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LAFC 1-1 NYCFC recap, Walta's first goal, West playoff math with three games left, and the full tale of the tape for LAFC vs LA Galaxy on Sun Oct 25 at BMO Stadium. Chapters 00:00 Rivalry and Road Performance 02:58 Tactical Changes and Player Development 06:12 Game Analysis: LAFC vs. NYCFC 08:56 Goalkeeping and Set Piece Concerns 11:54 Future Prospects: Walter's Impact 19:04 Playoff Scenarios and Team Outlook 23:43 Playoff Picture and Team Dynamics 25:05 El Tráfico Rivalry Insights 29:49 Analyzing Team Form and Strategy 32:31 Lineup Predictions and Tactical Approaches 39:40 Final Thoughts and Score Predictions #LAFC #LAGALAXY #ELTRAFICO

LAFC finally gets a win as the hosts beat a fragile FC Austin, and the hosts discuss the impact of new players and coaching strategies. Celso and Erik analyze the team's tactics, player performances, and upcoming challenges, emphasizing the need for consistency and adaptability as they approach the playoffs. Chapters 01:10 Analyzing the Recent Win04:17 Key Player Performances07:00 Coaching Strategies and Lineup Decisions10:31 The Role of Designated Players12:00 Expectations for Future Matches15:21 Assessing the Coach's Impact18:20 Previewing the Next Game Against NYCFC22:11 Final Thoughts and Predictions

LAFC’s recent form takes center stage as Celso and Erik break down a frustrating draw with Vancouver despite playing with a man advantage. They discuss the impact of new head coach Xavi Tamarit, player performances, the team's struggles and direction, and the strategic adjustments needed to build cohesion and strengthen LAFC’s playoff position ahead of upcoming matches. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Game Overview02:55 New Coach and Team Dynamics05:57 Game Analysis and Player Performance09:10 Midfield Challenges and Tactical Issues12:05 Denny Boanga's Role and Impact15:06 Vasquez and Midfield Development17:55 Contract Discussions and Team Depth20:51 Coaching Staff and Future Prospects23:51 Conclusion and Final Thoughts30:28 Assessing Player Engagement and Coaching Impact34:12 Evaluating Player Signings and Performance36:35 Upcoming Matches and Playoff Implications38:01 Player Fatigue and Game Strategy41:36 Lineup Predictions and Game Expectations52:15 Final Thoughts on Team's Future

In this episode of the Section 128 Podcast, hosts Celso Oliveira and Erik Hultstrom discuss the recent coaching changes at LAFC, the team's performance, and their upcoming match against Vancouver. They analyze the implications of the new coach's strategies and the team's potential for improvement as they navigate the remainder of the season. The hosts analyze the strengths and weaknesses of various teams, particularly Vancouver and LAFC, while discussing the implications of recent trades and player acquisitions. Takeaways Coaching changes impact team dynamicsNew strategies may revitalize LAFC Vancouver's current form is concerningLAFC's potential for a turnaroundChapters 00:00 Introduction and Anticipation for Vancouver Match02:00 Coaching Changes and Team Performance06:05 Insights on New Coach Javi Tamarit10:02 Back to Basics: Coaching Philosophy12:00 Future of Javi Tamarit as Head Coach16:48 Hugo Lloris: Leadership and Performance24:00 Previewing the Vancouver Match25:40 Vancouver's Title Chances and Current Form32:49 Analyzing LAFC's Lineup and Strategy39:12 Predictions for Upcoming Matches42:30 New Player Acquisitions and Future Prospects46:21 Looking Ahead: LAFC's Season Outlook

LAFC has fired head coach Marc Dos Santos less than a year into the job, hours after a 1-0 loss at FC Dallas. We break down what we know, what it says about John Thorrington's front office, and what it means for a playoff push that's suddenly in real jeopardy with six games left. 0:00 Cold Open The Firing — What We Know The Thorrington Angle The Son Question What Went Wrong, In Order What's Next #LAFC #MLS #BlackAndGold

Celso and Erik break down LAFC's disappointing loss to Sporting Kansas City — roster construction, lineup critiques, and coaching decisions all under the microscope. They dig into the midfield and defensive issues at the root of it, then look ahead to a tough test against Bruce Arena's San Jose side. Chapters: 0:00 LAFC's Recent Struggles 14:55 Coaching Decisions and Lineup Critiques 30:06 Looking Ahead: Future Challenges and Opportunities 32:19 Reflecting on Recent Performance 35:27 Upcoming Challenges and Expectations 38:40 Analyzing Lineup Decisions 44:41 Coaching Staff Dynamics and Team Morale 48:06 Data-Driven Decisions vs. Human Touch 51:56 Predictions for the Upcoming Match #LAFC #MLS #BlackAndGold

LAFC snapped a six-game winless streak with a 2-0 win over Red Bulls, Igor Jesus made his first appearance in over a year, and there's a lot to sort through on the roster with Kansas City up next.

