Best Carlos Vela Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 467: F Carlos Vela! 2:07:16

6d ago2:07:16

2:07:16

Carlos Vela officially retires from pro soccer. One can argue he retired in 2018 when he announced his arrival to LAFC and MLS. Gabriel Milito unveiled as the new head coach for Chivas.

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Episode 363 - Monumental Effort As LAFC Makes Club World Cup! 1:20:53

2d ago1:20:53

1:20:53

It's Episode 363, and LAFC has just won the most important match in club history! LAFC slays LIGA MX giant Club America, 2-1, after 120'! The atmosphere was unlike any other in the history of BMO Stadium, as Club America brought incredible support and a high-powered roster into Los Angeles for the winner-take-all showdown. After a tense, scoreless …

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Club América (Club World Cub Qualification Special) 2:46:57

2d ago2:46:57

2:46:57

Hey guys. LAFC didn’t just qualify for the biggest club tournament on earth, we also outplayed the biggest team on the continent. So, obviously, we had to have a 3 hour livestream. And let’s just say it’s 3 hours of INCREDIBLE content. Not a bad moment. You have to listen to the whole thing or you’re gonna miss something huge. New Merch Available N…

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Carlos Peralez: Musical Heart, Engineering Mind 35:12

3d ago35:12

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Carlos Peralez sits down with Charros y Clásicos to share a remarkable journey that spans nearly five decades of balancing professional engineering with passionate musicianship. With violin in hand since age 10, Carlos takes us through his evolution from a kid who joined orchestra just to skip class to a dedicated performer with over 40 years in th…

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One More Sleep - Club America for $9.5 Million 37:03

4d ago37:03

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LAFC gets ready to battle Club America for a shot at 9.5 million dollars and a trip to its 1st ever FIFA Club World Cup, where they would be in a group w/ clubs like Flamengo, ES Tunis and Chelsea. Lots to think about, but Filly and The Scarf do all the prep work to get you ready.By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon

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CLUB AMÉRICA CLUB WORLD CUP PREVIEW: Charlie Candle in the Wind 1:03:02

5d ago1:03:02

1:03:02

Carlos Vela beat Club América once before. How about we do it one more time for Charlie Candle? Travis, Darren, and Vince are here to break down what to expect from Saturday's massive match against the Real Madrid of North America, why the Club World Cup matters to LAFC, and we spend a TON of time discussing just what Carlos Vela means to this club…

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Toluca vs America post game reaction 1:03:54

7d ago1:03:54

1:03:54

Toluca Campeon! Orignally recorded on Sunday, May 25th 2025. Turco wins his 4th Liga MX title. Alexis Vega with assist + goal. Where does America go from here?

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From Student to Maestro: The Journey of Moises Llanes 48:34

9d ago48:34

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When classical music plays in a baby's nursery, does it really make a difference? For Moises Llanes, those early moments with Beethoven and Brahms symphonies resonating through his crib shaped a lifelong passion that would transform orchestral education in the Rio Grande Valley. This captivating conversation reveals how a businessman father with an…

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Episode 362 - Another Disappointing Draw, This Time in French 1:13:42

9d ago1:13:42

1:13:42

It's Episode 362, the second game recap episode in a row where we discuss a disappointing 2-2 draw to a Wooden Spoon contender. Our location shifts to Quebec, where LAFC was only able to take a point from lowly CF Montreal. Montreal, the club that had scored just 8 goals all season, raced out to a 2-0 lead after 22', thanks to Prince Owusu's penalt…

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Montreal 33:45

10d ago33:45

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The draw dreams are made of! Travis and Vince break down our 1,000th draw for the month of May and ask “just what is this team.” We talk Dolo frustrations, offensive struggles, and just what isn’t clicking right now. All while we are 4th in the west. Plus, Joey calls in from a furniture store! New Merch Available NOW. Join our Patreon and help us k…

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One More Sleep - Quebec for Three Points, Please 23:05

10d ago23:05

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LAFC heads into Quebec to take on CF Montreal, the worst team in the East. Will it be three easy points for the Black and Gold, or will a wooden spoon contender give them trouble two weeks in a row?By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon

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Ep. 466: Toluca vs America Final preview 2:13:30

13d ago2:13:30

2:13:30

The inevitable Cruzazuleada gives America the opportunity at a 4peat. Toluca, lead by Turco Mohamed will try to dethrone the champs at La Bombonera. Latest Chivas coaching rumors include Diego Milito, Juan Carlos Osorio & Mati Almeyda. 10 teams from Liga de Expansion sue the FMF for lack of promotion/relegation.…

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MONTREAL MATCH PREVIEW: Club De (Happy) Foot 1:19:00

