Copa Rushmori XX - Everything Thread

by **Valladares** » Wed Jan 14, 2015 7:24 am

Copa Rushmori XX - Everything Thread

Sign-Ups/OOC Thread • Bid • Instructions for Host Stadia Nominations

Ladies, gentlemen, and other sentient beings from Rushmore and the rest of the multiverse, the Confederación Rushmori de Fútbol (CRF) and the Valladar Football Association (VFA) would like to welcome you all to the milestone twentieth edition of Rushmore's premier football tournament, the Copa Rushmori! Thirty nations from all over the region will be battling it out for regional supremacy, with all of these heated battles being, for the first time in the competition, held in different countries. Yes, the Valladar Football Association would like to involve the rest of Rushmore in the celebration that is this Copa Rushmori edition and therefore, they are inviting the rest of participating nations to nominate their best stadiums to make part of this history by hosting matches of the competition.

The competition's 30 entrants will be split into 6 groups of 5, with each team playing the others in its group once at different venues throughout the region as aforementioned. The 6 group winners plus the 6 second-placed teams and the 4 best third-placed teams will advance to the round of 16, where we will begin the competition's knockout rounds. The group draw for this Copa Rushmori edition is set to be held on Tuesday, January 20th, whilst the competition's first cutoff is tentatively set to be on Friday, January 23rd at around 20:30 EST (Saturday 01:30 BST), and will be scorinated every other day thereon (group stage matches will be scorinated everyday).

Groups:

Group A
Eura (4)
Vermark (UR)
Sarrbia (21)
Electrum (11)
Vjaalsbürg (27)

Group B
Pasarga (5)
Valladares (8)
Polaaskan (UR)
Stvoto Latoli (37)
Sameba (22)

Group C
Zenic (7)
Kasugano (UR)
Irad (28)
Sargossa (18)
Darmen (15)

Group D
Polar Islandstates (1)
Kernansquillec (14)
The Kytler Peninsulae (26)
Kalimekka (UR)
Mapletish (25)

Group E
Taeshan (2)
Queer Poco el Mono Ara (50)
Saugeais (9)
Pravenna (19)
Nouvelle-Angouleme (UR)

Group F
Saintland (6)
Alianza Albos (20)
Sancta Sede (UR)
New Ponyville (30)
Filopines (10)

Schedule (All days and times are UTC):

Group Stage:

MD1 - Saturday January 24th (2v5, 3v4, 1 bye)
MD2 - Sunday January 25th (5v3, 1v2, 4 bye)
MD3 - Monday January 26th (3v1, 4v5, 2 bye)
MD4 - Tuesday January 27th (1v4, 2v3, 5 bye)
MD5 - Wednesday January 28th (4v2, 5v1, 3 bye)

Round of 16: Friday January 30th

R1: 1E v 2D
R2: 1C v 3A/B/F
R3: 2B v 2F
R4: 1A v 3C/D/E
R5: 2A v 2C
R6: 1D v 3B/E/F
R7: 1B v 3A/C/D
R8: 1F v 2E

Quarterfinals: Saturday January 31st

Q1: R1 v R2, Q2: R3 v R4
Q3: R5 v R6, Q4: R7 v R8

Semifinals: Tuesday February 3rd

SF1: Q1 v Q2, SF2: Q3 v Q4

Third Place Playoff: Wednesday February 4th (LSF1 v LSF2)

Final: Thursday February 5th (WSF1 v WSF2)

Cutoff window time: 01:00-02:00 UTC (23:00-00:00 UTC only for Quarterfinal round)

by **Valladares** » Wed Jan 14, 2015 7:24 am

Copa Rushmori XX - Venues

The milestone twentieth Copa Rushmori, unlike any previous edition of the competition, will have its host stadiums spread all over the region as a bonus track, in spite of the fact that the Valladar Football Association won the hosting rights for it. The VFA in association with the CRF, extended an invitation to the competing nations to submit their stadia to host matches of the competition, in a process which ended with the selection of the 12 host stadiums for the competition, plus Alexander I National Stadium which will host the latter stages of the Copa. These stadiums were split into two groups for match allocation purposes. Now, without any further ado, here are the twelve chosen stadiums to host matches in this Copa Rushmori (for a detailed description of each venue, please click the links):

Standard Group

Centralis Stadium, Centralis, Electrum

This stadium hosted the following 6 matches, five Group A games and a Round of 16 one:

MD1 - Sarrbia 2-6 Electrum
MD2 - Vjaalsbürg 1-1 Sarrbia
MD3 - Electrum 1-1 Vjaalsbürg
MD4 - Vermark 2-4 Sarrbia
MD5 - Electrum 2-0 Vermark
Ro16 - Eura 3-2 Zenic (R5)

Estadio Generalissimo Joaquín Delgado, Soluca, Sargossa

This stadium hosted five Group B games plus a Round of 16 game, which can be found below:

MD1 - Polaaskan 0-2 Stvoto Latoli
MD2 - Sameba 3-2 Polaaskan
MD3 - Stvoto Latoli 1-3 Sameba
MD4 - Valladares 2-0 Polaaskan
MD5 - Stvoto Latoli 1-3 Valladares
Ro16 - Valladares 3-1 Filopines (R3)

Ericcson Minnesmärke Gamlæ, Versålölm, Vjaalsbürg

Five Group C matches and a Round of 16 match were played at the Vjaal stadium:

MD1 - Irad 0-1 Sargossa
MD2 - Zenic 2-0 Kasugano
MD3 - Irad 1-2 Zenic
MD4 - Zenic 1-1 Sargossa
MD5 - Darmen 0-0 Zenic
Ro16 - Saintland 1-0 Saugeais (R8)

Corsley Stadium, Fort Town, Filopines

The Filopines hosted the defending champions during the group stage, as well as a Round of 16 game:

MD1 - The Kytler Peninsulae 3-0 Kalimekka
MD2 - Polar Islandstates 1-1 Kernansquillec
MD3 - The Kytler Peninsulae 0-1 Polar Islandstates
MD4 - Polar Islandstates 0-0 Kalimekka
MD5 - Mapletish 0-2 Polar Islandstates
Ro16 - Polar Islandstates 1-2 Sameba (R6)

National Stadium, Kernansquillec City, Kernansquillec

The Kernansquillecan capital received with open arms the following Group D and Round of 16 games:

MD1 - Kernansquillec 1-1 Mapletish
MD2 - Mapletish 2-1 The Kytler Peninsulae
MD3 - Kalimekka 0-1 Mapletish
MD4 - Kernansquillec 3-0 The Kytler Peninsulae
MD5 - Kalimekka 1-1 Kernansquillec
Ro16 - Electrum 1-2 Darmen (R4)

Augustinople Stadium, Augustinople, Pravenna

This stadium, in Pravenna, hosted 5 Group E games as well as a Round of 16 game:

MD1 - Saugeais 1-2 Pravenna
MD2 - Taeshan 2-0 Queer Poco el Mono Ara
MD3 - Pravenna 1-0 Nouvelle-Angouleme
MD4 - Taeshan 0-0 Pravenna
MD5 - Pravenna 0-0 Queer Poco el Mono Ara
Ro16 - Sargossa 4-2 Vjaalsbürg (R2)

Half-Moon Stadium, Boswijck, Nouvelle-Angouleme

This stadium hosted 5 Group E games and bid farewell to the competition with a Round of 16 match:

MD1 - Queer Poco el Mono Ara 3-1 Nouvelle-Angouleme
MD2 - Nouvelle-Angouleme 0-1 Saugeais
MD3 - Saugeais 1-1 Taeshan
MD4 - Queer Poco el Mono Ara 0-4 Saugeais
MD5 - Nouvelle-Angouleme 1-1 Taeshan
Ro16 - Pravenna 0-0 Mapletish (0-1 AET) (R1)

Coliseo Nacional, San José, Alianza Albos

Alianza Albos welcomed 5 group stage matches (Group F) and a Round of 16 one:

MD1 - Alianza Albos 0-1 Filopines
MD2 - Filopines 3-0 Sancta Sede
MD3 - New Ponyville 1-4 Filopines
MD4 - Alianza Albos 2-0 Sancta Sede
MD5 - New Ponyville 2-3 Alianza Albos
Ro16 - Pasarga 1-0 Kernansquillec (R7)

Elite Group

Bastion Arena, Bastion, Eura

This stadium hosted the following 6 matches, five Group A games and a quarterfinal:

MD1 - Vermark 2-4 Vjaalsbürg
MD2 - Eura 2-1 Vermark
MD3 - Sarrbia 0-4 Eura
MD4 - Eura 2-2 Electrum
MD5 - Vjaalsbürg 1-1 Eura
QF - Pasarga 0-0 Saintland (0–0 AET) (3–4 pen.) (Q4)

Stade de Torgos, Torgos, Pasarga

This stadium hosted five Group B games plus a Quarterfinal, which can be found below:

MD1 - Valladares 3-3 Sameba
MD2 - Pasarga 3-2 Valladares
MD3 - Polaaskan 1-5 Pasarga
MD4 - Pasarga 1-3 Stvoto Latoli
MD5 - Sameba 0-3 Pasarga
QF - Mapletish 2-3 Sargossa (Q1)

Colosus Romanopolis, Romanopolis, Darmen

Five Group C matches and a Quarterfinal were played in Darmen:

MD1 - Kasugano 0-2 Darmen
MD2 - Darmen 6-1 Irad
MD3 - Sargossa 3-2 Darmen
MD4 - Kasugano 1-2 Irad
MD5 - Sargossa 3-0 Kasugano
QF - Eura 1-0 Sameba (Q3)

Royal Stadium, St. Petrus, Saintland

Five Group F matches and the remaining quarterfinal were played in Saintland:

MD1 - Sancta Sede 1-2 New Ponyville
MD2 - Saintland 1-0 Alianza Albos
MD3 - Sancta Sede 0-3 Saintland
MD4 - Saintland 4-0 New Ponyville
MD5 - Filopines 1-1 Saintland
QF - Valladares 1-1 Darmen (1-2 AET) (Q2)

And last, but no least:

Alexander I National Stadium, Swangard, Valladares (95,021 seats)

Alexander I National Stadium, located in the town of Swangard, just a short twenty-five minute commuter train ride from the City of Metropolis, is the national stadium of Valladares, and venue for most matches of the Valladar national football team. It hosted the nineteenth Champions Cup' final, the final of the 61st Cup of Harmony, as well as the tenth Copa Rushmori final, played between Darmen and Polar Islandstates, and won by the latter team, and also hosts the King's Shield final and the final playoffs for Liga-2 and Liga-3 every year. This stadium underwent a major upgrade in preparation for the Cup of Harmony, its capacity was increased from 85,000 to 95,021 with the construction of a second tier on both ends, its roof was also renewed with a lighter material, and its press booths and VIP boxes were also enlarged. Wi-Fi connectability was also enabled for all seats in the stadium in order to improve fan experience to an unprecedented level in Valladares. This stadium hosted both semifinals, the third-place playoff, and the final:

SF - Sargossa 3-0 Darmen
SF - Eura 1-0 Saintland
3PPO - Darmen 1-0 Saintland
F - Sargossa 1-1 Eura (2-1 AET)

For more background information on Valladares, as well as travel advice, you can check this.

by **Valladares** » Wed Jan 14, 2015 7:24 am

THE VALLADAR FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION

OFFICIAL ROSTER FOR THE 20^TH COPA RUSHMORI

Coaching Staff:

Head coach: Jean Pierre-Aulas (Caretaker manager)
Assistant coach: Grégory Fournier
Goalkeeping coach: Martin Legendre
Fitness coach: Ramón Estiaguirre
Team doctor: Jacques Pelletier
Physiotherapist: Dante Palazzi
Video analyst: Lorenzo Coombs

Squad:

GOALKEEPERS
1. Tom Moore - GK - 33 -

AS Bezieres (Captain)
12. Andrés Orozco - GK - 26 -

Pradera FC
23. Alan Cross - GK - 24 -

Eterna Stars

DEFENDERS
2. Jéremy Carrasso - DR - 33 -

Olympique de Fontvielle (Vice-captain)
13. Alexander Lopes - DR - 22 -

Real Campo Grande
3. Patrick Courtois - DC - 24 -

AS Bezieres
14. Jefferson - DC - 22 -

Fontvielle Impact
4. Freddy Edwards - DL - 33 -

Marinos Metrópolis
15. Frank Lescott - DL - 27 -

Tannenberg FC

MIDFIELDERS
5. Pedro Pedretti - DMC - 25 -

Firewood City (Osarius)
16. Alain Démont - DMC - 29 -

Fontvielle Impact
6. Ivan Coupet - DMC - 30 -

FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls (Polar Islandstates)
17. Jonathan Bosetti - DMC - 23 -

Metropolis Alligators
7. Juan Pablo Reyes - OMC - 25 -

Firewood City (Osarius)
18. Ósman Candelo - OMC - 21 -

Patriotas FC
8. Rubén Morantes - OMC - 28 -

Ulsa (Eura)
19. Abel Brücke - OMC - 22 -

Nacional

FORWARDS
9. Yoan Gignac - FW - 29 -

Baskita FC (Pasarga)
20. Néider Riascos - FW - 27 -

Slateport Bulls
10. Pedrinho - FW - 25 -

SK Franz Josef City (Polar Islandstates)
20. Lucas Valdez - FW - 24 -

Directus (Eura)
11. Frank Rozenthal - FW - 24 -

Revolutionaries (Eura)
22. Michael Tello - FW - 27 -

Ulsa (Eura)

Starting Lineup, Formation, and Tactics:

Valladares' usual formation is a 3-2-2-3 (or 3-4-3 for general reference), which can turn into either a very aggressive yet non-conventional 3-2-5 for attacking or a 5-4-1 (a 3-6-1, even) when the team feel the need to enter into a defensive mode. La Nacional will always be looking to attack and retain ball possession for as long as possible, trying to score many goals in the shortest possible time and mounting an insurmountable lead for the second half of the match when players from both teams start showing signs of fatigue. This squad mostly relies on the speed of both Rubén Morantes and Juan Pablo Reyes on the wings both in attack and in defense modes, with defensive midfielders Iván Coupet and Pedro Pedretti being able to retreat to the defensive line with ease whenever the team lose ball possession in order to form a line of 5 defenders, thus giving rival forwards a very hard time when trying to break through the Valladar defense. The 3 forwards are also very speedy and talented but most of all, dangerous: they can turn seemingly harmless crosses into goals, create chances and score goals out of nothing, and kill defenses with speed and lethal counterattacks.

