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
500 episodes
Episode 389 - Denis Keeps It 100 (and 101) in Austin!
LAFC moves on to the Conference Semifinals for the fourth straight season with a 4-1 victory in Austin! Sonny gets one as Denis gets to 101 in an LAFC shirt!
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Season 8
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Episode 389
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54:17
One More Sleep - LAFC vs. Austin Yet Again! - MLS Cup Playoffs
LAFC heads to Austin, looking to close things out in their best-of-three series!
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Season 8
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22:48
Episode 388 - Ugly W vs. Austin Opens 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs!
LAFC began its quest for a second star over the crest with an ugly, hard-fought 2-1 victory over Austin FC at BMO Stadium. The two new contract signees, Ryan Hollingshead and Nathan Ordaz, both figured in the scoring.
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Season 8
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Episode 388
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49:40
One More Sleep - The 2025 Audi MLS Cup Playoffs Begin! - Austin at BMO!
LAFC takes on Austin in the first match in the best-of-3 First Round.
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Season 8
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24:28
One More Sleep - Final Matchday of 2025 Regular Season - Colorado in Colorado!
LAFC heads to Commerce City for the final matchday of the 2025 regular season! Can Denis win the Golden Boot? Where will LAFC finish? It's all about Decision Day!
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Season 8
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25:57
Episode 387 - Streaks Stopped in Austin with 1-0 Loss
LAFC loses to Austin for the second time in 2025, 1-0 yet again. No Sonny. No Denis. No goals.
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Season 8
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Episode 387
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44:20
One More Sleep - 90 Degrees in Austin - 2025 Matchday 33
LAFC heads to Austin for a match rescheduled from July, match 33 of 34 of the 2025 regular season. Who will step up in Denis' and Son's absence?
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Season 8
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18:53
Episode 386 - Ebobisse & Amaya Down Toronto 2-0
LAFC figure it out without Sonny or Denis, beating old friend Jose Cifuentes and Toronto FC, 2-0. LAFC has now kept a clean sheet for almost 350'!
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Season 8
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Episode 386
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46:16
One More Sleep - Last Match at Home in 2025, Eh? - Toronto FC at BMO!
LAFC takes on Toronto FC in the last home regular season match of 2025! Welcome back, Cifu!
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Season 8
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28:28
Episode 385 - Denis 86's Atlanta With Goal Number 99!
Denis Bouanga's breakthrough goal in the 86' was all LAFC needed to down Atlanta and take all three points at home!
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Season 8
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Episode 385
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51:09
One More Sleep - Atlanta at BMO - 2025 MLS Matchday 31
A look ahead at LAFC's next home opponent, Atlanta United, as the Black and Gold will play their final home match of the regular season before Son and Denis head off to international duty.
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Season 8
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24:17
Episode 384 - Dolo Hits 100 As Sonny Scores 2!
LAFC successfully ran the gauntlet! 4 matches, 15 days... and ALL 12 POINTS! Denis and Sonny run their goal-scoring streak to 17 as LAFC takes down STL 3-0.
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Season 8
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Episode 384
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1:19:37
One More Sleep - Meet Us In St. Louis! - 2025 Matchday 30
LAFC heads to St. Louis to try to remain undefeated against City SC! Will Sonny take over the hat trick duties, or will Denis move closer to goal 100?
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Season 8
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29:57
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
