UAI Urquiza
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- Argentina Primera B Metropolitana 406 Argentina Cup 1
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Wikipedia - UAI Urquiza
Club Deportivo UAI Urquiza (formerly "Club Ferrocarril Urquiza") is an Argentine professional sports club based in Villa Lynch, General San Martín Partido of Greater Buenos Aires. Its men's football team currently plays at Primera B Metropolitana, the third division of the Argentine football league system. However, it is more recognized internationally by its women's side, which has competed in most of the more recent editions of the Copa Libertadores Femenina and became the main source of players for the Argentina women's national team.
Apart from football, other disciplines hosted by UAI Urquiza are artistic gymnastics, basketball, handball, rugby union, and volleyball.
History
The Club was founded as "Club Deportivo, Social y Cultural Ferrocarril Urquiza" by Carmelo Santoro on May 21, 1950. The first players and fans of the team were employees of the General Urquiza Railway who needed a ground to play football on Saturday afternoons. The club affiliated to the Argentine Football Association in 1970 and played its first season in the "Aficionados" division (the fourth level of Argentine football league system, later renamed "Primera D").
At the beginning of the 2009–2010 season the club merged with Universidad Abierta Interamericana (UAI) to form "Club Deportivo UAI-Urquiza". Having won no titles under its old name, UAI Urquiza obtained the first season disputed by the team, the 2009–10 Primera D championship, promoting to Primera C.
In May, 2013, UAI Urquiza won the Primera C champions, therefore promoting to the upper division, Primera B Metropolitana. The squad beat Deportivo Español by 3–1, when there still had 4 fixtures to play. At the moment of the championship, UAI Urquiza had taken an advantage of 13 points over Deportivo Laferrere, the team placed 2nd.
The club's name pays homage to the Universidad Abierta Interamericana (UAI), reflecting its strong ties to education and community development. UAI Urquiza places a significant emphasis on nurturing young players, providing them with the opportunity to grow and excel in the sport. This focus on youth development has led to a reputation for producing skilled athletes who often progress to higher levels of competition.
Competing in the Primera B Metropolitana, UAI Urquiza aims to achieve promotion to the higher divisions of Argentine football, showcasing a blend of tactical discipline and attacking flair on the pitch. The team's home matches are held at the Estadio Guillermo Laza, where fans gather to create an electric atmosphere, cheering on their team with unwavering loyalty.
Overall, UAI Urquiza embodies the spirit of Argentine soccer, combining tradition, ambition, and a dedication to fostering the next generation of football talent.