Results

Costa Rica Primera Division 05/08 02:00 22 [2] Alajuelense v Municipal Liberia [7] L 2-0
Costa Rica Primera Division 05/03 23:00 21 [7] Municipal Liberia v Cartagines [4] L 0-1
Costa Rica Primera Division 04/27 21:00 20 [6] Municipal Perez Zeledon v Municipal Liberia [8] W 1-5
Costa Rica Primera Division 04/20 00:00 19 [7] Municipal Liberia v AD San Carlos [11] L 0-1
Costa Rica Primera Division 04/16 22:00 18 [12] Santa Ana v Municipal Liberia [9] W 1-4
Costa Rica Primera Division 04/12 01:00 17 [8] Municipal Liberia v Herediano [2] L 0-1
Costa Rica Primera Division 04/06 21:00 16 [8] Municipal Liberia v Puntarenas [2] D 1-1
Costa Rica Primera Division 04/01 00:00 15 [6] Santos de Guápiles v Municipal Liberia [9] W 0-1
Costa Rica Primera Division 03/26 03:00 14 [9] Municipal Liberia v AD Guanacasteca [10] D 1-1
Costa Rica Primera Division 03/16 22:00 13 [5] Deportivo Saprissa v Municipal Liberia [10] D 1-1
Costa Rica Primera Division 03/08 23:00 12 [10] Municipal Liberia v Sporting San Jose [7] W 1-0
Costa Rica Primera Division 03/01 01:00 11 [12] AD San Carlos v Municipal Liberia [10] L 1-0

Stats

 TotalHomeAway
Matches played 47 24 23
Wins 16 8 8
Draws 8 4 4
Losses 23 12 11
Goals for 66 35 31
Goals against 62 30 32
Clean sheets 10 5 5
Failed to score 13 6 7

Asociación Deportiva Municipal Liberia is a Costa Rican football team playing in the Liga FPD. The team is based in Liberia, Guanacaste. Their home stadium is the Estadio Edgardo Baltodano Briceño.

History

Founded on 7 June 1977, four years after Guanacasteca was founded and solely represented Guanacaste Province, Municipal Liberia won promotion to the Primera División de Costa Rica in 2001 after beating Ramonense in a Promotion play-off final. They made their debut in the top tier on 29 July 2001 against Saprissa.

Liberia Mía

In June 2007, the club was bought largely (90% of the shares) by Mario Sotela (linked to the Sotela-blen family) and were renamed Liberia Mía (My Liberia) after a Sotela project located in Liberia that is called "Zoológico África Mía" (it is a special zoo based only on African animals and species).

Águilas Guanacastecas and relegation

In 2009, Liberia Mía won the Verano championship title, but it proved to be a short-lived party when in July 2010, the club just renamed again to Águilas Guanacastecas (Guanacastecan Eagles), were demoted to the Segunda División de Costa Rica after trading franchise rights with Barrio México. The move was regarded by some as controversial since Barrio México club president Mínor Vargas was allegedly also involved with Liberia. Also, it was the second time a Guanacaste team was sold and moved outside the province after Guanacasteca's franchise was taken by Brujas de Escazú in 2004.

Municipal Liberia again

In summer 2011, after Barrio México was expelled from the Primera División, Liberia played in the second division as Los Coyotes del Municipal Liberia, replacing AD Desamparados whose franchise was bought by Liberia's new owner Manrique Sibaja. The club has been playing in the second division ever since.

In February 2015, Uruguayan coach Orlando de León took charge, replacing Slovak Josef Miso after some poor performances.

Municipal Liberia is a prominent soccer team based in Liberia, Costa Rica, known for its rich history and passionate fan base. Founded in 1947, the club has established itself as a significant player in Costa Rican football, competing in the top tier of the national league, Liga FPD.

The team's colors, traditionally a striking combination of blue and white, reflect the vibrant culture of the region. Municipal Liberia plays its home matches at the Estadio Edgardo Baltodano Briceño, a venue that resonates with the energy of local supporters who passionately cheer for their team.

Over the years, Municipal Liberia has developed a reputation for nurturing local talent and fostering a strong community spirit. The club's commitment to excellence is evident in its competitive performances, as it strives to secure titles and make a mark in both domestic and international competitions.

With a focus on teamwork, resilience, and sportsmanship, Municipal Liberia continues to inspire the next generation of soccer players and fans, embodying the heart and soul of Costa Rican football.