Episodes

  • #28: Is Lewis Morgan the Answer at 9? End-of-Year Thoughts and More!

    #28: Is Lewis Morgan the Answer at 9? End-of-Year Thoughts and More!
    Dec 20 2025
    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
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • #27: Messi wins MLS Cup--SDFC Draws Pumas in CCC--Pellegrino's Back

    #27: Messi wins MLS Cup--SDFC Draws Pumas in CCC--Pellegrino's Back
    Dec 12 2025
    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 number of end-of-year roster moves, we go through them all
    • Salah to SD? Don't count on it anytime soon
    • What does the return of Amahl Pellegrino mean for Chucky Lozano next season?
    • Who's Alex Peña's #1 dream free agent signing?
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • #26: Picking Up The Pieces--Exit Interview Sound--Could Chucky or Dreyer Go?

    #26: Picking Up The Pieces--Exit Interview Sound--Could Chucky or Dreyer Go?
    Dec 5 2025
    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
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Chromaniacs Postgame: Vancouver 3 SDFC 1, The Dream Is Over

    Chromaniacs Postgame: Vancouver 3 SDFC 1, The Dream Is Over
    Dec 1 2025
    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. Hear post-match comments from SDFC head coach Mikey Varas, Lozano and captain Jeppe Tverskov. It wasn't the ending SDFC fans wanted, but it ended a first season that went far beyond expectation. The guys talk about it all with the rawness of happening right after the match.
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    52 mins
  • #25: SDFC Western Conference Final Preview-Training Ground Sound--Is San Diego Ready?

    #25: SDFC Western Conference Final Preview-Training Ground Sound--Is San Diego Ready?
    Nov 27 2025
    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 preview! How do we win this match?
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Chromaniacs Postgame: SDFC 1-0 Minnesota, Dreyer, Pilcher Power SDFC to MLS Conference Final!

    Chromaniacs Postgame: SDFC 1-0 Minnesota, Dreyer, Pilcher Power SDFC to MLS Conference Final!
    Nov 25 2025
    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 line came through time and again, highlighted by Ian Pilcher's critical clearance off the line early in the second half. Pablo Sisniega was strong in net with a massive save in the 61st minute. Hear the guys' reaction to the match, plus post-match sound from head coach Mikey Varas, captain Jeppe Tverskov (who had a lot to say about poor pitch conditions), Anders Dreyer, Ian Pilcher and Pablo Sisniega!
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • #24: Chucky's OK--Voice of the Supporter--SDFC-Minnesota Playoff Preview

    #24: Chucky's OK--Voice of the Supporter--SDFC-Minnesota Playoff Preview
    Nov 21 2025
    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
    • SDFC-Minnesota preview
    • Their gameplan vs our gameplan
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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • #23: MLS Schedule Change--What Does it Mean for SDFC?

    #23: MLS Schedule Change--What Does it Mean for SDFC?
    Nov 14 2025
    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?
    • How will the scheduling divisions work?
    • Does this benefit MLS for the league, players, and growth?
    • How does the schedule change benefit SDFC and RIght to Dream?
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    58 mins