The Lights Lounge: The Official Las Vegas Lights FC Podcast

Welcome to another episode of the Lights Lounge! In this week's episode of the Lights Lounge, our guest is Lights Performace Director, Robert McCunn. Host Will and Dr. Bob chat about how athletes recover from injuries, whether you should follow nutrition fads, why soccer players wear "bras," and Scotland's performance at the World Cup. Make sure to subscribe to not miss out on an...

Welcome to another episode of the Lights Lounge! In this week's episode of the Lights Lounge, our guest is defender Nyk Sessock. Nyk and Gabe chat about the World Cup, his upbringing in Philly, training with Messi at Inter Miami, and how to build a soccer-focused apparel brand. Make sure to subscribe to not miss out on any new episodes throughout the season! Follow us on all other social media...

¡Bienvenidos a un nuevo episodio del Lights Lounge! En esta ocasión nos acompaña uno de nuestros asistentes técnicos, Gerson Echeverry. Gerson y Gabriel charlan sobre la experiencia de crecer en Cali, Colombia, el choque cultural que significó mudarse a los Estados Unidos a una temprana edad, su carrera en el fútbol universitario y profesional, su transición a la dirección técnica y sus prediccion...

Welcome to another episode of the Lights Lounge! In this week's episode of the Lights Lounge, our guest is Lights CEO Shawn McIntosh. In this World Cup focused episode, Will and Shawn chat about what the World Cup means for soccer fans around the globe, analyze the group stage and the USMNT's odds of making a deep run, and predict which national team will win it all. Shawn also reveals who he'd pr...

Welcome to another episode of the Lights Lounge! In this week's episode of the Lights Lounge our guest is goalkeeper Mason Stajduhar. Mason has an incredible story to tell. Will and Mason chat about the culture shock after moving from Connecticut to Florida as a teenager, getting diagnosed with cancer and training through chemotherapy, his painful injury record, and the pivotal moment of his l...

Welcome to another episode of the Lights Lounge! In this week's episode of the Lights Lounge our guest is Corporate Partnership Activations Manager, Gabrielle Hackbarth. Gabi and Will chat about her upbringing in Hawaii, her stints as a soccer player for Oregon State and UNLV, and why she's so excited about 9th Island Night and AANHPI representation. Make sure to subscribe to not miss out...

Welcome to another episode of the Lights Lounge! In this week's episode of the Lights Lounge our guest is defender Blake Pope Blake and Will chat about his decision to choose soccer over hockey as a child, risking his college career to make a bet on himself, and reaching 100 matches as a pro at only 22. Make sure to subscribe to not miss out on any new episodes throughout the season! Follow us...

Welcome to another episode of the Lights Lounge! In this week's episode of the Lights Lounge our guest is Italian midfielder Giorgio Probo. Giorgio and Will chat about his rise through the Atalanta ranks, his disenchantment with soccer and move to the States, learning English in record time, and his love affair with Halifax, Nova Scotia. Make sure to subscribe to not miss out on any new episod...

Welcome to another episode of the Lights Lounge! In this week's episode of the Lights Lounge our guest is midfielder Marc Ybarra. Marc and Will chat about his record-breaking college soccer career with the University of Michigan Wolverines, his stints at Pittsburgh and Rhode Island, and his recent engagement. Congrats, Marc! Make sure to subscribe to not miss out on any new episodes throughout...

¡Bienvenidos a un nuevo episodio del Lights Lounge! En esta ocasión nos acompaña nuestro entrenador de arqueros, Maximiliano Rabinovich. Maxi y Gabriel charlan sobre su pasión por Boca Jrs, las posibilidades de la seleccion argentina en el Mundial 2026, la carrera de Maxi en la Argentina, Israel y Suecia y la psicología deportiva detras de los mejores arqueros del mundo. Asegurate de subscribirte...

Welcome to another episode of the Lights Lounge! Our guest is Lights forward Ben Mines. Ben and Will start the episode geeking out about their favorite movies and TV shows. Then they talk about Ben's "assist" against El Paso, our upcoming match against Sacramento Republic FC, and his long professional career, going from the New York Red Bulls to the USL Championship. Make sure to sub...

Welcome to another episode of the Lights Lounge! Our guest is Lights center back Nate Jones. Nate and Will chat about some of their favorite movies and books, Project Hail Mary, the team's Home Opener win vs Monterey Bay FC, and upcoming rivals El Paso Locomotive. Nate Jones is a man of culture. Make sure to subscribe to not miss out on any new episodes throughout the season! Follow us on all...

