S.S. Chieti Calcio

Foundation

Chieti was founded in 1922 as Calcio Chieti, with capital of 50 cents. The idea originated from Nicola De Cesare and friends in Villa Comunale. The team started by playing teams in the central Civitella military. Existing club Sport Club Chieti was inactive for long periods, leading to the decision to start Chieti at meeting between the RISS, Novell, and Sport Cub Chieti. The first president was Carlo Massangioli. Chieti played the 2005/2006 season in Serie C1/B, finishing in last place and was therefore relegated to Serie C2. The team was then cancelled by the federation because of inadequate financing. Then restarted in 6Th tier of italiano football, returning in Serie C2 4 years later. After the cancellation of the Serie C2, got relegated to Serie D, where in 2016 got cancelled again. Restarted from fifth tier of itain football and then staying in Serie D and Eccellenza.

Second attempt

A.S.D. Chieti then asked to be admitted to play Promozione (7th level of Italian football), claiming Article 52 of N.O.I.F. Chieti gained promotion to Serie D in 2008. Since 2010–11 season, S.S. Chieti Calcio plays in Lega Pro Seconda Divisione. In 2012–13, the team played in the fourth tier, reaching the promotion playoffs, after securing a draw in the last matchday against Arzanese. Massimiliano Barbone, a defender on loan from Serie B club Pescara. scored the goal that enabled qualification to the playoffs.