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Stryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEpisode 62 - 2025 Is Here and So Are The Empire Strikers2025 is here and the Strykers are as well. Filly, Panda and The Dr. are all here to give you all the updates and game recaps. 2025-01-151h 16Stryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEpisode 61 - Back In The Saddle Again, and FINALLY!We are back folks!! Yes, it has been far too long and we apologize but Filly, Panda and The Dr. are back to get you up to speed with all things Empire Strykers. We quickly recap last season, introduce you to the new team, and recap the Strykers first 4 games of the 24/25 season. From now on we will be live every Tuesday night at 8:15 pm pst. Come along and join us on another fantastic voyage. 2024-12-241h 06Stryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEpisode 60 - A Birthday Party Point For Panda.The gang is back after their Valentine's Day hiatus last week. We know and we are sorry. We recap the Strykers road trip to Baltimore and Kansas City. More importantly we all get to relive that amazing game vs San Diego in front of a raucous crowd of 4200 at Toyota Arena. All that and the usual banter and hi jinx on Episode 60. 2024-02-2254 minStryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEpisode 59 - Flash Recap And Whats Up Ahead!Happy Girls and Women in Sports Day. Listen along as we celebrate the wonderful ladies in this sport, recap the latest matchup, and preview whats up ahead.2024-02-0854 minStryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEpisode 58 - Pandaless Pandamonium!The boys are left unsupervised this week with Panda off training for the LA Marathon. Have no fear! Filly and the Doc are in to make sure you’re up to date on all things Empire heading into the upcoming collision with the Flash! 2024-02-0150 minStryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEpisode 57 - Golazo’d!!!Empire has a big weekend ahead as they head to Kent, WA to take on the Stars tomorrow before welcoming the St Louis Ambush at Toyota Arena this Sunday. Get geared up with the gang on this week’s episode!2024-01-2559 minStryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEpisode 56 - Foes & FutsalNew Players (!), three games to recap and one to preview (plus our normal whathaveyou) .. My goodness. We have a show for you all! Check it out!2024-01-1754 minStryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEpisode 55 - Hello 2024!The Strykers are once again making headlines with new signings! Join us as we recap the additions to the squad and get you ready for a new year will all things Empire!2024-01-0456 minStryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEpisode 54 - Happy Holidays! We Hope Santa Brings Us A Win!On this episode of Stryking Fury we cover the last few games as well as go over the recent roster news. Tune in to hear our thoughts on the team's latest peformances, we'll talk about Fabian, and of course there will plenty of nonsense in between.2023-12-191h 20Stryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEpisode 53 - Rebuilding The Empire.Filly, Panda and The Dr. are back with another season of Stryking Fury. The trio quickly go over the personnel changes that have occurred in the Empire. Afterwards we recap the two game outing in Mexico and give our thoughts on the team and the direction of the franchise. Enjoy episode 53 and join us every Tuesday night at 8pm pst for a live pod!2023-11-291h 06Stryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEpisode 52 - Yea, We Know It's Been Too LongThe 23/24 season is right around the corner! Get caught up in all things Empire. From rosters to recent events, we’ve got a packed show! 2023-09-191h 35
Defenders of the Banc - The LAFC PodcastEpisode 253: CCL SuperPod w/ LAFC PodFam.Send us a textIt's almost time for the CONCACAF Champions League Final, with a berth in the Club World Cup at stake! With LAFC on the precipice of writing yet another incredible chapter in their short but already storied history, it's time for the LAFC #PodFam to unite and record our CCL Final Preview SUPERPOD!On this very, very special episode, "The Scarf" J.R. Lebert hosts as the voices on many of your favorite LAFC podcasts chat about all things LAFC, Leon, CCL, and much more! Josef Zacher and Araceli Villanueva (Heart of...2023-05-292h 24Stryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEpisode 51 - Winding Down The Season!Yea yea we know. It’s been too long since we last podded. But we are back. On episode 51, we get you up to date with everything that has happened since our last podcast recorded on Feb 21st. we go over some news and notes and then get into the re-cap of the victory at home against the Savage, and every game after that. All that and a lot of opinions on Episode 51. This podcast is audio only.2023-03-281h 17Stryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEPISODE 50 - Meet Wallascora + Monterrey Flash RecapCome for the Wallascora interview, stay for the Flash recap! For our 50th episode, we had to go big! Not only will you get a recap of the 5-3 win over the Monterrey Flash, but we start the episode off interviewing the infamous Wallascora, Brian Colmo. We get the scoop on how it all began, what makes a 10/10 Wallascora, and learn what the future may hold for the man behind the name. Stick around after the interview for a recap of Superhero night, we talk about the current standings and the schedules impact, & we have a few f...2023-02-221h 20Stryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEpisode 49 - Shellacking San DiegoThe Empire dealt a commanding blow to the hubris of our bitter rivals as the boys put out a statement victory in front of the home crowd. A 10-4 shellacking of the Sockers! Join us as we dissect each glorious moment of a win that sent shockwaves across the league. We also look ahead to rematch vs Monterrey on Super Hero night this coming Sunday, do a quick flyover with The Jets and of course the usual nonsensical tangents you’ve all come to love. Check it out!2023-02-1650 minStryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEpisode 48 - Adios Mexico!The gang went south of the border to visit the beautiful cities of Monterrey and Chihuahua where the boys faced some of the fiercest adversity a team could have. A thrilling shootout game in Arena Monterrey lead to the first points and win ever collected in mainland Mexico! Franck was the star and Noe got his first MASL goal. The Savage put a brutal beating on the team an eventful 48 hours later in the deafening confines of petite Corner Sports Arena. We take you through all the drama and look to the games ahead on this weeks episode. Check...2023-02-071h 15Stryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEpisode 47 - Taking Two in Tacoma.The Strykers sauntered into the land of Starbucks and slapped the Stars twice over the weekend! Filly and Panda caught the game turf side while Doc was setting his whistle south of the border. Catch a quick recap all the action in Tacoma, as well as, a fly over with The Jets and a