União São João Esporte Clube facts for kids
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| Full name | União São João Esporte Clube | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Verdão | ||
| Founded | 14 January 1981 | ||
| Ground | Dr. Hermínio Ometto | ||
| Capacity | 22,000 | ||
| Chairman | José Mario Pavan | ||
| League | Campeonato Paulista Segunda Divisão | ||
| 2022 | Paulista Segunda Divisão, 35th of 36 | ||
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União São João Esporte Clube, often called União São João, is a Brazilian football team. They are based in Araras, a city in São Paulo. The team currently plays in the Campeonato Paulista Segunda Divisão, which is the fourth level of the São Paulo state football league.
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History of União São João
União São João was started on January 14, 1981. It was founded by Hermínio Ometto. He owned a sugar mill called Usina São João. The club was created in the same area where the mill used to be.
Early Victories and Promotions
In 1987, União São João won the Campeonato Paulista Special Division. They beat São José in the final match. This win helped the club move up to the top league the next year.
The club won its first national championship in 1988. União São João won the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C. They defeated Esportivo Passense from Minas Gerais in the final. This victory meant they were promoted to the second division.
In 1989, União São João played in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B for the first time. They finished in 29th place. That same year, the club traveled to Japan. They played four friendly matches, winning two and drawing two.
Playing in Brazil's Top League
The 1993 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A was made bigger, with 32 clubs. União São João was promoted to play in this top competition. They had their best performance ever, finishing in 12th place.
In 1994, the club became a business. They finished in 21st place in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A.
By 1995, União São João finished in 24th place in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. This was the last position, and they were moved down to Série B for the next year.
Winning Another National Title
In 1996, the club won its second national championship. They won the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B. In the final four teams, União São João finished ahead of América de Natal, Náutico, and Londrina. This win promoted them back to Série A.
União São João played in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A again in 1997. However, they finished in 26th place, which was last. They were then moved down to Série B for the next year.
Later Years and Challenges
In 2002, the club was the runner-up in the Campeonato Paulista. They finished just behind Ituano. This competition did not include the biggest clubs from São Paulo state.
In 2003, União São João played in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B. They finished in 24th place, which was the last spot. This meant they were moved down to Série C.
By 2005, the club was moved down to the second division of the Paulista championship. They stayed there for seven seasons. They often came close to moving back up. In 2012, they were moved down to the third level. The next year, they went down to the fourth level.
After not being able to return to the third level in 2014, União São João faced money problems. They stopped their professional football team for a while. The club returned to playing professional football eight years later.
Club Achievements
Here are some of the titles União São João has won:
National Titles
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série B
- Winners (1): 1996
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série C
- Winners (1): 1988
State Titles
- Campeonato Paulista
- Runners-up (1): 2002
- Campeonato Paulista Série A2
- Winners (1): 1987
- Campeonato Paulista Série A4
- Winners (1): 2023
Youth Team Titles
- Copa Internacional de Futebol Sub-17 de Promissão
- Winners (1): 2001
Home Stadium
União São João plays its home matches at Estádio Hermínio Ometto. This stadium can hold up to 21,000 people.
Club Anthem
The official song for the club was created by Flávio Augusto and Carlos Rocha.
Club Colors
União São João's team colors are white and green.
Club Nickname
The club is nicknamed Ararinha. This means macaws, which are colorful birds.
Club Mascot
União São João's mascot is a macaw, a type of parrot.
See also
In Spanish: União São João Esporte Clube para niños
