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Looking for a deep dive on Las Vegas Lights FC? Join host Will Martin and an array of guests every week as they analyze and preview matches, discuss the biggest news around the club, and explore each guest's individual story.
The official podcast of Las Vegas Lights FC. Buy tickets and learn more at LasVegasLightsFC.com.
The official podcast of Las Vegas Lights FC. Buy tickets and learn more at LasVegasLightsFC.com.
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For our 22nd episode of the Lights Lounge, our guest is midfielder - and new captain - Tommy McNamara.Tommy and Will chat about his long career in MLS, where he became a cult hero at New York City FC and the New England Revolution for his long hair and propensity for clutch long-range goals. They take it all the way back to his roots in New York/New Jersey and his college soccer at Brown and Clemson, and they break down what's made Tommy such an effective pro.The team's new captain also analyzes what the team has done well under Devin Rensing and what they still need to improve as the playoff hunt intensifies.Make sure to subscribe to not miss out on any new episodes! Follow us on all other social media platforms as @LVLightsFC.
Welcome to another episode of the Lights Lounge!Our guest is Lights forward Ben Mines. Ben and Will start the episode geeking out about their favorite movies and TV shows. Then they talk about Ben's "assist" against El Paso, our upcoming match against Sacramento Republic FC, and his long professional career, going from the New York Red Bulls to the USL Championship.Make sure to subscribe to not miss out on any new episodes throughout the season! Follow us on all other social media platforms as @LVLightsFC
Welcome to another episode of the Lights Lounge! Our guest is Lights center back Nate Jones. Nate and Will chat about some of their favorite movies and books, Project Hail Mary, the team's Home Opener win vs Monterey Bay FC, and upcoming rivals El Paso Locomotive.Nate Jones is a man of culture. Make sure to subscribe to not miss out on any new episodes throughout the season! Follow us on all other social media platforms as @LVLightsFC
Welcome to a new episode of the Lights Lounge!Our guest is Lights striker Johnny Rodriguez. Johnny and Will chat about preseason in the Dominican Republic, the Lights' performance so far this season, and our upcoming Home Opener against Monterey Bay.Johnny also talks to us about his "impeccable" pickleball record. Whether you choose to believe him is on you. Make sure to subscribe to not miss out on any new episodes throughout the season! Follow us on all other social media platforms as @LVLightsFC.
¡Bienvenidos a un nuevo episodio del Lights Lounge!En esta ocasión nos acompaña el delantero venezolano Manuel Arteaga. Manuel y Gabriel charlan sobre su debut con los Lights ante Colorado Springs Switchbacks, nuestro próximo partido ante FC Tulsa, su carrera en general, incluyendo sus pasos por Europa y La Vinotinto, y su opinión sobre la participación venezolana en el Clásico Mundial de Beisbol.Asegurate de subscribirte para no perderte de ninguno de nuestros episodios durante la temporada. Siguenos en todas las redes sociales como @LVLightsFC.
Welcome to a new episode of the Lights Lounge!Our guest is 18-year-old midfielder Carson Locker. Carson and Will chat about how he felt on his official debut with the Lights, his biggest influences on the pitch, his journey from St. Louis to Las Vegas via Cincinnati, and our upcoming match vs. Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC.Make sure to subscribe to not miss out on any new episodes throughout the season! Follow us on all other social media platforms as @LVLightsFC.
Welcome to a new season of The Lights Lounge! Our first guest of the year is none other than Las Vegas Lights Sporting Director, Gianleonardo Neglia.Gian and Will discuss the 2026 squad build in minute detail (from goalkeepers to forwards), break down the team's performance at preseason camp in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, and analyze the Lights' season opener rival: Orange County SC.Make sure to subscribe to not miss out on any new episodes throughout the season! Follow us on all other social media platforms as @LVLightsFC.
For our 27th episode of the Lights Lounge, our guest is Sporting Director Gianleonardo Neglia.Gian and Will discuss the 2025 season on the field, which ended in disappointing fashion. They dive into an honest and transparent discussion on the lessons learned from this year's roster build, the head coaching change from Antonio Nocerino to Devin Rensing, and the unpredictable injuries that affected key players. However, they also turn the page and chat about the positives that this season brought and how they serve as potential building blocks for 2026.Make sure to subscribe to not miss out on any new episodes! Follow us on all other social media platforms as @LVLightsFC.
For our 26th episode of the Lights Lounge, our guest is forward Vaughn Covil.Vaughn and Will discuss the young forward's winding journey from America to England and back again. The San Diego-born forward spent the first eight years of his life Stateside before moving to England with his English father, where he caught the eye of the Southampton Premier League academy. From there, his career included stops all across the English football pyramid, including a formative stop in the 8th tier on non-league football before a return to the bright lights of the second tier Championship with Hull City.Eventually, his journey brought the 22-year-old back to the U.S. with Las Vegas Lights FC.Make sure to subscribe to not miss out on any new episodes! Follow us on all other social media platforms as @LVLightsFC.
