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Defenders of the Banc - The LAFC Podcast

J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon

Christian "Filly" Filimon and "The Scarf" J.R. Lebert talk all things LAFC (Los Angeles Football Club), Los Angeles" MLS soccer club. Hear original content, player, personnel, and fan interviews, team news, game breakdowns, supporters group chats, and so much more about LAFC. This podcast is BLACK and GOLD!

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62:58

Episode 340 - Midfielders of the Banc?

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2025/01/24

Welcome to our first episode of 2025, a solo Scarf endeavor entailing everything that's happened (so far) and everything that hasn't happened (yet) in January. The preseason is underway and we are here for it!Odin Thiago Holm, Igor Jesus, Nkosi Tafari, Erik Duenas, Omar Campos, Mark Delgado, Todd Saldaña, Yaw Yeboah, Mateusz Bogusz, Cristian Olivera, Carlos Vela, and more are discussed here on 340, as well as our preseason schedule, which includes everything from a Canadian Premier League clu...

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77:39

Episode 339 - Putting a Bow on 2024!

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2025/01/01

And just like that, 2024 comes to a close with... wait, what?! Jesus Murillo gone? Ilie Sanchez gone? Kei Kamara gone? Strange things are definitely afoot in the land of Black and Gold. Here on Episode 339, Filly and Scarf take a look at all the happenings since the end of the season: every transaction, every award, every schedule update, and even a rumor or two are covered in this episode. Aaron Long is back! Jude Terry is one of our own! But man-oh-man is it going to be hard to replace the veteran

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80:51

Episode 338 - Sound the Alarm! Season Ends In Western...

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2024/11/25

It's Episode 338. Somewhat surprisingly and certainly prematurely, this will be the last episode that contains an LAFC game recap in 2024, as the Black and Gold fall to the Rave Green, 2-1, at BMO in the Western Conference Semifinals. It was a heartbreaking loss, especially because LAFC had played well enough to win and created enough chances to score. The soccer gods, however, are a fickle bunch, and, in this year's playoffs, aging goalkeepers seem to have curried their favor. Stefan Frei

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29:28

One More Sleep - Western Conf. Semi's vs SEA Preview

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2024/11/23

Its been a few weeks but finally the MLS Cup Playoffs resume and so do the One More Sleeps.

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41:32

Episode 337 - 12th Time’s A Charm!

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2024/11/09

Welcome to Episode 337, the final episode about Vancouver for 2024! Yaaaay!In a nail-biter of a match, LAFC dispatches the Whitecaps from the MLS Cup Playoffs for the second year in a row, taking out the Canucks 1-0 on home ice at BMO Stadium. A bit of Matty Magic was all it took, with Aaron Long starting the party for him. LAFC moves on to face the Seattle Sounders in the Western Conference Semis after the totally normal international break in between playoff rounds. Enjoy 337!

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32:36

One More Sleep - This Is Getting Redundant!

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2024/11/08

LAFC takes on Vancouver. Now tell us, when was the last time you heard that?

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53:03

Episode 336 - LAFC Outscores Vancouver, Loses 3-0

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2024/11/05

It's Episode 336, and, yes, for the 11th time in two seasons, it's about Vancouver. This one, however, stung, as LAFC put up their worst performance on the road in quite some time in a 3-0 loss to Vancouver in the second match of the best-of-three First Round Playoff affair. In a goal eerily resembling the stoppage-timer from last match, Ryan Gauld got the home side off to a dream start just 10 minutes in. Three minutes later, the Ryan-to-Ryan connection was made for the first time this

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22:36

One More Sleep - BC Place... Because We Have To!

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2024/11/03

It's Scarf. It's the 11th time LAFC plays Vancouver in 2 seasons. And it's absolutely vital that the Black and Gold put the Whitecaps away on the road to advance to the Western Semis!

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Episode 335 - El Rey Returns! LAFC Also Beats Vancouver!

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2024/10/29

The King has returned! For the first time since 2023, Carlos Vela is back on the pitch for LAFC! For the 10th time in two years, LAFC takes on Vancouver. One of those things we love, the other not so much, but we talk about it all on Episode 335!LAFC, as they have done for much of the last two seasons, dominated a lesser-talented Vancouver side over the course of 90+ minutes. A penalty goal by Denis after great combination play from Bogusz and Giroud set the tone for the first half, putting LAFC up

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86:24

One More Sleep - 2024 Playoffs Preview! feat. Erik...

