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Scott Jones, Jeremy Rosenberg, Brett Van Ort
A soccer podcast featuring three LAFC season ticket holders from Section 224. Scott, Jeremy and Brett will talk all things soccer: LAFC, Angel City FC, USMNT, USWNT, some EPL and world soccer, but we’ll keep it mostly CONCACAFFY.
Brett, Jeremy and Scott talk about LAFC's day on MLS' biggest stage, how they delivered when it counted, and showed why they are a complete club.
Mike and Brett breakdown the thrashing of Austin FC at the Banc as LAFC win their first ever Western Conference Championship and book their ticket to the MLS Cup Final on November 5. Mike and Brett also look at that upcoming match against a very tough opponent: Philadelphia Union.
Scott, Jeremy and Brett flashback to LAFC's El Trafico win which propels them into the West Finals versus Austin FC. They also preview that match and the NWSL final between Kansas City and Portland.
Scott, Jeremy and Brett preview the latest installation of El Tafico, a.k.a. "Gravity". They also look at the state of the MLS Playoffs and look back at an amazing first round of playoffs for NWSL.
Jeremy and Brett are joined by Peter Relic and they go over the season ending loss for LAFC to Nashville SC. They also look at the USWNT loss in England as it breaks the women's winning streak at 13. What does that mean going forward? Problems at the back and a bevy of riches at the front. Also, previews of MLS and NWSL playoffs.
Scott, Jeremy and Brett talk about the oh, so sweet Denis Bouanga strike that clinched LAFC it's second piece of silverware in four years. Then lament what could have been for Angel City. They also discuss the Yates report and how that affects all levels of US Soccer.
Jeremy and Brett are joined by guest Letitia Ivins as they speak about the last two matches for ACFC. A win versus Washington and a loss against Louisville leaves the Angels needing a win and some help from neighbors down south going into the last week of the regular season. Also, Elliott joins for another Orange Slice Edition.
LAFC win the west... finally. What seemed to be a foregone conclusion weeks ago finally turns into reality this past week. Jeremy, Scott and Brett go over the last two matches for both LAFC and ACFC. Also, is Ryan Hollingshead a best XI candidate? And what are the chance ACFC make the playoffs in their inaugural season?
Jeremy and Brett are joined by guest Mike DiBenedetto who attended LAFC's match in Dallas. They talk about the 2-1 result and the ensuing fullback quandary going into Tuesday's match in Minnesota. ACFC tie in Houston and it's still possible to make the playoffs but they need more than a point at a time to do so.
Scott, Jeremy and Brett talk about LAFC's last two matches. A third loss in a row in Houston, followed by the club getting back to their winning ways in sweltering LA against RSL. Lots of work to do until the Shield is awarded, but is the West wrapped up? Also, ACFC and their first Copa Angelina, what does it mean for the last few weeks of Angel City's first NWSL season? And finally a quiz called, "Chiellini o Chara?!"
Scott, Jeremy and Brett talk LAFC abrupt change in form. Also, they hit on the comings and goings of the end of the MLS transfer window. What is going on with ACFC's new formation and a big win in Gotham. Finally, handshakes... in the eye, or not?
Scott, Jeremy and Brett talk the latest three wins in a four day span at the Banc. LAFC keep on winning notching 6 and 7 in a row and ACFC punch up trying to make their mark on the top half of the table in NWSL.
3 points for LAFC. 2 points lost for ACFC. Scott, Jeremy and Brett talk the past week's matches, this week's exhibitions. And come to the conclusion that Jeremy needs to focus on Leeds, not Liverpool.
Scott, Jeremy and Brett talk the two Pac Northwest opponents that visited the Banc last week. All while looking forward to the start of EPL while we say goodbye to one of the best ever.
Scott, Jeremy and Brett talk about their travels this summer, which included Kansas City in two cases, Vermont and Nashville in others. LAFC come away with two wins in their last two road matches that Brett went to.
Jeremy and Brett unpack two rivalry matches at the Banc on back to back nights this past weekend. A 3-2 win for LAFC and a 2-1 win for ACFC.
Scott, Jeremy and Brett catch up with an early morning recap of LAFC's Dallas and Vancouver matches, along with ACFC's tie versus Portland. Recorded July 3rd and posted July 7th.
Scott, Jeremy, and Brett talk about the impending arrival of Gareth Bale. Where will he fit in formation-wise? Where would he rank on International footballers that have plied their trade in the States? Also a NYRB 2-0 win recap. A look at the upcoming Women's Euro's and a glance at the top 50 women footballers in the world. Hint, there aren't as many US players on this list as you might think!
Jeremy and Brett talk about the past couple weeks for ACFC and LAFC as they were away (ahem) scouting... What to make of ACFC after loosing Christen Press, and are LAFC about to go through the same thing: loosing Carlos Vela, but not to injury?
Scott, Jeremy and Brett talk about a tough last week for LAFC. What the 3252 did or didn't do. But hey, the club is still in first place. Also Scott gets out to an ACFC match.
Scott and Jeremy are back to join Brett. They discuss LAFC's up and down week. The biggest match of the year ahead, and how the squad has managed rotation and injury. ACFC keep up their winning ways and announce a partnership with Tigres Feminil. Also can we just start a Women's US Open Cup?
