Happy Foot Sad Foot: An LAFC Podcast

Travis Helwig, Darren Miller, Vince La Rosa
  • 4.9 (59)
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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. 1h ago

    LAFC v Portland: Many Chances, One Bouanga Blast. Baby Steps Forward, or Not Enough?

    Travis and Vince record a chaotic postgame from their cars at BMO Stadium because the usual studio space is taken during an LAFC Unified broadcast, with Darren producing from a common area. They break down LAFC’s 1-1 draw/loss vibe against Portland: an early concession, a much-improved attacking approach with massive chance creation (including 21 first-half shots and nearly 30 total), but persistent finishing issues, highlighted by reliance on another outside-the-box strike—an incredible Denis Bouanga solo BLAST™. They discuss Tim Tillman’s non-contact injury, mounting roster thinness (Martinez, Palencia, Igor Jesus, Palencia), limited bench options, and the urgency of the closing transfer window. 00:00 Finishing Frustrations 00:31 Remote Pod Chaos 01:56 Chance Creation vs Goals 04:46 Tillman Injury Worries 08:17 Roster Depth Alarm 10:38 Happy Foot Highlights 12:31 Why Chances Failed 13:41 Defense and Transition Risk 17:33 Darren Joins In 18:45 Super Chats Segment 22:29 Roster Chaos Context 23:44 Thin Squad Reality 24:25 Travis Car Chaos 25:24 Jeff Tock Metrics 28:09 Coach Debate Fallout 29:38 Luke Defends Form 32:53 Scoring Drought Breakdown 36:50 Wrap Up And Next Week 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 v Portland: Many Chances, One Bouanga Blast. Baby Steps Forward, or Not Enough?

  2. 3d ago

    LAFC Drop Another 1-0: Rotation Fails in Colorado, Depth Concerns Grow

    Travis, Vince, and Darren react to LAFC’s second 1-0 loss in seven days after a deeply frustrating match in Colorado that featured another individual mistake leading to the deciding goal. We discuss a rotated lineup without Bouanga and Son, the lack of chance creation and urgency, and how the “depth” pieces failed to seize their opportunity, with harsh criticism of Ebobisse and mixed feelings on Shaffelburg and Boyd. We highlight positives like Cabral Carter saving a penalty after Ebobisse's own goal, strong defending from Ryan Porteous and Aaron Long, and energetic late moments from Mihalić and Cheberko. We discuss Roster Rules' Law (all MLS conversations must eventually turn to the roster constraints), and mint Ross' Law (maybe we've failed to build a team and style around Bouanga that can work, and the only solution is to part ways with Bouanga to try something entirely different!????) DON'T WORRY!!! WE ALSO TALK ABOUT SURVIVOR!!!!! 00:00 Postgame Meltdown 00:59 Bright Spots Early 02:28 Rotation Letdown 05:26 Why Chances Dried Up 07:25 Depth Crisis Reality 09:50 Window Timing Worries 14:07 Urgency And Dogs 17:33 Super Chats Roll In 23:43 Callers Take The Mic 37:25 Caller Safety Reminder 37:50 Vaughn Plug and Number 38:23 Ross on Bouanga System 41:39 Debating Ross Theory 44:30 MLS Roster Rules Rant 48:33 Super Chats and LARP Talk 51:02 Diego Muted Meltdown 52:13 Justin Tarmac Story 54:34 Portland Preview and Rapid Man 59:52 Vela Nostalgia Break 01:01:16 Joey and Cubby Call 01:06:04 Jeff Probst Survivor Rant 01:13:10 Wrap Up and Saturday Stakes 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 Drop Another 1-0: Rotation Fails in Colorado, Depth Concerns Grow

  3. 5d ago

    LAFC Double Match Preview: Colorado Away + Portland at BMO (Plus LAFC Unified Team Interview)

    Travis and Darren preview LAFC’s two MLS matches this week—at Colorado on Wednesday, Aug. 19 (6:30 PM) and vs Portland at BMO on Saturday, Aug. 22 (7:30 PM), both on Apple TV—while addressing fan anxiety after a 1–0 loss to San Diego, a petition to fire Marc Dos Santos, and concerns about roster construction and DP limitations tied to GAM. They discuss recent signings and injuries, then hear from Vince (sidelined with a back injury) on rotation, altitude, and the need to score early in transition against Colorado, plus the must-win home mindset vs Portland. The episode features an interview with LAFC’s Special Olympics Unified Team coach Michael McKnight and players Ashley Marin and Kevin Demetrio ahead of their Saturday match vs Portland after the first team! 00:00 Secret Game Plan Cold Open 00:28 Show Intro and Match Preview 01:16 Special Olympics Unified Hype 02:55 Where Is Vince 04:16 Sponsor Break Amirian Law 05:48 Storylines Segment Setup 07:45 Is the Sky Falling 10:00 Why the Vibes Are Low 17:00 What If Thorrington Is Done 20:07 Roster Debate and Risk Taking 23:07 Leg Injuries and Accountability 26:10 Judging the GM This Season 28:56 More Signings Coming 29:49 Selling Veterans on LAFC 30:52 Roster Depth Reality Check 31:25 Colorado and Portland Preview 32:17 Vince Rotation and Keys 35:04 Unified Team Spotlight 35:45 What Is Unified Soccer 39:14 Season Stories and Nashville 41:48 Balancing Life and Soccer 44:02 How to Watch and Support 47:06 Better Forget It Bets 49:48 Wrap Up and 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.

