Happy Foot Sad Foot: An LAFC Podcast

Travis Helwig, Darren Miller, Vince La Rosa
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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.

  1. 6d ago

    EMERGENCY POD: LAFC Fires Marc Dos Santos Mid-Season (Interim Coach Rumors + What’s Next)

    Travis jumps on an emergency Happy Foot Sad Foot livestream after LAFC announces it has parted ways with head coach Marc Dos Santos, reading the club’s statement and reacting to the surprising mid-season move following a frustrating loss and a poor run of form. We discuss why the club may have acted now during the international break, what it signals about urgency and accountability, and the hope a coaching change could spark a talented roster before the playoff push. Travis shares an unconfirmed rumor that assistant Andy Rose will serve as interim coach, and the chat throws out potential long-term candidates. Geoff Tock calls in to debate the timing and the value of chasing “variance;” Soccerwise’s David Gass joins to explain league-wide context, John Thorrington’s role, and possible coaching directions for LAFC moving forward; and The Counter Press' Kirk Kinsey joins to dig into the tactics. 00:00 Breaking News Reaction 01:12 Why LAFC Pulled Trigger 02:40 Interim Coach Rumors 04:24 Chat Reactions Coach Wishlist 08:40 Geoff Tock Joins In 09:48 Front Office Pressure Debate 16:38 Variance Over Status Quo 18:51 Fanbase Reset Superchats 22:39 David Goss League Context 29:22 Who Should Coach Next 31:43 Cherundolo Gesture Debate 32:43 Coaching Candidates Talk 33:43 Soccer Wise Plug 35:30 MLS Minute Recap 38:25 Super Chats And Jokes 39:47 Kirk Kinsey Joins 45:38 Tactical Fixes Needed 50:55 Fan Relief And Leaks 56:37 Coach Wishlist And Wrap 01:04:07 Survivor Tangent Finale 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.

  2. Sep 27

    LAFC Goal Called Back, Dallas Loss & What’s Left to Save the Season

    Travis, Darren, and Vince react to LAFC’s match at FC Dallas, which ends as a 1–0 loss after a would-be equalizer is called back following a controversial VAR-related decision. We talk about how the international break and missing key players tanked the quality, why moral victories don’t matter with two wins in 16, and what the remaining schedule (including Vancouver and Austin at home) means for any turnaround and playoff positioning. We highlight positives like Sergio Vasquez’s impact and other young contributors, worry briefly about Vasquez’s hamstring, and discuss roster depth, injuries, and the league’s scheduling choices. We also debate what Marc Dos Santos needs to do to keep his job with the upcoming “sprint season,” share news that Thayllon is arriving Monday, and wrap with lighter asides, super chats, and and way too much discussion on how hot the team is. 00:00 Two Wins in 16 00:47 Dallas Loss Recap 02:44 VAR Goal Controversy 05:15 West Table Reality 07:54 Happy Foot Standouts 09:50 Broadcast Rant 12:20 Vasquez Deep Dive 16:20 Run-In Schedule Ahead 19:31 MDS Job Security Debate 27:03 AI Viewers Tangent 28:24 Igor Jesus Absence 30:35 Live Show Idea 31:36 Live Show Planning 32:09 Hat Lore and Jewels 32:57 Paper Gun and Tissues 34:10 Season Collapse Review 35:33 Injuries and New Hope 37:03 MDS Accountability Debate 41:33 Super Chats and Ebobisse Rant 44:34 Ayaneiro and Big Forward Talk 45:20 Vince Returns and Vibes 47:58 Trusting MDS System 49:53 Hottest Player Debate 55:05 Wrap Up and Next Matches 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.

    LAFC Goal Called Back, Dallas Loss & What’s Left to Save the Season

  3. Sep 25

    LAFC vs FC Dallas Preview: International Break Chaos, Tight Table, and the Texas Curse

    Travis and Darren preview LAFC’s road match vs FC Dallas and Travis' new life as a Person With A Shaved Head. Then: despair. LAFC’s thin roster gets worse with Aaron Long suspended and multiple players away on international duty (including Denis Bouanga, Jacob Shaffelburg, and Son Heung-min). We attempt to build a makeshift starting XI, discuss the tightest of Tight Tables, and the deadliest of Texas Curses. 00:00 Painful Week Cold Open 00:28 Podcast Intro and Match Preview 01:26 Listener Banter Bald Reveal 02:28 Haircut Story and Regrets 04:32 Good Luck Bet and Slam Poetry 08:22 Sponsor Break Amirian Law 09:55 Storylines Segment Begins 10:56 Roster Crisis International Break 12:35 Building the Back Line 14:45 Midfield Puzzle and Absences 16:27 Raposo Debate and Front Line 17:20 Lineup Chaos Without Stars 19:16 Ebobisse Debate And One Strike Rule 21:04 Tight Table Playoff Math 25:35 Texas Curse And Dallas Six Pointer 27:51 Gloomy Match Outlook And Injury Fears 31:34 MLS Minute Weekend Roundup 35:16 Bet It And Forget It Predictions 38:45 Wrap Up And Support The Pod 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.

