Welcome to The Lights Lounge
The Official Las Vegas Lights FC Podcast
Join us for an episode every week as we analyze, discuss,
and debate everything Lights-related with special guests.
6/4/25 Episode 11:
A Journey from Boston to Europe and Back Again, with Patrick Leal + Perspective on the Team’s Form.
For our 11th episode of The Lights Lounge, our guest is midfielder Patrick Leal.
Will and Patrick chat about perspective and takeaways from the team’s recent results. Then, they dive deep into Patrick’s journey from Boston to Portugal alongside his twin brother, his Serie A breakthrough with Venezia in Italy, and his return to the United States – all before the age of 21.
5/23/25 Episode 10:
A USL Veteran’s Guide To Soccer in America, with Younes Boudadi + El Paso Locomotive Preview
For our tenth episode of The Lights Lounge, our guest is defender Younes Boudadi.
Will and Younes chat about what went wrong at Sacramento Republic, what needs to improve this Saturday against El Paso Locomotive, Boudadi’s journey through Club Brugge’s academy setup, his experience representing Morocco at the youth level, and his decision to move to the US to play college soccer.
5/14/25 Episode 9:
From Sliding into the Lights’ DMs to Becoming the Team’s Defensive Linchpin, with Elias Gartig + Sac. Republic Preview
For our ninth episode of The Lights Lounge, our guest is defender Elias Gartig.
Will and Elias discuss the Lights’ defensive solidity during the start of the season, our upcoming match against Sacramento Republic, his upbringing in a small town in Denmark, and how his arrival in Vegas was meant to be without him knowing it.
5/7/25 Episode 8:
From Grad School To Las Vegas: Jack Singer’s Path To Pro Soccer + Switchbacks Preview
For our eighth episode of The Lights Lounge, our guest is defender Jack Singer.
Jack and Will chat about the team’s victory against Loudoun United, the upcoming game against Colorado Springs Switchbacks, and his unorthodox journey to professional soccer.
4/29/25 Episode 7:
Futsal, High School Soccer, and Chivas: Christian Pinzon’s Journey to the Pros + OCSC Win Analysis
For our seventh episode of The Lights Lounge, our guest is Christian Pinzon.
After scoring the game-winner in the club’s USL Jägermeister Cup debut, Pinzon discusses what went right for the Lights at Orange County on Saturday and what to expect from AV Alta FC on Wednesday at Cashman. Plus, Pinzon dives into his journey from Southern California high school soccer to professional soccer in Las Vegas. On the way, he’s starred in D1 college soccer at Cal State Fullerton, made his first pro stop at his family’s favorite Liga MX team, and found his feet in the USL Championship at Rio Grande Valley FC.
4/24/25 Episode 6:
Borussia Dortmund, the USMNT, and Becoming a Father: Joe Gyau’s Story + Jägermeister Cup Up Next
For our sixth episode of The Lights Lounge, our guest is Joe Gyau.
Joe and Will discuss what needs to improve for the Lights in the fresh USL Jägermeister Cup opportunity. Plus, they chat about Joe’s journey from Maryland to some of Germany’s top clubs, his time with the USMNT, and how injury and fatherhood have changed his
4/16/25 Episode 5:
Cornell or the Pro Soccer Dream? Lost in Translation with Gennaro Nigro. Plus: Open Cup Preview
For our fifth episode of The Lights Lounge, our guest is defender Gennaro Nigro.
We talk about the Lights’ strong defensive performances during the start of the season, our upcoming matches vs Chattanooga Red Wolves (U.S. Open Cup) and FC Tulsa (USL Championship), his journey from the New Jersey suburbs to the prestigious AS Roma Academy, and his take on Pro/Rel.
4/8/25 Episode 4:
The Future of Soccer in Las Vegas + Orange County Win Breakdown with Lights CEO Shawn McIntosh
For our fourth episode of The Lights Lounge, our guest is Las Vegas Lights FC Chief Executive Officer, Shawn McIntosh.
We chat about last week’s important win at home vs Orange County, his journey from minor league hockey in Virginia to becoming the Lights’ CEO, and what the future holds for the Lights as we enter a new era in the USL Championship’s history.
4/2/25 Episode 3:
From JuCo to Oakland to Vegas: Johnny Rodriguez’ Journey to Pro Soccer + Orange County Preview
For our third episode of The Lights Lounge, our guest is renowned Lights striker Johnny Rodriguez!
We talk about his headline transfer to Las Vegas, his emotional return to Oakland, his journey from junior college to pro soccer, and our next rival: Orange County.
3/25/25 Episode 2:
Born In France, Made In Pittsburgh: The Rise Of Valentin Noël + Oakland Preview
For our second episode of The Lights Lounge, our special guest is none other than Lights midfielder and captain Valentin Noël.
We analyze the team’s next opponent (Oakland Roots), discuss his role as club captain, and explore his unorthodox journey to professional soccer that took him from France to the NCAA ranks with Pitt.
3/19/25 Episode 1:
Tampa Bay, New Mexico Review.
Plus: Transfer Window Insights with Gian Neglia
Our special guest for our debut episode is none other than Las Vegas Lights FC Sporting Director, Gianleonardo Neglia.
We talk about the team’s performance in the first two matchdays of the USL Championship, the “logistics” behind the signing of coveted striker Johnny Rodriguez, and why he so firmly believes in the Lights’ project.
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