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Brazil Campeonato Paulista A4 03/30 18:00 15 AA Francana v America SP D 1-1
Brazil Campeonato Paulista A4 03/23 18:00 14 [16] America SP v Taquaritinga [3] L 0-1
Brazil Campeonato Paulista A4 03/20 18:00 13 [12] Nacional SP v America SP [16] L 5-3
Brazil Campeonato Paulista A4 03/17 13:00 12 [6] XV de Jau v America SP [16] L 3-1
Brazil Campeonato Paulista A4 03/09 18:00 11 [15] America SP v SKA Brasil [11] L 0-2
Brazil Campeonato Paulista A4 03/06 19:00 10 [11] Penapolense v America SP [13] L 2-0
Brazil Campeonato Paulista A4 03/02 18:00 9 [12] America SP v Vocem [6] L 0-1
Brazil Campeonato Paulista A4 02/28 18:00 8 [6] Rio Branco SP v America SP [11] L 2-0
Brazil Campeonato Paulista A4 02/24 22:00 7 Barretos v America SP D 0-0
Brazil Campeonato Paulista A4 02/21 18:00 6 America SP v Independente SP D 1-1
Brazil Campeonato Paulista A4 02/17 18:00 5 America SP v Jabaquara D 0-0
Brazil Campeonato Paulista A4 02/10 18:00 4 Joseense v America SP W 1-3

América Futebol Clube (SP), also known as América de Rio Preto or simply América, is a Brazilian football team based in São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo. Founded in 1946, it plays in Campeonato Paulista Segunda Divisão.

It was named after America from Rio de Janeiro, even copying their team badge.

History

On January 28, 1946, at Hotel São Paulo, Antônio Tavares Pereira Lima, an Estrada de Ferro Araraquarense (EFA, Araraquara city Railroad) engineer, Vitor Buongermino and 53 local sportsmen and columnists of two local newspapers (A Folha de Rio Preto and A Notícia) founded the club to rival the city's only team at the time, Bancários. The club was named América Futebol Clube. The other suggested names were Dínamo and Flamengo.

On March 17, 1946, América played its first match. América beat Ferroviária of Araraquara 3–1. América's first goal ever was scored by Quirino. América's starting eleven were Bob, Hugo and Edgar, De Lúcia, Quirino and Miguelzinho, Morgero, Dema, Pereira Lima, Fordinho and Birigui. Nelsinho substituted Pereira Lima during the match.

In 1957, the club won its first title, the Campeonato Paulista Second Level, finishing ahead of São Bento. The club was promoted to the following year's first level.

In 1978, América competed in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A for the first time, finishing in 38th position.

In 1980, the club competed in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A for the second time, finishing in the 32nd position.

In 2006, América won the Copa São Paulo de Juniores, beating Comercial of Ribeirão Preto in the final.

América Futebol Clube, commonly known as América SP, is a prominent Brazilian soccer team based in São Paulo. Founded in 1910, the club has a rich history and a passionate fan base. Known for its distinctive red and white colors, América SP has made significant contributions to Brazilian football, competing in various national and regional tournaments.

The team plays its home matches at the Estádio do Canindé, a venue that showcases the vibrant atmosphere of Brazilian soccer. América SP has a reputation for developing young talent and has produced several players who have gone on to achieve success both domestically and internationally.

Throughout its history, América SP has experienced various ups and downs, but the club remains a symbol of resilience and determination in Brazilian football. With a commitment to excellence and a strong community presence, América SP continues to strive for success on the pitch, aiming to reclaim its place among the elite teams in Brazil. The club's motto reflects its spirit: "A vitória é a nossa meta" (Victory is our goal), embodying the ambition and passion that drives the team and its supporters.