Sockers Overtime

The Sockers play three times in a week and win their two home games...after a two-week holiday break, Sockers Overtime is here to break it all down for Sockers fans!

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Three match recaps! One great guest! Too much show!We look back at a Tuesday shutout, a satisfying Saturday and a sleepless Sunday for the SockersNick Perera joins us at the 45-minute mark to talk through a restorative week and an insane road trip this monthIn MASL News, is this the most useless standings table in league history? We’ll look at...

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The Sockers went on the road and came back with all three points…we’ve got the full report and highlights from a 6-3 win in Ontario…Sebastian Mendez is our special guest…he’ll tell us about his second season with San Diego, thoughts on the win and getting his running mate back…In MASL News, Tacoma gets all six points against Baltimore…how real is the parity in the league this season? Plus, two familiar names are on the suspension blotterAnd in Sockers news, heading into the holiday break and looking ahead to two key home g...

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It’s 0-2, where’s the barbecue? The Sockers have to regroup quickly after a disappointing loss on Sunday, we’ll go through the highlights next…Assistant coach Rene Ortiz is here to take the tough questions about what’s gone wrong so far and what needs to happen now…In MASL News, Kansas City drops four points on the road, Baltimore succeeds on the field, and Tacoma’s ready to get their season startedIn Sockers News, the Captain makes it official and the Sockers host their fans as on Tuesday night…it’s all ahead on Sockers O

ON THE SHOW TONIGHT
Empire Strikes First! We look back at a tough 5-4 loss in overtime to start the seasonSockers midfielder Gabriel Costa will join us to talk about his third season with the club, and his summer exploits playing Kings League and moreIn MASL news, the Comets are streaking out of the gate while three more teams get ready to push their ships out to sea this weekend, and the league adds another broadcast partnerIn Sockers news, San Diego didn’t leave the Empire exchange empty-handed as they make a trade for a Gueye they hope will be...

ON THIS WEEK'S SHOW

It’s almost go time, and we’ve got the latest on the Sockers roster as the club gets ready for the season opener against Empire’sCraig was at Sockers training on Tuesday night and brought back interviews with Mitchell Cardenas and Chris Toth to shareEmpire Strykers broadcaster Christian “Filly” Filimon is back to preview the Empire Strykers’ season and talk about his role with the MASLIn MASL news, we have a playoff format!In Sockers news, we have a match preview for the Black Friday season openerHAPPY THANKSGIVING and we hope to see all our list...

ON THE SHOW TONIGHT
We get season eight of Sockers Overtime rolling for good with our first weekly installmentThe Sockers lock up Luiz Morales long term and the Hall of Fame comes calling for an all-time great, we’ll break down the latest Sockers News, including a loan of Xavier Snaer-Williams to Utica Sockers captain and legend Kraig Chiles will be our first guest of the season coming up live at 6:30We’ll tell you about what’s changing at Frontwave Arena for Sockers matches in 2025-26 and why you’re going to want to get there early

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It’s been a summer of changes, both for the Sockers and the MASL, and we’ll review them allEight teams? No Savage? What the heck happened? What came out of the MASL Owners meetings and why Chihuahua walked away, while other teams agreed to changeNow, we’ve got a schedule…let’s see how the Sockers will line up over 24 matches against just seven other teams…And we’ll look ahead to set the stage for our coverage of the season to come…

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We’ve got two match recaps for you, one better than the otherWhat’s it going to take to beat Chihuahua? We’ll ask special guest Felipe GonzalezMonterrey is a special team, but are they also living well? And, has Baltimore blasted away their playoff hopes? We’ll examine the cases in MASL News…In Sockers news, we’ve got all the details of Fan Fest for Sunday!

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Country Night backfires on the San Diego Sockers as the club takes its worst home loss in modern history! We’ve got the recap ahead…What can the Sockers do better to get back to that championship form? We’ve got the two biggest keys to a turnaround aheadDid Kansas City save their playoff lives last night? Should the Sockers talk trade with the Comets? We’ll talk about it and more in MASL News…This weekend, it’s the last chance to dance with Chihuahua this regular season, we’ve got a double match preview and do...

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Who’s left to play? San Diego is as banged up as we’ve EVER seen them, but there could be some good news on the horizon…Special guest Juan Salazar makes his Sockers Overtime debut to talk about his transition from outdoor to indoor, and more!The Sockers play, and win, three matches in six days…we’ve got ALL the highlights from the busiest week of the season in a triple match recapscoring in Ontario and much more!In MASL News, Baltimore keeps pushing and Kansas City keeps sinking, a Comets star announces he’s off t...

