C.A. Progreso facts for kids
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| Full name | Club Atlético Progreso | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Gauchos del Pantanoso Los gauchos del Pantanoso Gauchos Aurirrojos Los de La Teja |
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| Founded | 30 April 1917 | ||
| Ground | Parque Abraham Paladino | ||
| Capacity | 8,000 | ||
| Chairman | Fabián Canobbio | ||
| Manager | Carlos Canobbio | ||
| League | Primera División | ||
| 2024 | Primera División, 11th of 16 | ||
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Club Atlético Progreso, often called simply Progreso, is a professional football club. It is located in Montevideo, Uruguay. The team plays in the Uruguayan Primera División, which is the top football league in Uruguay. Progreso returned to this league in 2024 after being in the Second Division in 2021.
Progreso's home stadium is called Parque Abraham Paladino. This stadium can hold up to 8,000 fans.
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History of Progreso Football Club
The Club Atlético Progreso was started on April 30, 1917. Their very first game was played on May 26, 1918. Progreso won that match against Club Maroñas with a score of 2–0.
Early Wins and Promotions
Progreso won its first major title in 1938. This was the Divisional Intermedia, which was like the Second Division back then. They won it again the next year, in 1939. Later, they won this championship two more times, in 1956 and 1963.
The club has also won the Segunda División (Second Division) three times. These wins happened in 1945, 1979, and during the 2005–06 season. In 1975 and 1978, Progreso also won the Tercera División, which was known as the Segunda División Amateur.
Playing in International Tournaments
Progreso first played in a big international tournament in 1987. This was the 1987 Copa Libertadores, a famous South American competition. They finished third in their group that year.
They played in the Copa Libertadores again in 1990. This was because they had won the Uruguayan league the year before. In 1990, Progreso actually won their group! They moved on to the second round but were then knocked out by Barcelona S.C. from Ecuador.
Winning the Top League Title
In 1989, Progreso achieved something amazing. They won the Uruguayan Primera División, which is the highest league in Uruguay. This was their only time winning this championship. That year, the league used a special format. All teams played each other only once, instead of twice. This was due to other national and international games happening at the same time.
An interesting fact about that time is who was president of Progreso. It was Dr. Tabaré Vázquez. He later became the president of Uruguay.
Team Colors and Their Meaning
When Progreso first started in 1917, their team uniform was white with black stripes. These colors showed the team's connection to the anarchist movement. Later, the uniform colors were changed to red and yellow. These colors are from Catalonia, a region in Spain. They were chosen because of Catalonia's link to the Spanish Revolution of 1936.
Progreso in CONMEBOL Competitions
Progreso has played in the Copa Libertadores three times:
- 1987: They played in the group stage.
- 1990: They reached the second round.
- 2020: They played in the first stage.
Current Squad
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Managers of Progreso
Here is a list of some of the managers who have coached Progreso:
Jorge González (April 2002–December 2002)- Mario Saralegui (October 2007–March 2008)
- Raúl Moeller (January 2011–June 2011)
- Leonardo Ramos (August 2011–December 2012)
- Carlos Rodao (January 2013–April 2013)
- Santiago Paz (May 2013–April 2014)
- Juan Carlos Duarte (April 2014–November 2014)
- Rubén Da Silva (November 2014–July 2015)
- Juan Carlos Duarte (December 2015–June 2016)
- Gabriel Añón (July 2016–October 2016)
- Marcelo Méndez (October 2016–November 2018)
- Leonel Rocco (November 2018–November 2020)
Club Titles and Achievements
Progreso has won several important titles throughout its history.
Senior Titles
These are the main championships Progreso has won:
| Type | Competition | Titles | Winning years |
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| National (League) |
Primera División | 1 | 1989 |
| Segunda División | 3 | 1945, 1979, 2005–06 | |
| Divisional Intermedia | 4 | 1938, 1939, 1956, 1963 | |
| Segunda División Amateur | 2 | 1975, 1978 | |
| National (Cups) |
Torneo Competencia | 1 |
1985
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See also
In Spanish: Club Atlético Progreso para niños
