Chromaniacs: a San Diego FC Podcast

On this week's episode of the Chromaniacs, your hosts Craig Elsten, Tony Sanchez and Alex Peña dig into it: 

• The Chromados didn't lose in Los Angeles but they didn't get the win they needed either
• Who should be the starting goalkeeper on Saturday?
• Why the playoff odds are so strongly set against SDFC making the bracket
• Training Ground Sound: Mikey Varas, Anders Dreyer
• SDFC-Seattle Sounders preview

On this week's episode of the Chromaniacs, Craig Elsten, Tony Sanchez and Alex Peña go deep into SDFC's defensive troubles...

• The season's true turning point: selling off Luca Bombino
• Giving up goals in bunches now
• How much of this is on Mikey Varas, and how much on Tyler Heaps?
• Post-Match Sound: Varas and Jeppe Tverskov on a 3-3 draw against Houston
• We look ahead to SDFC-Galaxy on Saturday

On this week's edition of The Chromaniacs: 

• Your questions, our answers! We asked for mailbag questions on our Instagram account, and we go through them all, from a possible SDFC mascot to Mikey Varas to possible new formations!
• Training Ground Sound: head coach Mikey Varas sounds his most defeated, while Anders Dreyer says they can "100%" make the playoffs
• What can SDFC expect across the country against New York Red Bulls?

Craig, Tony and Alex are back to explore one simple question: how the heck did SDFC put that result up on the board last Saturday at Austin? The Chrome and Azul played a horrible first half, turned on a dime to build a 3-0 lead, then gave up three goals in just over ten minutes to put the most disappointing draw in SDFC history up on the board, 3-3. 

Even worse: what if a team loses and there is no one in the media there to cover it? 

The show ends with a discussion of how the conglomeration of traditional media leads to a need for independent coverage if fans want real discussion of SDFC. 

(Apologies from the crew for intermittent audio issues in this one)

On tonight's episode of The Chromaniacs:

• Alex joins us live from Austin, Texas!
• What's more likely, SDFC making 
• Is the 3-4-3 the future of SDFC?
• The Chromados will be missing key players against Austin thanks to the international break
• Training Ground Sound: Mikey Varas/Ian Pilcher/Sam Vines
• SDFC-Austin FC preview

Lionel Messi scored, but Anders Dreyer's brace was enough for SDFC to salvage at 2-2 draw at Miami...with lots of help from goalkeeper CJ Dos Santos. On this edition of the Chromaniacs Postgame Show, Craig Elsten, Tony Sanchez and Alex Peña sift through a match that revealed glimpses of 2025's success, but long looks at the defensive issues that have plagued San Diego all season long. 

SDFC played two matches in some of the hottest weather they have ever experienced this week, but their performances left The Chromaniacs feeling cold. On this episode, Craig Elsten, Tony Sanchez and Alex Peña discuss: 

• Too-few chances in a 1-0 loss at Orlando City
• SDFC's mid block letting them down as opponents go over the top
• Defenders going all-out to keep the loss at one goal instead of 3-0 or 4-0
• A disastrous start to Wednesday's 3-2 home loss to San Jose
• SDFC's red card problems are back in a big way
• Can anyone handle the #9 position with Ingvartsen injured?
• Post-match sound from a crestfallen Mikey Varas
• Match Preview: the hottest team in MLS is coming to SD on Sunday, Philadelphia Union (and Milan Iloski)

On this week's episode of The Chromaniacs: 

• We react to the departures of Luca Bombino and Lewis Morgan..
• ...and to the additions of Sam Vines, David Mimbang and Cédric Bakambu!
• How much has SDFC improved over the summer transfer window? 
• What were the biggest moves in the Western Conference?
• Training Ground Sound: Mikey Varas and Amahl Pellegrino
• SDFC to play in US Open Cup in 2027
• Preview: SDFC at Orlando City

What a night at Snapdragon Stadium! Craig, Alex and Tony got together LIVE on YouTube Saturday night after SDFC's dramatic 3-1 victory over LA Galaxy. 

• A night of redemption for Mikey Varas and Tyler Heaps
• Anders Dreyer with three assists, the King of Beating LA
• Chucky's long-term replacement (Achouri) and short-term replacement (Pellegrino) BOTH find the back of the net for San Diego
• SD fans booing every Chucky touch of the ball
• A rough night for the head referee
• Jeppe Tverskov lets his emotions get the best of him
• Post-match sound from Varas, Dreyer and CJ Dos Santos

Craig Elsten, Alex Peña and Tony Sanchez gather for a full-bodied episode of The Chromaniacs! On this jumbo preview episode: 

• Is this the most important regular season match in SDFC's young history? 
• Is Chucky providing cover for the rest of LA Galaxy as they invade San Diego? 
• How SDFC's front office put their reputation on the line with this loan and its impact
• Is Manu Duah heading toward a new contract extension?
• What's the reason behind SDFC's 17% drop in attendance season-over-season?
• Training Ground Sound: Anders Dreyer, Anibal Godoy, Mikey Varas
• What to expect when SDFC and LAG lock boots on the pitch