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2024/10/27

This One More Sleep does it's best werewolf impression, morphing into a Playoff Preview MegaPod! Erik Hultstrom and Luke Klipp join Scarf to talk a bit about the regular season, our upcoming matchup with Vancouver, and even a bit of the craziness happening in Chavez Ravine!

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Episode 334 - LAFC Tops the West! Galaxy Collapse in...

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2024/10/20

On Episode 334, Filly and Scarf recap an absolutely unbelievable Decision Day, both at BMO and in Houston! The subs save the day in LA while a former Carsonite sinks their ship at the death! It was a roller coaster of emotions for about 15 minutes, but LAFC comes out on top in the West as we get set to kick off the Western Conference Playoffs!Things looked bleak for the first 45' for LAFC, as an early goal by Jackson Yueill, off an ill-advised pass from Eddie Segura, gave the road side a lead

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29:11

One More Sleep - SJ Decision Day Preview

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2024/10/19

We made it to Decision Day and to the final regular season episode of One More Sleep. Filly and Scarf preview LAFC's final home game of the season against the Earthquakes.

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Episode 333 - Bogusz Early, Ilie Late! Decision Day...

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2024/10/15

It's Episode 333, the number of the beast as far as Vancouver is concerned. LAFC travels up to the PNW and steals 3 points from a much-deserving Whitecaps side! Matty gets an early one, Ilie seals it late, and the boys still have Western Conference crown hopes as we meet Decision Day head-on. It took all of 32 seconds for LAFC to get on the board, the second-fastest goal in club history. David Martinez supplies a perfect pass to a streaking Mateusz Bogusz, whose deft chip eludes both defender

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24:56

One More Sleep - Vancouver WhiteCaps (20th time)

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2024/10/13

Its the 20th meeting all time between LAFC and the Vancouver Whitecaps. Filly and Scarf preview LAFC's trip back to BC Place.

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Episode 332 - 3-0 Win At Sporting Sees Streak Hit 4

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2024/10/06

Looking to continue the end of season success, LAFC heads to "Blue Hell" to take on Sporting KC. The Black and Gold would score early, threaten often, and keep another sheet clean, still in the hunt for the Western Conference crown. It's all here on Episode 332!Denis Bouanga earned his 11th shot a goal from the penalty spot early in the match. This one, however, would be his first saved attempt, as Tim Melia stayed put enough to both save Denis' penalty and watch the rebound whiz

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27:54

One More Sleep - SKC Preview!

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2024/10/05

LAFC heads on the road in hopes of spoiling SKC's home finale.

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Episode 331 - St. Louis Provides Much Needed 3 Points!

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2024/10/04

Here on Episode 331, a quick one, we recap a fairly boring three points earned at home at the expense of St. Louis City SC. Denis scored, Hugo keeps it clean, and we head to Kansas City!LAFC had several opportunities throughout the first half, failing to capitalize on quality chance after quality chance. No matter, as Denis Bouanga went 1v3 and found enough space to slot one past backup keeper Ben Lundt. The second half was almost as equally frustrating offensively, but the defense sparkled. Zero

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30:21

One More Sleep - St. Louis SC Preview

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2024/10/02

Filly and Scarf preview LAFC's midweek match vs the boys from the Lou, St Louis SC

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59:21

Episode 330 - A Huge 3 Points On the Road in Cincy!

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2024/10/01

Episode 330 is upon us, and it's a fruitful road trip to Cincinnati! Three points, roster rotation, and another goal for Denis are all we wanted, and LAFC delivered!LAFC came out inspired, dominating much of the first half hour or so. The only downside would come about a half hour in, as Sergi Palencia would pick up a yellow, meaning he will have to miss our next match, home against STL. Great combination play, from Omar to Lewis to Kei to Lewis and finally to David Martinez, resulted in a

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33:39

One More Sleep - FCC Preview

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2024/09/28

The US Open Cup hangover might still be lingering but that doesnt mean the season is over. That also means that OMS sleep is back. The boys return to preview LAFC first match in Cincy since 2022.

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