Club Atlético Argentino

On a crisp Buenos Aires day in 1906, a dream took root near the Merlo Station of the Ferrocarril del Oeste. This dream, nurtured by individuals like Juan Carlos Brieva and Senator Manuel de Arma, blossomed into the Club Atlético Argentino. Club Atlético Argentino wasn’t just about football. It embraced a variety of sports, including rugby, tennis, and cricket, fostering a sense of community and camaraderie. The club’s early years saw them move from place to place. Their first sports ground nestled between Rosas, Libertad, Juncal, and Suipacha streets hosted not only football but also tennis and croquet matches. Later, they shifted to a space dedicated to tennis, before finally settling on a field between Avellaneda, Maipú, Colón, and Chacabuco streets in 1922. The year 1933 marked a pivotal moment for Club Atlético Argentino. They secured the land where their current headquarters stand. This became the hub for a range of activities. Basketball, chess, and bocce games filled the air, alongside a vibrant social scene that brought the community together. The 1970s and 80s witnessed a period of remarkable growth. The club’s membership swelled to ten thousand, and their sports facilities expanded to include an Olympic-sized pool, tennis courts, a football field, a volleyball court, and a running track. Even motorsports found a home at Club Atlético Argentino, with a dedicated racing circuit hosting TC del Oeste races. Club Atlético Argentino officially joined the Argentine Football Association (AFA) in 1978, starting their journey in Primera D. They initially played their home matches at the Midland club. In 1980, their own stadium finally opened its doors. The inaugural match saw them face off against Defensa y Justicia. In 1985, Club Atlético Argentino celebrated their first major triumph. They won their zone in Primera D and then beat Laferrere to secure promotion to Primera C. More success followed in 2001 when they won the Apertura tournament of Primera C. While they narrowly missed direct promotion to Primera B the following year, they continued to strive for greater heights. Club Atlético Argentino’s path has not been without its challenges. Relegation to Primera D in 2017 after a playoff loss against Defensores de Cambaceres was a setback. However, they bounced back, winning the Primera D championship in 2019 and returning to Primera C. Their journey culminated in a thrilling victory over their rivals, Ferrocarril Midland, in 2022. This win secured their promotion to Primera B, cementing Club Atlético Argentino’s place in Argentine football history.