  4. Sep 20

    Heartbreak in the Final Minute: LAFC Fans React to Draw with a Man Down vs San Jose

    Travis and Darren react to a devastating late draw for LAFC in San Jose after going down a man early on a soft foul that still had to be a red once called. We break down why, despite the heartbreak, this felt like a proud, gutsy defensive performance, highlighted by huge nights from Son and Denis Bouanga (who breaks the club record for regular-season goals) and a remarkable game from Hugo Lloris. We also debate key refereeing moments involving Drew Fisher, VAR, and disallowed goals, shout out standout defending from Porteous, Tafari, and the back line, and air a few Sad Feet including Sieb struggling and late sub frustrations. Plus: Super Chats, callers, and Geoff Tock returns to stir the pot (but also maybe be somewhat human too!?) 00:00 Heartbreak and Pride 01:25 Red Card Debate 05:00 Referee on Blast 07:30 Why It Still Matters 09:25 Happy Feet Highlights 14:40 Backline and Palencia 16:10 Sad Feet and VAR Gripes 20:19 Super Chats and Enemies 22:48 Jeff Tock Calls In 28:49 Travis Signs Off 29:22 Caller Diego Reacts 31:30 Lloris Contract Fears 32:30 VAR and Missed Fouls 33:34 Bright Spots and Playoff Hope 34:53 Supporters Shield Reality Check 35:07 Turning Point or Too Late 36:14 A-Rod Calls In 38:32 Protest to Renewed Belief 39:43 Pretty Rancid Officiating 42:26 Hugo Statue Demands 44:39 Carl on MLS Chaos 46:43 Roster Rules and DP Disparity 52:09 Fanbase Fatigue and Heartbreak 56:08 Roller Coaster Seasons 58:01 Super Chats and Backline Debate 01:01:14 Drew Fischer Rant 01:02:32 Washed Takes and MLS Cup Dreams 01:06:48 Wrap Up and Thanks 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.

    Heartbreak in the Final Minute: LAFC Fans React to Draw with a Man Down vs San Jose

  5. Sep 18

    LAFC vs San Jose Preview: Tight Table, Bad Vibes, and Are We MDS Out?

    San Jose sit fourth and we sit sixth with just one point between us, so Travis and Darren preview LAFC’s Saturday afternoon match at Levi’s Stadium and why it feels like a massive six-pointer in a brutally tight Western Conference table. With Vince “missing,” we run through LAFC’s ugly form (seven points in eight matches, no wins since July 25), the bright spot of a record number of clean sheets led by Hugo Lloris, and how close we still are to second place despite everything. We debate whether firing Marc Dos Santos with eight games left is worth the shock to the system, dig into tactical and statistical reasons for the attacking struggles, and then reset with an annual LAFC Fan Meditation. 00:00 Tight Table Tease 00:23 Podcast Welcome Setup 01:34 Listener Banter Sick Travis 02:32 Tires Network Announcement 04:39 Emmys TV Tangent 06:17 Sponsor Break Amirian Law 07:47 Storylines Segment Begins 08:51 Are We In Hell Stats 13:37 Fire MDS Debate 21:15 Darren Deep Dive Tactics 25:39 Sonny Positioning Problems 28:08 What Needs To Change 28:56 Player Coach Fantasy 29:56 Dos Santos Hot Seat 32:27 Early Coaching Search 33:46 Revenge vs San Jose 36:17 MLS Minute Rundown 39:07 LAFC Fan Meditation 51:01 Bet It Segment 55:09 Final Plugs Goodbye 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.

