In the first season in Divizia C, Progresul finished 12th in the Series VI and reached the first round of Cupa României, where lost in front of first division side FCM Bacău, 0–1 after extra-time.

Renamed as Liber Humana, the ”white and blues” team finished the 2000–01 season in the 5th place.

Reorganized in the Maramureș County Championship, Progresul spent the next two decades struggling for the comeback to 3rd division, always being at the top of the South Series, but without much success.

[2][3] In the 2020–21 Liga III season finished 9th, missing out safety due to goal difference against CSM Satu Mare, who finished 8th, avoiding relegation after the promotion/relegation tie against CSM Sighetu Marmației (3–1 at Șomcuta Mare and 3–1 Sighetu Marmației).

[1] The club plays its home matches on Progresul Stadium, located in Șomcuta Mare, Maramureș County, who has a capacity of 500 seats.