Sockers Overtime

Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez get together via Zoom to talk about the MASL officially ending the 2019-20 season, naming conference champions, and opening free agency. Then, the guys dive into the signing of midfielder Gordy Gurson, other moves around the MASL, and the possible direction of the next year. Last but not least, Gurson himself joins the podcast for his first Sockers interview.

Sockers broadcaster Craig Elsten is joined via Zoom by midfielder Travis Pittman, who concluded his second season with San Diego in 2019-20, as well as participating in the WMF World Cup as a member of Team USA.

Craig Elsten opens the show with his thoughts on the MASL announcing that they are shelving their initial return-to-play concept, but *not* officially ending the 2019-20. Plus, news on defender Ray Contreras getting a summer loan to Ukraine. Then, Craig is joined by midfielder Slavisa Ubiparipovic to talk about the MASL news of the week, his first season in San Diego, and much more!

Craig Elsten opens the podcast by reacting to Thursday's news of a floated MASL playoff proposal, and the many challenges that could short circuit such a project. Then, in our weekly Quarantine Zoom interview, Craig is joined by former Sockers four-time champion, and current director of player personnel, Miguel "Chiky" Luna. Chiky goes through the Sockers' re-start, the four championship seasons, the toughest team he's ever faced, winning the WMF World Cup, transitioning into the front office, the 2019-20 Sockers, and starting CaliFino Tequila.

Craig Elsten catches up via Zoom with Eduardo "El Vaquero" Velez to discuss his career, the growth of indoor soccer in Mexico, changing his game as he grows older, and whether he wants to play again next season.

Craig Elsten interviews Sockers goalkeeper Boris Pardo via Zoom, discussing the end of the MASL season, Boris' career, playing under and with two great goalkeepers in Danny Waltman and Chris Toth, and how to defend a shootout.

Craig Elsten joins you solo (and explains why), updating the latest in the Sockers front office and teasing an upcoming auction. Then, full audio interviews with Sockers captains Kraig Chiles and Brian Farber, discussing their lives away from the field, when/if we can expect to see the MASL back in action, and more.

Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez gather at 13 Points Brewing in Lemon Grove to go over the MASL's decision to cancel the regular season amid the COVID-19 outbreak. What's next for the MASL, and is a playoff possible, or even worthwhile?

Craig Elsten and Nate Abaurrea meet up in South Park at Station Tavern to look back at the Sockers' classic OT shootout win over the Milwaukee Wave, and to look ahead to a three-game series against the Tacoma Stars.

In their monthly trip to 3PunkAles Brewing in Chula Vista, Craig Elsten and Nate Abaurrea look back at a rough week on the road, with losses to Ontario and Mesquite and a close win in Dallas. Then, the "top punk" of 3PunkAles, Steve "El Shamps" Garcia joins the program to preview Saturday's Celebrity Halftime Game. The guys look ahead to the critical match vs Milwaukee.