History of Cruz Azul Reserves and Academy in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 16, 2026

Cruz Azul Reserves and its associated academy system are vital for nurturing young football talent, serving as a bridge to the professional level. Various reserve teams, including the active Cruz Azul Lagunas (Liga TDP) and former teams like Cruz Azul Hidalgo (Liga Premier), Cruz Azul Oaxaca, Cruz Azul Jasso and Cruz Azul Premier, have participated in different tiers of Mexican football. These teams provide young players with competitive experience and a pathway to the senior Cruz Azul team, ensuring a continuous supply of skilled players and fostering the club's long-term success.

1930: Establishment of Cruz Azul Hidalgo

In 1930, Cruz Azul Hidalgo was established as one of the most prominent reserve teams.

1986: Acquisition of Land for La Noria

In 1986, Cooperativa La Cruz Azul acquired a 46,600-square-meter piece of land with the goal of constructing its own facilities to replace the Seminario Menor de Acoxpa, where the team had been training while renting the property.

October 1990: Inauguration of La Noria Complex

On 10 October 1990, the La Noria complex was inaugurated after four years of planning and construction, becoming the home of Cruz Azul.

1990: Inauguration of La Noria

In 1990, the La Noria complex was inaugurated, after which Cruz Azul transitioned its primary training facility from the Seminario Menor de Acoxpa to La Noria.

1992: Cruz Azul Hidalgo Competes in Primera División "A"

In 1992, Cruz Azul Hidalgo began competing in the Primera División "A".

2003: Cruz Azul Hidalgo Competes in Primera División "A"

In 2003, Cruz Azul Hidalgo ended competing in the Primera División "A".

2003: Establishment of Cruz Azul Oaxaca

In 2003, specifically at the end of the Verano 2003 tournament, Cruz Azul Oaxaca was established as a reserve team after the club's management decided to relocate Cruz Azul Hidalgo to Oaxaca.

2005: Cruz Azul Oaxaca Reaches Final

In 2005, during the Apertura 2005 tournament, Cruz Azul Oaxaca reached the final but lost to Puebla, narrowly missing promotion to the Primera División.

2006: Return to Cruz Azul Hidalgo

Following the Clausura 2006 tournament, in 2006, the franchise returned to Hidalgo and resumed its previous name, Cruz Azul Hidalgo, in the Apertura 2006.

2006: Cruz Azul Hidalgo Competes in Primera División "A"

In 2006, Cruz Azul Hidalgo competed again in the Primera División "A".

2006: Cruz Azul Jasso participates in the Segunda División

In 2006, Cruz Azul Jasso began participating in the Apertura 2006 tournament in the Segunda División Zona Bajío under the name Cruz Azul Hidalgo.

2007: Cruz Azul Jasso Champions of the Segunda División

In 2007, Cruz Azul Jasso achieved significant success, becoming champions of the Segunda División in the Clausura 2007 tournament.

2012: Cruz Azul Hidalgo's Challenges in Ascenso MX

During the 2012–13 season, Cruz Azul Hidalgo encountered challenges in the Ascenso MX due to its low performance but managed to avoid relegation by securing its position and relegating Pumas Morelos instead, ensuring its continuity in the league.

May 2014: Sale of Cruz Azul Hidalgo

On 15 May 2014, the club's board finalized the sale of Cruz Azul Hidalgo, which became the new Zacatepec team for the Apertura 2014 tournament.

2014: Cruz Azul Jasso Reverts to Cruz Azul Hidalgo

By the Apertura 2014 tournament, in 2014, Cruz Azul Jasso reverted to the Cruz Azul Hidalgo name following the sale of the Ascenso MX franchise to Zacatepec.

2015: End of Cruz Azul Jasso participation

In 2015, Cruz Azul Jasso stopped playing in the Segunda División.

2015: Cruz Azul Premier Participates in Liga Premier

In 2015, Cruz Azul Premier began participating in the Liga Premier de Ascenso as the official reserve team of Cruz Azul, without the right to promotion.

2018: U15 League Championship

In 2018, the Cruz Azul academy achieved a notable success by winning the U15 league championship during the Apertura 2018 tournament.

2018: Withdrawal of Cruz Azul Premier

In 2018, the requirement for Liga MX clubs to have a reserve team in the Liga Premier was abolished, and the club decided to withdraw Cruz Azul Premier from the competition.