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. 1D AGO

    LAFC v Dallas Preview: Are We Misusing Son Heung-min? More Important: How Bad Will Stadium Food Be?

    Travis, Vince, and Darren preview LAFC’s home match vs FC Dallas on Saturday. Is Mark Dos Santos misusing Son Heung-min? Will the food options at BMO Stadium be terrible this season, and will the process of paying for that food still somehow be worse? Does Dallas matter? Like, at all? 00:00 Intro 01:58 Listener Mandated Banter 07:32 Sponsor Break Amirian Law 08:47 Storylines Intro 09:51 Is Sonny Misused? 15:44 Tactics Tillman and Roles 18:08 Player Fans vs Team Fans 21:11 BMO Food Kiosk Rant 22:36 Home Field Advantage Stats 24:01 Fixing Stadium Experience 25:29 Best BMO Eats Debate 26:59 MLS Atmosphere Comparisons 32:07 Dallas Match Preview 35:00 Bet It and Forget It 37:19 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.

    39 min
  2. LAFC Ends the Drought in Houston! Raw Fan Reactions

    4D AGO

    LAFC Ends the Drought in Houston! Raw Fan Reactions

    LAFC Break the Queso Curse: 2-0 in Houston with two bangers. Travis, Vince, and Darren recap LAFC’s strange but crucial 2-0 road win over a nine-man Houston Dynamo, snapping The Queso Curse and earning LAFC’s first win in Houston since 2019 while staying perfect in 2026. We discuss Mark Dos Santos’ possession-heavy approach, the team’s improved counter-press, and the lingering challenge of creating clear chances against a low block. We breaks down the two red cards (one debated, one clear), standout moments from Sonny (impactful despite missed finishes), Bouanga’s quiet night, and major contributions from Boudri and Tafari, and of course celebrate two goals off short corners—bangers from Delgado and Eustáquio. 00:00 Postgame Road Win 01:09 What We Learned 05:05 Red Cards Debate 06:36 Happy Feet Highlights 10:44 Set Piece Goals 12:33 Sonny Finishing Talk 15:08 Super Chats Begin 19:28 Geoff Tock, Heel Of The Foot 26:18 Martinez and Boudri Fit 32:51 Live Show Tickets!? 34:55 Rules and Card Colors 38:46 Caller Luke Perspective 40:25 Sons Off-Ball Value 40:56 Connection Chaos 41:19 Houston Crowd Roast 42:26 Why Houston Was Harder 43:21 Tactics And Styles 46:33 Super Chats And Live Show 49:12 When Long Returns 50:32 Arsenal Troll Meltdown 51:23 Noah Rife Joins 57:45 Sounders Update And MLS Credit 01:01:49 Ex Players Celebrations 01:03:57 Rocky And Hot Start 01:07:35 Caller Justin Birthday 01:08:35 De La Valle Mystery 01:15:10 Wrap Up And Tickets 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 12m

  3. FEB 26

    LAFC vs Houston Preview: Bouanga RE-SIGNS, Bogusz RETURNS for revenge?

    We break down just how big of a deal it is that Denis Bouanga has extended his LAFC contract through 2028/29 with a 2029/30 option, Preview Mateusz Bogusz first atch against LAFC since joining Houston as a DP, and take a look at the tactical shifts we're seeing now, and expect to see in the future, after Marc Dos Santos’ 3-0 start. PLUS... straight up, we suck in Texas! IS The Queso Curse™ REAL? 00:00 Welcome and Match Info 00:41 New Merch Drop 01:51 Listener Banter Returns 03:23 Paris Trip and Pod Love 05:00 Twitter Roast and Lalas Beef 06:16 Sponsor Break Amirian Law 07:32 Storylines Segment Intro 09:06 Bouanga Extends Deal 12:44 Bouanga Legacy and MLS Impact 18:45 Houston Preview Bogusz Revenge 20:27 Bogusz Fit and Transfer Logic 21:11 Bogusz to Houston Fit 22:50 Facing Former LAFC Stars 25:52 Dos Santos Perfect Start 27:11 Tactical Changes Under MDS 33:14 Texas Road Curse Debate 35:33 Houston Matchup Concerns 38:24 Bet It And Forget It 41:23 Outlandish Bets Picks 44:07 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.

