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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.

Learn insider secrets from Vince’s time at LAFC, including never before publicly revealed stories and insights. Welcome to the 2nd 2026 Happy Foot Set Foot LAFC Off season key bump presented by the 2026 LAFC off season withdrawals. We're recording a handful of these for our Patreon subscribers leading up to the first preseason matches. On this one, Vince tells us the secret inside scoop from his time at LAFC. To hear the full episode head over to http://www.Patreon.com/HappyFootSadFoot and subscribe. 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.

Will Darren choose the right LAFC player to raise his kids? Can Vince correctly rank the most annoying tactics phrases? Can Travis rank the most walkable cities around the world? No, of course not. Welcome to the 2nd 2026 Happy Foot Set Foot LAFC Off season key bump presented by the 2026 LAFC off season withdrawals. We're recording a handful of these for our Patreon subscribers leading up to the first preseason matches. Today, we each do a blind ranking specific to us. And it's gut-wrenching. To hear the full episode head over to http://www.Patreon.com/HappyFootSadFoot and subscribe. 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.

For our first Key Bump of the off-season, HaFoSaFo breaks down just who and what are officially ENEMIES OF THE POD in 2026. After three years, this list is now battle-tested through the annals of history, forged in spite, and etched in stone, impenetrable by those who DARE QUESTION US THREE RANDOM LAFC FANS! To hear the full episode head over to http://www.Patreon.com/HappyFootSadFoot and subscribe. 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.

DOLO OUT. 2026 IN. We discuss the confusing, joyful, depressing, ugly, perfect 2025 season and exactly what it means for the club and Dolo’s legacy. We give our season ending awards, our take on what LAFC needs to do in the offseason, and our happy and sad feet for the entire season. Only a few months until preseason! Let’s goooooo! 00:00 Help Darren Keepers' Recovery from a Medical Emergency: https://gofund.me/20977cf58 02:28 Listener Mandated Banter 05:26 Reflecting on the 2025 LAFC Season 19:10 Steve Cherundolo's Legacy 27:58 Introducing Mark Dos Santos 39:58 Defensive Struggles and Midfield Creativity 40:50 LAFC's Defensive Metrics and Tactical Setup 41:41 The Need for a Creative Midfielder 42:28 Fantasy Draft Recap 48:52 Bold Predictions and Season Highlights 51:29 Carlos Vela's Farewell and Listener Contributions: https://www.patreon.com/posts/carlos-vela-king-145335537 58:48 Mailbag and Off-Season Wishlist 01:12:31 Happy Foots 01:22:48 Sad Foots 01:32:00 Happy Foot Sad Foot Peace Prize Awards 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.

It's over. In a match that mirrored our season, the team had a first half to forget, and a superhero named Son Heung-min who turned things around in the second half and made us believe in miracles. Unfortunately it wasn't enough, and PKs went to Vancouver. Not to be outdone, we decided that maybe if we livestream long enough, we can change reality. In the end, our own extra time meant nothing. But it was still a good time. 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.

Travis, Vince, and Darren preview the crucial LAFC Western Conference Semifinal match vs the Vancouver Whitecaps, the upcoming changes in the MLS schedule, and more, and are joined by special guest MAX BRETOS(!) who tells us about his newly iconic "Ooch Magooch" call, explains why the MLS schedule change is like Star Wars: Return of The Jedi, and plays our first ever mini segment, TEN TOES With Happy Foot Sad Foot! Donate to help support Rafa Reyes' family: https://gofund.me/51af9f418 Max Bretos on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mbretos/ Max Bretos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cubanhammer Max Bretos on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thesoccerog 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.

We’re going to Vancouver, baby! Travis, Darren, and Vince break down the fun and feel good 4-1 drubbing of Austin to secure our 4th Western Semi-finals appearance in 4 years. We talk Bouanga’s ankle breaking, Son’s revenge on Ilie, and of course, why this means Dolo should be fired. Plus we give a small preview of what to expect from a dominant Vancouver side and prove just how white we are! PLAYOFFS!!!! 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.

