5ASIDE Podcast

In Episode 132, the guys discuss a full on Ballon d'Or recap with everything from reviewing the rankings, thoughts on the ceremony, how the women were disrespected, has the trophy lost value, a 3 year old player getting arrested, and much more.LIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE.FOLLOW@5ASIDEMEDIA ON ALL PLATFORMS

In Episode 131, we’re FINALLY joined by our OG’s Alexis and Christian from the Cooligans! We learn more about their journey of building from scratch, recording over 1000 episodes, the state of soccer media in the US, if the World Cup should be every 2 years, and much more.LIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE.FOLLOW US @5ASIDMEDIA @WAVYFOOTY  @SoccerCooligans  ON ALL PLATFORMS

In episode 130, the guys discuss everything from our beautiful Haiti vs. DR watch party but the unfortunate fall out on the island, Man City guilty of 114/115 financial charges, Ronaldo leaving Portugal, Ballon d'Or debates going way too far, USMNT improvement and much more at the timestamps below!LIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE.FOLLOW @5ASIDEMEDIA ON ALL PLATFORMSTIMESTAMPS00:00 — Episode Preview01:24 — Intro / Watch Party Recap06:21 — USA vs. Haiti + USMNT Improvements10:30 — Haiti vs. Dominican Republic Fallout15:48 — Hispanic Heritage Month & Lamine Yamal's Significance23:46 — The Ballon d'Or's Cult-Like Following29:36 — Manchester City's Potential Punishments35:36 — Manchester City's Connection to the UAE39:16 — Okafor's Crazy Chain43:55 — Ronaldo's Statement on Leaving Portugal Mid-Break48:36 — Turkish Clubs' Support for Palestine51:21 — Ireland vs. Israel: Political Statements & Player Boycotts

In Episode 129, we have the esteemed pleasure of being joined by Chicago Stars' Brianna Pinto, playing professional football in the National Women's Soccer League. In one of our best guests yet, she talks everything from chasing her dreams to become a professional player, like as a youth international, the power of travel and representation in football, building her family's Pinto Foundation, and even helping bring the 2026 World Cup to North America, all at the timestamps below.LIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE.FOLLOW US @5ASIDMEDIA @WAVYFOOTY @B.PINTO ON ALL PLATFORMSTimestamps1:45 - Intro and getting into soccer through family8:15 - Power of soccer + travel through US Youth National Team experience15:00 - USWNT as trailblazers in Women’s Soccer20:40 - North Carolina Food talk, NC vs. Duke Rivalry 27:40 - Going from ball girl to being the representation for little girls, and Black Womens Player Collective33:20 - Learning other cultures through Youth National Team travel36:15 - INSANE story of bringing 2026 World Cup to USA46:20 - Black American Representation in Soccer, and getting more Black Americans into the sport her work in family Pinto Foundation54:35 - What if US’s best male athletes played soccer?59:30 - Impact of her family’s Pinto Foundation on the youth

A full house! In EP. 128 the boys discuss the referee fallout from Haaland’s goal against Man United, nationalism in international football, footballs connection to the situation in Cueta and the LALIGA t shirt controversy with Mbappé, Messi’s MLS Beef and much more!LIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE.FOLLOW US @5ASIDMEDIA @WAVYFOOTY ON ALL PLATFORMS

Now we got 3 of us back! Almost full lol, but the boys discuss crazy story meeting Mario Balotelli, who should win the Ballon d'Or and should've been on nominee list, some UCL predictions, referee scandal and much more at the timestamps below!LIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE.FOLLOW US @5ASIDMEDIA @WAVYFOOTY ON ALL PLATFORMSTimestamps0:00 — 5ASIDE discusses the crazy summer + Seb meeting Balotelli11:08 — Ballon d’Or shortlist14:41 — The problem with why Barça players won’t win a Ballon d’Or19:16 — Could Messi sneak a Ballon d’Or?!?21:02 — Our Ballon d’Or Top 524:38 — Why Lamine had a bad World Cup + why he’s below Lautaro29:58 — Would a player ever take a vacation mid-career?43:45 — Hull City player racially abused after joining his new club47:53 — Referee playing private mini-games during Premier League matches51:02 — Referees doing Instagram dumps

We're back! Well, just two for this new season episode, but Gabe and Khendrick discuss Prem and LALIGA predictions, best transfers, overreactions to the beginning of the season, MLS being underrated, favorite new kits and more all at the timestamps below!LIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE.FOLLOW US @5ASIDMEDIA @WAVYFOOTY ON ALL PLATFORMSTimestamps2:50 - Prem Season Predictions | ARS v CHE Preview11:20 - Manchester Derby Preview14:20 - Enzo to Man City Reactions18:10 - LALIGA Underrated + Language Barrier in Media Bias21:27 - LALIGA Season Predictions | Julian Alvarez Drama30:43 - PSG Slow Start + Resting Dembele32:00 - Insane Transfer Window Reactions43:00 - Overreactions to Lamine Yamal46:45 - Favorite New Kits50:00 - Yaya Toure First African Coach to Lead Team to UCL55:30 - Reactions to New Prem Anthem

In Episode 125 of the 5ASIDE Podcast, the guys discuss ALL things World Cup. From the Senegal vs. USMNT warm up friendly, into a full group stage preview, bracket building, best players, dark horses, and more, all at the timestamps below!LIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE.FOLLOW US @5ASIDMEDIA @WAVYFOOTY ON ALL PLATFORMSTimestamps3:09 - How can you support Senegal over USMNT?!15:40 - Group A Predictions22:45 - Group B Predictions26:06 - Group C Predictions29:40 - Group D Predictions33:00 - Group E Predictions36:30 - Group F Predictions41:30 - Group G Predictions47:00 - Group H Predictions52:40 - Group I Predictions55:00 - Group J Predictions1:04:36 - Group K Predictions1:08:56 - Group L Predictions1:13:35 - Bracket Building Predictions for Winner1:22:30 - Iran's incredible story1:25:30 - Dark Horse Picks1:29:45 - Flop Team Picks1:32:13 - Player of the Tournament Picks1:35:00 - Top Goal Scorer Picks

In Episode 124 of the 5ASIDE Podcast, the guys discuss the Champions League Final, react to the USMNT’s World Cup roster and chances in the tourney, debate whether AI is ruining sports, and much more at the timestamps below!LIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE.FOLLOW US @5ASIDMEDIA @WAVYFOOTY ON ALL PLATFORMSTimestamps2:21 - AI Ruining Sports?10:50 - UCL Final Preview: Arsenal Parade Timing Bad?16:50 - Arsenal vs. United Rivalry21:20 - UCL Final Preview: Predictions26:50 - USMNT World Cup Roster Reactions31:30 - USMNT UNDERDOGS in group stage?38:54 - US Soccer Media is Negative44:00 - Conference League Final Recap51:40 - No more mystery at World Cup?59:30 - Players were EMAILED if they made team, not called?