    45 min
  4. LAFC Finish Off Real España in Champions Cup: Postgame Reactions from LAFC Fans

    FEB 25

    LAFC Finish Off Real España in Champions Cup: Postgame Reactions from LAFC Fans

    Travis, Darren, and Vince recap LAFC’s 1-0 win over Real España to advance 7-1 on aggregate - a low-stakes, rotation-heavy night that still showcased improved depth and game management during a congested stretch of four games in 12 days. But the vibes were good! Nkosi Tafari header goal for a second Man-Of-The-Match nod of THE WEEK? An Hasal PK save with minutes left on the clock??A full half of rest for the Heung-Boo duo??? That's chill enough to talk about 90s video game consoles again, and that's exactly what we did. 3 MATCHES, 3 WINS! 00:00 - Muted Cold Open 00:24 - Advancing Past Real España 02:00 - Squad Rotation And Depth 03:33 - Boudri First Impressions 13:05 - Son Role And Tactics Debate 18:13 - Callers And PK Heroics 22:41 - Super Chats And Stock Watch 29:22 - Diego Calls In And Fun Segments 32:30 - Jersey Swap Timing 35:16 - Overload Left Set Plays 38:23 - Youth Standouts Praise 40:27 - Season Start Optimism 42:12 - Collab With Korean Channel 44:12 - Stadium Vibes Report 48:21 - Tapestry And Sconces 54:52 - Left Back Role Debate 58:36 - Sweating Is The Answer 59:32 - Dreamcast Top Three 1:00:15 - Horny Volleyball Debate 1:01:11 - Sports Games Shoutouts 1:01:43 - GameCube Hidden Gems 1:03:38 - Scarf Ideas Superchats 1:06:04 - Tiny Shelf Reveal 1:09:35 - Cosm Press Release Chaos 1:11:39 - Console Order Nostalgia 1:13:09 - The Hat™ To Costa Rica? 1:17:08 - Tickets Merch Wrap Up 1:21:03 - Final 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.

    1h 16m
  5. LAFC STUN Messi and Miami 3-0: Postgame Reactions from LAFC Fans

    FEB 22

    LAFC STUN Messi and Miami 3-0: Postgame Reactions from LAFC Fans

    LAFC MASSACRES Messi and Miami in a 3-0 MLS Opening Day win in front of 75,000+ fans, Friends Of The Foot show up even bigger than LAFC with a meetup, photo, banners, trading cards, a BLOCK OF SEATS?!?? A "BETTER THAN MESSI" CHANT??? Goals David Martinez, Denis Bouanga, and signature garbage pickup from the Prince of Van Nuys, Nathan Ordaz. Great performances all the way down the roster. We hear from many great callers and bask in the glow of victory. We are as BACK AS BACK CAN BE. 00:00 Don Garber, Is That Your King? LAFC Smashes Inter Miami 3–0 06:21 Coliseum Night: Record Crowd, Nerves at Home & Listener Meetup Shoutouts 07:48 Live From the Press Box: Stadium Vibes, Crowd Split & Seat-Finding Chaos 10:13 By the Numbers: Possession vs xG + Why the Game Plan Worked 11:15 MAGA Marc Dos Santos Tactics: Confident Without the Ball 15:49 Was Son a Factor? Breaking Down His Role & Miami’s Marking 20:19 Happy Feet Roll Call: Tillman, Defense Dominance & Merch/Inside Jokes 24:08 Super Chats & Community Love: Meetups, Jumbotron Moment, Hat Lore 30:36 Caller Segment Begins: Daniel’s Take + Trophy Predictions 35:32 Breaking News on Son’s Injuries + Handing the Show to Darren & Vince 38:13 More Callers: Grizzly’s ‘We’re Good’ Feeling + Chant Ideas for Ordaz 41:49 Danny Two Nips Returns: The 3-Goal Threshold Tradition Explained 44:18 Meetup Shoutouts & the ‘Better Than Messi’ Moment 46:00 Banners, Jumbotron Energy & the Surreal Fan Community 48:55 Chat Chaos, New Callers & Julio’s Happy/Sad Feet 51:09 The Bet Cashes: Ordaz vs Messi + Charity Money Split 52:18 Luke’s Coliseum Report: Crowd Takeover, Torch Mystery & Tillman’s Pass 58:23 Goalkeeper Talk & Postgame Parking Lot Sirens 01:00:26 Super Chats, Ari’s Hair Review & Giving Lloris His Flowers 01:04:49 Trading Cards Reveal + Diego the Designer Calls In 01:07:34 Jeff Takes Over: 3–0 Hype, Team Goals & Community Party Stories 01:13:15 Twitter Takes Get Cooked: MLS Moves Receipts 01:14:43 Pauly Calls In: The Eustáquio Midfield Lovefest 01:16:36 The Only Critiques: Beard Lines & That Ugly #46 01:18:12 Getting Recognized in Public + The Argentina Joke Goes Sideways 01:19:21 Messi Tourists, Growing the Game, and Chicho/Bruce Arena Rumor Chaos 01:20:53 Diego Returns: Banner Art, Starter Pack Origins & Photoshop Subscription Rant 01:24:52 Super Chats & LAFC Home Opener Streak (Plus Luke’s Weather Prophecy) 01:27:19 Half-Season Asterisks, Tiny Trophies, and Who Actually Reads Books? 01:30:33 Final Match Takeaways: LAFC’s Depth, Trophy Expectations & ‘Disaster’ Takes 01:34:04 Community Shoutouts, Winning Everything Bit, and the Carhart Cup Idea 01:38:51 Wrap-Up: Patreon/Discord Plug, Live Show Tickets, and ‘I Love You’ 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.