  6. Sep 13

    Rock Bottom? LAFC Fans React to Embarrassing 3-1 Loss at Sporting KC

    Darren and Vince break down LAFC’s frustrating 3–1 loss to last-place Sporting Kansas City, debating whether this is “rock bottom” and how much blame falls on tactics, roster decisions, and player readiness. We discuss the first-half lineup choices, halftime adjustments that improved tempo and chance creation, and key moments including Bouanga’s goal, defensive mistakes on SKC’s goals, and missed opportunities that could have changed the match. We take callers, none of whom have anything optimistic to say, but it still makes us feel better. 00:00 Rock Bottom Opener 00:39 Embarrassing SKC Loss 01:10 Lineup Choices Debate 03:38 Goals and Halftime Shift 05:37 Tempo and Finishing Issues 07:36 MLS Parity Reality Check 08:34 Callers Segment Begins 09:02 Drew Says Team Cooked 14:51 Diego Finds Silver Linings 22:44 Streaky Identity and Injuries 26:55 Jeff Tock Rants on Son 30:11 Roster Signings and Coach Talk 34:26 Coaching Tenure Debate 35:47 Measuring Coaches by Metrics 36:11 Shaffelburg Energy Shift 38:41 Academy Pipeline Frustrations 43:21 Reading the Hater Comment 44:09 Roster Age Imbalance Talk 46:12 Son Needs to Shoot 48:16 Vibe Lighting MLS After Dark 51:56 Subs and Lineup Second Guessing 57:18 Callers and Show Banter 01:00:20 Transfers and Getting Healthy 01:04:18 Wrap Up and Community Thanks 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.

    Rock Bottom? LAFC Fans React to Embarrassing 3-1 Loss at Sporting KC

  7. Sep 10

    LAFC Fans React to 2-0 Win vs RB New York: Disappointment or Progress? Or Both?

    At nearly 1:00 AM on the East Coast, Travis joins Vince and Darren break down LAFC’s 2-0 win over the New York Red Bulls, a crucial result albeit a frustraing performance due to poor finishing that could have made it 4-0 or 5-0 by halftime. Jude Terry’s composed strike and Sieb’s banger are bright spots amid missed chances from Bouanga and Son, whose first touch and fatigue are major concerns. We discuss how LAFC tactically exploited Red Bulls’ high line, the TIGHT TABLE in the Western Conference with nine games left, and the return of Igor Jesus after an ACL injury. We also look ahead to Kansas City and debate coaching, roster shuffling, and who’s stepping up beyond the usual scorers. 00:00 Late Night Kickoff 00:34 Match Takeaways 02:32 Bet It Chaos 03:24 Tactics vs Red Bulls 04:30 Finishing Frustrations 06:27 Tight Table Bit 10:42 Pump The Brakes 13:41 Chance Creation Boss 22:29 Igor Returns 25:57 Jeff On Martinez 30:16 Is Son Washed 31:39 Coach Blame Debate 33:54 Low Block Problem 34:34 Do Coaches Matter 37:07 Fire Him Or Not 42:27 Dentist Debate Detour 43:58 Son Double Standard 44:58 Caller Happy Feet 47:26 DP Rules And Selling Son 50:50 Super Chats And Sponsors 53:40 Red Bull Naming Weirdness 56:56 Caller Carl Match Recap 01:02:58 Set Pieces And Merch 01:04:52 Wrap Up And Next Match 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.

    LAFC Fans React to 2-0 Win vs RB New York: Disappointment or Progress? Or Both?

  8. Sep 9

    Can LAFC Finally Win Again? Double Preview: Red Bull New York + Sporting KC

    Are we ever going to win a game again? Darren and Vince (with Travis checking in via prerecorded NYC street videos) preview LAFC’s two-match week: Red Bull New York at BMO Stadium and Sporting Kansas City on the road. This ep HAS IT ALL! We cover the winless stretch, thin margins, finishing issues, an incomplete roster, injuries, disjointed tactics, limited bench options, new signings, visas, what it means if we can’t beat two bad teams, and of course, sea turtles! 00:00 Doom and Gloom Cold Open 00:23 Welcome and Match Preview 01:18 Listener Mandated Banter 01:57 Vince Birthday Food Tour 03:01 Sea Turtle Paddleboard Story 06:35 Reality TV and British Accents 09:09 Ad Break Amirian Law 10:41 Storylines Segment Setup 11:50 Travis in NYC Storylines 13:14 Why LAFC Cannot Win 14:51 Roster Thin and Tactics 20:28 Market Context and Formation 25:17 Disjointed Attack Review 25:50 Midfield Tradeoffs Debate 27:40 New Signings Watch 28:59 Visa Delays and Injuries 31:54 Chemistry vs Game Model 35:43 Final Storyline Must-Win Week 41:01 Ceiling Floor Expectations 42:59 Bet It and Forget It 45:15 Sieb First Impressions 49:43 Wrap Up and Support 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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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
    341
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2025 Happy Foot Sad Foot
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