About this episode

The episode discusses SDFC's recent loss, playoff prospects, and roster needs ahead of an upcoming match.

On this week's episode of The Chromaniacs, with Craig Elsten, Tony Sanchez and Alex Peña... A look back at SDFC's 3-1 loss away on Wednesday at Portland When will San Diego be able to deploy their front line at full strength for a full match? Is time running out on a playoff run without some wins getting stacked? Gabriel Pirani scores his first SDFC goal Is this roster enough, or does Tyler Heaps need to add more before the window closes? Post-match sound from head coach Mikey Varas Saturday night preview: SDFC hosts a *very good* (just as Mikey) Colorado Rapids team that is not as good away from mile-high

People in this episode

Host: Craig Elsten

Guests: Tony Sanchez, Alex Peña

Topics covered

• SDFC performance
• playoff chances
• roster analysis
• Gabriel Pirani
• upcoming match preview

Keywords

• SDFC
• playoffs
• Gabriel Pirani
• Mikey Varas
• Colorado Rapids
• soccer
• sports

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: San Diego FC, Colorado Rapids

Places: Portland, San Diego

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