Round 1 of the 2019 MLS Cup Playoffs is in the books, and what an amazing set of 6 games it was! Episode 65 from Defenders of the Banc serves as a recap of the round and, of course, sets the table for the Battle of Los Angeles, Round 6. The theme for Round 1 of the MLS Cup Playoffs could be Extra Time, as half the games went more than the usual 90'. The Conference Semifinals are set: In the East, it's Atlanta vs. Philly in the ATL while Toronto heads to the home of the Metropolitans, Citi Field, to take on NYCFC. In the West, RSL and Seattle survive and advance to a date in the Pacific Northwest. The other game in the West...?Don Garber, you're welcome. It's the best derby in MLS, and for the second year in a row, we are going to play three times. This one is easily the most significant game in the history of the rivalry and in the history of our club. LAFC is set to take on Carson at the Banc on Thursday, October 24th.Filly and The Scarf provide their thoughts on the lineup for the Black and Gold, the team from down the 110 in Carson, and final score predictions. This is it! This is the big one. Hopefully after listening to Episode 65 (with a new intro provided by our friends at All Good Things!), you'll be as hyped as we are heading into the Battle at the Banc! Dale Black and Gold!