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[Sarrbia]

Futbalo Asocio Sarrbi (FAS) is the domestic football league of Sarrbia and New Sirain, two Cosumar puppets located in southwestern Rushmore. Sport is not really part of the public conscience in New Sirain, so the vast majority of the FAS is Sarrbian, with only a few New Sirain clubs sprinkled in. Though there are plans to expand in the future, the FAS currently has two divisions: Ligo Premiere and Ligo Du, each now with eighteen clubs. Below Ligo Du is a clusterfuck of poorly organized regional divisions.

Sarrbia is a tropical archipelago and a founding member of the Beach Cup, so beach and association football are of equal popularity there. The FAS is unique in that the big clubs typically field both association and beach football teams. The beach teams compete in the summer, while the association teams compete in the fall/winter/spring.

The year is 999 and the FAS is about to begin its fourth season.


Ligo Premiere Season IV (999)

Former Champions:
I: FK Wypuli
II: FK Arĝento Monto
III: Safiro Rivero
IV: _________?


Final Standings

FK Wypuli becomes the first club to win multiple championships in the league! Wypuli and Arĝento Monto were switching between 1st and 2nd all season, with Wypuli finally pulling ahead for good on MD33. Defending champions Safiro Rivero had a slow start but eventually found their form and worked their way back up to a Globe Cup spot. SK Sankta Dio will also return to UICA play after a one year absence. It was a particularly bad year for clubs from New Sirian, as all six of them in the FAS finished in the bottom of half of their league tables. Androtus was relegated from Ligo Premiere and AFK Fendo from Ligo Du after just one season in the second division. Aleta Rozkoton and Palmo Marbordo had disappointing seasons once against despite their high-profile signings over the transfer window.

Ligo Premiere                  Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 FK Wypuli (SAR)                 34   21   6   7    31   10  +21    69 Champions, CC
 2 FK Arĝento Monto (SAR)          34   19  10   5    57   26  +31    67 Globe Cup
 3 Safiro Rivero (SAR)             34   18   8   8    33   18  +15    62 Globe Cup
 4 SK Sankta Dio (SAR)             34   17   9   8    62   43  +19    60 Globe Cup
 5 FK Voluptamoro (SAR)            34   17   8   9    50   32  +18    59
 6 Aleta Rozkoton (SAR)            34   17   8   9    48   30  +18    59
 7 Aleta Peyla (SAR)               34   16   7  11    31   22   +9    55
 8 Palmo Marbordo (SAR)            34   13  10  11    35   29   +6    49
 9 FK Seymour (SAR)                34   13   6  15    34   39   −5    45
10 Myollo Kunigitaj (SAR)          34   11  11  12    37   35   +2    44
11 Aleta Durresa (SAR)             34   11   8  15    22   39  −17    41
12 FK Malibog (NSR)                34   11   6  17    20   33  −13    39
13 FK Pilipau (SAR)                34   10   7  17    40   50  −10    37
14 Malton Urbo (SAR)               34    9   9  16    13   22   −9    36
15 Klubo Hoxvathor (NSR)           34    9   8  17    31   53  −22    35
16 Capiciam Kunigitaj (SAR)        34    9   7  18    17   32  −15    34 Relegated
17 Androtus (NSR)                  34    8   9  17    24   39  −15    33 Relegated
18 Pacon Tutmonda (SAR)            34    6   5  23    25   58  −33    23 Relegated

Ligo Du Season IV (999)


Final Standings

Ligo Premiere regulars Malluma Maŭra and Aleta Madlambayan dominated Ligo Du, shining a light on just how massive the talent gap between the two divisions is. However, Arria also did quite well for themselves and kept up with the big boys, finally earning a promotion after a string of near misses. ĉielo Lumo Kunigitaj was "the best of the rest" and will play in their first SBCC. Batalantoj, with 40 points in 12th place, was the most successful Sirainian club in the top two divisions.

Ligo Du                          Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Malluma Maŭra (SAR)               34   23   5   6    92   52  +40    74 Champion/SBCC/Promoted
 2 Aleta Madlambayan (SAR)           34   22   7   5    53   21  +32    73 SBCC/Promoted
 3 Arria (SAR)                       34   23   4   7    68   45  +23    73 SBCC/Promoted
 4 ĉielo Lumo Kunigitaj (SAR)        34   20   3  11    48   30  +18    63 SBCC
 5 Pnembli Lago (SAR)                34   18   6  10    50   35  +15    60
 6 Marbordo ĉefurbo FK (SAR)         34   16   5  13    79   73   +6    53
 7 FK Lurchis (SAR)                  34   15   6  13    56   47   +9    51
 8 FK Orauro (SAR)                   34   15   6  13    46   41   +5    51
 9 Cinamo Marbordo (SAR)             34   14   8  12    63   63    0    50
10 Bergeron (SAR)                    34   15   4  15    65   64   +1    49
11 Strava Exankalla (SAR)            34   12   7  15    40   40    0    43
12 Batalantoj (NSR)                  34   11   7  16    38   55  −17    40
13 FK Suda Punkto (SAR)              34   11   5  18    48   58  −10    38
14 Sportaj Paopui (SAR)              34   10   7  17    44   56  −12    37
15 Kasakiman Kunigitaj (NSR)         34   10   4  20    44   68  −24    34
16 AFK Fendo (NSR)                   34    9   5  20    58   79  −21    32 Relegated
17 Jombouli Kunigitaj (SAR)          34    8   8  18    23   48  −25    32 Relegated
18 Spiritoj Zephyr (SAR)             34    3   5  26    22   62  −40    14 Relegated

[Cosumar]

Following the RL NBA model, the CBA consists of 32 teams with 16 in each conference (Eastern and Western). After a season of 62 games, the top eight teams in each conference will advance to a playoff for the CBA Title. Best of 7 series in the playoffs. Here's how the 999 season turned out:


Season II (999)

The Altamirano Artillery claimed the league's best record, to no one's surprise. What was somewhat unexpected was the fact that the Parougan Plague were able to match it. The Eastern Conference was extremely deep once again, with the top five seeds all besting the West's #1 record. Quality teams like the Mallox Mavericks (34-28) were left out of the playoffs. The Artillery, Plague and Havok are the favorites going forward, but don't overlook the defending champion Samotath Slayers down in the 6th seed. Getting to the Finals out of the East will be a bloodbath.

Eastern Conference      Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
 1 Altamirano Artillery     62   50  12  5032 4313 +719   150 Playoffs
 2 Parougan Plague          62   50  12  5046 4370 +676   150 Playoffs
 3 Kaldukosic Havok         62   49  13  4995 4410 +585   147 Playoffs
 4 South Klyde Spartans     62   45  17  4938 4434 +504   135 Playoffs
 5 Kaldukosic Krushers      62   43  19  4945 4473 +472   129 Playoffs
 6 Samotath Slayers         62   39  23  4838 4484 +354   117 Playoffs
 7 Ramusok Emperors         62   38  24  4887 4672 +215   114 Playoffs
 8 Gundar Jaguars           62   36  26  4871 4726 +145   108 Playoffs
 9 Mallox Mavericks         62   34  28  4707 4610  +97   102
10 Dawchire Rage            62   31  31  4690 4720  −30    93
11 Umlauf Overkill          62   27  35  4607 4773 −166    81
12 Cassandra Flames         62   23  39  4503 4908 −405    69
13 Gellano Spacefolk        62   17  45  4425 4845 −420    51
14 OAS Ocelots              62   15  47  4425 5026 −601    45
15 Stoneshore SeaDevils     62   14  48  4378 4796 −418    42
16 North Klyde Imps         62   14  48  4340 4909 −569    42

The Culmarland Warmasters were the class of the West, but we're not sure how much that means. The Fort Archer Gorillas were underwhelming and limped to finish line through a barrage of injuries. If they can get healthy, they could make another playoff run. The Olask Tentacles and Pirankoper Kings were both surprise contenders and will be looking to make their mark on the postseason for the first time. Two teams from East snuck into the playoffs with a losing record (Zakhoro and Helfin).

Western Conference      Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
 1 Culmarland Warmasters    62   43  19  4950 4470 +480   129 Playoffs
 2 Olask Tentacles          62   41  21  4845 4532 +313   123 Playoffs
 3 Pirankoper Kings         62   41  21  4798 4579 +219   123 Playoffs
 4 Pelethas Mastodons       62   40  22  4825 4478 +347   120 Playoffs
 5 Fort Archer Gorillas     62   40  22  4844 4530 +314   120 Playoffs
 6 Crawford Cormorants      62   34  28  4784 4580 +204   102 Playoffs
 7 Zakhoro Porcupines       62   30  32  4749 4665  +84    90 Playoffs
 8 Helfin Fief Heathens     62   29  33  4589 4680  −91    87 Playoffs
 9 Keenan Skyforgers        62   26  36  4635 4802 −167    78
10 Dusk Wolfpack            62   26  36  4486 4832 −346    78
11 Versiaville Voyagers     62   23  39  4461 4858 −397    69
12 Goldstaff Lightning      62   22  40  4533 4937 −404    66
13 Na'Malsille Pestilence   62   22  40  4535 4964 −429    66
14 Jotungard Giants         62   19  43  4558 4897 −339    57
15 Mortim MorbidAngels      62   16  46  4425 4892 −467    48
16 Flen Sorcerers           62   15  47  4514 4993 −479    45

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CBA Playoffs First Round

East 1v8
Altamirano Artillery 96–63 Gundar Jaguars (1-0)
Altamirano Artillery 83–67 Gundar Jaguars (2-0)
Altamirano Artillery 96–86 Gundar Jaguars (3-0)
Altamirano Artillery 85–71 Gundar Jaguars (4-0)

#1 Altamirano Artillery advance 4-0

East 4v5
South Klyde Spartans 63–72 Kaldukosic Krushers (0-1)
South Klyde Spartans 71–78 Kaldukosic Krushers (0-2)
South Klyde Spartans 76–82 Kaldukosic Krushers (0-3)
South Klyde Spartans 75–77 Kaldukosic Krushers (0-4)

#5 Kaldukosic Krushers advance 4-0

East 2v7
Parougan Plague 86–88 Ramusok Emperors (0-1)
Parougan Plague 102–58 Ramusok Emperors (1-1)
Parougan Plague 80–67 Ramusok Emperors (2-1)
Parougan Plague 73–49 Ramusok Emperors (3-1)
Parougan Plague 76–68 Ramusok Emperors (4-1)

#2 Parougan Plague advance 4-1

East 3v6
Kaldukosic Havok 61–59 Samotath Slayers (1-0)
Kaldukosic Havok 68–80 Samotath Slayers (1-1)
Kaldukosic Havok 92–68 Samotath Slayers (2-1)
Kaldukosic Havok 84–74 Samotath Slayers (3-1)
Kaldukosic Havok 80–65 Samotath Slayers (4-1)

#3 Kaldukosic Havok advance 4-1


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West 1v8
Culmarland Warmasters 67–63 Helfin Fief Heathens (1-0)
Culmarland Warmasters 63–82 Helfin Fief Heathens (1-1)
Culmarland Warmasters 79–88 Helfin Fief Heathens (1-2)
Culmarland Warmasters 67–90 Helfin Fief Heathens (1-3)
Culmarland Warmasters 91–77 Helfin Fief Heathens (2-3)
Culmarland Warmasters 68–58 Helfin Fief Heathens (3-3)
Culmarland Warmasters 73–90 Helfin Fief Heathens (3-4)

#8 Helfin Fief Heathens advance 4-3

West 4v5
Pelethas Mastodons 54–76 Fort Archer Gorillas (0-1)
Pelethas Mastodons 84–71 Fort Archer Gorillas (1-1)
Pelethas Mastodons 68–91 Fort Archer Gorillas (1-2)
Pelethas Mastodons 54–90 Fort Archer Gorillas (1-3)
Pelethas Mastodons 76–76 Fort Archer Gorillas (84–83 OT) (2-3)
Pelethas Mastodons 76–83 Fort Archer Gorillas  (2-4)

#5 Fort Archer Gorillas advance 4-2

West 2v7
Olask Tentacles 83–71 Zakhoro Porcupines (1-0)
Olask Tentacles 79–66 Zakhoro Porcupines (2-0)
Olask Tentacles 68–62 Zakhoro Porcupines (3-0)
Olask Tentacles 86–80 Zakhoro Porcupines (4-0)

#2 Olask Tentacles advance 4-0

West 3v6
Pirankoper Kings 79–61 Crawford Cormorants (1-0)
Pirankoper Kings 90–75 Crawford Cormorants (2-0)
Pirankoper Kings 79–80 Crawford Cormorants (2-1)
Pirankoper Kings 64–71 Crawford Cormorants (2-2)
Pirankoper Kings 92–67 Crawford Cormorants (3-2)
Pirankoper Kings 79–66 Crawford Cormorants (4-2)

#3 Pirankoper Kings advance 4-2

Second Round

East 1v5
Altamirano Artillery 88–75 Kaldukosic Krushers (1-0)
Altamirano Artillery 76–59 Kaldukosic Krushers (2-0)
Altamirano Artillery 62–73 Kaldukosic Krushers (2-1)
Altamirano Artillery 85–68 Kaldukosic Krushers (3-1)
Altamirano Artillery 91–58 Kaldukosic Krushers (4-1)

#1 Altamirano Artillery advance 4-1

East 2v3
Parougan Plague 69–84 Kaldukosic Havok (0-1)
Parougan Plague 51–70 Kaldukosic Havok (0-2)
Parougan Plague 70–78 Kaldukosic Havok (0-3)
Parougan Plague 67–65 Kaldukosic Havok (1-3)
Parougan Plague 57–86 Kaldukosic Havok (1-4)

#3 Kaldukosic Havok advance 4-1

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West 8v5
Helfin Fief Heathens 61–65 Fort Archer Gorillas (0-1)
Helfin Fief Heathens 63–83 Fort Archer Gorillas (0-2)
Helfin Fief Heathens 92–71 Fort Archer Gorillas (1-2)
Helfin Fief Heathens 67–94 Fort Archer Gorillas (1-3)
Helfin Fief Heathens 71–91 Fort Archer Gorillas (1-4)

#5 Fort Archer Gorillas advance 4-1

West 2v3
Olask Tentacles 75–62 Pirankoper Kings (1-0)
Olask Tentacles 74–68 Pirankoper Kings (2-0)
Olask Tentacles 77–101 Pirankoper Kings (2-1)
Olask Tentacles 66–82 Pirankoper Kings (2-2)
Olask Tentacles 78–86 Pirankoper Kings (2-3)
Olask Tentacles 82–87 Pirankoper Kings (2-4)

#3 Pirankoper Kings advance 4-2

Conference Finals

East Finals (1v3)
Altamirano Artillery 83–96 Kaldukosic Havok (0-1)
Altamirano Artillery 102–79 Kaldukosic Havok (1-1)
Altamirano Artillery 79–73 Kaldukosic Havok (2-1)
Altamirano Artillery 93–72 Kaldukosic Havok (3-1)
Altamirano Artillery 78–77 Kaldukosic Havok (4-1)

#1 Altamirano Artillery advance 4-1

West Finals (5v3)
Fort Archer Gorillas 79–57 Pirankoper Kings (1-0)
Fort Archer Gorillas 84–84 Pirankoper Kings (95–91 OT) (2-0)
Fort Archer Gorillas 71–80 Pirankoper Kings (2-1)
Fort Archer Gorillas 65–84 Pirankoper Kings (2-2)
Fort Archer Gorillas 76–68 Pirankoper Kings (3-2)
Fort Archer Gorillas 78–66 Pirankoper Kings (4-2)

#5 Fort Archer Gorillas advance 4-2

CBA FINALS!

East Champion v West Champion
Altamirano Artillery 78–86 Fort Archer Gorillas (0-1)
Altamirano Artillery 90–96 Fort Archer Gorillas (0-2)
Altamirano Artillery 80–63 Fort Archer Gorillas (1-2)
Altamirano Artillery 95–75 Fort Archer Gorillas (2-2)
Altamirano Artillery 80–70 Fort Archer Gorillas (3-2)
Altamirano Artillery 69–70 Fort Archer Gorillas (3-3)
Altamirano Artillery 76–62 Fort Archer Gorillas (4-3)

The Altamirano Artillery are hereby crowned CBA Champions for the 999 season!

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The two conference champions (Altamirano Artillery and Fort Archer Gorillas) will represent Cosumar in the IUBC Trophy of Champions.

Of the remaining teams, the best regular season team from each conference (Parougan Plague and Culmarland Warmasters) will represent Cosumar in the IUBC Falcon Plate.

[Cosumar]

The Cosumar Football League (CFL) is Cosumar's domestic gridiron football league (simply known as "football" here). The CFL was formed in 994 of the Cosumarite calendar, uniting the two rival football leagues that had divided Cosumar (the Cosumar Association of Football and Fiefdom Football Alliance). The CAF became the "Silver Conference" of the CFL, while the FFA became the "Blue Conference". There is still a huge amount of conference pride and rivalry between the two conferences, which makes the postseason meeting of the two conference champions ("the Dragon Bowl") so much more intense. With 17 teams in each conference, the CFL consists of a total of 34 teams. Teams play each of their conference opponents once, for a 16-game season. Just like the RL NFL, the top six in each conference advance to a 12-team single elimination playoff, culminating with the Dragon Bowl. The CFL is the second-most popular sporting league in Cosumar behind only the Harlighet Ligan (soccer).

Past Dragon Bowl Champions:
I: Jadde Bruins (Silver)
II: Kaldukosic Blazers (Blue)
III: Kaldukosic Kataklysm (Silver)
IV: Sarmon Spirit (Blue)
V: _______???

The current year at the time of this post is 999 and the CFL has just begun. Let's see how it's going so far!

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CFL Season V (999) - Part 1

Week 1

Silver Conference

Dusk Bearcats                  6  6  0 10  22
Hagenheim Vagabonds            6 10 14  0  30

Versiaville Vikings            7  0  3 10 3  23
Keenan Robins                  3  7  7  3 X  20

Cassandra City Wildcats        3  0  3  3   9
Jadde Bruins                   6  0  7  3  16

Bayford Blue Dragons          10 10  7  3  30
Olask Dolphins                 3  6  3 14  26

Morponte Marauders             7  3  0  7  17
Surpronuk Marsh Monsters       0  3  3  0   6

Mallox Tigers                  3  7 14  7  31
Centus Owls                   10  6  0  3  19

Dawchire Eagles                0  3  3  0   6
Kaldukosic Kataklysm          10 10 10  7  37

Flen Jaguars                   7  3  0  3  13
Altamirano Devils              0 10  7  3  20

Blue Conference

Opjenheim Bulldogs             6  3  0  0   9
Pirankoper Cowboys             3 13  3  7  26

Samotath Nighthawks           14  0  0  3  17
Pelethas Thunder              10  3  3 10  26

Samaj Spartans                 3 10  7  6  26
Emerald Cove Conquistadores   10  0  7 10  27

Ramusok Stars                  3 10 17 14  44
Hvalsey Lions                  3  9  0  7  19

Stoneshore Predators           7  3  0  0  10
Kaldukosic Blazers             3  3 10  6  22

Klyde Cyclones                 3  0  0 10  13
OAS Kings                      0  3  3  3   9

Azuris Anthrax                 6  7  3 17  33
Zakhoro Wolfpack               0  3  0  6   9

Na'Malsille Venom              0  0  7  7  14
Sarmon Spirit                  3 17 14  6  40

Week 2

Silver Conference

Kaldukosic Kataklysm           6  9 10  3  28
Flen Jaguars                   0  0  3  0   3

Centus Owls                    7  0  0 10  17
Dawchire Eagles                6 14 13  3  36

Surpronuk Marsh Monsters       0  7  7  0  14
Mallox Tigers                 13 14  3  0  30

Olask Dolphins                 0 10  7  3  20
Morponte Marauders             6  3  6  3  18

Jadde Bruins                  10  3  3  0  16
Bayford Blue Dragons          14  0  7  7  28

Keenan Robins                  6  7  3  0  16
Cassandra City Wildcats        0  0 14  7  21

Hagenheim Vagabonds            3 10  6  7  26
Versiaville Vikings            0 10  3  3  16

Crawford Comrades             10  7  0  3  20
Dusk Bearcats                  0  3  0 10  13

Blue Conference

Zakhoro Wolfpack               0  3  7  7  17
Na'Malsille Venom             10  3  0  7  20

OAS Kings                      3 14  0  3  20
Azuris Anthrax                 0  3  3  3   9

Kaldukosic Blazers            21  3  7  3  34
Klyde Cyclones                 0  7  3  3  13

Hvalsey Lions                  3  3  3  3  12
Stoneshore Predators           7  3  7  6  23

Emerald Cove Conquistadores    7  3  3  3  16
Ramusok Stars                  7  3  3  0  13

Pelethas Thunder               7 10  3  3  23
Samaj Spartans                10 14  3  0  27

Pirankoper Cowboys             7 14  3  0  24
Samotath Nighthawks            0  7  6  0  13

Helfin Mighty Men             13  3 13 17  46
Opjenheim Bulldogs             0  0  3  0   3

Week 3

Silver Conference

Versiaville Vikings            3  3 10  0  16
Crawford Comrades              3 10  6  7  26

Cassandra City Wildcats        0  6  3  7  16
Hagenheim Vagabonds           13  9  7 17  46

Bayford Blue Dragons          14  6 10  6  36
Keenan Robins                  9  6  7  6  28

Morponte Marauders            10  0 10 10  30
Jadde Bruins                   0 10  3 10  23

Mallox Tigers                  7 14  3  3  27
Olask Dolphins                 7  0  0 14  21

Dawchire Eagles                3 10  0  0  13
Surpronuk Marsh Monsters      14  7  9 10  40

Flen Jaguars                   3  3 14  0  20
Centus Owls                    0  7  3  0  10

Altamirano Devils              0  0  0  3   3
Kaldukosic Kataklysm          10  6  7 10  33

Blue Conference

Samotath Nighthawks            0  0  7  7  14
Helfin Mighty Men              7  6 10 13  36

Samaj Spartans                 3  3  0 13  19
Pirankoper Cowboys             6  0  0  0   6

Ramusok Stars                  3 10  0  7  20
Pelethas Thunder               3  3  6 14  26

Stoneshore Predators           7  0  7  7  21
Emerald Cove Conquistadores    7  7  3  7  24

Klyde Cyclones                 6  7 10 10  33
Hvalsey Lions                 14  3  3 17  37

Azuris Anthrax                 3  7  7  7  24
Kaldukosic Blazers             3 13  0 21  37

Na'Malsille Venom             14  0  7  0  21
OAS Kings                      0  6  0  0   6

Sarmon Spirit                  3  7 21 14  45
Zakhoro Wolfpack               0  0  0  3   3

Week 4

Silver Conference

Centus Owls                   14  0  0  7  21
Altamirano Devils              0 28  3  3  34

Surpronuk Marsh Monsters      17  7 14 10  48
Flen Jaguars                   0  3  3  3   9

Olask Dolphins                 3  3  0  7  13
Dawchire Eagles                3  3  0  0   6

Jadde Bruins                   0  7  6  0  13
Mallox Tigers                  3  7  0  0  10

Keenan Robins                  3  0  0  0   3
Morponte Marauders             0 10 13 16  39

Hagenheim Vagabonds            7  3  3  0  13
Bayford Blue Dragons           0  3  7 10  20

Crawford Comrades              0  3  3 10  16
Cassandra City Wildcats        3  7  0 14  24

Dusk Bearcats                  7  0 10  3  20
Versiaville Vikings            0 10  7  0  17

Blue Conference

OAS Kings                      0  0  3 14  17
Sarmon Spirit                 10 13  6 17  46

Kaldukosic Blazers            10 10  0  0  20
Na'Malsille Venom             21  3 14  3  41

Hvalsey Lions                 14  3  0  0  17
Azuris Anthrax                14  7  3  3  27

Emerald Cove Conquistadores    0 14  7  0  21
Klyde Cyclones                 0  7  0  0   7

Pelethas Thunder              10  0  7  3  20
Stoneshore Predators           7  7  6  3  23

Pirankoper Cowboys             0  0  3  0   3
Ramusok Stars                 13 13  0 10  36

Helfin Mighty Men             10  0  7  0 3  20
Samaj Spartans                 7  0  0 10 X  17

Opjenheim Bulldogs             0  3  3  6  12
Samotath Nighthawks            3 10 14  0  27

STANDINGS AFTER WEEK 4

Silver Conference            Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
 1 Bayford Blue Dragons           4    4   0   114   83  +31    12
 2 Kaldukosic Kataklysm           3    3   0    98   12  +86     9
 3 Morponte Marauders             4    3   1   104   52  +52     9
 4 Hagenheim Vagabonds            4    3   1   115   74  +41     9
 5 Mallox Tigers                  4    3   1    98   67  +31     9
 6 Surpronuk Marsh Monsters       4    2   2   108   69  +39     6
 7 Crawford Comrades              3    2   1    62   53   +9     6
 8 Olask Dolphins                 4    2   2    80   81   −1     6
 9 Jadde Bruins                   4    2   2    68   77   −9     6
10 Altamirano Devils              3    2   1    57   67  −10     6
11 Cassandra City Wildcats        4    2   2    70   94  −24     6
12 Dusk Bearcats                  3    1   2    55   67  −12     3
13 Versiaville Vikings            4    1   3    72   92  −20     3
14 Dawchire Eagles                4    1   3    61  107  −46     3
15 Flen Jaguars                   4    1   3    45  106  −61     3
16 Keenan Robins                  4    0   4    67  119  −52     0
17 Centus Owls                    4    0   4    67  121  −54     0

Blue Conference              Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
 1 Emerald Cove Conquistadores    4    4   0    88   67  +21    12
 2 Sarmon Spirit                  3    3   0   131   34  +97     9
 3 Helfin Mighty Men              3    3   0   102   34  +68     9
 4 Kaldukosic Blazers             4    3   1   113   88  +25     9
 5 Na'Malsille Venom              4    3   1    96   83  +13     9
 6 Ramusok Stars                  4    2   2   113   64  +49     6
 7 Samaj Spartans                 4    2   2    89   76  +13     6
 8 Azuris Anthrax                 4    2   2    93   83  +10     6
 9 Pelethas Thunder               4    2   2    95   87   +8     6
10 Stoneshore Predators           4    2   2    77   78   −1     6
11 Pirankoper Cowboys             4    2   2    59   77  −18     6
12 Samotath Nighthawks            4    1   3    71   98  −27     3
13 Klyde Cyclones                 4    1   3    66  101  −35     3
14 OAS Kings                      4    1   3    52   89  −37     3
15 Hvalsey Lions                  4    1   3    85  127  −42     3
16 Zakhoro Wolfpack               3    0   3    29   98  −69     0
17 Opjenheim Bulldogs             3    0   3    24   99  −75     0

2nd Finnegan Trophy - Round of 16

A constant criticism of the CFL has been its dearth of interconference games. Aside from the Dragon Bowl, there was no way for teams from the Silver and Blue Conferences to meet in meaningful games. To address this, the league introduced The Finnegan Trophy last season. Named after the former coach of National Team, Gary Finnegan, this annual tournament will feature eight randomly selected teams from each conference going at it single-elimination style, gradually progressing over the course of the season (one round each month). What's at stake? In addition to prize money, the winner automatically receives one of Cosumar's allotted spots in international competitions (along with the Dragon Bowl victor and the best regular season record from each conference).

Past Winners
I: Kaldukosic Kataklysm (Silver)
II: ______???

Round of 16
Altamirano Devils (Silver)       6  0  0  0   6
Hvalsey Lions (Blue)             3 10 13  0  26

Bayford Blue Dragons (Silver)   14  6  0  6  26
Klyde Cyclones (Blue)            3  7  3  7  20

Centus Owls (Silver)             7  3  0  3  13
Pelethas Thunder (Blue)         13 10 14 10  47

Dawchire Eagles (Silver)        10  0  3  7  20
OAS Kings (Blue)                 3  0  3  0   6

Flen Jaguards (Silver)           7  0  0  7  14
Ramusok Stars (Blue)            10 17 10 10  47

Jadde Bruins (Silver)            3  7  0  7  17
Sarmon Spirit (Blue)             6  7  3 14  30

Keenan Robins (Silver)           0  0  7  3  10
Stoneshore Predators (Blue)      0  7  7  7  21

Versiaville Vikings (Silver)     3 10  7  6  26
Zakhoro Wolfpack (Blue)          0 10  0  3  13

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The CFL also manages the much smaller Cosumar Arena Football League (CAFL), which serves as something of a developmental minor league for the CFL. With nine total teams, the CAFL plays a double round robin for a total of 16 games. The season concludes with a four-team playoff.

Past Winners
I: Yambridge Pioneers
II: ______???


CAFL Season II (999)

Week 1

Cavaleira Cucumbers          0  3  0 10  13
Rhupenhoven Raging Rhinos    0  0  6  3   9

Sundsvall Penguins           0  3  6  7  16
Jotungard Goblins            0  3  3  7  13

Cupe Dutch Killer Whales     3  7 10 10  30
Wealdheim Foxes              3 10  7  0  20

Aldenskoett Jackhammers     10 10  0  0  20
Ruminov Black Panthers       9  3  9  0  21

Week 2

Wealdheim Foxes              7  0  0  3  10
Aldenskoett Jackhammers      0  7  7 14  28

Jotungard Goblins            3 14  7 14  38
Cupe Dutch Killer Whales    10  3  0  3  16

Rhupenhoven Raging Rhinos    0  7  3  3  13
Sundsvall Penguins          13 10  0  7  30

Yambridge Pioneers           6  7  0 10  23
Cavaleira Cucumbers          7  0  3  9  19

Week 3

Sundsvall Penguins           3  3  3  0   9
Yambridge Pioneers          10  0  3 10  23

Cupe Dutch Killer Whales     7  3 10  6  26
Rhupenhoven Raging Rhinos    6 10  7  0  23

Aldenskoett Jackhammers      0 10  7  3  20
Jotungard Goblins            0  0 10 14  24

Ruminov Black Panthers      16  7  3 10  36
Wealdheim Foxes              7  7  3  0  17

Week 4

Jotungard Goblins            0  7  3  3  13
Ruminov Black Panthers       0  7  0 10  17

Rhupenhoven Raging Rhinos    7  7  7  3  24
Aldenskoett Jackhammers      0  7 13  3  23

Yambridge Pioneers          13  3  3 10  29
Cupe Dutch Killer Whales     0  7  0 14  21

Cavaleira Cucumbers          3  0  3 10  16
Sundsvall Penguins           7 10  7  3  27

Standings Through Week 4

CAFL                       Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
 1 Yambridge Pioneers           3    3   0    75   49  +26     9
 2 Ruminov Black Panthers       3    3   0    74   50  +24     9
 3 Sundsvall Penguins           4    3   1    82   65  +17     9
 4 Jotungard Goblins            4    2   2    88   69  +19     6
 5 Cupe Dutch Killer Whales     4    2   2    93  110  −17     6
 6 Aldenskoett Jackhammers      4    1   3    91   79  +12     3
 7 Cavaleira Cucumbers          3    1   2    48   59  −11     3
 8 Rhupenhoven Raging Rhinos    4    1   3    69   92  −23     3
 9 Wealdheim Foxes              3    0   3    47   94  −47     0

[Cosumar]

CFL Season V (999) - Part 2

The usual suspects are leading the way halfway through the 5th season under the Cosumar Football League. The Kataklysm are the only undefeated team at 7-0, while defending Dragon Bowl champions Sarmon look equally dangerous in the Blue Conference. The Marauders, Tigers and Mighty Men are the only other squads with only one loss. Hagenheim and Na'Malsille have looked formidable, perhaps more than expected, while the early-season undefeated run of Emerald Cove (which has since tapered off) also grabbed headlines. The upset of the season came when the winless Zakhoro Wolfpack knocked off the Kaldukosic Blazers in MD6 with a 10-point fourth quarter to win 31-23.

Week 5

Silver Conference

Cassandra City Wildcats        7  6  3  0  16
Dusk Bearcats                 10  7  0  0  17

Bayford Blue Dragons          10  0  3  7  20
Crawford Comrades              0  3  3  3   9

Morponte Marauders            10 13 14  0  37
Hagenheim Vagabonds            3  0  0  0   3

Mallox Tigers                  7 21  3 10  41
Keenan Robins                  0  7  7  3  17

Dawchire Eagles               10 14  3  7  34
Jadde Bruins                  13 10  6  7  36

Flen Jaguars                   3  6  0  0   9
Olask Dolphins                 6 10 10  3  29

Altamirano Devils              0  6  7  3  16
Surpronuk Marsh Monsters      10  6  6 14  36

Kaldukosic Kataklysm          10 21 17 10  58
Centus Owls                    0  0  0  0   0

Blue Conference

Samaj Spartans                 7  3 17  0  27
Opjenheim Bulldogs             0  3  0  3   6

Ramusok Stars                  7 10  0 14  31
Helfin Mighty Men              7 14  6  0  27

Stoneshore Predators           0  3  6  0   9
Pirankoper Cowboys            10  3  7  0  20

Klyde Cyclones                 7  3  0  0  10
Pelethas Thunder               0  0  0 14  14

Azuris Anthrax                 7 14 13  7  41
Emerald Cove Conquistadores   10  0  7 17  34

Na'Malsille Venom              3  3  0  6  12
Hvalsey Lions                  0 13 17  6  36

Sarmon Spirit                 14  0  0  3  17
Kaldukosic Blazers             7  0 14  7  28

Zakhoro Wolfpack               7  7  0 10  24
OAS Kings                      3  0  7 17  27

Week 6

Silver Conference

Surpronuk Marsh Monsters       3  3  0 14  20
Kaldukosic Kataklysm          14 10  7  3  34

Olask Dolphins                 3  7  7  0 X  17
Altamirano Devils              7 10  0  0 3  20

Jadde Bruins                  14 10  3  0  27
Flen Jaguars                   3 14  7  0  24

Keenan Robins                  7  3  0  3  13
Dawchire Eagles                3 10  0  7  20

Hagenheim Vagabonds            3  0  7  0  10
Mallox Tigers                  3  6 10  7  26

Crawford Comrades              3  3 10  3  19
Morponte Marauders            10 14  9  3  36

Dusk Bearcats                  7  7  7  6  27
Bayford Blue Dragons           6  7  3  3  19

Versiaville Vikings            7  7  3  0  17
Cassandra City Wildcats        0  6  6  3  15

Blue Conference

Kaldukosic Blazers             3 17  3  0  23
Zakhoro Wolfpack               7  7  7 10  31

Hvalsey Lions                  3  0  6  3  12
Sarmon Spirit                 10  0  3  3  16

Emerald Cove Conquistadores    6  3  3  7  19
Na'Malsille Venom             17 16  9  3  45

Pelethas Thunder               0  7 14  0  21
Azuris Anthrax                13  6  0  3  22

Pirankoper Cowboys             3  0 14  7  24
Klyde Cyclones                 3  6  0  0   9

Helfin Mighty Men              3 10  3  7  23
Stoneshore Predators           0  0  0  3   3

Opjenheim Bulldogs             3  7 10  7  27
Ramusok Stars                  0 10  6  6  22

Samotath Nighthawks            3  0  7  0  10
Samaj Spartans                 6 14 10  7  37

Week 7

Silver Conference

Bayford Blue Dragons          10  0  3  0  13
Versiaville Vikings            0  3  9 10  22

Morponte Marauders             9  6  9  6  30
Dusk Bearcats                  0  6  3  7  16

Mallox Tigers                  6 10 14  7  37
Crawford Comrades              3  3  0 14  20

Dawchire Eagles                3  0  7  0  10
Hagenheim Vagabonds            7  0  7  0  14

Flen Jaguars                   6  3  7 10  26
Keenan Robins                  0  3  7  7  17

Altamirano Devils              0  3  0  0   3
Jadde Bruins                   6  3  9  0  18

Kaldukosic Kataklysm           0 14  3  3  20
Olask Dolphins                 0  6  0  7  13

Centus Owls                    0  7  0  6  13
Surpronuk Marsh Monsters       7 17 10 10  44

Blue Conference

Ramusok Stars                 14 17 10 17  58
Samotath Nighthawks            7  3  0  6  16

Stoneshore Predators           0  0  0  0   0
Opjenheim Bulldogs             0  3  6  0   9

Klyde Cyclones                 0  0  0  0   0
Helfin Mighty Men              0 13  3  3  19

Azuris Anthrax                 7  3  6 10  26
Pirankoper Cowboys             7  3  3  3  16

Na'Malsille Venom              7 10  3  0  20
Pelethas Thunder               3  3 10  3  19

Sarmon Spirit                  6 10 10  7  33
Emerald Cove Conquistadores    0  0  0  7   7

Zakhoro Wolfpack               0  0  7  3  10
Hvalsey Lions                 10  9  3  7  29

OAS Kings                      0  0  3  0   3
Kaldukosic Blazers            10 10  3  7  30

Week 8

Silver Conference

Olask Dolphins                13 14  6 17  50
Centus Owls                   10  3  0  6  19

Jadde Bruins                   0  3 14  0  17
Kaldukosic Kataklysm          21  7 14  7  49

Keenan Robins                 10  0  3  0  13
Altamirano Devils              7  7  0  3  17

Hagenheim Vagabonds            0 10 10 14  34
Flen Jaguars                   0  3  3  3   9

Crawford Comrades              7  3  0  7  17
Dawchire Eagles                3  0  0  3   6

Dusk Bearcats                 10  3  0  3  16
Mallox Tigers                 10  7  3  0  20

Versiaville Vikings            7  0  3  0  10
Morponte Marauders            10  3 17  7  37

Cassandra City Wildcats        0  7  3  7  17
Bayford Blue Dragons          10 10  0  6  26

Blue Conference

Hvalsey Lions                  7  7  7  0  21
OAS Kings                      3  3  0 14  20

Emerald Cove Conquistadores    0  6 10  6  22
Zakhoro Wolfpack               7  6  0  0  13

Pelethas Thunder               0  7  6  0  13
Sarmon Spirit                  6  3  3  7  19

Pirankoper Cowboys             0  0  0  0   0
Na'Malsille Venom              3  0  3 17  23

Helfin Mighty Men             10  3  7  0  20
Azuris Anthrax                 3  6  0 10  19

Opjenheim Bulldogs             0  3  3  7  13
Klyde Cyclones                 0  0 14  0  14

Samotath Nighthawks            3  0  6 10  19
Stoneshore Predators           0 10  6  0  16

Samaj Spartans                 0  6 10 10  26
Ramusok Stars                 14  3  0  0  17

STANDINGS AFTER WEEK 8 (mid-season)

Silver Conference            Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
 1 Kaldukosic Kataklysm           7    7   0   259   62 +197    21
 2 Morponte Marauders             8    7   1   244  100 +144    21
 3 Mallox Tigers                  8    7   1   222  130  +92    21
 4 Bayford Blue Dragons           8    6   2   192  158  +34    18
 5 Hagenheim Vagabonds            8    5   3   176  156  +20    15
 6 Jadde Bruins                   8    5   3   166  187  −21    15
 7 Surpronuk Marsh Monsters       7    4   3   208  132  +76    12
 8 Olask Dolphins                 8    4   4   189  149  +40    12
 9 Altamirano Devils              7    4   3   113  151  −38    12
10 Dusk Bearcats                  7    3   4   131  152  −21     9
11 Crawford Comrades              7    3   4   127  152  −25     9
12 Versiaville Vikings            7    3   4   121  157  −36     9
13 Cassandra City Wildcats        7    2   5   118  154  −36     6
14 Dawchire Eagles                8    2   6   131  187  −56     6
15 Flen Jaguars                   8    2   6   113  213 −100     6
16 Keenan Robins                  8    0   8   127  223  −96     0
17 Centus Owls                    7    0   7    99  273 −174     0

Blue Conference              Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
 1 Sarmon Spirit                  7    6   1   216   94 +122    18
 2 Helfin Mighty Men              7    6   1   191   87 +104    18
 3 Na'Malsille Venom              8    6   2   196  157  +39    18
 4 Samaj Spartans                 7    5   2   179  109  +70    15
 5 Kaldukosic Blazers             7    5   2   194  139  +55    15
 6 Azuris Anthrax                 8    5   3   201  174  +27    15
 7 Emerald Cove Conquistadores    8    5   3   170  199  −29    15
 8 Ramusok Stars                  8    4   4   241  160  +81    12
 9 Hvalsey Lions                  8    4   4   183  185   −2    12
10 Pirankoper Cowboys             8    4   4   119  144  −25    12
11 Pelethas Thunder               8    3   5   162  158   +4     9
12 Stoneshore Predators           8    2   6   105  149  −44     6
13 OAS Kings                      7    2   5   102  164  −62     6
14 Klyde Cyclones                 8    2   6    99  171  −72     6
15 Opjenheim Bulldogs             7    2   5    79  162  −83     6
16 Samotath Nighthawks            7    2   5   116  209  −93     6
17 Zakhoro Wolfpack               7    1   6   107  199  −92     3

2nd Finnegan Trophy - Quarterfinals

The Finnegan Trophy quarterfinals belonged to the Blue Conference, which won three of the four matchups. Bayford is the lone representative of the Silver Conference in the final four. They rebounded from a 10-0 deficit to spank Hvalsey 31-10. The only close game of the bunch was Predators-Vikings. The game was 13-9 at halftime in favor of the Vikings, but Stoneshore put together a 13-0 second half run to put Versiaville away. One month from now, Bayford vs. Pelethas and Sarmon vs. Stoneshore will determine who will play in the Finnegan Trophy Final. Everyone is eagerly anticipating a Bayford/Sarmon interconference clash of titans. Or will a surprise contender sneak in like the Vagabonds did last year?

Quarterfinals
Hvalsey Lions (Blue)             3  7  0  0  10
Bayford Blue Dragons (Silver)    0 14 10  7  31

Pelethas Thunder (Blue)          3 13  7 10  33
Dawchire Eagles (Silver)         0  0  7  0   7

Ramusok Stars (Blue)             3  0  7  3  13
Sarmon Spirit (Blue)            10 10 20  6  46

Stoneshore Predators (Blue)      3  6 10  3  22
Versiaville Vikings (Silver)    10  3  0  0  13

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CAFL Season II (999)

Last season's playoff quartet have firm control of the league once again, so far. Sundsvall in particular has looked impressive, leading the league with a 7-1 record after their domination of the Wealdheim Foxes this week. The Yambridge Pioneers, who surprisingly won the championship last year despite an 8-8 season, have looked the part of defending champions this year, jumping out to a 6-2 record with their high-octane offense.

Week 6

Rhupenhoven Raging Rhinos   14  0  0  7  21
Wealdheim Foxes              3 10  7  0  20

Yambridge Pioneers          10  7  0 10  27
Ruminov Black Panthers      10 14  9  0  33

Cavaleira Cucumbers          3  3  7  7  20
Aldenskoett Jackhammers      3  7  0  0  10

Sundsvall Penguins           7 10  3 14  34
Cupe Dutch Killer Whales     3  6  7  7  23

Week 7

Aldenskoett Jackhammers      0  0 10  0  10
Sundsvall Penguins           7  6  0 14  27

Ruminov Black Panthers      14  7  7 14  42
Cavaleira Cucumbers          3  3  7  3  16

Wealdheim Foxes              3  7  3  3  16
Yambridge Pioneers           9 10  3  3  25

Jotungard Goblins           10 10 13  7  40
Rhupenhoven Raging Rhinos    0  0  0  0   0

Week 8

Yambridge Pioneers           6 14  3  0  23
Jotungard Goblins            7  6 14  6  33

Cavaleira Cucumbers          3  7  0  7  17
Wealdheim Foxes              3 10 10  0  23

Sundsvall Penguins           7  3  3  7  20
Ruminov Black Panthers       7  0  7  3  17

Cupe Dutch Killer Whales    10  3  6  7  26
Aldenskoett Jackhammers      6  0  3 14  23

Week 9

Ruminov Black Panthers       0  0  3  3   6
Cupe Dutch Killer Whales    10  6  6  6  28

Wealdheim Foxes              0  0  7  3  10
Sundsvall Penguins          13  7 13  3  36

Jotungard Goblins           14  0  7  6  27
Cavaleira Cucumbers          0  3  9  0  12

Rhupenhoven Raging Rhinos   10  7  6  7 X  30
Yambridge Pioneers           0  6 21  3 6  36

Standings Through Week 9 (Mid-season)

CAFL                       Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
 1 Sundsvall Penguins           8    7   1   199  125  +74    21
 2 Jotungard Goblins            8    6   2   217  114 +103    18
 3 Ruminov Black Panthers       8    6   2   216  144  +72    18
 4 Yambridge Pioneers           8    6   2   234  182  +52    18
 5 Cupe Dutch Killer Whales     8    4   4   184  190   −6    12
 6 Cavaleira Cucumbers          8    3   5   130  175  −45     9
 7 Rhupenhoven Raging Rhinos    8    2   6   123  232 −109     6
 8 Aldenskoett Jackhammers      8    1   7   155  200  −45     3
 9 Wealdheim Foxes              8    1   7   126  222  −96     3

[Cosumar]

EDIT: Oops, 999 Season Part III accidentally deleted

[Cosumar]

CFL Season V (999) - Part 4

Besides the playoffs themselves, the last few weeks of the CFL Season are always the most intriguing. It's punch-out time. Teams literally hitting each other harder than ever, putting their wills to the test, but also punching each other out of the postseason picture. In retrospect, the Dragon Bowl Champion is almost always a team that caught fire in these last few weeks and played its best football going into the playoffs. The Kaldukosic Kataklysm are the obvious choice, concluding their 1-loss season with a dominant 6-0 stretch. But other teams like Jadde, Na'Malsille and even Pelethas have stealthily established some tangible momentum going into the postseason. And others completely collapsed down the stretch, squandering what seemed like sure-fire playoff berths a few weeks ago. The Surpronuk Marsh Monsters lost each of their last four games, including losses to the lowly Bearcats and Wildcats, to slide from 8-4 to 8-8 and miss the playoffs. Choke! Mallox had a similar breakdown, going 1-3 over the final stretch, including losses to Altamirano and Dawchire, to miss the playoffs. Anyway, have a look for yourself at how the final quadrant of the season played out.


Week 14

Silver Conference

Hagenheim Vagabonds            0  3  0  0   3
Jadde Bruins                   0  0  7 10  17

Crawford Comrades              0  0  7  6  13
Olask Dolphins                10  0  6  3  19

Dusk Bearcats                  0  3  7 14  24
Surpronuk Marsh Monsters       0  3 10  7  20

Versiaville Vikings            7  0  3  0  10
Centus Owls                   14  0  0  7  21

Cassandra City Wildcats        3  0  0  0   3
Kaldukosic Kataklysm           7 21  7  7  42

Bayford Blue Dragons          13 10  3 14  40
Altamirano Devils              7  7  0 10  24

Morponte Marauders             0 14  0 13  27
Flen Jaguars                   0  0  0  0   0

Mallox Tigers                  3  7  3  6  19
Dawchire Eagles                7  7  9  0  23

Blue Conference

Pirankoper Cowboys             3  3  3 10  19
Emerald Cove Conquistadores    0  6  0  0   6

Helfin Mighty Men             13  3  3  7  26
Hvalsey Lions                  0  0  9  0   9

Opjenheim Bulldogs             0  7  3  0  10
Kaldukosic Blazers             7  6  0  0  13

Samotath Nighthawks            3  0  3  0   6
OAS Kings                     10  0  6 10  26

Samaj Spartans                 3 17 10 17  47
Zakhoro Wolfpack               0  3  3  3   9

Ramusok Stars                 10  0  3  0  13
Sarmon Spirit                  6  7  3  3  19

Stoneshore Predators           0  3  3  0   6
Na'Malsille Venom              3  3  3 10  19

Klyde Cyclones                 7  3  0  7  17
Azuris Anthrax                 0  7  7 14  28

Week 15

Silver Conference

Flen Jaguars                   0  0  3  7  10
Mallox Tigers                  6 17  6 10  39

Altamirano Devils              0  3  3  0   6
Morponte Marauders             0  6  0 13  19

Kaldukosic Kataklysm           6  3 13  0  22
Bayford Blue Dragons           3  0  0  0   3

Centus Owls                   10  0  6  3  19
Cassandra City Wildcats        3  7  3  3  16

Surpronuk Marsh Monsters      13  3  6  0  22
Versiaville Vikings           14  7  6  7  34

Olask Dolphins                10  0  7  7  24
Dusk Bearcats                  0 17  3  7  27

Jadde Bruins                  17  3  3 10  33
Crawford Comrades              7  7  0  7  21

Keenan Robins                 10  7  7 14  38
Hagenheim Vagabonds            7  7  3  0  17

Blue Conference

Na'Malsille Venom              3  3 10  3  19
Klyde Cyclones                10  3  0  3  16

Sarmon Spirit                  3  3  7 13  26
Stoneshore Predators           3  0  0  0   3

Zakhoro Wolfpack               6  6  0  0  12
Ramusok Stars                  3  0 10  6  19

OAS Kings                      3  3  7  3  16
Samaj Spartans                 3  7  3  7  20

Kaldukosic Blazers             0  0  6 10  16
Samotath Nighthawks            0  3 14  0  17

Hvalsey Lions                  0  7  0  0   7
Opjenheim Bulldogs             6  0  7 10  23

Emerald Cove Conquistadores    3  3  0 10  16
Helfin Mighty Men              3  6 10  0  19

Pelethas Thunder              10 14  0  0  24
Pirankoper Cowboys             0  0  7  0   7

Week 16

Silver Conference

Crawford Comrades              3  3  9  0  15
Keenan Robins                  7 10 10  0  27

Dusk Bearcats                  7  7  3 10  27
Jadde Bruins                  17  9  6  9  41

Versiaville Vikings           10 10  3  6  29
Olask Dolphins                 3  3  3  0   9

Cassandra City Wildcats        3 14  7  7  31
Surpronuk Marsh Monsters       3  3 10 14  30

Bayford Blue Dragons          14  0 17 10  41
Centus Owls                    3  0  7 10  20

Morponte Marauders             3  0  0  7  10
Kaldukosic Kataklysm           3  6 21  0  30

Mallox Tigers                  3  0  3 13  19
Altamirano Devils              3  0 10 10  23

Dawchire Eagles               10  7  0  0  17
Flen Jaguars                   0  3  0  7  10

Blue Conference

Helfin Mighty Men             10  3  0  7 X  20
Pelethas Thunder               3  3  7  7 6  26

Opjenheim Bulldogs             0  6  7  7  20
Emerald Cove Conquistadores    7  0  0  7  14

Samotath Nighthawks            7 14 10  0  31
Hvalsey Lions                  3  7  3 16  29

Samaj Spartans                 3  0  0  0   3
Kaldukosic Blazers            17  0  3  9  29

Ramusok Stars                 13  7  0  6  26
OAS Kings                      0 14  3  3  20

Stoneshore Predators           3 21  3  7  34
Zakhoro Wolfpack               3  7 10 10  30

Klyde Cyclones                 3  0  0  0   3
Sarmon Spirit                 14 17  7 13  51

Azuris Anthrax                 6  7  3  0  16
Na'Malsille Venom              0 10  0  7  17

Week 17

Silver Conference

Altamirano Devils              7  6  6 14  33
Dawchire Eagles                7  0  0  0   7

Kaldukosic Kataklysm           6 10  3  7  26
Mallox Tigers                 10  3  0  6  19

Centus Owls                    3  3  0  3   9
Morponte Marauders            10  6 14  7  37

Surpronuk Marsh Monsters       0  7  0  3  10
Bayford Blue Dragons           3  6  7  7  23

Olask Dolphins                13 13 10  0  36
Cassandra City Wildcats        3  3  0  7  13

Jadde Bruins                   3 10 10  3 X  26
Versiaville Vikings            3  6  3 14 3  29

Keenan Robins                  7  0  7  0  14
Dusk Bearcats                  0  3  3  3   9

Hagenheim Vagabonds            6  3  3  7  19
Crawford Comrades              7  7  7  7  28

Blue Conference

Sarmon Spirit                 10  7  7  7  31
Azuris Anthrax                 0  0  7  7  14

Zakhoro Wolfpack               6  3  0  0   9
Klyde Cyclones                17  3 10  6  36

OAS Kings                      0  6  3  3  12
Stoneshore Predators           7  6  7 10  30

Kaldukosic Blazers             7  3  3  3  16
Ramusok Stars                  0 14  6  0  20

Hvalsey Lions                  7 10  0  0  17
Samaj Spartans                 3  7  6  7  23

Emerald Cove Conquistadores    0  0  7  0   7
Samotath Nighthawks            7 17 10 10  44

Pelethas Thunder               7  0 10  6  23
Opjenheim Bulldogs             7  3  3  0  13

Pirankoper Cowboys             0  3  6  3  12
Helfin Mighty Men             21 20  3 12  56

FINAL STANDINGS (AFTER WEEK 17)

Silver Conference            Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
 1 Kaldukosic Kataklysm          16   15   1   489  171 +318    45 Playoffs
 2 Bayford Blue Dragons          16   13   3   402  303  +99    39 Playoffs
 3 Morponte Marauders            16   13   3   488  224 +264    39 Playoffs
 4 Jadde Bruins                  16   10   6   368  347  +21    30 Playoffs
 5 Altamirano Devils             16   10   6   316  285  +31    30 Playoffs
 6 Versiaville Vikings           16    9   7   292  324  −32    27 Playoffs
 7 Mallox Tigers                 16    9   7   434  324 +110    27
 8 Surpronuk Marsh Monsters      16    8   8   410  329  +81    24
 9 Olask Dolphins                16    7   9   372  322  +50    21
10 Hagenheim Vagabonds           16    7   9   327  340  −13    21
11 Dusk Bearcats                 16    7   9   288  323  −35    21
12 Crawford Comrades             16    7   9   313  368  −55    21
13 Keenan Robins                 16    6  10   308  383  −75    18
14 Dawchire Eagles               16    5  11   233  351 −118    15
15 Flen Jaguars                  16    5  11   230  413 −183    15
16 Cassandra City Wildcats       16    3  13   254  434 −180     9
17 Centus Owls                   16    2  14   221  504 −283     6

Blue Conference              Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
 1 Sarmon Spirit                 16   14   2   501  199 +302    42 Playoffs
 2 Na'Malsille Venom             16   14   2   373  253 +120    42 Playoffs
 3 Helfin Mighty Men             16   13   3   437  220 +217    39 Playoffs
 4 Kaldukosic Blazers            16   10   6   369  281  +88    30 Playoffs
 5 Samaj Spartans                16   10   6   380  280 +100    30 Playoffs
 6 Pelethas Thunder              16   10   6   391  283 +108    30 Playoffs
 7 Ramusok Stars                 16   10   6   395  288 +107    30
 8 Azuris Anthrax                16    9   7   357  325  +32    27
 9 Pirankoper Cowboys            16    8   8   264  343  −79    24
10 Samotath Nighthawks           16    7   9   291  420 −129    21
11 Hvalsey Lions                 16    6  10   321  382  −61    18
12 Emerald Cove Conquistadores   16    6  10   288  413 −125    18
13 Opjenheim Bulldogs            16    5  11   225  346 −121    15
14 Klyde Cyclones                16    5  11   224  345 −121    15
15 OAS Kings                     16    4  12   291  366  −75    12
16 Stoneshore Predators          16    4  12   230  334 −104    12
17 Zakhoro Wolfpack              16    1  15   239  498 −259     3

PLAYOFF MATCHUPS

Silver Conference

#3 Morponte Marauders (13-3) vs. #6 Versiaville Vikings (9-7)
Winner plays #2 Bayford Blue Dragons (13-3)

#4 Jadde Bruins (10-6) vs. #5 Altamirano Devils (10-6)
Winner plays #1 Kaldukosic Kataklysm (15-1)

Blue Conference

#3 Helfin Mighty Men (13-3) vs. #6 Pelethas Thunder (10-6)
Winner plays #2 Na'Malsille Venom (14-2)

#4 Kaldukosic Blazers (10-6) vs. #5 Samaj Spartans (10-6)
Winner plays #1 Sarmon Spirit (14-2)[/size]

2nd Finnegan Trophy - FINALS

Despite finishing the season with just four wins, the Stoneshore Predators pulled off another mind-boggling upset in the Finnegan Trophy tournament to win the whole thing, the first for both their franchise and the Blue Conference. Bayford seemed disinterested in the first half and the Predators preyed upon it, jumping out to a 24-0 lead. Bayford mounted a half-hearted comeback with a slew of field goals and some sturdy second-half defense, but it was not enough to compensate for their sloppy start. Since Stoneshore did not qualify for the playoffs, it guarantees that the first ever sweep of the Trophy and the Dragon Bowl will not occur this season.

