The Peruvian Waltz

Renato (@rento_sun) and Kevin (@Kmontolvan7) cover all the latest news and Reynoso's first game in charge.

Renato previews Melgar's trip to IDV while also speaking with Martin Benitez

Renato (@renato_sun) and Kevin (Kmontolvan) discuss Reynoso taking over from Gareca and more....

Renato (@renato_sun) and Kevin (@Kmontolvan7) start with Melgar's Apertura win, and go on to the departure of the legend that is Ricardo Gareca.

Mike (@mikerice1983), Kevin (@Kmontolvan7) and Renato (@Renato_sun) review the defeat to Australia and what comes next for the Peru national side.

Mike (@mikerice1983), Renato (@renato_sun) and Kevin (@Kmontolvan7) discuss the New Zealand friendly result and look ahead to the Play Off tie with Australia to see who goes to Qatar 2022.

Mike (@mikerice1983), Renato (@renato_sun) and Kevin (Kmontolvan7) discuss Melgar's success, Libertadores woes, National Team preparing for New Zealand friendly as well as discussing the Liga 1 ties we are looking forward to this weekend.

Mike (@mikerice1983), Kevin (@kmontolvan7) and Renato (@renato-sun) praise Melgar and find bits to talk about for the Libertadores. Liga 1 action is going well with the Apertura entering the business end.

Mike (@mikerice1983), Kevin (@kmontolvan7) and Renato (@renato_sun) are joined by Ruben (@proyjuve) to chat about the future talents in Peru, their opportunities or lack of, as well as Liga 1 and Libertadores/Sudamericana action.

Mike (@MikeRice1983) speaks with Willem Van Denderen (@W_vanDenderen3) From Box to Box (@Box2BoxNTS) in Australia about their nations campaign so far, football in Australia at the moment, what the future holds and what to expect if it is the Aussies who go through in their playoff with the UAE.

Mike (@mikerice1983), Kivin (@Kmontolvan7) and Renato (@renato_sun) discuss Sporting Cristal and Alianza Lima's performances in their opening Libertadores games, along with the latest Liga 1 news

Mike (@mikerice1983), Renato (@renato_sun) and Kevin (@Kmontolvan7) are joined by Dani (@dani_nomberto) to look back at the victory in Lima over Paraguay that gives Peru their place in the World Cup Playoffs

Mike (@MikeRice1983) and Kevin (Kmontolvan7) discuss what happened in Montevideo and preview the crucial Paraguay game in Lima.

Mike (@mikerice1983), Renato (@renato_sun) and Kevin (Kmontolvan7) preview the up coming qualifiers with Uruguay and Paraguay in the last games to confirm the CONMEBOL sides going to Qatar. David from @uruguayheroes and Ralph Hannah (@paraguayralph) join Renato for some insight on their sides of the ties.

Mike (@mikerice1983), Renato (Renato_sun) and Kevin (@Kmontolvan7) discuss Gareca's squad for the last two qualifiers, the Sudamericana qualifiers as well as all the Liga 1 Betsson action from the weekend

Mike (@mikerice1983) Kevin (@kmontolvan7) and Renato (@renato_sun) discuss the latest transfer news after the window closes, Peruvian sides performances in Libertadores and Sudamericana Qualifying, Liga 1 and some listener questions.

Mike (@mikerice1983) Renato (@renato_sun) and Kevin (kmontolvan7) discuss the second weekend of the season as there is more action and controversy in Liga 1

I (@MikeRice1983) am joined by Renato (@renato_sun) and Kevin (@Kmontolvan7) to discuss the opening weekend of Liga 1

Mike (@MikeRice1983), Kevin (@Kmontolvan) and Renato (@renato_sun) review the Ecuador game and Peru's place in the qualifiers going into the final matches next month.

Mike (@MikeRice1983), Renato (@renato_sun) and Kevin (@Kmontolvan) discuss what happened in Colombia with a vital 3 points against the odds towards qualification. Addition preview of the upcoming match at home to Ecuador with Martin Benitez of Warriors of Ecuador (@EcuadorHeroes).

Mike (@MikeRice1983) and Renato (Renato_sun) chat over the friendly performances and the relegation of Cusco FC.

