Inside Lafc

Hosts Max Bretos and Steve Beitashour dissect LAFC's 4-1 beatdown of the San Jose Earthquakes in Leagues Cup - including Olivier Giroud's much anticipated debut - before looking ahead to another elimination game showdown with the Seattle Sounders - this time in the Leagues Cup 2024 quarterfinals. They also take stock of the impressive challenge LAFC is putting in across multiple fronts as the club aims to add another trophy to its cabinet. ESPN FC Contributor, Julien Laurens, joins the second half of the show to chat with Max about the growing contingent of French players at LAFC, the perception of them in France and the impact their move to the Black & Gold has had among French players and fans.

Black & Gold looks good on you! Olivier Giroud makes his much-anticipated debut in LAFC's win over San Jose - just in time to help make a deep run in this Leagues Cup tournament. Dave Denholm and Mario Ruiz react to another dominant win at BMO Stadium as LAFC knocks out the Earthquakes. Plus, a close look around the rest of Leagues Cup as only two Liga MX teams remain in the Final 8, and LAFC heads into the Quarterfinals in Seattle.

Voice of LAFC Max Bretos and trusted co-pilot Steve Beitashour are back with another edition of Inside LAFC! On this go-round, they discuss new DP signing Olivier Giroud's introduction and influence at the club before delivering a 10,000-foot view of Leagues Cup 2024. Through it all, the fellas touch on the important technical work that goes into building a quality team and league, which offers the prefect runway for new LAFC Technical Director Neil McGuinness to join the show. He and Max discuss his background in the game, the impressive soccer journey that led him to join the Black & Gold, and how the work he does will contribute to the success and growth of LAFC both on and off the pitch.

Gran victoria del LAFC de 2 a 0 sobre el equipo verde del Austin FC con una gran asistencia del arquero Hugo Lloris a Bouanga! Habla Cherundolo, Lloris y Bouanga acerca del juego y Josh Wolff, técnico del Austin dándole crédito a Steve y a su equipo. Ahora, LAFC enfrentará a San Jose Earthquakes el Martes 13 de Agosto y nos podrán escuchar a través de 980am La Mera Mera o en www.980lameramera.com.

On to the knockout stage! Dave Denholm and Mario Ruiz recap LAFC's match with Vancouver and take a look ahead to the Leagues Cup Rnd. of 32 where the Black & Gold face Austin FC. Will Olivier Giroud make his LAFC debut in the upcoming match vs. Austin? Plus, Mario shares his one-on-one chats with Olivier Giroud and LAFC Co-President Larry Freedman.

Comienza su participación de LAFC en la edición 2024 de la League's Cup, consiguiendo una victoria ante Xolos de Tijuana y un empate ante Vancouver Whitecaps. Tendremos los goles en este podcast, además de las palabras de Steve Cherundolo, Sergi Palencia, Jesus Murillo y de Ryan Hollinshead. Un video emotivo de cómo se dio la contratación de Olivier Giroud que será presentado esta semana en un hotel del centro de Los Ángeles.

Voice of LAFC Max Bretos and trusty co-pilot Steve Beitashour dive into another busy week in which the Black & Gold advanced to the knockout rounds of Leagues Cup 2024. The fellas map out all the different scenarios that LAFC could encounter as Leagues Cup group play wraps up before turning their attention to the arrival of Olivier Giroud. In the second portion of the show, former LAFC great Giorgio Chiellini chops it up with Max about his time in LA, what Giroud can expect in his time with the club and how the league can continue to attract top quality players.

Leagues Cup is underway as the Black & Gold start the tournament with a statement win; Dave Denholm and Mario Ruiz react to a convincing 3-0 victory over Club Tijuana. LAFC seem to be in great form for Leagues Cup 2024 as Olivier Giroud could possibly make his debut in the coming games. Plus, a pretty good weekend for MLS teams in the battle vs. Liga MX clubs in the first round of group play. Also, Dave and Mario take a sneak peek at LAFC vs Vancouver.

En el podcast de esta semana: LAFC deja atras la derrota dolorosa ante Columbus y se levanta con una victoria contundente ante Seattle de 3 a 0 y lo mantienen a la caza del Supporter's Shield. Cherundolo habla del partido y tambien que habrá cambios sutiles con la próxima llegada de Olivier Giroud. Sergi Palencia nos dice que no es tan importante la forma como el juega, sino que todo el equipo gane. Y ahora, LAFC se prepara para el juego ante Los Xolos de Tijuana y contra Vancouver dentro del torneo de la League's Cup 2024.

Voice of LAFC Max Bretos and co-host Steve Beitashour review the Black & Gold taking all three points in Seattle, including the latest Mateusz Bogusz wonder goal. The fellas also discuss the MLS All-Star Game and preview this year's Leagues Cup, which begins on Friday. Finally they talk end of season scenarios that would qualify 2024 as a success for LAFC before Co-President and GM John Thorrington joins the show to talk about a range of topics including the transfer window and impending arrival of Olivier Giroud.

