 On June 21, 2010, the board of directors, motivated by the lack of financial investments expected with the identity change, changed the name back to the América.They finished as the 2010 Série D runners-up after being defeated in the final by the Guarany de Sobral.However, the club lost 6 points for fielding an ineligible player, and its spot in the 2011 Série C was awarded to the Joinville.