2016–17 Honduran Liga Nacional
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The 2016–17 Honduran Liga Nacional season was the 51st
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edition since its establishment in 1965. For this season, the system format stayed the same as the previous season. The tournament began in July 2016 and ended in May 2017.


2016–17 teams

A total of 10 teams competed in the tournament, including 9 sides from the 2015–16 season plus C.D. Social Sol, promoted from the 2015–16 Liga de Ascenso.


Managerial changes


Apertura

The Apertura tournament is the first half of the 2016–17 season which was played from 29 July to 18 December 2016. The fixture was unveiled on 9 July. C.D. Social Sol made its official debut in Liga Nacional on 29 July when they lost 3–2 to
Club Deportivo Olimpia Club Deportivo Olimpia is a professional association football in Honduras, Honduran football club based in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán Department, Francisco Morazán. The club is the nation's most successful team both ...
at
Estadio Tiburcio Carías Andino es:Estadio is the spanish language word for Stadium A stadium (: stadiums or stadia) is a place or venue for (mostly) outdoor sports, concerts, or other events and consists of a field or stage completely or partially surrounded by a tiered s ...
. C.D. Real Sociedad's Marvin Solano became the first manager to get sacked after only four weeks the season started. On week 10, C.D. Motagua and C.D. Honduras Progreso draw 0–0 in
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; in such game,
Melissa Borjas Melissa Paola Borjas Pastrana (born 20 October 1986) is a Honduran Association football, football Referee (association football), referee. She earned a degree in finance at Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras, and has been a professiona ...
became the first female referee in Liga Nacional's history to enforce the
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in an official game. Motagua obtained its 14th national league after defeating
Platense F.C. Platense Fútbol Club or simply Platense is a Honduran Association football, football club, located in Platense, Puerto Cortés, Cortés Department, Cortés. The club was founded on 4 July 1960 and in 1965 became the first champions of the Liga ...
in an unprecedented final series.


Regular season


Standings


Results

: ''As of 19 November 2016''


Postseason


Results

* ''Real España won 5–3 on aggregated.'' * ''Motagua 3–3 Marathón on aggregated; Motagua advanced on regular season performance.'' ---- * ''Motagua won 2–1 on aggregated.'' * ''Platense 2–2 Real España on aggregated; Platense advanced on regular season performance.'' ---- * ''Motagua won 2–1 on aggregated.''


Clausura

The Clausura tournament is the second half of the 2016–17 season. The regular season fixtures were released on 10 December 2016. The first match of the tournament was played on 7 January at
Estadio Francisco Morazán es:Estadio is the spanish language word for Stadium A stadium (: stadiums or stadia) is a place or venue for (mostly) outdoor sports, concerts, or other events and consists of a field or stage completely or partially surrounded by a tiered s ...
between
Real C.D. España Real Club Deportivo España, Real España, nicknamed ''Los Aurinegros'' or simply España, is a Honduran professional football club, which plays in the Liga Nacional de Fútbol de Honduras. With 12 championships, Real España is one of the most ...
and C.D. Social Sol which ended in a scoreless tie. On 8 February,
Club Deportivo Olimpia Club Deportivo Olimpia is a professional association football in Honduras, Honduran football club based in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán Department, Francisco Morazán. The club is the nation's most successful team both ...
defeated
C.D.S. Vida Club Deportivo y Social Vida, or simply Vida, was a Honduran professional Association football, football club based in La Ceiba, Atlántida (department), Atlántida. The club last competed in the Honduran Liga Nacional de Ascenso, Liga Nacional d ...
with a 7–1 score, a game in which striker Roger Rojas scored five goals, a record only shared with Arturo Garden, Jorge Arriola and
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. On week 7, Vida and Juticalpa F.C. draw 1–1 at Estadio Carlos Calderón, a venue used in Liga Nacional for the first time. On 22 April, Social Sol's player Francisco Reyes became the first ever goalkeeper to score two goals in a league match after converting two penalty kicks in the 2–1 victory over C.D. Marathón. On 28 May, C.D. Motagua obtained its 15th league title and their second in a row after defeating C.D. Honduras Progreso with a 7–1 aggregated score. In such game, 4 people were kill due to suffocation after a human stampede tried to push their way in to access the stadium which was already overcrowded.


