Chromaniacs: a San Diego FC Podcast

Special guest Cesar Hernandez from ESPN joins us for the entire show! We get Cesar's thoughts on the SDFC roster, and of course, the latest on the Chucky saga Would SDFC ever give in and play Lozano? Complete SDFC-Pumas preview...should the Chromados be favored to win this round?

On this episode of The Chromaniacs... It's all quiet on the Western front as SDFC hunkers down and preps for Pumas fewer than 10 days left to resolve the Chucky situation Could SDFC afford to just pay Chucky to leave? Roster preview: forrwards, midfielders, defenders, goalkeepers!

On this week's episode of The Chromaniacs... NO va a jugar...Mikey Varas makes it plain that Chucky Lozano won't be with SDFC, but Chucky says he wants to stay? The drama continues... Mikey Varas gets an *undefined length* multi-year contract extension Anders Dreyer gets his deal re-worked through 2029 Training Ground Sound from Varas--Jeppe Tverskov--Dreyer--Lewis Morgan News on a new SDFC triali...

SDFC Sporting Director Tyler Heaps revealed on Friday morning that Chucky Lozano was no longer in the club's sporting plans. On Friday evening, the Chromaniacs (Craig Elsten, Tony Sanchez and Alex Peña) were joined by SanDiego. Futbol's Abraham Zepeda to break down what was said by Heaps and head coach Mikey Varas, and the implications going forward for SDFC. A must-listen show! 

The Chromaniacs are back for season two! Join Craig Elsten, Tony Sanchez and Alex Peña throughout 2026 as they cover the latest news and offer the latest views on San Diego FC and MLS! On this week's show:: Expectations for SDFC coming off the best inaugural year in MLS history What does SDFC have left to do before the season begins? Why is Chucky Lozano not in the club's social media posts? Conce...

It's the last Chromaniacs of 2025 (unless something crazy happens)! Lewis Morgan trade, is he the answer at the 9 position? Kieran Sargeant trade, added depth to the back line MLS Superdraft results SDFC opting out of Coachella Valley End-of-year thoughts on SDFC's remarkable first season

Craig Elsten, Tony Sanchez and Alex Peña got together on Thursday, December 11 to record the latest episode of The Chromaniacs! On the show tonight... MLS season ends with Messi holding the Cup, and Vancouver bracing for possible relocation SDFC draws Pumas, a Liga MX top-four side, in the opening round of the Concacaf Champions Cup, the guys react to an early trip to Mexico City SDFC announces a...

On the first post-season episode of The Chromaniacs... Alex's thoughts on the Western Conference Final A dream foundation to a franchise start Exit interview sound: Mikey Varas--Tyler Heaps--Chucky Lozano--Anders Dreyer How much will SDFC lean on Right to Dream? Who's more likely to be sought out by other leagues, Chucky or Dreyer? Onni Valakari is sticking around for three more years

Craig Elsten was joined by Tony Sanchez live at Snapdragon Stadium shortly after the Vancouver Whitecaps advanced past SDFC 3-1 in the MLS Western Conference Final. The young San Diego defense conceded twice early, and a third goal before half all-but-sealed their fate. Chucky Lozano's second-half goal gave a sellout crowd hope and also gave fuel to media questions about his future with the team....

Happy Thanksgiving from The Chromaniacs! Craig Elsten, Tony Sanchez and Alex Peña got together on Turkey Day Eve to talk all things SDFC heading into the Western Conference Final against Vancouver! Dreaming on the finish of this dream playoff run The pitch has been replaced at Snapdragon Stadium! Training Ground Sound: Mikey Varas, Corey Baird, Manu Duah, Amahl Pellegrino Complete SDFC-Vancouver p...

The Chromaniacs (Craig Elsten, Tony Sanchez, Alex Peña) gathered together for a live podcast late on Monday, November 24, 2025, reacting to San Diego FC's 1-0 win over Minnesota United FC, advancing the Azul y Chrome to the MLS Western Conference Final against Vancouver. Anders Dreyer scored the only goal of the match on a beautiful backheel assist from Corey Baird, while the young SDFC defensive...

An extra-long edition of The Chromaniacs taking you into the Western Conference Semifinal vs. Minnesota!  Don't Panic! Chucky and Anders are OK SDFC locks in Luca Bombino and Oscar Verhoven First look: 2026 MLS Schedule VOICE OF THE SUPPORTER: Locals SG President Steve Brockhoff on what it means to be an OG supporter in San Diego TRAINING GROUND SOUND: Mikey Varas--Amahl Pellegrino--Luca Bombino S...

