America-RJ
Coach:
-
Establishment Date:
0
League Affiliation:
BRA RJ A2
Stadium:
Estadio Giulite Coutinho
Seating Capacity:
13544
Team Info
America Football Club, known as America-RJ, is a historic club from Rio de Janeiro competing in the Campeonato Carioca Série A2. They are based in the Tijuca neighborhood and play their home games at the Estádio Giulite Coutinho. Founded in 1904, America is one of the founding clubs of the Brazilian Football Confederation and boasts iconic red and white colors. The club's early history is glorious; they were a major force in the early decades of Brazilian football, winning multiple Campeonato Carioca titles in the 1910s and 1920s. This era established them as one of the "big four" of Rio alongside Flamengo, Fluminense, and Vasco. However, the latter half of the 20th century saw a long decline, and the club now finds itself in the state's second division. The modern era is defined by a passionate struggle to regain past glory. The current team fights valiantly in the Série A2, with a squad built on grit and local identity. The fan base, though diminished from its heyday, retains a nostalgic pride and fervent hope for a renaissance. America-RJ remains a club of immense historical significance, a living monument to the early days of Brazilian football.
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BRA Serie D 2026 2026/04/18
America-RJ
02:00
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Portuguesa Desportos
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310000
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