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Steve Cherundolo's team returned from Miami with all three points in tow thanks to a 2-0 victory. Kwadwo Opoku and Ismael Tajouri-Shradi scored their first MLS goals with the Black & Gold to seal the victory, while Maxime Crepeau picked up his second clean sheet of the season. Despite passing an important road test, much of the talk was about the weather in Miami. Sunny and humid to swirling winds, all culminating in what looked like a monsoon by the end of the match - the most vivid picture of the day might have been the 3252 cheering in the Miami rain while everyone else ran for shelter. So, with that in mind, Vince La Rosa chatted with the LAFC head coach about playing in crazy weather and put Steve's weather knowledge to the test with a round of fact or fiction: weather.

We "hit the road" this week with another episode of In Touch with Steve Cherundolo. After a last-minute goal secured a 1-1 draw at home against the Portland Timbers, LAFC pack their bags for the first road trip of the season and the first in Steve Cherndolo's tenure with the Black & Gold. This week, we ask Steve about chance creation and how LAFC can be more dangerous in the box. Then it's time for some fun with our theme. We're asking Steve questions about road trips from both his playing days and personal life.

We're changing it up this episode. Welcome to the 'MMVP.' Vince is between two Maxes this week as LAFC goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau joins the show. Fresh off a second clean sheet of the season, Maxime joined the guys after training to talk about a slew of topics. We cover the match in Miami before talking about taking on his prior club Vancouver this weekend at the Banc. We also get some World Cup talk before Maxime joins Canada next week for what will likely result in the Canadians clinching a spot at a World Cup for the first time since 1986. Finally, we finish by talking about LAFC's supporter culture and why Maxime feels it's not to be taken for granted in MLS. But before Maxime joins the show, Max and Vince give their thoughts on the win in Miami. It was pretty but it got the job done. We go over the good, the bad, and the ugly from the match. Welcome to the Show - 0:00 Another Shutout - 2:43 Winning Ugly - 5:17 Pitching In - 9:09 Brian Rising - 13:46 Previewing Vancouver - 18:12 Maxime Crepeau Joins the S

It took nearly 93 minutes for LAFC to rescue a point against the Portland Timbers on Sunday. But a point is a point. And Max and Vince kick things off by talking about how big of a difference the end result was this last weekend versus 2021. The guys break down what it is about Portland that is so frustrating and where LAFC struggled for long stretches. Then we turn our eyes to Miami. Phil Neville's team has struggled in two matches this season. Is that good or bad for LAFC in their first away trip of the season? After that, LAFC and Canada defender Doneil Henry joins the show. It was Max and Vince's first time talking with Doneil and he didn't disappoint. Hear about his experience playing in South Korea, why coming to LAFC is an exciting challenge, and how the Black & Gold can help him realize his World Cup dreams. Rundown: Welcome to the show - 0:00 Tough Test - 1:47 Clash of Styles - 5:12 Brian Finishes Strong - 9:27 Carlos Update - 12:48 Off to Miami - 14:48 Doneil Henry Joins the Show - 19:42

In celebration of Steve Cherundolo's first three points as LAFC head coach courtesy of a hat trick by MLS Player of the Week Carlos Vela, the theme of this week's "In Touch With Steve Cherundolo" is the No. 3. Max Bretos sits down with the LAFC head coach to talk about prepping for those first three points and looking ahead to the next challenge. Then, in keeping with the theme this week, Max asks Steve for his Top 3 in a few categories on and off the pitch including music, No. 10s he's played with and against, and more - trust us, you won't want to miss Steve's serious take on the best donuts.

Each week, LAFC head coach Steve Cherundolo sits down to talk about the Black & Gold and give us a chance to learn more about the US Soccer Hall of Famer off the pitch. There's a new theme in every episode. In honor of Steve's first match as head coach of LAFC, we're talking "firsts" this week. Steve tells us how he's preparing for his first match and shares some "firsts" from his life both on and off the pitch.

