Primera División de Fútbol Profesional
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The Primera División of the (Professional Football League), more commonly known as La Liga Mayor or La Primera, is the top professional football league in El Salvador
. It was established in 1969 and as of 2011 has 10 clubs. Initially the league was run as a year long tournament, but as of 1998, the league system has changed, and now, much like in many other football leagues in the Americas
, the league holds two tournaments each year. Traditionally the Apertura season runs from August to December, while the Clausura season runs from February to July.
format. During the course of a given season (Apertura or Clausura), each club plays every other club twice, once at home and once away, for a total of 18 games. Teams receive three points for a win, one point for a draw, and no points for a loss. Teams are ranked by total points, with the top four clubs at the end of the season progressing through to the finals. If points are equal between two or more clubs, goal difference
usually determines their placement. Although when it comes to qualifying for the finals, if the team in fourth and fifth spot are equal on points, then a Repechaje or Playoff
is needed to determine which team gains entry into finals.
A system of promotion and relegation
exists between the Primera División and the Segunda División
. In May each year, at the conclusion of both the apertura and clausura seasons, the team with the least amount of points on aggregate over both seasons, is automatically relegated to the Segunda División, while the team with the second least amount of points must participate in a Repechaje or Playoff
with the runner-up of the Segunda División. The winner of this home and away playoff will be guaranteed a spot in the Primera División for the following season. This means that every year, a maximum of two teams could be relegated from the Primera División depending on the results of the Repechaje between the second last placed team in the Primera División and the runner-up of the Segunda División.
. One spot in Preliminary Round and another in the Group Stage. The winner of each apertura and clausura season gains automatic entry into this tournament. To determine which team enters the tournament at what stage, aggregate points over both seasons is used, with the team that has the most points overall progressing through to the Group Stage, and the other team going to the Preliminary Round. If the same team is to win both the apertura and clausura seasons, then that team automatically gains entry into the Group Stage, and again, aggregate points over both seasons is used to determine the second team that will qualify to the Preliminary Round.
(Central Zone), Chinameca Sporting Club
(Eastern Zone) and Olímpic (Western Zone). This format was used until 1930.
(who represented the western zone) complained that the second leg of the final against Hércules should not be registered, as they felt that the referee in that game had helped Hércules win the title. The Sports Commission did not agree and the result was not changed. As a result Excélsior F.C.
withdrew from the tournament and Hércules was crowned champion. This led to there being talk of corruption from event organisers against teams from the western part of the country, and as a result teams from that zone refused to take part in any of the following Championships. Because of this there was no national playoff held again until 1937.
During 1942 and 1943, the national championship was reinstated, but again, much like the first two times, there were problems and the championship was canceled. Again much like in 1939 and 1941, there were only regional championships held during 1944 and 1945, and again, these title are now considered national championships.
into the league.
El Salvador
El Salvador or simply Salvador is the smallest and the most densely populated country in Central America. The country's capital city and largest city is San Salvador; Santa Ana and San Miguel are also important cultural and commercial centers in the country and in all of Central America...
. It was established in 1969 and as of 2011 has 10 clubs. Initially the league was run as a year long tournament, but as of 1998, the league system has changed, and now, much like in many other football leagues in the Americas
Americas
The Americas, or America , are lands in the Western hemisphere, also known as the New World. In English, the plural form the Americas is often used to refer to the landmasses of North America and South America with their associated islands and regions, while the singular form America is primarily...
, the league holds two tournaments each year. Traditionally the Apertura season runs from August to December, while the Clausura season runs from February to July.
Competition format
La Liga Mayor follows the usual double round-robinRound-robin tournament
A round-robin tournament is a competition "in which each contestant meets all other contestants in turn".-Terminology:...
format. During the course of a given season (Apertura or Clausura), each club plays every other club twice, once at home and once away, for a total of 18 games. Teams receive three points for a win, one point for a draw, and no points for a loss. Teams are ranked by total points, with the top four clubs at the end of the season progressing through to the finals. If points are equal between two or more clubs, goal difference
Goal difference
In sports such as ice hockey and association football, goal difference is often the first tiebreaker used to rank teams which finish a league competition with an equal number of points....
usually determines their placement. Although when it comes to qualifying for the finals, if the team in fourth and fifth spot are equal on points, then a Repechaje or Playoff
Playoff
The playoffs, postseason, or finals of a sports league are a game or series of games played after the regular season by the top competitors, usually but not always with a single-elimination system, to determine the league champion or a similar accolade.In the U.S...
is needed to determine which team gains entry into finals.
