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San Diego FC: Behind the Flow

San Diego F.C. is a club being built from the ground up - in record time. But joining as the 30th team for MLS’ 30th year, they aren’t here to make up the numbers. They"ve got a plan to rock American soccer to its foundations. Join local boy, and network sportscaster Adrian Garcia Marquez as we go behind the scenes to meet the people involved in their race to build a brand, grow a fanbase and recruit a team from scratch. This is Behind the Flow - the origin story of San Diego F.C.

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Episode 28: Rewinding the Journey — Tyler Heaps,...

San Diego FC: Behind the Flow ·

2025/12/04

San Diego FC’s inaugural season has reached its conclusion. A 3–1 loss to Vancouver in the Western Conference Final brought a tough end to an extraordinary Year One — a season where SDFC finished as the No. 1 seed, set an expansion points record, and came within one step of MLS Cup. Pride, even in heartbreak. With emotions still fresh, Adrian García-Marquez is joined by Katia Castorena and Darren Smith to reflect on Saturday night — the early setbacks, the fight, and

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32:58

Episode 27: Western Final Preview — Ian Joy on San...

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2025/11/28

San Diego FC are heading to the Western Conference Final — in their inaugural MLS season. A tense 1–0 win over Minnesota United, sealed by Anders Dreyer’s strike and Ian Pilcher’s extraordinary goal-line clearance, has pushed this expansion side into rare territory. Another sellout. Another statement night. Adrian García-Márquez hosts alongside Katia Castorena and Darren Smith, as the team relive Monday’s playoff drama — the control, the composure,

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34:19

Episode 26: Semi-Final Special — Tyler Heaps on Year...

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2025/11/20

It’s Semi-Final week and Sporting Director Tyler Heaps joins us to reflect on his first season building San Diego FC from the ground up. Darren Smith caught up with him at the training ground for a candid look at recruitment, identity, lessons learned, and the foundations for Year Two. And yes — we had to ask which current SDFC player most mirrors Tyler’s own playing style. Adrian García-Márquez hosts alongside Katia Castorena and Darren Smith, as the team look back

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55:14

Episode 25: Back Where It All Started – Preseason...

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2025/11/13

Fresh from a statement 4-0 win over the Portland Timbers, San Diego FC has booked its place in the Western Conference semifinals — and the city is buzzing. With an international break giving us a brief pause in the action, Behind the Flow rewinds to where it all began: the final chapter of our behind-the-scenes documentary series, Episode 10: Preseason. In this special re-air, Darren Smith opens the show with reflections on that emphatic win against Portland, looks ahead to next week’s

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35:12

Win, or Go Home – Luchi Gonzalez on Mikey Varas,...

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2025/11/06

Saturday night in Portland was a rollercoaster. San Diego FC led twice through Amahl Pellegrino and Hirving “Chucky” Lozano — only to be pegged back in stoppage time before falling on penalties.Now, with the series level, it all comes down to one last game — a sold-out decider at Snapdragon Stadium this Sunday night. Adrian García-Márquez is joined by Katia Castorena and Darren Smith to relive the drama and look ahead to Game 3, alongside special guest Luchi

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33:07

Episode 23: Inside the Stands — Riptides, Frontera...

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2025/10/30

San Diego FC’s first-ever MLS playoff night was one to remember. In front of 32,500 fans at Snapdragon Stadium, Onni Valakari made history with the club’s first playoff goal before Anders Dreyer doubled the lead in a 2–1 win over Portland — a night that showed just how far this club and city have come. With Adrian García-Márquez on World Series duty, Katia Castorena steps in alongside Darren Smith to relive the win, the atmosphere, and the stories behind it

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41:40

Episode 22: From the Field to the Classroom – How...

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2025/10/23

Right to Dream has built a global reputation for developing not just footballers, but leaders — from its academies in Ghana, Denmark, and Egypt to its newest home in the United States. Fresh from a 4–0 win away to Portland that sealed top spot in the West, Behind the Flowshifts focus from the players making headlines to the ones who could follow in their footsteps. Adrian García-Márquez and Darren Smith go inside San Diego FC’s new academy — the first fully

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Episode 21: The Devil’s in the Data – SDFC on the...

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2025/10/16

With Decision Day and the playoffs approaching, Behind the Flow takes a brief pause from the action on the field to explore how San Diego FC are using data to empower decisions — turning raw numbers into real-world results, with people at the heart of it all. Adrian García-Márquez is joined by ESPN’s Katia Castorena and San Diego Sports 760’s Darren Smith to dig into the rise of analytics in football, the stats that actually tell a story, and why at SDFC the numbers

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33:01

Episode 20: Hirving “Chucky” Lozano – Family,...

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2025/10/09

Fresh from breaking MLS expansion records for most wins and points in a single season, San Diego FC are in celebration mode — and so are we. This week,Behind the Flow brings you something special: the full, unedited conversation with Hirving “Chucky” Lozano. A few weeks ago, Chucky featured in our Hispanic Heritage episode — but so many of you asked to hear the whole interview, we just had to share it. Speaking in Spanish (with translations from Adrian

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30:03

Episode 19: The SDFC Brand – Crest, Colours and...