ORDAZ IS BETTER THAN MESSI. A win is a win as LAFC move ahead thanks to a weird match against Austin in this Best of 3 series. Ilie turns heel, Hollingshead grows the stache, and Max Bretos stops by without audio for a period of time we probably cut off the video! One more and we are moving on. ITS ORDAZ SZN BABY!!! 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.

Travis, Darren and Vince are here to break down everything you need to know about LAFC's best of 3 matchup against Austin FC. They talk Austin’s strengths against LAFC, Dolo’s last playoffs and they finally find out EXACTLY what happened with Yaw Yeboah. Then they make their playoff bracket picks and make some perfectly legal sports bets. ITS THE PLAYOFFS BABY!!! 0:00 - Intro 9:31 - 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.

Travis, Vince, and Darren break down LAFC's disappointing draw against Colorado on Decision Day, which came with plenty of chaos, silver linings, and hopes and fears for the team as they head into the playoffs. We discuss the playoff seeding, upcoming matches against Austin, potential second-round clashes, and the impact of international breaks, and of course, this 1-1 BARN BURNER at 5,000 feet in the air: we critique tactical decisions, and take some of the BEST FAN CALLS WE'VE EVER HAD! 00:00 Introduction and Banter| 00:51 Match Recap and Playoff Scenarios 02:05 Playoff Matchups and Team Analysis 04:02 Provisional Spot and Playoff Predictions 08:57 Fan Interactions and Super Chats 17:32 Happy Foot, Sad Foot Segment 22:06 Callers 42:38 LAFC and Playoff Hopes 43:13 Super Chats 45:19 Debate on Coaching and Team Performance 46:06 Caller Discussions and Opinions 49:29 Reflections on the Game and Future Prospects 51:58 Fan Interactions and Closing Thoughts 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.

IT ALL COMES DOWN TO THIS! MLS Season Pass host Jillian Sakovits joins Travis, Darren, and Vince to break down everything you need to know about Decision Day 2025 and what exactly it means for LAFC. We cover every single scenario for LAFC, explain exactly how we can qualify for CONCACAF Champions Cup THIS WEEKEND, and we spend way too long doing a free ad read! Plus we chat about our struggles at Colorado and exactly who we wanna face in the playoffs. Big weekend and THICC ‘SODE. And don’t forget we will be LIVE for a watch-along this Saturday at 5:30pm PST. Watch the game with us over at YouTube.com/@happyfootsadfoot 0:00 - Intro 12:49 - 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.

Boring game? Surprisingly fun postgame! Travis and Darren break down the devastating loss to Austin, the death of LAFC’s first place dream, and who exactly (if anyone) is to blame. We chat Tillman’s defense, Illie’s new club, and how worried should we be. Plus, multiple callers from Austin! More fun than you think it’ll be!  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.

Bouanga WHO?! LAFC have won 6 straight and they didn’t even need their superstars to do it. Travis, Darren, and Vince break down Ebobisse’s renaissance, Frankie Amaya’s first LAFC Goal, and David Martinez’s struggles. They talk the rise of Nkosi Tafari, our chances at Champions Cup, and why Austin’s match is the most important of the season. WE ARE SOOOO BACK.  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.

The most important week of the season will be played without our superstars and Travis Darren and Vince break it all down. We talk the Tata Martino “signing”, our Champions Cup chances, and we chat with Steph and Mike from Swoontower Soccer about Austin FC’s surprisingly good season and who has the best fashion on LAFC. And they even surprise us with some games. Toronto and Austin and Martino, OH MY! 0:00 - Intro 8:57 - Skip The Banter 12:22 - Storylines / The International Window 25:19 - Tata Martinez Rumors 37:32 - Can Toronto and Austin Ruin Everything? 43:23 - Austin/LAFC Preview w/ Special Guests Moontower Soccer 1:18:00 - Bet It And Forget It 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.