Club: Independiente del Valle (Ecuador)

Season / Timeframe: Around 2016–2017

• Head Coach: Alexis Mendoza — Colombian coach Alexis Mendoza was appointed to lead Independiente del Valle in 2016. He helped guide the club during that period, building on the team's growing reputation for youth development and competitive performances in Ecuadorian and continental competitions.
• Location: Sangolquí, Quito metropolitan area, Pichincha Province, Ecuador.
• Stadium: Estadio Olímpico de Iñaquito / sometimes using Estadio Rumiñahui for home matches (Independiente del Valle has used the Rumiñahui stadium for many fixtures during that era).
• Club Profile (mid-2010s):
  • Known for a strong youth academy that produced domestic and international talent.
  • Competitive in Ecuador’s top flight (Serie A) and increasingly visible in CONMEBOL competitions.
  • Focused on attractive, organized football and player development rather than heavy spending on veteran stars.
• Notable Achievements near that period:
  • Independiente del Valle rose in prominence during the mid-2010s, culminating in deep runs in continental competitions shortly after (notably the run to the 2016 Copa Libertadores semifinals under coach Pablo Repetto; Alexis Mendoza’s tenure followed during a period of consolidation).
• Typical Squad Characteristics (2016–2017 era):
  • Mixture of homegrown youth players and a few experienced signings.
  • Emphasis on tactical discipline, pressing, and building play from the back.

Note: If you need a detailed squad list, match results, or competition records for Independiente del Valle specifically in 2016 or 2017, I can provide season-by-season rosters, appearances, goals, and league/Copa Libertadores/Copa Sudamericana results.