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PODCAST

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 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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Episode 223 - LAFC Will Play for MLS CUP!

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2022/10/31

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Episode 222 - Anticipating Austin

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2022/10/27

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Episode 221 - Bouanga's Brace, Chicho's Magic Send...

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2022/10/21

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Episode 220 - The Calm Before the (Playoff) Clasico

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2022/10/18

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Episode 219 - The Supporters Shield Comes Home!

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2022/10/10

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Episode 218 - Cowa-Bouanga! The Supporters Shield is...

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2022/10/03

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Episode 217 – Vela’s Brace from the Spot Brings the...

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2022/09/19

Revenge is a dish best served at the Banc, and LAFC was able to enact some on Houston with a 3-1 beating behind a pair of PK’s from the Captain. The three points were huge, as LAFC now wrestles back control of their Supporters Shield destiny from Philadelphia. A Corey Baird 25th minute goal was sandwiched between two Carlos Vela penalty kick finishes, and LAFC headed to the half up 2-1. Our secret weapon, Ryan Hollingshead, added to his defender-leading goal tally just after halftime, and that was

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