ASA

Arapiraca was led by Mayor Dr. Coaracy da Mata Fonseca, and despite its small size, the city was on the cusp of progress. The local fair was already distinguishing itself throughout the Brazilian Northeast. The construction of the railway by the Camilo Colier company required the labor of many workers, who sought leisure activities on their days off. In response to employee requests, the company's management built a soccer field. The team formed took the name Ferroviário, with black and white as its colors. Sundays became busier as residents flocked to the field. However, with the completion of the railway, the team disbanded and the Sunday afternoons lost their recreational outlet.

Businessmen and city officials were not content with the void caused by the lack of football. After several discussions, on 25 September 1952, the Associação Sportiva de Arapiraca, was the ASA that emerged from the entrepreneurial force of Mr. Antônio Pereira Rocha, the first president. In 1977, the club began to be called Agremiação Sportiva Arapiraquense, remaining the same ASA.

The club is the third largest state champion in Alagoas, with 7 titles. In the national scenario, the club was runner-up of Campeonato Brasileiro Série C after losing to América Mineiro in 2009. In 2013, reached the final of the Copa do Nordeste, but was defeated to Campinense.

In 2002, ASA gained prominence by eliminating Palmeiras still in the first round of Copa do Brasil.