Happy Foot Sad Foot: An LAFC Podcast

Travis Helwig, Darren Miller, Vince La Rosa
  • 4.9 (58)
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  • Updated Weekly

The best LAFC podcast named after a sign in front of podiatrists office that closed like three years ago. Hosted by comedy writers Travis Helwig and Darren Miller and soccer expert Vince La Rosa, this podcast is the easiest way for new fans to fall in love with our club, and the most fun place for current LAFC fans to keep up with the team. We’ll preview every match, have some post-game call in shows, and maybe play some games too. Happy Foot Sad Foot is your gateway drug to Los Angeles Football Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. LAFC Show a SOUND 1-0 Win Over The Sounders Heading Into World Cup Break | LAFC Fans React

    May 25

    LAFC Show a SOUND 1-0 Win Over The Sounders Heading Into World Cup Break | LAFC Fans React

    Travis, Darren, and Vince recap LAFC’s 1-0 home win over the Seattle Sounders in a strangely high-stakes May match that most likely wouldn't have impacted Marc Dos Santos’s job status, BUT COULD've... and DID end LAFC’s two-month winless run at BMO Stadium. After a rare full week with time to train, they played... almost like they had time to train? Son Heung-min and Denis Bouanga looking good together again; David Martinez, Hollingshead, TILLMAN? HASAL? ALL looking good tonight! A much needed ending to a tumultuous run so we can rest easy and see what moves they make this summer. H.A.G.S, Friends After High School! 00:00 Postgame Reactions 01:14 Standout Performances 03:33 Vince Joins In 04:45 Tactics And Chances 07:01 Table And Vibes 08:17 Transfer Rumors 11:05 More Happy Sad Feet 14:18 Super Chats Begin 17:56 Callers And Parlays 22:09 Wrapping Michael Call 22:26 Carl Kids First Match 23:35 Dos Santos Patience 24:47 World Cup Break Plans 27:37 Carl Creator Shoutout 29:40 Pride Night Fireworks 31:03 Tactical Tweaks Review 33:53 World Cup Kits Merch 35:22 Diego Tillman Goal 37:46 Ref In The Way 39:31 Closing Live Show Plug 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.

    42 min

  2. May 20

    LAFC vs Seattle Preview + Denis Bouanga Apology Fallout + Tom Steyer Interview!?

    We preview LAFC’s MLS match vs Seattle on Sunday. We break down Denis Bouanga’s public apology after comments about LAFC playing differently this year and the difficulty connecting with Son Heung-min. How does it affect the fate of coach Marc Dos Santos, fan backlash, and tactical improvements? What could and should happen during this World Cup break for the squad? What does this match vs Seattle mean for LAFC leading into this break? And what does California Gubernatorial Candidate Tom Steyer have to say about issues that matter to LAFC fans? Yeah, you read that right! 00:00 Cold Open Chaos 00:33 Show Intro and Match Preview 01:41 Listener Banter and Tom Steyer Tease 05:38 Politics in Sports 09:03 Sponsor Break 10:19 Storylines Segment Setup 11:50 Bouanga Apology Explained 16:30 Tactics Debate and Coach Heat 22:26 JT Decisions and Break Reset 29:37 Summer Break Plans 30:44 Fixing LAFC Possession 32:03 Transfer Priorities Number Nine 32:56 Coach Decision Or Roster 34:10 Best Summer Break Stories 38:12 Seattle Match Turning Point 43:12 Tom Steyer Interview Setup 47:21 Abolish ICE And Immigration 50:14 Billionaire Skepticism Answered 55:56 World Cup Picks And Wrap 58:01 Bet It And Forget It 01:01:14 Final Thanks And Signoff 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.

    1h 2m
  3. LAFC lose AGAIN v Nashville, 3-2 | LAFC Fans React

    May 18

    LAFC lose AGAIN v Nashville, 3-2 | LAFC Fans React

    LAFC Falls 3-2 at Nashville: Bouanga Wakes Up, Set Pieces Hurt, and What Changes Before Seattle Darren and Vince react to another frustrating LAFC loss, with a few bright spots but mostly familiar frustrating problems as LAFC hobbles toward the World Cup break. We break down what needs to change, hear from you all about what you think, and descend deeper and deeper into the dark abyss. Join us! 00:00 Postgame Frustration 00:50 Breakdown of First Goal 02:20 Pros and Happy Foot 02:58 Cons Forward Passing 04:34 Stagnant Attack Issues 07:55 Chances and Set Pieces 10:31 Super Chats Begin 11:01 Captaincy and Leadership 14:50 Coach Debate and Hope 20:12 More Super Chats and Jokes 23:58 Jeff Tock Calls In 25:42 Looking Ahead to Seattle 26:53 Training Ground Fixes 31:31 Jeff Tock Rant 35:31 Eustáquio DP Debate 36:46 Locker Room Tension 38:46 Substitution Burnout 40:05 Fire MDS Arguments 41:10 Happy Feet Caller 43:29 DP Left Back Pitch 45:16 Bob Bradley Case 49:01 Diego Zooms Out 57:41 Super Chats Tactics 01:04:02 MLS Roster Reality 01:06:23 Final Thoughts Prediction 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.