Bayford Blue Dragons (Silver)    6  6  6  3  21
Stoneshore Predators (Blue)     14 10  7  0  31

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CAFL Season II (999) - Part 4

Jotungard, Sundsvall, Yambridge and Ruminov are far and away the best four teams. They took the four playoff spots last year and again this year. Surprise, surprise. Things get really interesting from here, however. All four squads have a legitimate chance to win. Jotungard's explosive dual-quarterback offense has looked unstoppable (30 PPG), but Sundsvall's stingy defense has always been an Achilles heel of sorts for them. And no one will make the mistake of counting out the Pioneers this time after what they did last year - running the table after squeaking in at 8-8.

Week 14

Cavaleira Cucumbers          3  3  3  6  15
Cupe Dutch Killer Whales    10  6  3  0  19

Yambridge Pioneers          13 14 13  9  49
Aldenskoett Jackhammers     10  6  6  7  29

Rhupenhoven Raging Rhinos    7  3  3  6  19
Ruminov Black Panthers       3  3  6  6  18

Jotungard Goblins           13 14  3  7  37
Wealdheim Foxes              0  0  0  6   6

Week 15

Wealdheim Foxes             10  6  0  0  16
Rhupenhoven Raging Rhinos    3  0  3  6  12

Ruminov Black Panthers       3  3  0  0   6
Yambridge Pioneers          10  0  3  3  16

Aldenskoett Jackhammers     10  0  0  7  17
Cavaleira Cucumbers          3  7  0  9  19

Cupe Dutch Killer Whales     0  3  0  7  10
Sundsvall Penguins           3  7  9 10  29

Week 16

Sundsvall Penguins           6  7  3  7  23
Aldenskoett Jackhammers      0 14 14  3  31

Cavaleira Cucumbers          0  6  7 10  23
Ruminov Black Panthers      14  6  6 10  36

Yambridge Pioneers          14 10  3  6  33
Wealdheim Foxes              0  0  0  3   3

Rhupenhoven Raging Rhinos    3 10  0  3  16
Jotungard Goblins            0 14 10 10  34

Week 17

Jotungard Goblins           14 21 21 14  70
Yambridge Pioneers           0  0  3  0   3

Wealdheim Foxes             14  7  0  3  24
Cavaleira Cucumbers          0  0  7  0   7

Ruminov Black Panthers      10  0  0  0  10
Sundsvall Penguins          10  7  0  0  17

Aldenskoett Jackhammers      0 14  3  3  20
Cupe Dutch Killer Whales    10  3  0  0  13

Week 18

Cupe Dutch Killer Whales     7  7  0  3  17
Ruminov Black Panthers       0  0 16  3  19

Sundsvall Penguins           3  3 10  0  16
Wealdheim Foxes              7  0  0  3  10

Cavaleira Cucumbers         14  3  0 13  30
Jotungard Goblins           10  3  3  9  25

Yambridge Pioneers           0  9 10  7  26
Rhupenhoven Raging Rhinos    0  7 13 14  34

Final Standings (Through Week 18)

CAFL                       Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
 1 Jotungard Goblins           16   13   3   480  226 +254    39 Playoffs
 2 Sundsvall Penguins          16   13   3   393  259 +134    39 Playoffs
 3 Yambridge Pioneers          16   11   5   442  390  +52    33 Playoffs
 4 Ruminov Black Panthers      16   10   6   366  274  +92    30 Playoffs
 5 Cupe Dutch Killer Whales    16    7   9   302  359  −57    21
 6 Cavaleira Cucumbers         16    6  10   282  372  −90    18
 7 Rhupenhoven Raging Rhinos   16    5  11   281  401 −120    15
 8 Wealdheim Foxes             16    4  12   238  387 −149    12
 9 Aldenskoett Jackhammers     16    3  13   313  429 −116     9

Playoff Match-ups
#1 Jotungard Goblins (13-3) vs. #4 Ruminov Black Panthers (10-6)
#2 Sundsvall Penguins (13-3) vs. #3 Yambridge Pioneers (11-5)

[Cosumar]

CFL Season V (999) - Playoffs

Of the 34 teams that started the season with bright aspiration, only 12 remain with their goal of winning the Dragon Bowl intact. It's time to kick off the CFL Playoffs! Single-elimination, no mercy, no second-chances. Go big or go home.

Wild Card Round

The higher seeds dominated in the Silver Conference's 3v6 and 4v5 pairings. Morponte took an early 21-7 lead over Versiaville. The game seemed to be destined for a tense finale when the Vikings took the lead on a 16-0 run in the 3rd quarter, but the Marauders responded well and scored 24 unanswered from there to turn it into a rout. They will play the Bayford Blue Dragons in the Divisional Round. Jadde's defense was the headliner of the weekend's other Silver Conference game, as they kept the sluggish Altamirano Devils out of the endzone for the entire game in a 22-9 slow-burner. They will be sacrificed to take on the Kaldukosic Kataklysm next week.

The Blue Conference fixtures were the ones that brought that nail-biting CFL Playoffs drama that we all love. The 9-7 Pelethas Thunder upset the 13-3 Helfin Mighty Men in a furious second half duel. It was knotted at 21-20 in favor of Pelethas for much of the 4th. The Thunder scored a touchdown with 2 minutes left to go up 27-20, but the extra point was blocked. Helfin executed the 2-minute offense to perfection and marched all the way down the field with some efficient passes to the sidelines. But in the Red Zone, with less than 30 seconds remaining, Mighty Men quarterback Martell Seraphin was sacked. On the sack he fumbled away the ball, and with it, the game. Pelethas will play the red-hot Na'Malsille Venom next. The final Wild Card game was just as evenly matched, featuring two 10-6 teams in the Blazers and Spartans. They were tied at 13 going into the fourth quarter. The Blazers pounded the ball down the field via Lawrence Northcutt on a time-consuming touchdown drive, but the Spartans would answer the call and match it with a touchdown drive of their own on the next possession. But they left just enough time for the Blazers to kick a game-winning 47 yard field goal as time expired. The #4 seed Blazers will take on the defending champion Sarmon Spirit next.

Morponte Marauders      7 14 10 14  45
Versiaville Vikings     7  3 13  0  23

Jadde Bruins            6 10  3  3  22
Altamirano Devils       3  3  0  3   9

Helfin Mighty Men       3  7  0 10  20
Pelethas Thunder        0  7 14  6  27

Kaldukosic Blazers      3 10  0 10  23
Samaj Spartans          7  0  6  7  20

Divisional Round

Did the Blue Dragons sit around and eat Pizza Hut during their entire bye week? That's what it looked like on the field. They had no energy and put up little fight as they were demolished by the clearly more motivated Marauders. The Kataklysm's equally impressive win over the Bruins sets up a rematch of last season's Silver Conference Championship: Morponte vs. Kaldukosic. Will the Marauders finally shake off their Conference Final woes and make another Dragon Bowl? Over in the Blue Conference, things were a little more tense, as usual. Na'Malsille came out on the better end of a 4th quarter shootout with Pelethas, spoiling the Thunders' convincing bid for another 6-seed upset. An upset did occur in the week's final game, however, with the defending champions from Sarmon giving up a 13-3 lead over the last 15 minutes to lost 20-13 to the Blazers. Lawrence Northcutt was phenomenal in the fourth quarter, in which he ran for 72 of his 96 rushing yards. The Venom and Blazers will play in the Blue Conference Championship. The Venom are hoping for their first Dragon Bowl appearance, while the Blazers are hoping to become the first franchise to win 2 Dragon Bowls.

Bayford Blue Dragons    0  0  0  0   0
Morponte Marauders      6  3  7 17  33

Kaldukosic Kataklysm    3  6 10  9  28
Jadde Bruins            0  0  3  7  10

Na'Malsille Venom       3 10  7 10  30
Pelethas Thunder        0  7  7 10  24

Sarmon Spirit           7  3  3  0  13
Kaldukosic Blazers      0  3  3 14  20

Conference Championship Games

The City of Kaldukosic is in a state of mourning today. Both teams from Cosumar's largest hub fell short of reaching the Dragon Bowl this year. It is the first time the city has not been represented in the big game. That's right, either the Blazers or Kataklysm have been in each of the first four Dragon Bowls. No more. Morponte avenged their defeat at this exact juncture last season and handed the Kataklysm only their second loss of the entire season. It was 9-6 Kaldukosic at halftime but the Morponte offense really started rolling in the second half. The Marauders just made a few more timely big plays on both sides of the ball than the Kataklysm did. On the other side of the bracket, the Venom secured their first Blue Conference Championship and Dragon Bowl appearance with some stellar defense, shutting out the Blazers in the first half. Kaldukosic did not score a touchdown until garbage time, making it 20-10. Na'Malsille is a young and exciting team that took the league by storm this year. Could they be the next powerhouse?

Kaldukosic Kataklysm    6  3  0  7  16
Morponte Marauders      3  3 10 10  26

Na'Malsille Venom       0 10  7  3  20
Kaldukosic Blazers      0  0  3  7  10

DRAGON BOWL

Morponte Marauders     10  7 13  7  37
Na'Malsille Venom       3  0  0  3   6

The Morponte Marauders absolutely dismantled the Na'Malsille Venom in the most dominant Dragon Bowl performance we've seen yet. The Morponte Marauders are the Dragon Bowl V Champions! Congratulations to the City of Morponte on a fantastic season. Fantastic five seasons really, since Morponte have been consistently excellent every year. It's about time they won one. The Marauders' first Dragon Bowl victory gives Silver Conference a 3-2 edge over the Blue Conference in the competition. They are also the first #3 seed to win the Dragon Bowl. Five different teams have now won the Dragon Bowl with no repeaters.



Post-Season Awards

Season MVP: Jakkrik Levinsson (QB, Kaldukosic Kataklysm)
Dragon Bowl MVP: Pal Toerber (QB, Morponte Marauders)
Offensive Player of the Year: Pal Toerber (QB, Morponte Marauders)
Defensive Player of the Year: Clay Remington (LB, Sarmon Spirit)
Offensive Rookie of the Year: Brandon Reigner (QB, Emerald Cove Conquistadores)
Defensive Rookie of the Year: Travarius Moheme (DE, Altamirano Devils)

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CAFL Season II (999) Playoffs

Sundsvall clearly wasn't going to let Yambridge crash the party again. The Penguins' D shut them OUT. Trust me, that's hard to do in indoor football. The Black Panthers gave the Goblins a run for their money in the 1v4 game, but the Goblins would not fall victim to the upset like they did last year. This sets up a colossal 1v2 match-up in the Iron Bowl. The one we all wanted to see: Jotungard vs. Sundsvall. The two best teams in the CAFL, the best offense and the best defense, going head-to-head.

Jotungard Goblins        10  0  7  7  24
Ruminov Black Panthers    0  3  7  7  17

Sundsvall Penguins       17 10  6  6  39
Yambridge Pioneers        0  0  0  0   0

IRON BOWL

This Iron Bowl certainly lived up to its billing! Van Nifterick and Filipov had the Goblins' offense looking deadly in the first half and raced out to a 20-7 halftime lead. The Penguins were having a hard time moving the ball themselves, their only touchdown came on a fumble return. But the second half was an entirely different story. Francis Hibbert settled down and started making great passes, leading Sundsvall down the field for two touchdowns to open the third quarter. All of a sudden, the game was 21-20 in favor of the #2 seed. The Goblins ended up winning however, on a field goal to go ahead 26-24 with about three minutes left. Their defense was able to force a turnover-on-downs to ice the game, denying Sundsvall a heroic game-winning drive. The intensity of the Iron Bowl made up for the lopsided Dragon Bowl this year.

Jotungard Goblins      10 10  3  3  26
Sundsvall Penguins      0  7 14  3  24

The Jotungard Goblins are the second CAFL Champions! After being the most dominant regular season team the past two seasons, it was well-deserved. Iron Bowl II will go down as one of the greatest ever when people look back on its history 50 years from now.

Postseason Awards

MVP: Johannes Van Nifterick (RB, Jotungard Goblins)
Iron Bowl MVP: Nazar Filipov (QB, Jotungard Goblins)
Offensive Player of the Year: Curtis Maple (WR, Yambridge Pioneers)
Defensive Player of the Year: Jurgen Lundahl (DT, Sundsvall Penguins)
Rookie of the Year: Marcin Solvang (S, Cavaleira Cucumbers)
Foreign Player of the Year: Nazar Filipov (QB, Jotungard Goblins, Estenia)

[Cosumar]

The twelfth season of Cosumarite football (1000) is soon to begin, with several new faces ready to compete for many of Cosumar's top clubs. Many familiar faces from our leagues will also be heading for new adventures overseas. Let's recap all of the offseason transfers that took place (Transfer Window VIII).

Incoming Foreign Talents

Apox (1)
Tim Smith (GK, 34, Uxminster Athletic) to West Gundar FC

Brenecia (1)
Gareth Mortlock (CB, 35, Falkner United) to Atletisk Surpronuk

Electrum (1)
Mischa Frederick (ST, 19) to Keenan Athletic

Estenia (1)
Aleksei Adrianov (CF, 25) to FC Samotath for $3.5 million.

Greater Watford (1)
Jean-Pierre Mons (ST, 25, St Albans City FC) to FC Samotath for $10.4 million

Nephara (2)
Leila Cayenne (DM, 32, Raven River) to Versiaville SC
Nikita Reeve (ST, 33, Raven River) to Fort Archer

Nova Anglicana (1)
Chris Hodges (CF, 26, Lauerton FC [FLG]) to FC Kaldukosic on an $8 million salary over 5 years

Osarius (2)
Nicola Pecoraro (CB, 24, Utica United) to OAS Royal FC for $8.5 million
Dale Cooper (DF, 24, Cartagena Desert Foxes) to Versiaville SC for $4.2 million

Pasarga (1)
Jens Reiniger (RB, 21, Duke of the North) to Crawford City FC for $10 million

Patistan (1)
Younda Fahad (MF, 21, Fujranwala United) to OAS Royal FC for $13 million

Polaaskan (3)
Jukka Hanstad (CM, 25) to Helfin Fief
Henning Nilssen (ST, 27, Red Star Slazhnov) to Zakhoro Aces
Lukas Karlstrom (LM, 24, SK Martinsberg) to Real Azuris for $11 million

Pravenna (1)
Perseus Theoklitos (GK, 20, Hellas Minotaurs) to Crawford City FC for $0.25 million

Quebec, The Royal Kingdom Of (1)
Santeri Venidos (RB, 29, Montreal City) to Real Azuris for $12.5 million and 4 years

Semarland (3)
Mark Hallen (RM, 22) to West Gundar FC
Marcel-Eric N'Zonzi (RB, 30) to Helfin Fief
Jacob Mikkelund (CAM, 26) to Samaj FC

Star United States (1)
Elbert Pierce (MF, 25) to Nomad Brotherhood FC

Super-Llamaland (1)
Sebastian Myers (LB, 22, Mendel City FC) to OAS Royal FC in exchange for Everett Seymour

Taeshan (1)
Orion Black (CB, 22, Yaton FC) to Eastweald for $6.5 million

The Sarian (1)
Anxo Crusan (CB, 22) to Nomad Brotherhood FC

Venta de la Mesilla (1)
Brooke Nolan (DF, 20) to West Gundar FC

Yttribia (2)
Torsten Larson (CB, 24, Fontvieille FC) to Mallox for $4.15 million
Galen Abbatangelo (DM, 29, Fontvieille FC) to Klyde FC


Cosumarites Departing For Foreign Leagues

Apox (1)
Future NT starter Jakk Winterfyll (GK, 22, Crawford City FC) to Exton F.C for $9 million

Equestrian States (1)
Former NT starter Giovanni Aldinne (LM, 34, Real Azuris) to Whitetail Foresters for $7 million

Nephara (2)
Pablo Corderro (CM, 29, Cassandra City) to Crisisbless United
NT player Ole Öhman (LAM, 24, Lauerton FC [FLG]) to Sabrefell Athletic for $6.5 million

Nova Anglicana (1)
Kristian Gjallskald (RB, 25, Crawford City FC) to Newfield FC for $6 million and 3 years

Pasarga (1)
Frazan Va'Goshal (RW, 22, FC Kaldukosic) to Galatica for $9 million

Polaaskan (2)
Kalvin Williams (FW, 36, Zakhoro Aces) to SK Kristiansberg
Snorri Erkins (CB, 22, Real Azuris) to SK Martinsberg in exchange for Lukas Karlstrom

Schottia (1)
Former NT captain Alexander Pearce (LB, 36, OAS Royal FC) to Corellians FC of the Multiverse Premiere League for $4.5 million

Semarland (2)
Matt Branch (LM, 17) to Sporting Matrolvik
Christopher Blindt (RM, 28, Pristine Forest) to Molsbik Kadet

Star United States (9)
Adriaan Andersen (RB, 24, Versiaville SC) to Woodbed City
Horst Palsson (CB, 23, Dawchire Town FC) to Woodbed City
Augen Wittevrongel (AM, 19, FC Flen) to C.D. Spikers
Lois Weaver (AM, 23) to Woodbed City
Asher Larned (CAM, 19) to Ocean Bayers U21
Vandara Cole (ST, 22, Yambridge FC) to Manu
Jamison Windsor (RB, 25, Everlong FC) to Manu
Talca Na'Zogbia (CAM, 30, OAS Royal FC) to SeaShore City for $4 million and 3 years
Former NT player Thomas Teverridge (CAM, 34, Samaj FC) to Candean for $5 million and 3 years

Super-Llamaland (1)
Everett Seymour (CB, 21, OAS Royal FC) to Mendel City FC in exchance for Sebastian Myers

Taeshan (1)
Tevin Lilley (FW, 20, Cassandra City) to Blacklake Blues for $10.7 million

The Royal Kingdom of Quebec (1)
Derikk Simmalton (DM, 25, Klyde FC) to Trojana Condommakers FC for $6 million and 2 years

The Sarian (2)
Kirum Junkermann (GK, 29, FC Samotath) to Marlborough FC
Kazil Drazinovic (LB, 25, Fort Archer) to Salvador FC

Western Borderlands (4)
Ross Rowe (FW, 22, Fort Archer) to Mountainview FC for $6 million
Jan Årud (RB, 26, Real Azuris) to Northbrook for $10 million
Lilly Kearney (GK, 19) to Leention
Fiona Banks (DM, 18) to Leention


Moves Within Cosumar

Jol Tortuu (ST, 21, Ziemelu Skaida) to Cassandra City for $4.8 million and 4 years

Franz Rowgedeb (CB, 32, Mallox) to West Gundar FC for $3.2 million and 2 years

Thorodel Nagdalene (ST, 19, OAS Royal FC) to Cassandra City for $2.5 million and 3 years

Former NT starter Endyl Paru (CB, 37, Eastweald) --- RETIRE

Former NT starter Addam Andsman-Savage (CF, 35, FC Samotath) --- RETIRE

Roberto DeCinezo (FW/CAM, 36, FC Samotath) --- RETIRE

Justinian Singleton (CB/RB, 26, Stoneshore United) signed a new contract with his current club for 4 more years and an undisclosed amount

Jacob Pandan (CB, 25, Cassandra City) signed a new contract with his current club for 3 more years and an undisclosed amount

[Cosumar]

LEAGUE CYCLE XII PREVIEW (Year 1000)

The celebrations from Cosumar's Cup of Harmony triumphs are in the rear-view mirror, and it's time to begin preparation for another season of domestic football. The Fiefdom Soccer Federation will organize its 12th seasons this year (one millennium anniversary of the Cosumarite calendar!) and it's sure to be as entertaining as usual. The top three divisions, under the expanded framework introduced last season, will field 18 teams each. And after the success of the first edition, the nearly 200 Cosumarite clubs in the league system will compete for the second annual Cosumar Cup. Will it stay at Eastweald, or will another club claim the prize? Which gutsy lower league team will be this year's East Ellum, making a Cinderella run into the later stages of the tournament? The Harlighet Ligan is full of questions....will Real Azuris become the first club to win three consecutive championships, will sleeping giants Mallox or OAS Royal finally take back the spotlight, or will a new club win its first title? Which underdogs will win over the Fiefdom's hearts in their quest for unlikely success? Keep reading for TheCourier.cos' exclusive Season XII Preview.

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Overview of Past Winners:
I: OAS Royal FC
II: OAS Royal FC (2)
III: Mallox
IV: Mallox (2)
V: OAS Royal FC (3)
VI: Mallox (3)
VII: OAS Royal FC (4)
VIII: Ramusok United
IX: Klyde FC
X: Real Azuris
XI: Real Azuris (2)
XII: __________???

4 – OAS Royal FC
3 – Mallox
2 - Real Azuris
1 – Ramusok United
1 – Klyde FC

REAL AZURIS
Azuris, South Klyde Fief

Nickname: Breakers
Founded: 962
Ground: Massemord Stadium (42,243)
Manager: Akira Eld
Starting XI: Robert Sieuwerd (28) *** Georges Mauvonts (23), Rod Fermer (CHI - 26), Yuri Makareshi (EST - 20), Santeri Venidos (QUE - 29) *** Lukas Karlstrom (POL - 24), Raphael Martin (27), Augustine Byquist (30 - Capt) *** Delfinho (26), Santeri Moors (24), Ipier Ubuntu (28)

Preview: Real Azuris are the undisputed kings of Cosumarite football at present. From the depths of Sekundar Ligan obscurity, they have ascended over the 990s to the top of the Harlighet Ligan. This season, they will be laser-focused on becoming the first club to win three consecutive championships. And everyone else will be laser-focused on dethroning them. But this isn't the same team that won the league by ten points last season. The steady hand of Akira Eld will guide the Breakers once again, but he will be without club leader, longtime captain and Cosumar NT'er Giovanni Aldinne. The 34-year-old midfielder, after several weeks of speculation, confirmed his move to Whitetail Foresters of Equestrian States over the transfer window. His boyhood club should be just fine without him though, as Real Azuris secured Lukas Karlstrom to replace him in left midfield. Karlstrom is one of the best players to ever come out of Polaaskan, and at age 24, is a wise investment for the future. Once he gels with Martin and Byquist, Real Azuris' midfield will be a delight to watch. Fortunately, Aldinne's departure was a mutually agreeable one, and there is no doubt he will be met with thunderous applause upon his first return to Massemord. Real Azuris also renovated their back line. They had to give up starting full back Snorri Erkins to receive Karlstrom, a steep price, and couldn't resist a $10 million offer from Northbrook for starting right back Jan Årud. Young Estenian CB Yuri Makareshi, a reserve last season, will get the first crack at Erkins' starting role. The club used the money from the Årud sale to purchase Santeri Venidos from Montreal City (QUE). With Fermer and Mauvonts returning, their back line should still be capable of championship run. Also encouraging is the improvement of Robert Sieuwerd, who has emerged as a NT-caliber keeper. With fan-favorite striker Ipier Ubuntu and the winger tandem of Delfinho and Santeri Moors returning, the Breakers should once again achieve a good goal total. They are greater than the sum of their parts due to their familiarity, compatibility and discipline. On paper, Real Azuris is very good but not great. But somehow Akira Eld finds a way to get his team to be great on the pitch when it counts, consistently defeating teams that seem more talented at first glance. I'm finally joining the Breakers' bandwagon. They win their third consecutive Harlighet Ligan title this season, matching Mallox's overall total.
Last Season: Champions (20-8-6). Prediction: Champions.

EASTWEALD
Yambridge, Gellano Fief

Nickname: Elves
Founded: 704
Ground: Old Weldenskirgen (43,209)
Manager: Henrique Ventura
Starting XI: Golden Rand (NPH - 31) *** Andrei Arsamov (EST - 23), Orion Black (TAE - 22), Abdiel Assad (33 - Capt), Willvamier Taylor (WBO - 22) *** Rugain Na'Baleur (30), Jakrikk Kaballah (NSR - 25), Jake Wiggins (SLL - 28), Mika Ostaltsov (PIS - 34) *** Franz Auman (DSF - 31), Otto Rush (19)

Preview: Eastweald had their best season in recent memory last year, finishing 2nd place and claiming the first ever Cosumar Cup. Henrique Ventura was on the hot seat after a mediocre two-year run at the helm, but turned things around beautifully in 999. Who saw that coming? This team finally seemed to buy into his philosophy, their aging veterans played like they were 25 again, and midfielder Mika Ostaltsov of Polar Islandstates had an immediate MVP-like impact. The Elves didn't score many goals, but they did just enough to win games with airtight defense, allowing a league-low 17 goals. And they've only gotten stronger in that regard. 37-year-old CB Endyl Paru (formerly of the Cosumar NT and All-AO team) had a great season but decided his body has finally had enough. Paru's retirement allowed Eastweald to lure young Taeshani star defender Orion Black away from Yaton FC. When Black is paired with Cosumar NT'er Abdiel Assad, Eastweald might just have the best central defense in the Fiefdom. Andrei Arsamov and Willvamier Taylor are young, athletic defenders on the wings. Aside from Paru, Eastweald will return the rest of last year's squad, going to great lengths to keep key pieces such as Assad and young forward Otto Rush away from the prying hands of foreign clubs. Returning international veterans such as Nephara's Golden Rand (who could forget his heroic performance in the penalty shootout of the Cosumar Cup Final?), Super-Llamaland's Jake Wiggins and Fenbar's Franz Auman were also a huge part of this team's identity last season. Making the Globe Cup and Cygnus Cup was impressive, but I can't help but feel as if Eastweald overachieved last year. It took career-best years from several players, and a fair amount of luck mixed in, for them to achieve what they did. I'm not calling them a fluke, but 2nd place might be a bit too lofty of an expectation considering this team's inability to score. And at age 34, who knows if Ostaltsov has it in him to produce another season like he had last year?
Last Season: 2nd (17-7-10). Prediction: 5th.

MALLOX
Mallox Township, Gellano Fief

Nickname: Tigers
Founded: 804
Ground: Orange Palace (35,700)
Manager: Alvin Burnsides
Starting XI: Tobias Umpton (30) *** Achmed Kazeera (NSR - 29), Torsten Larson (YTT - 24), Gustaf Söder (23), Jorn Ombudsman (21) *** Haruto Takahashi (FEL - 28 - Capt), Grova Na'Xachi (29), Stuart Gildon (27) *** Lucas Cabral (NSI - 21), Jimmy Kelly (NOV - 23), Anders Engström (24)

Preview: Mallox had a fruitful campaign last season, returning to UICA after missing it for the first time in 998. Mallox scored 82 goals (the most seen in Harlighet Ligan since Mallox had 91 eleven year ago) and had two players reach the 20-goal plateau (Anders Engström and Jimmy Kelly). Engström is likely the best player in the Harlighet Ligan right now. He won MVP last season as a 23-year-old and should be even better in the coming season after a productive World Cup 70 Qualification campaign in which he scored 12 goals and tallied 8 assists. Experts are surprised he hasn't cashed in with a move to one of the elite foreign leagues yet. Mallox should enjoy him while he's still here... for at least one more season. And as long as he's here, they will be title contenders. Him and Nova Anglicanan national teamer Jimmy Kelly form a lethal duo in the attack. They combined for 44 goals last season. That's not even mentioning third forward Lucas Cabral and midfielders like Stuart Gildon and Haruto Takahashi, who are capable of putting the ball in the net themselves. Takahashi specifically was huge for the Tigers last season. The 28-year-old Felix international led the team in assists and placed 4th in Foreign Player of the Year voting. Where Alvin Burnsides' squad will struggle (again) is in stopping the other team from scoring. Gustaf Söder and Jorn Ombudsman are young and inexperienced defenders being forced into starting roles out of necessity. Achmed Kazeera is a solid player at left back, but was injured for significant stretches last year. Mallox addressed the issue by bringing in Fontvieille FC (YTT) defender Torsten Larson to replace underperforming veteran Franz Rowgedeb. Larson is a great young center back, but it's unlikely he'll pull Mallox out of the bottom half of the Harlighet Ligan in defense. But hey, Mallox has never needed a great defense to be successful. It just needs to be good enough to allow them to outscore the other team, and I think it is.
Last Season: 3rd (15-10-9). Prediction: 2nd.

CASSANDRA CITY
Cassandra City, Criscalus Fief

Nickname: Reds
Founded: 882
Ground: The Amphitheatre (53,120)
Manager: Ron Bromwyn
Starting XI: DaMarcus Bender (31) *** Prestion Aneluc (WBO - 24), Jacob Pandan (25), Klaus Minkowski (TFI - 30) *** Nic Farkanhan (25), Kyle Fleming (NOV - 27 - Capt), Cosme (NSI - 22), Richard Vencharde (WBO - 29) *** Thorodel Nagdalene (19), Jol Tortuu (21), Ace Newman (23)

Preview: Cassandra City is that team that always seems to sneak into the last UICA slot with a hot streak at the end of the season. They did it again last year without Francois Renault, proving that the former captain of the Cosumar national team wasn't the sole reason for their past success. They relied on new young stars Ace Newman and Tevin Lilley to propel them to 4th place, with the two forwards combining for 39 goals. Ace Newman in particular has emerged as one of Cosumar's best scorers. But now, the Reds have a lot to prove again, as the transfer window took a heavy toll on their roster. Lilley and midfielder Pablo Corderro both exited for "better" leagues overseas (Taeshan and Nephara, respectively). They almost lost free agent defensive linchpin Jacob Pandan as well, but managed to extend his contract. It's difficult to replace 18 goals (Lilley) and 11 assists (Corderro). To fill these holes, Cassandra City avoided splurging on a big-name international transfer but instead stuck to their mantra of developing young Cosumarite talent. While news of Lilley's leaving dominated headlines, Ron Bromwyn quietly snagged teenage striker Thorodel Nagdalene from OAS Royal's reserves and bought Jol Tortuu - who was the Tredje Ligan MVP last season with 26 goals. Ace Newman will score 20+ goals again, but he's at his best with other scoring threats around him - which Lilley was last year. They might have some kinks to work out, but I'm not too worried about Cassandra on that end of the pitch. They haven't earned the nickname "Mallox lite" for nothing. Where I am more concerned is at the goalkeeper position. They were actually pretty solid defensively last season, but allowed 58 goals in large part due to the frustratingly poor performance of DaMarcus Bender. He's been at Cassandra a long time and is a fan favorite, but he had an uncharacteristically awful go of it last season. Inexcusable mistakes on Bender's part cost them several games. I was shocked that the club did not address this over the transfer window. At their best, Cassandra City could finish in the top 3 this year. They have one of the more underrated midfields in the league with Nic Farkanhan, Kyle Fleming and Cosme all emerging as excellent players on both sides of the ball. But if Nagdalene and Tortuu don't pan out, or if Bender struggles, or if they have any significant injuries...it could be a disappointing season for the Reds.
Last Season: 4th (15-9-10). Prediction: 7th.

KLYDE FC
Klyde City, North Klyde Fief

Nickname: Doves
Founded: 649
Ground: The Klyde Sportsplex (88,000)
Manager: Jorginho
Starting XI: Sandy Shores (EQS - 34) *** Natasha Davis (95X - 32), Kristian Oberhangen (SEM - 34), Isaiah Ferguson (DSF - 31) *** Benjamin Clucke (MNG - 29), Galen Abbatangelo (YTT - 29), Lucius Kaspian (21), Jacob Madison (DRV - 23), Fraz'm'nar Gor (GLA - 35 - Capt) *** Jacques Bourbon (23), Ejegefe Na'Safeh (33)
Preview: Klyde FC's remarkable turnaround was one of the stories of the season in 999 despite failing to make the UICA. They were simply abysmal for the first half of the season, obviously struggling to come to terms with the absence of Tae Woo Miyori (who won the Buyan Top Division with Blau-Weiss Pallstadt this year). The dysfunctional Doves were in 13th with just eight matches to play, but finally pieced things together at the end to finish 5th - just two points shy of the Globe Cup. That's a 7-0-1 record in the final quarter of the season. If they had been in that sort of form from the start, they might have rivaled Real Azuris for the Harlighet Ligan crown. Can they pick up where they left off at the start of this season? I sincerely hope so, for Jorginho's sake. Another disappointing season will undoubtedly launch a rebuilding process, possibly with someone other than Jorginho at the helm. This team is old and their window for winning with their current core of players won't be open much longer. The average age of their starting goalkeeper and defenders is 33 years old. Their team captain and best midfielder Fraz'm'nar Gor (of the Glaser NT) has just turned 35. Top scorer Ejegefe Na'Safeh is 33. You get the picture. That said, they have some extremely valuable young players like Cosumar U-21 left midfielder Lucius Kaspian and young Darvalian Jacob Madison on the other side. Jacques Bourbon has scored 24 goals over the last two seasons for Klyde, and is a perfect compliment to Na'Safeh going forward. Derikk Simmalton was a promising holding midfielder entering his prime, but the club decided it had had enough of his injury problems and sold him off to Trojana Condommakers FC (QUE) for a tidy sum that was used to bring in Galen Abbatangelo from Fontvieille FC. I want to see the Doves do well because they are one of the most likable teams in the league, true class acts all around. They will be in the mix for a UICA spot, but I'm not sure if they have a full season of excellence in them. I predicted them to finish highly last year and they let me down. I'm setting the bar lower this time, but I hope they prove me wrong.
Last Season: 5th (15-7-12). Prediction: 6th.

STONESHORE UNITED
Port Stoneshore, Stoneshore Fief

Nickname: Greys
Founded: 771
Ground: Sweethaven Stadium (70,000)
Manager: Wendel Moores
Starting XI: Adren Stefansen (SEM - 24) *** Matt Kinsington (BRE - 34), Alexander Soarhaven (23), Elliott O'Dell (30 - Capt), Justinian Singleton (26), Beltza Gaineratzaile (AUD - 37) *** Esa Vähälä (TOR - 31), Chaim Eizenhart (24), Lawrence Parmenham (WBO - 28) *** Sam Herbjornsrud (BYN - 21), Yuri Makarov (EST - 26)

Preview: Stoneshore United were the ultimate surprise of the 999 season, and by far the most improved team. They would've been relegated after 998 if it weren't for the Harlighet Ligan's expansion to 18 teams. But they took advantage of the FSF's gift proved they belong not only in the top flight, but in the conversation for a Top 5 finish. I predicted the Greys to finish 14th last year, and they far exceeded my expectations, or anyone's for that matter. In retrospect, it shouldn't have been that surprising. Young Buyanese forward Sam Herbjornsrud made an immediate impact and lessened the unfair load that had been placed on Yuri Makarov's shoulders. They also added a pacey CAM with great vision in Lawrence Parmenham, who came in and provided a spark for the previously lifeless Stoneshore attack. They still rank near the bottom of the league in goals-scored, but it was vast improvement. Adren Stefansen has emerged as one of the better goalkeepers in the Harlighet Ligan, and his job has been made easier by "The Iron Curtain", the nickname given to Stoneshore's five starting defenders, bookended by Nephara's Matt Kinsington and Audioslavian veteran Beltza Gaineratzaile, and anchored in the middle by team captain Elliott O'Dell. Wendel Moores' extremely defensive tactics were grilled by fans and experts alike after the 998 season, but it looked awfully effective last year. Stoneshore was quiet over the transfer window, re-signing free agent full back Justinian Singleton and not much else. But you know what won't be quiet? Sweethaven Stadium for the season opener. These supporters have been rejuvenated and it should make for an exciting season. The Harlighet Ligan is better when Stoneshore is better.
Last Season: 6th (14-10-10). Prediction: 12th.

RAMUSOK UNITED
Ramusok, Ramusok Fief

Nickname: Blues
Founded: 751
Ground: Fire River Arena (80,000)
Manager: Alf Durand
Starting XI: Tomi Koskinen (33 - Capt) *** Jonatan Stuttgart (27), Kirum Mortonsson (28), Mike Flanningan (SSI - 22), Maurice Arkazan (WBO - 26) *** Roald Aguero (22), Robin Geirsson (PIS - 22), Valentin Hornak (29), Martin Mazida (26) *** Gabriel Nowitzki (25), Raphael Xodó (NSI - 19)

Preview: It was a disappointing year for fans in Ramusok. Spirits were high after a 2nd place finish in 998, but Ram U just never got it going in 999. They still finished only three points away from the Globe Cup despite their struggles. Make no mistake, if they fully realize their potential...the Blues have championship quality. But their last championship season (994) is feeling more and more distant. Tomi Koskinen continues to be a dominant force guarding Ram U's goal. Kirum Mortonsson, despite his struggles in World Cup 70, is still an all-star defender in the Harlighet Ligan. The Blues boast one of the most dangerous midfield units in the league. Robin Geirsson, who is currently playing for Polar Islandstates in the Copa Rushmori, is a true bastion of excellence and one of the most talented players in the league and has soaring confidence with the ball. His counterpart in right midfield, Martin Mazida, has been a great player for several years in the Sekundar and Harlighet Ligans and has come up in NT call-up rumors for World Cup 71. In left midfield, Roald Aguero is a delightful young talent who is completing his final stint with the Cosumar U-21 team in the Di Bradini Cup. Ram U has lots of quality in the back and midfield, but their primary weakness is their relatively tame attack. Gabriel Nowitzki and Sunrisian youngster Raphael Xodó are decent forwards, but neither exactly strike fear in the heart of defenders. To cement themselves, they needed to get a world class striker to take advantage of the chances created by the brilliant midfielders. I said the same thing last year, but once again, they failed to do so. It shouldn't be too large of a hindrance, but they just didn't score quite enough goals last year. There is something to be said for continuity, however, and Ram U I returning all eleven starters. I would be shocked if they didn't improve on their 7th place finish. They have as good of a chance at making the Globe Cup as anyone, but there's about 8-10 teams that could conceivably make the top four. There's a lot of parity at the top of the Harlighet Ligan this year - it will be a dogfight for those spots.
Last Season: 7th (15-6-13). Prediction: 4th.

OAS ROYAL FC
Område av Storslagenhet, Ramusok Fief

Nickname: Whites or Royals
Founded: 982
Ground: The Royal Palace (54,000)
Manager: Luke Crisalus
Starting XI: Jaclyn Maris (NPH - 31) *** Sebastian Myers (SLL - 22), Jon-Perohlin Nodtveit (28), Nicola Pecoraro (OSR - 24), Jannick Kontiola (QUE - 21) *** Mustafa Hendrix (24), James Dechmille (32), Landon Cowan (DSF - 27), Younda Fahad (PAT - 21) *** Atlas Yrska (CAL - 20), Sur Arora (32 - Capt)

Preview: The aura of invincibility around OAS Royal FC has all but faded. They're still the most valuable club in Cosumar thanks to those 4 championships a decade ago and their location in the royal district of the capital, but they haven't been in the UICA in four seasons. They're still an upper echelon team, but opponents can be fairly confident going into The Royal Palace that they'll come out with a win. That never used to happen. But, once again, they were among the biggest spenders this transfer window and made huge improvements to their team. I like what Luke Crisalus is doing, and I don't care what the Whites' haters say...I predict they will make a return to UICA play this season. It might not be the Champions' Cup like I so passionately believed last year as an admittedly biased supporter, but this team is too good to slouch in the middle of the table. Just look at the quality across the board. They parted ways with beloved 37-year-old centre back Alexander Pearce, but replaced him with two huge signings: Super-Llamaland NT left back Sebastian Myers and Nicola Pecoraro, a CB of national team potential for Osarius. They also managed to lure in Younda Fahad, the fourth-leading scorer of all-time for the Patistani national team at a mere 21 years of age. He adds a touch of flair in Whites' midfield that might've been the missing link last year. Combined with returning superstars Jon-Perohlin Nodtveit and Sur Arora, OAS Royal's squad is fearsome. Arora is coming off the best World Cup campaign of his distinguished career, in which he became Cosumar's all-time leading scorer. This team is stacked from top to bottom. If Luke Crisalus does not produce results this year, he is gone - no excuses. The same might be the case for prized young forward Atla Yrska, who arrived with much fanfare but has been a bit disappointing through two seasons.
Last Season: 8th (13-11-10). Prediction: 3rd.

FC KALDUKOSIC
Kaldukosic, Kaldukosic Fief

Nickname: Stars
Founded: 756
Ground: Leviathan Arena (98,000)
Manager: Daniel Laramie
Starting XI: Karl Tennfjord (TOR - 26) *** Andres Undenwald (33 - Capt), Tomasso Tenebrosa (20), Erick Garyson (CHI - 30), Redd Banner (SSI - 21) *** Isaac Archambault (22), Steven Bennett (DRV - 28), Kit Kvanderwyk (17) *** Bennett Perkins (21), Grenville Antonsson (26), Chris Hodges (NOV - 26)

Preview: Three-quarters of the way through the 999 season, it looked like Daniel Laramie had finally managed to turn things around at Kaldukosic. After countless disappointing mid-table seasons, the Stars were riding a six-game winning streak and had ascended as high as 5th place. Then, in typical FC Kal style, they collapsed down the home stretch, losing their next six matches by a combined score of 14-3. They ended up rounding out the final spot in the top half (9th), a slight improvement over 998's 11th place debacle. The club smelled of a lack of discipline, accountability or even passion under Alex O'Neill's reign. Laramie is a sterm disciplinarian, and seems to have the club heading in the right direction, but he needs more than one season to instill a winning culture into this team. It was an up-and-down season, but there are bright spots to be optimistic about - like the club's ability to develop young talent. Tomasso Tenebrosa, Isaac Archambault and Bennett Perkins were/are phenomenal for the Cosumar U-21 squad. If the club can find a way to keep these players in Kaldukosic as they continue to develop, they might just be a few years away from a dynasty. Honestly, they have the potential to very good right now. With capped internationals from good countries sprinkled across the roster (Chris Hodges of Nova Anglicana being the newest addition) and one of the league's best finishers in Grenville Antonsson, they should be in the UICA right now. I think the Stars make another stride up the table this season. But they've disappointed me before.
Last Season: 9th (13-7-14). Prediction: 8th.

CRAWFORD CITY FC
Crawford, Numenvernien Fief

Nickname: Elephants
Founded: 924
Ground: Orangi Stadium (61,000)
Manager: Rastus Van Daele
Starting XI: Perseus Theoklitos (PRV - 20) *** Sophia Chambers (NPH - 34), Lyndon Pell (21), Efe Na'Kele (20), Jens Reiniger (PAS - 21) *** Elveund Kirumsen (20), Phillip Sherman (26 - Capt), Sigi Potter (ALB - 27) *** Chad Overstreet (22), Adren Muller (SEM - 26), Mikah Andersen (29)

Preview: After coming out of nowhere with a dynamic young squad that grew up together to steal a Globe Cup berth in 998, their roster was plundered by bigger clubs both in Cosumar and abroad. Timo Sorben gone to Barunia. Jakk Winterfyll gone to Apox. Kristian Gjallskald gone to Nova Anglicana. It makes you wonder what the point of all this is if a squad is pilfered as soon as it threatens to break the glass ceiling. Now, Crawford faces the difficult task of reaching those heights again with a hastily assembled group of new faces. Their 10th place finish last season wasn't exactly encouraging in the first year of their rebuilding process, but Rastus Van Daele feels he is up for the challenge of orchestrating another UICA-worthy run. They still have some of the key pieces from 998 - like team captain Phillip Sherman in midfield, young winger Chad Overstreet and striker Mikah Andersen. Plus, they had a fruitful transfer window, coming down with a huge prize: Pasargan right back Jens Reiniger. They also picked up Cosumar U-21 midfielder Elveund Kirumsen from Klyde Heritage and Pravennan goalie Perseus Theoklitos. He will be the x-factor for the Elephants this season. His abilities at this level are a relative unknown. Crawford City FC will not achieve its goals unless Theoklitos can come reasonably close to the play of Jakk Winterfyll, which might be a bit of a reach. This team has talent, but there are more complete squads out there.
Last Season: 10th (13-6-15). Prediction: 9th.

VERSIAVILLE SC
Versiaville, Versia Fief

Nickname: Villagers
Founded: 907
Ground: Versiaville Pavilion (31,200)
Manager: Guston Cox
Starting XI: Graham MacAmlaigh (28) *** Spike Lorence (NPH - 23), Jordan Strumm (21), Aleksi Soderlund (19), Dale Cooper (OSR - 24) *** Cyle Haber (21), Leila Cayenne (NPH - 32), Olivier Eliot (29 - Capt), Helmut Schima (BRE - 32) *** Asa Nemtheanga (20), Octavius Ioda (22)

Preview: I picked Versiaville SC to finish dead last in 999. Shows how much I know. The Villagers came out fearless in their first Harlighet Ligan season in three years, storming to a 7-6-5 record at the halfway point, including a 4-1 win over champions Real Azuris. Just about everyone on their roster, from goalie Graham MacAmlaigh to the striker duo of Ioda and Nemtheanga, exceeded expectations. They didn't sustain that level of success over the whole season, but they still finished higher than the other two new arrivals in 11th place. Their most glaring weakness was their porous defense. The Eliot-Nemtheanga-Ioda triangle could score goals against anyone in the league, but their back line was tragically bad - mostly consisting of Sekundar Ligan scraps and old has-beens. They aggressively attacked this problem over the transfer window, picking up Nepharan defensive midfielder Leila Cayenne and quality young full back Jordan Strumm on free transfer and winning a bidding war for Osarian defender Dale Cooper. I think last year was a bit of a fluke, but I think they're good enough to really earn a top-half finish this season if their defending improves in proportion to the dollars spent. They will win a few games on the virtue of their brilliant young strike duo of Nemtheanga and Ioda.
Last Season: 11th (11-11-12). Prediction: 10th.

MORPONTE FIEF
Mortim, Morponte Fief

Nickname: Riders
Founded: 856
Ground: OmniTech Park (29,680)
Manager: Grant Bulle
Team Captain: Esteban Hernandez (19) *** Fabian Zavaleta (30), Coy Bossard (GWA - 28), Eithan Sigurdsson (20), Pol Na'Tam (23) *** Kyron Everdale (25), Adam Willis (TCU - 35), Abel Scarloff (37 - Capt), Pauly Shorts (ESI - 21) *** Curtis Hickory (32), Leo Montarvo (WBO - 19)

Preview: 999 was a little-bit of a disappointing year for Morponte. No one was terribly surprised by the result, but Grant Bulle had been hoping to build upon their 9th place finish in 998. Former NT star midfielder Abel Scarloff has announced he will retire after the 1000 season, and is squeezing every last ounce of excellence he has left for his hometown club. This Morponte team is a peculiar mix of wily old veterans and young prospects, with little middle ground. The leaders of the team are clearly Scarloff (37), forward Curtis Hickory (32) and Calanian midfielder Adam Willis (35). On the other hand, Morponte’s elite youth academy continues to churn out fresh talents like Cosumar U-21's starting goalkeeper Esteban Hernandez (19), defender Eithan Sigurdsson (20) and Western Borderlands striker Leo Montarvo (19) - who are being plugged straight into starting roles alongside their more well-traveled teammates. It’s an interesting concoction. It surely facilitates great learning and development for the youngsters and allows the veterans to act as mentors, but playing their raw talents against elite competition has resulted in some humbling losses. One of the only players in the middle of this divide, left midfielder Kyron Everdale, is the unheralded MVP of this team. He has linked up with Hickory and Montarvo so well the last two years, while also having the pace and athleticism to make up for slowing teammates Scarloff and Willis. The middle of the Harlighet Ligan table is as tightly-packed as a can of sardines - the Riders could feasibly finish anywhere from 8th to 14th.
Last Season: 12th (12-7-15). Prediction: 11th.

FC SAMOTATH
Samotath, Parougan Fief

Nickname: Blackhawks
Founded: 845
Ground: Lockwood Memorial Stadium (35,000)
Manager: Casimiro Rosales ---> Sid Dawson
Starting XI: Oskar Gondalez (31) *** Klyde Kruger (30), Elias Hermesniemi (PIS - 28), Stewart Lennox (31), Emory Gurrevitz (31 - Capt) *** Blue Skies (EQS - 25), Robby Jepsen (24), Ezekiel Tarkanian (18) *** Jean-Pierre Mons (GWA - 25), Devon Noble (24), Aleksei Adrianov (EST - 25)

Preview: FC Samotath supporters, brace yourselves for what I'm about to say....the Blackhawks are in danger of their first EVER relegation this season. I'm not predicting it's going to happen, I'm merely saying that the club is flirting dangerously close with the edge. They only had two more wins than Na'Malsille Mariners, who were ironically relegated for the first time ever last season. And now Casimiro Rosales has been sacked and inexperienced caretaker manager Sid Dawson is taking over. If that wasn't enough, club figureheads Roberto DeCinezo and Addam Andsman-Savage both retired over the offseason. In less than a year, the Blackhawks have been stripped of much of their identity and leadership. I'm not slighting Dawson or the remaining players, but those sorts of intangible things are important ingredients to success and aren't so easy to replace. They didn't upgrade their mediocre aging back line and lost their top two scorers. This could potentially be setting the stage for a disastrous season for a Blackhawks squad without motivation. Or maybe I'm just bat-shit crazy and new arrivals Jean-Pierre Mons, Aleksi Adrianov and Ezekiel Tarkanian will take the league by storm.
Last Season: 13th (11-10-13). Prediction: 16th, Relegation Playoff.

AC HOLMENKOLLEN
Holmenkollen, Ramusok Fief

Nickname: Cedars
Founded: 971
Ground: Cedar Road (17,900)
Manager: Martyn Dirchs
Starting XI: Max Jopzam (31) *** Ben Seppänen (26), Neville Bloxham (30 - Capt), Abram Axelsson (24), Arda (CRY - 23) *** Vyacheslav Kolen (24), Carlo Dellavedova (19), Adnan Valerikssen (SEM - 22), Kozi Early (28) *** Cyril Christopherson (25), Dmytro Kurosawa (SAR - 27)

Preview: In many ways, AC Holmenkollen feels like a Sekundar or even Tredje Ligan club. It represents a small suburban town, its stadium is the smallest in the top flight and its facilities and budget are humble. But make no mistake, the Cedars are a Harlighet Ligan team where it counts: on the pitch. They are the only club to ever spend time in Tredje Ligan and work their way back up all the way to the top flight. Martyn Dirchs has done a masterful job of maximizing his team’s ability by pinpointing undervalued, underrated, and overlooked players and developing them into a cohesive team that plays as one. Their starting eleven remains unchanged from last year, further strengthening the chemistry upon which they rely. They’re not the most talented bunch (although their stay in the Harlighet Ligan has allowed them to lure a few noteworthy international transfers such as DF Arda from Crystal Empire and MF Adnan Valerikssen from Semarland) but they’re well-coached, intelligent and visibly give 100% effort. Sarrbian striker Dmytro Kurosawa is the star of the team, and scored 16 goals last season. The Cedars are very solid in the back as well, led by veteran defenders Neville Bloxham and Ben Seppänen. AC Holmenkollen will probably get outclassed by the Harlighet Ligan’s elite teams again (though they might just claim a few scalps, mind you). It sometimes feels as if they are just barely managing to keep their heads above the water, but I like their prospects to stay up a second consecutive season.
Last Season: 14th (12-7-15). Prediction: 14th.

