Atléticos de San Juan
Encyclopedia
Atlético de San Juan FC are an association football club from San Juan
, Puerto Rico
. A newly formed club, they will play in the Puerto Rico Soccer League
, the island's first unified football competition. They will play their home matches at the 18,000 capacity Hiram Bithorn Stadium
, which has been traditionally used for baseball
.
2008 Season
Atlético de San Juan opened the season against Club Atletico River Plate Puerto Rico
in the Hiram Bithorn Stadium
, following an opening ceremony which lasted over one hour. The game was dominated by River Plate, who won 2-0. Following this defeat the team considered several adjustments, including changing the starting lineup. Atlético de San Juan won its second game against Academia Quintana
, three goals to two. On July 19, 2008, the team defeated Tornados de Humacao
9-0. The team lost to Sevilla FC
in their fourth game, losing one goal to nil. On the fifth date of the tournament the team tied with Guaynabo Fluminense FC
, with both teams scoring four goals a piece. On August 10, 2008, Atléticos defeated Gigantes de Carolina
. This marked the end of the league's first half, the teams then compete against each other a second time. In the first two games of this stage, Atléticos de San Juan defeated Caguas Huracán
and lost to River Plate. To close the regular season, the team won 2, lost 2 and tied 1 game. One of these wins was against Sevilla FC, who were the last undefeated team in the tournament.
2009 Season
Atletico de San Juan started the 2009 season with a 2-0 win against Guaynabo Fluminense FC
.
Having a really good year, ending fourth in the league table. In the Play off finishing runner up champion. Losing in aggregate score 3-2 against Bayamon FC
.
They currently play in Hiran Bithorn Stadium, sharing it with Academia Quintana
.
Chairman: Roberto Lucena
Atlético de San Juan plc.
Vice President : Ricardo Carillo
Club treasure : Antonio Martínez
Club Secretary : Carmen Carillo
San Juan, Puerto Rico
San Juan , officially Municipio de la Ciudad Capital San Juan Bautista , is the capital and most populous municipality in Puerto Rico, an unincorporated territory of the United States. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 395,326 making it the 46th-largest city under the jurisdiction of...
, Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico , officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico , is an unincorporated territory of the United States, located in the northeastern Caribbean, east of the Dominican Republic and west of both the United States Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands.Puerto Rico comprises an...
. A newly formed club, they will play in the Puerto Rico Soccer League
Puerto Rico Soccer League
The Puerto Rico Soccer League or PRSL is an association football league in Puerto Rico. It is the first unified football league in the island's history, and had a total of six teams for the 2011 season. Association football has been growing in popularity in recent years, and this is an attempt to...
, the island's first unified football competition. They will play their home matches at the 18,000 capacity Hiram Bithorn Stadium
Hiram Bithorn Stadium
Hiram Bithorn Stadium is a baseball park in San Juan, Puerto Rico, operated by the municipal government of the city of San Juan. Its name honors the first Puerto Rican to play in the major leagues, Hiram Bithorn, who first played with the Chicago Cubs in 1942...
, which has been traditionally used for baseball
Baseball
Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each. The aim is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and touching a series of four bases arranged at the corners of a ninety-foot diamond...
.
Puerto Rico Soccer League
2008 Season
Atlético de San Juan opened the season against Club Atletico River Plate Puerto Rico
Club Atletico River Plate Puerto Rico
Club Atlético River Plate Puerto Rico is a Puerto Rican professional association football team based in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. Founded in 2007, the team plays in the Puerto Rico Soccer League, and is the reigning Supercopa DirecTV champion....
in the Hiram Bithorn Stadium
Hiram Bithorn Stadium
Hiram Bithorn Stadium is a baseball park in San Juan, Puerto Rico, operated by the municipal government of the city of San Juan. Its name honors the first Puerto Rican to play in the major leagues, Hiram Bithorn, who first played with the Chicago Cubs in 1942...
, following an opening ceremony which lasted over one hour. The game was dominated by River Plate, who won 2-0. Following this defeat the team considered several adjustments, including changing the starting lineup. Atlético de San Juan won its second game against Academia Quintana
Academia Quintana
Academia Quintana F.C. are an Association Football club from San Juan, Puerto Rico. They were founded in 1969, making them one of the oldest clubs still in existence in Puerto Rico. They are one of the founding members of the Puerto Rico Soccer League, the island's first nationwide league. The...
, three goals to two. On July 19, 2008, the team defeated Tornados de Humacao
Tornados de Humacao
Tornados de Humacao is a Puerto Rican football club based in Humacao, which currently plays in the Puerto Rico Soccer League. It is affiliated to C.F...
9-0. The team lost to Sevilla FC
Sevilla FC (Puerto Rico)
Sevilla FC Puerto Rico is a Puerto Rican professional association football team based in Juncos, Puerto Rico. Founded in 2006, the team plays in the The team competes in the Puerto Rico Soccer League....
in their fourth game, losing one goal to nil. On the fifth date of the tournament the team tied with Guaynabo Fluminense FC
Guaynabo Fluminense FC
Guaynabo Fluminense Futbol Club are an Association Football club from Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. The team was a founding member of the Puerto Rico Soccer League. The club is affiliated with Fluminense Football Club, a leading team from Brazil...
, with both teams scoring four goals a piece. On August 10, 2008, Atléticos defeated Gigantes de Carolina
Gigantes de Carolina (football club)
Carolina Giants are a association football club from Carolina, Puerto Rico. They were formed in 2008 as the football branch of the existing baseball side Gigantes de Carolina. They are founding members of the Puerto Rico Soccer League, the first nationwide football league on the island...
. This marked the end of the league's first half, the teams then compete against each other a second time. In the first two games of this stage, Atléticos de San Juan defeated Caguas Huracán
Caguas Huracán
Huracán Fútbol Club is a Puerto Rican football club from Caguas, who currently play in the Puerto Rico Soccer League.-History:The team was originally established in 1991...
and lost to River Plate. To close the regular season, the team won 2, lost 2 and tied 1 game. One of these wins was against Sevilla FC, who were the last undefeated team in the tournament.
2009 Season
Atletico de San Juan started the 2009 season with a 2-0 win against Guaynabo Fluminense FC
Guaynabo Fluminense FC
Guaynabo Fluminense Futbol Club are an Association Football club from Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. The team was a founding member of the Puerto Rico Soccer League. The club is affiliated with Fluminense Football Club, a leading team from Brazil...
.
Having a really good year, ending fourth in the league table. In the Play off finishing runner up champion. Losing in aggregate score 3-2 against Bayamon FC
Bayamon FC
Bayamón FC is a football team that joined the Puerto Rico Soccer League for the 2009 season. The team plays in Juan Ramón Loubriel Stadium in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. The team did not participate in the Puerto Rico Soccer League for the 2010 and 2011 seasons due to the league's instability...
.
| Season | Position |
|---|---|
| 2008-09 | 3rd |
| 2009-10 | 4th |
Stadium
Academia Quintana
Academia Quintana F.C. are an Association Football club from San Juan, Puerto Rico. They were founded in 1969, making them one of the oldest clubs still in existence in Puerto Rico. They are one of the founding members of the Puerto Rico Soccer League, the island's first nationwide league. The...
.
Current squad
Club hierarchy
Atlético de San Juan Ltd.Chairman: Roberto Lucena
Atlético de San Juan plc.
Vice President : Ricardo Carillo
Club treasure : Antonio Martínez
Club Secretary : Carmen Carillo