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Gol Sided: A futbol podcast and community

Gol Sided
Liga MX
San Jose Earthquakes
Mexico
Premier League
Arsenal
Peru National Team
El Salvador National Football Team
Ballon D'or
Leagues Cup
San Jose
FIFA Club World Cup
Chivas
Paraguay
Uruguay
Hollister
University Of Idaho
Copa America
San Francisco Nighthawks
Bay FC
Seattle University

A futbol podcast and community. Covering Liga MX, MLS, EPL, La Liga, Champions League and more! Follow us on social media and join the discord community!

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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 a... more

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 a... more

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 bei... more

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 cr... more

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Mauricio Salazar
Owner of Paleta Planeta; Paleteria entrepreneur
Paleta Planeta
Episode: 182. Sunday League Series | Mauri Salazar - Paleta Planeta Owner & Superfan
Sergio Ledezma
MLS Academy alum, cousin of host
San Jose Earthquakes Academy (former)
Episode: 180. Sunday League Series | Sergio Ledezma – MLS Academy Alum
Katarina Comesaña
Peru Women's National Team player; played for Sporting Cristal and in Portugal
Peru National Team / Sporting Cristal
Episode: 179. Sunday League Series | Katarina Comesaña – Bay Area to Peru National Team
Elisa Hernandez
Guest athlete sharing journey from Hollister, California to El Salvador national team
El Salvador National Team
Episode: 178. Sunday League Series | Elyssa Hernandez - El Salvador's Bay Area Wonderkid
Raul Cortes
Grasroots/UPSL standout and coach/player in multiple leagues
Gol Sided / Atlético San Jose (discussion context)
Episode: 177. Sunday League Series | Raul Cortes - Sunday League & UPSL Killer
Dani Wheeler
Former US Women's Deaf National Team player and Deaf World Cup champion
Deaf World Cup Team / US Deaf National Team
Episode: 176. Sunday League Series | Dani Wheeler - Deaf World Cup Champion
Favian Renkel
MLS and US Soccer commentator with bilingual reporting background
Independent journalist / Footwork magazine / KickBase (MLS focus)
Episode: 175. Sunday League Series | Favian Renkel - Our 2026 World Cup Expert
Luz Arreaga
Soccer player and coach from Gilroy; founder of Cheeky Academy
Cheeky Academy
Episode: 173. Sunday League Series | Luz Arreaga – Gilroy’s Top Female Baller
Alana Bernal
SF pickup soccer influencer and organizer; known as Alana7Bernal on Instagram
Independent creator; Bay Area soccer community organizer
Episode: 170. Sunday League Series | Alana - the SF Pickup Queen!

Hosts

Omar
Host with a central role in the show, often guiding conversations with a community-focused perspective
Cesar
Host providing club and league commentary with bilingual flavor

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 66 ratings
  • Love them, they keep me update with footy

    Refreshing podcast. I hear them on my way to work every Friday! Keeps me updated with Liga MX and EPL

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    magdavaleriaa
    United States3 years ago
  • 10/10

    Omar has a hot voice

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JohanCanlas
    United States3 years ago
  • Love the pod!

    Really fun and informative soccer podcast. Love that they speak a bit of Spanglish and keep things light hearted. They cover a lot of leagues, as well!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Figgy fern
    United States3 years ago
  • Awesome podcast!

    Love these guys, they are funny and know what’s going on. 100% recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lastship
    United States3 years ago
  • Love them

    Refreshing podcast. I hear them on my way to work every Friday! Keeps me updated with Liga MX and EPL

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    magdavaleriaa
    United States3 years ago

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Strong sense of community and local Bay Area context that helps connect fan culture to real-world stories.
Praise for bilingual commentary and broad league coverage across MLS, Liga MX, and European action.
Listeners appreciate the mix of fun, humor, and solid soccer knowledge.

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#197
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175. Sunday League Series | Favian Renkel - Our 2026 World Cup Expert
Q: How did you get started with covering soccer?
Favian describes starting as a Quakes podcaster, getting noticed by the team due to his bilingual abilities, and gradually moving into national coverage via bilingual reporting and early writing gigs, which opened doors to larger platforms.
173. Sunday League Series | Luz Arreaga – Gilroy’s Top Female Baller
Q: What was the biggest challenge Luz faced transitioning to college soccer?
The biggest challenge was the physicality and speed of the game, plus the mental pressure of performing at a higher level; she describes needing to adapt, deal with burnout, and learn that private training could have helped her prepare.
173. Sunday League Series | Luz Arreaga – Gilroy’s Top Female Baller
Q: Who is Luz Arreaga and what is Cheeky Academy about?
Luz is a Gilroy-born soccer player who played at Nevada, Reno, and briefly with the Earthquakes Academy; she now coaches and has started Cheeky Academy to give private coaching and eventually clinics to help players reach higher levels.

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The show centers on North American and international soccer, blending match analysis, player development, and community storytelling. Episodes feature deep dives into MLS, Liga MX, and European leagues, with a strong Bay Area lens and a willingness to mix humor, fan culture, and practical takeaways for coaches, players, and enthusiasts. Guests range from academy alumni and grassroots coaches to players with dual-national paths, journalists, and small-business founders tied to soccer communities, offering actionable career insights as well as local storytelling that resonates with a regional soccer ecosystem. A standout angle is the emphasis on community-driven branding, mentorship, and bilingual or cross-cultural perspectives that help broa... more

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1. Mauricio Salazar
2. Sergio Ledezma
3. Katarina Comesaña
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5. Raul Cortes
6. Dani Wheeler
7. Favian Renkel
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