Chromaniacs: a San Diego FC Podcast

The Chromaniacs (Craig Elsten, Tony Sanchez, Alex Peña) gathered Sunday night after SDFC's 2-0 win over St. Louis City SC for the Post Match Show! Things are going swimmingly for San Diego, with two wins in two tries to start the MLS campaign. On the show, we discuss: 

Duran Ferree getting the surprising start in net (and a second straight clean sheet!) 
The shutdown performance of Manu Duah at center back
Marcus Ingvartsen showing SDFC fans the promise we heard about going back to last season
Anders Dreyer (#10) becoming the tenth different SDFC player to score, on the tenth goal of the season
Youth and depth powering SDFC into a place as one of the top clubs in all of MLS!

On this episode of the Chromaniacs, Craig Elsten, Tony Sanchez and Alex Peña discuss: 

Tyler Heaps contract extension
SDFC's keyword is continuity
We discuss, then you hear from, Heaps, Marcus Ingvartsen and Durran Ferree
Could there be a starting GK competition very soon?
Preview of Sunday's match against St. Louis

The Chromaniacs gathered LIVE on YouTube Saturday night after SDFC ran roughshod over CF Montreal 5-0 at Snapdragon Stadium. Everything is coming up chrome and azul right now, as the Chromados dominated the match from start to finish. Among the guys' discussion topics: 

The spectacular late debut of Zamblé, who scored four minutes into his career
Marcus Ingvartsen coming up strong with a goal and an assist
Anders Dreyer finding the space for a pair of assists
Duran Ferree winning at age 19 in net for SDFC
Amahl Pellegrino scoring and avoiding injury after a scary tackle that earned Montreal a red card
Post-match sound from head coach Mikey Varas, Duran Ferree and midfielder Anibal Godoy!
Make sure to subscribe to the Chromaniacs feed on YouTube to be notified every time the guys go live with post-match coverage of SDFC!

The Chromaniacs gathered on YouTube on Thursday, February 19 to look at the key discussion topics heading into the 2026 MLS campaign. SDFC gets things started at home on Saturday night against CF Montreal. 

SDFC about to add Zamblé, but who leaves the roster to make room?
We're almost to Opening Night and Chucky is STILL here, what's next?
Who are the young players on the roster we expect to take a big step up this season?
What could be a roster surprise?
Pundits weigh in across the country, over/unders on SDFC season point totals
SDFC must take advantage of a weaker schedule in the first half
Training Ground Sound: Mikey Varas 
SDFC/CF Montreal preview!

The Chromaniacs (Craig Elsten, Tony Sanchez & Alex Peña) got together live on YouTube to discuss SDFC advancing through the first round of the Concacaf Champions Cup, losing away to Pumas 0-1 but taking the two-leg tie 4-2. Among the items discussed:

A remarkable shot-stopping performance in net from Pablo Sisniega
A game for the veteran mids to take control
Pumas had their chances early and didn't convert
Pellegrino hits the post
SDFC had to play out-of-style and suffer in order to advance...and they did!