 Atlante's legend Juan Carreño scored Mexico's first goal in the Olympic Games in Amsterdam 1928, as well as Mexico national team's first ever goal in a FIFA World Cup during the inaugural match against France in Uruguay 1930.Despite its popularity, the Mexican Federation did not allow the team to be involved at the Mexican championship, the Liga Mayor.In order for Atlante to be allowed into the league, it had to win several proof-matches against Toluca and América, two powerful football clubs.