Could we have asked for a better start to the 2022 MLS season from LAFC? A hat trick from Carlos Vela. A shutout for the defense. And three points for Steve Cherundolo in his debut as an MLS head coach. Max and Vince take us through the 3-0 victory against the Colorado Rapids. There was a lot to like from this match. Max and Vince do their best to boil it down to the most essential parts with a bit of hijinx and rambling in between. The guys give their takes on Carlos Vela's Player of the Week performance and talk about the debuts of several new players. After that, we turn our attention to Portland. What to expect from the Timbers are they travel to Banc of California Stadium on Sunday. Then it's time to bring on our special guest. Fresh off his Team of the Week performance, Ilie Sanchez joins the show. We talk about his role in the team, why his position sometimes gets overlooked for praise, and why he thinks the LAFC fans are some of the best to play in front of and the most educated in the league. All tha

We're days away from the start of Year 5. A new-look LAFC side takes on Colorado to start the season. Max and Vince are back to get you ready for the season with one of the new faces at the club. Ryan Hollingshead is with us from the start of the show. The guys ask him about getting settled in at LAFC, what it's like having played against LAFC and now being a member of the squad, and what his expectations are for the group this season. After our interview with Ryan, Max and Vince bring you all the news leading up to the season opener. LAFC is back around LA with events for fans to be a part of in the city. MLS had a huge offseason on and off the pitch, does that bode well for LAFC in 2022? And finally, a look at a few of the storylines heading into the match with Colorado. Rundown: 0:00 - Ryan Hollingshead joins the show 1:47 - Veteran presence 5:28 - Enjoying the way you play 7:44 - Getting mean 12:10 - LAFC is back 19:18 - Huge MLS offseason 24:41 - Colorado storylines

It's officially official. Steve Cherundolo is the second head coach in LAFC history. The new boss was presented to the media at a press conference hosted by Max Bretos at Banc of California Stadium. Joined by LAFC GM John Thorrington and owners Larry Berg and Bennett Rosenthal, Cherundolo addressed the media for the first time as head coach. Following the press conference, Max and Vince headed to the LAFC locker room with another special guest, 110 Football Connor Kalopsis, to talk about the new hire and all the big transfer news swirling around MLS these days. Before talking the moves of Ricardo Pepi, Daryl Dike, and Lorenzo Insigne, the guys gave their thoughts on what Cherundolo will bring to LAFC and spoke to some of the concerns fans have expressed. Then it was Cherundolo himself joining the podcast. Max and Vince got a chance to ask about the interview process, find out more about Steve's coaching journey, and get more details on what Steve has planned for LAFC in 2022. Rundown: Welcome - 0:00 Being I

Even in the offseason, you can barely take a week off. The Max + Vince Podcast is back to take you through a ton of LAFC news. We had transfers, trades, even the MLS scheduled dropped, and, of course, the MLS Expansion Draft. First up, it's the big news. LAFC midfielder Eduard Atuesta is on his way to Palmeiras in Brazil. The Colombian was a pivotal player for LAFC since his arrival in 2018. He joins the back-to-back Copa Libertadores champions. Max and Vince break down the move for Atuesta and LAFC, and the guys talk about what it will take to replace him. Then it's more roster moves. The 2021 MLS Expansion Draft went down and LAFC was a focal point. Tristan Blackmon was selected by expansion side Charlotte FC. But LAFC also gained a player, trading for Ismael Tajouri-Shradi, Charlotte's 5th pick of the draft. Max and Vince go over all the comings and goings before going over the 2022 MLS Schedule - a lot of exciting away days incoming for LAFC supporters. We wrap the episode and the 2021 MVP season with an

