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by **Chromatika** » Tue Jan 23, 2018 10:28 pm

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Season 4 Part 2: MD6 - MD11

Week 8

Champions’ Cup Group Stage Game 1
Tihon 1-2 Handon United

Globe Cup Group Stage Game 1
Chromatik 3-0 Starling

Series B Champions’ Cup Group Stage Game 1
Deprí Sanar 1-0 Tout-Puissant Hasiera

A rather rough match as the very first match of a Chromatik team in the
Champions’ Cup Group Stage, as Danica Farrier’s goal isn’t able to carry the team past Natalie Adams, Daniel
Dostalok, and the international might that is Handon United. Chromatik make Lisa Amos’s return a miserable one as Murray, Vickers, and co. simply sweep aside the side. Deprí Sanar? Might have found a star in one Cherry Whitecastle, as the teenage phenom scores the game-winner, a rebound off a shot taken by Stefan Metod.

“We’re not dead yet,” deadpans one Breno Schmidt at the United Center, fresh off of a stunner against Anomalies. On paper, there was no way that United was supposed to win, but they did. Camilla Searle was helped out by some brilliant tackling off of Nika and Lorenzo, Ransom got the tap-in, and Hermaeus Mora missed two free kicks badly. In nearby Myana, Simmons Jr. doesn’t seem to be able to get the good starts to a season down at all. Victorina Bird’s goal was a beauty, that’s for certain, but Amand Ghyslain and Marius Olivér dictated the pace, and with enough chances, Lennox/Placek came through.

In what should’ve been a top-of-the-table clash of the early going, Tihon put Chromatik fans into a state of worry as Alister’s team did what they do best: suffocate the crap out of their opponents. The only sign of life for Chromatik during the match was the brilliant free kick taken by Cantor; otherwise, Tihon won in time of possession (over forty minutes with the ball), chances (eight to two), goals (two to one), and made half of the Capitalizt Dome empty by the end of the match. Tough going for St. Laurent’s squad that was hoping to set the tone early - three points in six matches is not where they want to be.

Felswyr’s experiment of having a supportive striker to Deleon continues to pay dividends, as they come away with another high-scoring win over Lhor, Sigrun Barota the man of the match with a goal and three assists as Addison’s las-gasp effort is saved off the right hand of Nika Justus. Another new signee that did well was Jane Schramm - she was responsible for setting up all of Lhor’s goals.

Alnio’s early-season form was tested by another team that has continued to defy expectations, as the Union and Red Hawks played to an entertaining draw at RCK Field. It was often-beleaguered Havel Thomas that started the scoring from thirty yards out in a beautiful streaker, only to be equalized by Ariane Gallagher two minutes later. After that, both teams couldn’t breach the other’s defenses, the Hawks cleared an absurd twelve crossing shots in front of their goal, and both teams left wanting. Deprí Sanar’s match against Crossroads was much the same - nice goals, solid defenses, evenly matched.

Biggest Winner: Urrheddiao. Biggest Loser: Chromatik.

Week 9

Champions’ Cup Group Stage Game 2
Lexington Victory 0-3 Tihon

Globe Cup Group Stage Game 2
Hellenic Rouge 0-1 Chromatik

Series B Champions’ Cup Group Stage Game 2
New Oxford Nucleus 2-1 Deprí Sanar

A resounding trip to Lexington, stemming from what can be considered Karlovic’s declaration of professionalism, puts the Tide in solid position as the Mercedinian assists on two goals and scores the third. Capitalizt continue to take out their anger from their dismal domestic results at international competition, Vickers threading the needle against Pasargan Rouge. The Yellow Jackets falter against the Nucleus but all in all, a matchday that showed that Chromatik teams can play with those of the world.

”They’re the best for a reason,” pans one Candice Essai, minutes after their loss at the hands of Tihon. Xi Xe scored a brace to lead the Union early in the second half, but a hat trick by Alyssa Haight in the second half showed the depth that the team has as the Nepharim showed that Brenecian Farrier isn’t the only one in the team. Felswyr continued on their good form as Urrheddiao’s bid for a second straight victory goes awry, Justus stops all shots save one, Deleon scores a brace, and it’s another solid win for Frost.

Both Deprí teams have a hard time this day, with the Red Hawks falling victim to Profressice’s free kick and the Yellow Jackets not being able to contain Everdeen & Cantor. Chromatik salvages a match versus Crossroads, as Keenan’s Crusaders aren’t able to put to work Neovak’s grand outing as Vorbeck misses a penalty kick, and Swain is able to get the team to victory.

Most impressive result of the day? Lhor’s absolute trouncing of Z’ai’ai, Montablo showing her free kick skills with a brace and Addison ruling the midfield with an iron fist. Jessica Lennox had no shots on goal.

Biggest Winner: Tihon. Biggest Loser: Z’ai’ai.

Week 10

Champions’ Cup Group Stage Game 3
Crisisbless 1-1 Tihon

Globe Cup Group Stage Game 3
Eastern Stars 2-0 Chromatik

Series B Champions’ Cup Game 3
Deprí Sanar 5-2 Whitetail Rangers

Atlantian Oceania Champions' League Preliminary Round, Leg 1
Tihon 1-0 Tarahal Lake Athletic

Tihon has a rather hard time away at Crisisbless, putting a dent in their hopes; Chromatik falls flat versus Eastern Stars, and Deprí Sanar makes mincemeat of Whitetail Rangers.

In the AOCL, Farrier salvages the Tide a vital three points.

Kia Anders is not one to usually talk, but she has a message after Frost’s narrow victory: “We might not have made the most impressive moves, but we have a fantastic squad.” Barota, Deleon, Jaeger, Justus, Walker, McCloud, Lia, Nallrina, Gillis, Delvalle, Lestrange. Not bad, Anders, not bad.

Chromatik’s resurgence continues with another shutout victory, Crossroads stuns Alnio - Juri Kisame proving instrumental - and then the three draws come.

Urrheddiao’s tie against Z’ai’ai was just a sad match, neither side able to get anything going at all. Myana - Tihon? A rare misstep by Alister’s side as Drew Limones draws a penalty off of Tora Bozena and Victorina Bird hits it through. Leaving Lhor vs. Deprí Lanar as the man of the match. Ariane Gallagher and Elizabeth Addison have become bona fide representatives of Schottia in the Chromatik League, and both played a huge part in the match - Gallagher scoring a hat trick and Addison contributing two assists. However, it was Glanglad Lassansyr - one of the few Vanorians left in the league - that tied the game late.

Biggest Winner: Felswyr. Biggest Loser: Anomalies.

Week 11

Champions’ Cup Group Stage Game 4
Tihon 2-1 Crisisbless

Globe Cup Group Stage Game 4
Chromatik 1-1 Eastern Stars

Series B Champions’ Cup Group Stage Game 4
Whitetail Rangers 0-0 Deprí Sanar

Atlantian Oceania Champions' League Preliminary Round, Leg 2
Tarahal Lake Athletic 2-1 Tihon
Tihon wins, 2-2, on away goals (1-0)

The beauty of the Group Stage is that you face the same opponent twice in a row. This allows for adjustments, and Alister has proven to be pretty apt at that. The Nepharim skipper was able to right the ship and inspire Tide to a victory over Crisisbless that gives them two wins, a draw, and a loss with two matches to go; Victory’s loss at Handon helps their cause further. Chromatik have a harder time of things at home versus their Avonian opponents, not being able to make Murray’s strike count. Helena Middlsbrough did all the work for the Yellow Jackets as they escaped Taeshan with a point.

Tarahal Lake Athletic proves to be a more formidable opponent on the road, but Haight is enough to grant them the away goals win, propelling the team to the Group Stage.

Rowan Varghese chooses this matchup against Lhor to have a breakout performance, the Cosumarite overwhelming Schramm early and often as Tide build up a three-goal lead at halftime; what they didn’t expect was to be stretched in the second half as Addison and Vidal allowed the Orcas to get back into the match before a controversial free kick deep in Lhor’s territory yielded Johan Karlovic the chance to play the hero, which the young Mercidinian calmly put away to cap off a thriller at the Tidal Wave. In a game where Farrier and Haight were not able to generate opportunities themselves, it was the two midfielders that came to the spotlight for the Tide.

Catheline Keenan’s first nine matches as the manager of the Crusaders has gone about as expected: an average defense allowing two goals a game, which is pretty bad; an offense that has scored fifteen, which is better than where they were last year (at least they rank seventh in goals scored at this point), and a team that still lacks that killer instinct. The latest exhibit? Vorbeck’s brace before halftime being wasted as Corey Simmons Jr.’s squad turns in their best half of the early season, Lacy Profressice and Mindaugion Vansumé teaming up to set Victorina Bird up for a hat trick all in the second half. Beautiful, fluid play from the Islanders.

Chromatik continues to show life but find that Union are not just a five-match wonder. Laffitte and Cates tie up Vickers and Murray every time the two strikers cross the final third, meaning that it’s Jake Swan who plays the hero in causing Voncile Nealy to badly whiff on a tackle before putting away a midrange shot. Anomalies falls victim to a draw against an inferior squad as well, Helene Corridan making two uncharacteristic gaffs on tap-ins by Jessica Lennox that the Nepharim would have usually saved without a problem. “I have to focus better,” the keeper laments, “I am better than this.”

If you were to tell a commentator to describe the perfect football match, they would point you toward the tape of the game that the Frost played against Deprí Sanar. Possession? Check. Tackling? Check. Solid keeping for the few opportunities that the Yellow Jackets did have against Justus? Check. Selfless play as Barota sets up Deleon, and Jaeger follows behind for the rebounds? Check. However, most impressive was the play of Kai Dias in the second half, as the still developing player entered for Barota in the last twenty minutes and simply did not allow a single ball to cross his side of the field. Can it be Matchday 12 yet already? Felswyr vs. Tihon remains a match that is high on everyone’s watchlists as the season progresses.

Equally impressive is the play of one Deprí Lanar, which remains the only squad to not lose a match yet. Sure, the Red Hawks are currently in third, due to an absurd amount of six draws, but to not have tasted defeat in nine matches is impressive, even if the last victory came against a hapless United side who are seriously considering the future of their skipper at this point. As for this match, Gallagher, Lassansyr, and Jovanović just dominated.

Biggest Winner: Tihon. Biggest Loser: Urrheddiao.

Week 12

Champions’ Cup Group Stage Game 5
Handon United 1-0 Tihon

Globe Cup Group Stage Game 5
Starling 2-3 Chromatik

Series B Champions’ Cup Group Stage Game 5
Deprí Sanar 3-1 New Oxford Nucleus

Cygnus Cup First Round Proper, Leg 1
FC Endeavor 1-2 Chromatik

Well… Tihon may be the class of the Chromatik League, but… Handon is one of the best teams of the world. Even with the defense holding up, Handon handled the Tide’s pressure well, and Rachel Hellion showed why she’s on that squad. Chromatik had a better showing against Starling - Lisa Amos just couldn’t get any revenge - Chromatik seems to be the team of the group. Deprí Sanar got some revenge against the Cenian team that defeated them.

Chromatik made it two-for-two in their week in international competitions, taking down FC Endeavor of Apox.

”We’re going to have our ups and downs, but this team has potential, you can be sure of that,” explains one Catheline Keenan after the landmark win of the year so far for the Crusaders. Lhor has proven that they’re not a team to overlook, and Crossroads stole the game from right under their nose. Praise the continual emergence of one Juri Kisame - the young fireballer is being taken under the wing of June Connolly and Dexter Vorbeck’s leadership has also helped.

Tihon had a rather rough go at things in Urrheddiao, as Breno Schmidt tried to rally his troops and it almost worked. Monica Cunnington, Beatrice Collas, and Leonore Ransom had arguably their best games of the year, but against the playmaking ability of Rowan Varghese and Johan Karlovic, and the finishing power of Alyssa Haight and Danica Farrier, Tihon’s victory was inevitable. To put insult to injury, Réné Eason came in late and scored the game winner.

Myana and Chromatik play to a two-two draw that leaves both teams flustered; no Capitalizt fan thought that they’d be where they are now. Alnio finally gets revenge upon Deprí Sanar as Haskell shows off her class; Felswyr continues their reign with a thumping of Z’ai’ai, and Deprí Lanar, which is on a mission to be recognized as a perennial contender instead of just an also-run, eke out a victory over Anomalies, Iwan Roberts the man of the match with two key assists.

Biggest Winner: Deprí Lanar. Biggest Loser: Anomalies.

BlackFlower Cup IV
Play-In Round
Lorentine 4–3 Qet
Lorentine: Carr ‘7, Zacarias ’22, Juuso ’47, Newborn ’82 Qet: Zinoviy ’17, Ochini ’69, Tatham ‘77
Eyrods 1–0 Anchors
Eyrods: Lemus ‘71
Pria 1–5 Alnio
Pria: Steelbridge ’22 Alnio: Xe ’41, ’78, ’86, Haskell ’22, ‘61
Urrheddiao 1–0 Rhoni
Urrheddiao: Cunnington ‘81
Myana 3–1 Wirr Tsi
Myana: Vansumé ’17, Profressice ’61, Bird ’82 Wirr Tsi: Pontbriand ‘71
Umbar 1–2 Miners
Umbar: Ciesla ’22 Miners: Kyng ’39, Jan ‘71
Pùr 2–2 Deprí Sanar (3–2 AET)
Pùr: Hyeon ’28, Goudeau ’81 Deprí Sanar: Whitecastle ’17, Metod ’61, ‘117
Anfanhar 7–5 Knetyohai
Anfanhar: Freemantle ‘2, ’19, ’29, ’34, ’42, Ingeon ’71, Lisette ’82 Knetyohai: Marquez ’27, ’38, Prim ’52, ’69, Minke ‘88

The BlackFlower Cup returns with even more matches in the first round, and they don’t disappoint. Five matches are decided by a single goal, with the more notable results including Miners being the only expansion team to make it to the next round, the Yellow Jackets needing extra time to get by Jayson’s Riders, and Cunnington coming through in the clutch to save United of further embarrassment. Alnio puts a clinic on the Pride while Myana takes care of business against Wirr Tsi; As for the match in Anfanhar… Holy hell, Leander Fremantle!

Round of Sixteen Draw
Z’ai’ai @ Lhor
Anomalies @ Tihon
Deprí Sanar @ Urrheddiao
Miners @ Chromatik
Alnio @ Myana
Anfanhar @ Felswyr
Eyrods @ Crossroads
Lorentine @ Deprí Lanar

Week 13

Champions’ Cup Group Stage Game 6
Tihon 2-0 Lexington Victory

Globe Cup Group Stage Game 6
Chromatik 1-0 Hellenic Rouge

Series B Champions’ Cup Group Stage Game 6
Tout-Puissant Haseira 2-2 Deprí Sanar

Cygnus Cup First Round Proper, Leg 2
Chromatik 1-1 FC Endeavor
Chromatik wins, 3-2

Wow. All three teams make it through to the knockout rounds, making it the best season for Chromatik teams. Tihon made it two for two versus Victory, Chromatik blank Hellenic Rouge, and the Yellow Jackets tie the Audioslav side.

An exhausted Chromatik give FC Endeavor fans some hope before snuffing it out on a low kick by Vickers that propels them to the next round.

Alnio puts an exclamation point in what has been an eye-opening half of the season by fighting the Islanders to a draw, being in fourth place ahead of both Anomalies and Chromatik, something that nobody saw happening. Those two teams also fight to draws, as Capitalizt is able to drag Lhor down to their level. The Orcas are definitely scoring more than before, but their defense is lacking, something that doesn’t fit Lucas’s style. Sandoval Lomar is having a rougher season, and Luísa Lopes is having a harder time fitting in than expected. Anomalies play a solid game compared to their recent string of results, but against the might of Tihon, it isn’t enough to take the victory as it is Donna Carpenter this time that get the Tide the point.

The only two matches that didn’t end in draws couldn’t have been more different. Avksentiy Hildebrand is the scapegoat for Z’ai’ai’s defeat as Bruce Washington will most likely be taking his spot in the second leg, and likewise, Alexandru Zapars will likely be taking over for William Lewis. For Deprí Sanar, despite having the worst offense in the league, their defense - and specifically one Helena Middlesbrough - is playing really well. The other match saw Felswyr play their patented style of suffocating defense and fast counterattacks, the Red Hawks being their victims this time around. Sure, there’s eleven more games and then the split plus ten, but in their current form, the Frost look frighteningly good.