ON THE SHOW TONIGHT
Two matches against Chihuahua, two losses, one question: what’s up? We’ll look back at Friday night’s road loss and figure out how the Sockers can better match up with the Savage…Special guest Rene Ortiz joins us to give the coaching staff’s point of view as the Sockers head into a defining stretch of matches…Tacoma rising, Texas falling, and has KC bottomed out? We’ll examine the standings…BUSY week ahead, three matches before our next show, we’ll look at them all in Sockers news

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The Sockers travel to Texas and take all six points home from the Lone Star State, we’ve got a pair of match recaps for youIt’s the week of the Mexico trip, and we’ve got the captain on the show, something feels right about this…we’ll talk to Kraig Chiles at 5:30A trip through the West didn’t slow down the Flash, but the road was very unkind to KC, we’ll talk about it in MASL NewsAnd, it’s the showdown everyone is waiting for on Friday, we’ll preview the Sockers and Savage...

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* One of the most controversial matches in MASL history, with a fallout that will carry a LONG tail…We’re gonna talk about all of it, from blown calls to red cards…
* Oh, and the Sockers beat St. Louis too, highlights to follow…
* The East is shaken up by a falling Comet, while suspensions look to change the balance of the Western race, we’ll go through it all in MASL News…
* And we’ll wrap up with some good news, the exclusive reveal of this season’s third kits is coming up on Sockers Ov

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A rare quiet weekend for the Sockers, who made their noise last Wednesday with a solid win, and the goal of the year…we’ll bike our way through the victory at Empire…Special guest Gabriel Costa checks in to talk about his adjustment to San Diego, playing the Strykers for the first time, and learning the ropes of tough back-to-back weekendsSpeaking of which…here comes another tough back-to-back weekend with interstate travel, we’ll preview both matches in Sockers newsKansas City finds out how tough it is to win in Mexico, while Monterrey continues to run the...

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It was one of the most shocking games we’ve seen in 15 years: the Sockers nearly shut out on their home floor…we’ll break down the breakdowns in a 5-1 loss to Chihuahua……but the weekend was only half-bad, there was the good as well, a 6-5 win in Tacoma…we’ll talk to the star of that match, goalkeeper Xavier Snaer-Williams, at the bottom of the hour…Is Monterrey going to go 24-0? Is Harrisburg going to go 0-24? We’ll reset our MASL Tiers in this week’s MASL News…Plus, we’ve got another Cup for t...

ON THE SHOW TONIGHT
The Sockers get washed out, indoors! We’ll explain what happened at Pechanga Arena and what’s coming up this weekendSan Diego’s signed one of their college draft picks, we’ll let you know about Juan Salazar and when he might make his Sockers debut…Special Guest Oscar Sanchez will join us live from Monterrey at the bottom of the hour to recap the Flash’s sweep of Chihuahua, and the state of fútbol rapido sur de la frontera…In MASL News, some UCFC blues, as Utica drops two road matches, and another Mexican superst...

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Another win for the Sockers, as the boys put together their most complete performance of the season on Saturday night…we’ll recap a convincing win over TacomaSpecial guest Tavoy Morgan will join us to talk about his development as a target, dance moves and more! We’ve got another week of results to ponder in MASL News, who’s the favorite in the East? I don’t think I’ll change my mind, but maybe…Last but not least, time to line them up for Sunday’s showdown, the Media Game roster reveal!

ON THE SHOW TONIGHT
Two nights, two states, two matches, two wins…we’ve got a lot to recap from a busy Sockers weekendSpecial guest Guerrero Pino will join us to talk about the club’s 4-0 start, the challenges of a weekend back-to-back, and how the defense took a stand on Sunday nightAn interesting weekend of results has started to separate the contenders from the pretenders, we’ll break it all down in MASL News…Should Brandon Escoto see more time at forward? How would that even work? Something to chew on in Sockers News…

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The Sockers were tested in Tacoma but used a big fourth quarter to put another win away, we’ve got the highlights you DIDN’T see on Saturday night…San Diego is built on defense but so far, it’s been six allowed per match…we’ve got the captain of the defense, Cesar Cerda, joining us live to talk about what’s going right, what could go better, and his thoughts on facing Marco Fabián this Sunday…It’s going to be a *very* tough weekend of travel, and perhaps a couple of traps waiting to be...

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The Sockers are off and running! We’ll recap a dynamic debut for the home team in Sunday’s 11-6 win over Tacoma, plus revisit the emotions of Brian Farber’s farewellOur special guest tonight is a man who picked up where he left off last year, putting up a multi-point effort in his first match: Felipe Gonzalez will join us at 5:30Is Monterrey that good, or is Dallas that bad? We’ll look back at some wild results from the weekend in MASL News, plus…A new signing in Empire is designed to shake up the lea...

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Here we go! It’s season 10 of the MASL, season 15 of the modern Sockers and a battle for a 17th all-time championship begins Sunday when the Tacoma Stars come knocking at Pechanga Arena, we’ve got a full match preview
On a show this big, we’ve got to go to the top, we have Sockers director of player personnel and assistant coach Chiky Luna as our special guest, coming up at the bottom of the hourThanksgiving weekend gave us four sides of MASL action and let’s just say, Empire struck out…we’ll reca...

