The Primera División de Fútbol Profesional Apertura 2008 season (officially known as "Torneo Apertura 2008"), started on August 2, 2008, and finished on December 21, 2008.
C.D. Luis Ángel Firpo came into the tournament as defending champions, having won their eighth league title in the previous season. A total of 10 teams contested the league, 8 of which had already participated in the Clausura 2008 season, and two of which had been promoted from the Segunda División de Fútbol Salvadoreño.
The 10 teams of the Primera División each played 18 matches, playing each team twice (home and away). The top four teams qualified directly to the semifinals.
The winner of the final series gained entry into the 2009–10 CONCACAF Champions League.[1]
Promoted from Segunda División de Fútbol Salvadoreño as of June 27, 2008.
Relegated to Segunda División de Fútbol Salvadoreño as of June 27, 2008.
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A.D. Isidro Metapán qualified for 2009–10 CONCACAF Champions League.
This is a list of foreign players in Apertura 2008. The following players:
A new rule was introduced this season that clubs can only have three foreign players per club and can only add a new player if there is an injury or player/s is released.
C.D. Águila
Alianza F.C.
Atlético Balboa
Chalatenango
C.D. FAS
(player released mid season) Injury replacement player
Juventud Independiente
C.D. Luis Ángel Firpo
Nejapa FC
A.D. Isidro Metapán
Vista Hermosa