preview of our return to Mexico. Where the Strykers will take on both Chihuahua and Monterrey with the whole Stryking Fury crew on the call! 2023-02-0159 minStryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEpisode 46 - The Force Awakens In The Empire!The force was strong with the Strykers Squadron this weekend as they took both games versus the Sidekicks. The boys dropped double digits on Dallas at Friday’s military appreciation night. A game where they took a commanding lead on the back of a 7 goal 3rd quarter and cruised to a 10-3 triumph at Toyota Arena. They backed up their play at Star Wars night on Sunday with another forceful 8-2 demolition of Dallas. Will Tacoma feel the power of this fully operational Death Star this weekend? Join us as we recap the week and look forward to tangling wi...2023-01-241h 34Stryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEpisode 45 - Blasting off To Winning Ways!The winning streak continues in a thrilling overtime win against the Baltimore Blast. On this podcast we bring all the Tuesday night action to you in both audio and video format for the very 1st time! We also preview the matchup against Dallas, tell you all about the special edition jersey auction, and Filly does everything he can to make sure he sleeps on the couch!2023-01-201h 20Stryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEpisode 44 - Threefer Madness2023 is here and the Empire Strykers have stormed out the gates with 3 games in the first week of the year. After starting off with a statement win Vs reigning Eastern Conference Champs Florida, the boys went to a snowy East Coast for back to back games vs Baltimore and Utica City. Taking a contentious split on the road trip. Join Filly, Panda and the Doc as we unwrap the three games and look forward to hosting The Blast on the 17th. 2023-01-101h 23Stryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEpisode 43 - Texas Two stepThe Empire is back to winning ways! The boys split games with Mesquite and Dallas as a Texas two step takes one step back and one mighty step forward! Hear the gang break down both games as we ring in the holidays with our final pod of 2022! Happiest of Holidays everyone! 2022-12-201h 23Stryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEpisode 42 - Socked Twice!!The Empire Strykers drop back to back games to the Sockers, one in regulation and one in overtime, as their winless streak extends to 11 games. Join Filly, Panda and the Dr as we break down the beat down at the hands of our dreaded rivals. We touch on some charity work in the community and preview the upcoming match vs Tatu and the Mesquite Outlaws this Friday!2022-12-131h 16Stryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEpisode 41 - Seeing Stars!Empire Strykers kick off the MASL season with a dud as they fall to the Tacoma Stars 5-7 at Toyota Arena. Jamael Cox leads the Tacoma attack netting 3 goals and an assist, backed up by stellar performances from Michael Ramos and Nick Perera. Justin Stinson found the back of the net three times to record the first hat trick in Strykers MASL history. Join Filly, Panda and the Doc as they break down the game on this week’s episode. We also touch on the re-signing of Adrien Perez and look forward to back-to-back games against San Diego! 2022-12-061h 02Stryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEpisode 40 - Ontario What?After a disappointing end to the Ontario Fury’s 21/22 season, the club dropped the bomb that the team will be going through a rebrand. As the season draws closer, the indoor soccer fans of the IE are left with one massive question: Our team will be The Ontario… what? While we await that answer, we move to question we finally have some news on. Why? Join Filly, Panda and the Doc as they unpack the reasons behind the clubs sudden announcement. We break down the road to the rebrand and the clubs fan seminar in our first episod...2022-08-301h 04Stryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEp 39 - Game Over, No Restarts.Filly, Panda & The Dr wipe the tears from our eyes and say goodbye to the MASL season. In our penultimate pod of the year we recap a brutal end to the 21/22 run for The Fury. Losses to Florida and San Diego sent us packing and pouting. If you’re looking to the answer of “what did we just see?” … well, your guess is as good as ours. But recap we must and recap we will. Till next time Fury Faithful.2022-04-0755 minStryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEpisode 38 - Hope is on the HorizonWell if the last podcast was a marathon, consider this one a sprint duathlon, cause it’s quick and there’s only 2 hosts! As the Dr rests up for the last home game of the regular season, Filly & Panda break down the recent game against the Sidekicks. They also talk about the playoff scenarios we need to keep our season alive, thoughts on the season as a whole, and talk a little too much about their cat.2022-03-3034 minStryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEpisode 37 - Going SouthThis is a marathon of an episode covering 4 games over the course of 6 days. We have spared you the minute by minute recap. Filly, Panda and the Dr. highlight all 4 games and discuss their thoughts on them. In addition hear about the trip the boys took to Chihuahua. Find out what Panda did to pass the time away. All this and more on episode 37 of Stryking Fury - Your Ontario Fury podcast. 2022-03-251h 24Stryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEpisode 36 - Trios & TribulationsOur trio is back to recap a trio of matches! Filly, Panda & The Dr take you on the wild MASL ride that saw the fury take a trip to Tacoma for a two game tango with the Taco Masters. We follow up with the challenger chihuahua cruising up the coast to the friendly confines of Toyota arena for another inter-conference clash. Check it out!2022-03-1154 minStryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEpisode 35 - All It Took Was 43 Seconds......On this episode of Stryking Fury, Filly is flying solo due to scheduling conflicts. Don't worry Panda and the Dr. will be back for the next pod. This podcast highlights the Fury's come from behind win against the Central Division leaders, The Kansas City Comets. The Fury have a historic 3rd quarter that resurrected their play and hopefully their season. KC battled despite having a depleted roster. Can Filly hold down the podcast, without his compadres? Will he lose it talkiing to himself? Will he be committed? Tune in to learn about this past weekends match and see if...2022-03-0427 minStryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEpisode 34 - Outclassed & OutplayedThe Fury lose their third home game of the season vs the San Diego Sockers and drop 14 points behind their dreaded rivals in the Western Conference standings. A brutal game in which The Fury were outplayed from start to finish. The home team looked lost in all facets of play until late in a laugher for the boys from Pechanga Arena. Though the content is rough, the banter is always in form as Filly, Panda and The Dr try to make sense of statement loss.2022-02-1849 minStryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEpisode 33 - Tussle with TacomaThe boys storm past the Tacoma Stars on the wings of a 6 goal second quarter at Toyota Arena. Despite being without the combo of Superman & The Stinger, The Ontario Fury scorpion stung the Stars and found the back of the net 8 times on Monday Night MASL Soccer matchup. A crucial 3 points in the western conference set The Fury up for another I-15 collision next week. Join Filly, Panda and The Dr as we recap a bar burner of a battle.2022-02-0954 minStryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEpisode 32 - Recapping Craziness.Welcome to Episode 32 of Stryking Fury. It's just Filly and The Panda for this one as the Dr. is out making house calls (working). This episode highlights the husband and wife team faction recapping the past two matches of the Ontario Fury action. In a highly anticipated and rather late recap of the Tacoma and Utica City games, Filly and the Panda help you relive all the goals and emotions that went into this past weeks games. We also hear about Panda's experience at the NFC Championship match between The Rams and the 49ers. She also gives Super Bowl...2022-02-0757 minStryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEpisode 31: Injustice ServedThe Fury took a HARD loss at the hands of the San Diego Sockers in a penalty shootout at Toyota Arena. Four quarters AND overtime were not enough to determine a victor. It took a shootout to award the final point in this crucial match in the Western conference standings. A game that had every twist and turn one could hope for & fear to see, ended in yet another Sockers victory. The Fury found themselves on the wrong end of whistles and score by the end of an excruciating trial versus their bitter rivals. Join Filly, Panda and the...2022-01-281h 05Stryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEpisode 30 - MilestonesFilly returns to the west coast and the band gets reunited in the studio for another episode of Stryking Fury! Join us as we recap back to back wins as The Fury flew east to take on the Baltimore Blast & UCFC. Franck finds #400 and the boys find 6 crucial points in the standings! Stellar performances from The King, The Stinger, The Iceman, The Superman … all the nicknames find the scoresheet this week! Did we mention Golie Golazos!!! Check it out!2022-01-2659 minStryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEpisode 29 - Re-DefeatedThe Fury taste bitter defeat in the I-15 Rivalry! As the Ron Newman cup rematch headed North to Toyota Arena, it was the San Diego Sockers who claimed an authoritative victory. In the wake of a first half hat trick from Tavoy Morgan, San Diego coasted to a firm grasp on first place in the West. The Fury are left looking in the mirror for answers and up the table at San Diego. Panda & The Dr take us through each resounding blow in a sadly one sided collision of these two MASL titans. Stay tuned after the g...2022-01-211h 02Stryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEpisode 28 - Getting Even in SD!Tune into episode 28 as Filly, Panda and the Dr. highlight the amazing comeback win by the Ontario Fury vs the San Diego Sockers on 1/9/22. The match itself was highly stressful and highly entertaining. Panda refers to it as a bipolar cacophony of emotion. This episode expresses all of that. You will get the laughter, sadness, joy, excitement, frustration and jubilation. Also stick around for your Fury II updates. All this and more on Episode 28 of Stryking Fury. 2022-01-1257 minStryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEpisode 27 - Getting Socked in San Diego!Listen along as Filly, Panda, @ the Doctor recap the matchup between the Fury and the Sockers. In the first matchup since that disappointing finish last season for the Fury, Ontario was looking to avenge that loss and show everyone who deserves to be the champion. Unfortunately there was too much emotion wrapped up in the match and in a 4th quarter collapse, the Fury manage to fall to the Sockers 6-3. Tune in as we recap all that happened, fill you all in on how we have spent the last week, and Panda gets to push all Filly’s bu...2022-01-0545 minDefenders of the Banc - The LAFC PodcastEpisode 178 - Weeeeeeee’re Baaaaaaaack! (Goodbye 2021)Send us a textFor the final time in 2021, the boys are at World Famous Filimonster Studios to record an episode of “The Most LAFC Podcast on Earth”, Defenders of the Banc! There is SO much news to discuss since our pasting at the hands of the Commerce City Rapids, and Filly and Scarf try to get to ALL of it! This offseason saw, without a doubt, the most significant player movement of any of our first four seasons. El Profe, Eduard Atuesta, is gone, and not to a club that many could have predicted. Eduar...2021-12-271h 43Stryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEpisode 26 - A Trio Of Trials.Join us as Filly, Panda & The Dr. break down an intense week of games. The Fury are 2-1 after a flurry of matches to start the season. A grueling three games in four days spanning multiple time zones and an entire nation of distance. It was back to back wins before the fury lost their first game in the later half of a two day test vs the tropics. King Franck had a monumental week and team gets a well deserved holiday rest. 2021-12-201h 11Stryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEpisode 25 - Post Pre-Season Pod-a-PaloozaFilly, Panda and The Dr break down the Fury’s preseason win against… The Fury… 🤷♂️ It’s a brotherly battle of blows at Toyota Arena as we gear up for Wednesday’s season opener against the Chihuahua Savage. Get all our post-game thoughts and analysis on the squad, as well as a look into our mysterious upcoming opponent on this edition of Stryking Fury!2021-12-111h 05Stryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEpisode 24 - New Rules and New FacesJoin the Voices of Fury as we get you pumped for the upcoming MASL season! We break down the new keeper rule, talk new & returning faces at the Fury and recap the MASL news. Wishing you all a very happy thanksgiving holiday and looking forward to seeing you soon!2021-11-221h 03Defenders of the Banc - The LAFC PodcastEpisode 173 - Chicho Saves Our SeasonSend us a textEpisode 173 - Chicho Saves Our SeasonLAFC still has a pulse, thanks to the incredible efforts of our newest talisman, Mr. Automatic from the spot, Christian “Chicho” Arango! It’s Episode 173, and we are breaking down all the Fun in Frisco, as LAFC took out FC Dallas, 3-2, behind a hat trick from Chicho!Make no mistake about it, LAFC came out looking lethargic and lost. Despite an early chance from Rayito, the first 25 minutes were all FC Dallas. The team owning the second-worst record...2021-10-211h 07Stryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEpisode 23 - Interview w/ Chris TothGuess who's back? Back Again! On this episode of Stryking Fury, Filly and Jonathan sit down via the Zoom universe with returning goalkeeper Chris Toth. Chris tells us about his time on Tacoma, playing on the US Mens National Beach Soccer team, a fun story about his legendary father and of course about how excited he is to be back to Ontario. In case you are wondering Panda was at work and should be back for the next episode. We had alot of fun chatting with Chris and we hope you have fun listening to Episode 23. 