Defenders of the Banc - The LAFC Podcast
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An @LAFC podcast hosted by Filly ( @dotbfilly ) and Scarf ( @lafc_thescarf ). As Black & Gold as it gets!
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It looks like we should be expecting a “Part of our History” graphic very soon from
#LAFC
, as a source close to the negotiations has told us a deal is finally imminent between Jose Cifuentes and 55x Scottish Champ
@RangersFC
.
121 matches, 15 goals, 20 assists in Black & Gold.
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Just a reminder of the state of the Carson Galaxy since we joined MLS:
2018: DNQ for Playoffs.
2019: Eliminated by
@LAFC
, 5-3.
2020: DNQ.
2021: DNQ.
2022: Eliminated by LAFC, 3-2.
2023: DNQ.
The Mecca of MLS… right?
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Just wanted to recognize my wife and
@lafc
superfan Amanda for being one of those healthcare workers on the front line. You continue to amaze me and I’m so proud of you. Love you Panda. Shoutout to all workers out there.
#WorldHealthDay2020
#lafc
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
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LAG has lost the City of Los Angeles. Now they are working on losing OC.
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LEAVE NO DOUBT. The only question is… WHO’S COMING TO MEXICO WITH US?!?
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Photos of the new LAFC kits.
Link:
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LAFC President Larry Freedman wearing the shirt of shirts this past Saturday at BMO.
#lafc
#defendersofthebanc
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These three pictures were taken at the same time. 3:30pm PST.
@LAFC
is in full effect in Carson!
@LAFC3252
looking good as always.
@MLS
@kbaxter11
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Courtesy of Cien_LA on Reddit.
For. The. Win.
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We can confirm our earlier tweet:
KEN MIKNUK,
@LAFC
’s original falconer, will be stepping back from falconer duties next season.
Jason Miknuk, an equally wonderful human and Ken’s son, will be taking the reins in 2024.
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Hey
@MLS
… we have a bit of a scheduling problem.
The two
@TheChampions
legs are scheduled for May 31 and June 4. However…
We are scheduled to play home games against STL on May 31 and ATL on June 3.
Help?
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This season: Three chances. NO CUPS.
Gutted.
It’s now MLS Cup or bust.
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May 31 -
@LAFC
scheduled to play
@stlCITYsc
at
@BMOStadium
.
May 31 - LAFC also scheduled to play
@clubleonfc
in Guanajuato.
June 3 - LAFC scheduled to play
@ATLUTD
at BMO.
June 4 - LAFC scheduled to play Leon at BMO.
June 4 -
@weareangelcity
scheduled to play Chicago at BMO.
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Video of how it really went down between
@EduardAtuesta
and Memo Ochoa. Hey
@TheChampions
#freeatuesta
#lafc
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Scarf here. I’m the one that asked for the young kids to play, so let me hear it!
What did you think of the night’s effort from a predominately LAFC2 lineup?
I’ll start. I’m proud as hell of the effort they gave. Yes, some missed chances. But what an effort!
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Couldn’t be happier for Latif and his family. We will ALWAYS love the Game Changer.
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Rest well, Mo. Absolutely crushing news. Sending love and prayers to your family. Not sure there was anyone who embodied the spirit of the Black and Gold more than Mo.
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It isn’t goodbye. It’s see you later. You were a selfless individual, always there to help, give good advice, laugh, share a beverage, chat about music, sports. We will never let your spirit die Mo. Forever in the stands and forever in our hearts. Rest easy friend. 😓🙏.
#forzamo
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🚨MLS Cup Watch Party!!🚨
WHAT: Fans invited to watch LAFC in the MLS Cup final at The Fields LA next to BMO Stadium. Food & Drink specials
LAFC & MLS Cup Playoff Merch
WHERE: The Fields LA next to BMO Stadium
WHEN: Saturday 12/9
Doors: 12 p.m
Kickoff: 1 p.m. PT
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Not sure if we are breaking news or anything, but…
Ken Miknuk,
@LAFC
’s Original Falconer, just left his shoes in the middle of the pitch after Olly’s flight.
