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 club. It is based in the city of Araras, in the state of São Paulo. The team currently plays in the Campeonato Paulista Segunda Divisão. This is the fourth level of the football league in São Paulo state.
Club History and Achievements
How União São João Started
União São João was founded on January 14, 1981. It was started by Hermínio Ometto. He owned a sugar mill called Usina São João. The club was created right where the mill used to be after it closed down.
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 them move up to the top level of the state league the next year.
In 1988, the club won its first national championship. They took home the title of 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 for the next season.
Playing in Higher Leagues
In 1989, União São João played in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B for the first time. They finished in 29th place that year. Also in 1989, the club traveled to Japan and played four friendly matches. They won two games and had two draws.
In 1993, the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A league grew to include 32 clubs. Because of this, União São João was promoted to play in this top league. They had their best performance ever in this competition, finishing in 12th place.
In 1994, the club became a business. They finished in 21st place in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. The next year, in 1995, they finished in 24th place, which was last. This meant they were moved down to Série B for the following year.
Winning the Série B Title
In 1996, União São João won its second national championship. They won the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B! In the final round of four teams, they finished ahead of América de Natal, Náutico, and Londrina. This big win promoted them back to Série A for the next year.
However, in 1997, União São João played in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A again. They finished in 26th place, which was the last spot. This meant they were relegated back to Série B for the next season.
Recent Years and Challenges
In 2002, the club was the runner-up in the Campeonato Paulista. They finished just behind Ituano. It's important to know that the biggest clubs in São Paulo state did not play in this specific competition that year.
In 2003, União São João played in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B. They finished in 24th place, which was the last position. This result sent them down to Série C for the next year.
In 2005, the club was moved down to the second division of the Paulista championship. They stayed in that division for seven seasons. They often came close to being promoted back up. But in 2012, they were moved down to the third level. The very 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 temporarily stopped their professional football activities. The club made its return to professional football eight years later.
Club Honours
União São João has won several important titles throughout its history.
National Titles
| National Competitions | ||
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| Competition | Titles | Seasons Won |
| Campeonato Brasileiro Série B | 1 | 1996 |
| Campeonato Brasileiro Série C | 1 | 1988 |
State Titles
| State Competitions | ||
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| Competition | Titles | Seasons Won |
| Campeonato Paulista Série A2 | 1 | 1987 |
| Campeonato Paulista Série A4 | 1 | 2023 |
Runner-up Finishes
- Campeonato Paulista (1): 2002
Club Details
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.
Team Colors
The main colors for União São João are white and green.
Nickname and Mascot
The club is often called Ararinha, which means little macaws. The mascot for União São João is a macaw, a type of colorful bird.
See also
In Spanish: União São João Esporte Clube para niños
