Philippe Recto

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

Society EN ↓ 20 episodes

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.

Author

Philippe Recto

Category

Society

Podcast website

www.theyarnsdpod.com

Latest episode

May 31, 2026

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Episodes

The Yarn SD Episode 19 - Brad "The Captain" Pulverenti 31.05.2026

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

The Yarn SD Episode 18 - San Diego.futbol 24.05.2026

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 sandiego.futbol with shows like 2 Balls and a Mic and The Chromaniacs. Just giving my love to the show.

The Yarn SD Episode 17 - Culture and Rituals with Armand Gutierrez 12.05.2026

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.

The Yarn SD Episode 16 - We're not great after 80 minutes??? 10.05.2026

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.

The Yarn SD Episode 15 - Falling Stars and Chucky Chants 30.04.2026

San Diego FC has been sliding down the Sophomore Slump with 5 straight losses sinking them to the 10th spot in the Western Conference. Fans are getting restless and cheering for the return of the DP who per Mikey Varas, has no chance of returning.

The Yarn SD Episode 14 Embarrassement 19.04.2026

San Diego FC just suffered the WORST performance in it's history of existence. Where do we go from here?

The Yarn SD Episode 13 - Seeing Red 12.04.2026

San Diego FC Stumbles at Snapdragon Stadium against Minnesota United with another Red Card!

The Yarn SD Episode 12 - Ref you SUCK! 16.03.2026

The most Epic game to date for Azul y Chrome! The highest of drama unfolded in the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup between San Diego FC and Deportivo Toluca FC. The 18 threads in one collective voice said: "REF YOU SUCK!"

The Yarn SD Episode 11 - Hopnonymous Brewery Watch Party 08.03.2026

What do fans do when your team is playing an away game? You go to watch party of course! I joined Riptides for a watch party at Hopnonymous Brewing Company to get Frontera SD's vibes ringing.

The Yarn SD Episode 10 - Stadium Half Full or Stadium Half Empty? 02.03.2026

The 2nd season ever for San Diego FC's attendance feels lacking for some fans. Is this what we get for dropping Chucky Lozano? Or is there something else to consider.

The Yarn SD Episode 9 - Jersey Wow or Woof! 13.02.2026

The 2026 Unprecedented Community Kit was released and has received mixed reviews from the loyal San Diego FC fan community.

The Yarn SD Episode 8 - The Greatest Week for a Fan 06.02.2026

As a member of Frontera SD Union, and fan of San Diego FC, I experienced the greatest week ever! This is my story and experience with Frontera SD, The Sharp Healthcare Training Facility, and the return to Snapdragon Stadium to witness San Diego FC's first ever Concacaf Cup game against Pumas UNAM of Liga MX

The Yarn SD Episode 7 - That Chucky Thing 26.01.2026

A special episode where I document and capture fan sentiment of the Chucky Lozano "Fiasco". My take on how the fans have reacted from both a Pro-Chucky vs. Pro-Club standpoint.

The Yarn SD Episode 6 - Armand Gutierrez 16.01.2026

Armand shares they're amazing experience of going from a Podcast master to one of the loudest and proudest supporters of Frontera SD.

The Yarn SD Episode 5 - Marcus Luna 15.01.2026

A conversation with an ex-Los Angeles Galaxy fan who now holds allegiance to San Diego FC as a member of the supporter group Riptides of the union, Frontera SD.

The Yarn SD Episode 4 - Matt Buse 15.01.2026

Episode recorded at Hopnonymous Brewery. A conversation with Matt Buse, co-founder and former president of the Riptides. A Supporter Group that is part of the union, Frontera SD.

The Yarn SD Episode 3 - Pedro de Janeiro 15.01.2026

I get to meet Pedro de Janeiro, A drummer for the Brazilian club Flamengo's San Diego-based supporters group. He shares his story of finally cheering for his own local team.

The Yarn SD Episode 2 - Rod Rosine 15.01.2026

Episode recorded at Hartford Brewing Company. I get to speak with Rod Rosine. a Founding Member season ticket holder who had know history whatsoever with Soccer and just invested in the team.

The Yarn SD Episode 1 - Dawn Recto 15.01.2026

The very first episode. My wife, Dawn Recto, and I sit down and reminisce our experience of the first ever San Diego Major League Soccer team's inaugural season.

Prologue 11.01.2026

Welcome to the Yarn SD Podcast. a Community Podcast that highlights the fans of San Diego FC. This podcast is to capture the stories of the fans of Azul y Chrome who witnessed the first season and beyond from their inaugural year 2025.

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