The Official SDFC Podcast
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San Diego FC’s official Club podcast brings inside access and analysis from players, coaches, and front office staff from MLS' newest club. Former MLS pros Sal Zizzo and Marvell Wynne join Kaila Burns-Heffner and weekly guests to keep you up-to-date on all things San Diego FC. New episodes drop every Wednesday.
Episodes
- Match Preview: San Diego FC at Seattle Sounders
Assistant Coach Frank Hjortebjerg discusses the recent LAFC match and the upcoming game against the Seattle Sounders. The episode also features media clips from Mikey Varas, Amahl Pellegrino, and Aníbal Godoy.
- Inside the Dream: Building the school and character development
This episode features Rachelle Minix and Brett Garner discussing the development of the Right to Dream school and its character curriculum for student-athletes.
- Meet the parents: Chris McVey and his family share childhood stories
Chris McVey and his parents, Andy and Anette McVey, join the podcast. They share stories from Chris's childhood and reflect on his career and their experience supporting the MLS from Sweden.
- Match Preview: San Diego FC vs LAFC
Assistant Coach Kelvin Jones, Marvell, and Kaila discuss San Diego FC's recent results against Houston and Portland. They also preview the upcoming match against LAFC, which will be the first time these two teams play each other this seaso…
- David Vazquez on fixing cars, matcha, and his golf game
David Vazquez, midfielder for San Diego FC, discusses his career trajectory, his success against Liga MX teams, and his interest in restoring old cars.
- Match Preview: Real Salt Lake and Houston Dynamo
Assistant Coach Frank Hjortebjerg joins Kaila and Sal to recap the recent match versus Minnesota United and preview upcoming games against Real Salt Lake and Houston Dynamo. Mikey Varas, Luca Bombino, and Aníbal Godoy also discuss the week…
- Carpool chronicles and magic tricks with Oscar Verhoeven and Bryce Duke
Oscar Verhoeven and Bryce Duke of San Diego FC share their carpooling routine, beach day itinerary, and coffee tour. They also discuss their experiences in the MLS Academy system and their journey to San Diego FC.
- Match Preview: San Diego FC vs Minnesota United
Assistant Coach Kelvin Jones joins to recap the match against San Jose and preview the Western Conference Final rematch against Minnesota United. The upcoming match is SDFC's Community Night.
- A dive into Scottish culture and life in San Diego with Lewis Morgan
Lewis Morgan discusses his Scottish background and love for soccer. He also shares his experiences with San Diego FC and his thoughts on Scottish culture, including Haggis and a prominent soccer rivalry.
- Get to Know: San Diego FC Community Coaches Bianca and Yawara
This episode introduces San Diego FC Community Coaches Bianca Lopez and Yawara MacNeill. They discuss their roles in providing soccer programs and their impact on the community.
- Match Preview: San Diego FC at San Jose
Assistant Coach Frank Hjortebjerg provides an update on the first 5 MLS regular season matches and previews San Diego FC's upcoming game at San Jose. Kaila, Marvell, and Sal join him, and comments from Mikey Varas and Lewis Morgan are also…
- Marcus Ingvartsen on Coming Back, Connecting with Dreyer & Who Runs the Ping Pong Premier League
Marcus Ingvartsen joins Marvell, Sal, and Kaila to talk about his recovery from injury, his on-field synergy with Anders Dreyer, and the team's ping pong league, all while watching the UEFA World Cup Qualifiers.
- Kelvin Jones breaks down SDFC through MLS Matchday 5
Kelvin Jones, assistant coach for San Diego FC, joins the podcast to analyze the team's performance up to MLS Matchday 5. The discussion covers SDFC's results leading into the first international break of the season.
- From Barcelona to San Diego with Pedro Soma
Pedro Soma, midfielder for San Diego FC, shares his journey to the MLS, starting at 19 months old. He also discusses his experience as part of San Diego FC's young core and his continued academic studies.
- Previewing our CONCACAF Battle in Toluca, Kids Night, and all things Academy with Jeff Cook
Marvell, Sal, and Kaila recap recent MLS and CONCACAF Champions Cup results and preview upcoming matches. Jeff Cook, EVP and Head of Academy for Right to Dream San Diego, provides an academy update including his soccer journey, an overview…
- Match Preview: San Diego FC at Sporting Kansas City
Assistant coach Frank Hjortebjerg joins the podcast to preview San Diego FC’s first MLS away match against Sporting Kansas City. The episode also features prematch media availability from Mikey Varas, Marcus Ingvartsen, and Chris McVey.