It's that time of year. Time to have a look back at the season that was for LAFC and look forward to Year 5 in the Club's history. No better way to do that than with the help of LAFC Co-President & General Manager John Thorrington. Max & Vince are joined by John for the second half of the podcast. They guys make the best of their time with JT by asking a wide range of questions looking at the disappointment of last season and looking ahead to 2022 - we even got to some of our fan questions from social media. John spoke about what the team is looking for in its next coach, what the roster needs are for next season, and more. It's worth your time as a fan of the Black & Gold. Before that, Max and Vince preview the MLS Cup final and look back on the playoffs. Do they need a bit of a rework? Max and Vince give their thoughts. And silly season is upon us as the rumor mill has cranked up. Once again, MLS looks primed to bring some of the hottest young talent from South America to the league. All that and more on a

The Max + Vince Podcast took a short break but we're back after a nice holiday. Max and Vince hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and wish a Happy Hanukkah to all that celebrate. The guys are back with plenty to talk about, including the MLS Cup Playoffs. It's down to the final four with the top seeds knocked out in both conferences. Max and Vince give their impressions of the 2021 playoffs and pick who they think wins it all. Then it's back to LAFC. It's the shortest offseason in MLS history and John Thorrington and co. have a lot of work today. Roster moves were announced on Tuesday. Max and Vince take you through all the moves and provide a bit more detail regarding the team option on Carlos Vela's contract. Finally, it's time to talk coaches. News broke during the break of LAFC's parting of ways with Bob Bradley. Max and Vince reflect on Bob's time with the Black & Gold and what he meant to the club. Then it's time for some fun. Max and Vince take a look at four coaches named in recent rumors for the h

Max and Vince wanted to start off by thanking all the listeners (and viewers) of the podcast during the 2021 season. LAFC may have come up short in its pursuit of a playoff spot but it's been awesome doing this show for all of you this season and meeting many of you at matches, tailgates, away trips, or around Los Angeles. We're not totally finished for 2021 but we'll be taking a few weeks off. Then we'll do our best to bring you any offseason news and reactions as they happen. Now to the match. LAFC was always going to be up against it, needing a win and some help. They conceded the first goal to Jonathan Lewis and after a huge miss from the normally reliable Chicho Arango, things unraveled from there. Max and Vince break down what Colorado did to wrestle control of the match from LAFC and how the Black & Gold play on the edge led to the high score. That brings us to the offseason. LAFC has a considerable amount of big decisions to make. The guys give their takes on where they think LAFC is leaning and what

Here are the facts. LAFC fell short against the Vancouver Whitecaps in a match they needed to win to control their own destiny. The 1-1 draw now puts LAFC's playoff hopes in jeopardy. They need a win on the last day of the season and a few results to go their way. Now to the show. Max and Vince go through the match against Vancouver. Carlos Vela had more than a cameo but the team couldn't find the finishing touch it needed. Is that a good or a bad sign for the match with the Rapids? The guys also go through all the playoff scenarios and give their thoughts on who might start in the final match of the season.

We've got a lot to talk about. But we have to do it quickly because LAFC is back in action on Tuesday. Max and Vince were in the 110 Football studios on Monday to break down LAFC's long road trip... well, after they stopped talking about movies, music, pop culture, and anything else that came to mind. But once they got to the football, they started with the comeback win in Dallas. LAFC was fortunate but the quality of Chicho Arango lifted them in a desperate moment. Then it was off to Minnesota for a huge six-pointer. LAFC suffered through much of the match without the ball but Max and Vince talk about how it might have been Minnesota that walked away the more disappointed of the two teams. That sets up a pivotal match with Seattle on Tuesday at Banc. The guys talk about what LAFC will need to do against Seattle and go over the race for spots four through seven in the Western Conference - just five points separate 4th from 9th place in the West, it's going to be a wild finish. Rundown: "It Was The 80s" - 0:0

