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Primera División De Fútbol Profesional – Apertura 2013
The Apertura 2013 season is the 31st edition of Primera División de Fútbol de El Salvador since its establishment of an Apertura and Clausura format. Firpo are the defending champions. The league will consist of 10 teams, each playing a home and away game against the other clubs for a total of 18 games, respectively. The top four teams at the end of the regular season will take part of the playoffs. Team information A total of 10 teams will contest the league, including nine sides from the Clausura 2013 and one promoted from the 2012–13 Segunda División. Once Municipal were relegated to 2013–14 Segunda División the previous season. The relegated team were replaced by 2012–13 Segunda División Playoffs promotion winner. Ciclon de Golfo won the Apertura 2012 title, this led to take part of the promotion playoffs along with the Clausura 2013 champions side C.D. Dragon. Dragon won the playoffs by the score of 3–1. Promotion and relegation Promoted from Segunda Di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Primera División De Fútbol De El Salvador
The ''Primera División'' of the (''Professional Football League''), more commonly known as ''La Liga Mayor'' or ''La Primera'', is the top professional association football, football league in El Salvador. It was established in 1969, and in 2011 had 10 clubs. Initially the league was run as a year-long tournament, but since 1998 there are two tournaments each year, much like in many other football leagues in the Americas. 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-robin tournament, round-robin 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 22 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 six clubs at the end of the season progressing through to the finals. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reynaldo Hernández
Reynaldo Antonio Hernández Villegas (born September 11, 1984, in Concepción Batres) is a Salvadoran former footballer. He was banned for life in 2013, for match-fixing while playing for the El Salvador national football team. Club career Hernández started his professional career with club C.D. Guerrero in 2005, joined Primera División de Fútbol de El Salvador (La Primera) club Vista Hermosa in 2006, and moved to La Primera club C.D. Águila in 2012. International career Hernández made his debut with the Salvadoran senior team on May 30, 2009, in a match against Jamaica at RFK Stadium, Washington, D.C. Although he played most of the game, he was subbed four minutes before the final whistle. The game ended with a scoreless draw. As of August 2011, he has earned a total of 10 caps (scoring no goals) and has represented his country at the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup. In August, Castillo was one of 22 players suspended by El Salvador's football federation pending an investigatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Estadio Juan Francisco Barraza
Estadio Juan Francisco Barraza is a multi-purpose stadium in San Miguel, El Salvador San Miguel () is a city in eastern El Salvador. It is the country's third most populous city. 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. The population .... It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of C.D. Águila and C.D. Dragón. It is named after the 1950s star Juan Francisco "Cariota" Barraza in 1982. The stadium holds 10,000 people. History Construction began in November 1956 and was under the direction of Pablo Paredes Lemus and Cia. After 3 years of building, The stadium was opened and held its very first game on November 15, 1959. This day saw Honduran Club Deportivo Olimpia play against Águila and drew 1-1. In 1982, 26 years after its construction, the Aguila board, decided to change its name to Estadio Juan Francisco Barraza, after the iconic footballer in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Miguel, El Salvador
San Miguel () is a city in eastern El Salvador. It is the country's third most populous city. 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. The population of the city in 2017 was 518,410. History Luis de Moscoso Alvarado established the village of San Miguel de la Frontera (Saint Michael of the Frontier) on May 8, 1530, as a bastion for the conquest of the Lenca kingdom of Chaparrastique (Place of Beautiful Orchids). By 1586 the village had obtained the title of city. In 1655, a volcanic eruption almost destroyed the entire city. According to legend, the devastation was so severe that only an image of Mary in the parish church was spared. Economy The city has been an important center of the agriculture, textile and chemical industries of El Salvador. Since the early 21st century, the services sector, especially health care and commerce, have increased considerably, resulting in significant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marvin González
Marvin René González Leiva (born April 17, 1982) is a Salvadoran former footballer who played as a left-back. Club career Born in El Refugio, González came through the reserves of FAS in 2001 to claim his place in the senior team and to stay in there for almost a decade. On July 2, 2010, González signed a two-year contract with Águila, starting with the Apertura 2010 season. Marvin González returned to FAS for the Apertura 2011. In 2013, he was released by FAS and Later sign with Santa Tecla F.C. International career González made his debut for El Salvador in a November 2002 friendly match against the United States and had, as of May 2011, earned a total of 82 caps, scoring 1 goal. He has represented his country in 22 FIFA World Cup qualification matches and played at the 2003, 2005, 2009 UNCAF Nations Cups and 2011 Copa Centroamericana. As well as at the 2003, 2009 and 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup The 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup was the 11th edition of the CONCACAF Go ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eliseo Quintanilla
Eliseo Antonio Quintanilla Ortíz (born 5 February 1983) is a former Salvadoran professional footballer. Club career Nicknamed ''Cheyo'', Quintanilla started his professional career at Salvadorian giants FAS, making his professional debut in 1999 at age 16. In 2001, he moved to rivals Águila and while with them, he played in a friendly in Los Angeles. Major League Soccer The management at Major League Soccer outfit D.C. United watched the game tapes and signed the small playmaker with the club in 2002. Injuries however curtailed his MLS career. He scored just five goals and five assists in two years in the league, missing all of 2004 with an injury, and was subsequently released. In 2004, he was injured at a preseason training camp and was unable to play the entire season. He returned to play in his native country but in 2008, Quintanilla signed a five-month deal with Costa Rican football club L.D. Alajuelense. After being released he again returned to El Salvador, where he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alfredo Pacheco
