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28-707: A new domestic cup tournament, the Copa Luis Villarejo, was inaugurated and involved teams from the Liga Nacional de Fútbol de Puerto Rico (LNF), the second tier Puerto Rico Soccer League (PRSL), as well as Puerto Rico FC of the North American Soccer League (NASL), a second tier league sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . On November 17 2016, Puerto Rico FC (PRFC) escaped with

56-670: A 1-0 win over Bayamón FC (BFC) in the second leg to complete a 4–0 aggregate victory in the semifinal round of the First Luis Villarejo Cup, Senior Men's category, of the Puerto Rican Football Federation (FPF). The victory, sealed with a penalty goal by its captain, Cristiano Dias, in the 44th minute, gave the PRFC a ticket to the Cup championship game at Estadio Juan Ramón Loubriel de Bayamón against

84-475: A certain amount of social exclusion . A map shows these communities occur in nearly every municipality of the commonwealth. Of the 742 places that were on the list in 2014, the following barrios, communities, sectors, or neighborhoods were in Yabucoa: Ingenio, Jacanas Granja, Playa Guayanés, Tejas Trinidad, and Urbanización Jaime C. Rodríguez. Yabucoa is known for its agricultural prowess because of

112-655: A large, igneous intrusive body emplaced during the Late Cretaceous (Rogers, 1977; Rogers and others, 1979). The San Lorenzo Batholith is a composite body that is composed of gabbro (Kd), diorite , tonalite , granodiorite , and quartz monzonite . The Cuchillas de Panduras , a fork of the Sierra de Cayey in the Cordillera Central runs through its south. Santa Elena is one of its most prominent peaks with an altitude of 1,870 feet (570 meters). Santa Elena

140-418: A result of Hurricane Maria. People on oxygen machines died with the lack of electrical power. In June, 2018 the administrators of the municipality stated that they noticed an uptick in mortality rates (deaths) and were relaying the information since February, of 2018 but the government of Puerto Rico was not interested in hearing about it. Many more deaths were occurring than expected. An entire new section to

168-673: A week prior to Hurricane Maria. The municipality of Yabucoa is located in the south-eastern coast of Puerto Rico. The Valley of Yabucoa is surrounded by the hills of the San Lorenzo Batholith on three sides and by the Caribbean Sea on the fourth. The hills surrounding the Yabucoa Valley as well as the bedrock underlying the alluvium in the valley are composed of the San Lorenzo Batholith,

196-639: Is located in Juan Martin ward. Pandura Peak rises 1,693 feet (516 meters) above sea level. Pandura is located in the Calabazas ward. The altitude of the hills surrounding the Valley of Yabucoa reaches a maximum of about 2,130 feet (650 meters) at the head of the Río Guayanés basin. The land surface in the Yabucoa Valley slopes gently from an altitude of about 98 feet (30 meters) above mean sea level, at

224-587: Is most likely a Spanish interpretation of the Taíno word yaucoa (similar to the name Yauco ) which means " cassava plantation". Some nicknames of the city are "Sugar City", after the numerous sugarcane plantations of the Yabucoa Valley , and Pueblo de Yuca ("Yuca Town") which references the Taíno origin of the name of the town. The locals are also known as the Bebe Leches ("milk drinkers") after

252-573: Is spread over 9 barrios and Yabucoa Pueblo (the downtown area and the administrative center of the city). It is part of the San Juan-Caguas-Guaynabo Metropolitan Statistical Area . The name Yabucoa is said to come from the Taíno name Guaroca , both a toponymic and personal name meaning "where water [is found]". However this is considered a folk etymology and other linguists suggest the name

280-634: The Concha Acústica Toño Márquez . Azucareros de Yabucoa are the Double-A (baseball) team of Yabucoa and have won 4 championships. They won the 1994 championship playing against the Toritos de Cayey . In 1995 they won against Cidra and in 1996 they won against Cabo Rojo. In 2020, Azucareros de Yabucoa was the eighth Puerto Rico Double-A baseball team to have won 900 games. The Estadio Félix "Nacho" Millán where