That 3-0 clean sheet victory looks good on you! Dave Denholm and Mario Ruiz are all smiles after LAFC's dominant win in Seattle. The dynamic duo of Bouanga and Bogusz strikes again, Dave and Mario discuss. The Black & Gold are flying high as they enter Leagues Cup, but how does the team stack up against the others in Group W7? Plus, a full preview of Leagues Cup, which begins this Friday!

The boys are back in town with a funky edition of Inside LAFC! Max Bretos and Steve Beitashour discuss the debacle against the Crew before turning their attention to the important matches ahead this week against fellow Western Conference table-toppers Real Salt Lake and a resurgent Seattle Sounders club. The guys put a bow on all the action LAFC's international players were involved in and also celebrate advancing to the U.S. Open Cup Semifinals. In the second half of the show, Ryan Hollingshead joins to talk about where the team is at heading into two crucial Western Conference match-ups, and then for dessert, offers a behind-the-scenes account of the players' photoshoot for the new Archive Collection.

LAFC tendrá 8 juegos en este mes de Julio contando las 3 competencias: MLS Cup. Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup y el inicio de la League's Cup. Arrancando el mes con una victoria ante su archirrival LA Galaxy. Se acabó la racha de 13 partidos sin perder en manos del Columbus Crew, todo un récord en la franquicia, además de perder también el invicto en casa.

All good things must come to an end. Dave Denholm and Mario Ruiz recap the much-anticipated rematch between Columbus and LAFC. Futbol Fit Check takes a look at the all-new 3rd Kit for LAFC! The Black & Gold did catch a break over the weekend, Dave and Mario explain. Plus, how does Messi's injury in Copa America effect Inter Miami?

Hosts Max Bretos and Steve Beitashour cover the abundance of goings on with LAFC. Sunday's away match with Houston was postponed before the Black & Gold returned to LA where Mateusz Bogusz helped fire the squad into the 2024 U.S. Open Cup Semifinals. The fellas also catch up on LAFC's numerous international players and map out the jam-packed July schedule that includes this weekend's MLS Cup rematch with Columbus. The blazing Mati Bogusz joins the show to talk about a range of topics including how he has leveled up this season into one of LAFC biggest offensive threats.

First it poured and then it rained! Dave Denholm and Mario Ruiz discuss the Black & Gold 4th of July Party at the Rose Bowl. Was the LAFC/Houston postponement a good thing? The race for the Supporters Shield takes a turn! Plus, an update on Stipe Biuk playing in Spain.

Hosts Max Bretos and Steve Beitashour discuss a busy Summer of Soccer as LAFC players are involved in the Euros and Copa America in addition to a heavy club schedule. The Black & Gold offense is on fire: Kei is writing his name into the MLS history books, Mati is leveling up, and Denis is the most feared attacker in the league. Bouanga and Hugo Lloris are MLS All Stars but there are other LAFC players playing at that level as well. Obligatory 'El Traffico' preview with LAFC and the Galaxy meeting as the West's No. 1 and 2 teams for the first time. It's going to be a cracking edition of the league's most-watched rivalry. Kamara also joins the show to talk about his phenomenal career, his joy from returning home to continue playing in LA, how well the team is clicking and his excitement for the addition of Olivier Giroud.

Hat Trick Hero! It's a happy 20th episode of LAFC+ as Dave Denholm and Mario Ruiz breakdown the 3-0 win over Colorado. Fireworks are expected at the Rose Bowl for another 4th of July Derby vs. the Galaxy. Have you seen the new LAFC/Pacsun collab? Plus, Dave and Mario take a look at the 2024 MLS All-Star roster.

Voice of LAFC Max Bretos and co-host Steve Beitashour recap the Black & Gold’s 6-2 demolition of San Jose, including Kei Kamara passing Landon Donovan as the league’s No 2 all-time goal scorer and Tomás Ángel bagging his first MLS strike before setting the table for Saturday’s match against the Colorado Rapids at BMO Stadium (7:30pm PT; Apple TV – MLS Season Pass). Later on, Ángel chops it up with Max regarding the arc of his career, places to visit in Colombia and his countrymen’s chances at Copa America. They also discuss his contributions to LAFC and what’s to come from Thomas in Black & Gold.

Continúa la marcha invicta de LAFC después de tomar venganza vs. San Jose Earthquakes. 7 de 9 puntos son bastante buenos, lo dijo Steve Cherundolo. Kamara llegó a los 146 goles en su ilustre carrera en la MLS y nos comparte cómo se siente. 6 a 2 fue el resultado, tendremos las anotaciones del juego. LAFC ahora está en el primer lugar de la Conferencia del Oeste con 37 puntos, empatado con Real Salt Lake y el LA Galaxy, pero con una victoria más.