2023–24 Segunda División de Fútbol Salvadoreño explained

Competition:Segunda División de Fútbol Salvadoreño
Season:2023-24
Winners:Apertura 2023: Titan, Clausura 2024: Cacahuatique
Promoted:Cacahuatique
Relegated:Vendaval and Pipil
League Topscorer:Apertura 2023:
David Gomez (Tiburones)
(17 goals)
Clausura 2024:
TBD (TBD)
(00 goals)
Biggest Home Win:Apertura 2023:
TBD 8–0 TBD

Clausura 2024:
TBD 8–0 TBD

Clausura 2023:
Biggest Away Win:Apertura 2023:
TBD 1-6 TBD

Clausura 2024:
TBD 2-6 TBD

Highest Scoring:Apertura 2023:
TBD 7-3 TBD

Clausura 2024:
TBD 5-5 TBD

Longest Wins:Apertura 2023:
5 matches
Titan
Clausura 2024:
TBD 8–0 TBD
Longest Unbeaten:Apertura 2023:
9 matches
Cacahuatique
Clausura 2024:
7 matches
Longest Winless:Apertura 2023:
16 matches
Vendaval
Clausura 2024:
16 matches
Vendaval
Longest Losses:Apertura 2023:
10 matches
Vendaval
Clausura 2024:
16 matches
Vendaval
Highest Attendance:Apertura 2023:
3,465
TBD 3–0 TBD
Lowest Attendance:Apertura 2023:
189
TBD vs TBD
Attendance:Apertura 2023:
TBD
Average Attendance:Apertura 2023:
TBD
Prevseason:2022–23
Nextseason:2024–25
Extra Information:Stats are from the regular season only

The 2023–24 season (officially known as Liga de Plata and also as TBD) will be El Salvador's Segunda División de Fútbol Salvadoreño. The season will be split into two championships Apertura 2023 and Clausura 2024. The champions of the Apertura and Clausura play the direct promotion playoff every year. The winner of that series ascends to Primera División de Fútbol de El Salvador.

Changes to the 2023–24 seasons

Teams promoted to 2023–24 Primera División de El Salvador

Teams relegated to Segunda División de Fútbol Salvadoreño - Apertura 2023

Teams relegated to Tercera Division de Fútbol Salvadoreño - Apertura 2023

Teams promoted from Tercera Division de Fútbol Salvadoreño - Apertura 2023

New Teams or teams that purchased a spot in the Segunda division

Teams that failed to register for the Apertura 2023

Notable events

Municipal Limeno purchase of Atletico Marte spot in the Primera Division

On the 26th of June, 2023 Municipal Limeño acquired the spot of the historic team Atletico Marte in the Primera division. This ended 3 years of Atletico Marte being in the Primera division.[3]

Several teams selling their spot in the Segunda division

On July 6, AD Destroyer announced due to lack of financial support the club would be selling their spot in the Segunda Division.On July 11, 2023, a group of business purchased the spot of AD Destroyer and the club relocated to Sonsonate, the club will be named Tiburones Sonsonate.

On July 12, AD Inter announced on the team social media platform that due to several sponsors pulling support, high team cost and lack of fans support, the club annpunced they would be selling their spot in the Segunda Division.[4]

On July 13, 2023, The Clausura 2023 champion Titan announced on the team social media due to the high team expenses and cost to be accredited to FIFA standard. The team will be selling their spot in the Segundo division.

Clubs Failure to register for 2023 Apertura

On 28 July 2023, the Segunda División confirmed the administrative relegation of Chalatenango to Tercera Division due to their financial crisis, which meant all players contracts were voided.[5]

Delayed start to the 2023 Apertura

on 17 August 2023, communication was sent by the Segunda division that due to several clubs failure meet the FESFUT requirements, the league will delay the start of the Segubnda division which was scheduled to start on the 19th/20 August 2023. https://www.elgrafico.com/primera/Segunda-Division-posterga-el-inicio-del-Apertura-2023-por-el-proceso-de-inscripcion-federativa-20230816-0029.html