CENTUS SERPENTS
Centus, Gellano Fief

Nickname: Serpents
Founded: 814
Ground: Somerset Road (45,000)
Manager: Angus Howell
Starting XI: Leo Mulsen (SEM - 23) *** Antony Amilfaltino (31), Stinger (EQS - 31), Duane Cornish (24), Perton Radcliff (28) *** Malcolm Boccarin (27), Luco Haines (21), Gutinho (WSI - 19), Myrlon Wilska (21) *** Milo Gregory (GWA - 23), Andreas Brennan (26 - Capt)

Preview: It's good for the Harlighet Ligan when huge media markets like Centus are represented, but as a fan of football first and foremost, I was a bit disappointed that the Serpents edged out the Mariners for the last scrap of dry land at the end of last season. I thought Na'Malsille was a thoroughly better team and wanted them to stay up instead of Centus, but the points don't lie I suppose. The team benefited significantly from the unexpected emergence of teenage Sunrisian midfielder Gutinho as a player with true star-quality. I considered Centus' midfield painfully lackluster going into the season (which they still were aside from Gutinho), but he ended up 5th place for U-21 Player of the Year. Watfordian forward Milo Gregory also provided a valuable spark at times and paired well with team captain Andreas Brennan in the attack, lending the Centus veteran some much-needed assistance up front. Their back line was quite solid as expected despite the loss of Jukka Lindroos to Vilita. Amilfaltino, Stinger, Cornish and Radcliff have all proven to be quite capable Harlighet Ligan players. All in all, the Centus Serpents are now a well-rounded team with few weaknesses but they have few outstanding strengths either. They're a bona-fide average squad. Angus Howell is one of the more underrated managers in Cosumar, but it might take a bit of luck for him to deliver a third straight Harlighet Ligan season to Centus.
Last Season: 15th (9-11-14). Prediction: 17th, Relegation.

NOMAD BROTHERHOOD FC
Sweeney, Culmarland Fief

Nickname: Nomads
Founded: 766
Ground: Sweeney Station (27,240)
Manager: Tiago Peña
Starting XI: Cormak Lethbridge (18) *** Adam Stones (25), Rult Frampton (26), Anxo Crusan (TSA - 22), Antoon Chapman (28 - Capt) *** Elbert Pierce (SUS - 25), Mikael Micheulus (24) *** Aziz Senturk (21), Andrei Nikolov (EST - 27), Jorge Caputo (25) *** Pato Yamaguchi (22)

Preview: The Nomads were so good last year in their conquest of the Sekundar Ligan, but you never know how a team will translate to the top flight. Will their inexperience and lack of squad depth show? Tiago Peña has his team built on a solid spine. Cormak Lethbridge, though young, is a consistent force in the goal and a natural shot-stopper with his springy reflexes and huge hands. In front of him, Rult Frampton is a dependable center back in the ilk of William Riley. He dominates proceedings in the air, rarely loses a tackle and has few qualms about putting a body part where others would not put their worst enemy. Team captain Antoon Chapman is a quality right back who is a huge threat in the attack from the wing. The transfer window signing of Anxo Crusan should only help matters in the back and allow Chapman to get forward more. Ahead of Lethbridge and Frampton is Andrei Nikolov. The central midfielder arrived mid-season in 999 and made an instant impact, averaging 66 passes in his 28 starts with an 84% success rate. Completing this formidable spine is Pato Yamaguchi. The young striker scored 17 goals and set up another 12, meaning he was involved in almost half of the Brotherhood's goals last season. The purple-clad side is confident, as they should be, but they might be brought back down to Earth as soon as they face teams like Real Azuris and Mallox. However, come the final whistle, they should have been able to do enough to ensure their Harlighet Ligan status for another year.
Last Season: Sekundar Ligan Champions (19-5-10). Prediction: 15th.

WEST GUNDAR FC
Ruminov, Gundar Fief

Nickname: Rugged Men
Founded: 924
Ground: Harmonia Stadium (23,000)
Manager: Peter Honeycutt
Starting XI: Tim Smith (APX - 34) *** Septon Pertwee (22), Oliver Pugh (29), Franz Rowgedeb (32 - Capt), Brooke Nolan (VLM - 20) *** Sebastian de Wit (23), Jared Flynn (32), Firuq Al-Donari (21), Mark Hallen (SEM - 22) *** Jon Gope (30), Alberto Silva (27)

Preview: Of the three newly-promoted clubs, West Gundar FC is the best equipped for immediate success. After a one-year stay in the Sekundar Ligan, they are back in the top flight again - and most of their players already have proven themselves at this level. They won't need nearly as much time to find their footing as the Nomads or Helfin Fief will. The Rugged Men had the second-best defense in the Sekundar Ligan last year, and they bolstered it even more over the transfer window. Apox's Tim Smith is a major upgrade at goalkeeper, and landing veteran defender Franz Rowgedeb of Mallox fame was a major steal. Apparently, Rowgedeb has already made such an impression on Peter Honeycutt that the manager has already given him the captain's armband. They also signed Venta de la Mesilla U-21 right back Brooke Nolan on free transfer. West Gundar won't ship too many goals. That leaves it up to Alberto Silva to win games. Silva won the Sekundar Ligan's golden boot last season with 21 goals. He is the clear MVP of this squad and is in tip-top form. He will be eager to prove himself and erase his Harlighet Ligan struggles in 998. Midfielder Jared Flynn has played with Silva in Ruminov for several years and the two link up remarkably well. Fellow forward Jon Gope and pacey wingers Sebastian de Wit and Semarland's Mark Hallen are also more than capable of netting a few. This an already-solid squad that got even better over the transfer window and should be primed for a push upwards towards the middle of the table. If the "big boys" don't take the Rugged Men seriously, especially at Harmonia Stadium, they could get burned.
Last Season: 2nd in Sekundar Ligan (16-10-8). Prediction: 13th.

HELFIN FIEF
DeFinko, Helfin Fief

Nickname: Protons
Founded: 911
Ground: Scandrick's Stadium (28,000)
Manager: Conley Goddard
Starting XI: Adrian Linderman (35) *** MacFarlane Naresh (TSA - 23), Zakk Catonaldi (28), Daniel Calderon (31), Marcel-Eric N'Zonzi (SEM - 30) *** Peder Hardwick (24), Jukka Hanstad (POL - 25), Neil Bravo (25), Felix Victorsson (30 - Capt) *** Atherton Telfair (21), Miguel Cano (20)

Preview: The odds for survival are dim, and financial playing field is the opposite of level, but as long as Conley Goddard is running things and Neil Bravo is wearing yellow, there is a chance for the Protons. His tight-knit, focused band of players took the Sekundar Ligan by surprise last season and won a close play-off scrape with Na'Malsille to trade places with the Mariners, but the Harlighet Ligan is a much tougher nut to crack. Goddard did the best he could to upgrade his squad with limited resources over the transfer window, bringing in foreign talents MacFarlane Naresh, Marcel-Eric N'Zonzi and Jukka Hanstad as well as Cosumarite free agents Zakk Catonaldi and Miguel Cano. But here's the problem: only three Helfin players have ever seen Harlighet Ligan action even once (Linderman, Catonaldi, Victorsson). Linderman is well past his prime and is likely to be one of the worst first-team goalkeepers in the league this year. Catonaldi hasn't played in the top flight since his brief, fitful stay with FC Samotath five years ago. The key for Helfin Fief's survival will be Neil Bravo, as usual. Bravo is a phenomenal passer and a true maestro with his vision on the pitch, which is why he was voted Sekundar Ligan MVP last year. But he'll need some help if Helfin Fief is to avoid to bottom three or even two. His partnership with Felix Victorsson has been a solid one for the last two years, and Atherton Telfair showed promise with some big goals last season, but I'm not sure it will be enough. The Protons will give it their best go, but 15th would be a fantastic result for them.
Last Season: 3rd in Sekundar Ligan (16-8-10). Prediction: 18th, Relegation.

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NA'MALSILLE MARINERS
Na'Ailee, Na'Malsille Fief

Nickname: Mariners
Founded: 945
Ground: Varela Road (28,340)
Manager: Filipp Jeov (EST)
Team Captain: DM Everett Abello (YTT). Top Scorer Last Season: Felix Jakobson (EST - 18)
Last Season: 16th in Harlighet Ligan (9-9-16). Prediction: Champions.

ZAKHORO ACES
Zakhoro, Ankortroth Fief

Nickname: Aces
Founded: 888
Ground: Zapt Park (29,400)
Manager: Šimon Holguín
Team Captain: LM Reuben Hamasaki. Top Scorer Last Season: Belarmin Worsaw (WBO - 16)
Last Season: 17th in Harlighet Ligan (6-14-14). Prediction: 2nd.

SAMAJ FC
Samaj, Culmarland Fief

Nickname: Hunters
Founded: 906
Ground: Stadion Jägare (32,000)
Manager: Casimir Salinas
Team Captain: FW Allen Huthson (WGA). Top Scorer Last Season: Allen Huthson (WGA - 9)
Last Season: 18th in Harlighet Ligan (8-6-20). Prediction: 5th.

OLASK ISLANDERS
Olask, Olask Fief

Nickname: Islanders
Founded: 846
Ground: Kamu Park (22,040)
Manager: Kaleb Viteri
Team Captain: CB Joseph Outerridge. Top Scorer Last Season: Kohei Shinigata (18)
Last Season: 4th (15-9-10). Prediction: 4th.

TREFTADAETH ALLIANCE
Ashen Point, Parougan Fief

Nickname: Astronomers
Founded: 979
Ground: The Wormhole (25,000)
Manager: Truda Jotunnoj
Team Captain: GK Alvar Hodson. Top Scorer Last Season: Lindsey Severin (15)
Last Season: 5th (15-9-10). Prediction: 3rd.

PELETHAS UNITED
Pelethas, Morponte Fief

Nickname: The Miners
Founded: 835
Ground: Drango Way (21,000)
Manager: Alf Järvi
Team Captain: CM Jack Algar. Top Scorer Last Season: Trygve Tyson (13)
Last Season: 6th (15-8-11). Prediction: 6th.

IFK ALDENSKOETT
Aldenskoett, Duversia Fief

Nickname: Eagles
Founded: 890
Ground: The Eagles' Nest (19,000)
Manager: Väinö Va'Lucic
Team Captain: DF Willy Arntz. Top Scorer Last Season: Glenn Terry (14)
Last Season: 7th (15-7-12). Prediction: 10th.

YAMBRIDGE FC
Yambridge, Gellano Fief

Nickname: Yams or Browns
Founded: 720
Ground: Akercocke Lane (34,100)
Manager: James Villa
Team Captain: LB Milford Wolfe. Top Scorer Last Season: Barrfind Ljunggren (15)
Last Season: 8th (14-10-10). Prediction: 9th.

REGELA UNITED
Regalia, Regela Colony

Nickname: Mercats
Founded: 922
Ground: Regalia Stadium (33,000)
Manager: Adolf Levangaard
Team Captain: LM Elwyn Romijnsen. Top Scorer Last Season: Elighul Colbert (14)
Last Season: 9th (15-6-13). Prediction: 13th.

PARDOCK ISLAND
Pardock, Olask Fief

Nickname: Seafarers
Founded: 841
Ground: Shay Field (15,000)
Manager: Solen Adamsson
Team Captain: DM Oleg Schwarzenberg. Top Scorer Last Season: Karoliina Lahtinen (19)
Last Season: 10th (13-8-13). Prediction: 7th.

DAWCHIRE TOWN
Dawchire, Tamarskand Fief

Nickname: The Hammers
Founded: 809
Ground: Old Veston (21,000)
Manager: David Clemente
Team Captain: RB Oscar Parkhurst. Top Scorer Last Season: Luca Staropoli (18)
Last Season: 11th (12-11-11). Prediction: 11th.

KLYDE HERITAGE FC
Jadde, North Klyde Fief

Nickname: The Minutemen
Founded: 639
Ground: Heritage Field (20,000)
Manager: Sacheverell Van Cann
Team Captain: DM Boudewijn Mayes. Top Scorer Last Season: Ezekiel Chancellor (8)
Last Season: 12th (12-7-15). Prediction: 12th.

SINDO CRUSADERS
Altamirano, Sindo Fief

Nickname: The Crusaders
Founded: 927
Ground: AltaPress Field (35,000)
Manager: Augustus Loew
Team Captain: CAM Stian Mac Pharlain. Top Scorer Last Season: Stian Mac Pharlain (20)
Last Season: 13th (11-8-15). Prediction: 8th.

DUSK ATHLETIC
Dusk, Gundar Fief

Nickname: The Rovers
Founded: 954
Ground: The Gully (21,000)
Manager: Kristiāns Allsopp
Team Captain: FW Bran Darby. Top Scorer Last Season: Jason Ellis (13)
Last Season: 14th (11-7-16). Prediction: 17th.

FORT ARCHER
Fort Archer, Numenvernien Fief

Nickname: The Rangers
Founded: 892
Ground: Redmont Park (45,000)
Manager: Eric Peverley
Team Captain: LM Alex Hagglund. Top Scorer Last Season: Ross Rowe (19)
Last Season: 15th (9-10-15). Prediction: 16th.

AC SEPULTURA
Cavaleira, Na'Malsille Fief

Nickname: The Tribe
Founded: 984
Ground: Ratamahatta Road (16,666)
Manager: Max Cavalera
Team Captain: GK Igor Cavalera. Top Scorer Last Season: Wilhelmina Citroen (16)
Last Season: 16th (8-9-17). Prediction: 15th.

KEENAN ATHLETIC
Keenan, Criscalus Fief

Nickname: Bobcats
Founded: 958
Ground: AirCosumar Field (21,000)
Manager: Einar Adolfsson
Team Captain: AM Bethan Davies. Top Scorer Last Season: Delwyth Jonferth (23)
Last Season: Tredje Ligan Champions (19-11-4). Prediction: 14th.

ATLETISK SURPRONUK
Surpronuk, Parougan Fief

Nickname: Knights
Founded: 838
Ground: Stadion av Klippan (30,750)
Manager: Phineas Donohue
Team Captain: LB Andras Rucker. Top Scorer Last Season: Claire Yellowing (17)
Last Season: 2nd place in Tredje Ligan (21-5-8). Prediction: 18th.

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FC Flen (Last Season: 17th in Sekundar Ligan. Prediction: 3rd)
Goldstaff City (Last Season: 18th in Sekundar Ligan. Prediction: 1st)
Pristine Forest (Last Season: 3rd. Prediction: 4th)
Sarmon FC (Last Season: 4th. Prediction: 2nd)
Varvonti Firestorm (Last Season: 5th. Prediction: 8th)
Ziemelu Skaida (Last Season: 6th. Prediction: 11th)
AC Opjenheim (Last Season: 7th. Prediction: 13th)
Fevelo United (Last Season: 8th. Prediction: 7th)
Everlong FC (Last Season: 9th. Prediction: 6th)
Atletisk Östrad (Last Season: 10th. Prediction: 12th)
Nuur Origins FC (Last Season: 11th. Prediction: 14th)
Sporting Pirankoper (Last Season: 12th. Prediction: 9th)
IFK Sundsvall (Last Season: 13th. Prediction: 5th)
Atamac Wanderers (Last Season: 14th. Prediction: 18th)
Emerald Cove SC (Last Season: 15th. Prediction: 10th)
Braylor Town (Last Season: 1st in Lagre Ligan Central Region. Prediction: 17th)
East Devellin FC (Last Season: 1st in Lagre Ligan East Region. Prediction: 15th)
Murkwaamp Suns FC (Last Season: 1st in Lagre Ligan Colonial Region. Prediction: 16th)

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AFC Obscura 98
Portsmouth FC
Sammet Ridge
Wiedna Town
Oterro Athletic
IFK Nordön
Glasbon SC
Silk FC
Gwerin Athletic
Moggington County
Villa Forte
Hamlack Town
Noumen Town



Gwynt Tywyll
Ollston Town
FC Stellendam
Hvalsey 08
IFK Sokulldak
Wealdheim Bards
Goldsoul FC
West Devellin FC
Lewisville Athletic
AFC Wernersburg
Scarromere FC
Chittersbee Rangers
Ingleton Town



Jotungard 99 FC
Sporting Culmar
Austentrapp City FC
Hagenheim South End
Mintwick Marmots
Larkinham Town
Riverside Crew
Hassaburess Athletic
Moore Hill Pirates
AFC Trädkojastad
FC Kastanjestad
FC Fejd
SC Cirith 01



Stortrommeby Town
Rhupenhoven Town
Bergtatt Island Athletic
Bayford SC
IFK Karlsborg
Vadomrade FC
Estrail County
East Ellum
Tromsdale Town
FC Va'Lubasa
Yuonela Town
Tamiat Town
FC Arkadius



Rexnor Colonials
Kalloroda United
SC Vronus 510
FC Dynamo Kurbads
Piander Falls FC
Gnoss Gallants AFC
Ciems Mungonduvia
Salfa City
District 34
District 9
Buscari Bridge Force
Drahva United

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Aberaeron Town
Flithby Town
Primus Funk
Atletisk Kvelertak
Erpland County
Ezatava Town
FC Kviststad
Satyricon Nemesies AFC
Meryuma Marshals
Cerulia City FC
Gamlasir North End
Sólstafir
Usk Town



Zirconim City
HSC Centus
Chesterton Cottagers
Paulsendam Town
United FC of Stoneshore
Kaldukosic Volmacht FC
Coppell City FC
Östrad Rockets FC
Azure Lane FC
FC Fyrbyggnad
Sporting Corrian
Cadonica United
Nabataea Town



Columbia Town
Keldin Town
Impera Town
Carnessa County
Lykathea City
Sontafe City
Ajatarra Alligators
Black Diamond Osterhaut
Rhithlungwerddon Town
Gorgor United
Briquia Southside FC
DeFinko Magni Blandinn AC
High Noon FC



FC Na'Travii
Drummond AC
Theli City
West Ellum
Ypres Woods
Thergothon Town
Duval Town
Braablick Athletic
Zakhoro GCR
Na'Nidive Falcons
Caledon Legion
White Tower FC
Dillinger Town



Borzac Sequins
Rhodes Ravens AFC
Menoptera United SC
District 3
District 42
Novia Alliance
Alstagruuket Sarlaccs FC
Romstafar Outpost
Marinus City
Tierra Interstellar Wanderers
Kreanoltha Vipers
District 61
Templar-Lune FC

[Cosumar]

SEASON XII - First Quarter

By this point last season, Real Azuris had already raced to the top of the table and built a sizable margin over the competition. This year? Complete opposite. Since their MD1 pummeling of FC Kal, Real Azuris are 0-4-4 and are flirting around the relegation line. I've never seen such a shocking no-show by a defending champion. It's still early, but The Breakers will need a recovery of miraculous proportions to still have a chance of their three-peat. Cassandra City (24 pts) and Klyde (22 pts) have stepped up to fill the resulting power vacuum. I predicted Cassandra City would fall off a bit this season, but they are making me eat my words. Ace Newman has been simply phenomenal and is an early MVP candidate, but Jol Tortuu and Thorodel Nagdalene have been better in their Harlighet Ligan debuts than anyone could've expected. Of course, it's easier to do your job when the superb midfield of Fleming-Cosme-Vencharde is performing so well behind you. Klyde has been equally impressive, conjuring memories from their 997 championship season. Jacques Bourbon has finally come into his own as an elite striker, with Na'Safeh playing more of the secondary role. Their defense has been stifling, led by Sandy Shores and Natasha Davis. These two clubs have traded the top spot back and forth for most of the first nine matchdays. But clubs like OAS Royal FC, Morponte Fief, Eastweald and Ramusok United are still well within reach of going on a run and surging into the championship picture. And one mustn't forget Mallox. The Tigers have had a lukewarm start, going 3-3-3, but everyone knows that if there's a club capable of really turning things on and dominating at the flick of a switch, it's Mallox. As much as it's fun to analyze the table at this point, it's meaningless to do so. The middle seven clubs are all within a couple points of each other. It will be much different when we look at it again at mid-season, with continuous shuffling going on each Matchday. But as the season progresses, the picture will gradually start to crystallize.

Biggest matches so far
MD1: OAS Royal FC 3–0 Mallox (Sur Arora's brace powers the Whites past Mallox in The Clash to begin their season on a high note)
MD1: FC Kaldukosic 0–4 Real Azuris (The champs wasted no time making their intentions to three-peat known, smashing Stars at Leviathan Arena to claim the top of table)
MD1: Ramusok United 3–3 AC Holmenkollen (This Ramusok derby was an entertaining thriller that saw the Cedars return from 3-1 down to force a stunning draw)
MD2: Real Azuris 0–2 Ramusok United (Robin Geirsson and Gabriel Nowitzki put on a show for Massemord Stadium, linking up twice to hand the Breakers their first loss)
MD2: Morponte Fief 2–1 OAS Royal FC (Abel Scarloff defeats his former club with Morponte Fief for the first time. An 88th minute winner electrified OmniTech Park)
MD3: Eastweald 4–1 Centus Serpents (Eastweald smash their serpentine rivals in the Gellano Fief derby with goals from four different players. Elves are the early leaders)
MD3: Ramusok United 3–3 Mallox (Neither side could get an edge in this battle of two of Harlighet Ligan's most prolific midfielders, Geirsson and Takahashi)
MD3: Versiaville SC 3–2 Real Azuris (The Breakers don't survive the trip to far northwest Cosumar, losing a second straight match. Octavius Ioda nets the season's first hat trick)
MD4: Real Azuris 0–1 Cassandra City (Real Azuris struggles, while the new strike trio of Newman-Tortuu-Nagadalene continues to shine for undefeated City)
MD5: Klyde 2–2 Stoneshore United (Stoneshore remains the only club still in search of a first win after a captivating 2-2 struggle that ruined Klyde's perfect record)
MD5: Eastweald 1–3 FC Samotath (In the upset of the week, the Nighthawks pulled themselves out of the relegation zone and cracked the Elves' hitherto impenetrable D)
MD5: Cassandra City 1–0 Mallox (The Reds' surprisingly solid back line shuts out Engstrom and the Tigers in an emphatic win at The Amphitheatre to up them to 5-0-0)
MD6: Stoneshore United 0–0 Real Azuris (Real's new players are struggling to integrate to the team, resulting in a dull draw at Stoneshore. They have not won since MD1)
MD6: Morponte Fief 5–2 Cassandra City (Remember what I said about City's surprisingly solid back line? Scratch that. A disastrous trip to Morponte knocks Reds from top spot)
MD6: Crawford City FC 1–3 Versiaville SC (Villagers win the first meeting of the west-coast rivalry. New CCFC goalie Theoklitos has not exactly been Jakk Winterfyll thus far)
MD6: Klyde 5–2 West Gundar FC (Klyde has picked up where they left off from last season, racing out to a 5-0 half time lead against WGFC. They are the only undefeated side remaining)
MD7: Eastweald 0–1 Klyde (In a marquee clash of the top two teams on the table, the Doves solidified their position thanks to Jacques Bourbon's 62nd minute penalty)
MD7: Real Azuris 1–1 Mallox (Poor marking led to Torsten Larson's headed goal off a corner kick, allowing Mallox to sneak out of Massemord with a point in stoppage time)
MD8: Stoneshore United 1–0 Mallox (Wendel Moores parks the bus after Yuri Makarov's early goal, and the Greys hang on for their most impressive result yet)
MD8: Morponte Fief 1–0 Real Azuris (The Breakers just have no confidence or chemistry out there. Another disappointing loss, this time to a surging Morponte squad)
MD8: Klyde 1–2 OAS Royal FC (OAS Royal continue their quietly successful first quarter. Younda Fahad and Atlas Yrska score in the final 20 minutes to silence The Klyde Sportsplex)
MD8: West Gundar FC 2–0 Eastweald (Alberto Silva put on a show for the home crowd in Ruminov, slicing up the Elvish defense all afternoon to move WGFC out of relegation zone)
MD9: Mallox 2–2 Morponte Fief (The Riders prove their UICA aspirations are valid by toughing out a draw at Orange Palace. First quarter-season gone, they sit in 4th)

Harlighet Ligan         Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  Cassandra City          9    8   0   1    24   11  +13    24
 2  Klyde                   9    7   1   1    26   13  +13    22
 3  OAS Royal FC            9    7   0   2    17    5  +12    21
 4  Morponte Fief           9    5   3   1    14   10   +4    18
 5  Eastweald               9    5   1   3    13    8   +5    16
 6  Ramusok United          9    4   3   2    17   13   +4    15
 7  Mallox                  9    3   3   3    15   13   +2    12
 8  FC Samotath             9    4   0   5    13   12   +1    12
 9  Versiaville SC          9    4   0   5    18   21   −3    12
10  AC Holmenkollen         9    3   2   4    16   17   −1    11
11  FC Kaldukosic           9    3   2   4    12   16   −4    11
12  Stoneshore United       9    2   4   3     9   11   −2    10
13  Nomad Brotherhood FC    9    3   1   5    13   18   −5    10
14  Crawford City FC        9    2   2   5     4    9   −5     8
15  Real Azuris             9    1   4   4    10   11   −1     7
16  West Gundar FC          9    2   1   6    13   21   −8     7
17  Helfin Fief             9    2   1   6    15   26  −11     7
18  Centus Serpents         9    2   0   7    13   27  −14     6

The Na'Malsille Mariners have not taken well to life in the second division, their first ever after a shocking relegation last season. They had a rocky start, playing without focus or motivation, but have rebounded in the last few matches to climb back to the top half. They are far and away the most talented team in this league and will have no excuse if they don't get promoted back. But the standouts thus far have been Western Isles clubs Olask Islanders and Pardock Island, as well as Casimir Salinas' ever-consistent Samaj FC. The Zakhoro Aces and Treftadaeth Alliance round out the upper echelon of teams, both a single win away from leaping to the top spot. Olask Islanders, the current leaders, have been in the Sekundar Ligan since 993, when relegation ended a five-season stay in the top flight. Will they be making a long-awaited return? Stay tuned as the season continues.

Sekundar Ligan          Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  Olask Islanders         9    7   1   1    14    4  +10    22
 2  Samaj FC                9    7   0   2    19    8  +11    21
 3  Pardock Island          9    6   2   1    23   16   +7    20
 4  Zakhoro Aces            9    6   1   2    25   15  +10    19
 5  Treftadaeth Alliance    9    6   1   2    16   11   +5    19
 6  Klyde Heritage FC       9    5   2   2    11    8   +3    17
 7  Fort Archer             9    5   1   3    18   16   +2    16
 8  Na'Malsille Mariners    9    4   2   3    16   11   +5    14
 9  Atletisk Surpronuk      9    3   4   2     8    6   +2    13
10  Regela United           9    3   3   3    15   12   +3    12
11  Pelethas United         9    1   7   1    12   12    0    10
12  Dawchire Town           9    2   4   3     9   11   −2    10
13  AC Sepultura            9    2   2   5    11   16   −5     8
14  Dusk Athletic           9    2   2   5    17   25   −8     8
15  IFK Aldenskoett         9    2   0   7    16   26  −10     6
16  Sindo Crusaders         9    1   1   7    16   26  −10     4
17  Yambridge FC            9    0   4   5     8   18  −10     4
18  Keenan Athletic         9    0   1   8     7   20  −13     1

What a muddled mess the Tredge Ligan has been so far. Even the top two teams, Pristine Forest and AC Opjenheim, haven't been particularly impressive in their wins. Neither of the two has ever been promoted to Sekundar Ligan, though Pristine Forest was in favorable position to do so last year but lost their promotion playoff. AC Opjenheim's success, however, has come out nowhere. I am doubtful it can be sustained over the whole season, but their fanbase is certainly getting excited about the season. Sekundar Ligan regulars FC Flen haven't been as dominant as expected after their surprising relegation, but haven't been quite as disappointing as the Mariners have in the second division in a similar situation. Sarmon FC are a dark horse that I am picking now to earn one of the top three spots despite being relatively unheralded. They are one of the more well-rounded and defensively sound squads in the third division, which is what you need to get promoted. Ziemelu Skaida, full of high hopes, has struggled to produce as many goals as last year's bombardment without Jol Tortuu, who is doing his thing at Cassandra City now. Other pre-season title favorites like Everlong and Goldstaff have also been less than stellar thus far.

Tredje Ligan          Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Pristine Forest         9    6   3   0    20   10  +10    21
 2 AC Opjenheim            9    7   0   2    16    8   +8    21
 3  Sarmon FC            9    5   3   1    15   10   +5    18
 4  FC Flen              9    4   4   1    15    9   +6    16
 5 Sporting Pirankoper     9    5   1   3    16   13   +3    16
 6 Varvonti Firestorm      9    3   6   0    12    8   +4    15
 7  IFK Sundsvall        9    4   2   3    20   15   +5    14
 8 Ziemelu Skaida          9    3   4   2    17   12   +5    13
 9  Nuur Origins FC      9    3   4   2     9    8   +1    13
10 Braylor Town            9    3   2   4    15   15    0    11
11 Everlong FC             9    3   1   5     7   11   −4    10
12 East Devellin FC        9    3   1   5    13   19   −6    10
13 Atamac Wanderers        9    2   3   4     7    8   −1     9
14  Fevelo United        9    2   3   4    13   17   −4     9
15  Goldstaff City        9    3   0   6     7   12   −5     9
16 Emerald Cove SC         9    2   3   4    11   17   −6     9
17 Murkwaamp Suns FC       9    1   2   6     4   13   −9     5
18 Atletisk Östrad         9    1   0   8     3   15  −12     3

LL1 - Klyde Region    Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Portsmouth FC          10    4   4   2    22   16   +6    16
 2  Silk FC             10    4   4   2    17   15   +2    16
 3 Oterro Athletic         9    5   1   3     8    7   +1    16
 4 Gwerin Athletic        10    3   5   2    20   14   +6    14
 5 Moggington County       9    4   2   3    17   20   −3    14
 6 Hamlack Town            9    3   4   2    16   14   +2    13
 7 Glasbon SC              9    4   1   4    11   10   +1    13
 8 Villa Forte             9    2   4   3    12   13   −1    10
 9 AFC Obscura 98          9    2   4   3    11   16   −5    10
10 Sammet Ridge            9    2   3   4     8    8    0     9
11 Noumen Town             9    1   6   2    13   14   −1     9
12 IFK Nordön              9    2   3   4     5    8   −3     9
13 Wiedna Town             9    2   3   4     9   14   −5     9

LL1 - East Region       Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Hvalsey 08               10    5   3   2    23   22   +1    18
 2 Scarromere FC             9    5   2   2    24   18   +6    17
 3 AFC Wernersburg           9    5   1   3    12    8   +4    16
 4 FC Stellendam            10    4   4   2     9    6   +3    16
 5 Gwynt Tywyll              9    4   3   2    15   12   +3    15
 6 Goldsoul FC               9    4   2   3    23   17   +6    14
 7 Wealdheim Bards           9    4   2   3    13   11   +2    14
 8 Chittersbee Rangers       9    3   1   5     7    9   −2    10
 9 Lewisville Athletic      10    3   1   6    15   19   −4    10
10 Ingleton Town             9    3   1   5    13   19   −6    10
11 West Devellin FC          9    1   6   2    11   12   −1     9
12 IFK Sokulldak             9    2   2   5    10   15   −5     8
13 Ollston Town              9    2   2   5     8   15   −7     8

LL1 - Central Region     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Larkinham Town             9    6   2   1    10    3   +7    20
 2 Hassaburess Athletic      10    5   2   3    17   13   +4    17
 3  Sporting Culmar         9    5   1   3    24   17   +7    16
 4 Moore Hill Pirates         9    5   1   3    18   19   −1    16
 5 Mintwick Marmots           9    4   3   2    16   12   +4    15
 6 SC Cirith 01               9    5   0   4    13   12   +1    15
 7 FC Fejd                   10    5   0   5    14   15   −1    15
 8 Jotungard 99 FC            9    4   2   3    18   13   +5    14
 9 Riverside Crew             9    3   2   4    10   10    0    11
10 Austentrapp City FC       10    2   4   4    21   25   −4    10
11 Hagenheim South End        9    2   3   4    11   14   −3     9
12 FC Kastanjestad            9    2   1   6     7   15   −8     7
13 AFC Trädkojastad           9    0   3   6     9   20  −11     3

LL1 - West Region          Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 East Ellum                  10    7   1   2    19   10   +9    22
 2 Bergtatt Isle Athletic       9    5   3   1    22   12  +10    18
 3 Estrial County               9    4   4   1    21   12   +9    16
 4 Vadomrade FC                 9    5   1   3    16   14   +2    16
 5 Yuonela Town                 9    4   2   3    16   16    0    14
 6 FC Arkadius                 10    4   2   4    13   16   −3    14
 7 Bayford SC                   9    4   1   4    15   16   −1    13
 8 Rhupenhoven Town             9    3   2   4    20   22   −2    11
 9 FC Va'Lubasa                 9    2   4   3    14   14    0    10
10 Stortrommeby Town            9    2   3   4     6   10   −4     9
11 Tromsdale Town              10    2   3   5    20   25   −5     9
12 IFK Karlsborg                9    2   2   5    10   17   −7     8
13 Tamiat Town                  9    1   2   6     8   16   −8     5

LL1 - Colonial Region    Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Buscari Bridge Force       9    6   3   0    20    9  +11    21
 2 Drahva United              9    6   1   2    18   14   +4    19
 3 Ciems Mungonduvia          9    5   2   2    12    8   +4    17
 4 District 9                 9    5   1   3    22   17   +5    16
 5 SC Vronus 510              9    4   3   2    11   10   +1    15
 6 Gnoss Gallants AFC         9    3   4   2    15   15    0    13
 7 District 34                9    3   2   4    23   21   +2    11
 8 Rexnor Colonials           9    3   1   5    16   22   −6    10
 9 Salfa City                 9    2   3   4    10   13   −3     9
10 Piander Falls FC           9    2   1   6     6   11   −5     7
11 FC Dynamo Kurbads          9    2   1   6    14   21   −7     7
12 Kalloroda United           9    1   2   6     8   14   −6     5

LL2 - Klyde               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Primus Funk                10    7   2   1    21   10  +11    23
 2 Meryuma Marshals            9    6   2   1    29   18  +11    20
 3 Usk Town                   10    4   4   2    24   22   +2    16
 4 Satyricon Nemeses AFC       9    5   0   4    14   16   −2    15
 5 Flithby Town                9    4   2   3    10    8   +2    14
 6 Atletisk Kvelertak          9    4   1   4    11   12   −1    13
 7 Gamlasir North End          9    3   3   3    15   16   −1    12
 8 Cerulia City FC             9    2   4   3    11   13   −2    10
 9 FC Kviststad                9    2   3   4     8   10   −2     9
10 Sólstafir                  10    2   3   5     9   12   −3     9
11 Ezatava Town                9    2   3   4     7   10   −3     9
12 Aberaeron Town              9    2   2   5     9   16   −7     8
13 Erpland County              9    2   1   6     8   13   −5     7

LL2 - East                  Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Coppell City FC              10    7   2   1    27   18   +9    23
 2 Paulsendam Town              10    6   2   2    17    8   +9    20
 3 Cadonica United               9    5   2   2    13    7   +6    17
 4 Kaldukosic Volmacht FC        9    4   3   2    11    9   +2    15
 5 Chesterton Cottagers          9    3   4   2    14   14    0    13
 6 Nabataea Town                 9    3   3   3    19   17   +2    12
 7 Azure Lane FC                 9    3   3   3    22   21   +1    12
 8 HSC Centus                   10    2   5   3    12   13   −1    11
 9 Östrad Rockets FC             9    2   3   4    11   14   −3     9
10 United FC of Stoneshore       9    2   3   4    13   17   −4     9
11 Sporting Corrian              9    2   3   4     8   15   −7     9
12 Zirconim City                 9    1   3   5    14   20   −6     6
13 FC Fyrbyggnad                 9    1   2   6     8   16   −8     5

LL2 - Central                 Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Sontafe City                    9    5   3   1    16    8   +8    18
 2 Columbia Town                   9    5   3   1    12    7   +5    18
 3 Keldin Town                    10    5   2   3    19   14   +5    17
 4 Carnessa County                10    5   1   4     9    7   +2    16
 5 Briquia Southside FC            9    4   3   2    19   14   +5    15
 6 Ajatarra Alligators             9    4   2   3    19   19    0    14
 7 High Noon FC                    9    4   1   4    12   16   −4    13
 8 Impera Town                     9    4   1   4     9   14   −5    13
 9 DeFinko Magni Blandinn AC       9    3   3   3    20   19   +1    12
10 Rhithlungwerddon Town           9    3   2   4    14   13   +1    11
11 Gorgor United                   9    2   5   2    10   12   −2    11
12 Lykathea City                   9    1   1   7     8   13   −5     4
13 Black Diamond Osterhaut        10    1   1   8    14   25  −11     4

LL2 - West             Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Dillinger Town           9    6   2   1    24   17   +7    20
 2 Caledon Legion          10    6   2   2    20   15   +5    20
 3 West Ellum               9    6   1   2    19   14   +5    19
 4 Braablick Athletic      10    5   1   4    12    9   +3    16
 5 Duval Town               9    4   2   3    11    8   +3    14
 6 Zakhoro GCR              9    3   4   2    16   14   +2    13
 7 Ypres Woods              9    3   4   2    17   19   −2    13
 8 Thergothon Town         10    3   3   4     9   10   −1    12
 9 FC Na'Travii             9    3   2   4    12   13   −1    11
10 White Tower FC           9    2   2   5    10   14   −4     8
11 Na'Nidive Falcons        9    1   4   4    13   16   −3     7
12 Theli City               9    1   3   5    11   17   −6     6
13 Drummond                 9    2   0   7     9   17   −8     6

LL2 - Colonial                    Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 District 42                         9    5   2   2    18   13   +5    17
 2 Marinus City                        9    5   2   2    18   14   +4    17
 3 Rhodes Ravens AFC                   9    5   2   2    14   11   +3    17
 4 Alstagruuket Sarlaccs FC            9    5   2   2    17   15   +2    17
 5 District 3                          9    4   1   4    14   13   +1    13
 6 Borzac Sequins                      9    2   6   1    11    9   +2    12
 7 Kreanoltha Vipers                   9    2   6   1    10   10    0    12
 8 Romstafar Outpost                   9    3   1   5     8   12   −4    10
 9 District 61                         9    3   1   5     8   12   −4    10
10 Novia Alliance                      9    2   3   4     7   10   −3     9
11 Tierra Interstellar Wanderers       9    1   4   4     7   10   −3     7
12 Menoptera United SC                 9    1   2   6     6    9   −3     5

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First Preliminary Round

Gamlasir North End 1–3 Zirconim City
Borzac Sequins 2–0 FC Kviststad
DeFinko Mangi Blandinn AC 1–1 Kreanoltha Vipers (1–1 AET) (3–1 pen.)
District 3 3–1 Impera Town
Dillinger Town 0–0 White Tower FC (0–1 AET)
Ypres Woods 0–3 Atletisk Kvelertak
Nabataea Town 2–0 West Ellum
Coppell City FC 0–0 Drummond (0–0 AET) (5–4 pen.)
Östrad Rockets FC 1–0 Erpland County
Novia Alliance 1–1 Gorgor United (1–1 AET) (3–1 pen.)
Braablick Athletic 2–1 Na'Nidive Falcons
Columbia Town 2–4 Briquia Southside FC
Romstafar Outpost 0–2 Sporting Corrian
Usk Town 0–2 HSC Centus
Primus Funk 3–2 Flithby Town
Satyricon Nemeses AFC 1–3 Kaldukosic Volmacht FC
Black Diamond Osterhaut 1–1 Azure Lane FC (1–1 AET) (0–3 pen.)
Alstagruuket Sarlaccs FC 3–0 Marinus City
District 42 3–1 Cerulia City FC
Sólstafir 0–0 Rhithlungwerddon Town (0–0 AET) (2–4 pen.)
Lykathea City 0–0 Menoptera United SC (0–0 AET) (2–4 pen.)
United FC of Stoneshore 1–0 Duval Town
Chesterton Cottagers 0–3 Ezatava Town
Ajatarra Alligators 2–2 Tierra Interstellar Wanderers (3–2 AET)
Keldin Town 1–0 Rhodes Ravens AFC
FC Fyrbyggnad 1–0 FC Na'Travii
Thergothon Town 1–5 Aberaeron Town
Theli City 2–1 Paulsendam Town
Carnessa County 2–0 Sontafe City
High Noon FC 1–0 District 61
Caledon Legion 0–2 Meryuma Marshals
Zakhoro GCR 1–1 Cadonica United (3–1 AET)

Second Preliminary Round

Oterro Athletic 0–1 Zirconim City
Wiedna Town 2–1 Borzac Sequins
AFC Obscura 98 1–0 DeFinko Mangi Blandinn AC
Portsmouth FC 2–0 District 3
Gwerin Athletic 2–0 White Tower FC
IFK Nordön 0–0 Atletisk Kvelertak (2–0 AET)
Hamlack Town 1–0 Nabataea Town
Ingleton Town 0–1 Coppell City FC
Chittersbee Rangers 0–0 Östrad Rockets FC (1–0 AET)
Scarromere FC 2–1 Novia Alliance
AFC Wernersburg 0–1 Braablick Athletic
Lewisville Athletic 4–1 Briquia Southside FC
West Devellin FC 3–0 Sporting Corrian
Goldsoul FC 1–0 HSC Centus
SC Cirith 01 3–2 Primus Funk
FC Fejd 0–1 Kaldukosic Volmacht FC
FC Kastanjestad 1–0 Azure Lane FC
AFC Trädkojastad 2–2 Alstagruuket Sarlaccs FC (4–2 AET)
Moore Hill Pirates 2–2 District 42 (3–2 AET)
Hassaburess Athletic 0–1 Rhithlungwerddon Town
FC Arkadius 1–3 Menoptera United SC
Tamiat Town 3–1 United FC of Stoneshore
Yuonela Town 4–1 Ezatava Town
FC Va'Lubasa 1–2 Ajatarra Alligators
Tromsdale Town 0–1 Keldin Town
East Ellum 1–1 FC Fyrbyggnad (3–1 AET)
Drahva United 2–2 Aberaeron Town (3–2 AET)
Buscari Bridge Force 2–0 Theli City
District 9 2–0 Carnessa County
District 34 0–0 High Noon FC (1–1 AET) (4–3 pen.)
Salfa City 2–1 Meryuma Marshals
Ciems Mungonduvia 0–0 Zakhoro GCR (0–0 AET) (5–6 pen.)

Main Tourney - Round 1

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The draw of the 118 remaining clubs was unseeded and random. First round of matches will commence between Harlighet Ligan MD 10 and 11.

[Cosumar]

SEASON XII - Second Quarter

Here we are, already halfway through the season! For most of the second quarter, it seemed to be a two-horse race between Cassandra City and Klyde for the championship. But with the Doves being held to draws in the last couple matches, City has pulled away a bit. Below them, 4-5 different clubs are in tight contention for the last two UICA spots. Ramusok United and Mallox have the edge right now, but that portion of the table has been quicksand all season. OAS Royal and Morponte Fief are both just one win away from punching one of them out. It's going to be a bloody battle the rest of the way. FC Samotath, Eastweald and FC Kaldukosic, rounding out the top half, aren't completely out of the picture yet either. The storylines are opposite for Samotath and Eastweald, with the former far exceeding expectations and the latter falling short of last year's success. But the ultimate story of disappointment thus far is that of defending champion and preseason favorite Real Azuris. The Breakers, so dominant the last two seasons, are all the way down in twelfth. TWELFTH! 5-6-6. Go figure, as soon as I finally pick them to win the league, they go belly-up. They would have to have a perfect second half of the season or something crazy like that to even sniff the UICA this season. It looks like the departure of Giovanni Aldinne hurt the club more than anyone could've anticipated. So much for Real Azuris being the next great dynasty in Cosumar. The league is wide open again.


Biggest matches
MD10: Eastweald 1–0 OAS Royal FC (A huge three points for Eastweald, closing the gap between them in 4th and OAS Royal in 3rd)
MD11: FC Kaldukosic 2–1 Eastweald (Leviathan Arena chants Chris Hodges' name after the Anglican forward's stoppage time winner from 18 feet delivered a win over Eastweald)
MD11: Cassandra City 2–2 Nomad Brotherhood FC (Nomads deal Cassandra their first tie of the season despite falling behind 2-0 early. City's grip on 1st is cut to 2 points)
MD11: Mallox 4–2 Centus Serpents (The Mallox attack flared to life - finally - in this West Gellano vs. East Gellano showdown. Engstrom, Kelly and Gildon all score)
MD12: Klyde 2–0 Cassandra City (In the biggest match of the season thus far, Doves wrest the top spot of the table from the Reds with a dominant defensive performance)
MD13: Ramusok United 2–0 OAS Royal FC (A huge home victory from Ram U over a hated rival, drawing the two sides even on points in 6th)
MD13: Mallox 4–2 FC Samotath (Mallox scores four goals for the 3rd consecutive match, inserting the Tigers into the UICA zone for the first time this season)
MD14: Helfin Fief 3–0 Crawford City FC (A monumental victory for Helfin Fief in the relegation battle, pulling down 15th CCFC as they crawl up to 16th)
MD14: Klyde 3–3 Real Azuris (The two biggest clubs on Klyde Isle put on a scintillating 3-3 thriller that saw both teams notch extra-time goals to maintain the split of points)
MD14: Eastweald 0–1 Cassandra City (With Klyde dropping points, City seized the opportunity to take back 1st. Ace Newman's 30th minute goal was the difference)
MD14: FC Kaldukosic 4–2 Ramusok United (Hodges, Antonsson and Perkins were dazzling in their demolition of Ram U, closing in on their enemies in the UICA race)
MD15: Cassandra City 3–2 OAS Royal FC (A great free-flowing game with chances aplenty ends with unlikely hero Cosme winning it for City in the final ten minutes)
MD15: Mallox 1–1 Klyde (Mallox, 3rd, misses out on a huge chance to trim the six-point lead Klyde holds over them in 2nd)
MD16: Klyde 3–3 Morponte Fief (With Cassandra City winning this week, Klyde's draw with Morponte was rather untimely. The Riders continue to prove they're not a fluke)
MD16: West Gundar FC 4–3 Mallox (In perhaps the largest shocker of the season so far, a WGFC side mired in a relegation battle trumps Mallox at their own game, 4-3)
MD17: Cassandra City 2–3 Ramusok United (Ramusok defeats the league leaders at The Amphitheatre, a major statement before midseason. Geirsson making a case for MVP)
MD17: Real Azuris 0–3 OAS Royal FC (Ouch. Just when Azuris seemed to be turning things around, they get pummeled by OAS. The Royals are in a furious hunt for 4th)
MD17: Mallox 3–1 Eastweald (It's too early to make any declarative statements, but this loss is a huge blow to Eastweald's Globe Cup hopes)

Harlighet Ligan       Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  Cassandra City         17   13   1   3    43   25  +18    40
 2  Klyde                  17   10   6   1    43   23  +20    36
 3  Ramusok United         17    9   5   3    35   25  +10    32
 4  Mallox                 17    9   4   4    37   27  +10    31
 5  OAS Royal FC           17    9   3   5    24   12  +12    30
 6  Morponte Fief          17    8   6   3    22   16   +6    30
 7  FC Samotath            17    9   0   8    28   26   +2    27
 8  Eastweald              17    7   4   6    20   17   +3    25
 9  FC Kaldukosic          17    7   4   6    27   28   −1    25
10  AC Holmenkollen        17    7   3   7    28   30   −2    24
11  Stoneshore United      17    5   7   5    18   18    0    22
12  Real Azuris            17    5   6   6    28   24   +4    21
13  Versiaville SC         17    6   1  10    24   32   −8    19
14  Crawford City FC       17    4   5   8     9   16   −7    17
15  Nomad Brotherhood FC   17    5   2  10    19   33  −14    17
16  Centus Serpents        17    4   0  13    23   36  −13    12
17  West Gundar FC         17    3   2  12    27   45  −18    11
18  Helfin Fief            17    3   1  13    25   47  −22    10

Early leaders Olask Islanders have sort of fallen off the wagon, but Samaj and Pardock have forged ahead in their wake. The Hunters have emerged as clear favorites to win the Sekundar Ligan, with the attacking partnership of Allen Huthson and Jacob Mikkelund being much more productive than anyone imagined. Rose Kingsley is putting on an MVP-type performance at goalkeeper. The whole team seems anxious to return to the top flight. And so do the Zakhoro Aces. The Ankortrothian club ha surged in the season's second quarter, threatening to surpass Pardock for 2nd. If the season ended now, they would play a one-off against Centus Serpents for the Harlighet Ligan's final spot in 1001. Treftadaeth Alliance in 4th and Fort Archer, a surprise contender in 5th, are also still within reach of promotion. Na'Malsille Mariners are having a decent season at 8-4-5, but haven't exactly waltzed back up to the top flight effortlessly like many anticipated.

Sekundar Ligan           Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  Samaj FC               17   13   1   3    40   15  +25    40
 2  Pardock Island         17   11   4   2    37   25  +12    37
 3  Zakhoro Aces           17   11   3   3    42   25  +17    36
 4  Treftadaeth Alliance   17    9   5   3    31   21  +10    32
 5  Fort Archer            17    9   3   5    39   31   +8    30
 6  Olask Islanders        17    9   2   6    28   25   +3    29
 7  Klyde Heritage FC      17    9   2   6    20   19   +1    29
 8  Na'Malsille Mariners   17    8   4   5    30   20  +10    28
 9  IFK Aldenskoett        17    7   1   9    30   36   −6    22
10  Pelethas United        17    4   9   4    28   30   −2    21
11  Sindo Crusaders        17    5   3   9    36   43   −7    18
12  Dawchire Town          17    4   5   8    21   30   −9    17
13  Regela United          17    3   7   7    26   31   −5    16
14  AC Sepultura           17    4   4   9    27   36   −9    16
15  Atletisk Surpronuk     17    3   4  10    16   25   −9    13
16  Yambridge FC           17    2   7   8    22   34  −12    13
17  Dusk Athletic          17    3   4  10    33   46  −13    13
18  Keenan Athletic        17    2   6   9    18   32  −14    12

The Tredge Ligan has so much parity this year. Sarmon are leading at this moment in time, but AC Opjenheim, Pristine Forest and FC Flen all still have excellent chances to win the league. Goldstaff City too is still within just one Matchday of a promotion spot. East Devellin FC have been surprisisngly competent coming from the Lagre Ligan and seem to have secured their upper division status with a 8-1-8 start. The other two newly promited clubs are struggling, in 16th and 18th.

