We break down just how big of a deal it is that Denis Bouanga has extended his LAFC contract through 2028/29 with a 2029/30 option, Preview Mateusz Bogusz first atch against LAFC since joining Houston as a DP, and take a look at the tactical shifts we're seeing now, and expect to see in the future, after Marc Dos Santos’ 3-0 start. PLUS... straight up, we suck in Texas! IS The Queso Curse™ REAL?

00:00 Welcome and Match Info

00:41 New Merch Drop

01:51 Listener Banter Returns

03:23 Paris Trip and Pod Love

05:00 Twitter Roast and Lalas Beef

06:16 Sponsor Break Amirian Law

07:32 Storylines Segment Intro

09:06 Bouanga Extends Deal

12:44 Bouanga Legacy and MLS Impact

18:45 Houston Preview Bogusz Revenge

20:27 Bogusz Fit and Transfer Logic

21:11 Bogusz to Houston Fit

22:50 Facing Former LAFC Stars

25:52 Dos Santos Perfect Start

27:11 Tactical Changes Under MDS

33:14 Texas Road Curse Debate

35:33 Houston Matchup Concerns

38:24 Bet It And Forget It

41:23 Outlandish Bets Picks

44:07 Wrap Up And Support

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Travis, Darren, and Vince recap LAFC’s 1-0 win over Real España to advance 7-1 on aggregate - a low-stakes, rotation-heavy night that still showcased improved depth and game management during a congested stretch of four games in 12 days. But the vibes were good! Nkosi Tafari header goal for a second Man-Of-The-Match nod of THE WEEK? An Hasal PK save with minutes left on the clock??A full half of rest for the Heung-Boo duo??? That's chill enough to talk about 90s video game consoles again, and that's exactly what we did. 3 MATCHES, 3 WINS!

00:00 - Muted Cold Open

00:24 - Advancing Past Real España

02:00 - Squad Rotation And Depth

03:33 - Boudri First Impressions

13:05 - Son Role And Tactics Debate

18:13 - Callers And PK Heroics

22:41 - Super Chats And Stock Watch

29:22 - Diego Calls In And Fun Segments

32:30 - Jersey Swap Timing

35:16 - Overload Left Set Plays

38:23 - Youth Standouts Praise

40:27 - Season Start Optimism

42:12 - Collab With Korean Channel

44:12 - Stadium Vibes Report

48:21 - Tapestry And Sconces

54:52 - Left Back Role Debate

58:36 - Sweating Is The Answer

59:32 - Dreamcast Top Three

1:00:15 - Horny Volleyball Debate

1:01:11 - Sports Games Shoutouts

1:01:43 - GameCube Hidden Gems

1:03:38 - Scarf Ideas Superchats

1:06:04 - Tiny Shelf Reveal

1:09:35 - Cosm Press Release Chaos

1:11:39 - Console Order Nostalgia

1:13:09 - The Hat™ To Costa Rica?

1:17:08 - Tickets Merch Wrap Up

1:21:03 - Final Goodbyes

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LAFC MASSACRES Messi and Miami in a 3-0 MLS Opening Day win in front of 75,000+ fans, Friends Of The Foot show up even bigger than LAFC with a meetup, photo, banners, trading cards, a BLOCK OF SEATS?!?? A "BETTER THAN MESSI" CHANT??? Goals David Martinez, Denis Bouanga, and signature garbage pickup from the Prince of Van Nuys, Nathan Ordaz. Great performances all the way down the roster. We hear from many great callers and bask in the glow of victory. We are as BACK AS BACK CAN BE.

00:00 Don Garber, Is That Your King? LAFC Smashes Inter Miami 3–0

06:21 Coliseum Night: Record Crowd, Nerves at Home & Listener Meetup Shoutouts

07:48 Live From the Press Box: Stadium Vibes, Crowd Split & Seat-Finding Chaos

10:13 By the Numbers: Possession vs xG + Why the Game Plan Worked

11:15 MAGA Marc Dos Santos Tactics: Confident Without the Ball

15:49 Was Son a Factor? Breaking Down His Role & Miami’s Marking

20:19 Happy Feet Roll Call: Tillman, Defense Dominance & Merch/Inside Jokes

24:08 Super Chats & Community Love: Meetups, Jumbotron Moment, Hat Lore

30:36 Caller Segment Begins: Daniel’s Take + Trophy Predictions

35:32 Breaking News on Son’s Injuries + Handing the Show to Darren & Vince

38:13 More Callers: Grizzly’s ‘We’re Good’ Feeling + Chant Ideas for Ordaz

41:49 Danny Two Nips Returns: The 3-Goal Threshold Tradition Explained

44:18 Meetup Shoutouts & the ‘Better Than Messi’ Moment

46:00 Banners, Jumbotron Energy & the Surreal Fan Community

48:55 Chat Chaos, New Callers & Julio’s Happy/Sad Feet

51:09 The Bet Cashes: Ordaz vs Messi + Charity Money Split

52:18 Luke’s Coliseum Report: Crowd Takeover, Torch Mystery & Tillman’s Pass

58:23 Goalkeeper Talk & Postgame Parking Lot Sirens

01:00:26 Super Chats, Ari’s Hair Review & Giving Lloris His Flowers

01:04:49 Trading Cards Reveal + Diego the Designer Calls In

01:07:34 Jeff Takes Over: 3–0 Hype, Team Goals & Community Party Stories

01:13:15 Twitter Takes Get Cooked: MLS Moves Receipts

01:14:43 Pauly Calls In: The Eustáquio Midfield Lovefest

01:16:36 The Only Critiques: Beard Lines & That Ugly #46

01:18:12 Getting Recognized in Public + The Argentina Joke Goes Sideways

01:19:21 Messi Tourists, Growing the Game, and Chicho/Bruce Arena Rumor Chaos

01:20:53 Diego Returns: Banner Art, Starter Pack Origins & Photoshop Subscription Rant

01:24:52 Super Chats & LAFC Home Opener Streak (Plus Luke’s Weather Prophecy)

01:27:19 Half-Season Asterisks, Tiny Trophies, and Who Actually Reads Books?

01:30:33 Final Match Takeaways: LAFC’s Depth, Trophy Expectations & ‘Disaster’ Takes

01:34:04 Community Shoutouts, Winning Everything Bit, and the Carhart Cup Idea

01:38:51 Wrap-Up: Patreon/Discord Plug, Live Show Tickets, and ‘I Love You’ Goodbyes

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