Ponce FC is a Puerto Rican association football club based in Ponce that currently plays in the Liga Puerto Rico Pro.
History Ponce had lost its importance in the Puerto Rico football community after the departure of Club Atlético River Plate Puerto Rico and FC Leones caused the city to lack a professional club. Ponce FC was announced as a new team for the Liga Puerto Rico on February 13, 2025 in the city's Plaza del Caribe. At that time, the team's roster, uniforms, and details of its sporting plan were unveiled. Lucas Medina and Ulises Clavell were announced as the club's first co-managers. At the time, Clavell stated that the club was a serious project with the intent to strengthen the league and provide opportunities for players from southern Puerto Rico.
In the 2025-26 Clausura playoffs, the club defeated Metropolitan FA in the semi-finals to advance to the finals for the first time in club history. Ponce FC went on to defeat Academia Quintana 3–1 in the final to win the club's first-ever national championship.
Stadium The club plays its home matches at the Los Caobos Sports Center which features a FIFA-sized pitch. The stadium is part of the Ciudad Deportiva Millito Navarro. In November 2024, the local government announced that the field would receive upgrades including an artificial turf surface and drainage with work expected to be complete in early 2025. The venue became the first football pitch with an artificial surface in the city's history.
Domestic history Key
Season League Play-offs ManagerDiv.Pos.Pl.WDLPts.2024-25 Clausura1st6th18711022DNQ Jahaziel Acosta2025-26 Apertura1st18151246T-3rd Walter Zermatten2025-26 Clausura3rd201523471st Jahaziel Acosta2026-27 Apertura David Martínez
Current squad
Achievements Liga Puerto Rico Pro Season Champions (1): 2025-26 Apertura Playoff Champions (1): 2025-26 Clausura
References
External links Official Facebook profile Soccerway profile Global Sports Archive profile