United Sessions

David & Lukas are joined by newly-minted United Sporting Director Itamar Keinan, and Team Owner/President/CEO Peter Trevisani to discuss the team's coaching search and MORE!

David & Lukas hit the road to Sheehan Winery to try the brand new Vinos Unidos! Three delicious wines that will benefit the United Academy and Somos Unidos Foundation! They're joined by the incredible Sean Sheehan and Chanel Wiese-Carl!NOTE: We experienced some audio issues in this one, due to a loose cable on the road!

Lukas & David are joined by the dynamic DJ, David Ortiz (DJ O), who talks about his love for the game, but more importantly, the community surrounding this incredible club!

David & Lukas are joined by David Estrada and Orlando Ramirez who dive into the incredible things being accomplished at the United Academy level by players, coaches, and more!

David & Lukas are joined by CEO/Distiller of Hollow Spirits, Frank Holloway to chat community, and the most overrated Disney movies of all-time.

David & Lukas are joined my legendary UNM Soccer coach Heather Dyche. The trio discuss the growth of women's soccer in the US and around the world, favorite places to relax in New Mexico, and more!

David & Lukas are joined by Albuquerque's own - United midfielder Sergio Rivas! They talk footy, growing up in ABQ, and Sergio's ongoing dance battle beef with Will Seymore.

Lukas & David are joined by representatives of two of United's incredible supporters groups: RJ Montaño of Galactic Ambassadors, and Carlos Tenorio Jr. (Sombrero Man) of The Curse.The four discuss supporters culture in New Mexico, how YOU can get involved at whatever level you want, and how we work together to make the United community a great place for everyone!

We're welcoming the Black Cats of Sunderland AFC to New Mexico! Joining us to discuss the second international friendly in New Mexico United history are lifelong Sunderland supporter and United Color Commentator Chris Hurst, as well as his broadcast partner Tyler Ortega!

David is joined by Chanel Wiese-Carl, Executive Director of the Somos Unidos Foundation, to talk through love in The Beautiful Game on Valentine's Day, and the growth of the game of across the globe!

Will Seymore joins Lukas & David to chat about life as a footballer in the US & Europe, Sam Hamilton's Terminator run, and who would win in a dance contest between himself and Sergio Rivas. Tune in to learn how you can win a signed pair of Will's boots!

David & Lukas are joined by New Mexico United Assistant Coaches Luke Sanford and Masaki Hemmi, to talk Open Tryout, the first day of training, and who cuts Masaki's hair.

David & Lukas are joined by United Forward turned Phoenix Rising forward turned United forward again, Santi Moar!Santi discusses his footballing life, his journey to Arizona and back, his love of the outdoors, and more!

David & Lukas are joined by United legends Devon and Cristin Sandoval, as the first player and first goal-scorer in New Mexico United history announces his retirement from the game. Relive his favorite goals and memories, and stick around as Devon and Cristin round out the episode with a stupid game!

United Sessions is back for Season 3! David & Lukas are joined by a cavalcade of guests as players Kalen Ryden and Chris Wehan, Head Coach & Technical Director Zach Prince, and Owner/President Peter Trevisani all weigh in on the freshly-unveiled 2023 USL Championship schedule, and the season ahead! Vamos!

Zach Prince joins the newly updated podcast to discuss Cody Mizell, Open Cup, and donut power rankings with two United fools.

Rep. Javier Martinez joins the podcast today to talk community, the stadium, and what soccer means and has brought to New Mexico. Then for some fun games which include ranking Halloween Candy, New Mexico Beers, and MLB teams. 

Dave and Lukas chat with the legendary Jonathan Banks, best known for his role as Mike Ehrmantraut on Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. The three discuss Jonathan's career, his fondness of the Land of Enchantment and his newly discovered passion for New Mexico United soccer. 

New and old friend of the team, midfield extraordinaire Saalih Muhammad, comes to the podcast to discuss books, urban farming, New Mexican culture and food, mathematics, financial systems of European and especially Eastern European soccer teams, Jay-Z, and...so much more. 

Reporting to the podcast is Meow Wolf's own Vincent Kadlubek. With David and Lukas, they dive into what they're excited about the for the return of The House of Eternal Return, the upcoming Denver and Las Vegas Meow Wolf attractions, and the Meow Wolf Match this weekend against El Paso. Bring your costumes and your United Pride!

El Jefe comes back on the pod to re-announce the biggest announcement in New Mexico United history...with your support a stadium can be on its way. We discuss where, how, and why this development is coming for our club and our excitement for what the stadium might include.

New Mexico United centerback Alex Touche storms into the pod to discuss his first professional minutes, Euros, and discuss with producer Dylan about their time as interns together in the early years of United. Then they play a silly game of "Famous Alex's" which, unsurprisingly, the home court advantage gets the winner.

Much to David's fanboy excitement, we bring on his favorite restauranteur Kanella Chronis. She discusses with him and Lukas about the Cinnamon Spice Café she runs, what food means to a community, and how to give back. Sadly, internet connectivity problems force David mostly off of the podcast, and the game is played solo, but Kanella takes on questions challenging her on her New Mexican culinary knowledge. 