  4. Aug 16

    LAFC vs San Diego: Handballs, Bad Vibes, and a Brutal 1-0 Loss

    Travis, Vince, and Darren react to a frustrating 1-0 loss at BMO Stadium to San Diego in a match dominated by bad vibes, time-wasting, and an infuriating referee. We break down LAFC’s strong pressing and defensive play, but repeated failure to finish in the final third, and a gas tank on low after a heavy Leagues Cup schedule, and San Diego's sharp defense and clutch goalkeeping. But wait, there's more! We also have injury setbacks, transfer window roster limitations, and the open fandom question: do we finally have to start calling this a rivalry? 00:00 Postgame Shock Intro 01:23 Why LAFC Lost 02:16 Tactics and Fatigue 03:47 Ref and Bad Luck 06:02 Injuries and Roster News 07:06 Super Chats and Timewasting Rant 09:33 Referee List Debate 10:48 Midfield Needs and Callers Begin 12:35 Jeff Tock Chaos Call 15:30 Diego Call Boyd and Subs 17:57 Smokescreen Kit Debate 19:25 Diego Signs Off 19:35 Justin Calls From San Diego 21:39 Rivalry Pride And Losing Streak 26:03 GAM TAM Reality Check 26:17 Super Chats And Stadium Cops 29:05 Son Yips Discussion 30:24 Paulie Calls And Divorce Bit 32:21 Jewels Gaskets And Wrap Up 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 vs San Diego: Handballs, Bad Vibes, and a Brutal 1-0 Loss

  5. Aug 14

    LAFC Fans React to Leagues Cup Fallout, Analyze New Signing, and Preview San Diego Match

    We go live to track the final Leagues Cup results and react as our hopes fade, then pivot to LAFC’s new signing Armindo Sieb, a 23-year-old striker from the Bayern Munich system (recently with Mainz) on a long-term deal. We break down why this kind of move fits MLS roster constraints, how the Bayern partnership can help with scouting intel, and what we see in Sieb’s highlight reel—powerful finishing, comfort on the ball, and a “tweener” profile who could play as a support striker or alongside Son. Then we preview Saturday’s home match vs San Diego, discussing their drop to 13th in the West, their possession-heavy style, LAFC’s transition advantage, and rotation choices with a brutal August schedule. We close with listener questions, rivalry talk, and Bet It and Forget It predictions. 00:00 Dog Joins the Show 00:23 Live Preview Setup 01:16 Leagues Cup Scoreboard Watch 02:41 Banter and Chat Format 04:03 Leagues Cup Fate Debate 05:39 New Signing Introduced 08:08 Why This Transfer Makes Sense 19:33 Highlight Reel Breakdown 30:30 Leagues Cup Ends and Refocus 31:34 San Diego Matchup Tactics 35:19 Brutal August Schedule and Rotation 36:35 Rotation Strategy Debate 38:52 San Diego Rivalry Stakes 39:51 Crowd Trouble Memories 40:35 Questions and Subscriber Push 41:43 Bayern Partnership Explained 47:55 Transfer Window Outlook 50:05 MLS Calendar and Trophy Talk 53:04 Bet It and Forget It 55:08 Blood Types 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.

  6. Aug 13

    LAFC vs Querétaro: Trap Game Chaos, PK Win, and Leagues Cup Math Hell

    Travis, Vince, and Darren react to LAFC’s frustrating 1-1 home draw with Querétaro at BMO Stadium, where we advance the night on penalties but miss the chance to clinch progression outright. We break down the rotated starting lineup, conceding early, and how the low block exposed ongoing issues creating chances when we don’t score first. We talk halftime fixes (Tim Tillman and David Martinez changing the match), the missed sitters from Son, Bouanga, Tafari, and Choinière, and why the second-half performance still wasn’t clinical enough. We also unpack the unforgiving, confusing Leagues Cup format and the exact results we now need from Chicago/Austin, vent about inconsistent refereeing and time-wasting, touch on injuries, roster depth, and the complications around adding a DP, then wrap with callers, Super Chats, and our happy feet/sad feet from the night. 00:00 Tournament Math Madness 00:34 Postgame Intro and Stakes 01:49 Rotation and Halftime Fixes 04:36 Low Block Problem Returns 07:20 Missed Chances and Lineup Gamble 12:46 Leagues Cup Math Breakdown 17:49 Happy Foot Sad Foot Recap 18:36 Referee Frustrations 21:13 Tillman and Jude Terry Talk 26:31 Transfer Window Tug Job 29:25 Super Chats and Inside Jokes 30:20 Callers Segment Begins 36:31 No Calls While Driving 36:44 Patreon Tickets Shoutout 37:30 Game Vibes and Fireworks 38:10 Happy Feet Chemistry Notes 38:56 Short Kings Banter 39:40 Luke Rants About Dropped Points 42:27 Are We Actually Through 42:49 Which Shot Would Darren Score 45:35 Jump Shot Coffee Meetup Plug 46:00 Super Chats Signings and PK Talk 49:39 The Undefeated Lucky Hat 52:17 Unc Moment and Trap Game Talk 53:56 A Rod Calls In Tillman Critique 01:01:06 Heel Furious About Rotation 01:03:48 Tock Meltdown Mode 01:03:58 Muted But Furious 01:04:24 Coaching Choices Rant 01:05:26 LAFC Jail Bit 01:06:34 Sincere Check In 01:07:58 AI Viewers Plug 01:09:17 Process Versus Result 01:09:48 Voice Memo Challenge 01:10:54 Criticizing The Coach 01:11:26 Writer Rankings Detour 01:12:34 Caller Agrees With Tock 01:14:54 Martinez As A Ten 01:18:33 Jewel Soundboard Break 01:19:58 Chucky Locker Room Drama 01:21:53 Podcast Logistics Corner 01:23:08 Back To School Tangent 01:26:43 Late Night Chaos 01:30:23 Wrap Up Roses Thorns 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 vs Querétaro: Trap Game Chaos, PK Win, and Leagues Cup Math Hell

