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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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Episode 243 - On Heavy Rotation in Nashville!

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2023/04/23

Here on Episode 243, the Black and Gold travel to Nash Vegas to take on Walker ZImmerman and Nashville SC. LAFC would start a heavily rotated lineup while leaving Timothy Tillman, Aaron Long, and Giorgio Chiellini off the roster completely, searching for a point in Music City. The home side would strike first, as LAFC struggled to clear the ball out of their own box. Reigning MVP Hany Muhktar pounced on it and slotted it past the defense for a first half lead. With Walker Zimmerman coming out after

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Episode 242 - LAFC Annexes Carson!

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2023/04/17

The Clasico Angelino, Round 18, and for the first time, LAFC defeats Carson at the DIGS. It may have taken too long, but finally, LAFC gets the monkey off their backs and takes three points from Carson, needing a brace and an assist from Carlos Vela to do it!Despite the lack of home support from Carson, LAFC took the Galaxy's best shot. Going into the half level, 1-1, the Black and Gold responded well with two goals in 4 minutes. A Vela PK, earned by Cifu, and then a birthday goal for Ryan

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Episode 241 - CCL Round 2: LAFC 6, Vancouver 0

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2023/04/13

Here on Episode 241, the boys recap both legs of their second round CCL matchup with the Whitecaps. Denis Bouanga, Carlos Vela, and the back line of LAFC absolutely have their way with Vancouver, both at home and north of the border.In the first leg, Denis Bouanga's brace and a little dose of Mahala magic overcome the bad carpet of BC Place to sink Vancouver 3-0. Back at home, a brace from Vela with his wife and child pitchside was more than enough in another 3-0 effort, capping off over 180

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Episode 240 - It's 3-0 All Over Again Against Austin

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2023/04/09

LAFC welcomes FC Broccoli back to BMO for the first time since last year's historic Western Conference Final, and the boys break down another broccoli beatdown here on Episode 240!Denis Bouanga is simply magical, becoming the 5th member of the Black and Gold to record a hat trick, Elden Jakupovic makes his debut and, along with Giorgio, some history, and Coach Steve gets to the 25-win mark fast!Also on this episode, Filly makes his way to every nook and cranny of BMO while Hello Kitty says

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Episode 239 - A Commerce City Snoozefest Earns A Point!

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2023/04/02

It's Episode 239, and we travel to Commerce City, Colorado, to take on the Rapids in a place where we haven't won since 2018. Spoiler alert: We still haven't, but at least we didn't lose! A 0-0 draw for the Black and Gold starts this next gauntlet of 5 matches in 16 days. Also on this podcast, apparently it was Opposite Day, as Filly gets his research on when discussing 0-0 draws while Scarf rants on the NWSL haters. The boys welcome Bogusz while giving you a recap of how our

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Episode 238 - Denis Does Dallas!

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2023/03/26

LAFC definitely didn't make it easy against Dallas, but three points is three points, and the Black and Gold collected all three in their 2-1 win against a 10-man Dallas squad. LAFC almost had two goals in the first three minutes, but had to settle for being up 1-0 courtesy of Timothy Tillman in the 3rd minute. After a Dallas goal was ruled offside and Giorgio lost his shin guard for the first time, LAFC gained a man advantage courtesy of an Emmanuel Twumasi blow to the neck of Sergi

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Episode 237 - Tired Legs Earn a Point in Seattle!

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2023/03/20

It was hard to tell who was more tired, LAFC after playing their 5th match in 15 days, or the Defenders, fresh from celebrating Scarf's 40th birthday. But the show must go on, both for our beloved Black and Gold, and for THE most LAFC podcast on Earth, Defenders of the Banc! Episode 237 relives the riveting 0-0 draw in Seattle, complete with yellow cards, substitutions, and one nice save from Stefan Frei. We looked tired, but keeping a high-powered Seattle squad off the scoresheet is no small

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Episode 236 - El Rey Puts Away Alajuelense

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2023/03/16

After a masterful showing in Costa Rica, and fresh off another master class against New England, the boys in Black and Gold take on Alajuelense yet again for their 4th match in 12 days, this time at the friendly confines of BMO. We cover both CCL matches here on Episode 236!Winning the first leg comfortably, 3-0, and on the road, no less, meant that all LAFC had to do was avoid an epic collapse at home to move on to the quarterfinals of the 2023 CCL tournament. So what does LAFC decide to do? Make

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Episode 235 - LAFC Quiets the Revolution (But...

