Liga Nacional de Futbol de Puerto Rico
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Liga Nacional de Futbol de Puerto Rico (English: Puerto Rico National Football League) is a football (soccer)
league in Puerto Rico
which started play on July 25, 2009. The league features 17 teams for the 2011 season. The league is going to improve the level of players in Puerto Rico in hopes to help the national team
, as well as the Puerto Rico Soccer League
.
which is the promotion. The 16 teams were put into 2 groups of 8 (East Division and West Division) for the regular season, until the league size was increased to 21 for 2010. The playoffs mix the top teams in each division together. For the 2011 season, there are 17 teams that are no longer separated by divisions.
taking on Maunabo Leones
, as well as San Juan United
taking on Club Deportivo Gallitos
. Both games were held in Yabucoa
. The Playoffs final had Maunabo Leones
winning over Bayamon FC
.
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
league in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico , officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico , is an unincorporated territory of the United States, located in the northeastern Caribbean, east of the Dominican Republic and west of both the United States Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands.Puerto Rico comprises an...
which started play on July 25, 2009. The league features 17 teams for the 2011 season. The league is going to improve the level of players in Puerto Rico in hopes to help the national team
Puerto Rico national football team
The Puerto Rico national football team is the national team of Puerto Rico and is controlled by Federación Puertorriqueña de Fútbol. Puerto Rico's national football team is a member of the Caribbean Football Union, part of the CONCACAF....
, as well as the Puerto Rico Soccer League
Puerto Rico Soccer League
The Puerto Rico Soccer League or PRSL is an association football league in Puerto Rico. It is the first unified football league in the island's history, and had a total of six teams for the 2011 season. Association football has been growing in popularity in recent years, and this is an attempt to...
.
History
The league began play for the first time on July 25, 2009, and went until December 13 that year. This is the 2nd league that is currently on the island, the other being the Puerto Rico Soccer LeaguePuerto Rico Soccer League
The Puerto Rico Soccer League or PRSL is an association football league in Puerto Rico. It is the first unified football league in the island's history, and had a total of six teams for the 2011 season. Association football has been growing in popularity in recent years, and this is an attempt to...
which is the promotion. The 16 teams were put into 2 groups of 8 (East Division and West Division) for the regular season, until the league size was increased to 21 for 2010. The playoffs mix the top teams in each division together. For the 2011 season, there are 17 teams that are no longer separated by divisions.
2011 season
The league has 17 teams for the 2011 season, with the inaugural game being August 26, 2011.Teams
- Atléticos de Levittown FC
- Bayamon FCBayamon FCBayamón FC is a football team that joined the Puerto Rico Soccer League for the 2009 season. The team plays in Juan Ramón Loubriel Stadium in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. The team did not participate in the Puerto Rico Soccer League for the 2010 and 2011 seasons due to the league's instability...
- Club de Fútbol FraigcomarClub de Fútbol FraigcomarClub de Fútbol Fraigcomar is a Puerto Rican association football club, that mainly hosts an intramural tournament, in which occasionally the best players in each age group are chosen to compete abroad and against other Puerto Rican clubs....
- Conquistadores de Guaynabo
- Criollos de Caguas FCCriollos de Caguas FCCaguas Criollos FC is a soccer team that joined the Puerto Rico Soccer League for the 2009 season and 2010 season. The Team currently plays in the 2011 season. The team plays in Asociación Central de Balompie de Puerto Rico in Caguas, Puerto Rico...
- FC LeonesFC LeonesFC Leones is an association football team in Ponce, Puerto Rico that plays in the Puerto Rico Soccer League. Their debut took place during the 2011 season, in which they placed second during the regular season and later, during the Playoffs Cup, became the 2011 PRSL champions.-Players...
- Fénix FCFenix FCFénix SC is a Puerto Rican soccer team that plays in Vega Baja. They play in the Liga Nacional.-Current squad:...
- Gladiadores FCGladiadores FCGladiadores FC is a Puerto Rican soccer team that plays in Caguas. They play in the Liga Nacional.-Current squad:-References:...