Style Modifier: +2.5

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Godmod injuries to my players NO without permission.
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Hand out red cards to my players NO I'll determine whether my players are sent off or not.
Godmod other events YES only if they involve weather conditions.

Special requests:
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by **Nouvelle-Angouleme** » Wed Jan 14, 2015 8:29 am

Nouvelle-Angouleme National Association Football Team

"The Half-Moons"

Roster

Goalkeepers

1  Fientje Dollekamp             GK  29 y/o  Vuggingswijck 1917
12 Esther Ferguson               GK  24 y/o  LAM NAFC
14 Maartje Alberda van Ekenstein GK  20 y/o  AFC Vlesslingen

Defenders

2  Jan-Hendrik van Wietmarschen  RB  27 y/o  Janssenwijck 1916
3  Toni Ryan                     LB  30 y/o  SOC AFC
4  Lewis Thornton                CB  28 y/o  Visser Eyelandt AFC
15 Valerie de Wilde              DF  19 y/o  Atreus Rustdorp
19 Leendert Hulzebosch           DF  18 y/o  Visser Eyelandt AFC
21 Boudewijn Le Duc              DF  19 y/o  LAM NAFC

Midfielders

5  Mechiel van den Graven	 RM  32 y/o  Peterswijck AFC
6  Emiel Linthorst               LM  33 y/o  Gravesend AFC
8  Griet Jissink                 LCM 22 y/o  Breuckelen AFC
10 Jolien Siemelink              RCM 33 y/o  ZME AFC
16 Damon Spencer                 MF  36 y/o  Patroclus NAFC
18 Martien Amsink op 't Degeners MF  20 y/o  AFC Vlesslingen
22 Ernest Holmes                 MF  21 y/o  Midwout 1888

Forwards

7  Hubert Chandler               RW  29 y/o  Noten Eyelandt AFC
9  Ard Krumperman                ST  21 y/o  Excelsior Nieuw Haarlem
11 Rosemarije de Foer            LW  30 y/o  Janssenwijck 1916
13 Lorene Garza                  FW  16 y/o  Zicht FC
17 Carolijn Heilenhuis           FW  19 y/o  Atreus Rustdorp
20 Harm Meinen	                 FW  22 y/o  Excelsior Nieuw Haarlem

Key

Starters

Lineup

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Yellow Card Players: Yes
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by **Nouvelle-Angouleme** » Wed Jan 14, 2015 10:00 am

Stadium Bid

Half-Moon Stadium, Boswijck, Nouvelle-Angouleme

Half-Moon Stadium with New Amsterdam skyline

Introduction

To Whom It May Concern-
On behalf of the NAFA, the New Amsterdam Civic Athletic Association, and the people of Nouvelle-Angouleme, thank you for admitting our national football team into the Copa Rushmori. We are neither a large nor a glamorous nation, but we love our sports and we hope that the humble Half-Moons will put on a good show for the people of Rushmore and bring pride to our small nation.

Enclosed you will find a nomination for our national football team's home stadium, Half-Moon Stadium in Boswijck, to host a match for the Copa Rushmori. We would like it to be considered to host a round of sixteen match, as we do not have another stadium large enough to facilitate concurrent play for group-stage matches. We would also like it noted that our stadium is bidding in conjunction with New Amsterdam's bid for Rushmori Capital of Culture, and that should a match be hosted at Half-Moon Stadium, it will be considered an event as part of the celebration.

Thank you for your consideration.

Jordan Vaughn
Deputy Minister for Sport
Nouvelle-Angouleme Ministry of Culture

Overview

Half-Moon Stadium (capacity 60,372) is the largest stadium in Nouvelle-Angouleme, located in the New Amsterdam suburb of Boswijck on the eastern edge of Lang-Eyelandt. It was constructed in 1964 as a home stadium for the Nouvelle-Angoulemoisin national teams in both association and community football. Its half-moon shape is designed to allow easy transition between the two configurations, and as such changing takes a less than a day. In addition to hosting the Half-Moons, Half-Moon Stadium is the home of many cultural events and domestic finals in both codes of football as well as lacrosse, field hockey, and other outdoor sports.

Location

Boswijck is the third-largest city in Nouvelle-Angouleme following New Amsterdam and Breuckelen, and is location less than twenty minutes by train from the heart of the city, and less than five minutes from Peter Stuyvescent International Airport, the primary airport for all of Nouvelle-Angouleme. New Amsterdam is a city of two million people located on an island just off the coast of the Rushmori supercontinent, to the south of Lang-Eyelandt, the largest of the islands that comprise Nouvelle-Angouleme. New Amsterdam was previously a banking hub in the old world, and will look to continue in that role as it embraces its new location in Rushmore.

Transportation

As previously mentioned, Half-Moon Stadium is on multiple lines of transit to and from "the city" as well as Peter Stuyvescent International Airport. In addition, as sponsor of the New Amsterdam bid for Rushmore Capital of Culture, New Amsterdam Air has reserved one hundred seats at any Copa match held in Nouvelle-Angouleme to be given away free with first-class tickets from Rushmori destinations to Stuyvescent on gameday. Half of these tickets will be reserved for supporters of either team playing in the match. Fares to and from the city and airport will be discounted, and many hotels will be offering deals as part of the Capital of Culture bid.

by **Vjaalsburg** » Wed Jan 14, 2015 8:22 pm

NATIONELL FOTBOLL ROSTERIIN AV VJAALSBÜRG
Vjaalsbürg National Football Roster - Copa Rushmori XX

National History

Vjaalsbürg is part of three main nation-states eight hundred kilometers to the north of Super-Llamaland, the other two being Hakifao and Arøndell. Together, the three as well as numerous island states to the south form the Arendellenske Union, which has finally stabilized the region about thirty years since the isles' Llamanean occupation ended. However, Vjaalsbürg, with the impeachment of pro-sovereignty Prime Minister Erik Pederssen, has, with a strong pro-Union movement, joined the Northern Union and hosted the majority of The Union's matches of World Baseball Classic 32.

Team History

In 1992, the Fotboll Liga Av Vjaalsbürg (FLAV) was founded for the nation's star players. It quickly grew to three divisions of ten teams each, becoming a valuable source of revenue for the nation's economy. FLAV was bought out by the Vjaal government in a $1.5 billion dollar deal in 2005, and the government quickly founded the Förening Av Vjaal Fotboll (FAVF), complete with national team. Herlek Magnussen, a former FLAV star, was appointed as manager, and the team made their first appearance at the 2007 Reunion Cup, bowing out in the first round to Miklandia. The team won their first game, 2-1, in May 2008, over that of Hakifao, and has made two Reunion Cup finals since then, only to lose to Hicaña both times. Seeking a bigger stage, new manager Anders Walquist entered the team into the Copa Rushmori, and the nation is prepared for the biggest tournament in Vjaalsbürg history. Finally, in 2010, the team made history, entering the nineteenth Copa Rushmori. Placing a reasonable fourth place with seven points in five matches, the Vjaals are ready to build upon their first tournament and follow in the footsteps of great footballing nations worldwide.

Team Personnel and Basic Information

Manager: Anders Walquist (60) - a decent enough tactician, although he relies on his protege and appointed successor Gordon Lindholm for much of the face-to-face communication. Known for his undeniable track record of success - including the famous "clean sheet" year of 1993 in which his team conceded eleven goals over the course of a twenty-eight-game season, a feat unparalleled since - Walquist has been managing for twenty-three years and it shows in his undeniable, unshakeable confidence, whether the team is beating Kernansquillec five-nil or failing to score against minnows Bissone for seventy-nine minutes in a must-win game.

Coaches:
Gordon Lindholm (53)
Kirina Magnusson (55)
Alexander Jakobsson (63)

Trainer: Aaron Bailey (55, Llamanean)

Nickname: Blue Eagles
Style Modifier: +1.3
Formation: 4-2-2-2

Player Roster

Goalkeepers
listed in order of starting chances

OLSEN, Andreas - #01 - 30 - five caps - two clean sheets

LINDBERG, Sven - #22 - 28 - no caps

PEDERSEN, Daniel - #23 - 25 - no caps - first CR

Fullbacks
listed as most likely four to start, followed by substitutes, in order of likeliness of playing

Left Back: HAUGEN, Andreas - #02 - 27 - five caps

Center Back/Sweeper: KRISTIANSEN, Kevin - #13 - 29 - five caps

Center Back: JÖNSSON, Sara - #05 - 29 - five caps

Right Back: SVENSSON, Alex - #06 - 33 - three caps

ANDERSSON, Rupert - #19 - 25 - three cpas

KARLSSON, Sofia - #20 - 26 - two caps

SORENSON, Erik - #21 - 23 - one cap

Defensive Midfielders

Listed in similar order to fullbacks.

Left DM: NYMAN, Oscar - #04 - 31 - five caps - one goal

Right DM: KARJALAINEN, Drew - #17 - 21 - five caps

BØRG, Anton - #03 - 30 - three caps

WAWRINKA, Kristian - #18 - 26 - no caps - first CR

WALQUIST, Matthias - #25 - 23 - no caps - first CR

Attacking Midfielders

Listed in similar order to fullbacks.

Left AM: LARSEN, Johannes - #10 - 28 - five caps - two goals

Right AM: ANDERSEN, Rupert - #16 - 22 - five caps - no goals

LARSEN, Sven - #14 - 25 - two caps - no goals

PETTERSSON, Gregor - #25 - 30 - one cap - no goals

LINDBERG, Sebastian - #11 - 31 - five caps - two goals

Strikers

Left Striker: WICTORSSEN, Simon - #08 - 22 - three caps - one goal

Right Striker: ERICCSON, Magnus - #09 - 29 - five caps - two goals

CARLSEN, Nils - #12 - 26 - no caps - first CR

by **Vjaalsburg** » Wed Jan 14, 2015 8:36 pm

VJAALSBÜRG CRXX ROUND OF SIXTEEN VENUES BID
Ericcson Minnesmärke Gamlæ (Ericcson Memorial Bridge)

Fast Facts

City: Versålölm, the capital of Vjaalsbürg
Home Teams: The Vjaalsbürg National Football Team, Sålölmsbyen FK
Capacity: 51,000

EMG, as it's called by the natives, is one of the classic emblems of the middle of the City of Versålölm. Constructed in 1991 to honor the bicentennial of the nation's independence as a reformed kingdom and named after the legendary General Johann Gustav Ericcson, killed in the bloody independence war they fought in the eighties after launching the plan that would drive out the Llamaneans, Ericcson Memorial Bridge is a classic symbol of freedom and courage.

Home to Sålölmsbyen FK, one of the best teams in the Vjaal Premiership, the stadium seats 51,000, with a retractable clear glass dome and spacious accomodations. Beer is cheap and the excitement bottomless at EMG, who is also home to the national football team. The stadium truly is one of the symbols of the New Vjaalsbürg.

by **Pravenna** » Thu Jan 15, 2015 2:24 am

PRAVENNA
Preferred Formation: 5-3-2
Style Modifier: -2
Playstyle: Defensive, counter-attacking side, very much aware of their lack of any real technical ability. Very compact, generally aiming to punch through the middle even on the attack.
Kit Supplier: Cloaker
Nickname: The Lions

A Nepharim colony from back in the days of the city-states, but long since independent, Pravenna's struggles with matchfixing have had it banned from the WCC and UICA. Not, granted, that it would accomplish much in either. Their clubs, and most of their players, are semi-professional, which perhaps isn't surprising given that they live on a sun-blazed rock in the middle of nowhere, vaguely in Rushmori waters. Still, they hope to put themselves somewhat on the map here.

Pravenna became something of a fairytale story last Copa Rushmori - they played six matches and conceded just a single goal, to Eura, making it to the knockout stages. It raised their stock significantly, and now many Pravennans play abroad - this squad has a decent look about them, though the quality and defensive nature of the football all but guarantees most of their matches will be utterly dire to watch.

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Tactics

First-choice lineup.

Staff
Manager: Constantine Katsaros
Asst. Manager: Ange Katsaros

Constantine Katsaros enjoys a status he'd never expected; hero. It was Katsaros, the rough, ragged First Division manager from Nephara, who raised Pravenna to respectability. It was Katsaros who lead them to concede just once in six matches - and that against mighty Eura. And it's been Katsaros who has made Pravenna represent anything other than 'a corrupt disgrace'. His plan has been simple; park the bus. If you don't concede, you can't lose. But his Nepharim tendencies still stick through even now - he can't resist putting two up front. His brother, Ange, remains the assistant manager.

Goalkeepers
1 - GK - Anastasia Stasinopolous - Age 28 - Panbury Town (JEC)
12 - GK - Perseus Theoklitos - Age 20 - Crawford City FC (COS)
20 - GK - Evangelos Tsakiris - Age 24 - Creed United (NPH)

Initially chosen more for personality than skill, Stasinopolous has surprised the world by managing to win a professional contract in Jeckland. A staunchly incorruptible leader, she's a decent goalkeeper in all respects. Theoklitos is promising, and likely the future goalkeeper of choice - good reflexes, but a great communicator. Tsakiris is a backup for Creed, and was at fault several times in Pravenna's one friendly - a 6-0 obliteration at the hands of Brenecia, where they tried a 4-5-1 for the first and probably last time.

Defenders
2 - RWB - Zoe Merochite - Age 30 - Rosbank Town (BRE)
3 - LWB - Demetrios Constantinou - Age 21 - Stalliongrad (EQS)
4 - SW - Augustine Rouphos - Age 24 - AS Cadillac (FEL)
5 - CB - Niko Stavros - Age 32 - Nor' del Deliverance (CHI)
6 - CB - Eudoxia Tzavaras (vc) - Age 30 - Coret Hawks (NPH)
13 - RWB - Athan Lekas - Age 31 - Ordbury Athletic (JEC)
17 - LWB - Kostas Postecoglou - Age 21 - Port Argos Phalanx
18 - CB - Stern Katsalidis - Age 28 - South Rathia (BRE)
21 - SW - Claire Demetrios - Age 19 - Goteborg FF (FEL)
23 - CB - Medea Sgouros - Age 27 - Diamondqueen (NPH)

A packed defence that will consider itself ready to take on all-comers. Tzavaras is the star of the defence, a Premiership-hardened centreback with Coret, while she's likely to partner either Stavros or Katsalidis - both decent, neither anything special. Sgouros, fourth-choice, is something of an oddity - but despite only winning a professional contract at 25, she's established herself as a strong defender... in the fourth tier. But she stood up just as firm as the rest last Copa. Either of two Felix-based sweepers will protect the goalkeeper behind them - roughly even in talent, but Rouphos that significant bit more seasoned. Merochite and Constantinou on the wings both have an attack-minded bent - Merochite's a right midfielder by trade - but they will not hesitate to go back and defend if they have to.

