The 2015 Campeonato Ecuatoriano de Fútbol de la Serie A (officially known as the Copa Pilsener Serie A for sponsorship reasons) was the 57th season of the Serie A, Ecuador's premier football league.
Emelec successfully defended their title, winning their third consecutive championship and 13th overall.
Teams Twelve teams competed in the 2015 Serie A season, ten of which remained from the previous season. Manta and Olmedo were relegated from the Serie A after finishing with the fewest points in the 2014 season. They were replaced by Aucas and River Plate, the 2014 Serie B winner and runner-up, respectively. Aucas made their 35th top-flight appearance and returned to Serie A for the first time since 2006, while River Ecuador made their debut in the top division.
Stadia and locations
Team Home city Stadium Aucas Quito Gonzalo Pozo Ripalda Barcelona Guayaquil Monumental Banco Pichincha Deportivo Cuenca Cuenca Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Deportivo Quito Quito Olímpico Atahualpa El Nacional Quito Olímpico Atahualpa Emelec Guayaquil Estadio George Capwell Independiente del Valle Sangolquí Rumiñahui LDU Loja Loja Federativo Reina del Cisne LDU Quito Quito Casa Blanca Mushuc Runa Ambato BellavistaRiver Ecuador Guayaquil Christian Benítez Betancourt Universidad Católica Quito Olímpico Atahualpa
Personnel and kits Team Manager Kit manufacturer SponsorsAucas Lotto Cooperativa de Ahorro y Crédito Andalucía Ltda.Barcelona Marathon PilsenerDeportivo Cuenca Marathon PilsenerDeportivo Quito Fila Panadería y Pastelería La UniónEl Nacional Lotto PilsenerEmelec New Balance PilsenerIndependiente del Valle Marathon DirecTVLDU Loja Astro Industria Lojana de Especerías C.A.LDU Quito Umbro ChevroletMushuc Runa Aurik Cooperativa de Ahorro y Crédito Mushuc RunaRiver Plate Astro Radio CaravanaUniversidad Católica Astro Discover Card
First stage The first stage began on January 31 and ended on July 12.
Second stage The second stage began on July 17 and ended on December 13.
Finals
Aggregate table
Top goalscorers RankPlayerNationalityClubGoals1Emelec252River Plate223Universidad Católica 154LDU Quito14Independiente del Valle14Barcelona14
External links
Official website