Asociación Deportiva Isidro Metapán, also known simply as Isidro Metapán, is a Salvadoran sports club based in Metapán, Santa Ana, El Salvador.
It is best known for its professional football team, which plays in the Primera División, the top tier of the El Salvador football league system, they have won 10 National League titles in El Salvador football.
Isidro Metapán was founded in 2000, after the merger of Isidro Menéndez and Metapán FC. The club had its period of greatest success in the 2000s.
Since the formation of the Apertura/Clausura, A.D. Isidro Metapán has been the dominant club in El Salvador football, winning ten championships. Their traditional local rivals are FAS.
Since the beginning of the 2000–01 season, A.D. Isidro Metapán has played its home games at the Estadio Jorge Calero Suárez. The team colours are blue, red and white, and the team crest shows the white and blue and the Jaguar. The club has other departments in basketball, and others.
History
Present history In 2000, Metapán FC and Isidro Menéndez, two Second Division strugglers, chose to merge. In 2001, the newly born club won promotion to the Primera División with a 3–2 playoff win over Jocoro FC.
The club quickly consolidated their position as a mid-table side, and starting in Apertura 2004 began making title pushes. They qualified for the playoffs for the first time that year by defeating Luis Ángel Firpo in a fourth place playoff. In Apertura 2005, they finished the regular atop the table, defeated Once Municipal in the semi-finals, and only fell short of their first title after a 2–0 extra time loss to Vista Hermosa.
In Clausura 2007, the club finally bettered that result, taking home their first ever championship with a 1–0 extra time win over Luis Ángel Firpo. That qualified the team for the CONCACAF Champions League for the very first time, although they did not get past the preliminary rounds.
Over the next several years, Isidro Metapán began to surpass the traditional powers of Salvadoran football (FAS, Firpo, Alianza, and Águila). They won their second title in a penalty shootout over Chalatenango in Apertura 2008, then defended their crown in Clausura 2009 with a 1–0 win over Luis Ángel Firpo. Alexander Amaya scored the winner in the 58th minute.
After a near miss in the Apertura 2009, Isidro returned to the top for the third time in four seasons by winning the championship of Clausura 2010. Léster Blanco and Paolo Suárez each scored in a 3–2 win over Águila. In each season from 2007 to 2010, the club had won the title at least once. They would win it for a fourth time in five in Apertura 2010, beating Alianza 4–3 in a penalty shootout.
2011–2012 was the most successful season in club history. It started in the summer, in the CONCACAF Champions League. Metapan qualified for the group stages, and a 2–0 win over Mexican team Santos Laguna allowed them to qualify out of the groups into the quarterfinals for the first time. Although UNAM Pumas eliminated them at that stage, it had still been a very successful run.
Meanwhile, domestically, Metapán won a sixth title in eight years with a 1–0 victory over Once Municipal the only goal coming from Paolo Suárez in the 51st minute.
They narrowly missed a repeat that spring in the Clausura, losing 2–1 to Áquila in the championship match. However, they recovered to win a seventh championship in nine years, defeating Alianza in extra time to win the Apertura 2012. For a moment it looked like the hero would be Metapán's top goal scorer Nicolás Muñoz, who scored from a free kick in extra time. However Sean Fraser of Alianza equalized with a header, forcing the match into penalties. After a dramatic shootout, Isidro Metapán won 6–5.
They won their 8th title in Apertura 2013, beating FAS 1–0 on a goal from Andrés Flores in the 85th minute.
On 25 May 2014 Isidro Metapán won the Primera División title for the ninth time in the club history, defeating Dragón on penalties 6–5.
Title number 10 came in Apertura 2014, as Metapán defeated Águila in penalties 3–2. Once again, Nicolás Muñoz played a very important role in taking the match to penalties with an extra time goal.