Midfielders
7 - CM - Juliet Vatskalis - Age 29 - Westpike United (BRE)
8 - CM - Augustine Charisteas (c) - Age 36 - Free agent
11 - CM - Dorcas Merochite - Age 23 - Ritter Town (NPH)
15 - CM - Calisto Matraxis - Age 23 - Vermillion Wanderers (NPH)
19 - CM - Andrea Leventis - Age 29 - Vermillion Spite (NPH)
22 - CM - Philippa Costas - Age 28 - West Colossi

The rest of the squad might have strengthened, but this area of the squad hasn't changed. Captain Charisteas was released from his club and aims to retire after this Copa - he's still the best holding midfielder the team has, and will start whenever fit. The lightning-fast but technically limited Matraxis is likely to start - despite not playing much in the last Copa, it revitalised her career, and a fantastic season with Sheridan in the First Division and a pretty good one with Vermillion in the Premiership followed. Merochite - Charisteas' niece, but with no relation to Zoe - is a quick, capable playmaker. Vatskalis is a quietly competent box-to-box player, and she scored Pravenna's first ever international goal against Darmen. Leventis is a significantly weaker holding midfielder, and Costas a slow, placid semi-professional who is at least a clean passer of the ball. They'll be praying they don't have to stretch their depth past Vatskalis, who can hopefully at least fill in the defensive role.

Forwards
9 - ST - Ange Taskasaplidis - Age 33 - Kensey Town (NPH)
10 - ST - Isadora Xenophon - Age 29 - Francisca Orient (BRE)
14 - ST - Theseus Barbarouses - Age 20 - Project +90 (NPH)
22 - ST - Theo Michaels - Age 25 - FC Los Juantos (SLL)

Looking much healthier than last Copa. Taskaplidis remains the charging bull going forward, but the lanky Barbarouses will likely supplant him - meanwhile, Isadora Xenophon continues to be their best goal threat by far, a regular starter in the A-League, a good finisher with a fair turn of pace. Michaels is kind of an odd duck, having failed to break into Sabrefell Athletic, failed after half a season in the Llamanean top tier before finding his level in the second tier with FC Los Juantos. He'll back up Xenophon, and isn't a bad option to have.

by **Pravenna** » Thu Jan 15, 2015 2:58 am

Stadium Bid
Come to glorious and statuesque Augustinople, the gleaming jewel of Pravenna!

Have you ever wished to drink from a fountain pouring honey?

Have you ever desired a score of concubines to attend your every need?

Have you ever wanted your loving friends and comrades to sculpt fine golden statues of you?

This is the life that I, General Augustine Mitrosaridis, lead here in Augustinople - a city in which any man, woman or child with enough money can forge their way into legend.

Augustinople, named after me, is a city that cannot be described by mere pictures. One might say that pictures could lie, and cheat, and steal, like the filthy headcount that lives in the northern slums. What part does a slum play in a glorious, gleaming capital city, the closest mortal man has come to emulating the Kingdom of Heaven? None, I say - so why give them the satisfaction? If they do offend your sensibilities, my Royal Guardsmen stand ready to drive the disgusting creatures out of eyesight at any time.

But where in such a utopian paradise might one play 'the foot'? Why, one has only look past the truly decadent array of restaurants, operas and golden statues to find...

Ah, yes! And here we have it, the pinnacle of Pravennan engineering and, yes, genius - the Sarissa Energy Solutions Stadium! Ready to host a quarterfinal at a moment's notice, with a crowd packed to the rafters overlooking a pristine, glistening pitch.

In all fairness, I appreciate that a capacity of a mere 6,000 is not optimal for a grand quarterfinal, ideally hosting the gleaming, beautiful Golden Lions themselves. Which is why I propose to turn the capacity of six thousand into sixty thousand within the three months before the tournament. You might call it impossible, but I assure you it is not - as my father once told me as a young lad, "where there's a whip, there's a way."

Such a magnificent feat of engineering brilliance does not, of course, require any sort of safety inspections or strict regulation - indeed, I should regard any such as an insult to Pravennan honour! And, more importantly, my honour!

In summary, I have the utmost faith that your fine committee of this region will bestow this small, but important honour on a nation that has contributed so much splendour, so much culture to the region over the years. While I appreciate that the final decision ultimately rests with you, I have the utmost faith you will make the right choice.

Regards,
General Augustine Mitrosaridis

P. S.: Find enclosed a modest stipend of gold bullion - a token of my appreciation, as you might call it. A small taster of Pravennan hospitality. A symbol of our mutual respect. A gesture from deep within my heart. The first of many small welcomes to my own grand nation.

A bribe. It's a bribe.

by **Pasarga** » Thu Jan 15, 2015 9:17 am

Choose my goalscorers Y
Godmod Scoring Events Y
RP injuries to my players N
Godmod injuries to my players N
Hand out Yellow cards to my players Y
Hand out Red cards to my players Y
Godmod Other Events Y

Pasarga Roster
Nickname: Wanderers

Kits

Home Away
Modifier: +1

Manager: Jullian van Setten, age 54
Assistant: Viktoría Oddgeirsdóttir, age 45 (F)

GK: Takácz Endre age 26, La Halda 1845 (Yttribia)
GK: Grubiša Jelic, age 27, Maximum City (New Sideburn)
GK: Gyôrfy Zsa-zsa, age 23, Sardin United (F)
LB: Gaál Renáta, age 20, Galatica (F)
LB: Lenka Randáková, age 24, Stein-los Turkish (F)
CB: Antonio Jukić, age 30, Real Ile Perrot (Sicoutimont)
CB: Héðinn Olgeirsson, age 24, Duke of the North
CB: Örn Diðriksson, age 23, Duke of the North
CB: Marzuqah Taahira, age 28, Stein-los Turkish
RB: Jan Macík, age 24, Iskara Daii (Starblaydia)
RB: Jens Reiniger, age 21, Crawford City FC (Cosumar)
DMC: Vass Adrián, age 27, SK Franz Josef City (Polar Islandstates)
RW: Szánthó Nyék, age 29, Tanrısal
RW: Jorit van Kruistum, age 22, Hastmead Diamante (Osarius)
MC: Császár Mór, age 26, Spartangrad (Eura)
MC: Szölôsi Oszlár, age 23, Club Stein-los
MC: Aleksander Espinoza Carrasquill, age 23, Santos Luega
LW: Hugrún Valdimarsdóttir, age 24, Tanrısal
LW: Inalén Navarro Montalvo, age 25, Lajuno (Eura)
ST: Dominik Mauer, age 22, Brigham (Eura)
ST: Inèz van Stiphout, age 20, Canterlot Royals (Equestrian States) (F)
ST: Tobias Möller, age 33, Northbrook Diamonds FC (Polar Islandstates)
ST: Michael Müller, age 24, Tanrısal

Endre
Macík                 Taahira      Jukić                 Randáková
Nyék                      Mór             Oszlár                 Valdimarsdóttir
     Möller       Müller

Captain: Antonio Jukić
Corner Taker: Szánthó Nyék
Set Pieces: Császár Mór
Penalties: Tobias Möller

by **Darmen** » Thu Jan 15, 2015 4:28 pm

Darmeni National Football Team

Coaching Staff

Manager: Roberto Cornejo (San Jose Guayabal)
Assistant Manager: Adrian Kok
Offensive Coach: Tony Bordeck
Defensive Coach: Jason Erickson
Goalkeeping Coach: Troy Osborne
Strength and Conditioning Coach: Robert Yelton
Physio: Yoram Abrahams

Strategy

Style Modifier: +3.855
Strategies (Taken from the Oblique Strategies of the Brevity Cup): 
-Ask your body.  When you're tired, and just want to give up, ask your body for more.
-Adding on, 'cause one goal is never enough.
Formation: 3-1-4-2

All-time Record
Played 642, Won 360, Drawn 124, Lost 158, 1466 Goals For, 971 Goals Against, +495 Goal Difference, .657 Win Percentage

Goalkeepers

Name                  Club                      Age Status
Kimi Siesman          Chippewa Falls Strykers   25  Starter
Brad Schreier         Rogerton Whitecaps        27  Bench
Brady Summon          Eau Claire United         25  Reserve
Leigh Folkins         Menomonie United          24  Reserve
Patrick Paek          Vogler City Force         23  Reserve
Claudio Straus        Forden                    22  Reserve
Raúl Kistlet          Johnho FC                 22  Reserve
Etienne Brians        Johnho FC                 22  Reserve

Defenders

Name                  Club                      Age Status
Trevor Goodwin        Royal PFC                 26  Starter
Mikael Adan           Scott City FC             29  Starter
Scott Rydzik          Royal PFC                 28  Starter
Terrence Sinapati     Menomonie United          26  Bench
Oguchi Findley        Chippewa Falls Strykers   25  Bench
Johan Garza           Chippewa Falls Strykers   25  Reserve
Matt Flemer           Rogerton Whitecaps        25  Reserve
Kevin Santos          Chippewa Falls Strykers   24  Reserve
Abdul-Jalil Salim     Scott City FC             24  Reserve
David Wagner          Scott City FC             24  Reserve
Ivano Nasser          Chippewa Falls Strykers   24  Reserve
Tony Eisenhower       Eau Claire United         24  Reserve
Sami Sanderrson       Chippewa Falls Strykers   24  Reserve
Nick Dempsie          Chippewa Falls Strykers   23  Reserve
Murrough Hollands     Royal PFC                 23  Reserve
Adam Hilbert          Forden                    23  Reserve
Andre Case            Sterling City Stars       23  Reserve
Matthew Alexander     Tim City Cyber Rays       23  Reserve
Ainsley Maxwell       Forden                    22  Reserve
Julio Ramirez         Royal PFC                 22  Reserve
Tyreek Chevrolet      Scott City Beat           22  Reserve
Bobby Delacruz        Scott City Beat           22  Reserve
Barrie Reynell        Club Jim Falls            22  Reserve
Jaques Dominique      Café FC                   22  Reserve

Defensive Midfielders

Name                  Club                      Age Status
Nur al Din Lambert    Royal PFC                 23  Starter
Jean Carr             Scott City Beat           22  Reserve
Jack Gates            Tim City Cyber Rays       22  Reserve

Midfielders

Name                  Club                      Age Status
Luca Cormio           Scott City FC             27  Starter
Tor Tong Lee          Scott City FC             27  Starter
Gene Turko            Eau Claire United         25  Starter
Nicky Salapu          Menomonie United          26  Starter
Josimar Son           Darmen City FC            25  Bench
Charles Ramirez       Menomonie United          26  Bench
Javier Zakuani        Rogerton Whitecaps        26  Reserve
Steve Nystizor        Johnho FC                 25  Reserve
Maika Molesi          Menomonie United          25  Reserve
Rob Guteirez          Eau Claire United         24  Reserve
Rhee Spiridonis       Johnho FC                 24  Reserve
Dan Hammam            Augusta                   24  Reserve
Phillip Savage        Vogler City Force         24  Reserve
Andreas Studebaker    Darmen City United        24  Reserve
Alexander Ayala       Scott City FC             23  Reserve
Alvaro Geruard        Chippewa Falls Strykers   23  Reserve
Henrik Aikmar         Chippewa Falls Strykers   23  Reserve
Rybado Yerkumani      Bloomer FC                23  Reserve
Eugenio Stumpf        Tim City Cyber Rays       23  Reserve
Andrew Tome           Chippewa Falls Strykers   22  Reserve
Aaron Glover          Darmen City AC            22  Reserve
Colin Miron           Chippewa Falls Strykers   22  Reserve
Mohamed bin Borislow  Brady City Crunch         22  Reserve
Miron Talis           Brady City Crunch         22  Reserve
Donald Circu          Forden                    19  Reserve
Samuel Horta          Darmen City AC            19  Reserve

Forwards

Name                  Club                      Age Status
Roberto Gregio        Eau Claire United         25  Starter
Sergio Autitore       Chippewa Falls Strykers   25  Starter
Adam McKay            Forden                    28  Bench
Fernando Grevsthan    Menomonie United          25  Bench
George Pele           Chippewa Falls Strykers   28  Reserve
Sergio Ambrosio       Eau Claire United         24  Reserve
Marcus Semien         Johnho FC                 24  Reserve
Jason Nell            Augusta                   24  Reserve
Jonathan Bruce        Eau Claire United         24  Reserve
Abe Adams             Scott City FC             23  Reserve
Sun Wen               Eau Claire United         23  Reserve
Daniel Baker          Eau Claire United         23  Reserve
Dinho Mendonça        Tim City Cyber Rays       23  Reserve
Eddie Underwood Weiss Tim City Cyber Rays       22  Reserve
Willy Donovan         Tim City Cyber Rays       22  Reserve
Leandro Cho           Tim City Cyber Rays       22  Reserve

Starting XI

3-1-4-2
------------Siesman-----------
---Adan----Rydzik---Goodwin---
--------al din Lambert--------
--Cormio--Lee--Turko--Salapu--
-----Autitore------Gregio-----

Player Roles

Captain: Tor Tong Lee
Vice-Captain: Mikael Adan
Direct free kicks: Tor Tong Lee
Indirect free kicks: Sergio Autitore
Right corner: Roberto Gregio
Left corner: Gene Turko
Penalties: Tor Tong Lee

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Main Jerseys
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Home Away Third Goalie

RP Permissions

Choose my goalscorers: Y
Godmod scoring events: Y, but please don't go overboard.
RP injuries to my players: Y, max of 1.  I'll decide the severity.
Godmod injuries to my players: N
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Y, max of 1
Hand out red cards to my players: N
Godmod other events: Y
If you have any questions, feel free to shoot me a TG or find me on IRC.
Please note that I'll probably only be on IRC during the Group Draw(s), so TG's will be best.

by **Taeshan** » Thu Jan 15, 2015 7:23 pm

Nation Name:Taeshan
Demonym: Taeshanis, Taeshites, Taes
Team Nickname: Purple Knights
Modifier: -5
Captain: Lysander Ying Uing
Vice-Captain: Alex Guggenheim

Jerseys

MANAGERIAL STAFF
Manager: Lydie
In her first qualifiers as Manager Lydie managed to keep the team in the competition until the penultimate matchday. The first female manager in team history looks to make her mark on the team in her first Copa Rushmori in charge. The team looks to have taken to her leadership, but with the B squad entered in the tournament a few cracks could be seen in her leadership as none of the players besides Xander McDrew or Lysander Ying Uing played on the same field as her, and few of them will likely remember her years as the backbone of the national team in its top 10 days.