A system of promotion and relegation
Promotion and relegation
In many sports leagues around the world, promotion and relegation is a process that takes place at the end of each season. Through it, teams are transferred between divisions based on their performance that season...
exists between the Primera División and the Segunda División
Segunda División de Fútbol Salvadoreño
The Segunda División de Fútbol Salvadoreño is the second level of the El Salvador League System of football. Teams have a chance to gain promotion to the Primera División de Fútbol Profesional. The champions of the Apertura and Clausura play the direct promotion playoff every year. The winner of...
. In May each year, at the conclusion of both the apertura and clausura seasons, the team with the least amount of points on aggregate over both seasons, is automatically relegated to the Segunda División, while the team with the second least amount of points must participate in a Repechaje or Playoff
Playoff
The playoffs, postseason, or finals of a sports league are a game or series of games played after the regular season by the top competitors, usually but not always with a single-elimination system, to determine the league champion or a similar accolade.In the U.S...
with the runner-up of the Segunda División. The winner of this home and away playoff will be guaranteed a spot in the Primera División for the following season. This means that every year, a maximum of two teams could be relegated from the Primera División depending on the results of the Repechaje between the second last placed team in the Primera División and the runner-up of the Segunda División.
Qualification to CONCACAF Champions League
As of 2009, La Liga Mayor has two guaranteed spots in the CONCACAF Champions LeagueCONCACAF Champions League
The CONCACAF Champions League is the annual international club football championship for teams from the CONCACAF region ....
. One spot in Preliminary Round and another in the Group Stage. The winner of each apertura and clausura season gains automatic entry into this tournament. To determine which team enters the tournament at what stage, aggregate points over both seasons is used, with the team that has the most points overall progressing through to the Group Stage, and the other team going to the Preliminary Round. If the same team is to win both the apertura and clausura seasons, then that team automatically gains entry into the Group Stage, and again, aggregate points over both seasons is used to determine the second team that will qualify to the Preliminary Round.
Foundation
In 1921, the Salvadoran Sports Commission (Comisión Nacional de Educación Física) held its very first National Sports Week. Although initially this event did not include any participation from football clubs, it would go on to be the basis of what would grow to be the Liga Mayor of today. In 1924, due to high demand, the commission included a football tournament in the annual Sports Week. Due to the enormous success of this event, it was decided that that as of 1926, the Sports Week tournament would in turn become the country's official National Football Championship. The championship was to be contended by three teams who represent the three different zones of the country playing in a double round robin format. The first three teams to compete in the tournament were, NequepioNequepio
Nequepio was a professional soccer team in El Salvador. The club team originally played and was located on what is now Antiguo Cuscatlán, Cuscatlán. The name Nequepio is of indigenous origin, and was the name of the capital's department for many years, until the government changed the name to...
(Central Zone), Chinameca Sporting Club
Chinameca Sporting Club
Chinameca Sporting Club, commonly known as Chinameca S.C. know calledChacarita Juniors are a Salvadoran professional football club based in San Miguel. They Are first team to win the Primera División de Fútbol Profesional in 1926-1927....
(Eastern Zone) and Olímpic (Western Zone). This format was used until 1930.
Controversy
Controversy occurred after the 1929–30 championship when finalists Excélsior F.C.Excélsior F.C.
Excélsior F.C., full name Excélsior Futbol Club, was a professional soccer team that played in Santa Ana, El Salvador. Excélsior F.C. competed in the national sports week soccer tournament that the Salvadoran Sports Commission held at that time held.In 1928, Excélsior F.C. made its first appearance...
