Best Travis Helwig Podcasts (2025)

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Houston (Javier Bardem Was There) 55:11

4d ago55:11

55:11

LAFC put in one of their best overall performances of the year and Darren, Vince, and Travis are here to give their INSTANT REACTION to the Black and Gold winning 2-0 over Houston. They talk Olly's Big Day Out, Erik Duenas' homecoming, and of course, give their Happy Feet and Sad Feet from the match. Did you guys know Javier Bardem was on the jumbo…

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HUSTON MATCH PREVIEW: We Don't Talk About Huston 1:02:59

6d ago1:02:59

1:02:59

We don't talk about H*****n. Want to skip the banter? Storylines starts at 10:43 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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ST LOUIS MATCH PREVIEW: The Rise of Yolo Dolo 1:08:35

14d ago1:08:35

1:08:35

REMINDER: NO POST-GAME LIVESTREAM THIS WEEK! Is it time for the rise of Yolo Dolo? Travis, Darren, and Vince are here to break down the seemingly rejuvenated LAFC attack, talk about our brand new roster signings, and figure out what the hell St Louis Style Pizza really is. Plus, they create a brand new Mount Rushmore for LAFC: the worst LAFC signin…

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Portland 55:07

18d ago55:07

55:07

DOLO HAS DIED GIROUD HAS RISEN BOUANGA WILL COME AGAIN 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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EMERGENCY POD: Dolo Resigns As Head Coach 47:45

19d ago47:45

47:45

Welp, you freaks got what you wanted! Steve Cherundolo officially resigned as head coach effective the end of the season, becoming maybe the first lame duck coach in MLS history. Travis does this one solo and he talks about the weird timing of this, the implications for the roster, and of course new options. #HireGiorgio???? Join our Patreon and he…

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PORTLAND MATCH PREVIEW: Griez? Nuts. 1:09:28

20d ago1:09:28

1:09:28

Griezmann is official gone but it's fine WE NEVER WANTED HIM ANYWAYS. Darren, Vince, and Travis are here to talk Bouanga's potential renaissance, roster holes post-Antoine, and we finally find out just what Darren knows about tactics. Plus, we break down everything you need to about the Timbers and ask once and for all... is Portland ACTUALLY cool?…

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v San Jose 1:03:27

25d ago1:03:27

1:03:27

Bouanga scored! Giroud touched the ball a bunch! We found out what Bruce Arena did! Darren, Vince, and Travis break down everything you need to know from a sloppy but successful outing against San Jose, the team that REALLY wants to have a rivalry with us but we couldn't care less. We talk Hugo's big save, Sergi's absolute laser, and Olly's ascent …

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SAN JOSE MATCH PREVIEW: Steve Cherundo-Uh Oh! 57:44

27d ago57:44

57:44

You put your #DoloIn, you put your #DoloOut, you put your #DoloIn, and you post it all about. Travis, Darren, and Vince breakdown the 24 hours of fan rage following the loss to Miami in the Champions Cup, chat about what's going wrong with LAFC, and ask again WHAT DID BRUCE ARENA DO IN NEW ENGLAND? Then, they're joined by Kirk Kinsey, host of LAFC …

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Miami (CONCACAF Champions Cup Quarterfinals, Leg 2) 1:50:16

28d ago1:50:16

1:50:16

In the end, I guess Messi is a little better than Nathan Ordaz. 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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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Houston 1:15:35

1M ago1:15:35

1:15:35

Travis, Vince, Darren, The Chat, and a few brave callers all weigh in on LAFC's frustrating 1-0 loss to Houston, yes you read that right, LAFC's 1-0 loss, to Houston. With a rotated squad, we hoped we'd find a player who'd step up with an opportunity to show they deserve some more minutes or cement their role as a reliable depth piece, but no, in f…

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Inter Miami (CCC Quarterfinal Leg 1) 42:29

1M ago42:29

42:29

Nathan Ordaz did what Nathan Ordaz does. Travis, Darren, and Vince break down the incredible first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup and the perfect 90 minutes from LAFC. And of course, we talk all about the Messi of Van Nuys: Nathan Ordaz. Jobs not finished. Join our Patreon and help us keep making this show. Merch and more at HappyFootSadFootPod.…

