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 | Álvaro Fuerte | ||
| League | Primera División | ||
| 2023 | Segunda División, 2nd (promoted) | ||
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Club Atlético Progreso, often called simply Progreso, is a professional football club. It is based in Montevideo, Uruguay. The team will play in Uruguay's top football league, the Uruguayan Primera División, again in 2024. They were promoted after playing in the Second Division in 2021.
Progreso plays its home games at Parque Abraham Paladino. This stadium can hold up to 8,000 fans.
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History of Progreso Football Club
Founding and Early Years
Club Atlético Progreso was started on April 30, 1917. The team played its very first game on May 26, 1918. Progreso won that match against Club Maroñas with a score of 2–0.
Progreso won its first major title in 1938. This was the Divisional Intermedia, which was the Second Division at that time. They won it again the next year, in 1939. Later, they won this championship two more times, in 1956 and 1963.
Winning the Top Leagues
The club has also won the Segunda División (Second Division) three times. These wins were in 1945, 1979, and during the 2005–06 season. In 1975 and 1978, Progreso won the Tercera División, which is now called the Segunda División Amateur.
Progreso's Big Win in 1989
In 1989, Progreso achieved its biggest success. They won the Uruguayan Primera División, which is the top football league in Uruguay! This was their only championship win in the history of the Uruguayan league. That year, the league used a special format with only 13 games. This was because of other national and international cup games happening at the same time.
An interesting fact is that the president of Progreso at that time was Dr. Tabaré Vázquez. He later became the president of Uruguay, the country's leader!
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 are the colors of Catalonia, a region in Spain. These new colors showed the team's support for the Spanish Revolution.
Progreso in International Competitions
Progreso has also played in big international football tournaments. These tournaments are organized by CONMEBOL, the football organization for South America.
Copa Libertadores Appearances
Progreso has played in the Copa Libertadores three times. This is one of the most important club football tournaments in South America.
- 1987: They played in the group stage.
- 1990: They won their group and made it to the second round. They were eliminated by Barcelona S.C. from Ecuador.
- 2020: They played in the first stage of the competition.
Current Squad
Here are the players currently on the Progreso team:
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Managers
Here is a list of some of the managers who have coached Progreso:
Jorge González (April 2002–Dec 2002)- Mario Saralegui (Oct 2007–March 2008)
- Raúl Moeller (Jan 2011–June 2011)
- Leonardo Ramos (August 2011–Dec 2012)
- Carlos Rodao (Jan 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)
Titles and Achievements
Progreso has won several championships throughout its history.
Top League Titles
| Type | Competition | Titles | Winning years |
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| National (League) |
Primera División (Top League) | 1 | 1989 |
| National (Cups) |
Torneo Competencia (Cup Tournament) | 1 |
1985
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Lower Division Titles
Progreso has also won titles in lower football divisions:
| Type | Competition | Titles | Winning years |
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| National (League) |
Segunda División (Second Division) | 3 | 1945, 1979, 2005–06 |
| Divisional Intermedia (Former Second Division) | 4 | 1938, 1939, 1956, 1963 | |
| Segunda División Amateur (Amateur Second Division) | 2 | 1975, 1978 |
Images for kids
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Old logo of Club Atlético Progreso
See also
In Spanish: Club Atlético Progreso para niños
