América Futebol Clube (TR)
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América Futebol Clube, usually known simply as América, or as América de Três Rios, América-TR or América (TR), is a Brazilian football club from Três Rios
, Rio de Janeiro state
.
In 1989, América de Três Rios won the Campeonato Carioca Segunda Divisão
, and thus was promoted to the following year's first level
.
In 1990, the club disputed the Campeonato Carioca
for the first time. The club finished in the 8th position.
In 1991, América de Três Rios disputed again the Rio de Janeiro state championship. In Taça Guanabara
, the club finished in the 10th position, and in Taça Rio
, the club finished in the 7th position.
In 1992, the club disputed again the Campeonato Carioca. It was the club's all-time best campaign, finishing in the 4th position, ahead of Botafogo
, and only behind the other three Rio de Janeiro big teams, Vasco da Gama
, Flamengo
and Fluminense
.
In 1993, América de Três Rios disputed the state championship for the last time. The club was relegated to the second level after finishing in the last position in the competition. In Taça Guanabara, the club lost 10 points due to the utilization of an ineligible player named Juarez, finishing the competition with -7 points.
As of 2007, the club's football section is closed
The club reopened its football department to compete in the 2011 Campeonato Carioca Third Level
, better known as the 1981 Intercontinental Cup
champion defending Flamengo, played for the club.
, which is one of the other two Três Rios' football clubs (the other being Três Rios Futebol Clube), is América de Três Rios greatest rival.
team is still active, disputing mostly state championships.
Três Rios
Três Rios is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro. As of 2007 its population was 72,848 and its area is 325 km².As of 2009, the mayor of Três Rios is Vinicius Farah.-Sports:...
, Rio de Janeiro state
Rio de Janeiro (state)
Rio de Janeiro is one of the 27 states of Brazil.Rio de Janeiro has the second largest economy of Brazil behind only São Paulo state.The state of Rio de Janeiro is located within the Brazilian geopolitical region classified as the Southeast...
.
History
On May 14, 1929, América Futebol Clube was founded. The club was named after America Football Club (RJ).In 1989, América de Três Rios won the Campeonato Carioca Segunda Divisão
Campeonato Carioca (lower levels)
The Campeonato Carioca lower levels are the football tournaments for the Rio de Janeiro clubs that do not play in the Campeonato Carioca First Division. The competitions are organized by the Rio de Janeiro State Football Federation...
, and thus was promoted to the following year's first level
Campeonato Carioca
The Campeonato Carioca, also known as Campeonato Estadual do Rio de Janeiro, is the football league of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and is one of the most prestigious national football tournaments...
.
In 1990, the club disputed the Campeonato Carioca
Campeonato Carioca
The Campeonato Carioca, also known as Campeonato Estadual do Rio de Janeiro, is the football league of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and is one of the most prestigious national football tournaments...
for the first time. The club finished in the 8th position.
In 1991, América de Três Rios disputed again the Rio de Janeiro state championship. In Taça Guanabara
Taça Guanabara
Taça Guanabara, or Guanabara Trophy, is a football tournament organized yearly since 1965 by the Rio de Janeiro State Football Federation. In its first four editions , Taça Guanabara was a tournament of its own right, completely unrelated to the Rio de Janeiro league, and the winners would be...
, the club finished in the 10th position, and in Taça Rio
Taça Rio
Taça Rio, or Rio Trophy, is an annual Rio de Janeiro football tournament. It is the second stage competition of the Campeonato Carioca, the state football championship in Rio de Janeiro...
, the club finished in the 7th position.
In 1992, the club disputed again the Campeonato Carioca. It was the club's all-time best campaign, finishing in the 4th position, ahead of Botafogo
Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas
Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas , also known as Botafogo and familiarly as Estrela Solitária, is a Brazilian sports club based in Botafogo, neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, best known for its football team. They play in the Campeonato Carioca, Rio de Janeiro's state league, and the Campeonato...
, and only behind the other three Rio de Janeiro big teams, Vasco da Gama
Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama
Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama |Rowing Club]]), usually known as Vasco da Gama or simply Vasco, is a famous and traditional Brazilian multisports club from Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, founded on August 21, 1898...
, Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo , also known as Flamengo and familiarly as Mengão, is a Brazilian sports club based in the Flamengo bairro, Zona Sul, Rio de Janeiro, best known for its professional football team...
and Fluminense
Fluminense Football Club
Fluminense Football Club is a sports club based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Founded in the beginning of the 20th century as a single-sport institution, Fluminense is today an umbrella organization for several teams in more than 16 different sport activities. The most popular endeavor of Fluminense,...
.
In 1993, América de Três Rios disputed the state championship for the last time. The club was relegated to the second level after finishing in the last position in the competition. In Taça Guanabara, the club lost 10 points due to the utilization of an ineligible player named Juarez, finishing the competition with -7 points.
As of 2007, the club's football section is closed
The club reopened its football department to compete in the 2011 Campeonato Carioca Third Level
Campeonato Carioca (lower levels)
The Campeonato Carioca lower levels are the football tournaments for the Rio de Janeiro clubs that do not play in the Campeonato Carioca First Division. The competitions are organized by the Rio de Janeiro State Football Federation...
Achievements
- Campeonato Carioca Third LevelCampeonato Carioca (lower levels)The Campeonato Carioca lower levels are the football tournaments for the Rio de Janeiro clubs that do not play in the Campeonato Carioca First Division. The competitions are organized by the Rio de Janeiro State Football Federation...
:- Winners (1): 1989
Stadium
América de Três Rios 's home stadium is Estádio Arthur Sebastião de Toledo Ribas, nicknamed Tievão , with a maximum capacity of 5,000 people.Adílio
In 1994, AdílioAdílio de Oliveira Gonçalves
Adílio de Oliveira Gonçalves, usually known simply as Adílio is a former Brazilian football attacking midfielder, who played for the Brazilian national team.-Career:...
, better known as the 1981 Intercontinental Cup
Intercontinental Cup (football)
The European/South American Cup, commonly referred to as the World Club Championship, Intercontinental Cup or Toyota Cup, was a football competition endorsed by UEFA and CONMEBOL, contested between the winners of the European Cup and the South American Copa Libertadores...
champion defending Flamengo, played for the club.
Rival
Entrerriense Futebol ClubeEntrerriense Futebol Clube
Entrerriense Futebol Clube is a Brazilian football team from Três Rios, Rio de Janeiro State.-History:They were founded on 12 December 1925.The club has played at the top level of the Campeonato Carioca tournament...
, which is one of the other two Três Rios' football clubs (the other being Três Rios Futebol Clube), is América de Três Rios greatest rival.
Club colors
The club colors are red and white. The home kit is composed of red shirts, white shorts and white socks, and the away kit is composed of white shirts, red shorts and red socks.Other sports
América de Três Rios basketballBasketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
team is still active, disputing mostly state championships.