Chromaniacs: a San Diego FC Podcast

Oh, so frustrating! San Diego FC played their best match in over a month on Saturday night, led LAFC 2-0 after eighty minutes, and somehow settled for a 2-2 draw. Why? A confluence of misfortune, starting with captain Anibal Godoy being taken off the pitch just long enough for LAFC to use his missing presence and score their first goal of the match. Then, in his return to play after missing months with facial fractures, goalkeeper CJ Dos Santos was put in a difficult spot in the 94th minute, dove to gather the ball...and got KICKED IN THE FACE. AGAIN. Duran Ferree came off the bench, and five minutes later LAFC found a controversial equalizer (was that a handball??) on a corner kick. Craig Elsten, Tony Sanchez (live from Snapdragon Stadium) and Alex Peña break down all the key moments of the match and hear post-match sound from head coach Mikey Varas, captain Anibal Godoy and brace-scoring forward Marcus Ingvartsen.

On this week's show...How does SDFC replace the injured Jeppe Tverskov in the lineup?What's going wrong in season two, is it simply the injuries and red cards?How much is SDFC's system on trial?Folks, Mikey Varas and Tyler Heaps aren't leavingTraining Ground Sound from VarasSDFC-LAFC preview, are the Azul and Chrome catching LAFC in a trap game?

SDFC has lost a franchise-worst four straight matches in MLS, and if you go back to Champions Cup, the drought is even longer. Craig Elsten, Tony Sanchez and Alex Peña get together and discuss:Two more dispiriting lossesHow can the club keep playing Osvald Søe?Another red card lol at least it wasn't a defenderMikey Varas post-Houston soundHow can SDFC improve their team right now?Is it time for a change at keeper?SDFC-Portland previewLike the show? Check out our live post-match shows on YouTube, and leave a five-star review!

Tony Sanchez, Alex Peña and Abraham Zepeda got together on Saturday night after a disappointing 4-2 loss at Real Salt Lake to discuss early defensive breakdowns, a possible change in goal going forward, the lack of defensive depth crushing SDFC's chances, and much more. Craig was on assignment at the Padres-Angels game, and it looks like he was the lucky one on this night!

This week on Chromaniacs: SDFC has taken six red cards in six matches, what the heck is happening here?Has SDFC gotten *too* young?The club is using young players at a globally-high rateTraining Ground Sound: Mikey Varas--Luca Bombino--Anibal GodoySDFC-RSL preview

Craig Elsten, Tony Sanchez and Alex Peña got together late Saturday night after another disappointing SDFC result, a 2-1 home loss to Minnesota United. The guys discuss:SO MANY RED CARDSA young defense getting exposedIs SDFC lacking a playmaker?Post-match sound from head coach Mikey Varas and captain Jeppe Tverskov!

On this week's show:SDFC posts one of their worst all-around performances last weekend in San Jose, we break down the film and spot some mistakes beyond the obviousMikey Varas and Jeppe Tverskov are questioned by SanDiego.Futbol's Chiva at trainingThe guys look ahead to a revamped Minnesota side visiting SDFC Saturday at Snapdragon Stadium

On this week's episode: Shocking released VAR Audio from the RSL match shows just how unwilling the head referee was to call an obvious handball and PKAnders Dreyer experiences the highs and lows of international play as Denmark comes up one step short of the World CupTraining Ground Sound from Mikey Varas and Lewis MorganA complete SDFC-San Jose Earthquakes preview. Will this be SDFC's toughest test so far in MLS?

On this week's episode of the Chromaniacs, Craig Elsten, Tony Sanchez and Alex Peña discuss: A 2-2 draw to RSL at home, disappointing or expected given the club's heavy schedule?Post-match sound from Mikey Varas and Marcus IngvartsenIs Manu Duah going to be poached by a European team in the summer?Should Zamblé go on loan if he's not going to play for SDFC that much?Mo Salah is leaving Liverpool, what are the odds he comes to San Diego? If you enjoy the show, please offer a five-star rating and kind review!

Craig, Tony and Alex got together on Thursday evening to go over all the latest SDFC news:A look back at Wednesday's humbling 4-0 loss at TolucaWill a crushing defeat have any knock-on effects as the team returns to MLS play?What lessons, if any, can be gleaned from the result?Post-match sound from Mikey Varas and Antonio MohamedRSL is a quality side with some top striking talent, how does SDFC match up?How will Mikey Varas rotate his lineup for the fourth match in 12 days?