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MIAMI / HOUSTON MATCH PREVIEW: Messi-ssiah Complex 58:34

1M ago58:34

58:34

This is normally an LAFC podcast, but this week we talk about Messi for like an hour. It's honestly almost entirely about Messi and if we can beat Messi. Even in the second segment, we play a game to see who get's Travis' extra ticket to see Messi. Darren Vince and Travis break down all the Messi Messi Messi Messi Messi. Then, we talk Messi Messi M…

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v San Diego FC 1:12:34

1M ago1:12:34

1:12:34

The first game of the Surfliner Series is complete and holy sh*t did it not disappoint. Darren, Vince, and Travis break down Smoli's unbelievable goal, Hugo's unbelievable howler, and whether or not it's offensive to call Forrest Gump dumb. We had callers from the stadium, callers from the San Diego Double Tree toilet, and we drew a winner for our …

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SAN DIEGO MATCH PREVIEW: Welcome to BMO South 56:17

1M ago56:17

56:17

A true rival or just another little brother? LAFC heads south to San Diego for the very first match up between the Black and Gold and expansion franchise San Diego FC. Tony from SDFC podcast 2 Balls and A Mic is here to break down everything we need to know about the club, Travis, Darren, and Vince are here to break down all the storylines for the …

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Sporting Kansas City 48:39

2M ago48:39

48:39

This episode did not have our own Travis Helwig, but instead it did KINDA have EVERYTHING else??? Our first caller from the stands in the middle of another MLS match in progress in another country; a special visit from Carlos of Global Diplomatic; an insane call from Heel Of The Foot Geoff Tock, who of course wanted to talk about anything but the m…

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KANSAS CITY MATCH PREVIEW: 200th Episode Extravaganza!!!! 45:34

2M ago45:34

45:34

200 episodes in, and Travis still can't name a single LAFC2 player! Vince, Darren and Travis are here to discuss all the storylines heading into this week's match up like why this season has felt so frustrating, what the offense will look like without Denis Bouanga, and the birthplace of Ed Asner! Plus, we play a game about how boring Kansas City i…

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Austin 38:47

2M ago38:47

38:47

We break down LAFC's excessively frustrating 1-0 defeat to Austin FC, their third consecutive loss and first at home this season. They struggled to create chances, they struggled to get creative and play with urgency, and we struggled through talking about it. LAFC brought subs in and they all made things even worse, and we brought Kirk Kinsey from…

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AUSTIN MATCH PREVIEW: Home Is Where The Smart-Choice Is 55:20

2M ago55:20

55:20

Have you ever broken up with someone even though they were so good for you but the relationship had just run it's course? And then three months later, you run into them at a party, and they're doing really well and they seem happy, and you can't help but wonder... have I made a mistake? You know how hard that is? Well, Ilie Sánchez returns to Los A…

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CHAMPIONS CUP POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Columbus (Leg 2) 1:54:58

2M ago1:54:58

1:54:58

We lost but we won and boy did it feel that way! LAFC FINALLY slay the dragon in Columbus and it was NOT EASY to get there. The commentors were unhinged, Travis, Darren, and Vince were having breakdowns, and one man sent us $99.99 for what we can only assume was feet pics. AND WE COST MORE THAN THAT. This post-game is the longest we've ever done, a…

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Seattle 52:19

2M ago52:19

52:19

Darren, Travis, and Vince discuss the 5-2 steamrolling from Seattle IN Seattle ON their turf. A WILDLY rotated squad managed to land nowhere near adjusted expectations for the group, with a lackluster performance across the board. We thought we had depth - at the very least, we don't have an entire second lineup of starters. But we do have a health…

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SEATTLE / COLUMBUS MATCH PREVIEWS: Better Than Revenge (Dolo's Version) 58:50

2M ago58:50

58:50

Two games. Two revenge stories. Two hosts. RIP Darren Miller. Travis and Vince hold down the fort and discuss everything you need to know about a week that will mean a lot for the psyche of LAFC fans. We discuss our dominating win against Columbus and what we have to do to bring it home in the second leg, and then we chat with Noah Riffe from Lobbi…

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Columbus (CCC Rd. of 16 Leg 1) 43:23