Biggest Winner: Felswyr. Biggest Loser: Z’ai’ai.

Standings After 11 Games:
Chromatik League Premier Division     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Felswyr                             11    9   1   1    23   10  +13    28
 2 Tihon                               11    7   3   1    24   17   +7    24
 3 Deprí Lanar                         11    4   6   1    21   17   +4    18
 4 Alnio                               11    4   5   2    23   21   +2    17
 5 Anomalies                           11    4   4   3    25   23   +2    16
 6 Deprí Sanar                         11    4   2   5    13   17   −4    14
 7 Lhor                                11    3   3   5    30   25   +5    12
 8 Crossroads                          11    3   3   5    19   21   −2    12
 9 Chromatik                           11    3   3   5    14   17   −3    12
10 Myana                               11    2   4   5    18   24   −6    10
11 Z'ai'ai                             11    2   2   7    17   24   −7     8
12 Urrheddiao                          11    2   2   7    15   26  −11     8

Two overperformers and two underperformers stand out, as both promoted teams are in the top six, and Lhor and Chromatik are in the bottom six. For Myana, Z'ai'ai, and Urrheddiao, this is not where they want to be; thankfully, sixth place is only six points away from twelfth, and there is still the split to put a soft reset on things. Atop the table sits Felswyr and Tihon, Frost ahead for now, though Alister's squad has shown that they play their best when under the most pressure; Deprí Lanar simply deserves to be here by this point, and Anomalies are eager to be better.

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Second Division

Chromatik League Second Division     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Lorentine                          11    6   3   2    32   19  +13    21
 2 Wirr Tsi                           11    5   4   2    23   19   +4    19
 3 Pùr                                11    5   3   3    25   26   −1    18
 4 Eyrods                             11    5   2   4    16   13   +3    17
 5 Umbar                              11    5   2   4    20   22   −2    17
 6 Miners                             11    4   4   3    26   22   +4    16
 7 Knetyohai                          11    5   1   5    19   19    0    16
 8 Anchors                            11    5   1   5    24   25   −1    16
 9 Anfanhar                           11    5   1   5    19   22   −3    16
10 Rhoni                              11    2   5   4    18   22   −4    11
11 Pria                               11    3   1   7    13   16   −3    10
12 Qet                                11    2   1   8    20   30  −10     7

No, your eyes do not deceive you. At this juncture, the Shock - yes, the Shock - sit second behind Lorentine, who were the favorites to win this thing. Pria is having a rough time of things in the bottom half of the division, but three points separate Anfanhar and Wirr Tsi, which is insane to think that eight teams sit in that zone. The Second Division will also be split into two divisions this time around, meaning that these next eleven matches will be important down here as well.

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Third Division - Regional Leagues

Chromatik League Third Division Capital Region     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Hanai Yeomen                                     10    6   2   2    17   10   +7    20
 2 Capitol FC                                       10    5   4   1    23   10  +13    19
 3 Wirr Tsi Lightning                               10    6   1   3    19   12   +7    19
 4 Hanai Breakers                                   10    6   1   3    16   11   +5    19
 5 Omnio Tech                                       10    5   3   2    17   10   +7    18
 6 Nonian City                                      10    4   4   2    15   11   +4    16
 7 Alnio Ravens                                     10    3   6   1     9    9    0    15
 8 Checkers FC                                      10    4   2   4    17   12   +5    14
 9 Hanai City                                       10    4   1   5    13   16   −3    13
10 Gurshan City                                     10    3   4   3    10   16   −6    13
11 Nonian Saints                                    10    3   3   4    10   16   −6    12
12 Alnio City                                       10    2   4   4    12   12    0    10
13 Wirr Tsi Bears                                   10    2   4   4    11   12   −1    10
14 Omnio Stars                                      10    3   1   6    14   22   −8    10
15 Wirr Tsi City                                    10    2   3   5    15   19   −4     9
16 Gurshan Sharks                                   10    0   1   9     5   25  −20     1

Chromatik League Third Division West Region     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Heartland                                     10    6   3   1    10    4   +6    21
 2 Deprí Sanar Vipers                            10    6   2   2    19   10   +9    20
 3 Knetyohai FC                                  10    6   2   2    15    8   +7    20
 4 Anfanhar FC                                   10    5   2   3    12   10   +2    17
 5 Deprí State                                   10    5   2   3     7    7    0    17
 6 Lorentine City                                10    4   4   2    18   14   +4    16
 7 Deprí Sanar United                            10    5   1   4     9    6   +3    16
 8 Lorentine Jackals                             10    4   2   4    15   14   +1    14
 9 Shantarr Seals                                10    4   2   4    14   16   −2    14
10 Anfanhar City                                 10    3   4   3    14   17   −3    13
11 Deprí Lanar United                            10    3   3   4     9   13   −4    12
12 Knetyohai City                                10    3   2   5     9   12   −3    11
13 Deprí Lanar Falcons                           10    2   4   4    11   12   −1    10
14 Pùr Cowboys                                   10    2   2   6    13   19   −6     8
15 Pùr City                                      10    1   3   6    10   16   −6     6
16 Shantarr City                                 10    1   2   7    11   18   −7     5

Chromatik League Third Division East Region     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Brisara FC                                    10    5   3   2    11    7   +4    18
   Glaciers                                      10    5   3   2    11    7   +4    18
 3 Rhoni FC                                      10    4   5   1    19   12   +7    17
 4 Mountain State                                10    4   5   1     7    4   +3    17
 5 Larhai Stallions                              10    4   4   2    14    9   +5    16
 6 Brisara Dragoons                              10    4   4   2    14   11   +3    16
 7 Rhoni City                                    10    3   5   2    14   10   +4    14
 8 Jatho City                                    10    4   2   4    22   19   +3    14
 9 Z'ai'ai City                                  10    3   3   4    14   17   −3    12
10 Loggers                                       10    3   3   4     9   15   −6    12
11 Umbar State                                   10    2   5   3     9   10   −1    11
12 Larhai FC                                     10    3   1   6    10   12   −2    10
   Lhor United                                   10    1   7   2    10   12   −2    10
14 Umbar City                                    10    3   1   6    12   16   −4    10
15 Pria City                                     10    2   3   5     9   19  −10     9
16 Jatho Bulls                                   10    2   2   6     5   10   −5     8

Chromatik League Third Division Island Region     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Qet United                                      10    6   2   2    22   10  +12    20
 2 Eyrods Topics                                   10    5   5   0    21    9  +12    20
 3 Inon Reef                                       10    6   1   3    19    9  +10    19
 4 Urrhed FC                                       10    6   1   3    16    9   +7    19
 5 Tor Teal                                        10    5   2   3    17   15   +2    17
 6 Tihon United                                    10    4   3   3    12    7   +5    15
 7 Naval FC                                        10    4   3   3     9    9    0    15
 8 Inon Xenon                                      10    4   3   3     7    7    0    15
 9 Wix City                                        10    4   2   4    15   15    0    14
10 Qet City                                        10    3   3   4    13   13    0    12
11 Fishermen's Club                                10    3   2   5    11   14   −3    11
12 Wix Knights                                     10    2   4   4    12   17   −5    10
13 Myana City                                      10    2   4   4    13   19   −6    10
14 Tor City                                        10    3   1   6     9   17   −8    10
15 Urrhed State                                    10    2   3   5    13   23  −10     9
16 Eyrods FC                                       10    0   3   7     4   20  −16     3

by **Chromatika** » Sat Jan 27, 2018 6:14 pm

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Season 4 Part 3: MD12 - MD17

Week 14

Globe Cup Sixteenth Finals, Leg 1
Hinode Supernova 1-0 Chromatik

Atlantian Oceania Champions’ League Group Stage, Game 1
Mâ Âlâmëómë 4-0 Tihon

Hinode Supernova is able to put up with the Capitalizt pressure for the entirety of ninety minutes, while the Farf giants smash Tihon in a match that leaves Alister flustered: “These are one of the giants of the world, and this match shows that we are still far behind those with the most class. Back to the drawing board.”

Well, Alnio, your first eleven-game honeymoon is over. Now, everyone is out to get you, and you will have to prove yourself. First up for their second leg is Lhor, the team that they defeated 2-0 in their first game. This time around, with Sandoval Lomar being sidelines due to a flu, Linon Denn gets the call and is aided by a defense that keeps her completely clean, including improved play from Luísa Lopes, who is under fire to be replaced by either Erikk or Zane if her play falls. Another team that has made a change in their starting lineup is Z’ai’ai, as Alexandru Zaparas and Bruce Washington’s first start result in a shutout win over Deprí Lanar. McBee, Pointer, and Bard look to be comfortable with old man Washington.

Crossroads and Anoamlies have both underperformed so far, and this game was no exception. When a game features seven shots on goal total, it’s no wonder that Kirstin Neovak and Helene Corridan didn’t let any in. Chromatik gets off on the right foot narrowly in the Capitalizt Dome as Joan Vickers is able to get things done; Deprí Sanar gets up to .500 with an opportunistic victory over Myana, Lacy Profressice and Victorina Bird both seeing close-range free kicks miss the mark.

Match of the week is Tihon versus Felswyr, take two, and it’s a nailbiter with Joy and Justus blocking every shot from Farrier, Haight, Deleon, and Jaeger until an injury time strike from Varghese hands Tide the victory. Both teams will likely finish in the Top Six, so we will probably get to see the matchup at least twice more, which will be a treat.

Biggest Winner: Tihon. Biggest Loser: Deprí Lanar.

Week 15

Globe Cup Sixteenth Finals, Leg 2
Chromatik 2-2 Hinode Supernova
Hinode Supernova wins, 3-2

Atlantian Oceania Champions’ League Group Stage, Game 2
Tihon 2-0 Herzegovina City FC

Though Vickers and Murray score early, Castelen isn’t able to keep her net clean, and Capitalizt’s run ends in the Globe Cup.

Tihon takes care of business versus Herzegoniva City FC, something they must do if the team is to get out of this group. Haight provides the brace, continuing the theme of someone not named Farrier scoring goals for the Tide.

The Deprí Derby and the Chromatik City Derby on the same matchday? Yes, please. For Lanar vs. Sanar, both matches end in draws, something that the Red Hawks would probably bemoan, considering that they are in the pack of seven teams between third and eigth place. Chromatik is back in form, and their trumping over their bitter rivals only goes to show just how much both teams have been underperforming, as they have as many wins as losses apiece and are not ahead of the teams like Alnio, Lhor, and both Deprís as they should be.

Lorriane Deleon and Alyssa Haight hit game-winners for their respective squads as Frost and Tide have shown to be the class of the league up to this point, Alnio maintains their status as a top-three squad by dispatching Urrheddiao with ease aided by Haskell and Xe, and Islanders fall once again - the Sutton-Kress-Villaloba experiment running into a bit of a snag as Bird, Profressice, and Harig are scoring enough goals but Myana is struggling on the defensive end.

Biggest Winner: Chomatik. Biggest Loser: Urrheddiao.

Week 16

Cygnus Cup Round of Sixteen, Leg 1
Laketown Rangers 2-1 Chromatik

Vilitan Cove International Round of Sixteen, Leg 1
Kionao Koastal 2-4 Lhor

Atlantian Oceania Champions’ League Group Stage, Game 3
Tihon 2-2 1830 Cathair

St. Laurent seems to be saving his squad for trying to get better results domestically, as he starts a team of mostly backups against Laketown Rangers and Capitalizt fall behind the Taeshani squad. In the new Vilitan Cove International, which is contested by the most improved team that doesn’t make it to International Competition, Elizabeth Addison scores a hat trick for the Orcas to take a commanding lead. Tihon’s two-two draw versus 1830 Cathair is an important step for the team, as they have a 1-1-1 record at this point. Can Tide make it out of the Group Stage of two separate competitions?

Third straight victory for the Capitalizt sees Michael St. Laurent’s decision to rest their starts against Laketown Rangers be a genius one. Euran Samuel Hopkins was the man of the match, stopping Lorriane Deleon and Mathilda Jaeger on numerous forays at the Capitalizt goal, allowing for Joan Vickers and Nya Murray to score off of counterattacks caused by his form. Tihon pounce upon Frost’s defeat by knocking the Red Hawks off of the top six. It’s not just Farrier, Haight, and Karlovic who are the heroes of the Tide - Joy, Bayliss, Bozena, Vidal, and Tantanthar have started to really come together.

Alnio is seeing that their life is starting to get a lot harder, as they lose once again, this time to the Anomalies. It’s taken all this time to set up the attacking five of Kuijer, Mora, Everdeen, Suleymanzade, and Cantor, but AFC seems to be revving on all cylinders on the offensive end themselves. Now, both Chromatik City powerhouses are in the top six - albeit narrowly.

In other news, Lhor puts aside Metod and Whitecastle’s strikes with a hat trick from Vidal; Crossroads and Z’ai’ai battle to a haphazard draw that is just painful to watch, and Myana picks up a rare win at the expense of Urrheddiao, the once proud franchise having both the lowest goals scored as well as the most goals allowed.

Biggest Winner: Chromatik. Biggest Loser: Alnio.

Week 17

Cygnus Cup Round of Sixteen, Leg 2
Chromatik 2-4 Laketown Rangers
Laketown Rangers win, 6-3

Vilitan Cove International Round of Sixteen, Leg 2
Lhor 0-1 Kionao Koastal
Lhor wins, 4-3

Atlantian Oceania Champions’ League Group Stage, Game 4
1830 Cathair 1-0 Tihon

Another week, another second string lineup against Laketown, as Capitalizt sacrifice the Cygnus Cup for what they hope is a continuation of their domestic form. Kionao Koastal handle Lhor’s attack this time around, but the Orcas’ lead was too much to overcome. Tihon isn’t able to get one back on the road, meaning they will most likely have to win their last two matches to make it to the knockout rounds.

In what was basically a last-ditch effort for Urrheddiao, Monica Cunnington, Beatrice Collas, and Leonore Ransom threw all they had and the kitchen sink at Lhor, and it stuck; however, Olimpia Vidal, Devora Montalbo, Elizabeth Addison, and Jane Schramm - the young prodigy, the placekicker, and the two Schottians - answered every goal and eclipsed United with two minutes left in the match in a result that causes Urrheddiao to be fourteen points outside of sixth with seven matches to go before the split. It does allow Schmidt to test other players before the split happens thanks to the 0.5 times carryover, but it’s not what United was expecting.

All the favorites won this day, Felswyr needing Deleon’s heroics late to clip Alnio and Chromatik taking eighty-five minutes to breach Zuparas (who is playing much better than Lewis), while Tihon and Anomalies strangle their opponents. Deprí Lanar bounces back thanks to Roberts and Gallagher.

Biggest Winner: Felswyr. Biggest Loser: Urrheddiao

Week 18

Champions’ Cup Round of Sixteen, Leg 1
Tihon 1-1 Sabrefell Athletic

Series B Champions’ Cup Round of Sixteen, Leg 1
Deprí Sanar 0-1 Kale Island Dwarfs

Atlantian Oceania Champions League Group Stage, Game 5
Tihon 0-1 Mâ Âlâmëómë

Haight’s strike is answered by Rudden as Sabrefell Athletic is the toughest Nepharim side that Tide have faced to date; Morningstar’s tackle of Farrier during the match put a smile on many a Chromatiks’ face. Deprí Sanar is not able to get any sort of an offense against the Electrumite side, and Tihon does fall falt away at the Farf powerhouse, although not as harsh as a 0-4. It does mean that Tihon will not progress past groups.

Alnio has seen their record go from 4-5-2 to 5-6-5. What’s changed? Teams are figuring out that amongst the striking duo, Xe is most of the opportunistic striker and Haskell the pure speedster. This knowledge is letting them assign defenders in zones against the strikers, and Alnio’s goal output has fallen compared to their initial matches.

All Chromatik City teams suffer - Crossroads expectedly against Tihon, while Anomalies isn’t able to maintain a lead and Capitalizt isn’t able to generate one. Felswyr thumps Myana on the road - Simmons Jr.’s attempt to continue on his three-year plan has run into a definite snag - while Schmidt throws Ena Elanora and Abram Schuck into the lineup, with mixed results as Urrheddiao does salvage a draw.