Assistant Manager: Elijah Knickerbocker
Elijah Knickerbocker has stuck around even though he continues to want nothing to do with the main national team managerial position. With his concentration likely focused on the upcoming U 21 cup, perhaps he will not have a lot to do with the upcoming Copa Rushmori.

GOALKEEPERS

1 - Myung Wook Yu- Bayern-Algaer 1 Cap, 26 Years Old
The likely starter for the next few cups will cut his teeth this upcoming tournament for the Purple Knights. Myung Wook Yu has long been heralded and with the reign of Lydie just beginning it looks like she has decided to bring in basically all new players for the upcoming tournaments. Myung is just one of the new faces starting in the tournament.

12 - Nick Garden - Real Atlantea 15 Caps, 29 Years Old
Nick Garden has been the starter at the past two Copa Rushmori's and seemed heir apparent to the starting keeping gig for the national team, but after the failure in the last qualification and Joe Jackson's retirement and he seemed likely to be the new starter, but a dip in form leads him to the bench for this tournament.

24 - Xavier Troubador - Fadron Flight 0 Caps, 18 Years Old
Xavier Troubador is the third keeper for the upcoming tournaments, and he is likely to take over when Myung Wook Yu is let out to pasture in a few years. He is a favorite of the manager and splits his time between this squad and the U 21 side.

DEFENDERS

2 - LB, William Bloomsbury - Bayern-Algaer 0 Caps, 23 Years Old
The first new part of the defense is former U 21 player William Bloomsbury. The first of the four B's has been playing professionally for 6 years now, and is well on his way to being one of the best left backs in Taeshan, and one day the world.

3 - CB, Cody Brahms - Atlantea Hurricanes 0 Caps, 26 Years Old
The second B is the oldest of the back four in Cody Brahms. He waited a few years after he graduated from the U 21 team to get the call up, but now here he is the likely starter for the national team. He is the smaller of the two centerbacks and will likely look to outwit the opposing strikers.

4 - CB, Orion Black - Eastweald (Cosumar) 0 Caps, 22 Years Old
The youngest of the back four is Orion Black. Recently moved abroad he now looks to do what Lydie and Jordan Jaffacake once did, become world class players at a young age and lead Taeshan to the top 10 once again. He has his work cut out for him.

5 - RB, Benedict Broadway - Fadron Flight 0 Caps, 23 Years Old
At right back is the fast Benedict Broadway. A cunning wing back type player, Broadway, will run all over the field and pepper the ball into the area hoping to get a lot of assists.

20 - Alan Testudio - Atlantea Hurricanes 0 Caps, 23 Years Old
The second Center back backup, and a fullback in a pinch, Alan Testudio, is a strong option off the bench.

21 - Tevia Iacoco - Yaton FC 3 Caps, 28 Years Old
Tevia Iacoco seemed like the most likely starter at the center back position, but Lydie went young and the lowly capped journeyman stayed on as a experienced player for the national team.

22 - Maxwell McMichael - Knightspurs 0 Caps, 21 Years Old
The main fullback on the bench is a young untested Maxwell McMichael. The son of former national team member, Jody McMichael, who earned 63 Caps for the national team in 9 seasons. He could very well make his father proud in the upcoming years for the national side.

MIDFIELDERS

6 - RM, Billy York - 1093 Club de Atlantea 2 Caps, 26 Years Old
The least capped midfield player starting for Taeshan is Billy York. The speedy midfielder will run up and down the field hoping to defeat the defenders with his pace.

7 - CM, Isaac Benoit - Real Atlantea 6 Caps, 25 Years Old
The second least capped midfielder is Isaac Benoit. The 8 times Champion of the Taeshan Premier league is looking to push himself even more into the international fold with a brilliant performance at the tournament.

8 - CM, Lysander Ying Uing - Bayern Phoenix 55 Caps, 4 Goals, 26 Years OldCaptain
The newly appointed captain of the B team is Lysander Ying Uing. With the most caps on the team and surely headed for many, many more he is a clear leader on the team and is likely to have a strong future for the national team.

9 - LM, Alex Guggenheim -Red Star Severny (Polar Islandstates) 17 Caps, 1 Goal, 27 Years Old
Alex Guggenheim was named starter for the qualifiers but proved rather unable to play for a few months after an injury for his club side. Now the young man looks to lead through a strong left foot, and help the team win the Copa Rushmori.

10 CAM, Brett Toulanlan - Canalave Dragons (Valladares) 23 Caps, 5 Goals, 27 Years Old
Brett Toulanlan managed a fantastic qualifiers after Guggenheim was hurt, and now looks likely to join the likes of the starting XI in the upcoming season. Toulanlan is an offensive minded player and will look to score, and spring the striker at every chance.

15 - Ignatius Thaddeus - Bayern-Algaer 0 Caps, 24 Years Old
The first of many uncapped players in the midfield is strong center midfielder Ignatius Thaddeus.

16 - Ansel Bone - Iskara Daii (Starblaydia) 0 Caps, 23 Years Old
Another strong central midfielder.

17 - Dietrich Baden - Real Chinchinhu 0 Caps, 23 Years Old
Another strong central midfielder.

18 - Josmer Medici - FC Burgess (Calanian Union) 0 Caps
A strong left footed player who mainly plays on the left flank.

19 - Asher Victorious - Taeshan City Miners 0 Caps
A strong right sided player.

STRIKERS

11 - RS, Xander McDrew - Bayern Phoenix 49 Caps, 19 Goals, 25 Years Old
The main goal threat for the Purple Knights will be the second most capped player for the team, Xander McDrew. As a young man he went off to the greener pastures of Ittuributa, and now back in Taeshan he continues to show the great flair he has had his whole career.

13 - Javier Yon - Ojian Orangemen, 5 Caps, 1 Goal, 24 Years Old
The main striker off the bench is Javier Yon.

14 - Peter Wiggin - Blacklake Blues 3 Caps, 22 Years Old
Another strong striker on the bench.

23 - Val Valjean - Real Atlantea 0 Caps, 21 Years Old
The new uncapped striker on the bench.

Formation 4-3-1-2
--Wook Yu--
--Broadway--Black--Brahms--Bloomsbury--
--York--Benoit--Ying Uing--Guggenheim--
--Toulanlan--
--McDrew--

Taeshan Stadium Bids

The Taeshani hosting committee has found two stadiums it would like to use in their hopes to host parts of the Copa Rushmori.

Atlantea Coliseum

The Atlantea Coliseum is home of the most historic Taeshani Club team, the Atlantea Hurricanes. It has previously hosted a Champions' Cup final, a final of the Cup of Harmony, and a Copa Rushmori final. The stadium, located in downtown Atlantea, is easily accessible from trains throughout Atlantea island, and has busing straight from all local hotels and Atlantea Airport on matchdays. The stadium seats 590,000 and has a full mall underneath the ground that is open 24/7. The video board at the east end is second to none in the region. The visiting teams would be staying at the Stadiums hotel, secluded from all media, and fans and would be able to train on the field in the days before the game. The hope is that the stadium could host a few group stage games and a quarterfinal.

Stairway to Heaven

The home of Mt Ceabring Thunder and the newest of the four stadiums that host Taeshan national team games is the Stairway to Heaven. Home of a Quarterfinal in a Copa Rushmori the stadium is located at the edge of Mt Ceabring and is easily accessible by bus from Mt Ceabrings, Allianza Airport. Trains from all throughout Wolf Island can easily access the stadium as well. The stadium is most notable for its fantastic firework displays, and its many fountains. IT wishes to host Group Stage and Round of Sixteen matches.

by **Pasarga** » Thu Jan 15, 2015 7:51 pm

Pasarga Copa Rushmori Stadia Bids

Stade de Torgos (90,000), Torgos - The crown jewel of Pasargan footballing stadium, it is both the national stadium and the stadium of the club side Galatica. It was built to be a monument to the prowess that the Pasargan people can achieve whenever they put their minds to it and show the rest of the footballing community that they belong. Located in the heart of the capital, it is easy to reach from anywhere within the city and the noise created inside the stadium has been known to shake surrounding buildings whenever the Wanderers are playing.

Kilmonarch (72,000) Stein-los - Stein-los welcomes any and all travelers to its borders with open arms. Long since believed to be the footballing capital of the nation, usurping the title from both Torgos and Targas, the chance to host the Copa Rushmori has the Stein-losians ecstatic. Kilmonarch, the best of which Stein-los has to offer, is a stadium built just a short thirty or so years before with all the latest amenities meant to attract UICA final bids that never really formulated until recently. It lies on the outskirts of Stein-los, with rail drop off for those commuting from the inner city, situated nicely on the highway to Myrkan and just off the banks of the river.

by **Polaaskan** » Fri Jan 16, 2015 10:52 am

POLAASKAN NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM, COPA RUSHMORI XX SQUAD

NATIONAL STADIUM - Natunolstadjon, Polaaberg, 63,000
HOME KIT - Dark Blue with White trim
AWAY KIT - White with Dark Blue trim

STAFF:
Manager: Ulrik Leonardsen, 52 (SEM)
Usually, most national teams won’t appoint a foreign manager as their first manager. Well, Polaaskan have. They’ve looked to experienced Semar Ulrik Leonardsen, who has managed the national teams of Matykland and Haelesces. Ulrik Leonardsen has been known to use tactics such as the 4-3-1-2, or “the Iceberg”, made famous by Polar Islandstates many cycles ago. Well, his signature one at the moment is the 4-2-3-1, or, more favourable at the moment, the 4-1-2-1-2, so look out for either of those when Polaaskan play. Other than that, Leonardsen is a rather quiet man, rarely speaking to the media. Once, when he was managing Rumenlo Sapruna in Semarland, he made his assistant speak to the media. But when it is on the pitch, he sure has a loud voice, and will be there to put the motivation behind the team.

Assistant Manager: Jakob Freidrich, 40
It’s always hard to find a good assistant that’ll go well with your manager, when they do not come together. Well, the PFA thought that 39 year old Freidrich, who led SC Martinsberg to the title in the last pre-PFA Season, would be the right man for the job. Despite his young age, Freidrich is a tactical genius. Surpisingly, Freidrich is the tactician and Leonardsen is the shouter, many think it should be the other way round! But Freidrich has stated himself he does not wish to work as the manager yet, wanting to have some more experience in his career before he goes onto managing a national team. But anyway, Freidrich is perfect for Leonardsen, and Leonarden without Freidrich will be like cereal without milk.

PLAYERS:
#1 - GK - Teemu Petersen - Age 26 - SC Martinsberg - 27 Caps
Towering goalkeeper Teemu Petersen kept the most cleansheets out of any other goalkeeper in the last three pre-PFA seasons. With some slight Semar ancestry, he was even asked to play for the Semarland national team, as Polaaskan did not even have an FA, let alone a national team. But Petersen refused and kept loyal to his country, believing that one day that national call-up will come. And here he is, No.1 for his club and No.1 for his country, going to Polaaskan’s first ever football tournament, the Baptism of Fire, and then the 70th World Cup. What more could be better for Teemu? Aside from that, he has a good relationship with his team mates, and is the perfect goalkeeper for Leonardsen and Freidrich’s plans.

#2 - RB - Jonathan van Leonardsen - Age 24 - SCKH - 28 caps, 1 goal
Jonathan van Leonardsen is the perfect definition of a wing-back. Marauding, fast, an outstanding cross. One of the fastest players on the team, van Leonardsen could easily have been a sprinter, like his father and uncle. But, after being scouted by Nq85 at 9 years old, van Leonardsen never looked back and secured a move to SCKH as soon as the trials ended. Drawing comparisons to the likes of Magnus Hardstrom and Petter Berg, who never got to play for the national team, van Leonardsen is highly rated. Probably going to be selected over the more defensive Timo Asker, van Leonardsen could make this right-back spot all his for many years to come.

#3 - LB - Vasili Semshov - Age 25 - Montreal Koreana (QUE) - 33 caps, 1 goal
Vasili Semshov, like van Leonardsen on the right-hand side, is a wing-back. Though he does not have exactly blistering pace like van Leonardsen, he’s still fast and has all the other qualities of a wing-back. Semshov, like other players, started off at Azhlesk Dynamos, before moving to SK Lundsholm at 12 years old. At the end of his scholarship, he was surprisingly released but picked up by Oslo Klub, who nurtured and transformed into a marauding, attacking left-back who eventually went on to play as a wing-back. Comfortable with both feet, Semshov is a born starter and will be looking to get as many assists for his country as he does with his club. And it was no surprise to see him get picked up by Montreal Koreana of the Royal Kingdom of Quebec, where he will continue to develop well there.

#4 - DM - Frans Martinsson - Age 33 - FC1. Stagnov Atheltic - Uncapped
In for the retired Frans Laurensen, Ulrik Leonardsen has called upon another veteran defensive midfielder named Frans. More defensive than his counterpart Laurensen, Martinsson was one of those called up to the original 92 in the trials, where he excelled, but was surprisingly not selected to make the cut for the 46. A superb passer of the ball, he also has a clean tackle. He'll be challenging Riko van Bommel, and to some extent, Christian Hogg for the defensive midfielder berth but he'll likely start there.

#5 - CB - Sol Arke - Age 29 - SC Martinsberg - 33 caps, 3 goals - CAPTAIN
Like most good centre-backs, Arke is a hulking, intimidating centre-back. But he rarely gets injured and has always got a winning mentality. Impressing for SK Martinsberg, Freidrich has persuaded Leonardsen to make Arke captain, which is a very good decision. Fearless and bold, Arke is the perfect centre-back. Always winning the ball off an opponent, Arke can then follow up with a long clearance or he can pick a perfect pass to find a team-mate. Arke impressed in the trials, as Leonardsen stated he was “the best centre-back there”, so he looks to have nailed his spot and written his name all over it. He also has an amazing header, scoring his first goal for the team in their second match with a bulllet header.

#6 - DM - Christian Hogg - Age 29 - Oslo Klub - 27 caps, 2 goals - [I]Vice-captain[/I[
Every team needs that gritty, no-nonsense, tough defender. That’s right, Polaaskan have got Christian Hogg. Capable of playing in defensive midfield, or at the moment centre-back, where he will likely start due to the slight injuries of Nikolay Dimitrov and Markus Pallessen going into the tournament. Regardless, he will be likely starting, being the vice-captain for the team. Hogg plays domestically at Oslo Klub, a mid-table side looking to achieve greater things. Like quite a few of the team, Hogg is linked with a move abroad. Depending on his form in the tournament, this could realistically happen.