(who represented the western zone) complained that the second leg of the final against Hércules should not be registered, as they felt that the referee in that game had helped Hércules win the title. The Sports Commission did not agree and the result was not changed. As a result Excélsior F.C.
Excélsior F.C.
Excélsior F.C., full name Excélsior Futbol Club, was a professional soccer team that played in Santa Ana, El Salvador. Excélsior F.C. competed in the national sports week soccer tournament that the Salvadoran Sports Commission held at that time held.In 1928, Excélsior F.C. made its first appearance...
withdrew from the tournament and Hércules was crowned champion. This led to there being talk of corruption from event organisers against teams from the western part of the country, and as a result teams from that zone refused to take part in any of the following Championships. Because of this there was no national playoff held again until 1937.
Return of the National Championship
The national championship returned to its original format in 1937, but was short lived, as once again, teams complained of there still being corruption within the tournament. Again as a result, there was no national championship during 1939 and 1941. Although no national championship was played, there was still regional championships which over time are now considered to be legitimate national championships.During 1942 and 1943, the national championship was reinstated, but again, much like the first two times, there were problems and the championship was canceled. Again much like in 1939 and 1941, there were only regional championships held during 1944 and 1945, and again, these title are now considered national championships.
Introduction of a league format
In 1947 the Salvadoran Football Federation tried to organize a National Championship in league format, but this proved to be unsuccessful and the tournament was suspended after only a few rounds. It proved to be more successful the following season, but was postponed once again in 1949. Although this new format did not begin very well, because of a lack of organisation, it did prove to work very well during the 1950 championship, and throughout the 1950s.The league begins to form
The 1950s saw interest in the league begin to grow nationwide and although the league did have some problems, with teams dropping out at the end of any given season, it would not affect the league as a whole, as there were various new teams that were anxious to take part in the league and take the place of those that had left. In 1955, league organisers announced that the championship would now be played out in a double round robin format, with a maximum of 10 teams taking part in the league. This year also saw the introduction of promotion and relegationPromotion and relegation
In many sports leagues around the world, promotion and relegation is a process that takes place at the end of each season. Through it, teams are transferred between divisions based on their performance that season...
into the league.
Switch to Apertura/Clausura format
In 1998, league officials decided to change the league format from a year long tournament to an Apertura/Clausura schedule, with the hope that it would garner more interest in the league and give a chance for its player to rest between seasons.Current Teams
| Apertura 2011/Clausura 2012 | ||||
| Name | City | Stadium | First season in first division |
First season after most recent promotion |
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| Águila C.D. Águila Club Deportivo Águila is a Salvadoran football club based in San Miguel. They currently play in the Primera División de Fútbol Profesional, and are one of the most prestigious teams in the country along with long-time rivals Club Deportivo FAS... |
San Miguel San Miguel, El Salvador San Miguel is the fourth most populous city in El Salvador after Santa Ana and Soyapango and the second most important after San Salvador. It is located 138 km east of the capital, San Salvador. It is also the capital of the department of San Miguel and a municipality... |
Juan Francisco Barraza Estadio Juan Francisco Barraza Estadio Juan Francisco Barraza is a multi-purpose stadium in San Miguel, El Salvador.It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of C.D. Águila.It is named after the 50s star Juan Francisco "Cariota" Barraza in 1982.... |
1950/51 | 1959 |
| Alianza Alianza F.C. Alianza Fútbol Club, also known simply as Alianza, is a football club based in San Salvador, El Salvador. Alianza is one of the most popular and successful clubs in El Salvador... |