Regular season


Standings


Results

: ''As of 29 April 2017''


Postseason


Results

* ''Real España won 5–3 on aggregated.'' * ''Honduras Progreso 1–1 Marathón on aggregated; Honduras Progreso advanced on regular season performance.'' ---- * ''Honduras Progreso won 6–4 on aggregated.'' * ''Motagua won 4–3 on aggregated.'' ---- * ''Motagua won 7–1 on aggregated.''


Top goalscorers

: ''As of 28 May 2017'' * 22 goals: :
Rony Martínez Rony Darío Martínez Alméndarez (born October 16, 1987) is a Honduran professional footballer who plays as a forward currently plays for Real Sociedad Real Sociedad de Fútbol, more commonly referred to as Real Sociedad ( ; ''Royal Society'' ...
(
Real Sociedad Real Sociedad de Fútbol, more commonly referred to as Real Sociedad ( ; ''Royal Society'') in English, and Erreala or Reala in Basque language, Basque, is a Spanish professional sports club in the city of San Sebastián, Donostia / San Sebastián, ...
) * 20 goals: : Carlos Lanza (
Juticalpa Juticalpa () is the capital of Olancho Department in Honduras, with a population of 75,790 (2023 calculation), and the municipal seat of Juticalpa Municipality. Situated in a broad river valley alongside the Rio Juticalpa, the town is a commer ...
) * 19 goals: : Carlo Costly ( Olimpia) * 18 goals: : Román Castillo (
Motagua The Motagua River () is a river in Guatemala. It rises in the Western Highlands of Guatemala and runs in an easterly direction to the Gulf of Honduras. The Motagua River basin covers an area of and is the largest in Guatemala. The Motagua Rive ...
) * 16 goals: :
Ángel Tejeda Ángel Gabriel Tejada Escobar (born 1 June 1991) is a Honduran professional Association football, footballer who plays as a Forward (association football), forward for Olancho FC and the Honduras national football team, Honduras national team ...
( H. Progreso /
Real España Real may refer to: Currencies * Argentine real * Brazilian real (R$) * Central American Republic real * Mexican real * Portuguese real * Spanish real * Spanish colonial real Nature and science * Reality, the state of things as they exist, rath ...
) * 15 goals: : Erick Andino (
Motagua The Motagua River () is a river in Guatemala. It rises in the Western Highlands of Guatemala and runs in an easterly direction to the Gulf of Honduras. The Motagua River basin covers an area of and is the largest in Guatemala. The Motagua Rive ...
) * 13 goals: : Domingo Zalazar (
Real España Real may refer to: Currencies * Argentine real * Brazilian real (R$) * Central American Republic real * Mexican real * Portuguese real * Spanish real * Spanish colonial real Nature and science * Reality, the state of things as they exist, rath ...
) :
Javier Estupiñán Javier Andrés Estupiñán Romero (; born 8 February 1984) is a Colombian footballer who plays as a forward for Honduran Liga Nacional club Juticalpa Career Early career Estupiñan began his playing career in 2004 playing for Deportivo Pa ...
( Olimpia) * 12 goals: : Claudio Cardozo (
Real España Real may refer to: Currencies * Argentine real * Brazilian real (R$) * Central American Republic real * Mexican real * Portuguese real * Spanish real * Spanish colonial real Nature and science * Reality, the state of things as they exist, rath ...
) * 11 goals: : Brunet Hay ( Platense) : Carlos Discua (
Motagua The Motagua River () is a river in Guatemala. It rises in the Western Highlands of Guatemala and runs in an easterly direction to the Gulf of Honduras. The Motagua River basin covers an area of and is the largest in Guatemala. The Motagua Rive ...
) * 10 goals: :
Roby Norales Roby Alberto Norales Núñez (born 25 January 1991), is a Honduran footballer who plays for Honduran club Mukura Victory Sports F.C. as a forward. Club career Roby made his National League debut for F.C. Motagua on 28 August 2011 under head ...
( Platense) : Juan Rodríguez ( Marathón) * 9 goals: : Pablo Arzú (
Real Sociedad Real Sociedad de Fútbol, more commonly referred to as Real Sociedad ( ; ''Royal Society'') in English, and Erreala or Reala in Basque language, Basque, is a Spanish professional sports club in the city of San Sebastián, Donostia / San Sebastián, ...
) :
Michaell Chirinos Michaell Anthony Chirinos Cortez (born 17 June 1995) is a Honduran professional footballer who plays as a winger for Liga Nacional club Olimpia and the Honduras national team. Club career On 14 June 2018, Chirinos signed with Lobos BUAP of ...
( Olimpia) :
Alexander López Alexander Agustín López Rodríguez (born 5 June 1992) is a Honduran professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Liga Nacional club Olancho FC and the Honduras national team. Club career Early career Born in Tegucigal ...
( Olimpia) : Bryan Acosta (
