Unión San Felipe

The club was founded on October 16, 1956, as a merger between San Felipe F.C. and Atlético Unión, two traditional amateur clubs from the city of San Felipe, located in the Aconcagua Valley of central Chile. The aim of the merger was to unite local efforts and talent in order to gain entry into the professional ranks of Chilean football, and to represent the province at a national level. The club was admitted into the Segunda División de Chile (Second Division) in 1958. During its early seasons, Unión San Felipe became known for its disciplined playing style, solid local support, and a strong sense of identity rooted in its provincial pride. The team gradually improved its standings, gaining respect as a well-managed institution despite limited financial resources. The turning point in the club's history came in 1970, when Unión San Felipe won the Segunda División, earning promotion to the Primera División for the first time in its history. Astonishingly, just one year later, in 1971, Unión San Felipe achieved an unprecedented feat by winning the Primera División championship in its debut season at the top level. Coached by Luis Santibáñez, the team featured a blend of experienced players and emerging talents, playing an aggressive and organized style that surprised many of the country’s traditional football powers. This title win made Unión San Felipe the only Chilean club in history to win the second division and the first division in back-to-back seasons, a record that…

National

Primera División Winners (1): 1971 Copa Chile Winners (1): 2009 Primera B Winners (3): 1970, 2000, 2009