Our reaction to LAFC's tense 0-0 loss-tie at Austin FC, with a tired LAFC squad playing in 90+ degree heat in Austin, where they've historically struggled. The goals were lacking but the sheets remain record-breakingly CLEAN. We break down the historic defensive start, the slow offensive start, everything in between, and as always a bunch of random shit that has nothing to do with any of that, like movies set in space and who will win Survivor this season.

00:00 Postgame Introductions

00:34 Zero Zero Loss Bit

01:25 Tired Legs No Rotation

03:01 Game Plan Counter Press

05:33 Happy Foot Clean Sheets

07:27 Unlocking Son Bouanga

14:31 Set Piece Frustrations

18:11 Super Chats And Banter

25:10 Call In David Martinez

28:07 Bouanga Vs Son Debate

31:54 Call In Diego Howdy

37:48 Call In Austin Perspective

43:46 Visitors Tunnel Chaos

44:17 Tottenham Fans at BMO

44:51 Geoff Talk Returns

45:39 Interstellar Debate

48:02 No Happy Feet Tonight

48:56 Rotation and Sub Questions

50:36 Why Geoff Is the Heel

55:09 Movie Night and Patreon Plug

57:50 Defense Dominance Breakdown

01:00:36 Pickup Soccer and Aging

01:02:53 Starting XI and Boudri Talk

01:08:31 Stadium Food Wishlist

01:13:30 Survivor 50 Predictions

01:18:19 Model UN Drinking Story

01:22:07 Final Thoughts and Signoff

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Can the Clean Sheet & Win Streak Survive Texas? How long will we be without our New Best Midfielder? Who will we even be putting out there on the pitch this Saturday vs. Austin? And is Austin any good? PLUS: SWOONTOWER CROSSOVER!!!

00:00 Match Preview Intro

01:04 Listener Banter Without Travis

02:04 Travis Banned From Twitter

04:50 Sponsor Break Amirian Law

06:06 Storylines Segment Setup

07:40 Streaks Rotation Debate

16:30 Eustáquio Injury Update

27:14 Texas Curse Austin Threats

32:23 Swoon Tower Crossover Begins

33:50 Opponent Banter Plastics Coozies

36:02 Austin Cozy Debate

36:51 Dunkin Cup Cozy Logic

38:18 Emmys in Auditions

40:35 Austin vs LAFC Storylines

41:41 Media Bias and Name Pronunciation

44:32 Coaching Discourse Returns

45:35 Why Fans Still Complain

51:57 Bet It and Forget It

56:30 Goodbyes and Plug Time

57:31 Back to Our Bet Segment

01:02:12 Olympico Corner Talk

01:03:34 Scripted Outro Chaos

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LAFC survive CONCACAF chaos: David Martinez stunner sends LAFC to CCC quarterfinals. Travis, Darren, and Vince recap LAFC’s 2–1 win in Costa Rica over Alajuelense to advance on aggregate in the CONCACAF Champions Cup and set up a quarterfinals matchup vs Cruz Azul. We celebrate the goals from two players none of us EVER doubted, Nathan Ordaz, and David Martinez, and take a FAT STACK of live callers to hear from all of you. STILL UNDEFEATED!

00:00 Muted Mic Cold Open

00:43 Match Recap And Round Of 16

01:54 Why This Win Ruled

02:57 CONCACAF Chaos Rules

04:27 Away Goals And Extra Time

05:45 Bigger Picture And Depth

08:08 Super Chats And Goal Draft

09:39 Was It Too Safe

14:17 Martinez Merch And Charity

16:08 Caller Luke Stadium Lore

19:36 Jeff Talk Coach Gloating

24:54 Caller Justin On Son Fitness

32:56 More Super Chats Bananas

34:17 Unbeaten LAFC Rant

35:18 Diego Joins Happy Sad Feet

36:55 Tillman Hate Debate

38:24 Fan Cards And Giveaways

40:35 Super Chats Son Discourse

47:28 Rocky The Shar Pei Bait Talk

51:40 Carlos Calls From Costa Rica

54:24 Rod Call Drops Mid Tease

56:32 Joey Chaos Trumpet Socks

59:30 Noah Ari Road Trip Takes

01:02:24 Concacaf Chaos Talk

01:02:57 Tech Issues With Guests

01:04:00 Arod Happy Feet

01:04:54 Tillman Out Debate

01:08:00 Tillman Role Defense

01:11:20 Message To New Fans

01:14:17 Gub Calls In

01:16:11 BMO Stadium Lore

01:18:42 Super Chats Roundup

01:23:24 Porches And Defense Praise

01:29:23 Pokemon Go Tangent

01:32:05 Wrap Up And Next Match

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We recap LAFC’s BIG SLOPPY WIN over St. Louis, powered by a wild 10-minute burst in which Mathieu Choinière scored two long-range goals from outside the box to steal three points and keep LAFC perfect atop the West and the Supporters’ Shield race in MLS play. We break down the playbook to beat LAFC that's emerging with opponents, LAFC's ROCK HARD DEFENSE, and uh... flaccid finishing... Crucial Tuesday CONCACAF Champions Cup match in Costa Rica. Rest up!

