Episode 23: Inside the Stands — Riptides, Frontera SD, and a Playoff Night to Remember
San Diego FC’s first-ever MLS playoff night was one to remember. In front of 32,500 fans at Snapdragon Stadium, Onni Valakari made history with the club’s first playoff goal before Anders Dreyer doubled the lead in a 2–1 win over Portland — a night that showed just how far this club and city have come. With Adrian García-Márquez on World Series duty, Katia Castorena steps in alongside Darren Smith to relive the win, the atmosphere, and the stories behind it. They’re joined by Matt Buse from the Riptides and Frontera SD — speaking about the game from his place in the capo stand, leading the chants, drums, and that unforgettable tifo. Matt also documented the days leading up to the match in a special audio diary, capturing how the supporters prepared for a moment like this. We also hear from former Timber legend Rod Wallace, who shares his view on the game and what Portland must do next. From tifo to tactics, chants to late drama, Behind the Flow captures the energy of a historic night — and looks ahead to Game Two in Portland.The playoffs have begun — and the Flow goes on.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Episode 22: From the Field to the Classroom – How Right to Dream Is Shaping the Future in San Diego
Right to Dream has built a global reputation for developing not just footballers, but leaders — from its academies in Ghana, Denmark, and Egypt to its newest home in the United States. Fresh from a 4–0 win away to Portland that sealed top spot in the West, Behind the Flow shifts focus from the players making headlines to the ones who could follow in their footsteps. Adrian García-Márquez and Darren Smith go inside San Diego FC’s new academy — the first fully residential, scholarship-based program in Major League Soccer — to explore how the Right to Dream philosophy is being brought to life in North America. We hear from Head of Academy Football John McGuigan and Head of School Rachelle Minix on the balance between football, academics, and character — plus the international team of coaches shaping how the next generation of American players will grow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Episode 21: The Devil’s in the Data – SDFC on the Inside: Turning Numbers into Wins
With Decision Day and the playoffs approaching, Behind the Flow takes a brief pause from the action on the field to explore how San Diego FC are using data to empower decisions — turning raw numbers into real-world results, with people at the heart of it all. Adrian García-Márquez is joined by ESPN’s Katia Castorena and San Diego Sports 760’s Darren Smith to dig into the rise of analytics in football, the stats that actually tell a story, and why at SDFC the numbers never replace human judgment — they amplify it. We hear from Head Scout Sean Howe, who fell in love with finding the right jigsaw pieces for the puzzle — explaining how, despite all the stress-testing, dossiers, and data models, it’s still the people and their mentality that matter most. Then, Harry Jamieson, Head of Football Development, takes us inside the club’s data operation — from short, sharp “walkout” meetings to the live booth at Snapdragon Stadium, where every run, touch, and decision is tagged and sent to the bench in real time. Finally, the team preview Decision Day at Portland Timbers — and why the result could shape San Diego’s playoff path and mindset heading into the postseason.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Episode 20: Hirving “Chucky” Lozano – Family, Football and Finding Home in San Diego
Fresh from breaking MLS expansion records for most wins and points in a single season, San Diego FC are in celebration mode — and so are we. This week, Behind the Flow brings you something special: the full, unedited conversation with Hirving “Chucky” Lozano. A few weeks ago, Chucky featured in our Hispanic Heritage episode — but so many of you asked to hear the whole interview, we just had to share it. Speaking in Spanish (with translations from Adrian García-Márquez and Katia Castorena), Chucky opens up about his love for San Diego, family life in the Finest City, his on-field partnership with Anders Dreyer, and his hopes for the future with SDFC. And yes… he finally tells us how he got that nickname. Adrian is joined by ESPN’s Katia Castorena and San Diego Sports 760’s Darren Smith to relive the record-breaking 4–2 comeback against Houston Dynamo, reflect on what the expansion milestone means for the club, and introduce this special sit-down with the face of the franchise. From mischief at Pachuca to tears at The Shell, from national hero to San Diego’s heartbeat — this is the Chucky Lozano special.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Episode 19: The SDFC Brand – Crest, Colours and Chrome Uniting a Community
When San Diego FC first unveiled their look, it sparked debate. Some called the badge AI-generated, others dismissed the shirt as a dud. But in just a few months, both have become symbols of a club finding its identity. This week, Behind the Flow dives into the story of the brand. Adrian García-Márquez is joined by ESPN’s Katia Castorena and San Diego Sports 760’s Darren Smith to relive the December 2024 kit reveal, hearing from fans who picked up their jerseys that night — and comparing those first impressions with the voices we captured at Snapdragon just weeks ago. We also sit down with Seb Morua — the man behind San Diego’s crest, colors, and chrome — to uncover how research, culture, and design combined to create a modern, global football identity. “You start by listening,” Seb explains, as he takes us through how the Flow’s circular symbolism, community insights, and design choices came together — and how the crest launch broke the MLS single-day merch sales record. From the fans to the floodlights, from the crest to the chrome, this episode explores how a look became a legacy for San Diego FC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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