Sociedade Esportiva e Recreativa Caxias do Sul, commonly known as Caxias, is a club from Rio Grande do Sul currently playing in the Brazilian Série C. The team's home is the historic Estádio Centenário in Caxias do Sul. Founded in 1935, the club wears green and white stripes and has a rich history, most notably winning the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B in 2000. Caxias is a giant of Gaúcho football outside the Porto Alegre duopoly, with a strong and loyal fanbase known as 'Grenal do Interior'. After periods of financial difficulty, the club's return to Série C marks a significant step in its recovery. They are known for their fighting spirit and robust defensive organization. For the people of Caxias do Sul, the club is a major source of local pride and identity within the competitive landscape of Brazilian football.