Biggest Winner: Felswyr. Biggest Loser: Myana.

Week 19

Champions’ Cup Round of Sixteen, Leg 2
Sabrefell Athletic 0-0 Tihon
Sabrefell Athletic wins, 1-1, on away goals (1-0)

Series B Champions’ Cup Round of Sixteen, Leg 2
Deprí Sanar 1-3 Kale Island Dwarfs
Kale Island Dwarfs wins, 4-1

Atlantian Oceania Champions League Group Stage, Game 6
 
Herzegovina City FC 1-5 Tihon

Well… Their luck was going to run out sometime, right? Tihon can’t crack Athletic’s defense, Deprí Sanar is outclassed by the Dwarfs, and though Tide dominate their Banijan opponents, it’s the two favored sides of the group that make it to the knockout rounds. This leaves Lhor as the only team left in international competitions in the Vilitan Cove International.

It’s a rough-and-tumble day in the Premier Division. Jyrom Mikita and Corey Simmons Jr. are both managers of squads that are trying to break the top six or face their fan base and a discontent ownership. The nine-goal slugfest in Z’ai’ai was a testament of sheer desperate squads, though Victorina Bird has definitely come into her own as the best goalscoring threat for the squad, scoring four in this match. Jessica Lennox does answer with a hat trick of her own, but Tallulah Harig provides the difference.

Deprí Sanar’s Whitecastle-Casavant experiment continues to make headway, as Priska Krimhilde and Stefan Metod have been able to help their younger compatriots stabilitze. Catheline Keenan’s side looks like a work in progress even still.

Anomalies does what they must against URrheddiao, Johan Karlovic provides the dagger for Tihon against the Capitalizt, and Lhor picks up a valuable point on the road at the Frost.

Biggest Winner: Myana. Biggest Loser: Crossroads.

Standings After 17 Games:
Chromatik League Premier Division     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Tihon                               17   13   3   1    34   19  +15    42
 2 Felswyr                             17   12   2   3    33   16  +17    38
 3 Anomalies                           17    7   6   4    34   29   +5    27
 4 Lhor                                17    7   5   5    44   34  +10    26
 5 Chromatik                           17    7   4   6    20   19   +1    25
 6 Deprí Lanar                         17    5   9   3    29   26   +3    24
 7 Alnio                               17    5   7   5    35   34   +1    22
 8 Deprí Sanar                         17    6   4   7    25   28   −3    22
 9 Myana                               17    4   4   9    28   40  −12    16
10 Crossroads                          17    3   5   9    21   30   −9    14
11 Z'ai'ai                             17    3   4  10    25   34   −9    13
12 Urrheddiao                          17    2   3  12    24   43  −19     9

No team is mathematically eliminated at this point from reaching sixth place, but realistically, only Alnio, Deprí Sanar, and maybe Myana have a shot at catching the top six. There are some juicy storylines there, though, with both Chromatik City favorites not out of safety, Lhor having to still play with everything to lose, and potentially only one Deprí team being eligible for the Premier Division 1. Alnio is still in the mix (they still haven't lost more games than they have won), but only time will tell if Union can handle the pressure. Urrheddiao, Z'ai'ai, and Crossroads will have five more matches to figure things out before the split leads them to fighting off relegation.

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Second Division

Chromatik League Second Division     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Lorentine                          17   10   4   3    50   32  +18    34
 2 Miners                             17    9   5   3    36   24  +12    32
 3 Anchors                            17    9   3   5    39   32   +7    30
 4 Umbar                              17    9   3   5    32   30   +2    30
 5 Wirr Tsi                           17    7   4   6    31   30   +1    25
 6 Pria                               17    6   4   7    24   23   +1    22
 7 Knetyohai                          17    7   1   9    29   34   −5    22
 8 Eyrods                             17    6   3   8    18   19   −1    21
 9 Pùr                                17    6   3   8    29   36   −7    21
10 Anfanhar                           17    6   2   9    26   34   −8    20
11 Rhoni                              17    4   5   8    31   36   −5    17
12 Qet                                17    4   1  12    26   41  −15    13

Wow. Pùr picks up only three points in six matches, Anchors pick up fourteen, Miners with sixteen in six matches. The Lions' picking up thirteen would normally be huge news but now with the way these expansion teams are plying. Eyrods is underperforming alongside Pria and Pùr.

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Third Division - Regional Leagues

Chromatik League Third Division Capital Region     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Omnio Tech                                       15    8   4   3    26   15  +11    28
 2 Hanai Yeomen                                     15    8   4   3    22   13   +9    28
 3 Capitol FC                                       15    7   5   3    36   16  +20    26
 4 Hanai Breakers                                   15    8   2   5    22   19   +3    26
 5 Wirr Tsi Lightning                               15    7   2   6    29   22   +7    23
 6 Alnio Ravens                                     15    5   6   4    15   19   −4    21
 7 Wirr Tsi Bears                                   15    5   5   5    18   17   +1    20
 8 Nonian Saints                                    15    5   5   5    16   19   −3    20
 9 Nonian City                                      15    5   5   5    21   26   −5    20
10 Checkers FC                                      15    5   4   6    21   19   +2    19
11 Hanai City                                       15    5   4   6    21   21    0    19
12 Omnio Stars                                      15    6   1   8    26   32   −6    19
13 Gurshan City                                     15    4   7   4    18   24   −6    19
14 Wirr Tsi City                                    15    5   3   7    29   32   −3    18
15 Alnio City                                       15    3   6   6    15   18   −3    15
16 Gurshan Sharks                                   15    0   5  10     7   30  −23     5

Chromatik League Third Division West Region     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Knetyohai FC                                  15    8   3   4    23   18   +5    27
 2 Deprí Sanar Vipers                            15    7   5   3    31   21  +10    26
 3 Heartland                                     15    7   5   3    13    8   +5    26
 4 Shantarr Seals                                15    7   3   5    23   25   −2    24
 5 Anfanhar City                                 15    6   5   4    21   20   +1    23
 6 Deprí Lanar Falcons                           15    6   4   5    22   18   +4    22
 7 Lorentine City                                15    6   4   5    26   24   +2    22
 8 Lorentine Jackals                             15    6   3   6    27   23   +4    21
 9 Deprí Lanar United                            15    5   6   4    15   17   −2    21
10 Anfanhar FC                                   15    6   3   6    14   17   −3    21
11 Deprí State                                   15    6   3   6    11   16   −5    21
12 Deprí Sanar United                            15    6   2   7    16   16    0    20
13 Knetyohai City                                15    4   4   7    15   18   −3    16
14 Shantarr City                                 15    4   3   8    19   22   −3    15
15 Pùr City                                      15    3   4   8    20   26   −6    13
16 Pùr Cowboys                                   15    3   3   9    19   26   −7    12

Chromatik League Third Division East Region     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Glaciers                                      15    9   4   2    17    8   +9    31
 2 Rhoni City                                    15    7   6   2    24   13  +11    27
 3 Brisara FC                                    15    7   5   3    19    9  +10    26
 4 Mountain State                                15    6   6   3    12    7   +5    24
 5 Rhoni FC                                      15    6   6   3    27   24   +3    24
 6 Larhai Stallions                              15    6   5   4    21   13   +8    23
 7 Brisara Dragoons                              15    5   6   4    19   18   +1    21
 8 Loggers                                       15    5   4   6    14   20   −6    19
 9 Lhor United                                   15    3   8   4    18   18    0    17
10 Umbar State                                   15    3   8   4    15   15    0    17
11 Larhai FC                                     15    5   2   8    14   17   −3    17
12 Pria City                                     15    4   5   6    17   24   −7    17
13 Z'ai'ai City                                  15    4   4   7    18   26   −8    16
14 Jatho City                                    15    4   3   8    24   29   −5    15
15 Umbar City                                    15    4   3   8    14   22   −8    15
16 Jatho Bulls                                   15    3   3   9     9   19  −10    12

Chromatik League Third Division Island Region     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Inon Reef                                       15    9   3   3    27   12  +15    30
 2 Qet United                                      15    8   3   4    31   18  +13    27
 3 Tihon United                                    15    8   3   4    18    9   +9    27
 4 Eyrods Topics                                   15    7   5   3    26   15  +11    26
 5 Urrhed FC                                       15    7   4   4    23   16   +7    25
 6 Tor Teal                                        15    7   3   5    31   27   +4    24
 7 Fishermen's Club                                15    7   2   6    20   15   +5    23
 8 Naval FC                                        15    6   5   4    15   13   +2    23
 9 Inon Xenon                                      15    5   5   5    10   12   −2    20
10 Myana City                                      15    5   5   5    23   28   −5    20
11 Tor City                                        15    6   1   8    14   22   −8    19
12 Qet City                                        15    4   5   6    17   22   −5    17
13 Wix City                                        15    4   4   7    19   23   −4    16
14 Wix Knights                                     15    3   5   7    15   22   −7    14
15 Eyrods FC                                       15    2   4   9    12   26  −14    10
16 Urrhed State                                    15    2   3  10    15   36  −21     9

by **Chromatika** » Sun Jan 28, 2018 4:05 pm

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Season 4 Part 4: MD18 - MD22

Week 20

Vilitan Cove International Quarterfinals, Leg 1
Sporting Rigerata United 3-2 Lhor

Following Chromatik’s Michael St. Laurent, Daniel Lucas decides to field a B-squad against Sporting Rigerata of Darmen to their fans’ chagrin. Indira Haxon shows some brilliance in tandem with Riley Yarrow, but Celinda Turbeville and Axel Zane are still works in progress and the Orcas fall behind.

”Don’t sleep on us,” warns one Corey Simmons Jr., after his Islanders take care of business against Deprí Lanar and sneak to within five points with four matches to go. Drew Limones was the man of the match, shutting down Iwan Roberts and Miaksimilian Illarion and setting up Victorina Bird and Talulah Harig with easy shots.

Felswyr put Urrheddiao in their place, and the same is said in RCK Field as Alnoi’s initial blitz is answered by the prolonged pressure put out by Tide’s midfield. Johan Karlovic is growing up in front of our eyes, and Rowan Varghese has really taken the Mercedinian under his wing. All Sasha Kristine needs to do is help out the defense, and Donna Carpenter has been great with her long crosses.
Both Chromatik City teams’ woes continue. Dexter Vorbeck is perhaps being wasted in the Crusaders’ lineup, as his strike sinks a Capitalizt squad who really shouldn’t be at 7 losses. Anomalies are held in check by a Yellow Jacket squad and a Helena Middlesbrough who is showing signs of life at age thirty-four. Thankfully for them, Z’ai’ai also comes to life as Ji Placek puts finishing touches on a narrow win over Lhor that makes the standings look thus:

LHOR 26
CHROMATIK 25
DEPRI LANAR 24
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DEPRI SANAR 23
ALNIO 22
MYANA 19
CROSSROADS 17
Z’AI’AI 16

Biggest Winner: Myana. Biggest Loser: Deprí Lanar.

Week 21

Vilitan Cove International Quarterfinals, Leg 2
Lhor 1-2 Sporting Rigerata United
Sporting Rigerata United wins, 5-3

Well, at least they were the only squad to reach Quarterfinals in an international competition, even if it’s on a second-class competition like Vilitan Cove International…

Whoa. Late surge by not just one but three teams. First, the elephant in the room - Lacy Profressice just goes off for Myana as they beat Tihon in a shootout at the Tidal Wave. Alister is peeved - the stoic skipper declines any sort of interview after the match, but it’s easy to point the finger at Sherlyn Joy and Johan Karlovic, who was outclassed by Drew Limones. Second, Z’ai’ai does what it must to defeat United at home and stay alive, and Crossroads has Vorbeck go off again to give them a shot, too.

It helps all of them when Devora Montalbo scores two off of set pieces to help Lhor take down the Red Hawks. Things are getting tight.

In what was almost an afterthought with the race at hand, Felswyr continues their form by blanking Anomalies.

LHOR 29
CHROMATIK 28
DEPRI LANAR 24
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DEPRI SANAR 23
ALNIO 22 -3
MYANA 22 -9
CROSSROADS 22
Z’AI’AI 19

Biggest Winner: Myana. Biggest Loser: Deprí Lanar.

Week 22

We see you, Myana. Three wins in a row for the Islanders. Three losses in a row for both the Red Hawks and the Union. What does that mean? Myana is in sixth with two matches to go! Bird’s eightieth minute header off a Batts corner was the difference between them and Keenan’s Crusaders.

This matchday also weeded out some of the other contenders for that spot, as Suleymanzade and Cantor contributed to all the goals in Anomalies’ win over the Mountaineers, Justus stopped every shot by the Yellow Jackets, and Urrheddiao had a rare bright offensive match in a thrashing of the Red Hawks that saw Cunnington and Ransom take over the match.

RCK Field saw Xi Xe score four goals and Marcia Haskell another, but Joan Vickers and Nya Murray both scored hat tricks for the Capitalizt. Candice Essai’s side is folding late in the season.

Highly-gregarded Salomón Ogaldez of Farfadillis gets the start for the Tide along with Jayna Denning in the place of Tessa Bayliss, and it almost leads to Lhor pulling off the upset. Thankfully, Rowan Varghese and Johan Karlovic were there still alongside the striking duo of Farrier and Haight, and the match ended in a highly entertaining four-four draw. How far have Lhor come from those days of languishing in the Second Division?

LHOR 30
MYANA 25
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DEPRI LANAR 24
DEPRI SANAR 23
ALNIO 22
CROSSROADS 20
Z’AI’AI 19

Biggest Winner: Myana. Biggest Loser: Deprí Lanar.

BlackFlower Cup IV
Round of Sixteen
Lhor 3–0 Z'ai'ai
Lhor: Vidal ’18, Addison ’56, Montalbo ‘82
Tihon 0–1 Anomalies
Anomalies: Mora ‘88
Urrheddiao 3–4 Deprí Sanar
Urrheddiao: Collas ’22, Cunnington ’62, Ransom ’88 Deprí Sanar: Casavant ‘2, Metod ’17, ’72, Whitecastle ‘90+2
Chromatik 3–0 Miners
Chromatik: Vickers ’22, Swain ’58, Murray ‘71
Myana 1–1 Alnio (2–1 AET)
Myana: Profressice ‘1, Bird ‘118 Alnio: Xe ‘56
Felswyr 3–0 Anfanhar
Felswyr: Deleon ’22, Jaeger ’79, Barota ‘86
Crossroads 0–1 Eyrods
Eyrods: Overfelt ‘71
Deprí Lanar 1–3 Lorentine
Deprí Lanar: Gallagher ’30, Lorentine: Carr ’18, ’49, ‘79

The tournament starts in earnest, and it doesn’t disappoint. Upset of the round comes from Deprí Lanar, where Lorentine - leaders of the Second Division - shows their class with Carr’s hat trick as the Bonesfolk has become the class of the league in the Second Division. Myana needs late heroics from Bird, Eyrods has Overfelt come through in the clutch - Nova Williams being the hero there - and Deprí Sanar’s Whitecastle rifles a shot past Camilla Searle in injury time.

Felswyr, Chromatik and Lhor all demolish their opponents by identical three-nil scorelines as Z’ai’ai falls to a new low. Helene Corridan blanks Tihon by snatching all eight shots at her.

Quarterfinals Draw, First Leg
Deprí Sanar @ Lorentine
Chromatik @ Lhor
Anomalies @ Felswyr
Myana @ Eyrods

Week 23

The Yellow Jackets will not go quickly. Stefan Metod is hungry, as evidenced by his brace that knocks Alnio into the Premier Division 2. Gallagher’s bid to eclipse Anomalies is denied by Corridan, and Castelen blanks the Islanders.

In other play, Keenan’s Cruasders are relegated to the bottom half for certain as they cannot get past the Orcas, Alister gets the better of Schmidt once more, and Z’ai’ai does get one, but it’s a bit too late. This means that the last spot is being contested by three squads, as thus:

DEPRI SANAR 26
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MYANA 25
DEPRI LANAR 24

The last matchday will see Deprí Sanar host Z’ai’ai, Myana host Alnio, and Deprí Lanar on the road against Felswyr.

