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You wanted it. You got it! At least some of you did - we all know how Vince feels about it. But luckily the soccer gods don't care about Vince's feelings and we've got ourselves a derby in the second round of the 2022 Audi MLS Cup Playoffs. LAFC will host the Galaxy on Thursday at Banc. Max and Vince aren't going to waste any time this week, they dive right into the playoffs with nearly an hour of talk about LAFC versus Galaxy. We've got midfield talk. Vince breaks down Puig vs Cifu. Max talks about the chess match between Steve Cherundolo and Greg Vanney. Oh, and did we mention there's Carlos Vela and Chicharito squaring off in a winner-takes-all match?! There are so many angles to approach this match from. If you weren't already, this podcast will get you pumped. And if you're already there, it'll give you all the fine details you crave.

Fresh from the Supporters' Shield celebrations on Sunday at Banc of California Stadium, the Max + Vince Podcast returns with another must-listen episode. This week, the guys are looking back at that Supporters' Shield celebration and the 1-0 loss to Nashville. Should LAFC fans be worried? Max and Vince give their thoughts on what the loss meant and how the team can learn from it ahead of the playoffs. Then it's a brief look at which team LAFC will face in the second round of the MLS Cup Playoffs before brining on a special guest. Mitchell Monihan has spent the last two seasons as the assistant General Manager of the Las Vegas Lights. Last year, he worked closely with then-Lights head coach Steve Cherundolo. This year, the Lights have turned a corner, setting franchise records in wins and points and they have a pivotal final match of the season against Galaxy 2 with a possible playoff berth on the line. Max and Vince ask Mitchell what's changed from this season to last, how LAFC uses the Lights to connect its

Welcome to a Supporters' Shield edition of the Max + Vince Podcast. That's right, the Shield is coming back to Los Angeles. Max & Vince talk about the incredible finish in Portland before bringing on two LAFC players that experienced it - Denis Bouanga and Maxime Crépeau. Max and Vince ask Denis about his goal and feeling confident with LAFC ahead of the most important matches of the season. While Maxime does double-duty helping with translations and telling us that the focus is now MLS Cup.

The Max + Vince Podcast returns to the LAFC Performance Center this week. The international break is over and LAFC is squarely focused on the final two matches of the season with everything to play for. This week, Max and Vince welcome Giorgio Chiellini back to the show. The Italian defender knows a thing or two about trophies and tells Max and Vince this is his favorite time of the season. The guys ask Giorgio about the pressure and focus with two matches remaining. Giorgio also gives his thoughts on being prepared for the playoffs, LAFC's rough patch in August, and watching Italy in LA.

Break? What break?! That's right, the Max + Vince Podcast breaks for no one. So, despite LAFC being on an international break, Max and Vince are back in action with a great episode. Mo Edu joins us this week. The FOX Sports analyst, former USMNT star, and sometimes Max +1 joins the show to talk about the Supporters' Shield race. Who has the tougher final two matches to end the season between LAFC and Philadelphia? Will we see these two in the MLS Cup final? Also, it being the final international break before the World Cup, Mo shares what it's like as a player going into this camp and what he's keeping an eye out for with the US Men's National Team. Mo also shares memories of calling LAFC matches with Max, including a historic end-of-the-season match. Before bringing on Mo, Max and Vince go over the 3-1 win over Houston. It felt like that might be the starting 11 we see come playoff time. And the guys focus their attention on Denis Bouanga's stellar play against Houston and the centerback pairing of Giorgio Ch

This is a very special episode of the podcast. Normally, Max and Vince take some time to think before sharing their thoughts on the most recent LAFC performance. But this time, it couldn't wait. The guys get right into the 1-1 draw in Minnesota. Let's face it. It's been a rough six matches for LAFC. The team has dealt with all kinds of adversity and won just once. But Minnesota was different. Yes, they still didn't win. But in light of the circumstances, coming from behind thanks to a Carlos Vela curler in the second half gave us some hope. Max and Vince go through what was an interesting starting lineup that featured a lot of guys in unfamiliar roles and probably something we'll never see again in 2022. The guys break down the play of Gareth Bale, Chicho Arango, Carlos Vela, and Kellyn Acosta. And they get into why this feels miserable but isn't necessarily a time to panic as LAFC returns home to face Houston on Sunday. All that and more on a new episode of Inside LAFC: The Max + Vince podcast.