#7 - LW - Lukas Karlstrom - Age 24 - Real Azuris (COS) - 35 caps, 4 goals
Clever and fast, Lukas Karlstrom is comfortable on the wing, or playing as an attacking midfielder. Either way, he will be bound to create a goal, or even score one himself. With incredible pace and an outstanding cross, Karlstrom is highly rated. And it was not surprising as a recent move to Real Azuris of Cosumar shows. Always selfless, he will take a bullet for each and every one of his teammates and is more happier than providing the assists rather than getting the glory. He links up well especially with Vasili Semshov behind him, or sometimes in front of him due to the full back's tendency to overlap, and Iiro Mihaylov. He, Mihaylov and Leonardsen are the creative three of the team, and definitely the most dangerous.

#8 - CM - Iiro Mihaylov - Age 25 - FC New Llama (SLL) - 36 caps, 6 goals
Creative and technical, Iiro Mihaylov always performs to the best of his ability. Whether it be in the centre of the park, or in the attacking midfield slot he usually plays in, Mihaylov is a creative playmaker who is always hard to win the ball off. Famous for scoring the first goal of the trials, Mihaylov scores goals but will usually create them more. A very very impressive Baptism of Fire saw him move from Red Star Slazhnov, all the way to Super-Llamaland, to play for FC New Llama and become the first Polaaskan player to play abroad. The creative midfielder will be looking to impress there, and will be looking to impress at the World Cup. Will likely to start every game due to his influential play and amazing creativeness.

#9 - FW - Patrik Ael - Age 26 - FC Kolberg (SEM) - 21 caps, 10 goals
Patrik Ael is the typical target man - tall, strong and good at scoring goals. He usually scores more goals via his head than rather his foot, but either way, he is still capable at scoring from both. Usually preferred for the target man role over Willem Jakobsen, Ael will likely start alongside Timo Heinckel up front. Currently playing for FC Kolberg, after a switch from his home team, Southwik Hardcastles, Ael is looking to stay there for quite a long time, which the club will be very very grateful for as he is certain to be a key player in the team and one of their main source of goals. He’ll be looking to replicate his club form for the national team, too, and with the way he is playing at the moment that wish looks guaranteed.

#10 - FW - Timo Heinckel - Age 27 - CSKA Quebec (QUE) - 35 caps, 26 goals
Every team will always have that star striker. That one who scores a goal a game, is always on target, first choice. Well, Polaaskan have Timo Heinckel. His very impressive form in the Baptism of Fire saw him stay in the Royal Kingdom of Quebec, sealing a move to CSKA Quebec, where he will likely play for a long time. One of the best players in the Polaaskan football trials, held before the Baptism of Fire, Heinckel is an amazing striker, who can score from virtually anywhere in the final third. Whether it be a simple tap in from five yards or a blazing screamer from 40 yards, you can guarantee Timo Heinckel will score.

#11 - RW - Mikke Leonardsen - Age 28 - FC Aaneshel - 23 caps, 2 goals
Mikke Leonardsen thoroughly impressed the coaches with his darting runs, fancy dribbles and sharp goals. In five appearances he netted three times and assisted twice. He also won two Man of the Match performances. Aside from that, Leonardsen is a right-side midfielder - comfortable on either the wing or in a more central position. He has said himself he’s more suited to a more central role, somewhere that the manager will play him in a 4-3-1-2 formation. He can also be used as a support striker or an attacking midfielder if really needed, but he’ll most likely started on the right-hand side.

#12 - GK - Timo Sokolov - Age 25 - Uxminster Athletic (APX) - 6 caps
Timo Sokolov is your perfect back-up. He hardly makes mistakes, and has a good mentality on and off the pitch. However, he faces second or probable third choice due to Leonardsen’s preference of Teemu Petersen and Aleks Johansen. But then again, if Leonardsen needs a reliable keeper, Sokolov’s the right man for the job.

#13 - CB - Linus Melker - Age 23 - FC Aaneshel - Uncapped
One of a few uncapped players, Linus Melker had a solid season with FC Aaneshel after stepping in for an injured teammate. He hasn't looked back since, with his clever tackling and passing keeping him in the team. He wasn't even called up to the trials, and looking at him play makes you think that Leonardsen and Freidrich are insane for not picking up. Only 23, he's got a nice, long future ahead of him and he is seriously one good young talent from Polaaskan.

#14 - AM - Jon van Axelsen - Age 18 - SK Kristiansberg - 21 caps, 5 goals
Talented young prodigy was a surprise call up to the trials, let alone the squad, for some at first. But when they saw his immense talent, reminiscent of that of Semarland’s Demba Cisse, they disagreed with their earlier thought. Proudly the first person ever to score a goal for the national team, with a blistering screamer against Polaaskan B, van Axelsen is not only a born goalscorer but a creator too, which makes him the perfect attacking midfielder. After a rather short stint at, well, surprisingly a third division side, SK Bauhaus, he quickly made the switch up to the top flight, where he deserves to play, with SK Kristiansberg.

#15 - RW - Johan Pekarik - Age 25 - Riverside City (SUS) - 24 caps, 4 goals
Pacy with an amazing cross, Johan Pekarik is your perfect winger. Likely to be a star player for his new club, Riverside City of the Star United States, Pekarik is one of the most highly thought of players in the squad. Despite making only a few trial appearance, Pekarik impressed the whole coaching team, with his lightning fast runs and perfect crossers. Pekarik can also get a cross in too. Pekarik can also play in centre-midfield only if needed, as well as that he is a capable attacking midfielder. Thanks to his brilliant play, he could possibly have made the right-wing berth his own.

#16 - LB - Artem Makarov - Age 21 - Red Star Slazhnov - 9 caps
Picked over players that fans thought would be picked instead, like Soren Akselsen, Knut Normansson and Dimitri Lukansson, Artem Makarov has proved that he deserved that chance. A speedy, attacking left-back, just like the current first-choice Vasili Semshov, Makarov is rather highly-rated. Having broken into the first team at Red Star, and now the national team, Makarov is one to watch.

#17 - FW - Heiko Blonqvist - Age 26 - Academica (VER) - 22 caps, 11 goals
Yet another talented striker in the Polaaskan squad, Heiko Blonqvist is one of those who can shine and score no matter what. After playing too low in the Polaa football pyramid at Azhlesk Dynamos, he sought a move away. To Vermark he went, to play for Academica, quite a recent transfer. A tall and pacy striker, Blonqvist, like Heinckel, can score with either his head or his feet, making him a very useful for the player for the team. Alas, he faces tough competition from Heinckel, Ael, Jakobsen and Lindquist in the Starting XI, but if he plays well he can make that place his own.

#18 - ST - Jari Sinasson - Age 27 - Marlborough City (TSA) - Uncapped
Clever striker that missed the Baptism of Fire cut due to injury. With a good eye for goal, Sinasson is more capable scoring with his feet than with his head. Top scorer for Dynamo Rensburg previous to his move to The Sarian, more specifically Marlborough City, Sinasson will find himself needing to be on his best form if he wants to be selected over Heinckel, Ael and Blonqvist.

#19 - RB - Timo Asker - Age 26 - 1. FC Stagnov Athletic - 12 caps
Timo Asker is the more defensive right-back on the team, but of course he loves going forward. Another player, like Blonqvist, playing in DivisjonTwo, for Stagnov, Asker is one of those talented players that will likely move to the Premardivisjon or abroad. Starting of Czechny Yulinsk of the fifth tier’s academy, Asker only recently was signed by Stagnov for 2.5 million, a record in the 5th division. Nevertheless, Asker will be quick to spring into action if anything happens to van Leonardsen. Also, he is capable at playing in the centre-back role, something Ulrik Leonardsen will value very much.

#20 - CM - Riko van Bommel - Age 30 - Serbury (JEC) - 16 caps, 1 goal
More of a driving, attacking midfielder than a more neutral, central midfielder, Riko van Bommel is a combative, all-action, box-to-box midfielder who won’t back down for anybody. Always showing true grit and fighting spirit, van Bommel is very tough. However, his downside that he fouls the opposition quite often. After playing for FC Roslenborg, he was be looking to leave after an argument with the management team, which would also benefit the club as he is worth quite a lot. And that move happened, with him joining Jeckish side Serbury, which he looks to build his career even further on from there.

#21 - CB - David Spillum - Age 22 - Red Star Cognac (FEL) - Uncapped
Another promising young centre-back, highly rated David Spillum was bought by Red Star Cognac of Felix after impressing for Dynamo Renesburg. Like fellow young player Linus Melker, Spillum is more of a ball-playing, clean-tackling centre-back than an imposing rough one like Arke and Hogg. Nevertheless he is a good player, and you'll be seeing a lot more of him in future tournaments.

#22 - GK - Dieter Markus - Age 26 - North Estenlund Rovers - Uncapped
Overlooked the past few seasons, Markus made the step-up to first choice goalkeeper and has impressed greatly. So much that he was selected to be a part of this Copa Rushmori squad. With stunning reflexes and a great save, he will make Teemu Petersen and Timo Sokolov watch their backs nervously.

#23 - AM - Artem Vestoriko - Age 24 - Red Star Slazhnov - Uncapped
Talented attacking midfielder Artem Vestoriko was Iiro Mihaylov's understudy when Mihaylov was at Red Star. But following his departure, Vestoriko has stepped up to the mark. Just like Mihaylov, but Vestoriko is better at scoring than creating, although still getting a number of assists. Had an absolutely great season with Red Star, leading them to fifth place, garnering the most assists in total. He has had praise from many top managers across Polaaskan, and is now finding himself in the Copa Rushmori squad. He'll likely be in the national team for many years to come, but could find himself below Mihaylov in the starting order.

TACTICALLY SPEAKING - 4-1-2-1-2
Polaaskan will play as a 4-1-2-1-2, with Teemu Petersen in goal, Vasili Semshov at left-back, Sol Arke and Christian Hogg, (both captain and vice-captain respectively), in the centre-back roles. Jonathan van Leonardsen will start at right-back. Frans Martinsson will be the defensive midfielder, with Lukas Karlstrom on the left side and Mikke Leonardsen on the right, with Iiro Mihaylov as the attacking midfielder. Timo Heinckel and Heiko Blonqvist will likely start up front, although Leonardsen may want to substitute Blonqvist with Patrik Ael instead. Johan Pekarik and young prodigy Jon Van Axelsen will be itching to come off the bench, while Jari Sinasson will be a reliable back-up striker. Riko van Bommel is also capable of playing the defensive midfield role, and Artem Vestoriko in attacking midfield. Hogg may return to the defensive midfield role, if Melker or Spillum start at centre-back.

Tactically speaking, Karlstrom, Mihaylov and Leonardsen will be the creative force, striving to assist Heinckel and Blonqvist up front. Martinsson will be there to cover Arke and Hogg, with wing-backs Semshov and van Leonardsen providing extra wing support. The Polaa game is fast and explosive, so get ready for some exciting football!

KEY PLAYERS:
Captain - Sol ARKE
Vice Captain - Christian HOGG
Penalty Taker - Iiro MIHAYLOV
Free Kick Taker - Iiro MIHAYLOV
Left Corner - Vasili SEMSHOV/Lukas KARLSTROM
Right Corner - Jonathan VAN LEONARDSEN/Mikke LEONARDSEN
Playmaker - Iiro MIHAYLOV
Star Player - Iiro MIHAYLOV/Lukas KARLSTROM/Timo HEINCKEL
Most Likely To Be Foul - Christian HOGG
Most Likely To Be Fouled - Iiro MIHAYLOV

Starting XI (4-1-2-1-2):

STYLE MOD = +3

I Give To My Opponent The Permission To:
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Choose My Goalscorers: Y
Godmod Goalscoring Events: N
Injure Players: Y, I will decide the length of injury
Godmod Injury Events: N
Red Card Players: Y, no more than 1 per game please unless you TG me first
Yellow Card Players: Y
Godmod Other Events: Y, but please keep it realistic
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by **Saintland** » Fri Jan 16, 2015 2:34 pm

Saintland's Stadium Bid for Copa Rushmori XX

On behalf of King Petrus XX, new Saintland National Soccer Team manager Rule Theriault and Patriarch Nicolaus V of St. Petrus submit the following stadium bid for the Copa Rushmori:

About the Kingdom of Saintland

The Kingdom of Saintland is an island kingdom located in northern Rushmore. Founded over a thousand years ago, the Kingdom has been ruled by the same royal family since its inception, in consultation with the Patriarch of St. Petrus, the worldly leader of the True Church of Iesus Christus and the man whom God reveals His Will to. As befits a Kingdom whose leaders have a direct connection to God, Saintland is a model to the rest of the multiverse and is undeniably the Chosen Kingdom of God.

God has shown that Saintland is His Chosen Kingdom in numerous ways. One such way that He shows this is through the success of the Sanctii National Teams in international competition (with the exception of that one competition where corruption is especially rampant). The Sanctii National Gridiron Team currently holds every major gridiron championship in the multiverse and the University of St. Augustinus is only 1 season removed from an NSCF championship. The Saintland National Basketball team is also the undisputed #1 basketball team in the multiverse, with back-to-back IBC championships and won the Olympic Gold Medal at the only Summer Olympics they have entered. In Ice Hockey, the Sanctii National Team won an Olympic Silver Medal in their first ever international competition and were a formidable team in World Cup of Hockey competition until several of their players, including team captain Prince Josephus, were brutally murdered by Gregoryisgodistani thugs whom the government of Quebec permitted to run rampant. Even in rugby union, a sport few care about in Saintland, the National Team made the semi-finals of the last World Cup.

However, the Copa Rushmori is a soccer tournament and it is in the multiverse's most popular sport that Saintland's most impressive accomplishments have come to pass. The Saintland National Team has qualified for the last 4 World Cups that they have attempted to qualify for and have made it to the Round of 16 on 2 occasions. The one exception was World Cup 67, which was boycotted by the Sanctii National Team in protest over corruption in the World Cup Committee. Instead, some Sanctii-born terrorists who are infamous for their rebellion against the Natural Gender Roles ordained by God decided to compete, pretending to represent Saintland. This group of female terrorists, who had relatively little experience in soccer, somehow managed to make it into a win-and-it situation on the final matchday of qualifying before a draw denied them a spot in the World Cup. This incident illustrates, better than any other, the immaculately high level of raw athletic talent in the Kingdom of Saintland, a talent level so high for a Kingdom of less than a million souls that there is no explanation for it, other than recognizing that Saintland is the Kingdom of God in this multiverse and that the True Church of Iesus Christus really is the True Church of Iesus Christus.

