What podcast is this from?

Chromaniacs: a San Diego FC Podcast. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.

What does this episode cover?

Chromaniacs: a San Diego FC Podcast covers soccer. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

Loading episode…

S2E31: Who's to Blame for SDFC Missing the Playoffs? - Chromaniacs: a San Diego FC Podcast | Spot Sports

Soccer

S2E31: Who's to Blame for SDFC Missing the Playoffs?

Chromaniacs: a San Diego FC Podcast›

Oct 30, 20261:13:26

Episode context

Listen

Keep going with Chromaniacs: a San Diego FC Podcast.

Listen here or keep browsing the show and related sport coverage from here.

Mentioned in this episode

San Diego FC

Episode Notes

On this week's episode of The Chromaniacs, your hosts Craig Elsten, Tony Sanchez and Alex Peña are conducting a post-mortem of a San Diego FC season that ends short of a return trip to the MLS Cup Playoffs.

When exactly did this season take a turn for the worse? It's shockingly easy to pinpoint
SDFC went from a great team to a good team making mistakes to, in the end, a team that cannot win
The season ended with a thud and a whimper in Vancouver
WHO'S TO BLAME? We play the first round of the Blame Game, with many different ideas
Time to rotate the lineup for the last two (meaningless) games
A look ahead to the newly released Sprint Season schedule for 2027

Next listen

All from Chromaniacs: a San Diego FC Podcast →

Next listen

S2E32: The Long Goodbye

Today1:01:28

Listen guide

How do I listen to this episode of Chromaniacs: a San Diego FC Podcast?

"S2E31: Who's to Blame for SDFC Missing the Playoffs?" is an episode of Chromaniacs: a San Diego FC Podcast. Runtime 1 hr 13 min. Published October 30, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.

Step by step

Open Spot Sports. Get the free Spot Sports app for background play, lock-screen controls, and offline downloads.
Or stream right here. Tap play on the episode card above. No app needed.
Browse the full podcast. Jump to the Chromaniacs: a San Diego FC Podcast page for the rest of the catalog.
Or subscribe in any podcast app. Chromaniacs: a San Diego FC Podcast ships on a standard RSS feed, so Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, and Pocket Casts all work too.

Quick FAQ

When was this episode published?: October 30, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 1 hr 13 min.
What podcast is this from?: Chromaniacs: a San Diego FC Podcast. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: Chromaniacs: a San Diego FC Podcast covers soccer. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

S2E31: Who's to Blame for SDFC Missing the Playoffs?