That's more like it. LAFC snapped its 3-game losing streak with a 2-0 victory at home against Real Salt Lake. Max and Vince jump right into some of the big decisions and big moments of the match. New LAFC DP Denis Bouanga looked great in his first start, Giorgio Chiellini locked it down for his first 90 minutes with LAFC, and Carlos Vela raised LAFC's attack to another level when he subbed on in the second half. Max and Vince talk through all those things before doing some math. Don't worry, we've done all the calculations and there won't be a test. But the guys have some magic numbers to talk about when it comes to winning the West and capturing the Supporters' Shield. After that, it's time. to bring on the most dangerous goalscorer in MLS over the last 18 months. Chicho Arango makes his first appearance on the pod. We ask Chicho about being able to score in many different ways, why he loves the pressure, what he loves about LAFC and this group of players, and Chicho tells us his personal goal in MLS.

Short turnaround this week, as LAFC hits the road once again. And it's back to Texas. Max and Vince start the pod with a breakdown of the 4-1 loss to Austin FC. Is there reason for concern after the defeat or was this a one-off? Max and Vince have thoughts before previewing the match in Houston. After that, Ryan Hollingshead joins the show for his second appearance of the season. The guys ask his thoughts on the Austin loss and what he and his teammates have been talking about this week. The guys also ask Ryan about the influx of new players in the team and how that shapes the competition on the training field and if the locker room is still intact. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, review, and tell a friend!

The Max + Vince Podcast returns after LAFC's busy stretch of three matches in eight days. Max and Vince start right into what happened against San Jose. With all the games piling up and the hot temperatures, Steve Cherundolo rotated his squad. Carlos Vela, Ilie Sanchez, Gareth Bale, and Jose Cifuentes all began the match on the bench. And despite a rough start, LAFC still had chances to get something from the match. Max and Vince break it all down for you before moving on to talk about the importance of the upcoming trip to Austin FC. Is this a preview of the Western Conference final? Surely, it has Supporters' Shield and playoff implications. After that, the guys welcome LAFC goalkeepers coach Oka Nikolov to the show. Oka was a stalwart with Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga before coming to the states to play in MLS and the NASL. Max and Vince ask Oka about the evolution of goalkeeping and how he works with the LAFC keepers. They also get into what brought Oka to LA and how he works with the rest of the

The Max + Vince Podcast hit the road this week. The guys are out at the MLS All-Star Game in Minnesota. It was a busy few days but the guys found time to record a podcast with special guest Ilie Sanchez from a very secret location. But before we get to the two-time All-Star, Max and Vince talk about what's been going on around the Club. LAFC has won five straight matches and announced the signing of Denis Bouanga as its third Designated Player. Max and Vince give their impressions of the new signing and what to expect. They also preview the quick homestand against Charlotte FC and D.C. United, as LAFC looks to create even more space at the top of the Supporters' Shield standings. After that, it's off to the secret location at MLS All-Star to chat with Ilie. Connor Kalopsis of 110 Football fills in for Max, who was prepping for the Skills Challenge. Ilie speaks about the honor of playing in an All-Star Game, why he wishes he was in the Skills Competition, and how much he's seen the league grow since he first a

The Max + Vince Podcast is back with another great episode breaking down another LAFC victory with another great guest. This week, Max and Vince are speaking with Kwadwo Opoku. But you can just call him Mahala. With five goals this season, Mahala is one of the most impactful young talents on the best team in MLS. He leveled the score with a rocket against Seattle and spoke with the guys about raising his game to the next level. Max and Vince also ask about the hardships Mahala faced in reaching MLS and coming back from a nine-month injury layoff. Mahala also talks about what drives him and why he never quits. But before the guys bring on their guest, they talk about three things that stood out against Seattle and what this busy week has in store for LAFC.

This week on 'In Touch' with Steve Cherundolo. Vince asks Steve about Gareth Bale's debut goal for LAFC in a 2-0 win at Sporting KC. Despite being top of the table, the LAFC head coach thinks his team still has yet to realize its full potential. Steve tells Vince what aspects LAFC can add to its game to achieve a 90-minute performance. After that, it's on to this week's challenge. We're changing it up a bit. In honor of Gareth Bale's first MLS goal, Steve AND Vince are participating in a Welsh Words Challenge. Can Steve and Vince properly pronounce and guess what the Welsh words mean?