Biggest Winner: Deprí Sanar. Biggest Loser: Alnio.

Week 24

Corey Simmons Jr. raises his fist into the air in jubilation as Myana puts finishing touches on a demolishing of the Union; Bird, Limones, and Profressice have been instrumental in their rise. With four wins in five matches, they made it to the Premier Division 1, right?

It’s two minutes later that word comes in from The Hive: Jessica Lennox and Ji Placek finally scored on Helena Middlesbrough in the last five minutes, and Z’ai’ai have defeated Deprí Sanar, sending the Islanders to the Top Six! A remarkable turnaround by the Islanders.

Urrheddiao - Crossroads is a yawner, Felswyr outscores Deprí Lanar as they let Jutta Mona have a go at things, and Indira Haxon shines once more as the Orcas rest Harbin. In the Anomaly Tower, both Managers do field full-strength sides but substitute early; Eason and Caverna outmatch Fourquet and Lee in a battle of substitute strikers and Tihon will carry a ridiculous twenty-six points to the split.

Biggest Winner: Myana. Biggest Loser: Deprí Sanar.

Standings After 22 Games:
Chromatik League Premier Division     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Tihon                               22   16   4   2    52   33  +19    52 (26)   Premier Division 1
 2 Felswyr                             22   15   2   5    42   22  +20    47 (23.5) Premier Division 1
 3 Anomalies                           22   10   7   5    44   36   +8    37 (18.5) Premier Division 1
 4 Lhor                                22    9   7   6    55   43  +12    34 (17)   Premier Division 1
 5 Chromatik                           22   10   4   8    29   27   +2    34 (17)   Premier Division 1
 6 Myana                               22    8   4  10    42   47   −5    28 (14)   Premier Division 1
 7 Deprí Sanar                         22    7   5  10    27   33   −6    26 (13)   Premier Division 2
 8 Z'ai'ai                             22    7   4  11    36   41   −5    25 (12.5) Premier Division 2
 9 Deprí Lanar                         22    5   9   8    36   42   −6    24 (12)   Premier Division 2
10 Crossroads                          22    5   7  10    28   35   −7    22 (11)   Premier Division 2
11 Alnio                               22    5   7  10    46   55   −9    22 (11)   Premier Division 2
12 Urrheddiao                          22    3   4  15    34   57  −23    13 (6.5)  Premier Division 2

Almost a three point discrepancy between Tihon and Felswyr as the Tide are rolling once again. Myana are only one game away from international berths, while five points separate Felswyr from the Anomalies. In the lower half, Urrheddiao has work to do - two matches behind safety, while everyone else is so close together after the halving of points that no team is safe. For teams like Deprí Lanar, Deprí Sanar, and Alnio, this is bitter, considering part of their season that had been so positive; for Z'ai'ai, Crossroads, and even Urrheddiao, their fanbases will be livid if any of them fall to the Second Division.

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Second Division

Standings After 22 Games:
Chromatik League Second Division     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Lorentine                          22   13   6   3    66   41  +25    45 (22.5) Second Division 1
 2 Miners                             22   11   7   4    49   39  +10    40 (20)   Second Division 1
 3 Umbar                              22   11   6   5    43   36   +7    39 (19.5) Second Division 1
 4 Anchors                            22   11   3   8    48   45   +3    36 (18)   Second Division 1
 5 Pùr                                22    9   4   9    38   43   −5    31 (15.5) Second Division 1
 6 Wirr Tsi                           22    8   5   9    41   43   −2    29 (14.5) Second Division 1
 7 Pria                               22    7   6   9    36   36    0    27 (13.5) Second Division 2
 8 Eyrods                             22    7   6   9    27   28   −1    27 (13.5) Second Division 2
 9 Knetyohai                          22    8   2  12    31   40   −9    26 (13)   Second Division 2
10 Rhoni                              22    6   6  10    43   50   −7    24 (12)   Second Division 2
11 Anfanhar                           22    7   2  13    38   47   −9    23 (11.5) Second Division 2
12 Qet                                22    6   3  13    40   52  −12    21 (10.5) Second Division 2

Miners and Anchors are for real. Can either make it to the Premier Division in their inaugural season? For Lorentine and Umbar, it's back to business as usual; Pùr and Wirr Tsi round out the Second Division 1, a much better season for the Shock in their first year under Nader. Pria, Eyrods, Anfahar, and Rhoni are relegated to the Second Division 2 alongside Knetyohai and Qet; it's a shame, what's happened to the Pride and the Jungle Cats. Reminder - the top two teams are promoted, and third will face off against tenth place of the Premier Division for the Promotion/Relegation Playoff unless a lower ranked team wins the BlackFlower Cup.

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Third Division - Regional Leagues

Chromatik League Third Division Capital Region     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Omnio Tech                                       20   11   6   3    33   19  +14    39
 2 Hanai Yeomen                                     20   10   7   3    32   19  +13    37
 3 Hanai Breakers                                   20   10   4   6    27   22   +5    34
 4 Wirr Tsi Lightning                               20    9   3   8    34   28   +6    30
 5 Capitol FC                                       20    8   5   7    42   26  +16    29
 6 Alnio Ravens                                     20    7   7   6    25   23   +2    28
 7 Alnio City                                       20    7   6   7    26   21   +5    27
 8 Gurshan City                                     20    6   9   5    28   37   −9    27
 9 Wirr Tsi Bears                                   20    7   5   8    22   23   −1    26
10 Wirr Tsi City                                    20    7   5   8    33   35   −2    26
11 Nonian Saints                                    20    6   8   6    18   23   −5    26
12 Hanai City                                       20    7   4   9    26   27   −1    25
13 Omnio Stars                                      20    8   1  11    30   37   −7    25
14 Checkers FC                                      20    6   6   8    26   25   +1    24
15 Nonian City                                      20    5   5  10    24   41  −17    20
16 Gurshan Sharks                                   20    3   5  12    20   40  −20    14

Chromatik League Third Division West Region     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Knetyohai FC                                  20   11   5   4    28   20   +8    38
 2 Deprí Sanar Vipers                            20    9   5   6    38   31   +7    32
 3 Heartland                                     20    9   5   6    18   11   +7    32
 4 Deprí Sanar United                            20   10   2   8    24   19   +5    32
 5 Lorentine Jackals                             20    8   6   6    33   26   +7    30
 6 Lorentine City                                20    8   6   6    33   34   −1    30
 7 Deprí State                                   20    8   6   6    17   19   −2    30
 8 Deprí Lanar Falcons                           20    8   5   7    29   25   +4    29
 9 Anfanhar City                                 20    7   7   6    26   26    0    28
10 Anfanhar FC                                   20    8   4   8    18   20   −2    28
11 Shantarr Seals                                20    8   4   8    31   34   −3    28
12 Knetyohai City                                20    7   6   7    21   21    0    27
13 Shantarr City                                 20    7   3  10    28   27   +1    24
14 Deprí Lanar United                            20    5   6   9    18   30  −12    21
15 Pùr Cowboys                                   20    4   4  12    22   31   −9    16
16 Pùr City                                      20    4   4  12    25   35  −10    16

Chromatik League Third Division East Region     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Brisara FC                                    20   11   6   3    37   13  +24    39
 2 Glaciers                                      20   11   6   3    23   12  +11    39
 3 Rhoni City                                    20    9   8   3    32   20  +12    35
 4 Mountain State                                20    9   6   5    21   13   +8    33
 5 Rhoni FC                                      20    8   8   4    33   31   +2    32
 6 Loggers                                       20    7   7   6    18   22   −4    28
 7 Larhai Stallions                              20    7   6   7    26   20   +6    27
 8 Jatho City                                    20    7   5   8    36   32   +4    26
 9 Brisara Dragoons                              20    6   8   6    26   28   −2    26
10 Lhor United                                   20    5  10   5    28   27   +1    25
11 Umbar State                                   20    5  10   5    27   26   +1    25
12 Z'ai'ai City                                  20    5   8   7    24   31   −7    23
13 Umbar City                                    20    6   4  10    23   33  −10    22
14 Pria City                                     20    4   6  10    18   33  −15    18
15 Larhai FC                                     20    5   2  13    16   28  −12    17
16 Jatho Bulls                                   20    3   4  13    12   31  −19    13

Chromatik League Third Division Island Region     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Inon Reef                                       20   12   3   5    36   17  +19    39
 2 Tihon United                                    20   11   5   4    28   15  +13    38
 3 Eyrods Topics                                   20   10   6   4    39   22  +17    36
 4 Urrhed FC                                       20   10   5   5    31   20  +11    35
 5 Fishermen's Club                                20   11   2   7    25   16   +9    35
 6 Qet United                                      20   10   4   6    42   26  +16    34
 7 Naval FC                                        20    8   7   5    24   23   +1    31
 8 Myana City                                      20    7   5   8    35   39   −4    26
 9 Wix Knights                                     20    7   5   8    22   27   −5    26
10 Tor City                                        20    8   2  10    21   29   −8    26
11 Tor Teal                                        20    7   4   9    32   33   −1    25
12 Inon Xenon                                      20    6   6   8    19   24   −5    24
13 Qet City                                        20    6   5   9    29   39  −10    23
14 Wix City                                        20    5   4  11    26   36  −10    19
15 Urrhed State                                    20    4   5  11    30   44  −14    17
16 Eyrods FC                                       20    2   4  14    15   44  −29    10

by **Chromatika** » Mon Jan 29, 2018 12:30 am

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Season 4 Part 5: MD23 - MD27

Week 25

Welcome to the split, where things get pretty crazy! Three one-nil results in the Premier Division 1. Alister gets the best of St. Laurent once again - Carpenter’s left footed shot the difference. Myana seems even further motivated now that they’ve here, and their first victim is Lhor - Mindaugion Vansumé is the star. Felswyr is clipped due to Everdeen, stepping one closer.

In the Premier Division 2, Urrheddiao starts on their long climb with Collas and Whitecastle shining through, the Red Hawks and Yellow Jackets take out their frustrations on the Union and the Crusaders. Catheline Keenan will have to work all of her magic if her Crusaders are to stay afloat in this pivotal season before the expansion season.

Biggest Winner: Myana. Biggest Loser: Z’ai’ai.

BlackFlower Cup IV
Quarterfinals, Leg 1 (At Lower Seed)
Lorentine 3–2 Deprí Sanar
Lorentine: Zacarias ’22, Carr ’69, ’84 Deprí Sanar: Metod ’47, Whitecastle ‘77
Lhor 2–2 Chromatik
Lhor: Addison ’29, Vidal ’66 Chromatik: Swain ’49, Vickers ‘82
Felswyr 0–3 Anomalies
Anomalies: Mora ’22, Cantor ’58, Suleymanzade ‘88
Eyrods 5–4 Myana
Eyrods: Senn ’26, Lemus ’49, Ploof ’58, Frigyes ’62, Overfelt ’88 Myana: Profressice ‘6, Bird ’72, Harig ’81, Batts ‘90+1

And things get really spicy now that we’ve reached the Quarterfinals. Lorentine takes a narrow lead over the Yellow Jackets with Carr’s brace, Lhor and Chromatik battle to a tie that give the Capitalizt a lead in away goals toward the second leg, and Anomalies beat Felswyr for the second time in a week. Eyrods and Myana’s match leads to a total of nine goals scored, but with Harig and Batt’s late scores, the Islanders do have to feel pretty good about their chances.

Week 26

Whoa. It’s not very often that Tihon gets defeated this badly. What can you say? The 3-1 part of their 4-2-3-1 took over the Tide’s backfield, and the counterattacks just didn’t come. Along with Chromatik’s Cantor shot versus Anomalies and Felswyr stopping the surging Myana, each team has won one and lost one, all but resetting the scoreboard.

Ariane Gallagher is perhaps being wasted in Deprí Lanar. After accounting for half her goals in the first twenty-two, she put four past Zaparas and Z’ai’ai. In the same vein, Jessica Lennox is for sure being wasted in Z’ai’ai. The Schottian answered Gallagher goal for goal, leaving Lassansyr’s late strike as the difference between the two teams. Crossroads and Alnio battle to an ugly goalless score while Metod saves the Yellow Jackets from embarrassment.

Biggest Winner: Lhor. Biggest Loser: Z’ai’ai.

BlackFlower Cup IV
Quarterfinals, Leg 2 (At Higher Seed)
Deprí Sanar 3–4 Lorentine (Lorentine wins 7-5 in aggregate)
Deprí Sanar: Metod ’22, Casavant ’62, Whitecastle ’77 Lorentine: Leaver ’19, Carr ’34, ’82, Juuso ‘68
Chromatik 3–4 Lhor (Lhor wins 6-5 in aggregate)
Chromatik: Swain ’28, Vickers ’61, Murray ’82 Lhor: Vidal ’20, ’46, ’52, Addison ‘88
Anomalies 1–3 Felswyr (Anomalies wins 4-3 in aggregate)
Anomalies: Cantor ’82 Felswyr: Barota ’25, Deleon ’72, Jaeger ‘85
Myana 1–3 Eyrods (Eyrods wins 8-5 in aggregate)
Myana: Bird ’17, Eyrods: Overfelt ’28, Senn ’59, Frigyes ‘77

So many goals scored in cup competition. Two Second Division teams make it to the Semifinals. Eyrods has to bet on the Cup to promote, now that they are in the Second Division 2. Gerard Burr’s squad handled Myana this time around at the Islander Dome. Lorentine looks like a Premier squad. Meanwhile, there will not be a repeat Champion, as Elizabeth Addison heads the Orcas (literally and figuratively) to a Semifinal appearance. Felswyr almost makes it past Anomalies with a furious rally, but Igrene Cantor found herself one-on-one against Nika Justus late and put that volley home.

Semifinal Draw, First Leg
Anomalies @ Lorentine
Lhor @ Eyrods

Week 27

”Better result this time around,” admits Alister, “We cannot get complacent.” Always business, that one. Felswyr didn’t have a chance, regardless of what the scoreline says. There are games where the physical nature of the Tide just take over.

Regardless of results, it can be said that the Islanders are playing more free, open football these days, trusting in Limones and Batts to win the midfield. It’s paid off in more entertaining games, and this time Anomalies fell victim.

It’s been a while since Alnio has had a resounding victory. This time around, Haskell and Xe returned to their previous forms and thumped the Yellow Jackets. Urrheddiao’s bid for their climb falls short against Deprí Lanar’s Gallagher, and the tie of Crossroads and Z’ai’ai just doesn’t help anyone.

Biggest Winner: Myana. Biggest Loser: Felswyr.

Week 28

Lhor’s threashing of Tihon might not have been the best thing for the rest of the teams. Tide just roll past Anomalies. Chromatik do take care of business at home, holding the rising Islanders in check; Lhor fall to a second draw in a row, unable to contain Jaeger and Deleon for a full ninety minutes.

Alnio’s resurgence continues - Yang Goon has been stretched so many times, but this time they didn’t break. Z’ai’ai get their first win in this format, as do the Crusaders.

Biggest Winner: Tihon. Biggest Loser: Deprí Sanar.

Week 29

That’s a video clip that Sherlyn Joy won’t live down for a long time. A rather comical montage of Victorina Bird’s low shot bouncing off and over her glove into the net gets three million views in the initial ten minutes, and there is even talk of Thévenet needing to come in, which is a bit of an overreaction. Biggest benefiter is Chromatik, who has started to really come online after their disappointing first stage. Luna Castelen provides to be an insurmountable wall for the Frost. Cantor’s brace yields Anomalies a valuable second win.

In the Premier Division 2, Urrheddiao’s hot start has cooled off considerably, although they are keeping games close; the Deprí Derby is a close affair decided by Metod, keeping things interesting…

Biggest Winner: Myana. Biggest Loser: Felswyr.

