[1] In 1960, the club professionalized its football section, following the changes made by the Federação Sergipana de Desportos (Sergipe Sports Federation).

[1] In 1966, the club won tis first title, the Sergipe State Championship, after beating Confiança in the final.

América's players were França, Henário, Nadinho, Cabo Jorge, Periquito and Simas; Vilson, Dequinha, Tiquinho, Bobô and Geraldo.

[2] The club won again the Sergipe State Championship in 2007, after defeating Itabaiana in the last match of the final four group stage.

[5] América's home matches are usually played at its own stadium, José Neto, which has a maximum capacity of 3,000 people.