{"podcast":{"title":"Happy Foot Sad Foot: An LAFC Podcast","slug":"happy-foot-sad-foot-an-lafc-podcast-6010520","podcast_index_feed_id":6010520,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/65c4e6b861faed00167918df","website_url":"https://www.happyfootsadfootpod.com","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/65c4e6b861faed00167918df/1739427126915-39cf5f88-a6a8-454b-9c1b-1ce48f2359a9.jpeg","author":"Happy Foot Sad Foot","episode_count":315,"summary":"The best LAFC podcast named after a sign in front of podiatrists office that closed like three years ago. Hosted by comedy writers Travis Helwig and Darren Miller and soccer expert Vince La Rosa, this podcast is the easiest way for new fans to fall in love with our club, and the most fun place for current LAFC fans to keep up with the team. We’ll preview every match, have some post-game call in shows, and maybe play some games too. Happy Foot Sad Foot is your gateway drug to Los Angeles Football Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-16T16:23:23.013124+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/happy-foot-sad-foot-an-lafc-podcast-6010520"},"episode":{"title":"LAFC's Biggest Test Yet: Orlando Trap or Cruz Azul Reality Check?","slug":"lafc-s-biggest-test-yet-orlando-trap-or-cruz-azul-reality-check","published_at":"2026-04-03T18:47:46+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/happy-foot-sad-foot-an-lafc-podcast-6010520/lafc-s-biggest-test-yet-orlando-trap-or-cruz-azul-reality-check","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/happy-foot-sad-foot-an-lafc-podcast-6010520","url":"https://shows.acast.com/happyfootsadfoot/episodes/lafcs-biggest-test-yet-orlando-trap-or-cruz-azul-reality-che","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/65c4e6b861faed00167918df/e/69d00b52d2e95f5131e54a19/media.mp3","summary":"LAFC faces Orlando City (bottom of the MLS table) and Cruz Azul (CONCACAF Champions Cup champions) in the next few days. While unbeaten, top of the West in MLS, a record scoreless streak to open the season, and in the CCC quarterfinals, LAFC is still struggling to score, with limited production from Bouanga and Son, both dealing with preseason injuries. And Eustáquio’s injury is worse than we thought. Will Orlando be a trap game? Is Cruz Azul our biggest test yet? I don't know maybe stop reading the description and watch the show!??? 00:00 Welcome and Match Dates 00:47 Merch and Patreon Plug 01:12 Listener Banter Begins 01:48 #HireDarren 08:47 Call Amirian Law: 866-ARE-WE-BACK 10:02 Storylines Intro 10:46 Is LAFC Actually Good 12:24 Injuries and Eustaquio Update 14:20 Optimist vs Pessimist Debate 16:34 Breaking Down the Low Block 20:57 DPs Struggling and Context 23:55 What Still Needs Fixing 26:32 Fanbase Fighting and Nuance 27:19 Invite Debate Live 27:49 Community Over Comments 29:22 Online Negativity Nuance 30:15 Sonny Fans Clarification 31:44 Orlando Match Preview 33:11 Orlando Chaos And Griezmann 35:39 Roasting Orlando Florida 37:39 Cruz Azul Biggest Test 39:36 Two Leg Mindset 42:16 Neutral Site And Crowd Split 44:13 Betted And Forget It 44:31 Bet Controversy Ruling 46:19 This Weeks Wild Bets 49:39 Wrap Up 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.","meta_description":"LAFC faces Orlando City (bottom of the MLS table) and Cruz Azul (CONCACAF Champions Cup champions) in the next few days. While unbeaten, top of the West i…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3050,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/happy-foot-sad-foot-an-lafc-podcast-6010520/episodes/lafc-s-biggest-test-yet-orlando-trap-or-cruz-azul-reality-check/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/happy-foot-sad-foot-an-lafc-podcast-6010520/lafc-s-biggest-test-yet-orlando-trap-or-cruz-azul-reality-check.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}