Topiltzin canceled remaining games at 2023 Apertura

On 10 November 2023 FESFUT announced due to lack of payments by Topiltzin all remaining games involving will be cancelled and possibility of automatically relegation to the tercera division. https://www.elsalvador.com/deportes/futbol/topiltzin-sancion-segunda/1102642/2023/

Change of final location 2024 Clausura

On June 13, 2024 The Segunda Division announced they would be moving the grand final from Estadio Antonio Toledo Valle to the Estadio Cuscatlán, the game will be played 16 June, 2024 and played between Cacahuatique and Tiburones de Sonsonate. https://diario.elmundo.sv/deportes/segunda-division-traslada-final-para-el-estadio-cuscatlan

Managerial changes

Before the start of the season

TeamOutgoing managerManner of departureDate of vacancyReplaced byDate of appointmentPosition in table
Once Lobos Nelson AnchetaMutual AgreementJune 2023 Cesar AcevedoJune 2023th (2023 Apertura)
Cacahuatique Carlos RomeroMutual AgreementJune 30, 2023 Nelson AnchetaJuly 1, 2023th (2023 Apertura)
Amilcar Alfonso GuzmanMutual AgreementJune 30, 2023 Jorge AbregoJuly 3, 2023th (2023 Apertura)
Rafael MarionaMutual AgreementJune 30, 2023 Angel OrellanaJuly 3, 2023Newly promoted (2023 Apertura)
Ricardo Garcia Mutual AgreementJuly 4, 2023 Ruben AlonsoJuly 4, 2023Newly promoted (2023 Apertura)
El Roble HiatusReturning from hiatusJuly 4, 2023 Lazaro GutierrezJuly 4, 2023Newly promoted (2023 Apertura)
Tiburones de Sonsonate HiatusReturning from hiatusJuly 4, 2023 Raul OrellanaJuly 4, 2023New club (2023 Apertura)
Titan Juan Ramon SanchezMutual consentJuly 4, 2023 Hector Omar MejiaJuly 21, 2023Champion (2023 Apertura)
Francisco HernandezMutual AgreementJune 30, 2023 Fausto Omar VasquezJuly 23, 2023th (2023 Apertura)
End of ContractJuly 1, 2023 Victor CoreasJuly 29, 2023Newly promoted (2023 Apertura)
Cacahuatique Nelson AnchetaResigned to become Municipal LimenoAugust, 2023 Ivan RuizAugust, 2023th (2023 Apertura)
Fausto Omar VasquezMutual AgreementAugust, 2023 Ramon Sugar AvilesAugust, 2023th (2023 Apertura)

During the Apertura season

TeamOutgoing managerManner of departureDate of vacancyReplaced byDate of appointmentPosition in table
Tiburones de Sonsonate Raul OrellanaResignedAugust 31, 2023 Juan Ramon ParedesAugust 31, 20237th (2023 Apertura)
Vendaval Ramón “shugar” Avilés ResignedSeptember 12, 2023 Preza September 20239th Centro Occidente (2023 Apertura)
Topiltzin Giovanni TriguerosSackedSeptember 2023 Eraldo CorreiaOctober 20237th (2023 Apertura)
Atletico Balboa Misael AlfaroSackedOctober 2023 David Paz (Interim)20233rd Centro oriente (2023 Apertura)
Corinto Jorge AbregoResignedOctober 23, 2023 Ulises DubonOctober 25, 20236th Centro Oriente (2023 Apertura)
El Roble Lazaro GutierrezMutual ConsentOctober 23, 2023 Omar David SevillaOctober 25, 20235th Centro Oriente (2023 Apertura)
Los Laureles Jose FlamencoMutual ConsentNovember 16, 2023 Mario Elias GuevaraNovember 17, 20235th Centro Oriente (2023 Apertura)

