The Lights Lounge: The Official Las Vegas Lights FC Podcast

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.

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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 fascinating stop in Italy). Stick around for some of the best stories told on the pod so far!Make sure to subscribe to not miss out on any new episodes! Follow us on all other social media platforms as @LVLightsFC.

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 the Deep South, through the FC Dallas Academy, and into the pro game with Memphis 901 FC and Las Vegas Lights FC.

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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 social media platforms as @LVLightsFC.

For Episode 17 of The Lights Lounge, our guest is new Head Coach Devin Rensing.

On his first day in charge of the Lights, Will and Devin chat about his trajectory as a coach from college soccer to USL Championship, his soccer philosophy and preferred style of play, and his non-negotiables on the pitch.

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DISCLAIMER: This episode is in Spanish only.

AVISO: Este episodio fue grabado el jueves, 17 de julio.

Nuestro invitado del episodio 16 de Lights Lounge es el portero cubano Raiko Arozarena, líder en vallas invictas de la USL Championship.

Charlamos sobre el momento actual del equipo, su infancia en Cuba, el momento en el cual cambió el beisbol por el futbol y el largo camino que lo llevó de un pequeño pueblo cubano a brillar en Las Vegas.

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For our 15th episode of The Lights Lounge, our guest is defender Shawn Smart. Will and Shawn discuss his Team of the Week, two-goal performance at FC Tulsa, this week's match at Orange County SC, and his journey from Montverde Academy to the Lights via Clemson.

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For our 14th episode of The Lights Lounge, Scouting Coordinator Steve De Benedictis joins us to analyze the fundamentals behind the team's recent winning streak, his day-to-day working for the Lights as a scouting coordinator and analyst, and what he and Sporting Director Gianleonardo Neglia look for in a player.This episode was recorded on July 4th, before our match vs. Sacramento Republic.Make sure to subscribe to not miss out on any new episodes! Follow us on all other social media platforms as @LVLightsFC.

For our 13th episode of The Lights Lounge, our guest is Lights' center back, Nate Jones.

Will and Nate chat about the team's recent success under Giovanni Troise along with his own journey to playing time in 2025 while on loan from the Colorado Rapids. Then, they dive into Nate's journey from little-recruited prospect to the #5 MLS SuperDraft pick while at the University of Washington.

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For our 12th episode of The Lights Lounge, our guest is new Lights signing, forward Stefan Stojanovic.

Will and Stefan analyze the Lights' win over Monterey Bay FC and chat about his upbringing in a very Serbian household, his college soccer era at Saint Louis University and Georgetown, and the pivotal moment in his life when he decided to go pro.

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