Sponsorship
Shirt sponsors and manufacturers SeasonKit ManufacturerSponsors2000 Milán CESSA2001–02 Milán CESSA, Texaco, Coca-Cola2003–04 Milán CESSA2005 Milán CESSA2006 Milán CESSA, Tigo, Hankook2007 Milán Tigo, Dunlop2008 Milán Tigo, Arroz San Pedro, Salazar2009 Milán Bimbo, Tigo, Salazar, MK Medicementos2010 Milán Bimbo, Tigo, Cartan Global2011–2013 Milán Bimbo, Holcim, Arroz San Pedro2014–15 Milán Bimbo, Holcim, Arroz San Pedro, Don Chilo2016–17 Milán Gumarsal, Concentrados, AgroAmigo, Arroz San Pedro, Don Chilo, SalzarRomeo.com, Industrias La Constancia 2017–2020 Milán Arroz San Pedro, Gumarsal 2021–2022 Milán las Perlitas, Auto Repuestos Herrera, Canal 4, Sudagrip, Arroz San Pedro 2022–2023 Milán Repuestos El León, Sudagrip, PAILL Laboratories, La Esperanza Resort and Hotel 2023–2024 Milán Sudagrip, PAILL Laboratories, Ferretería El Indio, Concentrados Agroamigo, Analizar Laboratorio El Salvador 2024-2025 Elite Sports Sudagrip, L-Car Supamercado, PAILL Laboratories, Ferretería El Indio, Concentrados Agroamigo 2025-2026 Elite Sports Holcim, Geniusbet, BEMISAL, Ferretería El Indio, Taller Polas 2026–Present Elite Sports GeniusBet El Salvador, BEMISAL, Ferretería El Indio, Concentrados Agroamigo, Electorlit, Salazar Romero S.A. de C.V, Agua Las Perlitas, Analizar Laboratorio El Salvador
Home stadiums The team currently plays in the Estadio Jorge Calero Suárez. The stadium is located in Metapán, Santa Ana. A new stadium is currently being built and is expected to be finished in the year 2015 or 2016 Estadio Jorge Calero Suárez (2000–) Complejo Deportivo Metapán
New Stadium The 2015–16 season was to have been the last season at the Estadio Jorge Calero Suárez, with the club moving to their new 10,000-seater stadium Complejo Deportivo Metapán in time for the 2017–18 season. However, due to the club being in financial crisis, work on the new stadium has since stopped.
Honours Primera División Champions (10): Clausura 2007, Apertura 2008, Clausura 2009, Clausura 2010, Apertura 2010, Apertura 2011, Apertura 2012, Apertura 2013, Clausura 2014, Apertura 2014 Liga de Ascenso Champions (1): 2000–01
Performance in International competitions Copa Interclubes UNCAF: 1 appearance Best: First Round 2007 2007: First Round
CONCACAF Champions League: 7 appearances Best: Quarter-final 2011–12 2008–09: Preliminary Round 2009–10: Group stage 2010–11: Preliminary Round 2011–12: Quarter-final 2012–13: Group stage 2013–14: Group stage 2014–15: Group stage 2015–16: Group stage
Copa Mesoamericana: 1 appearance Best: Runner-up 2011 2011: Runner-up
Records and statistics
Metapan have won 10 domestic trophies, including the league ten times. From 2009 to 2011, the club won five successive league titles, equalling the all-time record.
Isidro Metapan's name is attached to a number of Primera division and CONCACAF records:
The Isidro Metapan player with the most appearances is Hector Omar Mejia, with 518 in all competitions. The Isidro Metapan player with the most goals is Williams Reyes, with 77 in all competitions
Players Current squad As of July 2026
Out on loan
In
Out
Current coaching staff As of June 21, 2026. Position Staff Manager Gabriel Alvarez (*) Assistant Manager TBD (*) Assistant Manager and Video Analyst TBD (*) Reserve manager Jose Cerna (*) Under 17 Manager Alfredo Saavedra (*) Under 15 Manager Jose Oswaldo Figueroa (*) Goalkeeper coach TBD (*) Physical Trainer Duvan Echeverri (*) Physical Trainer Juniors Irvin Garcia (*) Ladies manager Jose Oswaldo Figueroa (*) Physiotherapy TBD (*) Utility William Martinez and Jonathan Avelar Kinesiologo Roberto Antonio Bayona Sports director Edwin Portillo *
Management Staff 2025/26 Position StaffOwner Asociación Deportiva Metapan President Lic. Rafael Morataya Vice-President Ing. Juan SamayoaVice-President Suplente Lic. Israel Peraza Gerente Deportivo Prof. Edwin Portillo Team-Representative Lic. Fredy VegaTeam-Representative Sport Prof. Roberto Campos
Management PositionNameOwnerAsociación Deportiva Isidro MetapánPresidentRafael MoratayaVice PresidentJuan Umaña SamayoaAdministrative ManagerFredy VegaRepresentative of the Isidro Metapan clubRoberto CamposSports directorCarlos Martinez
List of notable players
List of retired numbers
2 -Retired in 2026 in recognition of defender Milton Molina, who at time of his departure was the longest serving player for Isidro Metapan. He played over 500 games and won 8 titles.
