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

The Chromaniacs went LIVE late on Saturday night after an SDFC 3-0 victory over Colorado Rapids! The win pushed Los Chromados within a single point of the playoff line. Craig Elsten, Alex Peña and Tony Sanchez (who was live from Snapdragon Stadium) came on the air to discuss: 

• A complete team victory in a must-win match
• Thoughts on lineup moves: Valakari back to a false-9 position, Godoy back in the midfield, Murphy over McVey
• SDFC being opportunistic in the first half and capitalizing on Colorado errors
• Man of the Match Gabriel Pirani netting for the second time this week
• The first MLS start (and goal!) for Elias Achouri
• Post-match Sound from head coach Mikey Varas, Achouri and Pirani
• Now, it's on to the Chucky Bowl!

On this week's episode of The Chromaniacs, with Craig Elsten, Tony Sanchez and Alex Peña...

• A look back at SDFC's 3-1 loss away on Wednesday at Portland
• When will San Diego be able to deploy their front line at full strength for a full match?
• Is time running out on a playoff run without some wins getting stacked?
• Gabriel Pirani scores his first SDFC goal
• Is this roster enough, or does Tyler Heaps need to add more before the window closes?
• Post-match sound from head coach Mikey Varas
• Saturday night preview: SDFC hosts a *very good* (just as Mikey) Colorado Rapids team that is not as good away from mile-high

Win of the year? Win of the year! Craig Elsten and Tony Sanchez got together late Saturday night after SDFC took down LAFC 1-0 at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, dealing the Black and Gold only their second MLS home loss of the season. We discuss: 

• SDFC's dominant possession game against LAFC
• How a 0-0 draw would have still been a great result...but 1-0 is much better!
• Incredible defensive contributions from Luca Bombino, Manu Duah and CJ Dos Santos
• LAFC's center back losing his mind to allow a late penalty
• A costly double yellow card late against Anders Dreyer and how it could impact the week ahead

The Chromaniacs are back with a brand-new episode!

• SDFC accomplished three important things in Leagues Cup
• A look back at the SDFC-Xolos and SDFC-Puebla matches
• Tony spends time in the supporters section
• Should Vasquez and Alvarado move into the starting midfield?
• Training Ground Sound: Mikey Varas, Dagur Dan Thorhallsen, Chris McVey
• Did LAFC empty the tank in Leagues Cup? Can SDFC take advantage on Saturday night?

The Chromaniacs (Craig Elsten, Tony Sanchez and Alex Peña) intended to record this week's show after the SDFC-Club América match, but it was so lopsided (0-3 at halftime) that the boys went ahead and recorded during the second half. On this week's show...

• We start with Leagues Cup talk. This team just isn't built for altitude, is it?
• Mikey Varas goes to a five-man back line, and the defense gets worse?
• How the next two Leagues Cup matches might go, and how much SDFC could/should put into Xolos on Sunday
• Then, to the thing everyone wants to hear us talk about, Chucky to LA for the rest of the podcast