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San Diego FC: Behind the Flow

San Diego FC: Behind the Flow

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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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Football (Soccer) Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Episode 14: Beat LA! — Fan Culture, Rivalries & the rise of Frontera SD
    Aug 28 2025

    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” Machiado and Frontera SD’s Matt Buse on uniting supporter groups under one voice.

    Plus, 19-year-old Luca Bombino, the LA local boy and LAFC academy graduate now tearing it up for SDFC. He shares his pride and determination as he prepares to face his parent club in one of the season’s fiercest fixtures - and one both sets of fans are desperate to win!

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    43 mins
  • Episode 13: Relentless Football — Inside SDFC’s Style with Mikey Varas, Frank Hjortebjerg & Jeppe Tverskov
    Aug 21 2025

    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 Jeppe Tverskov.

    Plus, the crew looks ahead to a huge showdown with Phil Neville’s Portland Timbers — before next week’s deep dive into fan culture across MLS.

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    46 mins
  • Episode 12: Rookies - Ian Pilcher and Manu Duah Take Their Chance + Inside SDFC’s Scouting “Stress Test”
    Aug 14 2025

    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 new signing Cory Baird.

    Plus, we go inside SDFC’s scouting “stress test” process with Assistant Sporting Director Mark Prizant, and hear from rookies Ian Pilcher and Manu Duah on their rapid rise from college to MLS starters in the Right to Dream system.

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    45 mins
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