- Pablo Sisniega shares his full-circle moment in CONCACAF Champions Cup
Pablo Sisniega shares his experiences in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, the influence of his Olympic athlete parents on his career, and his contract extension with San Diego FC.
- LIVE POD: Super Bowl LX Champions Jason Myers and Rashid Shaheed return home to San Diego
Jason Myers and Rashid Shaheed, Super Bowl LX Champions, joined Kaila and Marvell live at fan fest for SDFC's San Diego Sports Night. Myers is a Super Bowl record-holding kicker, and Shaheed is a two-time NFL Pro Bowler.
- LIVE POD: San Diego native Joe Corona shares life after retirement from 16-year career
Joe Corona, a San Diego native and two-time CONCACAF Gold Cup Champion, shares insights from his 16-year professional soccer career. He discusses his experiences playing for Club Tijuana, the MLS, and San Diego Loyal.
- Match Preview: San Diego FC vs St. Louis City SC
Assistant coach Kelvin Jones, along with Kaila, Marvell, and Sal, discuss San Diego FC's 5-0 home opener win and preview the upcoming match against St. Louis City SC. Head Coach Mikey Varas, midfielder Onni Valakari, and goalkeeper Pablo S…
- San Diego Native Duran Ferree living the dream with his hometown club
Duran Ferree speaks about his first MLS start, playing in San Diego, and representing his hometown club. The hosts also discuss San Diego FC's 5-0 victory over CF Montréal.
- Match Preview: San Diego FC's MLS Home Opener vs CF Montréal
This episode of The Official SDFC Podcast previews San Diego FC's MLS home opener against CF Montréal. It includes a discussion with assistant coach Frank Hjortebjerg and media sound from Jeppe Tverskov, Anders Dreyer, Aníbal Godoy, and Mi…
- Anders Dreyer discusses season 2, fatherhood, and his ice cream order
Anders Dreyer returns to The Official SDFC Podcast to discuss the upcoming season, fatherhood, and answer fan-submitted questions. He also reflects on his MLS Newcomer of the Year season and shares his goals for the second year.
- Previewing San Diego FC's debut in the CONCACAF Champions Cup
Sal and Kaila kick off Season 2 of the SDFC Podcast with a preview of the CONCACAF Champions Cup. Assistant Coaches Frank Hjortebjerg and Kelvin Jones provide updates from San Diego FC's preseason and preview the matchup against Pumas.
- Wrapping up San Diego FC's first season with Mikey Varas and Tyler Heaps
In this episode, Head Coach Mikey Varas and Sporting Director Tyler Heaps discuss San Diego FC's first season, including record-breaking performances and plans for the future.
- Tyler Heaps and MLS analyst Dax McCarty on SDFC's record-breaking inaugural season
Dax McCarty and Tyler Heaps join the Official SDFC Podcast. They discuss San Diego FC's inaugural season, including their journey to the number one seed and playoff predictions.
- Mikey Varas reflects on our inaugural regular season, Manny Machado shares what he thinks makes SDFC special
San Diego FC head coach Mikey Varas reflects on the club's inaugural season and his coaching philosophy. Founding Partner Manny Machado shares stories about the launch of SDFC.
- Playoffs on deck with DJ Dynamiq
DJ Dynamiq, San Diego FC's in-match DJ, discusses his experiences and involvement in the club's inaugural season. The episode also covers a recent SDFC win and the current playoff standings.
- A deep dive into Goalkeeping with Pablo Sisniega and Jason Grubb
Pablo Sisniega shares his goalkeeping story and current enjoyment of the position. Jason Grubb discusses the unique role of goalkeeping in the Right to Dream style of play and its future evolution.
- Alejandro Alvarado on experiencing a full circle moment with SDFC
Alejandro Alvarado Jr. shares his recovery journey and experience making his MLS debut with San Diego FC. Assistant coach Frank Hjortebjerg also previews San Jose and recaps recent results.
- Hirving Lozano shares what it means to represent Mexico on the national stage and in San Diego
Hirving Lozano discusses representing Mexico and his role with San Diego FC. The episode also includes a preview of San Diego FC's inaugural season and a recap of their match against LAFC.
