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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…

Podcast · By Karl Harpur · English · US · Official site

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Sep 20, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 20, 2026

    Live From The Liberties Pub Watch Party Downtwon: San Jose Away (opens the original)

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    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! Woul

  2. Episode · Sep 10, 2026

    Hitchhikers, Hats and Jesus is Back, Baby! Red Bull New York at Home (opens the original)

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    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

  3. Episode · Aug 24, 2026

    We Couldn't Score in a Brothel: Portland at Home. (opens the original)

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    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

  4. Episode · Aug 17, 2026

    Dr. Evil, The Odyssey Reviewed & Another Defeat to Whale's Vagina (opens the original)

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    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. You can follow THE LAFC WAY here: https://www.instagram.com/thelafcway https://www.tiktok.com/@thelafc

  5. Episode · Aug 11, 2026

    Tik Tok Live: LAFC vs Toluca (opens the original)

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    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 An

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