LAFC’s 2025 season is over — and our final live episode breaks down everything from the 4–3 extra-time thriller in Vancouver to the seismic changes arriving this offseason.

In this episode of Section 128, we cover:

• LAFC 2–2 Vancouver (AET): Full Breakdown of yet another PK loss.

— First-half collapse

— Son Heung-min’s incredible comeback (2 goals, insane free kick)

— 11 vs 9: How LAFC failed to finish it

— Penalty heartbreak: Son & Mark Delgado miss

• Steve Cherundolo Departs LAFC

We play his farewell clips, react live, and discuss his legacy.

• Hugo Lloris vs Turf Debate

His postgame comments criticizing BC Place’s artificial pitch went viral — was he right?

• Fan Reaction: Galaxy fans mock Delgado We show the posts and react.

• What this loss means for LAFC: — No trophies — No Champions Cup spot — No coach — Major 2026 roster questions

• Our 2026 Wishlist: DP midfielder, backline rebuild, true creator, new system.

We discuss all!

The Western Conference Semifinal is here — and it’s the matchup MLS fans circled the moment Son Heung-min and Thomas Müller arrived. LAFC vs Vancouver. Son vs Müller. BC Place SOLD OUT! Tonight, we’re joined by TWO expert guests: • Josh Gross — LAFC beat reporter and longtime voice on Black & Gold coverage • Samuel Rowan — Managing editor at The Third Sub and one of the sharpest Vancouver analysts in MLS Together we break down: • Why analysts say Son Heung-min has been the transformative star of MLS • Thomas Müller’s elite impact inside Vancouver’s 3-2-5 shape • The numbers behind LAFC’s devastating transition game with Son + Bouanga • How Vancouver’s structure can frustrate LAFC • Where the tactical edge actually lies — and who should be favored on Nov. 22 • What to expect at a sold-out BC Place • Which star decides this matchup This is the most star-powered MLS playoff matchup of 2025 — join us as we break it all down

🎙 Hosts: Celso Oliveira & Erik Hultstrom

🎙 Guests: Josh Gross & Samuel Rowan

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LAFC opened the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs with a 2-1 win over Austin FC at BMO Stadium!

Nathan Ordaz scored his first-ever postseason goal, Son Heung-min set it up, and Denis Bouanga drove the attack as the Black & Gold took a 1-0 lead in the Round One Best-of-3 series.

In this episode of Section 128, Celso & Erik break down:

• Son Heung-min’s creative spark in his MLS playoff debut

• Ordaz’s moment and what it means for LAFC’s homegrowns

• Cherundolo’s tactical control and what Austin can adjust for Game 2

• How the Black & Gold can close the series next Sunday in Austin

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