Standings After 27 Games:
Chromatik League Premier Division 1    Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts   TF   TA   TD   Pts 
1 Tihon                                  5    3   0   2     7    5   +2     9   59   38  +21    35
2 Felswyr                                5    1   1   3     5    6   −1     4   47   28  +19  27.5
3 Chromatik                              5    3   1   1     5    3   +2    10   34   30   +4    27
4 Anomalies                              5    2   0   3     4    7   −3     6   48   43   +5  24.5
5 Myana                                  5    3   0   2     6    6    0     9   48   53   −5    23
6 Lhor                                   5    1   2   2     7    7    0     5   62   50  +12    22
Chromatik League Premier Division 2    Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts   TF   TA   TD   Pts 
1 Deprí Lanar                            5    3   0   2    12   10   +2     9   48   52   −4    21
2 Deprí Sanar                            5    2   1   2     7   11   −4     7   34   44  −10    20
3 Z'ai'ai                                5    2   1   2    11    9   +2     7   47   50   −3  19.5
4 Alnio                                  5    2   1   2     7    6   +1     7   53   61   −8    18
5 Crossroads                             5    1   3   1     5    5    0     6   33   40   −7    17
6 Urrheddiao                             5    1   2   2     5    6   −1     5   39   63  −24  11.5

Well... We are in a familiar spot, aren't we? Seven and a half point lead, five games to go. What's more interesting is the battle for the second Champions' Cup berth and the Globe Cup. Myana has made up all that ground, and have a legit berth. Urrheddiao is almost out, and Alnio cannot believe that they are in this spot.

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Second Division

Standings After 27 Games:
Chromatik League Second Division 1    Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts   TF   TA   TD   Pts 
1 Umbar                                 5    3   2   0    15   10   +5    11   58   46  +12  30.5
2 Lorentine                             5    2   1   2    14   11   +3     7   80   52  +28  29.5 
3 Miners                                5    2   2   1     5    4   +1     8   54   43  +11    28
4 Anchors                               5    1   2   2    10    9   +1     5   58   54   +4    23
5 Pùr                                   5    1   2   2     9   13   −4     5   47   56   −9  20.5
6 Wirr Tsi                              5    1   1   3     8   14   −6     4   49   57   −8  18.5
Chromatik League Second Division 2    Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts   TF   TA   TD   Pts 
1 Eyrods                                5    3   1   1     9    4   +5    10   36   32   +4  23.5
2 Rhoni                                 5    3   1   1    14    8   +6    10   57   58   −1    22
3 Pria                                  5    2   1   2     5    7   −2     7   41   43   -2  20.5
4 Anfanhar                              5    2   1   2    10   11   −1     7   48   58  −10  18.5
5 Qet                                   5    2   1   2     8    9   −1     7   48   61  −13  17.5
6 Knetyohai                             5    0   1   4     8   15   −7     1   39   55  −16    14

Umbar and Lorentine up top is to be expected, but Miners and Anchors are still in pursuit. Of note is that if Eyrods wins the cup, they will be the ones returning to the Premier Division, regardless of whatever else happens.

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Third Division - Regional Leagues

Chromatik League Third Division Capital Region     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Hanai Yeomen                                     25   14   8   3    40   20  +20    50
 2 Omnio Tech                                       25   13   6   6    38   26  +12    45
 3 Hanai Breakers                                   25   13   6   6    36   24  +12    45
 4 Capitol FC                                       25   11   6   8    51   30  +21    39
 5 Alnio Ravens                                     25   10   9   6    35   28   +7    39
 6 Wirr Tsi Lightning                               25   11   5   9    43   37   +6    38
 7 Alnio City                                       25    9   7   9    32   27   +5    34
 8 Wirr Tsi Bears                                   25    9   6  10    27   29   −2    33
 9 Hanai City                                       25    9   5  11    33   34   −1    32
10 Nonian Saints                                    25    7  10   8    22   27   −5    31
11 Gurshan City                                     25    6  12   7    31   43  −12    30
12 Omnio Stars                                      25    9   2  14    35   45  −10    29
13 Checkers FC                                      25    7   7  11    28   29   −1    28
14 Wirr Tsi City                                    25    7   7  11    34   44  −10    28
15 Gurshan Sharks                                   25    5   7  13    26   46  −20    22
16 Nonian City                                      25    5   7  13    26   48  −22    22

Chromatik League Third Division West Region     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Knetyohai FC                                  25   13   6   6    33   24   +9    45
 2 Deprí Sanar United                            25   12   4   9    31   22   +9    40
 3 Lorentine Jackals                             25   11   7   7    40   32   +8    40
 4 Deprí Sanar Vipers                            25   11   6   8    46   38   +8    39
 5 Deprí Lanar Falcons                           25   11   6   8    38   30   +8    39
 6 Anfanhar FC                                   25   11   6   8    28   24   +4    39
 7 Deprí State                                   25   10   8   7    22   22    0    38
 8 Shantarr Seals                                25   11   4  10    38   39   −1    37
 9 Heartland                                     25   10   6   9    21   17   +4    36
10 Knetyohai City                                25   10   6   9    27   27    0    36
11 Anfanhar City                                 25    9   8   8    31   32   −1    35
12 Lorentine City                                25    9   6  10    36   43   −7    33
13 Shantarr City                                 25    9   5  11    37   34   +3    32
14 Pùr City                                      25    6   4  15    30   43  −13    22
15 Deprí Lanar United                            25    5   7  13    22   41  −19    22
16 Pùr Cowboys                                   25    5   5  15    26   38  −12    20

Chromatik League Third Division East Region     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Glaciers                                      25   15   6   4    30   13  +17    51
 2 Brisara FC                                    25   14   6   5    40   20  +20    48
 3 Rhoni City                                    25   11   9   5    44   28  +16    42
 4 Rhoni FC                                      25   10   9   6    37   35   +2    39
 5 Mountain State                                25   10   8   7    23   16   +7    38
 6 Umbar City                                    25   10   5  10    28   33   −5    35
 7 Loggers                                       25    9   8   8    26   31   −5    35
 8 Jatho City                                    25    9   7   9    43   35   +8    34
 9 Larhai Stallions                              25    9   7   9    34   28   +6    34
10 Lhor United                                   25    7  11   7    36   33   +3    32
11 Umbar State                                   25    7  11   7    33   33    0    32
12 Brisara Dragoons                              25    6  10   9    30   36   −6    28
13 Larhai FC                                     25    8   3  14    23   32   −9    27
14 Z'ai'ai City                                  25    6   8  11    25   38  −13    26
15 Pria City                                     25    5   8  12    25   41  −16    23
16 Jatho Bulls                                   25    3   6  16    14   39  −25    15

Chromatik League Third Division Island Region     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Tihon United                                    25   14   6   5    35   19  +16    48
 2 Inon Reef                                       25   14   4   7    43   24  +19    46
 3 Eyrods Topics                                   25   13   6   6    48   28  +20    45
 4 Fishermen's Club                                25   14   3   8    31   17  +14    45
 5 Urrhed FC                                       25   13   6   6    36   24  +12    45
 6 Qet United                                      25   12   6   7    51   32  +19    42
 7 Naval FC                                        25   10   8   7    30   30    0    38
 8 Tor Teal                                        25   10   4  11    39   42   −3    34
 9 Wix Knights                                     25    8   7  10    27   37  −10    31
10 Inon Xenon                                      25    7   8  10    23   27   −4    29
11 Wix City                                        25    8   5  12    36   41   −5    29
12 Myana City                                      25    7   8  10    39   47   −8    29
13 Tor City                                        25    8   5  12    27   39  −12    29
14 Qet City                                        25    7   6  12    37   50  −13    27
15 Urrhed State                                    25    6   6  13    42   52  −10    24
16 Eyrods FC                                       25    3   4  18    18   53  −35    13

by **Chromatika** » Mon Jan 29, 2018 10:21 pm

Sponsored by: Death Templars Law Firm

Season 4 Part 6: MD28 - MD31

Week 30

As we near the end of the season, each match becomes pivotal, needless to say. One Suleymanzade strike off of an Everdeen assist grants Anomalies a tie with the Frost for that second berth. Fans begin asking once again why overall goals difference is the third tiebreaker after split stage goals difference instead of split stage points. “More drama” is what the league had said when asked about it previously. Consistency throughout the whole of the season and whatnot. There might be a small riot in the Chromatik League’s hands by the end of the season at this point.

Michael St. Laurent does his darnedest to overcome Catheline Alister. Jake Swain puts forth marvelous crosses, Nya Murray with dangerous headers, Joan Vickers with forays toward the net. Luna Castelen blocks nine shots, Samuel Hopkins even gets carded. When the whistle blows to end the match, however, it’s still the Tide that prevail. Johan Karlovic has a bright future ahead of him, especially if Rowan Varghese and Sasha Kristine continue to be around. Kristine is a lesser-known name, and many have asked why Alister hasn’t gone to the Transfer Window to get a better Right Midfielder, but Sasha is very strong in her intangibles, mental fortitude, and teamplay - a perfect fit for what the Tide need. A draw hands Tide yet another title.

Raise your hand if ten matches ago you thought Myana would be within a point of a Globe Cup berth. You’re lying, even if you’ve been a diehard Islander supporter all along. Sporting the best offense in the split stage, deploying young, fearless talent in Victorina Bird, Drew Limones, and Lacy Profressice, and anchored by a Haruka Sutton who has really settled into her position by the end of the season, Corey Simmons Jr. is the talk of the town. Can the original title holders of yesteryear actually make it to the Champions’ Cup? How much magic does Simmons have left? In the flip side, can Daniel Lucas pick up the Orcas and propel them to international competition, or will the Orcas continue their trend of being sixth?

In the Premier Division 2, pandemonium reigns. If this is Yang Goon’s last season, at least he’s giving it his all. Blanking the Red Hawks is no small feat, but he looked damned good in doing it. The victory actually pushes the Union into first place, but besides United, who was left wanting once again on a late equalizer by Lennox, one point separate the field, with eleventh place auto-relegated and tenth place having to play the playoff (unless Eyrods wins the cup). Kirstin Neovak is picking the best time to play her best football.

Biggest Winner: Myana. Biggest Loser: Felswyr.

Week 31

Catheline Alister shows a rather rare smile as she hoists the cup after another grind-it-out win over a haphazard Lhor. That’s two in a row for the Nepharim, four in a row for the team. Since the reboot, this has been Tihon’s league, based on solid defense, suffocating play, fast counterattacks, and creativity. Kudos to them. Lhor will likely need to win out at this point if they are to see any international club play.

The more exciting, and important, match occurs at the Anomaly Tower, where for once, the keepers are an afterthought. Everdeen and Swain are evenly matched, as are Cantor and Vickers, Suleymanzade and Murray… It’s on a late corner that Samuel Hopkins, the Euran center-back, heads the Lucien Martin cross for the decider, a daring strike and an important win in a tight race. Right behind them is a streaking Myana who blanks Felswyr. Is Kia Anders’ team choking?

Down in the Premier Division 2, Xi Xe struts her stuff, ruining Neovak’s form to a tune of a hat trick, and her partner-in-crime in Haskell finishes the Crusaders off, knocking them back to fifth. A shame, too, when June Connolly had one of her better games in assisting Vorbeck. Crusaders really need another scoring threat next to Vorbeck.

United fans are going crazy by now with four draws in the seven matches since the split. Winning just one of those would have their squad in a much better position… Breno Schimdt knows that his job is on the line. Mathematically, it’s still possible. Honestly? Probably not. For George Hasada and the Jackets, they hope that Middlesbrough can hold up for three more matches and perhaps be enough while Whitecastle, Casavant, and Metod score their allotted amount of goals.

Mountaineers are looking up - they always seem to do that when things get hairy for their chances of remaining in the Premier Division - but Mykita and company have to be wondering, what are they missing?

Biggest Winner: Tihon. Biggest Loser: Anomalies.

Week 32

BlackFlower Cup IV
Semifinals, Leg 1 (At Lower Seed)
Lorentine 1-1 Anomalies
Lorentine: Carr ’19 Anomalies: Cantor ‘72
Eyrods 2-2 Lhor
Eyrods: Ploof ’38, Lemus ’78 Lhor: Addison ’22, Vidal ‘59

The League breathes before the final three matches of the season as attention turns to the Lion’s Den and The Jungle. Two Second Division teams in the Semifinals is a rare feat, and both squads play up to their competition. An entertaining affair leaves Anomalies wanting as they can’t do better than tie Carr’s strike with one of their own, Nova Williams holding them in check; in Eyrods, it’s Gerard Burr’s mostly no-name squad that scores late to send things back to Lhor without a side in the advantage. The Eyrods-Lhor tie is the more influential one, as if the Jungle Cats win, they are auto-promoted, while if the Orcas win, they’ll take the Globe Cup berth even if they do finish sixth.

Week 33

Every journalist in Chromatika knows which Managers like the microphone. Catheline Alister? After every match, albeit subdued. Michael St. Laurent? Chatty. Daniel Lucas? Boring, but yes. Kia Anders? Depends on the result. But Aleksandr Ivanovich? The Anamolies Manager is known for not coming to after-game Press Conferences, instead letting Laure Etienne field most of the questions. Well, there are exceptions to every expectation.

“We aren’t going down without a fight,” the tall, burly man intones in his deep, booming voice, putting the league on notice, “Chromatik and Myana have another thing coming if they think that we’re done.” He needn’t have said anything - not with the performance of his squad today. Ana kuijer had the best game of her career in Chromatika, setting up a total of four goals and teaming up with Etienne and Mora to nullify the Islanders’ midfield. Thankfully for Myana, Capitalizt get tied up with the Orcas once again, and Tihon keeps doing what Tihon does as Felswyr losses for the sixth time since the split. Where are Deleon and Jaeger?

There is urgency but not panic in Breno Schmidt’s voice after Urrheddiao’s important win versus Deprí Lanar, in which the five defenders in the back did most of the heavy work in overcoming a one-to-three deficit in time of possession. With the Crusaders losing a heartbreaker in Z’ai’ai - Jessica Lennox scoring two goals in the last five minutes - United creep closer. They’ll still need to win out, but it’ll help that they face the Crusaders in the last matchday.

Biggest Winner: Anomalies. Biggest Loser: Crossroads.

Week 34

Perhaps Ivanovich should give press conferences more often. After a big win against Myana, Anomalies take down Tihon at home. Sure, the Tide have nothing to play for, and Alister is fielding eight substitutes in the match, but those are players who could be starting in, say, Urrheddiao. If anything, the scoreline should have been more in Anomalies’ favor, but Thévenet shows flashes of why the Tide are keeping him around - or why he might be shipped off in the offseason, if rumors are true.

They need the victory, too, because Myana isn’t done, not quite yet. Kirsten Ennai comes in after half for one Tallulah Harig, and scores a brace to give the Islanders a shot. Regardless of what happens in the last matchday, though, Simmons Jr. is the frontrunner for Manager of the Year, and for good reason.

Daniel Lucas fields a half-strength side on the road, saving his players for the Cup to be played later in the week. Indira Haxon shows once again that Lhor’s answer to Harbin’s eventual retirement is from within, and that they better hold onto the youngster. Felswyr is on the brink of finishing sixth after being in second place at the conclusion of the double round robin.

Five minutes were all the time that United players had to celebrate after their come-from-behind victory over the Union, accentuated by Cunnington’s left foot. That was because it was then that, in injury time, Mathieu Sarkozi scored the game-winner for the Crusaders, meaning that Urrheddiao is more than likely relegated, and Schmidt is more than likely gone. Their only hope now is for Gerard Burr and the Jungle Cats to pull off the impossible and ge promoted, allowing the eleventh placed team to be the one to play in the Promotion/Relegation Playoff.

Deprí Sanar and Z’ai’ai will watch the proceedings from afar, having played their bench squads in their affair. Mykita has stated that Lennox will start in what might be her last game in a Mountaineer uniform, and there’s talk about the front office making more widespread changes as well.

Biggest Winner: Myana. Biggest Loser: Felswyr.

BlackFlower Cup IV
Semifinals, Leg 2 (At Higher Seed)
Anomalies 3-4 Lorentine (Lorentine wins 5-4 in aggregate)
Anomalies: Cantor ’22, Suleymanzade ’72, Kuijer ’88 Lorentine: Newborn ‘2, Juuso ’17, Zacarias ’59, Carr ‘70
Lhor 1-0 Eyrods (Lhor wins 3-2 in aggregate)
Lhor: Haxon ‘77

Easily the game of the tournament at the Anomaly Tower as Lorentine takes the scalp of another Premier Division team, their multi-faceted attack of Zacarias, the ageless Juuso, and budding star Eneko Carr is too much for the Anomalies defense that had to play Tihon earlier in the week. Blame it on whatever you would like, but this run by the Lions is remarkable, comparable to Pùr’s run last year.