Between the Apertura and Clausura season

TeamOutgoing managerManner of departureDate of vacancyReplaced byDate of appointmentPosition in table
TBD TBDSacked2023 TBD2024th (2023 Clausura)
Fuerte Aguilares Angel OrellanaSackedDecember 2023 Alexis GuerraJanuary 2024th (2023 Clausura)
San Pablo Jose Angel ReyesMutual AgreementDecember 2023 Donny ValleJanuary 2024th (2023 Clausura)
Corinto Ulises DubonInterimship endedDecember, 2023 Rolando PérezJanuary 12, 2024th (2023 Clausura)
Tiburones Juan Ramón ParedesMutual ConsentJanuary 12, 2024 Ivan RuizJanuary 15, 2024th (2023 Clausura)
Cacahuatique Ivan RuizResignedJanuary 15, 2024 Pablo QuiñonesJanuary 31, 2024th (2023 Clausura)
El Roble Omar SevillaResignedDecember 2023 Rubén da SilvaJanuary 2024th (2023 Clausura)

Clausura seasons

TeamOutgoing managerManner of departureDate of vacancyReplaced byDate of appointmentPosition in table
Pipil Oscar AmayaSackedMarch 2024 Marvin Rosales March 2024th (2023 Clausura)
Cruzeiro Ruben AlonsoResignedMarch 2024 Guillermo RiveraMarch 2024th (2023 Clausura)
Tiburones Ivan RuizMutual ConsentApril 2024 Juan Carlos PalmaApril 2024th (2023 Clausura)

Stadiums and locations

!Team!City!Stadium!Capacity
Atletico BalboaTBD, TBDEstadio TBD00,000
CacahuatiqueTBD, TBDEstadio TBD00,000
CorintoTBD, TBDEstadio TBD00,000
CruzeiroTBD, TBDEstadio TBD00,000
El RobleTBD, TBDEstadio Titan, Texistepeque00,000
Fuerte AguilaresTBD, TBDEstadio Mario Jovel, Aguilares00,000
INCATBD, TBDEstadio TBD00,000
Los LaurelesTBD, TBDEstadio TBD00,000
Once LobosTBD, TBDEstadio TBD00,000
PipilTBD, TBDEstadio TBD00,000
Rácing JrTBD, TBDEstadio TBD00,000
San PabloTBD, TBDEstadio Valle Mesa00,000
SantiaguenoTBD, TBDEstadio TBD00,000
Tiburones de SonsonateTBD, TBDEstadio TBD00,000
TitanTBD, TBDEstadio TBD00,000
TopiltzinTBD, TBDEstadio TBD00,000
Vendaval ApopaTBD, TBDEstadio TBD00,000

Personnel and kits

TeamChairmanHead CoachCaptainKit manufacturerShirt sponsor(s)
Atletico BalboaTBD Misael Alfaro TBDJM BorbadosptiTEL, Eletcrolit, Funerio Ciudad Sion, Cable Vision La Union
CacahuatiqueTBD Ivan Ruiz JM BorbadosAlcadia Cacahuatique, Accacciba
CorintoTBD Jorge Abrego TBDJM BorbadosVIP Fitness, Beautiful dental, Deli Market, Canal 64
CruzeiroTBD Ruben Alonso TBDKatty SportsInJIboa, Lemus, Acodjar, Electrolit, Maria Auxilladora
El RobleTBD Lazaro Gutierrez Nelson BarriosKatty SportsEl Roble
Fuerte AguilaresTBD Angel Orellana Diego RiveraGalaxiaGrupo Jiron, Electrolit, Marinita de la Cruz, Univision Canal 29
INCA Elmer Salazar TBD TBDAVIVAASISA, Super Milagro, Codeza de RL
Los LaurelesTBD Marvin Zepeda Antonio LariosLondom SportsCemento Regional, Eduardo Motu Dental, Cajade Credito
Once LobosTBD Cesar Acevedo TBDTBDZona Franca Chalchupa
PipilTBD Omar Amaya TBDDiseño Sport Mascarello,
Rácing JrTBD Enzo Artiga A. Manuel NilRacing USA, Electrolit, Taller Kaos, Laoshi Armenia
San PabloTBD Jose Angel Reyes Felix SanchezTBDEl Asade, Renta car Beliny, Aquavita
SantiaguenoTBD Victor Coreas TBDJM BorbadosHecasa, Supermercado, Deraiz, ISC Contractors,
Tiburones de SonsonateTBD Raul Orellana Marvin MolinaSportfineElectrolit, Civil
TitanTBD Hector Omar Mejia Rosemberg CuevaNikys SportTBD
TopiltzinTBD Giovanni Trigueros Allan AlfaroTBDCablesat, Bahia Jiquilisco, Electrolit
Vendaval ApopaTBD Ramon Aviles TBDTBDTBD