Sanctii Law

In Saintland, the King's Government takes seriously its responsibility to legislate morality. While some wicked unbelievers claim that governments should not legislate morality, they hypocritically do exactly that. Otherwise, murder would be perfectly legal in those nations. Well, it often is, but the only individuals who can be legally murdered in most nations are the unborn. But hypocrisy is the compliment the wicked pay to virtue, so you can't really blame the wicked for being hypocritical.

While non-members of the True Church are exempt from ecclesiastical law, the King's Government does legislate public decency. Among the most notable Sanctii laws are the laws requiring women to dress like proper ladies in public. This means that they must cover their heads and refrain from wearing clothing that has the intent or effect of inspiring impure thoughts in men. Exceptions are made, however, for athletes, if the head covering would interfere with their ability to participate in an event. Sanctii law also prohibits the distribution, viewing or possession of immoral works of literature or entertainment in the Kingdom. The use, possession or distribution of mind-altering drugs such as, but not limited to, tobacco, , cannabis and/or psychotropic "medication" is strictly prohibited. The use of alcohol is strictly regulated and is unlawful (outside of communion) for minors, university students and soldiers below the rank of officer.

Many propagandists have spread the falsehood that the Kingdom of Saintland prohibits protesting. This is not accurate. It is perfectly legal to protest in Saintland. However, sedition and blasphemy are against the law, as is belonging to any organization that is deemed unlawful by the King. Protests that are not seditious or blasphemous, such as the talking horses who once protested our Triple Crown races, will be permitted.

The crime rate in Saintland is extremely low. In recent years, most of the violent crimes that have been committed have been committed by foreigners who were competing in a sporting event held in Saintland. Most notable are the crimes committed by Gregoryisgodistani hockey players during World Cup of Hockey XXIII and the terroristic threats made by the Vakolicci delegation during the King Paulus XV Memorial Games. Another notable incident was the burglary committed by the now-defunct terrorist organization Vindicta Progressvm. Of the violent crimes committed by Sanctii citizens in recent years, mosthave been committed by members of Feministvs Sanctvsterra. As long as Feministvs Sanctvsterra is kept at bay, you will be safer in Saintland than you would be anywhere else in the multiverse.

Royal Stadium

Royal Stadium, during World Bowl XXII

Royal Stadium is the internationally famous stadium located in the heart of St. Petrus. With the exception of the Royal Palace and the Cathedral, Royal Stadium is the tallest structure in the city. The historic landmark was built 68 years ago upon the initiative of King Andreas VI, who wanted a stadium that could be used for the biggest matches, no matter the sport. Over the past 68 years, Royal Stadium has hosted numerous huge matches and competitions, from almost every domestic championship match to matches in numerous international competitions including the World Baseball Classic, the World Bowl, World Cup Qualifying, the World Cup of Hockey and the Opening and Closing ceremonies of the King Paulus XV Memorial Games.

Seating 62,383 fans, a number that is greater than the population of St. Petrus, Royal Stadium is a truly massive and awe-inspiring stadium. The stadium has a natural grass surface that is known to be especially slippery after a massive rainstorm. Unfortunately, it happened to rain really hard the night before a match in World Bowl XX and the Equestrian States, apparently unaware that the Sanctii government does not engage in weather-control sorcery, decided to injure the Sanctii quarterback, the man then known as Prince Petrus and now known as King Petrus XX. This established a fierce mutual hatred between Sanctii and talking horse that lasts to this day and is a reason why King Petrus XX will not be participating in the upcoming 25th edition of the World Bowl.

Additional information about Royal Stadium will be provided upon request, should it be chosen as one of the host stadiums for Copa Rushmori XX. The King's Government has no preference regarding which matches would be held at Royal Stadium.

by **Saintland** » Fri Jan 16, 2015 3:22 pm

Saintland National Soccer Team

Formation: 6-3-1 "Ladder"
Style Modifier: -5
Manager: Rule Theriault
Assistant Manager: Massimiliano Abdullahi
Colors: Red and White
Demonym: Sanctii
Stadium: Royal Stadium
Stadium Location: St. Petrus
Stadium Capacity: 62,383
Factbook (contains all the results and stats)

Roster

Starting Lineup

GK: #1 Alessandro Seius [C]
SW: #2 Iulianus Agrius
RB: #3 Ioannes Poenius
CB: #4 Matthaeus Belaeus
CB: #5 Lucas Aufidius
CB: #6 Paulus Plinius
LB: #7 Nicolaus Poenius
DM: #8 Andreas Inventius
CM: #9 Josephus Flaccus
CAM: #10 Prince Andreas
ST: #11 Stephanus Vagionius

Bench

GK: #12 Antonius Avidius
GK: #13 Lucius Duronius
DEF: #14 Petrus Jucundius
DEF: #15 Marcus Jucundius
MID: #16 Silvester Flaccus
MID: #17 Paulus Flaccus
MID: #18 Petrus Barrius
MID: #19 Isaacus Barrius
MID: #20 Petrus Mamilius
ST: #21 Paulus Gabinius
ST: #22 Ioannes Gratus
ST: #23 Philippus Vagionius

Kits (made by Kirola Sports)

Notes

Saintland has a very rough style of play and very few fouls in our national league, so don't hesitate to card Sanctii players, especially if Saintland loses. In the Sanctii version of the 4-2-1-3 formation, the outside backs also function as outside midfielders. Prince Andreas is the younger brother of King Petrus XX, quarterback and captain for Saintland's gridiron team and of Prince Ioannes, the captain of Saintland's basketball team. He is the former team captain and the team's playmaker. Ioannes and Nicolaus Poenius are brothers, as are Silvester, Paulus and Josephus Flaccus, Stephanus and Philippus Vagionius, Petrus and Isaacus Barrius and Petrus and Marcus Jucundius. Andreas Inventius is the brother of Pius Inventius, Saintland's flagbearer at the VIII Winter Olympics. Inventius is a defensive-minded midfielder. Stephanus Vagionius is not an especially fast player, but he is very tall and he is an exceptional finisher. Philippus Vagionius is faster than his brother, but not as good at finishing. The Poenius brothers both have world-class speed. When Saintland attacks, Prince Andreas usually has possession of the ball and has to decide whether to go for the goal himself or pass it to Vagionius or Flaccus instead. Prince Andreas takes free kicks, corners and throw-ins. Stephanus Vagionius will handle penalties.

After the ascension to the Throne of King Petrus XX, he reached out to Josephus Flaccus. Flaccus had defected Saintland following World Cup 65 qualifying and became a star in New Sideburn's domestic league. King Petrus XX worked out a deal for him to return to the Saintland National Team. This led to Saintland's most successful World Cup up to that point in the 68th edition, which concluded with a Round of 16 defeat to Polar Islandstates. That was followed up with a Round of 16 exit from their first Copa Rushmori, at the hands of Taeshan. Saintland dominated in Qualifying for World Cup 69, but were stunned by Antoletia in the group stage, suffering an early exit. They came into their second Copa Rushmori as the 4th highest ranked Rushmori nation in the then-current KPB rankings and made it all the way to the finals before faltering against Polar Islandstates. After an ill-fated host bid for all 3 WCC events during this cycle, King Petrus XX gave his brother Andreas an ultimatum - Win World Cup 70 or be stripped of his captaincy! After Prince Andreas failed to accomplish that, he was stripped of his captaincy.

Former Holy Republican National Team manager Rule Theriault was recently hired as the first manager of the Saintland National Team. Theriault was highly successful as the Republican manager, taking a bunch of lightly regarded prospects and turning them into one of the elite teams in international soccer, a team that came very close to winning World Cup 68. However, after his team self-destructed during the 70th World Cup cycle, it was nationalized by the Imperial Government of the Holy Republican Empire and Theriault was left without his team. Fortunately for him, his long-time assistant Massimiliano Abdullahi had already been approached by King Petrus XX for the Sanctii managerial job. After Theriault became available, Abdullahi convinced the King of Saintland to hire his former boss instead.

Rule Theriault, the son of a Republican admiral, never really had the right temperament to manage a Republican team, but he could not have a better temperament to be the Sanctii manager. Theriault believes in defensive-oriented soccer, with an emphasis on discipline, perfect execution and on the primacy of the team rather than the individual. While he had to mute these aspects of his personality in order to manage a Republican team that quickly became the most hated team in the multiverse, he will be able to be himself as the manager of the Sanctii National Team, a prospect that should terrify every nation unfortunate enough to compete against Saintland while he is the team's manager. The only thing standing in his way are all of the scandals that he had managed to keep quiet, while he was the Republican manager.

Theriault's first move was to radically alter the Sanctii team's tactics. Saintland, a nation known for developing great defensive soccer talent, had gradually become a recklessly attack-oriented team under Prince Andreas's captaincy, as Prince Andreas left the team without a competent defensive back. While Theriault has reduced the size of the roster and re-numbered the players, his biggest change has to be his shift to a 6-3-1 formation, which he has dubbed the "Ladder" formation. The "Ladder" is built around preventing goals from being scored, with a heavy reliance on the counter-attack to produce goals. Therefore, Lucas Aufidius, the subpar defensive back who is primary known as a long-ball specialist, remains in the starting lineup. However, Matthaeus Belaeus returns to the starting lineup and young Paulus Plinius will be permitted to start on a regular basis for the first time. But, the anchor of the Sanctii defense is Iulianus Agrius, a young sweeper for the St. Paulus club in the Sanctii domestic league, who will be making his National Team debut at this tournament. Another notable new starter is Andreas Inventius, a long-time Sanctii reserve who was held out of the starting lineup by Prince Andreas because he was a defensive minded midfielder rather than an attack-minded one. With the departure of Acedonian ringer Herakles Karoki, who has under-performed in the past few cycles, and the aging Georgius Catiotus, the Sanctii National Team now consists of 23 players, the fewest in a long time, but Theriault believes that the team will be better off without the 2 of them.

Penalty Kick Order of Preference

Remove players from this list that aren't playing at the start of the shootout.

P. Vagionius
S. Vagionius
Gabinus
Gratus
Prince
J. Flaccus
Mamilius
Inventius
I. Poenius
S. Flaccus
P. Flaccus
N. Poenius
P. Barrius
I. Barrius
M. Jucundius
P. Jucundius
L. Aufidius
M. Belaeus
Plinius
Agrius
Seius
Avidius
Duronius

RP Permissions

I give my opponent permission to:
Choose my goalscorers: Y
Godmod scoring events: Y
Give my players yellow cards: Y
Give my players red cards: Y
Give injuries to my players: Y
Godmod injuries to my players: N
Godmod other events: Y

by **Darmen** » Sat Jan 17, 2015 1:05 pm

The Darmeni Soccer Federation proudly presents its Stadium Bids for the Copa Rushmori XX

The Darmeni Soccer Federation would like to propose that two Darmeni stadiums be used during the Copa Rushmori, with no preference to the matches they host. Both stadiums were built for and used to host matches during Copa Rushmori IX, held in Darmen. They are now used by some of the premier local clubs. They are:

Stadio Rushmore, Johnho, County Johnho (70,000 capacity)
Colosus Romanopolis, Romanopolis, County Romanopolis (65,000 capacity)

Stadio Rushmore, Johnho
Johnho, with a population of 1,330,981, is the 56th largest city in Darmen. It is an industrial city, and a major hub for the transportation of goods from ports in Rogerton and Cleveland to other southern cities like Augusta and Chuckio.

As a smaller city focused on industry with a large middle class, and lacking any tourist sites, Johnho is slightly lacking in hotel accommodations for fans. As we know that this will undoubtedly be a main concern for the VFA in choosing host sites, the DSF recommends that Stadio Rushmore be used to only host Group Stage matches. However, the public transportation system in Johnho has recently been upgraded, and should be able to easily handle an additional five to eight thousand users per day during the tournament.

The stadium seats 70,000 fans. 30,000 tickets will be reserved for the fans of each team, while 10,000 tickets will be reserved for Darmeni fans. Premier League side Johnho FC calls the stadium home.

Colosus Romanopolis, Romanopolis
Romanopolis, with a population of 12,729,079, is the 13th largest city in Darmen. It is the main city of County Romanopolis, the newest Semi-Autonomous County in Darmen following a referendum last September. "Roman Identity", as it is called by those who live outside the county is rampant within the County. Despite this, most residents are against independence, which is unusual compared to the other six Semi-Autonomous Counties.

"Roman Identity" is characterized by modern takes on ancient Roman lifestyle and culture. Despite this, the residents of Romanopolis who consider themselves to be ethnically Roman are not descendant from ancient Romans. Anthropologists and Historians are baffled as to how the culture developed.

Romanopolis, despite being far from the capital and even farther from the coast, is still a center for business and finance. As such it can readily handle and accommodate thousands of football fans from Rushmori nations throughout the tournament.

Colosus Romanopolis seats 65,000 fans. 27,000 tickets will be reserved for the fans of each team, while 11,000 tickets will be reserved for Darmeni fans.

Travel
All international fans, with the exception of Valladar fans (should any matches held in Darmen involve La Nacional), are asked to fly into Scott City International Airport, before taking regional flights to Johnho and Romanopolis. Valladar fans may cross the Darmeni-Westlands border through the many means usually available to them. All fans will require a Visa.

by **Alianza Albos** » Sun Jan 18, 2015 10:12 am

Alianza Albos National Team (AAL)

Brought to you by Pan Sinaí "The best bread for Albos" and Barrio de los Albos "The best investment to your family, a house"

All-time record: 6-1-14

Kits Made by Kirola sportswear, Audioslavia

Roster

Tactical system: 4-3-1-2 (Balance between offensive and defensive game)

Strategy: El Factor "H"In Spanish, it means Factor H, or rather English 
Factor B, this means putting all the effort and play with balls, without fear and 
without fail, until the last breath because the shirt of Alianza is respected.  


Starting Lineup:                                    Team

GK:Rafael Fuentes (24 years)             Alianza F.C (SJG)
DF: Marcelo Messias (26 years)           Alianza F.C (SJG)              
DF: Cirilo Errington  (26 years)          Ultra Blanca AFC
DF: Edwin Martínez (24 years)           Tribuna Familiar F.C
DF: Diego Verón (24 years)               Alianza de Albos
MF: Josué Flores (24 years)              Alianza El Roblar (SJG)
MF: Kin Canales (18 years)               Barra Brava AFC
MF: Arturo Albarrán (20 years)         Alianza F.C (SJG)
FW: Alejandro Curbelo (28 years)      Alianza F.C (SJG)
FW: Rafael Farías  (25 years)            Alianza F.C (SJG)
FW: Marcelo Bauza (28 years)            Infierno Blanco AFC


BENCH 
GK: Carlos Bonilla (24 years)              Alianza F.C (SJG)
DF: Dany Torres(26 years)                Okha Anti-Fasistas (YSG)
DF: Kevin Melara (19 years)              Alianza F.C (SJG)
DF: David Díaz(21 years)                  Alianza de Albos 
DF: Abraham Amaya   (24 years)       C.A.A Todas Partes
MF: Diego Hunter (18 years)            Alianza J.F.C (SJG)
MF: José Maradiaga (25 years)         Alianza F.C

Coach Staff

Head coach: Juan Sarulyte
Assistant coach: Carlos Joya
Goalkepping coach: Álvaro Alfaro
Coach: José Rodríguez
Trainer: Arístides Núñez

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:

Choose my goalscorers Y
Godmod scoring events Y
RP injuries to my players Y (Everything except Career-Ending injuries)
Godmod injuries to my players Y 
Hand out yellow cards to my players Y (no more than 3 as total)
Hand out red cards to my players Y (Send me a Telegram for autorization)
Godmod other events Y (Please be creative and jocular).

