Club Deportivo Municipal Limeño is a professional Salvadoran football club based in Santa Rosa de Lima, La Unión, El Salvador. Their home stadium is Estadio Jose Ramon Flores, with a capacity of 5,000.
Limeño has won five Segunda División titles and has been Primera División runner-up three times.
History The club was founded on 11 September 1949 and started and continues to be based in the town of Santa Rosa de Lima in the department of La Union. The club began playing in the second division and spent almost twenty years there until in 1971 Municipal Limeño got promoted to the top flight at the expense of UCA.
First tenure in the first division (1972–1975) Municipal Limeño campaign of the 1972 season was exceptional one for a newly promoted team with them coming in sixth place with sixteen points their team was led strongly by the Guatemalan Tomas Gambo, who scored five goals (the team leading goalscorer) and enabled the club to qualify to the semi-final group. However their experience was an unhappy one with the team losing all their games and bowing out of championship contention. Limeño 1973 and 1974 season were unhappy campaign with the team struggling and finishing in the relegation group, however both time the team managed to survive relegation at the expense of Excelsior and Sonsonate. But after several near relegation, Municipal Limeño finally were relegated in the 1975 season after only earning 16 points from 33 games. The club were forced to play a promotion-relegation battle against Once Municipal in which the team lost and were relegated to the second division along with Juventud Olímpico.
Second tenure in the first division (1993–2005) It would not be until 1993, 18 years after getting relegated, that they would make a return to the first division. During their second tenure (1993–2005) in the first division they reached the semi-finals six times, including reaching the grand final twice (Apertura 1999 and Apertura 2000) under the coaching off Óscar Emigdio Benítez and Agustin Castillo, however both time the club lost in the grand final against Águila. The club finished 9th in the aggregate table, they were relegated after a promotion-relegation two legged series on away goals after a 1-1.
Third tenure in the first division (2009–2010) On 26 June 2009, Chalatenango going through financial troubles, sold their spot in the top flight Primera División to side Limeño. This resulted Municipal Limeño's return to the First Division after a four-year hiatus. However their campaign was an unhappy one with them finishing second last and forcing them to play a promotion/relegation match against Once Municipal which they lost and were relegated to the Second Division and that's where the club has remained ever since.
Recent events The club spent the next few seasons trying to regain promotion to the First Division, they made several second division semi-finals and grand finals but always falling short, however the club finally succeeded when they won the Apertura 2015 title defeating Fuerte San Francisco, then winning the Clausura 2016 title defeating Atlético Comalapa of Chalatenango 5–4 in penalties, after tying on aggregate 3–3, the club were promoted back to the Primera Division.
Municipal Limeno confirmed a fourth relegation from the Primera division on 2 May 2022 despite a 1–0 victory over Isidro Metapan at Jose Romero Berios. Limeno's run in the Primera División from 2016 to 2022 was a mix of little to moderate success, with the biggest success of the club was reaching CONCACAF League the first international tournament for the club and Being the club Nicolas Munoz scored his 303-goal making him the highest scorer in Central American league history.
After spending one year in the Segunda division, on 26 June 2023, Municipal Limeno returned to the Primera division after acquiring the spot of Historic team Atletico Marte. The club announced Honduran Jorge Pineda as head coach of the team and will be accompanied by compatriot German Rodriguez as assistant coach.
The club reached its first grand final in 24 years, after defeating Isidro Metapan and Platense, However the club experience was humiliating one, losing 5-0 against Alianza, with Emerson Mauricio scoring four goals (a record in a final) and Honduran Ever Alvarado being sent off on 21st minute, Limeno played the rest of the game with 10 men.
In the 2025 Clausura season, The club finished fifth, the club defeated Isidro Metapan and FAS in the quarter-final and Semi-final respectively, and they advanced to the 2025 Clausura final for the second time in two years However, they were one again defeated by Alianza at the Estadio Jorge "El Mágico" González, this time losing 4-3 on penalties after the match ended 0-0.
