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This week’s LAFC Lowdown breaks down two emotional turns for the Black & Gold. First, we revisit the Concacaf Champions Cup collapse vs. Inter Miami—Messi’s equalizer, the unraveling midfield, and LAFC’s failure to adjust.

Then we flip the script with LAFC’s 2-1 MLS win over San Jose at BMO Stadium, featuring first goals from Sergi Palencia and Denis Bouanga. Can this spark a turnaround ahead of a tough trip to Portland?

⚽️ Topics:

• Inter Miami 3-1 LAFC: Messi takes over, LAFC stalls

• Tactical breakdown: missed subs, exposed flanks, DPs under fire

• San Jose win: Bouanga ends MLS drought, Palencia shines

• Key stats: Home dominance, road worries

• Previewing Portland

🎙 Hosted by Celso Oliveira & Erik Hultstrom (@Erik_Hultstrom)

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We hop on X Spaces right after the game vs Inter Miami to let our voices be heard and some of the frustration out there.

After we saw Aaron Long pull LAFC ahead of Inter Miami, we sure got hopeful... only to see the boys in Pink score 3 goals in 60 minutes, eliminating the Black and Gold from competition and raising major questions in fans mind whether LAFC is in good hands with Steve Cherundolo and John Thorrington in the realm.

With a ticket to the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinals on the line, LAFC heads to South Florida holding a 1-0 lead over Inter Miami. Can they hold off Lionel Messi, Suárez, and Javier Mascherano's high-powered attack at home? In this extended episode, Celso and Erik are joined by Daniel and Kris (@kbatteredherons) from Battered Herons to break down both sides of the matchup. We dive into Nathan Ordaz’s breakout moment, LAFC’s surprising defensive composure, and what Steve Cherundolo must get right in the second leg. We also get the Miami perspective: Messi’s recent form (including a goal vs Toronto FC), what changes Miami fans expect in the starting XI with Busquets out, and how they’re feeling heading into the biggest home game of the year. Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro + Houston game 20:00 – 1st Leg Recap + LAFC’s Youth, Defense & Ordaz’s Moment 40:00 – Guest Segment: Daniel from Battered Herons on Inter Miami’s Approach 1:00:00 – Tactical Setups & Final Predictions 📺 Watch it live or on replay on YouTube . 📣 Drop your score predictions in the comments! #LAFC #InterMiami #Messi #ConcacafChampionsCup #MLS2025 #LAFCvsMiami #PitchsideMLS