Defenders of the Banc

Episode 287 – Final Episode of 2023 MLS Season

boss — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 18:47:50 +0000

Ultimately, 2023 did not end with the same Hollywood ending as 2022 did. There was no Gareth Bale miraculous goal, no comeback just in the nick of time, and no major championship trophy hoisted by LAFC this season. Despite chance after chance, the boys in Black and Gold fell just short yet again, losing to the Crew in the MLS Cup Final, 2-1.

One More Sleep – MLS Cup Final Preview

boss — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 18:47:08 +0000

Filly and Scarf give you the final One more Sleep episode of 2023. This is the big one. The MLS Cup Final Preview. Thank you for being with us all season long. We are ALL Defenders.

Episode 286 – Ohio Bound! Back to Back Western Conference Champs!

boss — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 18:46:17 +0000

It’s Episode 286, and on this episode, LAFC finally brings home a trophy! It’s not quite the one we were hoping for, but don’t worry! We play for that in just 7 days! LAFC is on to the MLS Cup Final after defeating Houston in the Western Conference Final, 2-0!

One More Sleep – Western Conference Final Preview

boss — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 18:44:58 +0000

Filly, Scarf and The Dr. Jonathan Reimer preview LAFC’s upcoming match against the Houston Dynamo for the right to represent the Western Conf. in the MLS Finals.

Episode 285 – LAFC Downs Seattle to Host the Western Conference Final!

boss — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 18:44:09 +0000

The Seattle Sounders: Jordan Morris, Cristian Roldan, Raul Ruidiaz, Nico Lodiero, Nouhou, Yeimar, Joao Paulo, and Brian Schmetzer. Lumen Field. Turf. Ted Unkel. Chris Penso. The deck was stacked with reasons why LAFC shouldn’t win. Why LAFC shouldn’t advance to their third Western Conference Final in our 6-year history. Why the Black and Gold faithful would be rueing another missed opportunity.

One More Sleep – MLS Western Conference Semi-Final Preview

boss — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 18:43:17 +0000

Filly and Scarf are back after a 3 week hiatus to preview LAFC’s upcoming playoff match versus the always dangerous Seattle Sounders.

Episode 284 – LAFC Vanquishes Vancouver for First Road Playoff Win

boss — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 18:42:23 +0000

It may have taken 6 matches, but LAFC is finally done with the Vancouver portion of their 2023 schedule! LAFC dispatches Vancouver, 1-0, behind a Denis goal and another sparkling performance by Maxime Crepeau. It’s on to the Western Conference Semis for the Black and Gold!

Episode 283 – LAFC Puts 5 On It In First Playoff Match of 2023

boss — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 18:41:01 +0000

As LAFC embarks on its title defense, it’s a familiar foe, as Vancouver returns to BMO for the first match in a ridiculous best-of-three First Round series. It’s playoff time, Defenders, and this is Episode 283 of Defenders of the Banc!

One More Sleep – MLS Cup Playoffs vs Vancouver Gm 1

boss — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 18:39:53 +0000

Filly and The Scarf talk playoffs.

Episode 282 – Bouanga Wins the Boot; LAFC Wins More Time in Vancouver

boss — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 18:38:58 +0000

Decision Day! One of the most fun days on the MLS calendar is here, and LAFC can finish anywhere from 2nd to 4th depending on their result. As Filly and Scarf have their eye on games featuring Houston, Seattle, and of course Carson, Denis Bouanga has his sights set on LAFC’s third Golden Boot in 5 years.