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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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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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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As San Diego FC pauses at the halfway point of their dream debut season, Behind the Flow kicks off a new run of weekly episodes — discussing every twist of the second half.

Adrian Garcia Marquez returns to host, joined by ESPN’s Katia Castorena and San Diego Sports 760’s Darren Smith, as they break down the season’s highs, lows, and landmark moments so far.

Plus, CEO Tom Penn reflects on the emotion of opening night — and why he was more than ready for those chants echoing through Snapdragon Stadium.

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It’s January 2025, and just weeks before SDFC embarks on its maiden season.

The training facility at Singing Hills finally opens its doors — just in the nick of time! But not before pausing to celebrate the land and the people who made it possible.

As Tyler puts the finishing touches on his playing squad, we join Mikey and his new players for their very first training session… the countdown to kickoff has begun!

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It’s draft day — and Tyler’s big date with destiny! The SDFC recruitment team braces for a whirlwind 48 hours of wheeling and dealing as they look to lock down the spine of their first-ever team via the MLS Expansion Draft.

But after weeks of careful planning, it all goes out the window when the unprotected player list finally goes live. There are some big names on there — and some big decisions for them to make.

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In this episode, we step inside the Right to Dream Academy: San Diego.

With ambitions to be the most advanced facility of its kind in North America, the clock is ticking to get it ready for their first wave of student-athletes in 2025.

We meet the club’s team of scouts — the largest in MLS — and learn what they’re doing differently in order to unearth the next generation of soccer stars… on both sides of the US–Mexico border.

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Right to Dream has landed in Southern California with a bold plan to revolutionize youth development. But is everyone happy to see them?

San Diego is known as a hotbed of soccer talent — home to some of the nation's top youth clubs, each with their own way of doing things.

We meet the SDFC staff who are out in the community, working to win hearts and minds, preparing the ground for the club’s first academy program.

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