Taquariense is preparing to defend the Regional - Grupo A Hora title with a new team and innovative strategy. The club has been working hard to assemble the team and prepare the stadium for the competition. The team will face Gaúcho, the tricampeão regional, in the opening match on July 26. According to Chico, the duel has all the ingredients to be a great opening match, both on and off the field. The Taquariense has prepared a special program to transform July 26 into a celebration of regional football. The agenda includes a game of veterans in the morning, lunch for players, guests, and press, as well as official matches in the afternoon. After the matches, a pagode group will entertain the public until night. The club has started a new cycle after losing six players from the champion team, including five starters. Despite the losses, the direction chose to maintain the philosophy that led Taquariense to the inédito title conquered in 2025. The bet continues to be on young players, with growth potential and who are living a good moment in their career. Among the reinforcements cited by Chico are the forward Gui Jardim, pointed out as one of the promises of the region, as well as the midfielders Navarro and Vini. Also arriving are the right-back Lohan, 19 years old, and the midfielder Artur, 21. According to the director, the team assembly passes through a rigorous observation process. The club uses indications of people of confidence, but avoids hiring players without accompanying them in action. “Player without seeing play, we do not bring. We always seek references and observe to understand what he can deliver to the group”, he says. In a competition marked by high investments from some clubs, Taquariense continues to bet on creativity to remain competitive. The strategy is to identify rising players, offer space in one of the main showcases of amateur football in Gaúcho and form teams capable of competing throughout the season. Chico highlights that the Regional Aslivata has reached a level close to the semiprofessional and requires players prepared physically and technically. Therefore, the club seeks young, fast, and with a history of formation in base categories. Even after the title conquest, the direction did not change its method of work. The goal was to maintain most of the champion base and replace the exits with players with similar characteristics. The success inside the field also brought reflections outside it. According to Chico, the vice-championship of 2024 and the conquest of 2025 brought new sponsors, supporters, and fans to the club. The expectation is that the community will embrace the project from the beginning of the competition, especially in the opening round.