- Guayama FC
- Guayanilla PumasGuayanilla PumasPumas FC. is a Puerto Rican soccer team who plays in Guayanilla. The team plays in the Puerto Rico Soccer League 2nd Division. They also play in the Liga Nacional.-2008 season:...
- Huracán FCHuracan FCHuracán FC is a soccer team in Manati, who play in the Liga Nacional....
- Mirabelli Soccer Academy
- Real AtlanticoReal AtlanticoReal Atlantico is a soccer team that plays in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. They play in Puerto Rico Soccer League's 2nd Division.-2008 season:Real Atlantico finished the season with a record of 6-0-2. Real Atlantico drew to Spartans FC and Club Atletico Levittown...
- Roberto Cofresí
- Sevilla FC Puerto Rico
- Tornados de HumacaoTornados de HumacaoTornados de Humacao is a Puerto Rican football club based in Humacao, which currently plays in the Puerto Rico Soccer League. It is affiliated to C.F...
- Universitarios Football ClubUniversitarios Football ClubUniversitarios Football Club, also known as Universitarios FC, or UFC, is an American soccer club located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It was founded in 2007 by international grad students of the University of New Mexico. The club started playing in the third division of the in the season 2007/2008...
Teams
| East | North | West | Metro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caguas Huracan Caguas Huracán Huracán Fútbol Club is a Puerto Rican football club from Caguas, who currently play in the Puerto Rico Soccer League.-History:The team was originally established in 1991... |
Atléticos de Levittown FC | Aguilas Añasco | Academia Quintana Academia Quintana Academia Quintana F.C. are an Association Football club from San Juan, Puerto Rico. They were founded in 1969, making them one of the oldest clubs still in existence in Puerto Rico. They are one of the founding members of the Puerto Rico Soccer League, the island's first nationwide league. The... |
| Maunabo Leones Maunabo Leones Maunabo Leones is a Puerto Rican soccer team which plays in Maunabo. The team plays in the Puerto Rico Soccer League 2nd Division. They also play in the Liga Nacional.-2008 season:... |
Bayamon FC Bayamon FC Bayamón FC is a football team that joined the Puerto Rico Soccer League for the 2009 season. The team plays in Juan Ramón Loubriel Stadium in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. The team did not participate in the Puerto Rico Soccer League for the 2010 and 2011 seasons due to the league's instability... |
Cabo Rojo - Cofresi | Atlético Parque FC |
| Sport for Nations | Criollos de Caguas FC Criollos de Caguas FC Caguas Criollos FC is a soccer team that joined the Puerto Rico Soccer League for the 2009 season and 2010 season. The Team currently plays in the 2011 season. The team plays in Asociación Central de Balompie de Puerto Rico in Caguas, Puerto Rico... |
Club Yagüez Club Yagüez Club Yaguez is a Puerto Rican soccer team that plays in Mayaguez. They play in the Liga Nacional.-Current squad:... |
Club Deportivo Gallitos Club Deportivo Gallitos Club Deportivo Gallitos is a Puerto Rican soccer team which plays in Rio Piedras. The team plays in the 2nd Division of the Puerto Rico Soccer League. They also play in the Liga Nacional.-Current squad:... |
| Tornados de Humacao Tornados de Humacao Tornados de Humacao is a Puerto Rican football club based in Humacao, which currently plays in the Puerto Rico Soccer League. It is affiliated to C.F... |
Fénix SC Fenix FC Fénix SC is a Puerto Rican soccer team that plays in Vega Baja. They play in the Liga Nacional.-Current squad:... |
Gigantes de Carolina FC | Gladiadores FC Gladiadores FC Gladiadores FC is a Puerto Rican soccer team that plays in Caguas. They play in the Liga Nacional.-Current squad:-References:... |
