Defenders of the Banc - The LAFC Podcast
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!
Episodes
487 episodes
Episode 383 - Noche de Carlos Vela & Denis' Hat Trick!
LAFC beats RSL again. By a score of 4-1 again! And an LAFC player (this time, Denis) scores a hat trick again! History made at BMO on the night the club inducted Carlos Vela into the Ring of Honor!
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Season 8
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Episode 383
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1:04:59
One More Sleep - RSL Again! - 2025 Regular Season Matchday 29
LAFC takes on RSL for the second time in 5 days, this time at home! Will we see another hat trick?
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Season 8
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26:29
Episode 382 - Denis Passes Vela and Son Scores 3!
It was a historic night in Sandy, Utah! Son Heung-Min bagged a hat trick courtesy of assists from Tillman, Hollingshead, and Denis. And then... Denis gets a late goal to pass Carlos Vela with his 94th for the Black and Gold! 4-1 LAFC!
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Season 8
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Episode 382
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1:06:04
One More Sleep - RSL Part 1 - MLS Regular Season Matchday 28
LAFC heads to Utah to take on Real Salt Lake for the first time since the "Snow Game" in Sandy last season.
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Season 8
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22:58
Episode 381 - Denis Ties Vela in 4-2 W at Levi's!
What a historic night in Santa Clara! Sonny scores in the first minute before Denis Bouanga's hat trick puts him level with Carlos Vela in LAFC's record books with 93 goals apiece.
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Season 8
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Episode 381
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52:48
One More Sleep - LAFC at Levi's! - 2025 MLS Regular Season Matchday 27
LAFC heads into Santa Clara for their matchup against the Quakes! Will it be a record crowd in the Bay Area to see Sonny?
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Season 8
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23:40
Episode 380 - Son Debuts at BMO in 2-1 Loss to SD
It's Episode 380, and the long-awaited home debut for Son Heung-min is finally here! Unfortunately, it comes in a 2-1 home loss to conference leader San Diego, despite LAFC getting on the board first. Son looked great, coming up unl...
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Season 8
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Episode 380
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1:04:16
One More Sleep - Son Heung-min to Debut vs. SD at BMO!
San Diego FC travels to BMO to take on LAFC at home for the very first time. Also a first, Son Heung-min will play on that beautiful home pitch!
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Season 8
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31:37
One More Sleep - 2025 MLS Matchday 25 - FC Dallas
LAFC finishes off their 3-match road trip in beautiful Frisco, Texas. In August. In 95 degree heat.
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Season 8
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26:20
Episode 378 - Son Assists In 2-0 W Over Revolution
Here on Episode 378, Son Heung-min gets his first start AND his first assist as LAFC travels across the country and beats the Revolution, 2-0. Hugo keeps his 9th clean sheet, Choiniere opens his account, and Scarf wants to abolish the secondary...
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Season 8
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Episode 378
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57:32
One More Sleep - New England Revolution - 2025 MLS Regular Season Match 25
LAFC heads to Boston to take on the Revolution. Will Son Heung-min get his first start?
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Season 8
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32:47
Episode 377 - LAFC Ties Fire + Son Heung-min Makes His Debut
Filly is still riding solo on this pod. Quick and to the point and with no beer bongs. LAFC play the catchup game with a solid and gritty performance on the road. What stands out is the debut of Son and his impact was felt immediately.
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Season 8
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Episode 377
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41:48
One More Sleep - Chicago Fire Previews
Solo Filly on this preview. LAFC take on the Chicago Fire for the 1st time since 2019.
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Season 8
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21:31
Episode 376 - Son Heung-min Is Black and Gold!
It's Episode 376, and Son Heung-min is Black and Gold! Yes, LAFC defeated Tigres in the final match of their 2025 Leagues Cup run. And yes, David Martinez had a brace. But SONNY is one of us! Also on this episode, Ryan Porteous is A...
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Season 8
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Episode 376
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1:09:18
One More Sleep - Tigres - 2025 Leagues Cup
LAFC takes on Tigres for the first time... outside of a final. It's the last Group Stage match for LAFC in the 2025 Leagues Cup!
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Season 8
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26:17
Episode 375 - Hasal Saves!
It's Episode 375, and Thomas Hasal put on a show. After a solid 90', Hasal's two penalty shootout saves propel LAFC to earn two points after a 1-1 regulation draw vs. Pachuca in the 2025 Leagues Cup!Also on this episode, Nathan Ordaz see...
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Season 8
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Episode 375
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1:01:07
One More Sleep - Pachuca - 2025 Leagues Cup
LAFC takes on the reigning CONCACAF Champions Cup winners, Pachuca, in our second of three Group Stage matches in the 2025 Leagues Cup.
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Season 8
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25:51
Episode 374 - Mazatlan Takes Two Points
It's Episode 374, and the 2025 Leagues Cup has started! Woo! It's LAFC with their third consecutive poor effort, this one a listless 1-1 regulation draw that turned into an 11-10 PK-shootout loss to lowly Mazatlan. The Black and Gold B-squad st...
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Season 8
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Episode 374
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51:52
One More Sleep - Mazatlan FC - 2025 Leagues Cup
LAFC kicks off their 2025 Leagues Cup action with a match vs. Mazatlan FC at BMO!
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Season 8
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23:25
Episode 373 - Leagues Cup Looms After Listless Loss to Portland
It's Episode 373, and LAFC provides very few signs of life in our last MLS Regular Season match before Leagues Cup. LAFC falls at home, 1-0, to the Timbers.The lone bright spot of this match? The performance in the MLS debut of defender ...
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Season 8
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Episode 373
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57:01
One More Sleep - 2025 Match Day 22 - Portland Timbers
LAFC re-gathers after All-Star Weekend, missing most of our CB's and Sergi Palencia! The Timbers come calling in our final regular-season match before Leagues Cup!
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Season 8
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42:18
Episode 372 - "Feels Like a Loss" in 3-3 Home Draw to Carson
LAFC and Carson played for the 26th time on Saturday, and this one, for Black and Gold Faithful, may have been the most frustrating yet. Despite twice holding a 2-goal lead, LAFC had to settle for a point in a 3-3 draw as Galaxy scored at the d...
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Season 8
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Episode 372
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1:31:50
One More Sleep - El Trafico #26 - MLS 2025 Regular Season Match 21
LAFC "welcomes" Carson to BMO in an effort to put the final nail in their 2025 regular season coffin.
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Season 8
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34:42
Episode 371 - LAFC Gets 1st Win in Minnesota!
LAFC travels to the Great White North and WINS for the first time, 1-0 over Minnesota United. Denis Bouanga's PK overshadows a couple of easy misses, and the defense looks great in LAFC's first match without Aaron Long.
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Season 8
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Episode 371
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47:52
One More Sleep - Minnesota United - 2025 MLS Regular Season Match 20 - Special Guest Tony Hernandez, Heart of LAFC!
LAFC heads up to Minnesota to take on the Loons! Joining Scarf for this one is Heart of LAFC's Tony Hernandez! We talk all things LAFC, Minnesota, and Heart's upcoming 400th Episode!
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Season 8
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28:36