Did he just pass the torch to his son right before our eyes?!
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Couldn’t be more upset after the loss, but we do feel for the poor City of Pasadena sanitation workers that had to deal with disposing of the sad tifo Carson “produced” last night.
At least it was already in a few smaller pieces.
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Not sure how you’re getting to
@BancStadium
tomorrow, but if you need a new TAP card… 👀👀👀
#lafc
#blackandgold
#losangelesfootballclub
#fillyandthescarf
#tapthat
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On a free transfer. We literally got nothing in return for the best outside back in MLS.
I (Scarf) have been beating the drum for the past year that Chiqui was as important & as good as anyone on LAFC. Should’ve been Best XI.
Such a big loss, offensively and defensively.
Bem-vindo, Diego Palacios! 👊🏽🖤
O lateral-esquerdo equatoriano é do Timão! 🦅
#BemVindoDiegoPalacios
#VaiCorinthians
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Happy Birthday to the BEST player in MLS, Carlos Vela. Hope you have an amazing day.
#lafc
#mls
#defendersofthebanc
#fillyandthescarf
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Filly and Scarf make their debut on ESPN + calling UCR women’s soccer. Match will be played against Cal State Bakersfield at 2pm today.
#espn
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This is how you rip a tifo, courtesy of Carson.
Oops.
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GOLDEN BOOT Update:
Acosta and Giakoumakis finish their regular seasons with 17 goals, Cucho with 16 and Mukhtar with 15.
Unless something absolutely crazy happens for Brian White vs.
@LAFC
in about 45 minutes…
@BouangaDenis
will be your Golden Boot winner in 2023!
#lafc
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So the Hugo Lloris thing… it’s actually a package deal with Griezmann and Giroud, right?
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Eduard Atuesda when asked how does it feel to be back in LA : “This is home to me. We grew up together. The club and me.”
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We may have only gotten 1 point out of this evening, but for the two of us today was a big win. Thank you to
@AndradeElIdolo
and
@MsCharlotteWWE
for taking the time to chat with us today. We hope you had a great time at the Banc tonight. Welcome to the Black and Gold.
#lafc
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Scarf here, wiping tears away.
@chiellini
, grazie. Thank you for every moment in Black & Gold. Thank you for Euro 2020 & representing my beloved Azzurri as our captain. But most of all, thank you for the pure, unbridled joy you played the beautiful game with.
#LAFC
You have been the most beautiful and intense journey of my life.
You have been my everything. With you I have travelled a unique and unforgettable path.
But now it is time to start new chapters, face new challenges and write further important and exciting pages of life.
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For those of you not at
@BMOStadium
tonight, pre-match, Olly missed the lure several times, causing the Falcon Flight to run long. They turned off the lights, Olly buzzed Founders Club (right in front of my face), & she flew behind the South End bleachers. 1/2
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Scarf here. Despite all the optimism and hope, we fall 3-1 on aggregate to a Leon club that earned it. This is, easily, the most painful loss of our 6 seasons. Watching a club celebrate on our pitch, and their fans in our stands… hate it.
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Steve talks real quick on his thoughts about LAFC’s win against Monterey Bay FC.
#lafc
#mls
#usopencup
🎥: LAFCPR
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Holy. Crap.
BREAKING: LAFC are finalizing a deal to sign superstar Gareth Bale, per sources.
Bale is a free agent as his contract with Real Madrid expires this summer. The 32-year-old won 5 Champions Leagues, 3 La Ligas & more in Spain. Deal will NOT require DP spot.
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This… hurts. He has been nothing short of electric for
@LAFC
since coming over. As has also been mentioned by Tom, there is a chance that we could face Pachuca in the CCL Final.
BREAKING: Pachuca are finalizing the signing of Colombia int'l forward Chicho Arango from LAFC.
Arango, 27, had 30g/7a in 51 apps (3.753 mins) with LAFC. He won MLS Cup/Supporters' Shield double in 2023.
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BLACK AND GOLD FAITHFUL!!!
@LAFC
IS PLAYING FOR THE
@MLS
CUP!!! AND ITS GOING TO BE RIGHT HERE AT
@BancStadium
!!!
