The CornerBlue Podcast

Andrés Rico and Hugo Alvarado
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The CornerBlue is podcast by Hugo Alvarado and Andrés Rico about what it's like to be a fan of la Selecta far from home, and a space to digest ups and downs revolving the national team.

  1. Episode 83- Bridging the gap with Andrés Flores

    FEB 13

    Episode 83- Bridging the gap with Andrés Flores

    The new qualifying cycle begins, with a new board, new administrative positions filled, but what can be done differently?  How can the federation support its players who are signed by clubs abroad?  We chat with Portland Timbers II Assistant Coach Andrés Flores.

    1h 10m
  2. Episode 82- Putting the work in

    11/08/2025

    Episode 82- Putting the work in

    We break down the double losses October, and the hirings being made to make sure ES makes a habit of qualifying to Youth World Cups.

    41 min
  3. Episode 81- True Grit with Steven Levy Cruz

    10/07/2025

    Episode 81- True Grit with Steven Levy Cruz

    El Cusca mode is activated as La Selecta heads into it's final qualifying matches at home, with four more matches to go.  Emotions are high, but one question remains: what is Bolillo Ball?  We get help from AFJA's Steven Levy Cruz on breaking it down.

    57 min
  4. Episode 80- ES v GT WCQ

    09/04/2025

    Episode 80- ES v GT WCQ

    Hugo fills us in as he joins the coaching staff and team in Guate.  Is something brewing in Guatemala City? PS We going on five years and counting! Thanks to everyone for listening/watching us for the past five years!

    14 min
  5. Episode 79- The Walk

    08/08/2025

    Episode 79- The Walk

    Hugo's been called up, we go over his experiences being re-introduced as Official Scout, the job ahead, the status with el Cusca, and sensations as the last round of qualifiers start in less than a month.

    34 min
  6. Episode 78- Copa Oro 2025 Recap

    07/02/2025

    Episode 78- Copa Oro 2025 Recap

    We go over the La Selecta's dismal performance at the 2025 Gold Cup. Time is ticking. Will an overhaul of personnel help La Selecta's chances for 2026?

    47 min
  7. Episode 77- Doable

    06/14/2025

    Episode 77- Doable

    La Selecta is in the final round of qualifying. We go over el Bolillo's first matches at the helm, and what to look forward to between now and November. Will Panamá, Guatemala, and Suriname keep us from reaching the World Cup, or will La Selecta itself get in the way?

    46 min
  8. Episode 76- El Bolillo Era Begins

    03/11/2025

    Episode 76- El Bolillo Era Begins

    The Bolillo Era begins, the honeymoon has started, the clock keeps ticking... what does this mean for the national team? We break it down.

    40 min
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The CornerBlue is podcast by Hugo Alvarado and Andrés Rico about what it's like to be a fan of la Selecta far from home, and a space to digest ups and downs revolving the national team.

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  • Creator
    Andrés Rico and Hugo Alvarado
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    84
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Andrés Rico and Hugo Alvarado
  • Show Website
    The CornerBlue Podcast