Episode 78: The return of the 3252 and another draw for LAFC
Kirk hosts solo tonight to discuss the draw against Houston and takes listener questions.
Jun 20, 2021•32 min
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LAFC Analysis and Tactics
Kirk Kinsey and Josh Cacho discuss all things LAFC. Look for the instant reaction episodes immediately after a match, followed by an in-depth analysis a few days after.
Some US National team talk as well.
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Episodes
Episode 77: Vince La Rosa on LAFC's Struggles and Successes
Josh and Kirk are joined by Vince La Rosa to further diagnose LAFC's struggles and where the team can look for answers. As requested, they end the show discussing what they see as "the top 4 formations in world football".
Jun 09, 2021•1 hr 34 min
Episode 76: Diagnosing LAFC with Joe Lowery
Josh and Kirk and joined by Joe Lowery! They discuss Joe's recent article on LAFC and their attacking woes as well as what Joe thinks may get the team back on track.
Jun 03, 2021•51 min
Episode 75: LAFC Dispatch the Rapids
Josh and Kirk discuss the 2-1 win over the Rapids and what that might mean in terms of getting back to form.
May 23, 2021•59 min
Episode 74: LAFC Continue to Struggle and Lose to Seattle
Josh and Kirk discuss the loss to Seattle as well as the larger problems that LAFC face.
May 17, 2021•1 hr 7 min
Episode 73: LAFC Lose to Galaxy
Josh and Kirk discuss the loss to Galaxy, why 3 at the back was unwise, dig into the problems with LAFC's roster, and answer listener questions.
May 09, 2021•1 hr 20 min
Episode 72: LAFC draw 1-1 again, this time away to Houston
Josh and Kirk discuss the draw to Houston and look to understand if the team has shifted some of its principles of play.
May 03, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Episode 71: LAFC draw against Seattle
Josh and Kirk recap the match against Seattle, talk some false 9 while forgetting who the original Barca wingers were (Henry and Eto'o), and take listener questions.
Apr 26, 2021•51 min
Episode 70: LAFC begin the 2021 campaign against McConaughey FC
Josh and Kirk review LAFC's performance against newly minted Austin FC and take some listener questions.
Apr 22, 2021•52 min
Episode 69: LAFC Preseason Primer
Josh and Kirk discuss the LAFC roster and rant about three-back formations
Mar 26, 2021•57 min
Episode 68: LAFC lose to Tigres in the CCL Final
Kirk and Josh recap the LAFC loss to Tigres as well as take listener questions.
Dec 23, 2020•1 hr
Episode 67: LAFC defeats Club America, who thoroughly embarrass themselves
Kirk is solo to recap the win against Club America. He pokes fun at all the tears, the CA banners at the Banc, and the fact that Miguel Herrera was sacked as well as takes listener questions and comments.
Dec 22, 2020•29 min
Episode 66: LAFC v Cruz Azul *Instant Reaction*
Kirk is joined by Jerry Reynoso of 110 Football and Los Angeles Saga to recap LAFC's huge over Cruz Azul in the CCL quarterfinals. ALSO LET'S TALK ABOUT THAT OPOKU GOAL.
Dec 17, 2020•41 min
Episode 65: LAFC Cyber Monday Shopping List
Josh and Kirk discuss what LAFC should be looking to improve in terms of roster construction to be ready for the 2021 season.
Dec 01, 2020•54 min
Episode 64: LAFC lose to Seattle again *Instant Reaction*
Kirk is joined by Trevor Railey to go over the game against Seattle.
Nov 25, 2020•54 min
Episode 63: LAFC v Portland Timbers *Instant Reaction*
Kirk hosts alone and reacts to the 1-1 draw to the Timbers as well as taking listener questions.
Nov 09, 2020•30 min
Episode 62: LAFC v Galaxy *Instant Reaction*
Josh and Kirk react to the 2-0 win over Galaxy and the return of Carlos Vela.
Oct 26, 2020•41 min
Episode 61: Portland vs LAFC *Instant Reaction*
Josh and Kirk react to the 1-1 draw against Portland and the stoppage time equalizer from Christian Torres.
Oct 19, 2020•52 min
Episode 60: LAFC v Sounders *Instant Reaction*
Josh and Kirk react to the 3-1 victory over the Sounders and give player by player analysis.
Oct 12, 2020•55 min
Episode 59: RSL v LAFC *Instant Reaction*
Josh is back! Hear him and Kirk react to the 3-1 win over RSL.
Oct 05, 2020•51 min
Episode 58: LAFC v San Jose *Instant Reaction*
Kirk flies solo to react to the disappointing result against San Jose. A little bit of USMNT talk at the end to discuss the "keeper controversy" ignited by trolls at a certain MLS state-sponsored podcast.
Sep 28, 2020•57 min
Episode 57: LAFC v Vancouver *Instant Reaction*
Kirk reacts to the 6-0 win over Vancouver as well as takes listening questions. *Due to some technical issues this episode is being released as raw audio*
Sep 24, 2020•38 min
Episode 56: Seattle vs LAFC *Instant Reaction*
Kirk is solo again tonight as he reacts to the 3-0 loss to Seattle. He breaks down why the set pieces led to penalties, why an early deficit is too much for LAFC to recover from, and what is wrong with LAFC's roster construction. Listener questions as well.
Sep 19, 2020•42 min
Episode 55: LAFC v Timbers *Instant Reaction*
Kirk and Josh react to the 4-2 win over the Timbers and take listener questions.
Sep 14, 2020•39 min
Episode 54: OUR PETS HEADS ARE FALLING OFF!
Josh and Kirk react to the the 3-0 loss to RSL. They talk at length about what is wrong with LAFC and why things are going so poorly. A lot of talk of roster construction, who fits and who doesn't, as well listener questions.
Sep 10, 2020•1 hr 18 min
Episode 53: LAFC v Galaxy *Instant Reaction*
Kirk hosts by himself and gives the instant reaction to the 3-0 loss to Galaxy. It's not as bad as it looks, but it's not good.
Sep 07, 2020•24 min
Episode 52: LAFC v San Jose *Instant Reaction*
Josh and Kirk reflect on the 5-1 win over San Jose, the dominating performance in the midfield, what Sisniega does/doesn't do and field listener questions.
Sep 03, 2020•57 min
Episode 51: Seattle v LAFC *Instant Reaction*
Kirk flies solo tonight and gives his instant reaction to the 3-1 loss to Seattle. Things aren't pretty but there are a few things LAFC can do to right the ship.
Aug 31, 2020•27 min
Episode 50: Restarting the Regular Season
Josh and Kirk discuss their takeaways from LAFC at the MLS is Back tournament as well as the recent developments at the club with Dio leaving and Traore signing.
Aug 20, 2020•47 min
Episode 49: Orlando City SC v LAFC *Instant Reaction* w/ Monty
Kirk is joined by Monty Stevenson for the instant reaction to the loss to Orlando in penalties.
Aug 01, 2020•32 min
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