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

    2D AGO

    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
  3. LAFC STEAL a 2-2 Draw in San Diego | LAFC Fans React

    6D AGO

    LAFC STEAL a 2-2 Draw in San Diego | LAFC Fans React

    Travis, Darren, and Vince break down LAFC's stoppage time two-goal comeback to save a point in San Diego after heavy rotation. Son Heung-min and Denis Bouanga came in late in the match to quickly get LAFC on the scoreboard, with yet ANOTHER assist for Sonny on the year (he leads MLS with eight assists in nine games, nbd) and Hollingshead sealed the tie in stoppage time. But ALSOooo our buildup sucked, our midfield was not great, and we struggled to keep possession, which is worrisome going into the FAR more important leg 2 match vs. Toluca in the CONCACAF Champions Cup on Wednesday in mountain-high altitude. Get ready to GET ANXIOUS! 00:00 Postgame Introductions 00:42 Stealing a Draw 01:38 Goalie Injury Scare 02:23 Happy Foot Sad Foot 03:03 Rotation and Strategy 03:29 Buildup Play Concerns 05:04 Subs Spark Momentum 10:16 Looking Ahead Toluca 12:20 Super Chats and Banter 15:08 Caller Diego Joins 18:06 Pizza and More Callers 18:56 Caller Luke Recap 22:17 Amtrak and Europe Bit 23:59 Abobisse and Raposo Debate 26:02 Jeremy Name Tangent 27:32 Nicktoons Debate 28:20 Hey Arnold Deep Cuts 29:14 Soccer Pod Reminder 29:47 The Lucky Hat Ritual 31:02 Korean Merch Translation 32:46 Caller Rob Match Reactions 37:02 Vancouver Relocation Talk 40:25 Boots Streak And Tactics 42:29 Daniel Champions Cup Focus 45:46 Bouanga Suspension Update 46:53 Therapy And Community PSA 47:51 Final Whistle 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.

    51 min
  4. LAFC 2-1 Toluca: VAR Chaos, Hugo Heroics, Tafari Winner | LAFC Fans React

    APR 30

    LAFC 2-1 Toluca: VAR Chaos, Hugo Heroics, Tafari Winner | LAFC Fans React

    Travis, Darren and Vince recap LAFC’s 3-1 win over Toluca (with one goal controversially disallowed after a lengthy VAR offside review so, sure, 2-1). LAFC went toe-to-toe with an in-form Toluca, Hugo Lloris’ AGAIN made key saves, Sonny AGAIN had two assists, with goals from Tim Tillman and Nkosi Tafari. Second leg up in the sky at Toluca with Bouanga back! 00:00 Hat Worship Cold Open 00:24 Celebrity Suite Recap 01:59 VAR Offside Controversy 04:11 Referee Frustrations 05:27 Second Leg Outlook 07:12 Happy Foot Sad Foot Awards 09:13 Hugo Lloris Praise 11:24 Midfield And Sonny Shoutouts 13:04 Shaffelburg Tactics Talk 15:36 Super Chats And Tifo Love 22:13 Callers Geoff Debate 28:14 More Callers Begin 29:04 MDS Tactical Praise 31:00 Ordaz Versus Bobo Debate 31:45 Luke Rants Offside Call 34:36 Halftime Meetup Plans 35:43 MLSx310 Champions League Vibes 39:31 Arod Tifo And Tillman 43:00 Super Chats Scarf And Toluca Lake 46:23 Toluca Roster Comparison 49:50 Bradley Call And Celebrity Talk 51:57 Movie News And Final Super Chats 56:27 Signing Off Exhausted 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. APR 28

    Can LAFC Beat Toluca in Champions Cup Without Bouanga? Can They Beat San Diego Without ANY Starters?

    Darren and Vince preview LAFC’s double-match week: the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinal first leg vs Toluca followed by an MLS trip to San Diego. How will LAFC will look without suspended Denis Bouanga? How scared should we be of Toluca? Should we even care about San Diego at all? How did Travis somehow write a feature film that is now being made starring Emma Stone and Chris Pine while also recording 300 episodes of this podcast? ALL WILL BE REVEALED. 00:00 Welcome and Match Week 00:57 Merch and Postgame Plug 01:27 Listener Banter Movie News 03:08 Celebrity Co Host Draft 05:32 Sponsor Break Amirian Law 06:48 Storylines Segment Setup 07:33 Travis Checks In From NYC 08:19 Lineup Without Bouanga 13:22 Midfield and Backline Choices 18:34 How Good Is Toluca 19:39 Scouting Toluca and Matchup 20:16 Semifinal Field Check 20:58 Toluca Form and Focus 22:09 LAFC Tactical Blueprint 24:42 First Leg Scoreline Goals 25:55 Why This Run Matters 29:16 Final Hosting and Rankings 31:04 Punting San Diego Debate 32:24 Rotation and Depth Talk 37:25 Bet It and Forget It 42:01 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.