2M ago43:23

43:23

LAFC with an HISTORIC win and tactical MASTERY over Columbus Crew. We (all three TOGETHER IN PERSON FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER) celebrate LAFC's 3-0 CCC victory against Columbus Crew, including Bouanga's stellar goals and the team's disciplined pressing and buildup play. Despite a limited crowd, the atmosphere was electric. We break down the match, th…

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v NYCFC 56:59

2M ago56:59

56:59

We dissect LAFC's narrow 1-0 victory over NYCFC, thanks to a late goal from THE STACHE, Ryan Hollingshead. Were we thrilled with the win? Not really. Should we have been? Maybe! Have they established themselves this season in a way that makes us feel confident about Tuesday's CCC match vs. Columbus Crew? Not really! Are we gonna look back at 6 poin…

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NYCFC / COLUMBUS MATCH PREVIEWS: Taming of The Crew 1:06:31

2M ago1:06:31

1:06:31

Yes, we talk about Sergi Palencia. But Travis, Darren, and Vince ALSO breakdown everything you need to know about this week's terrifying match up against the Columbus Crew in the Champions League, and a regular season match up against the pigeons from Queens. We talk Olivier Giroud's starting spot, we try to say something nice about the city of Col…

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Colorado (CCC Rd. 1 Leg 2) 53:17

2M ago53:17

53:17

I think I speak for everyone when I say: yeah, sure, I guess that was soccer. Travis is back and he joins Darren and Vince to break down LAFC's 1-0 victory/loss against Colorado. This one's got everything: the pod officially turns on Giroud, Delgado officially turns on Carson, and the announcer officially turns on his Spanish pronunciation when he …

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Minnesota (MLS Opening Day) 30:56

2M ago30:56

30:56

Darren hosts solo as he recaps LAFC's narrow 1-0 victory to kick off the MLS season. We saw some rust get worked off nicely, and some rust still hangin out, which is not as nice, but a BEAUTIFUL team goal from Delgato-to-Bouanga-to-Ordaz-to-Ebobisse for the BANGER maintained LAFC's undefeated status at home. We also got important updates from calle…

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Colorado (CCC Rd. 1 Leg 1 Loss 1) 39:40

3M ago39:40

39:40

I guess we're starting a tradition now of starting every season IN A GODDAMN FREEZER!!!! Darren and Vince react to LAFC's first competitive match in below-zero weather, and an above-zero scoreline that got them 1 away goal going into the second leg of this competition in a week (in beautiful Los Angeles, California, the only reasonable place to pla…

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COLORADO + MINNESOTA MATCH PREVIEWS: Starting Cold, PLUS: The 2025 HFSF Kit Awards 1:04:18

3M ago1:04:18

1:04:18

Darren and Vince preview LAFC's first two competitive matches of 2025, including the opening CONCACAF Champions Cup match against the Rapids and their first MLS regular season match against Minnesota United; Travis sends his storylines in from his DEEP LAFC RESEARCH TRIP in London; and we hand out the first ever Happy Foot Sad Foot Kit Awards! Keep…

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An Idiot's Guide To The 2025 LAFC Season 1:07:36

3M ago1:07:36

1:07:36

Can you hear that... in the distance... the faint sound of OLIVIER GIROUD FUTURE GOLDEN BOOT WINNER. LAFC is back and the 2025 season is looking bright! Or dark? MAYBE BOTH? Vince, Darren and Travis break down all the things you need to know heading into the 2025 season, draft our top goal scorers, and make some season long crazy predictions. Plus,…

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Soccerwise/HFSF Crossover Extravaganza ft Tom Bogert and David Gass 26:13

3M ago26:13

26:13

David Gass and Tom Bogert host Travis and Vince to do a breakdown of how we are feeling about LAFC’s offseason and where we go from here. Full season preview coming this week but for now, enjoy Tommy Scoops giving us all the info he knows about Antoine Griezmann. We’re so back baby! Merch Available Now at HappyFootSadFootPod.com Twitter: @HaFoSaFo …

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LAFC KEY BUMP: Our Enemies List TEASER 9:26

