In 1989, América de Três Rios won the Campeonato Carioca Segunda Divisão, and thus was promoted to the following year's first level.

It was the club's all-time best campaign, finishing in the 4th position, ahead of Botafogo, and only behind the other three Rio de Janeiro big teams, Vasco da Gama, Flamengo and Fluminense.

[5] In 1993, América de Três Rios disputed the state championship for the last time.

[6] As of 2007, the club's football section is closed [7] The club reopened its football department to compete in the 2011 Campeonato Carioca Third Level[8] América de Três Rios 's home stadium is Estádio Arthur Sebastião de Toledo Ribas, nicknamed Tievão,[9] with a maximum capacity of 5,000 people.

[1] América de Três Rios basketball team is still active, disputing mostly state championships.