Associação Sportiva Sociedade Unida facts for kids
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| Full name | Associação Sportiva Sociedade Unida | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Camaleão do Vale (Chameleon of the Valley) |
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| Founded | January 10, 2002 | ||
| Stadium | Edgarzão, Assu, Brazil | ||
| Capacity | 4,000 | ||
| President | Dailson Machado | ||
| Head Coach | Ademilson Almeida | ||
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Associação Sportiva Sociedade Unida, often called ASSU, is a Brazilian football club. It comes from the city of Assu in the Rio Grande do Norte state. The team has won the Campeonato Potiguar once. They also played in the Copa do Brasil one time. Their team colors are green and white.
ASSU is currently one of the top football clubs in its state. It ranks sixth among teams from Rio Grande do Norte. Nationally, the club is placed 205th by the CBF.
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Club History: The Rise of ASSU
The ASSU football club started on January 10, 2002. Just seven years later, they won their first big title. This was the First Stage of the 2009 Campeonato Potiguar. They secured this win on March 1, 2009, after a 2–2 tie with Santa Cruz-RN. This victory earned them a spot in the final match. It also gave them a chance to play in the 2010 Copa do Brasil.
Winning the State Championship
ASSU won the Campeonato Potiguar on May 1, 2009. This was a huge achievement for the young club. Winning this championship also meant they could play in the 2009 Campeonato Brasileiro Série D. However, the club decided not to join that competition. In the same year, 2009, ASSU also won the Copa RN.
Playing in the Copa do Brasil
In 2010, ASSU took part in the Copa do Brasil. This is a major national cup competition in Brazil. They were eliminated in the First Stage by Atlético Goianiense.
Youth Team Development
In 2011, ASSU's youth team played in the Campeonato Potiguar U-18 for the first time. They reached the semifinals but were defeated by América de Natal. The youth team later earned a spot in the 2012 Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior. They qualified by beating Visão Celeste 4–3 in a penalty shootout. This showed the club's commitment to developing young talent.
Home Stadium: Edgarzão
Associação Sportiva Sociedade Unida plays its home games at Estádio Edgar Borges Montenegro. This stadium is usually called Edgarzão. The Liga Assuense de Desportos owns the stadium. It can hold up to 4,000 people. This is where fans gather to cheer on their team.
Club Achievements and Trophies
ASSU has won several important titles since it was founded. These wins show the club's success in football.
- Campeonato Potiguar (State Championship)
- Winners (1): 2009
- Copa RN (Rio Grande do Norte Cup)
- Winners (1): 2009
- Campeonato Potiguar Second Division
- Winners (1): 2015
Performance in Competitions
ASSU has competed in various football tournaments. Here's a look at their performance in some key competitions.
Campeonato Potiguar - First Division
| Year | Position |
| 2002 | 8th |
| 2003 | 5th |
| 2004 | 6th |
| 2005 | 3rd |
| 2006 | 4th |
| 2007 | 5th |
| 2008 | 7th |
| 2009 | 1st |
| 2010 | 9th |
| 2011 | 8th |
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Copa do Brasil
| Year | Position |
| 2010 | 56th |
See also
In Spanish: Associação Sportiva Sociedade Unida para niños
