The Defenders tackle Ontario, CA as they record the 81st edition of the LAFC Podcast for the People!
The LAFC news never stops, but this week was a big one. Filly and the Scarf break down the potential ramifications of the Adama Diomande injury, a fractured 4th metatarsal in his right foot, the release of former phenom Josh Perez, the departure of every draft pick we made this season not named Hallahan, and… *cue the Stone Cold Steve Austin intro and channel your inner Jim Ross voice* LAFC has signed BRADLEY WRIGHT-PHILLIPS!
Despite many reports to the contrary, John Thorrington and company got another great deal done. The 3-time Supporters Shield winner and 2-time Best XI member has done nothing but score since he entered MLS midway through 2013, tallying 126 goals over 240 competitions. We are certainly looking forward to seeing BWP in Black and Gold!
Recording live from the Best of the Westerns in the Rancho Cucamonga/Ontario are, the boys were lucky enough to see the Ontario Fury honor alum Adrien Perez between quarters while putting the beatdown on Mesquite, 7-0. We take a look at the CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Qualifying Tournament, as Diego Rossi, Francisco Ginella, Eduard Atuesta, and Eddie Segura represent their countries and push to qualify for the 2020 Olympics.
Scarf explores a small LAFC to XFL connection as he tries to fit in another nod to the Patriots. In a mini “Rants with Filly”, Christian has some words of advice for those who want to express their opinions on the new kit. The Defenders recap the preseason tie with FC Dallas while checking in on our CCL opponent, Leon. Finally, we dissect the new Collective Bargaining Agreement signed by both MLS and the MLS Players Association.
In case you’re counting, that’s 6 teams down on Scarf’s road to 100 clubs in 2020, 7 episodes recorded already this year, and 9 days until the CCL kicks off against Leon. But what number will BWP wear? You’ll have to listen to the next episode of Defenders of the Banc to find out!