  7. Aug 9

    Eddie Segura Saves LAFC’s Leagues Cup Hopes with Stoppage Time Winner vs Toluca | LAFC Fans React

    Darren and Vince recap a heated, high-intensity LAFC win over Toluca in Leagues Cup, praising the atmosphere, physical edge, and how LAFC matched Toluca’s man-to-man pressure with sharper midfield rotations and off-ball movement. Darren names Eddie Segura as his Happy Foot for a brick-wall defensive cameo capped by a stoppage-time winning goal, while Vince highlights Choinière and the midfield’s ability to break pressure after recent slow starts. We discuss improved team commitment, strong moments from Hugo Lloris, and concerns about opponents targeting Son physically. Callers and super chats weigh in on David Martinez’s frustration and fitness, Eddie’s role as a versatile squad piece, Michael Olise being in the building, and the Leagues Cup standings implications heading into the next match against Querétaro, with an eye on upcoming schedule and trophy ambitions. 00:00 Postmatch Welcome 00:20 Segura Steals Show 01:59 Midfield Control Praise 04:03 Intensity And Movement 06:11 Leagues Cup Impact 06:47 Super Chats And Travis 07:15 Olise Sightings Fund 08:00 Goal Breakdown And Lloris 11:26 Jeff Joins The Call 15:19 Martinez Fitness Debate 21:17 Diego Leagues Cup Math 27:00 Luke On Vintage Segura 27:25 Segura’s Perfect Night 28:35 Center Back Depth Talk 29:15 Martinez Frustration Breakdown 31:00 Midfield Praise and Chemistry 32:31 Leagues Cup Math Ahead 33:14 Caller Debates Segura Role 35:02 Vince Explains Segura Value 38:07 Late Night Caller Chaos 39:44 Fans in the Stands Moments 43:12 DP Needs and Super Chats 48:10 Final Caller and Wrap Up 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.

    Eddie Segura Saves LAFC’s Leagues Cup Hopes with Stoppage Time Winner vs Toluca | LAFC Fans React

  8. Aug 6

    LAFC vs Chivas: Jude Terry's Winning PK, Tafari’s Heroics, and a Wild Night at BMO

    Travis, Vince, and Darren break down LAFC’s 1-1 draw with Chivas that ends in a penalty shootout win, a “Chivas vs Chivas” night with an electric, contentious atmosphere at BMO that featured a heavy Chivas presence but a loud 3252. David Martinez’s mature decision and assist in the build-up, a strong defensive performance led by Nkosi Tafari with MULTIPLE goal-saving interventions, and the 17-year-old homegrown hero, Jude Terry stepping up to score the winning PK with ADDULT COMPOSURE, all contributed to a big win tonight. We talk to fans calling in from the stadium, LAFC fans, Chivas fans, and split fans. BIG W (but also technically a draw for record-keeping purposes). 00:00 Postmatch Intro 00:47 Atmosphere And Stakes 01:38 Happy Sad Feet Breakdown 04:43 Jude Terry Heroics 07:15 Lineup And Penalty Choices 09:58 Super Chats And Banter 12:58 Caller Vaughn And Andrew 17:46 Caller Diego And Merch Talk 23:29 Emoji and Pronunciation Bits 24:00 Jersey Talk and Merch Logistics 25:34 Eric Duenas Return Jokes 27:03 Leo Calls In Stadium Atmosphere 30:43 Roster Depth and Fan Color Debate 35:36 Big Club Expectations Rant 38:36 ARod Split Allegiance Story 44:03 Grim Reaper and Hospital Horse 46:18 Substack Plug 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.

    LAFC vs Chivas: Jude Terry's Winning PK, Tafari’s Heroics, and a Wild Night at BMO
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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
    330
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Happy Foot Sad Foot
  • Show Website
    Happy Foot Sad Foot: An LAFC Podcast

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