The #SeasonWithinTheSeason kicked off this past weekend. LAFC did its part with a 3-1 win over San Jose. But the Black & Gold didn't get any help this time around, as it remains four points adrift of the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. Max and Vince are here to break down the win over San Jose. It was a stellar first half for the Black & Gold. Danny Musovski started the scoring, forming a great partnership with Chicho Arango up top. Despite squandering a few chances, LAFC finished the half up 2-0. Max and Vince talk about the top performers from the half and what they liked about LAFC's approach to the match. The second half was a bit nervy after the Earthquakes cut the lead to 2-1. But Brian Rodriguez, fresh off a plane from Brazil, sealed the match with a great run and assist to Chicho. We talk about what the win means as all the teams ahead of LAFC also picked up 3 points. Then it's a look ahead to a long road trip and two quick matches in succession in Dallas and Minnesota. LAFC will need to

It's simple. Four points separate LAFC from the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. Six matches in 23 days will determine the fate of the Black & Gold's 2021 season. Max and Vince are back to give you the details of LAFC's #SeasonWithinTheSeason from the Nectar Performance Center. After a brief chat about what it will take to reach the playoffs and the teams LAFC is vying with, Max and Vince bring on a couple of special guests. First, LAFC veteran from Day 1, Jordan Harvey joins the guys. The defender tells us what life is like in the LAFC locker room right now, how the guys are feeling ahead of a pressure-packed 6 weeks, and why they don't pay too much attention to what people are saying on the outside. After Jordan, we speak with LAFC's newest goalkeeper. Jamal Blackman joins the show to talk about his experience joining the team more than midway through the season. He also schools us on some goalkeeper analysis and the different styles of goalkeeping. Don't forget to rate, review, and share the p

Max is back and we're not holding anything back. We cover the derby from before kickoff to after the final whistle. Max and Vince breakdown the incredible support that followed the Black & Gold to Dignity Health Sports Park. Over two hours before the match, LAFC had around 650 supporters, arriving in 13 buses, clad in all-black inside the stadium. The buzz that surrounded the match between the Galaxy and LAFC never disappoints. The match? That was a little bit different. Max and Vince share their thoughts on what went right and what went wrong in a 1-1 draw that really doesn't help either team. After that, the focus is on the "season within the season." LAFC has six matches remaining, the guys talk about what it will take to reach the playoffs. Then it's on to a more serious topic - things going too far in a rivalry. After the final whistle, Max and Vince share what they saw and offered a stern message to those that think that is passion in a rivalry. It's our hope the clubs and fans will work together to kee

We're calling this the MVP + C podcast this week. Max Bretos is away this week but keeping his seat warm is 110 Football's Connor Kalopsis. Fear not! Even with Max gone, Vince takes Connor on many off-topic rants. But we're mainly focused on the bad run of form LAFC finds itself in ahead of the derby. Why have the last two losses hurt so much? Are the playoffs out of reach? And would a win over the Galaxy make it all better? Vince and Connor discuss all those topics along with their most hated MLS players, what they think is going to happen against the Galaxy, and why you can never totally eliminate mistakes but goals can cover them up. Rundown: Welcome Guest Host Connor Kalopsis - 0:00 Miss You, Max - 2:15 Must-Win - 3:51 Mistakes, Mistakes - 7:00 FINISH YOUR CHANCES - 11:09 Most Hated MLS Players - 14:44 Still Hope? - 19:33 Giving It All In The Derby - 22:16 Changing History - 28:00 Feeling At Home Away - 36:15

Welcome back, LAFC fans. Sorry, we're for a later-than-usual podcast this week. But we're coming at you with great analysis of the match in Portland and a preview of LAFC's trip to San Jose. Vince was in Portland for the Timbers match. He shares his experience amongst the Timbers fans and throughout the city. Max and Vince break down a match they thought LAFC had no business losing. The Black & Gold looked almost as good as they have during this entire run of good form. They simply didn't finish their big opportunities. The guys give their takes on that and the great play of Chicho Arango. Is the Colombian a Newcomer of the Year candidate? Max and Vince discuss. Then it's on to San Jose. All is not lost after the defeat in Portland but LAFC has to be nearly perfect to end the season. The guys talk about what they feel LAFC needs before the upcoming international break and if the playoffs are in the cards. All that and the usual off-topic tangents and sidetracks music, movies and more on another episode of the