Deportivo Saprissa — The Monster Costa Rica Built

2026-08-26 · 14 min · episode 25 · 13 entities

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Deportivo Saprissa, Costa Rican football, Liga Promerica and the Clásico Nacional with Alajuelense are the focus of this episode of Why We Love This Club , exploring how the Purple Monster became the most decorated club in Costa Rica. Founded in 1935 as a youth project by Roberto Fernández with support from Ricardo Saprissa Aymá , Saprissa built its identity around player development long before becoming a national powerhouse. Chris traces the club’s remarkable 1959 round-the-world tour , its famous home at Estadio Ricardo Saprissa — La Cueva , and the historic run of six consecutive league titles from 1972 through 1977. The episode explores legends including Evaristo Coronado, Christian Bolaños, Álvaro Saborío and Rónald Gómez , alongside Saprissa’s deep connection to the Costa Rica national team. Chris also revisits the club’s three CONCACAF Champions Cup titles, the unforgettable 2005 victory over Pumas UNAM , and Saprissa’s third-place finish at the FIFA Club World Championship. With 40 national championships, a renowned academy, and one of Central America’s fiercest atmospheres, Saprissa’s story is about development, ambition and generations of Costa Rican players inheriting an extraordinary standard. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out the show's website for an interactive map with all current teams, and suggest a club. If you enjoyed this show, you may like these other soccer podcasts by Chris. The Beautiful Game: Unfiltered The Underdog Football Show Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.