Tredje Ligan          Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  Sarmon FC           17    9   6   2    27   11  +16    33
 2 AC Opjenheim           17   10   2   5    27   18   +9    32
 3 Pristine Forest        17    9   4   4    34   29   +5    31
 4  FC Flen             17    8   6   3    32   21  +11    30
 5  Goldstaff City      17    9   1   7    23   17   +6    28
 6 Varvonti Firestorm     17    6   9   2    22   18   +4    27
 7 Sporting Pirankoper    17    8   2   7    25   23   +2    26
 8 Atamac Wanderers       17    7   5   5    17   16   +1    26
 9 East Devellin FC       17    8   1   8    25   29   −4    25
10 Fevelo United          17    6   5   6    27   29   −2    23
11 Everlong FC            17    7   2   8    15   17   −2    23
12 Nuur Origins FC        17    5   7   5    16   18   −2    22
13 Ziemelu Skaida         17    5   5   7    32   30   +2    20
14  IFK Sundsvall       17    5   4   8    32   36   −4    19
15 Atletisk Östrad        17    5   2  10    10   19   −9    17
16 Braylor Town           17    4   4   9    20   27   −7    16
17 Emerald Cove SC        17    3   4  10    27   37  −10    13
18 Murkwaamp Suns FC      17    3   3  11    10   26  −16    12

LL1 - Klyde Region    Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  Silk FC             19   11   5   3    35   27   +8    38
 2 Glasbon SC             19    9   3   7    23   20   +3    30
 3 Oterro Athletic        18    9   3   6    18   15   +3    30
 4 Portsmouth FC          19    7   8   4    36   29   +7    29
 5 Moggington County      18    7   5   6    29   33   −4    26
 6 Hamlack Town           18    6   7   5    28   24   +4    25
 7 Gwerin Athletic        19    5   9   5    30   26   +4    24
 8 AFC Obscura 98         18    6   6   6    28   31   −3    24
 9 Villa Forte            18    5   6   7    29   30   −1    21
10 Wiedna Town            19    5   5   9    26   34   −8    20
11 Sammet Ridge           18    5   4   9    15   17   −2    19
12 Noumen Town            18    3   9   6    27   32   −5    18
13 IFK Nordön             19    4   6   9    10   16   −6    18

LL1 - East Region       Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Wealdheim Bards          19   11   5   3    26   16  +10    38
 2 AFC Wernersburg          19   10   3   6    26   17   +9    33
 3 Gwynt Tywyll             18    9   4   5    25   20   +5    31
 4 Lewisville Athletic      19    8   3   8    35   34   +1    27
 5 West Devellin FC         19    5  10   4    27   24   +3    25
 6 Chittersbee Rangers      18    7   3   8    15   16   −1    24
 7 FC Stellendam            19    6   5   8    17   16   +1    23
 8 Hvalsey 08               19    6   5   8    31   37   −6    23
 9 IFK Sokulldak            18    6   5   7    17   23   −6    23
10 Ollston Town             18    7   2   9    17   25   −8    23
11 Scarromere FC            18    6   4   8    36   37   −1    22
12 Goldsoul FC              18    4   7   7    33   32   +1    19
13 Ingleton Town            18    5   4   9    22   30   −8    19

LL1 - Central Region     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Larkinham Town            18   11   4   3    20    5  +15    37
 2 Moore Hill Pirates        18    9   4   5    31   30   +1    31
 3 Hassaburess Athletic      19    8   6   5    29   22   +7    30
 4 SC Cirith 01              19    9   3   7    33   28   +5    30
 5  Sporting Culmar        18    8   5   5    44   34  +10    29
 6 Jotungard 99 FC           18    8   5   5    42   32  +10    29
 7 Hagenheim South End       18    7   6   5    35   30   +5    27
 8 Mintwick Marmots          18    7   6   5    34   29   +5    27
 9 Riverside Crew            19    6   6   7    21   23   −2    24
10 FC Fejd                   19    6   3  10    19   26   −7    21
11 Austentrapp City FC       19    4   5  10    32   47  −15    17
12 AFC Trädkojastad          18    3   5  10    16   32  −16    14
13 FC Kastanjestad           19    4   2  13    16   34  −18    14

LL1 - West Region          Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 East Ellum                  19   12   2   5    33   22  +11    38
 2 Bergtatt Isle Athletic      19   10   5   4    37   26  +11    35
 3 Vadomrade FC                18    9   5   4    28   21   +7    32
 4 Rhupenhoven Town            18    8   6   4    41   36   +5    30
 5 Estrial County              18    8   5   5    34   24  +10    29
 6 FC Va'Lubasa                19    7   6   6    29   27   +2    27
 7 FC Arkadius                 19    7   4   8    23   29   −6    25
 8 Bayford SC                  18    7   1  10    25   30   −5    22
 9 IFK Karlsborg               18    5   5   8    23   26   −3    20
10 Tamiat Town                 18    5   5   8    18   23   −5    20
11 Stortrommeby Town           19    5   5   9    14   19   −5    20
12 Tromsdale Town              19    5   3  11    33   44  −11    18
13 Yuonela Town                18    4   4  10    22   33  −11    16

LL1 - Colonial Region    Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Buscari Bridge Force      17   10   5   2    33   17  +16    35
 2 SC Vronus 510             17    9   5   3    23   16   +7    32
 3 Gnoss Gallants AFC        17    8   5   4    36   30   +6    29
 4 Drahva United             17    8   4   5    27   24   +3    28
 5 District 9                17    8   2   7    38   32   +6    26
 6 Ciems Mungonduvia         17    7   5   5    23   21   +2    26
 7 Rexnor Colonials          17    7   3   7    31   38   −7    24
 8 District 34               17    5   5   7    40   40    0    20
 9 Salfa City                17    5   5   7    19   21   −2    20
10 Kalloroda United          17    4   6   7    23   26   −3    18
11 Piander Falls FC          17    4   3  10    11   19   −8    15
12 FC Dynamo Kurbads         17    2   2  13    21   41  −20     8

LL2 - Klyde               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Meryuma Marshals           18   12   3   3    39   23  +16    39
 2 Primus Funk                19   12   3   4    38   22  +16    39
 3 Flithby Town               19    9   5   5    22   17   +5    32
 4 Satyricon Nemeses AFC      18    9   2   7    23   24   −1    29
 5 Cerulia City FC            19    7   6   6    19   18   +1    27
 6 Aberaeron Town             18    7   4   7    26   27   −1    25
 7 Usk Town                   19    6   6   7    37   43   −6    24
 8 Erpland County             18    7   2   9    17   20   −3    23
 9 FC Kviststad               19    5   7   7    18   18    0    22
10 Atletisk Kvelertak         18    7   1  10    17   21   −4    22
11 Gamlasir North End         18    5   5   8    32   38   −6    20
12 Ezatava Town               18    3   7   8    12   18   −6    16
13 Sólstafir                  19    3   5  11    13   24  −11    14

LL2 - East                  Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Paulsendam Town              19   10   4   5    30   16  +14    34
 2 Cadonica United              19    9   6   4    30   21   +9    33
 3 Kaldukosic Volmacht FC       19    9   5   5    30   24   +6    32
 4 Chesterton Cottagers         18    9   5   4    29   25   +4    32
 5 Coppell City FC              19    8   5   6    44   39   +5    29
 6 United FC of Stoneshore      18    7   5   6    26   26    0    26
 7 HSC Centus                   19    5  10   4    28   26   +2    25
 8 Sporting Corrian             18    5   7   6    18   26   −8    22
 9 Azure Lane FC                18    6   3   9    38   37   +1    21
10 Nabataea Town                18    5   5   8    38   40   −2    20
11 FC Fyrbyggnad                18    5   5   8    17   27  −10    20
12 Östrad Rockets FC            19    5   4  10    26   34   −8    19
13 Zirconim City                18    3   4  11    25   38  −13    13

LL2 - Central                 Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Sontafe City                   18   10   4   4    25   16   +9    34
 2 Carnessa County                19   10   4   5    19   13   +6    34
 3 DeFinko Magni Blandinn AC      19    9   5   5    38   29   +9    32
 4 Columbia Town                  18    8   5   5    26   19   +7    29
 5 High Noon FC                   18    9   2   7    28   29   −1    29
 6 Briquia Southside FC           19    7   6   6    33   30   +3    27
 7 Rhithlungwerddon Town          19    7   5   7    29   25   +4    26
 8 Keldin Town                    19    7   4   8    26   24   +2    25
 9 Ajatarra Alligators            18    7   3   8    31   37   −6    24
10 Lykathea City                  18    7   2   9    26   25   +1    23
11 Gorgor United                  18    6   5   7    21   25   −4    23
12 Impera Town                    18    6   2  10    18   33  −15    20
13 Black Diamond Osterhaut        19    3   1  15    34   49  −15    10

LL2 - West             Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 FC Na'Travii            19   11   4   4    37   25  +12    37
 2 Caledon Legion          19   10   5   4    39   30   +9    35
 3 Dillinger Town          18   10   4   4    46   36  +10    34
 4 Braablick Athletic      19   10   3   6    19   15   +4    33
 5 West Ellum              19    8   6   5    45   39   +6    30
 6 Duval Town              18    8   4   6    29   24   +5    28
 7 Drummond                19    6   6   7    22   24   −2    24
 8 Ypres Woods             18    5   6   7    33   39   −6    21
 9 Zakhoro GCR             18    5   5   8    24   27   −3    20
10 Na'Nidive Falcons       18    4   8   6    29   33   −4    20
11 Thergothon Town         19    4   5  10    13   23  −10    17
12 Theli City              18    3   6   9    23   33  −10    15
13 White Tower FC          18    4   2  12    17   28  −11    14

LL2 - Colonial                    Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 District 42                        17   10   3   4    37   26  +11    33
 2 Rhodes Ravens AFC                  17    9   5   3    27   19   +8    32
 3 Alstagruuket Sarlaccs FC           17    8   5   4    34   31   +3    29
 4 District 3                         17    8   4   5    21   17   +4    28
 5 Marinus City                       17    8   3   6    32   30   +2    27
 6 Borzac Sequins                     17    5   7   5    21   19   +2    22
 7 Menoptera United SC                17    6   3   8    19   18   +1    21
 8 Novia Alliance                     17    5   6   6    18   18    0    21
 9 Romstafar Outpost                  17    6   1  10    12   18   −6    19
10 District 61                        17    5   2  10    14   22   −8    17
11 Kreanoltha Vipers                  17    3   8   6    12   20   −8    17
12 Tierra Interstellar Wanderers      17    3   5   9    16   25   −9    14

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Round 1

Interesting results: Harlighet Ligan heavyweights Eastweald and Klyde played in the first round, with Eastweald winning, setting up a second round re-match of last year's final: Eastweald vs. Real Azuris. Morponte Fief was bounced by Lagre Ligan team IFK Karlsborg in their first fixture. Harlighet Ligan power Cassandra City likewise lost to Fort Archer.

Samaj FC 1–1 Varvonti Firestorm (2–2 AET) (1–3 pen.)
Ollston Town 4–3 Menoptera United SC
Rhithlungwerddon Town 0–2 AC Holmenkollen
Hvalsey 08 0–1 Zirconim City
Fevelo United 0–1 Sarmon FC
Kalloroda United 0–0 AC Opjenheim (1–0 AET)
Scarromere FC 3–2 Sindo Crusaders
AFC Obscura 98 1–0 Larkinham Town
SC Cirith 01 2–0 West Devellin FC
Buscari Bridge Force 1–0 Stortrommeby Town
Emerald Cove SC 2–2 Everlong FC (2–4 AET)
Sporting Pirankoper 0–0 Moggington County (0–0 AET) (2–1 pen.)
Moore Hill Pirates 3–1 Gwynt Tywyll
IFK Aldenskoett 3–0 Bergtatt Isle Athletic
IFK Sokulldak 3–1 Ajatarra Alligators
FC Stellendam 2–1 East Ellum
Sporting Culmar 0–1 FC Dynamo Kurbads
Zakhoro GCR 0–3 Ziemelu Skaida
Braablick Athletic 2–3 Piander Falls FC
Braylor Town 2–4 Murkwaamp Suns FC
Estrial County 0–0 West Gundar FC (1–0 AET)
Kaldukosic Volmacht FC 0–1 Chittersbee Rangers
Pelethas United 2–1 AFC Trädkojastad
Glasbon SC 1–1 Hagenheim South End (1–1 AET) (2–3 pen.)
FC Kastanjestad 0–0 IFK Sundsvall (0–0 AET) (5–4 pen.)
District 34 0–2 Klyde Heritage FC
IFK Karlsborg 2–0 Morponte Fief
Versiaville SC 3–3 Vadomrade FC (3–3 AET) (3–1 pen.)
Riverside Crew 0–1 Rhupenhoven Town
Dusk Athletic 2–1 Austentrapp City FC
Portsmouth FC 0–0 Zakhoro Aces (0–0 AET) (4–3 pen.)
Coppell City FC 0–1 Lewisville Athletic
Salfa City 3–4 Jotungard 99 FC
Crawford City FC 3–1 Yambridge FC
Keenan Athletic 2–0 Atamac Wanderers
Wealdheim Bards 3–2 Mintwick Marmots
Regela United 1–0 Atletisk Östrad
Gwerin Athletic 2–2 Na'Malsille Mariners (2–4 AET)
Silk FC 1–1 AC Sepultura (2–2 AET) (5–4 pen.)
East Devellin FC 1–0 Tamiat Town
Eastweald 1–0 Klyde
Bayford SC 1–0 Pristine Forest
Hamlack Town 1–0 Nuur Origins FC
Drahva United 3–4 Sammet Ridge
OAS Royal FC 4–0 Treftadaeth Alliance
Rexnor Colonials 0–2 FC Flen
Helfin Fief 1–0 Stoneshore United
SC Vronus 510 4–2 Villa Forte
Dawchire Town 0–3 Ramusok United
District 9 3–2 Keldin Town
Gnoss Gallants AFC 1–2 Wiedna Town
Fort Archer 1–1 Cassandra City (3–1 AET)
Yuonela Town 4–6 Noumen Town
Goldsoul FC 4–0 IFK Nordön


Round 2

Best games: The shocking upsets continue. AC Holmenkollen falls to lowly Ollston Town, and Ramusok United is stunned by Rexnor District 9. Fort Archer came out on the losing end of a 5-4 shootout with Wiedna Town. OAS Royal FC nearly caught the upset bug as well. The Royals needed penalty kicks to dispose of Sammet Ridge. In the weekend's primetime match, Real Azuris trumped Eastweald 2-1 in extra time to avenge their finals lost in Cosumar Cup I. This means we will have a new club winning the Cosumar Cup this time, with the Elves out of contention.

Nomad Brotherhood FC 4–2 Varvonti Firestorm
Ollston Town 4–2 AC Holmenkollen
Zirconim City 0–1 Sarmon FC
Kalloroda United 2–0 Scarromere FC
Pardock Island 1–0 AFC Obscura 98
SC Cirith 01 5–6 Buscari Bridge Force
Olask Islanders 4–1 Everlong FC
Sporting Pirankoper 2–0 Moore Hill Pirates
FC Samotath 2–0 IFK Aldenskoett
IFK Sokulldak 1–0 FC Stellendam
FC Dynamo Kurbads 1–1 Ziemelu Skaida (2–1 AET)
Piander Falls FC 3–3 Murkwaamp Suns FC (4–4 AET) (0–3 pen.)
Mallox 1–0 Estrial County
Chittersbee Rangers 0–3 Pelethas United
Hagenheim South End 5–2 FC Kastanjestad
Klyde Heritage FC 1–1 IFK Karlsborg (2–2 AET) (4–3 pen.)
FC Kaldukosic 3–0 Versiaville SC
Rhupenhoven Town 0–1 Dusk Athletic
Portsmouth FC 0–1 Lewisville Athletic
Jotungard 99 FC 0–1 Crawford City FC
Atletisk Surpronuk 0–0 Keenan Athletic (0–0 AET) (4–5 pen.)
Wealdheim Bards 0–2 Regela United
Goldstaff City 0–1 Na'Malsille Mariners
Silk FC 4–0 East Devellin FC
Real Azuris 1–1 Eastweald (2–1 AET)
Bayford SC 0–2 Hamlack Town
Sammet Ridge 0–0 OAS Royal FC (0–0 AET) (2–4 pen.)
FC Flen 0–3 Helfin Fief
Centus Serpents 3–2 SC Vronus 510
Ramusok United 0–0 District 9 (1–1 AET) (1–3 pen.)
Wiedna Town 5–4 Fort Archer
Noumen Town 1–1 Goldsoul FC (2–2 AET) (3–4 pen.)

[Sarrbia]

Futbalo Asocio Sarrbi (FAS) is the domestic football league of Sarrbia and New Sirain, two Cosumar puppets located in southwestern Rushmore. Sport is not really part of the public conscience in New Sirain, so the vast majority of the FAS is Sarrbian, with only a few New Sirain clubs sprinkled in. Though there are plans to expand in the future, the FAS currently has two divisions: Ligo Premiere and Ligo Du, each now with eighteen clubs. Below Ligo Du is a clusterfuck of poorly organized regional divisions.

Sarrbia is a tropical archipelago and a founding member of the Beach Cup, so beach and association football are of equal popularity there. The FAS is unique in that the big clubs typically field both association and beach football teams. The beach teams compete in the summer, while the association teams compete in the fall/winter/spring.

The year is 1000 and the FAS is about to begin its fifth season.


Ligo Premiere Season V (1000)

Former Champions:
I: FK Wypuli
II: FK Arĝento Monto
III: Safiro Rivero
IV: FK Wypuli (2)
V: _________?


Final Standings

Led by Marsha Hogarth, Arĝento Monto captured their second Ligo Premiere title. Now, both of their championships have come on the heels of FK Wypuli winning. It was a tight race, with the Silvers finishing just a single point ahead of both FK Voluptamoro and Aleta Rozkoton. Most of Sarrbia was rooting for Rozkoton, so that national hero Charlotte Thompson could taste a championship. That will have to wait. In an intense final Matchday, both Aleta Rozkoton and FK Voluptamoro produced 1-1 draws, allowing 3rd-placed Arĝento Monto to leapfrog them for the title with a 3-2 win over SK Sankta Dio. All three clubs will be headed to UICA competitions, however, with Myollo Kunigitaj sliding into the final Globe Cup spot, their first in three seasons. FK Wypuli were valiant in their title defense, but just couldn't quite keep pace down the final leg due to crippling injury/depth problems, despite a strong rest of season. FK Malibog was the best-performing Sirainian club in 7th. Klubo Hoxvathor, the other Sirain club in Ligo Premiere, was relegated alongside one-year-stoppers Arria and Aleta Madlambayan.

Ligo Premiere            Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 FK Arĝento Monto (SAR)    34   19   6   9    69   34  +35    63 Champions, CC
 2 FK Voluptamoro (SAR)      34   19   5  10    72   41  +31    62 GC
 3 Aleta Rozkoton (SAR)      34   19   5  10    50   32  +18    62 GC
 4 Myollo Kunigitaj (SAR)    34   17   8   9    47   31  +16    59 GC
 5 Safiro Rivero (SAR)       34   16  10   8    31   21  +10    58
 6 FK Wypuli (SAR)           34   14  13   7    24   11  +13    55
 7 FK Malibog (NSR)          34   16   6  12    28   30   −2    54
 8 SK Sankta Dio (SAR)       34   14   9  11    62   57   +5    51
 9 Aleta Peyla (SAR)         34   14   8  12    59   42  +17    50
10 Palmo Marbordo (SAR)      34   14   4  16    34   37   −3    46
11 Aleta Durresa (SAR)       34   12   8  14    36   50  −14    44
12 FK Pilipau (SAR)          34   10  10  14    34   41   −7    40
13 Malluma Maŭra (SAR)       34   10  10  14    26   42  −16    40
14 FK Seymour (SAR)          34   10   6  18    43   53  −10    36
15 Malton Urbo (SAR)         34    9   8  17    19   35  −16    35
16 Arria (SAR)               34    9   6  19    22   42  −20    33 Relegated
17 Klubo Hoxvathor (NSR)     34    9   6  19    36   65  −29    33 Relegated
18 Aleta Madlambayan (SAR)   34    9   4  21    40   68  −28    31 Relegated

Ligo Du Season V (1000)


Final Standings

After being entirely absent last year, New Sirain will be represented in the UICA once again via Androtus. The Sirainian powerhouse accumulated a 22-7-5 record, absolutely trouncing all competition en route to a Ligo Du championship, their second. Below them, Sarrbian clubs Pnembli Lago and Bergeron earned their first ever promotions to the Premiere. Hell, their first ever SBCC berths. The ascendance of Pnembli and Bergeron caught many by surprise, including former Premiere sides Capiciam Kunigitaj and Pacon Tutmonda, who were heavy favorites to return, but will instead spend another season in the second division. Capiciam, at least, snagged the fourth SBCC opening. If one removes Androtus from the picture, it was once again a bleak season for New Sirian, with their other clubs all falling to the bottom half of the table, with two being relegated.

Ligo Du                          Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Androtus (NSR)                    34   22   7   5    81   38  +43    73 Champions/Promoted/SBCC
 2 Pnembli Lago (SAR)                34   17   9   8    41   29  +12    60 Promoted/SBCC
 3 Bergeron (SAR)                    34   16  10   8    74   52  +22    58 Promoted/SBCC
 4 Capiciam Kunigitaj (SAR)          34   16  10   8    58   40  +18    58 SBCC
 5 ĉielo Lumo Kunigitaj (SAR)        34   16   9   9    34   30   +4    57
 6 Pacon Tutmonda (SAR)              34   14  13   7    45   39   +6    55
 7 Cinamo Marbordo (SAR)             34   14  10  10    65   55  +10    52
 8 FK Lurchis (SAR)                  34   14  10  10    33   24   +9    52
 9 FK Orauro (SAR)                   34   13   9  12    60   61   −1    48
10 Batalantoj (NSR)                  34   12  10  12    42   45   −3    46
11 Strava Exankalla (SAR)            34   11  11  12    29   34   −5    44
12 FK Suda Punkto (SAR)              34   10  11  13    46   47   −1    41
13 Marbordo ĉefurbo FK (SAR)         34    9  13  12    66   65   +1    40
14 Sportaj Paopui (SAR)              34    7  14  13    49   59  −10    35
15 La Arbaroj (SAR)                  34    9   4  21    46   74  −28    31
16 Sportaj Stain (NSR)               34    7   9  18    50   73  −23    30 Relegated
17 Kasakiman Kunigitaj (NSR)         34    7   8  19    43   58  −15    29 Relegated
18 Winchester City (SAR)             34    4   9  21    34   73  −39    21 Relegated

[Cosumar]

SEASON XII - Third quarter-season

Biggest matches, MD18-26
MD18: Centus Serpents 2–1 Klyde (Centus has played well of late, defeating 2nd place Klyde for their third straight win. The Serpents have moved up from last to 16th)
MD18: Mallox 2–3 OAS Royal FC (Luke Crisalus' squad trumps Mallox for the second time this season, allowing OAS to leapfrog the Tigers into 4th)
MD18: AC Holmenkollen 0–1 Ramusok United (The mighty Blues from Ramusok-proper defeat their suburban little brother on Martin Mazida's 64th minute screamer to maintain 3rd)

MD19: OAS Royal FC 4–2 Morponte Fief (OAS' new-look squad is finally playing as a cohesive unit & the results are frightening. Arora, Kontiola, Fahad and Dechmille all score)

MD20: FC Samotath 2–1 Klyde (The Doves' rough patch continues, whilst FC Samotath pushes upwards to 6th, their highest placement of the season. Could UICA be possible?)
MD20: Crawford City FC 3–1 OAS Royal FC (The Whites get trampled by the Elephants at a packed Orangi Stadium in Crawford's best win of a disappointing season)
MD20: Morponte Fief 0–1 FC Kaldukosic (Steven Bennett silences a feverish OmniTech Park with an 89th minute winner slotted between the legs of Esteban Hernandez)

MD21: Cassandra City 0–0 Real Azuris (Neither side is able to break through in an intense meeting of last year's champion and this year's projected champion)
MD21: Versiaville SC 2–4 Mallox (After several weeks just outside the UICA zone in 5th, Mallox finally busts through into 3rd with a big win in Versiaville while OAS and Ram U both draw)
MD21: Klyde 4–4 Nomad Brotherhood FC (Nomads wander into Klyde Sportsplex and put four past Sandy Shores in a fiery match as Klyde's grip on 2nd continues to weaken)

MD22: Mallox 2–0 Cassandra City (Engstrom and the Tigers force three points out of table leader Cassandra City in what could be a huge momentum swing for the season)
MD22: Centus Serpents 3–0 FC Kaldukosic (Centus, formerly in last, gets a huge win at Somerset Road to complete the long process of escaping the relegation zone)
MD22: FC Samotath 0–1 Eastweald (In a clash of two sides still in fringe contention for Top Four, Eastweald dashes Samotath's chances with a late Ostaltsov-to-Rush winner)

MD23: West Gundar FC 0–0 Klyde (In a tumultuous weekend, Klyde's draw at lowly West Gundar dropped them from 2nd all the way to out of the Globe Cup in 5th)
MD23: AC Holmenkollen 2–3 Mallox (Several clubs took advantage of Klyde's mishap to slide up a few spots. Mallox overcame a 2-0 halftime deficit to triumph at Cedar Road)

MD24: Klyde 0–0 Eastweald (Klyde has the fewest losses (3), but are also the first to reach ten ties. Their struggle to win might cost a UICA berth that seemed certain)
MD24: Nomad Brotherhood FC 5–3 OAS Royal FC (To the delight of rabid supporters at Sweeney Station, Nomads pulled off the shocker in a nightmare day for Jaclyn Maris)
MD24: Crawford City FC 2–1 Cassandra City (Another shocker: the Reds fall in Crawford, re-igniting the championship hopes of trailing Ram U and Mallox)

MD25: OAS Royal FC 1–0 Klyde (Sur Arora scores a clutch 78th minute goal to deliver a crippling blow to a wilting Klyde side. OAS is now three points ahead in 4th)
MD25: Ramusok United 4–3 FC Samotath (Robin Geirsson has a monster performance, scoring two goals and contributing assists on two more as the Blues burn the Hawks)

MD26: West Gundar FC 1–0 OAS Royal FC (Just when OAS had put some distance between themselves and Klyde, they give it back up with a bad loss at Harmonia Stadium)

Harlighet Ligan          Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  Cassandra City         26   18   3   5    55   34  +21    57
 2  Ramusok United         26   15   8   3    56   34  +22    53
 3  Mallox                 26   14   7   5    55   39  +16    49
 4  Klyde                  26   12  10   4    55   34  +21    46
 5  OAS Royal FC           26   14   4   8    39   26  +13    46
 6  Eastweald              26   12   8   6    30   17  +13    44
 7  FC Samotath            26   12   2  12    46   44   +2    38
 8  AC Holmenkollen        26   11   4  11    44   42   +2    37
 9  Morponte Fief          26    9  10   7    29   28   +1    37
10  Real Azuris            26    8  11   7    41   35   +6    35
11  FC Kaldukosic          26    9   7  10    40   45   −5    34
12  Stoneshore United      26    8   9   9    28   28    0    33
13  Crawford City FC       26    9   6  11    22   29   −7    33
14  Versiaville SC         26    8   1  17    40   53  −13    25
15  Nomad Brotherhood FC   26    7   4  15    36   57  −21    25
16  Centus Serpents        26    7   1  18    33   50  −17    22
17  West Gundar FC         26    5   6  15    35   57  −22    21
18  Helfin Fief            26    5   1  20    39   71  −32    16

Sekundar Ligan           Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  Samaj FC               26   17   2   7    53   25  +28    53
 2  Pardock Island         26   16   5   5    50   38  +12    53
 3  Zakhoro Aces           26   16   3   7    72   45  +27    51
 4  Na'Malsille Mariners   26   15   6   5    51   30  +21    51
 5  Klyde Heritage FC      26   15   4   7    29   22   +7    49
 6  Treftadaeth Alliance   26   13   8   5    51   35  +16    47
 7  Olask Islanders        26   11   5  10    35   34   +1    38
 8  Sindo Crusaders        26   10   6  10    65   64   +1    36
 9  Pelethas United        26    8  11   7    41   41    0    35
10  Fort Archer            26    9   6  11    46   49   −3    33
11  IFK Aldenskoett        26   10   3  13    40   50  −10    33
12  Regela United          26    7   9  10    42   46   −4    30
13  Dusk Athletic          26    8   5  13    51   60   −9    29
14  Dawchire Town          26    7   5  14    35   52  −17    26
15  Keenan Athletic        26    5   7  14    25   47  −22    22
16  AC Sepultura           26    5   6  15    39   54  −15    21
17  Yambridge FC           26    4   9  13    36   54  −18    21
18  Atletisk Surpronuk     26    4   8  14    17   32  −15    20

Tredje Ligan          Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  FC Flen             26   15   7   4    52   28  +24    52
 2 AC Opjenheim           26   16   4   6    47   30  +17    52
 3  Goldstaff City      26   16   3   7    38   24  +14    51
 4 Pristine Forest        26   13   8   5    54   42  +12    47
 5  Sarmon FC           26   11   9   6    35   21  +14    42
 6  IFK Sundsvall       26   11   6   9    50   46   +4    39
 7 Varvonti Firestorm     26   10   9   7    31   29   +2    39
 8 Everlong FC            26   12   3  11    27   26   +1    39
 9 East Devellin FC       26   12   3  11    46   50   −4    39
10 Ziemelu Skaida         26   10   7   9    54   50   +4    37
11 Sporting Pirankoper    26   10   3  13    33   38   −5    33
12 Fevelo United          26    8   8  10    44   46   −2    32
13 Atamac Wanderers       26    8   6  12    23   31   −8    30
14 Braylor Town           26    7   6  13    40   48   −8    27
15 Nuur Origins FC        26    6   8  12    21   32  −11    26
16 Atletisk Östrad        26    7   4  15    17   34  −17    25
17 Murkwaamp Suns FC      26    7   3  16    20   39  −19    24
18 Emerald Cove SC        26    4   5  17    41   59  −18    17

LL1 - Klyde Region    Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  Silk FC             28   14   9   5    50   36  +14    51
 2 Portsmouth FC          28   13   9   6    56   42  +14    48
 3 Glasbon SC             28   13   6   9    32   28   +4    45
 4 Sammet Ridge           28   11   7  10    33   23  +10    40
 5 Hamlack Town           27   10  10   7    41   34   +7    40
 6 Gwerin Athletic        28    8  12   8    42   38   +4    36
 7 Moggington County      27   10   6  11    43   45   −2    36
 8 Oterro Athletic        27   10   6  11    23   27   −4    36
 9 AFC Obscura 98         27    8   9  10    46   54   −8    33
10 Noumen Town            28    6  13   9    39   45   −6    31
11 Villa Forte            28    8   7  13    48   61  −13    31
12 Wiedna Town            28    7   9  12    30   44  −14    30
13 IFK Nordön             28    7   7  14    21   27   −6    28

LL1 - East Region       Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 AFC Wernersburg          28   17   3   8    39   23  +16    54
 2 Gwynt Tywyll             28   13   7   8    36   30   +6    46
 3 Wealdheim Bards          28   12   8   8    35   32   +3    44
 4 Lewisville Athletic      28   12   5  11    55   52   +3    41
 5 Chittersbee Rangers      28   12   5  11    26   25   +1    41
 6 West Devellin FC         28   10  10   8    41   37   +4    40
 7 Hvalsey 08               28   11   7  10    53   53    0    40
 8 Scarromere FC            27   10   6  11    53   51   +2    36
 9 Goldsoul FC              28    8   9  11    45   47   −2    33
10 Ollston Town             27   10   3  14    31   43  −12    33
11 Ingleton Town            27    9   4  14    37   45   −8    31
12 IFK Sokulldak            27    7   9  11    26   36  −10    30
13 FC Stellendam            28    7   8  13    21   24   −3    29

LL1 - Central Region     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Larkinham Town            28   15   7   6    28   11  +17    52
 2 Moore Hill Pirates        27   14   5   8    41   40   +1    47
 3  Sporting Culmar        28   12   8   8    61   48  +13    44
 4 Mintwick Marmots          27   12   8   7    59   50   +9    44
 5 Hassaburess Athletic      28   12   8   8    43   34   +9    44
 6 SC Cirith 01              28   12   7   9    47   41   +6    43
 7 Jotungard 99 FC           27   12   5  10    59   47  +12    41
 8 Riverside Crew            28   11   6  11    36   36    0    39
 9 FC Fejd                   28   10   7  11    32   37   −5    37
10 Hagenheim South End       27    9   9   9    47   46   +1    36
11 Austentrapp City FC       28    7   7  14    44   59  −15    28
12 FC Kastanjestad           28    6   3  19    20   45  −25    21
13 AFC Trädkojastad          28    4   8  16    23   46  −23    20

LL1 - West Region          Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Bergtatt Isle Athletic      28   16   7   5    51   35  +16    55
 2 Rhupenhoven Town            27   14   7   6    64   50  +14    49
 3 Estrial County              28   13   9   6    54   38  +16    48
 4 Vadomrade FC                28   13   7   8    38   33   +5    46
 5 East Ellum                  28   13   5  10    38   36   +2    44
 6 FC Va'Lubasa                28   12   7   9    46   40   +6    43
 7 FC Arkadius                 28   11   6  11    38   41   −3    39
 8 Stortrommeby Town           28   10   7  11    23   22   +1    37
 9 Bayford SC                  27    8   5  14    31   42  −11    29
10 Yuonela Town                27    7   7  13    33   43  −10    28
11 Tromsdale Town              28    7   7  14    46   57  −11    28
12 Tamiat Town                 28    7   6  15    26   39  −13    27
13 IFK Karlsborg               27    5   8  14    27   39  −12    23

LL1 - Colonial Region    Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Buscari Bridge Force      25   15   5   5    43   24  +19    50
 2 SC Vronus 510             25   15   5   5    36   23  +13    50
 3 Ciems Mungonduvia         25   12   6   7    38   29   +9    42
 4 Gnoss Gallants AFC        25   12   6   7    53   45   +8    42
 5 District 9                25   11   3  11    52   49   +3    36
 6 Drahva United             25    9   9   7    35   32   +3    36
 7 Rexnor Colonials          25    9   6  10    48   55   −7    33
 8 District 34               25    8   7  10    48   48    0    31
 9 Kalloroda United          25    7   8  10    31   34   −3    29
10 Salfa City                25    6   7  12    28   40  −12    25
11 Piander Falls FC          25    7   3  15    21   32  −11    24
12 FC Dynamo Kurbads         25    4   5  16    35   57  −22    17

LL2 - Klyde               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Primus Funk                28   17   4   7    60   39  +21    55
 2 Meryuma Marshals           27   16   4   7    51   36  +15    52
 3 Flithby Town               28   14   6   8    34   25   +9    48
 4 Aberaeron Town             27   12   5  10    45   42   +3    41
 5 Cerulia City FC            28    9  12   7    28   26   +2    39
 6 Erpland County             28   11   4  13    30   32   −2    37
 7 Gamlasir North End         28   10   7  11    54   58   −4    37
 8 Usk Town                   28   10   6  12    56   65   −9    36
 9 Satyricon Nemeses AFC      27   11   3  13    34   45  −11    36
10 FC Kviststad               28    9   7  12    28   29   −1    34
11 Atletisk Kvelertak         27   10   2  15    25   30   −5    32
12 Ezatava Town               28    7   8  13    25   31   −6    29
13 Sólstafir                  28    6   8  14    19   31  −12    26

LL2 - East                  Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Paulsendam Town              28   17   6   5    42   18  +24    57
 2 Kaldukosic Volmacht FC       28   13   7   8    40   30  +10    46
 3 Cadonica United              28   13   7   8    40   34   +6    46
 4 Coppell City FC              28   12   9   7    62   54   +8    45
 5 Chesterton Cottagers         27   13   5   9    45   46   −1    44
 6 HSC Centus                   28   10  11   7    45   41   +4    41
 7 Sporting Corrian             28    9  10   9    35   42   −7    37
 8 Östrad Rockets FC            28   10   5  13    45   49   −4    35
 9 United FC of Stoneshore      27    9   6  12    42   48   −6    33
10 Nabataea Town                27    9   5  13    55   58   −3    32
11 Azure Lane FC                27    9   3  15    53   55   −2    30
12 Zirconim City                28    7   6  15    38   47   −9    27
13 FC Fyrbyggnad                28    6   6  16    22   42  −20    24

LL2 - Central                 Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Carnessa County                28   15   6   7    29   20   +9    51
 2 Columbia Town                  27   14   6   7    41   26  +15    48
 3 Sontafe City                   27   14   6   7    42   29  +13    48
 4 High Noon FC                   28   15   3  10    51   48   +3    48
 5 Briquia Southside FC           28   12   8   8    54   45   +9    44
 6 Keldin Town                    28   12   5  11    41   34   +7    41
 7 Gorgor United                  28   10  11   7    44   42   +2    41
 8 DeFinko Magni Blandinn AC      28   10   8  10    63   63    0    38
 9 Ajatarra Alligators            27   10   5  12    49   58   −9    35
10 Lykathea City                  28    9   5  14    32   33   −1    32
11 Rhithlungwerddon Town          28    8   8  12    41   45   −4    32
12 Impera Town                    27    7   4  16    29   51  −22    25
13 Black Diamond Osterhaut        28    5   3  20    42   64  −22    18

LL2 - West             Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Caledon Legion          28   17   5   6    66   49  +17    56
 2 FC Na'Travii            28   16   7   5    59   39  +20    55
 3 Dillinger Town          28   15   6   7    70   58  +12    51
 4 West Ellum              28   13   8   7    62   51  +11    47
 5 Braablick Athletic      28   13   5  10    29   28   +1    44
 6 Duval Town              27   13   4  10    40   39   +1    43
 7 Drummond                28   11   6  11    40   41   −1    39
 8 Na'Nidive Falcons       27    9   9   9    42   42    0    36
 9 Ypres Woods             27    9   7  11    50   53   −3    34
10 White Tower FC          27    7   5  15    24   34  −10    26
11 Thergothon Town         28    6   6  16    20   38  −18    24
12 Zakhoro GCR             28    6   5  17    34   48  −14    23
13 Theli City              28    5   7  16    39   55  −16    22

LL2 - Colonial                    Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Rhodes Ravens AFC                  25   15   6   4    41   26  +15    51
 2 District 42                        25   13   6   6    53   39  +14    45
 3 Marinus City                       25   14   3   8    46   37   +9    45
 4 Alstagruuket Sarlaccs FC           25   11   7   7    50   46   +4    40
 5 District 3                         25    9   7   9    32   33   −1    34
 6 Borzac Sequins                     25    7  11   7    30   29   +1    32
 7 Menoptera United SC                25    9   5  11    29   28   +1    32
 8 Novia Alliance                     25    7   8  10    29   30   −1    29
 9 Tierra Interstellar Wanderers      25    6   9  10    28   35   −7    27
10 Kreanoltha Vipers                  25    4  13   8    24   34  −10    25
11 District 61                        25    7   4  14    25   37  −12    25
12 Romstafar Outpost                  25    7   3  15    14   27  −13    24

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Round 3

Most surprising result: Tredje Ligan middlings Sporting Pirankoper take out Olask Islanders 2-0. FC Dynamo Kurbads edges Murkwaamp Suns to be one of just two lower league teams in the fourth round, along with Wiedna Town.

Nomad Brotherhood 3–2 Ollston Town
Sarmon FC 2–1 Kalloroda United
Pardock Island 0–0 Buscari Bridge Force (0–0 AET) (3–2 pen.)
Olask Islanders 0–2 Sporting Pirankoper
FC Samotath 3–0 IFK Sokulldak
FC Dynamo Kurbads 1–0 Murkwaamp Suns FC
Mallox 5–1 Pelethas United
Hagenheim South End 1–3 Klyde Heritage FC
FC Kaldukosic 2–0 Dusk Athletic
Lewisville Athletic 1–1 Crawford City FC (1–2 AET)
Keenan Athletic 1–1 Regela United (2–3 AET)
Na'Malsille Mariners 7–3 Silk FC
Real Azuris 2–1 Hamlack Town
OAS Royal FC 2–1 Helfin Fief
Centus Serpents 1–0 District 9
Wiedna Town 1–0 Goldsoul FC


Round of 16

Most surprising result: Rowdy Fevelian underdogs FC Dynamo Kurbads score five goals to stun FC Samotath.

Nomad Brotherhood 2–1 Sarmon FC
Pardock Island 2–0 Sporting Pirankoper
FC Samotath 4–5 FC Dynamo Kurbads
Mallox 5–3 Klyde Heritage FC
FC Kaldukosic 1–0 Crawford City FC
Regela United 0–1 Na'Malsille Mariners
Real Azuris 2–0 OAS Royal FC
Centus Serpents 2–1 Wiedna Town


Quarterfinals

Most surprising result: Na'Malsille Mariners become the first club from outside the Harlighet Ligan to advance to a Cosumar Cup semifinal, defeating FC Kaldukosic on penalties.

Nomad Brotherhood 4–0 Pardock Island
FC Dynamo Kurbads 2–4 Mallox
FC Kaldukosic 2–2 Na'Malsille Mariners (2–2 AET) (2–4 pen.)
Real Azuris 2–1 Centus Serpents


Semifinals Match-ups

Nomad Brotherhood FC vs. Mallox
@ Sweethaven Stadium (70,000), Port Stoneshore

Na'Malsille Mariners vs. Real Azuris
@ Lockwood Memorial Stadium (35,000), Samotath

[Cosumar]

SEASON XII - Year 1000 - Final quarter-season

MD27
Morponte Fief 2–1 Stoneshore United
Mallox 2–3 Crawford City FC
Real Azuris 1–0 Centus Serpents
AC Holmenkollen 2–1 Helfin Fief
Cassandra City 4–0 FC Samotath
Versiaville SC 1–0 Nomad Brotherhood FC
Ramusok United 1–1 Klyde
FC Kaldukosic 4–2 West Gundar FC
OAS Royal FC 2–2 Eastweald
Two goals from Adren Muller buoyed Crawford City to an impressive win over Mallox, leaving the 3rd-placed Tigers vulnerable to slip to 5th. Fortunately for them, Klyde and OAS Royal both had tough matchups themselves and neither could pin down a potentially season-chaning goal. Klyde forced Ram U to a 1-1 draw after both sides scored within the first ten minutes, while OAS Royal required a Sur Arora tap-in at the 85-minute mark to steal a draw from the jaws of defeat after a lackluster showing. The ordering of the top five remained unchanged, but Klyde and OAS Royal inched closer to Mallox while Cassanra City blazed their trail even further ahead with a 4-0 thrashing of FC Samotath. Their attack was rolling on all cylinders, with goals coming from Ace Newman, Thorodel Nagdalene, Kyle Fleming and Klaus Minkowski. The red-hot Reds are the clear frontrunners for the Championship now. Will this young team collapse under the pressure, or deliver The Amphitheatre its first trophy? Elsewhere around the league, Versiaville took a big step in securing their Harlighet Ligan status for next year, defeating fellow relegation battle combatant Nomad Brotherhood FC on an own goal just before halftime.

MD28
Stoneshore United 1–3 OAS Royal FC
Eastweald 0–1 FC Kaldukosic
West Gundar FC 0–2 Ramusok United
Klyde 2–0 Versiaville SC
Nomad Brotherhood FC 5–3 Cassandra City
FC Samotath 3–2 AC Holmenkollen
Helfin Fief 0–1 Real Azuris
Centus Serpents 1–0 Mallox
Crawford City FC 0–2 Morponte Fief
Oh ho ho. Just when Cassandra City had the Fiefdom singing their praises, they threw their championship aspirations in jeopardy by allowing Nomad Brotherhood FC to strip their defense bare for five goals. Goalkeeper DaMarcus Bender had a nightmare performance and Ron Bromwyn may look at a change to the lineup at that position going forward. He wasn't getting any help from the defensemen either, with wing defenders Prestion Aneluc and Nic Farkanhan getting walked all over by Nomads' Aziz Senturk and Jorge Caputo. NBFC has had a tendency to claim some big scalps this season. They defeated OAS Roayl FC by the same 5-3 score at home four weeks ago, and sprung a 4-4 draw on Klyde three weeks prior. This result helped them just as much as it hurt Cassandra, maintaining their three-point barrier ahead of the relegation line despite Centus also winning. Wait, Centus beat Mallox??? That's right. Mallox's star-studded attack couldn't crack the Serpents' stingy back line at Somerset Road, and Milo Gregory buried an open look from just inside the top of the box in the 63rd to drop Mallox out of the UICA zone and into 5th. Klyde and Ramusok United both had relatively painless victories over weak opponents and remain even at 50 points in 3rd/4th. Eastweald could've closed the gap behind Mallox to just a single point, but just couldn't get anything going in a stale match against FC Kaldukosic that the Stars won in the 26th minute when Isaac Archambault's perfectly placed cross found the feet of Bennett Perkins in front of a helpless Golden Rand.

MD29
Crawford City FC 4–1 Stoneshore United
Morponte Fief 1–1 Centus Serpents
Mallox 4–2 Helfin Fief
Real Azuris 4–4 FC Samotath
AC Holmenkollen 3–4 Nomad Brotherhood FC
Cassandra City 3–4 Klyde
Versiaville SC 2–1 West Gundar FC
Ramusok United 0–0 Eastweald
FC Kaldukosic 1–3 OAS Royal FC
Screw all that other noise, the match of the week was Cassandra-Klyde without question. Fraz'm'nar Gor coolly slotted home for Klyde in the 41st minute to give the Doves a 1-0 lead over the league leaders. In the second half, the intensity ramped up seven hundred levels. Cassandra City equalized a few minutes into the half when Jol Tortuu caught the defender off-guard with a sudden run into the box and Cosme's perfectly-timed ball over the top let him slip the ball between the legs of Sandy Shores in a one-on-one. But Klyde re-took the lead in the 59th minute when Galen Abbatangelo's probing cross found the waiting head of Jacob Madison in a pocket of space and deflected inside the near post. But once again, Cassandra City quickly answered, this time on a solo breakaway run by Ace Newman after he intercepted Isaiah Ferguson's careless pass. The two sides continued to trade chances, but the game remained at a 2-2 respite until the 74th minute, when Jacob Pandan pulled down Jacques Bourbon in the area and the 23-year-old striker cheekily converted the penalty. The atmosphere in Cassandra was thick with anticipation and the supporters' chants echoed throughout the stadium nonstop. They were rewarded when the Reds produced an equalizer in the 82nd minute. Sandy Shorts deflected short-range blast from Richard Vencharde, but the deflection flew straight towards Thorodel Nagdalene. The teenage sensation swung his leg like a baseball bat and the contact was true, volleying the ball up into the roof of the net. The Amphitheatre literally exploded with celebrations as Nagdalene simple fell to his knees on this spot and lifted his hands in the air. But as it turned out, it was merely setting Cassandra up for heartbreak. On the last possible chance of stoppage time, with the referee's whistle in his mouth and his eye on his timer, Benjamin Clucke slipped a beautiful through ball into Fraz'm'nar Gor. All of a sudden Gor, Bourbon and Ejegefe Na'Safeh were charging towards goal with only two defenders in front of them. Gor exploited the numbers advantage perfectly, forcing Jacob Pandan to commit to coming forward to stop him. Then, with a veteran's savvy, he anticipated Prestion Aneluc's indecision as both Bourbon and Na'Safeh moved into position. Bourbon was the obvious play, but Gor faked a pass in that direction and instead soft-touched a set-up to Na'Safeh who had time to collect himself and put full weight into his kick as Aneluc tried to backtrack in desperation. Na'Safeh's powerful shot was a grass-scorcher that curled beautifully into the back of the net off the far post, just out of DaMarcus Bender's reach. Gor and Bourbon converged on the former Cosumar National Team star, tackling with hugs. It was a buzzkill for Cassandra though, as the din of red-clad fans shouting and moaning filled The Amphitheatre. Seconds later, the ref blew the final whistle.

MD30
Stoneshore United 1–0 FC Kaldukosic
OAS Royal FC 0–3 Ramusok United
Eastweald 2–1 Versiaville SC
West Gundar FC 1–2 Cassandra City
Klyde 4–0 AC Holmenkollen
Nomad Brotherhood FC 5–4 Real Azuris
FC Samotath 1–0 Mallox
Helfin Fief 1–1 Morponte Fief
Centus Serpents 0–3 Crawford City FC
Ramusok United slayed OAS Royal at the Palace to affirm their dominance of Ramusok this year. The Blues thoroughly outclassed the Royals in just about every way, keeping pace behind leaders Cassandra City who also won today. The loss didn't hurt Luke Crisalus' side as much as it could have because Mallox fell at Lockwood to the Nighthawks. Klyde put on a display of dominance of their own at home against AC Holmenkollen, with Jacques Bourbon netting his first career hat trick. In one of the weekend's other surprising results, Nomad Brotherhood FC and Real Azuris combined to produce the highest-scoring game of the season in a 5-4 win for the Nomads. Andrei Nikolov led NBFC with 2 goals, and wingers Aziz Senturk and Jorge Caputo had their way with Real Azuris' struggling back line. Georges Mauvonts had a particularly poor outing. Real Azuris losing isn't a huge prize given the troubled season they've had, but who could've seen that result coming a few months ago? Absurd. Sweeney Station is starting to develop a reputation as a trap for the big clubs of Cosumar. Cassandra City fell there 5-3 just a couple weeks ago. The Nomads might have more wins if they spread out the goals in these 5-goal outbursts over their games more evenly.

MD31
Centus Serpents 0–0 Stoneshore United
Crawford City FC 5–3 Helfin Fief
Morponte Fief 2–1 FC Samotath
Mallox 6–2 Nomad Brotherhood FC
Real Azuris 3–2 Klyde
AC Holmenkollen 2–1 West Gundar FC
Cassandra City 0–3 Eastweald
Versiaville SC 1–0 OAS Royal FC
Ramusok United 0–1 FC Kaldukosic
Nomad Brotherhood had been putting up some big goal totals lately, but they got a taste of their own medicine from the masters of attacking football: Mallox. The Tigers punished them 6-2, overwhelming them with their sheer power, pace and skill. Anders Engstrom scored the most goals in a single match of the season, with four. Real Azuris also beat their hated rivals in the classic Battle for Klyde Isle. Their season may have been a total waste, but Azuris supporters will take solace in smiting their North Klydian counterparts in the thick of their championship race. However, the loss was not as crippling as it could've been for the Doves. Both clubs ahead of them, Ramusok United and Cassandra City, also came out on the wrong end of tough matchups at home. Cassandra City looked flat in a 3-0 loss to Eastweald, while Ramusok United struggled to get anything going against FC Kaldukosic, allowing Chris Hodges' 66th minute score to be the difference. Mallox now moves ahead of Klyde into third. OAS Royal FC had a chance to leapfrog Klyde as well but tripped up at Versiaville Pavilion, with Octavius Ioda's 2nd minute volley being the game's only goal. Mallox now has a full three-point separation from OAS.

MD32
Stoneshore United 0–1 Ramusok United
FC Kaldukosic 1–0 Versiaville SC
OAS Royal FC 0–0 Cassandra City
Eastweald 0–0 AC Holmenkollen
West Gundar FC 1–1 Real Azuris
Klyde 4–4 Mallox
Nomad Brotherhood FC 0–1 Morponte Fief
FC Samotath 5–4 Crawford City FC
Helfin Fief 0–2 Centus Serpents
For the first time since MD16, Cassandra City has been dethroned from the top of the table! With the Reds grinding out a scoreless draw against OAS Royal, Ramusok United seized the golden opportunity and drew even with them on points by eking out a 1-0 victory at Stoneshore. Robin Geirsson assisted Raphael Xodo's game-winning goal in the 78th minute. Because of Ram U's superior goal differential, they now claim ownership of the championship spot with two matches left to play. The rest of the upper table remained relatively static, with Klyde vs. Mallox and Eastweald vs. AC Holmenkollen both resulting in draws. At the opposite end of the table, Centus Serpents picked up a huge three points against Helfin Fief, guaranteeing that they will finish in 16th at worst - out of the automatic relegation zone. Helfin Fief now cannot escape relegation and will return to Sekundar Ligan after a brutal first season in the top flight.

MD33
Helfin Fief 0–2 Stoneshore United
Centus Serpents 4–4 FC Samotath
Crawford City FC 3–2 Nomad Brotherhood FC
Morponte Fief 0–0 Klyde
Mallox 2–1 West Gundar FC
Real Azuris 0–0 Eastweald
AC Holmenkollen 0–0 OAS Royal FC
Cassandra City 3–3 FC Kaldukosic
Versiaville SC 0–3 Ramusok United
And thus, Cosumar's UICA qualifiers are set. Though the order within the top four is still subject to change, the top four is sealed off. Ramusok United, Cassandra City, Klyde and Mallox will be playing UICA football this year. 1st/2nd is in dispute between Ram U and Cassandra and 3rd/4th will be contested between Klyde and Mallox. Previously tied at 65, Ramusok United broke away from Cassandra City with their win over Versiaville SC today. Cassandra split points in a nail-biter 3-3 draw with FC Kaldukosic. Steven Bennett played the spoiler for the Stars, curling in a long range shot in the 83rd minute to force the tie. Ramusok United is now two points ahead of Cassandra City with one match remaining. The twist? Their final match is against each other. How fitting. The Reds must defeat the Blues at Fire River Arena in a clash of titans with the Harlighet Ligan championship hanging in the balance. All Alf Durand's Blues need to do is hold the desperate City squad to a draw. No matter how the de-facto Championship Game plays out, it's sure to be a classic. Will Cassandra City be the first team in history to take 1st on the final Matchday? Or will Ramusok United continue their late-season dominance and spoil a wondrous Cassandra season that seemed destined for a title?

MD34
Stoneshore United 1–1 Versiaville SC
Ramusok United 2–3 Cassandra City
FC Kaldukosic 3–2 AC Holmenkollen
OAS Royal FC 0–0 Real Azuris
Eastweald 3–2 Mallox
West Gundar FC 1–0 Morponte Fief
Klyde 0–0 Crawford City FC
Nomad Brotherhood FC 0–0 Centus Serpents
FC Samotath 5–4 Helfin Fief
OH MY GOD! WHAT?!! In a shocking turn of events, Cassandra City take down Ramusok United at the Blues' own stadium to win the Harlighet Ligan for the first time in club history! This game will go down in Cosumarite sporting lore as one of the true classics, a captivating end to the millennial season that witnesses will tell their grandchildren about someday. The atmosphere in Fire River Arena was nervous at half time, as Kyle Fleming had linked up with Jol Tortuu to strike the opening blow in the 41st minute. The massive sea of blue-clad supporters' tension exploded into joy early in the second half when Roald Aguero sent a perfect through ball in to Gabriel Nowitzki behind the defense and the 25 year-old striker converted on his one-on-one clash with the keeper. The Blues had the draw they needed at 1-1 and proceeded to shift to conservative tactics. But time was going by reaaally slowly for Ramusok fans. In the 59th minute, City managed to crack the thick defensive shell. Ace Newman slotted home after a phenomenal solo run in which he sliced through the Blues' defense like butter with his lethal combination of strength, pace and footwork. A cacophony of shouts and moans enveloped the stadium. But in the 80th minute, when some fans were starting to lose hope, the Blues had the title back in their hands with an equalizer. Robin Geirsson outclassed some fatigued Cassandra defenders with a world-class display of creativity and determination, finding his spot and dinking a long-range ground-scorcher inside the right post with picturesque precision. For a moment, the storyline seemed set in stone. Ramusok United had just produced a historic season-winning goal and the wily Polarian was their hero. But it all came crashing down in an 89th minute that will go down in infamy. Richard Vencharde created a fleeting pocket space and launched a desperate heave shot on-target. Tomi Koskinen did very well to deflect it out of the upper corner, but Thorodel Nagdalene was lying in wait. With the ball flying through the air in his direction, he only had a split-second opportunity. He jumped, contorting his body acrobatically despite a defender draped all over him. He swung his leg horizontally at the ball like a baseball bat. The teenage forward's contact was true, and the amazing volley crashed into the upper netting of the goal before Koskinen had time to recover. 3-2 Cassandra. Nagdalene sunk to his knees on the spot and lifted his hands in the air. Alf Durand squatted and spat at the ground, running his hand through his hair. The small contingent of red-clad fans in one corner exploded in ecstatic celebration, their screams echoing throughout the stunned silence of the rest of the stadium. Ramusok United hurriedly grabbed the ball from goal and desperately tried to produce a miracle of their own in stoppage time, but City was not going to concede any good chances at this point in the game. When the final whistle blew, Geirsson and the Blues stood, hands on hips, bewildered as Cassandra City's bench stormed onto the field to join the raucous dog-pile that had developed at midfield.