Their opponent will be the Orcas, having finally solved the puzzle that was Eyrods. The Orcas return to the place where they had first made their mark before joining the Premier Division. For the Jungle Cats, it’s a shame to lose out on an opportunity to be automatically promoted; the result also confirms the relegation of Urrheddiao.

Championship Game
To be Played in Week 36
Lhor vs. Lorentine (@ The Capitalizt Dome

Standings After 31 Games:
Chromatik League Premier Division 1    Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts   TF   TA   TD   Pts 
1 Tihon                                  9    6   0   3    10    6   +4    18   62   39  +23    44
2 Anomalies                              9    5   0   4    14   12   +2    15   58   48  +10  33.5
3 Myana                                  9    6   0   3    15   14   +1    18   57   61   −4    32
4 Chromatik                              9    4   2   3    15   14   +1    14   43   41   +2    31
5 Felswyr                                9    1   1   7     5   11   −6     4   47   33  +14  27.5
6 Lhor                                   9    2   3   4    12   14   -2     9   67   57  +10    26
Chromatik League Premier Division 2    Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts   TF   TA   TD   Pts 
1 Deprí Sanar                            9    4   2   3    12   15   −3    14   39   48   −9    27
2 Z'ai'ai                                9    4   2   3    19   16   +3    14   55   57   −2  26.5
3 Alnio                                  9    4   1   4    14   12   +2    13   60   67   −7    24
4 Crossroads                             9    3   3   3    14   14    0    12   42   49   −7    23
5 Deprí Lanar                            9    3   0   6    12   15   -3     9   48   57   −9    21
6 Urrheddiao                             9    3   4   2    11   10   +1    13   45   67  −21  19.5

Ooh... What a juicy last matchday it will be. Buckle in your seat belts, everyone.

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Second Division

Standings After 31 Games:
Chromatik League Second Division 1    Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts   TF   TA   TD   Pts 
1 Umbar                                 9    6   3   0    24   14  +10    21   67   50  +17  40.5
2 Lorentine                             9    4   2   3    26   19   +7    14   92   60  +32  36.5 
3 Miners                                9    5   2   2    15   11   +4    17   64   50  +14    34
4 Anchors                               9    3   2   4    21   19   +2    11   69   64   +5    29
5 Pùr                                   9    2   2   5    16   26  −10     8   54   69  −15  23.5
6 Wirr Tsi                              9    1   1   7    12   25  −13     4   53   68  −15  18.5
Chromatik League Second Division 2    Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts   TF   TA   TD   Pts 
1 Eyrods                                9    5   2   2    21   14   +7    17   48   42   +6  30.5
2 Pria                                  9    4   2   3    13   15   −2    14   49   51   -2  27.5
3 Qet                                   9    4   2   3    18   19   −1    14   58   71  −13  25.5
4 Anfanhar                              9    4   1   4    20   20    0    13   58   67  −11  24.5
5 Rhoni                                 9    3   3   3    16   14   +2    12   59   64   −5    24
6 Knetyohai                             9    1   2   6    12   18   −6     5   43   58  −15    18

After dealing Suzy Walkins, their best player, the Monkeys win the Second Division with a match to spare even with Lorentine scoring ninety-two goals with one match to go. All hail Delepaz, Ciesla, and company! Miners have an outside chance at catching Lorentine, which would be a damned shame for the Lions... But they'll have a second shot with the Cup Final. Unsurprisingly, Eyrods and Pria head up the Second Division 2, while Uriah Hynon has really fallen in hard times.

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Third Division - Regional Leagues

Chromatik League Third Division Capital Region     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Hanai Yeomen                                     29   18   8   3    46   21  +25    62
 2 Omnio Tech                                       29   15   7   7    49   29  +20    52
 3 Hanai Breakers                                   29   14   8   7    41   30  +11    50
 4 Capitol FC                                       29   12   8   9    59   36  +23    44
 5 Wirr Tsi Lightning                               29   12   7  10    47   41   +6    43
 6 Alnio City                                       29   11   8  10    38   29   +9    41
 7 Wirr Tsi Bears                                   29   11   8  10    31   31    0    41
 8 Checkers FC                                      29   11   7  11    37   30   +7    40
 9 Alnio Ravens                                     29   10  10   9    36   34   +2    40
10 Hanai City                                       29   10   6  13    36   39   −3    36
11 Nonian Saints                                    29    8  11  10    28   33   −5    35
12 Gurshan City                                     29    7  14   8    33   50  −17    35
13 Omnio Stars                                      29   10   4  15    42   53  −11    34
14 Wirr Tsi City                                    29    7   9  13    36   51  −15    30
15 Gurshan Sharks                                   29    6   8  15    29   50  −21    26
16 Nonian City                                      29    5   7  17    30   61  −31    22

Chromatik League Third Division West Region     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Knetyohai FC                                  29   15   7   7    42   27  +15    52
 2 Shantarr Seals                                29   14   5  10    48   42   +6    47
 3 Deprí Lanar Falcons                           29   13   7   9    45   36   +9    46
 4 Lorentine Jackals                             29   13   7   9    48   40   +8    46
 5 Deprí Sanar United                            29   13   6  10    35   26   +9    45
 6 Deprí Sanar Vipers                            29   13   6  10    52   45   +7    45
 7 Anfanhar FC                                   29   12   8   9    37   30   +7    44
 8 Anfanhar City                                 29   12   8   9    38   35   +3    44
 9 Knetyohai City                                29   12   8   9    32   29   +3    44
10 Deprí State                                   29   10  10   9    25   28   −3    40
11 Shantarr City                                 29   10   7  12    43   41   +2    37
12 Heartland                                     29   10   7  12    24   29   −5    37
13 Lorentine City                                29   10   6  13    42   53  −11    36
14 Deprí Lanar United                            29    7   8  14    28   48  −20    29
15 Pùr City                                      29    8   4  17    34   47  −13    28
16 Pùr Cowboys                                   29    5   6  18    27   44  −17    21

Chromatik League Third Division East Region     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Brisara FC                                    29   17   6   6    45   22  +23    57
 2 Glaciers                                      29   16   7   6    40   17  +23    55
 3 Rhoni City                                    29   15   9   5    52   30  +22    54
 4 Rhoni FC                                      29   12   9   8    45   42   +3    45
 5 Mountain State                                29   11  10   8    25   18   +7    43
 6 Jatho City                                    29   11   8  10    50   41   +9    41
 7 Larhai Stallions                              29   11   7  11    37   32   +5    40
 8 Loggers                                       29   10  10   9    29   35   −6    40
 9 Umbar City                                    29   11   6  12    33   37   −4    39
10 Umbar State                                   29    8  12   9    36   37   −1    36
11 Lhor United                                   29    8  12   9    38   44   −6    36
12 Z'ai'ai City                                  29    8   9  12    30   41  −11    33
13 Brisara Dragoons                              29    7  11  11    36   43   −7    32
14 Larhai FC                                     29    9   4  16    28   40  −12    31
15 Pria City                                     29    5   9  15    27   50  −23    24
16 Jatho Bulls                                   29    5   7  17    22   44  −22    22

Chromatik League Third Division Island Region     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Tihon United                                    29   16   7   6    41   24  +17    55
 2 Qet United                                      29   15   7   7    57   33  +24    52
 3 Eyrods Topics                                   29   14   7   8    54   35  +19    49
 4 Inon Reef                                       29   15   4  10    44   30  +14    49
 5 Fishermen's Club                                29   15   4  10    33   21  +12    49
 6 Urrhed FC                                       29   13   8   8    40   30  +10    47
 7 Tor Teal                                        29   13   4  12    46   45   +1    43
 8 Naval FC                                        29   11   9   9    33   36   −3    42
 9 Inon Xenon                                      29   11   8  10    29   28   +1    41
10 Wix Knights                                     29   11   8  10    32   39   −7    41
11 Wix City                                        29   11   5  13    45   45    0    38
12 Myana City                                      29    8  10  11    46   55   −9    34
13 Tor City                                        29    9   5  15    29   44  −15    32
14 Qet City                                        29    7   9  13    41   56  −15    30
15 Urrhed State                                    29    7   6  16    46   56  −10    27
16 Eyrods FC                                       29    3   5  21    20   59  −39    14

by **Chromatika** » Tue Jan 30, 2018 1:17 am

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Season 4 Part 7: MD32 - Awards

The Matchups

Aspire Onward: Chromatik vs. Felswyr
After the round robin stage, Chromatik were in fifth place, thirteen points behind second place and wondering what was going wrong. Felswyr were in second, thirteen points ahead. Throw in the halving and the change in form for both teams, and you have these teams in reversed places. Chromatik have an outside shot at a Champions' Cup spot, but have guaranteed themselves international play; Felswyr need to win or have Lhor draw/lose their match and lose the Cup Final against Lorentine. On paper, this is a fantastic match, pitting two veteran keepers and aspiring forward tandems against each other, but for Felswyr, it's more than that. They've lost five matches in a row, failing to score a goal in any of them. Can Deleon and Jaeger fall out of their slump against Luna Castelen of all keepers? Or will this absolutely shake the base of Frost fans for the future?

Lucas's Call: Lhor vs. Anomalies
Daniel Lucas faces a fascinating call to make heading into this match. Field a full side, in the hopes of keeping the pressure on Felswyr? Or rest some starters and focus on winning the BlackFlower Cup, which will win them the last Globe Cup berth anyway? Ivanovich's side have recovered with barely enough time left, and played some of their best football in the last two matches. In this tie, it's the clash of the midfields that will likely decide the outcome, Anomalies armed with Etienne, Kuijer, and Mora alongside Everdeen, and the Orcas countering with Schramm, Harbin, Montalbo, and Addison, if they all play...

The Final Boss: Tihon vs. Myana
What a story Myana has been. From a dismal 14 points after the halving to 32, winning six of their nine matches since the split, the Islanders have a chance at the Champions' Cup, and could get there with a negative goals differential. Their last roadblock is a Tide team that has already won the League and have nothing to play for. The biggest question mark is whether or not Alister will field a full side. Limones, Profressice, and Bird have shown that Myana have a bright young core in their future, and this is an opportunity to cement the rise of Myana football back toward the top.

Two Is Company: Urrheddiao vs. Crossroads
United will be going down to the Second Division. Just let that sink in. The team that produced Jillian Nier, the team that had Lisa Amos manage them to a title, will be heading down. Well, at least they have a chance at dragging down the Crusaders with them. The Crusaders have been the epitome of mediocrity, and that play has led them to this spot. Really, if they were to get maybe three pieces, they would have a decent shot at doing much better next season. To get to next season, Catheline Keenan has to get at least a point here...

Deprí Derby, Take Four: Deprí Lanar vs. Deprí Sanar
The Deprí Derby has rather been lackluster this season with two draws and a narrow win by the Yellow Jackets so far. Benjamin Nyao's seen his side fall from a title contender to now being almost relegated. On paper, Ariane Gallagher, Vojnomir Jovanović, and Glanglad Lassansyr should prevail, but... With this being a rivalry game and so much being on the line for the Red Hawks, with them being shocked by the fact that they are here in the first place... It is a dangerous match.

Disappointed Duo: Z'ai'ai vs. Alnio
Z'ai'ai thought it could stick to most of the same lineup and still win. Alnio bought into the hype in the early going and enjoyed success. Both find themselves here, with Z'ai'ai safe and Alnio basically safe. It will be the last time to see Jessica Lennox in a Mountaineer jersey, and Mikita is likely to be gone, too; for the Union's Xe and Haskell, it's the end of a solid season on the offensive end, and they will be looking to put an exclamation mark on it for certain.

Week 35

Lineups:
Chromatik: Castelen; An (C) - Runbrinonel - Hopkins - Austic; Fiete - Allard - Martin - Swain; Vickers - Murray. Felswyr: Justus; Walker - McCloud - Lia - Nallrina; Gillis - Delvalle - Lestrange - Barota; Deleon (C) - Jaeger.
Lhor: Lomar; Ravioli - Terri - Lopes - Modox; Schramm - Haxon; Montalbo - Addison (C) - Faelandaer; Vidal. Anomalies: Corridan; Pavel - Oh - Will - Lacroix; Etienne (C) - Kuijer - Mora; Everdeen - Suleymanzade; Cantor.
Tihon: Thévenet; Ogaldez - Bozena (C) - Vidal - Bayliss; Kristine - Karlovic - Varghese - Carpenter; Farrier - Haight. Myana: Sutton; Ruth - Kress - Prater - Villaloba; Limones - Batts; Profressice - Vansumé (C) - Harig; Bird.
Urrheddiao: Searle; Nika - Bellamy - Batts - Lorenzo - Sören; Cunnington - Avis; Collas - Ümann - Ransom. Crossroads: Neovak; Aloisi - Scaffell - Hoglund - Evans; Kisame - Anisov - Hye; Janos (C); Vorbeck - Connolly.
Deprí Lanar: Leitner (C); Atanov - Thill - Laila - Etienne; Aurenche; Illarion - Roberts; Jovanović - Gallagher - Lassansyr. Deprí Sanar: Middlesbrough; Ventura - Pryor - Silva; Neil - Bolic - Clotterman - Casavant; Krimhilde (C) - Whitecastle; Metod.
Z'ai'ai: Zaparas; McBee - Pointer - Bard - Washington; Ghyslain - Ingalls - Olivér; Antonia (C) - Lennox - Placek. Alnio: Goon; Labarre - Laffitte - Cates (C) - Blazej; Geillespie; Nealy - Thomas - Anell; Xe - Haskell.

Not many changes in the starting lineups for the final match. Indira Haxon starting in place of Teresa Harbin is not a surprise given how well the young midfielder has played for Lhor; Tihon's giving Thévenet and Ogaldez another start makes sense, too. Lucas decides to try to win this one AND the Cup if possible. Z'ai'ai sticks with the lineup involving Zaparas and Washington. All across the nation, in the Capitalizt Dome, The Cove, The Tidal Wave, the United Center, the Hawk's Nest, and Z'ai'ai Field, the referees blow the whistle, and we are off!

Halftime Scores
Chromatik 1-1 Felswyr
Chromatik: Vickers '22 Felswyr: Deleon '2
Lhor 1-0 Anomalies
Lhor: Vidal '17
Tihon 1-0 Myana
Tihon: Farrier '36
Urrheddiao 1-2 Crossroads
Urrheddiao: Whitecastle '18 Crossroads: Vorbeck '29, '45+1
Deprí Lanar 1-1 Deprí Sanar
Deprí Lanar: Gallagher '19 Deprí Sanar: Metod '40
Z'ai'ai 1-0 Alnio
Z'ai'ai: Lennox '28

CURRENT STANDINGS

ANOMALIES 33.5
CHROMATIK 32 +1
MYANA 32 0
LHOR 29
FELSWYR 28.5

DEPRI SANAR 28
Z'AI'AI 29.5
CROSSROADS 26
ALNIO 24
DEPRI LANAR 22
URRHEDDIAO 19.5

Frost finally come out of their goalscoring drought, only two minutes into the match, as Barota's cross finds Deleon past Runbrinonel; Vickers answers halfway through on a breakaway. Lomar and Lhor are keeping Anomalies at bay, Vidal capitalizing on a free kick from twenty yards out. Myana is having a rough time in Tihon, not being able to get anything going; Farrier shows her class on the lone strike so far. The Islanders will have one half to work some magic.

Whitecastle did get past Neovak first, but Dexter Vorbeck is hard-carrying the Crusaders, while the Deprí Derby is tied up, the Red Hawks trying their hardest to eke out a victory. Lennox's bicycle kick is the goal of the day thus far.

