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The Official SDFC Podcast
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.
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Assistant coach Frank Hjortebjerg joins Kaila, Marvell, and Sal after another home victory to preview San Diego FC’s first MLS away match against Sporting Kansas City. Plus, hear prematch media availability from Mikey Varas, Marcus Ingvartsen, and Chris McVey.
Goalkeeper Pablo Sisniega shares the story behind his full-circle moment in CONCACAF Champions Cup, the impact his Olympic parents had on his career, and what it means to him to receive a contract extension with San Diego FC.
San Diego natives and Super Bowl LX Champions from the Seattle Seahawks, Jason Myers and Rashid Shaheed, join Kaila and Marvell in front of a live audience at fan fest. Myers is a Super Bowl record-holding kicker and state champion soccer player from Mater Dei Catholic High School, while Shaheed is a two-time NFL Pro Bowler and two-time Track & Field section champion from Mt. Carmel High School. The teammates returned home to San Diego for SDFC's San Diego Sports Night to be the Honorary Keepers of the Flow.
Marvell and Kaila host the first live audience edition of the podcast at fan fest ahead of SDFC's match vs St. Louis City SC with special guest, Joe Corona. The San Diego native recaps what he's taken away from his 16-year professional career with stops at Club Tijuana, the MLS, San Diego Loyal and more. Corona is a two-time CONCACAF Gold Cup Champion and has recorded 23 caps for the U.S. Men's National Team.
Assistant coach Kelvin Jones joins Kaila, Marvell and Sal to break down San Diego FC's 5-0 win in the home opener vs CF Montréal and to preview this Sunday's match vs St. Louis City SC. Head Coach Mikey Varas, midfielder Onni Valakari, and goalkeeper Pablo Sisniega speak to the media on matchday minus 2.
San Diego FC's first-ever signing Duran Ferree speaks on his shutout performance in his first MLS start, growing up playing in San Diego, and what it means to him to play for his hometown Club. Sal, Marvell, and Kaila react to the 5-0 win over CF Montréal in SDFC's MLS opener at Snapdragon Stadium.
Assistant coach Frank Hjortebjerg joins Kaila, Marvell, and Sal to chat recent CONCACAF Champions Cup results and to preview San Diego FC's first MLS match of the Club's second season. Additionally, hear matchday minus 2 media sound from Jeppe Tverskov, Anders Dreyer, Aníbal Godoy, and Mikey Varas as SDFC prepares to take on CF Montréal.
Winger Anders Dreyer returns to the Official SDFC Podcast to launch season 2 ahead of San Diego FC's MLS Home Opener. Dreyer joins Kaila, Marvell, and Sal to relive milestones from his MLS Newcomer of the Year season, share his goals for year 2, and answer questions submitted by the fans.
Sal and Kaila kick off Season 2 of the SDFC Podcast with everything you need to know about the CONCACAF Champions Cup. Assistant Coaches Frank Hjortebjerg and Kelvin Jones join the show together for the first time to provide updates from San Diego FC's second-ever preseason and to preview SDFC's matchup vs Pumas on February 3rd at Snapdragon Stadium.
In the final episode of the 2025 season, Head Coach Mikey Varas and Sporting Director Tyler Heaps join Kaila, Marvell, and Sal to reflect on SDFC's inaugural season. They share heartfelt anecdotes, statistics, record-breaking performances, and future plans for the upcoming seasons.
Former MLS midfielder and current MLS analyst for Apple TV Dax McCarty joins his former teammates to share his thoughts on San Diego FC's inaugural season and provides his playoff predictions with Sal, Marvell, and Kaila. Sporting Director Tyler Heaps reflects on the Club's journey to the number one seed in the Western Conference while diving into the strategy and data behind SDFC's record-breaking season.
Head coach Mikey Varas joins Marvell, Sal, and Kaila ahead of Decision Day to share insight into his coaching philosophy and what being a part of San Diego FC's inaugural season has meant to him. Founding Partner and Padres All-Star third baseman Manny Machado tells behind-the-scenes stories about being a part of the launch of SDFC.
DJ Dynamiq, San Diego FC's official in-match DJ, talks about opening for Bad Bunny and what it means to be a part of building the matchday experience in SDFC's inaugural season. Marvell, Sal, and Kaila recap the club's historic 4-2 win over the Houston Dynamo and provide an update to the playoff picture and the importance of Decision Day.
Goalkeeper Pablo Sisniega shares the story of how he first became a goalkeeper and why this is the most fun he's had playing the position. Assistant coach Jason Grubb discusses the unique role goalkeeping has in the Right to Dream style of play and shares his insight on how the position will continue to evolve. Marvell, Kaila and Sal break down potential seeding and first round matchups for the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs.
Midfielder Alejandro Alvarado Jr. shares an update on his recovery journey and how making his MLS debut in San Diego FC's first-ever match was a full circle moment for him. Assistant coach Frank Hjortebjerg joins Sal, Marvell and Kaila to preview San Jose and recap recent results vs Minnesota, Atlanta and Xolos in the Inaugural Baja Cup.
CBS Sports Golazo host and reporter Claudia Pagán joins Sal, Marvell and Kaila to provide her view of San Diego FC's inaugural season. Hirving Lozano joins Claudia to share memories of growing up with C.F. Pachuca and what it means to him to be a part of San Diego FC. Assistant Coach Kelvin Jones recaps the 2-1 victory over LAFC and previews this Saturday's Hispanic Heritage Night matchup vs Minnesota United.
Defender Ian Pilcher shares his journey of getting drafted by San Diego FC, growing up in a family of athletes, and he reveals the team's best table tennis player. Assistant coach Frank Hjortebjerg joins Sal, Marvell and Kaila to recap Portland and preview LAFC.
Marcus Ingvartsen details his recovery and electric 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 Sal, Marvell, and Kaila to preview Portland and recap San Diego FC's sixth-straight road victory, extending its own MLS expansion franchise record.
Alex Mighten talks fashion, compares the MLS to the EPL, and answers some fan (and teammate-submitted) questions. Assistant Coach Kelvin Jones joins Sal, Marvell, and Kaila to preview San Jose and recap resent results versus Nashville, Leagues Cup, and Sporting Kansas City.
Manu Duah and Willy join the pod together to talk about debuts, Right to Dream, and crashing press conferences. Assistant Coach Frank Hjortebjerg joins Sal and Kaila to recap Chicago, Toronto, and Vancouver, and to look ahead to Nashville and Leagues Cup.
















