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Vince is back. Max is away. But never fear, Jordan Harvey is back as well. "Mr. LAFC" as Vince likes to call him is filling in for Max this week. Vince makes up for lost time by covering not one, but two LAFC wins. The guys talk about the 5-1 win over Orange County SC in the Open Cup. LAFC found a way to shake up their slow starts with some incisive moves early against OCSC and run out as comfortable winners. Jordan and Vince break down how LAFC broke the press and finished off a variety of chances, plus we talk about everyone getting involved in the win. After that, it's off to Cincinnati. This time, we're diving deep into the slow start talk by breaking down exactly what the team and coaching staff mean by a slow start. Jordan shares what Steve's approach is to halftime talks. And the guys talk about how LAFC is finding success with game-changing substitutes thus far in 2022. Then it's back to the MVP... the Mahala + Vince Podcast. Mahala replaces Jordan to finish the show. Vince asks Mahala about the seaso

Max Bretos fills in for Vince this week on a new episode of In Touch with Steve Cherundolo. The guys are chatting after a 3-1 win over Sporting KC that featured a Goal of the Year contender from Ismael Tajouri-Shradi. Max asks Steve about the goal and where it ranks all-time in finishes that he's seen or been a part of. That brings us to our theme this week. LAFC hits the road once again, this time it's off to Cincinnati, the home of Skyline Chili. Steve is quizzed on his knowledge of regional foods across the country and asked if he'd give them a try. Find out the boss's favorite and more.

There's no time to rest around here. After a 3-1 victory over Sporting KC this past weekend, LAFC embarks on a new journey in 2022. The U.S. Open Cup returns to the Banc this Wednesday. LAFC starts its run to the oldest trophy in the country against USL champions Orange County SC. Max is joined by LAFC legend Jordan Harvey this week with Vince away. Jordan gives makes the lowdown on his role within and around the club including his recent appearances on the LAFC broadcast. Then the guys dig into the match against SKC, which featured a Goal of the Year contender from Ismael Tajouri-Shradi and some very good work from a number of LAFC players. From there, the guys talk a little bit about the Open Cup and what it means to the Black & Gold. After that, the guys are joined by LAFC goalkeeper John McCarthy. John talks about growing up as a Philly sports fan, what excited him about joining LAFC, being a part of a deep goalkeepers group, and much more.

Nobody likes to lose. But in football, dealing with adversity is part of the job for any professional. This week, Vince La Rosa asks Steve Cherundolo about dealing with setbacks and how he processes losses, especially emotional ones like this past weekend at the Galaxy. Steve shares his philosophy on getting back on track after a loss and praises the work of his team and supporters on the day. After that, it's on to our theme. There's no getting around how that late decision made us all feel - Steve included. So, we asked the LAFC head coach about things that leave a bad taste in your mouth, both literally and figuratively. Consider this a list of Steve's least favorite things.

Still thinking about the result from the weekend? Yeah, us too! But we've got a great guest in midfielder Ilie Sanchez to put it all into perspective. First, Max and Vince share their thoughts on the crucial refereeing decisions in the match. While the guys appreciate PRO's explanation, it doesn't make the pain any better. Vince tells us why it's not the technical details of the decision as much as the inconsistency through the match that bugs him. Max does his best to parse all the rules and still isn't sure they got it right. Either way, the result is what it is and the guys get on with it by talking about the actual match. Did we learn more about LAFC of the Galaxy from this match? We have thoughts. Then it's time to look ahead. LAFC is back at home against Sporting KC and also has a date in the US Open Cup against a familiar opponent. Finally, it's time to bring on Ilie Sanchez to get an inside perspective of the Galaxy match. Ilie shares how desperate he was to get the first win at Dignity Health Sports

We're clad head-to-toe in Black & Gold this week. But before we talk about that, we have to take stock of a wild win in Orlando. Steve continues to pull all the right levers with four different goalscorers in a 4-2 victory over Orlando City. After our brief chat on the road win, all eyes are on the Clasico Angelino against the Galaxy. And while Steve will be talking about that plenty this week, Vince has some rivalry questions of his own. Steve remembers a tense derby from his Hannover days before ranking USA vs Mexico in the pantheon of the Top 5 world rivalries. Then it's time to find out where Steve stands on some of the biggest rivalries in sports and pop culture, as Vince makes Steve pick sides and make some tough choices.

It's a big week. That means a big guest for the Max + Vince Podcast. Fresh off helping the U.S. Men's National Team qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and helping LAFC stay undefeated with a 4-2 win in Orlando, Kellyn Acosta joins the show. But before we bring on Kellyn to talk about qualifying and to look ahead to the weekend, Max & Vince have a review of the Orlando City match. It wasn't perfect but LAFC found a way to secure all three points. Max & Vince share their thoughts on the win with a look ahead to LAFC's trip to Carson. Will this be there first time we see Chicharito and Carlos Vela on the pitch at the same time? We talk about the excitement that is brewing around this match. But we're also going to give you our picks for the players that will influence this match that aren't Vela or Chicharito. Then it's time for our guest to join us. Kellyn tells us about the emotions of getting the USMNT back to the World Cup, how he deals with pressure, what it's like to play in the biggest rivalries, and

The international break is over and we're back with another episode of "In Touch with Steve Cherundolo" after a brief hiatus. This week, Vince La Rosa asks Steve what he was up to while the team was off last week. Then, with no match to review, it's straight to our theme for the episode. In honor of the 94th Academy Awards, we're doing our own version of the Oscars with Steve. The LAFC head coach has said movies have been an important part of his life. So, we gave him a chance to talk about some of his favorites across all genres.

We're back! The team had an extra couple of days off last week and the Max + Vince Podcast did the same. But we're back with another great podcast. This week, Max and Vince talk about the recent World Cup qualifying action, including Canada clinching a spot for the first time since 1986, the USMNT all but in, and Mexico looking for answers. Then it's another great Black & Gold guest. Ismael Tajouri-Shradi makes his first appearance on the podcast. The winger has an interesting footballing genesis. We learn about his youth and how football became his profession. The guys also ask about trying to repeat as an MLS Cup champion and if he's seen the hunger for trophies from this LAFC team.

Steve Cherundolo's team returned from Miami with all three points in tow thanks to a 2-0 victory. Kwadwo Opoku and Ismael Tajouri-Shradi scored their first MLS goals with the Black & Gold to seal the victory, while Maxime Crepeau picked up his second clean sheet of the season. Despite passing an important road test, much of the talk was about the weather in Miami. Sunny and humid to swirling winds, all culminating in what looked like a monsoon by the end of the match - the most vivid picture of the day might have been the 3252 cheering in the Miami rain while everyone else ran for shelter. So, with that in mind, Vince La Rosa chatted with the LAFC head coach about playing in crazy weather and put Steve's weather knowledge to the test with a round of fact or fiction: weather.

We "hit the road" this week with another episode of In Touch with Steve Cherundolo. After a last-minute goal secured a 1-1 draw at home against the Portland Timbers, LAFC pack their bags for the first road trip of the season and the first in Steve Cherndolo's tenure with the Black & Gold. This week, we ask Steve about chance creation and how LAFC can be more dangerous in the box. Then it's time for some fun with our theme. We're asking Steve questions about road trips from both his playing days and personal life.

We're changing it up this episode. Welcome to the 'MMVP.' Vince is between two Maxes this week as LAFC goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau joins the show. Fresh off a second clean sheet of the season, Maxime joined the guys after training to talk about a slew of topics. We cover the match in Miami before talking about taking on his prior club Vancouver this weekend at the Banc. We also get some World Cup talk before Maxime joins Canada next week for what will likely result in the Canadians clinching a spot at a World Cup for the first time since 1986. Finally, we finish by talking about LAFC's supporter culture and why Maxime feels it's not to be taken for granted in MLS. But before Maxime joins the show, Max and Vince give their thoughts on the win in Miami. It was pretty but it got the job done. We go over the good, the bad, and the ugly from the match. Welcome to the Show - 0:00 Another Shutout - 2:43 Winning Ugly - 5:17 Pitching In - 9:09 Brian Rising - 13:46 Previewing Vancouver - 18:12 Maxime Crepeau Joins the S

It took nearly 93 minutes for LAFC to rescue a point against the Portland Timbers on Sunday. But a point is a point. And Max and Vince kick things off by talking about how big of a difference the end result was this last weekend versus 2021. The guys break down what it is about Portland that is so frustrating and where LAFC struggled for long stretches. Then we turn our eyes to Miami. Phil Neville's team has struggled in two matches this season. Is that good or bad for LAFC in their first away trip of the season? After that, LAFC and Canada defender Doneil Henry joins the show. It was Max and Vince's first time talking with Doneil and he didn't disappoint. Hear about his experience playing in South Korea, why coming to LAFC is an exciting challenge, and how the Black & Gold can help him realize his World Cup dreams. Rundown: Welcome to the show - 0:00 Tough Test - 1:47 Clash of Styles - 5:12 Brian Finishes Strong - 9:27 Carlos Update - 12:48 Off to Miami - 14:48 Doneil Henry Joins the Show - 19:42

In celebration of Steve Cherundolo's first three points as LAFC head coach courtesy of a hat trick by MLS Player of the Week Carlos Vela, the theme of this week's "In Touch With Steve Cherundolo" is the No. 3. Max Bretos sits down with the LAFC head coach to talk about prepping for those first three points and looking ahead to the next challenge. Then, in keeping with the theme this week, Max asks Steve for his Top 3 in a few categories on and off the pitch including music, No. 10s he's played with and against, and more - trust us, you won't want to miss Steve's serious take on the best donuts.

