Sockers Overtime

Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez open the podcast with the MASL's announcement of the 2021 Ron Newman Cup playoff format, and figure out all the permutations of what could happen in the three-week playoff run. Then, veterans Brian Farber and Marcio Leite share their insights on the club's offensive struggles, and what's being done to fix things. Lastly, the boys look ahead to a pair of huge games on...

Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez are back to discuss and dissect the disappointment that came from a pair of weekend losses in St. Louis. Head coach Phil Salvagio called out the players: how will they respond? What's at the root of the sluggish Sockers offense? We attempt to tackle these questions and more.

The Sockers went 2-1 during the "Sunshine State Showdown" mini-tournament in Florida, beating the Tropics and Tacoma Stars. Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez look back at all three matches in Florida, offer general thoughts, specific breakdowns of each team, and provide interviews with Sockers goalkeeper Boris Pardo, defender Mitchell Cardenas and midfielder Gordy Gurson.

Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez react to the release of the MASL March schedule, possible playoff implications, and mass player migration. Then, interviews with Slavisa Ubiparipovic and Kraig Chiles. Lastly, previews of the matches against Ontario, Florida and Tacoma this weekend.

Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez are back together for an extra-long edition of Sockers Overtime, making up for a week lost. First, the boys recap San Diego's first two matches, and the good, bad, and ugly therein. Then, discussion of the latest MASL news, with East Coast teams dropping out of the season, COVID issues, and the end of a commissioner's tenure. Lastly, a look at last weekend in the MAS...

Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez break down the big news of the Sockers signing long-time championship goalkeeper William Vanzela, and what it may mean for the keeper position, and the Sockers' playoff hopes. Then, interviews with new defenders Marcio Leite and Mitchell Cardenas. Lastly, Craig and Jerry preview the Sockers' first two matches of the season, at Kansas City and Dallas.

Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez review the news of the week in the MASL, including the announcement of the February schedule, the Baltimore Blast deciding not to play, and uncertainty around the other three East Coast teams. Then, training camp interviews with goalkeeper Boris Pardo, defender Felipe Gonzalez and midfielder Gordy Gurson.

Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez review the beginning of the MASL's 2021 campaign, and the difficulties for a California team to train during a pandemic that is ravaging the region. Then, the guys detail the trio of big signings the Sockers have announced over the last two weeks, and the return of two key midfielders to the club. Then, team captain Kraig Chiles joins the podcast to discuss the begin...

Our #LegendsSeries continues with a four-time Sockers champion, Paul Dougherty! Find out how the 5'2" Dougherty managed to play 21 years of professional soccer, including a debut in the EPL when he was just 16 years old!

Sockers Overtime is back for a season unlike any other! Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez detail the MASL's decision to return to play during a pandemic, the Sockers choosing to opt-in for a road-only schedule, and what it could mean for the sport and the league going forward. Plus, Sockers midfielder Brian Farber joins us for an All-Star Game review and a look at his design for the league's new ball...

Craig Elsten continues our offseason Legends Series with an all-encompassing conversation with Alan Mayer, Indoor Soccer Hall of Famer! Mayer recalls his early years outdoors with the Sockers, winning the MVP in 1983, an infamous year in Las Vegas, playing and coaching in Kansas City, and much more!

Legendary Sockers goalkeeper Zoltan Toth joins Sockers broadcaster Craig Elsten to reminisce about his defection from Hungary to the U.S., playing the early days of the MISL with the New York Arrows, and his illustrious time with the Sockers.

Randy Hahn was the voice of the Sockers throughout their glorious heyday in the NASL and MISL, announcing San Diego matches between 1982-1992 on radio, cable and network TV. He joins current Sockers broadcaster and CMO Craig Elsten for a wide-ranging conversation about the history of the Sockers, the personalities of the great old teams, and some memorable stories from his broadcast days in San Di...

Sockers broadcaster Craig Elsten is joined on Zoom by midfielder Paul Wright, who competed at a championship level in the sport of indoor soccer in the '80s, '90s, '00s and '10s.

Sockers broadcaster Craig Elsten is joined by "The Mighty Quinn", legendary Sockers midfielder Brian Quinn. They discuss his path from Ireland to the United States, playing indoor in the '80s, what made the MISL rise and fall, and much more!

Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez get together via Zoom to talk about the MASL officially ending the 2019-20 season, naming conference champions, and opening free agency. Then, the guys dive into the signing of midfielder Gordy Gurson, other moves around the MASL, and the possible direction of the next year. Last but not least, Gurson himself joins the podcast for his first Sockers interview.

Sockers broadcaster Craig Elsten is joined via Zoom by midfielder Travis Pittman, who concluded his second season with San Diego in 2019-20, as well as participating in the WMF World Cup as a member of Team USA.

Craig Elsten opens the show with his thoughts on the MASL announcing that they are shelving their initial return-to-play concept, but *not* officially ending the 2019-20. Plus, news on defender Ray Contreras getting a summer loan to Ukraine. Then, Craig is joined by midfielder Slavisa Ubiparipovic to talk about the MASL news of the week, his first season in San Diego, and much more!

Craig Elsten opens the podcast by reacting to Thursday's news of a floated MASL playoff proposal, and the many challenges that could short circuit such a project. Then, in our weekly Quarantine Zoom interview, Craig is joined by former Sockers four-time champion, and current director of player personnel, Miguel "Chiky" Luna. Chiky goes through the Sockers' re-start, the four championship seasons,...

Craig Elsten catches up via Zoom with Eduardo "El Vaquero" Velez to discuss his career, the growth of indoor soccer in Mexico, changing his game as he grows older, and whether he wants to play again next season.

Craig Elsten interviews Sockers goalkeeper Boris Pardo via Zoom, discussing the end of the MASL season, Boris' career, playing under and with two great goalkeepers in Danny Waltman and Chris Toth, and how to defend a shootout.

Craig Elsten joins you solo (and explains why), updating the latest in the Sockers front office and teasing an upcoming auction. Then, full audio interviews with Sockers captains Kraig Chiles and Brian Farber, discussing their lives away from the field, when/if we can expect to see the MASL back in action, and more.

Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez gather at 13 Points Brewing in Lemon Grove to go over the MASL's decision to cancel the regular season amid the COVID-19 outbreak. What's next for the MASL, and is a playoff possible, or even worthwhile?

Craig Elsten and Nate Abaurrea meet up in South Park at Station Tavern to look back at the Sockers' classic OT shootout win over the Milwaukee Wave, and to look ahead to a three-game series against the Tacoma Stars.

In their monthly trip to 3PunkAles Brewing in Chula Vista, Craig Elsten and Nate Abaurrea look back at a rough week on the road, with losses to Ontario and Mesquite and a close win in Dallas. Then, the "top punk" of 3PunkAles, Steve "El Shamps" Garcia joins the program to preview Saturday's Celebrity Halftime Game. The guys look ahead to the critical match vs Milwaukee.