Club Atlético Atenas de San Carlos is a Uruguayan football club from the city of San Carlos in the Maldonado Department, playing in the Segunda División. Founded in 1928, the club is named after the Greek city of Athens and plays at the Estadio Atenas. Their colors are blue and white. As a club from outside the capital, Atenas has carved out a strong regional identity, representing the department of Maldonado with pride. Their history includes several spells in the Primera División, with their most notable achievement being a runner-up finish in the 1987 Liguilla Pre-Libertadores. The club is known for its development of local talent and its role as a focal point for the community of San Carlos. In the current Segunda División landscape, Atenas is a well-respected institution that aims to build a squad capable of challenging for promotion. Their supporters are known for their passionate and familial atmosphere at home games. CA Atenas is more than a football club; it is a vital social institution for its city.