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Wait… this is what we have been saying for years, but every time we do, Carson fans lose their minds. Well, now it’s GREG VANNEY saying it.
At least he is offering an honest take on Carson. A tacit if not blatant admission that they are late to the party and behind the times.
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This is… sucky.
The hard truth is that we left him out there.
But the other hard truth is that we all agree (right?) that Vela should NOT be a DP for LAFC.
But this is sucky.
Sources: San Jose Earthquakes in advanced talks to sign star free agent Carlos Vela.
Deal not decided/done yet but could get there soon. Almost definitely would be DP deal.
Vela, 35, had 9g/7a in 34 regular season apps (2k mins) last year. LAFC legend.
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GOOOOOOOAL
@LAFC
. STIPE Biuk with a beautiful cross, and it’s
@BouangaDenis
with the header!!! 2-1 LAFC.
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LAFC(2) defeats Monterey Bay FC. What a game. Congrats to the youngsters. This was awesome.
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SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!!! Head on over to !
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Ok ok! Drumroll please…
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Thank you to all of you that stuck it out with us this season. If you’re a Day 1 Defender or just hopped on today we appreciate you.
We look forward to coming back next year for season 7. See you soon.
Love,
Filly and The Scarf
#lafc
#mls
#defendersofthebanc
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From one legend to another. Happy Birthday Scarf. A BIG thank you to LAFC, and of course Giorgio for putting the biggest smile we’ve seen on J.R.’s face since our club hoisted the MLS Cup.
#lafc
#giorgiochiellini
#mls
#defendersofthebanc
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Courtesy of our friends at
@lafcs2s
. You might… might be able to count on one hand the amount of people as dedicated to
@LAFC
as
@elchivamayor101
, but I can’t think of many. The culture of our club would not be the same w/o Julio.
@district9ultras
motto: “Us Alone Without Fear” exemplified in this case by one
@elchivamayor101
🔥🥁🔥
Respect ✊
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#LAFC
falling apart here at BMO. Straight red for Mahala. No Bouanga and Cifu (intl duty) or Tillman and Acosta (injury).
And we look both gassed and devoid of ideas. 1 shot on target.
Our best players tonight have been the young ones. We need a 9 and an attacking mid.
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LAFC’s newest goalkeeper clearly is a fan of the pod. 🤣.
#lafc
#defendersofthebanc
#fillyandthescarf
@lafc
@mls
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Incredible Tifo. Big shoutout to everyone that contributed to this masterpiece.
@LAFC3252
You never cease to amaze us. Bravo!!!
#lafc
#3252
@LAFC
#defendersofthebanc
#fillyandthescarf
#mls
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Dennis?! Crepeon?!? Put some respect on their names!!!
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“Another Club” 😂😂. Good Luck
@jmacdaddy77
!! Thank You for everything.
Part of our History.
📝 Goalkeeper John McCarthy has signed with another club.
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We love
@EduardAtuesta
, but how many of the MILLIONS wanted to see Mamadou take that PK?!
@LAFC
#KickChildhoodCancer
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Mahala is one of the great success stories of this club through our first six seasons. We could NOT be prouder of this young man, and wish him all the best with Montreal.
@Mahala_jnr
THANK YOU for an amazing ride. You are truly an inspiration.
Part of our History.
📝
#LAFC
acquires General Allocation Money from
@cfmontreal
in exchange for Kwadwo Opoku.
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A few photos from the first
@LAFC
match ever, March 4, 2018! We can’t wait to have away days again...
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Ken seemed to be tracking her on an app. We will keep you updated if we hear or see anything.
Hoping Olly is safe and sound.
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Happy that Neal from
@BlackandGoldRC
is getting the recognition he deserves. He’s created a healthy and positive outlet for like minded individuals and works tirelessly at it. Great job Neal and thank you
@LAFC
for recognizing him.
Faces of LAFC | Black and Gold Running Club
🎥 Neal Tyner, founder of the
@BlackandGoldRC
, shares the club’s journey and passion for running and
#LAFC
🖥️ Full Episode:
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