On episode #23 of The Chromaniacs, Craig Elsten, Tony Sanchez and Alex Peña get together to discuss... Another sellout for SDFC in the playoffs as the 11/24 game is already sold out International Break, time for Lozano, Dreyer, Godoy and McNair to STAY HEALTHY Then a full MLS Schedule change discussion... How will the July-to-May schedule work? What does it mean to switch to a single table playoff...

Craig Elsten, Tony Sanchez and Alex Peña got together live on YouTube an hour after San Diego FC ended their playoff series against Portland with a dominant 4-0 home win. The guys talk about the surprising decision to stick with Amahl Pellegrino over Chucky Lozano, and how he delivered a brace along with SDFC MVP Anders Dreyer. SDFC moves on to play Minnesota United FC on Monday, November 24 in th...

Craig Elsten, Tony Sanchez and Alex Peña got together on Friday, November 7, 2025 to record episode #22 of The Chromaniacs. On this show:  A full Sunday for San Diego soccer fans A brief look back at Match Two Anders Dreyer wins MLS Newcomer of the Year and is on MLS Best XI Mikey Varas a distant third for MLS Coach of the Year It's our gameplan vs theirs, who prevails in Match Three? Pablo Sisnie...

On Monday's episode of 2 Balls and a Mic, the Chromaniacs were invited on to break down and discuss Saturday's painful SDFC loss in penalty kicks to the Portland Timbers. Craig Elsten and Alex Peña joined Tony Sanchez, Chiva Villaseñor and Abe Zepeda to look at lineup and substitution decisions, how the Timbers now have a gameplan for the third and deciding match, and what adjustments SDFC head co...

ON THE SHOW TONIGHT:  SDFC captain Jeppe Tverskov gets a contract extension through 2027/2028 The MLS playoffs are one match deep, where does everyone stand? The playoff format is fun...for now. It's about to get silly SDFC killing it with attendance Spooky question: who is the team in the West you are most afraid of? TAM Talk: putting the ghost of Milan Iloski to rest Training Ground Sound: Mikey...

Craig Elsten, Tony Sanchez and Alex Peña get together an hour after San Diego FC wins their first-ever playoff match, a 2-1 home result against Portland Timbers. The guys talk through an incredible atmosphere at Snapdragon Stadium, a composed and effective start from SDFC, and every step on the way to a playoff result that sets up Los Chromados well for what is to come. Also, hear post-match sound...

On today's show:  Alex Peñs reviews his trip to Portland to watch SDFC clinch first place Is the Chucky Lozano situation resolved? Was this best-case scenario? Who should start at left wing on Sunday, Lozano or Pellegrino? Mikey Varas and Anders Dreyer earn MLS award nominations Does Portland play to win or do they play for penalties? The #1 thing SDFC needs to avoid doing on Sunday

Saturday night, San Diego FC beat down Portland Timbers 4-0 at Providence Park, and the result combined with a Vancouver loss gave SDFC first place in the Western Conference of MLS, setting all-time expansion season records for wins, points and away wins. While both Craig Elsten and Tony Sanchez were working at the San Diego Wave FC match concurrently, they had the game on and got together live on...

ON THE SHOW TONIGHT We go through every possible scenario on how SDFC can finish the season, from first to fourth place Training Ground Sound: Mikey Varas and Amahl Pellegrino The Never-Ending Search for a #9 (and it's NOT Pellegrino) Marcus Ingvartsen, where's Waldo SDFC-Portland Timbers preview!

In lieu of a traditional post-match show, on Monday night the Chromaniacs (Craig Elsten and Alex Peña) joined their fellow Chromaniac Tony Sanchez on his 2 Balls and a Mic podcast with co-host Abraham Zepeda. The guys broke down SDFC's 4-2 win in Houston, the breakout performance of Amahl Pellegrino, how much stock to put in SDFC's return to offensive form, the impact of international break depart...

The San Diego Padres have been eliminated. Now, SDFC has the chance to become the first major pro sports team in San Diego history to win a championship. But the road to the playoffs has been bumpy of late, filled with no-goal potholes. On the latest episode of the Chromaniacs, Craig Elsten, Tony Sanchez and Alex Peña discuss: SDFC's championship opportunity Could Marcus Ingvartsen return by seaso...

Tony Sanchez is at Snapdragon Stadium, joined by Craig Elsten and Alex Peña in studio to break down a disappointing 1-0 home loss to San Jose Earthquakes. It seems like San Diego soccer fans have been shown the same match for almost four months now, with great possession but very little finishing touch, and goals conceded against the run of play. The guys work through their frustration over the ne...

On tonight's show:  SDFC plays well for a half in Atlanta, then stumbles The battle for first place in the West tightens up Luca de la Torre's struggles in the midfield Who starts at left back wtih Bombino out? SDFC-San Jose Earthquakes preview