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2023/03/13

Didn't we just do this? (Yes!) And aren't we doing this again very soon? (Also yes!) It's a gauntlet of 5 matches in 15 days, and LAFC's beatdown of the Revolution means we are over the hump! It's Episode 235, the one where we welcome back club legend Latif Blessing!LAFC, fresh off their international spanking of Costa Rica's Alajuelense, head back to BMO for our third-ever showdown against Bruce Arena and the NE Revolution. Spoiler alert: It did not go well for

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Episode 234 - Make It 6 For 6, But Stressful!

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2023/03/05

It’s Opening Day for LAFC in 2023, and with that comes rings, banners, an incredible tifo, and, like the previous 5 seasons, 3 points! Here on Episode 234, listen to Filly and Scarf break down the win over Portland. Better yet, for the first time, head on over to YouTube, and you can now WATCH the Defenders do their thing! Before the match, all the pomp and circumstance that comes with winning your first MLS Cup was definitely present. All three pieces of hardware were there, with a matching banner

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Episode 233 - New Kits On The Block! (Not an LAFC...

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2023/03/02

233 episodes in, and Filly and the Scarf finally deviate from the script! On this episode, which you should most definitely be WATCHING on YouTube as well as listening to on your favorite streaming service, the boys review all 30 new kits unveiled for the 2023 season... objectively. That's right, the Defenders put aside as much of their Black and Gold bias as possible for one episode to objectively review all 30 new kits. No LAFC news and notes. No This Day in LAFC History. No "Wait,

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Episode 232 - Previewing the Rose Bowl

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2023/02/23

Season Six is almost upon us and, as the Defenders will do before the bigger matches of the season, it's time to know thy enemy! Filly and The Scarf delve into Carson's roster, expected starting lineup, offseason issues, and everything else pertinent to our Opening Night matchup with the Herbalife sashes down the road. Who has Carson brought in to replace the legendary Kevin Cabral? Will the supporters who reside in Victoria's Secret actually show up? How cold will it be in Pasadena

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Episode 231 - You Want That Smoke?!

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2023/02/19

t's Episode 231, and it's Kit Launch Day 2023! Like Dobby, the Defenders were very excited to get clothes, as LAFC dropped the "Smokescreen" Kit hours before their final preseason tilt of 2023. USL-side San Diego Loyal makes the trip up the coast to BMO, bringing with them a couple of familiar faces. Before the match, LAFC HQ was packed with Black and Gold faithful buying olive green away kits, a departure from the "linen" kits of 2 years ago. The MLS Cup was there in

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Episode 230 - MLS Monday as Tillman Debuts in Indio

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2023/02/14

The Super Bowl is over, and with that, comes the close of the NFL season and the day every soccer (football!) loving fan in Los Angeles was waiting for: MLS Monday! That's right, the craze sweeping the sports world is here; MLS is taking over the day after the Super Bowl, and Episode 230 is the Defenders' contribution to #MLSMonday!LAFC beat Bob, Dio, and MAK out in the desert, 2-1, behind a brace from Bouanga. Timothy Tillman shook off jet lag to make his debut, we finally figured out who

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Episode 229 – Without Chicho, We Head to Indio

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2023/02/08

In our first episode since the departure of Chicho Arango to Pachuca, the boys have a ton to talk about. The preseason swings into Indio (with no drums or flags allowed!), as LAFC takes on the Wayne Rooney-led, Wooden Spoon-winning D.C. United. Chicho is gone, but we welcome back a familiar face, add another Defender of the Banc (it will ALWAYS be The Banc), and bring on another new(ish) keeper. LAFC announces a new COO, LAFC 2 announces (sort of) a preseason friendly, Kevin Baxter absolutely

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Episode 228 - Bale Retires, Dio Re-Joins MLS, and Max...

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2023/01/14

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Episode 227 - Counting Our Blessing(s) as 2023 Begins

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2023/01/08

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Episode 226 - A USMNT World Cup Watch Party with LAFC!

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2022/11/27

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Episode 225 - LAFC Wins 2022 MLS Cup!

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2022/11/07

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Episode 224 - The MLS Cup Preview Show!

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2022/11/03

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