Maranhão Atlético Clube

Maranhão Atlético Clube, usually known as Maranhão or MAC, is a Brazilian football club from São Luís, Maranhão state.

History

Maranhão Atlético Clube was founded on September 24, 1932. Arquivo de Clubes

In 1937, Maranhão won the Campeonato Maranhense, which was the club's first title. List of Campeonato Maranhense champions at RSSSF

In 1979, Maranhão disputed the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A for the first time, finishing in the 26th place. 1979 Campeonato Brasileiro at RSSSF

In 1980, Maranhão AC disputed again the Campeonato Brasileiro's first division, finishing in the 44th place (the competition's last position). The club was relegated to the second division. 1980 Campeonato Brasileiro at RSSSF

In 2000, the club was the Copa Norte's runner-up. São Raimundo beat the club in the final. 2000 Copa Norte at RSSSF

Titles

Campeonato Maranhense: 1937, 1939, 1941, 1943, 1951, 1963, 1969, 1970, 1979, 1993, 1994, 1995.
Copa Norte runner-up: 2000

Stadium

The club's home matches are usually played at Castelão stadium, which has a maximum capacity of 70,000 people.

Trivia

The club's mascot is a goat.
Maranhão is nicknamed Bode Gregório, Demolidor de Cartazes, and Quadricolor.

References

External links

Arquivo de Clubes website