Why is Club América known as 'Las Águilas'?
For much of its history, the Mexican club was simply identified as the 'Azulcremas' before adopting its iconic eagle identity.
For a large portion of its history, the Mexican club Club América was identified simply as the 'Azulcremas'. However, the mid-1980s marked a pivotal shift in the club's branding, introducing a symbol that would become one of the most recognizable in the sport: the eagle.
The transformation began in 1981 when Emilio Díez Barroso took over as president of the club. His goal was to establish a new identity that projected strength, greatness, and a distinct personality for a team eager to return to the top tier of Mexican football. The eagle was selected as the official mascot to embody these competitive traits.
The shift went well beyond a logo redesign. The club integrated the eagle into its institutional identity and introduced a tradition that became legendary: the live eagle flight before major matches at the Estadio Azteca. This spectacle helped transition the nickname from a strategic choice to a deeply ingrained part of the club's culture.
Today, the eagle represents the speed and dominance the club strives to display on the pitch. While the team was founded 110 years ago as the 'Azulcremas', it found a lasting identity in 'Las Águilas' that has become synonymous with its legacy and the passion of its millions of fans.