The Guatemala Liga Nacional, established in 1919, is the top professional soccer league in Guatemala. It is one of the oldest leagues in Central America. The league consists of 12 teams, each competing for the coveted title. Historically, CSD Municipal and Comunicaciones FC have been the most successful teams, with numerous league titles between them. An interesting fact about the league is that it has a unique competition structure, with two separate tournaments held each season - the Apertura and Clausura. This format allows for more opportunities for teams to compete and keeps the league exciting throughout the year.