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
449 episodes
Episode 364 - The 3252 Sends an ICE-y Message From ALL Angelinos
Amidst the backdrop of protests and ICE raids across Los Angeles, LAFC defeated Sporting Kansas City, 3-1, behind a goal and 2 assists from Denis Bouanga. But it was the 90' of silence, and then the deafening roar, from The 3252 that made the m...
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Season 8
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Episode 364
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56:28
One More Sleep - ICE
Defenders of the Banc stands with ALL Angelinos during these difficult and unprecedented times.
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Season 8
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10:39
Episode 363 - Monumental Effort As LAFC Makes Club World Cup!
It's Episode 363, and LAFC has just won the most important match in club history! LAFC slays LIGA MX giant Club America, 2-1, after 120'!The atmosphere was unlike any other in the history of BMO Stadium, as Club America brought incredibl...
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Season 8
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Episode 363
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1:20:53
One More Sleep - Club America for $9.5 Million
LAFC gets ready to battle Club America for a shot at 9.5 million dollars and a trip to its 1st ever FIFA Club World Cup, where they would be in a group w/ clubs like Flamengo, ES Tunis and Chelsea. Lots to think about, but Filly and The Scarf d...
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Season 8
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37:03
Episode 362 - Another Disappointing Draw, This Time in French
It's Episode 362, the second game recap episode in a row where we discuss a disappointing 2-2 draw to a Wooden Spoon contender. Our location shifts to Quebec, where LAFC was only able to take a point from lowly CF Montreal. Montreal...
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Season 8
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Episode 362
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1:13:42
One More Sleep - Quebec for Three Points, Please
LAFC heads into Quebec to take on CF Montreal, the worst team in the East. Will it be three easy points for the Black and Gold, or will a wooden spoon contender give them trouble two weeks in a row?
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Season 8
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23:05
Episode 361 - 25th El Trafico Ends In Disappointing Draw
Filly and Scarf are back together for the full episode, Episode 361, dedicated to the disappointment that was the 25th edition of the Los Angeles Derby. The boys recap the 2-2 draw in Carson that felt much more like a loss, discuss the Mark Del...
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Season 8
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Episode 361
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1:12:18
One More Sleep - El Trafico Turns 25!
LAFC heads down to Carson to take on the winless Galaxy. Filly and Scarf are back together, so check this one out to hear their Players To Watch, Keys to the Match, and Score Prediction!
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Season 8
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43:40
Episode 360 - Seattle Gets Silenced at BMO!
LAFC gets its most convincing win of the season against their rivals from the Pacific Northwest, the Seattle Sounders. With Scarf still in Georgia, Filly and Laff give you the breakdown while also taking some liberties and having some fun. ...
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Season 8
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Episode 360
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1:01:19
One More Sleep - Seattle Sounders Preview!
Filly and the 12th member of DOTB, Chris Lafferty give you all the info you need before LAFC's 13th game of the MLS Regular Season and 25th meeting against Seattle in all competitions.
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Season 8
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37:36
Episode 359 -The Draw in Downtown Vancouver!
This might be the first episode of Defenders all season that we've had a solo Filly. With Scarf on a class trip and Lafferty at work the platinum haired flamingo rejoins DOTB. Getting right down to business, this is a quick recap of the Whiteca...
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Season 8
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Episode 359
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35:43
One More Sleep - Whitecaps on Mother's Day!
LAFC travels up to Vancouver to take on the first-place Whitecaps! It's a Mother's Day Matinee!
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Season 8
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24:40
Episode 358 - 9's Show Up in 2-0 W Over Dynamo
It's Episode 358, and it's a get-right match for LAFC. Both number 9's, Nathan Ordaz and Jeremy Ebobisse, scored for LAFC while the defense stifles Houston, allowing 0 shots on target. Also on this episode, we welcome back Erik Duen...
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Season 8
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Episode 358
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1:06:14
One More Sleep - Houston Brings Their New Rocket
LAFC next takes the pitch at home, ready to welcome the Houston Dynamo! Yes, the same Dynamo who beat LAFC last month, 1-0, and now with a new winger, Ondrej Lingr, in the fold. Listen to our Score Predictions, Keys to the Match, and Players to...
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Season 8
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39:55
Episode 357 - Saint Denis Scores 450 for LAFC
It was supposed to be a bit easier than it was, but LAFC battled back from 2-1 down late to steal a point at home against St. Louis. It's Episode 357, and if not for Saint Denis, LAFC would be in a world of trouble. Twice down in th...
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Season 8
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Episode 357
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1:15:10
One More Sleep - Welcome, St. Louis!
St. Louis City SC heads to BMO looking to not only get their first win against the Black and Gold, but to score their first goal in what will be 5 tries! A special thanks to Matt and everyone at Flyover Footy, the STL City SC podcast of record,...
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Season 8
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33:53
Episode 356 - Dramatic Draw In Portland Caps Dramatic Week
LAFC and Portland play to a 3-3 draw in a match that was just as frenetic and unpredictable as the entire week was for LAFC. Amid the backdrop of 'Dolo's announcement, LAFC responds on the road for a point.LAFC saw themselves down, 2-0, ...
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Season 8
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Episode 356
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1:17:14
One More Sleep - Portland in Portland
LAFC heads up to the PNW to take on Phil Neville's Timbers.
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Season 8
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25:06
Wait... What?!? Steve Cherundolo Stepping Down After 2025!
Scarf hops on for an impromptu chat about the massive news of the day: Head coach Steve Cherundolo will STEP DOWN after the 2025 season to head back to Germany.
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Season 8
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31:45
Episode 355 - Denis, Sergi Snap Droughts in Win vs. SJ
Here on Episode 355, two streaks come to an end as, hopefully, one starts. It's a solo Scarf endeavor here on Defenders of the Banc, as he breaks down LAFC's 2-1 victory over the Earthquakes. A scoreless but entertaining first half ...
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Season 8
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Episode 355
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48:01
One More Sleep - San Jose Saunters Into BMO
LAFC gets set for a bit of a respite, with just 5 matches in their next 30 days, beginning with a home match against the Earthquakes. Scarf and Laff break down the Players to Watch, explore their Keys to the Match, and look into their crystal b...
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Season 8
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43:50
Episode 354 - Messi Powers LAFC Collapse In CCC
It's Episode 354, and it's a collapse of epic proportions, as LAFC goes to Miami, takes a 2-0 aggregate lead WITH the tiebreaker, only to squander it all away, losing 3-1 to Messi and Inter Miami and crashing out of the 2025 CCC. Ugh.Thi...
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Season 8
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Episode 354
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1:34:29
One More Sleep - Leg 2 CCC QF LAFC VS MIA
Filly and Lafferty preview LAFC's upcoming fixture in the CCC QF, while also battling trolls in the chat.
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Season 8
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36:11
One More Sleep - Getting Messy With Inter Miami
Solo Filly episode tonight as Lafferty and The Scarf attended LAFC 2's US Open cup game against AV Alta FC.
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Season 8
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20:06
Episode 351 - Comeback Falls Short in SD
LAFC headed down to San Diego for the first time, set to take on San Diego FC in Matchday 6 of the 2025 MLS season. A disaster start was only compounded by a fatal mistake after halftime, and the boys lost 3-2. Spotting a club a 3-0...
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Episode 351
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