Mike (@MikeRice1983) is with Renato (@renato_sun) and Kevin (Kmontolvan7) to discuss some of the new call ups to Gareca's squad for the friendlies along with the delay to Liga 1 and some transfer news.

Mike Rice (@MikeRice1983) and Renato Vilchez (@Renato_sun) look at the call up list for the 2022 January friendlies as well as the current transfer news before speaking about Peruvians abroad in 2021.

The Peruvian Waltz returns to review the top end of the 2021 Liga 1 table as well as look forward to the Libertadores and Sudamericana qualifiers.

Peter Galindo (@GalindoPW), Kevin Montalvan (@KMontalvan7) and Renato Vilchez (@renato_sun) recap Peru's Copa América campaign with a position-by-position breakdown of the squad. Who bolstered their stock? Who's decreased? How are we feeling about la Selección ahead of September? The guys also discuss some transfer rumours involving some members of the squad.

Christopher Vizcardo (@viz_fc), Brian Bertie (@BrianBertie1998) and Kevin Montalvan (@KMontalvan7) are joined by RPP's Juan Carlos Ortecho (@jcortecho) to recap Peru's group stage at the Copa América and to preview the quarterfinal against Paraguay. Who was Peru's best player of the group phase? What letter grade would we give Ricardo Gareca? We discuss all of that and more. The guys also go over some transfer rumours, including Luis Abram's potential move to Europe, the bizarre Álex Valera rumour and much more.

Peter Galindo (@GalindoPW), Renato Vilchez (@renato_sun) and Kevin Montalvan (@KMontalvan7) recap Peru's first three games of Copa América, what they like so far and what needs improving. They also preview la Selección's group-stage finale and analyze what Aron Sánchez's potential transfer to Arsenal could mean for the player and for Peruvian football as a whole.

Peter Galindo (@GalindoPW), Renato Vilchez (@renato_sun) and the debuting Mike Rice (@MikeRice76) examine Peru's Copa América squad, which includes Santiago Ormeño after a long saga. How will Ormeño fit? Is Gianluca Lapadula still ahead of him? Which new players have the best chance of starting? The guys answer all of this, plus they recap Peru's massive win over Ecuador and whether the 4-1-4-1 formation is the way forward for specific matches.

Peter Galindo (@GalindoPW), Kevin Montalvan (@KMontalvan7) and Renato Vilchez (@renato_sun) try to make sense of Peru's latest debacle, a 3-0 loss to Colombia, and what changes have to be made to turn around la Selección's poor form. Is a coaching change on the cards? Which "new" players deserve a starting spot? Who should be dropped? The guys answer all of that and more.

Peter Galindo (@GalindoPW), Renato Vilchez (@renato_sun), Kevin Montalvan (@KMontalvan7) and the returning Christopher Vizcardo (@viz_fc) discuss some of the burning questions for la Selección (before the squad announcement), including whether Paolo Guerrero should be rested for some of these upcoming games. They also talk about the centre-backs, which partnerships would work for the best and much more. They also dive into a political scandal involving Peruvian players, a pair of big wins for Sporting Cristal and Universitario, along with a few Peruvians abroad!

Peter Galindo (@GalindoPW), Diego Montalvan (@DMontalvan), Kevin Montalvan (@KMontalvan7) and Renato Vilchez (@renato_sun) discuss a horrid week for Peruvian clubs in CONMEBOL competitions, why the backlash towards Roberto Mosquera was over the top, Sergio Peña's form and whether he deserves to start for Peru, and much more!

Peter Galindo (@GalindoPW), Renato Vilchez (@renato_sun) and Kevin Montalvan (@KMontalvan7) break down the Peruvian clubs' matches in CONMEBOL competition and answer an intriguing topical question: How many Melgar players could be on the plane to World Cup qualifying and Copa América this summer? This episode of the Peruvian Waltz Podcast was produced and edited by Peter Galindo.

