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The LAFC Way

Karl Harpur
LAFC
Los Angeles
MLS
Los Angeles FC
Sporting Kansas City
LA Galaxy
Community
Family
Fan Culture
Seattle
San Jose
Portland Timbers
Dublin
Tigers Supporter Group
3252
BMO Stadium
Bruce Arena
Timo Werner
San Diego
David Martinez

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!

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Latest Episodes

Live in-game commentary from BMO stadium as we take on the top of the Western Conference, Whitecaps. I take a field trip to the west side of the stadium and sit beside the LAFC bench as I am joined on co-comms by fellow TSG member Dave Smith. We chat... more

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 i... more

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 th... more

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... more

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 entertai... more

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.... more

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 unfortunatel... more

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 qua... more

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Bobby B
Fan introducing himself
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Karl Harpur
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Colorado, a Random Mexican Band & Where The Hell is Nathna Ordaz?
Q: How do you feel about the midweek game atmosphere compared to weekends?
The guest notes that midweek games often see fewer fans due to work, but he still enjoys the atmosphere and the banter when the crowd is present.
Colorado, a Random Mexican Band & Where The Hell is Nathna Ordaz?
Q: What changed your mind about MLS and LAFC?
Mondo explains that a funny personal story tied to a World Series ticket with his dad sparked a mutual commitment to following LAFC, transforming initial skepticism into loyalty.

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What is The LAFC Way about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show blends live-match commentary, on-site banter, and fan-driven storytelling to explore LAFC's culture, tactics, and community. Episodes frequently pair hosts with a rotating cast of fans, a former player-turned-analyst, and notable young talents to react to games, discuss lineups, and reminisce about MLS history and local soccer life. Across formats—from stadium observations to TikTok watch-alongs—the podcast emphasizes accessibility for newcomers while rewarding longtime supporters with insider lore about supporter groups, matchday rituals, and the evolving MLS landscape. A standout characteristic is the warm, rambunctious atmosphere that stitches humor, local color, and authentic fandom into a cohesive, listener-friendly narrative ... more

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