Join the Gol Sided crew as we welcome Raul Cortes to the pod!
Raul talks us through his long journey to playing semi-pro soccer and we dive into the details of the paid Sunday League soccer scene.
We talk:
- Starting young in rec leagues
- Playing Sunday League at 14
- Being top goal scorer in Gilroy for 10 seasons
- Having the mental strength to comeback from a major injury
- The ins and outs of being a paid Sunday League player
- Taking the leap to play in UPSL
Tune in to this story with plenty of local footy lore coming from one of the area's most prolific strikers.
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Join the Gol Sided crew as we welcome Dani Wheeler to the pod!Dani talks us through her prolific path through youth academies to being called up to the US Women's Deaf National team and winning the Deaf World Cup!
We talk:
- Her path through the Bay Area's top academies
- Being scouted for the Deaf National Team at 12
- Playing at the 2016 Deaf World Cup
- Playing college soccer at a Deaf University
- Comeback from injuries
Tune in to this inspirational story with a great baller and an even better person!
Join the Gol Sided crew as we welcome Favian Renkel to the pod! 🔥
Favian talks us through his path from local podcasts to covering everything MLS and US Soccer.
We talk:
- Starting locally with Tectonic Takes
- Getting to interview his hero's - kinda
- Advice for new journalists
- Favorite MLS player
- What he's cooking for 2026 and more!
If you're in the creator space or looking into the world of journalism, tune in to this great convo!
Favian Renkel: https://linktr.ee/Favianrenkel?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio
Kickbase: https://www.instagram.com/kickbase_usa?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
In this week's episode, Omar and Cesar dive deep into Mexico's crisis.
Bad results and locker room drama, is Mexico in a freefall??
Raul & Edson throw gas on the flame,
Tala or Malagon, who's the number 1?
Scotland qualify, Ireland still alive!
and some new faces in CONCACAF going to the World Cup!
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Join the Gol Sided crew as we welcome Luz Arreaga — Gilroy’s top female baller — to the pod! ⚽️🔥
She takes us through her full journey: from recess games with the boys, to Gilroy High standout, to grinding through the pressure and reality of Division 1 soccer at the University of Nevada, Reno.
⚽️ In This Episode We Talk About:
- Her path from Gilroy High to D1 soccer at UNR
- The difference between local clubs vs Academy soccer
- Being coached by her older brother
- The ups and downs of D1 soccer — stress, pressure, and the tough transition
- Life after college & starting her private coaching business
If you’re a young player, a coach, or someone who loves hearing real soccer stories tune in for a great conversation. 🙌⚽️
Private Sessions: https://www.instagram.com/cheekyacademy/
Birria Spot: https://www.instagram.com/birria_patro_jaramillo/
In this week's episode, Omar and Cesar dive deep into the upcoming Liga MX playoffs!
Who will move on from the play-in?
Who makes it further? Chivas or America?
Can anyone dethrone Toluca?
Where should James go in Liga MX?
and the Premier League race heats up!
In this week's episode, Omar and Cesar recap the 4th Champions League matchweek.
Barcelona get a couple of favorable VAR calls,
Arsenal at the top in CL and league,
Chivas vs America in quarterfinals?
La Hormiga top goalscorer?
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Join the Gol Sided crew as we welcome Alana — the SF Pickup Queen — to the pod! ⚽️
She takes us through her footy journey, from starting soccer at age 11 to playing at the college level, and how she’s now helping shape the pickup scene across San Francisco.
We talk:
- The culture and community behind SF pickup soccer
- Where the real ballers are playing in the Bay Area
- The best fields for coed and open pickup games
- How we can get more women ballers involved in coed soccer
From local fields to viral clips, Alana is building something special in the Bay — and this convo is a must-listen for anyone who loves grassroots fútbol. 🌉⚽️
Follow Alana: https://www.instagram.com/alana7bernal/
https://www.instagram.com/alanasfutbolclub/
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In this weeks episode we catch up on this week's Champions League matchups!
Barcelona, Arsenal, Newcastle, PSG, Liverpool all winning big,
Manchester United surprises the world at Anfield!
Our EPL Top 4 predictions,
Can Carlos Acevedo save el Tri?
and what happened to the Mexican right backs?
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In this week's episode, Omar and Cesar deep dive into the disaster of a weekend for Mexico.
Eliminated from the U20 WC by an old foe,
Lalo Arce to blame? Players didn't step up?
Embarrassment vs Colombia,
Any chances things get better?
Our predictions for the best starting XI at the 2026 World Cup!
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In this week's episode, Omar and Cesar move into their first studio!
Send over your decor recommendations!
Mexico defeat host Chile! Can they defeat Argentina?
Which youngsters should el Vasco take to the World Cup?
Arsenal move into 1st! Can they hold it this time?
Chivas & America win 3 in a row, are they ready for playoffs?
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In this week's episode, Omar and Cesar recap Mexico's first two matches at the U20 World Cup.
Will they make it out of the group of death?
What players stand out?
PSG outsmart Barcelona for a win,
America wins el Clasico Nacional and it's Zendejas time,
and Chivas finally in a playoff spot!
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In this week's episode, Omar and Cesar discuss the Ballon d'Or awards!
Deserved or rigged? Gyokeres the best striker?
Ekitike embarrases himself with the funniest red card!
Chivas vs America recap! Is this where Chivas turns it around?
and what is happening to America?
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In this week's episode, Omar and Cesar recap Mexico's friendly matches vs Japan and South Korea.
Is Mexico on track for a successful 2026?
Huescas and Chavez vs Sanchez and Gallardo,
USMNT finally defeat a top 20 nation!
Bolivia miracle keeps World Cup hopes alive,
and our Clasico Nacional score predictions!
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In this week's episode, Omar and Cesar discuss Mexico's gear being robbed in Oakland!
Liverpool give Arsenal a taste of their own medicine,
Obed Vargas schools Inter Miami,
What should Luis Suarez's suspension be?
Will Chivas ever win?
and our score predictions for Mexico's upcoming friendlies!
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In this week's episode, Omar and Cesar recap the first week of Premier League action!
Isak drama, does Cesar want him gone?
Can Sunderland stay up?
Set Piece FC back at it again,
Our new Real Oviedo tracker!
Gilberto Mora continuing to shock everyone,
and America reminding everyone they're still here!
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In this week's episode, Omar and Cesar discuss Tottenham's bottling of the UEFA SuperCup.
Liverpool drop their first trophy opportunity,
Top 4 predictions for all top leagues!
LaLiga coming to the states?
Chivas take one step forward, 2 steps back,
and are America fans expecting too much of their team?
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In this week's episode, Omar and Cesar discuss the Leagues Cup and how our teams flopped.
Who's worse off, America or Chivas?
Saint Maximin to America, great move?
El Farolito lose the NPSL Championship,
and Brazil win a heartstopper over Colombia!
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In this week's episode, Omar and Cesar recap the Campeon de Campeones match!
Toluca with more silverware!
America with another L, is their run over?
Chivas starting out not so hot, any bright spots?
Omar's new Liga MX Play of the Week segment!
and a recap of the Women's EUROs semifinal!
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In this week's episode, Omar and Cesar discuss the Club World Cup final!
Is Chelsea that good? is it over for PSG?
Toluca right back at the top of Liga MX,
More America penalty kick drama,
Marcel Ruiz declining a move to Europe,
and mayhem from the Women's Euros!
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