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Last week, the Max + Vince Podcast returned for the first time in 2023. This week, the podcast returns with a video version and a great guest. Fresh off his third clean sheet of the MLS season, John McCarthy joins Max and Vince ahead of another busy week. But before the guys talk with John, they break down everything that happened in Colorado over the week. Despite the 0-0 scoreline, Max and Vince had plenty to talk about including defending set pieces and LAFC’s use of the ball. After that, the guys preview the week ahead with a difficult clash in Vancouver in the quarterfinals of the Concacaf Champions League before LAFC returns home to face Austin FC. Is there a budding rivalry between Austin and LAFC or was last season just a one-off? Finally, the guys welcome their first guest of the season to the show. John McCarthy sits down to talk about how the altitude in Colorado affects goalkeepers, his mindset ahead of the busy week, and, of course, how his NCAA brackets are doing. All that and more on Inside LAF

Just like Denis Bouanga against FC Dallas, the return of the Max + Vince Podcast was a long one but worth it. This week, Max and Vince are taking you through everything that happened in LAFC’s 2-1 win over Dallas, including how important Bouanga’s return was to not just his team but to the entire league. Then the guys turn their attention to LAFC’s next opponent as LAFC has a tricky away trip to Colorado. Finally, the recent spell of international matches inspired Max and Vince. The guys give a take each on a world football topic of their choice. Rundown: Welcome - 0:00 LAFC2 Review - 3:17 What’s Coming Up - 6:17 Recapping LAFC’s Win Over Dallas - 7:32 Bouanga’s Epic Journey - 16:12 Take It Or Leave It - 22:21 Previewing Colorado - 39:20 Around The World - 51:01

Armando talks about a busy stretch of games and Steve Cherundolo breaks down the tie in Seattle, as the team goes in-depth with LAFC’s play so far in 2023. Platicamos acerca de jugar 5 partidos en una semana, Steve Cherundolo habla del juego vs Seattle y un resumen de los 5 partidos.

In this program, LAFC remembers the 2022 MLS Cup, Armando sits down with Denil Maldonado, the team's new Honduran player and a recap of everything that happened in the 3-2 win over Portland. En este programa, recordaremos el titulo ganado en el 2022, Una entrevista con Danil Maldonado nuevo jugador Hondureño, La previa del partido y todo lo ocurrido en la victoria de 3 -2 sobre Portland.

This is it! We're 24 hours away from the first MLS Cup final in Los Angeles. The Max + Vince podcast was LIVE from open training for LAFC and the Philadelphia Union with the Radio Voice of LAFC Dave Denholm filling in for Max. Vince and Dave preview MLS Cup with the help of LAFC goalkeeper John McCarthy, LA Daily News writer Josh Gross, 110 Football's Connor Kalopsis, and Max drops in for a bit as well. We've got previews and predictions before the biggest match of the year!

We're diving into tactics on today's pod. Leading up to MLS Cup, we've talked about the Western Conference final win over Austin and had a big-picture chat about the moments that got LAFC to this point. Now it's time to look a little closer at what Vince calls the "soccer nerd" stuff. To do that, Max and Vince welcome "Mr. LAFC" Jordan Harvey to the show. Jordan has been working in many capacities for LAFC all season, including as an assistant to the coaching staff. Max and Vince ask Jordan what excites him most about the matchup, where LAFC can be effective, how Philly likes matches to play out, and what to look for from both teams in the final.

The Max + Vince Podcast continues its epic MLS Cup final week of content. The guys will have a new episode every day leading up to the final with player guests and inside access. Today's theme is the Road to MLS Cup. Max and Vince are talking about the milestones and big matches that got LAFC to this point. Think of it this way, "if x didn't happen, LAFC wouldn't be in MLS Cup." The guys share their three season-changing milestones before bringing on Mahala and Sebastien Ibeagha to talk about big moments in the season, the team's togetherness in the playoffs, and why Mahala calls Kellyn Acosta "dad."