2021-10-1247 minStryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEpisode 22 - New Names & Nicknames.Fury Faithful! We have a new schedule! We have new players! And we have a new pod! Rejoice! Filly & Panda are joined once again this week by Fury Broadcaster Jonathan Reimer; listen in as the team tackles the news and notes from wall to wall. We touch on community news from the Route 91 Blood Drive to AYSO camps. We break down the Fury roster changes, both additions and subtractions. We conclude with a deep dive into the 2021/22 schedule and announce a contest to give Jonathan a nickname. Check it out! 2021-10-061h 03Defenders of the Banc - The LAFC PodcastEpisode 170 - The Trilogy Ends the Way It StartedSend us a textBanc of California Stadium welcomes back the Black and Gold for the first time in over 2 weeks, as LAFC takes on familiar and hated foe Portland for the third time in 2021. Unfortunately for LAFC, this one would end exactly as the others did, as LAFC falls 2-1. It’s not deja vu, it’s forest green Groundhog Day. Stop us if you’ve heard this before: Portland scores. LAFC equalizes. Portland scores again. LAFC loses. It’s incredible to think that all 3 matches between the Timbers and LAFC followed the same s...2021-09-301h 15Stryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEpisode 21 - Gearing Up For The Season + A Quick Chat w/ Fury Head Coach Jimmy Nordberg.Welcome Back to Stryking Fury folks! It’s been a little while and Panda and I have missed you all. On episode 21 we have our friend and my colleague in the booth Jonathan Reimer joining us. To kick this season off, we have a special two part episode for you. A quick chat between Filly, Panda and Reimer followed by a quick chat with a vacationing Jimmy Nordberg. Jimmy gives us some exciting news and info in regards to the upcoming season that left the 3 of us eager with anticipation. We have the fun banter, news and information an...2021-09-0940 minDefenders of the Banc - The LAFC PodcastEpisode 161 - The South Does Us DIRTY!!!Send us a textGone are the days of LAFC yore, where we would score goals upon goals and rack up points both at home and on the road. Like the apothecary table in friends, this season is definitely not from yore. It’s from the Twilight Zone, with a little bit of the Upside Down sprinkled in. On Episode 161, LAFC makes its only appearance in an Eastern Conference home, as the Black and Gold travel to Atlanta to take on Josef Martinez and friends. In what was a microcosm of both teams’ seasons thus far...2021-08-1647 minDefenders of the Banc - The LAFC PodcastEpisode 157 - Carlos and Cifu Make A PointSend us a textFor the third time in a week-and-a-half, the boys in Black and Gold take the pitch, this time against usual punching bags, the Vancouver Whitecaps. Despite an awful start, LAFC salvages a point, and you can hear all about it here on Episode 157 of Defenders of the Banc!LAFC came out sluggish and sloppy, and it showed almost immediately. Forced to defend cross after cross in the first 25 minutes, Vancouver finally broke through on a Caicedo goal after some confusion between Moon-Hwan and Romero. Thirteen minutes later, the diminutive Dajome somehow...2021-07-261h 01Stryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEpisode 20 - Runners Up In The Finals, Champions In Our Hearts.On this episode of Stryking Fury, Filly and the Panda relive one of the most exciting sporting events either has ever witnessed in person. We recap game 1, game 2, & that crazy mini game of the Ron Newman Cup Final. We give our thoughts on the season, give our greatest thanks to all those that made this season happen, and hint at to what’s to come....Stay Tuned! 2021-04-2355 minStryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEpisode 19 - Crossover Pod w/ Sockers Overtime feat. Craig Elsten & Jerry JimenezThe MASL Finals are upon us. The Ontario Fury and The San Diego Sockers are set to do battle in Toyota Arena. The rivalry is intense and so is the excitement. On Episode 19, we are doing something a bit different. We are combining forces with Sockers Overtime, the official podcast of the San Diego Sockers hosted by Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez. In addition to the 4 of us, we also have Ontario Fury’s Franck Tayou and San Diego Sockers Brian Farber on as well. This is the perfect pod to listen to as you are on your way to...2021-04-151h 02Stryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEpisode 18 - We’re In The Finals Baby!!What a wild ride this 2021 season has been folks. But all is well in the Inland Empire as the Ontario Fury have made it to their first ever Ron Newman MASL Cup Finals. On Episode 18 of Stryking Fury, Filly and the Panda tackle and highlight this stress filled semi-final with the Kansas City Comets. Learn what Panda means by Red Rover. Can Filly keep it together after practically losing his mind, will fans be allowed in or near Toyota Arena??!? Find out on this episode of Stryking Fury. 2021-04-051h 01Stryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEpisode 17 - All My Ex’s Live in TexasIn this episode of Stryking Fury, Filly and the Panda give you a furyous recap of this past weekends Playoff matchup against the Dallas Sidekicks. We discuss the upcoming playoff schedule, explain why there was a “Fireside Chats with Filly” and no Pitchside w/Panda, and sing songs about Tacos! So put your headphones on as we go off the rails once again....2021-03-3143 minStryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEpisode 16 - Interview w/ Fury Assistant Coach Kevin CurtinOn this episode of Stryking Fury, Filly and The Panda have a zoom convo with Ontario Fury Assistant Coach Kevin Curtin. Learn all about how sports impacted Kevin’s life, his time in the military, and his time working as a medical professional. Hear how his journey in coaching began and what led to Jimmy Nordberg selecting Kevin to be on his coaching staff. Kevin also imparts is with a lot of wisdom from a spiritual sense. We also find out how he signs autographs. All this and more on Episode 16 of Stryking Fury. 2021-03-221h 19Stryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEpisode 15 - March Madness MeleeIn this episode of Stryking Fury, Filly & the Panda break down the matches from the past weekend in Ontario. We also talk about the upcoming playoffs, what it was like being the media team for this 5 day stretch of games, and make sure we give love to everyone who made this March madness melee happen.2021-03-1937 minStryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEpisode 14 - Midwest Stress TestThe battle for playoff seeding is underway and the Fury are looking to finish off the MASL Regular Season with a first place standing. Episode 14, our Andy Reyes episode has us recapping the Fury's march to the midwest (again) as they look to take on