| Date | R | Home v Away | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/28 22:00 | 15 |
[8] Guadalupe FC v Deportivo Saprissa
[2] 
|
2-1 |
| 09/23 00:00 | 14 |
[5] AD San Carlos v Cartagines
[7] 
|
2-4 |
| 09/22 23:00 | 14 |
[6] Herediano v Alajuelense
[1] 
|
0-1 |
| 09/22 21:55 | 14 |
[8] Municipal Perez Zeledon v Guadalupe FC
[10]
|
0-1 |
| 09/22 21:05 | 14 |
[12] Limon FC v AD Grecia
[9] 
|
1-0 |
| 09/22 17:00 | 14 |
[11] UCR v ADR Jicaral
[6] 
|
1-2 |
| 09/22 02:00 | 14 |
[2] Deportivo Saprissa v Santos de Guápiles
[3] 
|
2-2 |
| 09/20 02:00 | 13 |
[8] Municipal Perez Zeledon v Deportivo Saprissa
[2]
|
0-1 |
| 09/19 02:00 | 13 |
[6] Cartagines v ADR Jicaral
[7]
|
0-1 |
| 09/19 00:00 | 13 |
[10] Guadalupe FC v Santos de Guápiles
[5]
|
2-4 |
| 09/18 21:00 | 13 |
[11] UCR v AD San Carlos
[3]
|
1-1 |
| 09/18 19:00 | 13 |
[10] AD Grecia v Herediano
[4]
|
2-2 |
| 09/18 02:00 | 13 |
[1] Alajuelense v Limon FC
[12]
|
2-1 |
| 09/16 00:00 | 8 |
[5] AD San Carlos v Herediano
[3]
|
1-0 |
| 09/15 02:00 | 10 |
[2] Deportivo Saprissa v UCR
[11]
|
4-0 |
| 09/14 02:00 | 12 |
[1] Alajuelense v Guadalupe FC
[9]
|
2-1 |
| 09/13 02:00 | 12 |
[7] Santos de Guápiles v Cartagines
[5]
|
2-1 |
| 09/12 02:00 | 12 |
[3] Deportivo Saprissa v AD San Carlos
[4]
|
3-1 |
| 09/11 21:05 | 12 |
[12] Limon FC v Municipal Perez Zeledon
[8]
|
1-1 |
| 09/11 21:00 | 12 |
[7] ADR Jicaral v AD Grecia
[10]
|
2-0 |
| 09/11 02:00 | 12 |
[3] Herediano v UCR
[11]
|
0-0 |
| 09/08 21:00 | 11 |
[6] ADR Jicaral v Alajuelense
[1]
|
0-2 |
| 09/08 21:00 | 11 |
[11] UCR v Santos de Guápiles
[8]
|
1-2 |
| 09/08 19:00 | 11 |
[9] AD Grecia v Deportivo Saprissa
[4]
|
0-6 |
| 09/08 17:00 | 11 |
[5] Cartagines v Limon FC
[12]
|
3-0 |
| 09/08 02:00 | 11 |
[4] AD San Carlos v Guadalupe FC
[9]
|
3-1 |
| 09/08 02:00 | 11 |
[3] Herediano v Municipal Perez Zeledon
[7]
|
4-1 |
| 09/06 02:00 | 10 |
[10] Guadalupe FC v Cartagines
[5]
|
1-0 |
| 09/05 02:00 | 10 |
[8] Santos de Guápiles v Herediano
[4]
|
1-1 |
| 09/05 02:00 | 10 |
[7] Municipal Perez Zeledon v AD Grecia
[9]
|
1-1 |
Teams
Deportivo Saprissa
Herediano
Alajuelense
Santos de Guápiles
Cartagines
Municipal Perez Zeledon
AD San Carlos
Limon FC
AD Grecia
Marineros de PFC
Guadalupe FC
AD Carmelita
Municipal Liberia
Sporting San Jose
AD Guanacasteca
Belen
ADR Jicaral
Puntarenas
CS Uruguay de Coronado
Pumas Generalena
Santa Ana
Wikipedia - Liga FPD
The Primera División of Costa Rica, commonly known as Liga de Fútbol de Primera División (Liga FPD), and Liga Promerica for sponsorship reasons, is the top professional association football division in Costa Rica. It is administered by the Unión de Clubes de Fútbol de la Primera División (UNAFUT). The league consists of 12 teams, with the last-placed team relegated to the Liga de Ascenso.
The league was founded in 1921, with Herediano crowned as the first champions. Saprissa is the most successful club having won the championship a record 40 times. Together with Alajuelense (30 titles) and Herediano (29 titles), they have dominated the league.
History
On 13 June 1921, the Costa Rican Football Federation was created. With its creation, the need of a tournament also emerged, along with the establishment of a national team, as a result of Costa Rica being invited to the 1921 Juegos del Centenario in Guatemala.
The first season of the Costa Rican Primera División was played in 1921 with seven teams: Alajuelense, Cartaginés, Herediano, La Libertad, Sociedad Gimnástica Española, Sociedad Gimnástica Limonense and La Unión de Tres Ríos. La Libertad and Gimnástica Limonense played the first ever match of the Liga FPD, with La Libertad emerging victorious with a lone goal scored by Rafael Madrigal. Herediano were crowned as champions.
In 1999, the Costa Rican Football Federation created the UNAFUT (acronym of Unión de Clubes de Fútbol de la Primera División), an entity designed for the organization and administration of the Primera División tournament and its youth leagues (known as Alto Rendimiento).
On 9 January 2014, UNAFUT decided to rename the tournament to Liga FPD, in order to give more identity to the league.
The main rivalry in the league is El Clásico, played by Alajuelense and Saprissa, as both teams are the most successful in the league and both share the vast majority of followers throughout the country. Since their first encounter at the old national stadium on 12 October 1949, the two teams have faced each other in over 300 matches, with the winning balance in favor of Saprissa.
The tournament consists of 12 teams that compete against each other in a round-robin format, with each team playing a total of 22 matches throughout the season. The teams are comprised of talented local players as well as international players from various countries, adding to the diversity and excitement of the tournament.
The Costa Rica Primera Division is known for its fast-paced and skillful style of play, with teams showcasing their technical abilities, tactical strategies, and physical prowess on the field. The matches are filled with intense rivalries, passionate fans, and thrilling moments that keep spectators on the edge of their seats.
The tournament not only serves as a platform for teams to showcase their talent but also as a pathway for players to gain recognition and potentially secure contracts with international clubs. Many players who have participated in the Costa Rica Primera Division have gone on to have successful careers both domestically and internationally.
The Costa Rica Primera Division has a rich history and has been a significant part of the country's soccer culture for decades. It has produced numerous national team players and has contributed to the overall development and growth of soccer in Costa Rica.
Overall, the Costa Rica Primera Division is a must-watch tournament for soccer enthusiasts, offering thrilling matches, top-notch talent, and a vibrant atmosphere that truly captures the passion and love for the sport in Costa Rica.