The team was founded in 1969, playing in a baseball field. The team was named after a public housing project, also known as Residencial César Cordero, since it served to develop several players that lived there. The team has won 15 national titles during its four decades of existence making it the most successful club in Puerto Rico. 2008 Season Before the beginning of the season the team participated in exhibition games against college teams. Academia Quintana played their debut game on 5 July 2008 against Tornados de Humacao, which they won 5–0. In their second game the team lost by three goals to two. Academia Quintana then lost its second straight game on 20 July 2008. Quintana defeated Guaynabo Fluminense FC in their fourth game. On the fifth date of the tournament the team tied with Gigantes de Carolina, with both teams scoring a single goal. On 10 August 2008, Quintana defeated Caguas Huracán. This marked the end of the league's first half, the teams would then compete against each other a second time. In the first two games of this stage, Academia Quintana lost to Club Atletico River Plate Puerto Rico and defeated Tornados de Humacao. To close the regular season, the team won 3 and lost 2 games. 2009 Season Opened the 2009 Season with a 2–1 loss to Carolina Giants . Finishing six in the league table and missing the play off. 2010 Season 2011 Season 2012 Season 2013 Season 2014 Season 2015 Season 2016 Season 2017 Season A week before the PRSL season, PRSL officials held a meeting and granted Academia Quintana request to join the Cup of Excellence. It was reported that Quintana fulfilled the economic responsibilities they had with the PRSL and were therefore allowed to enter the Cup, demonstrating that the league administration is working seriously to put order and discipline among its members.
This list of notable former players comprises players who went on to play professional soccer after playing for the team in the Puerto Rico Soccer League, or those who previously played professionally before joining the team.
Academia Quintana Ltd. Chairman: Benjamín Martínez Academia Quintana plc. Vice President : Norman Morales Club treasure : José Barreda Club Secretary : Francisco Castellano
Stadium
They currently play in Hiran Bithorn Stadium, sharing it with Atlético de San Juan.