The Alianza Albos FA presents its Stadia bids for Copa Rushmori XX

The Alianza Albos Football Federation proudly propose a stadium, in order to bid and hopefully host matches during the Copa Rushmori XX, the Hosting Committee can choose freely the matches that our venue will host if elected. The stadium were built for the Copa Rushmori XVIII, held in Alianza Albos. His use is now for the National Olympics, Football matches, and some American Football games.

Coliseo Nacional, San José: The Coliseo Nacional is a venue located on the Isle of San José and Puntilla, the fourth biggest island of the archipelago, with a capacity of 57,500 is by far one of the best stadiums of the nation, well known for his facilities dedicated to all kind of sports and also a hotel complex dedicated for fans for his visit in the island for football.

San José is the 12th city in terms of population, with just 245,500 inhabitants and located in front of the coast, being the financial hub of the archipelago is characterized due to his high standards of life among the population, mainly dedicated to finances or business. Considering the easy access throughout a 20 kms straight among this isle and the main isle, accommodation should not be a problem, considerng that the AAFA, in cooperation with Albo Airlines, will provide domestic flights between San José Isle and Main Isle without cost to the fans.

Fans don't require a visa to enter in the nation, all Rushmori can be in the archipelago for 30 days while Valladars can stay for one year as maximum. The stadium sits 57,500, for that reason, 25,000 seats will be provided for the fans of each team while 7,500 will be reserved for Albo fans.

by **Sargossa** » Sun Jan 18, 2015 12:44 pm

Copa Rushmori XX

Sargossa - 'The Corsairs'

Kit
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Home / Away / Keeper

Head Coach

Elías Carrasco
Following the retirement of former boss Ernesto Farías the FFS eschewed their usual pursuit of a big name foreign replacement and instead went for the continuity option, by promoting Farías’ assistant coach to the big blue chair. Took the Corsairs to the World Cup at the first time of asking.

Backroom Staff

Assistant Head Coach: Alejandro Echeverría
Defensive Coach: Germán Moya
Attacking Coach: Rubén Contreras
Goalkeeping Coach: Silvio Romero
Fitness Coach: Sergio Castellanos
Technical Coordinator: Rodrigo Defederico
Team Doctor: Dr Iván Morelli

Talent

GK: 1. Armando Abad (32) – Dínamo Maturín
That number one spot is now officially undisputed following the retirement of Ezequiel Medrán. A talented shot stopper who occupies the role of sweeper keeper in Carrasco’s attack oriented side.
GK: 13. Rafael Molino (24) – Ciudad Soluca
Released by Ciudad as a teenager but bought back for a large amount of currency in the summer following four excellent seasons at Alianza Jucaro.
GK: 25. Emilio León (27) – Sportivo Soluca
A regular in the Sportivo goal at the age of just 19, big things were expected of the young shot stopper and he’s largely delivered on that promise.

DR: 2. Cristiano Damían (30) – Dínamo Maturín
Back in the SuperLiga fold after a productive spell in Astograth, the former Ciudad Soluca trainee has found his feet quickly at his new club. A fallback by trade but pushed further forward in the coach’s offensive-first formation.
DRC: 5. Guillermo Lucena (27) – Ciudad Soluca
A favourite of previous coach Farías after serving him well in the Under-21 team, the Olympic Squad and at Ciudad. A solid defender with an excellent reading of the game. Equally adept at centreback or fallback.
DC: 6. Sergio Ayala (23) – El Nacional
A classy, ball-playing centreback in the classical Gozan model. Ayala has both pace and poise, a combination that has got the coaching staff at the Independiente very excited indeed.
DL: 3. Mauricio Abeyta (29) – Alianza Jucaro
A buccaneering fallback who clearly longs to be a winger. An attacking threat down the left with a powerful shot and accurate cross. Unfortunately his defensive duties are sometimes forgotten.
DLC: 12. José Antonio Caro (22) – Sportivo Soluca
Plucked from the Academy of arch-rivals Ciudad, Sportivo’s scouts allowed themselves a smug smile as the defender blossomed into a top performer. Naturally left footed, Caro provides a handy option to balance out Carrasco’s favoured three man defence.
DRC: 14. Javier Bonilla (21) – Alianza Jucaro
A right back by trade who often gets shoved into the centre during Alianza coach Barragán’s numerous tactical switches. Had an excellent debut season in the first team and now considered undroppable. The fact his father owns the club doesn’t hurt either.
DLC: 19. Jonás Jacinto (30) – Ciudad Soluca
Made a surprise move from Segunda Liga side Motril to capital city giants Ciudad and hasn’t looked back. Mr Reliable at the back for both Ciudad and the national side. Now captains Sargossa following the retirement of Sosa.
DC: 21: Aurelio Pascual (33) – Sportivo Cordova
Only a dearth of strong centrebacks has kept Pascual out of national team reckoning for this long. But after strong domestic season has finally seen the Cordova man force his way into the squad where he provides an experienced option.

MC: 4. Eduardo Zacarías (26) – Ciudad Soluca
A midfielder with tremendous lung capacity. His box-to-box runs were a key part of Dunas Del Sol’s excellent domestic form before he was snatched up by the club from the capital.
AMR: 7. Xabier Sola (21) – Sporting San Marquez
The latest boy from the barrios to make a name for himself at the Estadio Silva. Xabier provides both pace and power down the flank but a lack of composure in the final third show that there’s still some edges to be smoothed on this rough diamond.
MC: 8. Alejandro Rodríguez (23) – Sporting San Marquez
The youth setup at the Estadio Silva has a long history of unearthing gems and the unquestionable cream of the crop and subject of this rather laboured metaphor is Rodríguez. The obvious solution to the Rodrigo Defederico shaped hole in the national squad.
AML: 11. Federico Cifuentés (27) – Dínamo Maturín
It’s entirely possible that Federico could have represented Sargossa at the Olympic 100m, such is the pace hidden away in his diminutive frame. A real terror for opposition fallbacks, although a consistent delivery shy of being genuinely world class.
AMRC: 15. Flavio Freitas (29) – El Nacional
A tireless attacking midfielder whose impressive work rate and never say die attitude make him a firm favourite among Gozans and neutrals alike.
MC: 16. Germán Sauseda (28) – Ciudad Soluca
Midfield playmaker with a prestigious range of passing. Sauseda stood out in a fairly average Porto Alegro Azul side that consistently punched above its weight. Brought to Ciudad by Ernesto Farías during his spell in charge.
DMC: 18. Mateo Olmedo (28) – Alianza Jucaro
The latest in a long line of talented midfielder anchor-men produced by our mighty archipelago. Prone to nosebleeds if he crosses the halfway line.
DMC: 22. Tino Devesa (22) – Dunas Del Sol
Another of those midfield battlers we seem so keen on developing. But unlike some of his illustrious predecessors Devesa also possesses excellent technical and isn’t prone to feeling all feint if he stumbles into the opposition half.
AMLC: 24. Julio César Merino (25) – Dínamo Maturín
A top assist provider in the domestic league and one dangerous crosser of a football. Dínamo have been fighting of suitors for the midfielder for years.

FC: 9. Federico Noyola (28) – Sporting San Marquez
Yet another gem unearthed from the barrios of San Marquez and polished by ‘El Academia’. Has an uncanny knack of being in the right place and the right time and has proved a scourge of SuperLiga defences because of it. Has replaced Federico Ferreyra as the penalty area predator.
FC: 10. Stefano Bustos (31) – Sportivo Soluca
At 6’4” the Sportivo targetman is a real threat in the air and adds the perfect option if ‘hoof it to the big fella’ is required.
FC: 17. Miguel De Los Santos (22) – Daroca Marinos
After two years of banging in goals galore during loan spells in the Segunda Liga Miguel was given his SuperLiga baptism of fire last season and took the opportunity with both hands. Now a highly coveted striking prospect that the Marinos will do well to hold onto.
FRC: 20. Saturnín Quinteros (30) – Ciudad Soluca
Big things were expected of a forward who caught the attention with a seventy four goal season for one of Ciudad’s many youth teams. Often used as an attacking midfielder at club level by Farías so more of the same could be expected.
FL: 23. Enzo Jara (25) – Sportivo Soluca
An out-and-out winger who offers pure pace down the flank. Capable of tying opposition defenders up in knots but often lacking composure in the final third.

Style
A high pressing and attacking 3-4-3. Probable starting eleven, listed from left to right.
Abad -- Jacinto - Ayala - Lucena -- Cifuentés - Zacarías - Sauseda - Damían -- Jara - Noyola - Quinteros
Style Modifier = (+4)

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by **Sargossa** » Sun Jan 18, 2015 2:29 pm

= = = Official Communiqué = = =

To: Valladar Football Association (VFA),
From: Enrique Santana (FFS)
CC: Tourism Ministry (Exec), Sports Ministry (Exec)
Re: Copa Rushmori venues

Dear Sir/Madam,

The Football Federation of Sargossa, in conjunction with both the Ministries of Sport and Tourism, are pleased to present for your scrutiny the Estadio Generalissimo Joaquín Delgado.

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Located in the heart of our beautiful capital city of Soluca the Estadio Generalissimo Joaquín Delgado (henceforth referred to as the EGJD) houses top SuperLiga sides Ciudad Soluca and Sportivo Soluca and plays host to all major Sargossan national team fixtures.

Regularly filling its capacity of 108,879, the EGJD has all the facilities you’d expect of a top sporting venue. A high-tech turnstile system provide entry to a concourse in which a large number of concession stands provide a variety of food and drink options for visiting fans, while security and stewarding personnel are always on hand to provide assistance. Ample corporate and hospitality facilities, including three multi-award winning restaurants and some of the best stocked bars in the city, are available. As is a museum housing, among other things, two Copa Rushmori trophies and a host of memories dating back to the very first Copa final. Additionally media infrastructure for global TV, radio and online broadcast is already in situ. And of course, as befits the home of two of the nation’s top domestic sides, the stadium comes complete with spacious, well-equipped changing rooms and state-of-the-art medical facilities. Everything you'd require for an unforgettable matchday experience.

Appreciating that hosting a major sporting event isn’t solely centred on the stadium the Football Federation, in partnership with the Sargossan government, have made arrangements for a number of initiatives should this bid be accepted. Firstly, anyone with a ticket will also receive a transport pass entitling them to free transport between the airport, their accommodation and the stadium. Additional matchday buses and taxis will be laid on for this purpose. Additionally, appreciating that more fans attend such events than have venue tickets, pop-up fan zones and other attractions will be erected around the stadium district on the matchday(s). Soluca is already a popular tourist destination so ample accommodation is available for any extra influx of visitors. And agreement has been reached with both Ciudad and Sportivo, allowing the visiting national sides full access to their individual training facilities for the duration of their stay.

We hope you might consider our Estadio Generalissimo Joaquín Delgado a suitable venue for a quarter final and a second round fixture.

Yours,

Enrique Santana
President
Football Federation of Sargossa

= = = Official Communiqué = = =

by **Kernansquillec** » Sun Jan 18, 2015 3:23 pm

KERNANSQUILLEC SUBMITS BIDS TO HOST COPA RUSHMORI GAMES

Just hours before the Kernansquillecan Football Association (KERFA) were due to announce the eighteen players squad to play in the 20th edition of the Copa Rushmori, a shock announcement saw Kernansquillec bid for the rights to host Copa Rushmori football. While rumors had been rife many expects and pundits believed that the KERFA had left it until too late to submit a bid. However, the KERFA' president Natasha Mikhailov has now confirmed that the Green Jewel in Kernansquillec City and Port Marie's Portside Stadium have both bid to host a round of matches.

Support the Green and White Copa!

Bid examiners, members of the press, football lovers of Kernansquillec and Rushmore,

It is with great pride and pleasure that the Kernansquillecan Football Association can announce that Kernansquillec has submitted two separate bids to host matches of the 20th Copa Rushmori. Kernansquillec City's National Stadium and Port Marie's Portside Stadium were selected by the KERFA based on their rich histories, the quality of infrastructures at their grounds but also of the cities, as well as the unique football culture of both cities. We fully back these bids to succeed in bring Kernansquillec a taste of hosting a top class international football tournament as we commit to taking Kernansquillec to the elite end of international football, be it on the pitch or as a quality host of international tournaments, while also promising to put on a great show which the whole of Rushmore will be able to enjoy.

Let's make the Copa Green and White!

Mrs Natasha Mikhailov
President of the Kernansquillecan Football Association (KERFA)

Kernansquillec has a rich football history. After a prolonged break on the international scene following war and reconstruction, the Green and White nation has reemerged: having finished third at the 31st Di Bradini Cup and having reached the Round of Sixteen in the last two Copa Rushmoris the Kers have been going well. The UICA ranks Kernansquillec's league system as the 26th best in the World while the KPB ranking system has the Green and Whites ranked in 70th place. Hosting matches of Rushmore's greatest sporting event would surely be a great honor for Kernansquillec and would promise to attract a great number of football lovers from within Kernansquillec and its neighbors.

The National Stadium (110,000)
Kernansquillec City

The National Stadium, more commonly known as the Green Jewel, has a capacity of 110,000. The all-seater stadium was originally built in 1995, 66 years ago, but was refurbished in 2036. The refurbishment saw an additional 10,000 seats added to bring it to it's currant capacity. Internal facilities, such as changing rooms along with medical and security facilities were also refurbished with state-of-the-art equipment. The stadium is linked to the nearby town center and the city's international airport by a direct metro line known as the "Green Line". Shuttles arrives every couple of minutes on match days linking the city center to the stadium in about 6 minutes, with the stadium-airport link about 8 minutes long. City buses also link the stadium to the whole capital and a 25 000 capacity underground car park is a mere 300 meters away from the ground.

