Mar 02, 2022•47 min
We're days away from the start of Year 5. A new-look LAFC side takes on Colorado to start the season. Max and Vince are back to get you ready for the season with one of the new faces at the club. Ryan Hollingshead is with us from the start of the show. The guys ask him about getting settled in at LAFC, what it's like having played against LAFC and now being a member of the squad, and what his expectations are for the group this season. After our interview with Ryan, Max and Vince bring you all t...
Feb 25, 2022•27 min
It's officially official. Steve Cherundolo is the second head coach in LAFC history. The new boss was presented to the media at a press conference hosted by Max Bretos at Banc of California Stadium. Joined by LAFC GM John Thorrington and owners Larry Berg and Bennett Rosenthal, Cherundolo addressed the media for the first time as head coach. Following the press conference, Max and Vince headed to the LAFC locker room with another special guest, 110 Football Connor Kalopsis, to talk about the new...
Jan 06, 2022•41 min