San Salvador San Salvador The city of San Salvador the capital and largest city of El Salvador, which has been designated a Gamma World City. Its complete name is La Ciudad de Gran San Salvador... |
Cuscatlán Estadio Cuscatlán Monumental Estadio Cuscatlán is a football stadium located in San Salvador, El Salvador. It is the largest stadium in Central America with a capacity of 45,000... |
1959 | 1959 |
| Atlético Marte | San Salvador San Salvador The city of San Salvador the capital and largest city of El Salvador, which has been designated a Gamma World City. Its complete name is La Ciudad de Gran San Salvador... |
Cuscatlán Estadio Cuscatlán Monumental Estadio Cuscatlán is a football stadium located in San Salvador, El Salvador. It is the largest stadium in Central America with a capacity of 45,000... |
1950 | 2009 |
| FAS C.D. FAS Club Deportivo Futbolistas Asociados Santanecos, commonly known as C.D. FAS or simply FAS , is a Salvadoran professional football club based in Santa Ana. They are rivals with Club Deportivo Águila. FAS currently play in the Primera División de Fútbol Profesional, their home ground being the... |
Santa Ana Santa Ana, El Salvador Santa Ana is the second largest city in El Salvador, located 64 kilometers west of San Salvador, the capital city. Santa Ana has approximately 274,830 inhabitants and serves both as the capital of the department of Santa Ana and... |
Oscar Quiteño Estadio Oscar Quiteño Estadio Óscar Alberto Quiteño is a multi-purpose stadium in Santa Ana, El Salvador. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Club Deportivo FAS. The stadium holds 20,000 people and was built in 1963.... |
1948/49 | 1948/49 |
| Firpo C.D. Luis Angel Firpo Club Deportivo Luis Ángel Firpo is an football club based in Usulután, El Salvador that plays in the Primera División de Fútbol Profesional. It has been one of the most successful clubs in El Salvador, having won 9 titles, firstly in 1989. Only FAS and Águila hold more league titles than Firpo,... |
Usulután Usulután Usulután is the 5th largest city in El Salvador, and capital of the Department of Usulutan in the south-east of El Salvador. As of 2006, it is estimated to have population of 71,636 people.Usulutan rests in a rich agricultural valley.... |
Sergio Torres Estadio Sergio Torres Estadio Sergio Torres is a multi-purpose stadium in Usulután, El Salvador. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of C.D. Luis Ángel Firpo... |
1942 | 1973 |
| Metapán A.D. Isidro Metapán Asociación Deportiva Isidro Metapán, also known simply as Isidro Metapán, is a Salvadoran football club based in Metapán, El Salvador. The club currently plays in the Primera División, which is the top tier football league in the country... |
Metapán Metapán Metapán is a municipality in the Santa Ana department of El Salvador.-Geography:The city of Metapan, next to the San Jose River, at 470 meters of height, is located at 46 kilometers to the north of Santa Ana city, joined together by a paved highway. The municipality extends beyond the city and into... |
Jorge Calero Suárez Estadio Jorge Calero Suarez Estadio Jorge Calero Suárez is a multi-purpose stadium in Metapán, El Salvador. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of A.D. Isidro Metapán. The stadium holds 8,000 people.... |
2001 (A) | 2001 (A) |
| Juventud Independiente Juventud Independiente Club Deportivo Juventud Independiente is a Salvadoran football club. The team is currently based in San Juan Opico, El Salvador.They were promoted from Segunda División de Fútbol Salvadoreño to Primera División de Fútbol Profesional after beating San Salvador F.C... |
San Juan Opico Opico Opico is a municipality in the La Libertad department of El Salvador.It is located 42 kilometers from San Salvador, capital of the republic. The municipality has an area of 218 km² and a population of 74,280 inhabitants; according to the 2007 census it is ranked No. 13 in population... |
Complejo Municipal Complejo Municipal Complejo Municipal San Juan Opico is a sports complex which local soccer team Juventud Independiente use as their home field in the Primera Division de Futbol Professional in El Salvador. The stadium's maximum capacity is estimated at about 5,000.... |
2008 (A) | 2011 (A) |
| Once Municipal Once Municipal Once Municipal or 11 Municipal is a Salvadoran football club from Ahuachapán, El Salvador. The club currently plays in the top tier after getting promoted for the Apertura 2010. The club won its first league championship during the 1948–49 season... |