We're joined by Hayden Nielsen of the Royal Riot Pod to preview LAFC's trip to Salt Lake. We break down both squads, compare academy pipelines — RSL's breakout star Zavier Gozo vs. LAFC's own pathway — and discuss David Martínez's confirmed transfer to FC Midtjylland in Denmark. 🔴 Sat 9/5 · 6:30PM PT · America First Field, Sandy UT 0 Intro w/ Hayden Nielsen - Game Preview: LAFC at RSL - Team Comparisons - Academy Pipelines: Zavier Gozo & Diego Luna and more - David Martínez Departs for Europe #LAFC #RSL #MLS #BlackAndGold

Join us live right after the final whistle to react to LAFC vs D.C. United. We're taking your calls on the result, breaking down the injury list, checking in on Nathan Ordaz facing his old club, and handing out a grade for Marc Dos Santos. 🔴 LIVE — right after the match   Tonight's Agenda: - Result Reaction — your takes - Injury Report — Tillman, Shaffelburg, Martinez, Hasal - The Ordaz Factor — facing his old club - Who Showed Up? - MDS Grade - W/L/T — what it means next Call in and join the conversation  #LAFC #MLS #BlackAndGold

LAFC drew Portland 1-1 on a club-record 34 shots, then quietly bought a second international roster slot with no name attached to it. We break down the Vasquez signing, check in on Igor Jesus at a full year out with no return date, and preview Saturday's trip to D.C. United.

LAFC fell 1-0 in Colorado on a rotated night — Cabral Carter made his first MLS start and saved a penalty to keep it close. We break down the loss, dig into the Amin Boudri trade as a roster-construction cautionary tale, check the temperature on the #MDSOut noise, and preview Saturday's match against Portland at BMO.

LAFC's 8-game unbeaten run ends 1-0 in San Diego on an 88th-minute penalty — and this week we're not just recapping it. We break down the underlying numbers (LAFC actually out-shot and out-tackled San Diego), grade Marc Dos Santos's night sub-by-sub, and then get into why a growing share of LAFC supporters are done giving this team the benefit of the doubt: the MDS skepticism, the John Thorrington criticism, the Atlanta United comparison, and whether any of it holds up against a 3rd-place finish with one loss since May. Plus: everything you need on Wednesday's trip to Colorado.

Eddie Segura comes off the bench with one job — neutralize Toluca's Helinho — and does it for 32 straight minutes before scoring the stoppage-time winner himself. We break down every moment of the takeover, LAFC's longest-tenured player having the best stretch of his career, then dig into the Leagues Cup qualification math: only 4 of 18 MLS teams advance, and LAFC sits 7th with the smallest goal differential in the group. Plus a full preview of Wednesday's must-win against Querétaro at BMO Stadium.

LAFC opens Leagues Cup 2026 group play Wednesday, August 5 (7:30pm PT, BMO Stadium, Apple TV) against Chivas Guadalajara — and there's a storyline waiting under the surface. Chivas captain Luis Romo scored the goal that eliminated Son Heung-Min and South Korea from this summer's World Cup. Now they meet on Son's home turf. We break down LAFC's form after a 1-1 draw at Vancouver, the Larry Berg-to-MLS-Commissioner news, and everything you need to know about a Chivas side that sent three players to the World Cup. Plus: Leagues Cup stakes, LAFC's path through Toluca and Querétaro, and our score prediction. 🎙️ Section 128 — your weekly LAFC show #LAFC #LeaguesCup #Chivas #MLS #SonHeungMin

LAFC put up four on Sporting Kansas City — Son Heung-min opened it early, Denis Bouanga scored twice (his 75th career MLS goal, 39th player in league history to reach it), and David Martínez capped the half. Four straight wins. LAFC is tied for first in the West at 33 points. Erik was in the building for this one, so we get his read on what a 4-0 win actually felt like live. We also break down a wild stat line from centerbacks Aaron Long and Ryan Porteous — three assists between them in this single game, more than they'd combined in their previous 234 games together — and Hugo Lloris's MLS-best 10th clean sheet of the season. Then we look ahead to Vancouver on Saturday, August 1 (4:30pm PT, BC Place) — the same building where the Whitecaps ended LAFC's season in the playoffs last postseason, and now a first-place matchup against a team LAFC is tied with. Plus: is it time the Marc Dos Santos doubters admit they were wrong?