The CornerBlue Podcast
by Andrés Rico and Hugo Alvarado
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Episode 83- Bridging the gap with Andrés Flores
Episode 83- Bridging the gap with Andrés Flores
About this podcast
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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- Episode 83- Bridging the gap with Andrés Flores · 1 h 10 minThe 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…
- Episode 82- Putting the work in · 41 minWe break down the double losses October, and the hirings being made to make sure ES makes a habit of qualifying to Youth World Cups.
- Episode 81- True Grit with Steven Levy Cruz · 57 minEl 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…
- Episode 80- ES v GT WCQ · 14 minHugo 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…
- Episode 79- The Walk · 34 minHugo'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…
- Episode 78- Copa Oro 2025 Recap · 47 minWe 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?
- Episode 77- Doable · 46 minLa 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…
- Episode 76- El Bolillo Era Begins · 40 minThe Bolillo Era begins, the honeymoon has started, the clock keeps ticking... what does this mean for the national team? We break it down.
- Episode 75- Inevitable · 34 minThe word of the day is inevitable. Despite a short window of preparation and little to no hype heading into qualifiers, El Salvador's U17 squad has qualified to another youth…
- Episode 74- Back to League A and Copa Oro 2025 · 38 minThe results continue to go La Selecta's way as they hack their way into League A and Copa Oro for the upcoming year. We break down the good, bad, and the ugly... a lot of ugly…
- Episode 73- Caribbean Double Header · 41 minAnother opt-out affects La Selecta while heading into the 2nd Nations League window. It's become a thing. We discuss that, Dóniga's tactics, Gama's "legacy," and the overall…
- Episode 71- Accepting the Challenge with Pablo Punyed · 56 minWe sit down with Pablo Punyed, our 1st guest ever to talk about his comeback, staying ready, getting Concacaf'd, and his outlook for the future.
- Episode 70- Four Points · 43 minThe winless streak is over. La Selecta avoids disaster in Suriname by taking a 3-1 win over St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Is it time to cheer?
- Episode 69 Opening Day · 22 minIt's the Opening Day of the 2026 World Cup Qualifying campaign. Puerto Rico is first up, we break it down.
- The CornerBlue Episode 68- March Call-up · 40 minMarch brings change, and the last chance to fine tune things before qualifiers start in June. We break it down.
- The CornerBlue Episode 67- Caribbean Battle Royale 2.0 · 50 minThe stage is set for the next qualifying campaign. We go over the group, conclusions from Dóniga's debut against Inter de Miami and more.
- The CornerBlue Episode 66- New Year, New Coach... · 35 minGuess who's coming to town? We break down the call-up list ahead of the much anticipated Selecta vs Inter Miami friendly, but also talk about another important debut taking place…
- The CornerBlue Episode 65- Joke · 27 minEl chiste se cuenta solo: a timeline and breakdown of La Selecta ending up without a manager, a month prior to facing Inter Miami, and 7 months away from 2026 WCQs.
- The CornerBlue Episode 64- What's Next? (2024) · 40 minAfter closing out 2023 on a down ending, as 2024 looms, what is there to look forward to?
