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The Counter Press

LAFC Analysis and TacticsKirk Kinsey and Josh Cacho discuss all things LAFC. Look for the instant reaction episodes immediately after a match, followed by an in-depth analysis a few days after.Some US National team talk as well.

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  1. 258

    Episode 260: Why are LAFC Fans Mad About Being in Third Place?

    This one is not optimistic and it's certainly not going to try and convince you that things are looking up. Daniel and Kirk discuss why LAFC fans are upset despite being in third place in the west and how LAFC continue to repeat the same mistakes year after year. From roster construction, to manager hires, to the profile of players that they sign. This has been going on for years and seems to be getting worse.

  2. 257

    Episode 259: El Tráfico Recap and World Cup Discussion

    The show is back and Daniel and Kirk came ready to talk about everything: World Cup, USMNT, LAFC trouncing Galaxy, how US Soccer can be fixed...

  3. 256

    Episode 257: Houston Tears LAFC Apart

    Daniel and Kirk discuss the loss to Houston and just what is happening with the team.

  4. 255

    Episode 256: LAFC Get Crushed At Toluca

    Daniel and Kirk discuss the 4-0 loss to Toluca that saw LAFC exit CCC.

  5. 254

    Episode 255: LAFC Salvage a Point From San Diego

    Daniel and Kirk recap the 2-2 draw at San Diego.

  6. 253

    Episode 254: LAFC Take the First Leg Against Toluca

    Daniel and Kirk recap the 2-1 win over Toluca.

  7. 252

    Episode 253: Death, Taxes, and David Martinez

    Daniel and Kirk recap the 2-1 win over Alajuelense to advance to the next round of the CONCACAF Champions Cup.

  8. 251

    Episode 252: Matthieu Choiniere for President

    Daniel and Kirk are sorry; Matthieu Choiniere is a baller.

  9. 250

    Episode 251: LAFC Get A Costa Rican CONCACAFing

    Daniel and Kirk break down the 1-1 draw to Alajuelense.

  10. 249

    Episode 250: FC Dallas Meets David Martinez

    Daniel and Kirk discuss the 1-0 over FC Dallas

  11. 248

    Episode 249: 2-0 Against 9 Man Houston + @MLSMoves Interview

    Daniel and Kirk discuss the match against Houston. Kirk interviews Will of @MLSMoves regarding Timothy Tillman and what LAFC should expect to accomplish this year.

  12. 247

    Episode 248: LAFC Finish Off Real España

    Daniel and Kirk recap the 1-0 over Real España and evaluate all the kids who played.

  13. 246

    Episode 247: LAFC Inundates Inter Miami at the Coliseum

    Josh, Daniel, and Kirk discuss the season opener against Inter Miami.

  14. 245

    Episode 246: New Look LAFC Hushes Honduras

    Daniel and Kirk discuss the match against Real España as well as what tactical moves helped them rack up 6 goals. They're not above taking shots at Cherundolo or the latest downsizing at MLSsoccer.com

  15. 244

    Episode 245: The 2026 Season is Here!

    Daniel and Kirk discuss LAFC news, Marc Dos Santos, the current state of the roster, and what LAFC should focus on this season.

  16. 243

    Episode 244: 2025 Cyber Monday Show

    Daniel and Kirk discuss the state of the LAFC roster and what moves they should look to make ahead of the 2026 season.

  17. 242

    Episode 243: The Endolo

    Kirk, Daniel, and Josh break down the loss to Vancouver and begin the post mortem on the 2025 season.

  18. 241

    Episode 242: The Return of Steve Drawlundolo

    Daniel and Kirk discuss the 2-2 against Colorado and the LAFC playoff outlook

  19. 240

    Episode 241: Can LAFC be Stopped?

    Daniel and Kirk discuss the 1-0 win over Atlanta and if this is a sign of things to come in the playoffs.

  20. 239

    Episode 240: New Look LAFC is Wrecking Teams

    Daniel and Kirk discuss the RSL and San Jose matches and how the tactical shifts have made a huge difference.

  21. 238

    Episode 239: Dolo Out Chants Follow the Loss to San Diego

    Daniel and Kirk discuss the loss to San Diego and also why the stats and player performances *don't* support the idea that everything is fine under Dolo.

  22. 237

    Episode 238: Los Angeles Draw Club

    Kirk and Daniel discuss the 1-1 draw against Dallas and whether LAFC are showing any signs of being contenders.

  23. 236

    Episode 236: Is That Son Heung-Min's Music???

    Daniel and Kirk discuss the debut of Son Heung-Min at LAFC and the conclusions that can be drawn from the 2-2 draw against the Fire.

  24. 235

    Episode 235: SON IS HERE and LAFC Midseason Grades

    All 3 hosts are aboard this one to discuss the signing and arrival of Son as well as give midseason grades.

