Section 128 | This is Los Angeles

Celso Oliveira and Eric Holtzscher react to LAFC’s 4-1 home loss to Houston, breaking down the goals, lineup choices, and the team’s mounting fatigue and defensive problems.They debate roster and coaching issues, the role of young players, and preview the crucial upcoming matches in St. Louis and Nashville before the World Cup break.

We go into our gritty home win against Toluca, highlighting Marc dos Santos great game plan that resulted in a 2-1 win against yet another strong Liga MX side with now a a away game in Mexico to decide it all. But first, we have San Diego to deal with.

Celso and Erik break down the game in Minnesota, a slim 1-0 win over Minn United away with an almost complete lineup.
Now, LAFC is set to face Toluca for a spot in yet another final. Two games, one in LA and next on in Mexico to decide it all.

Erik and Celso break down the beat down that was LAFC 1 - 4 San Jose, a game most of us called to be close or LAFC wins. Instead, Bruce Arena served Marc dos Santos a nice serving of Humble Pie as the Black and Gold looked unispiring at home in front of the 3252, with Son Heung-min once again not being a factor in the game.

We glance over LAFC's uneventful game in Mexico. With the Black and Gold commanding a 3-0 lead, Marc dos Santos opted for the anti-football formula but ended up with a 1-1 tie, which was enough to send the Black and Gold through.
We break it all down on this show then go straight into the San Jose Earthquakes preview with Tectonic Takes.

We break down the Timbers loss with the mixed lineup. Jude Terry's first big moment with LAFC and what to expect in the 2nd leg of Concacaf Champions against the Liga MX powerhouse Cruz Azul, reeling from a 3-0 beat down at BMO Stadium.

We recap LAFC’s dominant 3-0 win over Cruz Azul, highlighting David Martínez’s breakout performance and Mark Dos Santos’ tactical control.Then we preview the second leg in Puebla and debate rotation choices for the upcoming MLS trip to Portland, weighing player rest, lineup speculation, and what’s next for the club.

Hosts Celso, Ivan and Erik break down LAFC's 6-0 thrashing of Orlando, assess squad depth and possible transfer moves, and preview the crucial Champions Cup tie with Cruz Azul. They debate starting lineups, key matchups, and predict an intense, tight series that could go either way.

Celso Oliveira and Eric Hultstrom break down LAFC’s flat draw in Austin, the small traveling supporters’ presence, and the online fallout after the match.
We analyze Sonny and Denis Bouanga’s recent struggles, MDS substitution choices and bench management, plus the club’s outstanding defensive run and Lloris clean sheets.
Looking ahead, the episode previews a tough stretch — Orlando, Cruz Azul (CCL), Portland, San Jose and Colorado — and asks whether LAFC can regroup over the break and prove what kind of team they are.

LAFC extended its perfect start to the 2026 MLS season with another win at BMO Stadium, defeating St. Louis City SC and moving to 4-0-0 in league play without conceding a goal under new head coach Marc Dos Santos.
The Black & Gold continue to collect points, but the performances raise questions. In this episode, we break down:
• Why LAFC is winning despite quiet stretches from Denis Bouanga and Son Heung‑min
• Bouanga’s missed sitter and Sonny’s evolving role as a No.10
• The breakout night from Mathieu Choinière, who scored twice against St. Louis
• The potential impact of Stephen Eustáquio not playing in the Costa Rica match due to an injury
• Whether LAFC’s attacking output should be a concern despite the results
 
We also preview the decisive second leg against Liga Deportiva Alajuelense in the Concacaf Champions Cup. After a 1-1 first leg in Los Angeles, LAFC must score at least once on the road to stay alive in the tournament.
 
Finally, we look ahead to the weekend MLS trip to Austin FC and discuss whether LAFC’s unbeaten run is sustainable against stronger opposition.