Welcome to a new episode of the Lights Lounge! Our guest is Lights striker Johnny Rodriguez. Johnny and Will chat about preseason in the Dominican Republic, the Lights' performance so far this season, and our upcoming Home Opener against Monterey Bay. Johnny also talks to us about his "impeccable" pickleball record. Whether you choose to believe him is on you.  Make sure to subscribe...

¡Bienvenidos a un nuevo episodio del Lights Lounge! En esta ocasión nos acompaña el delantero venezolano Manuel Arteaga. Manuel y Gabriel charlan sobre su debut con los Lights ante Colorado Springs Switchbacks, nuestro próximo partido ante FC Tulsa, su carrera en general, incluyendo sus pasos por Europa y La Vinotinto, y su opinión sobre la participación venezolana en el Clásico Mundial de Beisbol...

Welcome to a new episode of the Lights Lounge! Our guest is 18-year-old midfielder Carson Locker. Carson and Will chat about how he felt on his official debut with the Lights, his biggest influences on the pitch, his journey from St. Louis to Las Vegas via Cincinnati, and our upcoming match vs. Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC. Make sure to subscribe to not miss out on any new episodes throughout t...

Welcome to a new season of The Lights Lounge! Our first guest of the year is none other than Las Vegas Lights Sporting Director, Gianleonardo Neglia. Gian and Will discuss the 2026 squad build in minute detail (from goalkeepers to forwards), break down the team's performance at preseason camp in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, and analyze the Lights' season opener rival: Orange County SC....

For our 27th episode of the Lights Lounge, our guest is Sporting Director Gianleonardo Neglia. Gian and Will discuss the 2025 season on the field, which ended in disappointing fashion. They dive into an honest and transparent discussion on the lessons learned from this year's roster build, the head coaching change from Antonio Nocerino to Devin Rensing, and the unpredictable injuries that affe...

For our 26th episode of the Lights Lounge, our guest is forward Vaughn Covil. Vaughn and Will discuss the young forward's winding journey from America to England and back again. The San Diego-born forward spent the first eight years of his life Stateside before moving to England with his English father, where he caught the eye of the Southampton Premier League academy. From there, his career i...

For our 24th episode of the Lights Lounge, our guest is midfielder Rory O'Driscoll. Rory and Will chat about his journey from the snow of Minneapolis and New Hampshire to the desert heat of Las Vegas. As they chat about his journey through youth soccer, college soccer, and into pro soccer, Rory breaks down how he has bounced back from various injuries over the course of his career and how that...

En este episodio nos acompaña Edison Azcona, volante de Las Vegas Lights FC y la selección de República Dominicana. Charlamos sobre su exitoso paso por las selecciones menores de RD, cómo se siente entrenar y convivir con Lionel Messi, el honor de representar a Quisqueya internacionalmente en JJOO y Copa Oro, y sus sueños y aspiraciones viendo hacia el futuro. No olvides suscribirte para estar al...

For our 22nd episode of the Lights Lounge, our guest is midfielder - and new captain - Tommy McNamara. Tommy and Will chat about his long career in MLS, where he became a cult hero at New York City FC and the New England Revolution for his long hair and propensity for clutch long-range goals. They take it all the way back to his roots in New York/New Jersey and his college soccer at Brown and Clem...

For our 21st episode of the Lights Lounge, our guest is forward McKinze Gaines. McKinze and Will chat about his first start for the Lights vs Lexington SC, his journey from the suburbs of Austin, Texas to Germany, the thrill of being the first Austinite to score for Austin FC, and his fond memories of his time at Charlotte FC. Make sure to subscribe to not miss out on any new episodes! Follow us o...

For our 20th episode of The Lights Lounge, our guest is attacker Coleman Gannon. Will and Coleman kick back and chat for over two hours (new podcast record!). They talk about his goal against NCFC and his return from a prolonged injury spell on the sidelines early this season, before jumping into a wide-ranging discussion on Coleman's journey from Atlanta to Columbus to Vegas (with a fascinati...

For our 19th episode of The Lights Lounge, our guest is young forward Nighte Pickering. Will and Nighte break down some of his best goals, including his most recent tally in last Saturday's 2-2 draw at New Mexico United, and talk about what the team needs to do to keep fighting for the playoff spots with 10 matches remaining. Plus, they chat about how Nighte's journey has taken him from th...

For our 18th episode of The Lights Lounge, our guest is brand new center back Anthony Herbert. Will and Anthony preview the upcoming rivalry game at New Mexico United before discussing his journey that has taken him all over the world: the streets of Trinidad, the snow of Finland, and now the desert of Las Vegas. Make sure to subscribe to not miss out on any new episodes! Follow us on all other so...