David and Lukas are joined by New Mexico United Digital Engagement Specialist, Robert Salas, and Diversity Fellow, Juliana Myers. The four discuss Rob and Juliana's back stories, United's recent Pride night, and the importance of creating safe spaces in sport for the LGBTQIA+ community. Rob and Juliana square off in "Beer Facts" and *spoiler alert* Rob loses

Diversity fellow Leroy Buster Silva joins the podcast to discuss his work, the flag run, and to talk some cereal..? Spoiler alert but David somehow wins this week's game which feels almost impossible to be saying but here we are.

David and Lukas take this session on the road, as they visit Ex Novo Brewery for absolutely no reason. Special guests are Ex Novo Sales Manager, James Gregory, and Taproom Manager Stevo Jeter. It's a wild hour filled with laughs, drinks and an inexplicable third segment where both of the guests are shirtless. 

David and Lukas are joined by New Mexico United defensive stalwart and 2019 original Austin Yearwood. Yearsy fights through some early technical difficulties to talk about drive, determination, the game of soccer and who would win in a 2-v-2 pillow fight with his teammates.

David and Lukas are joined by Albuquerque Poet Laureate and New Mexico United superfan, Hakim Bellamy. The three discuss Hakim's background, his poetry and his storied history with the Black & Yellow. David and Hakim face off in Philadelphia trivia, and Lukas makes an executive decision on air that he has no authority to make. 

 David and Lukas are joined by the play-by-play voices of New Mexico United, Tyler Ortega (English language broadcasts) and Menny Esquivel (Spanish language broadcasts). Menny and Tyler share their respective journeys to the announcers booth, talk about the upcoming season, and demonstrate their play-by-play skills in the unique realm of cat videos. 

 David and Lukas welcome in New Mexico United midfielder Micheal Azira, and welcome back Somos Unidos Foundation Executive Director, Chanel Wiese. The four chat about Mike's incredible journey from Kampala to the MLS and his foundation, the Azira Micheal Youth Foundation. Chanel and Mike showdown in "That's What I Mike About You"

 David and Lukas are joined by New Mexico United midfielder Daniel Brue, and British Football Analyst/United Defender Sir Nigel Higginbotham/Kalen Ryden. The four discuss United's preseason, the upcoming opening match at RGV, the blossoming United Academy, and crocs...lots of croc talk. David and Lukas try to cheat Brucey out of his rightful win in football trivia, but as is the case more often than not, they fail. 

David and Lukas are joined by NM United Contracts Administrator, Savannah Hoover. The three interview sports agent, marketing connector and trailblazer Maggie Ntim, and discuss Maggie's journey, the importance of diversity in all realms of sport, and what it means to holistically care about athletes. David and Maggie square off in a battle to prove who knows the most about weird laws. Spoiler alert - Dave loses. 

David and Lukas are joined by newly minted United Session Producer, Dylan Cuellar, and New Mexico United midfielder, Harry Swartz. The four discuss Harry's northeastern upbringing, and how he's acclimating to New Mexico. Dylan puts his hilarious awkwardness on full display, and Swartz somehow wins the Ridiculous Game of the Week without knowing anything about Harry Potter. 

New Mexico United Creative Director Josh Lane, diehard United fan/matchday ops guy Alex Mansfield, Lukas & Josh dive into Meow Wolf's Area 15, give their hot takes ahead of the New Mexico United season, and Josh - who has inexplicably not seen Ted Lasso - tries to identify a few quotes from the lovable AFC Richmond gaffer.

David, Lukas, and NM United Head Coach Troy Lesesne chat with US Men's National Team Legend and current Sporting Director at Austin FC, Claudio Reyna. The gang talks about soccer in the '80s and '90s, beautiful moments in national team history, and lessons learned from starting new soccer clubs. 

David and Lukas welcome Mike Mares, the lead singer of The Noms, devoted father of Jude, and champion of all things New Mexico. New Mexico United forward Devon Sandoval jumps into the third host seat, as the crew discusses fatherhood, Disney songs, and pirate ships.

David, Lukas, and  Chanel Wiese (Executive Director of the Somos Unidos Foundation) are joined this week by Madison Hammon, the first indigenous woman to sign a professional soccer contract. Madison, who plays for the NWSL's OL Reign, shares her story, her thoughts on the importance of access to the game, and some important lessons she learned from her mom.

David and Lukas welcome two incredibly special guests to celebrate International Women's Day: their moms! Gail and Dianna share highlights from their journeys, encouraging words for generations of women, and more than their fair share of embarrassing David and Lukas stories. Plus "Topsy Turvy True or False."

David and Lukas host United Sessions' first-ever Pete-a-Palooza! American Soccer legend Peter Wilt and legendary United owner Peter Trevisani talk community, footy, and famous Petes!

Welcome to our inaugural episode! We're thrilled to bring you conversations with the legendary Kyle Martino and Troy Lesesne. Join David, Lukas, Kyle and Troy as we talk the state of US Soccer and accessibility of the game, 80's hair bands, and a New Year's Eve party that got a little out of hand.