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We’re one week closer to Opening Night and have plenty to show and tell, including the new uniforms for this season!The MASL season starts this week! We’ll look at the opening slate of games and make some premature predictionsThis week’s guest is Brian Farber, he’ll join us live at 5:30 with a special announcement about our first match(First aired live on Twitch, Tuesday 11/21). Join us for the live show every Tuesday at 5pm PT at twitch.tv/sandiegosockers

ON THE SHOW TONIGHT
Training camp is underway, you’ll hear from Kraig Chiles and Gabriel Costa after the first day at Bradley ParkOur first live special guest of the year is Drew Ruggles, who’s finally made his way to San Diego We’re looking to bring together the supporters of soccer in San Diego for the home opener, special announcement ahead! Last week Empire traded away the King, now they’ve traded for a multi-time champion, we’ll talk about in in MASL News

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We’re less than four weeks away from the season opener, time to get excited for this season’s promotional schedule and theme nights, we’ll detail them all…A major trade rocks the MASL, as The King takes his crown East…we’ll talk through the latest shakeup in the Empire on MASL News…How do the Sockers stack up, and how will they lineup? We’ll give you a robust roster preview……and last but not least, time to win over some new hearts, we’ll show you how the club is turning around some Loyal hear

Sockers Overtime S6E1: The Long Goodbye
ON THE SHOW TONIGHT
we welcome in a new co-host and say farewell to anotherThe league has new conferences and a new playoff format, we’ll figure it out for youWe will tour the Sockers schedule and set the stage for a yearlong farewell to the Grand Old ArenaA wild day at the WMF World Cup sends both the US and Mexico packing
Welcome to all live on Twitch, those next-day on YouTube or podcast
Where have we been? Welcome in Tony, talk 2balls Farewell Jerry and Nate Purpose of...

ON TONIGHT’S SHOW
The MASL season is over and the Savage are champs, we’ll recap the Ron Newman Cup FinalsIt’s end-of-year wrap-up time, we’ll look back at the Sockers season and the key moments that defined it along the wayOur second annual OT Awards will highlight the best performances of the seasonIt was a year of growth for the MASL, we’ll look ahead to what could be coming next season

ON THE SHOW TONIGHT
And just like that, it’s over. We’ll recap the stunning end to the season on Friday night at Pechanga ArenaWe’ve got audio from Phil Salvagio right after the season ended, Sockers general manager Sean Bowers will help us pick up the pieces and think to the future in our featured interview at the bottom of the hourIt’s Baltimore vs Chihuahua for all the marbles as both #1 seeds go down in the semifinals, we’ve got an announcement on MASL NewsWe’ll announce our second round of Season Ticket Member renewal winners in Sockers N

ON THE SHOW TONIGHT
Here we are again, home and on the brink against ChihuahuaWe’ll look back at a frustrating Match OneDefender Mitchell Cardenas will join us live ahead of the final practice before the matchA WILD week of MASL Gonna MASL, and we’ll probably rant some more about the awards

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The Sockers make a dominant statement against Mesquite, we’ll recap both matches from the opening roundSpecial guest Juan Gonzalez will talk about his journey back into the starting lineup and help preview the semifinal showdown against ChihuahuaWe’ve already seen TWO knockout games and an OT thriller in the East, we’ll look at everything happening in the Ron Newman Cup playoffs in MASL NewsPlayoff schedules and watch party plans galore in Sockers News!

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The Sockers wrap up the regular season in style, we’ll recap home wins over Milwaukee and TacomaIt’s playoff time, and the MASL’s gonna MASL. All the problems with the play-in game and what it’s doing to potentially mess up the Ron Newman Cup playoffsJuan Manuel Rojo will join us live at 5:30 to do a 1-v-1 speed burst down the left wall and scoreAll the Play-In Game permutations, possible watch parties and more in Sockers News

ON THE SHOW TONIGHT
The Sockers beat Empire in a thriller and Monterrey in a grinder, improving to 20-2…we’ll recap both matches from an exciting weekendI’ll make the case for why Boris Pardo should win this year’s MVP, and what he could do to lock it downOur special guests are the braintrust behind Villita FC, the team being entered into The Soccer Tournament this July with Sockers players and coaches…General Manager Fuji Avdic joins us with all the details for what should be a fun summer…In MASL News, the most likely playoff scenarios as we head i...

ON THE SHOW TONIGHT
Two intense matches, six points and a second MASL Supporters Shield, we’ll recap a busy weekend at Pechanga ArenaSpecial guest Felipe Gonzalez will join us to talk about his best season as a member of the SockersMoving Weekend has led to some fascinating possible playoff scenarios, we’ll break it all down in MASL NewsWe’ll look ahead to Friday’s Military Night and another big jersey auction for a special cause

ON THE SHOW TONIGHT
San Diego gets a big result in Ontario but makes it anything but easyDo the Sockers have a discipline issue? We’ll talk about another post-match dustupSpecial guest Chiky Luna joins us to talk about how the Sockers can tighten things up on the march to the MASL Supporters Shield, and also to discuss a new summer tournament featuring many familiar facesIn MASL News, I’ll tell you the team I believe will come out of the East, and how the Sockers could clinch the Shield by Sunday

