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 his life on and off the pitch.

We talk:

• Growing up as a baller in Eastside San Jose and the moment the Quakes came calling.

• Academy Life: The daily grind, the pressure of the badge, and playing with future professionals.

• How a major injury affected his trajectory.

• What the transition post-academy soccer has been like.

Whether you're an aspiring pro or a Sunday League veteran, Sergio’s journey offers a rare look at the high-stakes world of youth soccer and the pure love for the game. 🎙️⚽️

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
- Taking the unconventional route to Community College & D1 soccer

- Earning call-ups to the Peru National Team as a dual national
- Competing in Copa América and international tournaments
- The realities of international soccer and overcoming adversity

Tune in for a story that shows just how far soccer can take you. 🎙️⚽️

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 representing your nation.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation with one of the brightest young talents in the game!

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