Filly and the Scarf are back for another episode of “The Most LAFC Podcast on Earth”, and there are tons of LAFC-related news stories to discuss!
Two big stories dominated the LAFC-multiverse: A new CBA agreed upon by MLS and MLSPA and the departure of another 3rd DP. Filly breaks down the numbers and potential improvements to be seen in the new collective bargaining agreement, and there are a lot of numerical details to be hashed out, indeed. The most important detail, however? The potential for a lockout and delay to the start of the season looks less and less likely.
It also looks like Brian Rodriguez (and his agent) got his wish, soft of… At the close of the transfer window, LAFC and Spanish 2nd (yes, 2nd) division side Almeria agreed on a loan deal through the end of the LaLiga 2 season with an option to buy. Brian’s time with the Black and Gold looks like it has come to a rather unceremonious end. It could all work out very nicely for LAFC, with a potential profit in the millions of dollars when Almeria picks up the option.
How much is there to the rumors of an LAFC takeover in Las Vegas? We certainly hope a lot! LAFC may be on the verge of establishing another formal affiliation with a USL side, the Las Vegas Lights. More details to come, but Filly and Scarf will keep their fingers, toes, and eyes crossed until then.
We cover so many other smaller stories on this episode, too! What happened during Tristan Blackmon’s time at the USMNT camp? Not a whole lot, unfortunately, as he was sent home with a concussion and a doctor’s note to miss work for a short time. Tomas Romero was signed to a Homegrown contract, potentially locking up our third keeper position going into the 2021 season. McDonald’s upgrades the modem at RemiMartinn’s gaming room while bringing back their spicy chicken nuggets. Benny Feilhaber has a new job at his old stomping grounds. And why, oh why, is the hashtag #BringNajarHome trending? #ThanksBillHamid!
Also on this episode, the Defenders practice some mindfulness while restarting the Antoine Griezmann rumors. We also conjure up the ghosts of LAFC players past: Nico Czornomacz, Buba Lopez, Lamar Batista, James Murphy, Fito Zelaya, Quillan Roberts, and many others are mentioned on the menagerie of thoughts that is Episode 137. Stay tuned for Episode 138 and the long-awaited second part of Brian’s Song!