Did you watch Sunderland 'Til I Die or All or Nothing and wished for an MLS equivalent?
Well, it's here.
ESPN and LAFC released a 10-part all-access documentary series "We Are LAFC" with all episodes available exclusively on ESPN+ for subscribers. The series chronicles the club’s first season in MLS, providing a behind-the-scenes glimpse of a top-flight club’s inner workings.
A Spanish-language version is also available and all 10 episodes are available for download in both languages.
Co-produced by Mandalay Sports Media, “We Are LAFC” is the latest in that network’s stable of critically-acclaimed films delving into a number of compelling modern sports personalities, from LeBron James to Peyton Manning to Duke University men’s basketball.
LAFC head coach Bob Bradley is mic’d up during practices, matches, meetings and locker-room addresses, as are GM and EVP of Soccer Operations John Thorrington, superstar captain star Carlos Vela and members of the club’s 31-person ownership group, including Larry Berg, Peter Guber and of course, the team’s most outspoken co-owner and fan, Will Ferrell.
LAFC’s second season begins on Sunday, when they host Sporting Kansas City in Week 1 (8:30 pm ET | ESPN).
Here are capsules of the 10 episodes of “We Are LAFC,” as detailed in the series release:
BIRTH OF A CLUB: An all-star ownership group launches the club, while former US national team coach Bob Bradley molds a roster that features star forward Carlos Vela.
EL TRAFICO: LAFC make an immediate impact on MLS and journey 12 miles south for the club’s memorable first game against crosstown rivals LA Galaxy.
HOME AT LAST: LAFC open their state-of-the-art new home as co-owner Will Ferrell launches a falcon during pregame and Bob Bradley’s team go down to the wire against Seattle.
NEW BLOOD: With Vela and others away for the World Cup, Thorrington and Bradley integrate two important new players into the club.
El TRAFICO II: The second installment of “El Trafico” builds to a dramatic - and heartbreaking - climax.
OH CAPTAIN, MY CAPTAIN: LAFC captain Laurent Ciman makes an unexpected exit, and Vela steps in to fill a leadership void. The club head to Canada, where Bob Bradley must game plan against his son, Toronto FC star Michael Bradley.
SUCCESS AND STRUGGLE: LAFC’s practice makes perfect with goals against San Jose. But in Chicago, a poor performance causes strong reaction from Bradley.
CLINCHED: The club regroups for a clutch performance in Colorado, and with a playoff berth clinched, the boys play a prank on one of the club’s veterans.
IF NOT FIRST, THIRD: With a Western Conference title - and an all-important playoff bye - at stake, LAFC hit the road for a massive “Decision Day” game in Kansas City.
THE WORK NEVER ENDS: LAFC’s inaugural playoff run does not go as expected in a bizarre game against Real Salt Lake. Undaunted, Bradley preps for 2019.