00:00 Canadian Cold Open

00:39 Miracle Ten Minutes

02:13 Offense Under the Microscope

03:35 Winning While Sloppy

05:45 St Louis Physical Test

06:25 Lineup Tweaks Explained

07:03 Son Deeper Role

10:30 Finishing Still Missing

11:44 Happy Sad Foot Recap

12:48 Super Chats Tuesday Worries

14:02 Choiniere Praise

16:01 Thumbnail Break

16:21 Caller Daniel Resilience

18:55 Caller Luke Pushback

20:50 Grace After Four Games

22:09 Bench Guys Step Up

23:01 Ryan Calls In

24:20 Midfield Creativity Debate

25:11 CCC vs MLS Priorities

27:50 Magic Hat Lore

28:16 Defense Praise and Clean Sheets

30:06 Twitch Spam and Joey Joins

32:25 Stadium Vibes and Sponsor Gripes

35:12 Final Wrap and Next Match

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We react to LAFC’s 1-1 home... loss? to Alajuelense in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, LAFC's worst-feeling performance of the season despite a dominant stat line (31 shots, 13 on target) and an Alajuelense goalkeeper with double-digit saves. We talk struggles breaking down a low block, narrow right-side buildup, and second-half “hero ball,” substitutions, and more, and of course take your calls! WEFS BE WACK! Onto St. Louis, then to Alejuense for our turn for revenge!

00:00 Postgame Intro

01:11 Halftime Text Takeaways

02:46 Low Block Breakdown

03:57 Subs And Adjustments

06:45 Pressing And Fullbacks

10:19 Hero Ball And Finishing

10:41 Sonny Under Pressure

13:04 Jeff Joins The Show

17:46 Luck And Execution Debate

20:20 Super Chats Ref Rant

21:09 Ref Calls And Cards

21:46 Tactical Tradeoffs And Chances

23:15 Possession Growing Pains

27:28 Coach Discourse Returns

28:15 Costa Rica Leg Two Preview

28:46 Charity And Lucky Hat

30:25 Caller Oscar Player Takes

33:44 Caller Denise Ref Rant

36:49 Arod Scare And Signoff

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We preview LAFC’s busy week with a CONCACAF Champions Cup home match vs. Alajuelense and an MLS home match vs. St. Louis CITY (city...city...city...) plus we react to MLS issuing a LIFETIME BAN to former LAFC midfielder Yaw Yeboah for gambling on matches, break down Alajuelense’s thirst for revenge, LAFC’s perfect MLS start, and St. Louis CITY (city...city...city..)'s poor form. And of course we make some bets, JUST FOR FUN FOR OURSELVES BECAUSE WE'RE NOT PLAYING IN THE MATCH! GET IT, YAW????

00:00 Welcome and Match Preview

00:39 Merch and Listener Banter

01:53 Beer Coozy Debate

05:42 Dribble Boys and Wrap Banter

06:36 Sponsor Message Amirian Law

07:51 Storylines Segment Setup

08:39 Dolo Returns and Martinez Moment

10:22 Yaw Yeboah Match Fixing Bombshell

14:03 League Response and Betting Incentives

18:14 Polymarket Data and Integrity Safeguards

19:29 Betting Scandals and Prop Bets

21:13 Kalshi Ad Break

21:40 Mr CONCACAF vs Alajuelense

23:07 Rotation and Opponent Breakdown

27:41 Clean Sheet vs St Louis

30:56 Defense Praise and Depth Concerns

33:48 Trap Game Mindset

34:59 Bet and Forget Rules

35:24 Outlandish Bets and French Connection

40:17 Sign Off: Has Vince Run Out of Bits???

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Travis, Darren, and Vince recap LAFC’s... tbh? frustrating 1-0 home win over FC Dallas that keeps LAFC perfect through five games the club’s best-ever start with 13 goals scored and just one allowed (what a sentence!) Hugo Lloris' and the back line saved the match for us, as Dallas looked sharp, pressed hard, and boxed out Denis Bouanga and Son Heung-min. The breakthrough came from David Martinez’s long-range strike - the same one we've spend 3 seasons praising him for always taking, because we NEVER DOUBTED DAVID MARTINEZ!

00:00 Five Straight Wins

01:01 Lloris Saves the Day

02:36 Dallas Game Plan Surprise

04:20 LAFC Attack Stalls

08:32 Martinez Breakthrough Goal

12:53 Midfield Creativity Concerns

15:37 Dave Denholm Joins

21:31 Ref Talk and VAR Rants

26:32 Super Chats and Drew Fisher

30:31 Luigi Birthday Call

33:00 Cubby and Joey Updates

35:12 Pauly Rants and Praise

39:49 The Lucky Hat Lore

41:45 Yeboah Investigation Talk

44:55 Luke on Hugo Heroics

48:34 Standings and Next Matches

50:24 Meeting Fans and Wrap Up

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Travis, Vince, and Darren preview LAFC’s home match vs FC Dallas on Saturday. Is Mark Dos Santos misusing Son Heung-min? Will the food options at BMO Stadium be terrible this season, and will the process of paying for that food still somehow be worse? Does Dallas matter? Like, at all?

00:00 Intro

01:58 Listener Mandated Banter

07:32 Sponsor Break Amirian Law

08:47 Storylines Intro

09:51 Is Sonny Misused?

15:44 Tactics Tillman and Roles

18:08 Player Fans vs Team Fans

21:11 BMO Food Kiosk Rant

22:36 Home Field Advantage Stats

24:01 Fixing Stadium Experience

25:29 Best BMO Eats Debate

26:59 MLS Atmosphere Comparisons

32:07 Dallas Match Preview

35:00 Bet It and Forget It

37:19 Wrap Up and Goodbyes

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