Harlighet Ligan          Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  Cassandra City         34   21   5   8    73   51  +22    68 Champion, CC
 2  Ramusok United         34   19  10   5    67   39  +28    67 GC
 3  Klyde                  34   15  14   5    72   45  +27    59 GC
 4  Mallox                 34   17   8   9    75   56  +19    59 GC
 5  Eastweald              34   15  12   7    40   23  +17    57
 6  OAS Royal FC           34   16   8  10    47   34  +13    56
 7  Morponte Fief          34   13  13   8    38   33   +5    52
 8  FC Samotath            34   16   4  14    69   68   +1    52
 9  FC Kaldukosic          34   14   8  12    54   56   −2    50
10  Crawford City FC       34   14   7  13    44   44    0    49
11  Real Azuris            34   11  15   8    55   47   +8    48
12  AC Holmenkollen        34   13   6  15    55   58   −3    45
13  Stoneshore United      34   10  11  13    35   39   −4    41
14  Versiaville SC         34   11   2  21    46   63  −17    35
15  Nomad Brotherhood FC   34   10   5  19    54   78  −24    35
16  Centus Serpents        34    9   5  20    41   59  −18    32 Relegated (lost playoff to Pardock Island, 1-0)
17  West Gundar FC         34    6   7  21    43   72  −29    25 Relegated
18  Helfin Fief            34    5   2  27    50   93  −43    17 Relegated


Harlighet Ligan Season XII Champions - CASSANDRA CITY









Season MVP:
1.  CM Robin Geirsson
2.  FW Ace Newman
3.  FW Anders Engström
4.  GK Tomi Koskinen
5.  CAM Fraz'm'nar Gor
Foreign Player of the Year: 
1.  CM Robin Geirsson (Polar Islandstates)
2.  CAM Fraz'm'nar Gor (Glaser)
3.  CF Chris Hodges (Nova Anglicana)
4.  LM Haruto Takahashi (Felix)
5.  CM Younda Fahad (Patistan) 
U-21 Player of the Season: 
1.  GK Esteban Hernandez
2.  ST Thorodel Nagdalene
3.  ST Asa Nemtheanga
4.  DM Elveund Kirumsen
5.  CB Yuri Makareshi
Leading Scorers:
29 -  Anders Engström
25 -  Ace Newman
24 -  Jacques Bourbon
22 -  Octavius Ioda
19 -  Chris Hodges
18 -  Sur Arora
17 -  Devon Noble
   -  Dmytro Kurosawa
16 -  Jol Tortuu
15 -  Ipier Ubuntu
   -  Ejegefe Na'Safeh

Zakhoro was obviously hell-bent on returning to the Harlighet Ligan, winning their third Sekundar Ligan title immediately after their three-season stay in the top flight was snapped. Their 91 goals scored obliterated the previous record by over 20 goals. Young Borderlandian striker Belarmin Worsaw also set the new mark for goals in a season with 32. He was quite effective in the Harlighet Ligan, so it's no surprise that he dominated against lesser competition. Na'Malsille Mariners also managed to recover from their lackluster first half of the season and squeeze into the second automatic promotion slot to ensure their first ever stay in Sekundar Ligan would only last a single season. The other newly relegated side, Samaj FC, led the table until late in the season but suffered a shocking collapse that saw them fall to 4th. Instead, Pardock Island claimed the 3rd place slot and defeated Centus Serpents in the promotion/relegation playoff to earn their first ever promotion. Pardock has been just 'good' in the Sekundar Ligan for a looong time, but finally broke through this year with a great season and they have been justly rewarded. They will have to scramble to avoid the same fate as Helfin Fief (see above) in their first Harlighet Ligan season, but hey - it's a new millennium and anything is possible. Atletisk Surpronuk and AC Sepultura have been relegated to Tredje Ligan. Keenan Athletic nearly joined them, but won their playoff against Sarmon FC 2-1 on a late winner by Bethan Davies.

Sekundar Ligan           Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  Zakhoro Aces           34   22   5   7    91   55  +36    71 Champions, Promoted, SBCC
 2  Na'Malsille Mariners   34   19   8   7    63   41  +22    65 Promoted, SBCC
 3  Pardock Island         34   18   8   8    61   50  +11    62 Promoted (won playoff against Centus Serpents 1-0), SBCC
 4  Samaj FC               34   19   3  12    64   39  +25    60 SBCC
 5  Treftadaeth Alliance   34   16  10   8    70   54  +16    58
 6  Klyde Heritage FC      34   16   7  11    40   35   +5    55
 7  Olask Islanders        34   16   6  12    51   44   +7    54
 8  Sindo Crusaders        34   13   9  12    83   79   +4    48
 9  Pelethas United        34   10  15   9    57   58   −1    45
10  Fort Archer            34   11   9  14    57   65   −8    42
11  Yambridge FC           34   10  11  13    52   63  −11    41
12  IFK Aldenskoett        34   11   7  16    57   70  −13    40
13  Regela United          34    9  12  13    52   58   −6    39
14  Dusk Athletic          34   11   5  18    69   79  −10    38
15  Dawchire Town          34    9   8  17    51   72  −21    35
16  Keenan Athletic        34    8   8  18    46   67  −21    32 (won playoff against Sarmon FC, 2-1)
17  AC Sepultura           34    7   9  18    52   68  −16    30 Relegated
18  Atletisk Surpronuk     34    5  12  17    27   46  −19    27 Relegated

Sekundar LIgan Season XI Champions - ZAKHORO ACES 



Season MVP:  Belarmin Worsaw
Leading Goalscorer: 32 -  Belarmin Worsaw

Just like Zakhoro Aces one division above, Season XII Tredje Ligan champions FC Flen were Sekundar Ligan regulars who were determined to get back 'where they belong'. Their journey wasn't as effortless as Zakhoro's appeared, however, as they were in 4th place halfway through the season and were given a run for their money for the title by AC Opjenheim. In fact, they finished even on points (65) with Athletic Club Opjenheim, who secured their first ever promotion from Tredje Ligan in a surprisingly successful campaign. In similar fashion, Sarmon FC had a chance at their first promotion to the second division, but lost their playoff game to last year's Tredje champs Keenan Athletic. Preseason favorites had a decent but underwhelming season, finishing 4th. They will likely be Tredje Ligan favorites again next year as they try to get back to Sekundar Ligan. One of the other storylines of the season was the relative success of East Devellin FC, a newly promoted club for coming inches away from promotion to Tredje Ligan for several years running but finally broke through in 999. They have a young squad with a high ceiling and could be looking at a chance to jump to Sekundar Ligan in a few years. Another club new to the Tredje Ligan, Murkwaamp Suns FC from Nuur, also managed to stay up. The third new club, Braylor Town, is headed back down to Tredje Ligan, however, along with Atamac Wanderers and Emerald Cove SC, a club that had high hopes before the season but startlingly finished last.

Tredje Ligan          Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  FC Flen             34   19   8   7    73   47  +26    65 Champions, Promoted
 2 AC Opjenheim           34   20   5   9    58   39  +19    65 Promoted
 3 Sarmon FC              34   18  10   6    50   24  +26    64
 4  Goldstaff City      34   19   6   9    53   35  +18    63
 5 Pristine Forest        34   16   9   9    69   54  +15    57
 6  IFK Sundsvall       34   15   8  11    60   53   +7    53
 7 Ziemelu Skaida         34   14   9  11    72   66   +6    51
 8 Varvonti Firestorm     34   13  11  10    41   44   −3    50
 9 Fevelo United          34   13   9  12    60   56   +4    48
10 Everlong FC            34   14   6  14    36   32   +4    48
11 East Devellin FC       34   14   5  15    60   66   −6    47
12 Sporting Pirankoper    34   12   5  17    43   55  −12    41
13 Atletisk Östrad        34   10   8  16    26   41  −15    38
14 Murkwaamp Suns FC      34   11   5  18    34   51  −17    38
15 Nuur Origins FC        34    8  10  16    29   41  −12    34
16 Atamac Wanderers       34    9   7  18    28   47  −19    34 Relegated
17 Braylor Town           34    7   7  20    47   65  −18    28 Relegated
18 Emerald Cove SC        34    7   6  21    58   81  −23    27 Relegated

Tredje Ligan Season XI Champions - FC FLEN



Season MVP:  CM Kenneth Dodge
Leading Goalscorer: 22 - LW Emalaith Magalhaes (Pristine Forest)

LL1 - Klyde Region    Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Portsmouth FC          36   19  10   7    69   49  +20    67 Champions, Promoted
 2  Silk FC             36   18   9   9    58   45  +13    63
 3 Sammet Ridge           36   16   9  11    43   28  +15    57
 4 Glasbon SC             36   16   7  13    44   40   +4    55
 5 Moggington County      36   15   8  13    54   52   +2    53
 6 Hamlack Town           36   13  13  10    52   48   +4    52
 7 Gwerin Athletic        36   11  13  12    56   51   +5    46
 8 IFK Nordön             36   13   7  16    35   34   +1    46
 9 Noumen Town            36   10  15  11    50   52   −2    45
10 AFC Obscura 98         36   10  11  15    65   78  −13    41
11 Oterro Athletic        36   10  10  16    27   37  −10    40
12 Wiedna Town            36    9  11  16    37   54  −17    38 Relegated
13 Villa Forte            36    8   9  19    57   79  −22    33 Relegated

LL1 - East Region       Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 AFC Wernersburg          36   22   4  10    51   27  +24    70 Champions, Promoted
 2 Gwynt Tywyll             36   18   9   9    52   39  +13    63
 3 West Devellin FC         36   15  11  10    53   42  +11    56
 4 Lewisville Athletic      36   17   5  14    66   62   +4    56
 5 Wealdheim Bards          36   14  10  12    48   50   −2    52
 6 Ollston Town             36   14   6  16    44   52   −8    48
 7 IFK Sokulldak            36   11  13  12    37   41   −4    46
 8 Chittersbee Rangers      36   13   7  16    34   39   −5    46
 9 Scarromere FC            36   13   7  16    68   78  −10    46
10 Hvalsey 08               36   12   9  15    63   69   −6    45
11 FC Stellendam            36   11  10  15    29   29    0    43
12 Goldsoul FC              36   10  11  15    58   60   −2    41
13 Ingleton Town            36   11   4  21    53   68  −15    37 Relegated

LL1 - Central Region     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Larkinham Town            36   19   9   8    37   15  +22    66 Champions, Promoted
 2  Sporting Culmar        36   16  10  10    79   64  +15    58
 3 SC Cirith 01              36   17   7  12    63   50  +13    58
 4 Hassaburess Athletic      36   16   9  11    51   42   +9    57
 5 Moore Hill Pirates        36   17   6  13    51   58   −7    57
 6 Jotungard 99 FC           36   16   7  13    78   65  +13    55
 7 Mintwick Marmots          36   14  13   9    77   65  +12    55
 8 FC Fejd                   36   15   9  12    54   49   +5    54
 9 Riverside Crew            36   13   8  15    41   44   −3    47
10 Hagenheim South End       36   12  10  14    60   59   +1    46
11 Austentrapp City FC       36   11   8  17    58   74  −16    41
12 FC Kastanjestad           36    9   5  22    29   57  −28    32 Relegated
13 AFC Trädkojastad          36    4   9  23    28   64  −36    21 Relegated

LL1 - West Region          Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Bergtatt Isle Athletic      36   20   9   7    67   48  +19    69 Champions
 2 Estrial County              36   18  10   8    69   48  +21    64
 3 Rhupenhoven Town            36   17   9  10    77   68   +9    60
 4 Vadomrade FC                36   17   9  10    47   38   +9    60
 5 FC Va'Lubasa                36   16   9  11    61   51  +10    57
 6 East Ellum                  36   17   6  13    50   40  +10    57
 7 Stortrommeby Town           36   13  10  13    29   28   +1    49
 8 FC Arkadius                 36   12  11  13    49   53   −4    47
 9 Bayford SC                  36   11  10  15    44   51   −7    43
10 Yuonela Town                36   10   9  17    46   57  −11    39
11 Tamiat Town                 36   10   7  19    42   57  −15    37
12 IFK Karlsborg               36    7  10  19    36   55  −19    31 Relegated
13 Tromsdale Town              36    7   9  20    59   82  −23    30 Relegated

LL1 - Colonial Region    Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Gnoss Gallants AFC        33   19   6   8    85   64  +21    63 Champions
 2 SC Vronus 510             33   18   6   9    46   35  +11    60
 3 Buscari Bridge Force      33   17   6  10    59   47  +12    57
 4 Ciems Mungonduvia         33   16   8   9    54   40  +14    56
 5 Drahva United             33   13  10  10    51   46   +5    49
 6 District 34               33   13   8  12    64   61   +3    47
 7 District 9                33   14   4  15    68   64   +4    46
 8 Kalloroda United          33   12   8  13    48   53   −5    44
 9 Rexnor Colonials          33   12   6  15    56   69  −13    42
10 Salfa City                33    9   8  16    46   57  −11    35
11 Piander Falls FC          33    8   5  20    28   44  −16    29 Relegated
12 FC Dynamo Kurbads         33    6   7  20    47   72  −25    25 Relegated

LL2 - Klyde               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Primus Funk                36   20   7   9    76   53  +23    67 Champions, Promoted
 2 Meryuma Marshals           36   20   7   9    69   51  +18    67 Promoted
 3 Flithby Town               36   18   7  11    49   37  +12    61
 4 Aberaeron Town             36   16   8  12    55   50   +5    56
 5 Satyricon Nemeses AFC      36   17   5  14    58   56   +2    56
 6 FC Kviststad               36   16   7  13    38   32   +6    55
 7 Cerulia City FC            36   11  14  11    32   34   −2    47
 8 Usk Town                   36   13   8  15    69   75   −6    47
 9 Erpland County             36   14   4  18    39   48   −9    46
10 Atletisk Kvelertak         36   12   6  18    34   40   −6    42
11 Gamlasir North End         36   10   9  17    62   77  −15    39
12 Ezatava Town               36    8  11  17    30   41  −11    35
13 Sólstafir                  36    8   9  19    22   39  −17    33

LL2 - East                  Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Paulsendam Town              36   22   9   5    59   25  +34    75 Champions, Promoted
 2 Cadonica United              36   17   8  11    50   40  +10    59 Promoted
 3 Kaldukosic Volmacht FC       36   16   9  11    51   40  +11    57
 4 Coppell City FC              36   14  13   9    80   72   +8    55
 5 HSC Centus                   36   14  13   9    60   53   +7    55
 6 Chesterton Cottagers         36   16   6  14    58   66   −8    54
 7 Östrad Rockets FC            36   14   7  15    58   58    0    49
 8 United FC of Stoneshore      36   11  10  15    58   66   −8    43
 9 Nabataea Town                36   11   9  16    67   73   −6    42
10 Sporting Corrian             36    9  13  14    39   51  −12    40
11 Azure Lane FC                36   11   6  19    63   68   −5    39
12 Zirconim City                36    9  10  17    47   57  −10    37
13 FC Fyrbyggnad                36    9   9  18    31   52  −21    36

LL2 - Central                 Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Sontafe City                   36   21   7   8    55   33  +22    70 Champions, Promoted
 2 Columbia Town                  36   19   9   8    59   36  +23    66
 3 Carnessa County                36   19   7  10    36   24  +12    64
 4 High Noon FC                   36   20   4  12    65   58   +7    64
 5 Briquia Southside FC           36   16   9  11    68   58  +10    57
 6 Gorgor United                  36   14  13   9    63   55   +8    55
 7 Keldin Town                    36   15   7  14    50   44   +6    52
 8 Rhithlungwerddon Town          36   13   9  14    56   53   +3    48
 9 DeFinko Magni Blandinn AC      36   11  13  12    71   72   −1    46
10 Lykathea City                  36   11   7  18    38   42   −4    40
11 Ajatarra Alligators            36   11   7  18    64   86  −22    40
12 Impera Town                    36    7   6  23    35   69  −34    27
13 Black Diamond Osterhaut        36    6   4  26    48   78  −30    22

LL2 - West             Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Caledon Legion          36   22   7   7    84   60  +24    73 Champions, Promoted
 2 Dillinger Town          36   20   8   8    87   69  +18    68 Promoted
 3 FC Na'Travii            36   18  12   6    64   43  +21    66
 4 West Ellum              36   17  10   9    77   62  +15    61
 5 Duval Town              36   16   9  11    55   49   +6    57
 6 Braablick Athletic      36   14   8  14    32   37   −5    50
 7 Drummond                36   13   6  17    48   55   −7    45
 8 Ypres Woods             36   11  10  15    65   72   −7    43
 9 White Tower FC          36   12   6  18    36   41   −5    42
10 Na'Nidive Falcons       36   10  12  14    54   60   −6    42
11 Thergothon Town         36    9  10  17    25   41  −16    37
12 Zakhoro GCR             36    7   9  20    39   56  −17    30
13 Theli City              36    6  11  19    48   69  −21    29

LL2 - Colonial                    Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Rhodes Ravens AFC                  33   19   8   6    56   36  +20    65 Champions, Promoted
 2 Marinus City                       33   20   3  10    65   46  +19    63 Promoted
 3 District 42                        33   17   7   9    70   54  +16    58
 4 Alstagruuket Sarlaccs FC           33   13   9  11    63   58   +5    48
 5 District 3                         33   12   9  12    45   44   +1    45
 6 Borzac Sequins                     33   11  12  10    37   40   −3    45
 7 Tierra Interstellar Wanderers      33   10  10  13    36   44   −8    40
 8 Menoptera United SC                33   11   6  16    35   37   −2    39
 9 Kreanoltha Vipers                  33    8  15  10    33   41   −8    39
10 Romstafar Outpost                  33   11   6  16    25   33   −8    39
11 Novia Alliance                     33    9   9  15    41   48   −7    36
12 District 61                        33    7   6  20    27   52  −25    27

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Semifinals

 Nomad Brotherhood FC 0–1 Mallox 
@ Sweethaven Stadium (70,000), Port Stoneshore

 Na'Malsille Mariners 1–0 Real Azuris 
@ Lockwood Memorial Stadium (35,000), Samotath

FINAL

 Mallox 1–1 (2-1 AET) Na'Malsille Mariners 
@ Leviathan Arena (99,000), Kaldukosic

Cosumar Cup II Champions - MALLOX

[Cosumar]

With the current cycle of UICA tournaments drawing to a close, let us review the history of Cosumar's performance in international club tournaments up until the start of CC58/GC55/SBCC55. Those, most recent, results will be covered in the RP posts of the next League Cycle (Season 13).

29th TakilQuip Champions' Cup

Following the inaugural Harlighet Ligan season (983), OAS Royal FC did well to at least get through one round. Luke Crisalus, who manages the club today, scored the deciding goal late in the second leg at home against East Rushmore Premier's Wolfentein. The Royals had the misfortune of drawing a Starblaydian club in the second prelim, however. They put up a respectable 1-1 at home but couldn't hold Iskara Daii at bay on the road.

First Preliminary Round

(ERP)            Wolfenstein SA    0–1    OAS Royal FC              (COS)   0–0   0–1

Second Preliminary Round

(COS)              OAS Royal FC    1–3    Iskara Daii               (STB)   1–1   0–2

30th TakilQuip Champions Cup

OAS improved with experience in their second Champions Cup attempt. They upset Capivara Group's Real Jabuti in the first prelim, then knocked out Kepayan of Jesselton in the second. Mossulian club Cannes Town prevented them from being the Cosumarite club to make a CC group stage, but they would automatically qualify for the Globe Cup group stage.

First Preliminary Round

(CPV)               Real Jabuti    1–2    OAS Royal FC              (COS)   1–1   0–1

Second Preliminary Round

(JES)                   Kepayan    1–2    OAS Royal FC              (COS)   1–1   0–1

Playoff Round

(MOS)               Cannes Town    4–2     OAS Royal FC              (COS)   1–1   3–1

31st TakilQuip Champions Cup

Mallox does relatively well in its first Champions Cup, disposing of Kepayan and Zhevassi before falling to the mighty Royal Khaldoon just short of the group stage.

Second Preliminary Round

(JES)                   Kepayan    2–3    Mallox                    (COS)   1–1   1–2  (aet)

Third Preliminary Round

(KPZ)                  Zhevassi    2–3    Mallox                    (COS)   2–2   0–1

Playoff Round

(QPM)            Royal Khaldoon    6–2    Mallox                    (COS)   2–2   4–0

34th Champions Cup

Second Preliminary Round

(COS)                    Mallox  a 2–2    Bayern Phoenix            (TAE)   1–0   1–2

Third Preliminary Round

(COS)                    Mallox   5–4    FC Alaer                  (KYP)   4–2   1–2

Playoff Round

(MYT)                Litala ’93    6–1    Mallox                    (COS)   5–1   1–0

35th TakilQuip Champions Cup

Second Preliminary Round

(SXB)                 RGB 72 OS    1–3    OAS Royal FC              (COS)   1–2   0–1

Third Preliminary Round

(MNG)            Skyline United    4–3    OAS Royal FC              (COS)   1–2   3–1  (aet)

38th TakilQuip Champions Cup

Second Preliminary Round

(COS)                    Mallox    2–4    Ousteeble TU              (EAR)   2–1   0–3

39th Champions Cup

OAS Royal had one of the most legendary UICA runs in Cosumarite history, defeating world-class clubs like Galatica (Pasarga), Royal Khaldoon (Queer Poco el mona Ara) and Carter FC (Jasiyun) en route to a 3rd place group finish, sending them to the Globe Cup knockout rounds (see 36th Globe Cup).

First Preliminary Round

(IPE)     University College FC    3–4    OAS Royal FC              (COS)   2–3   1–1

Second Preliminary Round

(SSB)                  Carlisle    3–4    OAS Royal FC              (COS)   3–1   0–3

Third Preliminary Round

(COS)              OAS Royal FC    3–2    Galactica                 (PAS)   0–0   3–2

Playoff Round

(COS)              OAS Royal FC    2–1    Royal Khaldoon            (QPM)   0–0   2–1

Group Stage

Group G                        Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts   RCU  Árg  OAS  Crt
1 Raynor City United        VAL    6    3   2   1    11    7   +4    11    —   1–1  1–2  2–0
2 Árgos LP                  COM    6    2   3   1     8    5   +3     9   2–2   —   2–0  0–1
3 OAS Royal FC              COS    6    2   1   3     5    8   −3     7   1–3  1–1   —   1–0 (to Globe Cup knockout round)
4 Carter FC                 JSY    6    2   0   4     3    7   −4     6   1–2  0–2  1–0   —

40th Champions Cup

Second Preliminary Round

(WLK)                Arkengrath    3–2    Ramusok United            (COS)   2–1   1–1

41st Champions Cup

Second Preliminary Round

(COS)                    Mallox    6–0    Bakersfield               (FSC)   5–0   1–0

Third Preliminary Round

(TBI)         Great Falls Cymru    5–1    Mallox                    (COS)   3–1   2–0

55th Champions Cup

After a long period of isolation from international play, Cosumarite clubs finally returned to the UICA fourteen cycles after their last appearance. It would not be easy, but the path to rebuilding the Fiefdom's international standing had to start somewhere. After a lukewarm 1-1 home draw in the first leg against Ightoer Trevegloes (who?), Klyde fell 2-1 in the second leg, failing to even reach the first preliminary round.

Extra Preliminary Round

(COS)                     Klyde    2–3    Ightoer Treveglos         (LJL)   1–1   1–2

56th Champions Cup

Real Azuris did reasonably well in their first Champions Cup, dispatching the Patistani champion 4-1 before falling in a heartbreaker to a favored Crystopolis City side in the second preliminary round. They would go on to advance deep into the 53rd Globe Cup, however.

First Preliminary Round

(PAT)          Tamabad Strikers    1–4    Real Azuris               (COS)   1–2   0–2

Second Preliminary Round

(CRY)          Crystopolis City    3–2    Real Azuris               (COS)   2–1   1–1

57th Champions Cup

Second Preliminary Round

Tough going for Real Azuris once again. They bypassed the first prelim this time, but were dismissed in the second prelim for the second straight year.

(VRM)                      Gala    4–2    Real Azuris               (COS)   3–2   1–0

26th Globe Cup

Only Eastweald won a match of the four Cosumarite squads to enter into their first Globe Cup.

First Playoff Access Stage

(COS)                 FC Kaldukosic (1) 1-2 (5) Chicago Nuevo SC              (ALB)

First Preliminary Stage

(COS)                     Eastweald (3) 2-1 (2) Ambrose County                (ERP)

Eliminatory Stage

(DEL)              Steckholl United (3) 2-0 (0) Mallox                        (COS)
COS)                     Eastweald (1) 0-0 (2) Kirkenes FC                   (KSK)

Qualifying Stage

(COS)                  OAS Royal FC (0) 0-2 (5) Ibini FC                      (VAL)

27th Globe Cup

First Playoff Access Stage

(COS)                     Eastweald (4) 1-1 (3) Urbizania Wanderers           (ASG)

Selective Stage

(ERA)                     Drogba FC (3) 3-1 (2) Eastweald                     (COS)
(VLD)                   AS Bezieres (4) 1-1 (2) FC Kaldukosic                (COS)

Eliminatory Stage

(COS)                        Mallox (2) 0-0 (4) Pardbo                        (LEN)

Group Stage

Group H                           P    W   D   L   GF  GA    GD  Pts    MAJ  MLO  CFA  OAS
1 Mapabore Juventud          AGU  6    4   1   1   15   6    +9   13     -   1-0  3-1  7-1
2 Medoria Löwen              COM  6    4   0   2   13   5    +8   12    3-0   -   1-2  4-1
3 CF Aéropag                 ACF  6    3   1   2   10   9    +1   10    1-1  1-3   -   3-0
4 OAS Royal FC               COS  6    0   0   6    3  21   −18    0    0-3  0-2  1-2   -

28th Globe Cup

Cosumar's 2-4 had a dismal showing in the 985 Globe Cup, but champion Mallox automatically qualified for the group stage after their late exit from the CC. In Group H, Mallox became the first Cosumarite club to win a UICA group stage match, and also the first to advance out of a group.

First Playoff Access Stage

(COS)                         Klyde (3) 2-4 (4) Kuilliakillastromata BR       (KUL)

Selective Stage

(COS)                     Eastweald (4) 0-2 (6) Corcaigh                      (SNO)

Eliminatory Stage

(OSR)              Greeningham City (3) 2-1 (3) FC Kaldukosic                (COS)

Group Stage

Group H                           P    W   D   L   GF  GA    GD  Pts    BOA  MAL  HKE  PUL
1 Black Oasis Athletic       COM  6    4   2   0    9   2    +7   14     -   3-0  1-1  1-0
2 Mallox                     COS  6    2   2   2    6   8    −2    8    0-1   -   3-2  1-0
3 Houghton Kestrels          WZI  6    1   3   2    9  11    −2    6    0-0  2-2   -   1-3
4 Pulmonologists             EIT  6    1   1   4    6   9    −3    4    1-3  0-0  2-3   -

Round of 32

(AGU)             Unión de Ciudagua (6) 4-1 (1) Mallox                        (COS)

31st Globe Cup

Playoff Access Stage

(PAS)                  Lunas FC    2–0    Klyde                     (COS)   1–0   1–0

Selective Stage

(LEN)               Mountain FC    3–1   FC Kaldukosic              (COS)   1–0   2–1

Eliminatory Stage

(COS)              OAS Royal FC    3–2    Port Milne                (SCY)   3–1   0–1

Qualifying Stage

(STB)               Iskara Daii    3–1    OAS Royal FC              (COS)   1–1   2–0

Group Stage

Group E                        Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts   MSA  ZHE  MAL  AUG
1 Mar Sara FC               VAL    6    4   1   1    13    5   +8    13    —   4–2  2–1  4–0
2 Zhevassi                  KPZ    6    3   1   2    10    9   +1    10   1–0   —   0–1  2–1
3 Mallox                    COS    6    2   0   4     5    9   −4     6   0–2  0–2   —   0–1
4 Augustus                  QPM    6    1   2   3     8   13   −5     5   1–1  3–3  2–3   —

32nd Globe Cup

First Playoff Access Stage

(OCE)    Sporting de Vila Reial  p 1–1    Ramusok United            (COS)   1–0   0–1  (4–2 pen)

Preliminary Stage

(EIT)            Pulmonologists    6–2    FC Kaldukosic             (COS)   3–1   3–1

Eliminatory Stage

(COS)                    Mallox    1–3    Esporte Clube Porta       (OCE)   1–1   0–2

Qualifying Stage

(COS)              OAS Royal FC    4–5    Cordubovica Falcons       (COM)   3–1   1–4

35th Globe Cup

First Playoff Access Stage

(ERK)                  Kelzermu    4–4 a  FC Kaldukosic             (COS)   2–3   2–1

Selective Stage

(COS)              FC Kaldukosic   3–0    Seersha County            (ANC)   2–0   1–0

Preliminary Stage

(TBI)                Belgium FC    4-3    FC Kaldukosic             (COS)   1–1   3–2
(COS)              OAS Royal FC    1–2    Heidelstadt Falken        (JSY)   0–1   1–1

Eliminatory Stage

(COS)            Cassandra City    6–4    Cosmopolitans             (ERK)   3–1   3–3  (aet)
(SVG)                     Svaåj    2–5    Mallox                    (COS)   2–1   0–4

Qualifying Stage

(QPM)             Ajax Khaldoon    2–1    Cassandra City            (COS)   1–1   1–0 
(COS)                    Mallox    4–7    Santos Luega              (PAS)   3–2   1–5

36th Globe Cup

Playoff Access Stage

(SXB)                 RGB 72 OS    4–1    Klyde                     (COS)   3–1   1–0

Selective Stage

(CAF)               CR Submiria    8–0    Eastweald                 (COS)   5–0   3–0

Eliminatory Stage

(COS)                    Mallox    1–5    Yastrabi                  (KPZ)   1–2   0–3

Round of 32 (from CC)

(COM)    Sonoma Center Panthers    5–2    OAS Royal FC              (COS)   2–1   3–1

37th Globe Cup

Playoff Access Stage

(COS)              OAS Royal FC    5–0    1317 User DNE             (SXB)   2–0   3–0
(LCP)         Colesham Athletic    4–4 a  Eastweald                 (COS)   2–3   2–1

Selective Stage

(COS)                 Eastweald    1–4    FC Deska                  (UGO)   1–1   0–3 
(COS)              OAS Royal FC    2–3    Endocrinologists          (EIT)   1–1   1–2

Preliminary Stage

(CVC)         Skyanter Infantry    3–1    Mallox                    (COS)   2–0   1–1

Eliminatory Stage

(COS)            Ramusok United    1–2    CA Conquistadores         (OSD)   1–1   0–1

38th Globe Cup

Playoff Access Stage

(YSP)         New Hazingafar FC    3–1    OAS Royal FC              (COS)   2–0   1–1

Selective Stage

(PHO)           Olympia Tyreebi    1–4    Ramusok United            (COS)   1–1   0–3

Preliminary Stage

(ANC)                  Goidelic    3–4    Ramusok United            (COS)   1–1   2–3 
(ZRB)                  Billiard    3–1    Eastweald                 (COS)   2–0   1–1

Eliminatory Stage

(COS)            Ramusok United    1–7    Corny Town                (BVR)   0–4   1–3

Qualifying Stage

(COS)                    Mallox    4–4 a  Saracen FC                (MIU)   4–2   0–2

52nd Globe Cup

First Preliminary Round

It was a tumultuous first day back in the Globe Cup for the Harlighet Ligan. Ram U and Real Azuris got hammered in their first fixtures. Mallox set themselves up for success with a 3-2 win their first leg, but collapsed on the back end. Klyde rebounded well from their prompt Champions Cup elimination to dispose of Commercianti and Marriet before falling to Monarchs.

(CHI)         Jungleton Jaguars    4–2    Ramusok United            (COS)   4–1   0–1
(COS)                    Mallox    3–3 a  Isula ĝe Ru               (ISR)   3–2   0–1 
(COS)                     Klyde    4–2    Commercianti              (VEN)   2–0   2–2

Second Preliminary Round

(VIL)                Rammsissil    5–2    Real Azuris               (COS)   3–1   2–1
(FAC)                   Marriet    2–3    Klyde                     (COS)   2–2   0–1

Third Preliminary Round

(SCV)                  Monarchs    1–0    Klyde                     (COS)   1–0   0–0

53rd Globe Cup

First Preliminary Round

(COS)          Crawford City FC    3–5    Canterlot Stars           (EQS)   1–1   2–4

Second Preliminary Round

(COS)            Cassandra City    7–4    Ostreine Juvene           (KDE)   4–2   3–2

Third Preliminary Round

A heartbreaker that will live in Cassandra City lore forever. Francois Renault's 87th minute dagger put the Reds up 4-3 on aggregate and The Amphitheatre was in full celebration mode. But a late sub from the Kernansquillec side pulled down a 60-foot hail-mary with a deft first touch and slotted it past DaMarcus Bender to silence the party in the 90+4 minute. The ref blew the whistle as soon as the ball was put back into play. Louargat dogpiled in triumph as 70,000 stunned Cassandrans looked on. Cosumar got a bit of vindication when Real Azuris upset Equestrian club Canterlot Stars on their home pitch to advance to the playoff round.

(KRN)                  Louargat  a 4–4    Cassandra City            (COS)   2–1   2–3  (aet)
(COS)            Ramusok United    1–3    Bayern Phoenix            (TAE)   1–2   0–1
(COS)               Real Azuris  a 2–2    Canterlot Stars           (EQS)   0–0   2–2

Playoff Round

Real Azuris got another unfortunate draw, but managed another surprising upset - this time against Euran stalwarts Brigham.

(EUR)                   Brigham    1–3    Real Azuris               (COS)   0–0   1–3

Qualification Round

The Breakers' bid for the Group Stage fell just short, as Giovanni Aldinne's lone goal in Metropolis wasn't enough to see them past the Alligators.

(COS)               Real Azuris    1–3    Metropolis Alligators     (VLD)   0–0   1–3

54th Globe Cup

A new low for Cosumar in the CC and GC, with not a single team advancing past its first prelim fixture. Cassandra City was beaten by a Felixian university-level squad, while Eastweald lost to an agricultural union. It was embarrassing for the Harlighet Ligan and Cosumar's coefficient suffered the consequences.

First Preliminary Round

(COS)            Cassandra City    2–3    Universidad de Santander  (FEL)   2–1   0–2

Third Preliminary Round

(COS)                    Mallox    0–2    Nacional                  (VLD)   0–1   0–1
(COS)               Real Azuris    2–4    CYC 1860                  (CCS)   1–1   1–3
(COS)                 Eastweald    0–3    Prune Farmers FC          (GGS)   0–0   0–3

26th Chronowire Series B Champions Cup

Expectedly poor showing for the Cosumarite delegation after the first Sekundar Ligan season (983). Three of the four clubs were sent back home in the first preliminary round. Fort Archer managed to defeat Polarian club KA Spitsbergen, but lost to The Babbage Islands' North Fork FC 3-2 in the next prelim.

First Preliminary Round

(COS)               Fort Archer    2–1    KA Spitsbergen            (PIS)   1–0   1–1
(VRB)          Abbotsford Bears    2–1    Olask Islanders           (COS)   1–0   1–1
(SAU)                 Riverside  a 2–2    Real Azuris               (COS)   0–0   2–2
(ASG)          Ituraitz Victory    5–1    Centus Serpents           (COS)   2–0   3–1

Second Preliminary Round

(TBI)             North Fork FC    3–2    Fort Archer               (COS)   2–1   1–1

27th Chronowire Series B Champions Cup

At first, it seemed like Cosumar's woes in the SBCC were continuing. Olask, Morponte and Dawchire all lost their first fixtures. But Atletisk Surpronuk carried the torch valiantly, advancing from the first preliminary round all the way to the group stage. Atletisk Surpronuk was the first club from Cosumar to reach the SBCC group stage, and the first Cosumarite club to have a group stage match that was not a defeat (OAS Royal went 0-0-6 in their Globe Cup group).

First Preliminary Round

(COS)           Olask Islanders    1–1 p  Inzernakional Backsfield  (MYT)   0–1   1–0  (5–6 pen)
(TBI)                Cardiff FC    4–1    Morponte Fief             (COS)   3–1   1–0
(KOR)    Element Island Blue FC    2–3    Atletisk Surpronuk        (COS)   2–0   0–3  (aet)

Second Preliminary Round

(TBI)               Handcarters    2–5    Atletisk Surpronuk         (COS)   1–2   1–3
(COS)             Dawchire Town    3–4    Rode Ster Amsterdam       (SNO)   2–2   1–2

Playoff Round

(COS)        Atletisk Surpronuk    5–4    Fenians                   (SNO)   2–0   3–4

Group Stage

Group A                           P    W   D   L   GF  GA   GD  Pts   PKD  RSA  BeH  Ser
1 Pórto-Khe Dolophónoi        COM   6    5   1   0   14   5   +9   16    —   2–1  3–2  0–0
2 Rode Ster Amsterdam         SNO   6    3   0   3   10  10    0    9*  1–4   —   1–0  3–1
3 Beverington Hawks           STB   6    3   0   3   12  10   +2    9*  1–4  3–2   —   5–0
4 Atletisk Surpronuk          COS   6    0   1   5    1  12  −11    1   0–1  0–2  0–1   —

28th Chronowire Series B Champions Cup

All four Cosumarite clubs won their first fixture, but they all got hammered in subsequent round(s).

First Preliminary Round

(MOS)                     Steel    2–2 a  Fort Archer               (COS)   2–1   0–1
(UNI)              Creedence FC    2–3    Morponte Fief             (COS)   1–1   1–2
(COS)              Zakhoro Aces    4–2    Arcrés Millos             (AGU)   3–1   1–1
(TAE)                  SK Ojian    2–4    Versiaville SC            (COS)   1–3   1–1

Second Preliminary Round

(JSY)     New Hampton Terrapins    3–1    Fort Archer               (COS)   1–0   2–1
(TYZ)             Nohashitte FC    1–3    Zakhoro Aces              (COS)   1–1   0–2
(COS)               Vesriaville    4–2    Salaga FC                 (QPM)   2–2   2–0
(JES)                    Inanam    3–0    Morponte Fief             (COS)   1–0   2–0

Playoff Round

(WRL)        Portland Greencaps    6–2    Zakhoro Aces              (COS)   2–1   4–1
(EIT)                Camisa Dez    5–1    Vesriaville               (COS)   2–0   3–1

31st AalborgPettersen Series B Champions Cup

First Preliminary Round

(COS)            West Gundar FC    5–1    Sthan Tossan              (CKY)   4–1   1–0

Second Preliminary Round

(WZI)               East Snaith    4–2    Dawchire Town             (COS)   2–1   2–1
(COS)            West Gundar FC    1–0    Maystead                  (SAU)   1–0   0–0 
(SCY)            Cyprilium Town    4–1    Fort Archer               (COS)   2–0   2–1

Third Preliminary Round

(COS)            West Gundar FC    1–3    São Jorge                 (CAF)   0–1   1–2 
(COM)      Pórto-Khe Dolophónoi    3–1    Morponte Fief             (COS)   2–1   1–0

32nd AalborgPettersen Series B Champions Cup

First Preliminary Round

(PIS)        SK Aasiaat Harbour    1–2    West Gundar FC            (COS)   1–0   0–2 
(COS)             Dusk Athletic    2–4    Port Ricton FC            (EFL)   2–2   0–2

Second Preliminary Round

(COS)               Vesriaville    0–2    S. Zemlya 88 Equinox      (PIS)   0–0   0–2 
(COS)            West Gundar FC    2–1    FC Arrzon                 (OCE)   0–0   2–1

Playoff Round

(COM)  Commerce Heights T’birds    1–3    Zakhoro Aces              (COS)   1–0   0–3 
(CAF)          Atlético Insular    5–1    West Gundar FC            (COS)   3–1   2–0

Group Stage

Group F                        Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts   SOu  Árg  Car  Zak
1 Stade Ouverjavaa          MYT    6    5   0   1     9    4   +5    15    —   2–0  2–1  1–0
2 Árgos LP                  COM    6    3   1   2     8    7   +1    10*  1–2   —   2–0  2–1
3 SC Carnavalesco           CAF    6    3   1   2     9    6   +3    10*  2–1  1–1   —   2–0
4 Zakhoro Aces              COS    6    0   0   6     2   11   −9     0   0–1  1–2  0–3   —

35th AalborgPettersen Series B Champions Cup

AC Holmenkollen becomes the first Cosumarite club to win their UICA group (over clubs from Antoletia, Saugeais and Mangolana) and advance to the Round of 16 of the SBCC. Unfortunately, eventual champion Kionao Locals from Turori awaited them there.

First Preliminary Round

(ZRB)                   Goyoreh    2–4    Pardock Island            (COS)   1–1   1–3 
(COS)                   FC Flen    2–1    Sterling City AC          (DAR)   2–0   0–1

Second Preliminary Round

(COS)                   FC Flen    1–3    Scarab Inferno            (COM)   0–1   1–2
(COS)            Pardock Island    3–4    Bota Guerre               (SAU)   2–1   1–3  (aet)
(COM)          Querzakhi United    5–2    Nomad Brotherhood FC      (COS)   2–0   3–2

Playoff Round

(WZI)            Redwood Forest    0–1    AC Holmenkollen          (COS)   0–0   0–1

Group Stage

1 AC Holmenkollen           COS    6    3   2   1    14    7   +7    11    —   1–0  1–2  5–0
2 Castanul Orasul           ANT    6    2   1   3     3    4   −1     7*  0–2   —   2–0  1–0
3 Bota Guerre               SAU    6    1   4   1     9   10   −1     7*  3–3  0–0   —   2–2
4 Federation                MNG    6    1   3   2     7   12   −5     6   2–2  1–0  2–2   —

Knockout Round

(TUR)             Kionao Locals    4–1    AC Holmenkollen           (COS)   2–1   2–0

36th Series B Champions Cup

First Preliminary Round

(MAP)          Woodlands Whello    2–2 a  Centus Serpents           (COS)   2–1   0–1 
(COS)                  Samaj FC    3–1    Tokito Torpedoes          (TAE)   3–0   0–1

Second Preliminary Round

(FLP)     Darlington Dockers FC    3–4    Stoneshore United         (COS)   1–1   2–3
(COS)                  Samaj FC    1–4    The Army Club             (ASG)   0–1   1–3
(CKY)            Ipsilon United    0–2    Centus Serpents           (COS)   0–1   0–1

Third Preliminary Round

(COS)           Centus Serpents    0–5    Ximun Orieta FC           (ASG)   0–3   0–2 
(COS)         Stoneshore United    1–4    FC Almintora              (TUR)   0–3   1–1
(CAW)               Montreek AC    5–1    West Gundar FC            (COS)   5–1   0–0

37th Series B Champions Cup

First Preliminary Round

(COS)                  Samaj FC  p 4–4    Pomona                    (FSC)   3–1   1–3  (4–3 pen)

Second Preliminary Round

(COS)           Pelethas United    4–3    Jutear                    (ERA)   2–0   2–3 
(HRJ)           Stormur Bolúvík  a 2–2    Centus Serpents           (COS)   1–0   1–2 
(COS)                  Samaj FC    4–3    Super Reds                (MAP)   2–2   2–1

Third Preliminary Round

(COS)           Pelethas United    4–3    FV Trapezzia              (MTR)   2–1   2–2 
(WRL)         Sporting Ayacucho    2–1    Samaj FC                  (COS)   1–0   1–1

Playoff Round

(COS)              Zakhoro Aces    1–2    FC Ville Noir             (CKY)   1–1   0–1
(COS)           Pelethas United    2–1    Jlinal Cove               (VIL)   1–1   1–0

Group Stage

Group E                        Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts   Ban  VNo  Gar  PeU
1 Bandeirantes              CAF    6    3   1   2    10    7   +3    10*   —   0–1  0–1  1–0
2 FC Ville Noir             CKY    6    3   1   2     9   10   −1    10*  0–2   —   2–2  2–0
3 Garrincha FC              QPM    6    2   3   1    14   12   +2     9   2–4  5–2   —   2–2
4 Pelethas United           COS    6    0   3   3     8   12   −4     3   3–3  1–2  2–2   —

38th Series B Champions Cup

First Preliminary Round

(VIL)               Tivali City    4–1    Samaj FC                  (COS)   1–0   3–1

Second Preliminary Round

(COS)           Centus Serpents    3–5    Afton FC                  (JSY)   3–0   0–5
(KRY)               Adanac City  a 3–3    Pelethas United           (COS)   0–1   3–2

Third Preliminary Round

(MIU)             Black Throats    3–3 a  Zakhoro Aces              (COS)   2–3   1–0

Playoff Round

(LLF)              Dullham Town    1–4    Zakhoro Aces              (COS)   0–1   1–3

Group Stage

Group C                        Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts   Sah  EMa  ZkA  To9
1 Sahmen FC                 CRM    6    4   1   1    16    9   +7    13    —   1–1  3–2  3–2
2 Eintracht Maastricht      JSY    6    3   2   1     5    4   +1    11   1–3   —   1–0  1–0
3 Zakhoro Aces              COS    6    2   0   4     8    9   −1     6   2–1  0–1   —   1–3
4 Tower 9                   THL    6    1   1   4     6   13   −7     4   1–5  0–0  0–3   —

52nd Series B Champions Cup

First Preliminary Round

(PAS)         Fetherdron United    5–1    West Gundar FC            (COS)   5–0   0–1
(BYN)        Tilsamman Stensund    4–2    Olask Islanders           (COS)   2–0   2–2
(COS)                  Samaj FC    1–2    Arĝa CF                   (ISR)   1–1   0–1

Second Preliminary Round

(BRP)          Queueland United    2–6    AC Holmenkollen           (COS)   1–1   1–5

Third Preliminary Round

(SIC)    Sentinels Deux-Riviere    3–2    AC Holmenkollen           (COS)   1–1   2–1

53rd Series B Champions Cup

First Preliminary Round

Allen Huthson's magical performance in the second leg saw the Hunters recover to advance despite a 2-0 deficit after the first leg in Buyan. Pelethas United was unable to do the same after falling behind 2-1 to Valanoran club AC Tasmuarand.

(BYN)        Asociacija Uraugai    2–3    Samaj FC                  (COS)   2–0   0–3
(COS)           Pelethas United    1–2    AC Tasmuarand             (VAL)   1–2   0–0

Second Preliminary Round

(COS)                  Samaj FC    1–5    Dûsanto Mojaikĭjĭ         (JSY)   0–2   1–3
(COS)            Versiaville SC    3–1    Merchl Wonders            (TSA)   3–0   0–1

Third Preliminary Round

(PIS)           Melville Celtic  a 2–2    Versiaville SC            (COS)   1–0   1–2  (aet)
(COS)           Centus Serpents    3–2    Scheveningen West End     (CSK)   2–1   1–1

Playoff Round

(CRY)      Royal Crystal Palace    4–3    Centus Serpents           (COS)   4–1   0–2

54th Series B Champions Cup

Helfin Fief were the sole glimmer of light for Cosumar in the 999 UICA cycle. Though it was the club's first SBCC, they played with poise and courage, winning in three straight rounds against clubs from Isule ge Ru, Mangolana and The Oaklands before being sacrificed to Élite League Two giants Forest Hill FC.

First Preliminary Round

(COS)           Olask Islanders    5–3    Palestra                  (DAI)   3–1   2–2
(ISR)                 Cruĝ Alba    2–4    Helfin Fief               (COS)   2–1   0–3

Second Preliminary Round

(COS)           Olask Islanders    1–2    Saverhampton United       (TAE)   0–0   1–2  (aet)
(COS)            West Gundar FC    3–4    Lonngeylin Coast          (VIL)   2–2   1–2
(COS)               Helfin Fief    3–1    Quentis                   (MNG)   0–0   3–1

Third Preliminary Round

(COS)      Nomad Brotherhood FC    3–4    Rittergard Rebels         (WBZ)   1–2   2–2
(COS)               Helfin Fief    3–2    Bymere                    (OAK)   0–0   3–2

Playoff Round

(COS)               Helfin Fief    2–7    Forest Hill FC            (JSY)   1–3   1–4

32nd Cygnus Cup

After their triumph in the first annual Cosumar Cup, Eastweald became the first Cosumarite club to enter the Cygnus Cup. And they did quite well. The Elves dismantled Guayabalense club CD Aguila in the first round. They even won the first leg against heavily favored Valladar club Metropolis Alligators in the next round thanks to some heroic goalkeeping by Golden Rand but experience eventually won out.

Preliminary Round

(SJG)                    CD Águila    1-4    Eastweald                    (COS)   0-1   1-3

First Round Proper

(COS)                    Eastweald    2-4    Metropolis Alligators        (VLD)   1-0   1-4

[Cosumar]

Cosumarite Lacrosse League -- Season III (1000)

The CLL is one of the newest and most exciting professional sport leagues in Cosumar! Thanks to sustained success in the World Lacrosse Championships, Cosumarites have rallied around the sport and a rabid fan culture has emerged! Though the CLL's attendance and TV ratings are still dwarfed by soccer and gridiron football, its surging popularity and high quality of play have made Cosumar something of an international leader for the sport. In the third CLL season since its major overhaul and expansion, 24 teams will duke it out to be one of the 12 that get a chance to play for the Silver Cup! Let's get the part started for the Millenial season!


Past Winners:
Season I: Olask Empire
Season II: Crawford Lions
Season III: _____???

