Salcedo FC
| Full name | Salcedo Fútbol Club |
|---|---|
| Nickname | La Tropa Celeste (The Celestial Troop) |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Ground | Estadio Domingo Polonia, Salcedo, Dominican Republic |
| Capacity | 2,000 |
| Manager | Arturo Berroa |
| League | Liga Dominicana de Fútbol |
| 2025-26 | Champions (1st title) |
| Website |
Salcedo Fútbol Club, commonly known as Salcedo FC, is a professional football club based in Salcedo, Dominican Republic. The club was founded in 1992 and made its debut in the Liga Dominicana de Fútbol, the top-tier professional football league in the Dominican Republic, during the 2025-26 season.[1]
History
[edit]Salcedo FC was established in 1992. For over a decade, the club operated outside the top professional tier, as the Liga Dominicana de Fútbol (LDF) itself was launched in March 2015. Prior to its LDF debut, Salcedo FC competed in the LDF 2da División Expansión, the country's second division. In the 2024 season, the club finished 5th in the Zona Norte standings, accumulating 18 points from 14 matches, with a record of 6 wins, 0 draws, and 8 losses, and a goal difference of +2.
A significant milestone for the club was its unanimous selection by the LDF board to compete in the 2025-2026 LDF season. This decision was based on the club's "general structures, seating capacity in home games, and history," indicating a recognition of Salcedo FC's operational readiness and suitability for top-tier competition.
Club Crests
[edit]2025-26 Season
[edit]The Liga Dominicana de Fútbol 2025–26 season for Salcedo began on 12 August 2025 with a 6–0 win against now relegated Atletico San Cristóbal at the Estadio Panamericano in San Cristóbal. Haitian Attacker Daniel Jamesley holds the record for the franchise's first ever goal in a professional match (2'). Jamesley and Argentine newcomer Gaston Comas led the match with two goals each. The match continued with a goal from Brayan Bermudez (45'+1) and an auto goal from San Cristóbal's Centre Kervens Dessin (25').[2]
2026 Liguilla
[edit]Finishing the regular phase of the season with 18 matches played (9 wins, 5 ties, 4 losses), Salcedo ranked 3rd place out of 6 and was able to qualify for the Liguilla phase.[3][4] Defined by determination and impressive offense led by club favorites like Daniel Jamesley, Jairo Luis Alegria Flores, and Daniel Flores Salcedo held on to 6 wins, 5 ties, 4 losses with a goal difference of 3. This resulted in the club moving on to the LDF Semi-finals after finishing 3rd in the standings.[5]
2026 Finals
[edit]The 2026 Liga Dominicana de Fútbol Gran Final marked a special historical event in the league's 11-year history, with Salcedo FC being the second team to qualify for the Finals in their first ever professional season (Atletico de San Francisco in 2018).[6][7] The first-leg match took place on Sunday, 17 May 2026 at the Estadio Domingo Polonia in Salcedo, Hermanas Mirabal. The second-leg concluding the season on 24 May 2026 at Cibao FC Stadium in Santiago de Los Caballeros.[8]
| Team 1 | Agg. Tooltip Aggregate score | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Salcedo FC  | 3–2 | Cibao FC | 2–0 | 2–2 |
| Cibao FC | 2–1 | Salcedo FC |
|---|---|---|
Roces  76'
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Report | Jairo Alegria 90+1' |
Stadium
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Salcedo FC plays its home matches at Estadio Domingo Polonia, located in Salcedo, Dominican Republic. The stadium has a seating capacity of 2,000 spectators. The stadium's capacity was a factor considered by the LDF board for the club's promotion, indicating it meets professional standards.[9]
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First Professional Appearance (2025 Copa de la LDF)
[edit]In the 2025 Copa de la LDF, Salcedo FC held the 7th position in the league table. After 11 matches played, the team accumulated 15 points. Their performance is marked by a positive goal difference of +6, having scored 17 goals and conceded 11.[10]
Recent match results for Salcedo FC in the Copa de la LDF include:[11]
Wins: 1-0 vs. Jarabacoa, 5-0 vs. Universidad O&M, and 0-1 vs. Atl. Vega Real (away).
Draws: 2-2 vs. San Cristóbal, 1-1 vs. Cibao FC, and 2-2 vs. Santa Fe FC.
Losses: 1-2 vs. Atlético Pantoja, 2-1 vs. CBA Santo Domingo, 1-0 vs. Delfines Del Este, and 1-0 vs. Atlántico.
Their most recent fixture was a 0–1 victory against Atlético Vega Real on April 26, 2025.[12]
Players and staff
[edit]Current roster
[edit]Salcedo FC's squad consists of 29 players, with an average age of 24.9 years. The team includes 7 foreign players, making up 24.1% of the total squad.
Key Players
[edit]The leading goalscorers for Salcedo FC in the 2025 Copa de la LDF are Brayan Bermúdez (attacking midfield), Braian Guevara (centre-forward), and Augustin Fernández (attack), each with three goals. Bryan More (right winger) and Daniel Flores (defensive midfield) have each contributed 2 goals.
Brayan Bermúdez (attacking midfield) and Bryan More (Right Winger) lead the team with two assists each. Braian Guevara (centre-forward), Augustin Fernández (attack), and Alejandro Carrera (left midfield) have each provided one assist.
Coaching staff
[edit]The club is managed by Arturo Berroa, who was appointed on January 1, 2025. He is supported by assistant manager Daniel Roberto Luengo, appointed on January 28, 2025.
Rivalries
[edit]Since available information does not explicitly define specific rivalries for Salcedo FC in the traditional sense of long-standing football derbies, There is a sort of sprouted rivalry that came with the Copa de la Liga Dominicana de Fútbol in 2025 with other clubs based on their proximity in the Cibao Region. These other clubs are Cibao Fútbol Club, Moca Fútbol Club, and Atlético Vega Real.
Current roster
[edit]Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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References
[edit]- ↑ "Salcedo FC estará en la LDF 2025-2026". Liga Dominicana De Futbol. Liga Dominicana De Futbol. 28 May 2025. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
- ↑ "Salcedo FC y Atlético Vega Real ganan en cierre jornada inicio LDF". Liga Dominicana de fútbol. Prensa LDF. Retrieved 30 May 2026.
- ↑ "La Liguilla de la LDF inicia el 10 de enero". Liga Dominicana de fútbol. Prensa LDF.
- ↑ "La Liguilla promete batalla campal hasta el final". Liga Dominicana de fútbol. Prensa LDF. Retrieved 30 May 2026.
- ↑ "Salcedo fc vence a OyM y clasifica a semis". Liga Dominicana de fútbol. Prensa LDF. Retrieved 3 June 2026.
- ↑ Diario, Listin (21 October 2018). "Equipo de San Francisco gana y avanza a la final de la LDF". listindiario.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 30 May 2026.
- ↑ "Salcedo fc primer finalista LDF". Liga Dominicana de fútbol. Prensa LDF. Retrieved 30 May 2026.
- ↑ "Salcedo fc y Cibao fc listos para la final de la LDF 2025-2026". Liga Dominicana de fútbol. Prensa LDF. Retrieved 30 May 2026.
- ↑ "Salcedo FC estará en la LDF 2025-2026". Liga Dominicana de Futbol. Liga Dominicana de Fútbol. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
- ↑ "Salcedo FC scores, fixtures, standings and player stats". Sofascore. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
- ↑ Lima, Andy. "Salcedo FC scores, fixtures, standings and player stats". Sofascore. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
- ↑ "Atlético Vega Real vs Salcedo FC live score, H2H results, standings and prediction". Sofascore. Retrieved 20 July 2025.