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LAFC has followed up its eight-match winless streak with two wins on the bounce. The Black & Gold now have the playoffs in sight but the matches are going to start coming fast and heavy from here until the end of the season. Max and Vince have a full breakdown of the 3-2 win over Real Salt Lake. Bob Bradley rewarded the team that beat Sporting KC last week and it paid off within 20 seconds. Chicho Arango has found his scoring boots. Bryce Duke continues to power the team forward from an interesting role. While Eduard Atuesta has grown into his role as LAFC captain with Carlos Vela still nursing an injury. The guys talk about the best performances from the match and why a little luck isn't such a bad thing this time of year. We then turn our attention to Austin FC and the tough road schedule that awaits LAFC. And the guys go on plenty of tangents and diversions about their weekends, music, movies, etc. Pretty much what you expect from an episode with all Max and Vince in it. Please subscribe, rate, review, and

Hope everyone had a fantastic and safe holiday weekend after LAFC kicked started things into overdrive on Friday night. Four goals against the second-best team in the Western Conference is a great result even before you consider all the extras around this match. Mamadou Fall has officially made himself known in the league with an MLS Team of the Week performance and two goals. We had the pleasure of having Mamadou join us to talk about both goals and his incredible celebration amongst the 3252. Max and Vince dive into the tactics that helped LAFC control much of the match and another star performer on the night - Bryce Duke. Playing in a free role behind the strikers, Bryce was pivotal on the night. Max and Vince bring the midfielder on to talk about his play against SKC and how the Las Vegas Lights has kept him sharp. All that and more on a new episode of the Inside LAFC: Max + Vince Podcast. Please share, rate, and review! Rundown: We're At LAFC Training - 0:00 Training Missing Someone - 2:49 Picking Up Th

LAFC capped a huge week in Los Angeles football history with a derby against the Galaxy on Saturday. The Black & Gold faced an uphill battle as another error led to a goal they shouldn't have conceded. But Bob Bradley's team responded on numerous occasions to peg back their rivals. Brian Rodriguez stepped up in the biggest moments, scoring what might be the best LAFC goal all-time and adding another after the Galaxy equalized. However, it wasn't enough in the end. The Galaxy found a late goal to steal a point and spoil the day. Max and Vince break it all down including the good and bad of the match against the Galaxy. While their despair turned to cautious optimism after thinking more on the match. And how LAFC can claw it's way back into a playoff spot but is running out of time. Special guest Rodolfo Landeros of Fox Sports and Fox Deportes joins the show to talk about a historic MLS All-Star Game at Banc of California Stadium and how Mexico is taking notice of American soccer even more so after the match. A

Trust us. We know. Morale is low amongst the Black & Gold and its supporters. LAFC is not accustomed to losing, let alone losing four matches in a row. But that's the reality we face in this tough moment. And even though you may not realize it, the club needs you more than ever. Max and Vince start the podcast with a call to everyone that backs the Black & Gold. Now, more than ever, the club needs your support as it navigates the toughest time in its history but also as it's set to host one of the biggest week's in history. We look back at the Vancouver loss. While you may not think it, there were positives to be had. The team created numerous big chances but confidence and execution still seem to elude LAFC - a good bounce off a post wouldn't hurt either. Then, Max and Vince get you ready for the upcoming all-star week and events. The MLS-Liga MX All-Star Game is a historic event for the league, the club, and the city. Let's show up and show out for our club and our city. Rundown: A Call To LAFC Supporters

Description: There are no easy answers when your team finds itself in a rut. LAFC is in the midst of a six-match winless run - the worst in club history. Max and Vince give their honest takes around the loss in Atlanta and share their frustrations watching the team do things well nearly everywhere but the scoreline. The guys also get their obligatory VAR complaints out of the way after Mamadou Fall was denied his first MLS goal in poor fashion. But after that, it's what you all came for. LAFC Co-President & GM John Thorrington joins us for over half an hour. Max and Vince get through a slew of questions, including how the transfer market looks as the European deadline approaches, will LAFC be looking to use its Allocation Money sooner rather than later, and John's perspective on LAFC's struggles this season. All that and more on another episode of the Max + Vince Podcast. If you love it, please subscribe, rate, review, and share! Rundown: Let's Get Right To It - 0:00 Football Kicks Off In Europe - 3:36 Good F

The Max + Vince Podcast returns to its regular day. Unfortunately, the results have been much the same lately for LAFC. Max and Vince talk through what the real problems are without looking for crazy solutions. Is it tactical? Are the players not performing to their best? Max and Vince have opinions on this and more. Rundown: Welcome To The Show - 0:00 San Jose In Good Form - 1:29 Man-Marking - 3:00 Rebuilding - 5:24 Solutions - 10:00 Consistency - 17:55 Things Boiling Over - 22:00 ATL Preview - 24:50 Everyone Has A Messi Opinion - 32:15

