The club was founded on May 21, 1903 in
Santos. However, in 1908 moved from
Santos to
São Paulo due to the difficulties in climbing
Serra do Mar to play the regional tournament games in São Paulo. From 1911 to 1916, Americano did not lose a single game, they played 23 games, won 15 and drew the other eight. They won the
Campeonato Paulista in 1912, and in 1913. After competing in the Campeonato Paulista for the last time in 1916, the club stopped its activities. ==Honours==