Best Travis Helwig Podcasts (2025)

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AUSTIN MATCH PREVIEW feat. Swoontower Soccer and existential dread 1:15:55

2h ago1:15:55

1:15:55

Travis, Vince, and Darren preview this weekend's match vs. Austin, a team that's seemed to improve to the point we've fallen to. We have our good friends Mike and Steph from Swoontower Soccer on to talk about duds of LAFC present, heroes of LAFC past who are now duds of Austin FC present and possibly future, and a which current Austin FC player mos…

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Vancouver (Regular Degular MLS) 1:17:25

4d ago1:17:25

1:17:25

DINCEPOD CRASHOUT! Darren and Vince reflect on LAFC's disappointing 1-0 loss to Vancouver, a rerun episode of a show that we've seen too many times. Something big needs to change soon, and in the meantime, there's in-fighting on the pitch and there's in-fighting on our show. Noah from Lobbing Scorchers joins us at the buzzer for story time that jus…

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VANCOUVER MATCH PREVIEW: HOW LA GOT HER COUV BACK 1:00:10

7d ago1:00:10

1:00:10

Now that the pathetic cash grab known as the Club World Cup is over (thanks for the 11 million dollars Mr. FIFA), it's time to get down to LAFC's favorite tradition: playing Vancouver. Darren, Vince, and Travis reunite to talk about Ange Postecoglou rumors, Bouanga rumors, Giroud rumors, and of course Eli Lilly's effect on the insulin market. THEN,…

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Flamengo (FIFA Club World Cup Group Stage) 58:30

9d ago58:30

58:30

Maybe the real Club World Cup was the friends we made along the way. Darren and Travis break down the draw against Brazilian powerhouse Flamengo, and discuss what exactly went wrong and what went right during our run in this year’s CWC. If only there was something we could call the good things and bad things that happen each match. Anybody got any …

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v ES Tunis (FIFA Club World Cup Group Stage) 15:49

13d ago15:49

15:49

Travis crashes out following LAFC's crushing loss to ES Tunis, one of the worst moments in LAFC HISTORY. This game had it all: lack of effort, poor performance, zero creative play, individual failure, coaching failure, and a roster construction that wasn't up to it in the first place. Despite fans' dedication and traveling to support the team, this…

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Chelsea (FIFA Club World Cup Group Stage) 21:18

17d ago21:18

21:18

Travis reports live from Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta with SPECIAL GUEST HOSTS Erik Holstrum of the Section 128 podcast, and Heel of The Foot, Geoff Tock, as Darren and Vince report live to their desks at their respective 9-5 jobs! Happy Foot Sad Foot; The New Class discuss LAFC's RESPECTABLE 2-0 loss to Chelsea in their first Club World Cup ma…

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CLUB WORLD CUP PREVIEW: London is Black and Gold 1:09:52

22d ago1:09:52

1:09:52

Is LAFC the greatest team on Planet Earth? Travis, Darren, and Vince break down everything you need to know about the Group Stage of the FIFA Club World Cup, discuss our Chelsea match in detail with the co-host of the wildly popular London is Blue podcast Nick Verlaney, and then of course, we give a 45-minute detailed tactical analysis of ES Tunis.…

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Kansas City 19:15

25d ago19:15

19:15

Darren, Vince, and Travis break down a win on the field and in the stands and talk about just how important this club and these fans are to this community at a difficult time. Shoulder to shoulder means shoulder to shoulder. I love you, bye. Join our Patreon and help us keep making this show. Merch and more at HappyFootSadFootPod.com YouTube: @happ…

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KANSAS CITY MATCH PREVIEW: Ünder Över 1:20:44

29d ago1:20:44

1:20:44

Under is out. Chelsea is in. And all of a sudden LAFC's summer just got a lot more interesting. Darren, Vince, and Travis break down everything you need to know for Sunday's match, talk all the insane new transfer window opportunities, and even pay out the biggest cash prize in Bet It and Forget It history. Plus we finally add TWO NEW NAMES to 'The…