3M ago9:26

9:26

And for our final key bump of the off-season, HaFoSaFo breaks down just what 5 people are officially ENEMIES OF THE POD. Sure you can probably guess one or two, but I promise some of these will surprise. WHO IS ON THE LIST? As always, to hear the full episode head over to http://www.Patreon.com/HappyFootSadFoot and subscribe. Merch Available Now at…

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LAFC KEY BUMP: Black and Gold Mount Rushmore TEASER 9:07

3M ago9:07

9:07

Turn up the music and take a sniff, this week's LAFC Key Bump is something we've been talking about for a long time: LAFC Mount Rushmore. Darren, Vince, and Travis each build a mountain of four names that are the most important LAFC players of all time. You'll never believe which players get left off. Let us know on the Discord who your Mount Rushm…

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LAFC KEY BUMP: Off-Season So Far TEASER 7:09

3M ago7:09

7:09

Just a little bump to get you through your LAFC withdrawal. The first of many off-season mini episodes exclusively for Patreon subscribers only, we talk all of our departures, arrivals, in-betweeners, and we finally find out just where Vince was the night of the fire. We’re back baby! If you want the full episode, head on over to Patreon.com/HappyF…

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EXTRA: Raising Money For LA Wildfire Victims 3:46

4M ago3:46

3:46

THANK YOU EVERYONE! A quick update on our #LAFC fan #wildfire donation drive. Here’s the link to share and keep the donations coming! 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 …

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2024 LAFC SEASON RECAP: We'll Always Have Open Cup 1:14:04

5M ago1:14:04

1:14:04

EXTENDED RAW UNCUT VERSION OVER ON PATREON. Travis: "hi chatgpt, write my a fun podcast description for an episode where darren, vince, and travis break down all the ups and downs of the 2024 lafc season which was disappointing at times and joyous at other. And do it all in under 6 sentences." ChatGPT: "Join Darren, Vince, and Travis as they dive i…

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PLAYOFF POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Seattle (Western Conference Semifinal) 50:28

5M ago50:28

50:28

It brings me no pleasure to say this but… that’s sports baby. Darren, Vince, and Travis break down what is a disastrous end of a very weird season. We feel it all: anger, sadness, grief, maybe even a little horny? Then Noah from Lobbing Scorchers comes on to rub it in and we lose our minds. This wasn’t our smartest postgame pod but it WAS our stupi…

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LAFC v SEATTLE PLAYOFF PREVIEW: Seattle Mutilation 1:00:32

6M ago1:00:32

1:00:32

We are officially THREE wins away from the MLS Cup and boy are we starting to feel it. Travis, Darren, and Vince are joined by Ari and Noah from Lobbing Scorchers podcast in Seattle to break down everything you need to know about the match up and play a VERY dumb game. Plus, we discuss whether or not Giroud will get the start, how we feel about the…

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OOPS! ALL BANTER: Secret Confessions From LAFC Fans TEASER 7:33

6M ago7:33

7:33

We asked for your secret LAFC confessions and BOY did you deliver! We got hot takes about players, we got hot takes about the 3252, and we even heard a secret that could destroy a marriage. There's some confessions that Galaxy fans would LOVE to get their hands on and there's a few really heartfelt ones too. We have cultivated a truly psychotic lis…

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PLAYOFF POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Vancouver (Rd. 1 Match 3) 34:56

6M ago34:56

34:56

We made it through! Another tale of two halves brings our boys at LAFC to the end of a somewhat unexpectedly tough matchup with the Vancouver Whitecaps in round 1 of the playoffs, thanks to a beautiful goal from Mateusz Bogusz. Travis, Darren, and Vince break it all down and get reactions from callers, including a special guest appearance from Erik…

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PLAYOFF POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Vancouver (Match 2) 55:43

6M ago55:43

55:43

Well it happened. We finally were forced to return the favor for Vanni Sartini, who honestly was too generous to us for too long. That game was one of the worst of the season: two own goals, deeply boring play, a goalie standing on his head against us, and Olivier Giroud standing in place! Plus, we had the return of #DoloOut in the chat, something …

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PLAYOFF POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Vancouver (Rd. 1 Match 1) 40:24

6M ago40:24

40:24

Darren here. I asked Travis if he wrote the description for this and he responded “I took a sleeping pill. I’m cruising right now.” And never responded again. This after LAFC's comfortable victory over Vancouver sparked a postgame show that featured - as usual - a way-too-wide range of topics that no one asked for, including, but not limited to, CA…