Apertura 2023

Only 17 teams registered for the 2023 Apertura. 3 clubs (C.D. Chalatenango, A.D. Inter Sivar and Atlético Nacional Cuscatleco) failed to register due lack of payments. AD Destroyer sold their spot and relocated to Sonsonate and were renamed Tiburones Sonsonate.

Current teams

+ Segunda Division El Salvador
TeamLocationStadiumCapacityFoundedJoinedHead coachForeign Players
Corinto F.C.Corinto, MorazánEstadio Municipal CorintoTBD1968TBD Jorge Abrego Jose Miguel Medrano
Argenis Alba
TitanTexistepeque, Santa AnaEstadio TitanTBD1930TBD Hector Omar Mejia Devier Chaverra
Yonier Hurtado
Atletico BalboaLa Union, La Unión DepartmentEstadio Marcelino ImnersTBDTBDTBD Misael Alfaro TBD
TBD
CacahuatiqueCiudad Barrios, San MiguelCancha Ecologocal El AmatonTBDTBDTBD Ivan Ruiz TBD
TBD
CruzeiroCandelaria Abajo, San Cayetano Istepeque, San Vicente departmentEstadio Candelaria Abajo, San VicenteTBDTBDTBD Ruben Alonso TBD
TBD
PipilCacaopera, MorazánEstadio Vicente Paul FuentesTBDTBDTBD Omar Amaya Héctor Lemos
Duban Andrade
El RobleIlobasco, Cabañas departmentEstadio Mauricio VidesTBDTBD2023 Lazaro Gutierrez Wilson Angulo
Johnny Moran
TopiltzinJiquilisco, Usulután DepartmentEstadio TopilzínTBDTBDTBD Giovanni Trigueros Marcos Gallego
TBD
Fuerte AguilaresAguilares, San Salvador DepartmentComplejo Mario JovelTBD19592023 Angel Orellana TBD
TBD
INCAEntre Rios, La LibertadCancha San IsidroTBD19592023 Héctor Alcides Salazar TBD
TBD
Once LobosChalchuapa, Santa AnaEstadio Club Deportivo Once LobosTBDTBDTBD Cesar Acevedo TBD
TBD
Rácing JrArmenia, SonsonateEstadio 21 de NoviembreTBDTBDTBD Enzo Artiga TBD
TBD
San PabloSan Pablo Tacachico, La LibertadEstadio Valle MezaTBDTBDTBD Jose Angel Reyes Jorman Martinez
TBD
Vendaval ApopaApopa, San Salvador DepartmentEstadio Joaquín GutierrezTBD1927TBD Ramon Aviles TBD
TBD
Los LaurelesTBD, SonsonateCancha Tiburones Rojos, AcajutlaTBD20162023 Marvin Zepeda TBD
Armando Polo
Tiburones de SonsonateSonsonate, SonsonateEstadio Anna Mercedes CamposTBD20232023 Raul Orellana Eduardo Rodriguez
Yessy Mena
SantiaguenoSantiago de María, Usulután DepartmentEstadio Leónidas Cárdenas TBD19172023 Victor Coreas Victor Hinestroza
TBD

Regular Seasons

Centro Oriente

Centro Occidente

Finals

Centro Oriente Conference

----TBD won 2-1 on Aggregate--------Tied 1-1 on aggregate. San Pablo Tacachico won 8-7 on penalties

Centro Occidente Conference

----Tied 2-2 on aggregate.Santiagueño won 4-3 on penalties.--------Cacahuatique won 4-2 on Aggregate

Centro Oriente Conference

----Titan won 6-2 on Aggregate

Centro Occidente Conference

----Cacahuatique won 2-1 on Aggregate

Individual awards

Clausura 2024

Only 16 teams registered for the 2024 Clausura. Topiltzin failed to register due lack of payments and were automatically relegated.

