Sockers Overtime

Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez break down the big news of the Sockers signing long-time championship goalkeeper William Vanzela, and what it may mean for the keeper position, and the Sockers' playoff hopes. Then, interviews with new defenders Marcio Leite and Mitchell Cardenas. Lastly, Craig and Jerry preview the Sockers' first two matches of the season, at Kansas City and Dallas.

Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez review the news of the week in the MASL, including the announcement of the February schedule, the Baltimore Blast deciding not to play, and uncertainty around the other three East Coast teams. Then, training camp interviews with goalkeeper Boris Pardo, defender Felipe Gonzalez and midfielder Gordy Gurson.

Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez review the beginning of the MASL's 2021 campaign, and the difficulties for a California team to train during a pandemic that is ravaging the region. Then, the guys detail the trio of big signings the Sockers have announced over the last two weeks, and the return of two key midfielders to the club. Then, team captain Kraig Chiles joins the podcast to discuss the beginning of training camp and more.

Our #LegendsSeries continues with a four-time Sockers champion, Paul Dougherty! Find out how the 5'2" Dougherty managed to play 21 years of professional soccer, including a debut in the EPL when he was just 16 years old!

Sockers Overtime is back for a season unlike any other! Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez detail the MASL's decision to return to play during a pandemic, the Sockers choosing to opt-in for a road-only schedule, and what it could mean for the sport and the league going forward. Plus, Sockers midfielder Brian Farber joins us for an All-Star Game review and a look at his design for the league's new ball!

Craig Elsten continues our offseason Legends Series with an all-encompassing conversation with Alan Mayer, Indoor Soccer Hall of Famer! Mayer recalls his early years outdoors with the Sockers, winning the MVP in 1983, an infamous year in Las Vegas, playing and coaching in Kansas City, and much more!

Legendary Sockers goalkeeper Zoltan Toth joins Sockers broadcaster Craig Elsten to reminisce about his defection from Hungary to the U.S., playing the early days of the MISL with the New York Arrows, and his illustrious time with the Sockers.

Randy Hahn was the voice of the Sockers throughout their glorious heyday in the NASL and MISL, announcing San Diego matches between 1982-1992 on radio, cable and network TV. He joins current Sockers broadcaster and CMO Craig Elsten for a wide-ranging conversation about the history of the Sockers, the personalities of the great old teams, and some memorable stories from his broadcast days in San Diego.

Sockers broadcaster Craig Elsten is joined on Zoom by midfielder Paul Wright, who competed at a championship level in the sport of indoor soccer in the '80s, '90s, '00s and '10s.

Sockers broadcaster Craig Elsten is joined by "The Mighty Quinn", legendary Sockers midfielder Brian Quinn. They discuss his path from Ireland to the United States, playing indoor in the '80s, what made the MISL rise and fall, and much more!