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2025/10/02

When San Diego FC first unveiled their look, it sparked debate. Some called the badge AI-generated, others dismissed the shirt as a dud. But in just a few months, both have become symbols of a club finding its identity. This week, Behind the Flow dives into the story of the brand. Adrian García-Márquez is joined by ESPN’s Katia Castorena and San Diego Sports 760’s Darren Smith to relive the December 2024 kit reveal, hearing from fans who picked up their jerseys that night

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32:07

Episode 18: Our Heartbeat – Mexico’s Influence and...

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2025/09/25

From his unveiling at the Shell to his first goal at Snapdragon, Hirving “Chucky” Lozano has quickly become the face of San Diego FC. This week, Behind the Flow goes beyond the headlines to hear from the man himself — the Mexican superstar whose arrival has electrified the city. Adrian García-Márquez is joined by ESPN’s Katia Castorena and San Diego Sports 760’s Darren Smith to reflect on San Diego’s Hispanic Heritage Night and the inaugural Baja Cup

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46:16

Episode 17: The Coach Who Made San Diego Flow - The...

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2025/09/18

From thirty strangers to the top of the West, San Diego FC’s debut season has been shaped by one man: Head Coach Mikey Varas. This week, Behind the Flow steps off the pitch and into the dugout to uncover the story of San Diego’s first head coach — his Chilean-American roots, his coaching journey, the inspiration he’s drawn from football’s biggest names, and the philosophy that drives his bold style of play. Adrian García-Márquez is joined by ESPN’s

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42:13

Episode 16: The Backline Boys — McSmash Brothers,...

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2025/09/11

After a week dedicated to goals, Behind the Flow flips the script to spotlight the galácticos who stop them: the San Diego FC defense. Adrian García-Márquez is joined by ESPN’s Katia Castorena and San Diego Sports 760’s Darren Smith to break down the numbers, the partnerships, and the personalities behind one of MLS’s most compelling back lines. We hear from the McSmash Brothers — Chris McVey and Paddy McNair — on chemistry, consistency, and defying

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40:08

Episode 15: Goals, Goals, Goals — the art of...

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2025/09/04

From the outset of San Diego FC's season, hope was laid at the feet (and head) of Scandinavian sharpshooter Marcus Ingvartsen. But with him sidelined, the team has had to find alternatives at the number nine position. And with 54 goals so far — tied for the most in MLS this season — it’s clear those alternatives are working. In this episode, Adrian García-Márquez, Katia Castorena, and Darren Smith break down the options Mikey Varas has turned to in attack — from

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Episode 14: Beat LA! — Fan Culture, Rivalries & the...

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2025/08/28

Behind the Flow turns the spotlight on the lifeblood of the game: the fans. From the blueprint of the Portland Timbers Army to the birth of San Diego’s own Frontera SD supporters’ union, we explore how culture in the stands is shaping the club on and off the pitch. We hear from SDFC CEO Tom Penn, Timbers Army 107 founder Fernando “Nando” Machicado and Frontera SD’s Matt Buse on uniting supporter groups under one voice. Plus, 19-year-old Luca Bombino, the LA local boy

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45:52

Episode 13: Relentless Football — Inside SDFC’s Style...

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2025/08/21

San Diego FC’s bold, risk-taking style has taken MLS by storm — but what does it really mean to play the Right to Dream way? Behind the Flow dives into the tactics and culture that have powered SDFC to the top of the Western Conference. Adrian Garcia Marquez, ESPN’s Katia Castorena, and San Diego Sports 760’s Darren Smith unpack the methods behind this “relentless” football, with insights from Head Coach Mikey Varas, Assistant Coach Frank Hjortebjerg, and captain

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45:23

Episode 12: Rookies - Ian Pilcher and Manu Duah Take...

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2025/08/14

As San Diego FC’s debut season pushes into a crucial playoff race, Behind the Flow dives into a landmark first meeting with the San Jose Earthquakes — and the mentality that’s kept SDFC on top of the Western Conference. Adrian Garcia Marquez is back in the chair, alongside ESPN’s Katia Castorena and San Diego Sports 760’s Darren Smith, as they unpack the “next man up” resilience that’s powered a five-game road winning streak and assess the arrival of

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44:03

Episode 11: Dream Start Recap + SDFC CEO Tom Penn on...

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2025/08/07

As San Diego FC pauses at the halfway point of their dream debut season, Behind the Flow kicks off a new run of weekly episodes — discussing every twist of the second half. Adrian Garcia Marquez returns to host, joined by ESPN’s Katia Castorena and San Diego Sports 760’s Darren Smith, as they break down the season’s highs, lows, and landmark moments so far. Plus, CEO Tom Penn reflects on the emotion of opening night — and why he was more than ready for those chants

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52:53

Episode 10: Preseason

San Diego FC: Behind the Flow ·

2025/07/31

It’s January 2025, and just weeks before SDFC embarks on its maiden season. The training facility at Singing Hills finally opens its doors — just in the nick of time! But not before pausing to celebrate the land and the people who made it possible. As Tyler puts the finishing touches on his playing squad, we join Mikey and his new players for their very first training session… the countdown to kickoff has begun!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:28

Episode 9: The Draft

San Diego FC: Behind the Flow ·

2025/07/24

It’s draft day — and Tyler’s big date with destiny! The SDFC recruitment team braces for a whirlwind 48 hours of wheeling and dealing as they look to lock down the spine of their first-ever team via the MLS Expansion Draft. But after weeks of careful planning, it all goes out the window when the unprotected player list finally goes live. There are some big names on there — and some big decisions for them to make.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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