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LAFC BEATS Alajuelense 2-1 to Advance in Champions Cup! | LAFC Fans React
Ep. 287
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LAFC survive CONCACAF chaos: David Martinez stunner sends LAFC to CCC quarterfinals. Travis, Darren, and Vince recap LAFC’s 2–1 win in Costa Rica over Alajuelense to advance on aggregate in the CONCACAF Champions Cup and set up a quarterfinals matchup vs Cruz Azul. We celebrate the goals from two players none of us EVER doubted, Nathan Ordaz, and David Martinez, and take a FAT STACK of live callers to hear from all of you. STILL UNDEFEATED!
00:00 Muted Mic Cold Open
00:43 Match Recap And Round Of 16
01:54 Why This Win Ruled
02:57 CONCACAF Chaos Rules
04:27 Away Goals And Extra Time
05:45 Bigger Picture And Depth
08:08 Super Chats And Goal Draft
09:39 Was It Too Safe
14:17 Martinez Merch And Charity
16:08 Caller Luke Stadium Lore
19:36 Jeff Talk Coach Gloating
24:54 Caller Justin On Son Fitness
32:56 More Super Chats Bananas
34:17 Unbeaten LAFC Rant
35:18 Diego Joins Happy Sad Feet
36:55 Tillman Hate Debate
38:24 Fan Cards And Giveaways
40:35 Super Chats Son Discourse
47:28 Rocky The Shar Pei Bait Talk
51:40 Carlos Calls From Costa Rica
54:24 Rod Call Drops Mid Tease
56:32 Joey Chaos Trumpet Socks
59:30 Noah Ari Road Trip Takes
01:02:24 Concacaf Chaos Talk
01:02:57 Tech Issues With Guests
01:04:00 Arod Happy Feet
01:04:54 Tillman Out Debate
01:08:00 Tillman Role Defense
01:11:20 Message To New Fans
01:14:17 Gub Calls In
01:16:11 BMO Stadium Lore
01:18:42 Super Chats Roundup
01:23:24 Porches And Defense Praise
01:29:23 Pokemon Go Tangent
01:32:05 Wrap Up And Next Match
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