Karl Harpur

The LAFC Way

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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 BMO stadium. This is his podcast following his journey from MLS skeptic to die-hard LAFC fan!

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Karl Harpur

Episodes

First Away Day: Entering Whales Vagina! 07.05.2026 35:40

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! Follow The LAFC Way: YouTube: www...

Colorado, a Random Mexican Band & Where The Hell is Nathna Ordaz? 25.04.2026 26:03

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 20.04.2026 10:00

A 4 v 1 humbling by Bruce Arena's San Jose puts a damper on Karls birthday celebrations.

What Is Your First LAFC Memory? 11.04.2026 19:37

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? 18.03.2026 16:20

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.

The Day Son Heung-Min Facetimed Me & LAFC Supporter Groups. 20.02.2026 30:00

In this episode Karl talks about his first ever Watch Party experience with the Tigers Supporter Group, becoming a member of the 3252 and a chance Facetime call with legendary South Korean player Son Heung-Min.

Finding BMO 23.12.2025 40:12

An Irishman's witty take on his journey from MLS skeptic to die-hard LAFC fan.

The Road to LAFC Began in a Galaxy Too Far Away 05.12.2025 22:40

An Irishman's witty take on his journey from MLS skeptic to die-hard LAFC fan.