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.com YouTube: @happyfootsadfoot Twitter: @HaFoSaFo Instagram: @happyfootsadfoot TikTok: @happyfootsadfoot Join our Patreon and help us keep making this...
Apr 03, 2025•42 min•Ep. 204
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 Messi Messi Messi Messi Messi Messi Messi Messi, Messi Messi Messi Messi Messi and Messi. And as always Messi Messi Messi Messi Messi Messi Messi Messi...
Apr 01, 2025•59 min•Ep. 204
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 InterMiami ticket giveaway. Forgive me for saying this after a loss but... the most fun postgame show we've had all year? Thanks To AmirianLaw.com ! J...
Mar 30, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 203
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 match, and podcasting is here to cure male loneliness. It's not working! Plus we talk all those pesky Griezmann rumors and spend way too long discussi...
Mar 26, 2025•56 min•Ep. 202
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 match: other TV writers, strip clubs in Tijuana, the USMNT, hypothetical imspossible MLS trades, and of course he takes time to trash takes from othe...
Mar 23, 2025•49 min•Ep. 201
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 is, and of course we make some bets. But most of all, THANK YOU FOR 200 EPISODES. WE LOVE YOU BYEEEEEE. 0:00 - Intro 5:30 - Storylines Enter Our InterM...
Mar 20, 2025•46 min•Ep. 200
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 The Counter Press podcast, who always makes things even better. But BOY WAS THE CHAT SPICY TODAY! Let's all get some SLEEP! BUT FIRST! We also announ...
Mar 16, 2025•39 min•Ep. 199
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 Angeles this week, so get ready to feel it again, baby! Plus, Travis, Darren, and Vince break down storylines, chat about our new star Ünder, and have ...
Mar 14, 2025•55 min•Ep. 198
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, and honestly, you can skip the last hour if you want. You won't be missing anything. TIME TO TAKE DOWN MESSI FOLKS!!! We love you, byeeeee. Join our Pa...
Mar 12, 2025•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 197
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 healthy first line (except Marlon, who didn't escape the turf unscathed) for our far-more important CONCACAF Champions Cup match in Columbus on Tuesday. See...
Mar 09, 2025•52 min•Ep. 196
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 Lobbing Scorchers about just why this Seattle Sounders team is even scarier this year. Let's be honest, this episode is mostly Vince being smart and Travis...
Mar 06, 2025•59 min•Ep. 195
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, the game plan, and the goals, with the help of some new and old friendly faces, as well as one old unfriendly voice. #DoloIn #UpTheFoot Join our Patreon...
Mar 05, 2025•43 min•Ep. 194
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 points from the first two matches in MLS play as huge later in the season? Maybe! Join our Patreon and help us keep making this show. Merch and more at Ha...
Mar 02, 2025•57 min•Ep. 193
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 Columbus, and we pay Darren out for his WAY TOO EASY bet from last week. But we also have to talk about Sergi Palencia and we don't like it! Join our Pat...
Feb 28, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 192
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 says Palenthia. Speaking of Palencia, wooooof, it's about to get ugly, as a scandal around him saying a slur will almost definitely be what people rem...
Feb 26, 2025•53 min•Ep. 191
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 callers on the 2025 BMO stadium vibes, food updates, and more. Also, Darren's bet cashed on DAY ONE!? Travis and Vince COULD NEVER. Join our Patreon and he...
Feb 23, 2025•31 min•Ep. 190
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 play a soccer game). We welcomed old friends calling into the show to give their reactions too, and depending on who you listen to, get ready to get mad,...
Feb 19, 2025•40 min•Ep. 189
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 listening to see who won the Accidentally A Worse Version of Another Team’s New Kit Award!!! 00:00 Intro 05:29 Storylines: International Moves and Se...
Feb 18, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 188
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, a new logo? A NEW LOGO (NOW WITH A COLLAR)!!!! We're so back baby. Join our Patreon and help us keep making this show. Merch and more at HappyFootSad...
Feb 13, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 187
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 YouTube: @happyfootsadfoot Instagram: @happyfootsadfoot TikTok: @happyfootsadfoot Join our Patreon and help us keep making this show. Merch and more a...
Feb 11, 2025•26 min•Ep. 186
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 HappyFootSadFootPod.com Twitter: @HaFoSaFo YouTube: @happyfootsadfoot Instagram: @happyfootsadfoot TikTok: @happyfootsadfoot Join our Patreon and hel...
Feb 05, 2025•9 min•Ep. 185
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 Rushmore is! As always, Key Bumps available to Patreon subscribers only. You can subscribe over at http://www.Patreon.com/HappyFootSadFoot . Plus you get 1...
Jan 29, 2025•9 min•Ep. 184
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/HappyFootSadFoot to subscribe and help us keep making the pod. Plus you get 15% off all merch, access to our exclusive discord, ad-free content, exclusive m...
Jan 24, 2025•7 min•Ep. 183
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 acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 10, 2025•4 min
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 into the whirlwind that was LAFC’s 2024 season! From nail-biting victories to head-scratching defeats, the trio unpacks every twist and turn of a camp...
Dec 05, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 182
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 stupidest. Be back with a season recap episode soon but for now, let’s feel our feelings together. It’s okay to feel like shit. Join our Patreon and help u...
Nov 24, 2024•50 min•Ep. 181
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 remaining match ups, and just how much our playoff losses to Seattle loom large over this game. And luckily... WE HAVE A BRAND NEW SPONSOR AND IT'S N...
Nov 20, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 180
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 listener base. OOOOOPS! If you want to hear the full episode, head over to the Patreon ! Join our Patreon and help us keep making this show. Merch availa...
Nov 16, 2024•8 min•Ep. 179
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 Hultstrom of Voices of The Black and Gold! Unfortunately, the many other callers included Heel of The Foot Geoff Tock as well. We're sorry. Join our ...
Nov 09, 2024•35 min•Ep. 178
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 we always love to talk about and it never makes us angry. Come hang out and feel better with us. Ands let's win one on Friday. (Please? Please. Dear G...
Nov 04, 2024•56 min•Ep. 177