15 – Retired in 2011 in recognition of goalkeeper Álvaro Misael Alfaro. Alfaro was a major player for Metapán who suffered a neck injury which forced him to retire from the game. In 2011, the number was brought out of retirement and given to back-up goalkeeper.
18 – Retired in 2011 in recognition of midfielder Nelson Rivera. Rivera was shot in the head and died after unknown gunmen attacked the car he was traveling in. The number was brought out of retirement in 2012.
20 – Retired in 2015 in recognition of midfielder Héctor Mejía. Mejía was a long serving and major player for Metapán, he participated in all 10 of Metapán title victories. He retired as Metapán most decorated and most capped player in their history.
One-club men NameNationalityPositionMetapan DebutMetapan Last MatchEnllelbert González El SalvadorGK19972011Edwin Portillo El SalvadorDF19791990Erick Dowson Prado El SalvadorDF20022011Héctor Mejía El SalvadorMF20002015Milton Molina El SalvadorDF20092026
List of coaches Isidro Metapán has had 12 permanent managers and 3 temporary manager since the club was formed after the merger of Metapán FC and Isidro Menéndez FC. Edwin Portillo holds the record for most championships won with the club with 7, longest-serving manager in terms of time consecutively of time with 8 years between 2006 and 2013, and most tenures as coach of Metapán with 6. Jorge Rodríguez the manager holds the record with most consecutive titles with three. This list also includes the coaches who coached CESSA/Metapán FC and Isidro Menéndez
NamePeriodTrophies Rafael Osorio1985 Francisco Javier Flores "Paco Flores"1974 Edgardo Monroy1984–85 Conrado Miranda † (1928-2021)1985 Adonay Castillo1986 Jorge Suárez † (1945-1997)1988 João Cassiano de Oliveira1991 Ricardo Guardado1991 Francisco Javier Flores "Paco Flores"1994 Calazán Quintana1996–1997 Nelson Mauricio Ancheta1999 Edwin Portillo2000 – Oct 2001Liga de Ascenso José Calazán (Interim)October 2001 – January 2002 Roberto FabrizioFebruary 2002 – September 2002 Edwin PortilloOctober 2002 – June 2003 Raúl Héctor CocherariJune 2003 – October 2003 René RamírezNovember 2003 – January 2004 Saul Rivero † (1954-2022)February 2004 – June 2004 Marcelo Javier ZuletaJune 2004 – August 2004 Edwin PortilloAugust 2004 – June 2005 Rubén AlonsoJuly 2005 – October 2006 Edwin PortilloOct 2006 – March 2013Clausura 2007, Apertura 2008, Clausura 2009, Clausura 2010, Apertura 2010, Apertura 2011, Apertura 2012 Jorge RodríguezMarch 2013 – December 2016 Apertura 2013, Clausura 2014, Apertura 2014 Roberto Gamarra December 2016 – April 2017 Misael Alfaro (Interim) April 2017 Edwin Portillo May 2017 – May 2018 Agustín Castillo May 2018 – December 2018 Edwin Portillo December 2018 – December 2019 Victor Coreas December 2019 – December 2020 Jose Oswaldo Figueroa (Interim) December 2020 – January 2021 Juan Cortez January 2021 – August 2021 Misael Alfaro August 2021 – October 2021 Hector Omar Mejia November 2021 – December 2022 Jorge Rodríguez December 2022 – December 2023 Julio Zamora December 2023 – April 2024 Carlos Martinez (Interim) April 2024 – June 2024 Hector Omar Mejia July 2024 – December 2024 Erick Prado December 2024 – August 2025 Efrain Burgos August 2025 – April 2026 Hector Omar Mejia (Interim) April 2026 – present
Other departments Football Reserve team