Ahuachapán Ahuachapán Ahuachapán is a city and municipality and the capital of the Ahuachapán Department in western El Salvador. The municipality including the city covers an area of 244.84 km² and as of 2007 has a population of 110,511 people... |
Simeón Magaña Estadio Simeón Magaña Estadio Simeón Magaña is a multi-use stadium in Ahuachapán Department, El Salvador. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Once Municipal.... |
1948/49 | 2011 |
| UES C.D. Universidad de El Salvador Club Deportivo Universidad de El Salvador, commonly known as UES, is a professional football team in El Salvador.Universidad represents the University of El Salvador , the largest and oldest university in El Salvador.... |
San Salvador San Salvador The city of San Salvador the capital and largest city of El Salvador, which has been designated a Gamma World City. Its complete name is La Ciudad de Gran San Salvador... |
Estadio Universitario UES Estadio Universitario UES Estadio Universitario UES is a multi-use stadium in San Salvador, El Salvador.It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of C.D. Universidad de El Salvador.The stadium holds 10,000 people.-External links:*... |
1957/58 | 2010 (A) |
| Vista Hermosa C.D. Vista Hermosa Club Deportivo Vista Hermosa, commonly known as Vista Hermosa, is a professional Salvadoran football club based in San Francisco Gotera, Morazán, El Salvador. The club plays in the Primera Division, which is the top tier league in El Salvador.-History:... |
San Francisco Gotera San Francisco Gotera, Morazán San Francisco Gotera is a municipality in the Morazán department of El Salvador.-Name:Gotera is a native word that is derived from two roots: "Got," meaning snake or serpent, and "era," meaning hill... |
Correcaminos Estadio Correcaminos Estadio Correcaminos is a multi-use stadium in San Francisco Gotera, El Salvador.It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of C.D. Vista Hermosa.It is named after the teams Nickname. The amount of construction was U.S. $ 510,000.... |
2005 (A) | 2005 (A) |
Stadium and locations
| Team | Home city | Stadium | Capacity |
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| Águila C.D. Águila Club Deportivo Águila is a Salvadoran football club based in San Miguel. They currently play in the Primera División de Fútbol Profesional, and are one of the most prestigious teams in the country along with long-time rivals Club Deportivo FAS... |
San Miguel San Miguel, El Salvador San Miguel is the fourth most populous city in El Salvador after Santa Ana and Soyapango and the second most important after San Salvador. It is located 138 km east of the capital, San Salvador. It is also the capital of the department of San Miguel and a municipality... |
Juan Francisco Barraza Estadio Juan Francisco Barraza Estadio Juan Francisco Barraza is a multi-purpose stadium in San Miguel, El Salvador.It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of C.D. Águila.It is named after the 50s star Juan Francisco "Cariota" Barraza in 1982.... |
10,000 |
| Alianza Alianza F.C. Alianza Fútbol Club, also known simply as Alianza, is a football club based in San Salvador, El Salvador. Alianza is one of the most popular and successful clubs in El Salvador... |
San Salvador San Salvador The city of San Salvador the capital and largest city of El Salvador, which has been designated a Gamma World City. Its complete name is La Ciudad de Gran San Salvador... |
Estadio Cuscatlán Estadio Cuscatlán Monumental Estadio Cuscatlán is a football stadium located in San Salvador, El Salvador. It is the largest stadium in Central America with a capacity of 45,000... |
45,925 |
| Atlético Marte | San Salvador San Salvador The city of San Salvador the capital and largest city of El Salvador, which has been designated a Gamma World City. Its complete name is La Ciudad de Gran San Salvador... |
Estadio Cuscatlán Estadio Cuscatlán Monumental Estadio Cuscatlán is a football stadium located in San Salvador, El Salvador. It is the largest stadium in Central America with a capacity of 45,000... |
45,925 |
| FAS C.D. FAS Club Deportivo Futbolistas Asociados Santanecos, commonly known as C.D. FAS or simply FAS , is a Salvadoran professional football club based in Santa Ana. They are rivals with Club Deportivo Águila. FAS currently play in the Primera División de Fútbol Profesional, their home ground being the... |
