Asociación Deportiva Municipal Liberia is a Costa Rican professional football club based in Liberia, Guanacaste. They currently compete in the Liga FPD and play their home matches at the Estadio Edgardo Baltodano Briceño.
History
Founding and early years
Founded on June 7, 1977, the club began in the second division after purchasing the franchise of Deportivo Fertica. After decades of fluctuating between the second and third divisions, the club finally achieved promotion to the Costa Rican Primera División in 2001.
The Sotela Era and first title
In 2007, businessman Mario Sotela purchased the club, rebranding it as Liberia Mía. Heavy investment in veteran talent led the team to its first-ever Primera División title in Verano 2009, defeating Herediano 3–0 in the final. However, financial instability led to multiple rebrandings, and the team was eventually expelled by UNAFUT in March 2011 due to mounting debts.
Rebirth
In mid-2011, the club was refounded as Los Coyotes del Municipal Liberia after acquiring the franchise of AD Desamparados. The club returned to the top flight for the 2015–2016 season and most recently earned promotion again in 2023.
Stadium
The stadium was built in 1970 and is owned by the Municipality of Liberia. It underwent major renovations in 2013 to serve as a host venue for the 2014 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. It has a capacity of 6,500 spectators.
Players
Current squad
- As of 16 March 2026
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Notable players
Coaches
Coaching staff
| Coaching staff
|
| Head coach |
José Cardozo
|
| Assistant coach |
Fabrizio Ronchetti
|
| Assistant coach |
Kevin Obando
|
| Fitness coach |
Gabriel Patat
|
| Goalkeeper coach |
Erick Sanchez
|
| Sporting Director |
Hancer Zuñiga
|
Head coach history
The following is a list of Municipal Liberia managers from 2007 to the present.
| Coach
|
Tenure
|
| José Cardozo |
Feb 2025 |
Present
|
| Fabrizio Ronchetti |
Jan 2025 |
Feb 2025
|
| Mínor Díaz |
Oct 2021 |
Jan 2025
|
| Marvin Solano |
Apr 2021 |
Oct 2021
|
| Christian Oviedo |
Sep 2020 |
Apr 2021
|
| Miguel Ulecia |
Feb 2020 |
Sep 2020
|
| Carlos de Toro |
Jul 2019 |
Aug 2019
|
| Flávio da Silva |
Jul 2018 |
Dec 2018
|
|
| Coach
|
Tenure
|
| Erick Rodríguez |
Feb 2018 |
Apr 2018
|
| Víctor Abelenda |
Nov 2017 |
Jan 2018
|
| Vinicio Alvarado |
Aug 2017 |
Nov 2017
|
| Marvin Solano |
Aug 2016 |
Mar 2017
|
| Gustavo Martínez |
Aug 2015 |
Oct 2015
|
| Orlando de León |
Feb 2015 |
Aug 2015
|
| Alain Gay-Hardy |
Jul 2008 |
Dec 2009
|
| Carlos Restrepo |
Jan 2008 |
Jun 2008
|
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Broadcasting
Municipal Liberia matches are broadcast through various media outlets in Costa Rica.
| Type
|
Network
|
Language
|
| TV Cable |
FUTV |
Spanish
|
| Radio |
Columbia Deportiva |
Spanish
|
| Streaming |
FUTV / App |
Spanish
|
Honours
References
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