Gol Sided: A futbol podcast and community

Bay-to-Bay Futbol is your weekly Bay Area football show covering MLS, NWSL, USL, NPSL and the wider Northern California soccer scene — from the San Jose Earthquakes and Bay FC to Oakland Roots FC, Monterey Bay FC, Sacramento Republic FC, SF City FC and more. This week:⚡ The Quakes hit a wall with TWO brutal late-game losses🟣 Bay FC finally score at home again🟤 Oakland Roots lose the NorCal derb...

Bay-to-Bay Futbol is your weekly Bay Area football show covering MLS, NWSL, USL, NPSL and the wider Northern California soccer scene — from the San Jose Earthquakes and Bay FC to Oakland Roots FC, Monterey Bay FC, Sacramento Republic FC, SF City FC and more. This week:⚡ The Quakes stay top of MLS — but the injuries are piling up fast🟣 Bay FC grab another clean sheet and may finally be figuring t...

Welcome back to Bay-to-Bay Futbol on Gol Sided — your weekly breakdown of everything Bay Area football ⚽This week… we’ve got a LOADED episode! The San Jose Earthquakes are doing something MLS has literally never seen before. Two more wins. History being made. And the real question now is… how far can this team actually go? We break it all down:— Quakes DOMINATE with wins over Austin FC (5–1) and...

Join us as we welcome Mauricio "Mauri" Salazar, co-founder of San Jose's hottest ice cream shop, Paleta Planeta, to the pod! 🍦⚽️ Mauri takes us inside the story of how a pandemic-era bet on himself turned into one of San Jose's most exciting and creative small businesses — all while keeping soccer at the heart of everything he does. We dive into what it really takes to build so...

Welcome to the first episode of Bay-to-Bay Fútbol on Gol Sided — your weekly breakdown of everything Northern California football ⚽ This series covers the full Bay Area football pyramid, from MLS to local leagues, bringing you scores, reactions, standout performances, and the stories that matter. This week’s episode includes: — San Jose Earthquakes dominate LAFC with a huge 4–1 win and go top of...

Join the Sunday League Series as we welcome  Sergio “Chivita” Ledezma  to the pod! ⚽️ Sergio takes us inside the elite world of the  San Jose Earthquakes Academy , where he trained and competed alongside some of the brightest talents in American soccer. We dive into what it’s really like to be a top-tier youth prospect, the discipline required to stay at the top, and how those experiences shaped...

Join the Gol Sided crew as we welcome Katarina Comesaña to the pod! ⚽️🇵🇪 Katarina takes us through her journey from growing up and playing youth soccer in the Bay Area to competing at the highest levels of the game — including Division 1 college soccer, professional football, and representing Peru’s Women’s National Team in major international tournaments. We talk: - Starting soccer at a late age...

Join the Gol Sided crew as we welcome Elyssa Hernandez to the pod! At just 17 years old, Elyssa is already representing the  El Salvador Women’s National Team — and her journey is just getting started. We talk: - Her trial and El Salvador U17s call ups From local fields to international matches, this episode dives into an an amazing expedited journey through youth ranks into the experience of repr...

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...

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...

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...

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! Check out our podcast and join our discord! http://linktr.ee/golsided

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 bet...

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? Check out our podcast and join our discord! http://linktr.ee/golsided

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...

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? Check out our podcast and join our discord! http://linktr.ee/golsided

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! Check out our podcast and join our discord! http://linktr.ee/golsided

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? Check out our podcast and join our discord! http://linktr.ee/go...

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! Check out our podcast and join our discord! http://linktr.ee/golsided

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? Check out our podcast and join our discord! http://linktr.ee/golsided

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! Check out our podcast and join our discord! http://linktr.ee/golsided

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! Check out our podcast and join our discord! http://linktr.ee/golsided

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! Check out our podcast and join our discord! http://linktr.ee/golsided

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? Check out our podcast and join our discord! http://linktr.ee/golsided