Santa Ana Santa Ana, El Salvador Santa Ana is the second largest city in El Salvador, located 64 kilometers west of San Salvador, the capital city. Santa Ana has approximately 274,830 inhabitants and serves both as the capital of the department of Santa Ana and... |
Estadio Óscar Quiteño Estadio Oscar Quiteño Estadio Óscar Alberto Quiteño is a multi-purpose stadium in Santa Ana, El Salvador. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Club Deportivo FAS. The stadium holds 20,000 people and was built in 1963.... |
15,000 |
| Isidro Metapán A.D. Isidro Metapán Asociación Deportiva Isidro Metapán, also known simply as Isidro Metapán, is a Salvadoran football club based in Metapán, El Salvador. The club currently plays in the Primera División, which is the top tier football league in the country... |
Metapán Metapán Metapán is a municipality in the Santa Ana department of El Salvador.-Geography:The city of Metapan, next to the San Jose River, at 470 meters of height, is located at 46 kilometers to the north of Santa Ana city, joined together by a paved highway. The municipality extends beyond the city and into... |
Estadio Jorge Calero Suárez Estadio Jorge Calero Suarez Estadio Jorge Calero Suárez is a multi-purpose stadium in Metapán, El Salvador. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of A.D. Isidro Metapán. The stadium holds 8,000 people.... |
8,000 |
| Juventud Independiente Juventud Independiente Club Deportivo Juventud Independiente is a Salvadoran football club. The team is currently based in San Juan Opico, El Salvador.They were promoted from Segunda División de Fútbol Salvadoreño to Primera División de Fútbol Profesional after beating San Salvador F.C... |
San Juan Opico Opico Opico is a municipality in the La Libertad department of El Salvador.It is located 42 kilometers from San Salvador, capital of the republic. The municipality has an area of 218 km² and a population of 74,280 inhabitants; according to the 2007 census it is ranked No. 13 in population... |
Complejo Municipal Complejo Municipal Complejo Municipal San Juan Opico is a sports complex which local soccer team Juventud Independiente use as their home field in the Primera Division de Futbol Professional in El Salvador. The stadium's maximum capacity is estimated at about 5,000.... |
5,000 |
| Luís Ángel Firpo C.D. Luis Angel Firpo Club Deportivo Luis Ángel Firpo is an football club based in Usulután, El Salvador that plays in the Primera División de Fútbol Profesional. It has been one of the most successful clubs in El Salvador, having won 9 titles, firstly in 1989. Only FAS and Águila hold more league titles than Firpo,... |
Usulután Usulután Usulután is the 5th largest city in El Salvador, and capital of the Department of Usulutan in the south-east of El Salvador. As of 2006, it is estimated to have population of 71,636 people.Usulutan rests in a rich agricultural valley.... |
Estadio Sergio Torres | 5,000 |
| Once Municipal Once Municipal Once Municipal or 11 Municipal is a Salvadoran football club from Ahuachapán, El Salvador. The club currently plays in the top tier after getting promoted for the Apertura 2010. The club won its first league championship during the 1948–49 season... |
Ahuachapán Ahuachapán Ahuachapán is a city and municipality and the capital of the Ahuachapán Department in western El Salvador. The municipality including the city covers an area of 244.84 km² and as of 2007 has a population of 110,511 people... |
Estadio Simeón Magaña Estadio Simeón Magaña Estadio Simeón Magaña is a multi-use stadium in Ahuachapán Department, El Salvador. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Once Municipal.... |
5,000 |
| UES C.D. Universidad de El Salvador Club Deportivo Universidad de El Salvador, commonly known as UES, is a professional football team in El Salvador.Universidad represents the University of El Salvador , the largest and oldest university in El Salvador.... |
San Salvador San Salvador The city of San Salvador the capital and largest city of El Salvador, which has been designated a Gamma World City. Its complete name is La Ciudad de Gran San Salvador... |
Estadio Universitario UES Estadio Universitario UES Estadio Universitario UES is a multi-use stadium in San Salvador, El Salvador.It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of C.D. Universidad de El Salvador.The stadium holds 10,000 people.-External links:*... |
10,000 |
