Sockers Overtime

The Sockers' 7-6 double OT golden goal win over the Tacoma Stars on April 20 is already gaining the type of legendary status associated with the Epic in Miami in San Diego sports lore. Craig Elsten and Nate Abaurrea go through all the layers of the match, from afternoon suspensions to double overtime heroics. Then, the guys go through each of the key matchups in what has to be considered the most important week of the season, preparing to reamatch the Monterrey Flash in the Western Conference Final, this time at home on Sunday.

Hosts Craig Elsten and Nate Abaurrea review a thrilling 7-6 win over Monterrey, closing out the regular season as the Sockers head into the playoffs with a 21-match win streak. What areas do the Sockers need to improve to secure the title? Who should be the Sockers team MVP? Then, a playoff preview against Tacoma.

Craig Elsten and Nate Abaurrea look back at a pair of clutch victories over the extended weekend, running the San Diego Sockers' winning streak to 20 in a row. A 10-6 win in Ontario required some late heroics, while San Diego found themselves down 3-0 in the fourth quarter before rallying for a 6-5 OT win against RGV. Along the way, set piece defense is becoming an issue, and the Sockers' injured list is lengthening. Hear from Kraig Chiles and Boris Pardo on Sunday's result. The guys Track the Pac, breaking down the Pacific Division race before previewing Saturday's regular season finale against Monterrey.

Craig Elsten and Nate Abaurrea look back at a stumbling start and fantastic finish for the Sockers in Tacoma on Sunday night. Is Brandon Escoto a top candidate for MASL MVP? The guys discuss, then welcome in Sockers2 head coach Rene Ortiz to recount a championship weekend. Craig and Nate look ahead to the Thursday night showdown in Ontario and Sunday's home match vs RGV.

Craig Elsten and Nate Abaurrea begin episode 16 with a look back at win #17 in a row, a dominant 13-3 thrashing of the Dallas Sidekicks at the Allen Event Center. San Diego's offense is clicking on all cylinders. They recap #LDinDAL as Landon Donovan made his first road trip with the Sockers. On Track The Pac/Track The Pack, the guys look at a danger lurking in the East. Then, "P3" drops by Sockers Overtime as Paul Wright joins the guys to talk about his remarkable 25 year pro soccer career, indoors and outdoors. Lastly, a preview of SD/TAC on Sunday,

Craig Elsten and Nate Abaurrea look back at Friday's 8-3 win over the Dallas Sidekicks, increasing the San Diego Sockers' winning streak to fifteen straight matches. Leonardo de Oliveira is taking it to another level. Good training=good results. We call up Juan Gonzalez to talk to the defender-turned-midfielder about life in San Diego with and without twin brother Felipe on the field. The guys Track the Pac and Track The Pack in the pursuit of the Ron Newman Cup. Our preview looks at a pair of road matches this weekend in Turlock and Dallas.

Craig Elsten and Nate Abaurrea recap an exciting come-from-behind home victory for the San Diego Sockers, rallying from two goals down in the fourth quarter to beat the Ontario Fury 7-6 on a Kraig Chiles golden goal. Hear from Chiles and Landon Donovan in post-match interviews. Craig and Nate discuss the influx of MLS (and USMNT!) players into the MASL, then preview Sockers-Sidekicks.

Craig Elsten and Nate Abaurrea look back at a Friday night 13-2 win over the Turlock Express, the first two goals of Landon Donovan's MASL career, and the golazo contest that broke out in the fourth quarter. Director of Player Personnel Chiky Luna returns to the podcast with some insight on Brandon Escoto's growth as a player, Boris Pardo's MVP chances, and what the Sockers need to improve upon down the stretch. The guys look ahead to Sunday's home match with Ontario.

Craig Elsten and Nate Abaurrea are on hand at Fall Brewing Company in North Park for the first-ever Sockers meet-and-greet party combining the worlds of San Diego craft beer and San Diego indoor soccer excellence. Guests: Sockers captain Kraig Chiles, Cesar Torres from Fall and Daryl Biggs from The Deep End Supporters Group. Recorded on 2-27-19.

Craig Elsten and Nate Abaurrea recap a historic weekend in the history of the San Diego Sockers franchise, with a record crowd of 8,500 on hand for Landon Donovan's successful debut in the sport of arena soccer. Hear Donovan's post-match comments, plus interviews with Guerrero Pino and Travis Pittman. San Diego's depth is being tested with a rash of injuries. Lastly, Craig and Nate look to the schedule to handicap the race in the Pacific Division, and for the top record in the MASL.