| Yabucoa Borikén Yabucoa Borikén Yabucoa Boriken is a Puerto Rican soccer team that plays in Yabucoa. They play in the 2nd Division of the Puerto Rico Soccer League. They also play in the Liga Nacional.-Current squad:-References:... |
Huracán FC Huracan FC Huracán FC is a soccer team in Manati, who play in the Liga Nacional.... |
Guayanilla Pumas Guayanilla Pumas Pumas FC. is a Puerto Rican soccer team who plays in Guayanilla. The team plays in the Puerto Rico Soccer League 2nd Division. They also play in the Liga Nacional.-2008 season:... |
High Performance FC High Performance FC High Performance FC is a Puerto Rican soccer team that plays in San Juan. They play in the Liga Nacional.-Current squad:-References:... |
| Indios de Mayagüez FC Indios de Mayagüez FC Mayaguez Football Club is an association football team that plays in Mayagüez. They currently play in the Puerto Rico Soccer League and in the Liga Nacional de Futbol de Puerto Rico.... |
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| Rank | Player | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Francisco Cirino |
19 |
| 2 | Luis Ortiz Luis Ortiz Luis Ortiz may refer to:* Luis "Perico" Ortiz, Puerto Rican trumpet player and composer* Luis Ortiz , Puerto Rican boxer* Luis Ortiz , Dominican baseball player* Luis Ortiz González Spanish politician... |
14 |
| 3 |  Jorge RamírezJorge Ramirez Jorge Ramirez is a Uruguayan football striker. He currently plays for Real C.D. España.Ramírez began his career in 2008, playing for Atenas de San Carlos before transferring to Central Español the following year. In 2010, he signed with the Bolivian side Oriente Petrolero for 1... |
14 |
| As of 4 November 2009 (Bold denotes players still playing in the League). | ||
2009 season
The inaugural year began with Yabucoa BorikénYabucoa Borikén
Yabucoa Boriken is a Puerto Rican soccer team that plays in Yabucoa. They play in the 2nd Division of the Puerto Rico Soccer League. They also play in the Liga Nacional.-Current squad:-References:...
taking on Maunabo Leones
Maunabo Leones
Maunabo Leones is a Puerto Rican soccer team which plays in Maunabo. The team plays in the Puerto Rico Soccer League 2nd Division. They also play in the Liga Nacional.-2008 season:...
, as well as San Juan United
San Juan United
San Juan United FC is a Puerto Rican soccer team that plays in the Puerto Rico Soccer League 2nd Division.They also play in the Liga Nacional.-Current squad:...
taking on Club Deportivo Gallitos
Club Deportivo Gallitos
Club Deportivo Gallitos is a Puerto Rican soccer team which plays in Rio Piedras. The team plays in the 2nd Division of the Puerto Rico Soccer League. They also play in the Liga Nacional.-Current squad:...
. Both games were held in Yabucoa
Yabucoa, Puerto Rico
Yabucoa is a small town in the south eastern tip of Puerto Rico located in the southeastern region, north of Maunabo; south of San Lorenzo, Las Piedras and Humacao; and east of Patillas and about one hour from San Juan. Yabucoa is spread over 9 wards and Yabucoa Pueblo...
. The Playoffs final had Maunabo Leones
Maunabo Leones
Maunabo Leones is a Puerto Rican soccer team which plays in Maunabo. The team plays in the Puerto Rico Soccer League 2nd Division. They also play in the Liga Nacional.-2008 season:...
winning over Bayamon FC
Bayamon FC
Bayamón FC is a football team that joined the Puerto Rico Soccer League for the 2009 season. The team plays in Juan Ramón Loubriel Stadium in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. The team did not participate in the Puerto Rico Soccer League for the 2010 and 2011 seasons due to the league's instability...
.