Real España Real may refer to: Currencies * Argentine real * Brazilian real (R$) * Central American Republic real * Mexican real * Portuguese real * Spanish real * Spanish colonial real Nature and science * Reality, the state of things as they exist, rath ...
) * 8 goals: : Charles Córdoba ( Marathón /
Juticalpa Juticalpa () is the capital of Olancho Department in Honduras, with a population of 75,790 (2023 calculation), and the municipal seat of Juticalpa Municipality. Situated in a broad river valley alongside the Rio Juticalpa, the town is a commer ...
) : Iván López (
Real España Real may refer to: Currencies * Argentine real * Brazilian real (R$) * Central American Republic real * Mexican real * Portuguese real * Spanish real * Spanish colonial real Nature and science * Reality, the state of things as they exist, rath ...
) : Marco Vega (
Motagua The Motagua River () is a river in Guatemala. It rises in the Western Highlands of Guatemala and runs in an easterly direction to the Gulf of Honduras. The Motagua River basin covers an area of and is the largest in Guatemala. The Motagua Rive ...
) * 7 goals: : Romell Quioto ( Olimpia) :
Luis Lobo Luis Gustavo Lobo (born 9 November 1970) is a retired professional male tennis player from Argentina, who won the gold medal in the men's doubles competition at the 1995 Pan American Games. He reached his career high doubles ranking, World No ...
( Platense) : Walter Martínez ( Marathón) :
Wilmer Crisanto Wilmer Crisanto Casildo (born 24 June 1989) is a Honduran professional football player, who plays as right back for Marathón in the Honduran National League. Club career He became a regular in the starting lineup for C.D. Victoria when he ...
(
Motagua The Motagua River () is a river in Guatemala. It rises in the Western Highlands of Guatemala and runs in an easterly direction to the Gulf of Honduras. The Motagua River basin covers an area of and is the largest in Guatemala. The Motagua Rive ...
) : Roger Rojas ( Olimpia) :
Jerrel Britto Jerrel Pete Jesse Britto (born 4 July 1992), known as Jerrel Britto, is a Trinidadian professional footballer who most recently played for Honduras Progreso of Liga Nacional de Honduras and the Trinidad and Tobago national team. Club caree ...
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Honduras Progreso Club Deportivo Honduras Progreso (commonly referred to as Honduras Progreso or simply Honduras), is a Honduran football club based in El Progreso, Honduras. It was founded in 1965 and currently plays in the Honduran Liga Nacional. History Club De ...
) * 6 goals: : Diego Reyes ( Marathón) : Carlos Sánchez (
Honduras Progreso Club Deportivo Honduras Progreso (commonly referred to as Honduras Progreso or simply Honduras), is a Honduran football club based in El Progreso, Honduras. It was founded in 1965 and currently plays in the Honduran Liga Nacional. History Club De ...
) : Justin Arboleda ( Marathón) * 5 goals: : Bryan Róchez (
Real España Real may refer to: Currencies * Argentine real * Brazilian real (R$) * Central American Republic real * Mexican real * Portuguese real * Spanish real * Spanish colonial real Nature and science * Reality, the state of things as they exist, rath ...
) : Henry Martínez (
Real Sociedad Real Sociedad de Fútbol, more commonly referred to as Real Sociedad ( ; ''Royal Society'') in English, and Erreala or Reala in Basque language, Basque, is a Spanish professional sports club in the city of San Sebastián, Donostia / San Sebastián, ...
) : Marlon Ramírez ( Vida) :
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Honduras Progreso Club Deportivo Honduras Progreso (commonly referred to as Honduras Progreso or simply Honduras), is a Honduran football club based in El Progreso, Honduras. It was founded in 1965 and currently plays in the Honduran Liga Nacional. History Club De ...
) : Néstor Martínez ( Platense /
Social Sol Club Deportivo Social Sol is a Honduran football team based in Olanchito, Yoro. The club was promoted to the Honduran Liga Nacional for the first time in 2016 and competed in the 2016–17 season. History Social Sol was founded on 13 April ...
) : Juan Ocampo (
Juticalpa Juticalpa () is the capital of Olancho Department in Honduras, with a population of 75,790 (2023 calculation), and the municipal seat of Juticalpa Municipality. Situated in a broad river valley alongside the Rio Juticalpa, the town is a commer ...
) :
Edder Delgado Edder Gerardo Delgado Zerón (; born 20 November 1986) is a Honduran international footballer who plays as a midfielder for Real Sociedad in the Honduras National League. Club career Nicknamed ''Camello'', Delgado has so far spent his entir ...
(
Real España Real may refer to: Currencies * Argentine real * Brazilian real (R$) * Central American Republic real * Mexican real * Portuguese real * Spanish real * Spanish colonial real Nature and science * Reality, the state of things as they exist, rath ...
