Shoulder 2 Shoulder: Lafc Podcast

As LAFC once again sit atop the table, we are joined by in stadium trumpeter and LAFC fan Nick Coggiola. We dive into his multifaceted career and in game experiences. Helping us prep for SKC is Heart of LAFC’s and MLS Next Pro’s Araceli Villanueva. Join us to talk wins, debuts and transfers recapping an action packed week for the Black & Gold!

LAFC defeat the Galaxy 3-2 in a thriller at The Banc! We break down the glorious victory in detail. North End Capo and 3252 leader Kobe Mendoza of The Krew swings by for a chat. Tim Sullivan founder of Club & Country as well as the President of the North American Soccer Reporters joins as our opponent corespondent for Nashville.

LAFC prepares for Derby Day as we welcome Ara Soudjian of Friendly Filmworks to the show. In addition to being a die hard black & gold fan, Ara directed and created the LAFC Metro ads. He has also used his connections to bring many recognizable faces to the Banc. From SOAD to Mana and many more. Get geared up for the derby and check it out!

Welch legend Gareth Bale signs with LAFC!!! The team claims back to back victories against FC Dallas & RBNY. Our guests this week take us down the path to a pitch side proposal at The Banc. Sam Rowen of Third Sub Pod rejoins as our Opponent Correspondent to prepare for a trip to Vancouver.

This week we interview Mario Monroy, member of the Empire Boys who wears the Black and Gold Sombrero that Mamadou Fall has worn during goal celebrations. We hear his story of how he became a fan of LAFC, his battle with depression and how he continues his fathers legacy. We also preview the upcoming match vs NYRB with the help of i80 Sports host Bob Ventimiglia.

Former LAFC defender and current Front Office Swiss Army knife Jordan Harvey talks us through his SoCal roots, playing career and multifaceted current endeavors. Jackson Felts of 93.3FM KJR Seattle’s “Sounders Weekly” steps up as our Opponent Corespondent to preview the upcoming game at Lumen Field. Oh, and LAFC officially signed a certain Italian CB. You may have heard.

This week Chris and Jonathan are joined by LAFC‘s eMLS star Alan Vu also known as The Savvy Panda. After recapping a demonstrative win vs SJ, we chat all things EA Sports/FIFA with the man behinds the sticks for LAFC. We wrap up the show with some reflections on the 3252‘s 12 minutes of silence and some incoming transfers & rumors.

Christian, Chris and Jonathan recap the very long delayed victory in Columbus, just to see LAFC come home and yet again lose to the Galaxy in DHSP, ending the 2022 US Open Cup run. They welcome Alex Morgan from Quake Epicenter to helps us preview the match this weekend against San Jose at the Banc.

Chris and Jonathan recap the loss to Austin FC at the Banc as LAFC start out their 2nd set of 4 match in 14 days this month, and they welcome Blake from MLS Gone Wild as the Ohio native helps us preview the match this weekend against Columbus.

Chris and Jonathan recap the loss in Denver as LAFC close out their 4th match in 14 days, and they welcome Landon and Jeremiah of Moontower Soccer covering Austin FC. Have a listen before the midweek clash as two top Western Conference teams get set to face off. LAFC will have another 4 matches in 14 days and it starts this Wednesday.

The boys break down a league tie and a cup win before we welcome LAFC Senior Vice President of Football Operations & Assistant General Manager Will Kuntz. He joins us to talk about the current roster build and his role in LAFC, MLS, the Yankees and more! Matt Pollard from Holding The High Line joins to preview our game with Colorado!

Shavo Odadjian (System of a Down - North Kingsley) is Black & Gold! We talk to the LA icon about LAFC, music, 22Red, love songs and rock stars! The boys recap a trio of nights at the Banc, from ACFC’s inaugural match to LAFC’s late drama vs Minnesota. We look ahead to a weekend battle against the Philadelphia Union with John El Parcero Philly from DOOP By The River Podcast.

LAFC wrap up a perfect week with three wins in seven days. Since our last show, the Black & Gold defeated OCSC in the USOC in commanding fashion. Followed by a come from behind win 2-1 Vs FC Cincinnati. LAFC Central Show’s Blake Blechner joins us again to recap the past 4 years of work since his last S2S appearance. Jonathan Harris, host of the Minnesota United radio broadcast, joins as our Opponent Correspondent.

In a masterpiece of managerial skill, Dolo & the boys sauced and roasted Sporting. Join us as we savor each moment of the match. Joining us to prepare for the weekends match vs FCC is Brad Weigel Co-Host of Cincinnati Soccer Talk. Check it out!

LAFC take a brutal, controversial defeat at DHSP. We digest what went wrong in “El Tragico”. The Hood Foodie AKA Alex Orozco joins us this week to talk about his campaign to promote family owned, small business food spots around LA. Daniel Sperry of the KC Star reps Sporting KC as our opponent correspondent this week ahead of LAFC’s Easter matchup.

This week we recap a wild 4-2 win in rainy Orlando. Our guest this week is Chris Reed The Executive Director of the LAFC Foundation. We talk all things charitable in the black & gold community, both current and upcoming. Our pre-derby Opponent Correspondent for the Galaxy is Josh Guesman of the Corner of the Galaxy podcast as we gear up for the next installment of the Classico Angelino! Enjoy!

The show is graced this week by Connor Kalopsis the Co-Host/Executive Producer of 110 Football. Our opponent corespondent this week is Michael Citro the Managing Editor of The Mane Land covering the Orlando City SC. We recap a commanding win vs Vancouver and look past the international break to the upcoming Floridian away day!

We are back again, this week we are blessed to interview actor and black and gold original Xolo Maridueña from Cobra Kai and upcoming motion picture Blue Beetle, we also cover the the W in Miami, we talk about transfer rumors featuring a fan favorite, and preview our match against the Vancouver Whitecaps with the help of Sam Rowan of SB Nation and The Third Sub podcast.

This week we are graced by the Grammy Award winning presence of Chris “DJ Flict” Apari sharing his black & gold story. We tackle the terrible news out of Mexico and recap a nail bitter Vs Portland at The Banc. Our Opponent Correspondent Franco Panizo of Miami Total Futball Radio gears us up for our first Away Day of the season with all the Miami flair. Check it out!

Carlos Vela celebrates his birthday with a hat trick as LAFC steamroll past the Colorado Rapids. We recap an epic season opener at the Banc before welcoming back Sam Svilar of Stumptown Footy and SB Nation to preview Sunday’s showdown vs Portland!