Esporte Clube Noroeste

Noroeste
Full name Esporte Clube Noroeste
Nickname(s) Norusca
Founded September 1, 1910 (1910-09-01)
Ground Alfredo de Castilho, Bauru
Capacity 18,840
President Damião Garcia
Head coach Tuca Guimarães
Website Club website

Esporte Clube Noroeste, usually known simply as Noroeste, is a Brazilian football (soccer) club based in Bauru, as of 2012 competing in the São Paulo State second division (Campeonato Paulista Série A2). Named after a now-defunct railway, Noroeste is a very traditional team within São Paulo state. Their home ground is "Alfredo de Castilho" stadium (supports approximately 18,840 people).

History

Noroeste was founded on the same day as Corinthians, the second most popular club in Brazil. It was founded on September 1, 1910, the club became professional only in 1948. Before that year, it won the Campeonato do Interior, the most prestigious tournament among São Paulo countryside teams, in 1943.

Ten years later (1953), Noroeste were promoted to Campeonato Paulista (state championship) first division. Until 1966, they played against many of the best teams of the country, including legendary Pelé's Santos. After that year, Noroeste has built a history of promotions and relegations to the 1980s. The club reached Campeonato Brasileiro (national first division) once, in 1978.

The 1990s marked the worst period in Noroeste history. They were relegated to Campeonato Paulista Série A-3 (state third division) twice (1994 and 1999) and come back to Série A-1 (state first division) only in 2005.

At 2006 season, Noroeste finished Campeonato Paulista in the fifth position, the best in whole club history. They were in Copa do Brasil (Brazil Cup) for the first time, but lost to 15 de Novembro (Campo Bom) yet on early stages. On Série C (national third division), Noroeste reached the third phase, but failed to promote.

2007 season ended with a good general performance for the club, despite first round disqualification in Série C. Noroeste finished 7th on Campeonato Paulista, their third best effort ever. The club was second to Guaratinguetá in Campeonato do Interior and advanced to second round in Copa do Brasil, where runners-up Figueirense defeated them.

Stadium

Noroeste plays their home matches on "Alfredo de Castilho" stadium. Today's maximum attendance is of 18,840. Public record was 22,863 in a Campeonato Paulista match against Palmeiras.

Achievements

Rivals

Noroeste main rivals are Marília and XV de Jaú.

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