    1h 8m
  4. LAFC Fans React to COLLAPSE in St. Louis

    May 14

    LAFC Fans React to COLLAPSE in St. Louis

    Travis and Vince react to LAFC’s third straight loss in seven days, a 2–1 defeat to 28th-place St. Louis City that capped a brutal stretch of 10 goals conceded in three games after an early-season run as an elite defensive team. It gets worse before the World Cup break and transfer windows provide light at the end of the sewer, with Nashville and Seattle coming up next. So, yknow, brace yourself. 00:00 Postgame Meltdown 00:50 Defense Falls Apart 02:19 Raposo Under Fire 03:21 Ritiro Reset Idea 06:00 Fixing Fullbacks 06:46 Martinez Bright Spot 07:49 Chemistry And Confidence 08:50 Tough Road Ahead 11:44 Accountability Check 13:43 Super Chats And Dogs 16:04 Caller Vaughn Joins 21:26 Caller Diego Recap 24:11 Jeff Tock Chaos 26:31 Batman Noir Debate 27:35 HBO Max Side Quest 28:11 All Coaches Bastards 28:29 Do Coaches Matter 30:35 Thorrington Club DNA 33:48 Roster Slots Injuries Luck 35:52 Live Show Frog Town 36:49 Break Then El Trafico 39:35 Fire Coach Threshold 43:30 Caller Eustaquio Future 48:21 Caller Transfer Window Plans 54:37 Wrap Up And Goodbyes 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.

    57 min

  5. May 12

    LAFC vs St. Louis + Nashville: Where's Our Panic Meter?

    Travis, Vince and Darren preview LAFC’s two MLS matches this week, first vs St. Louis CITY (city, city, city...) then at Nashville, and decide difinitively and objectively, with no debate allowed ever, just how worried fans should be following recent heavy losses. Will the summer transfer window bring the right changes? What ARE the right changes? Will Darren still be friends with Travis and Vince after he sells a coffee table book based on his forthcoming HIT TUMBLR??? 00:00 Welcome and Match Preview 00:44 Merch and Postgame Plug 01:15 Listener Banter Begins 01:36 World Cup at Cosm 03:11 Immersive Movies Explained 06:08 Live Show Logistics 07:07 Sponsor Break Amirian Law 08:18 Storylines Segment Setup 09:31 How Worried Are We 17:02 Tactics Versus Game Model 22:09 MLS Context and Expectations 25:56 Summer Window Needs 26:15 Summer Window Priorities 27:26 Fixing Fullback Depth 28:02 Finding a True Nine 30:13 DP Model and Roster Choices 31:13 Which U22s Stay 34:41 Scouting St Louis and Nashville 37:27 Points Targets and Coach Pressure 38:31 Off Topic City Debate 41:43 Bet It and Forget It 43:16 Outlandish Picks and Sign Off 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.

    47 min
  6. LAFC's Worst Week Gets Worse | Back-to-Back Demolitions

    May 11

    LAFC's Worst Week Gets Worse | Back-to-Back Demolitions

    Travis, Darren, and Vince react to a miserable LAFC week that included a 4–0 Champions Cup loss has now been followed by a 4–1 home defeat to Houston, with Nathan Ordaz scoring LAFC’s lone goal. The expected post-Champions-Cup hangover has certainly arrived, and shows no signs of letting up until the World Cup break. Happy Mothers Day! Happy Big Birthday, Travis! Otherwise SAD! 00:00 Hungover After Houston 01:44 Quick Show Format 02:04 Happy Sad Feet Recap 02:18 Brutal Schedule Ahead 03:11 Why Houston Won 05:10 Mistakes Spacing Fatigue 06:46 No Training Time Problem 08:30 Birthday Banter Bogusz 11:31 Second Half Collapse 13:51 Son Role And Need Nine 16:13 DP Moves Summer Rebuild 17:33 Tiny Donuts Call In 19:03 Can Son Play Nine 20:23 Martinez Too Wide 21:13 Super Chats Begin 23:03 Press Question Debate 24:20 MDS Tactics And Rotation 27:47 Palencia Injury Fallout 29:15 Hangover And Expectations 30:58 Post World Cup Roster 32:30 Bouanga Brazil Rumors 35:26 Signing Off And Live Show 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.

