Alajuelense is a professional football club based in Alajuela, Costa Rica. Founded in 1919, the team is one of the oldest and most successful in the country. They compete in the Primera División, the top tier of Costa Rican football, and have won numerous national championships. The club's home games are played at the Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto, which has a capacity of around 17,000 spectators. Known for their red and black colors, Alajuelense has a passionate fan base and a strong rivalry with Saprissa, another prominent team in Costa Rica.