It's a Transfer Deadline Day Extravaganza! Max and Vince are here to bring you everything they know - unfortunately, it isn't much. The MLS Secondary Transfer Window is coming to a close while the guys are recording this podcast. LAFC has already made one big move earlier in the week, signing Cristian "Chicho" Arango. Are there more moves to come? Max and Vince discuss why LAFC could still add players after the deadline and their thoughts about why they possibly should. We also discuss some of the moves around MLS, including a rival getting stronger. But first, the guys break down the debacle that took place at Banc on Wednesday night. What went wrong against SKC and is there an easy fix? Max and Vince have ideas and help soothe some of your worries. All that and more on a new episode of the MVP podcast. Please rate, review, and share! Rundown Back In The Studio - 0:00 Old Movies - 1:30 Getting LAFC'd - 3:11 End Of Wingbacks? - 4:18 Centerbacks Exposed - 8:47 Salloi MVP? - 12:10 Losing The Locker Room - 16:

The show is just a little bit different this week. Max is joining Vince via Zoom on a special Thursday edition of the Max + Vince Podcast. As some of you know, Max missed the last two LAFC matches after testing positive for Covid-19. Thank you for all the kind messages and well-wishes that Max received while he was out. The good news is he recently tested negative and the vaccines kept him from having more severe symptoms while also keeping his family safe - please, if you are able to get vaccinated, do the same. We had two matches to talk about this week. Both ended in somewhat similar circumstances. Max and Vince talk about the changes in formation in the Vancouver match, what they thought of the comeback, and then turn a majority of the attention to the stunning ending against Minnesota United. What went wrong? Is this something LAFC should be worried about long-term? Do they need more leadership? Maybe a change in formation? Max and Vince tackle all these questions and more from the match. And finally, we

When you're right, you're right. And we're definitely feeling like we're coming correct these days. After a rough patch to start the season, LAFC looks like they are back on track with three wins in a row. The Black & Gold are making their way back up the standings and are now just three points back of their rivals to the south. Max & Vince toot their own horns a little bit by talking about how they knew this team wasn't far off and what they think has been the reason by the recent results. They also talk about the absolutely world-class finish by Carlos Vela to secure a win over Real Salt Lake and why Kim Moon-Hwan's pass was just as nice. We look ahead to a rivalry match with Portland. And to close the show, MLSsoccer.com's Matt Doyle joins the guys to talk about the USMNT, LAFC's early struggles, why Eduard Atuesta is worth a fortune, and if Diego Rossi should be close behind Gianluca Busio. All that and more on the latest episode of the Max + Vince Podcast. Be sure to share, rate, and review the podcast o

It's a very special episode of the podcast. We've made it to 100! That's right. Thank you to all the listeners that have been with us through 100 episodes of the Max + Vince Podcast. Whether you're a Day 1 listener since the start of Inside LAFC or you just joined us recently, a sincere thank you from both Max and Vince for being a part of this journey. To celebrate, LAFC surprised Max and Vince with a Zoom call from the LAFC Performance Center. Joining Max and Vince to say congrats were USMNT legend and LV Lights Head Coach Steve Cherundolo, midfielder Latif Blessing, defender Eddie Segura, forward Cal Jennings, and Head of Security - and the man that helped make a lot of this happen - Paul Apodaca. But it wasn't all congrats to Max and Vince, there was still plenty of football to talk about. Max and Vince chat about the Copa America and Euro2020 finals (Forza Azzurri!) and break down how LAFC has found new paths to victory on the road against Real Salt Lake and Austin FC. The guys also talk about some of th

This past weekend had a bit of everything. Tactics, weather, great goals - even better BBQ - but, unfortunately, the result remained the same for LAFC. Max and Vince are here to take you through the 2-1 loss at Children's Mercy Park. Kim Moon-Hwan scored a brilliant individual goal and the guys give their thoughts on how he's come along the last few games. They also touch on the substitutions in the match, how a 3-game week contributed, and some of the mistakes that led to goals. After that, former USWNT player and current analyst Lori Lindsey joins to give a more detailed look at the match. Lori called the LAFC game on ESPN and gives her thoughts on Bob Bradley's 3-5-2 formation, the tactical battle between the two sides, and we ask her about Angel City FC's arrival to NWSL in 2022.