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Club América (Club World Cub Qualification Special) 2:46:57

1M ago2:46:57

2:46:57

Hey guys. LAFC didn’t just qualify for the biggest club tournament on earth, we also outplayed the biggest team on the continent. So, obviously, we had to have a 3 hour livestream. And let’s just say it’s 3 hours of INCREDIBLE content. Not a bad moment. You have to listen to the whole thing or you’re gonna miss something huge. New Merch Available N…

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CLUB AMÉRICA CLUB WORLD CUP PREVIEW: Charlie Candle in the Wind 1:03:02

1M ago1:03:02

1:03:02

Carlos Vela beat Club América once before. How about we do it one more time for Charlie Candle? Travis, Darren, and Vince are here to break down what to expect from Saturday's massive match against the Real Madrid of North America, why the Club World Cup matters to LAFC, and we spend a TON of time discussing just what Carlos Vela means to this club…

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Montreal 33:45

1M ago33:45

33:45

The draw dreams are made of! Travis and Vince break down our 1,000th draw for the month of May and ask “just what is this team.” We talk Dolo frustrations, offensive struggles, and just what isn’t clicking right now. All while we are 4th in the west. Plus, Joey calls in from a furniture store! New Merch Available NOW. Join our Patreon and help us k…

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MONTREAL MATCH PREVIEW: Club De (Happy) Foot 1:19:00

1M ago1:19:00

1:19:00

After an intense week of rivalry matches against Vancouver, Seattle, and Carson, LAFC has an equally big match against our biggest rival of all: MONTREAL!!!! Travis, Darren, and Vince break down LAFC's lack of late game stability, talk all things Delgado controversy, and Travis somehow got us intel about Cengiz Under??? Plus, we take your questions…

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POSTGAME POD: El Tráfico 2025 Vol. 1 - LAFC v Galaxy 1:10:51

2M ago1:10:51

1:10:51

Despite incredible goals from Bouanga and The Prince of Van Nuys Nathan Ordaz, a nervy LAFC blow a winnable game down in Carson. Travis, Darren, and Vince talk about what went wrong, find the silver linings, and discuss whether or not we are back. (We aren’t.) BRAND NEW MERCH AVAILABLE (Including Our Patreon Exclusive 2025 Limited Edition Scarf). C…

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Seattle (We Won By A Lot) 51:49

2M ago51:49

51:49

ARE WE BACK? Yolo Dolo is in full effect as LAFC plays their best game all season. We had 1,000 callers. We have 1,000 super chats, and of course we had 1,000 memories with our friends. Lobbing Scorchers called in. Geoff Tock called in. And maybe we even saw some nipples. BRAND NEW MERCH AVAILABLE (Including Our Patreon Exclusive 2025 Limited Editi…

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SEATTLE / EL TRÁFICO MATCH PREVIEW: A Team Of Rivals 1:03:17

2M ago1:03:17

1:03:17

One week, two of our biggest rivals, three of your hottest podcast hosts. Darren, Vince, and Travis answer everything you need to know: Will we be the Galaxy's first loss? How tall is the average polar bear on it's hind legs? And will we avenge our Seattle embarrassment? We talk Pec, Musovski, McCarthy, and then finally, the return of fan favorite …

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Vancouver 53:11

2M ago53:11

53:11

LAFC gets a draw on the road against the best team in MLS and boy are we upset about it. Vince and Travis are here to break down just where things went wrong in the second half, whether this team is built to succeed, and decide once and for all if Bouanga is back. Plus Geoff Tock joins us to tell us saying Happy Birthday is bad?? idk, he should get…

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VANCOUVER MATCH PREVIEW: Is Vancouver For Real? 55:13

2M ago55:13

55:13

Happy Big Mothers Day everyone! Travis, Darren, and Vince are here to break down all of the storylines of this very exciting week in LAFC history, where we not only play the best team in the league but also secured a spot in a one game playoff to join the FIFA Club World Cup and potentially make our owners a bunch of money. We break down why Vancou…

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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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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