) : César Guillén ( Vida) : Frédixon Elvir (
Honduras Progreso Club Deportivo Honduras Progreso (commonly referred to as Honduras Progreso or simply Honduras), is a Honduran football club based in El Progreso, Honduras. It was founded in 1965 and currently plays in the Honduran Liga Nacional. History Club De ...
) : Jorge A. Cardona (
Honduras Progreso Club Deportivo Honduras Progreso (commonly referred to as Honduras Progreso or simply Honduras), is a Honduran football club based in El Progreso, Honduras. It was founded in 1965 and currently plays in the Honduran Liga Nacional. History Club De ...
) * 4 goals: :
Juan Montes Juan Montes (born 4 June 1947) is a retired footballer who played as a midfielder for clubs in Argentina and Greece. Club career Born in Buenos Aires, Montes began playing football for Club Atlético Atlanta. In 1969, he moved to local rivals ...
(
Motagua The Motagua River () is a river in Guatemala. It rises in the Western Highlands of Guatemala and runs in an easterly direction to the Gulf of Honduras. The Motagua River basin covers an area of and is the largest in Guatemala. The Motagua Rive ...
) :
Óscar Salas Óscar Salas (born 8 December 1993) is a Honduran footballer. He represented Honduras in the Football at the 2016 Summer Olympics, football competition at the Football at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Men's tournament, 2016 Summer Olympics. He ...
( Olimpia) : Félix Crisanto (
Motagua The Motagua River () is a river in Guatemala. It rises in the Western Highlands of Guatemala and runs in an easterly direction to the Gulf of Honduras. The Motagua River basin covers an area of and is the largest in Guatemala. The Motagua Rive ...
) : Alexander Aguilar (
Juticalpa Juticalpa () is the capital of Olancho Department in Honduras, with a population of 75,790 (2023 calculation), and the municipal seat of Juticalpa Municipality. Situated in a broad river valley alongside the Rio Juticalpa, the town is a commer ...
) : Santiago Vergara (
Motagua The Motagua River () is a river in Guatemala. It rises in the Western Highlands of Guatemala and runs in an easterly direction to the Gulf of Honduras. The Motagua River basin covers an area of and is the largest in Guatemala. The Motagua Rive ...
) : Roy Smith (
Honduras Progreso Club Deportivo Honduras Progreso (commonly referred to as Honduras Progreso or simply Honduras), is a Honduran football club based in El Progreso, Honduras. It was founded in 1965 and currently plays in the Honduran Liga Nacional. History Club De ...
) * 3 goals: : Esdras Padilla (
Juticalpa Juticalpa () is the capital of Olancho Department in Honduras, with a population of 75,790 (2023 calculation), and the municipal seat of Juticalpa Municipality. Situated in a broad river valley alongside the Rio Juticalpa, the town is a commer ...
) : Carlos Ramírez (
Social Sol Club Deportivo Social Sol is a Honduran football team based in Olanchito, Yoro. The club was promoted to the Honduran Liga Nacional for the first time in 2016 and competed in the 2016–17 season. History Social Sol was founded on 13 April ...
) : Víctor Moncada ( H. Progreso /
Real España Real may refer to: Currencies * Argentine real * Brazilian real (R$) * Central American Republic real * Mexican real * Portuguese real * Spanish real * Spanish colonial real Nature and science * Reality, the state of things as they exist, rath ...
) :
Jerry Palacios Jerry Nelson Palacios Suazo (; born November 1, 1981) is a Honduran former footballer who played as a striker. Club career Palacios made his senior debut for Olimpia for whom he played 7 successive years except for a season at F.C. Motagua ...
( Vida) : Osman Melgares (
Real Sociedad Real Sociedad de Fútbol, more commonly referred to as Real Sociedad ( ; ''Royal Society'') in English, and Erreala or Reala in Basque language, Basque, is a Spanish professional sports club in the city of San Sebastián, Donostia / San Sebastián, ...
) : Francisco Reyes (
Social Sol Club Deportivo Social Sol is a Honduran football team based in Olanchito, Yoro. The club was promoted to the Honduran Liga Nacional for the first time in 2016 and competed in the 2016–17 season. History Social Sol was founded on 13 April ...
) :
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( Olimpia) :
Rony Flores Rony Alberto Flores Sánchez (; born 28 September 1984) is a Honduran Association football, football Striker (association football), striker. Club career Rony Flores debuted on August 24, 2003 with Real Juventud, in the game that his team lost ...
(
