Club Universidad de Guadalajara
Encyclopedia
Club Deportivo Universidad de Guadalajara is a football club that currently plays in the Liga de Ascenso
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(third division) in the Mexican professional league, where they played for two seasons after which they gained promotion to Segunda División Profesional.
They reached the top division by acquiring the Primera Division's franchise of Club Torreón.
During their first years in the top flight they had several skilled Brazilian players, some of them black, reason for which noted sports broadcaster Angel Fernandez started to call them "Leones Negros" (the Black Lions), a nickname that stuck and remains part of the folklore of Mexican football.
, to make way for the reduction in the number of teams in the Primera División
. Their last game was on May 27, 1994 against Atlas, in which they lost 2-1.
The team played in Segunda División Mexicana in the Norte region and a few seasons back was close to gaining promotion to the Primera División A, first losing the final against, Académicos and then losing to Chivas La Piedad. For the Apertura 2007 season they changed stadium to Estadio Municipal Santa Rosa de Ciudad Guzmán
, Jalisco
, but have stated that some of their home games will still played at their traditional home in twice worldcup host Estadio Jalisco
.
for $800,000 USD from Club Deportivo Guadalajara of which CD Tapatio
was a subsidiary.
On May 21 of 2009 it was confirmed that team Club Universidad de Guadalajara entered the Primera División A instead of CD Tapatio
, which disappeared completely.
Liga de Ascenso
The Liga de Ascenso is the second professional level of the Mexican football league system. The champion of the competition is promoted to the Primera División de México ....
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History
The Universidad de Guadalajara football club, nicknamed "Leones" (Lions) was founded the 19th of August, 1970 and started in the tercera divisiónTercera División de México
Tercera División is Mexico's fourth tier in the Mexican League System. The Tercera División is divided into 15 groups. For the 2009/2010 season, the format of the tournament has been reorganized to a home and away format, which all teams will play in their respected group...
(third division) in the Mexican professional league, where they played for two seasons after which they gained promotion to Segunda División Profesional.
They reached the top division by acquiring the Primera Division's franchise of Club Torreón.
During their first years in the top flight they had several skilled Brazilian players, some of them black, reason for which noted sports broadcaster Angel Fernandez started to call them "Leones Negros" (the Black Lions), a nickname that stuck and remains part of the folklore of Mexican football.
Disappearance of los Leones Negros de la U. de G.
After 21 years in top flight football the team was in decline, alleged questionable financial dealings, a very poor squad and hardly any local fans (who are loyal to more popular teams like Club Deportivo Guadalajara, better known as "Chivas" and to a lower extent, Club Atlas) Leones Negros were acquired by the Federación Mexicana de Fútbol AsociaciónFederación Mexicana de Fútbol Asociación
The Mexican Federation of Football is the governing body of association football in Mexico. It administers the Mexican national team, the Mexican league and all affiliated amateur sectors, and is in charge of promoting, organizing, directing, spreading, and supervising competitive football in Mexico...
, to make way for the reduction in the number of teams in the Primera División
Primera División de México
The Primera División Profesional , known simply as the Primera División, is the top level of the Mexican football league system and is administered by the Mexican Football Federation. It was established in 1943 and as of 2011 has 18 clubs. Up to June 2011, it was divided into three groups competing...
. Their last game was on May 27, 1994 against Atlas, in which they lost 2-1.
New Era
After the disappearance of the team by the Federación Mexicana de Futbol, the franchise was returned to the third division, the team obtained a title in the verano 1997 tournament, gaining promotion to the Primera División "A" where they stayed until the franchise was sold and moved to Coatzacoalcos.The team played in Segunda División Mexicana in the Norte region and a few seasons back was close to gaining promotion to the Primera División A, first losing the final against, Académicos and then losing to Chivas La Piedad. For the Apertura 2007 season they changed stadium to Estadio Municipal Santa Rosa de Ciudad Guzmán
Ciudad Guzmán
Ciudad Guzmán is a city in the Mexican state of Jalisco.It is located at , 124 km south of Guadalajara, at a height of 1,507 metres above sea level...
, Jalisco
Jalisco
Jalisco officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Jalisco is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is located in Western Mexico and divided in 125 municipalities and its capital city is Guadalajara.It is one of the more important states...
, but have stated that some of their home games will still played at their traditional home in twice worldcup host Estadio Jalisco
Estadio Jalisco
The Estadio Jalisco is a football stadium located in Guadalajara, Mexico. It is the third largest Mexican football stadium behind Estadio Azteca and Estadio Olimpico Universitario...
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Return to the Primera División A
For some time businessmen, among them Jorge Vergara, tried to return the team of Club Universidad de Guadalajara to the top divisions of football in Mexico, this was achieved through the purchase of the franchise of Primera División A's CD TapatioCD Tapatio
CD Tapatio is a filial team of Club Deportivo Guadalajara. Starting the Apertura 2009 Tournament, Tapatio will now become Leones Negros de U de G due to the teams selling...
for $800,000 USD from Club Deportivo Guadalajara of which CD Tapatio
CD Tapatio
CD Tapatio is a filial team of Club Deportivo Guadalajara. Starting the Apertura 2009 Tournament, Tapatio will now become Leones Negros de U de G due to the teams selling...
was a subsidiary.
On May 21 of 2009 it was confirmed that team Club Universidad de Guadalajara entered the Primera División A instead of CD Tapatio
CD Tapatio
CD Tapatio is a filial team of Club Deportivo Guadalajara. Starting the Apertura 2009 Tournament, Tapatio will now become Leones Negros de U de G due to the teams selling...
, which disappeared completely.
National
- Primera DivisiónPrimera División de MéxicoThe Primera División Profesional , known simply as the Primera División, is the top level of the Mexican football league system and is administered by the Mexican Football Federation. It was established in 1943 and as of 2011 has 18 clubs. Up to June 2011, it was divided into three groups competing...
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- Runner-up (3): 1975-76, 1976-77, 1989-90
- Segunda División: 1
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- 1996-97
- Runner-up (1): Apertura 2005
- Copa MéxicoCopa MéxicoThe Copa México was a Mexican football cup competition that existed from 1907 to 1997. It consisted of both professional and amateur stages. It was the first official tournament that included teams from different parts of Mexico, and it was an important and prestigious tournament, especially during...
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- 1990-91