LAFC+ | Ep. 79 - One Down, One To Go

Dave Denholm and Mario Ruiz set the stage for Saturday’s massive Western Conference Semifinal between LAFC and the Vancouver Whitecaps. The guys break down the star-studded duel everyone is buzzing about: Son Heung-Min vs. Thomas Müller under the lights at BC Place. Mario Ruiz sits down exclusively with LAFC midfielder and two-time MLS Cup champion Mark Delgado to talk postseason mentality and experience. Plus, the guys react to major league-wide headlines, including the release of the 2026 MLS schedule.

Max Bretos pulls back the curtain each week with expert analysis of the Black & Gold on the "Inside LAFC" podcast. Join in LIVE and submit your questions.

Episode 81 of the LAFC+ Podcast, “It’s Getting Real” sets the stage for a Western Conference blockbuster as Son Heung-min and LAFC head north to face Thomas Müller and the Vancouver Whitecaps in the Semifinal showdown. Dave Denholm and Mario Ruiz dive into playoff superstitions, rituals, and all the vibes leading into the big match. The guys also break down a busy international window impacting both LAFC and the Whitecaps. Plus, a look across the league at the final eight teams still in the hunt for the Audi 2025 MLS Cup.

This week on Black & Gold Insider Max Bretos is joined by LAFC Performance Director Gavin Benjafield to discuss what LAFC does to prepare the players for peak performance, how his staff collaborates with coaches during the season, and how elite players like Son Heung-Min seamlessly acclimate to life with the Black & Gold

Max Bretos pulls back the curtain each week with expert analysis of the Black & Gold on the "Inside LAFC" podcast. Join in LIVE and submit your questions.

Dave Denholm and Mario Ruiz break down LAFC’s sweep over Austin FC to close out Round 1 of the MLS Cup Playoffs. The guys look ahead to an epic Western Conference Semifinal showdown against the Vancouver Whitecaps. It’s also the three-year anniversary of Gareth Bale’s unforgettable header that lifted LAFC to MLS Cup glory. Plus, a full look around the rest of the MLS Cup Playoff picture.

This week on Black & Gold Insider Max Bretos is joined by LAFC Performance Nutritionist Connor Spencer to discuss how diet helps players reach peak performance, how the staff has collaborated with Son Heung-Min to accentuate his gameday preparation, and what young players can do to develop good nutritional habits.

LAFC está de regreso en una semifinal de conferencia y se enfrentará a Vancouver Whitecaps el 22 o 23 de noviembre. El equipo angelino avanzó tras derrotar a Austin FC en los dos partidos de la serie, con un marcador global de 6-2. Denis Bouanga brilló al anotar sus goles número 100 y 101 en todas las competencias desde su llegada al club. Steve Cherundolo habló después de ambos encuentros, mientras que Bouanga compartió sus impresiones sobre sus goles y Nathan Ordaz comentó sobre su desempeño y su reciente contrato.

Max Bretos pulls back the curtain each week with expert analysis of the Black & Gold on the "Inside LAFC" podcast. Join in LIVE and submit your questions.

In Episode #79 of the LAFC+ Podcast, titled “One Down, One To Go,” Dave Denholm and Mario Ruiz break down LAFC’s Game 1 win over Austin FC in the opening round of the 2025 Audi MLS Cup Playoffs. The guys discuss what went right at BMO Stadium and what it’ll take to close out the series on the road in Austin this Sunday. Can LAFC punch their ticket to the next round in just two games? Plus, a recap of Matchday 1 results from around the MLS Cup Playoffs.