Juticalpa Juticalpa () is the capital of Olancho Department in Honduras, with a population of 75,790 (2023 calculation), and the municipal seat of Juticalpa Municipality. Situated in a broad river valley alongside the Rio Juticalpa, the town is a commer ...
) : Jeancarlos Vargas ( Platense) : Cholby Martínez ( Vida) : Luciano Ursino (
Real España Real may refer to: Currencies * Argentine real * Brazilian real (R$) * Central American Republic real * Mexican real * Portuguese real * Spanish real * Spanish colonial real Nature and science * Reality, the state of things as they exist, rath ...
) : Júnior Martínez (
Real Sociedad Real Sociedad de Fútbol, more commonly referred to as Real Sociedad ( ; ''Royal Society'') in English, and Erreala or Reala in Basque language, Basque, is a Spanish professional sports club in the city of San Sebastián, Donostia / San Sebastián, ...
) :
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( Marathón) :
Reinieri Mayorquín Reinieri Joel Mayorquín Gámez (born 13 July 1989) is a Honduran football player who most recently played for F.C. Motagua. He has previously played for Norwegian club Aalesunds FK. Club career Aalesunds FK Mayorquín joined Aalesund on a s ...
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Motagua The Motagua River () is a river in Guatemala. It rises in the Western Highlands of Guatemala and runs in an easterly direction to the Gulf of Honduras. The Motagua River basin covers an area of and is the largest in Guatemala. The Motagua Rive ...
) :
Édgar Álvarez Édgar or Edgard Anthony Álvarez Reyes (born 9 January 1980) is a Honduran former soccer player who last played for Platense in the Liga Nacional de Fútbol de Honduras. Primarily a winger, he could play anywhere on the right flank. Club ca ...
( Platense) :
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( Olimpia) : Richard Dixon ( Platense) : Maximiliano Osurak ( Platense) : José Arévalo (
Real España Real may refer to: Currencies * Argentine real * Brazilian real (R$) * Central American Republic real * Mexican real * Portuguese real * Spanish real * Spanish colonial real Nature and science * Reality, the state of things as they exist, rath ...
) :
Roberto Riascos Roberto is an Italian, Portuguese and Spanish variation of the male given name Robert. Notable people named Roberto include: * Roberto (footballer, born 1912) * Roberto (footballer, born 1977) * Roberto (footballer, born 1978) * Roberto (footb ...
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Social Sol Club Deportivo Social Sol is a Honduran football team based in Olanchito, Yoro. The club was promoted to the Honduran Liga Nacional for the first time in 2016 and competed in the 2016–17 season. History Social Sol was founded on 13 April ...
) * 2 goals: : Aldo Oviedo (
Juticalpa Juticalpa () is the capital of Olancho Department in Honduras, with a population of 75,790 (2023 calculation), and the municipal seat of Juticalpa Municipality. Situated in a broad river valley alongside the Rio Juticalpa, the town is a commer ...
) : Cristopher Urmeneta (
Social Sol Club Deportivo Social Sol is a Honduran football team based in Olanchito, Yoro. The club was promoted to the Honduran Liga Nacional for the first time in 2016 and competed in the 2016–17 season. History Social Sol was founded on 13 April ...
) : Carlos Mejía ( Olimpia) :
Brayan Velásquez Brayan Velasquez Garcia (born 8 May 1996) is a Honduran professional footballer who plays as a forward. He has represented Honduras at the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup. Club career In August 2014, Velásquez made his professional debut with Club ...
( Vida) : Horacio Parham (
Juticalpa Juticalpa () is the capital of Olancho Department in Honduras, with a population of 75,790 (2023 calculation), and the municipal seat of Juticalpa Municipality. Situated in a broad river valley alongside the Rio Juticalpa, the town is a commer ...
) : Jonathan Paz (
Real Sociedad Real Sociedad de Fútbol, more commonly referred to as Real Sociedad ( ; ''Royal Society'') in English, and Erreala or Reala in Basque language, Basque, is a Spanish professional sports club in the city of San Sebastián, Donostia / San Sebastián, ...
) : Samuel Córdova ( Marathón) :
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Social Sol Club Deportivo Social Sol is a Honduran football team based in Olanchito, Yoro. The club was promoted to the Honduran Liga Nacional for the first time in 2016 and competed in the 2016–17 season. History Social Sol was founded on 13 April ...
) : Dabirson Castillo ( Platense) : Marcelo Pereira (
Motagua The Motagua River () is a river in Guatemala. It rises in the Western Highlands of Guatemala and runs in an easterly direction to the Gulf of Honduras. The Motagua River basin covers an area of and is the largest in Guatemala. The Motagua Rive ...