13d ago1:19:00

1:19:00

After an intense week of rivalry matches against Vancouver, Seattle, and Carson, LAFC has an equally big match against our biggest rival of all: MONTREAL!!!! Travis, Darren, and Vince break down LAFC's lack of late game stability, talk all things Delgado controversy, and Travis somehow got us intel about Cengiz Under??? Plus, we take your questions…

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Episode 361 - 25th El Trafico Ends In Disappointing Draw 1:12:18

15d ago1:12:18

1:12:18

Filly and Scarf are back together for the full episode, Episode 361, dedicated to the disappointment that was the 25th edition of the Los Angeles Derby. The boys recap the 2-2 draw in Carson that felt much more like a loss, discuss the Mark Delgado ring fiasco, debate hugging your rival after a match, and much more! Enjoy 361!…

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POSTGAME POD: El Tráfico 2025 Vol. 1 - LAFC v Galaxy 1:10:51

15d ago1:10:51

1:10:51

Despite incredible goals from Bouanga and The Prince of Van Nuys Nathan Ordaz, a nervy LAFC blow a winnable game down in Carson. Travis, Darren, and Vince talk about what went wrong, find the silver linings, and discuss whether or not we are back. (We aren’t.) BRAND NEW MERCH AVAILABLE (Including Our Patreon Exclusive 2025 Limited Edition Scarf). C…

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One More Sleep - El Trafico Turns 25! 43:40

17d ago43:40

43:40

LAFC heads down to Carson to take on the winless Galaxy. Filly and Scarf are back together, so check this one out to hear their Players To Watch, Keys to the Match, and Score Prediction!By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon

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Episode 360 - Seattle Gets Silenced at BMO! 1:01:19

19d ago1:01:19

1:01:19

LAFC gets its most convincing win of the season against their rivals from the Pacific Northwest, the Seattle Sounders. With Scarf still in Georgia, Filly and Laff give you the breakdown while also taking some liberties and having some fun.By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Seattle (We Won By A Lot) 51:49

19d ago51:49

51:49

ARE WE BACK? Yolo Dolo is in full effect as LAFC plays their best game all season. We had 1,000 callers. We have 1,000 super chats, and of course we had 1,000 memories with our friends. Lobbing Scorchers called in. Geoff Tock called in. And maybe we even saw some nipples. BRAND NEW MERCH AVAILABLE (Including Our Patreon Exclusive 2025 Limited Editi…

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Ep. 465: Tetracampeonato incoming 2:07:14

20d ago2:07:14

2:07:14

The final four. America vs Cruz Azul. Toluca vs Tigres. Who's winning?

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SEATTLE / EL TRÁFICO MATCH PREVIEW: A Team Of Rivals 1:03:17

20d ago1:03:17

1:03:17

One week, two of our biggest rivals, three of your hottest podcast hosts. Darren, Vince, and Travis answer everything you need to know: Will we be the Galaxy's first loss? How tall is the average polar bear on it's hind legs? And will we avenge our Seattle embarrassment? We talk Pec, Musovski, McCarthy, and then finally, the return of fan favorite …

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One More Sleep - Seattle Sounders Preview! 37:36

21d ago37:36

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Filly and the 12th member of DOTB, Chris Lafferty give you all the info you need before LAFC's 13th game of the MLS Regular Season and 25th meeting against Seattle in all competitions.By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon

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Episode 359 -The Draw in Downtown Vancouver! 35:43

22d ago35:43

35:43

This might be the first episode of Defenders all season that we've had a solo Filly. With Scarf on a class trip and Lafferty at work the platinum haired flamingo rejoins DOTB. Getting right down to business, this is a quick recap of the Whitecaps game as there will be 2 pods and 2 One More Sleeps this week. Hopefully the troubles with the Rodecaste…

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Vancouver 53:11

23d ago53:11

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LAFC gets a draw on the road against the best team in MLS and boy are we upset about it. Vince and Travis are here to break down just where things went wrong in the second half, whether this team is built to succeed, and decide once and for all if Bouanga is back. Plus Geoff Tock joins us to tell us saying Happy Birthday is bad?? idk, he should get…

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One More Sleep - Whitecaps on Mother's Day! 24:40

24d ago24:40

24:40

LAFC travels up to Vancouver to take on the first-place Whitecaps! It's a Mother's Day Matinee!By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon

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Ep. 464: Clausura '25 Liguilla kicks off 2:15:42

26d ago2:15:42

2:15:42

Originally recorded May 7th during the Pachuca vs America match. Rayados win decisively 3-2 over Toluca. Did the 18 day break hurt the higher seeds? Santos Laguna officially put up for sale at an evaluation of $350M. Too high? I think so. David Faitelson calls Jose Ramon Fernandez a cokehead. What a week on twitter.…

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VANCOUVER MATCH PREVIEW: Is Vancouver For Real? 55:13

