Happy 2019 from Filly and The Scarf! It's our first episode of the new year, and boy are we excited to be back talking all things Black and Gold!In this episode of Defenders of the Banc, the boys cover a wide range of topics. Back in Black and Gold: Jordan Harvey, Walker Zimmerman, Dejan Jakovic, and Danilo Silva all re-sign just in time for 2019! Vissel Kobe is coming: On January 31, the newest Japanese super team, featuring David Villa, Andres Iniesta, and Lukas Podolski come to the Banc to take on LAFC! The 2019 MLS Superdraft: Peter-Lee Vassell, Javi Perez, and Kevin Mendoza added to the ranks of the Black and Gold via the draft. Barcelona and Carlos Vela rumors abound! Will the superstar be leaving LAFC? (Spoiler alert... No. He's staying!) The regular season games we are most looking forward to! (Other than the two against Carson.)And so much more! Christian "Filly" Filimon gushes about Indiana University Soccer and his love for the German National Team, "The Scarf" J.R. Lebert survives a bit of a holiday health scare, the boys discuss their New Year's resolutions, and we remember the great Sigi Schmid. Enjoy Episode 4!