) : Franklyn Morales (
Honduras Progreso Club Deportivo Honduras Progreso (commonly referred to as Honduras Progreso or simply Honduras), is a Honduran football club based in El Progreso, Honduras. It was founded in 1965 and currently plays in the Honduran Liga Nacional. History Club De ...
) : Kenrick Cárcamo (
Real Sociedad Real Sociedad de Fútbol, more commonly referred to as Real Sociedad ( ; ''Royal Society'') in English, and Erreala or Reala in Basque language, Basque, is a Spanish professional sports club in the city of San Sebastián, Donostia / San Sebastián, ...
) : John Suazo ( Marathón) : Nixon Duarte (
Honduras Progreso Club Deportivo Honduras Progreso (commonly referred to as Honduras Progreso or simply Honduras), is a Honduran football club based in El Progreso, Honduras. It was founded in 1965 and currently plays in the Honduran Liga Nacional. History Club De ...
) : Jorge J. Cardona ( Platense) : Hilder Colón (
Real Sociedad Real Sociedad de Fútbol, more commonly referred to as Real Sociedad ( ; ''Royal Society'') in English, and Erreala or Reala in Basque language, Basque, is a Spanish professional sports club in the city of San Sebastián, Donostia / San Sebastián, ...
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Juticalpa Juticalpa () is the capital of Olancho Department in Honduras, with a population of 75,790 (2023 calculation), and the municipal seat of Juticalpa Municipality. Situated in a broad river valley alongside the Rio Juticalpa, the town is a commer ...
) :
Walter García Walter Ariel García (born March 14, 1984) is an Argentine former footballer. Career Club García started his career with Argentinos Juniors in 2001, but in 2002 the club was relegated to the Argentine 2nd division. After staying with the club f ...
( Olimpia) :
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Real España Real may refer to: Currencies * Argentine real * Brazilian real (R$) * Central American Republic real * Mexican real * Portuguese real * Spanish real * Spanish colonial real Nature and science * Reality, the state of things as they exist, rath ...
) : Raúl Santos ( Vida) :
Irvin Reyna Irvin Josué Reyna Zavala (born 7 June 1987) is a Honduran football player, who currently plays for C.D. Real De Minas in the Honduran Liga Nacional. Club career Reyna started his career at Club Deportivo Olimpia but joined C.D. Necaxa for ...
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Motagua The Motagua River () is a river in Guatemala. It rises in the Western Highlands of Guatemala and runs in an easterly direction to the Gulf of Honduras. The Motagua River basin covers an area of and is the largest in Guatemala. The Motagua Rive ...
) : Omar Elvir (
Motagua The Motagua River () is a river in Guatemala. It rises in the Western Highlands of Guatemala and runs in an easterly direction to the Gulf of Honduras. The Motagua River basin covers an area of and is the largest in Guatemala. The Motagua Rive ...
) :
Israel Silva Israel Silva Matos de Souza (born 24 June 1981) is a former Brazilian footballer who played as a striker. Club career Silva started his career in Brazil but his best years as a soccer player came when he went to play in Guatemala. He started ...
( Marathón) : Sergio Peña (
Real Sociedad Real Sociedad de Fútbol, more commonly referred to as Real Sociedad ( ; ''Royal Society'') in English, and Erreala or Reala in Basque language, Basque, is a Spanish professional sports club in the city of San Sebastián, Donostia / San Sebastián, ...
) : Jorge Bengoché ( Olimpia) : Frelys López (
Honduras Progreso Club Deportivo Honduras Progreso (commonly referred to as Honduras Progreso or simply Honduras), is a Honduran football club based in El Progreso, Honduras. It was founded in 1965 and currently plays in the Honduran Liga Nacional. History Club De ...
) : Carlos Bernárdez ( Vida) : Getsel Montes ( Platense) : Luis López ( Platense) :
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Honduras Progreso Club Deportivo Honduras Progreso (commonly referred to as Honduras Progreso or simply Honduras), is a Honduran football club based in El Progreso, Honduras. It was founded in 1965 and currently plays in the Honduran Liga Nacional. History Club De ...
) : Mario Martínez (
Social Sol Club Deportivo Social Sol is a Honduran football team based in Olanchito, Yoro. The club was promoted to the Honduran Liga Nacional for the first time in 2016 and competed in the 2016–17 season. History Social Sol was founded on 13 April ...
) : Kevin López (
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) : Nissi Sauceda ( Vida) : Elvin Casildo ( Olimpia) : Mario Berríos ( Marathón) :
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) * 2 own goals: : Bryan Johnson ( Olimpia / Vida)