45th Minute - 50th Minute: Action in the Capitalizt Dome with Barota hitting a low free kick. Myana starts to press a bit more, as do the Anomalies.
50th Minute - 55th Minute: Alnio gets close with a Haskell header off a corner, but Zaparas is there to box it away. Anomalies' midfield look lost against Lhor's bunch.
55th Minute - 60th Minute: Elizabeth Addison, what a beautiful strike. Ivanovich looks disgusted in the sideline, and Mora is replaced by Craig O'Maramy in an attempt to steady the ship. Capitalizt tie it up, Nya Murray knifing through the Felswyr back line, facing Justus one-on-one, and converting. Entertaining there. Xi Xe? Just another zigzag highlight reel goal in Z'ai'ai. Urrheddiao equalizes to cause some worry in Crusaders' hearts, but Vorbeck is playing like a man possessed...
60th Minute - 65th Minute: A break in the action as all sides are taking a moment to compose themselves before they dive in again. Catheline Alister pulls Farrier for Caverna, to a standing ovation. Danica is 33. Does she have more seasons left? Will that be as a starter? Can Tihon afford to have her start if they are to keep their current aspirations? All questions for the future.
65th Minute - 70th Minute: VICTORINA BIRD! The prodigy of Simmons, Jr. strikes again! Set up by Lacy Profressice, whom else? In Z'ai'ai Field, both sides seem content to probe but not commit. A draw suits fine for Alnio.
70th Minute - 75th Minute: How many times did we used to see a shot by Deleon blocked, just to have Jaeger put away the rebound? That's what's been missing lately. Not this time for the Frost, taking the lead. Danko Buric comes on for Abel Allard moments after. In Urrheddiao, Vorbeck scores again, and the Crusaders look like they'll be just peachy.
75th Minute - 80th Minute: Jane Schramm hasn't had the best season for the Orcas, but is the star here on a midrange shot. What a letdown for the Anomalies, to come out as flat as they have today. That half point they have from the round robin stage will come up big time if the results stay as they are. Red Hawk fans are busy watching their game and flipping to the game in Z'ai'ai, imploring the Moutaineers to score.
80th Minute - 85th Minute: GOAL MYANA! Lacy Profressice jukes around the young Ogaldez and strikes it home! Myana have lost their minds! Ivanovich looks like he could kill someone right now, but Lhor, knowing that Felswyr is also in the lead, are content to play defense and let Anomalies come at them like water breaking on rocks. In the Capitalizt Dome, Vickers is replaced with Chantel Lee. Something HAS to happen for Chromatik.
85th Minute - 90th Minute: We get it, Dexter Vorbeck! The Ethanian scores his fourth goal in the pivotal match for the Crusaders' survival, and Keenan has led the team to safety. They must keep him. Chantel Lee almost gets past Justus, but then the counterattack is so swift and deadly, and this time Jaeger just scores the goal outright. In Tihon, the Tide seem content to let this game go - they are as happy as anyone that it'll be Myana and not one of the Chromatik City teams making it. It's not quite match fixing, but it is absolutely cheeky. Deprí Lanar is pressing even more dangerously now, Aurenche replaced with Schwarz to commit another to the attack. Surely, their season couldn't end like this?
Past 90 Minutes: End of the game in the Capitalizt Dome. What a disappointing end for the Capitalizt after their midseason recovery. Frost will be happy that their lackluster slump didn't cost them the chance at a Globe Cup berth. In The Cove, Lhor is a bit annoyed to learn that with the Frost's victory, they'll still need to win the BlackFlower Cup to qualify for international competition. Myana is celebrating wildly in Tihon, the players carrying Corey Simmons on their shoulders. What a moment for the Cosumarite.

There is still drama to be written for the lower teams. Not in Urrheddiao, where Dexter Vorbeck kneels on the pitch after the match, and shares a moment with Catheline Keenan, the Manager placing a hand on his shoulder. As to the other two matches, however...

Going all-out on the attack, pressing six forward, Deprí Lanar finally get through on a rebound off a rebound when Gallagher wins the scuffle in front of the Yellow Jackets' goal. Unfortunately for them, the goals differential will be too much, and they'll be relegated. Will Benjamin Nyao survive this trip? How many players will he lose?

Alnio's two strikers are trying to will their team to not have to play the Promotion/Relegation Playoff. Xi Xe is tackled in the box by Chu Bard, a mistake by the young center back. There could be no better player to have take this kick than Xe herself, right?

Alexandru Zaparas's left hand barely reaches the ball, and knocks it away. The Nepharim punches his chest emphatically. Alnio's bid fails. They will have to participate in the Promotion/Relegation Playoffs.

Biggest Winner: Myana. Biggest Loser: Anomalies.

Week 36

BlackFlower Cup IV
Championship Game
Lhor vs. Lorentine (@ The Capitalizt Dome)

Having defended their second place spot in the Second Division and allowing them the automatic promotion berth, Lorentine will be playing purely to try to deny the Orcas both the Cup for the second time as well as a Globe Cup berth. Eneko Carr versus Ollimpia Vidal gives the match the potential to get a lot of goals scored, as Lhor's defense hasn't been the greatest. For the Orcas, it's the culminating event for a long season... They hope to plunge Frost fans into misery.

Lhor 2-1 Lorentine
Lhor: Vidal '28, Addison '81 Lorentine: Carr '75

In a free-flowing game that saw multiple opportunities for both sides, it was Addison's steady hand that brought the trophy home for Lhor. The Lions will have to be content with making it to the Chromatik League Premier Division for the first time...

Cup Champions: Lhor Orcas

Chromatik League Premier Division 1    Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts   TF   TA   TD   Pts 
1 Tihon                                 10    6   0   4    11    8   +3    18   63   41  +22    44 Champions, CC, AOCL
2 Myana                                 10    7   0   3    17   15   +2    21   59   62   −3    35 CC
3 Anomalies                             10    5   0   5    14   15   -1    15   58   51   +7  33.5 GC
4 Chromatik                             10    4   2   4    17   18   -1    14   45   45    0    31 GC
5 Felswyr                               10    2   1   7     9   13   −4     7   51   35  +16  30.5
6 Lhor                                  10    3   3   4    15   14   +1    12   70   57  +13    29 GC, Cygnus Cup
Chromatik League Premier Division 2    Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts   TF   TA   TD   Pts 
1 Z'ai'ai                               10    4   3   3    20   17   +3    15   56   58   −2  27.5
2 Deprí Sanar                           10    4   2   4    13   17   −4    14   40   50  −10    27
3 Crossroads                            10    4   3   3    18   16   +2    15   46   51   −5    26
4 Alnio                                 10    4   2   4    15   13   +2    14   61   68   −7    25 Promotion/Relegation Playoff (Defended)
5 Deprí Lanar                           10    4   0   6    14   16   -2    12   50   58   −8    24 Relegated
6 Urrheddiao                            10    3   4   3    13   14   -1    13   47   71  −24  19.5 Relegated

Yep. Felswyr wins their last match, but it doesn't matter due to Lhor winning the cup. Myana returns to the Champions' Cup. Alnio will have to fight for their lives, while the Red Hawks and United are gone...

Premier Division Champions: Tihon Tide

Premier Division Awards

Golden Boot (Most Goals Scored)
1.

Jessica Lennox (Z'ai'ai Mountaineers) - 25
2T.

Xi Xe (Alnio Union) - 23
2T.

Olimpia Vidal (Lhor Orcas) - 23
3T.

Ariane Gallagher (Deprí Lanar Red Hawks) - 21
4T.

Victorina Bird (Myana Islanders) - 21
5.

Dexter Vorbeck (Crossrodas Crusaders) - 20

Golden Glove (Least Goals Allowed)
For the first time, the clause that one must start at least thirty games in a season came into account.
1.

Nika Justus (Felswyr Frost) - 35
2.

Sherlyn Joy (Tihon Tide) - 36
3.

Luna Castelen (Chromatik Capitalizt) - 45

Golden Ball (Most Valuable Player)
1.

Tessa Bayliss (Tihon Tide)
2.

Victorina Bird (Myana Islanders)
3.

Elizabeth Addison (Lhor Orcas)
4.

Ana Kuijer (Anomalies Football Club)
5.

Danica Farrier (Tihon Tide)
Honorable Mentions:

Sherlyn Joy (Tihon Tide),

Nika Justus (Felswyr Frost),

Lacy Profressice (Myana Islanders),

Jessica Lennox (Z'ai'ai Mountaineers)

Manager of the Year
1.

Corey Simmons, Jr. (Myana Islanders)
2.

Catheline Alister (Tihon Tide)
3.

Daniel Lucas (Lhor Orcas)

Team of the Year
Manager:

Corey Simmons, Jr. (Myana Islanders)
Goalkeeper:

Nika Justus (Felswyr Frost)
Defender:

Alethon Tantanthar (Tihon Tide)
Defender:

Samuel Hopkins (Chromatik Capitalizt)
Defender:

Evalyn Oh (Anomalies Football Club)
Defender:

Tessa Bayliss (Tihon Tide)
Midfielder:

Ana Kuijer (Anomalies Football Club)
Midfielder:

Lacy Profressice (Myana Islanders)
Midfielder:

Elizabeth Addison (Lhor Orcas)
Midfielder:

Rowan Varghese (Myana Islanders)
Forward:

Olimpia Vidal (Lhor Orcas)
Forward:

Danica Farrier (Tihon Tide)
Forward:

Victorina Bird (Myana Islanders)

Bench
Goalkeeper:

Sherlyn Joy (Tihon Tide)
Defender:

Arannon Nallrina (Felswyr Frost)
Defender:

Helvetica Scaffell (Crossroads Crusaders)
Midfielder:

Johan Karlovic (Tihon Tide)
Midfielder:

Laure Etienne (Anomalies Football Club)
Forward:

Jessica Lennox (Z'ai'ai Mountaineers)
Forward:

Ariane Gallagher (Deprí Lanar Red Hawks)

Sponsored by: Black Raven Technologies

Second Division

Chromatik League Second Division 1    Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts   TF   TA   TD   Pts 
1 Umbar                                10    7   3   0    26   15  +11    24   67   51  +16  43.5 Champions, SBCC, Promoted   
2 Lorentine                            10    5   2   3    30   22   +8    17   96   63  +33  39.5 SBCC, Promoted
3 Miners                               10    5   2   3    16   13   +3    17   65   52  +13    37 SBCC, Promotion/Relegation Playoff (Failed)
4 Anchors                              10    3   2   5    22   21   +1    11   70   66   +4    29
5 Pùr                                  10    3   2   5    18   27   −9    11   56   70  −14  26.5
6 Wirr Tsi                             10    1   1   8    15   29  −14     4   56   72  −16  19.5
Chromatik League Second Division 2    Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts   TF   TA   TD   Pts 
1 Eyrods                               10    6   2   2    23   14   +9    20   50   42   +8  33.5   
2 Pria                                 10    4   3   3    14   16   −2    15   50   52   -3  28.5 
3 Rhoni                                10    4   3   3    18   15   +3    15   61   65   −4    27  
4 Anfanhar                             10    4   2   4    21   21    0    14   59   68   −9  25.5
5 Qet                                  10    4   2   4    19   21   −2    14   59   73  −14  24.5
6 Knetyohai                            10    1   2   7    12   20   −8     5   43   60  −17    18

Lorentine's win, coupled with Miners losing one to Pùr, means the ninety-six goals scored won't go to waste. For Miners to head to the Promotion/Relegation Playoffs at all, though, is a rather grand ordeal for an expansion team. Wirr Tsi has also overperformed. Rhoni does pick it up a bit, but Hynon will be under pressure; Anfanhar as well. Qet and Knetyohai show the reverse side of the expansion squads...

Second Division Champions: Umbar Monkeys

Second Division Awards

Silver Boot (Most Goals Scored)
1.

Eneko Carr (Lorentine Lions) - 37
2.

Maricela Throop (Miners FC) - 27
3.

Tanny McFarland (Rhoni Giants) - 26
4.

Gracial Biel (Anchors FC) - 25
5.

Leander Fremantle (Anfanhar Dragons) - 22

Silver Glove (Least Goals Allowed)
1.

Nova Williams (Eyrods Jungle Cats) - 42
2.

Bonnie Coventry (Umbar Monkeys) - 51
3.

Donatienne Tardivel (Miners FC) - 52

Silver Ball (Most Valuable Player)
1.

Eneko Carr (Lorentine Lions)
2.

Bonnie Coventry (Umbar Monkeys)
3.

Maricela Throop (Miners FC)
4.

Gracial Biel (Anchors FC)
5.

Lakeisha Zacarias (Lorentine Lions)

Manager of the Year:
1.

Vernie Delepaz (Umbar Monkeys)
2.

Xander Augustine (Lorentine Lions)
3.

Farrionne Larrianne (Miners FC)

Team of the Year:
Manager:

Vernie Delepaz (Umbar Monkeys)
Goalkeeper:

Nova Williams (Eyrods Jungle Cats)
Defender:

Annalisa McKown (Umbar Monkeys)
Defender:

Trula Lytch (Miners FC)
Defender:

Nicole Friedman (Eyrods Jungle Cats)
Defender:

Vivienne Hamaker (Pria Pride)
Midfielder:

Sheilah Newborn (Lorentine Lions)
Midfielder:

Vidal Bronislav (Anchors FC)
Midfielder:

Raymond Laure-Gaucher (Miners FC)
Midfielder:

Lakeisha Zacarias (Lorentine Lions)
Forward:

Eneko Carr (Lorentine Lions)
Forward:

Maricela Throop (Miners FC)
Forward:

Gracial Biel (Anchors FC)

Promotion/Relegation Playoff
Alnio vs. Miners
Miners 1–4 Alnio
Miners: Jan '22 Alnio: Xe '2, 19, Haskell '69, '80
Alnio 5–3 Miners
Alnio: Xe '7, 18, 41, Haskell '71, '82 Miners: Throop '20, 39, 45+1
(Alnio wins 9-4 in aggregate)

Xi Xe and Marcia Haskell turn the two games into a showcase of their talent, and Miners can't keep up. Nine goals pace them through, though that defense will need some tweaking.

Sponsored by: Viper Motors

Third Division - Regional Leagues

Chromatik League Third Division Capital Region     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Hanai Yeomen                                     30   18   8   4    47   26  +21    62 Third Division Playoffs
 2 Omnio Tech                                       30   15   7   8    51   33  +18    52 Third Division Playoffs
 3 Hanai Breakers                                   30   14   9   7    42   31  +11    51
 4 Wirr Tsi Lightning                               30   13   7  10    51   43   +8    46
 5 Capitol FC                                       30   12   9   9    60   37  +23    45
 6 Checkers FC                                      30   12   7  11    42   31  +11    43
 7 Alnio City                                       30   11   9  10    39   30   +9    42
 8 Alnio Ravens                                     30   10  11   9    38   36   +2    41
 9 Wirr Tsi Bears                                   30   11   8  11    31   34   −3    41
10 Hanai City                                       30   10   7  13    37   40   −3    37
11 Omnio Stars                                      30   11   4  15    45   53   −8    37
12 Nonian Saints                                    30    8  12  10    30   35   −5    36
13 Gurshan City                                     30    7  15   8    33   50  −17    36
14 Wirr Tsi City                                    30    7  10  13    38   53  −15    31
15 Gurshan Sharks                                   30    6   9  15    31   52  −21    27
16 Nonian City                                      30    5   8  17    30   61  −31    23

Chromatik League Third Division West Region     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Knetyohai FC                                  30   15   8   7    42   27  +15    53 Third Division Playoffs
 2 Lorentine Jackals                             30   14   7   9    50   40  +10    49 Third Division Playoffs
 3 Deprí Sanar Vipers                            30   14   6  10    53   45   +8    48
 4 Anfanhar FC                                   30   13   8   9    39   31   +8    47
 5 Shantarr Seals                                30   14   5  11    48   43   +5    47
 6 Anfanhar City                                 30   13   8   9    40   36   +4    47
 7 Deprí Lanar Falcons                           30   13   7  10    46   38   +8    46
 8 Deprí Sanar United                            30   13   6  11    36   28   +8    45
 9 Knetyohai City                                30   12   9   9    33   30   +3    45
10 Heartland                                     30   11   7  12    25   29   −4    40
11 Deprí State                                   30   10  10  10    25   30   −5    40
12 Shantarr City                                 30   10   8  12    43   41   +2    38
13 Lorentine City                                30   10   6  14    42   54  −12    36
14 Pùr City                                      30    9   4  17    35   47  −12    31
15 Deprí Lanar United                            30    7   9  14    29   49  −20    30
16 Pùr Cowboys                                   30    5   6  19    27   45  −18    21