Current teams

+ Segunda Division El Salvador
TeamLocationStadiumCapacityFoundedJoinedHead coachForeign Players
Atletico BalboaLa Union, La Unión DepartmentEstadio Marcelino ImbersTBD19502022 David Paz TBD
TBD
CacahuatiqueCiudad Barrios, San MiguelCancha C. Ecológico El AmatonTBD19682019 Pablo Quinones TBD
TBD
CorintoCorinto, MorazánEstadio Municipal CorintoTBD19682021 Rolando Perez TBD
TBD
CruzeiroCandelaria Abajo, San Cayetano Istepeque, San Vicente departmentEstadio Candelaria Abajo, San VicenteTBD19862023 Ruben Alonso TBD
TBD
El RobleIlobasco, Cabañas departmentEstadio Mauricio VidesTBD19892023 Ruben da Silva TBD
TBD
Fuerte AguilaresAguilares, San SalvadorComplejo Municipal de AguilaresTBD19592023 Alexis Guerra TBD
TBD
INCAEntre Rios, La LibertadTBDTBD19592023 Héctor Alcides Salazar TBD
TBD
Los LaurelesAcajutla, Sonsonate departmentCancha Tiburones Rojos, AcajutlaTBD20162023 Mario Elias Guevara TBD
TBD
Once LobosChalchuapa, Santa AnaEstadio Club Deportivo Once LobosTBD19182021 Cesar Acevedo TBD
TBD
PipilCacaopera, MorazánEstadio Vicente Paul FuentesTBD19792022 Óscar Eduardo Amaya TBD
TBD
Rácing JrArmenia, SonsonateEstadio 21 de Noviembre TBD19512021 Enzo Artiga TBD
TBD
San PabloSan Pablo Tacachico, La LibertadCancha Valle MezasTBD20002016 Donny Valle TBD
TBD
SantiagueñoSantiago de María, Usulután DepartmentEstadio Municipal de Santiago de MaríaTBD19172023 Victor Coreas TBD
TBD
Tiburones de SonsonateEstadio Anna Mercedes CamposTBD20232023 Ivan Ruiz TBD
TBD
TitánTexistepeque, Santa Ana DepartmentEstadio Titan TBD19302019 Omar Mejia TBD
TBD
VendavalApopa, San SalvadorEstadio Joaquín GutierrezTBD19272012 TBD TBD
TBD

Regular Seasons

Centro Oriente

Centro Occidente

Finals

Centro Oriente Conference

----Cacahuatique won 6-1 on Aggregate.--------4-4 on Aggregate. El Roble won 8-7 on Penalty shootout

Centro Occidente Conference

----Tiburones Sonsonate won 3-1 on Aggregate--------Titan won 2-1 on Aggregate

Centro Oriente Conference

----Cacahuatique won 3-0 on Aggregate

Centro Occidente Conference

----1-1 on Aggregate. Tiburones Sonsonate won 4-2 on penalties

Individual awards

External Links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ¡El Chalatenango Descendió a la Segunda División de Fútbol!. Chalatenango Descends to the Second Division of Football!. es. 7 May 2023. 7 May 2023. El Salvador.com. R.. Leiva.
  2. Web site: Santiagueno ascenso historico Segunda División. historical club Santiagueno promoted to second division. es. 3 July 2023. 3 July 2023. El Salvador.com. Franklin. Ponce.
  3. Web site: Limeno regresa Primera División. Limeno returns to thefirst division. es. 26 June 2023. 1 July 2023. elsalvador.com.
  4. Web site: Más equipos de Segunda División ponen a la venta sus categorías. More teams from the second division teams put their spot in the disivion for sale. es. 14 July 2023. 14 July 2023. elsalvador.com.
  5. Web site: Impagos en el fútbol salvadoreño, mal que nunca acaba. lack of payment in salvadorian football has not stopped. es. 28 July 2023. 28 July 2023. El Salvador.com. R.. Leiva.