Podcast

The Official SDFC Podcast

Soccer, Sports

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
67
Releases
Twice a week
Typical length
35 min
On air since
2025
Latest episode
1 week ago

Episodes

67 episodes, newest first

  1. Match Preview: San Diego FC vs Seattle Sounders FC

    Episode 65

    Show notes

    Assistant coach Frank Hjortebjerg joins Kaila and Sal to recap San Diego FC's draw versus La Galaxy and resent results. He provides a look into this weekend's matchup versus the Seattle Sounders and the final 4 matches in the MLS regular season.

    SDFC returns to Snapdragon Stadium to host Seattle Sounders FC in MLS Matchday 32 on Saturday, October 24, at 7:30 p.m. PT for Fan Appreciation Night presented by Qualcomm.

    26 min
  2. MLS SuperDraft picks Manu Duah and Ian Pilcher on year two with San Diego FC

    Episode 66

    Show notes

    Defenders Manu Duah and Ian Pilcher share stories and advice from their journey from college to the pros. The two 2025 MLS SuperDraft picks also reflect on what they've learned in their second season, and they make a surprise call to a fellow teammate.

    35 min
  3. Match Preview: San Diego FC at Red Bull New York

    Episode 63

    Show notes

    Assistant coach Kelvin Jones joins Kaila and Marvell to break down San Diego FC's draw versus Austin and the International break. He previews this weekend's match at Red Bull New York and the playoff push for the final 7 matches in the MLS regular season.

    13 min
  4. Icelandic culture and hidden talents with Dagur Dan Þórhallsson

    Episode 64

    Show notes

    Exploring the Icelandic culture with Dagur Dan Þórhallsson. The defender shares how his father's professional football career influenced his own journey, what position he would never want to play after playing 9 of them, and his hidden talents.

    27 min
  5. A look into San Diego FC at the International Break

    Episode 62

    Show notes

    Sal, Marvell, and Kaila recap San Diego FC's 3-3 result at Austin and break down the remaining 7-game stretch of the MLS regular season. Sal and Marvell reflect on their international break experiences as former US Men's National Team pros and share their insight into what a playoff push looks like from a former player's perspective.

    27 min
  6. Match Preview: San Diego FC at Austin FC

    Episode 61

    Show notes

    Assistant coach Frank Hjortebjerg joins Kaila and Sal to recap September's matches and San Diego FC's first meeting with Inter Miami. He previews this weekend's match at Austin FC as well as give a look into the mindset for the final 8 matches in the regular season.

    20 min
  7. The Jorts Episode with Kieran Sargeant and Oscar Verhoeven

    Episode 60

    Show notes

    Defenders Kieran Sargeant and Oscar Verhoeven join Kaila and Sal to share the back story of the infamous lucky jorts, what they do on off days, and how growing up playing youth soccer across Australia, Malaysia and the US impacted Sargeant's game.

    43 min
  8. Match Preview: San Diego FC at Orlando City SC

    Episode 59

    Show notes

    Assistant Coach Kelvin Jones joins Marvell and Kaila to recap the LA Galaxy victory and preview the upcoming matchup versus Orlando City SC.

    12 min
  9. Amahl Pellegrino opens up about his football journey and his recent return from injury

    Episode 58

    Show notes

    San Diego FC forward Amahl Pellegrino joins Marvell and Kaila to share his football journey, the time he score 27 goals in one game, and his recent return from injury.

    45 min
  10. Match Preview: San Diego FC vs LA Galaxy

    Episode 57

    Show notes

    Assistant Coach Frank Hjortebjerg joins Sal and Kaila to recap San Diego FC's 7-match stretch in August. He also shares what to expect in the upcoming matchup versus LA Galaxy. San Diego FC will face off with LA Galaxy for the first time this season at 7:30PM this Saturday, August 29, at Snapdragon Stadium. Tickets for the match are available at SanDiegoFC.com/Tickets.

    13 min
  11. Luca Bombino reflects on the LAFC match and his Sicilian heritage

    Episode 56

    Show notes

    Kaila and Sal recap San Diego FC's 7 matches in August. Defender Luca Bombino joins the show for the first time in 2026 to share how he's settling into life in San Diego, what he felt playing against the club he grew up in, and his journey to learning Italian.

    31 min
  12. Match Preview: San Diego FC at Minnesota United

    Episode 55

    Show notes

    Assistant Coach Kelvin Jones joins Kaila and Joe Corona to recap recent matches versus Colorado and Dallas and preview Minnesota United. Joe joins the show for the first time as a co-host after retiring from a 16-year career spanning across Liga MX, MLS, and the USMNT. The group also looks ahead to San Diego FC's second-ever Leagues Cup.

    Head coach Mikey Varas and midfielder Alejandro Alvarado speak to the media on matchday minus 2.

    17 min
  13. Aníbal Godoy talks to Joe Corona about his 2 World Cups with Panama and his leadership role with San Diego FC

    Episode 54

    Show notes

    San Diego native Joe Corona joins the podcast after retiring from a 16-year professional career across Liga MX, MLS, San Diego Loyal and 23 caps for the U.S. Men's National Team. Joe and Kaila break down the upcoming format for Leagues Cup, and Joe sits down with San Diego FC midfielder Aníbal Godoy in an all-Spanish interview. They chat about Godoy's World Cups with Panama and what his role with San Diego FC means to him.

    Joe Corona, nacido en San Diego, se une al podcast tras retirarse de una carrera profesional de 16 años que incluyó pasos por la Liga MX, la MLS, San Diego Loyal y 23 partidos con la Selección de Estados Unidos. Joe y Kaila analizan el nuevo formato de la Leagues Cup, y Joe conversa con el mediocampista de San Diego FC, Aníbal Godoy, en una entrevista completamente en español. Hablan sobre los dos Mundiales de Godoy con Panamá y lo que significa para él su rol en San Diego FC.

    42 min
  14. Match Preview: San Diego FC vs Colorado Rapids and FC Dallas

    Episode 53

    Show notes

    San Diego FC is back in action in MLS this week with a midweek matchup in Colorado and then back at home in Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday, July 25 vs FC Dallas. Assistant coach Frank Hjortebjerg joins Marvell and Kaila to recap what the team has worked on in the World Cup break and preview both opponents. Also hear from head coach Mikey Varas, captain Jeppe Tverskov and midfielder Pedro Soma in this week's media availability.

    Fans can welcome SDFC back to Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday, July 25, when the Club hosts FC Dallas. Tickets are available at SanDiegoFC.com/Tickets. The first 25,000 fans in attendance will receive a commemorative SDFC bucket hat, courtesy of Alaska Airlines.

    25 min
  15. CJ Dos Santos on his surreal World Cup journey with Cape Verde

    Episode 52

    Show notes

    San Diego FC goalkeeper CJ Dos Santos sits down with Marvell and Kaila following a historic World Cup run that captivated the nation. Dos Santos shares how he was named to Cape Verde’s Men’s National Team's Official 26-Man Roster for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and gives an inside look into the locker room and the viral moments from the team that almost pulled off the biggest upset in World Cup history. He shares what he learned, how the experience motivated him, and answers questions from the fans.

    34 min
  16. Match Preview: San Diego FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps FC

    Episode 51

    Show notes

    Assistant Coach Kelvin Jones joins Sal and Kaila to recap recent matches and preview the last match before the World Cup break this Saturday when San Diego FC takes on Vancouver in a Western Conference Final rematch. Stay tuned for Matchday minus two media availability featuring head coach Mikey Varas, midfielder Alejandro Alvarado, and forward Marcus Ingvartsen.

    48 min
  17. The road to recovery with Alejandro Alvarado

    Episode 50

    Show notes

    Midfielder Alejandro Alvarado speaks on his recovery journey from his season-ending injury last June to the special moment he made his return in Houston this April. He shares how the process helped him grow both on and off the field and also updates Sal and Kaila on his growing Lego collection.

    38 min
  18. Match Preview: San Diego FC at Seattle Sounders

    Episode 49

    Show notes

    Assistant Coach Frank Hjortebjerg joins Sal and Kaila to recap the LAFC match and provide a look into the upcoming matchup versus Seattle Sounders. Stay tuned for the matchday minus 2 media sound from Mikey Varas, Amahl Pellegrino, and Aníbal Godoy.

    35 min
  19. Inside the Dream: Building the school and character development Bonus

    Episode 44

    Show notes

    A special look at San Diego FC's newest Podcast, Inside the Dream: The Right to Dream San Diego Podcast. In this episode, hear from Right to Dream San Diego's Head of School Rachelle Minix and Head of Character and Inclusion Brett Garner as they dive into what it takes to build a school and a development curriculum for young student athletes to help them succeed both on and off the pitch.

    38 min
  20. Meet the parents: Chris McVey and his family share childhood stories

    Episode 48

    Show notes

    For the first time in the Official SDFC Podcast history, Chris McVey joins the show with his parents. Andy and Anette McVey share stories of growing up, sibling battles, and Chris' childhood nickname. Hear from them as they reflect on their favorite memories watching their son's career unfold and their experience supporting the MLS from Sweden.

    41 min