Section 128 | This is Los Angeles – Details, episodes & analysis

LAFC wrapped up the Texas trip with a 1-1 draw at FC Dallas — but the story was all about Son Heung-min's first goal with LAFC.

The South Korean superstar opened his MLS account with a stunning free-kick, marking his first goal in Black & Gold. We break down: ⚽ Son’s debut goal on the road and how it changes LAFC’s attack

⚖️ What a third straight road result means for the playoff race 🤕 Injury concerns with Igor Jesus, and Ryan Porteous’ LAFC debut

Then it’s back to BMO: 🔥 Previewing LAFC vs San Diego FC — one of the biggest matches of the season. The expansion team have already clinched their playoff spot, but can they handle LAFC and Sonny at home under the 3252?

SDFC is flying high and LAFC is finding rhythm, this feels like an early playoff test

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LAFC left Foxborough with a clinical 2-0 win over the New England Revolution, powered by Son Heung-min’s first start and first assist for the Black & Gold.

Mark Delgado and Mathieu Choinière sealed the victory, while Hugo Lloris delivered yet another clean sheet. In this episode of Section 128, we break down: • Son’s influence in his first full 90 minutes in MLS • What the win means for LAFC’s place in the Western Conference • How Steve Cherundolo’s squad is finally finding balance on the road • A look ahead to next weekend’s clash with FC Dallas, where LAFC will enter as heavy favorites Plus: Section 128 is hitting the road — we’ll be in Frisco to cover LAFC at Dallas up close. 🎙 Subscribe for more LAFC deep dives, transfer news, and matchday breakdowns. 📣 About Section 128 Welcome to Section 128 — your front-row seat to everything LAFC and beyond. From tactical analysis and transfer scoops to pure supporter chaos and the best gossip, we bring Black & Gold culture to life every week. Hosted by @celsoliveira_ and @Erik_Hultstrom, it’s LA passion with fútbol IQ. 🎙 New episodes every week. Always LAFC. Always unfiltered. ⸻ 🌐 Follow Us Everywhere 🐦 Twitter/X → https://x.com/section128lafc ▶️ YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@Section128LAFC 🇰🇷 Kakao TV - https://tv.kakao.com/channel/10207329 🎧 Podcast → https://section128lafc.podbean.com/ ⸻ 💬 Join the Conversation Tag us, DM us, or pull up to BMO — Section 128 This is LA. This is fútbol. This is home. #LAFC #Section128 #SonHeungMin #MLS #LeaguesCup #Cherundolo #LAFCTransfers #ClubWorldCup #KoreanFootball #BlackAndGold #Tigres #Mazatlan #Pachuca #SupportersCulture #VamosLAFC

Nine unbeaten. One more giant step. LAFC leaves BMO for the Club World Cup with some swagger.

Guest: Marvin Chavez / LAFC X

From South Los Angeles to the Club World Cup—LAFC just booked its biggest ticket ever. Let’s talk about it.

It’s official. LAFC and Club América will battle for a golden ticket to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. In this special edition of Section 128, we break down the stakes, the matchups, and the drama ahead of the May 31 play-in at BMO Stadium — where the winner advances to Group D, facing Chelsea, Flamengo, and ES Tunis on the world stage. 💥 What this means for LAFC fans 🦅 América’s massive legacy and Brian Rodríguez’s return 🏟️ Match preview, previous meetings, and tactical keys 🌍 Club World Cup format, schedule, and global exposure This is the most important non-playoff game in LAFC history. Let’s get into it.

The Black & Gold are unbeaten in seven straight, and we’re here to break it all down.

On this week’s episode of Section 128, we unpack LAFC’s 2-2 draw at Carson in El Tráfico — we had all the drama surrounding Marky Delgado, the former G.

Denis Bouanga’s ridiculous shot to Ordaz’s finish and Marco Reus’ dagger of a free kick. Did LAFC do enough?

Or was this one that slipped away?

Then, we turn to the 4-0 dismantling of Seattle, where Cengiz Ünder lit the fuse and LAFC looked dominant from whistle to whistle.

Plus: Igor Jesus’ underrated brilliance, and Ebobisse finding rhythm.

Finally, we look ahead to Saturday’s cross-continent trip to Montreal — LAFC’s longest away day of the year. Can this team stay hot in Canada?

The Black & Gold extend their unbeaten streak to five after a dramatic 2-2 road draw against the top-of-the-table Vancouver Whitecaps. In this episode of Section 128, we break down the goals from Mark Delgado and Denis Bouanga, and examine the backline lapses that let Brian White score twice for Vancouver.

We also preview a packed week ahead:

➡️ Midweek clash vs Seattle Sounders at BMO

➡️ El Tráfico vs LA Galaxy on Sunday

➡️ AND a bombshell FIFA Club World Cup playoff announcement: LAFC will face Club América for a ticket to the 2025 tournament.

🎙️ Hosts: Celso Oliveira, Erik Hultstrom, and Katie Vasconcelos join up again to dissect tactics, player form, and the rising tension heading into a rivalry week.

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Welcome back to Section 128, brought to you by Pitchside USA, your go-to spot for all things Black & Gold.

Today we’re breaking down a big home win over Houston Dynamo. LAFC is heating up, and just in time — because next up, it’s a massive test on the road against Vancouver, the leaders of the West. Let’s get into it.

Gaston (@lafcuy) is joining us. 

⚽️ Bouanga saves LAFC vs. St. Louis 👋 Cherundolo announces he’s stepping down after 2025 🔥 A new voice joins Section 128 today — welcome Katie! 🎧 Tune in as we break it all down. #LAFC #MLS #Bouanga #Cherundolo #ThisIsLosAngeles

Welcome back to Section 128, brought to you by Pitchside USA, your go-to spot for all things Black & Gold.

This week’s episode 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

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