Real Sociedad reached the Liga Nacional de Ascenso (the Honduran second flight) in 1988, and played there until the 2011–2012 season.

First came Julio César de León, an attacking midfielder and free kick specialist then playing in Italy.

They then secured young striker Rony Martínez on loan and played him alongside quick center forward Diego Reyes.

A late season surge by Honduras Progreso doomed them to relegation, ending their first stint in the top flight.

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