At long last, the fans have finally returned to full capacity at Banc of California Stadium after over a year away. Max and Vince take you through their return to the tailgate experience. It was great to see so many smiling faces once again. Then it's on to the match against Houston. LAFC was a mixed bag once again after going up a goal but not being able to hold out to get the result. What's going on with Bob Bradley's team? Max and Vince try their best to sift through the good and the bad. Rundown: Intro - 0:00 LAFC Tailgate Returns - 1:34 Full Capacity - 9:19 Stats, Stats, Stats - 11:49 Too Easy? - 13:40 Bright Side? - 17:55 Vela Not There Yet - 24:00 Time For Big Change? - 27:25 Closer To Normal - 41:30

Break time is over. Max and Vince are back to work on the podcast this week and there's a lot to talk about. LAFC gets ready for two home matches in a week and for the first time in over a year a fully open Banc of California Stadium. Max and Vince chat about how the MLS season will heat up from here and LAFC needs to get busy collecting points. Also, have you noticed how much soccer is on TV lately? Max and Vince take you through what's going on in all the international tournaments. The guys wrap things up with The Athletic's Sam Stejskal joining the show to talk about the upcoming transfer window. Will LAFC be moving one or more of their DPs this summer? Sam helps the guys get to the bottom of that question and more. Rundown: Intro - 0:00 Billboards - 1:39 Summer of Soccer - 3:02 Get Well, Christian - 5:26 Broadcasting When Things Go Wrong - 13:12 Trivia - 15:57 LAFC Internationals - 19:22 Busy Transfer Window for LAFC - 26:21 Rossi On The Move? - 29:17 The Athletic's Sam Stejskal Joins Us - 35:45

An all too familiar story played out in the LAFC match on Saturday. Despite being ahead 1-0 early in the second half, LAFC found a way to conceded and eventually lose against NYCFC. Max and Vince dive into the mistakes and how they are both new but more of the same. While LAFC's spot in the standings is not what fans expected, can a match be analyzed only by a few key moments? The guys talk about the way coaches analyze matches and do their best to sort through the big moments and the myriad of events that comprise a team's performance. They also try to combine the eye test with the advanced stats as Max and Vince make a case for the play of Mark-Anthony Kaye this season. Finally, the guys give their thoughts on the Champions League final and look forward to a summer of soccer as international tournaments approach. Rundown: Intro - 0:00 Copa America In Trouble - 1:30 Vince Making No Fans On Twitter - 5:19 Max Loves Pulisic Maybe Too Much - 10:36 LAFC Lets One Slip Again - 13:56 Making Sense Of Mistakes - 18:

What a difference a week makes. After dropping to its lowest point in the standings in its history, LAFC returned home to secure a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids. Carlos Vela was back. More fans were back. And so was LAFC’s swagger. Max and Vince break down the win over the Rapids with the help of Max’s +1, former USMNT player and current CBS Soccer personality, Heath Pearce. Rundown Intro - 0:00 Feels Good - 2:03 Local Broadcast Has Vince Covered - 4:02 Told You So - 7:57 Big Test - 10:38 Eurovision - 28:00 European Leagues Wrap Up - 30:34 Heath Pearce Joins The Show - 38:55

Talk Soccer With Dave Denholm is back. On the first episode on LAFC platforms, Dave talks to Kyndra de St. Aubin of Minnesota United.

The struggles continue in the young season for LAFC. After falling short in the derby, the Black & Gold were outplayed in Seattle against the league's best team so far in 2021. The Sounders exposed some of LAFC's flaws this season, Max & Vince are taking a hard look at what needs to change. Also, FS1 commentator and analyst, as well as former Newcastle United defender, Warren Barton joins the show. He called the game in Seattle and has an unbiased breakdown of what needs to change for LAFC to right things this season. Rundown Intro - 0:00 LAFC Season In A Nutshell - 3:04 Lessons From Ruthless Seattle - 10:45 Looking Ahead - 13:27 3 Takeaways From The Loss In Seattle - 18:42 Colorado Rapids Preview - 27:32 Warren Barton Joins The Show - 36:41

Intro - 0:00 Happy Belated Mother's Day - 1:37 Fans Make The Rivalry - 4:09 Against The Flow Of Play - 7:56 Your Emotions Are Valid - 9:40 Formation Change? - 10:54 Reacting To Social Media - 12:13 3 Takeaways From The Galaxy Loss - 18:35 Still No Vela - 26:00 Rivalry Makes Everyone Better - 33:17 John Thorrington's Comments In The Athletic - 39:13 Adjustments In Seattle - 49:45

Welcome - 0:00 Away Days in Houston - 2:33 Manchester United Protest - 7:08 Inter Wins The Title (Sorry, Vince) - 10:28 Big Jesse Marsch Fans - 17:41 Takeaways From A Frustrating Draw In Houston - 23:29 Galaxy v LAFC Preview - 34:29

This week on the Max + Vince Podcast (MVP), Max and Vince discuss the weekend in MLS and bring on special guest LAFC defender, Marco Farfan. Oscar Talk | 0:25 The La Liga Race | 4:11 Super League Again? | 6:26 Setting Up The Derby | 8:29 Chicharito Back? | 9:00 What's The Big Deal | 13:03 MLS Weekend Wrap-Up | 15:24 Atuesta Goes Under The Wall | 20:04 Team Depth | 22:18 3 Takeaways | 23:36 YEEEEESSSSS | 34:55 Marco Farfan Joins The Show | 37:05