    43 min
  6. LAFC 1-0 Minnesota: Lloris Stands Tall, Martinez Shines, and Rotation Pays Off Before Toluca

    APR 26

    LAFC 1-0 Minnesota: Lloris Stands Tall, Martinez Shines, and Rotation Pays Off Before Toluca

    Darren and Vince recap LAFC’s much-needed 1-0 road win at Minnesota, emphasizing heavy rotation, key starters getting rest ahead of the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinals vs Toluca, and three points banked for later in the season. ANOTHER clean sheet for Hugo Lloris; David Martinez put on a SHOW, and Timothy Tillman DARES you to find something to pick at in his performance. A much needed reset on rest and confidence before Wednesday. Are we back!?!? 00:00 Welcome and Setup 00:32 LAFC Win Recap 01:17 Lloris Saves the Day 02:15 Standouts and Rotation 02:53 Vince Joins the Show 04:04 Tactics vs Chaos 07:28 Confidence for Toluca 08:35 Bouanga and Son Issues 10:47 Travis Proxy Happy Sad 11:31 AboBisse Debate 14:51 Super Chats Segment 16:54 Caller Diego Joins 20:04 Replacing Bouanga Up Front 21:30 Midfield Choices And Shape 22:17 Toluca Form And Liga MX News 23:43 Caller Michael Happy Foot 26:43 Hugo Lloris For Keeper Of Year 27:57 How Son Thrives Without Bouanga 30:49 Martinez As The Playmaking 10 34:45 Season Stakes And Wednesday Pressure 38:53 Set Pieces Chaos And Past Mistakes 40:49 Preview Episode 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.

    42 min
  7. LAFC All Donuts vs Colorado: Tired Fans React to Tired Legs, 0-0 Tie at Home

    APR 23

    LAFC All Donuts vs Colorado: Tired Fans React to Tired Legs, 0-0 Tie at Home

    A deeply dull, frustrating 0-0 draw with the Colorado Rapids; one of the most boring, nerdy matches we've ever seen at BMO. No injuries, the return of Aaron Long and Stephen Eustáquio, and Hugo Lloris continuing his stint as a human brick wall are all we'd like to remember from this one. The schedule has pounded us and we played like it. Unfortunately we've got a lot of games, and big games, looking right at us in the coming days and weeks. The season rollercoaster has officially put us on the first big turn heading into Minnesota, then the CONCACAF Champions Cup Semis. Hold on tight! 00:00 Weird Postgame Setup 01:25 Boredom and Bright Spots 02:43 Car Rant Player Grades 03:59 Press Box Joins In 04:35 Room Guy Slander 05:45 Tactical Breakdown 442 10:32 Boyd Ordaz Rotation Talk 15:18 Worry About Upcoming Tests 16:59 Super Chats and Questions 21:09 Callers Segment Begins 21:47 Happy Feet Takeaways 22:48 Toluca Semifinal Stakes 23:44 Ordaz and Shaffelburg Chances 24:21 Rotation and Tactical Tweaks 26:16 Fullback Chi Debate 26:48 Subs Timing and Momentum 30:38 Segura Under the Microscope 33:20 Energy Saving Tactics 34:45 Tillman Praise and Frustrations 36:35 Canadian Bright Spots 40:36 Soccer Nerd Chess Match 41:08 Wrap Up and Next Shows 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

  8. APR 22

    Colorado, Minnesota, Champions Cup Loom: Is LAFC's Packed Schedule About to Break Them?

    Can LAFC snap a two-game MLS losing streak? How tired are they, and will they only get more tired with this packed upcoming schedule? Can Marc Dos Santos find the right strategic rotation? Can we finally unlock Son Heung-min's goal scoring? YES! To some of those! Are we back? Please!? 00:00 Welcome and Match Preview 01:05 Postgame Show and Merch 02:00 Scarves Are Back 03:49 Mall Culture Tangent 05:45 What Isnt Dead 07:18 Sponsor Break Amirian Law 08:55 Storylines Segment Intro 10:02 Stopping the Losing Streak 11:39 Rotation and Fatigue Concerns 17:45 Unlocking Son Heung Min 19:47 Sonny Touch Gone Missing 20:47 Injury Rust Or Mental Block 21:55 Defenders Keying On Him 24:05 Pressure On LAFC Now 24:50 How He Breaks The Slump 27:34 Rotation Test Ahead 29:20 Colorado Press And Matchups 30:38 Minnesota Trip And Rotation 32:09 Minneapolis Travel Tangent 34:46 Bet It And Forget It 38:17 Wrap Up And Patreon 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.

    40 min
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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
    307
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Happy Foot Sad Foot
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    Happy Foot Sad Foot: An LAFC Podcast

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