    37 min

  7. May 8

    LAFC vs Houston Preview: Champions League Hangover + Marc Dos Santos Under the Microscope

    Travis, Darren, and Vince preview LAFC’s MLS match vs Houston on Sunday, May 10 at 6:00 PM at BMO Stadium. Will LAFC will suffer a CONCACAF Champions Cup hangover after losing at home to Toluca? How can Marc Dos Santos improve? ...Do we talk about Houston? All this PLUS we FINALLY discuss Cold Stone Creamery and Catlina Island. 00:00 Welcome and Match Preview 00:35 Merch and Patreon Plug 00:53 Listener Mandated Banter 01:20 Fourth Wing Book Mishap 02:49 Cold Stone Memories 04:17 Glendale vs Long Beach 05:40 Catalina Trip Pitch 06:35 Catalina Wildlife and Vibes 08:39 Sponsor Message Amirian Law 09:54 Storylines Segment Setup 10:55 Champions Cup Hangover 12:16 Chiellini on Emotional Reset 14:10 Grief and Player Humanity 16:22 Why MLS Timing Is Weird 16:49 Season Timing and Cups 17:29 Getting Out of Your Head 18:31 Evaluating Marc Dos Santos 21:46 Rotation Depth and Tactics 25:30 Pressers and Taking Heat 28:18 Who Is Thriving Now 30:31 Do We Talk Houston 31:41 Bogusz Return and Preview 34:45 Bet It and Forget It 37:39 Wrap Up and Sign Off 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.

    38 min
  8. Lloris Couldn't Save This Mess | LAFC Fans React to Collapse

    May 7

    Lloris Couldn't Save This Mess | LAFC Fans React to Collapse

    Travis, Darren and Vince react to LAFC’s brutal 4–0 loss to Toluca in Toluca, one of the club’s worst nights and a cowardly, mistake-filled performance marked by awful passing and missed early chances. Hugo Lloris was the lone bright spot amid relentless pressure, which was not nearly enough to avoid complete disaster. A truly horrifying spectacle of a loss! 00:00 Postmatch Meltdown 01:10 Darren Takes The Blame 02:22 Quick Game Recap 03:03 Happy Foot Sad Foot 06:09 Any Positives Tonight 07:17 What Was The Plan 08:01 Pressure And Passing 11:39 Courage And Collapse 13:09 Therapy And The Gun Bit 17:05 Super Chats Begin 17:29 Happy Foot Flag Story 18:30 Parking The Bus Debate 19:35 Tillman Reception And Bouanga 23:15 MLS Roster Rules Rant 27:54 More Super Chats And Tunisia 30:39 First Caller Jeff Tock 34:09 Lineup Rage Begins 34:44 Tillman Role Debate 35:04 Midfield Picks Questioned 35:54 Nobody Played Well 36:23 Sell Bouanga Argument 37:18 Jeff Gets Booted 37:32 Diego Calls In 38:38 Tillman Miss Breakdown 42:41 Ross Tactical Fixes 44:49 Striker Problem Talk 48:58 Super Chats Suffering 53:56 Tactical Disaster Debate 59:00 A-Rod Happy Heel 01:03:15 Tillman Out Train 01:04:29 Justin Reads Superchat 01:05:09 Roster Money Panic 01:06:40 Roster Rules Must Hit 01:07:09 Overpaid Players Critique 01:07:46 Who Builds The Roster 01:07:58 GAM Trade Reality Check 01:08:50 Defense And Expectations 01:10:02 DP Versus U22 Debate 01:10:18 Wrapping The Caller 01:10:36 Speedrun Super Chats 01:13:52 Is Son A Concern 01:14:57 Burger King Detour 01:17:23 CONCACAF Ref Rant 01:18:59 Ryan Calls In Drunk 01:20:53 Paulie Cat And Beef 01:25:04 Ontario Andy Pushback 01:27:45 Creepy TIFO Talk 01:31:05 Final Thoughts And Hope 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.

    1h 35m
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The best LAFC podcast named after a sign in front of podiatrists office that closed like three years ago. Hosted by comedy writers Travis Helwig and Darren Miller and soccer expert Vince La Rosa, this podcast is the easiest way for new fans to fall in love with our club, and the most fun place for current LAFC fans to keep up with the team. We’ll preview every match, have some post-game call in shows, and maybe play some games too. Happy Foot Sad Foot is your gateway drug to Los Angeles Football Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Travis Helwig, Darren Miller, Vince La Rosa
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    313
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Happy Foot Sad Foot
  • Show Website
    Happy Foot Sad Foot: An LAFC Podcast

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