This week on Black & Gold Insider Max Bretos is joined by LAFC midfielder Yaw Yeboah. Yaw takes us through his journey from 10-year-old dreamer in Ghana, to making it to Manchester City, to playing in Europe, and eventually making his way to MLS and Los Angeles. He tells us how fellow Ghanaians Latif Blessing and Mahala Opoku helped him make his decision to come to LAFC.
Semana agridulce para LAFC...Después de derrotar a Columbus Crew 3 a 0 en el partido de ida dentro de los 16avos de final de la Champions League de la Concacaf, dentro del torneo local de la MLS 2025, LAFC cae vapuleado 5-2 alla en el Lumen Stadium. Lo positivo de todo es que Dennis Bouanga ya se encontró con el gol, pero la defensa que no había recibido gol en tres juegos, se vio vulnerada. Steve Cherundolo, Aaron Long, Marky Delgado y Nathan Ordaz nos dan sus puntos de vista en estos dos juego...
An old friend returns to BMO! Dave Denholm and Mario Ruiz look forward to another massive Western Conference clash for the Black & Gold as they host Austin FC and former LAFC captain Ilie Sanchez. It wasn't pretty in Columbus, but mission accomplished. Plus, a look around this weekend's most intriguing MLS Matches.
This week on Black & Gold Insider, Max Bretos is joined by midfielder Mark Delgado, who tells us how he navigated the fields of Southern California soccer to become a decorated MLS pro, the benefits of growing up in a Mexican-American household, and his knack for bonding with new teammates and coaches.
This week Max Bretos and Benny Feilhaber look back at the rough result in Seattle. How can LAFC get the most out of its rotation and its now fully completed roster? Max and Benny break down the David Martníez golazo and preview the massive Champions Cup second leg against the Crew in Columbus.
This week Benny Feilhaber and Max Bretos recap the Black & Gold’s third straight win. Could this become the best defensive team we have seen at LAFC? How will that feed the offensive output? We preview the Concacaf clash of champions with Columbus Crew.
This week on Inside LAFC, Max Bretos and Benny Feilhaber breakdown LAFC’s opening-week win over Minnesota, including how the Black & Gold’s halftime adjustments changed the game. The fellas then look ahead to the team’s make-or-break Champions Cup game vs. Colorado at BMO Stadium on Feb. 25 (7 PM; FS2 & ViX).
Inside LAFC Podcast returns with Max Bretos and new co-host, club original Benny Feilhaber LIVE on LAFC YouTube. The guys break down the 2025 squad, introduce the new players, and provide a tactical breakdown on how the team might play. The new duo also previews the Tuesday CONCACAF Champions opener in Colorado and goes down memory lane to the first LAFC season opener with Benny.
LAFC consigue su segunda victoria dentro del torneo de la MLS 2025 ante NYFC con el gol solitario de Ryan "El Bigote Goleador" Hollinshead casi al finalizar el juego. Precisamente Ryan y Steve Cherundolo hablan del juego. Mark Delgado anotó el único gol vs Colorado para empatar el global 2-2 dentro de la Concachampions y avanza a la siguiente ronda a enfrentar a Columbus. Concacaf exonero a Sergi Palencia de cualquier acción discriminatoria.
LAFC se declara listo para esta temporada 2025! Cerrando su pretemporada ante el tri Campeón América del fútbol mexicano ganando 2 a 1, tendremos los goles y una entrevista con Sergi Palencia. Iniciaron la concachampions con una derrota ante Colorado, pero seguro y se reponen el próximo Martes 25 de Febrero. También comenzó la temporada número 30 del fútbol de la MLS y LAFC se alza con la victoria por 1 a 0 ante Minnesota en el BMO Stadium.
This week on Black & Gold Insider, Max Bretos is joined by Ryan Hollingshead, who discusses his pursuit of becoming the top goal-scoring defender in MLS History, the benefits of making it a family affair with LAFC, having a dog in the clubhouse, and becoming a chicken farmer! Plus Ryan explains why its important to him to always make time to help our Los Angeles community.
In this episode of Black & Gold Insider, get to know LAFC forward Jeremy Ebobisse. He and host Max Bretos break down his first goal for the club, and his first impression of playing in the Heart of Los Angeles. Ebobisse then details what he does to hone his craft and what he enjoys away from soccer. He also speaks about how Black Players for Change, the organization he helped start five years ago, is changing MLS for the better!
In the premiere episode, head coach Steve Cherundolo previews the 2025 season. We profile the new faces of the Black & Gold, see how Steve prepares the squad for the busy calendar, provide young players an opportunity and gets everyone from players to staff to buy in for the season ahead.
On Episode #44 of LAFC+, Dave Denholm and Mario Ruiz react to the Black & Gold knocking out the Colorado Rapids and moving on to the Concacaf Champions Cup Rd of 16. NYCFC roll into BMO Stadium on Saturday for game two of the MLS Season; Dave and Mario have a preview. Plus, a look at the jam-packed schedule around MLS this weekend.
A late goal revives Champions Cup hopes for the Black & Gold. Dave and Mario discuss the in's and out's of the transfer market in the 2025 season preview. How does LAFC match up against the Loons on Saturday? Plus, a look at the top matches in MLS opening weekend.
That was dominance, but the job is not done! LAFC take control in leg 1 of the Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16 vs. Columbus with a professional win over the Crew - Dave Denholm and Mario Ruiz react. Could Messi be coming to BMO Stadium? Dave and Mario take a look at this weekend's big matches around the league. Plus, a preview of LAFC at Seattle in MLS Week 3 action.
