Sockers Overtime

Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez go through the 2021 MASL major awards winners, including a near-sweep of the big awards by the Ontario Fury. Next, a full and detailed preview of the Fury, San Diego's opponent in the 2021 Ron Newman Cup Finals. Lastly, what the Sockers will need to do to prevail over the favored Fury side.

Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez are back with happy tidings, as the San Diego Sockers have punched their ticket to the Ron Newman Cup Finals for first time since 2013. The guys recap an ultra-tense semi-final weekend, with a pair of one-goal wins over the #1 seeded Florida Tropics. What have been the turning points for the Sockers' season? Plus, interviews with Phil Salvagio, Kraig Chiles and William Vanzela. Then, a look at how the Ontario Fury made the Finals, and the MASL's news about backing up the Finals until April 16/18.

The Sockers are on to the MASL Conference Finals, and Sockers Overtime is here with all the latest! Join Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez as they recap two tense and hard-fought overtime victories over the Tacoma Stars, lifting the Sockers through the opening round of the 2021 Ron Newman Cup Playoffs. Hear from Sockers defender Marcio Leite, who scored his first goal for San Diego in the second playoff win. Then, a full preview of the semis, where the Sockers will take on the #1 team in the MASL, the Florida Tropics.

Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez gather to review last Saturday's 9-4 win over the Dallas Sidekicks. The MASL is introducing instant replay into the Ron Newman Cup playoffs, and it could change a LOT. Hear from Sockers head coach Phil Salvagio and captain Kraig Chiles. Last and most important, a full preview of Sockers/Stars in the opening round of the playoffs.

Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez begin the podcast by discussing the MASL's opening round matchups, including the Sockers getting the chance to play Tacoma in Ontario, CA. Later, midfielder Brian Farber calls into the podcast live to talk about his public post about struggling to come back from COVID. Lastly, the boys look at what some signs of life for the club heading into the playoffs.

Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez open the podcast with the MASL's announcement of the 2021 Ron Newman Cup playoff format, and figure out all the permutations of what could happen in the three-week playoff run. Then, veterans Brian Farber and Marcio Leite share their insights on the club's offensive struggles, and what's being done to fix things. Lastly, the boys look ahead to a pair of huge games on Saturday and Sunday in Ontario against the Fury and Stars.

Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez are back to discuss and dissect the disappointment that came from a pair of weekend losses in St. Louis. Head coach Phil Salvagio called out the players: how will they respond? What's at the root of the sluggish Sockers offense? We attempt to tackle these questions and more.

The Sockers went 2-1 during the "Sunshine State Showdown" mini-tournament in Florida, beating the Tropics and Tacoma Stars. Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez look back at all three matches in Florida, offer general thoughts, specific breakdowns of each team, and provide interviews with Sockers goalkeeper Boris Pardo, defender Mitchell Cardenas and midfielder Gordy Gurson.

Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez react to the release of the MASL March schedule, possible playoff implications, and mass player migration. Then, interviews with Slavisa Ubiparipovic and Kraig Chiles. Lastly, previews of the matches against Ontario, Florida and Tacoma this weekend.

Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez are back together for an extra-long edition of Sockers Overtime, making up for a week lost. First, the boys recap San Diego's first two matches, and the good, bad, and ugly therein. Then, discussion of the latest MASL news, with East Coast teams dropping out of the season, COVID issues, and the end of a commissioner's tenure. Lastly, a look at last weekend in the MASL, the quality start of the Ontario Fury, and exciting crossover plans for next week's podcast.