ON TONIGHT’S SHOW
We’ll recap an easy win on Alumni Night as the past and present came togetherSpecial guest Leonardo de Oliveira makes his triumphant return to Sockers OvertimeZach Reget’s explosive interview over the weekend will be front-and-center in MASL NewsTime to get on the bus for a Thursday night showdown in Ontario, we’ll preview it all……and wrap things up with a Frontwave Arena update

ON THE SHOW TONIGHT
* The Sockers go south of the border without seven players and STILL get all six points
* We’ll break down the dramatic win in Chihuahua and a technical triumph in Monterrey
* Alumni Night is this Saturday! We’ll reveal this year’s Alumni Game teams and talk live with 1982-83 MVP Alan Mayer
* The path to the MASL Shield is now well paved, we’ll look at an important weekend of results in MASL News
* ROAD TRIP! All the details for next Thursday’s Sockers fan invasion of the Empire

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A bad weekend in Texas has an even worse finishHow do the Sockers turn it around short-handed in Mexico? We’re gonna ask the captain, Kraig ChilesWe’re just here so we don’t get fined

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The Sockers Lose! Stop the Presses! I mean…we REALLY got thumped by Empire, gotta break it downA bounce-back in Tacoma still held some nervous moments, two match recaps coming your way to start the showTwo suspensions bring controversy to the week, we’ll talk about how social media played a regrettable role for one teamSpecial Guest Brian Farber is back to talk about his bounce-back into the lineupIn MASL News, Zach Reget gets traded…again! And a huge loss for Chihuahua in MesquiteWe’re already thinking ahead to next week’s Watch Party in Sockers Ne

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The Sockers run their win streak to 30, now comes the hard part Special guest Charlie Gonzalez talks to us about his second season in San Diego and getting ready for another SoCal showdown with EmpireThe Harrisburg-Florida trade finally happens, and both Mexican clubs change their head coaches in the same week! We’ve got a spicy edition of MASL NewsWe’ll get ready for another Watch Party at the Dana in Sockers News

(Recorded January 31 live on Twitch)

ON TONIGHT’S SHOW
The Sockers win the Match of the Year (so far) and yet, seemingly have no control in teh Wild Wild WestWe’ve got not one but TWO special guests, as we’ll hear both from ace defender Guerrero Pino, and Mr #100, Boris Pardo!Has Empire moved into the inner ring of Ron Newman Cup contenders? We’ll explore in MASL NewsWe’ll look ahead to one of the most fun nights of the year, as Star Wars Night approaches on Friday against Mesquite

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The Sockers are on a roll again! Breaking down a record-setting weekend in Harrisburg with a pair of wins over the HeatSpecial Guest Cesar Cerda will join us to talk about the challenge ahead this week on SundayThe Empire is striking back while Monterrey is hanging on…we’ll give you the REAL METRIC you need to determine the MASL standingsWe’ll look ahead extensively to what might be the home match of the year, as Chihuahua comes to San Diego for the only time this seasonIt’s STAR WARS KIT REVEAL NIGHT and we are join...

ON TONIGHT’S SHOW
The Sockers keep it rolling with a rugged win against Kansas City, we’ll break down the big difference maker in the matchWe catch up with our special guest, one of the MASL's top on-ball defenders, Mitchell CardenasIs there a new contender emerging in the ultra-competitive West? We’ll talk about red-hot Tacoma and the rest of the big games from the weekendTime to head East for back-to-back matches in Pennsylvania, we’ll talk about the watch party for Saturday’s match!

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We look back at six points gained in 24 hours, as the Sockers sweep a home and home with DallasSpecial guest Erik Burgrud will join us to preview Sunday’s East-West showdown with Kansas CityThere was another game on Sunday, we will look back at the Media GameFrom watch parties to bus trips to pet adoptions, we’ve got a full slate of Sockers and MASL news to chew onDon't forget, you can watch Sockers Overtime live Tuesdays at 5pm PST on our Twitch channel, twitch.tv/sandiegosockers

The Sockers were idle last week, but the MASL was notMonterrey and Chihuahua deliver big wins on the road in the EastSpecial guest Felipe Gonzalez joins us to preview a two-match weekendWe’ll look at the difficulty of an interstate back-to-back and reveal the rosters for this year’s Media Game

ON TONIGHT’S SHOW
We’ll look back at one of the most successful calendar years in Sockers historyIt was a quiet week in the MASL, but there’s going to be plenty of noise this weekend with seven matches including some intra-conference showdownsThe time is here, we’ll reveal our third kit video and the jersey itself to wrap up the program, and we’ll talk to the designer!