Brett does a short solo pod as both Jeremy and Scott were in the training room. Brett talks about streaks. The LAFC loss in Commerce City. The ACFC win in DC. And what both teams have to look forward to in the coming weeks.
Scott, Jeremy and Brett recap a busy weekend at the Banc. Brett contemplates making a bunk bed for section 224. They also talk their favorite part of the Portland US Open Cup win. Brett's being Chara getting Chara'd. And preview matches for ACFC, and LAFC next weekend.
Jeremy, Scott and Brett look back at last weekend's opening win for Angel City and LAFC's win against a stubborn Minnesota side. Also they talk about possible MLS retribution for LAFC's loss in CONCACAF Champions League against a Liga MX side. Can Seattle do LAFC and MLS a solid?
Jeremy and Brett instant reaction takes on the first ever regular season match and win for Angel City Football Club. Goals by June Endo and Vaness Gilles power ACFC to the top of the NWSL table, albeit after only one match played in the season. But, what a start for the expansion franchise in Los Angeles.
Scott Jones is back in this episode. Brett, Jeremy and Scott, talk about the Open Cup win for LAFC, the following MLS win in Cincinnati, which featured a frac(k?)as. Also a first ever win for ACFC as the women are ready for regular season play opening on Friday.
Jeremy and Brett talk LAFC's rebound win against Sporting Kansas City. A wondergoalzo by ITS and another super sub goal by Cifu. All is well again at the Banc with Open Cup play coming up. Also, Rossi finally gone and is Vela here to stay? ACFC with one last tuneup before their big day April 29. And what to make of MLS going behind a paywall.
Jeremy and Brett discuss the outcome of the latest iteration of El Trafico. Viewership numbers, what could make VAR work better for the viewing public and yes, once agin, GORT.
Scott, Jeremy and Brett talk Group B in Qatar. NWSL viewership dwarfs MLS for the week, why? A review of ACFC and LAFC matches for the last week. And a preview of El Trafico. Whew, that's a lot.
Jeremy and Brett talk about Angel City's second Challenge Cup match vs. OL Reign. Also, who did what in Mexico City and Orlando. Did GGG make all the right moves? And finally, lasers, lasers, lasers, and what the World Cup draw on Friday might look like.
ACFC have liftoff. Brett talks about the match vs. San Diego Wave, who he enjoyed watching in Fullerton and how Scott, Jeremy and Brett can't wait for an Angel City match at the Banc. LAFC fight back and take 10 points from 4 matches in the March window. The final, most important international window opens for USMNT. Hopes, dreams and nightmares abound.
LAFC visits Inter Miami, site of the Brek Shea experiment. Scott, Jeremy, and Brett talk about 3 road points, the 3252, yes; Brek Shea, and will football work in Miami? Also, an ACFC preview with the Challenge Cup starting this weekend. Lastly, the guys take their picks in US Open Cup play (lower league teams only!).
The BOSS in town to watch a bicycle and a bus park in front of LAFC's net. It took a while but LAFC finally broke down the bus. Plus 75K in Charlotte and Brett's stomach hurts thinking about USMNT.
First match in the books at the Banc. LAFC with an easy 3-0 victory over Colorado. What was new, what we missed, and what we have to look forward to with a whole new season ahead of us. Also, a new segment called "Orange Slices".
USWNT in the area and a settlement to talk about. LAFC with a big win in their final preseason tuneup, but does it really matter when the first game to count is this weekend? 2.22.22 and Tim Weah's 22nd birthday, but he doesn't get to play? Unforgivable! Plus our final take on all the MLS kits.
A gut punch of a 2-0 loss to Canada results in questioning of Triple Gs tactics. A first visit to the Banc for 2022 for a preseason draw between LAFC and NE Revs. Some Kit Kat Chat about an Irish club's musical third kit, and the FIFA prez saying biennial World Cups would be good for refugees. Huh?
Another week of MLS preseason down, we've got some 2022 kits to review. US men's soccer has a world champion for the first time. While it's not new for the USWNT, should they get a bonus similar to what Senegal's Men Team did for winning AFCON? LAFC and ACFC get another week closer to playing matches that matter. And more about GORT our robot VAR overlord.
The next to last USMNT qualifying window closes with a 3-0 victory in sub-zero temps against Honduras. NWSL gets its CBA deal, but what of the future of the league. LAFC logs another pre-season match, but tries to shaft its STH. Robot VAR used in FIFA Club World Cup. Shall we name it GORT? And LAFC's Diego Palacios' wardrobe malfunction in COMEBOL qualifying for Ecuador, leads this week's Kit Kat Chat.
Instant reaction to the USMNT win over El Salvador on Thursday night. Antonee Robinson with the lone goal as Team USA solidifies it's 2nd place standing prior to a match versus octagon leaders Team Canada. Brett and Jeremy pick their MOM and make predictions ahead of the Canada game. And then there is VAR, and a lack of yellow cards and Jordan Morris' bench press reps to be talked about too.
LAFC season tickets holders in Section 224 talk shop for LAFC heading into the 2022 season. They also look at the upcoming USMNT qualifiers for World Cup and finish off with Kit Kat Chat, their weekly look at fashion (socks this time) in world football.