Stadium Municipal Limeño plays their home matches on the Estadio Jose Ramon Flores in the suburb of Santa Rosa de Lima in La Union. The Estadio Jose Ramon Flores has been Municipal Limeño's home stadium since its creation 1963.
Home stadiums Estadio Jose Ramon Flores; Santa Rosa de Lima (1963–present) Estadio Cuscatlán; San Salvador (2018, 2020)
Rivalries Municipal Limeño have rivalries with several clubs, including local rivalries with Atlético Balboa. A rivalry with Águila was created when Águila and Limeño, faced each other twice in grand finals (Both falling in the way of Águila). When former Limeño player Rudis Corrales moved to Águila, it caused uproar with Águila supporters.
Limeno has supported a long rivalry with Pasaquina for geographical reasons, since both are from the province of La Union; this clash is called the "Derby Unionense."
Sponsors Arijam Sports TBD Universidad Dr. Andres Bello PROHVAC Solutions SEVISAL SA Parque Jardin Memorial Monte Calvaro GeniusBet El Salvador Electrolit
Limeno's shirts have previously been sponsored by Tapachulteca (1988–1999), TACA (1992), Pepsi (1999), Diana (2007–2013), Pilsener (2007–2013), Burger King (2013) and Tigo (2009). Their kits have been manufactured by Tony Sports (since July 2024) . Prior manufacturers have been Galaxia (1999–2007, 2018), TBD (TBD) and JAG SportsWear (2024), Aviva (TBD)
Period Company 1993 Cristian Deportes 1999 Garcis 2000 AVIVA 2001-2002 Galaxia 2005 AVIVA 2015 None 2018 TBD 2020-2022 Innova Sport 2023 Tony Sports 2024 JAG SportsWear 2024–2025 Tony Sports 2026–present Arijam Sports
As of May 2025 PeriodKit ManufacturerShirt SponsorSleeve Sponsor 2026–present Arijam Sports Universidad Dr. Andres Bello, Parque Jardin Memorial Monte Calvaro, GeniusBet El Salvador, SEVISAL SA Electrolit, Canal 4, Indes
Honours Municipal Limeño have won Domestic league honours predominately in the lower leagues. The club's last El Salvador honour was in 2016 when they won the Segunda División in 2016.
Domestic honours Primera Division of El Salvador and predecessors Runners-up (4): Apertura 1999, Apertura 2000, Clausura 2024, Clausura 2025 Segunda División Salvadorean and predecessors Champions: (5): 1971, 1992, 1993, Apertura 2015, Clausura 2016
Current squad Updated July, 2026.
Players with Dual citizenship Rafael Garcia Gerson Mayen
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Personnel Coaching staff As of May 2026 PositionStaffManager Jorge Rodriguez (*)Assistant Manager Adonai Martínez (*)Reserve Manager TBDUnder 17 Manager Saul Prudenció Ladies Manager Saul Prudenció (*)Goalkeeper Coach Abiel Aguilera (*)Under 15 Manager TBDFitness Coach René Ramírez (*)Team Doctor TBDKinesiologist TBDUtility Manuel Mane TorresSport Analyst Roberto Carlos Vasquez *Sport Director Martir Paredes
Management As of 1 July 2023 Board of directors PositionStaffOwner Soccer Association of LimeñoPresident Eduardo Chávez *Vice-president Guillermo Escobar (*)Secretary Benjamín Lazo Administrative Manager Pablo CruzRepresentative Mártir Herrera Sports Manager Alejandro GonzálezClub Administrative Manager Carlos Cruz
Managers
Limeno has had TBD managers in the professional era, with the holder of the office changing TBD times. TBD holds the record for the longest-serving manager at the club, both for a single spell (39 months between. 1977–80, 152 matches) and overall (75 months in three spells, 275 matches). Paraguayan Nelson Brizuela holds the record for the most spells at Limeno with three (TBD months overall, TBD matches). Carlos Romero is the only manager to win two trophies with the club.