the St. Louis Ambush (again) and the K.C. Comets. This is the team's final set of away matches because a few short days later, Toyota Arena will once again be open for business. Filly and Panda manage to conjure up some magical mayhem throughout the first match re-cap, l...2021-03-081h 04Defenders of the Banc - The LAFC PodcastEpisode 138 - Emperor Newsom Relaxes RestrictionsSend us a textSeason 4 is almost upon us, and, with the preseason about to begin, Filly and the Scarf are here to catch you up on all the Black and Gold news from the past few weeks!The biggest news of the last 11 months or so MUST be the potential return of at least some supporters to the Cathedral of the Black and Gold, Banc of California Stadium, starting on April 1. As long as numbers continue to progress in a positive direction, we can expect at least some of us to be there for...2021-03-0759 minStryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEpisode 13 - Two To One In The Florida Sun.In this episode of Stryking Fury, Filly & Panda recap the weekends exciting matchups. Relive the Wins against our SoCal rivals, the San Diego Sockers. Experience the excitement of the tackling of the Tacoma Stars. Listen to the exciting back and forth match vs the Tropics. We also talk about Pandas surprise birthday, have trouble with alliterations, and realize it’s really all just Easy Peazy, Lemon Squeezy. So tune in if you want a great recap of all the Fury matches while being entertained with the lovable chemistry of yours truly. 2021-02-2457 minStryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEpisode 12 - St. Louis Gets Ambushed By The Fury.On episode 12 of Stryking Fury, Filly and The Panda relive the excitement of the Fury’s opening weekend as they recap their first two matches of the season against the St. Louis Ambush. After 335 days in between matches, there is no doubt the boys were chomping at the bit for a little competition and they did not disappoint. 2021-02-0844 minStryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEpisode 11 - Interview w/ Jorge DeLeonOn Episode 11, Filly and The Panda have a Zoom call with newly signed Fury midfielder, Jorge DeLeon. We learn about life his growing up in Waco, Texas. We chat about how he killed it playing soccer in high school and in college. We chat briefly about his time gaining USL experience and how he became a member of the inaugural roster for the Mesquite Outlaws. Hear about how he scored the first ever professional goal in Mesquite Arena and how excited he is to get this season underway. All this and...2021-02-0336 minStryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEpisode 10 - The D.L. With L.B. Interview with Ontario Fury’s Assistant Coach LeBaron Hollimon .Listen along as Filly & the Panda sit down with the Assistant Coach of the Ontario Fury, LB Hollimon. We learn all about his indoor career as both a player and a coach, we learn what got him into sports altogether, and we also get some insight into what it’s like to be a biology student, R.I.P. Smokey the Cat. You’ll hear what’s it’s like moving from city to city as well as hearing Panda finding what she thinks is her long lost sibling! You won’t want to miss this interview! 2021-01-291h 06Stryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEpisode 9 - All Or Nothing: We’re ReadyOn episode 9 Filly & Panda breakdown the recent MASL matches, we talk about the Fury’s upcoming schedule, and we give our insight into how our team is shaping up after seeing, in person, a real live scrimmage of our boys in the black & red. We also talk about our upcoming episodes and who or what you can expect on the podcast. What do Stryking Fury and the band O-Town have in common? Listen in to find out! 2021-01-2533 minStryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEpisode 8 - Interview w/ Nestor HernandezOn Episode 8, Filly and Panda sit down and chat w/Nestor Hernandez. We learn all about his amazing work ethic, the Bible verse that keeps him going, and what its really like moving from from city to city to city. The 2019/2020 Iron Man of the Year lets us into what it was like growing up in the Windy City, what he's been doing during pandemic, as well as some of his favorite hobbies outside of football. Listen in to find out which Fury player Nestor would want in his corner in a bar fight and if you don't already...2021-01-121h 21Stryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEpisode 7 - New Year, Who Dis?!?2021 is finally here and hindsight is most certainly 2020. Filly and the Panda give you the first Stryking Fury Episode of 2021. This is a short and sweet episode. We have a few updates in and around the Ontario Fury that we wanted to share with you. We chat about the new signings the Fury made during the offseason. We chat about what to expect for the month of February. We also talk about the new Fury kits for the 2021 season. Why Filly is “Addicted to Love”, why might Panda make him sleep on the couch, how is Panda feeling after...2021-01-0929 minStryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEpisode 6 - All Hail The King. Interview w/ Franck TayouOn Episode 6 Filly and The Panda get to be in the presence of royalty. We get to chat with "The King", Ontario Fury Forward Franck Tayou. There are certain individuals who’s name are synonymous with the sport they play and with the league they are in. When you mention baseball, you think of players like Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron, Barry Bonds. When you think about the NFL, you think about Tom Brady, Russell Wilson to name a few. When talking about the NHL you might think of Wayne Gretzky. When taking about the NBA you think of...2020-12-2257 minStryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEpisode 5 - Chatting w/ Charlie GonzalezOn Episode, 5 Filly and The Panda get to chat (via Zoom) with Ontario Fury Midfielder Charlie Gonzalez. We talk about Charlie’s childhood playing soccer with his brothers and his passion for futsal, yes futsal. We highlight his career as a high school soccer player as well as his journey through the collegiate levels. We hear about his time playing indoors with the Fury and what his experience was like during the recent All Star Game. We then get to chat about his passion project, TC Broders, as well as how his community involvement has developed his as a pe...2020-12-1950 minStryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEpisode 4 - Oh Captain, My Captain - The Israel Sesay InterviewOh Captain, My Captain is the title for Episode 4, and for good reason. On this podcast Filly and The Panda chat with Ontario Fury Captain, Israel Sesay. We talk about his life growing up in Sierra Leone, his move to Maryland, and his journey through the professional world of the beautiful game, soccer (football). Izzy even shares some locker tales (don’t worry, it’s PG) during his time with the LA Galaxy. You won’t want to miss that part. Also, have you ever wondered why we spell “stryking” the way we do?!? We explain that and much, much...2020-12-1154 minStryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEpisode 2 - Interview w/ Fury Head Coach Jimmy Nordberg.On this episode of Stryking Fury, Filly and The Panda get to speak (via Zoom) with the head coach of the Ontario Fury, Jimmy Nordberg. We get to learn about Jimmy’s childhood as well as hear stories from his playing days. We speak about his history in coaching and how he came to be the head coach of the Fury. Also we get to know what his expectations are for the season and who he thinks will be a breakout player this year. We also find out who his favorite team is outside of the Fury. You are no...2020-12-0745 minStryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEpisode 3 - Inaugural MASL All Star Game RecapOn this episode Filly and The Panda give you a recap of the inaugural MASL All Star Game that was played December 5th in Kansas City. The Fury had the current players and a few former players on the turf in this match. Israel Sesay, Charlie Gonzalez and Uzi Tayou represented the Fury on the Western Conference All Star Team. We learn about the players on both rosters as well as highlight the key moments of the match. We won’t tell you who won unless you listen but we can tell you the Fury was well represented. 2020-12-0749 minStryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury PodcastEpisode 1 - Welcome To Stryking Fury w/ Filly and The Panda.Welcome to the very first episode of Stryking Fury w/ Filly and The Panda - The Official Podcast for MASL’s Ontario Fury. On this episode you will get to know the husband and wife duo of Christian “Filly” Filimon and Amanda “The Panda” Filimon. You will get to learn about their history with the beautiful game, how they came across the Ontario Fury and what to expect from this podcast going forward. In addition to that you will get to learn about the history of the indoor game, the history of MASL, and a brief history of the Fury. We h...2020-12-0743 minDefenders of the Banc - The LAFC PodcastEpisode 131 - One Pod To Rule Them All (Part 2, Feat. FCFC Podcast)Send us a text*Disclaimer: This episode contains some swears. Please be warned, colorful language abounds.Here on Episode 131, Defenders Nation, you're in for something very, very different. Don't worry, we will still have our CCL Preview episode. And we will still have our 2020 MLS Season Recap episode. And we will still have a very special Holidays with the Defenders episode. But... this is not any of those. For the next hour and a half-plus, come with the Defenders and our good friends over at FCFC Podcast, Slim, Spice, and Dweez, as...2020-12-061h 42Defenders of the Banc - The LAFC PodcastEpisode 129 – A Pair of Boots and a Chance at Revenge!Send us a textIt’s the final match of the season, and potentially, the final match at Banc of California Stadium in 2020. A familiar foe awaits, as for the fourth time this year, LAFC takes on Portland. On Episode 129, Filly and the Scarf break down all the good and the bad from our tussle with the Timbers! Things got off to a beautiful start, as just 5 minutes in, Carlos Vela, back in the starting lineup, slots one home off a rebound to put the home squad up 1-0. The connections between Die...2020-11-0955 minDefenders of the Banc - The LAFC PodcastEpisode 125 - 16 and Life to Go!Send us a textIt’s Episode 125, and we are doing something we don’t normally do here on Defenders of the Banc: We are celebrating a tie! It’s been a long and tumultuous road both on and off the pitch in 2020, so when little victories come, we need to take time to celebrate them. Tonight’s match against Portland certainly gave us another moment to celebrate, and we recap the entire 102-minute match in Portland here on 125. LAFC got off to an inauspicious start, with an early yellow on Jordan Harvey opening the...2020-10-1945 minDefenders of the Banc - The LAFC PodcastEpisode 124 – Two Steps Forward, One Step BackSend us a textEpisode 124 is up, and on this episode, we recap LAFC’s trip up the coast to Portland. To take on Vancouver. How 2020 is that? And unlike our previous match, a 6-0 shellacking of the Whitecaps, this match did not end well for the Black and Gold. It was not without its moments of history for the “Next 5 Years” LAFC hardcover book, however. Christian Torres became the first Academy player to start a match and 15-year old Erik Duenas took the pitch for the first time for LAFC. During a first ha...2020-10-151h 02Defenders of the Banc - The LAFC PodcastEpisode 114 - I Got 5 On ItSend us a textHistory has a way of repeating itself. Coming into this matchup LAFC has dominated the series vs San Jose and today was no different. LAFC was back at the Banc in search of their winning ways and boy did they win today. LAFC, without Carlos Vela and Eduard Atuesta, managed to once again dine on Smurf Stew. How does Smurf Stew taste, it’s good enough for 5 servings. Diego Rossi and Bradley Wright-Phillips continued to add goals to their stat lines with some beautiful plays. We had two newcomers make the...2020-09-031h 14Defenders of the Banc - The LAFC PodcastEpisode 113 - The Slide Continues In SeattleSend us a textLAFC. Seattle. It's taken just two-plus seasons for MLS to have a new must-see matchup. Last year's Supporters Shield winners taking on last year's MLS Cup champions. A game made all the more important considering LAFC's previous result against Carson, our current unfamiliar place in the standings, and our holes in the lineup created by injuries to our captain Carlos Vela and midfielder extraordinaire Eduard Atuesta. Could LAFC stop the slide of recent losses and poor play at the site of our first win in club history? In a word, no....2020-08-3159 minDefenders of the Banc - The LAFC PodcastEpisode 105 - Diego Dazzles on Derby DaySend us a textEpisode 105 – Diego Dazzles on Derby Day Oh, Diego Rossi! The man who scored the first goal against the Sounders etched his name once again into the MLS history books, and he picked Derby Day in the Covid Cup to do it! Episode 105 of Defenders of the Banc is upon us, and, for the first time in months, the boys are together in world famous Filimonster Studios, recording together! The episode kicks off with a soliloquy of epic proportions by Filly, fresh out of the hospital where...2020-07-191h 15Defenders of the Banc - The LAFC PodcastEpisode 82 - The One Where The Academy Player Scores!Send us a textThe preseason comes to a close with a mid-day, mid-week match against Toronto FC, and with that comes Episode 82 of the LAFC Podcast for the People, Defenders of the Banc!Walker Zimmerman was traded to Nashville SC. We didn't believe the headline when we read it, either, but it's true. Yes, it was for a potential record-setting amount of GAM for a defender, but, wow. Just like that, one of the key members of our record setting first two seasons is gone. It felt different than the departures of Tyler, or...2020-02-131h 06Defenders of the Banc - The LAFC PodcastEpisode 81 – BWP is Black and Gold!Send us a textThe Defenders tackle Ontario, CA as they record the 81st edition of the LAFC Podcast for the People! The LAFC news never stops, but this week was a big one. Filly and the Scarf break down