For the second week in a row, Max and Vince are talking about an LAFC road win. Goals from Chicho Arango and Gareth Bales, as well as a clean sheet from Maxime Crepeau, got the job done 2-0 in Kansas City. Max and Vince take you through all the talking points from the match in their 3 Takeaways. Then the man between the pipes joins the guys to talk about that win against SKC. The guys also ask about saving shots from the likes of Chicho Arango, Gareth Bale, and Carlos Vela in training. Also, what it's been like commanding a backline with the addition of Giorgio Chiellini. All that and more on a new episode of Inside LAFC: The Max + Vince Podcast. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, review, and tell a friend!

It wasn't a dream. Giorgio Chiellini and Gareth Bale made their LAFC debuts in a 2-1 win away to Nashville. On this week's 'In Touch' with Steve Cherundolo, Vince is asking Steve about moments in his life that were surrounded with anticipation and if they lived up to the hype.

Someone check on Vince, he must still be buzzing after this episode. This week, Max and Vince get a chance to talk with Giorgio Chiellini. The Italian defender made his LAFC debut in a 2-1 win over Nashville on Sunday. Max and Vince get an inside perspective on Giorgio's role with the team, what he loves about playing for Steve Cherundolo, how much he enjoyed the derby, and more. It's almost 20 minutes of amazing conversation with a defender that has seen and done it all. Before welcoming Giorgio to the show, Max and Vince go over their 3 Takeaways from the win. Was it all smooth sailing? The guys have thoughts. And what to make of Giorgio's and Gareth Bale's debut in the grand scheme of things for LAFC and MLS. All that and more on a new episode of Inside LAFC: The Max + Vince Podcast... don't forget to subscribe, rate, review, and tell a friend!

After a 3-2 win over the Galaxy, Vince has lots of football questions for Steve this week. The guys talk about that win and what it means to the team and supporters. Steve is also asked about the three All-Star selections on the team and the arrival of Gareth Bale. Then it's time for the theme this week. It's been 18 episodes and we've had numerous chances to know Steve really well, but what about his coaching staff? This week, Vince is asking Steve about his assistant coaches with a slew of superlative questions. Some are straightforward. And some get a bit... interesting. Check it out on this brand new episode of 'In Touch with Steve Cherundolo.'

Commemorating his second All-Star selection with a second appearance on the Max + Vince Podcast, Ilie Sanchez is on the pod this week. Before having Ilie on, Max and Vince go over the 3-2 win over the Galaxy with their 3 Takeaways from the match. The guys also take us through all the news surrounding LAFC, including the All-Star selections of Ilie Sanchez, Chiqui Palacios, and Carlos Vela. After that, Ilie joins the guys for a good chat. Max and Vince ask about the pressure and atmosphere of the Galaxy match. Why was the team relieved but not entirely happy after that game? Ilie explains. The guys also ask Ilie about his All-Star selection and the influence of Gareth Bale and Giorgio Chiellini on the team so far. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share the podcast!

It's derby week! Steve Cherundolo is getting his team ready to take all three points against the Galaxy. To celebrate the rivalry, we're talking only the best. Vince asks Steve about the best spots in LA for food, family, and more.

Lots to talk about for LAFC this week. The result in Vancouver wasn't what anyone wanted. But Max and Vince have silver linings to the last-minute loss across the border. It's also Galaxy Week. We've got a light preview of what we think both managers are thinking ahead of Friday's derby. The guys also talk about watching Giorgio Chiellini train with LAFC. In the second segment, Eddie Segura joins the show. The LAFC center back talks about returning to the pitch after nearly a year away with injury. What did he miss most while he was away, was he worried about the turf in Vancouver, and what did he think when the crowd chanted his name at Banc against FC Dallas? Listen to find out on an all-new episode of Inside LAFC: The Max + Vince Podcast.

Another week, another big announcement at LAFC. But before Vince and Steve talk about that, LAFC defeated the New York Red Bulls 2-0 over the weekend. Vince asks Steve about Chiqui Palacios's goal and what it means to the young fullback. Then it's on to the big news. LAFC has signed five-time Champions League winner Gareth Bale. Vince asks Steve where he was when he heard the news Bale had signed for LAFC. And in that spirit, Steve is asked where he was and what he thought about a slew of major sports and pop culture events.