Gol Sided: A futbol podcast and community

In this week's episode Omar and Cesar share their thoughts on Yon de Luisa's resignation at the FMF. What does this mean for Mexican soccer, could this actually be bad? The MLS introduces a new playoff format that nobody asked for, more games, more money, does that mean more excitement? Can anybody stop Napoli in Champions League? Which of the EPL teams can pull through to make it to the semi fina...

In this week's episode, Omar and Cesar discuss the incoming MLS transfers for the 2023 season. What teams opened up their wallets? What teams disappointed? They pick who they believe will be the most impactful transfer this season. Dante Vanzier? Stipe Biuk? Carlos Gruezo? They also pick who will win the 2023 MLS Cup! Will LAFC repeat?

In this week's episode Omar and Cesar discuss Barcelona's ongoing investigation into their payments towards refs, is it as bad as it sounds? Champions League and Europa League is back, who needs Valentine's Day? Arsenal having a rough time facing Manchester City, can they retake the lead? Napoli with a 15 point lead, is the Scudetto theirs? and are they favorites to win the Champions League? Chiva...

In this week's episode, Omar and Cesar discuss the financial fair play regulations broken by Manchester City. What could this mean for their run in the Premier League? Arsenal fall to the New Coach Curse, is Liverpool due for a new coach? The Club World Cup is on and Arturo Vidal can't keep his promise! Gio Reyna and Santi Jimenez on fire! In Liga MX, is Chofis the best player in the league? Does...

In this week's bonus episode, Omar and Cesar go down the list of Liga MX teams and argue it out on who is their best player of all time, who is their GOAT? Who is the best Chivas player of all time? Best America player?  Best Tigres player? Tomas Boy or Gignac?  Monterrey? Funes Mori or Chupete Suazo? Tune in to find out!

In this week's episode, Omar and Cesar go over the transfers that highlighted Deadline Day. There were some big names with the likes of Joao Cancelo, Chicho Arango, Diego Lainez and maybe Julian Araujo? They recap Ryan Reynold's Wrexham's heart stopping FA Cup match and Omar faces the music for Arsenal's loss to Manchester City, what does this mean for the league matches? In La Liga, Andres Guarda...

In this week's episode, Omar and Cesar recap Arsenal's victory over Manchester United. Who was in the wrong the Reyna fam or Berhalter? FA Cup excitement coming up with Manchester City vs Arsenal and maybe some more Wrexham magic coming. Should Chivas or America sound the alarms after 3 games? Lastly they close out with the latest in the Mexico coaching saga, Bielsa out and it is now down to Guill...

In this bonus episode, Omar and Cesar share their best starting XI of Liga MX legends. Who's the best goalkeeper to grace Mexican soccer? Ochoa? Best striker? Which current players have a shot at joining this conversation in 10 years? Listen in to hear them argue it out.  Agree or disagree? Send us your best XI on our socials or in the discord! https://discord.gg/qjK6fk95cb

In this week's episode, Omar and Cesar discuss the 400m euros spent by Chelsea since the new ownership arrived, will this help them reach top 4? They preview the rematch of Arsenal's only loss this season to Manchester United and recap the Super Copa final between Barcelona and Real Madrid. Liga MX week 2 is finished, they share their initial thoughts and how will Chivas do without Alexis Vega?

In this week's episode, Omar tries his best not to say the phrase "this cat" too much. They discuss the Carabao cup and Manchester United steamrolling all teams. Raul Jimenez got back to scoring, but didn't get to shoot a PK and Manchester City got shut out by an unexpected dominating team. Barcelona and Real Madrid will face off in the Super Copa final. Chivas are off to a running start, while Pa...

In this weeks' episode, Omar and Cesar preview this upcoming 2023 Liga MX Clausura season! They make their predictions for champions as well as U23 breakout player, dark horse of the tournament, last place, and best transfer. They review the standout transfers within the league, like Gorriaran being sold to Tigres for $12 million, Victor Guzman to Chivas, and more! In the EPL, Arsenal's draw makes...

In this week's episode, Omar and Cesar recap the semi final matches between Argentina-Croatia and France-Morocco. They also preview everything that will happen in the World Cup final between Argentina and France. Illness seems to have struck the French locker room, will their players be okay to play? If not, who will be their subs? We also start talking Liga MX with Chivas' Spain tour and some of...