The 2025 MLS schedule is out and it's time to circle the marquee matches on the calendar. It looks like a jam-packed year of MLS matches, but LAFC's 2025 starts with a massive Concacaf Champions Cup battle vs. Colorado. Dave Denholm and Mario Ruiz look forward to the Black & Gold getting payback on Seattle, a road trip to San Diego, and more thrilling chapters of the Clasico Angelino vs. Galaxy. Plus, the latest around MLS including Bruce Arena taking over in San Jose, Leo Campana heading to...
Voice of the Black & Gold Max Bretos speaks with LAFC Co-President and General Manager John Thorrington about the highs and lows of the 2024 season before delving into what lies ahead for the team in the off season and a massive 2025 season.
In a special episode of Inside LAFC, Voice of the Black & Gold Max Bretos sits down with LAFC's latest Homegrown signing Jude Terry, who has risen through the development ranks at the club to sign with the first team as a 16-year-old. Terry originally joined the LAFC Academy as a 12-year-old in 2021 and quickly showed his quality as a wide-ranging midfielder. The Chula Vista, CA native has also impressed on the international level with the USA at the U15 and U17 levels. The future is bright ...
Voice of the Black & Gold Max Bretos is joined by the always delightful Steve Beitashour to recap LAFC's 2024 season. The pair delve into the loss to Seattle in the Western Conference Semis, run don the team's list of accomplishments this season, including claiming the first Open Cup crown in club history, and examine the incredible success the team continues to have under the guidance of 2024 MLS Sporting Executive of the Year, John Thorrington. Max lists off a handful of important upcoming...
LAFC pierde ante Seattle y no podrá llegar a su tercera final de manera consecutiva. Cherundolo: Creo que la pausa internacional nos afectó, pero no es excusa y Seattle ganó bien. A. Long: Asi son los juegos de playoffs, juegan al 110% y nos toco perder. R. Hollinshead: No supimos aprovechar nuestras oportunidades de gol. Despues de jugar 50 partidos dentro de todas las competencias, LAFC tuvo un año excelente al jugar dos finales y estar hasta semifinales en todas las competencias. Hasta el pro...
Tough way to go out. LAFC's Playoff run was cut short at BMO Stadium by the Sounders, Dave Denholm and Mario Ruiz discuss. No choice but to turn the page as 2025 is right around the corner beginning with Concacaf Champions Cup in February. Only four teams remain in the MLS Cup Playoffs as the Conference Finals are set.
Voice of LAFC Max Bretos and co-host Steve Beitashour kick things off with a discussion of the team's preparation coming off the international break ahead of the Conference Semifinals against the Seattle Sounders this Saturday at BMO Stadium. The fellas delve into LAFC's history against the Sounders before working through the keys to the match. They cap things off by discussing the success LAFC player's had with their national teams over the past two weeks. In the second half of the show, midfie...
LAFC+ turns 40! Dave Denholm and Mario Ruiz enjoyed a weekend off from MLS but are ready to return to MLS Playoff Action this weekend in the Conference Semis. LAFC have been dominant against the Sounders, can they do it again? Dave and Mario try to figure out the Eastern Conference as the top three teams have taken an early exit. Plus, was the Inter Miami season a failure?
Voice of the Black & Gold Max Bretos and co-host Steve Beitashour get right into the action by recapping a victorious Game 3 against Vancouver that once again saw Mati Bogusz rise to the moment to score the match- and series-winning goal. The win sets LAFC up for a Western Conference Semifinal showdown against another familiar Cascadian opponent in the Seattle Sounders. That momentous match is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 23 at BMO Stadium. The fellas take a step back to look at the larger p...
LAFC logra una victoria bastante sufrida ante un equipo de Vancouver que solo mostró que saben destruir un ataque del rival, pero que no pudieron crear jugadas de gol. Uno por cero fue el marcador final, con anotación de Bogusz y con eso avanzaron a la semifinal de la conferencia del Oeste por tercer año consecutivo. Primer equipo que lo logre en la historia de la MLS. Comenta: STEVE CHERUNDOLO "Sé que en el papel es 1 contra 8 en lo que respecta a los preclasificados, pero ciertamente es mucho,...
Chaos in the East while things get real in the West. Dave Denholm and Mario Ruiz are glad to be done with the Whitecaps as they recap a competitive Round One. Another familiar foe awaits LAFC in the WCF Semi's; Dave and Mario preview the Sounders. Plus, the biggest upset in MLS Playoff history as Inter Miami gets knocked off by Atlanta.
LAFC pierde ante Vancouver la semana pasada y ahora se define todo el Viernes 8 de Noviembre en el BMO Stadium a las 7:30 de la noche. STEVE CHERUNDOLO Siempre hemos tenido lapsos mentales que nos lleva a cometer errores y perder partidos. AARON LONG No fue un gran trabajo de nuestra parte, nos metimos en un agujero y no pudimos salir de el. LEWIS O'BRIEN El juego fue muy decepcionante y simplemente no estuvimos a la altura.
Voice of LAFC Max Bretos and former Black & Gold defender Steve Beitashour look back at Game 2 of LAFC's Round One playoff series vs. the Whitecaps in Vancouver and the intensity needed to succeed in the post-season. What's the best formation for LAFC to get a result in Game 3 and will it get the front three firing? It's do-or-die on Friday night and again on Saturday for six Eastern Conference teams - will MLS Cup Madness bring more playoff chaos?! MLS Season Pass Analyst Maurice "Mo" Edu j...
Now the MLS Playoffs really begin! Dave Denholm and Mario Ruiz react as a chance to close-out the Whitecaps slips away from LAFC in Game 2. What is the biggest concern for LAFC in Friday's do or die match at BMO Stadium? We will have a new MLS Cup Champ after the Crew are swept out of the Playoffs by NYRB. Plus, can Atlanta United pull off the biggest upset in MLS Cup Playoffs history and knockout Inter Miami?
