It’s time for the final episode in May, and what a May it was! Carlitos vaults to the top of the MVP race, LAFC stays at the top of the table, and we end the month with a wonderful early celebration of pride, inclusion, and Soccer For All. LAFC played their last MLS regular season home game for over a month against Montreal. In what turned out to be just as exciting as last year’s eight goal thriller, the boys in Black and Gold handle their business at the Banc yet again, taking all 3 points in a 4-2 victory.
It was the best atmosphere all season at the Banc! In what will be known as the “Tifo Seen ‘Round the World”, The 3252 did it again with an incredible “We Will Rock You” Freddie Mercury themed creation that brought everyone to their feet! Pride was everywhere at the Banc, with rainbow armbands, rainbow warm-up jerseys, and our LAFC letters painted rainbow in honor of Pride Month.
Roaring out to a 4-0 lead, LAFC’s offense put on a show! Christian Ramirez with a wonderful hustle goal after a howler of an effort by Montreal’s Evan Bush, the Left Foot of God striking once again, Latif blessing the Banc with a goal, and just as Scarf-strodamus predicted last episode, Tristan Blackmon got the start for the injured Steven Beitashour. After putting in a great first half on defense, Vela found an unmarked Blackmon in the box, who headed it home and the rout was on!
Hear all about the 4-2 win, including the boys’ “Wait, Whaaaaat?!” moment with Will Ferrell, Matthew McConaughey, and Tom Penn, Montreal fans join in the “Jump For LA Football Club” cheer, the debut of Silly and The Barf, and not one but TWO great giveaways! Enjoy Episode 27 of Defenders of the Banc!
