In 2010 São José achieved its best campaign in the State Championship, with fourth place, winning a place in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série D, and also was the top scorer in the 2010 Gauchão.
In 2010, São José experienced its most successful season to date, finishing fourth in the State Championship and securing a promotion to the Campeonato Brasileiro Série D. The team's strong performance was also evident in the 2010 Gauchão, where it led the league in scoring.