Chromaniacs: a San Diego FC Podcast

ON THE SHOW TONIGHT SDFC shows SDSU how to fill Snapdragon Stadium without giving away the house Looking back at a loss to the Loons How can SDFC reach next year's CONCACAF Champions Cup Mikey Varas wants SDFC to support all national teams (training ground sound) SDFC-Atlanta United preview Is this the ultimate trap game on the schedule? 

Tony Sanchez is live from Snapdragon Stadium, Craig Elsten and Alex Peña join from home to break down a 4-2 win over Club Tijuana in the first-ever Baja Cup. David Vasquez made a play for a bigger role in the offense with a goal and assist. Tomas Ángel delivered a beautiful assist on the Vasquez goal. Manu Duah nailed a header in the box on a corner kick for the lead. And "Guest Player 37" capped...

ON THE SHOW TONIGHT!  The international break is over, what happened? Right to Dream academy officially launches, MLS Next team coming SDFC vs Xolos, the "Baja Cup" is coming next week SDFC spoiled Sonny's debut for LAFC but NOT in South Korean AI recaps! Match preview: Minnesota at SDFC What's the dream scenario for Saturday's results?  How can Los Chromados overcome Minnesota's planned low-block...

Monday night, the Chromaniacs and 2 Balls and a Mic got together for another epic roundtable, talking about the hottest team in MLS! SDFC's 2-1 win at LAFC was the signature win so far of an inaugural season that has already delivered more memories than could possibly be imagined. With no match this week, we wanted to share the excitement of our talk with the Chromaniacs audience! The panel went t...

ON THE SHOW TONIGHT Looking back at a 0-0 draw against Portland Why does SDFC play so much better away than at home? Craig has a theory Los Chromados about to be hit with call-ups for the U-20 USMNT VOICE OF THE SUPPORTER: Adriene (Papi Chavo) joins us to talk about the growth of the supporter section and what it takes to be a drummer for Frontera SD MATCH PREVIEW: SDFC faces their biggest test of...

ON THE SHOW TONIGHT What does Duru bring to SDFC? How can the Chromados use Duru now and in the future? How does this impact who is already here? The future of SDFC is youth AND selling Training Sound from Leo Duru and Mikey Varas The Last Team We Haven't Seen in the West: Portland Playoff Clinching Scenarios

Monday night's first hour of 2 Balls and a Mic (the flagship podcast of SanDiego. Futbol) brought together The Chromaniacs, along with Chiva and Abe of SD.F, for a fun hour of roundtable SDFC talk! The group focused on Sunday's road result, a 2-1 win in San Jose which gave SDFC six straight wins away from San Diego. Marcus Ingvartsen's return to center forward led to a pair of goals, is he the key...

ON THE SHOW TONIGHT A look back at SDFC's 2-0 win in Kansas City Who is SDFC's best young rookie? Could two SD pro teams win their divisions this year? VOICE OF THE SUPPORTER Frontera SD Vice President Vanessa B joins the show! Creating supporter energy in San Diego the challenge of bringing multiple SGs under one banner SD-SAN JOSE PREVIEW Alex Peña's experience becoming a soccer fan in San Jose...

The Chromaniacs gather late on a Saturday night after a 2-0 SDFC win at Sporting KC.  Getting your Designated Players right matters in MLS...a LOT Individual brilliance from Chucky Lozano for a 1-0 lead SDFC holding off an hour of spirited KC attack Dreyer using his determination and getting a little luck too CJ Dos Santos back in net with a clean sheet Why does SDFC play so well away from home? 

ON THE SHOW TONIGHT Milan Iloski to Philadelphia, a tale of TAM Corey Baird to SDFC, what kind of fit will he be? Is Marcus Ingvartsen the key player down the stretch at forward? Leagues Cup Review: a goodbye win over Mazatlan Another change in net Mikey Varas post-Mazatlan sound Sporting KC preview: can SDFC keep up their road form in the heat and humidity?

ON TODAY'S SHOW Transfers incoming, Duran Furree returns, we check out the latest roster moves! A look back at a tough night against Pachuca in the Leagues Cup opener Was Leagues Cup the right fit for a young SDFC franchise?  Preview of tonight (Friday's) match vs Tigres UANL Training grounds sound from head coach Mikey Varas and forward Tomas Ángel

Craig Elsten and Alex Peña break down and discuss SDFC's stirring 1-0 win over Nashville SC, helping keep San Diego on top of the Western Conference table. Tony Sanchez joins the guys from Snapdragon Stadium, bringing along post-match sound from head coach Mikey Varas and captain Jeppe Tverskov. 

