Municipal Liberia

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.