Peru's preliminary squad for Copa América was revealed this week, with Santiago Ormeño making the 50-man roster. What does this mean for his international future? Should he be a primary option for la Selección if he makes the final cut? The guys discuss all of that, along with the youngsters to watch, the state of the youth movement in Liga 1 and whether some regulars could be at risk now that there are fresher faces. They also recap this week's losses for Sporting Cristal and Universitario in Copa Libertadores, a heartbreaking loss for Sport Huancayo in Copa Sudamericana and how Melgar is giving Peruvian football hope in CONMEBOL competitions. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Peruvian Waltz: @PeruWaltz Peter Galindo: @GalindoPW Renato Vilchez: @renato_sun Kevin Montalvan: @KMontalvan7

We've returned after a two-month layoff! The guys discuss the performances of the Peruvian clubs in Copa Libertadores and Sudamericana this week, including Universitario's heartbreak versus Palmeiras, Sporting Cristal's defeat to Sao Paulo, Melgar saving themselves against Metropolitanos and Sport Huancayo's humbling loss to Peñarol. They also talk about the latest developments with Santiago Ormeño and why he should be prioritized if he's called up in June. This episode is approximately 38 minutes due to the final 15 minutes of the show being lost somewhere in the recording process. We apologize for the inconvenience. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Peruvian Waltz: @PeruWaltz Peter Galindo: @GalindoPW Renato Vilchez: @renato_sun Kevin Montalvan: @KMontalvan7 Brian Bertie: @BrianBertie1998

Episode 120 – Advantage, César Vallejo? by The Peruvian Waltz

Episode 119 - New faces for March qualifiers? by The Peruvian Waltz

Peter Galindo (@GalindoPW) is joined by Renato Vilchez (@renato_sun) and Kevin Montalvan (@KMontalvan7) to discuss January transfers involving Peruvians, many of whom departed South America for Europe. What's in store for Matias Succar in Austria? Will Rodrigo Vilca leave Newcastle on loan? How will Didier La Torre adjust to Dutch football? The guys also discuss recent deals in Liga 1, including Sporting Cristal loading up for Copa Libertadores and a busy off-season for the Cusqueño clubs.

Peter Galindo (@GalindoPW) is joined by Christopher Vizcardo (@viz_fc) and Renato Vilchez (@renato_sun) to fawn over Sporting Cristal, who are champions of Peru yet again after a stunning turnaround under Roberto Mosquera. Why are they so far ahead of other clubs? Will Washington Corozo, Martín Távara and Gianfranco Chávez leave? Which cantera products could replace them? How vital is it that Mosquera is staying? They answer all of this and more, plus what to expect from Universitario in 2021. Viz also breaks down a wild few days in Liga 2 and previews the final between Juan Aurich and Alianza Atlético. Who is favoured for promotion? How will each club fare if they are playing in Liga 1 next season given the condensed off-season? The guys then close out the show recapping 2020 for the national team and what needs to change entering 2021.

Christopher Vizcardo (@viz_fc) is joined by Roberto Castro from De Chalaca to take a look back at Alianza Lima's previous relegation more than 80 years ago and how it correlates to this season's relegation.

Peter Galindo (@GalindoPW) is joined by Christopher Vizcardo (@viz_fc) and Renato Vilchez (@renato_sun) to recap the first leg of the Liga 1 final between Sporting Cristal and Universitario. Is Cristal clear and dry? Can Universitario mount a comeback? Are Martín Távara and Gianfranco Chávez on the verge of Peru call-ups? They break down all angles of the first leg and preview the second leg this weekend. They also discuss the mass exodus from Ayacucho and whether they can replace those outgoing players (and now their coach, Gerardo Ameli) in time to be competitive in the Copa Libertadores. Alianza Lima's latest saga is also discussed. Can they actually salvage first-division status somehow? The guys close out the show recapping the seasons of some Peruvians abroad, including Pedro Aquino, who is now a Liga MX champion.

Peter Galindo (@GalindoPW) is joined by Kevin Montalvan (@KMontalvan7), Renato Vilchez (@renato_sun) and Chito Paulino (@chitodel8) to discuss Alianza Lima's relegation to Liga 2, who is to blame for this and what's next for the club. They also discuss the future of Álex Valera, who is headed to Universitario from the looks of it, the other surprise teams of 2020 (Mannucci, UTC, Ayacucho, César Vallejo, etc.) and give their tributes for the late Diego Armando Maradona.

