Halcones de Zapopan
Halcones de Zapopan is a Mexican professional football team based in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico currently playing in Liga de Balompié Mexicano.
Full name | Halcones de Zapopan Fútbol Club | ||
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Founded | 12 June 2020 | ||
Ground | Estadio Tres de Marzo Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico | ||
Capacity | 18,750 | ||
Chairman | Jonathan González[1] | ||
Manager | Jorge Hernández González | ||
League | Liga de Balompié Mexicano | ||
2020–21 | Withdrew | ||
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History
In May 2020 the team began its registration to be part of the inaugural season of the Liga de Balompié Mexicano.[2] On June 12 their incorporation into the new league was made official, in addition to announcing the Tres de Marzo Stadium as their stadium.[3][4] On June 20, Jorge Hernández González was announced as the first team's manager.[5] On July 18, Jesús Roberto Chávez was presented as the first player in the club's history.[6]
On December 30, 2020, the team withdrew from the season due to financial problems, planning to come back next season as long as the league had adjustments in its structure and had greater stability,[7] however, on January 12, 2021 the team left the LBM due to lack of compliance with the league board and announced their goal of seeking to join another competition.[8]
Stadium
The Estadio 3 de Marzo, is situated in Zapopan district that forms part of the Guadalajara Metropolitan Area, and is the ground of Tecos, which plays in the Liga Premier de México. Since 2020 it is the ground of Halcones de Zapopan and Jaguares de Jalisco, which both are set to compete in the Liga de Balompié Mexicano. The stadium has a capacity of 18,779 and was constructed on the campus of the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara.
Players
First-team squad
- As of 13 October 2020
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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References
- Magallán, Ricardo (17 June 2020). "Jorge Vergara, punta de lanza de Halcones Zapopan". As México (in Spanish). Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- Castellanos Sahagún, Sergio (26 May 2020). "Liga de Balompié Mexicano tendría nuevo equipo en Jalisco". Soy Fútbol (in Spanish). Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- Hernández, Jesús (13 June 2020). "Presentan Halcones de Zapopan, jugarán en el 3 de marzo". Milenio (in Spanish). Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- Figueroa, Juan Manuel (12 June 2020). "Halcones de Zapopan, confirmados como nuevo equipo de la Liga de Balompié". Mediotiempo.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- Figueroa, Juan Manuel (20 June 2020). "Campeón del mundo, nuevo DT de Halcones de Zapopan en la LBM". Mediotiempo.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- Ruíz, Luis Miguel (18 July 2020). "Presenta Halcones de Zapopan a Jesús Chávez como su primer refuerzo". Quadratín Jalisco (in Spanish). Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- "Halcones de Zapopan abandonan la LBM en lo que resta de la temporada". Milenio Diario (in Spanish). 30 December 2020. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
- "Fútbol Halcones de Zapopan se va de la LBM y busca una nueva liga". Marca Claro (in Spanish). 13 January 2021. Retrieved 13 January 2021.