Craig Elsten, Tony Sanchez and Alex Peña talk all things San Diego FC with you weekly, and after every match!  On this week's main show, the guys take a look at the early names linked to SDFC in the transfer window. Looks like the team is getting even younger than it already is. Can we really say San Diego FC is going for it in MLS, or are they settling more into a first-year expansion outlook?  N...

Craig Elsten, Tony Sanchez and Alex Peña break down a dramatic 1-1 draw that allowed SDFC to stay atop the MLS Western Conference standings for now. Included, discussion of the tremendous night for a very young back line, performances from Ian Pilcher and Manu Duah, great keeping from Pablo Sisniega and SDFC's lack of center-forward attack. 

Agenda 7/17/2025Intro Follow us on IG at @thechromaniacs Please rate/review Iloski Milan Iloski is gone just like that What has Tony heard around the club for their side of the story? What Tyler Heaps had to say Empirical evidence this was not anticipated: Iloski appearance at 18 Threads the week prior, Iloski jerseys prominently displayed the weekend prior!  Now there’s a #9-sized hole in the SDF...

Craig Elsten, Tony Sanchez and Alex Peña come together live on YouTube after SDFC's 2-1 road win over Chicago Fire, continuing the expansion club's remarkable run of success on the road. The guys break down a tremendous first half and wobbly second half, choose their Man of the Match and more! During the show, they receive the news as reported by sandiego.futbol that head coach Mikey Varas held to...

Craig Elsten, Tony Sanchez and Alex Peña begin with an exciting announcement: Chromaniacs is going to a twice-weekly recording schedule! The show will now be airing both on Thursdays as well as after each SDFC match. Also on the docket for episode #7:  Did last week’s 4-3 loss to Houston expose a longer-term issue for SDFC? (weakness in defender depth, back-door of a pressure strategy) What is the...

It's summer in San Diego, SDFC is #1 in the Western Conference and perfect on a three-match road trip, Anders Dreyer is an MVP candidate, and the stadium atmosphere is vibrant and rocking. What more could a San Diego soccer fan ask for?  On this week's episode of the Chromaniacs, Craig Elsten, Tony Sanchez and Alex Peña look back at a magical comeback in the heat at FC Dallas. What should the nick...

Craig, Tony and Alex are back to review a remarkable 5-3 road win over Vancouver, pushing SDFC into first place in the Western Conference of MLS. Milan Iloski. MILAN ILOSKI! Four goals in his first-ever MLS start?? Where should the mural go in San Diego County?  PLUS: Three SDFC MLS All-Stars, the building savvy of GM Tyler Heaps, a full preview of SDFC-FC Dallas and much more!  Please do us the f...

Craig Elsten, Tony Sanchez and Alex Peña are back for another weekly conversation about San Diego FC. On the heels of a 4-2 away victory at Minnesota, the question is asked, was this the best result of the season? Milan Iloski continues to turn heads, is it time for a new contract and promotion to the starting lineup? Plus, thoughts on the upcoming summer transfer window and if SDFC should go for...

Craig, Tony and Alex look back at a well-attended friendly against Club America, one where the visitors brought their fourth team and SDFC took advantage for a 3-0 win. Looking ahead to a huge road match at Minnesota, the question becomes who will fill in for Chucky Lozano? 

Craig Elsten, Tony Sanchez and Alex Peña are back for the second episode of Chromaniacs!  This week, the guys go back through a 2-0 win over Austin FC. In the discussion:  The return of Marcus Ingvartsen Who should take Chucky Lozano's minutes now that he is injured again? Piling up points at home before a tough second half Is Milan Ilovski better served starting or coming off the bench? The North...

(Originally posted 5/29/25) Join Craig Elsten, Tony Sanchez (SanDiego. Futbol) and Alex Peña (Chromatic FC Substack) for a weekly conversation about San Diego FC and MLS! In this inaugural episode, the guys introduce themselves, take an overview look at SDFC's season to date, review a 1-0 loss at Seattle, discuss the fallout from the previous Saturday's clash between LA Galaxy and SDFC supporters...