The club was born in 1921, and just after one year they merged with CS Gloria Arad, a team founded in 1913.

Under the name Gloria CFR Arad they have the best performances inclusive a second place in Divizia A 1929–30.

The separation was not propitious for CFR Arad who start playing again in lower divisions, while CS Gloria Arad lived her glory years in Romanian First League.

In 1978 they again separate of the main team and play as CFR Arad in Liga III.

[1] [2] 1 Football competitions suspended due to World War II.