In this week's episode, Omar and Cesar discuss Mexico's performance at the 2022 Qatar World Cup and give them a grade A-F. They argue over who will be the next coach of the Mexican National Team and what it will take for Mexico to be a powerhouse at the 2026 World Cup and in the forseeable future. They also list players from this 2022 roster that will be present in 2026 and youngsters that were no...

In this week’s episode, Omar and Cesar discuss the results of the Round of 16 and look ahead for what’s to come in the Quarterfinals of the 2022 World Cup. The US was sent home, Japan and Spain failed in PKs. Brazil, Portugal, England, France looking very strong. Who will move on to the semi-finals? Omar and Cesar also answer the biggest question of all, which song is better Waka Waka or Wavin' Fl...

In this week's episode, Omar and Cesar recap the results of the first week of the 2022 World Cup! Who is shining on the biggest of stages and who is underperforming? Saudi Arabia's stunner, Germany's let down. After day 1 of match week 2 one team has been officially eliminated and they have a short ride home. To close it out, your hosts answer questions shared in the discord!

In this week's episode, Omar and Cesar show some love to the current and future generations of Mexican-American soccer players that are making noise by doing well at their current clubs. From players that got snubbed for the World Cup like Ricardo Pepi and Alejandro Zendejas to future generation players like Christian Torres and Santiago Muñoz, the Mexican American player pool will become a fighti...

In this week’s episode Omar and Cesar discuss the final Mexico friendly game ahead of the World Cup vs Sweden. Is the loss a sign of bad things to come? Does Mexico have tools to be successful at the World Cup? In Mexico, Chivas have reportedly locked down their first transfer, Marco Fabian. What does that mean for Chivas? and to close us out we introduce our new game: Did I Play There? We choose...

In this week's episode, Omar and Cesar share their thoughts on the USMNT World Cup roster and give their best go at who will be starting vs. Poland! Where did Haji Wright come from? Will the USMNT miss Ricardo Pepi? and lastly, will the US make it out of their group?

In this week’s episode, Omar and Cesar discuss the dramatic MLS Cup final between Philadelphia Union and LAFC that ended in a penalty kick shootout win for LAFC. Gareth Bale putting the team on his shoulders, will he be ready for the World Cup? Mexico had their first WC prep game vs Iraq, the team shares their opinions on the Mexico performance. Arsenal now has gained control of North West London,...

In this week’s bonus episode, Omar and Cesar predict who will be Mexico’s starting eleven vs Poland and Argentina. Who will be the center back pair? Should Raul Jimenez be taken to the World Cup? Who should be the difference maker substitutes and what adjustments should be made to face Argentina?

In this week’s episode, Omar and Cesar talk about Pachuca after their victory over Toluca in the Liga MX final. Will they repeat? Should Almada get the Mexico National Team after Tata? Should Ambriz be let go after that wide of a scoreline? The MLS Cup is coming up in LA, but it doesn’t look like Bale will partake, is that for the best? Will Philly’s team chemistry outdo the starpower of LA? The C...

In this week's episode, Omar and Cesar make their predictions ahead of the 2022 World Cup! Golden Ball, Golden Boot, Young Player Award, and yes they did forget Golden Glove, they got you guys next episode! They predict the Dark Horse of the tournament and lastly who will win the entire tournament! Join our discord and let us know your predictions! https://discord.gg/JVyfqmuKPr

In this week’s episode, Liga MX semi finals are wrapped up and the first leg of the final is too! Fun fact: find out who is the Liga MX player that is at risk to be the only player to have lost 3 finals in a row on 3 different teams! Omar and Cesar discuss who stays and who goes from America? MLS quarter finals are wrapped up and we preview the Semis. Heart stopping drama in the Champions league w...

In this week's episode, Omar and Cesar drop the official Gol Sided discord! The goal is to create a great community of like minded soccer lovers. At the same time create the opportunity to stay connected to those that listen to the pod! Link below to sign up!  They cover the Liga MX and MLS playoff updates from the weekend and what seems to be the bigger news, drama in Guadalajara! Higuain pl...

In this week's episode. Omar and Cesar deep dive into the MLS playoff picture and make their picks for the MLS cup winners! Liga MX playoffs are well underway without Omar's Chivas. America is soaring high and Toluca vs Santos is proving to be a wild one. They cover the madness happening at Barcelona as they walk the fine line between Champions and Europa League while Pulisic gets a new opportunit...