Alfredo Alberto Pacheco (December 1, 1982 – December 27, 2015) was a Salvadoran footballer who had the record for most appearances on the El Salvador national football team when he was banned for life in 2013, for match-fixing while playing for the national team. He was murdered on December 27, 2015. Career Club Pacheco spent the majority of his career with one of El Salvador's biggest clubs, FAS. After moving through the junior ranks and into the first team reserves, he was given his first chance to play in the Salvadoran Primera División in 2001. He made his professional debut on March 3, 2001, in a league match against C.D. Municipal Limeño. In 2005, he was named club captain. On February 18, 2009, it was announced that New York Red Bulls head coach Juan Carlos Osorio had gone to El Salvador with the hopes of bringing Pacheco to Major League Soccer. Pacheco had been scouted for several months, most notably during FIFA World Cup qualification matches, as well as during th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ramón Flores (footballer)
Ramón Ulises Flores Aguirre (born August 21, 1982) is a Salvadoran former footballer who played as a right-back. He was banned for life in 2013, for match-fixing while playing for the El Salvador national football team. Club career Flores was born in Santa Ana. After having spent well over a decade with the FAS institution, he left in 2010 to join Once Municipal, a club that had just been promoted before he signed a one-year contract. He rejoined FAS however for the 2011 Clausura. International career Flores received his first call up to the senior national team in January 2008. He officially received his first cap on January 22, 2008 in a friendly match against Belize. Flores represented his country in 6 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifying games, in which he played a few games under Mexican coach Carlos de los Cobos. On September 20, 2013, Flores was one of 14 Salvadoran players banned for life due to their involvement with match fixing In organized sports, match fixing is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
José Miguel Granadino
José Miguel Granadino León (born 28 September 1988) is a Salvadoran former footballer A football player or footballer is a sportsperson who plays one of the different types of football. The main types of football are association football, American football, Canadian football, Australian rules football, Gaelic football, rugby le ... who played as a defender. Club career Granadino played his entire career for FAS. Lifeban for match-fixing On 20 September 2013, José Miguel Granadino and 13 other players of El Salvador were banned for life. The players were accused of receiving bribes in matches such as a 5–0 defeat against Mexico in 2011 and a 4–2 loss against Paraguay in February 2013. References External links El Grafico profile 1988 births Living people Footballers from Santa Ana, El Salvador Men's association football central defenders Salvadoran men's footballers El Salvador men's international footballers 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup players C.D. FAS ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miguel Montes (footballer, Born 1980)
Miguel Ángel Montes Moreno (born 12 February 1980 in Sensuntepeque) is a Salvadoran former footballer. He was banned for life in 2013, for match fixing while playing for the El Salvador national football team. Club career On 13 November 2009, Montes was linked with a move to the Primera División de Fútbol de El Salvador (La Primera) club Indios de Ciudad Juárez. He did not sign with the club, as Indios coach José Treviño stated that reinforcements, including Montes, would not be brought in. On 15 April 2011, Miguel Montes left C.D. Águila after 2 years in the club, first being capped in the La Primera's Apertura 2009. He left because the club had not paid him for over a month and a half. On 14 May 2011, Miguel Montes signed for one year at Isidro Metapán. He told a Salvadoran radio station, "I'm happy because I reached an agreement with the people of Isidro Metapán, they were interested like me and came to the concentration, spoke with me and we reached an agreement ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Osael Romero
William Osael Romero Castillo (born 18 April 1986) is a Salvadoran former footballer. He was banned for life in 2013, for match fixing while playing for the El Salvador national football team. Career Club Romero started his career at Atlético Chaparratique before joining Vista Hermosa in 2006. On 1 February 2010, Chivas USA signed El Salvador international from FC Dallas who held a discovery claim on the player, the 23-year-old midfielder arrived in Los Angeles and comes on loan from Vista Hermosa. On 26 June 2010, Romero scored his first MLS goal with Chivas USA in a game against FC Dallas at The Home Depot Center, in which ended 1–2 in favor of FC Dallas. He returned to his home country to join Águila for the 2010 Apertura. International Romero officially received his first cap on 13 October 2007 in a friendly match against Costa Rica. He scored his first goal for the national team on 22 October 2008 in a friendly match against Bolivia. Arguably, Romero's grea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carlos Romeo Monteagudo
Carlos Romeo Monteagudo Alfaro (born April 29, 1985) is a Salvadoran professional footballer. Club career Independiente Nacional 1906 Monteagudo started his professional career at hometown club Independiente Nacional 1906 in 2004. However, for the bad luck of Monteagudo, Independiente Nacional 1906 descended in the Clausura 2007 tournament to Segunda División. In December 2008, Monteagudo along with his club and national team teammate Manuel Salazar, both were invited to have trials with Mexican Primera División A team Monterrey 1a. A (effectively CF Monterreys reserve team), with the hopes of signing with the club's Second Division side. After the two-week trial, Monteagudo was close to signing with the Mexican side, but ultimately he was not offered a contract, and he returned to El Salvador. Luis Ángel Firpo In 2007, Monteagudo signed with Luis Ángel Firpo. With the team of Usulután Monteagudo won the Apertura 2007, Clausura 2008 and Clausura 2013. Also he lost t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