| Vista Hermosa C.D. Vista Hermosa Club Deportivo Vista Hermosa, commonly known as Vista Hermosa, is a professional Salvadoran football club based in San Francisco Gotera, Morazán, El Salvador. The club plays in the Primera Division, which is the top tier league in El Salvador.-History:... |
San Francisco Gotera San Francisco Gotera, Morazán San Francisco Gotera is a municipality in the Morazán department of El Salvador.-Name:Gotera is a native word that is derived from two roots: "Got," meaning snake or serpent, and "era," meaning hill... |
Estadio Correcaminos Estadio Correcaminos Estadio Correcaminos is a multi-use stadium in San Francisco Gotera, El Salvador.It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of C.D. Vista Hermosa.It is named after the teams Nickname. The amount of construction was U.S. $ 510,000.... |
12,000 |
Champions
Teams in bold are currently participating in La Liga Mayor.- (#) – Current Primera Division Champion
- (†) – Defunt national team
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| Fas C.D. FAS Club Deportivo Futbolistas Asociados Santanecos, commonly known as C.D. FAS or simply FAS , is a Salvadoran professional football club based in Santa Ana. They are rivals with Club Deportivo Águila. FAS currently play in the Primera División de Fútbol Profesional, their home ground being the... |
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1951–1952, 1953–1954, 1957–1958, 1961–1962, 1962, 1977–1978, 1978–1979, 1981, 1984, 1994–1995, 1995–1996, Clausura 2002, Apertura 2002, Apertura 2003, Apertura 2004, Clausura 2005, Apertura 2009 Primera División de Fútbol Profesional - Apertura 2009 The Apertura 2009 season was the twenty-third tournament of the Primera División de Fútbol Profesional since its establishment of an Apertura and Clausura format. FAS won the tournament for the 17th time in history, defeating Águila in the finale with a 3–2 victory in extra time... |
| Águila C.D. Águila Club Deportivo Águila is a Salvadoran football club based in San Miguel. They currently play in the Primera División de Fútbol Profesional, and are one of the most prestigious teams in the country along with long-time rivals Club Deportivo FAS... |
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1959, 1960–1961, 1963–1964, 1964, 1967–1968, 1972, 1975–1976, 1976–1977, 1983, 1987–1988, 1999 (Apertura), 2000 (Apertura), Clausura 2001, Clausura 2006 |
| Alianza Alianza F.C. Alianza Fútbol Club, also known simply as Alianza, is a football club based in San Salvador, El Salvador. Alianza is one of the most popular and successful clubs in El Salvador... # |
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1965-66, 1966–67, 1986–87, 1989–90, 1993–1994, 1996–1997, Apertura 1998, Apertura 2001, Clausura 2004, Clausura 2011 Primera División de Fútbol Profesional - Clausura 2011 The Clausura 2011 season will be the 26th edition of El Salvador's Primera Division since its establishment of an Apertura and Clausura format. Isidro Metapán will be heading into this tournament as the defending champions. The season will begin in early 2011 and conclude in mid year... |
| Firpo C.D. Luis Angel Firpo Club Deportivo Luis Ángel Firpo is an football club based in Usulután, El Salvador that plays in the Primera División de Fútbol Profesional. It has been one of the most successful clubs in El Salvador, having won 9 titles, firstly in 1989. Only FAS and Águila hold more league titles than Firpo,... |
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1988–1989, 1990–1991, 1991–1992, 1992–1993, 1997–1998, 1999 (Clausura), 2000 (Clausura), Apertura 2007, Clausura 2008 |
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1955, 1955–1956, 1956–57, 1968–1969, 1970, 1980–1981, 1982, 1985 |
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| Isidro Metapán A.D. Isidro Metapán Asociación Deportiva Isidro Metapán, also known simply as Isidro Metapán, is a Salvadoran football club based in Metapán, El Salvador. The club currently plays in the Primera División, which is the top tier football league in the country... |
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Clausura 2007, Apertura 2008, Clausura 2009 Primera División de Fútbol Profesional Clausura 2009 The Primera División de Fútbol Profesional Clausura 2009 season , started on January 31, 2009, and concluded on May 24, 2009.... , Clausura 2010, Apertura 2010 Primera División de Fútbol Profesional - Apertura 2010 The Apertura 2010 season was the 25th edition of El Salvador's Primera Division since its establishment of an Apertura and Clausura format. Isidro Metapán, being the defending champions, kept the title as they won the final against Alianza on penalties. The season begun on July 31 and concluded on... |
