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Voice of LAFC Max Bretos and co-host Steve Beitashour kick things off with a discussion of the team's preparation coming off the international break ahead of the Conference Semifinals against the Seattle Sounders this Saturday at BMO Stadium. The fellas delve into LAFC's history against the Sounders before working through the keys to the match. They cap things off by discussing the success LAFC player's had with their national teams over the past two weeks. In the second half of the show, midfielder Lewis O'Brien joins Max to discuss his recruitment to LAFC and settling in with the squad. He also speaks about enjoying life in Los Angeles as well as winning the first trophy of his career with the Black & Gold, which led to a memorable spur-of-the-moment celebration. Finally he drops some knowledge about the Sounders and Saturday's big showdown!

LAFC+ turns 40! Dave Denholm and Mario Ruiz enjoyed a weekend off from MLS but are ready to return to MLS Playoff Action this weekend in the Conference Semis. LAFC have been dominant against the Sounders, can they do it again? Dave and Mario try to figure out the Eastern Conference as the top three teams have taken an early exit. Plus, was the Inter Miami season a failure?

Voice of the Black & Gold Max Bretos and co-host Steve Beitashour get right into the action by recapping a victorious Game 3 against Vancouver that once again saw Mati Bogusz rise to the moment to score the match- and series-winning goal. The win sets LAFC up for a Western Conference Semifinal showdown against another familiar Cascadian opponent in the Seattle Sounders. That momentous match is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 23 at BMO Stadium. The fellas take a step back to look at the larger playoff picture across the league and how some chaotic results in the Eastern half of the bracket have redounded to LAFC's benefit should the team reach a record-tying third straight MLS Cup Final. Finally Max and Beita discuss the handful of LAFC players who have joined up with their nations for the international break and the benefits and concerns that brings for the Black & Gold. In the second half of the show, former player turned soccer pundit for ESPN Herculez Gomez joins the show to chop it about about everyth

LAFC logra una victoria bastante sufrida ante un equipo de Vancouver que solo mostró que saben destruir un ataque del rival, pero que no pudieron crear jugadas de gol. Uno por cero fue el marcador final, con anotación de Bogusz y con eso avanzaron a la semifinal de la conferencia del Oeste por tercer año consecutivo. Primer equipo que lo logre en la historia de la MLS. Comenta: STEVE CHERUNDOLO "Sé que en el papel es 1 contra 8 en lo que respecta a los preclasificados, pero ciertamente es mucho, mucho más reñido que eso." AARON LONG "Esta plantilla se armó con muchos líderes y jugadores que pueden dar un paso al frente en los momentos importantes." MATEUSZ BOGUSZ “Estoy muy contento con mi gol. Fue mi primero en los playoffs, porque la temporada pasada no marqué, pero la parte más importante es que avanzamos a la siguiente ronda."

Chaos in the East while things get real in the West. Dave Denholm and Mario Ruiz are glad to be done with the Whitecaps as they recap a competitive Round One. Another familiar foe awaits LAFC in the WCF Semi's; Dave and Mario preview the Sounders. Plus, the biggest upset in MLS Playoff history as Inter Miami gets knocked off by Atlanta.

LAFC pierde ante Vancouver la semana pasada y ahora se define todo el Viernes 8 de Noviembre en el BMO Stadium a las 7:30 de la noche. STEVE CHERUNDOLO Siempre hemos tenido lapsos mentales que nos lleva a cometer errores y perder partidos. AARON LONG No fue un gran trabajo de nuestra parte, nos metimos en un agujero y no pudimos salir de el. LEWIS O'BRIEN El juego fue muy decepcionante y simplemente no estuvimos a la altura.

Voice of LAFC Max Bretos and former Black & Gold defender Steve Beitashour look back at Game 2 of LAFC's Round One playoff series vs. the Whitecaps in Vancouver and the intensity needed to succeed in the post-season. What's the best formation for LAFC to get a result in Game 3 and will it get the front three firing? It's do-or-die on Friday night and again on Saturday for six Eastern Conference teams - will MLS Cup Madness bring more playoff chaos?! MLS Season Pass Analyst Maurice "Mo" Edu joins Max for the second half of the show to deep dive the LAFC-Vancouver Round One tug-of-war and look ahead to Friday's all-or-nothing series finale. Can the Black & Gold's big-game pedigree seem them through to the next round? What tactical wrinkles can LAFC sew into the game to gain the advantage? Mo gives his expert take and thoughts on how it'll all turn out under the lights at BMO Stadium on Friday night.

Now the MLS Playoffs really begin! Dave Denholm and Mario Ruiz react as a chance to close-out the Whitecaps slips away from LAFC in Game 2. What is the biggest concern for LAFC in Friday's do or die match at BMO Stadium? We will have a new MLS Cup Champ after the Crew are swept out of the Playoffs by NYRB. Plus, can Atlanta United pull off the biggest upset in MLS Cup Playoffs history and knockout Inter Miami?

Voice of LAFC Max Bretos and co-pilot Steve Beitashour get right into the business of dissecting Game 1 between the Black & Gold and the Whitecaps last Sunday at BMO Stadium before looking ahead to the second leg in Vancouver, which is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 3 at 5:45 p.m. PT. The gents also touch on the enviable depth of LAFC's roster, the return of Carlos Vela to the pitch and peek around the corner at what may be in store for LAFC should the team move on in the playoffs. Defender Sergi Palencia joins the second half of the show to share his secrets about how to execute the perfect tackle, his and the team's health entering the playoffs after a grueling back half of the season, and the importance of playoffs in MLS. Sergi gives his take on Game 1 of the Black & Gold's Round One playoff series against Vancouver and talks about his connections throughout the soccer community as well as his fondness for American sports - and LA's teams in particular.

