C.D. Universidad de El Salvador

Early history (1950–1960s)

Universidad was founded in 1956. They slowly progressed up from the third division up until the Liga de Ascenso (Segunda División) where they remained there for six years. Universidad was promoted to El Salvador's first division football league (Liga Mayor A) in the 1963–64 season. One of the key signings was that of 18-year-old Mauricio "Pipo" Rodríguez, a slender footballer with a knack for scoring spectacular goals, having considerable power with either leg. He would become the club's most influential player, even to this day. The club's first season back was not successful at all. In that 1963–64 season, Universidad barely staved off relegation by a single point over Dragón which had managed a mere 14 points. The following season, the club had a more respectable run where it climbed to the middle of the table; however goals were hard to come by, having scored only 18 in as many games. The 1965–66 season remains by many the most successful in the team's history. During this time, the format of El Salvador's first division changed, 4 rounds were played (36 games) instead of the customary 2 (18 games). It was during this campaign that CD Universidad was transformed. Led by "Pipo" Rodríguez, the squad became an all out attacking unit, displaying the flair that captured many of the neutral fan's attention. However, their attacking flair (69 goals) was more than matched by Alianza, which finished top of the table with 50 points, 3 ahead of…

Domestic honours

Leagues

Primera División Salvadorean and predecessors Runners up (1) : 1965–66 Segunda División Salvadorean and predecessors Champions (3) : 1962–63, 1980, 2010 Play-off winners: 2009–2010 Tercera División Salvadorean and predecessors Champions (1) : Play-off winners: 2008