Peter Galindo (@GalindoPW), Diego Montalvan (@DMontalvan), Kevin Montalvan (@KMontalvan7) and Renato Vilchez (@renato_sun) try to make sense of Peru's horrific start to World Cup qualifying. What went wrong against Chile and Argentina? Is it time for Ricardo Gareca to undergo significant change within the squad? Why are our players so woefully out of form with la Selección? Is there anyone that's deserving of a spot in the squad right now? The guys answer all of this and more on the latest episode.

Peter Galindo (@GalindoPW) is joined by Kevin Montalvan (@KMontalvan7), Renato Vilchez (@renato_sun) and Chito Paulino (@chitodel8) to preview Peru's upcoming qualifiers against Chile and Argentina. Will the return to the 4-2-3-1 lead to much-needed wins this month? Is the Abram-Araujo partnership solid or worth worrying about? Where can Peru exploit Chile and Argentina? They answer all of this and more. The episode also features appearances from Thomas Nef (@ThomasNef2) of The Red One TV and VAVEL to discuss the Chilean perspective ahead of Friday's match, as well as Peter Coates from Golazo Argentino (@golazoargentino) to look at the state of Argentina and what to expect from them.

Peter Galindo (@GalindoPW), Renato Vilchez (@renato_sun), Kevin Montalvan (@KMontalvan7) and Chito Paulino (@chitodel8) discuss Gianluca Lapadula's call-up, what it means for la Selección, how he fits in and what his call says about the state of player development in Peruvian football. They also go over Jean-Pierre Rhyner's inclusion, Edison Flores' return, the sacking of Mario Salas at Alianza Lima and the performances of Melgar and Sport Huancayo in Copa Sudamericana.

Peter Galindo, Kevin Montalvan, Renato Vilchez, the returning Christopher Vizcardo and the debutant Francisco "Chito" Paulino get together for a group therapy session of sorts after Peru's draw and loss to Paraguay and Brazil. Was Julio Bascuñán as terrible as we thought? How bad has VAR been in the qualifiers? What did we like about Peru? What concerns us? All that and more on this jam-packed episode!

Peter Galindo (@GalindoPW) is joined by Brian Bertie (@brianbertie1998), Diego Montalvan (@DMontalvan), Kevin Montalvan (@KMontalvan7) and Renato Vilchez (@renato_sun) to preview Peru's games against Paraguay and Brazil. How will Peru line up? How will they approach either game? What are the concerns ahead of kickoff? The guys discuss all that and more. We also have Roberto Rojas (@RobertoRojas97) of BeIN Sports, Low Limit Futbol and Guarani Vision to help us break down Paraguay, along with Joshua Law (@JoshuaMLaw) of Forbes to analyze Brazil.

Peter Galindo (@GalindoPW), Kevin Montalvan (@KMontalvan7) and Renato Vilchez (@renato_sun) deliver an in-depth breakdown of Peru's squad to face Paraguay and Brazil in their opening World Cup qualifiers.

Peter Galindo (@GalindoPW), Renato Vilchez (@renato_sun), Diego Montalvan (@DMontalvan) and Kevin Montalvan (@KMontalvan7) are back to predict what Peru's squad could look like, the potential transfers of some Liga 1-based players and Peruvians abroad!

Peter Galindo (@GalindoPW), Kevin Montalvan (@KMontalvan7) and the debutant Renato Vilchez (@Renato_Sun) get together to discuss the latest Peru call-ups, what to expect from them and which ones to monitor going forward. They then discuss their surprise teams in Liga 1 so far and their biggest disappointments, plus the Llacuabamba fiasco that saw six personnel suspended for multiple years. Finally, the guys close out the show with some Peruvians Abroad chat, including Santiago Ormeño returning to the scoresheet.

Peter Galindo (@GalindoPW), Diego Montalvan (@DMontalvan) and Kevin Montalvan (@KMontalvan7) are back to discuss:

Peter Galindo (@GalindoPW), Diego Montalvan (@DMontalvan) and Kevin Montalvan (@KMontalvan7) discuss some pressing topics in Peruvian football, including: