Podcast

The Yarn SD: Stories from the Fans of San Diego FC

Documentary, Soccer, Society & Culture, Sports

A Podcast that celebrates the community of San Diego FC fans by reporting on the pulse of the 18 threads community. This podcast will be focused on the dedicated fans (like yourself)! We want to capture stories of such fans like SDFC season ticket holders, members of Frontera SD, local content-creators, and many more. Tune in and to these special people who will share their experience with the 30th MLS Expansion club.

Episodes
36
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
51 min
On air since
2026
Latest episode
3 days ago

Episodes

36 episodes, newest first

  1. The Yarn SD Episode 35 - Kima the Mandalorian

    Show notes

    In this episode I interview one of the most visibly recognizable Supporter Group member of Frontera SD. He drums on every home game and watch party and always gets pulled over by families to get a photo with him. Glad to have on the podcast Kima the Mandalorian

    46 min
  2. The Yarn SD Episode 34 - Season's in the Abyss

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    On October 28, 2026, San DIego FC's hopes of making playoffs are crushed by a resounding defeat at the hands of the Vancouver White Caps with a 4-1 defeat at BC Place. WIth 2 more games left in the season, I reflect on the teams performance this year, the players and the coach, Mikey Varas.

    1 hr 4 min
  3. The Yarn SD Episode 33 - Jonathan Sanchez of the Flow SDFC

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    In this Episode I interview Jonathan Sanchez, content creator and host of The Flow SDFC on YouTube and Instagram. We met up at UniSports soccer shop in Kearney Mesa not only to do the show, but to meet and greet with Pedro Soma and Oscar Verhoeven who also got a word or two in the Podcast. Another special appearance was Supporter Group member Mil, one of the more famous fans with a Luchador Mask who is also a content creator in Instagram. You can Mil at follow on mil_db1904.

    51 min
  4. The Yarn SD Episode 32 - Vito Salmeri

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    In this extended episode, I speak with fellow Riptide Supporter Group member and friend Vito Salmeri. We go through his introduction to being a fan of soccer, to our expectations of San Diego FC post 2026 season.

    2 hr 2 min
  5. The Yarn SD Episode 31 - SDF Bros.

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    In this episode I get to sit down and chat with two gentlemen who have been sharing their experiences with our Football Club and inviting everyone to participate. From humble content creation on Instagram to interviewing players and hosting official watch parties, SDF Bros have kept San Diego well informed and helps people vicariously live the life of a fan.

    1 hr 17 min
  6. The Yarn SD Episode 30 - Tifo Talk with Vati and Chikle

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    Recorded at Hopnonymous Brewery in Normal Heights. I sit down with Frontera SD members Vati and Chikle as we discuss about life as a passionate fan and the experience of creating a Tifo for the live games and what they mean to the fans, the community and for themselves.

    1 hr 11 min
  7. The Yarn SD Episode 29 - Chris "El Scooby" Sanfilippo

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    Recorded at BNS Brewery in Santee, CA. I get to sit down with Frontera SD member from Chavos Ultra, Chris "El Scooby" Sanfilippo. We have a couple of brews and chit chat about his roots in San Diego and his experience being a fan of San Diego FC

    1 hr 7 min
  8. The Yarn SD Episode 28 - Tony Sanchez of SanDiego.futbol

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    In this episode, I have a sit down talk with Mr. Tony Sanchez of SanDiego.futbol. His shows and press interviews were my inspiration to start my podcast and are still my source for everything San Diego F.C. and other soccer teams in San Diego.

    31 min
  9. The Yarn SD Episode 27 - Hector Trujillo of the Times of San Diego

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    My guest Hector Trujillo is a writer for the Times of San Diego who covers Soccer events involving any team within our San Diego County region.

    49 min
  10. The Yarn SD Episode 26 - Good Enough is Not Good Enough

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    San Diego FC fails to gain any points away at Providence Park against the Portland Timbers. Good performances from the new players acquired over the summer, but failing to make a difference in the attacking third proved to be our Achilles heal especially without Anders Dreyer.

    37 min
  11. The Yarn SD Episode 25 - Stayin' Classy in Los Angeles

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    Another away win at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles for Azul y Chrome! San Diego FC pull off an upset against bitter rivals Los Angeles FC. Plus, the debut of our new Designated Player Elias Achouri, and a silly new Red Card courtesy of Anders Dreyer to add to our collection for year 2 of our teams existence.

    37 min
  12. The Yarn SD Episode 24 - Moses Marquez of the Max Football Podcast

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    Moses Marquez is the host of the Max Football Podcast, a show dedicated to breaking down all the news and insights into our favorite team, San Diego FC. We talk about his background into his personal discovery into the beautiful game, and his deep dive into the Azul y Chrome fanaticism that compelled him to take on the task of creating a fantastic Podcast on YouTube that I highly recommend: https://www.youtube.com/@Maxfootballpodcast

    1 hr 29 min
  13. The Yarn SD Episode 23 - Reviewing a Game with Fresher Eyes

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    After a fun watch party at Hopnonymous Brewery with the Riptides and my personal favorite Podcast hosts, the Chromaniacs. I re-reviewed San Diego FC's away game the following day and found myself shocked that my opinion changed! Literally changed overnight.

    59 min
  14. The Yarn SD Episode 22 - Noobs in the Club

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    San Diego FC finally gets a win and couldn't happen any sooner! New players have been announced and introduced including our new Designated Player, Elias Achouri from FC Copenhagen.

    52 min
  15. The Yarn SD Episode 21 - Back from the Summer Break

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    The 2026 MLS season returns after the World Cup summer break and San Diego FC plays their first game back away against Colorado Rapids.

    32 min
  16. The Yarn SD Episode 20 - Jon Lourash

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    In My 20th Episode, I speak with fellow Riptide member Jon Lourash. All the way from Iowa to his journey to San Diego, his early hours that lead him to English football, to avid fan and support of San Diego FC.

    1 hr 11 min
  17. The Yarn SD Episode 19 - Brad "The Captain" Pulverenti

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    One of the most recognizable characters of all the Supporter Groups in Frontera SD. The Captain a.k.a. Brad Pulverenti joins me at Tony Pepperoni's in Escondido to discuss how he got from a kid in upstate New York, to become the Riptides Grill Master and fan of Azul y Chrome

    1 hr 2 min
  18. The Yarn SD Episode 18 - San Diego.futbol

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    Being a fan of San Diego FC requires various sources of information to keep up to date with everything and anything to do with the team. One source to rule all sources is a YouTube channel called https://www.sandiego.futbol with shows like 2 Balls and a Mic and The Chromaniacs. Just giving my love to the show.

    42 min
  19. The Yarn SD Episode 17 - Culture and Rituals with Armand Gutierrez

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    Armand Gutierrez returns to the show to talk with me about the culture and rituals we witnessed and developed after 2 years as fans of San Diego FC.

    1 hr 5 min
  20. The Yarn SD Episode 16 - We're not great after 80 minutes???

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    May 9, 2026. San Diego pulls a 1-1 draw against Seattle at Lumen Field. A pattern of losing the lead or the game at the closing minutes is now a pattern after their last 3 games.

    31 min