    1h 36m
  6. LAFC Fans React to 6-1 Champions Cup DEMOLITION | Son's First Half Clinic

    FEB 18

    LAFC Fans React to 6-1 Champions Cup DEMOLITION | Son's First Half Clinic

    WE ARE SO BACK! A 6-1 CONCACAF rout, David Martinez at his best and a hat trick for Bouanga on Day One!? A goal and three assists for Son Heung-min IN THE FIRST HALF!? LAFC’s 6–1 win in Honduras is exactly the opening statement we hoped to see LAFC make this year. MDS OUT!!! 00:00 Welcome Back 02:08 What’s Actually Different Under the New Coach? 03:18 Eustáquio Shines: Tempo, Long Balls & Midfield Control 05:49 Tactical Notes: Segura at LB, Winger Switches & Transition Chaos 10:08 Happy Foot/Sad Foot: Sonny’s Masterclass, Martinez Growth & Injury Scare 29:38 Injury/Loan Update: Igor Jesus Timeline & Eustáquio Staying Past June? 31:11 CONCACAF vs MLS: Depth, Rotation, and Not Getting Gassed 48:43 CCC Format Explained: Why Big Wins Matter for Hosting 50:24 Saturday vs Miami: Messi Watch, Banter, and Final 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.

    53 min

  7. FEB 12

    DOUBLE LAFC Match Preview: CONCACAF Champions Cup + Messi & Inter Miami

    Join Darren and Vince as they preview LAFC's opening matches in the CONCACAF Champions Cup against Real España and the MLS season opener against Messi and Inter Miami at the LA Coliseum. Travis dips in from his walkabout in Paris to give us the storylines. What will the Mark Dos Santos LAFC look like on Day One? Will the LAFC fans outnumber Miami fans in the Coliseum? Can we start both our Champions Cup and MLS campaigns off with bold statements? Plus, a detailed breakdown of the CONCACAF Champions Cup tournament bracket. WE ARE SO BACK! 00:00 Intro 06:57 Skip The Banter 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.

    53 min

  8. FEB 5

    An Idiot's Guide to The 2026 LAFC Season

    WE ARE SO BACK. Travis, Vince, and Darren preview the 2026 LAFC season! Everything you need to know is covered, from new player signings to key departures and storylines. We also announce our upcoming LIVE SHOW at the Elysian Theater THIS SUMMER! Plus, the 2026 goal draft and the bold season-long predictions. 0:00 Intro 7:59 Skip The Banter 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 5m
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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
    284
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Happy Foot Sad Foot
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    Happy Foot Sad Foot: An LAFC Podcast

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