26d ago55:13

55:13

Happy Big Mothers Day everyone! Travis, Darren, and Vince are here to break down all of the storylines of this very exciting week in LAFC history, where we not only play the best team in the league but also secured a spot in a one game playoff to join the FIFA Club World Cup and potentially make our owners a bunch of money. We break down why Vancou…

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Episode 358 - 9's Show Up in 2-0 W Over Dynamo 1:06:14

1M ago1:06:14

1:06:14

It's Episode 358, and it's a get-right match for LAFC. Both number 9's, Nathan Ordaz and Jeremy Ebobisse, scored for LAFC while the defense stifles Houston, allowing 0 shots on target. Also on this episode, we welcome back Erik Duenas, Franco Escobar proves he's still one of our own, Olly takes a tour of Field Club, and Lafferty hates Star Wars! En…

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Houston (Javier Bardem Was There) 55:11

1M ago55:11

55:11

LAFC put in one of their best overall performances of the year and Darren, Vince, and Travis are here to give their INSTANT REACTION to the Black and Gold winning 2-0 over Houston. They talk Olly's Big Day Out, Erik Duenas' homecoming, and of course, give their Happy Feet and Sad Feet from the match. Did you guys know Javier Bardem was on the jumbo…

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One More Sleep - Houston Brings Their New Rocket 39:55

1M ago39:55

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LAFC next takes the pitch at home, ready to welcome the Houston Dynamo! Yes, the same Dynamo who beat LAFC last month, 1-0, and now with a new winger, Ondrej Lingr, in the fold. Listen to our Score Predictions, Keys to the Match, and Players to Watch here!By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon

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HUSTON MATCH PREVIEW: We Don't Talk About Huston 1:02:59

1M ago1:02:59

1:02:59

We don't talk about H*****n. Want to skip the banter? Storylines starts at 10:43 Join our Patreon and help us keep making this show. Merch and more at HappyFootSadFootPod.com YouTube: @happyfootsadfoot Twitter: @HaFoSaFo Instagram: @happyfootsadfoot TikTok: @happyfootsadfoot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Nathan Fernández: A Life-Changing Opportunity from José Hernández 50:35

1M ago50:35

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Meet Nathan Fernandez, a remarkable talent whose musical journey bridges two worlds – the rich mariachi traditions of his family and the prestigious international stage of Mariachi Sol de México de José Hernández. In this deeply personal conversation, Nathan reveals his childhood experiences standing beside his father at performances from the tende…

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Ep. 463: Special guest Tom Harrison joins us 2:29:05

1M ago2:29:05

2:29:05

Former Santos Laguna analist Tom Harrison joins us on Cantina MX. @tomh_36 you can check out his website https://cambiodejuego.beehiiv.com

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Episode 357 - Saint Denis Scores 450 for LAFC 1:15:10

1M ago1:15:10

1:15:10

It was supposed to be a bit easier than it was, but LAFC battled back from 2-1 down late to steal a point at home against St. Louis. It's Episode 357, and if not for Saint Denis, LAFC would be in a world of trouble. Twice down in the match, LAFC needed a dime from Ünder to get Denis his first, and then a bomb from Lloris to put Denis in position fo…

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One More Sleep - Welcome, St. Louis! 33:53

1M ago33:53

33:53

St. Louis City SC heads to BMO looking to not only get their first win against the Black and Gold, but to score their first goal in what will be 5 tries! A special thanks to Matt and everyone at Flyover Footy, the STL City SC podcast of record, who provided us with some great additional content for this episode!…

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ST LOUIS MATCH PREVIEW: The Rise of Yolo Dolo 1:08:35

1M ago1:08:35

1:08:35

REMINDER: NO POST-GAME LIVESTREAM THIS WEEK! Is it time for the rise of Yolo Dolo? Travis, Darren, and Vince are here to break down the seemingly rejuvenated LAFC attack, talk about our brand new roster signings, and figure out what the hell St Louis Style Pizza really is. Plus, they create a brand new Mount Rushmore for LAFC: the worst LAFC signin…

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Ep. 462: Ciao Chivas 2:20:02

1M ago2:20:02

2:20:02

The regular season is over for Clausura 2025 and we have our 10 finalists. Chivas fail to qualify for the play in and will be watching from the sidelines. We just launched articles on our website! cantinamx.com

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Episode 356 - Dramatic Draw In Portland Caps Dramatic Week 1:17:14

1M ago1:17:14

1:17:14

LAFC and Portland play to a 3-3 draw in a match that was just as frenetic and unpredictable as the entire week was for LAFC. Amid the backdrop of 'Dolo's announcement, LAFC responds on the road for a point. LAFC saw themselves down, 2-0, after just over 40'. Backs to the wall, LAFC stepped up for the first time in 2025, rallying to level the match …

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One More Sleep - Portland in Portland 25:06

1M ago25:06

25:06

LAFC heads up to the PNW to take on Phil Neville's Timbers.By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon

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Wait... What?!? Steve Cherundolo Stepping Down After 2025! 31:45

1M ago31:45

31:45

Scarf hops on for an impromptu chat about the massive news of the day: Head coach Steve Cherundolo will STEP DOWN after the 2025 season to head back to Germany.By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Portland 55:07

1M ago55:07

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DOLO HAS DIED GIROUD HAS RISEN BOUANGA WILL COME AGAIN Join our Patreon and help us keep making this show. Merch and more at HappyFootSadFootPod.com YouTube: @happyfootsadfoot Twitter: @HaFoSaFo Instagram: @happyfootsadfoot TikTok: @happyfootsadfoot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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EMERGENCY POD: Dolo Resigns As Head Coach 47:45

2M ago47:45

47:45

Welp, you freaks got what you wanted! Steve Cherundolo officially resigned as head coach effective the end of the season, becoming maybe the first lame duck coach in MLS history. Travis does this one solo and he talks about the weird timing of this, the implications for the roster, and of course new options. #HireGiorgio???? Join our Patreon and he…

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PORTLAND MATCH PREVIEW: Griez? Nuts. 1:09:28

2M ago1:09:28

1:09:28

Griezmann is official gone but it's fine WE NEVER WANTED HIM ANYWAYS. Darren, Vince, and Travis are here to talk Bouanga's potential renaissance, roster holes post-Antoine, and we finally find out just what Darren knows about tactics. Plus, we break down everything you need to about the Timbers and ask once and for all... is Portland ACTUALLY cool?…

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Ep. 461: Liga MX Playoffs shaping up 2:13:05

2M ago2:13:05

2:13:05

Originally recorded on Tuesday, April 15th 2025. Live reaction from some partial Jornada 16 action. Chivas hold onto a 1-0 victory over Puebla and keep their play in hopes alive. Cruz Azul pull off a stoppage victory over Leon to push them into 2nd place.

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Mentorship, Music, and Mariachi Education: The Eloy Garza Story 1:05:01

2M ago1:05:01

1:05:01

The path to musical excellence rarely follows a straight line. For Eloy Garza, director of Roma High School's celebrated mariachi program, that journey weaves through personal struggles, unexpected opportunities, and the profound impact of mentorship that transformed a shy trumpet player into an award-winning educator. Growing up in a household fil…

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Episode 355 - Denis, Sergi Snap Droughts in Win vs. SJ 48:01

2M ago48:01

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Here on Episode 355, two streaks come to an end as, hopefully, one starts. It's a solo Scarf endeavor here on Defenders of the Banc, as he breaks down LAFC's 2-1 victory over the Earthquakes. A scoreless but entertaining first half gave way to fireworks in the second, with LAFC getting on the board just past the hour mark. The rebound from Denis Bo…

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v San Jose 1:03:27

2M ago1:03:27

1:03:27

Bouanga scored! Giroud touched the ball a bunch! We found out what Bruce Arena did! Darren, Vince, and Travis break down everything you need to know from a sloppy but successful outing against San Jose, the team that REALLY wants to have a rivalry with us but we couldn't care less. We talk Hugo's big save, Sergi's absolute laser, and Olly's ascent …

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One More Sleep - San Jose Saunters Into BMO 43:50

2M ago43:50

43:50

LAFC gets set for a bit of a respite, with just 5 matches in their next 30 days, beginning with a home match against the Earthquakes. Scarf and Laff break down the Players to Watch, explore their Keys to the Match, and look into their crystal balls (giggity) for their Score Predictions!By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon

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SAN JOSE MATCH PREVIEW: Steve Cherundo-Uh Oh! 57:44

2M ago57:44

57:44

You put your #DoloIn, you put your #DoloOut, you put your #DoloIn, and you post it all about. Travis, Darren, and Vince breakdown the 24 hours of fan rage following the loss to Miami in the Champions Cup, chat about what's going wrong with LAFC, and ask again WHAT DID BRUCE ARENA DO IN NEW ENGLAND? Then, they're joined by Kirk Kinsey, host of LAFC …

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Episode 354 - Messi Powers LAFC Collapse In CCC 1:34:29

2M ago1:34:29

1:34:29

It's Episode 354, and it's a collapse of epic proportions, as LAFC goes to Miami, takes a 2-0 aggregate lead WITH the tiebreaker, only to squander it all away, losing 3-1 to Messi and Inter Miami and crashing out of the 2025 CCC. Ugh. Things looked great for the Black and Gold early, as captain Aaron Long reported for duty, scoring a chaotic 9' goa…

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Ep. 460: Pumas and America crash out of CCC 2:40:29

2M ago2:40:29

2:40:29

Fracaso for Club America in Champions Cup. They were eliminated by Cruz Azul. Pumitas also crash out to Vancouver. Do Chivas still have a chance to sneak into the play in?

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