Teams
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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.
The tournament features teams from various regions of Panama, each vying for the coveted title of champions. The participating teams consist of both established clubs and up-and-coming teams, creating an exciting mix of experienced players and emerging talents.
The Panama Liga Nacional de Ascenso provides a platform for players to showcase their skills and potentially earn promotions to higher divisions. As the name suggests, the tournament serves as a pathway for teams to ascend to the top tier of Panamanian soccer, the Liga Panameña de Fútbol.
Matches are held in state-of-the-art stadiums across the country, attracting enthusiastic crowds of soccer fans. The atmosphere is electric, with passionate supporters cheering on their favorite teams and creating an unforgettable experience for players and spectators alike.
The tournament is known for its fast-paced and competitive matches, with teams battling it out on the field to secure victories and climb up the league standings. The level of play is of a high standard, with skilled players showcasing their technical abilities, tactical prowess, and teamwork.
The Panama Liga Nacional de Ascenso not only provides thrilling soccer action but also contributes to the development and growth of the sport in Panama. It serves as a breeding ground for future stars, nurturing young talents and providing them with opportunities to shine on a national stage.
Overall, the Panama Liga Nacional de Ascenso is a must-watch tournament for soccer enthusiasts, offering a captivating display of skill, determination, and the sheer love for the beautiful game.