Matchday 1
Klyde Guardians 14–2 Holmenkollen Wanderers
Cassandra City Coroners 5–8 Versiaville Dragons
Hagenheim Elves 25–10 Stoneshore Pirates
Centus Journeymen 9–5 Fort Archer Fire Ants
Altamirano Apes 14–13 Ramusok Rhinos
Kaldukosic Oblivion 8–21 Surpronuk Snowstorm
Flen Salamanders 16–9 Crawford Lions
Umlauf Undertakers 10–5 Duversia Death
Dawchire Doom 9–10 Pirankoper Musketeers
Olask Empire 5–12 Zakhoro Immortals
Samaj Samurai 11–6 Mallox Mayhem
DeFinko Hellions 8–13 Na'Ailee Neptunians

Matchday 2
Holmenkollen Wanderers 11–9 Na'Ailee Neptunians
Mallox Mayhem 10–9 DeFinko Hellions
Zakhoro Immortals 8–17 Samaj Samurai
Pirankoper Musketeers 9–9 Olask Empire
Duversia Death 9–13 Dawchire Doom
Crawford Lions 13–11 Umlauf Undertakers
Surpronuk Snowstorm 10–7 Flen Salamanders
Ramusok Rhinos 20–8 Kaldukosic Oblivion
Fort Archer Fire Ants 4–3 Altamirano Apes
Stoneshore Pirates 8–10 Centus Journeymen
Versiaville Dragons 13–6 Hagenheim Elves
Klyde Guardians 9–5 Cassandra City Coroners

Matchday 3
Cassandra City Coroners 4–7 Holmenkollen Wanderers
Hagenheim Elves 6–10 Klyde Guardians
Centus Journeymen 11–9 Versiaville Dragons
Altamirano Apes 9–8 Stoneshore Pirates
Kaldukosic Oblivion 9–12 Fort Archer Fire Ants
Flen Salamanders 12–9 Ramusok Rhinos
Umlauf Undertakers 16–10 Surpronuk Snowstorm
Dawchire Doom 10–17 Crawford Lions
Olask Empire 4–9 Duversia Death
Samaj Samurai 7–9 Pirankoper Musketeers
DeFinko Hellions 9–10 Zakhoro Immortals
Na'Ailee Neptunians 10–11 Mallox Mayhem

Matchday 4
Holmenkollen Wanderers 13–6 Mallox Mayhem
Zakhoro Immortals 6–8 Na'Ailee Neptunians
Pirankoper Musketeers 9–5 DeFinko Hellions
Duversia Death 4–14 Samaj Samurai
Crawford Lions 9–4 Olask Empire
Surpronuk Snowstorm 25–13 Dawchire Doom
Ramusok Rhinos 12–0 Umlauf Undertakers
Fort Archer Fire Ants 4–15 Flen Salamanders
Stoneshore Pirates 11–14 Kaldukosic Oblivion
Versiaville Dragons 12–9 Altamirano Apes
Klyde Guardians 11–10 Centus Journeymen
Cassandra City Coroners 4–18 Hagenheim Elves

Matchday 5
Hagenheim Elves 9–6 Holmenkollen Wanderers
Centus Journeymen 20–13 Cassandra City Coroners
Altamirano Apes 13–7 Klyde Guardians
Kaldukosic Oblivion 9–9 Versiaville Dragons
Flen Salamanders 9–12 Stoneshore Pirates
Umlauf Undertakers 12–18 Fort Archer Fire Ants
Dawchire Doom 14–21 Ramusok Rhinos
Olask Empire 2–11 Surpronuk Snowstorm
Samaj Samurai 15–10 Crawford Lions
DeFinko Hellions 9–8 Duversia Death
Na'Ailee Neptunians 13–10 Pirankoper Musketeers
Mallox Mayhem 8–9 Zakhoro Immortals

Matchday 6
Holmenkollen Wanderers 7–9 Zakhoro Immortals
Pirankoper Musketeers 6–11 Mallox Mayhem
Duversia Death 6–11 Na'Ailee Neptunians
Crawford Lions 17–9 DeFinko Hellions
Surpronuk Snowstorm 8–9 Samaj Samurai
Ramusok Rhinos 11–5 Olask Empire
Fort Archer Fire Ants 15–20 Dawchire Doom
Stoneshore Pirates 17–8 Umlauf Undertakers
Versiaville Dragons 11–7 Flen Salamanders
Klyde Guardians 12–9 Kaldukosic Oblivion
Cassandra City Coroners 12–10 Altamirano Apes
Hagenheim Elves 12–6 Centus Journeymen

Matchday 7
Centus Journeymen 12–10 Holmenkollen Wanderers
Altamirano Apes 17–11 Hagenheim Elves
Kaldukosic Oblivion 14–8 Cassandra City Coroners
Flen Salamanders 10–14 Klyde Guardians
Umlauf Undertakers 10–7 Versiaville Dragons
Dawchire Doom 9–12 Stoneshore Pirates
Olask Empire 15–4 Fort Archer Fire Ants
Samaj Samurai 9–4 Ramusok Rhinos
DeFinko Hellions 11–8 Surpronuk Snowstorm
Na'Ailee Neptunians 15–9 Crawford Lions
Mallox Mayhem 20–13 Duversia Death
Zakhoro Immortals 8–9 Pirankoper Musketeers

Matchday 8
Holmenkollen Wanderers 9–9 Pirankoper Musketeers
Duversia Death 7–8 Zakhoro Immortals
Crawford Lions 8–16 Mallox Mayhem
Surpronuk Snowstorm 14–7 Na'Ailee Neptunians
Ramusok Rhinos 9–2 DeFinko Hellions
Fort Archer Fire Ants 6–10 Samaj Samurai
Stoneshore Pirates 4–9 Olask Empire
Versiaville Dragons 7–12 Dawchire Doom
Klyde Guardians 14–19 Umlauf Undertakers
Cassandra City Coroners 10–4 Flen Salamanders
Hagenheim Elves 12–7 Kaldukosic Oblivion
Centus Journeymen 7–9 Altamirano Apes

Matchday 9
Altamirano Apes 13–6 Holmenkollen Wanderers
Kaldukosic Oblivion 5–15 Centus Journeymen
Flen Salamanders 4–9 Hagenheim Elves
Umlauf Undertakers 4–11 Cassandra City Coroners
Dawchire Doom 15–19 Klyde Guardians
Olask Empire 9–15 Versiaville Dragons
Samaj Samurai 9–6 Stoneshore Pirates
DeFinko Hellions 10–12 Fort Archer Fire Ants
Na'Ailee Neptunians 2–9 Ramusok Rhinos
Mallox Mayhem 8–20 Surpronuk Snowstorm
Zakhoro Immortals 13–10 Crawford Lions
Pirankoper Musketeers 13–17 Duversia Death

Matchday 10
Holmenkollen Wanderers 20–16 Duversia Death
Crawford Lions 9–7 Pirankoper Musketeers
Surpronuk Snowstorm 4–8 Zakhoro Immortals
Ramusok Rhinos 4–9 Mallox Mayhem
Fort Archer Fire Ants 4–14 Na'Ailee Neptunians
Stoneshore Pirates 4–3 DeFinko Hellions
Versiaville Dragons 8–8 Samaj Samurai
Klyde Guardians 10–3 Olask Empire
Cassandra City Coroners 4–15 Dawchire Doom
Hagenheim Elves 12–9 Umlauf Undertakers
Centus Journeymen 3–9 Flen Salamanders
Altamirano Apes 9–2 Kaldukosic Oblivion

Matchday 11
Kaldukosic Oblivion 12–18 Holmenkollen Wanderers
Flen Salamanders 11–17 Altamirano Apes
Umlauf Undertakers 13–9 Centus Journeymen
Dawchire Doom 11–3 Hagenheim Elves
Olask Empire 19–2 Cassandra City Coroners
Samaj Samurai 13–9 Klyde Guardians
DeFinko Hellions 11–18 Versiaville Dragons
Na'Ailee Neptunians 12–8 Stoneshore Pirates
Mallox Mayhem 17–8 Fort Archer Fire Ants
Zakhoro Immortals 6–7 Ramusok Rhinos
Pirankoper Musketeers 10–13 Surpronuk Snowstorm
Duversia Death 9–16 Crawford Lions

Matchday 12
Holmenkollen Wanderers 13–9 Crawford Lions
Surpronuk Snowstorm 12–4 Duversia Death
Ramusok Rhinos 19–4 Pirankoper Musketeers
Fort Archer Fire Ants 9–9 Zakhoro Immortals
Stoneshore Pirates 12–12 Mallox Mayhem
Versiaville Dragons 9–11 Na'Ailee Neptunians
Klyde Guardians 14–4 DeFinko Hellions
Cassandra City Coroners 8–14 Samaj Samurai
Hagenheim Elves 12–9 Olask Empire
Centus Journeymen 8–9 Dawchire Doom
Altamirano Apes 13–3 Umlauf Undertakers
Kaldukosic Oblivion 9–8 Flen Salamanders

Matchday 13
Flen Salamanders 10–12 Holmenkollen Wanderers
Umlauf Undertakers 6–13 Kaldukosic Oblivion
Dawchire Doom 9–8 Altamirano Apes
Olask Empire 4–14 Centus Journeymen
Samaj Samurai 14–5 Hagenheim Elves
DeFinko Hellions 11–13 Cassandra City Coroners
Na'Ailee Neptunians 9–9 Klyde Guardians
Mallox Mayhem 6–11 Versiaville Dragons
Zakhoro Immortals 11–16 Stoneshore Pirates
Pirankoper Musketeers 11–10 Fort Archer Fire Ants
Duversia Death 18–14 Ramusok Rhinos
Crawford Lions 10–8 Surpronuk Snowstorm

Matchday 14
Holmenkollen Wanderers 9–6 Surpronuk Snowstorm
Ramusok Rhinos 9–12 Crawford Lions
Fort Archer Fire Ants 7–7 Duversia Death
Stoneshore Pirates 12–7 Pirankoper Musketeers
Versiaville Dragons 10–9 Zakhoro Immortals
Klyde Guardians 12–7 Mallox Mayhem
Cassandra City Coroners 3–20 Na'Ailee Neptunians
Hagenheim Elves 6–6 DeFinko Hellions
Centus Journeymen 4–12 Samaj Samurai
Altamirano Apes 9–8 Olask Empire
Kaldukosic Oblivion 13–19 Dawchire Doom
Flen Salamanders 10–11 Umlauf Undertakers

Matchday 15
Umlauf Undertakers 1–12 Holmenkollen Wanderers
Dawchire Doom 8–23 Flen Salamanders
Olask Empire 7–4 Kaldukosic Oblivion
Samaj Samurai 6–16 Altamirano Apes
DeFinko Hellions 12–20 Centus Journeymen
Na'Ailee Neptunians 7–5 Hagenheim Elves
Mallox Mayhem 9–10 Cassandra City Coroners
Zakhoro Immortals 9–5 Klyde Guardians
Pirankoper Musketeers 9–11 Versiaville Dragons
Duversia Death 5–17 Stoneshore Pirates
Crawford Lions 13–8 Fort Archer Fire Ants
Surpronuk Snowstorm 10–13 Ramusok Rhinos

Matchday 16
Holmenkollen Wanderers 9–13 Ramusok Rhinos
Fort Archer Fire Ants 4–14 Surpronuk Snowstorm
Stoneshore Pirates 9–9 Crawford Lions
Versiaville Dragons 4–5 Duversia Death
Klyde Guardians 16–5 Pirankoper Musketeers
Cassandra City Coroners 9–14 Zakhoro Immortals
Hagenheim Elves 11–17 Mallox Mayhem
Centus Journeymen 10–15 Na'Ailee Neptunians
Altamirano Apes 13–5 DeFinko Hellions
Kaldukosic Oblivion 5–16 Samaj Samurai
Flen Salamanders 6–18 Olask Empire
Umlauf Undertakers 4–20 Dawchire Doom

Matchday 17
Dawchire Doom 4–11 Holmenkollen Wanderers
Olask Empire 10–11 Umlauf Undertakers
Samaj Samurai 24–10 Flen Salamanders
DeFinko Hellions 11–13 Kaldukosic Oblivion
Na'Ailee Neptunians 9–19 Altamirano Apes
Mallox Mayhem 3–4 Centus Journeymen
Zakhoro Immortals 16–11 Hagenheim Elves
Pirankoper Musketeers 10–9 Cassandra City Coroners
Duversia Death 3–15 Klyde Guardians
Crawford Lions 19–7 Versiaville Dragons
Surpronuk Snowstorm 12–6 Stoneshore Pirates
Ramusok Rhinos 8–2 Fort Archer Fire Ants

Matchday 18
Holmenkollen Wanderers 9–9 Fort Archer Fire Ants
Stoneshore Pirates 5–7 Ramusok Rhinos
Versiaville Dragons 9–4 Surpronuk Snowstorm
Klyde Guardians 9–10 Crawford Lions
Cassandra City Coroners 9–17 Duversia Death
Hagenheim Elves 16–2 Pirankoper Musketeers
Centus Journeymen 10–21 Zakhoro Immortals
Altamirano Apes 13–6 Mallox Mayhem
Kaldukosic Oblivion 4–9 Na'Ailee Neptunians
Flen Salamanders 14–6 DeFinko Hellions
Umlauf Undertakers 13–10 Samaj Samurai
Dawchire Doom 9–10 Olask Empire

Matchday 19
Olask Empire 9–12 Holmenkollen Wanderers
Samaj Samurai 14–6 Dawchire Doom
DeFinko Hellions 11–9 Umlauf Undertakers
Na'Ailee Neptunians 19–9 Flen Salamanders
Mallox Mayhem 12–4 Kaldukosic Oblivion
Zakhoro Immortals 7–13 Altamirano Apes
Pirankoper Musketeers 5–13 Centus Journeymen
Duversia Death 11–9 Hagenheim Elves
Crawford Lions 11–6 Cassandra City Coroners
Surpronuk Snowstorm 9–4 Klyde Guardians
Ramusok Rhinos 17–9 Versiaville Dragons
Fort Archer Fire Ants 9–13 Stoneshore Pirates

Matchday 20
Holmenkollen Wanderers 19–6 Stoneshore Pirates
Versiaville Dragons 12–15 Fort Archer Fire Ants
Klyde Guardians 9–13 Ramusok Rhinos
Cassandra City Coroners 14–15 Surpronuk Snowstorm
Hagenheim Elves 9–17 Crawford Lions
Centus Journeymen 9–10 Duversia Death
Altamirano Apes 11–4 Pirankoper Musketeers
Kaldukosic Oblivion 7–17 Zakhoro Immortals
Flen Salamanders 4–11 Mallox Mayhem
Umlauf Undertakers 10–11 Na'Ailee Neptunians
Dawchire Doom 9–10 DeFinko Hellions
Olask Empire 6–4 Samaj Samurai

Matchday 21
Samaj Samurai 18–16 Holmenkollen Wanderers
DeFinko Hellions 9–7 Olask Empire
Na'Ailee Neptunians 6–13 Dawchire Doom
Mallox Mayhem 11–12 Umlauf Undertakers
Zakhoro Immortals 7–8 Flen Salamanders
Pirankoper Musketeers 3–9 Kaldukosic Oblivion
Duversia Death 13–17 Altamirano Apes
Crawford Lions 20–8 Centus Journeymen
Surpronuk Snowstorm 21–3 Hagenheim Elves
Ramusok Rhinos 10–5 Cassandra City Coroners
Fort Archer Fire Ants 8–15 Klyde Guardians
Stoneshore Pirates 12–19 Versiaville Dragons

Matchday 22
Holmenkollen Wanderers 14–7 Versiaville Dragons
Klyde Guardians 24–7 Stoneshore Pirates
Cassandra City Coroners 9–10 Fort Archer Fire Ants
Hagenheim Elves 7–15 Ramusok Rhinos
Centus Journeymen 7–7 Surpronuk Snowstorm
Altamirano Apes 9–7 Crawford Lions
Kaldukosic Oblivion 4–5 Duversia Death
Flen Salamanders 7–4 Pirankoper Musketeers
Umlauf Undertakers 4–13 Zakhoro Immortals
Dawchire Doom 10–5 Mallox Mayhem
Olask Empire 13–9 Na'Ailee Neptunians
Samaj Samurai 9–4 DeFinko Hellions

Matchday 23
DeFinko Hellions 13–12 Holmenkollen Wanderers
Na'Ailee Neptunians 9–9 Samaj Samurai
Mallox Mayhem 5–8 Olask Empire
Zakhoro Immortals 10–10 Dawchire Doom
Pirankoper Musketeers 9–20 Umlauf Undertakers
Duversia Death 11–4 Flen Salamanders
Crawford Lions 10–9 Kaldukosic Oblivion
Surpronuk Snowstorm 8–20 Altamirano Apes
Ramusok Rhinos 10–10 Centus Journeymen
Fort Archer Fire Ants 5–16 Hagenheim Elves
Stoneshore Pirates 14–11 Cassandra City Coroners
Versiaville Dragons 10–13 Klyde Guardians

Here are the final regular season standings:

CLL Season III Table     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Altamirano Apes           23   19   0   4   284  178 +106    57
 2 Samaj Samurai             23   17   2   4   272  180  +92    53
 3 Ramusok Rhinos            23   16   1   6   267  181  +86    49
 4 Klyde Guardians           23   15   1   7   274  199  +75    46
 5 Crawford Lions            23   15   1   7   274  229  +45    46
 6 Na'Ailee Neptunians       23   14   2   7   248  209  +39    44
 7 Holmenkollen Wanderers    23   13   2   8   257  218  +39    41
 8 Zakhoro Immortals         23   13   2   8   240  203  +37    41
 9 Surpronuk Snowstorm       23   13   1   9   270  202  +68    40
10 Versiaville Dragons       23   11   2  10   235  231   +4    35
11 Dawchire Doom             23   11   1  11   267  264   +3    34
12 Centus Journeymen         23   10   2  11   229  232   −3    32
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13 Mallox Mayhem             23   10   1  12   226  222   +4    31
14 Hagenheim Elves           23   10   1  12   233  237   −4    31
15 Umlauf Undertakers        23   10   0  13   216  271  −55    30
16 Stoneshore Pirates        23    9   2  12   229  262  −33    29
17 Olask Empire              23    9   1  13   193  200   −7    28
18 Duversia Death            23    9   1  13   212  259  −47    28
19 Flen Salamanders          23    8   0  15   217  248  −31    24
20 Fort Archer Fire Ants     23    6   3  14   188  270  −82    21
21 Pirankoper Musketeers     23    6   2  15   174  263  −89    20
22 DeFinko Hellions          23    6   1  16   188  257  −69    19
23 Kaldukosic Oblivion       23    6   1  16   191  270  −79    19
24 Cassandra City Coroners   23    5   0  18   184  283  −99    15

For the third consecutive season, the Altamirano Apes will enter the postseason as the #1 seed. They clobbered opponents as usual in the regular season, racking up an astonishing +106 goal differential, with the CLL's #1 ranked offense and defense. With three National Team starters leading the way for Altamirano (defender Marcus Warrick, midfielder Ivar Kalessin, attacker Jacques Archambault), the Apes look primed to win their first Silver Cup. Will they suffer another heartbreaking knockout or is this finally the year? The Samaj Samurai, who were tussling with Altamirano for 1st up to the very end, have their eyes on the prize as well. We all knew Samaj would be a quality side, but they were surprisingly dominant throughout the season. Their defense, led by National Team veteran Thomas Koma, has the best chance of anyone of hindering Altamirano's vaunted attack. Defending champion Crawford Lions have also made it back to the playoffs, as a bit of a dark horse at the #5 seed. And you can never count out Tyler Landis and the Klyde Guardians (#4) or Tracy Sheppard and his Centus Journeymen - even though they barely snuck in at #12. Let's see what happens......




CLL Silver Cup Playoffs First Round

Upsets abound! The higher-seeded squad lost in the three of the four first-round matchups, including the defending champions. The Silver Cup will be leaving Crawford for a new city this year. Tracy Sheppard proved once again that he is the most clutch lacrosse player in the multiverse by scoring the winning goal in the dying minutes for the Journeymen. Equally impressive were the Surpronuk Snowstorm. They piled 24 goals, 10 from young star Henrik Haraldstad, on a hapless Zakhoro side that could do nothing right. Holmenkollen and Dawchire also advance.

8v9
Zakhoro Immortals 10–24 Surpronuk Snowstorm

5v12
Crawford Lions 7–8 Centus Journeymen

7v10
Holmenkollen Wanderers 12–6 Versiaville Dragons

6v11
Na'Ailee Neptunians 9–14 Dawchire Doom

CLL Silver Cup Playoffs Second Round

The extra period of inactivity did little harm to the top four teams, as all but Samaj advanced comfortably. The Samurai, however, squandered a 6-2 halftime lead to lose 8-7 to a Holmenkollen Wanderers group that no one saw coming. Altamirano will be celebrating Samaj's demise, as the Samurai might have been the only team equipped to go toe-to-toe with them in a Silver Cup Final.

1v9
Altamirano Apes 15–4 Surpronuk Snowstorm

4v12
Klyde Guardians 15–8 Centus Journeymen

2v7
Samaj Samurai 7–8 Holmenkollen Wanderers

3v11
Ramusok Rhinos 21–8 Dawchire Doom

CLL Silver Cup Playoffs Semifinal

Klyde Guardians fought valiantly to keep pace with Altamirano in the first half and were only trailing 4-3 at the break. But Jacques Archambault and Malik Nezhad caught fire in the second half, each scoring three goals to put the game out of reach. In the day's other game, Christopher Tennant led the Rhinos past the Wanderers to end Holmenkollen's Cinderella dream. Altamirano and Ramusok will square off in a marquee Silver Cup clash.

1v4
Altamirano Apes 10–5 Klyde Guardians

7v3
Holmenkollen Wanderers 10–16 Ramusok Rhinos

CLL SILVER CUP FINAL

After three amazing seasons, the Altamirano Apes finally lift the Silver Cup! Well-deserved and a long time coming. The watching party at Apes Stadium was ecstatic as their team lifted the trophy in Centus. Ivar Kalessin was named the MVP of the Silver Cup Final with 4 assists and 3 goals.

1v3
Altamirano Apes 10–9 Ramusok Rhinos

The ALTAMIRANO APES have won the Silver Cup. They are the 1000 CLL Champions.

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The Silver Cup winners (Altamirano Apes) and best other regular season team (Samaj Samurai) will be sent to the third Lacrosse Champions Cup. The Silver Cup runners-up (Ramusok Rhinos) will be sent to the Challenge Cup, along with the next best two teams from the regular season (Klyde Guardians, Crawford Lions).

[Cosumar]

Huge thank you to Meski Sports of Red Blackiland for the awesome new logo

The thirteenth season of Cosumarite football (1001) is approaching on the horizon, with several new foreign stars ready to compete for their new clubs around the leagues. Some of the biggest signings include Nova Anglicana winger of the future Brendan McBride, Blacklake Blues striker Peter Wiggin, Estenia's midfield maestro Grigory Kikalashvili, and current or former National Teamers from Acedonia, Sarrbia and Taeshan. On the other hand, many familiar Cosumarite faces, like OAS Royal superstar Sur Arora (who has been starring in the Harlighet Ligan since 988) and electrifying Versiaville striker Octavius Ioda, will on the way out -- heading for new adventures overseas. Keep reading to find out where they ended up!

Let's recap all of the transferring frenzy that took place this offseason (Window IX):


Incoming Foreign Talents (23)

Acedonia (1)
Former NT starter Karoki Herakles (ST, 33, Vultures) to Pardock Island on free transfer

Audioslavia (1)
Martin Connor (CM, 33, Tout-Puissant Hasiera) to Morponte Fief on free transfer

Brenecia (1)
Liam Esquire (CM, 31, South Rathia) to West Gundar FC on free transfer

Ceni (1)
Feri Koropia (AM, 23, Phalanx AF) to Versiaville SC for $9 million on a 4 year contract.

Estenia (1)
Grigory Kikalashvili (CM, 23, Rannin FC) to Zakhoro Aces for $7.5 million

Felix (1)
Ana Baptista (CM, 23, Altomare) to Mallox for $8 million on a 3 year contract.

Greater Watford (1)
Mickey Eusebio (MF, 20, Rickmansworth Rovers FC) to FC Samotath for $4 million

Nephara (2)
Elaine Kayton (LM, 32, Corvette Maulers) to Samaj FC on free transfer
Brooke Ford (AM, 33, Raven River) to Na'Malsille Mariners on free transfer

Northeastern Sunrise Islands (1)
Nidal Haddad (CB, 19, Al Khadrah) to Helfin Fief on free transfer

Nova Anglicana (2)
Brock Mattox (CM, 22, Homesteaders FC) to AC Holmenkollen for $0.88 million on a 4 year contract
Brendan McBride (RW, 22, St. Thomas University) to Crawford City FC for $7 million per year over three years and a $9 million signing bonus.

Quebec, The Royal Kingdom Of (3)
David Iziduko (GK, 17, Project +90 Quebec) to Cassandra City for $10 million on a 3 year contract
Darrell Houser (CB, 24, Kingston FC) to Stoneshore United for $10 million on a 3 year contract
Seon Jin Kang (LB, 21, CSKA Quebec) to Ramusok United for $11 million on a 3 year contract

Sarrbia (1)
Patrick Banderas (LB, 29, Palmo Marbordo) to Samaj FC for $1 million on a 4 year contract

Schottia (1)
Bella Thompson (RB, 19, Handon Ladies) to Nomad Brotherhood FC for $0.42 million

Semarland (2)
Nicklas Henberg (ST, 21, Fransborg se Njilkaer) to Helfin Fief on free transfer
Marco Luna (LB, 23, Fransborg set Njilkaer) to AC Holmenkollen for $4 million

Super-Llamaland (1)
Cora Chance (LB, 25, FC Ruby Falls) to FC Kaldukosic for $2.3 million

Taeshan (2)
NT player Nick Garden (GK, 30, Real Atlantea) to Klyde for $2 million
Peter Wiggin (ST, 23, Blacklake Blues) to OAS Royal FC for $7 million

Western Sunrise Islands (1)
Davi (CB, 21, Liga de Juniores de WSI) to Pardock Island on free transfer



Cosumarites Departing For Foreign Leagues (28)

Acedonian Premiere League (1)
Octavius Ioda (FW/CAM, 23, Versiaville SC) to Vultures for $75.4 million on a 3 year contract

Apox National League (1)
NT starter Paaron Petrov (CAM, 32, Fadron Flight [TAE]) to Wrexton F.C for $12 million on a 3 year contract

Brenecian A-League (1)
DaMarcus Bender (GK, 32, Cassandra City) to Rozelle on free transfer

Buyanese Top Division (2)
Robahn Akindele (CB, 22, Na'Malsille Mariners) to Viztourzys Kolektyvinis for $6 million on a 4 year contract
Darwyn Lucassen (AM, 27, Na'Malsille Mariners) to Garbarnia Hoyersko for $6 million on a 3 year contract

Cenian League (2)
Robby Jepsen (CM, 25, FC Samotath) to Phalanx AF for $4.5 million on a 4 year contract
Grova Na'Xachi (CM, 30, Mallox) to White Cliffs on free transfer

Equestrian States United League (1)
Reuben Hamasaki (DM, 30, Zakhoro Aces) to Appleoosa HC for $3 million on a 4 year contract

Estenian Meistriliiga (1)
Gabriel Nowitzki (FW, 26, Ramusok United) to Kortu Dunamo for $6.1 million on a 4 year contract

Nepharim Premiereship (3)
NT goals leader Sur Arora (FW, 33, OAS Royal FC) to Crisisbless for $7 million on a 3 year contract
Atherton Telfair (FW, 22, Helfin Fief) to North Laithland on free transfer
Jared Flynn (CM, 33, West Gundar FC) to Parrhesia United on free transfer

Nova Anglicanan Sovereign Division (3)
Elliott O'Dell (CB, 31, Stoneshore United) to Archbishop FC for $5 million on a 3 year contract
Curtis Hickory (FW, 33, Morponte Fief) to Springs FC on free transfer
Klyde Kruger (LB, 31, FC Samotath) to FC St. Martin on free transfer

Quebecois Q-League Elite Division (1)
Antoon Chapman (RB, 29, Nomad Brotherhood FC) to Nunavut North Stars for $12 million on a 3 year contract

Sarian Super League (1)
James Dechmille (RM, 33, OAS Royal FC) to Roundway Down on free transfer

Semarluundik Premarligaen (7)
Raphael Martin (CM, 28, Real Azuris) to Krsthaven for $15 million on a 4 year contract
Vyacheslav Kolen (DM, 25, AC Holmenkollen) to FC Kolberg on free transfer
Andres Undenwald (LB, 34, FC Kaldukosic) to Kangemark Sport on free transfer
Sisu Kirkegaard (RM, 28, Zakhoro Aces) to FC Matovallanen on free transfer
Jonatan Stuttgart (LB, 28, Ramusok United) to FC Jansberg on free transfer
Zakk Catonaldi (CB, 29, Helfin Fief) to Adjurgen on free transfer
Antony Amilfaltino (LB, 32, Centus Serpents) to Adjurgen on free transfer

Star United States Men's Soccer League (2)
Jakrikk Kaballah (CM, 26, Eastweald) to Euphoria United on free transfer
Dakk Fischer (LW, 27, Samaj FC) to Euphoria United on free transfer

Stvoto Latoli Gu Zhahogowdoo (1)
Ben Seppanen (LB, 27, AC Holmenkollen) to Pkethat Hevnaje for $2 million on a 5 year contract

Western Borderlands Football League (1)
Chad Overstreet (RW, 23, Crawford City FC) to Porenians for $7 million on a 5 year contract



Moves Within Cosumar

Alberto Silva (FW, 28, West Gundar FC) to Ramusok United for $14 million on a 3 year contract

Neil Bravo (CM, 26, Helfin Fief) to Klyde $7.5 million on a 3 year contract

Oscar Parkhurst (RB, 27, Dawchire Town) to Na'Malsille Mariners for $0.8 million on a 3 year contract

Jubal Va'Mono (LB, 26, Samaj FC) to FC Samotath for $1.33 million on a 3 year contract

Perton Radcliff (LB, 29, Centus Serpents) to AC Holmenkollen for $1.3 million on a 3 year contract

Milton Wolfe (LB, 28, Yambridge FC) to Centus Serpents for $0.75 million on a 3 year contract

Kenneth Dodge (CM, 26, FC Flen) to Helfin Fief for $2.5 million on a 2 year contract

Boudewijn Mayes (DM, 29, Klyde Heritage FC) to Zakhoro Aces for $1 million on a 3 year contract

Delwyth Jonferth (FW, 22, Keenan Athletic) to West Gundar FC for $3 million on a 3 year contract

Warren Paysinger (RM, 28, Cassandra City) to OAS Royal FC for $4.55 million on a 2 year contract

Former Glaser NT starter Fraz'm'nar Gor (CAM, 36, Klyde) --- RETIRE

Former Cosumar NT starter Abel Scarloff (CM, 38, Morponte Fief) --- RETIRE

Audioslavian international Beltza Gaineratzaile (RB, 39, Stoneshore United) --- RETIRE

[Cosumar]

Following the RL NBA model, the CBA consists of 32 teams with 16 in each conference (Eastern and Western). After a season of 62 games, the top eight teams in each conference will advance to a playoff for the CBA Title. Best of 7 series in the playoffs. Here's how the 1000 season turned out:


Season III (1000)

Despite turning 31 during the season, the best Cosumarite center of all time, Ronald J. Savon, continues to wreak havoc for the defending champion Altamirano Artillery, winning another CBA MVP award whilst dominating the more difficult conference. It's safe to say the Artillery will be the favorites in the playoffs, but the Parougan Plague were also impressive, with star point guard Tevin Simmons having a career year. The two Kaldukosic teams are always a threat as well. On the other end of the standings, the Stoneshore SeaDevils had a disappointing season despite starting out full of hope. Young superstar Benjamin Seymour missed the whole year with a double ACL tear. Last year's last-place squad, the OAS Ocelots, saw some improvement with the help of their #1 draft pick: stretch-4 Severin Søholt. They are a young team with a lot of potential and could be a contender a few years down the line.

Eastern Conference      Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
 1 Altamirano Artillery     62   50  12  5067 4418 +649   150 Playoffs
 2 Parougan Plague          62   47  15  5134 4381 +753   141 Playoffs
 3 Kaldukosic Krushers      62   47  15  5006 4394 +612   141 Playoffs
 4 Kaldukosic Havok         62   46  16  4995 4304 +691   138 Playoffs
 5 South Klyde Spartans     62   44  18  4813 4420 +393   132 Playoffs
 6 Samotath Slayers         62   44  18  4894 4521 +373   132 Playoffs
 7 Ramusok Emperors         62   36  26  4780 4535 +245   108 Playoffs
 8 Gundar Jaguars           62   35  27  4821 4597 +224   105 Playoffs
 9 Mallox Mavericks         62   35  27  4746 4613 +133   105
10 Dawchire Rage            62   30  32  4666 4668   −2    90
11 Umlauf Overkill          62   30  32  4636 4696  −60    90
12 Gellano Spacefolk        62   22  40  4587 4967 −380    66
13 OAS Ocelots              62   20  42  4397 4855 −458    60
14 Cassandra Flames         62   19  43  4369 4897 −528    57
15 North Klyde Imps         62   19  43  4433 4989 −556    57
16 Stoneshore SeaDevils     62   15  47  4320 4978 −658    45

Players and fans of the Mallox Mavericks have a right to look at the Western Conference standings with contempt. The #9 Mavs went 35-27 in the loaded East, yet miss the playoffs while two West teams without winning records get in. Even the West's best team, the newly re-branded Culmarland Warmasters, would've been a #5 seed in the East. But with savvy veteran point guard Bjorn Antonsson leading the way with 13 assists per game, they'll be a threat to any East team in a potential CBA Finals match-up. The Fort Archer Gorillas also seem to always play their best ball in the postseason. Ismo Hämäläinen may be the best forward in the Fiefdom not named Benjamin Seymour. I like the #5 Pirankoper Kings as the dark horse in this conference. They're a well-rounded, deep team with great post play from big man Antoine Arthur. They could grind out a few series.

Western Conference      Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
 1 Culmarland Warmasters    62   45  17  4861 4361 +500   135 Playoffs
 2 Fort Archer Gorillas     62   44  18  4989 4491 +498   132 Playoffs
 3 Olask Tentacles          62   39  23  5026 4618 +408   117 Playoffs
 4 Pelethas Mastodons       62   35  27  4811 4502 +309   105 Playoffs
 5 Pirankoper Kings         62   34  28  4846 4514 +332   102 Playoffs
 6 Keenan Skyforgers        62   32  30  4669 4724  −55    96 Playoffs
 7 Crawford Cormorants      62   31  31  4765 4738  +27    93 Playoffs
 8 Helfin Fief Heathens     62   29  33  4506 4580  −74    87 Playoffs
 9 Zakhoro Porcupines       62   27  35  4547 4745 −198    81
10 Jotungard Giants         62   25  37  4522 4735 −213    75
11 Dusk Wolfpack            62   24  38  4440 4798 −358    72
12 Versiaville Voyagers     62   23  39  4393 4838 −445    69
13 Goldstaff Lightning      62   22  40  4520 4990 −470    66
14 Na'Malsille Pestilence   62   20  42  4564 4984 −420    60
15 Mortim MorbidAngels      62   14  48  4445 4984 −539    42
16 Flen Sorcerers           62    9  53  4386 5119 −733    27

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CBA Playoffs First Round

East 1v8
Altamirano Artillery 63–67 Gundar Jaguars (0-1)
Altamirano Artillery 91–62 Gundar Jaguars (1-1)
Altamirano Artillery 93–82 Gundar Jaguars (2-1)
Altamirano Artillery 90–58 Gundar Jaguars (3-1)
Altamirano Artillery 90–75 Gundar Jaguars (4-1)

#1 Altamirano Artillery advance 4-1

East 4v5
Kaldukosic Havok 97–64 South Klyde Spartans (1-0)
Kaldukosic Havok 71–71 South Klyde Spartans (87–78 OT) (2-0)
Kaldukosic Havok 89–80 South Klyde Spartans (3-0)
Kaldukosic Havok 83–59 South Klyde Spartans (4-0)

#4 Kaldukosic Havok advance 4-0

East 2v7
Parougan Plague 69–78 Ramusok Emperors (0-1)
Parougan Plague 84–75 Ramusok Emperors (1-1)
Parougan Plague 91–83 Ramusok Emperors (2-1)
Parougan Plague 84–75 Ramusok Emperors (3-1)
Parougan Plague 96–53 Ramusok Emperors (4-1)

#2 Parougan Plague advance 4-1

East 3v6
Kaldukosic Krushers 61–66 Samotath Slayers (0-1)
Kaldukosic Krushers 93–80 Samotath Slayers (1-1)
Kaldukosic Krushers 70–66 Samotath Slayers (2-1)
Kaldukosic Krushers 64–77 Samotath Slayers (2-2)
Kaldukosic Krushers 70–64 Samotath Slayers (3-2)
Kaldukosic Krushers 75–63 Samotath Slayers (4-2)

#3 Kaldukosic Krushers advance 4-2


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West 1v8
Culmarland Warmasters 77–62 Helfin Fief Heathens (1-0)
Culmarland Warmasters 74–73 Helfin Fief Heathens (2-0)
Culmarland Warmasters 79–74 Helfin Fief Heathens (3-0)
Culmarland Warmasters 80–69 Helfin Fief Heathens (4-0)

#1 Culmarland Warmasters advance 4-0

West 4v5
Pelethas Mastodons 75–84 Pirankoper Kings (0-1)
Pelethas Mastodons 76–82 Pirankoper Kings (0-2)
Pelethas Mastodons 66–61 Pirankoper Kings (1-2)
Pelethas Mastodons 89–58 Pirankoper Kings (2-2)
Pelethas Mastodons 66–74 Pirankoper Kings (2-3)
Pelethas Mastodons 77–76 Pirankoper Kings (3-3)
Pelethas Mastodons 57–91 Pirankoper Kings (3-4)

#5 Pirankoper Kings advance 4-3

West 2v7
Fort Archer Gorillas 96–68 Crawford Cormorants (1-0)
Fort Archer Gorillas 80–83 Crawford Cormorants (1-1)
Fort Archer Gorillas 81–68 Crawford Cormorants (2-1)
Fort Archer Gorillas 68–79 Crawford Cormorants (2-2)
Fort Archer Gorillas 74–70 Crawford Cormorants (3-2)
Fort Archer Gorillas 68–69 Crawford Cormorants (3-3)
Fort Archer Gorillas 70–84 Crawford Cormorants (3-4)

#7 Crawford Cormorants advance 4-3

West 3v6
Olask Tentacles 70–68 Keenan Skyforgers (1-0)
Olask Tentacles 85–83 Keenan Skyforgers (2-0)
Olask Tentacles 90–72 Keenan Skyforgers (3-0)
Olask Tentacles 90–80 Keenan Skyforgers (4-0)

#3 Olask Tentacles advance 4-0

Second Round

East 1v4
Altamirano Artillery 78–74 Kaldukosic Havok (1-0)
Altamirano Artillery 54–84 Kaldukosic Havok (1-1)
Altamirano Artillery 74–77 Kaldukosic Havok (1-2)
Altamirano Artillery 77–79 Kaldukosic Havok (1-3)
Altamirano Artillery 82–71 Kaldukosic Havok (2-3)
Altamirano Artillery 71–83 Kaldukosic Havok (2-4)

#4 Kaldukosic Havok advance 4-2

East 2v3
Parougan Plague 73–70 Kaldukosic Krushers (1-0)
Parougan Plague 69–89 Kaldukosic Krushers (1-1)
Parougan Plague 74–70 Kaldukosic Krushers (2-1)
Parougan Plague 79–71 Kaldukosic Krushers (3-1)
Parougan Plague 90–88 Kaldukosic Krushers (4-1)

#2 Parougan Plague advance 4-1

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West 1v5
Culmarland Warmasters 70–78 Pirankoper Kings (0-1)
Culmarland Warmasters 74–61 Pirankoper Kings (1-1)
Culmarland Warmasters 75–75 Pirankoper Kings (94–91 OT) (2-1)
Culmarland Warmasters 79–83 Pirankoper Kings (2-2)
Culmarland Warmasters 69–66 Pirankoper Kings (3-2)
Culmarland Warmasters 76–62 Pirankoper Kings (4-2)

#1 Culmarland Warmasters advance 4-2

West 7v3
Crawford Cormorants 64–100 Olask Tentacles (0-1)
Crawford Cormorants 79–71 Olask Tentacles (1-1)
Crawford Cormorants 81–79 Olask Tentacles (2-1)
Crawford Cormorants 60–75 Olask Tentacles (2-2)
Crawford Cormorants 70–96 Olask Tentacles (2-3)
Crawford Cormorants 75–66 Olask Tentacles (3-3)
Crawford Cormorants 62–83 Olask Tentacles (3-4)

#3 Olask Tentacles advance 4-3

Conference Finals

East Finals (2v4)
Parougan Plague 90–72 Kaldukosic Havok (1-0)
Parougan Plague 67–80 Kaldukosic Havok (1-1)
Parougan Plague 96–64 Kaldukosic Havok (2-1)
Parougan Plague 91–67 Kaldukosic Havok (3-1)
Parougan Plague 83–84 Kaldukosic Havok (3-2)
Parougan Plague 68–73 Kaldukosic Havok (3-3)
Parougan Plague 78–69 Kaldukosic Havok (4-3)

#2 Parougan Plague advance 4-3

West Finals (1v3)
Culmarland Warmasters 81–84 Olask Tentacles (0-1)
Culmarland Warmasters 69–72 Olask Tentacles (0-2)
Culmarland Warmasters 78–80 Olask Tentacles (0-3)
Culmarland Warmasters 76–90 Olask Tentacles (0-4)

#3 Olask Tentacles advance 4-0

CBA FINALS!

East Champion v West Champion
Parougan Plague 87–65 Olask Tentacles (1-0)
Parougan Plague 84–70 Olask Tentacles (2-0)
Parougan Plague 80–59 Olask Tentacles (3-0)
Parougan Plague 89–70 Olask Tentacles (4-0)

The PAROUGAN PLAGUE are hereby crowned CBA Champions for the millennial 1000 season!
Finals MVP: Tevin Simmons, PG

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The two conference champions (Parougan Plague and Olask Tentacles) will represent Cosumar in the IUBC Trophy of Champions.

Of the remaining teams, the best regular season team from each conference (Altamirano Artillery and Culmarland Warmasters) will represent Cosumar in the IUBC Falcon Plate.

[Cosumar]

The Cosumar Football League (CFL) is Cosumar's domestic gridiron football league. The CFL was formed in 994 (Cosumarite calendar), uniting the two rival football leagues that had divided Cosumar for decades: the Cosumar Association of Football (CAF) and Fiefdom Football Alliance (FFA). The CAF became the "Silver Conference" of the CFL, while the FFA became the "Blue Conference". There is still a huge amount of conference pride and enmity between the two conferences, which makes the postseason meeting of the two conference champions ("the Dragon Bowl") so much more intense. With 17 teams in each conference, the CFL consists of a total of 34 teams. Teams play each of their conference opponents once, for a 16-game season. Starting this year, the top eight (formerly six) in each conference will advance to a 16-team single elimination playoff, culminating with the Dragon Bowl. The CFL is the second-most popular sporting league in Cosumar behind only the Harlighet Ligan (soccer).

Past Dragon Bowl Champions:
I: Jadde Bruins (Silver)
II: Kaldukosic Blazers (Blue)
III: Kaldukosic Kataklysm (Silver)
IV: Sarmon Spirit (Blue)
V: Morponte Marauders (Silver)
VI: _____ ???

The current year at the time of this post is 1000 and the CFL has just begun. Let's see how it's going so far!

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CFL Season VI (1000) - Part 1

Week 1

Silver Conference

Dusk Bearcats                  0  7  3 10 3  23
Mallox Tigers                 13  0  0  7 0  20

Altamirano Devils              3  3  6  7  19
Hagenheim Vagabonds            0  0  7  3  10

Versiaville Vikings            3  0  0  7  10
Kaldukosic Kataklysm          13 20 10  3  46

Crawford Comrades              3 10  7  3  23
Olask Dolphins                 0  3  0  3   6

Centus Owls                    7 10  3  0  20
Jadde Bruins                   3  0  6 10  19

Dawchire Eagles                0  3  7  0  10
Morponte Marauders             0  3  7  3  13

Cassandra City Wildcats        0 10  0  3  13
Flen Jaguars                   3  7 10  7  27

Bayford Blue Dragons           0  7  0 14  21
Keenan Robins                  3  3  0  7  13

Blue Conference

Ramusok Stars                  0  7  3  3  13
Na'Malsille Venom              0  3  6  3  12

Sarmon Spirit                 20  3 14  7  44
Zakhoro Wolfpack               3  0  3  7  13

Stoneshore Predators           3  3  3  3  12
Samaj Spartans                 0  0 14 10  24

Opjenheim Bulldogs             6  0  7  0 9  22
Azuris Anthrax                 0  3  0 1010  23

Emerald Cove Conquistadores   14 10 10  7  41
OAS Kings                      0  6  0  3   9

Hvalsey Lions                  0  3  3 10  16
Klyde Cyclones                 3  7 14  6  30

Pelethas Thunder               6 14 10  3  33
Samotath Nighthawks            7  7  0  7  21

Helfin Mighty Men              0  0  0  0   0
Kaldukosic Blazers             7  0  0  7  14

Week 2

Silver Conference

Flen Jaguars                   3  0 10 10  23
Bayford Blue Dragons          10  7  6  3  26

Morponte Marauders             6  3  3  6  18
Cassandra City Wildcats        0  0  0  0   0

Jadde Bruins                   3  7  0  3  13
Dawchire Eagles                0 14  3  0  17

Olask Dolphins                13  3 17 13  46
Centus Owls                    0  7 10 10  27

Kaldukosic Kataklysm          14 10  6 17  47
Crawford Comrades              0  0  0  7   7

Hagenheim Vagabonds            7  0  0  0   7
Versiaville Vikings            6  7  0 10  23

Mallox Tigers                  7 10  0  0  17
Altamirano Devils             10  3  0  3  16

Surpronuk Marsh Monsters       3  6 17  3  29
Dusk Bearcats                 14  6  7 10  37

Blue Conference

Samotath Nighthawks            6  3  3  0  12
Helfin Mighty Men              0 14  0 10  24

Klyde Cyclones                 7  3  0  9  19
Pelethas Thunder              13  0 13 14  40

OAS Kings                     10  3  3 10  26
Hvalsey Lions                  0  0  7  0   7

Azuris Anthrax                 3  7  0  3  13
Emerald Cove Conquistadores    3 10  7  7  27

Samaj Spartans                 0  0  7  0   7
Opjenheim Bulldogs             3  0 16  3  22

Zakhoro Wolfpack              10  0  7  0  17
Stoneshore Predators          10  3  6 13  32

Na'Malsille Venom              0  0  7  0   7
Sarmon Spirit                 10  0 10  7  27

Pirankoper Cowboys             0  7  0  3  10
Ramusok Stars                  0  0 10 13  23

Week 3

Silver Conference

Altamirano Devils              0 14  6  3  23
Surpronuk Marsh Monsters       0 10 14  7  31

Versiaville Vikings            0  0  3  0   3
Mallox Tigers                  0  0 10  0  10

Crawford Comrades              0  7  7  0  14
Hagenheim Vagabonds           13  3  0  0  16

Centus Owls                    0  0  0  7   7
Kaldukosic Kataklysm          14  7 21 17  59

Dawchire Eagles                9  0  3  0  12
Olask Dolphins                 0  7  0 10  17

Cassandra City Wildcats        0  3  0  7  10
Jadde Bruins                   3  3  3  9  18

Bayford Blue Dragons           3  7  0  3  13
Morponte Marauders             3  0 17  9  29

Keenan Robins                  7 10  3  7  27
Flen Jaguars                   3  7  7  6  23

Blue Conference

Sarmon Spirit                 14 10  3  3  30
Pirankoper Cowboys             3  0 10  7  20

Stoneshore Predators           7  0 13 10 6  36
Na'Malsille Venom             14  7  0  9 3  33

Opjenheim Bulldogs            10 17  3 17  47
Zakhoro Wolfpack               3  3  3  3  12

Emerald Cove Conquistadores    7  6  0  3  16
Samaj Spartans                 0 13  0 13  26

Hvalsey Lions                 10 10  7  0  27
Azuris Anthrax                 3  3 14  0  20

Pelethas Thunder               7  7  0 13  27
OAS Kings                      0  7  3  0  10

Helfin Mighty Men              6  7 10  3  26
Klyde Cyclones                 0  7  7  3  17

Kaldukosic Blazers             3 10  0 17  30
Samotath Nighthawks            3  3  7  3  16

Week 4

Silver Conference

Morponte Marauders             7 10  0 14  31
Keenan Robins                  3  3  3  7  16

Jadde Bruins                   6  0  7  7  20
Bayford Blue Dragons           6  3  3  0  12

Olask Dolphins                 0 10 10  0  20
Cassandra City Wildcats        7  0  0  7  14

Kaldukosic Kataklysm           3  0 10 10  23
Dawchire Eagles                7  3  0  0  10

Hagenheim Vagabonds           13  3 13  6  35
Centus Owls                    0  3  3  7  13

Mallox Tigers                  3 10 10  3  26
Crawford Comrades              0 14 10  0  24

Surpronuk Marsh Monsters      10  7 10  3  30
Versiaville Vikings           10  3  7  3  23

Dusk Bearcats                  3  0  7  0  10
Altamirano Devils              7  3  7  3  20

Blue Conference

Klyde Cyclones                 3  3  7  0  13
Kaldukosic Blazers             0  0  0  7   7

OAS Kings                      0  0 10  0  10
Helfin Mighty Men             10 10  0 14  34

Azuris Anthrax                 7  0  0  7  14
Pelethas Thunder               3  3  3  3  12

Samaj Spartans                17  0  3 10  30
Hvalsey Lions                  3  7  6  7  23

Zakhoro Wolfpack               0  3 13  0  16
Emerald Cove Conquistadores    3  0  3  3   9

Na'Malsille Venom             10 10 10 13  43
Opjenheim Bulldogs             0  7  0  6  13

Pirankoper Cowboys             7  3  3  0  13
Stoneshore Predators           0 14  0 10  24

Ramusok Stars                  3  3  0  0   6
Sarmon Spirit                  3 10  6 21  40

STANDINGS AFTER WEEK 4

The Kataklysm and Marauders hold the top two spots with the only undefeated records in Silver Conference. Surprise, surprise (/s). The two powerhouses have combined to win two of the last three Dragon Bowls and are in tip-top form already this year. The Kataklysm in particular have been super dangerous, winning their games by an average of a whopping 35 points. Dual-threat quarterback Jakkrik Levinsson has been electrifying for them, showing his intent to win MVP back-to-back seasons. The Dolphins and Tigers have also had good starts. On the other hand, teams with high expectations such as the Blue Dragons and Marsh Monsters have already picked up some early unexpected losses.

Silver Conference            Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
 1 Kaldukosic Kataklysm           4    4   0   175   34 +141    12
 2 Morponte Marauders             4    4   0    91   39  +52    12
 3 Olask Dolphins                 4    3   1    89   76  +13     9
 4 Mallox Tigers                  4    3   1    73   66   +7     9
 5 Jadde Bruins                   4    2   2    70   59  +11     6
 6 Altamirano Devils              4    2   2    78   68  +10     6
 7 Surpronuk Marsh Monsters       3    2   1    90   83   +7     6
 8 Dusk Bearcats                  3    2   1    70   69   +1     6
 9 Hagenheim Vagabonds            4    2   2    68   69   −1     6
10 Bayford Blue Dragons           4    2   2    72   85  −13     6
11 Flen Jaguars                   3    1   2    73   66   +7     3
12 Dawchire Eagles                4    1   3    49   66  −17     3
13 Keenan Robins                  3    1   2    56   75  −19     3
14 Crawford Comrades              4    1   3    68   95  −27     3
15 Versiaville Vikings            4    1   3    59   93  −34     3
16 Centus Owls                    4    1   3    67  159  −92     3
17 Cassandra City Wildcats        4    0   4    37   83  −46     0

The Sarmon Spirit's steely defense, led by Clay Remington, has them leading the Blue Conference through the first quarter. A cluster of very good 3-1 teams are keeping the pressure on behind them however. Including the Stoneshore Predators, who have been a surprising success so far, rebounding from their 16th place finish last season. In Emerald Cove, all eyes are on second-year quarterback Brandon Reigner, who was last season's Rookie of the Year. Many have predicted that he will lead the Conquistadores into true contention this year. The defending Blue Conference Champions, Na'Malsille Venom, have struggled to get off the ground - slouching to a 1-3 start.

Blue Conference              Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
 1 Sarmon Spirit                  4    4   0   141   46  +95    12
 2 Pelethas Thunder               4    3   1   112   64  +48     9
 3 Helfin Mighty Men              4    3   1    84   53  +31     9
 4 Stoneshore Predators           4    3   1   104   87  +17     9
 5 Samaj Spartans                 4    3   1    87   73  +14     9
 6 Emerald Cove Conquistadores    4    2   2    93   64  +29     6
 7 Kaldukosic Blazers             3    2   1    51   29  +22     6
 8 Opjenheim Bulldogs             4    2   2   104   85  +19     6
 9 Klyde Cyclones                 4    2   2    79   89  −10     6
10 Azuris Anthrax                 4    2   2    70   88  −18     6
11 Ramusok Stars                  3    2   1    42   62  −20     6
12 Na'Malsille Venom              4    1   3    95   89   +6     3
13 Hvalsey Lions                  4    1   3    73  106  −33     3
14 OAS Kings                      4    1   3    55  109  −54     3
15 Zakhoro Wolfpack               4    1   3    58  132  −74     3
16 Pirankoper Cowboys             3    0   3    43   77  −34     0
17 Samotath Nighthawks            3    0   3    49   87  −38     0

3rd Finnegan Trophy - Round of 16

A constant criticism of the CFL has been its dearth of interconference games. Aside from the Dragon Bowl, there was no way for teams from the Silver and Blue Conferences to meet in meaningful games. To address this, the league introduced The Finnegan Trophy. Named after the former coach of National Team, Gary Finnegan, this annual tournament will feature eight randomly selected teams from each conference going at it single-elimination style, gradually progressing over the course of the season (one round each month). What's at stake? In addition to prize money, the winner automatically receives one of Cosumar's allotted spots in international competitions (along with the Dragon Bowl victor and the best regular season record from each conference).

Past Winners
I: Kaldukosic Kataklysm (Silver)
II: Stoneshore Predators (Blue)
III: _____ ???


This year, the Finnegan Trophy delegation is packed with marquee teams, like both Kaldokosic franchises, the Morpont Marauders and Sarmon Spirit. The defending trophy holders, the Stoneshore Predators were also automatically included. In the Round of 16, the Silver Conference dominated, winning 6 of the 8 fixtures. It's not altogether too surprising, considering the CAF was always seen as the superior league. In the quarterfinals, the Kaldukosic Kataklysm and Morponte Marauders will meet in a clash of Silver Conference titans, a Conference Championship rematch.

ROUND OF 16

Cassandra City Wildcats (Silver)     14  0  3  0  17
Emerald Cove Conquistadores (Blue)    0  3  3  7  13

Keenan Robins (Silver)                0 10  7  7  24
Stoneshore Predators (Blue)           0  7  3  3  13

Kaldukosic Kataklysm (Silver)        14 14  3  7  38
Azuris Anthrax (Blue)                 7  0 10  0  17

Morponte Marauders (Silver)           6  0 10 10  26
Sarmon Spirit (Blue)                  6  0  3  6  15

Hagenheim Vagabonds (Silver)          0 10  0 10  20
Hvalsey Lions (Blue)                  0  0  3  3   6

Olask Dolphins (Silver)               3  7  3  0  13
Kaldukosic Blazers (Blue)             6  3  7  0  16

Versiaville Vikings (Silver)          0  7  0  7  14
Samaj Spartans (Blue)                 3  3 10  0  16

Bayford Blue Dragons (Silver)         3  3  3  7  16
OAS Kingsmen (Blue)                   0  0 10  0  10

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The CFL also manages the much smaller Cosumar Arena Football League (CAFL), which serves as something of a developmental minor league for the CFL. With nine total teams, the CAFL plays a double round robin for a total of 16 games. The season concludes with a four-team playoff.

Past Winners
I: Yambridge Pioneers
II: Jotungard Goblins
III: _____ ???