the potential ramifications of the Adama Diomande injury, a fractured 4th metatarsal in his right foot, the release of former phenom Josh Perez, the departure of every draft pick we made this season not named Hallahan, and… *cue the Stone Cold Steve Austin intro and channel your inner Jim Ross voice* LAFC has signed BRADLEY WRIG...2020-02-1047 minDefenders of the Banc - The LAFC PodcastEpisode 79 - Youth Gone WildSend us a textAt about 6:30 on the evening of January 25, four goalies walk out together in unison, and the 3252 lets out their first loud cheer of the evening. Banc of California, the Cathedral of the Black and Gold, is officially alive again! Preseason is upon us, and Uruguayan powerhouse Peñarol visits the Banc for an international friendly! Filly and the Scarf were not only there to witness it, but thanks to Aubrey, we covered it as "media"! In a first for the boys, we were actually in our Sunday best at the Cathedral, wearing je...2020-01-261h 04Defenders of the Banc - The LAFC PodcastEpisode 71 - LA Rox (feat. Roxana Aguirre)Send us a textIt's the offseason, so it's time to publish a fun interview we recorded during the season! Back in September of this year, between episodes 58 and 59, Filly and the Scarf sat down with do-it-all superwoman Roxana Aguirre, mother of two, wife, LAFC supporter, and part-owner of the brand 90 Plus Culture, a brand she helped cultivate with LAFC's very own Latif Blessing. You've no doubt seen Roxana around almost every tailgate and LAFC event wearing her trademark teal baseball cap! She almost never goes anywhere without it. Rox shares her story of how s...2019-12-0432 minDefenders of the Banc - The LAFC PodcastEpisode 62 - Loon-ey TiesSend us a textWelcome back, Defenders, to another episode of Defenders of the Banc with your hosts, Christian "Filly" Filimon and "The Scarf" J.R. Lebert. Episode 62 awaits, recapping our Black and Gold's travels to a beautiful stadium with an awful pitch, Minnesota United FC's Allianz Field. Game 33 of the season comes with a large slice of history, as Carlos Vela lit the candle for the 31st time of the year, tying Josef Martinez's one-year old record of goals in a season. It was another wonder strike from the best left foot in MLS! U...2019-09-301h 17Defenders of the Banc - The LAFC PodcastEpisode 61 - Achievement Unlocked: Supporters ShieldSend us a textIt's Episode 61 of Defenders of the Banc, and it's the episode we have been looking forward to all season! No, not the return of Christian Ramirez... (but that did happen!) LAFC entered the mid-week matchup against the human highlighters from Houston with a chance to lock up the coveted Supporters Shield, our club's first piece of hardware, and in front of 22,000 screaming fans, history was made! WE WON THE SUPPORTERS SHIELD!In what was the most significant step in an incredible 2-year journey, the Black and Gold are able to lift...2019-09-2656 minDefenders of the Banc - The LAFC PodcastEpisode 60 - Family TiesSend us a textOn our latest episode of Defenders of the Banc, we hit the big 6-0! 60 episodes of Defenders, and this one is special for the Bradley family. Our intrepid leader, Bob, matches wits against Toronto FC and their midfielder, his son, Michael, for the first time at Banc of California Stadium. With history in our sights and the playoffs inching (or as Filly says on this episode, millimetering) closer, we recap the 1-1 tie with Toronto. For what seemed like the seventh or eighth time in a row, LAFC falls behind early. A...2019-09-231h 19Defenders of the Banc - The LAFC PodcastEpisode 59 - Point-ing in the Right DirectionSend us a textFor the first time, the boys in Black and Gold travel to the City of Brotherly Love to take on the Philadelphia Union. Another game means a new episode of Defenders of the Banc, with newly plant-based Christian "Filly" Filimon and, as Christian called him on tonight's episode, the "Sultan of the Scarves", J.R. Lebert.Before getting into the match recap, Filly and The Scarf wax poetic on all things Iron Maiden, as the metal-rock legends stopped by Banc of California Stadium on their Legacy of the Beast Tour for...2019-09-1546 minDefenders of the Banc - The LAFC PodcastEpisode 51 - TAM, GAM, Thank You, Ma'am (The 2019 Transfer Window Episode)Send us a textNo game recap? No interview with a special guest? No problem. The boys at Defenders of the Banc tackle their first transfer window episode! We focus on moves that either directly effect the roster of the Black and Gold or the teams chasing us for the Supporters Shield. LAFC takes a loss on local product Christian Ramirez as he gets shipped to Houston, the much-talked-about signing of Brian Rodriguez FINALLY becomes official, and, just when things had started to settle down, LAFC does make a move involving Diego! But... not that D...2019-08-0957 minDefenders of the Banc - The LAFC PodcastEpisode 47 - 0-2-2Send us a textRound 1 of the 2019 edition of the Battle for Los Angeles took place in Carson last night, and with that comes the newest episode of Defenders of the Banc, featuring your boys, Christian "Filly" Filimon and "The Scarf" J.R. Lebert.It was deja vu all over again as Carson defeated the Black and Gold (and camouflage?) of LAFC, 3-2. It was a tale of two all stars. Two goals by captain Carlos Vela were not enough to secure victory, as Zlatan Ibrahimovic earned Man of the Match honors with his hat...2019-07-2047 minDefenders of the Banc - The LAFC PodcastEpisode 40: Kansas City BBQSend us a textAnother episode of Defenders of the Banc... another massive win by our boys on the road! It's as if they knew that no good 4th of July celebration is complete without some tasty BBQ. LAFC served up Sporting KC on a platter, 5-1, in a game full of first and fantastic finishes and, more importantly, showed that the loss to Colorado just a few days earlier was nothing more than a small hiccup on the way to owning the West.This game had everything! LAFC welcomed back Mark-Anthony Kaye from international...2019-07-041h 11Defenders of the Banc - The LAFC PodcastEpisode 33 - Earthquake WakeSend us a textThe Open Cup is back underway, and with it comes Episode 33 of Defenders of the Banc! The Black and Gold were back at The Banc, and boy did it feel good. On this episode, Filly and The Scarf break down the burial of the San Jose Earthquakes, 3-1, as LAFC moves on to the Elite 8 of the Open Cup. Hear all about the fantastic, hard-fought win, including our thoughts on the rising star that is Pablo Sisniega. Despite playing without Tyler Miller, Walker Zimmerman, Mark-Anthony Kaye, and Steven Beitashour, LAFC looked s...2019-06-2150 minDefenders of the Banc - The LAFC PodcastEpisode 27 - Pride, Passion, and Plenty of Goals, Eh?Send us a textIt's time for the final episode in May, and what a May it was! Carlitos vaults to the top of the MVP race, LAFC stays at the top of the table, and we end the month with a wonderful early celebration of pride, inclusion, and Soccer For All. LAFC played their last MLS regular season home game for over a month against Montreal. In what turned out to be just as exciting as last year's