[1] In 1920 the two most successful clubs in the western region of Pará were the Santa Cruz and União Esportiva da Congregação Mariana.

By its names already indicated if they were associations connected to the religious movement of the Catholic Church, founded by the priest Frei Ambrósio Phillipsenburg, of the order of the smaller brothers.

The União Sportiva was an extremely strong team, able to fight against its great and traditional opponent of the time, the Santa Cruz.

The founding of the São Francisco Futebol Clube was the event of the year in Santarém and a remarkable way in the history of the sport of the region, since the newly formed team was the best athletes in the city.

A year later, the program continues to grow its membership, improving its structure, seeking new partnerships and offering more and more recognition to the main partner of São Francisco, the Fan-Partner.