Aggregate table

Relegation is determined by the aggregated table of both Apertura and Clausura tournaments. The relegation was decided in the very last round as C.D. Social Sol draw 2–2 against C.D. Motagua and fall short two points behind
C.D.S. Vida Club Deportivo y Social Vida, or simply Vida, was a Honduran professional Association football, football club based in La Ceiba, Atlántida (department), Atlántida. The club last competed in the Honduran Liga Nacional de Ascenso, Liga Nacional d ...
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– 29 April 2017


Awards

The 2016–17 season awards were published on 17 November 2017 as follows: * Best reserves coach:
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C.D.S. Vida Club Deportivo y Social Vida, or simply Vida, was a Honduran professional Association football, football club based in La Ceiba, Atlántida (department), Atlántida. The club last competed in the Honduran Liga Nacional de Ascenso, Liga Nacional d ...
) * Reserves MVP: Carlos Mejía (
C.D.S. Vida Club Deportivo y Social Vida, or simply Vida, was a Honduran professional Association football, football club based in La Ceiba, Atlántida (department), Atlántida. The club last competed in the Honduran Liga Nacional de Ascenso, Liga Nacional d ...
) * Reserves goalscorer: Darwin Arita (
Platense F.C. Platense Fútbol Club or simply Platense is a Honduran Association football, football club, located in Platense, Puerto Cortés, Cortés Department, Cortés. The club was founded on 4 July 1960 and in 1965 became the first champions of the Liga ...
) * Rookie of the year: Jeancarlo Vargas (
Platense F.C. Platense Fútbol Club or simply Platense is a Honduran Association football, football club, located in Platense, Puerto Cortés, Cortés Department, Cortés. The club was founded on 4 July 1960 and in 1965 became the first champions of the Liga ...
) * Top goalscorer:
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( C.D. Real Sociedad) * MVP: Carlos Discua ( C.D. Motagua) * Goalkeeper of the year: John Bodden ( C.D. Marathón) * Coach of the year: Diego Vásquez ( C.D. Motagua) * Referee of the year: Melvin Matamoros


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External links


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