- Ian Pilcher on his pathway from college to the MLS
Ian Pilcher shares his journey from college to the MLS with San Diego FC. He also discusses his athletic family and reveals the team's best table tennis player. Assistant coach Frank Hjortebjerg joins the hosts to recap Portland and previe…
- Marcus Ingvartsen on his electric return to the pitch
Marcus Ingvartsen details his recovery and return to the pitch in a 2-1 win over San Jose. He also shares his journey from FC Nordsjælland to San Diego and his current business ventures. Assistant Coach Kelvin Jones joins to preview Portla…
- Ranking matchday fits with Alex Mighten
Alex Mighten talks fashion and compares the MLS to the EPL. Assistant Coach Kelvin Jones joins the podcast to preview San Jose and recap recent results against Nashville, in the Leagues Cup, and against Sporting Kansas City.
- Crashing press conferences with Manu Duah and Willy
Manu Duah and Willy discuss their experiences and crashing press conferences. Assistant Coach Frank Hjortebjerg provides a recap of recent games and a preview of future matches including Leagues Cup.
- Building the Human Performance Team at San Diego FC with Luke Jenkinson
Luke Jenkinson, San Diego FC's Head of Human Performance, talks about planning the first preseason for an expansion franchise and building the support staff for the first team and the Right To Dream Academy. Assistant Coach Kelvin Jones al…
- From Dallas, to Finland, to San Diego: Onni Valakari shares his journey to the MLS
Onni Valakari, midfielder, shares his journey to the MLS, including childhood memories and scoring San Diego FC's first home goal. Assistant Coach Frank Hjortebjerg recaps recent matches against Vancouver and Dallas and previews the upcomi…
- Recapping Minnesota and the first half of the season with Marvell and Sal
Marvell Wynne and Sal Zizzo recap the Minnesota United match and the first half of the MLS season for San Diego FC. They also share their journeys to becoming professional soccer players and stories from their careers.
- Tomás Ángel on Growing Up in the Game and Scoring that Goal vs Club América
Tomás Ángel reflects on his career, his father's influence, and his goal against Club América. Assistant Coach Kelvin Jones discusses SDFC's 3-0 friendly win over Club América and previews the Minnesota United match.
- Escondido to Snapdragon Stadium: Milan Iloski & the May Recap
San Diego FC Forward Milan Iloski speaks about playing for his hometown club and the influences on his career. Assistant Coach Frank Hjortebjerg recaps May matches and previews the friendly match against Club América.
- Luca Bombino on establishing his role as a starter
Luca Bombino talks about his transition to San Diego FC and his MLS debut. Assistant Coach Kelvin Jones provides a recap of recent matches and previews the upcoming game against LA Galaxy.
- CJ Dos Santos on leaving a legacy with SDFC
CJ Dos Santos shares his story as a goalkeeper and the inspiration for his matchday outfits. Assistant Coach Frank Hjortebjerg provides a recap of the 5-0 win over FC Dallas.
- Luca de la Torre on playing for his hometown team
Luca de la Torre reflects on his football career. Assistant Coach Kelvin Jones offers insights on recent results and a match preview, and Russ Thompson discusses the Military Appreciation Match.
- Ema Boateng on the Impact of Right to Dream
Ema Boateng discusses his journey from the Right to Dream Academy in Ghana to the MLS, sharing his early experiences and their impact. The hosts also recap the match against Charlotte and preview the upcoming match against Real Salt Lake.
- Inside the Roster Build with Sporting Director Tyler Heaps
Sporting Director Tyler Heaps talks about how his background in analytics and Right to Dream influenced building San Diego FC. The hosts also recap the match against Colorado and preview the upcoming match in Charlotte.
- FaZe Rug trains like an SDFC player for day
On The Official SDFC Podcast, FaZe Rug discusses his training day with San Diego FC staff and players at the Sharp Healthcare Performance Center. His goal is to prepare for the next Sidemen charity match.
- Building culture in an expansion team with captain Jeppe Tverskov
Captain Jeppe Tverskov reflects on his first goal for San Diego FC and his role in building team culture. Assistant Coach Frank Hjortebjerg recaps a 3-0 win and previews an upcoming match.
- MOTM Chris McVey on SDFC's first home win against LAFC
This episode features an interview with defender Chris McVey about SDFC's inaugural home win against LAFC. Assistant Coach Kelvin Jones also joins for a match preview.
- The moment Anders Dreyer will never forget & a style of play deep dive
Kaila, Marvell, and Sal review the season and preview the upcoming match. Assistant coach Frank Hjortebjerg explains the team's style of play, and Anders Dreyer shares his experiences as San Diego's #10.
- Introducing: The Official SDFC Podcast
This episode introduces The Official SDFC Podcast, which offers insights and analysis from San Diego FC players, coaches, and front office staff. It features former MLS pros Sal Zizzo and Marvell Wynne, along with Kaila Burns-Heffner and w…