Each week, LAFC head coach Steve Cherundolo sits down to talk about the Black & Gold and give us a chance to learn more about the US Soccer Hall of Famer off the pitch. There's a new theme in every episode. In honor of Steve's first match as head coach of LAFC, we're talking "firsts" this week. Steve tells us how he's preparing for his first match and shares some "firsts" from his life both on and off the pitch.

Could we have asked for a better start to the 2022 MLS season from LAFC? A hat trick from Carlos Vela. A shutout for the defense. And three points for Steve Cherundolo in his debut as an MLS head coach. Max and Vince take us through the 3-0 victory against the Colorado Rapids. There was a lot to like from this match. Max and Vince do their best to boil it down to the most essential parts with a bit of hijinx and rambling in between. The guys give their takes on Carlos Vela's Player of the Week performance and talk about the debuts of several new players. After that, we turn our attention to Portland. What to expect from the Timbers are they travel to Banc of California Stadium on Sunday. Then it's time to bring on our special guest. Fresh off his Team of the Week performance, Ilie Sanchez joins the show. We talk about his role in the team, why his position sometimes gets overlooked for praise, and why he thinks the LAFC fans are some of the best to play in front of and the most educated in the league. All tha

We're days away from the start of Year 5. A new-look LAFC side takes on Colorado to start the season. Max and Vince are back to get you ready for the season with one of the new faces at the club. Ryan Hollingshead is with us from the start of the show. The guys ask him about getting settled in at LAFC, what it's like having played against LAFC and now being a member of the squad, and what his expectations are for the group this season. After our interview with Ryan, Max and Vince bring you all the news leading up to the season opener. LAFC is back around LA with events for fans to be a part of in the city. MLS had a huge offseason on and off the pitch, does that bode well for LAFC in 2022? And finally, a look at a few of the storylines heading into the match with Colorado. Rundown: 0:00 - Ryan Hollingshead joins the show 1:47 - Veteran presence 5:28 - Enjoying the way you play 7:44 - Getting mean 12:10 - LAFC is back 19:18 - Huge MLS offseason 24:41 - Colorado storylines

It's officially official. Steve Cherundolo is the second head coach in LAFC history. The new boss was presented to the media at a press conference hosted by Max Bretos at Banc of California Stadium. Joined by LAFC GM John Thorrington and owners Larry Berg and Bennett Rosenthal, Cherundolo addressed the media for the first time as head coach. Following the press conference, Max and Vince headed to the LAFC locker room with another special guest, 110 Football Connor Kalopsis, to talk about the new hire and all the big transfer news swirling around MLS these days. Before talking the moves of Ricardo Pepi, Daryl Dike, and Lorenzo Insigne, the guys gave their thoughts on what Cherundolo will bring to LAFC and spoke to some of the concerns fans have expressed. Then it was Cherundolo himself joining the podcast. Max and Vince got a chance to ask about the interview process, find out more about Steve's coaching journey, and get more details on what Steve has planned for LAFC in 2022. Rundown: Welcome - 0:00 Being I

Even in the offseason, you can barely take a week off. The Max + Vince Podcast is back to take you through a ton of LAFC news. We had transfers, trades, even the MLS scheduled dropped, and, of course, the MLS Expansion Draft. First up, it's the big news. LAFC midfielder Eduard Atuesta is on his way to Palmeiras in Brazil. The Colombian was a pivotal player for LAFC since his arrival in 2018. He joins the back-to-back Copa Libertadores champions. Max and Vince break down the move for Atuesta and LAFC, and the guys talk about what it will take to replace him. Then it's more roster moves. The 2021 MLS Expansion Draft went down and LAFC was a focal point. Tristan Blackmon was selected by expansion side Charlotte FC. But LAFC also gained a player, trading for Ismael Tajouri-Shradi, Charlotte's 5th pick of the draft. Max and Vince go over all the comings and goings before going over the 2022 MLS Schedule - a lot of exciting away days incoming for LAFC supporters. We wrap the episode and the 2021 MVP season with an

It's that time of year. Time to have a look back at the season that was for LAFC and look forward to Year 5 in the Club's history. No better way to do that than with the help of LAFC Co-President & General Manager John Thorrington. Max & Vince are joined by John for the second half of the podcast. They guys make the best of their time with JT by asking a wide range of questions looking at the disappointment of last season and looking ahead to 2022 - we even got to some of our fan questions from social media. John spoke about what the team is looking for in its next coach, what the roster needs are for next season, and more. It's worth your time as a fan of the Black & Gold. Before that, Max and Vince preview the MLS Cup final and look back on the playoffs. Do they need a bit of a rework? Max and Vince give their thoughts. And silly season is upon us as the rumor mill has cranked up. Once again, MLS looks primed to bring some of the hottest young talent from South America to the league. All that and more on a