Was 2025 LAFC Season A Failure? All Questions Answered!

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/20977cf5802:28 Listener Mandated Banter05:26 Reflecting on the 2025 LAFC Season19:10 Steve Cherundolo's Legacy27:58 Introducing Mark Dos Santos39:58 Defensive Struggles and Midfield Creativity40:50 LAFC's Defensive Metrics and Tactical Setup41:41 The Need for a Creative Midfielder42:28 Fantasy Draft Recap48:52 Bold Predictions and Season Highlights51:29 Carlos Vela's Farewell and Listener Contributions: https://www.patreon.com/posts/carlos-vela-king-14533553758:48 Mailbag and Off-Season Wishlist01:12:31 Happy Foots01:22:48 Sad Foots01:32:00 Happy Foot Sad Foot Peace Prize AwardsJoin our Patreon and help us keep making this show.Merch and more at HappyFootSadFootPod.comYouTube: @happyfootsadfoot Twitter: @HaFoSaFoInstagram: @happyfootsadfootTikTok: @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.comYouTube: @happyfootsadfoot Twitter: @HaFoSaFoInstagram: @happyfootsadfootTikTok: @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/51af9f418Max Bretos on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mbretos/Max Bretos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cubanhammerMax Bretos on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thesoccerogJoin our Patreon and help us keep making this show.Merch and more at HappyFootSadFootPod.comYouTube: @happyfootsadfoot Twitter: @HaFoSaFoInstagram: @happyfootsadfootTikTok: @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.comYouTube: @happyfootsadfoot Twitter: @HaFoSaFoInstagram: @happyfootsadfootTikTok: @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.comYouTube: @happyfootsadfoot Twitter: @HaFoSaFoInstagram: @happyfootsadfootTikTok: @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 - Intro9:31 - Skip The BanterJoin our Patreon and help us keep making this show.Merch and more at HappyFootSadFootPod.comYouTube: @happyfootsadfoot Twitter: @HaFoSaFoInstagram: @happyfootsadfootTikTok: @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 Scenarios02:05 Playoff Matchups and Team Analysis04:02 Provisional Spot and Playoff Predictions08:57 Fan Interactions and Super Chats17:32 Happy Foot, Sad Foot Segment22:06 Callers42:38 LAFC and Playoff Hopes43:13 Super Chats45:19 Debate on Coaching and Team Performance46:06 Caller Discussions and Opinions49:29 Reflections on the Game and Future Prospects51:58 Fan Interactions and Closing ThoughtsJoin our Patreon and help us keep making this show.Merch and more at HappyFootSadFootPod.comYouTube: @happyfootsadfoot Twitter: @HaFoSaFoInstagram: @happyfootsadfootTikTok: @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/@happyfootsadfoot0:00 - Intro 12:49 - Skip The BanterJoin our Patreon and help us keep making this show.Merch and more at HappyFootSadFootPod.comYouTube: @happyfootsadfoot Twitter: @HaFoSaFoInstagram: @happyfootsadfootTikTok: @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.comYouTube: @happyfootsadfoot Twitter: @HaFoSaFoInstagram: @happyfootsadfootTikTok: @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.comYouTube: @happyfootsadfoot Twitter: @HaFoSaFoInstagram: @happyfootsadfootTikTok: @happyfootsadfoot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.