eight goal thriller, the boys in Black and Gold handle their business at the Banc yet again, taking...2019-05-2647 minDefenders of the Banc - The LAFC PodcastEpisode 21 - Cinco de... CeroSend us a textWelcome to Episode 21 of Defenders of the Banc with Christian "Filly" Filimon and "The Scarf" J.R. Lebert. As we hit our 21st episode, LAFC seems to have hit a little bump in the road with their scoreless home draw against the uninspiring Chicago Fire. The boys dissect the draw, including their thoughts on pushing more defenders forward, Lee Nguyen's crisp passing and its effect on the entire team, the return of Dio, and another clean sheet by Tyler Miller. Of course, no episode is complete without a trip in...2019-05-0654 minDefenders of the Banc - The LAFC PodcastEpisode 19 - Silencing the SoundersSend us a textWelcome to Episode 19, where Filly and The Scarf are back at it after the mid-week debacle in Canada. What a difference a game makes, as the Black and Gold right the ship against the Sounders!In this Episode, the Defenders recap the exciting statement win at The Banc over Seattle. With the 4-1 victory, LAFC stands firmly atop the Western Conference and widens their goal differential even further. Hear all about each of the four goals, another MVP performance by Carlitos, a hat-trick of assists for Mark-Anthony Kaye, a rebound performance...2019-04-2346 minDefenders of the Banc - The LAFC PodcastEpisode 18 - BS at BC PlaceSend us a textWelcome to Episode 18 of Defenders of the Banc, with your boys Christian "Filly" Filimon and "The Scarf" J.R. Lebert. In this episode, we prove that you can't win them all in our recap of LAFC's first loss of the season. It was a tough night north of the border for the Black and Gold, falling 1-0 to the Vancouver Whitecaps. Hear all about the unique lineup rolled out by Coach Bob, the LAFC connection manning the bench for Vancouver, and our thoughts on what we could have done differently to k...2019-04-1848 minDefenders of the Banc - The LAFC PodcastEpisode 15 - The Pillage In Smurf VillageSend us a textWelcome to Episode 15, The Pillage of Smurf Village! Finally, The Scarf... has come back... from Peru! The boys catch up on all things LAFC as well as their usual birthdays and "This Day In LAFC History" segments, and so much more!In Episode 15, Christian and J.R. breakdown the beatdown that was a 5-0 victory over the San Jose Quakes on the road. Re-live every stunning detail, from Tyler Miller's first clean sheet of the season to the MLS Player of the Week performance by our captain, Carlos Vela. In addition...2019-04-0259 minDefenders of the Banc - The LAFC PodcastEpisode 9: Gearing Up for the Start of Season Two!Send us a textIt's been a few weeks since your boys Christian "Filly" Filimon and "The Scarf" J.R. Lebert were able to sit down and record. There is SO MUCH to catch up on! Now that Filly is back from Australia, it's time to delve into everything that happened since. There's never been a better time for Episode 9!In this episode, we discuss the MANY new signings to the Black and Gold roster (Including goalies! Finally!), our final two preseason contests, a rumored member of the Azzurri training with the club, an incredible...2019-02-281h 06Defenders of the Banc - The LAFC PodcastEpisode 6: El Catrin Muerto joins Filly and The Scarf! Our First Interview!Send us a textIt's time for Episode 6, and this one is a special double-length episode. Yes, we know 90 minutes is a lot, but this time, Filly and The Scarf brought a friend! Edgar "El Catrin Muerto" Contreras joins the boys for their first interview in Defenders of the Banc history. A member of the 3252, Cuervos SG, and a true LAFC super-fan, Filly and The Scarf chat with Edgar about the story behind El Catrin Muerto, his experiences in the 3252 and on game day, and much, much more!Also part of Episode 6, Filly and the...2019-02-031h 32Defenders of the Banc - The LAFC PodcastEpisode 5: On the Way to The Banc to See Vissel Kobe?Send us a textFilly and The Scarf are back for Episode 5! This 40-minute episode is the perfect length to listen to while you are on your way to Banc of California Stadium to catch Vissel Kobe take on your boys in the Black and Gold!In Episode 5, the Defenders cover a wide range of topics, leading with Rodolfo "Fito" Zelaya signing with LAFC! Hear all about the star from El Salvador. LAFC's season opening (but closed) scrimmage against Toronto FC and Laurent Ciman. The boys give a mini breakdown of the 3-1 victory. The...2019-01-3140 minDefenders of the Banc - The LAFC PodcastEpisode 4: The Preseason Has Started!Send us a textHappy 2019 from Filly and The Scarf! It's our first episode of the new year, and boy are we excited to be back talking all things Black and Gold!In this episode of Defenders of the Banc, the boys cover a wide range of topics. Back in Black and Gold: Jordan Harvey, Walker Zimmerman, Dejan Jakovic, and Danilo Silva all re-sign just in time for 2019! Vissel Kobe is coming: On January 31, the newest Japanese super team, featuring David Villa, Andres Iniesta, and Lukas Podolski come to the Banc to take on LAFC...2019-01-2155 minDefenders of the Banc - The LAFC PodcastEpisode 3: Happy Holidays from Filly and The Scarf!Send us a textIn the last episode of 2018, Christian "Filly" Filimon and "The Scarf" J.R. Lebert wrap up the year with more fun, LAFC-fueled banter, including: The U.S. Men's National Team calling in three (!) LAFC teammates to the squad, including the first call-up for GK Tyler Miller. LAFC rumors, news, and notes about current (Eduard Atuesta), former (Laurent Ciman), and possible future (Ryan Laursen) players. MLS news including a brand new playoff format and new stadiums in Austin and Minnesota. Information about two NEW premium spaces at Banc of California Stadium: the North End...2018-12-2444 minDefenders of the Banc - The LAFC PodcastEpisode 2: LAFC's Offseason Begins!Send us a textIt’s time for Episode 2 of Defenders of the Banc! In the 40-minute second episode, Christian “Filly” Filimon and “The Scarf” J.R. Lebert start the holiday season off right by getting you caught up on all the latest LAFC news and notes, including recapping the 2018 MLS Audi Cup Final between Portland and Atlanta, the 2018 MLS Expansion Draft and its effect on LAFC’s roster, trades and acquisitions by LAFC in the early offseason, rumored reports of a Barcelona/LAFC partnership, LAFC potentially signing a member of the Selecao… and so much more!Hear...2018-12-1746 minDefenders of the Banc - The LAFC PodcastEpisode 1 - Welcome to Defenders of the Banc!Send us a textIt's finally here! The first episode of the much-anticipated Defenders of the Banc podcast. In our debut episode, you'll meet Christian "Filly" Filimon and "The Scarf" J.R. Lebert, two LAFC super-fans excited to talk about all things related to the Los Angeles Football Club. Though this debut episode is a little less than an hour, expect future episodes to be between 40-60 minutes, perfect for the drive to and from work, home, or the next LAFC match!In this episode, we discuss LAFC's roster moves and contract renewals a...2018-12-0659 min