ON TONIGHT’S SHOW
The Sockers ride to 3-0 but are served notice: there’s a new contender in townSockers captain Kraig Chiles will be our special guest at the bottom of the hourIs it time to reshuffle our thoughts on the Western conference?The MASL holds its first-ever College Draft, in the middle of the season

ON TONIGHT’S SHOW

* The Sockers open their season with back-to-back wins over Empire!
* Special guest Tavoy Morgan joins us at the bottom of the hour to talk about his opening match hat trick and more
* After a full weekend of action, who’s up and who’s down in the MASL so far?
* Weekend preview of the Sockers' Sock Toss Night against Mesquite

On tonight's show, Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez discuss some shocking results to start the MASL Western Conference regular season, and a huge signing for Empire that could put them back in the mix. The boys reveal the team's home & road kits on the air, then welcome in veteran midfielder Brian Farber to preview the start of the regular season. Then, the guys offer a more complete preview of the weekend's matches at and vs Empire.

Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez look at the first weekend of MASL action and a new rule change that will affect goalkeepers heavily. Then, Sockers stalwart and defending Goalkeeper of the Year Boris Pardo is our special guest, discussing the opening week of Sockers training camp. Lastly, the guys go through the rosters of MASL Western Conference teams for a conference preview.

Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez return after a month-long hiatus (episode recorded on November 22) to discuss the MASL's new playoff format, the Sockers' promotional schedule, and to introduce special guests Tony and Chiva from 2BallsandaMic, the new Spanish Language broadcast team for the Sockers' 2022-23 season.

Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez are back for another season of Sockers Overtime! In the season premiere (recorded on October 18), Craig and Jerry set the stage for the Sockers' attempt at a MASL three-peat, and take an in-depth look at the 2022-23 regular season schedule, including new teams and new conferences.

Kraig Chiles, Brian Farber, Anthony Medina, Eduardo "El Vaquero" Velez and host Craig Elsten gather at the CaliFino Sub-Limit Lounge to discuss the Sockers' 2012-13 PASL championship season, completing #TheStreak, the birth of #SockersMagic and the club's fourth consecutive championship.

The third of our four 2022 summer #TheChampionships retrospective panels gets juicy with full coverage of the 2011-12 PASL-Pro championship season! In 2011-12, the Sockers went 24-0 while winning three trophies, pushing their winning streak within four games of the all-time record.

Guests: Brian Farber, Chris Toth, Eduardo "El Vaquero" Velez
Host: Craig Elsten
Producer/Director: Jerry Jimenez

Craig Elsten is joined by Sockers legends Kraig Chiles, Brian Farber, Anthony Medina and Scotty Martin to go through the 2010-11 PASL-Pro championship season, where the Sockers defeated Guadalajara for the league crown, and Cincinnati for the U.S. Open Cup.

In the first of four summer panel discussions hosted at the CaliFino Sub-Limit Lounge, Sockers Overtime host Craig Elsten is joined by a panel of four players from the 2009-10 championship season:

Paul Wright
Chiky Luna
Nate Hetherington
Diego Rovira

The group goes back to remember the restart of the Sockers franchise in 2008, preparing for the 2009-10 season, and winning the PASL North American Championship for 2009-10.

Craig Elsten is back with a quick summer update on what's happening around the Sockers' front office, including an exciting announcement about upcoming content. Then, we dig into the new naming rights deal for the arena being built in Oceanside, as Frontwave Arena has been named on a 10-year deal. We meet Frontwave Credit Union Bill Birnie to discuss how the naming rights deal came to pass, and then get an arena construction update from Watkins Landmark Constrution CEO Jody Watkins.

Craig Elsten and Sockers GM Sean Bowers get together in the CaliFino Sub-Limit Lounge to discuss the challenges and successes on and off the field for the San Diego Sockers in 2021-22, as well as a look at the state of the MASL.

Craig Elsten is joined by Sockers captain Kraig Chiles to take a deep dive into the past championship season, from preseason through the Finals.

Craig Elsten begins our favorite series of podcasts: championship bonus exit interviews! Defender Mitchell Cardenas joins the program from Texas via Zoom, talking about what helped build the best defense in the MASL, the key games along the way to the Ron Newman Cup, and more!

Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez open the podcast by recapping the 2021-22 Sockers season from start to finish, noting the key and critical moments along the road to a second straight Ron Newman Cup. Special guest Paul Savage makes his Sockers OT debut; the athletic trainer has LOTS of behind-the-scenes stories to share. The guys give out their first-ever OTscar Awards for the season, and review the first year of the MASL under the new commissioner's leadership. The show wraps up with what the guys are proudest of accomplishing during a long and sometimes trying, but ultimately rewarding season.

Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez clean up the champagne long enough for a full celebratory podcast after the Sockers won their second straight MASL championship. The guys recap Sunday's 4-3 win over Florida to sweep the Ron Newman Cup Finals, and welcome in Goalkeeper of the Year Boris Pardo to relive all the fun.

With the Grand Final just four days away, Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez gather at the Third Avenue tasting room of 3 Punk Ales in Chula Vista for a special episode. The guys recap the Sockers' road trip to Florida, and a gutty 6-3 win in Game One of the Ron Newman Cup Finals. Top assistant coach Rene Ortiz joins the guys in-person to discuss Game One, the season to date, and keys to finish the series. Adriene "Papi Chavo", leader of Los Brewjos de 78, is in the house and tells us about the rise of Los Brewjos and linking supporter...

Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez look back at the drama of a Ron Newman Cup Semifinal Sunday that saw the Sockers need to beat Chihuahua twice in the same night. Guests Christian Gutierrez and Felipe Gonzalez are big parts of the reasons why it worked out. The guys look ahead to the Finals, reveal watch party info and a new tickets deal for the Grand Final.

Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez regroup and review a thrilling but ultimately disappointing overtime loss to Chihuahua in Game One of the Ron Newman Cup Semifinals, putting the Sockers on the brink of elimination. Can San Diego rally to win two at home on Sunday? Team captain Kraig Chiles joins the podcast from Mexico, then general manager Sean Bowers joins the show live to discuss what the Sockers need to do to take care of business.

Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez start the show by talking about the MASL SUPPORTERS Shield ceremony, and how the MASL Shield became a Supporters Shield. Then, a look at a dominant quarterfinal sweep of Milwaukee. Veteran defender Guerrero Pino joins the show to discuss the Sockers' defensive prowess and looking ahead to Chihuahua. The guys explain how the MASL did a back-flip on their rules interpretation from last week, and reveal the playoff dates for the semifinals.

Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez recap the final weekend of the 2021-22 MASL regular season, where the Sockers won the MASL Shield and concluded the campaign with a 20-match winning streak. Midfielder Leonardo de Oliveira joins us for a bilingual conversation in which he discusses his joy of playing the midfield and playing with Tavoy Morgan. Craig reveals a key MASL rules clarification that could change San Diego's road to the Ron Newman Cup, and his MASL Awards ballot.

Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez look back at another East Coast back-to-back, and two more wins for the Sockers, completing a perfect 12-0 road record. Special guest Eduardo "El Vaquero" Velez recounts his battle to return from injury this season, and how he came through at exactly the right time with a hat trick against Baltimore. The guys discuss the announcement of the MASL Shield for the league's best record, and go through playoff scenarios.

Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez recap a painful 8-6 win over Tacoma, in which the San Diego Sockers extended their winning streak but lost two more players to injury. Craig offers an update on the biggest injury, Christian Gutierrez's ankle. Special guest Juan Gonzalez joins the show to discuss his second tour of duty with the Sockers. The guys break down the latest flurry of MASL announcements, including a broadcast partnership with Twitch, a new ball, two teams returning to the league next year and more.

The Sockers have won fifteen straight matches in the MASL and just wrapped up a two-win weekend fraught with difficulty on the East Coast. Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez got together live on Twitch (Tuesdays at 5pm) to discuss wins over Baltimore and Utica, the difficulty of the travel presented by the schedule, and then welcome in MASL Primetime host Alex Bastyovanszky to discuss his origins in covering indoor soccer, if the sport could ever work again in Canada, and how the playoff race is shaping up!

Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez are back together for their LIVE weekly broadcast, Tuesdays at 5pm PT on Twitch. This week, a look back at a crucial 6-2 win over the Chihuahua Savage, sweeping the season series, and how the officials got it right at the end of the match. Special guest Sean Callahan talks about transitioning from M2 into the MASL via the Sockers2 program. The guys reveal a new special guest for March 31st's "Nopening Night" promotion at the Sockers/Tropics match, and look at a very convoluted standings table to sort out the critical results ahead. Lastly...

Craig Elsten works without Jerry Jimenez this week, who is out on vacation, and instead welcomes in guest co-host Brian Farber to discuss the Sockers' big wins over Kansas City and Milwaukee last weekend. Assistant Coach (and Sockers2 Head Coach) Rene Ortiz is the special guest for the final 35 minutes of the program, talking about the Sockers' "Feets of Magic" and looking ahead to a huge showdown match Sunday against Chihuahua.

Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez broadcast Sockers Overtime live Tuesdays at 5pm PT on the Sockers' Twitch channel, twitch.tv/sandiegosockers. On this week's show, the guys looked at a big weekend of MASL games and a controversial suspension, welcomed in Kansas City Comets analyst Erik Burgrud to preview this weekend's showdown against KC and Milwaukee, and revealed which Sockers retired number LEGEND will be coming back on Alumni Night 3/6!

Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez record Sockers Overtime LIVE on Twitch every Tuesday at 5pm PT during the MASL season. This week, the guys recapped a wildly successful road trip, with three wins in five days culminating in an 8-2 take-down of Ontario. Special Guest Kraig Chiles talks about the club's chemistry and unselfishness, and gives the behind-the-scenes origin story of his new mustache. Then, a recap of the Tacoma weekend sweep, plus the latest MASL and Sockers news.

Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez look back at the Sockers' workmanlike 4-3 overtime win against Tacoma, deciphering how much of the match was an effective Stars strategy, and how much was a lack of Sockers sharpness. Special guest Chiky Luna talks about the coaching staff's reaction to the match, transitioning from player to coach, and the latest at CaliFino Tequila. The guys go through the MASL's latest guidelines and how they could affect the fan experience, then reveal important facts about the second half of the Sockers' home schedule.

Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez come to you live every Tuesday at 5pm PT on the Sockers' Twitch channel (twitch.tv/sandiegosockers). On this week's show, the guys go through a three-win week, in which the Sockers battled back on the road, and swept two weekend home matches. Special guest Xavier Snaer-Williams reveals his path to pro soccer, and goes through his MASL Player of the Week-winning pro debut in net! Injuries and controversy around the MASL are discussed at the end of the show, and we go through the design of this weekend's amazing giveaway supporters scarf.

Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez come to you live on the San Diego Sockers' Twitch channel Tuesdays at 5pm PT. This week, the guys broke down two CRAZY overtime wins in Chihuahua, Mexico, welcomed in veteran midfielder Felipe Gonzalez, and prepared for the Sockers' week of three matches in five days.

Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez celebrate the 100th episode of Sockers Overtime with a special live Twitch broadcast from 3 Punk Ales' tasting room in Chula Vista. After a shout-out from former co-host Nate Abaurrea, Craig and Jerry break down a dominant 7-2 win over Ontario, and talk about the key injury that came out of the match. Then, goalkeeper Boris Pardo joins the guys live to talk about the start of the season. The boys go through all the latest news from the Sockers and the MASL, and preview two tough weekend matches in Chihuahua.

Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez broadcast "Sockers Overtime" live Tuesdays at 5pm PT on Twitch.tv/sandiegosockers. On this week's show, the guys break down a disappointing second half, as the Sockers blew a 5-1 lead and lost to Ontario 8-7 in OT. Special guest Brian Farber talks about his return from a painful foot injury, and how the new MASL ball was designed. The guys go through some Sockers news, including a great offer for fans who attend both the 1/28 and 1/30 matches at home.

Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez look back at the January 2 comeback against the Ontario Fury, the physical nature of the game, and the tremendous stand-in performance in goal by Eduardo "Pollo" Cortes. Special guest Tavoy Morgan joins the show at the 30-minute mark, talking about his goal celebrations, integrating his game into the Sockers attack, and more! The boys go through the latest MASL news, including the streaking Sidekicks and floundering Wave. Lastly, a live reveal of the rosters for the annual Celebrity/Media Game and a merchandise update!

Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez reconvene on the Sockers' Twitch channel to go through the latest news in the MASL, including Jamie Lovegrove asking for his release to go back to the Dallas Sidekicks, and another match postponed due to COVID. Defender Mitchell Cardenas comes by the show live and tells the guys what it's like marking the best forwards in the league. Craig and Jerry lean into some uncomfortable truths about going to the arena these days, then offer a preview of Sockers-Fury.

Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez broadcast live on Twitch (twitch.tv/sandiegosockers) every Tuesday evening at 5pm PT. This week, the guys looked back at the Sockers' home opener, ring ceremony and banner drop, reviewed the 4-1 win over Chihuahua, and welcomed midfielder Jamie Lovegrove to the program live.

Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez are back with you live on twitch.tv/sandiegosockers every Tuesday at 5pm PT with a new episode of Sockers Overtime! This week, the guys look back at an encouraging 10-7 win at Tacoma in the 2021-22 season opener. Then, special guest Charlie Gonzalez joins the show to discuss his four-point Sockers debut. The guys go through the new mask mandate in California and how it will impact Sunday's home opener, then preview the match against Chihuahua. Presented by 3 Punk Ales Brewing in Chula Vista!

Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez come live to you from the San Diego Sockers' Twitch channel (twitch.tvv/sandiegosockers) with their Tuesday 5pm broadcast, breaking down all the latest headlines from the MASL and your 15-time champions! The Sockers have new players on the way, and star players sidelined for the opener. General Manager Sean Bowers joins the show to preview the season, and FanSaves co-founder Kris McCarthy reveals how Sockers fans can save for free with their app during the 2021-22 season!

Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez are back to go through the latest news and views from around the MASL. The league season has started, while for the Sockers, training camp has entered its second week. We hear from veteran midfielder/defender Felipe Gonzalez, then go through exciting news for Sockers season ticket members, our supporters group, and some former Sockers heading up the I-15 to play for the Ontario Fury.

Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez begin the weekly portion of the season for Sockers Overtime...we go weekly from here until the season ends, hopefully with another championship! On this week's episode, the guys discuss the first week of training camp. Who's looking good, and how might the roster be different from previous years? Then, a tour of the Sockers' promotional schedule, game-by-game, and the latest news from around the MASL. Presented by 3 Punk Ales Brewing in Chula Vista!

Sockers CMO/announcer Craig Elsten is joined via Zoom by David Banks, the 1990-91 MSL Rookie of the Year, a member of two Sockers championship squads, and one of the links from the MSL to the CISL in the early '90s. The two reflect upon Banks' career, walk down memory lane about the 1990-91 and 1991-92 championships, and the evolution of the sport.

Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez are back to talk about the big news in San Diego, the trade bringing forward Tavoy Morgan back to the Sockers full-time. What will this mean for the team, and the forward position? We say goodbye to some former teammates leaving for new clubs, and look at news around the MASL. Then, a look at the new playoff format, points system, and a goalkeeper rule that changes a LOT.

Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez are back for another season of Sockers Overtime! Season Four of the podcast begins live from the site of our proud podcast sponsor, 3PunkAles in Chula Vista. After celebrating the continuation of the Sockers/3Punk partnership, Craig and Jerry go game-by-game through the Sockers' 2021-22 MASL schedule. Beer was consumed!

Craig Elsten is joined by the newest San Diego Socker, free-agent midfielder Juan Carlos "Charlie" Gonzalez, who signed a three-year deal to leave Ontario and come to San Diego. What can Charlie bring to the team, and what happened to lead the Fury to cut him in-between games of the Ron Newman Cup Finals? Then, a bonus interview excerpt with long-time San Diego U-T writer Tom Krasovic, who talks about his time covering the Sockers in the early '90s, and how the coverage of local sports has changed over the years.

Craig Elsten is joined by the iconic voice of soccer in the United States, JP Dellacamera, who has signed on with Keith Tozer and Shep Messing to create the new leadership trio in the MASL front office. JP shares his thoughts on where the MASL is now and where it could be headed, as well as remembering his times as a young man announcing the MISL in its heyday, and some thoughts on the 1999 Women's World Cup, and the growth of soccer in the USA over the decades.

Craig Elsten is joined by new MASL chairman Shep Messing, a man who led one of the most interesting careers in American professional sports. He played with Pelé, became one of the first true stars of indoor soccer, and has been a long-time analyst for the Red Bulls MLS franchise on TV. Now, he's teamed up with Keith Tozer and JP Dellacamera to form the new leadership triad for indoor soccer. Warning: this conversation goes deep and may get you extremely excited for a brighter future!

In the return of the Sockers' Summer Overtime series, Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez are joined by the new commissioner of the MASL, Keith Tozer. The gentlemen revisit Tozer's past as both a player and head coach in the sport of indoor, before turning to today's issues and the direction Tozer would like to lead the MASL.

On this special edition of Sockers Overtime, Craig Elsten takes you through the particulars revealed during the May 20 groundbreaking ceremony for "Califino Arena", a new arena project in Oceanside powered by the Sockers and their business partners. You'll hear from Sockers owner and arena leader Phil Salvagio, as well as President and CEO of Sudberry Properties, Colton Sudberry, and the president of Watkins Landmark Construction, Jody Watkins.

This week, we catch up with the only coach in the sport of indoor soccer to have held up the last two major cups: Rene Ortiz, who was the head coach of the WMF World Cup champion Team Mexico, and assistant coach for the Ron Newman Cup champion San Diego Sockers. Hear a coach's perspective on the challenges of a COVID season, and which leaders stepped up to unify the locker room!

Our championship bonus series continues with a veteran whose late addition to the team proved to be a key to unlock the chemistry of the San Diego Sockers: Nelson "Nelly" Santana. Find out how the 42-year-old defender helped to reshape the club's chemistry heading into the MASL playoffs in this week's "exit interview"!

Our bonus "Exit Interview" series continues with midfielder Brian Farber, who won the fifth indoor championship of his career, and his fourth with the Sockers (but first in eight years). How did the composition of the team change over the season, and what was the series that truly turned things around for San Diego's fortunes?

In the latest edition of our Championship Bonus Exit Interviews, Craig Elsten is joined by defender Mitchell Cardenas, who won the championship in San Diego that his father attempted but failed to do in the early 2000s. Mitchell discusses the team's journey to the championship, the battles against top forwards along the way, and more!

Continuing our post-championship interview series, Craig Elsten is joined by forward Tavoy Morgan, who came to the club in a late-season loan from Harrisburg, and delivered big goals on the road to the Ron Newman Cup championship.

Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez wrap up a championship 2021 campaign with one more episode of Sockers Overtime, heading into the offseason. Memories of the playoffs. The All-Playoff Team. What went right, and wrong, for the MASL in 2021, and what can and should be done for 2021-22. Then, a look at who might be leaving the roster, and some dream scenarios of who could arrive.

Our series of bonus podcast interviews continues with Felipe Gonzalez, who's feeling like the luckiest fellow out there at this moment. After eight years of coming up one step short of the Finals, Felipe battled through two years of injury to get his chance to contribute to a Sockers championship, with a goal in the semi-finals and the Finals. Listen as Felipe reveals for the first time how he could not bring himself to watch the Mini-Game!

Our "exit interview" series continues with another bonus episode of Sockers Overtime! Craig Elsten is joined by defender Ben Ramin, who had been exclusively an East Coast performer before he was plucked off the UCFC roster via a loan in March. Find out what it was like integrating into a brand-new locker room before fighting for a championship!