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LAFC v VANCOUVER PLAYOFF PREVIEW: Our First Ever Game Against Them! 57:02

6M ago57:02

57:02

Do you smell that in the air? A whiff of fear mixed with the crunch of the falling leaves? That's right... it's PLAYOFF SEASON BABY! Darren, Vince, and Travis break down the Best of Three series against the Vancouver Whitecaps: a team we have never, ever, ever played before! We breakdown all the storylines for this first round series, make picks fo…

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC/HOUSTON v San Jose 36:03

7M ago36:03

36:03

LAFC LEGENDS: Bouanga. Atuesta. Marlon. DANIEL STERES. LAFC LEGENDS: Bouanga. Atuesta. Marlon. DANIEL STERES. LAFC LEGENDS: Bouanga. Atuesta. Marlon. DANIEL STERES. LAFC LEGENDS: Bouanga. Atuesta. Marlon. DANIEL STERES. LAFC LEGENDS: Bouanga. Atuesta. Marlon. DANIEL STERES. LAFC LEGENDS: Bouanga. Atuesta. Marlon. DANIEL STERES. LAFC LEGENDS: Bouang…

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DECISION DAY MATCH PREVIEW: The Thirst For First 1:04:07

7M ago1:04:07

1:04:07

Decision Day is upon up and boy is my brain tired (from all the decisions!!). Darren, Travis, and Vince break down exactly what has to happen for us to steal first in the West, who we'd most like to play in round one, and then we take listener questions. We learn who what players might lose next year, debate if this regular season was a success, an…

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Vancouver Whitecaps 35:35

7M ago35:35

35:35

Ilie can win MLS Cup with this kick. "Game on the line How do I make the smart choice? I remember what's worked and what hasn't. This goalie knows exactly where I'm going to shoot. He's smart but hesitant. I'm not. Bottom right, all in. So let it fly." Join our Patreon and help us keep making this show Merch Available Now at HappyFootSadFootPod.com…

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VANCOUVER MATCH PREVIEW: No Caps 49:27

7M ago49:27

49:27

International Duty? More like International BOO-ty. Wait, that sounds cool actually. Darren, Vince, and Travis break down all of the storylines leading into this weeks Penultimate MLS match day against Vancouver Whitecaps, and we finally hear what happened at SNL. Then the boys are joined by the very fun Whitecaps podcast Terminal City FC podcast t…

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Sporting Kansas City 43:45

7M ago43:45

43:45

Guys... I think we're back. Travis and Vince break down a breezy victory with very little to complain about. LAFC clinches top 4 in the West, Bouanga finally misses a PK, and Aaron Long scores a Bouanga Blast. Plus Geoff joins to slowly but surely destroy his career by talking crap about a lot of potential employers. What an idiot! Two games left b…

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SPORTING KC MATCH PREVIEW: Are We Back? Or Do We Have Food Poisoning? 51:29

7M ago51:29

51:29

Travis takes time out between bouts of food poisoning to call into our pregame show with the storylines on everyone's mind: ARE WE BACK YET??? Also, does Bouanga have a shot at the Golden Boot? Will Sporting Kansas City be out for revenge on Saturday? Or are they just kinda... done? And it's the long awaited return of the Official Happy Foot Sad Fo…

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v St Louis CITY 49:25

7M ago49:25

49:25

In the words of Daniel, "3 points. Nothing else matters. On to the next." But BOY WAS I ANGRY AT THAT REF. Giroud's beautiful first MLS goal was called off, Bouanga had a classic BB, Olivera did something with his head we don't have to ever talk about again. and This postgame had everything: Vince in front of a hot dog, Darren reiterating how much …

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Cincinnati 48:38

7M ago48:38

48:38

Darren and Vince (Dince) dive into LAFC's massive in-season victory over Cincinnati, celebrating a rotated squad's cohesive performance against a top Eastern Conference team on their pitch. Clutch contributions from guys all over the pitch, start to finish, solidify that yes, we are, indeed, EXTREMELY BACK. Campos, Olivera, Martinez, Lloris, Bouang…

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