Chromaniacs: a San Diego FC Podcast

On this week's episode of the Chromaniacs, Craig Elsten, Tony Sanchez and Alex Peña go deep into SDFC's defensive troubles...The season's true turning point: selling off Luca BombinoGiving up goals in bunches nowHow much of this is on Mikey Varas, and how much on Tyler Heaps?Post-Match Sound: Varas and Jeppe Tverskov on a 3-3 draw against HoustonWe look ahead to SDFC-Galaxy on Saturday

Craig, Tony and Alex are back to explore one simple question: how the heck did SDFC put that result up on the board last Saturday at Austin? The Chrome and Azul played a horrible first half, turned on a dime to build a 3-0 lead, then gave up three goals in just over ten minutes to put the most disappointing draw in SDFC history up on the board, 3-3. Even worse: what if a team loses and there is no one in the media there to cover it? The show ends with a discussion of how the conglomeration of traditional media leads to a need for independent coverage if fans want real discussion of SDFC. (Apologies from the crew for intermittent audio issues in this one)

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.

Craig Elsten, Tony Sanchez and Alex Peña gathered live on YouTube after a 1-0 SDFC win over FC Dallas!The Chrome and Azul got back to form, controlling possession and moving the ball wellA blistering goal from Alejandro Alvarado outside the 18 gave SDFC the leadOnni Valakari had a chance (or chances) to double the leadManu Duah almost gave the result away with a late turnover but made up for it with a brilliant defensive scrambleDid FC Dallas use the right tactics to break down SDFC's attack?Post-match sound from head coach Mikey Varas and midfielder Alejandro Alvarado

The Chromaniacs are back for the second half of the MLS season! Craig Elsten, Tony Sanchez and Alex Peña start off with some World Cup chatter, then dig into the first moves made by San Diego FC in the summer transfer window. Is there another left wing coming in for a third DP spot? What's (not) happening with Chucky? And how will two new veteran adds, in the midfield and back line, help SDFC find a new gear? Then, a look at the challenge ahead for a club sitting in 12th place in the Western Conference, how many points will it take to reach the playoffs? We hear training ground sound from Tyler Heaps, Mikey Varas and new midfielder Gabriel Pirani. Lastly, a look at Wednesday night's away match against Colorado Rapids. We'll be back with a new episode on Thursday, and a live post-match show on YouTube after SDFC/Dallas FC on Saturday night!