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Alianza F.C. is a professional football club based in Panama City, Panama, founded on 2 March 1963. The club competes in Liga Panameña de Fútbol, the top tier of Panamanian football, since 1999. They play their home matches at Luis Cascarita Tapia stadium and are owned by the Cardenas family. The club's most notable achievements include winning the Liga Panameña de Fútbol twice, with their Clausura 2003 and 2022 Apertura titles, making them one of the established clubs in modern Panamanian football.
History
Overview
General information about the club
Alianza F.C. represents the second oldest club in modern Panamanian football, having been established by a group of 12 young players who had previously represented Panama in the first CONCACAF Youth Championship. The club has maintained its commitment to developing young talent throughout its history, operating youth teams at multiple levels including U-12, U-14, U-15, U-16, and U-19 categories.
Most recent season and achievements
The club achieved significant success in 2022 by winning the Apertura championship, adding to their trophy collection and demonstrating their continued competitiveness in Panama's top flight. This victory marked their second Liga Panameña de Fútbol title, reinforcing their status as a prominent force in Panamanian football.
History
Early years
Alianza F.C. was founded on 2 March 1963 by 12 young players who had represented Panama in the first CONCACAF Youth Championship. During its early decades, the club received support from various benefactors including the local police, Don Justiniano Cardenas, and the Espivak Company, which helped establish the foundation for the club's future development.
Successful period
In 1980, Alianza F.C. was selected among eight clubs to participate in Panama's first professional football league, known as the Liga Superior de Fútbol de Panamá. The club joined Anaprof's non-amateur football tournaments in 1989, marking their entry into more competitive professional football. Their most successful season came in 2003 when they reached the Clausura finals, though they ultimately lost 5-1 to Tauro FC.
Crisis and recovery
The club faced challenges due to disunity in the local football environment, which forced them to compete in the Linfuna League for two seasons. However, they successfully returned to the Primera A of ANAPROF and secured promotion two seasons later after defeating Atletico Guadalupe 1-0. This period demonstrated the club's resilience and determination to compete at the highest level.
Current period
Since 2018, Alianza F.C. has focused heavily on marketing efforts in the Juan Diaz neighborhood to gain new supporters and attract children to their youth teams. The club currently competes in Liga Panameña de Fútbol and continues to emphasize youth development while maintaining their professional status in Panama's top division.
Achievements and Honors
Domestic competitions
Liga Panameña de Fútbol and predecessors - Champions (2): Clausura 2003, 2022 Apertura
Primera A and predecessors - Champions (1): 1999
Traditional Rivals
No information about traditional rivals was provided in the source material.
Club Traditions and Behind the Scenes
Nicknames
No specific nicknames were mentioned in the source material.
Ownership and finances
Alianza F.C. is owned by the Cardenas family, maintaining family ownership since its establishment. The club has historically relied on various benefactors for support, including the local police, Don Justiniano Cardenas, and the Espivak Company during its early years.
Traditions and culture
The club has always placed a strong emphasis on youth development, competing at multiple age levels from U-12 through U-19. This commitment to nurturing young talent has been a consistent tradition throughout the club's history and continues to be a defining characteristic of their organizational philosophy.
Stadium
During the mid-1990s, the team was based in Chilibre, Panama City's northern area, playing home matches at El Camping Resort football field. By the mid-2000s, the team moved to different venues, which caused a lack of identity and low fan support base, drawing criticism from media. Since 2012, the team has played home matches at Luis Cascarita Tapia stadium, seeking to gain more fan support from the Juan Diaz neighborhood in Panama City's east side.
Panama
Club Information
Official Name
Panama
Short Name
PAN
Founding Year
1937
Tactical Formation
4-3-3
Stadium Information
Stadium Name
Estadio Rommel Fernández Gutiérrez
Capacity
1.000
Address
Avenida José Agustin Arango
City
Ciudad de Panamá,
Surface
grass
Key Personnel
Captain
Erick Javier Davis Grajales
Captain's Stats
180cm, 77kg
Head Coach
Thomas Christiansen Tarín
Head Coach Age
53 Age
Coach Nationality
ES
Coach Contract
22/07/2020 - 31/07/2026
Recent Honours
| Season | Competition | Achievement |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | CONCACAF Nations League | 🏆 2 |
| 2023 | Cúp Vàng Concacaf | 🏆 2 |
| 2016 | Copa Centroamericana | 🏆 2 |
| 2013 | Cúp Vàng Concacaf | 🏆 2 |
| 2005 | Cúp Vàng Concacaf | 🏆 2 |
Current Season Stats
| Competition | Rank | Matches | W-D-L | Points |
|---|
Goal Statistics
World Cup (FIFA)
0 Scored - 0 Conceded
WC Qualification Concacaf (COCACAF)
10 Scored - 1 Conceded
WC Qualification Concacaf (COCACAF)
9 Scored - 4 Conceded
CONCACAF Gold Cup (CONCACAF)
10 Scored - 3 Conceded
Copa America (COPA)
6 Scored - 5 Conceded