308-716: The Criollos de Caguas FC 4–1 to become the cups 1st ever champion, with 3 goals coming from the Puerto Rican striker Hector Ramos , and one coming from "Georgie" to seal the deal in the 88th minute. On August 16 2017, The president of the Competitions Commission of the Puerto Rican Football Federation (FPF), Alberto Santiago; announced the 2nd edition of the Luis Villarejo Cup is scheduled to begin in mid-September of this year. Recalling that

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336-644: The 2011 season, there were 17 teams and the separate divisions were merged into one division. In 2012, the league became the first division football league of Puerto Rico upon the folding of the Puerto Rico Soccer League . Yabucoa, Puerto Rico Yabucoa ( Spanish pronunciation: [ʝaβuˈkoa] ) is a town and municipality in Puerto Rico located in the eastern region, north of Maunabo ; south of San Lorenzo , Las Piedras and Humacao ; and east of Patillas . Yabucoa

364-539: The Azucareros played sustained significant damage from Hurricane Maria in 2017 and as of 2020 the stadium remains in disrepair. Like all municipalities in Puerto Rico , Yabucoa is administered by a mayor. The current mayor is Rafael Surillo Ruiz , from the Popular Democratic Party (PPD). Surillo was elected at the 2012 general election and won reelected for his third term in 2020 with 65% of

392-613: The Criollos, who come from struggling, aggregate 5–4, to Metropolitan FC. PRFC also joined the Criollos as teams with tickets secured to represent Puerto Rico in the 2017 Champions League Cup of the Caribbean Football Union (CFU), which is qualifying for the Champions League 2017–18 Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Football (CONCACAF). On November 20 2016, Puerto Rico FC defeated

420-663: The PRFC also had administrative failings and that it had to pay a substantial fine to finally be able to compete. This year the FPF is advancing the celebration of the Cup to avoid those consequences. The format will remain the same as simple elimination in round-trip series. On September 3, 2017, The Puerto Rican Football Federation (FPF) announced it was ready to celebrate the annual Luis Villarejo Cup starting this September with 6 registered clubs. The clubs being last years champion, Puerto Rico FC , Bayamón FC , Caguas Sporting FC , Metropolitan Football Academy , Mayaguez FC , and newcomer to

448-609: The cemetery was built following the hurricane and the deaths that followed. As of June 12, 2018, eight months after the hurricane, more than 30% of Yabucoa homes were still without electrical power, stated the mayor of Yabucoa, Rafael Surillo. He stated there were 4,000 residences with between 12,000 and 15,000 residents without electrical power, of 36,000 residents. Large swaths of Yabucoa municipality including Guayabota , Tejas , Juan Martín , Calabazas , Limones and Aguacate barrios, and 100% of Jácanas were without electrical power for nine months, some since Hurricane Irma had hit

476-588: The colors of the municipal shield; green, white and violet. In the shield appear two angels the Santos Angeles Custodios, patron saints of Yabucoa. The color purple (violet) field of the shield represents the highest dignity of the angels. The walking sticks are attributes of the traveller, and refer to the holy office of the Angels as guides and companions in man's journey in his earthly life. The canes are adorned with guajana flowers, representing

504-546: The devastation left by Hurricane Maria that had left the entire island powerless. The Federation was looking to restart the cup in November, if all teams are available. On February 12, 2019, the Puerto Rico Football Federation announced that the cup was coming back for its second edition. Liga Nacional de F%C3%BAtbol de Puerto Rico The Liga Nacional de Fútbol de Puerto Rico ( LNF )

532-730: The lands to the people. Hurricane Maria struck the island of Puerto Rico on September 20, 2017, as a high-end, category 4 hurricane, knocking out power to the entire island and also affected access to clean water. The hurricane made landfall in Camino Nuevo, Yabucoa and triggered numerous landslides, caused widespread flooding and damaged critical infrastructure. Yabucoa's municipal buildings sustained mayor damages, and up to 2500 other structures in Yabucoa were affected. Elderly were especially affected because many homes were completely destroyed. Many elderly living in Yabucoa died as