CAFL Season III (1000)

Week 1

Cavaleira Cucumbers          6  3  7  3  19
Yambridge Pioneers           0  0 14 10  24

Cupe Dutch Killer Whales     7  9  0  3  19
Wealdheim Foxes              0  7  3  0  10

Jotungard Goblins            7  3  3  3  16
Sundsvall Penguins          10  3  3  6  22

Rhupenhoven Raging Rhinos    0  7  0  6  13
Ruminov Black Panthers       0  3  7  6  16

Week 2

Sundsvall Penguins           9 10  6 14  39
Rhupenhoven Raging Rhinos    7  0  3  6  16

Wealdheim Foxes              0  3  7  6  16
Jotungard Goblins            6 17  3 14  40

Yambridge Pioneers          10 14 10  3  37
Cupe Dutch Killer Whales     3  7  3 17  30

Aldenskoett Jackhammers     10  7  7  3  27
Cavaleira Cucumbers          0  7  3  3  13

Week 3

Cupe Dutch Killer Whales    10  3  3  3  19
Aldenskoett Jackhammers      0  0  7  0   7

Jotungard Goblins            7  7  7 10  31
Yambridge Pioneers           3  7  7  6  23

Rhupenhoven Raging Rhinos    0  0  7  6  13
Wealdheim Foxes              6  0 10 14  30

Ruminov Black Panthers       3  0  3  0   6
Sundsvall Penguins           3  0  0 10  13

Week 4

Wealdheim Foxes              0  0  0  3   3
Ruminov Black Panthers       6  0  3 17  26

Yambridge Pioneers          14 17  3  3  37
Rhupenhoven Raging Rhinos   14  0  0  3  17

Aldenskoett Jackhammers      7  3  3  7  20
Jotungard Goblins           17  3  3 10  33

Cavaleira Cucumbers          3  6  0  0   9
Cupe Dutch Killer Whales     0 14  3  0  17

Standings Through Week 4

CAFL                       Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
 1 Jotungard Goblins            4    3   1   120   81  +39     9
 2 Sundsvall Penguins           3    3   0    74   38  +36     9
 3 Yambridge Pioneers           4    3   1   121   97  +24     9
 4 Cupe Dutch Killer Whales     4    3   1    85   63  +22     9
 5 Ruminov Black Panthers       3    2   1    48   29  +19     6
 6 Aldenskoett Jackhammers      3    1   2    54   65  −11     3
 7 Wealdheim Foxes              4    1   3    59   98  −39     3
 8 Cavaleira Cucumbers          3    0   3    41   68  −27     0
 9 Rhupenhoven Raging Rhinos    4    0   4    59  122  −63     0

[Cosumar]

CFL Season VI (1000) - Part 2

The projected top three teams remain firmly in control halfway through the season: the Kataklysm, Marauders and Spirit are all undefeated. Beneath them, there are some surprises though. The Kaldukosic Blazers, typically dominant, have uncharacteristically struggled with some weaker teams and dropped to 4-3. Lawrence Northcutt doesn't seem quite as explosive as past years - is age finally eating at the superstar 30-year-old's legs? Also in the Blue Conference, Helfin, Samaj and Ramusok are all having exemplary seasons and are applying strong pressure on Sarmon for that #1 seed. Any one of these teams could end up on top. Last year's conference champs, the Na'Malsille Venom are all the way down in 12th with a 3-5 record. There's still plenty of time to right the ship, but concern is mounting in the Western Isles. By contrast, Azuris Anthrax, Altamirano Devils and Stoneshore Predators have been raising eyebrows with their unexpected tough play. There's much less parity in Silver, with Kaldukosic and Morponte quite clearly the top two teams and everyone else miles behind them in a clusterfuck of near-500 teams.

Week 5

Silver Conference

Versiaville Vikings            6 10  3 10  29
Dusk Bearcats                  0 10  7  7  24

Crawford Comrades              3  7  7  713  37
Surpronuk Marsh Monsters      10  7  7  0 7  31

Centus Owls                   10 14  3 10  37
Mallox Tigers                  3  3 10  9  25

Dawchire Eagles                7  0  0  3  10
Hagenheim Vagabonds            6  7  3  0  16

Cassandra City Wildcats        0  0  0  3   3
Kaldukosic Kataklysm           6 10 14  3  33

Bayford Blue Dragons           7  7  7  3  24
Olask Dolphins                 3  3  7  0  13

Keenan Robins                  7  7  7  0  21
Jadde Bruins                   3  6 10 14  33

Flen Jaguars                   0  7  0  0   7
Morponte Marauders             7  6  7  6  26

Blue Conference

Stoneshore Predators           7  6 10  7  30
Ramusok Stars                 17  7  7 14  45

Opjenheim Bulldogs             3  0  7  7  17
Pirankoper Cowboys             7 14 17 14  52

Emerald Cove Conquistadores    3 10  3  3  19
Na'Malsille Venom              0 10 13  6  29

Hvalsey Lions                 13  0 14 13  40
Zakhoro Wolfpack               0  3  0  3   6

Pelethas Thunder               7  0  3  0  10
Samaj Spartans                 0  0 10 14  24

Helfin Mighty Men              6  6  7  7  26
Azuris Anthrax                 3  3  0 14  20

Kaldukosic Blazers            14  7  3  3  27
OAS Kings                      0  7 10  0  17

Samotath Nighthawks            0  3  3  7  13
Klyde Cyclones                 0 10 17  7  34

Week 6

Silver Conference

Jadde Bruins                  10  7  7  7  31
Flen Jaguars                   3  7  0  6  16

Olask Dolphins                 3  6  7  0  16
Keenan Robins                  3  3  0  6  12

Kaldukosic Kataklysm           6  7  3  0  16
Bayford Blue Dragons           7  3  0  3  13

Hagenheim Vagabonds            3  7  3  3  16
Cassandra City Wildcats        3  0  0  3   6

Mallox Tigers                  0  0  7  316  26
Dawchire Eagles                3  7  0  019  29

Surpronuk Marsh Monsters       3  3  3  7  16
Centus Owls                   14  7  0  3  24

Dusk Bearcats                  3  3  3  3 7  19
Crawford Comrades              6  0  0  614  26

Altamirano Devils              0  0  3  0   3
Versiaville Vikings            6  6  3  0  15

Blue Conference

OAS Kings                      7  0  6  3  16
Samotath Nighthawks           14 17 10  0  41

Azuris Anthrax                14 10  0  3  27
Kaldukosic Blazers             0  0  0  0   0

Samaj Spartans                 0  0  7  3 3  13
Helfin Mighty Men              3  7  0  0 6  16

Zakhoro Wolfpack               3  0  7  0  10
Pelethas Thunder               9 17  7  7  40

Na'Malsille Venom             10  7  0  3  20
Hvalsey Lions                  3  0  7  0  10

Pirankoper Cowboys             0  3  7  3  13
Emerald Cove Conquistadores    0  3 14  6  23

Ramusok Stars                  3  7  7  0  17
Opjenheim Bulldogs             6  0  0  3   9

Sarmon Spirit                  9 14  6 14  43
Stoneshore Predators           3  0 14  7  24

Week 7

Silver Conference

Crawford Comrades              7  7  6  3  23
Altamirano Devils              7  7  6  7  27

Centus Owls                    3  0  7  0  10
Dusk Bearcats                 10  6 14  3  33

Dawchire Eagles                7  0  0  3  10
Surpronuk Marsh Monsters      10 10  6  6  32

Cassandra City Wildcats        3  0  0  0   3
Mallox Tigers                  3  7  7  7  24

Bayford Blue Dragons           6 10 14  0  30
Hagenheim Vagabonds            7  0  0  6  13

Keenan Robins                  0  3  0  0   3
Kaldukosic Kataklysm          14  7 21  0  42

Flen Jaguars                   0  6  0  3   9
Olask Dolphins                 3 14  7  6  30

Morponte Marauders            10 10  3  7  30
Jadde Bruins                   0  3  0  6   9

Blue Conference

Opjenheim Bulldogs             3  7  0  7  17
Sarmon Spirit                 14 12  0  7  33

Emerald Cove Conquistadores    6  3  3  3  15
Ramusok Stars                  9  7  0  6  22

Hvalsey Lions                  3  0  3  7  13
Pirankoper Cowboys             3  6  0  3  12

Pelethas Thunder               7  3  3 10  23
Na'Malsille Venom              3  0  3  3   9

Helfin Mighty Men              3  7  3  3  16
Zakhoro Wolfpack               0  7  0  3  10

Kaldukosic Blazers             6  7  0  7  20
Samaj Spartans                10  7 10  6  33

Samotath Nighthawks            7  0  0  0   7
Azuris Anthrax                 0  7  7 16  30

Klyde Cyclones                 0  0  0  7   7
OAS Kings                      7  0  3  3  13

Week 8

Silver Conference

Olask Dolphins                10  0  0  3  13
Morponte Marauders             3  3  0 10  16

Kaldukosic Kataklysm          14 17  7  3  41
Flen Jaguars                   0  0  3  3   6

Hagenheim Vagabonds           10 10  0  0  20
Keenan Robins                  0 10  3 10  23

Mallox Tigers                  3  0  7  7  17
Bayford Blue Dragons           7 17  7 10  41

Surpronuk Marsh Monsters       9  0  6  6  21
Cassandra City Wildcats        0  3  7  7  17

Dusk Bearcats                 10 10 10  0  30
Dawchire Eagles                0  7  3 10  20

Altamirano Devils              3 13  7 17  40
Centus Owls                    3  3  3  3  12

Versiaville Vikings            0  3  0  0   3
Crawford Comrades              0  3  3  7  13

Blue Conference

Azuris Anthrax                10 10  0 14  34
Klyde Cyclones                10 14  0  0  24

Samaj Spartans                10 14  7 10  41
Samotath Nighthawks            3  0 10  7  20

Zakhoro Wolfpack               0  0  0  0   0
Kaldukosic Blazers             0  7 10  3  20

Na'Malsille Venom              0  6  3  0   9
Helfin Mighty Men              3  6 14 10  33

Pirankoper Cowboys             7  7 14  7  35
Pelethas Thunder               3  9  6  0  18

Ramusok Stars                  3  0 10 10  23
Hvalsey Lions                  0 14  6  0  20

Sarmon Spirit                  7 10 13  7  37
Emerald Cove Conquistadores    6  0  0  3   9

Stoneshore Predators          10  7  3  0  20
Opjenheim Bulldogs             0  3  9  3  15

STANDINGS AFTER WEEK 8 (mid-season)

Silver Conference            Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
 1 Kaldukosic Kataklysm           8    8   0   307   59 +248    24
 2 Morponte Marauders             7    7   0   163   68  +95    21
 3 Bayford Blue Dragons           8    5   3   180  144  +36    15
 4 Olask Dolphins                 8    5   3   161  137  +24    15
 5 Altamirano Devils              7    4   3   148  118  +30    12
 6 Dusk Bearcats                  7    4   3   176  154  +22    12
 7 Surpronuk Marsh Monsters       7    4   3   190  171  +19    12
 8 Jadde Bruins                   7    4   3   143  126  +17    12
 9 Hagenheim Vagabonds            8    4   4   133  138   −5    12
10 Crawford Comrades              8    4   4   167  175   −8    12
11 Mallox Tigers                  8    4   4   165  176  −11    12
12 Versiaville Vikings            7    3   4   106  133  −27     9
13 Centus Owls                    8    3   5   150  273 −123     9
14 Dawchire Eagles                8    2   6   118  170  −52     6
15 Keenan Robins                  7    2   5   115  186  −71     6
16 Flen Jaguars                   7    1   6   111  194  −83     3
17 Cassandra City Wildcats        8    0   8    66  177 −111     0

Blue Conference              Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
 1 Sarmon Spirit                  7    7   0   254   96 +158    21
 2 Helfin Mighty Men              8    7   1   175  105  +70    21
 3 Samaj Spartans                 8    6   2   198  139  +59    18
 4 Ramusok Stars                  7    6   1   149  136  +13    18
 5 Pelethas Thunder               8    5   3   203  142  +61    15
 6 Azuris Anthrax                 8    5   3   181  145  +36    15
 7 Kaldukosic Blazers             7    4   3   118  106  +12    12
 8 Stoneshore Predators           7    4   3   178  190  −12    12
 9 Klyde Cyclones                 7    3   4   144  149   −5     9
10 Emerald Cove Conquistadores    8    3   5   159  165   −6     9
11 Hvalsey Lions                  8    3   5   156  167  −11     9
12 Na'Malsille Venom              8    3   5   162  174  −12     9
13 Pirankoper Cowboys             7    2   5   155  148   +7     6
14 Opjenheim Bulldogs             8    2   6   162  207  −45     6
15 OAS Kings                      7    2   5   101  184  −83     6
16 Samotath Nighthawks            7    1   6   130  208  −78     3
17 Zakhoro Wolfpack               8    1   7    84  248 −164     3

2nd Finnegan Trophy - Quarterfinals

In a complete reverse of what happened last year, the Silver Conference is dominating the Finnegan Trophy. All four teams in the semifinal hail from the former CAF. In a thrilling clash of two teams undefeated in CFL play, the Kataklysm edged the Marauders with a game-winning touchdown with less than two minutes remaining. On the other hand, the Cassandra Wildcats, who are winless in CFL play, knocked out the Keenan Robins who have a usually have a penchant for punching above their weight in this competition. Welp, not this time. These two teams at the opposite ends of the Silver Conference standings, the Kataklysm and Wildcats, will face off for a Finnegan Final berth in a few weeks. The other Kaldukosic club wasn't as fortunate. Lawrence Northcutt and the Blazers were ousted by Hagenheim on a game-winning field goal. In the final quarterfinals fixture, the Blue Dragons' defense stole the show and shut down Samaj completely in what was supposed to be a primetime showdown.

Quarterfinals
Cassandra City Wildcats (Silver)   10 14  0 14  38
Keenan Robins (Silver)              7  0  3  3  13

Kaldukosic Kataklysm (Silver)       0  3  0  7 7  17
Morponte Marauders (Silver)         0  7  0  3 0  10

Hagenheim Vagabonds (Silver)        7 10  0  3  20
Kaldukosic Blazers (Blue)           0  6  9  3  18

Samaj Spartans (Blue)               0  3  0  0   3
Bayford Blue Dragons (Silver)       6  3  6  7  22

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CAFL Season III (1000)

The Sundsvall Penguins have been dominant thus far, obliterating all opposition. Move over Jotungard Goblins, there's a new CAFL heavyweight on the scene. However, parity in Cosumarite arena football continues to be a problem, as the same four teams that made both previous playoffs occupy the top four once again. Can Cape Dutch or Wealdheim rise up and dethrone Yambridge or Ruminov.

Week 6

Yambridge Pioneers           0  3  7  3  13
Sundsvall Penguins          14  0  7  3  24

Aldenskoett Jackhammers      3  3  0  0   6
Ruminov Black Panthers       6 14  7 10  37

Cavaleira Cucumbers         10  7  3  3  23
Rhupenhoven Raging Rhinos    7 10  0  3  20

Cupe Dutch Killer Whales     0  6  0  0   6
Jotungard Goblins           13  6  3  0  22

Week 7

Rhupenhoven Raging Rhinos    3 10 14  3  30
Cupe Dutch Killer Whales     7  3  3  7  20

Ruminov Black Panthers       3 17 10  3  33
Cavaleira Cucumbers          6  3  3  0  12

Sundsvall Penguins          17  3  7  9  36
Aldenskoett Jackhammers      6  0  3  3  12

Wealdheim Foxes              7 14  0 10  31
Yambridge Pioneers           6  7  3 14  30

Week 8

Aldenskoett Jackhammers      0  3  3  0   6
Wealdheim Foxes              3  7  0  0  10

Cavaleira Cucumbers         10  3  3  0  16
Sundsvall Penguins           7 17 10  7  41

Cupe Dutch Killer Whales     3  6 10  0  19
Ruminov Black Panthers       0 10 16  3  29

Jotungard Goblins           14  3  3  0  20
Rhupenhoven Raging Rhinos    6 10 10  3  29

Week 9

Ruminov Black Panthers      10  0  3  0  13
Jotungard Goblins            3  9 10  3  25

Sundsvall Penguins          17  0  6 13  36
Cupe Dutch Killer Whales     0 13  6  0  19

Wealdheim Foxes              3  7  3  3  16
Cavaleira Cucumbers          7  7 10 14  38

Yambridge Pioneers           7 10 10  3  30
Aldenskoett Jackhammers      7  7  7  3  24

Standings Through Week 9 (Mid-season)

CAFL                       Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
 1 Sundsvall Penguins           8    8   0   252  101 +151    24
 2 Jotungard Goblins            8    6   2   207  139  +68    18
 3 Ruminov Black Panthers       8    5   3   163  108  +55    15
 4 Yambridge Pioneers           8    5   3   211  179  +32    15
 5 Cupe Dutch Killer Whales     8    3   5   149  180  −31     9
 6 Wealdheim Foxes              8    3   5   119  213  −94     9
 7 Rhupenhoven Raging Rhinos    8    2   6   148  205  −57     6
 8 Cavaleira Cucumbers          8    2   6   140  198  −58     6
 9 Aldenskoett Jackhammers      8    2   6   122  188  −66     6

[Cosumar]

CFL Season VI (1000) - Part 3

The most prominent storyline at this point of the season is that Kaldukosic Kataklysm remain undefeated at 12-0. Their closest call came in their 22-20 win over the Jadde Bruins in Week 10. The Kataklysm, of course, went 15-1 in the regular season last year before losing in the Silver Conference Championship. If they improve their record by just a single game this year to 16-0, they will become the first undefeated team in CFL history. And since they are partaking in the Finnegan Trophy Finals, they also have a chance to be the first team to complete the treble - winning the regular season, Finnegan Trophy and Dragon Bowl in the same season. If they can win the Finnegan Trophy and go undefeated all the way through the Dragon Bowl, it would undoubtedly go down as the greatest team in Cosumar history. Jakkrik Levinsson is having the best season of his already illustrious career at quarterback and the Kataklysm defense led by Cecil Stoddard and Jerry Pellaugh has been stifling. Elsewhere in the Silver Conference, the Altamirano Devils have continued their surprisingly strong season and are one of a deluge of teams competing for the six playoff spots behind Kaldukosic and Morponte. Things are tighter at the top of the Blue Conference, with four teams (Mighty Men, Spirit, Stars, Thunder) all right in the mix for the #1 seed. The Klyde Cyclones are currently in line for their first postseason appearance in several years at 6-6.

Week 9

Silver Conference

Centus Owls                   14  0  0  6  20
Versiaville Vikings           17  9  7 14  47

Dawchire Eagles                0  0  0 10  10
Altamirano Devils              3  7  6  3  19

Cassandra City Wildcats        7 10  0  7  24
Dusk Bearcats                  0  0  3  3   6

Bayford Blue Dragons           3  0  7 10  20
Surpronuk Marsh Monsters       6  7 10  0  23

Keenan Robins                  6  0  0  0   6
Mallox Tigers                  7  7 10 10  34

Flen Jaguars                   7  0  3  7  17
Hagenheim Vagabonds            7  7 10 14  38

Morponte Marauders             0  0  0  7   7
Kaldukosic Kataklysm           0  7 10  7  24

Jadde Bruins                   6  7  0 14  27
Olask Dolphins                 0 14  0  0  14

Blue Conference

Emerald Cove Conquistadores    3 10  7  3  23
Stoneshore Predators           3  7  3  0  13

Hvalsey Lions                  0  0  3  0   3
Sarmon Spirit                 10 10 13 17  50

Pelethas Thunder               3  3  3  7  16
Ramusok Stars                  0  7  0  6  13

Helfin Mighty Men              7  0  7 14  28
Pirankoper Cowboys             0 17  3  0  20

Kaldukosic Blazers             0 10  7  6  23
Na'Malsille Venom              3  0  3  3   9

Samotath Nighthawks            3  9  3 10  25
Zakhoro Wolfpack               3  0  0  6   9

Klyde Cyclones                 3  7  7  0  17
Samaj Spartans                10  3  0  3  16

OAS Kings                      0  0  0  3   3
Azuris Anthrax                 7  0  7  3  17

Week 10

Silver Conference

Kaldukosic Kataklysm           6 10  0  6  22
Jadde Bruins                   7  6  7  0  20

Hagenheim Vagabonds            0  3  3  0   6
Morponte Marauders             3  3  3  9  18

Mallox Tigers                  3 21  3  7  34
Flen Jaguars                   6  0 10  0  16

Surpronuk Marsh Monsters       7  6 10 17  40
Keenan Robins                  0  3  3  3   9

Dusk Bearcats                  7  3 10  3  23
Bayford Blue Dragons           9  6  3 13  31

Altamirano Devils              7  7  6  7  27
Cassandra City Wildcats        0 14 10  0  24

Versiaville Vikings           14  0  3  3  20
Dawchire Eagles                0 14  7  0  21

Crawford Comrades             10  0 10  7  27
Centus Owls                   10  0  0  0  10

Blue Conference

Samaj Spartans                 3  7 13  7  30
OAS Kings                      7  7  7 10  31

Zakhoro Wolfpack               7  6  3  7  23
Klyde Cyclones                 3 13 10  0  26

Na'Malsille Venom              7  3  3 10  23
Samotath Nighthawks            7  3  0 14  24

Pirankoper Cowboys             0  0  0  0   0
Kaldukosic Blazers            20  7 20  3  50

Ramusok Stars                  3  7  3  0  13
Helfin Mighty Men              7  7  0  7  21

Sarmon Spirit                  7  3 10 10  30
Pelethas Thunder              10 10  6 10  36

Stoneshore Predators           0  6 10  7  23
Hvalsey Lions                 14  0  0  0  14

Opjenheim Bulldogs             0 10  7  7  24
Emerald Cove Conquistadores   10  0  7  6  23

Week 11

Silver Conference

Dawchire Eagles               10  7  0  0  17
Crawford Comrades             10  3  3  3  19

Cassandra City Wildcats        3  3 10  3  19
Versiaville Vikings           17  7  6 10  40

Bayford Blue Dragons           0 14  6 10  30
Altamirano Devils             10  3  7 14  34

Keenan Robins                  0  3  0  6   9
Dusk Bearcats                  7  3  3  7  20

Flen Jaguars                   0  3  7  3  13
Surpronuk Marsh Monsters       7  0 14  6  27

Morponte Marauders             6  6  3  6  21
Mallox Tigers                  3  3  7 10  23

Jadde Bruins                   0  3  0 10  13
Hagenheim Vagabonds            7 10  3 10  30

Olask Dolphins                 3 14  7  0  24
Kaldukosic Kataklysm          13 10  7 14  44

Blue Conference

Hvalsey Lions                  7  7  7  3  24
Opjenheim Bulldogs             0  3  3 14  20

Pelethas Thunder              17 13  6  3  39
Stoneshore Predators          10 10  0  7  27

Helfin Mighty Men              3  0  3  3   9
Sarmon Spirit                  7  7  0 10  24

Kaldukosic Blazers             0  3 10  0  13
Ramusok Stars                  3 10  7  3  23

Samotath Nighthawks           14  6 10  3  33
Pirankoper Cowboys             7  7  3  0  17

Klyde Cyclones                10  3  7  3  23
Na'Malsille Venom             10  6  0 10  26

OAS Kings                     14  0  3  0  17
Zakhoro Wolfpack               7  6  0  7  20

Azuris Anthrax                 3  0  0  7  10
Samaj Spartans                 7 10  7 14  38

Week 12

Silver Conference

Hagenheim Vagabonds            7  7  0  3  17
Olask Dolphins                10  0  7  3  20

Mallox Tigers                 10  3  3  3  19
Jadde Bruins                   7  3 14  0  24

Surpronuk Marsh Monsters       6  0  0  0   6
Morponte Marauders            14  0 17 13  44

Dusk Bearcats                  7  6  0  0  13
Flen Jaguars                   0  0  3  7  10

Altamirano Devils              6  3  3  7  19
Keenan Robins                  3  0 10 10  23

Versiaville Vikings            3  0  3  3   9
Bayford Blue Dragons           7  0 14  6  27

Crawford Comrades              3  7 14  3  27
Cassandra City Wildcats       13  7  0 10  30

Centus Owls                    3  7  0  0  10
Dawchire Eagles                3  3 10  3  19

Blue Conference

Zakhoro Wolfpack              10  3 14  0  27
Azuris Anthrax                 3  7  3  7  20

Na'Malsille Venom             14  6  3 14  37
OAS Kings                      6  0  0  3   9

Pirankoper Cowboys             0  0  0  3   3
Klyde Cyclones                 0  0  3  6   9

Ramusok Stars                  0  3 14 17  34
Samotath Nighthawks            0  7  0  3  10

Sarmon Spirit                  6  3  7  0  16
Kaldukosic Blazers             3  7  3  7  20

Stoneshore Predators           0  3  3  0   6
Helfin Mighty Men              7  3 17  3  30

Opjenheim Bulldogs            10  7  0  7  24
Pelethas Thunder              14  7 16  3  40

Emerald Cove Conquistadores    3  0  7  3  13
Hvalsey Lions                  6  7  0 10  23

Week 13

Silver Conference

Cassandra City Wildcats        0  7 14  0  21
Centus Owls                    7 10  6  3  26

Bayford Blue Dragons           6 21 13  6  46
Crawford Comrades              3  0  0  7  10

Keenan Robins                  7  3  3  313  29
Versiaville Vikings            3  7  3  321  37

Flen Jaguars                   0  0  3  0   3
Altamirano Devils             14  3 10 17  44

Morponte Marauders            14  7  6 10  37
Dusk Bearcats                  0  7  3  3  13

Jadde Bruins                   7  0  0  7 3  17
Surpronuk Marsh Monsters       0  7  0  7 0  14

Olask Dolphins                14  0  3  7  24
Mallox Tigers                  0 10  0  6  16

Kaldukosic Kataklysm           0 17  9 10  36
Hagenheim Vagabonds            7  0  3  3  13

Blue Conference

Pelethas Thunder               6 14  3 17  40
Emerald Cove Conquistadores    3  3 10  3  19

Helfin Mighty Men             10 10 10 13  43
Opjenheim Bulldogs             0  0  0  0   0

Kaldukosic Blazers            17  3 10 10  40
Stoneshore Predators           3 14  3  3  23

Samotath Nighthawks            3  0  6  3  12
Sarmon Spirit                 10  7  6 10  33

Klyde Cyclones                 0  3 10  0  13
Ramusok Stars                  3  7 10  6  26

OAS Kings                      0  0  0 14  14
Pirankoper Cowboys            13 10  6  7  36

Azuris Anthrax                 3  0  7  3  13
Na'Malsille Venom              0 17  6  0  23

Samaj Spartans                 9 13 17 14  53
Zakhoro Wolfpack               0  0  0  3   3

STANDINGS AFTER WEEK 13

Silver Conference            Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
 1 Kaldukosic Kataklysm          12   12   0   433  123 +310    36
 2 Morponte Marauders            12   10   2   290  140 +150    30
 3 Bayford Blue Dragons          13    8   5   334  243  +91    24
 4 Altamirano Devils             12    8   4   291  208  +83    24
 5 Surpronuk Marsh Monsters      12    7   5   300  274  +26    21
 6 Mallox Tigers                 13    7   6   291  267  +24    21
 7 Jadde Bruins                  12    7   5   244  225  +19    21
 8 Olask Dolphins                12    7   5   243  241   +2    21
 9 Versiaville Vikings           12    6   6   259  249  +10    18
10 Hagenheim Vagabonds           13    6   7   237  242   −5    18
11 Dusk Bearcats                 12    6   6   251  265  −14    18
12 Crawford Comrades             12    6   6   250  278  −28    18
13 Dawchire Eagles               12    4   8   185  238  −53    12
14 Centus Owls                   12    4   8   216  387 −171    12
15 Keenan Robins                 12    3   9   191  336 −145     9
16 Cassandra City Wildcats       13    2  11   184  303 −119     6
17 Flen Jaguars                  12    1  11   170  350 −180     3

Blue Conference              Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
 1 Helfin Mighty Men             13   11   2   306  168 +138    33
 2 Sarmon Spirit                 12   10   2   407  176 +231    30
 3 Pelethas Thunder              13   10   3   374  255 +119    30
 4 Ramusok Stars                 12    9   3   258  209  +49    27
 5 Samaj Spartans                12    8   4   335  200 +135    24
 6 Kaldukosic Blazers            12    8   4   264  177  +87    24
 7 Azuris Anthrax                12    6   6   241  236   +5    18
 8 Klyde Cyclones                12    6   6   232  243  −11    18
 9 Na'Malsille Venom             13    6   7   280  266  +14    18
10 Hvalsey Lions                 12    5   7   220  273  −53    15
11 Stoneshore Predators          12    5   7   270  336  −66    15
12 Emerald Cove Conquistadores   12    4   8   237  265  −28    12
13 Samotath Nighthawks           12    4   8   234  324  −90    12
14 Pirankoper Cowboys            12    3   9   231  282  −51     9
15 Opjenheim Bulldogs            12    3   9   230  337 −107     9
16 OAS Kings                     12    3   9   175  324 −149     9
17 Zakhoro Wolfpack              13    3  10   166  389 −223     9

3rd Finnegan Trophy - Semifinals

The 1st place team in the Silver Conference took on the 16th, and it was a much tighter game than expected. The Kataklysm did end up winning, of course, but the Wildcats made them uncomfortable with a late touchdown to cut their lead to 3. Kaldukosic didn't seem to be taking the Finnegan Trophy completely seriously, resting many of their key players. But who can blame them? They weren't likely to lose to lowly Cassandra regardless and they need their players at full strength for the last few weeks of the regular season. But with a tough team in the Bayford Blue Dragons now awaiting them in a Silver Conference showdown for the Final, they'll definitely give it their all in the next round. The Blue Dragons were horrendous in the first half against the Vagabonds, spotting them a 16-9 lead. But then Bayford exploded for three touchdowns in the fourth quarter to put the game out of reach and secure their second consecutive Finnegan Trophy Finals. Last year, they were upset by Stoneshore Predators in the Final.

Cassandra City Wildcats (Silver)    0  0  0  7   7
Kaldukosic Kataklysm (Silver)       0  3  7  3  13

Hagenheim Vagabonds (Silver)        3 10  3  3  19
Bayford Blue Dragons (Silver)       3  6  3 20  32

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CAFL Season III (1000) - Part 3

The "Big Four" continue to dominate proceedings. Can a Wealdheim or a Cavaleria shake things up and squeeze one of them out of the playoffs? Sundsvall have started to falter a bit after their impossibly strong start and it now looks like the Goblins are building up momentum to reclaim the #1 seed. The Black Panthers are dark horses in the hunt, as they are only a half game behind Jotungard.

Week 10

Yambridge Pioneers           6  0  7  6  19
Cavaleria Cucumbers          3  7 10 10  30

Wealdheim Foxes              3  0 10 14  27
Cupe Dutch Killer Whales     7  0  7  7  21

Sundsvall Penguins           7  3  0  7  17
Jotungard Goblins           14  3 14  6  37

Ruminov Black Panthers      13 10 14 10  47
Rhupenhoven Raging Rhinos    0  0  3  7  10

Week 11

Rhupenhoven Raging Rhinos    0  0  7 10  17
Sundsvall Penguins          14 10 13 17  54

Jotungard Goblins           10 14  6 14  44
Wealdheim Foxes              3  0  0  3   6

Cupe Dutch Killer Whales     7  0  0  7  14
Yambridge Pioneers           0 13 10 14  37

Cavaleria Cucumbers          0  7  3  6  16
Aldenskoett Jackhammers     10  3  7  7  27

Week 12

Aldenskoett Jackhammers      3 10  7  0  20
Cupe Dutch Killer Whales     7  3  0  0  10

Yambridge Pioneers           7  7  7  7  28
Jotungard Goblins            0  3 10  0  13

Wealdheim Foxes              3  7  7  3  20
Rhupenhoven Raging Rhinos    3 10  0  0  13

Sundsvall Penguins           3  7  0  0  10
Ruminov Black Panthers       0  7 14 10  31

Week 13

Ruminov Black Panthers      14 10  6  6  36
Wealdheim Foxes              7  0  0  3  10

Rhupenhoven Raging Rhinos   10  7  3  7  27
Yambridge Pioneers          10  0  3 16  29

Jotungard Goblins           10  0 10  3  23
Aldenskoett Jackhammers      7  3  0  0  10

Cupe Dutch Killer Whales     0  3  3  3   9
Cavaleria Cucumbers          0  3 10  7  20

Standings Through Week 13

CAFL                       Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
 1 Sundsvall Penguins          11    9   2   333  186 +147    27
 2 Jotungard Goblins           12    9   3   324  200 +124    27
 3 Ruminov Black Panthers      11    8   3   277  138 +139    24
 4 Yambridge Pioneers          12    8   4   324  263  +61    24
 5 Wealdheim Foxes             12    5   7   182  327 −145    15
 6 Cavaleria Cucumbers         11    4   7   206  253  −47    12
 7 Aldenskoett Jackhammers     11    4   7   179  237  −58    12
 8 Cupe Dutch Killer Whales    12    3   9   203  284  −81     9
 9 Rhupenhoven Raging Rhinos   12    2  10   215  355 −140     6

[Cosumar]

CFL Season VI (1000) - Part 4

Besides the playoffs themselves, the last few weeks of the CFL Season are always the most intriguing. It's punch-out time. Teams literally hitting each other harder than ever, putting their wills to the test, but also punching each other out of the postseason picture. In retrospect, the Dragon Bowl Champion is almost always a team that caught fire in these last few weeks and played its best football going into the playoffs. The Kaldukosic Kataklysm are the obvious choice, coming off the first ever undefeated regular season. In the Blue Conference, the Pelethas Thunder are a team to keep an eye on - they rocketed up the standings over their last few games to claim the second seed.


Week 14

Silver Conference

Mallox Tigers                  0  0  0  0   0
Kaldukosic Kataklysm          14  3  0 20  37

Surpronuk Marsh Monsters      10  7 14  3  34
Olask Dolphins                 0  7  0  6  13

Dusk Bearcats                  7  3  0  3  13
Jadde Bruins                  14 10  0  6  30

Altamirano Devils              3  0  7  3  13
Morponte Marauders            10  3  7  0  20

Versiaville Vikings           14 10  3  6  33
Flen Jaguars                   7  7  0  0  14

Crawford Comrades              3 14  0 10  27
Keenan Robins                  7  3  7  7  24

Centus Owls                    0  0  0  0   0
Bayford Blue Dragons          23 14  0  6  43

Dawchire Eagles                0  3 10  7  20
Cassandra City Wildcats       13  3  0  0  16

Blue Conference

Na'Malsille Venom              3  7  0  7  17
Samaj Spartans                 3  6  7  3  19

Pirankoper Cowboys             3  0 14 10  27
Azuris Anthrax                 6  3  0  3  12

Ramusok Stars                  3  3 13  7  26
OAS Kings                      7  0  6  0  13

Sarmon Spirit                 14  6  7 10  37
Klyde Cyclones                 0  0  7  0   7

Stoneshore Predators           7  3 10  0  20
Samotath Nighthawks            6  0 10 10  26

Opjenheim Bulldogs             0  0  7  7  14
Kaldukosic Blazers             3  3  7  7  20

Emerald Cove Conquistadores   10  0  3  7  20
Helfin Mighty Men              6  3  3 17  29

Hvalsey Lions                  0  3  3  6  12
Pelethas Thunder               0  3 13  6  22

Week 15

Silver Conference

Bayford Blue Dragons           3  7  3 13  26
Dawchire Eagles                7 10 10  3  30

Keenan Robins                  7  7  3  0  17
Centus Owls                   14  7  0  6  27

Flen Jaguars                   7  3 10  3  23
Crawford Comrades              3 14 10  3  30

Morponte Marauders            13  6 10 10  39
Versiaville Vikings            0  0  6  0   6

Jadde Bruins                  14  3  3  0  20
Altamirano Devils              7  7  7  3  24

Olask Dolphins                 0  3  3  6  12
Dusk Bearcats                  0  0  3 10  13

Kaldukosic Kataklysm          14 10  6  0  30
Surpronuk Marsh Monsters       7  6  3  0  16

Hagenheim Vagabonds            3 10  7  7  27
Mallox Tigers                  0  0  7  0   7

Blue Conference

Helfin Mighty Men              0 10  3  6  19
Hvalsey Lions                  3  6  7  7  23

Kaldukosic Blazers             0  3  7 10  20
Emerald Cove Conquistadores    0  0 10  3  13

Samotath Nighthawks            3  3  0  7  13
Opjenheim Bulldogs             0  0  7  0   7

Klyde Cyclones                 3  7 14  0  24
Stoneshore Predators           0  3  3 10  16

OAS Kings                      7  0  3  3  13
Sarmon Spirit                 14 10  7 15  46

Azuris Anthrax                 7  0  7 14  28
Ramusok Stars                 17  3  3  3  26

Samaj Spartans                14 10  7 14  45
Pirankoper Cowboys             3  6  3  3  15

Zakhoro Wolfpack               3  0  6  0   9
Na'Malsille Venom             17 10 10 10  47

Week 16

Silver Conference

Surpronuk Marsh Monsters      10  3  7  7  27
Hagenheim Vagabonds            0  7  3  6  16

Dusk Bearcats                  0  0  0  0   0
Kaldukosic Kataklysm           0 20  7  3  30

Altamirano Devils              7  6  6  7  26
Olask Dolphins                 3  7 14  3  27

Versiaville Vikings            3  3  3  0   9
Jadde Bruins                  10 14  7 14  45

Crawford Comrades              7  3  0  0  10
Morponte Marauders            13 21 13 16  63

Centus Owls                    3  0  3  7  13
Flen Jaguars                  14  7 17  0  38

Dawchire Eagles                0  3  6  0   9
Keenan Robins                  7  0  3  0  10

Cassandra City Wildcats        0  7  0  0   7
Bayford Blue Dragons           0 13 14 21  48

Blue Conference

Pirankoper Cowboys             3  7  0 10  20
Zakhoro Wolfpack               3  6 14  9  32

Ramusok Stars                  3 10  0  0  13
Samaj Spartans                 3 10 14  0  27

Sarmon Spirit                  3 10  0  3  16
Azuris Anthrax                 0  6  0  7  13

Stoneshore Predators           3  3  0 10  16
OAS Kings                      0  0 10  0  10

Opjenheim Bulldogs             0  7  6  3  16
Klyde Cyclones                 0  7  7  3  17

Emerald Cove Conquistadores    3  6  3  3  15
Samotath Nighthawks            0 10  7  3  20

Hvalsey Lions                 14  3  7  3  27
Kaldukosic Blazers            10  7  7  6  30

Pelethas Thunder              10  7 10  3  30
Helfin Mighty Men              7 10  0  0  17

Week 17

Silver Conference

Keenan Robins                  0 14  3  0  17
Cassandra City Wildcats        7  0  3  6  16

Flen Jaguars                   3 14  3 10  30
Dawchire Eagles                3  3  3  7  16

Morponte Marauders            10  3 14  0  27
Centus Owls                    0  0  3  0   3

Jadde Bruins                  21 10  0 17  48
Crawford Comrades             10  3  7  7  27

Olask Dolphins                 7 10 10  0  27
Versiaville Vikings            7  3  7  7  24

Kaldukosic Kataklysm           3  3  6 10  22
Altamirano Devils              0 10  3  0  13

Hagenheim Vagabonds            3  3  3  7  16
Dusk Bearcats                  0  3  3  3   9

Mallox Tigers                 14  3  7  3  27
Surpronuk Marsh Monsters       7 10  7 10  34

Blue Conference

Kaldukosic Blazers            10  3  3  3  19
Pelethas Thunder              10  6  0  7  23

Samotath Nighthawks            3  0  7  6  16
Hvalsey Lions                  3  6  0  3  12

Klyde Cyclones                 7  0 10  0  17
Emerald Cove Conquistadores    0 14  7  0  21

OAS Kings                      6  7  0  0  13
Opjenheim Bulldogs             0  7  0 10  17

Azuris Anthrax                10  6 16  6  38
Stoneshore Predators          10  7  0 10  27

Samaj Spartans                 0 10  7  7  24
Sarmon Spirit                 17  0  6 17  40

Zakhoro Wolfpack               0  3 14  0  17
Ramusok Stars                  7 13  3 10  33

Na'Malsille Venom             17  7 10  7  41
Pirankoper Cowboys             0  0  6  0   6

FINAL STANDINGS (AFTER WEEK 17)

Silver Conference            Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
 1 Kaldukosic Kataklysm          16   16   0   552  152 +400    48 Playoffs
 2 Morponte Marauders            16   14   2   439  172 +267    42 Playoffs
 3 Bayford Blue Dragons          16   10   6   451  280 +171    30 Playoffs
 4 Jadde Bruins                  16   10   6   387  298  +89    30 Playoffs
 5 Surpronuk Marsh Monsters      16   10   6   411  360  +51    30 Playoffs
 6 Olask Dolphins                16    9   7   322  338  −16    27 Playoffs
 7 Altamirano Devils             16    9   7   367  297  +70    27 Playoffs
 8 Hagenheim Vagabonds           16    8   8   296  285  +11    24 Playoffs
 9 Crawford Comrades             16    8   8   344  436  −92    24
10 Mallox Tigers                 16    7   9   325  365  −40    21
11 Versiaville Vikings           16    7   9   331  374  −43    21
12 Dusk Bearcats                 16    7   9   286  353  −67    21
13 Dawchire Eagles               16    6  10   260  320  −60    18
14 Keenan Robins                 16    5  11   259  415 −156    15
15 Centus Owls                   16    5  11   259  512 −253    15
16 Flen Jaguars                  16    3  13   275  442 −167     9
17 Cassandra City Wildcats       16    2  14   223  388 −165     6

Blue Conference              Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
 1 Sarmon Spirit                 16   14   2   546  233 +313    42 Playoffs
 2 Pelethas Thunder              16   13   3   449  303 +146    39 Playoffs
 3 Helfin Mighty Men             16   12   4   371  241 +130    36 Playoffs
 4 Samaj Spartans                16   11   5   450  285 +165    33 Playoffs
 5 Kaldukosic Blazers            16   11   5   353  254  +99    33 Playoffs
 6 Ramusok Stars                 16   11   5   356  294  +62    33 Playoffs
 7 Na'Malsille Venom             16    8   8   385  300  +85    24 Playoffs
 8 Azuris Anthrax                16    8   8   332  332    0    24 Playoffs
 9 Klyde Cyclones                16    8   8   297  333  −36    24
10 Samotath Nighthawks           16    8   8   309  378  −69    24
11 Hvalsey Lions                 16    6  10   294  360  −66    18
12 Stoneshore Predators          16    6  10   349  434  −85    18
13 Emerald Cove Conquistadores   16    5  11   306  351  −45    15
14 Pirankoper Cowboys            16    4  12   299  412 −113    12
15 Opjenheim Bulldogs            16    4  12   284  400 −116    12
16 Zakhoro Wolfpack              16    4  12   224  489 −265    12
17 OAS Kings                     16    3  13   224  429 −205     9

PLAYOFF MATCHUPS

Silver Conference

#1 Kaldukosic Kataklysm (16-0) vs. #8 Hagenheim Vagabonds (8-8)

#4 Jadde Bruins (10-6) vs. #5 Surpronuk Marsh Monsters (10-6)

#2 Morponte Marauders (14-2) vs. #7 Altamirano Devils (9-7)

#3 Bayford Blue Dragons (10-6) vs. #6 Olask Dolphins (9-7)

Blue Conference

#1 Sarmon Spirit (14-2) vs. #8 Azuris Anthrax (8-8)

#4 Samaj Spartans (11-5) vs. #5 Kaldukosic Blazers (11-5)

#2 Pelethas Thunder (13-3) vs. #7 Na'Malsille Venom (8-8)

#3 Helfin Mighty Men (12-4) vs. #6 Ramusok Stars (11-5)

3rd Finnegan Trophy - FINALS

A great game that was closer than the final score suggested. The Kataklysm and Blue Dragons were tied 14-14 at halftime and it was only 20-17 with five minutes left. But in the end, the Kataklysm handed Bayford their second straight defeat in Finnegan Trophy Finals. If the Kataklysm can go on to win the Dragon Bowl, as expected, they will become the first team to win both in the same season.

Kaldukosic Kataklysm (Silver)    0 14  3 13  30
Bayford Blue Dragons (Silver)    7  7  0  3  17

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CAFL Season III (1000) - Part 4

Week 14

Cavaleira Cucumbers          7  0  3  6  16
Jotungard Goblins           10 10 10 10  40

Aldenskoett Jackhammers      7  0  7  3  17
Rhupenhoven Raging Rhinos    6  0  0  3   9

Yambridge Pioneers           6 10  0  0  16
Ruminov Black Panthers       0  6  7  7  20

Wealdheim Foxes              0  0  0  7   7
Sundsvall Penguins          16  7  9 17  49

Week 15

Sundsvall Penguins           6  3  7 14  30
Yambridge Pioneers           6  0 10 10  26

Ruminov Black Panthers       0 10  7 10  27
Aldenskoett Jackhammers      3  0  0  0   3

Rhupenhoven Raging Rhinos    0  0  3  0   3
Cavaleira Cucumbers          0 10  7  0  17

Jotungard Goblins            3  6  7  0  16
Cupe Dutch Killer Whales     0 10  3 20  33

Week 16

Cupe Dutch Killer Whales     0  7  0 10 0  17
Rhupenhoven Raging Rhinos    0  3  0 14 3  20

Cavaleira Cucumbers          3  6  3 10  22
Ruminov Black Panthers       3 14  0  7  24

Aldenskoett Jackhammers      6  7  3  3  19
Sundsvall Penguins          14  3  6  0  23

Yambridge Pioneers           6 13  3  3  25
Wealdheim Foxes              3  3  0  0   6

Week 17

Wealdheim Foxes              3  0  7 14  24
Aldenskoett Jackhammers      0  0  7  0   7

Sundsvall Penguins          14  0  6 13  33
Cavaleira Cucumbers          3  3 10 10  26

Ruminov Black Panthers       7  3  7 17  34
Cupe Dutch Killer Whales     3 10 10  7  30

Rhupenhoven Raging Rhinos    7  3  0  0  10
Jotungard Goblins           21  7  0 14  42

Week 18

Jotungard Goblins            0  6  7 10  23
Ruminov Black Panthers       0  3  3  3   9

Cupe Dutch Killer Whales     0  3  6  3  12
Sundsvall Penguins          13  7 10 14  44

Cavaleira Cucumbers          7  3  0  0  10
Wealdheim Foxes             10  6  6  0  22

Aldenskoett Jackhammers      3  0  0  0   3
Yambridge Pioneers           6  7 12 14  39

Final Standings (Through Week 18)

CAFL                       Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
 1 Sundsvall Penguins          16   14   2   512  276 +236    42 Playoffs
 2 Jotungard Goblins           16   12   4   445  268 +177    36 Playoffs
 3 Ruminov Black Panthers      16   12   4   391  232 +159    36 Playoffs
 4 Yambridge Pioneers          16   10   6   430  322 +108    30 Playoffs
 5 Wealdheim Foxes             16    7   9   241  418 −177    21
 6 Cavaleira Cucumbers         16    5  11   297  375  −78    15
 7 Aldenskoett Jackhammers     16    5  11   228  359 −131    15
 8 Cupe Dutch Killer Whales    16    4  12   295  398 −103    12
 9 Rhupenhoven Raging Rhinos   16    3  13   257  448 −191     9

Playoff Match-ups
#1 Sundsvall Penguins (14-2) vs. #4 Yambridge Pioneers (10-6)
#2 Jotungard Goblins (12-4) vs. #3 Ruminov Black Panthers (12-4)

[Cosumar]

CFL Season VI (1000) - Playoffs

It's that time of year. Of the 34 teams that started the season with bright aspiration, only 16 remain with their goal of winning the Dragon Bowl intact. It's time to kick off the CFL Playoffs! Single-elimination, no mercy, no second-chances. Go big or go home.

First Round

The Kataklysm breezed through their first round pairing just like they breezed through the entire regular season. Jakkrik Levinsson's team will face a tougher test in the quarterfinals, where the staunch defense of the Jadde Bruins will await them.

Kaldukosic Kataklysm        7 14  7 10  38
Hagenheim Vagabonds         3  3  7  6  19

The Bruins grinded out an ugly win over the Marsh Monsters, scoring the only touchdown of the game in the third quarter. Bruins All-Pro safety Tamkot Piturcarat had a monstrous game, forcing two fumbles and grabbing two interceptions.

Jadde Bruins                3  3  7  3  16
Surpronuk Marsh Monsters    3  0  3  3   9

The Kataklysm's path to their second Dragon Bowl was made easier by #2 Morponte's early elimination. The defending champion Marauders, who knocked the Kataklysm out last year, fell to #7 Altamirano Devils, ensuring that we will have to wait at least another year to see our first back-to-back champion. Pal Toerber, usually a stud playoff QB, was dreadful in the first half and threw to pick-sixes to set the Devils up with a 24-6 halftime lead. He managed to rally his team for a comeback attempt in the third quarter, cutting the lead to 24-20, but Altamirano's defense clamped shut after that and held on for a 31-20 win. Second-year Devils DE Travarius Moheme is becoming a star before our eyes, being the main source of Toerber's sturggles this afternoon. He got in the veteran's head. This year's breakout contenders will play #3 Bayford Blue Dragons in the next round.

Morponte Marauders          0  6 14  0  20
Altamirano Devils          14 10  7  0  31

It was a wild ride between Bayford and the Olask Dolphins, their regional rival. The Blue Dragons struck first, kicking a field goal on their opening drive, but the Dolphins scored twice in quick succession just before the break to take a 10-3 lead into halftime. Bayford came out with fury in the second half and took a 13-10 lead, but just when the momentum had turned in their favor, the Dolphins returned a kickoff for a touchdown to go back in front 17-13 heading into the final frame. The Blue Dragons, at home, were under immense pressure to avoid the upset - and quarterback Jarvan Voger delivered, leading his team on a game-winning touchdown drive with one minute left to win 23-17. A 56-yard touchdown completion to speedy receiver Negan McCloud sealed the deal.

Bayford Blue Dragons        3  0 10 10  23
Olask Dolphins              0 10  7  0  17

Over in the Blue Conference, the #1 seed Sarmon Spirit breezed through their #8 seed just as easily as the Kataklysm. The Spirit were dominant on both sides of the ball, amassing over 400 yards and holding the Azuris Anthrax to under 200. With Morponte eliminated, it might be up to them to deny KK their undefeated season.

Sarmon Spirit               3 14  7 17  41
Azuris Anthrax              0  7  0  6  13

The Spartans and Blazers' duel was an exciting 4/5 affair. The Spartans hanged with Kaldukosic for three quarters, but the Blazers pulled away with a pair of field goals and some hard-nosed defense in the fourth quarter. Lawrence Northcutt was in vintage form, rushing for 124 yards on 25 carries. The Spirit-Blazers game in the next round should be a fascinating one.

Samaj Spartans              7  3  7  0  17
Kaldukosic Blazers          7 10  3  6  26

The Na'Malsille didn't really deserve to be in the playoffs given how much they underperformed this season. They laid another stink bomb against Pelethas Thunder in the first round, mercifully ending their season. Along with the Marauders' surprising early elimination, this result ensures that we will have a completely new Dragon Bowl match-up. The Venom never recovered from their Blue Conference Championship hangover from last season - how disappointing. They still have a lot of promising young talent, but maybe last year was a fluke. Coach Leopold Novoa will be on the hot seat to turn things around next year. After that, their young stars like Vitali Levan and Loren Crystoll will be free agents and can look for success elsewhere... As for Pelethas, they've had their best season to date with Wladimir Hoesch emerging as one of the CFL's dominant receivers.

Pelethas Thunder            0  3 14  3  20
Na'Malsille Venom           0  3  0  6   9

The Ramusok Stars started out strong against the Helfin Mighty Men but faded down the stretch as the Mighty Men's tough physical style, spearheaded by smash-mouth runner Maldoror Dvaine, wore them down.

Helfin Mighty Men           3  7  6  7  23
Ramusok Stars              10  3  3  0  16

Conference Semifinals

Oh man, it really looked like the Bruins were going to do it - end the Kataklysm's perfect season. They had them right where they wanted them: up 20-9 with eight minutes left. Levinsson had been struggling all game, a rarity in itself, and the Bruins had actually had success running the ball straight at the Kataklysm on defense. But just when it looked like the best team this league has ever seen was going to go down in the conference semis, Kaldukosic woke up and started playing like they'd been injected with lightning. Levinsson led his team on two rapid scoring drives to cut the Bruins' lead to 20-19 with three minutes remaining. Cecil Stoddard and the KK defense came up big and stopped Jadde from draining the clock. Then, Levinsson methodically worked his team into field goal range with twenty seconds remaining. Before settling for the field goal, Levinsson went for one last shot to the endzone. And what do you know -- tight end Kashmir Morrow caught a pass down the seam and broke two tackles to score the game winning touchdown. Leviathan Arena erupted in celebration as their team improved to 22-0 on the season.

Kaldukosic Kataklysm    3  3  3 17  26
Jadde Bruins            0 10  0 10  20

Whatever secret sauce the Devils drank before disposing of the Marauders...they forgot to drink it today. The Blue Dragons had their way with an Altamirano side that just looked outclassed on all fronts. Jarvan Voger threw for three touchdowns in the win. He was great today, but does he have what it takes to dethrone the Kaldukosic Kataklysm in the Silver Conference Championship Game next week?

Altamirano Devils       3  3  0  0   6
Bayford Blue Dragons    0 10  7 13  30

The Blazers looked lost after Lawrence Northcutt exited the game in the 2nd quarter with a hamstring injury. Once again, the Spirit are playing their best football at the right time and made easy work of a very good Kaldukosic team. Are we destined for a 1v1 Spirit-Kataklysm clas in the Dragon Bowl? That would be a rematch of Dragon Bowls III and IV.

Sarmon Spirit          10  7  3 10  30
Kaldukosic Blazers      3  0  0  3   6

Ugly, boring game in the rain in Pelethas. Both sides struggled to move the football, but the Thunder's three 2nd half field goals ended up being the difference.