  25. 234

    Episode 234: Another Blown Lead Against Galaxy

    Daniel and Kirk discuss the 3-3 draw against LA Galaxy and what needs to happen if fans actually want change.

  26. 233

    Episode 233: The Counter Press Goes to Boston

    Egged on by Seth Burton and the LAFC PR team, we decided to "become fans of the f*$&ing Revolution".

  27. 232

    Episode 232: LAFC finally win in Minnesota

    Daniel and Kirk recap the Minnesota match and discuss what was different this time against the Loons.

  28. 231

    Episode 231: Josh Returns, LAFC Defeats Dallas

    Josh and Kirk discuss the win over Dallas and take questions from Seth Burton's favorite "anonymous trolls".

  29. 230

    Episode 230: The People of Los Angeles v LAFC PR

    Kirk and Daniel discuss the dust up with LAFC PR, whether or not press credentials are important to them, and why LAFC's behavior is symptomatic of a faulty league structure.

  30. 229

    Episode 229: LAFC Blow Out Colorado

    Daniel and Kirk discuss the 3-0 win over Colorado.

  31. 228

    Episode 228: Vancouver beat LAFC and Nobody Seems to Care

    Daniel and Kirk discuss the 1-0 loss and what has to happen to jumpstart the team

  32. 227

    Episode 227: $11 Million Positive Takeaways

    Daniel and Kirk discuss the 1-1 draw against Flamengo and the implications of the CWC performance for JT, Dolo, and the Players.

  33. 226

    Episode 226: #DOLOOUT

    Daniel and Kirk recap the 1-0 loss to Esperance and call for change in the wake of such an uninspired and embarrassing performance from LAFC.

  34. 225

    Episode 225: Chelsea look like Chelsea, LAFC look like LAFC

    All three hosts join on this one to discuss LAFC's showing against Chelsea.

  35. 224

    Episode 224: LAFC Beat SKC, CWC Awaits

    Daniel and Kirk discuss the match against SKC and how they're looking prior to participating in the CWC.

  36. 223

    Episode 223: LAFC ARE CLUB WORLD CUP BOUND

    Daniel and Kirk recap the match against Club América, how LAFC pulled it off, and what this means for LAFC both historically and for the rest of the season.

  37. 222

    Episode 222: Out of Patience

    Daniel and Kirk discuss the draw against Galaxy and how the way in which LAFC squandered the lead is a sign that change is desperately needed.

  38. 221

    Episode 221: 2-2 Draw against St Louis that feels like a win but feels like a loss but feels like a win

    Daniel and Kirk discuss the draw against St Louis, Denis Bouanga [almost] getting his mojo back, and how Ante's pressers are better than Dolo's.

  39. 220

    Episode 220: DoloOut Wars are Over

    Daniel and Kirk discuss DoloOut and the 3-3 draw against Portland

  40. 219

    Episode 219: What is happening??

    Daniel and Kirk discuss what's going on at LAFC

  41. 218

    Episode 218: Well That Escalated Quickly

    Daniel and Kirk recap the San Diego match and try to sort out what is wrong with LAFC.

  42. 217

    Episode 217: LAFC cruise past the Sporting Pat Mahomes

    Daniel, Josh, and Kirk discuss the 2-0 win against SKC

  43. 216

    Episode 216: LAFC continue to slide, lose 1-0 to Austin

    Daniel and Kirk discuss the 1-0 loss to Austin and just what is wrong with this team.

  44. 215

    Episode 215: LAFC Mop The Floor With Columbus

    Daniel and Kirk discuss LAFC's dismemberment of the Crew.

  45. 214

    Episode 214: LAFC defeat NYCFC

    Daniel and Kirk discuss the win over NYCFC

  46. 213

    Episode 213: LAFC Wins! Everybody is happy right?

    Kirk and Daniel discuss the 1-0 win over Colorado, advancing to face Columbus, and why everything feels so horrible right now.

  47. 212

    Episode 212: LAFC beat Minnesota in the home opener

    Kirk and Daniel discuss the win against Minnesota.

  48. 211

    Episode 211: LAFC lose the first leg in Colorado

    Daniel and Kirk discuss the 2-1 loss to Colorado in CCC.

  49. 210

    Episode 210: LAFC defeat Club America

    Josh, Kirk, and Daniel discuss the 2-1 win against Club America and what if any conclusions you can draw right now.

  50. 209

    Episode 209: Transfer Window Review

    Josh and Kirk are joined by the newest member of The Counter Press, Daniel Adams. You know him as @lafcdaniel on X and are likely very familiar with his detailed coverage of LAFC.

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LAFC Analysis and TacticsKirk Kinsey and Josh Cacho discuss all things LAFC. Look for the instant reaction episodes immediately after a match, followed by an in-depth analysis a few days after.Some US National team talk as well.

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