For our 24th episode of the Lights Lounge, our guest is midfielder Rory O'Driscoll.Rory and Will chat about his journey from the snow of Minneapolis and New Hampshire to the desert heat of Las Vegas. As they chat about his journey through youth soccer, college soccer, and into pro soccer, Rory breaks down how he has bounced back from various injuries over the course of his career and how that has shaped his mental strength as a professional soccer player.Make sure to subscribe to not miss out on any new episodes! Follow us on all other social media platforms as @LVLightsFC.
En este episodio nos acompaña Edison Azcona, volante de Las Vegas Lights FC y la selección de República Dominicana.Charlamos sobre su exitoso paso por las selecciones menores de RD, cómo se siente entrenar y convivir con Lionel Messi, el honor de representar a Quisqueya internacionalmente en JJOO y Copa Oro, y sus sueños y aspiraciones viendo hacia el futuro.No olvides suscribirte para estar al tanto de nuestros nuevos episodios. Siguenos como @lvlightsfc en todas las redes sociales!
For our 21st episode of the Lights Lounge, our guest is forward McKinze Gaines.McKinze and Will chat about his first start for the Lights vs Lexington SC, his journey from the suburbs of Austin, Texas to Germany, the thrill of being the first Austinite to score for Austin FC, and his fond memories of his time at Charlotte FC.Make sure to subscribe to not miss out on any new episodes! Follow us on all other social media platforms as @LVLightsFC.
For our 20th episode of The Lights Lounge, our guest is attacker Coleman Gannon.Will and Coleman kick back and chat for over two hours (new podcast record!). They talk about his goal against NCFC and his return from a prolonged injury spell on the sidelines early this season, before jumping into a wide-ranging discussion on Coleman's journey from Atlanta to Columbus to Vegas (with a fascinating stop in Italy). Stick around for some of the best stories told on the pod so far!Make sure to subscribe to not miss out on any new episodes! Follow us on all other social media platforms as @LVLightsFC.
For our 19th episode of The Lights Lounge, our guest is young forward Nighte Pickering. Will and Nighte break down some of his best goals, including his most recent tally in last Saturday's 2-2 draw at New Mexico United, and talk about what the team needs to do to keep fighting for the playoff spots with 10 matches remaining. Plus, they chat about how Nighte's journey has taken him from the Deep South, through the FC Dallas Academy, and into the pro game with Memphis 901 FC and Las Vegas Lights FC.Make sure to subscribe to not miss out on any new episodes! Follow us on all other social media platforms as @LVLightsFC.
For our 18th episode of The Lights Lounge, our guest is brand new center back Anthony Herbert. Will and Anthony preview the upcoming rivalry game at New Mexico United before discussing his journey that has taken him all over the world: the streets of Trinidad, the snow of Finland, and now the desert of Las Vegas.Make sure to subscribe to not miss out on any new episodes! Follow us on all other social media platforms as @LVLightsFC.
For Episode 17 of The Lights Lounge, our guest is new Head Coach Devin Rensing.On his first day in charge of the Lights, Will and Devin chat about his trajectory as a coach from college soccer to USL Championship, his soccer philosophy and preferred style of play, and his non-negotiables on the pitch.Make sure to subscribe to not miss out on any new episodes! Follow us on all other social media platforms as @LVLightsFC.
DISCLAIMER: This episode is in Spanish only. AVISO: Este episodio fue grabado el jueves, 17 de julio.Nuestro invitado del episodio 16 de Lights Lounge es el portero cubano Raiko Arozarena, líder en vallas invictas de la USL Championship.Charlamos sobre el momento actual del equipo, su infancia en Cuba, el momento en el cual cambió el beisbol por el futbol y el largo camino que lo llevó de un pequeño pueblo cubano a brillar en Las Vegas.No olvides suscribirte para estar al tanto de nuestros nuevos episodios. Siguenos como @lvlightsfc en todas las redes sociales!
For our 15th episode of The Lights Lounge, our guest is defender Shawn Smart. Will and Shawn discuss his Team of the Week, two-goal performance at FC Tulsa, this week's match at Orange County SC, and his journey from Montverde Academy to the Lights via Clemson.Make sure to subscribe to not miss out on any new episodes! Follow us on all other social media platforms as @LVLightsFC.
For our 14th episode of The Lights Lounge, Scouting Coordinator Steve De Benedictis joins us to analyze the fundamentals behind the team's recent winning streak, his day-to-day working for the Lights as a scouting coordinator and analyst, and what he and Sporting Director Gianleonardo Neglia look for in a player.This episode was recorded on July 4th, before our match vs. Sacramento Republic.Make sure to subscribe to not miss out on any new episodes! Follow us on all other social media platforms as @LVLightsFC.
For our 13th episode of The Lights Lounge, our guest is Lights' center back, Nate Jones.Will and Nate chat about the team's recent success under Giovanni Troise along with his own journey to playing time in 2025 while on loan from the Colorado Rapids. Then, they dive into Nate's journey from little-recruited prospect to the #5 MLS SuperDraft pick while at the University of Washington.Make sure to subscribe to not miss out on any new episodes! Follow us on all other social media platforms as @LVLightsFC.
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