LAFC gana el primer juego de la serie ante Vancouver 2 a 1 en el BMO Stadium y ahora el segundo será en el BC Place. Carlos Vela debutó en el juego y le encantó jugar. - Steve Cherundolo habla sobre la primera mitad en comparación con la segunda mitad y de la entrada de Carlos Vela con el equipo. - Aaron Long no le gusta este sistema de juego a ganar 2 de 3. - Dennis Bouanga quería jugar con Carlos. - Cristian Olivera se siente a gusto con su nuevo rol en el equipo.

The Game 1 objective was completed successfully by the Black & Gold; Dave Denholm and Mario Ruiz react. It's a playoff win for LAFC, but the attitude postgame shows the run has just begun. What is the key to Game 2 in Vancouver? Plus, a look around the rest of the MLS Cup Playoffs, including Miami's win over ATL and Galaxy's thrashing of the Rapids.

Que manera de terminar la temporada regular de la MLS...LAFC montado en una montaña rusa, logra el primer lugar de la Conferencia del Oeste! Steve Cherundolo: Tuvimos que platicar en el medio tiempo lo mal que estábamos. Hugo Lloris: No hay que celebrar todavía por que faltan mucho por hacer. Dennis Bouanga: Estoy feliz por mis 20 goles, pero es gracias al equipo. Marlon: No había metido gol en más de 7 años, pero creo firmemente que momentos como estos, hay que disfrutarlos.

Voice of LAFC Max Bretos and the best wingman in the game Steve Beitashour dive right into the deep end to wade through all the Decision Day madness that transpired over the weekend. The fellas then explain the playoff format and what the Black & Gold's route to a record-tying third straight MLS Cup could look like. The team has momentum, unrivaled depth and is getting healthy at the right time, which is a recipe for success. After running down LAFC's strengths, the guys deliver their Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoff predictions. MLS Defender of the Year nominee Aaron Long and his playoff 'stache join the second half of the show to talk about the euphoria of the Decision Day results, the state of the team, his tremendous defense this season, and if a return to the U.S. National Team could be in the cards.

Best in the West! Dave Denholm and Mario Ruiz re-live a dramatic Decision Day finish at BMO Stadium. LAFC's depth is coming through in a big way, Dave and Mario discuss. The MLS Cup Playoff picture is set as LAFC has home field advantage throughout the Western Conference run. What playoff matchups are you looking forward to most besides LAFC? Plus, Messi strikes, AGAIN!

Voice of LAFC Max Bretos and the ever reliable Steve Beitashour are back to talk all things LAFC including the team's impressive win streak that has now reached five matches after the Black & Gold's dramatic 2-1 road win vs. Vancouver over the weekend. And LAFC couldn't have done it without a deep bench that supplied all three players who combined for the winning goal. The team is now in an advantageous position heading into Decision Day this Saturday when LAFC still has a not so outside shot of claiming the No. 1 seed in the West if it takes care of business vs. San Jose and gets a bit of help from Houston. David Martínez joins Max for the second half of the show to talk about his background and journey from Venezuela to LAFC as well as the increasing role he is filling as the Black & Gold finish the regular season strong and gear up for the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs.

Victoria sufrida de LAFC en Vancouver, pero al fin, 3 puntos que mantienen la esperanza de conseguir el título de la Conferencia del Oeste. Steve Cherundolo habla de que tuvieron suerte de conseguir los 3 puntos y que para el último juego en casa, pondrá a su mejor cuadro. Ilie Sanchez también habló y le dio todo el crédito a sus compañeros por su gol y quiere ganar el último partido en casa.

Left it late but what a win for the Black & Gold! Dave Denholm and Mario Ruiz react to LAFC's win in Vancouver as the team stretched its win streak to five across all competitions. Tremendous effort from the youngsters Nathan Ordaz and David Martinez leading to massive goals for LAFC. Decision Day is upon us, and LAFC has much to play for in the season finale. Plus, a look at the MLS standings and the latest playoff seedings.

Voice of the Black & Gold Max Bretos and co-pilot extraordinaire Steve Beitashour begin by analyzing LAFC's current four-game winning streak. Aaron Long's GOLAZO vs. SKC leads into a discussion of his and the team's form as the playoffs loom and what home-field advantage means for the squad. The fellas then touch on the international break before previewing LAFC's penultimate regular season match vs. Vancouver and giving LAFC2 a shoutout for making the MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs. Later in the show, new LAFC defender Marlon joins Max to talk shop: his journey from Brazil, playing throughout Europe, and his first days with the Black & Gold.

LAFC consigue una contundente victoria ante Sporting KC goleandolos otra vez en menos de 2 semanas. Veremos los goles y las reacciones de este partido! Aaron Long dice que fue un clásico gol estilo Carlos Vela. David "Chamogol" Martinez dice que no se apura por jugar todos los partidos como titular. Steve Cherundolo habla del juego y también nos dice si veremos a Carlos Vela en accion!

LAFC taking care of business, T.C.B! LAFC Radio Voice Dave Denholm and LAFC Producer Mario Ruiz talk about the Black & Gold's four-match win streak as the final two regular season games approach. The talent is oozing out of David Martínez, Dave and Mario talk about the confidence in the 18-year-old from Venezuela. The nominees are in for the MLS Year-End Awards - which LAFC players are in the running? Plus, a look around MLS and the latest playoff picture.