Year Manager 1958–1960 Gustavo Molina and Carlos Gudiel 1972 Néstor Valdez Moraga 1972 Yohalmo Aurora January–April 1973 Gregorio Bundio April 1973 Jose Santacolombo April 1973-1973 Ricardo Tomasino February–December 1974 Luis "Chispo" Santana January–July 1975 Juan Francisco Barraza July 1975 – 1976 Luis "Chispo" Santana 1983–1984 Salvador Rivas 1984 Moises Gonzales 1988 Elmer Rodríguez 1992-1993? Aquiles Medina 1993–1994 Nelson Brizuela 1994–1995 Saul Molina January 1995 Víctor Manuel Pacheco October–December 1995 Saul Molina January 1996 Abraham Vasquez (El Penero) February–March 1996 Juan Quarterone April 1996 Victor Coreas (Player/coach) April 1996 – July 1996 Alfredo Ruano August–October 1996 Helio Rodriguez November 1996 – February 1997 Manuel Solano Madrigal February–March 1997 Carlos Ventura March–April 1997 Henry Vanegas April–May 1997 Cesar Rincon (interim) June 1997 – 1997 Alfredo Romero (interim) 1997 – July 1998 Antonio Carlos Vieira July 1998 – January 1999 Nelson Brizuela January 1999 – July 1999 Víctor Manuel Pacheco July 1999 – December 1999 Óscar Emigdio Benítez January 2000 – July 2000 Rubén Alonso August 2000 – April 2001 Agustín Castillo April–July 2001 Hernán Vivanco July–December 2001 Kiril Dojčinovski December 2001 – May 2002 Óscar Emigdio Benítez May–June 2002 Omar Sevilla (interim) June 2002 – April 2003 Henry Vanegas April–May 2003 Antonio Carlos Vieira June–September 2003 Rubén Guevara October 2003 – June 2004 Jorge García July–September 2004 Ricardo "Tato" Ortíz Ruíz September–December 2004 Raúl Héctor Cocherari January 2005 – 2006 Nelson Brizuela January 2005 – 2006 José Ramón Avilés January–May 2006 Hugo Coria 2006 Carlos Estrada 2006–2007 Nelson Brizuela
Year Manager 2008 – November 2008 Mario Martínez December 2008 – June 2009 Jorge Alberto García June–August 2009 Miguel "La Peluda" Aguilar August 2009 – January 2010 Víctor Coreas January–May 2010 Eraldo Correia May–August 2010 Juan Ramón Paredes January 2011 – December 2012 Carlos Romero January–June 2014 Mario Martínez July–September 2014 Fidel Antonio Bonilla September 2014 – February 2015 Esteban Melara February–June 2015 David Ramírez June 2015 – July 2016 Carlos Romero July–November 2016 Mauricio Alfaro November 2016 – February 2017 Francisco Robles February–November 2017 Hugo Ovelar December 2017 – March 2018 Emiliano Barrera March 2018 Wilfredo Molina (interim) March–October 2018 Víctor Coreas March–December 2018 Omar Sevilla December 2018 – November 2019 William Renderos Iraheta November–December 2019 Manuel Carranza Murillo (interim) December 2019 – October 2020 Alvaro Misael Alfaro October 2020 – May 2021 Nelson Mauricio Ancheta May – 23 August 2021 Bruno Martinez 23 August – September 2021 Jose Romero (interim) 30 September – 24 November 2021 Giovanni Trigueros 24 November – December 2021 Jose Romero (interim) December 2021 – May 2022 Carlos Romero June–October 2022 German Alexis Rodríguez October–December 2022 Saul Prudenció December 2022 – June 2023 Jose Romero June–August 2023 Jorge Pineda August–October 2023 Nelson Ancheta October–December 2023 Abel Flores December 2023 – September 2024 William Renderos September 2024 – October 2024 Abel Flores (Interim) October 2024 – December 2024 Guillermo Rivera December 2024 – August 2025 Jose Romero August 2025 – September 2025 Saul Pruncedio (Interim) September 2025 – Present Jorge Rodriguez