2009 Regular Season Standings
| East | Div. | West | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | GP | Pts. | Pos. | Team | GP | Pts. |
| Maunabo Leones Maunabo Leones Maunabo Leones is a Puerto Rican soccer team which plays in Maunabo. The team plays in the Puerto Rico Soccer League 2nd Division. They also play in the Liga Nacional.-2008 season:... |
15 | 34 | 1 | Academia Quintana Academia Quintana Academia Quintana F.C. are an Association Football club from San Juan, Puerto Rico. They were founded in 1969, making them one of the oldest clubs still in existence in Puerto Rico. They are one of the founding members of the Puerto Rico Soccer League, the island's first nationwide league. The... |
15 | 33 |
| Bayamon FC Bayamon FC Bayamón FC is a football team that joined the Puerto Rico Soccer League for the 2009 season. The team plays in Juan Ramón Loubriel Stadium in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. The team did not participate in the Puerto Rico Soccer League for the 2010 and 2011 seasons due to the league's instability... |
15 | 31 | 2 | Club Yaguez Club Yagüez Club Yaguez is a Puerto Rican soccer team that plays in Mayaguez. They play in the Liga Nacional.-Current squad:... |
15 | 32 |
| Club Deportivo Gallitos Club Deportivo Gallitos Club Deportivo Gallitos is a Puerto Rican soccer team which plays in Rio Piedras. The team plays in the 2nd Division of the Puerto Rico Soccer League. They also play in the Liga Nacional.-Current squad:... |
15 | 29 | 3 | Huracan FC Huracan FC Huracán FC is a soccer team in Manati, who play in the Liga Nacional.... |
15 | 27 |
| Yabucoa Borikén Yabucoa Borikén Yabucoa Boriken is a Puerto Rican soccer team that plays in Yabucoa. They play in the 2nd Division of the Puerto Rico Soccer League. They also play in the Liga Nacional.-Current squad:-References:... |
15 | 21 | 4 | Fenix FC Fenix FC Fénix SC is a Puerto Rican soccer team that plays in Vega Baja. They play in the Liga Nacional.-Current squad:... |
15 | 26 |
| Criollos de Caguas FC Criollos de Caguas FC Caguas Criollos FC is a soccer team that joined the Puerto Rico Soccer League for the 2009 season and 2010 season. The Team currently plays in the 2011 season. The team plays in Asociación Central de Balompie de Puerto Rico in Caguas, Puerto Rico... |
15 | 17 | 5 | Indios de Mayaguez FC Indios de Mayagüez FC Mayaguez Football Club is an association football team that plays in Mayagüez. They currently play in the Puerto Rico Soccer League and in the Liga Nacional de Futbol de Puerto Rico.... |
15 | 24 |
| High Performance FC High Performance FC High Performance FC is a Puerto Rican soccer team that plays in San Juan. They play in the Liga Nacional.-Current squad:-References:... |
15 | 13 | 6 | Spartans FC Puerto Rico Spartans FC Puerto Rico Aguadilla Spartans FC is a soccer team that plays in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico in Puerto Rico Soccer League's 2nd Division. They also play in the Liga Nacional.-Current squad:-References:... |
15 | 13 |
| Gladiadores FC Gladiadores FC Gladiadores FC is a Puerto Rican soccer team that plays in Caguas. They play in the Liga Nacional.-Current squad:-References:... |
15 | 12 | 7 | Sevilla FC Sevilla FC Sevilla Fútbol Club S.A.D. is a Spanish professional football club based in Seville, Spain that plays in the Spanish La Liga championship.They are one of the most successful clubs in Spanish football having won a 1 La Liga title, 5 Spanish "Copa del Rey" Cups, 1 Spanish Super Cup and 2 UEFA... |
15 | 8 |
| San Juan United San Juan United San Juan United FC is a Puerto Rican soccer team that plays in the Puerto Rico Soccer League 2nd Division.They also play in the Liga Nacional.-Current squad:... |
15 | 3 | 8 | Guayanilla Pumas Guayanilla Pumas Pumas FC. is a Puerto Rican soccer team who plays in Guayanilla. The team plays in the Puerto Rico Soccer League 2nd Division. They also play in the Liga Nacional.-2008 season:... |
15 | 4 |
| The first three teams from each division advanced to the PlayOff. | ||||||
See also
- Puerto Rico Soccer LeaguePuerto Rico Soccer LeagueThe Puerto Rico Soccer League or PRSL is an association football league in Puerto Rico. It is the first unified football league in the island's history, and had a total of six teams for the 2011 season. Association football has been growing in popularity in recent years, and this is an attempt to...