Access for international supporters will not be a problem. Having hosted the finals of the UICA's Series B Champions' Cup and Youth Cup last year, the city's infrastructures have proved to be more than up to the task as an estimated 160,000 fans flocked to the city for a week long celebration of football. The Stadium usually hosts the Kernansquillecan National Team, as well as the youth teams, cup finals and the Second Division promotion playoff.

Portside Stadium (58,625)
Port Marie

The Portside Stadium is located close to the docks of the seaside city of Port Marie in Southern Kernansquillec and is home to First Division side St Marie. While being a very new stadium (having been built in 2041, a little over 20 years ago), it's capacity stands at just 58,625, relatively small for a totally new build stadium. Of those 58,625 twelve thousand are standing, allowing for even more passionate supporting from the twelfth man.

The stadium is linked to the nearby center of town by tram and bus lines. However the majority of fans get to the stadium on foot, due to its proximity to the port and the city center. Mobile stands selling hot dogs, galettes-saucisses (a traditional Kernansquillec dish which consists of a sausage rapped in a black wheat artisanal pancake) and other local takeaways line the way to the stadium, creating a unique atmosphere that is often missed by visiting fans taking the tram. Connecting flights and trains to Kernansquillec City's international airport allow for easy access to the city. While Port Marie has yet to host such important international matches the Portside Stadium has already hosted Globe Cup football thanks to St Marie's success in the league and UICA competitions. It must also be added that St Marie are a major power in Kernansquillec in regards to youth development, especially of female players. The team was originally founded as an all-female side in 1884 and was one of the last teams in the land to allow men into the side. That heritage still exists today with their excellent training facilities, pink and white colors and the number of high quality female players produced by their academy.

Want to find out more about Kernansquillecan football? Then visit the KERFA website!

by **Filopines** » Mon Jan 19, 2015 12:20 am

The Filopines Football Federation presents
Filopines national football team
Copa Rusmori XX

Manager
Sierra Haleze 26 (Female)
Fourth Copa Rushmori

Tactics
Formation 4-2-2-2
Style -5

Goalkeepers
Key: Name - Age - Club
GK
Kenneth Nolder 25 - Ebbtoll
Marcus Kullersten 20 - Batley Bats
Jake Tuohy 23 - Barnton

Defenders
LB
Jason Dayley 35 - Fort Town Galaxy (vice-captain)
Pierre Synet 26 - Ebbtoll
CB
Ben Arden 29 - Barnton
Lawrence Cahill 25 - Barnton
Amanda Rojas 23 - Escea County (women's league)
RB
Mark Viney 30 - Isabela CF
Louis Tenner 26 - Barnton

Midfielders
L/C/RDM
Luis Rodriguez 31 - Fort Town Galaxy
Ross Hart 24 - Barnton
Paul Rhett 46 - Extraneous United (Star United States) ('showing great potential')
CM/CAM
Thomas Rosberg 27 - Luton Knights
Shaun Albrecht 30 - West Downham Bears
Jacques L'Acier 21 - Clube Venere
LW/RW
Tori Lamane 25 - Isabela CF (women's league)
Stephen Cayley 26 (captain) - Fort Town Galaxy
Lureq Farik 22 - Barnton
Fabien Ceneze 23 Corvin C.F.

Forwards
LS/RS
Ahmed Dibay 25 - Fort Town Galaxy
Jack Harodzic 29 - Barnton
Wilhelm Fleiner 24 - Port United
Simeone DuPont 22 - Parkton

Average squad age 26.5

Possible Starting XI
Nolder
Dayley Arden Cahill Viney
Rodriguez Albrecht
Lamane Cayley
Dibay Harodzic

Kit

RP Permissions
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by **Filopines** » Mon Jan 19, 2015 1:12 am

The Filopines Football Federation presents
Corsley Stadium
Filopines Stadium Bid for Copa Rusmori XX

Corsley Stadium is located in the capital of Filopines, the sixth Rushmori Capital of Culture, Fort Town. It is the largest football stadium in all of Filopines, with a capacity of 104,098 people.

Built seven years ago, Corsley Stadium is a perfect example of the breathtaking modern architecture in Filopines. The stadium is drenched in purple and every seat has an arm rest, cup holder, and a table that can be pulled out from the side of the seat. Corsley Stadium also houses the National Sports Museum of Filopines, open to the general public every day, including matchdays.

The stadium is situated within Noville, the main business district of Fort Town. The area is a seventh heaven for Filopinian citizens and tourists alike. Surrounded by a large park, dozens of business buildings, restaurants and many hotels and apartments, Corsley Stadium is situated perfectly for leisure and accommodation. The stadium is also easily accessible by public transport. Located next to the stadium are a car parking area with a capacity of 10,000, a bus terminal able to fit over fifty buses, five taxi ranks, and the largest train station in Filopines, including an express line on matchdays, travelling straight from the international airport to the stadium.

Corsley Stadium is home to the Filopines national football team.

by **Electrum** » Mon Jan 19, 2015 4:16 am

Electrum Football is proud to present the...

Electrumite National Football Team

Introduction
The Electrumites have had a cracker cycle, with their first appearance in the World Cup Playoffs, in just three tries of the World Cup, but they narrowly lost to the Calanian Union with two losses to their name. Nevertheless, they received an invitation to the 62nd Cup of Harmony, where they vanquished their hoodoo of one draw and five losses in the competition to get out of the group stage with a win, loss and a draw. Then, they would defeat Ceni, and then Yttribia by penalties before losing to Turori in the semis. In the third place playoff, the team lost to Cosumar, handing them their first top-four performance in a WCC sanctioned event.

New things are in the works as the team was revamped at the conclusion of the last Copa Rushmori, with the half of the amateur players not wanting to renew their contracts, while players are coming out of Electrum's development program and directly into the team, the program headed by Mizuyukian Risa Shigaraki. Now with renewed confidence, they are hoping to continue their success, and hopefully replicate their Cup of Harmony success in the Copa Rushmori. Last time, they made it out of the group stage with four wins, and a loss to the Terns, and made it to the quarterfinals, where they lost to Taeshan.

Statistical Information
WCC Sanctioned Events:
BoF 55: 2-0-2
WC68Q: 4-2-8
CoH60: 0-1-2
WC69Q: 7-2-5
CoH61: 0-0-3
WC70Q: 11-1-6 (+ 2 playoff losses)
CoH62: 2-2-3 (+SF/TPPO losses)
Regional Events:
CR18: 1-1-1
CR19: 5-0-2 (+ QF loss)
Total Record: 32-9-32

Rankings:
KPB #49 15.73
CR #11 20.00

Executive Board
The coaching team has undergone an expansion. Despite there being new players, Electrum Football has decided to keep the old management team from before, given their recent performances in the group stage of WC70 qualification and their breakout performance in the most recent Copa Rushmori held in Polar Islandstates. This team is known as the Executive Board and are in charge of ensuring the team has a successful performance this time round, as well as managing the ongoing development programs. Coach Wilkinson retired at the end of the Cup of Harmony, seeing through Electrum's rise in the rankings. Now his spot is vacant, and Pete Walker steps up as acting Coach.

Manager: Mitch Blain
Coach: Vacant
Assistant Coach: Pete Walker
Physio/Medical: Jane Ellis

The new members, provisionally part of the Executive Board are:
Development Manager: Risa 'Lisa' Shigaraki
Psychologist: Dr. Michael Watts
Goalkeeping Coach: Abi Gardner
Strategist: Walter Mulhall
Wellbeing Assistant: Val Strontine

Roster - new sign-ons have an asterisk next to them

First 11
#1 David Fenech - 27 - GK
#4 Kirk Lynn-Peters (vc) - 27 - MF
#6 Jason McGann - 19 - DF
#7 Alexander Krane (c) - 29 - FW
#9 Jess Fielding* - 22 - FW
#10 Mark Kobe - 23 - DF
#12 Jake Ingram - 24 - MF
#13 Douglas Luna - 24 - MF
#22 Noel Kane - 25 - DF
#25 Nicholas Henry - 21 - FW
#27 Mick Usher* - 20 - DF

Bench/Substitutes
#8 Tyler Fernando* - 22 - MF
#16 Frances Lemona* - 23 - GK
#17 Abigail Knight* - 23 - FW
#19 Mitch Watkins* - 18 - DF
#23 Sam Kara* - 19 - GK
#24 Rachel Ramirez* - 22 - MF
#26 Timothy Grange* - 27 - DF
#28 Jake Latham* - 20 - FW
#29 Peter Ficker* - 19 - DF

Formation/Modifier
4-3-3
+2 Modifier

-First Eleven Formation-
Fielding              Krane              Henry

Luna                                 Lynn-Peters
                     Ingram

McGann        Usher          Kane         Kobe

                     Fenech

Stadium and Kit Information
Kits
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Choose My Goalscorers:        Y
Godmod Goalscoring Events:    Y
Injure Players:               Y
Godmod Injury Events:         Y 
Red Card Players:             Y
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by **Electrum** » Mon Jan 19, 2015 5:05 am

Electrum Football is also proud to present the...

Electrumite Site Submission

Centralis Stadium, Centralis

Capacity: 45,000 (to be expanded to 60,000 should this submission be accepted)

A History of Centralis and Electrum
Centralis was the first community to be colonised by the early Electrumite settlers in 1642, after the settlers were tired of ever-constant war in their homelands. With these foundations, set up Electrum's future as a gun-hating, peace-loving and oh-so-easily invade-able nation by some other unscrupulous nations. But, just over one hundred and fifty years later, when gold was discovered near the deserts of Hamilton, a second wave of settlers, enticed by the gold rush rushed into Electrum. This influx of population allowed Electrum to reach two million settlers, and allowed Electrum to reach it's population of 40 million citizens today.

Centralis, by virtue of being the capital city of a mining nation, consequently accrued lots of wealth and influence in both the multiversal and the regional community. To this day, it is one of the most bustling cities, with a vibrant nightlife and migrant districts, there is a lot for everyone to see and do. Additionally, the City of Electrum council is committed to staging lots of events in Centralis, should this bid be accepted. Electrum represents a safe, stable and happy nation, with extensive civil and political freedoms. Centralis is now a sprawling metropolis home to eight million people with high ratings in cultural rankings across the multiverse. It represents the unity of culture, commerce and sports.

Electrum is rated by the World Assembly as being in the top 10% in Development, Political Freedom and Smartest Citizens. It is also classified as a massive, cultured nation, so you can expect a lot of things to see and do whilst the Copa Rushmori is in town. Electrum has hosted the Rugby Union World Cup, several tennis tournaments, including the ATP Tier 1 Hamilton International and the Electrum Slam Grand Slam tournament, as well as three basketball tournaments, one of which is in progress right now. This means that you can expect the highest levels of organisational detail so that the tournament will run smoothly in Electrum. Electrum Football has decided to bid with only one city, so as to focus the effects of the multiverse's exposure into one place, as well as the masses of events being run alongside the sporting competition.

Details of the Bid
Electrum's Centralis Stadium, host of the newly created E-League teams Centralis Heart and Centralis Storm, will play host to visiting teams, and Electrum is bidding to host a group stage and either a Round of 16 or quarterfinal match. The Centralis Stadium will provisionally be upgraded to sixty-thousand seats, with transport links to be upgraded. There is a high-speed railline connecting Valladares and Electrum (with the terminus being at Centralis), as well as a train line between the internationally recognised William Garter-Centralis International Airport and the City Centre. There will be tramline services from the city centre to the stadium.

Players and Coaching staff will be accommodated at the five-star Electrum Lodge Hotel, where they will have free room service and access to other luxurious amenities. These hotels are situated not that far from Centralis Stadium itself, with buses being provided as shuttles. Additionally, there will be three alternate venues for teams to practise and train on, meaning that there are four venues available for training (one for each team). These will be Bulldogs Stadium, located in Burnton (used in the last Rugby Union World Cup), an hour's drive from Centralis, and two venues at the major Centralis universities of National University of Electrum and Centralis University. Each team will have equal share of each field, so as to ensure fairness.

As the International Basketball Championships final is scheduled to be at the same time as the Copa Rushmori, there will be event planning in such a way that two events cannot happen at the same time, giving sports fans the best chance to watch both sports.

The Stadium
Centralis Stadium was newly built before Electrum's debut in the World Cup (WC68) so that Electrum would actually have a stadium to play in. Since then, it has acted as the spiritual home for the NT, with matches being shared between here and Northcote Oval in Prescott. Now, it will host home matches for E-League teams Centralis Heart and Centralis Storm. It has a capacity of 45,000 spectators, but with additional capability for 15,000 more (a total of 60,000). It has a unique design found nowhere else in the multiverse (we think), with it's geodesic structure on it's exterior being reminiscent of the football. On the inside, it contains plentiful restrooms as well as a dozen or so food outlets selling all kinds of food from sandwiches, to fast food and more.

Centralis Culture
Electrum doesn't disguise it's highlife, with Centralis being a virtually 24/7 city. The Central Business District is heart of Electrum commerce, with the major banks being situated here. Of course, it's not just about commerce, but there are little restaurants and tiny alleyways full of modern street art to be discovered in the city. For example, the Patistani Quarter in High Street North, features some of the Patistani migrants' best food (after they migrated here after the gold rush) including the Islami Gul restaurant, Alsma Foods and PTFC, all restaurants of which, are known for their Chicken Karahi, a spicy chicken dish.

If eating and going to galleries isn't your thing, don't worry, there's still plenty to do. The Electrum City Council is planning to hold a 'Festival of Lights' gala throughout the whole city, where for one night, major roads in the city will be shut down so that citizens of the city can enjoy a light festival, as well as events in all the major landmarks. For example, in Liberty Square, there will be screenings of local, indie movies, whilst in Regent Park, there will be fireworks and a light festival. At the town hall, there will be a projection of the Northern Lights, whilst in the national library, there will be a showcase of three-dimensional hologram technology of protein structures.

During the days of competition in Centralis, there will be the Centralis Comedy Festival, showcasing local and regional talent -- sure to give anyone a laugh. From the 'Macca and Rina' ventriloquist act to the stand up comedy in the Alaheim Theatre, there will be lots to see. During the same time as the Copa Rushmori, will be the International Basketball Championships, held in both Electrum and Mizuyuki. Finals matches will be played in Centralis, so sporting fans will not only soccer matches to see, but also basketball. Finally, there will be an Orchestral presentation from the Electrum National Symphony Orchestra in the Centralis Exhibition and Convention Centre Grand Hall where they will be playing popular music as well as video game music from around the world.

So come down to Centralis, Electrum, and enjoy the celebration of sports, life and culture.

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