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In this episode of Black & Gold Insider, get to know LAFC forward Jeremy Ebobisse. He and host Max Bretos break down his first goal for the club, and his first impression of playing in the Heart of Los Angeles. Ebobisse then details what he does to hone his craft and what he enjoys away from soccer. He also speaks about how Black Players for Change, the organization he helped start five years ago, is changing MLS for the better!

This week on Black & Gold Insider, Max Bretos is joined by Ryan Hollingshead, who discusses his pursuit of becoming the top goal-scoring defender in MLS History, the benefits of making it a family affair with LAFC, having a dog in the clubhouse, and becoming a chicken farmer! Plus Ryan explains why its important to him to always make time to help our Los Angeles community.

A late goal revives Champions Cup hopes for the Black & Gold. Dave and Mario discuss the in's and out's of the transfer market in the 2025 season preview. How does LAFC match up against the Loons on Saturday? Plus, a look at the top matches in MLS opening weekend.

On Episode #44 of LAFC+, Dave Denholm and Mario Ruiz react to the Black & Gold knocking out the Colorado Rapids and moving on to the Concacaf Champions Cup Rd of 16. NYCFC roll into BMO Stadium on Saturday for game two of the MLS Season; Dave and Mario have a preview. Plus, a look at the jam-packed schedule around MLS this weekend.

That was dominance, but the job is not done! LAFC take control in leg 1 of the Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16 vs. Columbus with a professional win over the Crew - Dave Denholm and Mario Ruiz react. Could Messi be coming to BMO Stadium? Dave and Mario take a look at this weekend's big matches around the league. Plus, a preview of LAFC at Seattle in MLS Week 3 action.

The 2025 MLS schedule is out and it's time to circle the marquee matches on the calendar. It looks like a jam-packed year of MLS matches, but LAFC's 2025 starts with a massive Concacaf Champions Cup battle vs. Colorado. Dave Denholm and Mario Ruiz look forward to the Black & Gold getting payback on Seattle, a road trip to San Diego, and more thrilling chapters of the Clasico Angelino vs. Galaxy. Plus, the latest around MLS including Bruce Arena taking over in San Jose, Leo Campana heading to New England, and Berhalter taking the head job in Chicago.

Voice of the Black & Gold Max Bretos speaks with LAFC Co-President and General Manager John Thorrington about the highs and lows of the 2024 season before delving into what lies ahead for the team in the off season and a massive 2025 season.

In a special episode of Inside LAFC, Voice of the Black & Gold Max Bretos sits down with LAFC's latest Homegrown signing Jude Terry, who has risen through the development ranks at the club to sign with the first team as a 16-year-old. Terry originally joined the LAFC Academy as a 12-year-old in 2021 and quickly showed his quality as a wide-ranging midfielder. The Chula Vista, CA native has also impressed on the international level with the USA at the U15 and U17 levels. The future is bright for LAFC's newly minted pro!

Voice of the Black & Gold Max Bretos is joined by the always delightful Steve Beitashour to recap LAFC's 2024 season. The pair delve into the loss to Seattle in the Western Conference Semis, run don the team's list of accomplishments this season, including claiming the first Open Cup crown in club history, and examine the incredible success the team continues to have under the guidance of 2024 MLS Sporting Executive of the Year, John Thorrington. Max lists off a handful of important upcoming dates and events for the offseason including the Concacaf Champions Cup Draw (Dec. 10), Expansion Draft (Dec. 11), SuperDraft (Dec. 20), and 2025 Season Schedule Release (week of Dec. 16) before the fellas sign off for 2024. In the second half of the show, all-action SoCal News Group sports correspondent Josh Gross joins Max to discuss the state of soccer coverage in the sports media as well as what it's like covering the club as an LA native. The guys put the season in context and look forward to what the offseason a

LAFC pierde ante Seattle y no podrá llegar a su tercera final de manera consecutiva. Cherundolo: Creo que la pausa internacional nos afectó, pero no es excusa y Seattle ganó bien. A. Long: Asi son los juegos de playoffs, juegan al 110% y nos toco perder. R. Hollinshead: No supimos aprovechar nuestras oportunidades de gol. Despues de jugar 50 partidos dentro de todas las competencias, LAFC tuvo un año excelente al jugar dos finales y estar hasta semifinales en todas las competencias. Hasta el proximo torneo amigos. ¡Viva Black & Gold!

Tough way to go out. LAFC's Playoff run was cut short at BMO Stadium by the Sounders, Dave Denholm and Mario Ruiz discuss. No choice but to turn the page as 2025 is right around the corner beginning with Concacaf Champions Cup in February. Only four teams remain in the MLS Cup Playoffs as the Conference Finals are set.

Voice of LAFC Max Bretos and co-host Steve Beitashour kick things off with a discussion of the team's preparation coming off the international break ahead of the Conference Semifinals against the Seattle Sounders this Saturday at BMO Stadium. The fellas delve into LAFC's history against the Sounders before working through the keys to the match. They cap things off by discussing the success LAFC player's had with their national teams over the past two weeks. In the second half of the show, midfielder Lewis O'Brien joins Max to discuss his recruitment to LAFC and settling in with the squad. He also speaks about enjoying life in Los Angeles as well as winning the first trophy of his career with the Black & Gold, which led to a memorable spur-of-the-moment celebration. Finally he drops some knowledge about the Sounders and Saturday's big showdown!