Pelethas Thunder        7  0  6  3  16
Helfin Mighty Men       0  0  7  0   7

Conference Championship Games

Silver Conference Championship: Excuse my language, but WHAT THE FUCK?!?!?!? The most dominant season in CFL history comes to an end at 22-1 at the hands of Jarvan Voger's Bayford Blue Dragons, avenging Bayford's loss to the Kataklysm in the Finnegan Trophy Final. And what sweet revenge it was for the Blue Dragons, especially for the few brave fans who made the cross-continental journey to witness the shocked silence at Leviathan Arena firsthand. It was a tedious 6-3 affair at halftime, but the Blue Dragons amped it up in the second half and the Kataklysm just never did. Jakkrik Levinsson, though he will still likely win MVP, had a horrid game, throwing three interceptions and completing only 30% of his passes. As magnificent as he has been in regular seasons, the pressure is starting to mount for him to win another Dragon Bowl. This will be Bayford's first chance at a championship in the modern CFL era. But who will they face?

Kaldukosic Kataklysm    3  0  3  3   9
Bayford Blue Dragons    0  6 10 10  26

Blue Conference Championship: Sarmon dominated early on and coasted to the 20-13 win over Pelethas Thunder, who tried to make things interesting late but just didn't have enough gas in the tank. As amazing of a receiver as Wladimir Hoesch is, and as great as Pelethas' defense is, they're not going to have the kind of success they crave until they get a top-level quarterback. The Spirit advance to their third Dragon Bowl and have a chance to become the first team to win two.

Sarmon Spirit          10 10  0  0  20
Pelethas Thunder        0  6  0  7  13

DRAGON BOWL VI

Bayford Blue Dragons    3  7  7  3  20
Sarmon Spirit           3  7 14 10  34

It was tight in the first half (10-10 at halftime), but the Sarmon Spirit pulled away from the Bayford Blue Dragons in the second half as Spirit QB Luke Salacheon's experience took over. The seasoned veteran threw three touchdowns in the second half, and the defense backed them up by holding Bayford to only a field goal in the fourth quarter when they were desperate for a comeback. The SARMON SPIRIT are the Dragon Bowl VI Champions! Congratulations to the City of Sarmon on a fantastic season. The Spirit are the first team to win two titles, with longtime players like Salacheon and Clay Remington becoming the first players with multiple rings. The Spirit's victory evens the split between the conferences at 3-3.



Post-Season Awards

Season MVP: Jakkrik Levinsson (QB, Kaldukosic Kataklysm)
Dragon Bowl MVP: Luke Salacheon (QB, Sarmon Spirit)
Offensive Player of the Year: Ernest Holmes (RB, Sarmon Spirit)
Defensive Player of the Year: Vincent Groves (LB, Helfin Mighty Men)
Offensive Rookie of the Year: Avery Broddick (RB, Jadde Bruins)
Defensive Rookie of the Year: Alfredo Cazorla (DE, Centus Owls)

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CAFL Season III (1000) Playoffs

#1 Sundsvall Penguins        7  7  0  0  14
#4 Yambridge Pioneers        0  3 14 13  30

#2 Jotungard Goblins        14  0  7  7  28
#3 Ruminov Black Panthers    3  3  0  6  12

IRON BOWL III

#2 Jotungard Goblins       0  7  3  0  10
#4 Yambridge Pioneers      3 10  3  7  23

The Yambridge Pioneers are the third CAFL Champions! They become the first team to win two Iron Bowls, both won as the lowest-seeded team in the playoff after a mediocre regular season.


Postseason Awards

MVP: Francis Hibbert (QB, Sundsvall Penguins)
Iron Bowl MVP: Skot Dorroh (CB, Yambridge Pioneers)
Offensive Player of the Year: Johannes Van Nifterick (RB, Jotungard Goblins)
Defensive Player of the Year: Exal Kuzoki (S, Ruminov Black Panthers)
Rookie of the Year: Michael Morgan (OG, Cape Dutch Killer Whales)
Foreign Player of the Year: Nazar Filipov (QB, Jotungard Goblins, Estenia)

[Cosumar]

LEAGUE CYCLE XIII PREVIEW (Year 1001)

(To those who have players in my league or otherwise follow it: My apologies for getting this going so late. Stay tuned, the rest of the season will follow in the coming days!)

The buzzword surrounding the Härlighet Ligan (translated: "Glory League") is growth. In size, scope, competitiveness, talent and prestige. With thirteenth edition soon to be underway, there are plenty of interesting storylines to follow. The 1000 season was the most exciting yet, with Cassandra City winning their first title by one point on the final Matchday thanks to their win over runners-up Ramusok United in a de-facto championship game. The offseason has seen the emerging rivalry between the two clubs continue to sizzle, as both have young superstars (homergown forward Ace Newman for Cassandra and Polarian midfielder Robin Geirsson for Ram U) and are sure to be gunning for the title again this year. But they won't be alone. The parity at the top of the Harlighet Ligan is scintillating: Anders Engström and perennial titans Mallox FC will be looking to insert themselves back in the mix for the Champions Cup. And what about Real Azuris? The South Klydian club seemed to be emerging as the next dominant force in Cosumarite football. They won two straight championships before last season, in which they never quite achieved liftoff and embarrassingly finished 11th. Will they be able to rebound, or is Real Azuris' brief stay at the top of the pyramid done for good? The offseason was also headlined by some prominent arrivals from foreign leagues, such as Taeshani striker Peter Wiggin, Nova Anglicana winger Brendan McBride and others. How much will they be able to make an impact for their new clubs? Others lost key players. How will OAS Royal FC replace all-time leading goalscorer Sur Arora after his departure to Nephara? Keep reading for a snapshot of where each of the 18 Harlighet Ligan clubs stand heading into the season.

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Overview of Past Winners:
I: OAS Royal FC
II: OAS Royal FC (2)
III: Mallox
IV: Mallox (2)
V: OAS Royal FC (3)
VI: Mallox (3)
VII: OAS Royal FC (4)
VIII: Ramusok United
IX: Klyde FC
X: Real Azuris
XI: Real Azuris (2)
XII: Cassandra City
XIII: ________ ???

4 – OAS Royal FC
3 – Mallox
2 - Real Azuris
1 – Ramusok United
1 – Klyde FC
1 - Cassandra City

CASSANDRA CITY
Cassandra City, Criscalus Fief

Nickname: Reds
Founded: 882
Ground: The Amphitheatre (53,120)
Manager: Ron Bromwyn
Starting XI: David Iziduko (QUE - 17) *** Prestion Aneluc (WBO - 25), Jacob Pandan (26), Klaus Minkowski (TFI - 31) *** Nic Farkanhan (26), Kyle Fleming (NOV - 28 - Capt), Cosme (NSI - 23), Richard Vencharde (WBO - 30) *** Thorodel Nagdalene (20), Jol Tortuu (22), Ace Newman (24)

Preview: Cassandra City Football Club is currently at the highest point in its 119-year history. The stars aligned and everything went right for them last year to win their first ever Harlighet Ligan Championship. That window to win is still open - at least for the time being. National Team star Ace Newman will play at least one more year at Cassandra, but has made no secret of his willingness to move abroad in 1002. But while he's still here, Newman is the best pure Center Forward in Cosumar and guarantees at least 20 goals per season for the Reds. But what made the difference last season was that he didn't have to do it alone anymore. New young acquisitions Thorodel Nagdalene (from OAS Royal) and Jol Tortuu (from Ziemelu Skaida) both shined in their debut seasons at Cassandra, combining with Newman to earn the nickname "Tres Tiradores". The three up front combined for 50 goals. Newman came in second for MVP and Nagdalene for U21 Player of the Year. They should be even more dangerous in 1001 with a year of experience under their belts. They will also continue to get great service from star midfielder Kyle Fleming and pacey wingers Farkanhan and Vencharde. Getting enough goals will not be a problem for Ron Bromwyn. The real questions for Cassandra City, as usual, lie in the back. Veteran goalkeeper DaMarcus Bender was inconsistent last season, so the club let him go to Rozelle in Brenecia. That might not have been such a smart move - there's not much at hand in Cassandra to replace him. Bromwyn currently has Quebecois teenager David Iziduko, a virtual unknown at this level, pegged as the first-choice keeper. If Iziduko does not pan out, it could be a disaster that counteracts all the improvement defenders Aneluc, Pandan and Minkowski have shown in the past two years. Their aggressively attacking style won't help Iziduko, which makes this one spot of weakness too glaring for me to crown them champions. There is too much quality in the final two thirds for them to miss the UICA, but a title repeat would require luck.
Last Season: Champions (21-5-8). Prediction: 2nd.

RAMUSOK UNITED
Ramusok, Ramusok Fief

Nickname: Blues
Founded: 751
Ground: Fire River Arena (80,000)
Manager: Alf Durand
Starting XI: Tomi Koskinen (34 - Capt) *** Seon Jin Kang (QUE - 21), Kirum Mortonsson (29), Mike Flanningan (SSI - 23), Maurice Arkazan (WBO - 27) *** Roald Aguero (23), Robin Geirsson (PIS - 23), Kira Jonassen (20), Martin Mazida (27) *** Raphael Xodó (NSI - 20), Alberto Silva (28)

Preview: Last season was a heartbreaker for Ram U. They were so close to the club's second title that they could taste it, only to have it yanked away in the 89th minute of the final Matchday. But I see them coming back with a vengeance this year and winning the Harlighet Ligan by a comfortable margin. They are the most complete team from top to bottom, with quality at every position and a world-class manager in Alf Durand who knows how to execute his winning style of football. Tomi Koskinen is the best goalkeeper in the Harlighet Ligan. Kirum Mortonsson is one of the best defenders in the Harlighet Ligan. Midfielder Robin Geirsson is probably the most skilled player in the Harlighet Ligan as reigning MVP. And now Ramusok finally have the missing link they lacked last season...a reliable goalscorer up top. Snatching Alberto Silva up from relegated West Gundar FC was a masterstroke by the front office. Though he has always been underrated as a result of playing on losing teams, Silva is a proven threat in the final third. He is a vast improvement over Gabriel Nowitzki at that position. Nowitzki left to join Kortu Dunamo of Estenia over the transfer window. If Ram U can go 19-10-5 without a top forward, imagine what they will do with one! The club is also excited about the continued development of young Sunrisian forward Raphael Xodó and homegrown academy midfielder Kira Jonassen. Jonassen should become the first female to ever start for Ramusok United, displacing struggling Valentin Hornak as first-choice CM alongside Geirsson. Over the transfer window, they replaced outgoing defender Jonatan Stuttgart with young Quebecois Seon Jin Kang.
Last Season: 2nd (19-10-5). Prediction: Champions.

KLYDE
Klyde City, North Klyde Fief

Nickname: Doves
Founded: 649
Ground: The Klyde Sportsplex (88,000)
Manager: Jorginho
Starting XI: Nick Garden (TAE - 30) *** Natasha Davis (95X - 33), Kristian Oberhangen (SEM - 35), Isaiah Ferguson (DSF - 32) *** Benjamin Clucke (MNG - 30 - Capt), Galen Abbatangelo (YTT - 30), Lucius Kaspian (22), Jacob Madison (DRV - 24), Neil Bravo (26) *** Jacques Bourbon (24), Ejegefe Na'Safeh (34)

Preview: This Klyde squad would be instant title favorites...in 996. Coming off a strong Globe Cup campaign (their first in three years), they should still be in the top tier of Harlighet Ligan teams, but too many of their players are too old for them to truly contend. This was evident last season as they raced out to a strong start (leading the league through MD14) but withered away down the stretch. They will get worn down against young athletic sides like Cassandra City and OAS Royal. Seven of their projected First XI are over 30. And their two most important reserves (Sandy Shores and Jeander Va'Lamar) are both over 32. But technical ability and savvy don't age, and the Doves have a roster filled with international veterans with experience at the highest levels. The presence of players like Nick Garden, Natasha Davis, Benjamin Clucke and Ejegefe Na'Safeh will ensure a respectable finish for Klyde, but they might not be a lock for the UICA like their fans think. They lost team captain Fraz'm'nar Gor to retirement over the offseason. Replacing a longtime captain and star player is never a seamless transition. Despite the leadership of Davis, the back of their 3-5-2 looked a little frail last year with Oberhangen and Ferguson both struggling. Jacques Bourbon has emerged as a star in the Harlighet Ligan, scoring 24 goals last season, but his aging counterpart up top Na'Safeh regressed in equal measure. But there are definite positives too. Neil Bravo was a great addition as a field general. Bravo was Sekundar Ligan MVP two years ago with Helfin Fief and shined for them despite finishing last in the league last season. He joins a sparkling Klyde midfield that also includes great young players Lucius Kaspian and Jacob Madison. Expect Jorginho to get very good stretches out of his club during the season, but it's hard to say they have a full season of greatness in them.
Last Season: 3rd (15-14-5). Prediction: 6th.

MALLOX FC
Mallox Township, Gellano Fief

Nickname: Tigers
Founded: 804
Ground: Orange Palace (35,700)
Manager: Alvin Burnsides
Starting XI: Tobias Umpton (31) *** Achmed Kazeera (NSR - 30), Torsten Larson (YTT - 25), Gustaf Söder (24), Jorn Ombudsman (22) *** Haruto Takahashi (FEL - 29 - Capt), Ana Baptista (FEL - 23), Stuart Gildon (28) *** Lucas Cabral (NSI - 22), Jimmy Kelly (NOV - 24), Anders Engström (25)

Preview: Believe it or not, it has been almost a full decade since Mallox Football Club appeared in the Champions Cup. Nevertheless, Mallox has been Cosumar's most consistent club: making the UICA 11 out of the last 12 seasons. I don't think this season will diverge from the pattern. The Tigers are one of a few clubs that can realistically challenge for a Championship and it will be very hard to bump them out of the top four. Opponents very rarely steal three points at The Orange Palace and Alvin Burnsides is the best manager in the Harlighet Ligan. And most importantly, the dynamic duo of Anders Engström and Jimmy Kelly remains as lethal as ever in the attack. Engström is unanimously one of the top three players in the league, and Kelly has shined on the international stage for Nova Anglicana. They two have become very close friends by linking up on the pitch over the last several seasons and maturing together, and their chemistry is scary. They absolutely shredded defenses left and right last season, combining for 42 goals (29 from Anders alone). Credit must also be given to Haruto Takahashi, who contributes greatly to the attack from the left and has consistently been one of the Harlighet Ligan leaders in assists. He is pure quality. Takahashi will be joined by fellow Felixian Ana Baptista in the midfield this season after Mallox brought her in for $8 million. Mallox could very well win the title on the strength of these 4 players, but in my opinion, their talent is too concentrated. They are mostly average elsewhere. Umpton is a good but not great goalkeeper. Larson and Söder are solid but not spectacular central defenders, and the play of wingbacks Kazeera and Ombudsman was a bit lacking last season. Gildon and Cabral are pretty good contributing players to round out the XI, but Burnsides has very little depth at his disposal. They spent all their money on big-name headliners instead of rounding out a great full roster. That's what squads like Ramusok United and OAS Royal have over them. Star power can certainly win a championship (we all know Engström is desperate to win one before going abroad), but it can also backfire. If injuries strike, Mallox may not have the flexibility to remain competitive.
Last Season: 4th (17-8-9). Prediction: 4th.

EASTWEALD
Yambridge, Gellano Fief

Nickname: Elves
Founded: 704
Ground: Old Weldenskirgen (43,209)
Manager: Henrique Ventura
Starting XI: Golden Rand (NPH - 32) *** Andrei Arsamov (EST - 24), Orion Black (TAE - 23), Abdiel Assad (34 - Capt), Willvamier Taylor (WBO - 23) *** Rugain Na'Baleur (31), Tremain Williams (24), Jake Wiggins (SLL - 30), Mika Ostaltsov (PIS - 35) *** Franz Auman (DSF - 32), Otto Rush (20)

Preview: Last season was disappointing for a club that was coming off its most successful season in history (2nd place and the Cosumar Cup). They started poorly, almost leading to a mid-season sacking of Henrique Venture, but did very well to work their way up to fifth in the second half of the season. The board will excuse one substandard showing, but they know the window to win with this core is closing and have set an ultimatum of reaching UICA football in 1001 or else. Eastweald had the best defense in the Harlighet Ligan last season. Golden Rand had a career year in goal, and any back line featuring Orion Black and Abdiel Assad is going to be impregnable. Black should continue to improve this year under the wing of Assad, who has hinted that this could be his final season at Old Weldenskirgen before retirement. Their midfield is also quite strong, led by Polarian veteran Mika Ostaltsov, who won MVP two years ago and still seems to have a lot left in the tank. Ostaltsov has more technical ability than anyone in the league and Eastweald's success will largely rest upon his 35-year-old shoulders. Llamanean international Jake Wiggins has also been a great player for the Elves for a number of years. The only new addition to Eastweald's first-choice XI is Tremain Williams, a homegrown player who shined for Eastweald U21 and spent the last three years on loan at Keenan Athletic, helping them earn promotion to the Sekundar Ligan. His transition to Eastweald's senior team shouldn't be difficult surrounded by savvy veterans. Where Eastweald is lacking - and everyone from Ventura to Average Fan Joe knows it - is in the goalscoring department. The green-and-gold ranked 16th in goals scored last season. Heralded transfer Franz Auman simply did not work out and Otto Rush, while talented, is still too raw to excel at this level. But Eastweald does not have anyone better. They made a big push for Alberto Silva over the transfer window but the striker opted for Ramusok United instead. If the Auman-Rush strike partnership does not suddenly blossom, fans could be in for another dry season, though the stellar remaining cast should keep them competitive.
Last Season: 5th (15-12-7). Prediction: 5th.

OAS ROYAL FC
Område av Storslagenhet, Ramusok Fief

Nickname: Whites or Royals
Founded: 982
Ground: The Royal Palace (54,000)
Manager: Brian Emerson
Starting XI: Jaclyn Maris (NPH - 32) *** Sebastian Myers (SLL - 23), Jon-Perohlin Nodtveit (29), Nicola Pecoraro (OSR - 25), Jannick Kontiola (QUE - 22) *** Mustafa Hendrix (25), Warren Paysinger (28), Igor Stamatev (EST - 25), Younda Fahad (PAT - 22) *** Atlas Yrska (CAL - 21), Peter Wiggin (23 - Capt)

Preview: OAS Royal continue to bring in name after name, with this year's batch of expensive transfers including Estenian international Igor Stamatev at CM, Taeshani forward Peter Wiggin and Cassandra City midfielder Warren Paysinger. The iconic club has seen its role shift from "Dominant League Villain" to "Perpetual Underachievers" in the last decade. They have never wanted for talent nor resources, yet that final ingredient for excellent football has eluded them in recent years. Believe it or not, Cosumar's most valuable brand has not played UICA football in six years despite constantly beginning each new season with championship hype and potential. It will be new manager Brian Emerson's job to turn this embarrassing trend around. That's right, Cosumarite hero Luke Crisalus is out after last season's 6th-place disappointment and in comes Emerson, his former NT teammate. Emerson found success overseas at the helm of Hammers FC in Florgania. He's a bit more of a quiet, shrewd tactician than the exuberant showman Crisalus, which could be just what this team needs to keep the focus on the pitch. We say this every year, but if this club can gel and get all the pieces moving in the same direction, they can win the Harlighet Ligan championship. Three of the four starting defenders play regularly for very strong national teams. They're young and athletic: aside from the keeper, the eldest starter is 28. But Emerson has his work cut out for him. OAS Royal FC will be without main man Sur Arora for the first time since the 980s. Peter Wiggin is a more than capable replacement, but Emerson will have to establish a new culture and soul.
Last Season: 6th (16-8-10). Prediction: 3rd.

MORPONTE FIEF
Mortim, Morponte Fief

Nickname: Riders
Founded: 856
Ground: OmniTech Park (29,680)
Manager: Grant Bulle
Team Captain: Esteban Hernandez (20) *** Fabian Zavaleta (31), Coy Bossard (GWA - 29), Tristian Delph (28), Pol Na'Tam (24) *** Kyron Everdale (26), Adam Willis (TCU - 36), Martin Connor (AUD - 33), Pauly Shorts (ESI - 22) *** Alistair Redalen (18), Leo Montarvo (WBO - 20)

Preview: Longtime mid-table resident Morponte Fief had perhaps their strongest season to date in 1000, even giving their fans hope of UICA football for the first time until late in the season. However, it's hard to see them returning to the top eight. The Riders' talisman and hometown hero, former National Team captain Abel Scarloff, recently announced his retirement. Even though he was 37 last year, he was absolutely critical to Morponte's play. Audioslavian veteran Martin Connor is a great fit on paper to replace Scarloff's role in central midfield, but Scarloff's importance also extended beyond the pitch. What's more, Morponte Fief also lost Curtis Hickory to Springs FC of Nova Anglicana over the transfer window. Hickory was the club's leading scorer over the last three years, and his departure leaves the Riders a little toothless up front, with two young academy products Redalen and Montarvo as their only attacking options. Montarvo showed promise last year alongside Hickory and is getting international experience with Western Borderlands, but Redalen has never played in a senior-level Harlighet Ligan match. Grant Bulle's main assets lie in the midfield with Connor, Calanian captain Adam Willis and emerging star Kyron Everdale. It's also impossible to list their strengths without mentioning prodigy goalkeeper Esteban Hernandez, who is a dominant force still improving exponentially every year. Riders supporters better enjoy him now, because he won't be calling Morponte home for much longer.
Last Season: 7th (13-13-8). Prediction: 11th.

FC SAMOTATH
Samotath, Parougan Fief

Nickname: Blackhawks
Founded: 845
Ground: Lockwood Memorial Stadium (35,000)
Manager: Sid Dawson
Starting XI: Oskar Gondalez (32) *** Jubal Va'Mono (26), Elias Hermesniemi (PIS - 29), Stewart Lennox (32), Emory Gurrevitz (32 - Capt) *** Blue Skies (EQS - 26), Mickey Eusebio (GWA - 20), Ezekiel Tarkanian (19) *** Jean-Pierre Mons (GWA - 26), Devon Noble (25), Aleksei Adrianov (EST - 26)

Preview: It was a huge shock when Samotath manager Casimiro Rosales abruptly stepped down early in the 1000 season, but caretaker manager Sid Dawson handled the situation beautifully, using his new position to bring the team together and produce a surprisingly high finish for the club. He certainly did enough to earn the position on a permanent basis, and will now look to build on the prior success in his first full season in charge of the Blackhawks. FC Samotath don't have any superstars, any players that can impose their will on a game singlehandedly. But nor do they have any weaknesses. They are very sound as a team - tactically, technically and mentally. Though stereotyped by a "throw caution to the wind" style of aggressively attacking football, this is no longer the case for Samotath. They have gradually built a team that can finally defend competently while still scoring at the proficient clip that their fans are accustomed to. The offseasons acquisition of Samaj FC left back Jubal Va'Mono was an unheralded move but should go a long way towards continuing to shore up the Samo D. Elias Hermesniemi and Emory Gurrevitz are also two of the better veteran defenders in the Harlighet Ligan. Sid Dawson's squad can also be quite intimidating when they throw numbers forward (which is quite often). The strike trio of Mons, Noble and Adrianov was splendid last year. None of them will blow your mind with their skill or solo scoring, but they work together opportunistically and unselfishly. The presence of Blue Skies in the midfield ensures they will get good service, though this is the weakest part of Samotath's game with young starters in the midfield Tarkanian and Eusebio being relatively untested. Sid Dawson found a formula for success last year, and he should be able to follow it to a similar result this year. 8th would be a bit of an overachievement considering only the levels of individual talent, but we all know there's more to a team that individual skill...just ask OAS Royal.
Last Season: 8th (16-4-14). Prediction: 8th.

FC KALDUKOSIC
Kaldukosic, Kaldukosic Fief

Nickname: Stars
Founded: 756
Ground: Leviathan Arena (98,000)
Manager: Daniel Laramie
Starting XI: Karl Tennfjord (TOR - 27) *** Cora Chance (SLL - 25), Tomasso Tenebrosa (21), Erick Garyson (CHI - 31), Redd Banner (SSI - 22) *** Isaac Archambault (23), Steven Bennett (DRV - 30), Kit Kvanderwyk (18) *** Bennett Perkins (22), Grenville Antonsson (27), Chris Hodges (NOV - 27)

Preview: The first season under the reign of Daniel Laramie, known as a stern disciplinarian, did not result in the instant improvement that was hoped for. But with another full season to gel the team together, Laramie should finally see progress out of FC Kaldukosic this season. It has been over a decade since Cosumar's largest city was represented in UICA, despite a ton of great players having worn the dark green in that time. Again this year, they have some great young players in Tomasso Tenebrosa, Isaac Archambault, and Bennett Perkins - all of whom were key components of recent Cosumar Di Bradini Cup squads. Grenville Antonsson is one of the more underrated Harlighet Ligan finishers in the final third. But FC Kaldukosic also has star power. Steven Bennett is a superb box-to-box midfielder at the international and domestic levels and has been for a long time. Chris Hodges, since his arrival one year ago, has established himself as one of the best pure Center Forwards the Harlighet Ligan has ever had. The Nova Anglicana World Cup star scored 19 goals last season and could easily hit 20 this year. New left back Cora Chance from FC Ruby Falls should be another good import and help shore up a creaky defense last season. They have all the right pieces on paper to push upwards in the UICA spots and be a truly great team. But do they truly want to be great and achieve their potential, or will they settle for merely "good" again? Hopefully the former - the Harlighet Ligan is better with a winning presence in Kaldukosic. There's not a venue in Cosumar that can match the electricity of Leviathan Arena when the fans are given a reason to be excited.
Last Season: 9th (14-8-12). Prediction: 7th.

CRAWFORD CITY FC
Crawford, Numenvernien Fief

Nickname: Elephants
Founded: 924
Ground: Orangi Stadium (61,000)
Manager: Rastus Van Daele
Starting XI: Perseus Theoklitos (PRV - 21) *** Sophia Chambers (NPH - 35), Lyndon Pell (22), Efe Na'Kele (21), Jens Reiniger (PAS - 22) *** Elveund Kirumsen (21), Phillip Sherman (27 - Capt), Sigi Potter (ALB - 28) *** Brendan McBride (NOV - 22), Adren Muller (SEM - 27), Mikah Andersen (30)

Preview: Crawford City have had a hard time in the two years since they broke out with a surprise 4th place run. They haven't been able to find that form since exiting their only Globe Cup, and it hasn't helped that they've constantly sold their most promising young players to stockpile cash, much to the frustration of fans. Players like Timo Sorben, Jakk Winterfyll and, most recently, Kristian Gjallskald and Chad Overstreet have been victims of this strategy. Imagine how much success the Elephants could have had if they kept each of those players? But the board clearly has a big-picture plan in mind with the ultimate goal being long-term stability and success. The fans will just have to be patient with this building process. In the meantime, Crawford should be able to finish comfortable mid-table this year. They dipped into the coffers to bring in Pasarga National Team right back Jens Reiniger, who bookends one of the Harlighet Ligan's sturdiest defensive units. The quality in their midfield can compete with anyone. Elveund Kirumsen is another homegrown CCFC Academy product already being groomed for the National Team. Phillip Sherman is a ruthless box-to-box field general entering the peak of his career. Albundanian Sigi Potter is a resourceful presence on the right who lends a bit of creativity going forward. Rastus Van Daele hopes Potter can link up well with prized transfer window acquisition Brendan McBride, the star winger from Nova Anglicana. CCFC is counting on McBride to lend new life to an attack that was uninspiring, to say the least, last season. Adren Muller and Mikah Andersen just aren't the caliber of players to be true difference makers at this level, but hopefully they can be more productive alongside the more talented McBride. While Crawford has the chops to potentially finish as high as 7th, I just don't think they improved enough to leapfrog the clubs that finished ahead of them last year.
Last Season: 10th (14-7-13). Prediction: 10th.

REAL AZURIS
Azuris, South Klyde Fief

Nickname: Breakers
Founded: 962
Ground: Massemord Stadium (42,243)
Manager: Martyn Dirchs
Starting XI: Robert Sieuwerd (29) *** Georges Mauvonts (24), Rod Fermer (CHI - 27), Yuri Makareshi (EST - 21), Santeri Venidos (QUE - 30) *** Lukas Karlstrom (POL - 25), Selena Aliena (20), Augustine Byquist (31 - Capt) *** Delfinho (27), Santeri Moors (25), Ipier Ubuntu (29)

Preview: Oh how the mighty have fallen. Just one year removed from back-to-back championships, Real Azuris find themselves back in the mid-table deluge. The only major change to the roster? The loss of aging team captain Giovanni Aldinne. Polaaskan national team star Lukas Karlstrom, in the thick of his prime, seemed more than fit to replace Aldinne. But Aldinne's departure caused a reaction like a collapsing Jenga house. They also shipped far too many goals, with defenders Rod Fermer and Yuri Makareshi particularly struggling to find form. Real Azuris began the 1000 season as favorites to win the first three-peat in league history, and shockingly ended up in the bottom half of the table. The club could've responded by blowing up the rest of the core and rebuilding from scratch. Or they could've panicked and blown their budget on a high-priced transfer. But instead, Real Azuris wisely stuck to the formula that won them two championships - they focused on improving themselves from within, ignoring outside voices and putting the past behind them. Even after Krsthaven came calling for Raphael Martin, Real Azuris remained resolute in its quiet confidence. Youngsters that have been waiting in the wings, such as midfielder Selena Aliena, will get their chances to prove themselves and restore the tarnished modern Real Azuris legacy. The club did, however, ask longtime manager Akira Eld to resign following the disaster. Martyn Dirchs, who followed the Real Azuris model at AC Holmenkollen, has been chosen as Eld's successor. The Breakers have reason to be confident with Cosumarite stars such as Robert Sieuwerd and Ipier Ubuntu, but I don't think it's quite as simple as just jumping right back into the UICA fray. The midfield presences of Aldinne and Martin were instrumental in the club's success over the past five years, and now both are gone. I would be shocked to see them finish as low as 11th again (the devotion to winning in Azuris is too strong) but they'll have to climb back to the top the long way.
Last Season: 11th (11-15-8). Prediction: 9th.

AC HOLMENKOLLEN
Holmenkollen, Ramusok Fief

Nickname: Cedars
Founded: 971
Ground: Cedar Road (17,900)
Manager: Syl Denhardt
Starting XI: Max Jopzam (32) *** Perton Radcliff (29), Neville Bloxham (31 - Capt), Abram Axelsson (25), Arda (CRY - 24) *** Brock Mattox (NOV - 22), Carlo Dellavedova (20), Adnan Valerikssen (SEM - 23), Kozi Early (29) *** Cyril Christopherson (26), Dmytro Kurosawa (SAR - 28)

Preview: Athletic Club Holmenkollen continues to do surprisingly well with their miniscule amount of funding, extending their stay in the Harlighet Ligan to four consecutive seasons now. Much of this success was attributed to longtime manager Martyn Dirchs, and as a result he was swooped up by Real Azuris over the offseason. New manager Syl Denhardt, a former player for the club for two seasons back in the 960s, is tasked with simply keeping the small club's head above the water. Their collection of underpaid, underrated bargain-bin players is surprisingly strong, headlined by Sarrbian superstar Dmytro Kurosawa - who Cosumar fans should now be especially familiar with after facing Sarrbia in World Cup 71. Kurosawa's partnership with local lad Cyril Christopherson up top has been a fruitful one over the last three seasons in the Harlighet Ligan. Kurosawa scored 17 goals last season, tied with FC Samotath's Devon Noble for 7th in the league. Their lone incoming transfer, Nova Anglicana midfielder Brock Mattox, is another testament to the club's eye for a good deal. They signed the promising Homesteaders FC man for a mere $0.88 million. Stud NT left back Ben Seppanen bolted for Svoto Latoli over the transfer window, but Holmenkollen found a more-than-adequate replacement in Perton Radcliff of Centus Serpents, who was looking to stay up in Harlighet Ligan after his club finished in the relegation zone last year. Another key cog is prickly team captain Neville Bloxham at center back, the club's locker room leader and longest-tenured player. The Cedars have enough to stay up - again - but the 12th place of last season might just be their ceiling.
Last Season: 12th (13-6-15). Prediction: 14th.

STONESHORE UNITED
Port Stoneshore, Stoneshore Fief

Nickname: Greys
Founded: 771
Ground: Sweethaven Stadium (70,000)
Manager: Douglas Tibet
Starting XI: Adren Stefansen (SEM - 25) *** Matt Kinsington (BRE - 35), Alexander Soarhaven (24), Darrell Houser (QUE - 24), Justinian Singleton (27), Mabry Jean Lowry (18) *** Esa Vähälä (TOR - 32), Chaim Eizenhart (25), Lawrence Parmenham (WBO - 29) *** Sam Herbjornsrud (BYN - 22), Yuri Makarov (EST - 27)

Preview: Stoneshore United, a club with a proud history in Cosumarite football, is in a sad state today. Mismanagement and organizational incompetence have driven the club into the ground recently. It's gotten so bad that a sizable faction of Stoneshore fans have organized a boycott and founded their own club as a sign of protest: "United FC of Stoneshore" - which will compete in the fifth division of Cosumarite football this season. Wendel Moores, manager of four years, was the scapegoat over this offseason. He will be replaced by eccentric 55-year-old Douglas Tibet, known for his distinctive tattoos and top hat. The Greys' bright spot in recent years has always been their solid defense, but fans might not even have that to look forward to this year. Team captain and center back Elliott O'Dell, loyal to former manager Wendel Moores, deserted for Archbishop FC of Nova Anglicana over the offseason. Linchpin Audioslavian right back Beltza Gaineratzaile likewise decided it would be a convenient time to retire. Desperate to patch things up, Stoneshore United drastically overpaid for Quebecois defender Darrell Houser at the end of the transfer window. Houser is a good player, but he's not worth the $10 million that the club paid. The signing compromised Stoneshore's flexibility and ability to address other positions of need (Odin knows they have them) and embodies the kind of questionable decision-making fans have come to loathe. Hopefully, Douglas Tibet can soothe the tension in Stoneshore and squeeze a performance out of that roster that the fans can be proud of. For that to happen, they need their best players (goalkeeper Adren Stefansen, defender Justinian Singleton and CAM Lawrence Parmenham) to produce absolute optimal performance all season long, and their strike partnership Sam Herbjornsrud and Yuri Makarov to undergo miraculous improvement. Stone U were dead last in goals scored last season with just 1.03 per game. Never mind that they're starting a girl at right back who just turned 18 and has never played a professional game. I probably made the Greys' prospects seem more dire than they really are. They have a decent chance to stay up but their stay in the Harlighet Ligan has never been more threatened since they came up six years ago.
Last Season: 13th (10-11-13). Prediction: 15th.

VERSIAVILLE SC
Versiaville, Versia Fief

Nickname: Villagers
Founded: 907
Ground: Versiaville Pavilion (31,200)
Manager: Guston Cox
Starting XI: Graham MacAmlaigh (29) *** Spike Lorence (NPH - 24), Jordan Strumm (22), Aleksi Soderlund (20), Dale Cooper (OSR - 25) *** Cyle Haber (22), Leila Cayenne (NPH - 33), Olivier Eliot (30 - Capt), Helmut Schima (BRE - 33), Feri Koropia (CEN - 23) *** Asa Nemtheanga (21)

Preview: Powered by the exciting young strike partnership of Octavius Ioda and Asa Nemtheanga, Versiaville SC have thoroughly enjoyed their consecutive seasons in the Harlighet Ligan. And even though they lost Ioda to the transfer window, the Villagers might be up to stay this time. Acedonian megaclub Vultures FC paid an astonishing $75.4 million for Ioda - the largest fee ever recorded for a Cosumarite player. That's a small fortune for this smallish west Cosumar club! They started putting it to good use over the offseason, brining in Cenian attacking midfielder Feri Koropia and re-signing key free agents Graham MacAmlaigh and Nemtheanga to long-term deals. There is a positive momentum and energy surrounding this club that is impossible to miss. Their incisive, attacking brand of football is exciting to watch and Guston Cox is one of the biggest personalities in the Harlighet Ligan with his fiery demeanor. The key to their success the last two years was the superb relationship between captain midfielder Olivier Eliot and Octavius Ioda. The two friends linked up remarkably well, with Eliot setting up approximately half of Ioda's scoring chances. If Eliot can reproduce that same rapport with Koropia or Nemtheanga now that Ioda has moved on, they could have one of the better goal totals in the league. Don't expect them to storm way up the table - their defense is a bit too wobbly and their midfield a bit too lackluster. But in a few years, who knows? Baby steps, baby steps. A good goal for the Villagers would be to match their highest ever Harlighet Ligan finish of 11th.
Last Season: 14th (11-2-21). Prediction: 13th.

NOMAD BROTHERHOOD FC
Sweeney, Culmarland Fief

Nickname: Nomads
Founded: 766
Ground: Sweeney Station (27,240)
Manager: Tiago Peña
Starting XI: Cormak Lethbridge (19) *** Adam Stones (26), Rult Frampton (27), Anxo Crusan (TSA - 23), Bella Thompson (SCH - 19) *** Elbert Pierce (SUS - 26), Mikael Micheulus (25) *** Aziz Senturk (22), Andrei Nikolov (EST - 28), Jorge Caputo (26) *** Pato Yamaguchi (23)

Preview: Analysts are still trying to decipher exactly how this squad won 10 games in the Harlighet Ligan last season. On paper, there's not much there. Cormak Lethbridge and Bella Thompson have been good with Cosumar and Schottia U21, respectively, but they're still only teenagers. Andrei Nikolov is a seasoned performer with a solid career at Kurin FC before arriving in Sweeney, but there are plenty of better playmakers in this league. But somehow, Tiago Peña coaxed overachievement from just about every player on the roster and kept his team up. Emphasis on the word team. Nomad Brotherhood's mantra has always been about teamwork, unity and chemistry (hence the name of the club) and they lived up to it again in 1000. Most clubs scramble to upgrade talent after a promotion, but not Nomads. They fielded basically the same roster that had won the Sekundar Ligan a year ealier (exceptions being Anxo Crusan and Elbert Pierce). It was seldom pretty, but they found a way to get the results they needed. Now the question is, can they do it all again? With some legitimately high-quality sides like Zakhoro Aces coming up this year, they will be squeezed from both sides. A year of experience under their belts will surely help, but ultimately I just don't think Nomad Brotherhood FC has the quality or the budget to sustain a stay in the Harlighet Ligan. But win or lose, expect the Purple Army to fill Sweeney Station with their raucous cheers each and every Matchday.
Last Season: 15th (10-5-19). Prediction: 17th, Relegation.

ZAKHORO ACES
Zakhoro, Ankortroth Fief

Nickname: Aces
Founded: 888
Ground: Zapt Park (29,400)
Manager: Šimon Holguín
Starting XI: Logan Shaw (DRV - 25) *** Giona Ancarlo (WBO - 22), Giordi Dinara (24), Merton Lynch (27) *** Boudewijn Mayes (29 - Capt), Jayne Reynolds (31), Grigory Kikalashvili (EST - 23), Mauricio Sigler (20), Dwaro Na'Tule (23) *** Henning Nilssen (POL - 28), Belarmin Worsaw (WBO - 21)

Preview: Zakhoro Aces is the prototypical "flip-flop" club, constantly bouncing back and forth between the top two divisions. Too good for Sekundar Ligan but not quite up to scratch with Cosumar's best. Šimon Holguín's side bowled through the Sekundar Ligan pretty convincingly last season, but history tells us they will be headed back down at the end of the year. But you know what I say? Fuck history! This Zakhoro squad is legit and there is no way they finish in the bottom three this season. There's so much Harlighet Ligan-level talent on this roster that I honestly think they could make a push for the top ten in their first year back in the top flight. Why am I so high on the Aces? They have quality at every position, with several guys with star potential who are entering their peak years at exactly the same time. Young Darvalian goalkeeper Logan Shaw has been a project of Holguín's for the last four years and has finally come into his own. Giona Ancarlo and Giordi Dinara have developed into two of the most underrated and intimidating young defenders in Cosumar. New addition Boudewijn Mayes at defensive midfielder was a masterstroke in the transfer window from Klyde Heritage FC. He's the type of physical enforcer in the midfield that they have been lacking for eons and also lends a veteran dressing room presence to this young team. Mauricio Sigler is an explosive winger in the mold of Anders Engstrom, a bit raw still but with an absurd amount of talent. He'll get his first taste at regular minutes in the Harlighet Ligan this year. And last but not least, Belarmin Worsaw. Though he is only 21, the Borderlandian has become a bona-fide star striker in Cosumar. He scored a record 32 goals in Sekundar Ligan last year. But we already know he can produce in the top flight too: he scored 16 goals and finished 3rd in Harlighet Ligan U21 Player of the Year voting two seasons ago. The lad is simply a star and Zakhoro is lucky that he has remained loyal and not demanded transfer to a bigger club. But if opposing stratagems focus too much on Worsaw, his savvy albeit overshadowed strike partner Henning Nilssen (former of Red Star Slazhnov) is well-equipped to make you pay. This core group has grown up together in Zakhoro, and they've finally evolved into a force that even the Harlighet Ligan elite won't be able to simply push aside anymore.
Last Season: Sekundar Ligan Champions (22-5-7). Prediction: 12th.

NA'MALSILLE MARINERS
Na'Ailee, Na'Malsille Fief

Nickname: Mariners
Founded: 945
Ground: Varela Road (28,340)
Manager: Filipp Jeov (EST)
Starting XI: Helmut Gauthier (QUE - 28) *** Justinian Grimswald (20), Per Umbledjart (26), Peter Svensson (18), Oscar Parkhurst (27) *** Everett Abello (YTT - 35 - Capt), Nikolae Na'Kebia (21) *** Elmo Haggelund (29), Brooke Ford (NPH - 33), Bazou Diawara (30) *** Felix Jakobson (EST - 26)

Preview: Boing! Just like Zakhoro, Na'Malsille has popped right back up to the Harlighet Ligan after just one season down below. The board quite rightly kept faith in Filipp Jeov even after they were relegated in his first season, and the Estenian has the Mariners back where they belong. But that won't be enough to give him any delusions of job security. Expectations in Na'Ailee are grander than simply staying up. Many fans still remember the good 'ole days when the Mariners could be counted on to finish in the top seven every year. The culture of the fanbase expects the club to be at least comfortably mid-table. But are these expectations realistic in 1001 given the current roster? I'll give the cryptic answer: possibly. They have a distinct advantage in that no team enjoys the long flight to Western Isles to play at the notoriously hostile Varela Road. There's some quality in the squad for Jeov to work with. The Mariners will be quite good in the back with Gauthier, Grimswald, Umbledjart, Svensson and Parkhurst all being reliable enough to start for most teams in the Harlighet Ligan. Seasoned Yttribian international Everett Abello has taken a firm leadership role for the club since his arrival two years ago and still plays with the tenacity of a man a decade younger. His fellow defensive midfielder Nikolae Na'Kebia is a Cosumar U21 player with a bright future. Felix Jakobson of the Estenia national team has proven that he will consistently churn out goals alone up top since arriving from Rannin FC three years ago. Where Na'Malsille concerns me is the "3" in their 4-2-3-1. Their attacking midfield unit is too old, slow and toothless for my liking. Elmo Haggelund is the Slow - why does Jeov insist on playing him wide? Brooke Ford is the Old - the Nepharan is skilled but doesn't have the lungs she used to. Bazou Diawara is the Toothless - he has pace coming out of his ears but can't finish to save his life. A true dynamic playmaker in the attacking midfield would complete this Mariners squad in my mind. Right now, that hole is going to mire them in the relegation battle. I think they have the quality to survive, but goals may be hard to come by.
Last Season: 2nd in Sekundar Ligan (19-8-7). Prediction: 16th.

PARDOCK ISLAND FC
Ellrohir, Olask Fief

Nickname: Seafarers
Founded: 841
Ground: Shay Field (15,000)
Manager: Solen Adamsson
Starting XI: Asgeir Thorsteinsson (31) *** Ky Sondergaard (28), Davi (WSI - 21), Deirdre McNessa (19), Anne Simonsen (22) *** Oleg Schwarzenberg (32 - Capt), Luoman Huang (27) *** Alex Rocket (20), Karoliina Lahtinen (22), Lyyli Silvén (18) *** Karoki Herakles (ACD - 33)

Preview: Pardock has been just 'pretty good' in the Sekundar Ligan for a looong time, but finally broke through last year with the best season in club history and have been justly rewarded with a promotion after winning the playoff. But now that they've finally made it to the Harlighet Ligan, the Seafarers are in for a long season. It will take a minor miracle for them to avoid the same fate as Helfin Fief in their first Harlighet Ligan season last year. But hey - it's a new millennium and anything is possible. In addition to making club history, Pardock Island is also slated to become the Harlighet Ligan club with the most female players ever. Five of their first-choice XI are female, including their best asset: CAM Karoliina Lahtinen. However, if they're not careful, they could also set a Harlighet Ligan record for fewest wins. You have to admire the plucky Western Islanders from the small port town of Ellrohir for exceeding expectations, but they're just not equipped to face the Malloxes and Ramusok Uniteds of the Fiefdom. Let's be brutally honest - finishing 3rd in the second division was a big stretch for them. Pardock Island might be able to claim a few decent scalps in their debut season, but finishing higher than 16th in the big league? There's just no way. But these words won't stop Solen Adamsson from trying. He brought in Sunrisian center back Davi to bolster the defense, and also pulled off the marquee signing of Karoki Herakles, an Acedonian striker with World Cup experience. Herakles is old and not quite what he used to be, but he provides a nose for the goal that was lacking from the squad. Teen winger Lyyli Silvén is an intriguing talent rumored to have the eye of OAS Royal, but it's doubtful she'll be able to do much this year. Perhaps most critical to the club's prospects will be the play of the beloved Oleg Schwarzenberg, the steely defensive midfielder who has spent his entire career patrolling Shay Field with his impressive mustache and iconic eyepatch.
Last Season: 3rd place in Sekundar Ligan (18-8-8). Prediction: 18th, Relegation.

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CENTUS SERPENTS
Centus, Gellano Fief

Nickname: Serpents
Founded: 814
Ground: Somerset Road (45,000)
Manager: Akira Eld
Team Captain: FW Andreas Brennan. Top Scorer Last Season: Milo Gregory (GWA - 11)
Last Season: 16th in Harlighet Ligan (9-5-20). Prediction: Champions.

WEST GUNDAR FC
Ruminov, Gundar Fief

Nickname: Rugged Men
Founded: 924
Ground: Hamonia Stadium (23,000)
Manager: Peter Honeycutt
Team Captain: CB Franz Rowgedeb. Top Scorer Last Season: Jon Gope (9)
Last Season: 17th in Harlighet Ligan (6-7-21). Prediction: 3rd.

HELFIN FIEF FC
DeFinko, Helfin Fief

Nickname: Protons
Founded: 911
Ground: Scandrick Stadium (28,000)
Manager: Conley Goddard
Team Captain: RM Felix Victorsson. Top Scorer Last Season: Atherton Telfair (15)
Last Season: 18th in Harlighet Ligan (5-2-27). Prediction: 4th.

SAMAJ FC
Samaj, Culmarland Fief

Nickname: Hunters
Founded: 906
Ground: Stadion Jägare (32,000)
Manager: Casimir Salinas
Team Captain: FW Allen Huthson (WGA). Top Scorer Last Season: Allen Huthson (19)
Last Season: 4th (19-3-12). Prediction: 2nd.

TREFTADAETH ALLIANCE
Ashen Point, Parougan Fief

Nickname: Astronomers
Founded: 979
Ground: The Wormhole (25,000)
Manager: Truda Jotunnoj
Team Captain: GK Alvar Hodson. Top Scorer Last Season: Lindsey Severin (12)
Last Season: 5th (16-10-8). Prediction: 5th.

KLYDE HERITAGE FC
Jadde, North Klyde Fief

Nickname: The Minutemen
Founded: 639
Ground: Heritage Field (20,000)
Manager: Sacheverell Van Cann
Team Captain: RB Ashmedi Charania. Top Scorer Last Season: Ezekiel Chancellor (10)
Last Season: 6th (16-7-11). Prediction: 9th.

OLASK ISLANDERS
Olask, Olask Fief

Nickname: Islanders
Founded: 846
Ground: Kamu Road (22,040)
Manager: Kaleb Viteri
Team Captain: CB Joseph Outerridge. Top Scorer Last Season: Kohei Shinigata (13)
Last Season: 7th (16-6-12). Prediction: 6th.

SINDO CRUSADERS
Altamirano, Sindo Fief

Nickname: The Crusaders
Founded: 927
Ground: AltaPress Field (35,000)
Manager: Augustus Loew
Team Captain: CAM Stian Mac Pharlain. Top Scorer Last Season: Stian Mac Pharlain (21)
Last Season: 8th (13-9-12). Prediction: 8th.

PELETHAS UNITED
Pelethas, Morponte Fief

Nickname: The Miners
Founded: 835
Ground: Drango Way (21,000)
Manager: Euan Jersey (new)
Team Captain: CM Jack Algar. Top Scorer Last Season: Trygve Tyson (11)
Last Season: 9th (10-15-9). Prediction: 10th.

FORT ARCHER F.C.
Solheim, Numenvernien Fief

Nickname: The Rangers
Founded: 892
Ground: Redmont Park (45,000)
Manager: Eric Peverley
Team Captain: LM Alex Hagglund. Top Scorer Last Season: Nikita Reeve (NPH - 14)
Last Season: 10th (11-9-14). Prediction: 7th.

YAMBRIDGE FC
Yambridge, Gellano Fief

Nickname: Yams or Browns
Founded: 720
Ground: Mercury Lane (34,100)
Manager: James Villa
Team Captain: DM Marculi del Fuego. Top Scorer Last Season: Barrfind Ljunggren (10)
Last Season: 11th (10-11-13). Prediction: 14th.

IFK ALDENSKOETT
Aldenskoett, Duversia Fief

Nickname: Eagles
Founded: 890
Ground: The Eagles' Nest (19,000)
Manager: Väinö Va'Lucic
Team Captain: DF Willy Arntz. Top Scorer Last Season: Glenn Terry (13)
Last Season: 12th (11-7-16). Prediction: 12th.

REGELA UNITED
Regalia, Regela Colony

Nickname: Mercats
Founded: 922
Ground: Regalia Colonial Stadium (33,000)
Manager: Adolf Levangaard
Team Captain: LM Elwyn Romijnsen. Top Scorer Last Season: Esmerelda Na'Fekete (9)
Last Season: 13th (9-12-13). Prediction: 15th.

DUSK ATHLETIC
Dusk, Gundar Fief

Nickname: The Crows
Founded: 954
Ground: The Gully (21,000)
Manager: Kristiāns Allsopp
Team Captain: FW Bran Darby. Top Scorer Last Season: Jason Ellis (17)
Last Season: 14th (11-5-18). Prediction: 17th.

DAWCHIRE TOWN
Dawchire, Tamarskand Fief

Nickname: The Hammers
Founded: 809
Ground: Old Veston (21,000)
Manager: David Clemente
Team Captain: LWB Megan Skarasen. Top Scorer Last Season: Luca Staropoli (18)
Last Season: 15th (9-8-17). Prediction: 16th.

KEENAN ATHLETIC
Keenan, Criscalus Fief

Nickname: Bobcats
Founded: 958
Ground: AirCosumar Field (21,000)
Manager: Einar Adolfsson
Team Captain: RAM Bethan Davies. Top Scorer Last Season: Delwyth Jonferth (12)
Last Season: 16th (8-8-18). Prediction: 11th.

FC FLEN
Flen, Ankortroth Fief

Nickname: The Valleymen
Founded: 900
Ground: EnergyStar Field (41,141)
Manager: Harry Vishinsky (new)
Team Captain: RM Esther LaCroix. Top Scorer Last Season: Koo Cuh-ma (19)
Last Season: Tredje Ligan Champions (19-8-7). Prediction: 13th.

AC OPJENHEIM
Opjenheim, Hvalsey Fief

Nickname: The Gulls
Founded: 736
Ground: Providence Park (30,750)
Manager: Laurence Na'Sutek
Team Captain: LW Koma Kugbe. Top Scorer Last Season: Jan Dvaine (12)
Last Season: 2nd in Tredje Ligan (20-5-9). Prediction: 18th.

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AC Sepultura (Last Season: 17th in Sekundar Ligan. Prediction: 1st)
Atletisk Surpronuk (Last Season: 18th in Sekundar Ligan. Prediction: 5th)
Sarmon FC (Last Season: 3rd. Prediction: 9th)
Goldstaff City (Last Season: 4th. Prediction: 3rd)
Pristine Forest (Last Season: 5th. Prediction: 6th)
IFK Sundsvall (Last Season: 6th. Prediction: 4th)
Ziemelu Skaida (Last Season: 7th. Prediction: 10th)
Varvonti Firestorm (Last Season: 8th. Prediction: 12th)
Fevelo United (Last Season: 9th. Prediction: 7th)
Everlong FC (Last Season: 10th. Prediction: 8th)
East Devellin FC (Last Season: 11th. Prediction: 11th)
Sporting Pirankoper (Last Season: 12th. Prediction: 2nd)
Atletisk Östrad (Last Season: 13th. Prediction: 17th)
Murkwaamp Suns FC (Last Season: 14th. Prediction: 14th)
Nuur Origins FC (Last Season: 15th. Prediction: 15th)
AFC Wernersburg (Last Season: Lägre Ligan 1 East Region Champions. Prediction: 16th)
Portsmouth FC (Last Season: Lägre Ligan 1 Klyde Region Champions. Prediction: 13th)
Larkinham Town (Last Season: Lägre Ligan 1 Central Region Champions. Prediction: 18th)

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