Defenders Of The Banc - Episode 231: You Want That Smoke?!

It's Episode 231, and it's Kit Launch Day 2023! Like Dobby, the Defenders were very excited to get clothes, as LAFC dropped the "Smokescreen" Kit hours before their final preseason tilt of 2023. USL-side San Diego Loyal makes the trip up the coast to BMO, bringing with them a couple of familiar faces.

Before the match, LAFC HQ was packed with Black and Gold faithful buying olive green away kits, a departure from the "linen" kits of 2 years ago. The MLS Cup was there in ALL shapes and sizes, with mini cups given out to kit-purchasers, the actual MLS Cup at the FLEX Photo Booth in Pepsi Plaza, and the massive cup just inside the stadium near the North End! Our cup(s) runneth over!

LAFC handled their business on both Murillo and Romero's birthdays. One mistake spoiled the clean sheet in what was otherwise a dominating performance by LAFC. Goals from Vela, Mahala, and Bouanga, off of beautiful assists by Mahala, Chiellini, and Murillo, gave LAFC the 3-1 win and closed out our sixth preseason.

It's onto the Rose Bowl, where LAFC aims to BLACK OUT Pasadena. While these new green kits are fun, please don't wear them next week as we take on Carson! Enjoy Episode 231, and make sure to wear your BLACK kits next weekend!