Teams
Veraguas CD
SD Panama Oeste
SD Atletico Nacional
CD Centenario
Potros Del Este
Rio Abajo F.C.
Deportivo Municipal San Miguelito
San Martin FC
Colon C-3
Herrera FC
Atletico Chiriqui
CA Independiente de la Chorrera
Panama Viejo
Deportivo Vista Alegre
Atletico Veraguense
New York FC Colon
Tierra Firme FC
Champions FC Academy
SD San Antonio
CD Sport West
Wikipedia - Segunda División de Panamá
Segunda División de Panamá also known as Liga Prom, is a professional league for association football clubs in Panamá. It is the country's second-tier football competition, contested by 24 clubs with no promotion or relegation. The competition was formed in 2021.
History
ANAPROF ERA
The Anaprof era is remembered for establishing the Primera A branding with a format of two short tournaments per season (Apertura and Clausura), similar to many Latin American championships. Champions teams required promotional playoff games with ANAPROF's (top-tier league) last placed team.
LNA ERA
The Liga Nacional de Ascenso was formed in 2009 to replace the governing body of the league and forced ANAPROF top tier league to accept a direct promotion team. Other important goals were league expansion to 16 teams, later reduced to 14 teams after the 2011-12 season. The league was successful with attendance records since it had several popular teams like Río Abajo FC, C.A. Independiente, SUNTRACS FC and Atlético Nacional. This severely affected ANAPROF and LPF (top-tier league) attendance numbers and reputation.
LPF ERA
The Ascenso LPF (2016–2020) era organised by Panamanian Football Federation was mostly remembered for reducing participating teams to eight and disaffiliating several teams for missing documentation and requirements.
Liga PROM
After Manuel Arias won the Panamanian Football Federation election, the General Board accepted his proposal for a new structure for Panamanian football at all levels starting in 2021; for the second division tier, will have a 24-team league named Liga PROM, with promotion and relegation suspended. It added 12 LPF Under-20 teams, kept 7 remaining Ascenso LPF teams and invited 5 teams.
Typically comprising a diverse array of clubs from across Panama, the tournament operates on a league system, where teams compete in a series of matches throughout the season. The league not only emphasizes the importance of skill and teamwork but also fosters a strong sense of community and local pride among fans.
The tournament culminates in a playoff system, where the top-performing teams vie for promotion to the Liga Panameña de Fútbol, the country's premier division. This promotion battle adds an exciting layer of intensity and drama, as clubs strive to secure their place among the elite of Panamanian soccer.
With a focus on nurturing young talent and providing opportunities for players to shine, the Panama Liga Nacional de Ascenso plays a crucial role in the growth of soccer in the region. It is a celebration of the sport, drawing passionate supporters and creating memorable moments that contribute to the rich tapestry of Panamanian football culture.