| Quequeisque Quequeisque Quequeisque was a professional football club in Nueva San Salvador which have played the Primera División de Fútbol Profesional. They are the only team in El Salvador besides Hércules in soccer history to win 5 or more straight championships Salvadoran football champions... † |
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1941, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| C.D. 33 C.D. 33 C.D. 33, full name Club Deportivo 33, was a professional soccer team in San Salvador, El Salvador. C.D. 33 won two national tournament finals in 1937 and in 1938 . In 1938, C.D. 33 won the central zone in El Salvador... † |
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1937, 1938, 1939 |
| Once Municipal Once Municipal Once Municipal or 11 Municipal is a Salvadoran football club from Ahuachapán, El Salvador. The club currently plays in the top tier after getting promoted for the Apertura 2010. The club won its first league championship during the 1948–49 season... |
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1948–1949, Apertura 2006 |
| Juventud Olímpia C.D. Juventud Olímpica Metalio Club Deportivo Juventud Olímpica Metalio, commonly known as Juventud Olímpica are a Salvadoran professional football club based in several locations including Sonsonate and also Barrio Santa Anita, San Salvador.-History:... |
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1971, 1973 |
| Dragón C.D. Dragon Club Deportivo Dragón is a Salvadoran football club. The team currently plays in San Miguel, El Salvador.-Achievements:*Primera División: 2*El Salvador Benefit Tournament: 1-Current squad:As of 2010:=-Notable players:... |
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1950–1951, 1952–1953 |
| Maya C.D. Maya C.D. Maya, full name Club Deportivo Maya, was a professional soccer team in Quezaltepeque, La Libertad. C.D. Maya won back-to-back championships in 1934-35 and 1935-36... † |
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1934–1935, 1935–1936 |
| Santiagueño C.D. Santiagueño Club Deportivo Santiagueño, commonly known as C.D. Santiagueño, are a Salvadoran professional football club from Santiago de María, Usulután. C.D. Santiagueño won the Salvadoran national title Primera División de Fútbol Profesional in the 1979-80 season.... † |
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1979–1980 |
| San Salvador San Salvador F.C. San Salvador Futbol Club was a professional football club located in San Salvador, El Salvador that participated in Primera División de Fútbol Profesional from 2002 to 2008... † |
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Clausura 2003 |
| Chinameca S.C. Chinameca Sporting Club Chinameca Sporting Club, commonly known as Chinameca S.C. know calledChacarita Juniors are a Salvadoran professional football club based in San Miguel. They Are first team to win the Primera División de Fútbol Profesional in 1926-1927.... |
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1926 |
| Libertad Libertad F.C. Libertad F.C., full name Libertad Futbol Club, was a professional soccer team in La Libertad, La Libertad. In 1946, Libertad F.C. won their first and only national title, defeating Oriental Zone winners C.D. Luis Ángel Firpo and Occidental Zone winners Once Municipal in a national final round... † |
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1946 |
| Vista Hermosa C.D. Vista Hermosa Club Deportivo Vista Hermosa, commonly known as Vista Hermosa, is a professional Salvadoran football club based in San Francisco Gotera, Morazán, El Salvador. The club plays in the Primera Division, which is the top tier league in El Salvador.-History:... |
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Apertura 2005 |
| Platense C.D. Platense Municipal Zacatecoluca C.D. Platense Municipal Zacatecoluca, usually abbreviated to C.D. Platense,is a El Salvador Segunda División de Fútbol Salvadoreño based in El Salvador,a small town in the province of Zacatecoluca.-Stadium:... |
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1974–1975 |
| España España F.C. Atletico España F.C., full name España Futbol Club, was a professional soccer team in San Salvador, San Salvador. During the 1930s, España F.C. competed in the central zone soccer tournament that was held by the Salvadoran Sports Commission as Deportivo 33.On 30 August 1940, Deportivo 33 renamed... † |
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1939–1940 |