VIVO SPORTS After Party today announced that Mexican National Team and Liga MX Femenil standout Mayra Alejandra Pelayo-Bernal and veteran sports broadcaster Elmer Polanco have joined its all-star lineup of hosts and contributors. The new creator-led social live streaming platform, dedicated to U.S. Latino fútbol fans, aims to provide an alternative to traditional match coverage by focusing on culture, fandom, and real-time engagement.
Pelayo-Bernal, known for her dynamic playmaking ability and outspoken personality, brings an active player’s voice and modern cultural perspective to the After Party during the historic 2026 Summer of Fútbol. Born and raised in the United States and representing Mexico internationally, she made her senior debut for the Mexico Women’s National Team in 2023 and earned international attention after scoring a spectacular long-range goal against the United States during the 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup. Her rapidly growing fanbase across the United States and Mexico adds a fresh, contemporary layer to the platform.
Joining as co-host is respected Salvadoran-American sports journalist and producer Elmer Polanco, whose career spans more than three decades across radio, television, and digital sports media. Polanco has been a longtime voice in Spanish-language soccer coverage in the United States, including work with ESPN Deportes Radio and appearances on Jorge Ramos y Su Banda. His deep knowledge of international football and passionate commentary bring credibility and seasoned analysis to the lineup.
“Mayra and Elmer represent two incredibly important perspectives for today’s Latino soccer audience — the voice of the modern athlete and the credibility of a seasoned football analyst,” said Raul Dueñas, Co-Producer of VIVO Sports. “Together with Jorge, Fernando, and Peter, they create a dynamic chemistry that reflects the passion, debate, and cultural connection that Latino fans want during the biggest summer of fútbol ever.”
As part of the platform, Pelayo-Bernal and Polanco will appear across live post-game broadcasts, special features, creator collaborations, and social-first segments discussing the biggest moments, controversies, and cultural conversations surrounding the 2026 global soccer tournament. The series will feature 50+ live and on-demand programs distributed through Creator-Casts social live streams as well as VivaLiveTV, QueOnnda.com, and affiliated digital platforms. The live shows will stream across Twitch, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and creator channels participating in Creator Sports Network, giving brands and audiences access to large-scale real-time engagement driven by trusted Latino creators and personalities.
With the 2026 tournament spanning the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, and Latin American teams at the center of global fandom, VIVO SPORTS positions brands and creators at the intersection of culture, community, and real-time sports passion—a space increasingly driven by creators rather than traditional broadcasters. The platform is produced by Purpura Cow Media, co-produced by Brilla Media, and powered by Creator Sports Network.