Happy MLS Cup final week! It's the biggest week in club history and the Max + Vince Podcast is going to be there with you every step of the way. That's right, the guys are podcasting every day this week leading up to Saturday's final at Banc of California Stadium. Today, the guys are starting off with a recap of the 3-0 victory over Austin FC. In the biggest match of the season, LAFC had its best performance. Max and Vince take you through all the action, including LAFC's 90-minute press, the off-the-ball runs of LAFC wide forwards, and Steve Cherundolo continuing to use his substitutions to perfection. After that, the guys welcome Sebastien Ibeagha back to the show. Seb stepped up in a big moment, coming in for Giorgio Chiellini at halftime and helping LAFC maintain a clean sheet. It's not the first time he's had to step in during a big moment for the Black & Gold. Max and Vince ask how he prepares for the unexpected, what his thoughts were when he was called on at half, and how a great week of training made

The Max + Vince Podcast returned to the LAFC Performance Center this week. The guys are recapping the victory over the Galaxy in the second round of the MLS Cup Playoffs. Max and Vince share what they thought the difference was this time around against an emergent Galaxy team. But as they say, "one down, two to go." The attention turns to Austin in the Western Conference Final. LAFC lost both meetings with Austin FC this season, so what can they do differently and is there anything the squad can learn from previous meetings? Max and Vince discuss that and welcome the best friend of the podcast Ilie Sanchez for a chat in the second segment. Ilie shares his thoughts on besting the Galaxy and getting motivated to take the next step. The midfielder also tells us why this LAFC side is special when it comes to getting things done in big moments.

You wanted it. You got it! At least some of you did - we all know how Vince feels about it. But luckily the soccer gods don't care about Vince's feelings and we've got ourselves a derby in the second round of the 2022 Audi MLS Cup Playoffs. LAFC will host the Galaxy on Thursday at Banc. Max and Vince aren't going to waste any time this week, they dive right into the playoffs with nearly an hour of talk about LAFC versus Galaxy. We've got midfield talk. Vince breaks down Puig vs Cifu. Max talks about the chess match between Steve Cherundolo and Greg Vanney. Oh, and did we mention there's Carlos Vela and Chicharito squaring off in a winner-takes-all match?! There are so many angles to approach this match from. If you weren't already, this podcast will get you pumped. And if you're already there, it'll give you all the fine details you crave.

Fresh from the Supporters' Shield celebrations on Sunday at Banc of California Stadium, the Max + Vince Podcast returns with another must-listen episode. This week, the guys are looking back at that Supporters' Shield celebration and the 1-0 loss to Nashville. Should LAFC fans be worried? Max and Vince give their thoughts on what the loss meant and how the team can learn from it ahead of the playoffs. Then it's a brief look at which team LAFC will face in the second round of the MLS Cup Playoffs before brining on a special guest. Mitchell Monihan has spent the last two seasons as the assistant General Manager of the Las Vegas Lights. Last year, he worked closely with then-Lights head coach Steve Cherundolo. This year, the Lights have turned a corner, setting franchise records in wins and points and they have a pivotal final match of the season against Galaxy 2 with a possible playoff berth on the line. Max and Vince ask Mitchell what's changed from this season to last, how LAFC uses the Lights to connect its

Welcome to a Supporters' Shield edition of the Max + Vince Podcast. That's right, the Shield is coming back to Los Angeles. Max & Vince talk about the incredible finish in Portland before bringing on two LAFC players that experienced it - Denis Bouanga and Maxime Crépeau. Max and Vince ask Denis about his goal and feeling confident with LAFC ahead of the most important matches of the season. While Maxime does double-duty helping with translations and telling us that the focus is now MLS Cup.

The Max + Vince Podcast returns to the LAFC Performance Center this week. The international break is over and LAFC is squarely focused on the final two matches of the season with everything to play for. This week, Max and Vince welcome Giorgio Chiellini back to the show. The Italian defender knows a thing or two about trophies and tells Max and Vince this is his favorite time of the season. The guys ask Giorgio about the pressure and focus with two matches remaining. Giorgio also gives his thoughts on being prepared for the playoffs, LAFC's rough patch in August, and watching Italy in LA.

Break? What break?! That's right, the Max + Vince Podcast breaks for no one. So, despite LAFC being on an international break, Max and Vince are back in action with a great episode. Mo Edu joins us this week. The FOX Sports analyst, former USMNT star, and sometimes Max +1 joins the show to talk about the Supporters' Shield race. Who has the tougher final two matches to end the season between LAFC and Philadelphia? Will we see these two in the MLS Cup final? Also, it being the final international break before the World Cup, Mo shares what it's like as a player going into this camp and what he's keeping an eye out for with the US Men's National Team. Mo also shares memories of calling LAFC matches with Max, including a historic end-of-the-season match. Before bringing on Mo, Max and Vince go over the 3-1 win over Houston. It felt like that might be the starting 11 we see come playoff time. And the guys focus their attention on Denis Bouanga's stellar play against Houston and the centerback pairing of Giorgio Ch

This is a very special episode of the podcast. Normally, Max and Vince take some time to think before sharing their thoughts on the most recent LAFC performance. But this time, it couldn't wait. The guys get right into the 1-1 draw in Minnesota. Let's face it. It's been a rough six matches for LAFC. The team has dealt with all kinds of adversity and won just once. But Minnesota was different. Yes, they still didn't win. But in light of the circumstances, coming from behind thanks to a Carlos Vela curler in the second half gave us some hope. Max and Vince go through what was an interesting starting lineup that featured a lot of guys in unfamiliar roles and probably something we'll never see again in 2022. The guys break down the play of Gareth Bale, Chicho Arango, Carlos Vela, and Kellyn Acosta. And they get into why this feels miserable but isn't necessarily a time to panic as LAFC returns home to face Houston on Sunday. All that and more on a new episode of Inside LAFC: The Max + Vince podcast.

That's more like it. LAFC snapped its 3-game losing streak with a 2-0 victory at home against Real Salt Lake. Max and Vince jump right into some of the big decisions and big moments of the match. New LAFC DP Denis Bouanga looked great in his first start, Giorgio Chiellini locked it down for his first 90 minutes with LAFC, and Carlos Vela raised LAFC's attack to another level when he subbed on in the second half. Max and Vince talk through all those things before doing some math. Don't worry, we've done all the calculations and there won't be a test. But the guys have some magic numbers to talk about when it comes to winning the West and capturing the Supporters' Shield. After that, it's time. to bring on the most dangerous goalscorer in MLS over the last 18 months. Chicho Arango makes his first appearance on the pod. We ask Chicho about being able to score in many different ways, why he loves the pressure, what he loves about LAFC and this group of players, and Chicho tells us his personal goal in MLS.

Short turnaround this week, as LAFC hits the road once again. And it's back to Texas. Max and Vince start the pod with a breakdown of the 4-1 loss to Austin FC. Is there reason for concern after the defeat or was this a one-off? Max and Vince have thoughts before previewing the match in Houston. After that, Ryan Hollingshead joins the show for his second appearance of the season. The guys ask his thoughts on the Austin loss and what he and his teammates have been talking about this week. The guys also ask Ryan about the influx of new players in the team and how that shapes the competition on the training field and if the locker room is still intact. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, review, and tell a friend!

The Max + Vince Podcast returns after LAFC's busy stretch of three matches in eight days. Max and Vince start right into what happened against San Jose. With all the games piling up and the hot temperatures, Steve Cherundolo rotated his squad. Carlos Vela, Ilie Sanchez, Gareth Bale, and Jose Cifuentes all began the match on the bench. And despite a rough start, LAFC still had chances to get something from the match. Max and Vince break it all down for you before moving on to talk about the importance of the upcoming trip to Austin FC. Is this a preview of the Western Conference final? Surely, it has Supporters' Shield and playoff implications. After that, the guys welcome LAFC goalkeepers coach Oka Nikolov to the show. Oka was a stalwart with Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga before coming to the states to play in MLS and the NASL. Max and Vince ask Oka about the evolution of goalkeeping and how he works with the LAFC keepers. They also get into what brought Oka to LA and how he works with the rest of the

The Max + Vince Podcast hit the road this week. The guys are out at the MLS All-Star Game in Minnesota. It was a busy few days but the guys found time to record a podcast with special guest Ilie Sanchez from a very secret location. But before we get to the two-time All-Star, Max and Vince talk about what's been going on around the Club. LAFC has won five straight matches and announced the signing of Denis Bouanga as its third Designated Player. Max and Vince give their impressions of the new signing and what to expect. They also preview the quick homestand against Charlotte FC and D.C. United, as LAFC looks to create even more space at the top of the Supporters' Shield standings. After that, it's off to the secret location at MLS All-Star to chat with Ilie. Connor Kalopsis of 110 Football fills in for Max, who was prepping for the Skills Challenge. Ilie speaks about the honor of playing in an All-Star Game, why he wishes he was in the Skills Competition, and how much he's seen the league grow since he first a

The Max + Vince Podcast is back with another great episode breaking down another LAFC victory with another great guest. This week, Max and Vince are speaking with Kwadwo Opoku. But you can just call him Mahala. With five goals this season, Mahala is one of the most impactful young talents on the best team in MLS. He leveled the score with a rocket against Seattle and spoke with the guys about raising his game to the next level. Max and Vince also ask about the hardships Mahala faced in reaching MLS and coming back from a nine-month injury layoff. Mahala also talks about what drives him and why he never quits. But before the guys bring on their guest, they talk about three things that stood out against Seattle and what this busy week has in store for LAFC.