LAFC+ turns 40! Dave Denholm and Mario Ruiz enjoyed a weekend off from MLS but are ready to return to MLS Playoff Action this weekend in the Conference Semis. LAFC have been dominant against the Sounders, can they do it again? Dave and Mario try to figure out the Eastern Conference as the top three teams have taken an early exit. Plus, was the Inter Miami season a failure?

Voice of the Black & Gold Max Bretos and co-host Steve Beitashour get right into the action by recapping a victorious Game 3 against Vancouver that once again saw Mati Bogusz rise to the moment to score the match- and series-winning goal. The win sets LAFC up for a Western Conference Semifinal showdown against another familiar Cascadian opponent in the Seattle Sounders. That momentous match is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 23 at BMO Stadium. The fellas take a step back to look at the larger playoff picture across the league and how some chaotic results in the Eastern half of the bracket have redounded to LAFC's benefit should the team reach a record-tying third straight MLS Cup Final. Finally Max and Beita discuss the handful of LAFC players who have joined up with their nations for the international break and the benefits and concerns that brings for the Black & Gold. In the second half of the show, former player turned soccer pundit for ESPN Herculez Gomez joins the show to chop it about about everyth

LAFC logra una victoria bastante sufrida ante un equipo de Vancouver que solo mostró que saben destruir un ataque del rival, pero que no pudieron crear jugadas de gol. Uno por cero fue el marcador final, con anotación de Bogusz y con eso avanzaron a la semifinal de la conferencia del Oeste por tercer año consecutivo. Primer equipo que lo logre en la historia de la MLS. Comenta: STEVE CHERUNDOLO "Sé que en el papel es 1 contra 8 en lo que respecta a los preclasificados, pero ciertamente es mucho, mucho más reñido que eso." AARON LONG "Esta plantilla se armó con muchos líderes y jugadores que pueden dar un paso al frente en los momentos importantes." MATEUSZ BOGUSZ “Estoy muy contento con mi gol. Fue mi primero en los playoffs, porque la temporada pasada no marqué, pero la parte más importante es que avanzamos a la siguiente ronda."

Chaos in the East while things get real in the West. Dave Denholm and Mario Ruiz are glad to be done with the Whitecaps as they recap a competitive Round One. Another familiar foe awaits LAFC in the WCF Semi's; Dave and Mario preview the Sounders. Plus, the biggest upset in MLS Playoff history as Inter Miami gets knocked off by Atlanta.

LAFC pierde ante Vancouver la semana pasada y ahora se define todo el Viernes 8 de Noviembre en el BMO Stadium a las 7:30 de la noche. STEVE CHERUNDOLO Siempre hemos tenido lapsos mentales que nos lleva a cometer errores y perder partidos. AARON LONG No fue un gran trabajo de nuestra parte, nos metimos en un agujero y no pudimos salir de el. LEWIS O'BRIEN El juego fue muy decepcionante y simplemente no estuvimos a la altura.

Voice of LAFC Max Bretos and former Black & Gold defender Steve Beitashour look back at Game 2 of LAFC's Round One playoff series vs. the Whitecaps in Vancouver and the intensity needed to succeed in the post-season. What's the best formation for LAFC to get a result in Game 3 and will it get the front three firing? It's do-or-die on Friday night and again on Saturday for six Eastern Conference teams - will MLS Cup Madness bring more playoff chaos?! MLS Season Pass Analyst Maurice "Mo" Edu joins Max for the second half of the show to deep dive the LAFC-Vancouver Round One tug-of-war and look ahead to Friday's all-or-nothing series finale. Can the Black & Gold's big-game pedigree seem them through to the next round? What tactical wrinkles can LAFC sew into the game to gain the advantage? Mo gives his expert take and thoughts on how it'll all turn out under the lights at BMO Stadium on Friday night.

Now the MLS Playoffs really begin! Dave Denholm and Mario Ruiz react as a chance to close-out the Whitecaps slips away from LAFC in Game 2. What is the biggest concern for LAFC in Friday's do or die match at BMO Stadium? We will have a new MLS Cup Champ after the Crew are swept out of the Playoffs by NYRB. Plus, can Atlanta United pull off the biggest upset in MLS Cup Playoffs history and knockout Inter Miami?

Voice of LAFC Max Bretos and co-pilot Steve Beitashour get right into the business of dissecting Game 1 between the Black & Gold and the Whitecaps last Sunday at BMO Stadium before looking ahead to the second leg in Vancouver, which is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 3 at 5:45 p.m. PT. The gents also touch on the enviable depth of LAFC's roster, the return of Carlos Vela to the pitch and peek around the corner at what may be in store for LAFC should the team move on in the playoffs. Defender Sergi Palencia joins the second half of the show to share his secrets about how to execute the perfect tackle, his and the team's health entering the playoffs after a grueling back half of the season, and the importance of playoffs in MLS. Sergi gives his take on Game 1 of the Black & Gold's Round One playoff series against Vancouver and talks about his connections throughout the soccer community as well as his fondness for American sports - and LA's teams in particular.