560-563: The numerous dairy farms located in the region. The region of what is now Yabucoa belonged to the Taíno region of Guayaney, which covered a portion of the southeast region of Puerto Rico. The region was led by cacique Guaraca. After the Spanish colonization , the region of Yabucoa belonged to Humacao , and its territory was mostly used for cattle and farming. Yabucoa, as a town, was founded on October 3, 1793, when Don Manuel Colón de Bonilla and his wife, Doña Catalina Morales Pacheco, donated

588-759: The only one in the Caribbean, called Olein Recovery Corp. operating in Yabucoa. During the COVID-19 pandemic Olein began manufacturing hand sanitizer. Yabucoa celebrates its patron saint festival in September / October. The Fiestas Patronales de los Santos Angeles Custodios is a religious and cultural celebration that generally features parades, games, artisans, amusement rides, regional food, and live entertainment. Other festivals and events celebrated in Yabucoa include: Community events are held at

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616-471: The regular season. The inaugural year began with Yabucoa Borikén taking on Maunabo Leones , as well as San Juan United taking on Club Deportivo Gallitos . Both games were held in Yabucoa . The Playoffs final had Maunabo Leones winning over Bayamón FC . In 2010, the league size was increased to 21 teams divided into four divisions. The playoffs mixed the top teams in each division together. During

644-464: The surrounding fertile valley that produces most of the island's plantains and bananas . Yabucoeños are known as "sugar people" because most of the valley was used for sugar cane growth. In addition, one of the most visible landmarks when entering the municipality is the old Hacienda Roig sugar mill, one of the last mills that produced sugar in Puerto Rico. There's an oil recycling company,

672-460: The tournament Club Deportivo Barbosa . The FPF will be holding the congress of the Cup on Wednesday, September 6, if there is no time against Hurricane Irma . On Wednesday, other clubs, such as Don Bosco FC (Puerto Rico) , and others who did not submit everything required before the closing of the call could enter. On September 29, the FBF announced the 2nd Luis Villarejo Cup will be suspended, due to

700-492: The vote. The city belongs to the Puerto Rico Senatorial district VII , which is represented by two Senators. In 2012, Jorge Suárez and José Luis Dalmau were elected as District Senators. A native of Yabucoa Ramón Luis Cruz Burgos was elected to represent the city in those elections. The municipio has an official flag and coat of arms. The design of the flag of Yabucoa is abstract, inspired by

728-450: The wealth of the sugar cane. The green land where the angels stand symbolizes the fertile valley in which Yabucoa is located. One of the main roads to Yabucoa is the PR-3 , which borders the east side of the island. Distance from the capital is approximately 1 hour. In 2008, a tunnel connecting the town of Yabucoa with the town of Maunabo was completed. It is currently the longest on

756-873: The western edge of the valley, to sea level where the valley meets the Caribbean Sea. Like all municipalities of Puerto Rico, Yabucoa is subdivided into barrios . The municipal buildings, central square and large Catholic church are located in a barrio referred to as "el pueblo" . Barrios (which are, in contemporary times, roughly comparable to minor civil divisions ) are further subdivided into smaller areas called sectores ( sectors in English). The types of sectores may vary, from normally sector to urbanización to reparto to barriada to residencial , among others. Comunidades Especiales de Puerto Rico (Special Communities of Puerto Rico) are marginalized communities whose citizens are experiencing

784-499: Was the first division association football league of Puerto Rico sharing D-1 status with Puerto Rico Soccer League . The LNF was founded on July 25, 2009 and the 2015 season featured six teams. The league was founded on July 25, 2009 as the second division of the Puerto Rico Soccer League (PRSL), which was at that time the first division league of Puerto Rico . The Liga Nacional de Fútbol originally had 16 teams that were put into two groups of 8 (East Division and West Division) for

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