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Rating
5from
This podcast has
18 episodes
Explicit
Yes
Date created
2025/12/05
Latest episode
2026/09/29
Average duration
46 min.
Release period
14 days
Description
Karl Harpur is an Irish writer living in Los Angeles. A huge football fan, he went to an LA Galaxy match in 2012 and never returned because 'MLS is shit!' Fast forward to June 2025 and a chance meeting with an LAFC season ticket holder who convinced him to go to a match at BMO stadium. This is his podcast following his journey from MLS skeptic to die-hard LAFC fan!
Podcast episodes
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Live from Biergarten: FC Dallas away
2026/09/29
For the away trip to FC Dallas, I headed to Koreatown and the Headquarters of Tigers Supporter Group: Biergarten. I was joined by TSG members David, Deech and Daniel as LAFC went down to yet another defeat.
We chatted about:
- VAR and if it has run its course
- The Borussia Dortmund effect
- Why do we not have any player chants?
- And how many shots of Soju can one group of lads do?!
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Live from The Liberties Pub Downtown: San Jose Away
2026/09/20
I took a trip to an Irish pub Downtown to watch the lads take on San Jose and hung out with some of the 3252 Supporters Groups, namely TSG, Empire Boys and District 9 Ultras. I spoke with Sam and Dave at halftime and Louis popped over for a bit in the second half.
We chatted about:
- The vibe bein' lowkey with the team and fans recently
- Should Aaron Long have been sent off?
- My nephew signing for Irish League of Ireland side Bohemians!
- And is Guinness as good in LA as it is in Ireland!
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Hitchhikers, Hats and Jesus is Back, Baby! Red Bull New York at Home
2026/09/10
I was flying solo once in Section 210 until a surprise visitor popped over from the North End to join in the banter as we took on Red Bull New York. Or is it New York Red Bull. Either way, they're still from New Jersey!
We chatted about:
- Picking up random LAFC fans off the street on the drive to BMO.
- The Kids are alright as the injuries pile up.
- I learned a little bit about Igor Jesus upon his return to first team football in over a year.
- Halftime Thoughts from the NE Concourse with fans.
- And we couldn't help ourselves bringing up the weather here in LA again!
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We Couldn't Score in a Brothel: Portland at Home
2026/08/24
With Murray otherwise engaged, I invited North End legend and 42 Originals Supporter Group member Matt Kaestner to sit in for this episode of The LAFC Way.
We chatted about:
- LAFC's Kevin Keegan years! When Bob Bradley had us playing hugley entertaining football, albeit with a lack of silverware to show.
- Why winning the Supporters Shield isn't the same as winning the Premier League.
- How Matt got a "full ride" in college and how that phrase means something totally different in Ireland.
- And do we have the most handsome squad in MLS.
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Dr. Evil, The Odyssey Reviewed & Another Defeat to Whale's Vagina
2026/08/17
Myself & Murray commentate from Section 210 as we take on the annoying little brother that is San Diego.
- Sonny has an off night in front of goal.
- I can't handle American accents in The Odyssey.
- Murray reminisces about a hat trick in his hayday.
- Fans Half time thoughts from the North East Concourse.
- And Ryan Porteous' hand breaks our hearts.
As always, it's great banter, shit analysis.
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Tik Tok Live: LAFC vs Toluca
2026/08/11
In this Episode Karl does a Tik Tok Live stream watching LAFC take on Toluca in a revenge match after they hammered LAFC 4 v 0 in their last meeting.
Karl is joined on the chat by supporters of Atlanta Utd, FC Dallas, Colorado Rapids and unfortunately, LA Galaxy! He talks all things LAFC as well as learning about other MLS clubs, how Manchester United's pre-season is going, where he's from in Ireland among many other things that randomly pop up! And always remember, this is Great Banter. Shit Analysis.
You can watch this episode here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyF_l2hq4XI&t=161s
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LIVE on Tik Tok: LAFC vs Chivas
2026/08/08
In this Episode Karl is joined by fellow Irishman, Murray Cummings as they talk shite doing a Tik Tok Live stream watching the historic first meeting between LAFC and Mexican giants Chivas.
Note: They didn't know what they were doing so the sound quality isn't up to its usual standard.
You can watch this episode here:
https://youtu.be/FhXLblJNNhI?si=YJNGm8yg0JDwfd54
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Very Sporting of Kansas to Let in 4!
2026/07/26
We took on bottom of the Western Conference, Sporting Kansas on a balmy night at BMO. I was joined by my partner in crime Murray on 'co-comm's' where we talked through big match moments, who our favorite player is and Murray's recent mid-life crisis purchase!
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https://youtu.be/X4k_gw96xxM
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Olly Takes a Seat as LAFC Counter Their Way To Victory
2026/07/23
In game commentary from Section 210! Our first visit back to BMO after the World Cup break saw us take on Real Salt Lake who sat just behind us by a single point with 2 games in hand going into the match.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Ollie the falcon decided to take a seat beside a supporter on his flight around the stadium
Once again I was filming when Sonny scored!
I spoke to LAFC fans Kyle, Chris and Lisa at halftime to get their thoughts
I bought a bucket hat which I thought was a good idea at the time
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My First El Traffico at Carson
2026/07/22
I made the trip to Carson with the 3252 to watch LAFC take on LA Galaxy. This was my first trip in 12 years to what was then the Home Depot Stadium when I watched my first ever MLS match and left thinking, no, MLS isn't for me.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Son grabs his first MLS goal of the season
- I can't remember Carson's stadium name
- Predictions from Simon & Luke from Tigers Supporters Group
- And fan reactions post game after a memorable away win against the old enemy.
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First Away Day: Entering Whales Vagina!
2026/05/07
Karl travels with LAFC's Supporter Group, The 3252 to his first MLS Away Day. A local Derby vs San Diego.
Listen to his pre-match thoughts from the car on the way down, getting herded like cattle at the stadium, talking with some legendary fans of the club and the incredible end to the match he managed to catch on tape!
NOTE: You can watch this episode on YouTube!
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Colorado, a Random Mexican Band & Where is Nathna Ordaz?
2026/04/25
Taken from Karl's Match Day Vlog on YouTube, take a listen as he takes you on his journey to the stadium, chats to an LAFC fan with a Cruz Azul identity crises and happens upon a random Mexican Band post game. Then join him on the trek back to the Valley as he shares his thoughts on what was a pretty dismal display by the lads.
A Drunk Reflection on a Night to Forget
2026/04/20
A 4 v 1 humbling by Bruce Arena's San Jose puts a damper on Karls birthday celebrations.
What Is Your First LAFC Memory?
2026/04/11
In this episode Karl shares a semi-drunken ode to David Martinez after the Cruz Azul match. He asks: What is this Podcast actually about? And he takes to Christmas Tree Lane once again to ask some fans: What is your first LAFC memory? in a segment he took minutes to name!
What Does LAFC Mean To You?
2026/03/18
In this Episode Karl took to Christmas Tree Lane and asked some fans: What does LAFC mean to you? The answers, although articulated differently, were remarkably similar. What is made abundantly clear is that LAFC is intwined into the DNA of this great city.
NOTE: This was originally a YouTube video so if you'd like to watch it, head over to the youtube channel.