Chromatik League Third Division East Region     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Brisara FC                                    30   18   6   6    47   22  +25    60 Third Division Playoffs, Champions
 2 Glaciers                                      30   16   7   7    40   19  +21    55 Third Division Playoffs
 3 Rhoni City                                    30   15   9   6    52   32  +20    54
 4 Rhoni FC                                      30   12  10   8    45   42   +3    46
 5 Jatho City                                    30   12   8  10    54   41  +13    44
 6 Mountain State                                30   11  11   8    25   18   +7    44
 7 Larhai Stallions                              30   12   7  11    38   32   +6    43
 8 Loggers                                       30   10  10  10    29   39  −10    40
 9 Umbar City                                    30   11   6  13    33   38   −5    39
10 Umbar State                                   30    8  13   9    36   37   −1    37
11 Lhor United                                   30    8  12  10    39   46   −7    36
12 Z'ai'ai City                                  30    9   9  12    32   41   −9    36
13 Larhai FC                                     30   10   4  16    30   41  −11    34
14 Brisara Dragoons                              30    7  12  11    36   43   −7    33
15 Pria City                                     30    5  10  15    27   50  −23    25
16 Jatho Bulls                                   30    5   8  17    22   44  −22    23

Chromatik League Third Division Island Region     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Tihon United                                    30   16   7   7    41   27  +14    55 Third Division Playoffs
 2 Qet United                                      30   15   8   7    58   34  +24    53 Third Division Playoffs
 3 Eyrods Topics                                   30   15   7   8    56   36  +20    52
 4 Fishermen's Club                                30   15   5  10    33   21  +12    50
 5 Inon Reef                                       30   15   4  11    45   32  +13    49
 6 Urrhed FC                                       30   13   9   8    41   31  +10    48
 7 Wix Knights                                     30   12   8  10    35   39   −4    44
 8 Tor Teal                                        30   13   4  13    46   46    0    43
 9 Naval FC                                        30   11  10   9    34   37   −3    43
10 Inon Xenon                                      30   11   9  10    29   28   +1    42
11 Wix City                                        30   12   5  13    49   47   +2    41
12 Myana City                                      30    9  10  11    47   55   −8    37
13 Tor City                                        30   10   5  15    30   44  −14    35
14 Qet City                                        30    7   9  14    43   60  −17    30
15 Urrhed State                                    30    7   6  17    46   57  −11    27
16 Eyrods FC                                       30    3   6  21    21   60  −39    15

Third Division Playoffs
Quarterfinals
Brisara FC 2–1 Omnio Tech
Knetyohai FC 1–1 Glaciers (1–1 AET) (2–1 pen.)
Hanai Yeomen 3–0 Qet United
Tihon United 4–3 Lorentine Jackals

Semifinals
Hanai Yeomen 0–1 Brisara FC
Tihon United 0–0 Knetyohai FC (1–0 AET)

Final (@ The Capitalizt Dome, Chromatik City, Chromatika
Brisara FC 1–0 Tihon United

Third Division Champions: Brisara FC

Awards in Progress

by **Chromatika** » Tue Feb 06, 2018 9:09 pm

Chromatik Collegiate Football Association
Season 3 Results

Chromatik Collegiate Football Association     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Z'ai'ai Institute of Technology             30   15   6   9    36   34   +2    51 First-Round Bye
 2 Pria Technical College                      30   13   9   8    44   28  +16    48 First-Round Bye
 3 Eyrods Tech                                 30   13   9   8    48   43   +5    48 First-Round Bye
 4 Pùr State University                        30   14   5  11    31   26   +5    47 First-Round Bye
 5 Deprí Theological Seminary                  30   13   7  10    35   26   +9    46 Playoffs
 6 Chromatik City College University           30   13   7  10    26   23   +3    46 Playoffs
 7 Deprí Lanar University                      30   13   6  11    45   43   +2    45 Playoffs
 8 University of the Islands                   30   12   6  12    27   35   −8    42 Playoffs
 9 Felswyr State University                    30   12   5  13    35   41   −6    41 Playoffs
10 Deprí Sanar University                      30   10  10  10    49   33  +16    40 Playoffs
11 Alnio University of the Arts                30   11   6  13    45   41   +4    39 Playoffs
12 University of Myana                         30   10   8  12    42   49   −7    38 Playoffs
13 Chromatik State University                  30   10   7  13    45   49   −4    37 Eliminated
14 Urrheddiao State University                 30    9   7  14    23   35  −12    34 Eliminated
15 Univeristy of Wirr Tsi                      30    9   6  15    36   54  −18    33 Eliminated
16 Southern Chromatik University               30    6  10  14    24   31   −7    28 Eliminated

Round of 12
Deprí Theological Seminary 2–3 University of Myana
Chromatik City College University 2–2 Alnio University of the Arts (2–3 AET)
Deprí Lanar University 3–3 Deprí Sanar University (3–3 AET) (3–4 pen.)
Univeristy of the Islands 4–4 Felswyr State University (5–4 AET)

Quarterfinals
Z'ai'ai Institute of Technology 2–1 University of Myana
Pria Technical College 1–2 Alnio University of the Arts
Eyrods Tech 3–0 Deprí Sanar University
Pùr State University 0–1 University of the Islands

Semifinals
Z'ai'ai Institute of Technology 4–0 Alnio University of the Arts
Eyrods Tech 5–0 University of the Islands

Championship Game @ The Capitalizt Dome, Chromatik City, Chromatika
Z'ai'ai Institute of Technology 3–0 Eyrods Tech

Champions: Z'ai'ai University of Technology Hellcats

Head Coach: Rayna Rembert (53)
Starting XI: Harriette Becenti (Sr.); Benita Rotella (Jr.) - Pete Moshier (Jr.) - Leeann Durocher; Dewayne Culbert (Sr.) - Steve Soule (Sr.) - Dante Threadgill (Sr.) - Myrtie Bachelder (Sr.); Eugenie Courser (Sr.) - Courtney Hebron (Sr.) - Benny Imon (So.)
Player of the Year: CM Steve Soule (Sr.)

by **Chromatika** » Fri Feb 16, 2018 12:21 am

CBA                           Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD 
 1 Pria Tyrants                88   62  26  6882 6284 +598 First-Round Bye
 2 Anfanhar Giants             88   60  28  6990 6202 +788 First-Round Bye
 3 Chromatik City Cougars      88   59  29  6914 6327 +587 Plfayoffs
 4 Wirr Tsi Sparks             88   52  36  6757 6617 +140 Playoffs
 5 Felswyr Lions               88   51  37  6694 6415 +279 Playoffs
 6 Myana Roughriders           88   42  46  6592 6681  −89 Playoffs
 7 Alnio Dragoons              88   41  47  6609 6574  +35
 8 Eyrods Saints               88   40  48  6513 6803 −290
 9 Depri Lanar Rhinos          88   40  48  6476 6700 −224
10 Urrheddiao Pride            88   34  54  6391 6857 −466
11 Depri Sanar Hurons          88   31  57  6516 7029 −513
12 Z'ai'ai Warriors            88   16  72  6240 7085 −845

Playoffs

Semifinals

Final

by **Chromatika** » Tue Feb 20, 2018 9:35 pm

Sponsored by: Death Templars Law Firm, Black Raven Technologies, Viper Motors, BlackFlower Corporation, and Chromatik City Football

Season 5 Preview Part 1: The Draft/Roundtable

Jordan Lawless, Chief Correspondent

After the Chromatik League's draft for the fifth season, and after the league announced all the different changes as well, I, Jordan Lawless, Chief Correspondent with The Rebel, was able to have a roundtable discussion with four Managers of the Chromatik League: Fay Harville of Urrheddiao Unied, Michel St. Laurent of Chromatik Capitalizt, Corey Simmons, Jr., of Myana Islanders, and Eveline Sanders of Anchors FC. First, to go over what's been announced:

Chromatik League Season 5 Draft
PO Team                         Player               Pos    University
01 Knetyohai Warriors           Steve Soule          CM     Z'ai'ai University of Technology
02 Qet Eagles                   Harriette Becenti    GK     Z'ai'ai University of Technology
03 Anfanhar Dragons             Shamika Moorhead     RB     Pùr State University
04 Rhoni Giants                 Danae Houk           CB     Chromatik City College University
05 Pria Pride                   Leandra Radosevich   RCB    Chromatik City College University
06 Eyrods Jungle Cats           Burton Augustyn      LM     Chromatik State University
07 Wirr Tsi Shock               Earlean Surles       GK     Deprí Sanar University
08 Pùr Riders                   Parlie Cabrales      LCB    Pùr Riders
09 Anchors FC                   Earlean Averill      CM     Deprí Lanar University
10 Miners FC                    Retta Conrad         LW     Pria Technical College
11 Lorentine Lions              Clementine Haveman   LB     Pùr State University 
12 Umbar Monkeys                Keneth Deaner        LB     Deprí Sanar University
13 Urrheddiao United            Miki Hamid           ST     Alnio University of the Arts   
14 Deprí Lanar Red Hawks        Titus Barnhill       RW     Deprí Lanar University   
15 Alnio Union                  Andre Talty          RB     Southern Chromatik University
16 Crossroads Crusaders         Innox Xarillon       ST     Deprí Sanar University
17 Deprí Sanar Yellow Jackets   Joaquina Canfield    ST     Deprí Lanar University
18 Z'ai'ai Mountaineers         Spencer Pilling      LB     Southern Chromatik University
19 Lhor Orcas                   Judy Margolis        CB     Pria Technical College
20 Felswyr Frost                Bernado Bittinger    LB     Pria Technical College
21 Chromatik Capitalizt         Dante Threadgill     CM     Z'ai'ai University of Technology
22 Anomalies Football Club      Myrtie Bachelder     LM     Z'ai'ai University of Technology
23 Myana Islanders              Claretta Flood       ST     Chromatik State University
24 Tihon Tide                   Synthia Nevins       LM     Pùr State University

Chromatik League Season 6 Format

Chromatik League Premier Division - 16 Teams
10: 1st-10th Placed Teams from Season 5 Chromatik League Premier Division
4: 1st-4th Placed Teams from Season 5 Chromatik League Second Division
2: 2 Winners of Promotion/Relegation Playoffs: 11th-12th Placed Teams from Season 5 Chromatik League Premier Division vs. 5th-6th Placed Teams from Season 5 Chromatik League Second Division - double legged

Chromatik League Second Division - 16 Teams
2: 2 Losers of Promotion/Relegation Playoffs: 11th-12th Placed Teams from Season 5 Chromatik League Premier Division vs. 5th-6th Placed Teams from Season 5 Chromatik League Second Division - double legged
2: 7th-8th Placed Teams from Season 5 Chromatik League Second Division
8: 1st-2nd Placed Teams from Season 5 Chromatik League Third Division
2: 2 Winners of Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, 1st Round: 9th-12th Placed Teams from Season 5 Chromatik League Second Division - single match
2: 2 Winners of Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, 2nd Round: Losers of 1st Round vs. Winners of 1st Round, Chromatik League Third Division - double legged

Chromatik League Third Division - 16 Teams
2: 2 Losers of Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, 1st Round: 3rd Placed Teams from Season 5 Chromatik League Third Division - single match
2: 2 Losers of Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, 2nd Round: Losers of 1st Round, Chromatik League Second Division vs. Winners of 1st Round - double legged
12: 4th-6th Placed Teams from Season 5 Chromatik League Third Division

Chromatik League Fourth Division - 16 Teams
16: 7th-10th Placed Teams from Season 5 Chromatik League Third Division

Chromatik League Fifth Division - 16 Teams
16: 11th-14th Placed Teams from Season 5 Chromatik League Third Division

Chromatik League Sixth Division - 16 Teams
8: 15th-16th Placed Teams from Season 5 Chromatik League Third Division
8: Expansion Teams: Chargers, Cosmopolitans, Flames of the West, Guardians, Dynamite, Eastern Chromatik, Captains, Resistance

Now, for a transcript of our meeting:

Part 1: Introduction

LAWLESS: Thank you all for coming. We will be talking about the draft, the format change, predictions for the season, and some predictions for the season.

ST. LAURENT: Thanks for having me. It's good to see so many others here.

HARVILLE: I was a bit surprised to be invited, being a first-time Manager and all, but happy to be here.

SIMMONS, JR.: Wouldn't miss this chance for the world!

SANDERS: It'll be interesting to see how everyone views the changes and the draft.

Part 2: The Draft

LAWLESS: This Draft saw twelve defensive players taken, a record. A forward player wasn't taken until the tenth pick of the draft. Why do you think that is?

ST. LAURENT: I think it is rather easy to say that the league is loaded with offensive stars. Even with the departure of Xi Xe and Olimpia Vidal, with Martin Blessed, Alexander Pearson, and Corinne Martel-Burns coming in, it makes sense that we would try to bolster our defenses through the draft. Wouldn't you agree?

SANDERS: Meanwhile, in the CCFA, a quarter of the teams didn't even concede one goal per game, and over half of them conceded less than forty in thirty games. The CCFA is the heaven for defensive minded players at the moment, and they were simply way too good for us to pass up for the most part.

HARVILLE: Throw in the fact that there were a lot of colleges with senior defenders, and it was the perfect storm. When I took the Urrheddiao job, the first thing I researched was how the CCFA and draft system worked - this is utterly unique to Chromatika - and really it depends on whom is available from where.

SIMMONS, JR.: Ironically, none of us drafted a defender, but I echo the sentiments of my peers here. The CCFA was loaded with defensive talent, a lot of teams needed a defender, and a lot of said defenders were seniors. The perfect scenario.

LAWLESS: Most surprising pick from the thirty picked in the draft?

SIMMONS, JR.: Qet selecting Becenti with the second pick. Sure, the Eagles didn't have a great keeper, but to pass up the center backs from CCCU or the slew of players who were integral parts of defenses that gave up so few goals and to put their eggs in the Becenti basket was not expected. The argument can be made that when the playoffs began, Becenti's game was elevated further, with the concession of one goal in the last three matches, but...

HARVILLE: Yeah, that was a bit surprising, but for me it was Knetyohai's drafting of Steve Soule. Yes, it's true that he was the player of the year, and the key piece of the Hellcat midfield that thoroughly dominated their opposition in close matches. But for a team that was last in scoring in the Second Division ranks, you'd think that they would've taken Flood or someone else who had scored lots of goals. Knetyohai might be going a bit too far with the Winther basket. The Farf is a Farf, but he comes from the worst team in the Farvish League. Is he enough to get this team out of relegation?

ST. LAURENT: Claretta Flood falling all the way to Simmons here. For someone who scored twenty goals, falling to the thirty-first pick of the draft is rather crazy. Sure, Chromatik State conceded forty-nine goals, but they never lacked in the scoring department, and Flood was the key player for them. People have stated that she lacks a mental edge, or that her success was a product of the system that she was a part of, but if there is no skill there, she can't score twenty goals. Another steal for Simmons Jr.

SANDERS: I echo St. Laurent's perspective. First, Bird, now, Flood. Has this Cosumarite Manager figured out the draft, picking strikers from middling colleges?

Sanders claps Simmons Jr. in the shoulder. He shrugs.

Part 3: The Format

LAWLESS: A slew of changes went through this offseason, most of it coming to prepare the league for the expansion to sixteen teams. What do you think is the most important?

ST. LAURENT: Easily the fact that the BlackFlower Cup no longer awards the Champion with an automatic Globe Cup. No more Lhor sneaking through on a technicality, as Kia would say. The Felswyr fans have been heard, and now only the best teams will represent Chromatika in the Champions' Cup and the Globe Cup. The cup winners will just get to participate in the Cygnus Cup, like they should.

HARVILLE: That's a big one, but for Sanders and me, the important thing is the extended Promotion/Relegation system. First four teams of the Second Division going up automatically? Sweet. Even the ones that are the worst have to lose twice before going down to the Third Division. That allows so many of us to spend a season rebuilding.

SANDERS: I agree with Harville. I'm also excited to see the lower tiers establish. Brisara FC, Tihon United, Hanai Yeomen, and Knetyohai FC are some teams to watch out for. These "amateurs" aren't that far behind some teams of the Second Division, and it'll be fun to see the tier system be established.

SIMMONS, JR.: They took all the good ones. This is definitely a step forward for the league, for reaching the prestige of the A-League, Harlighet Ligen, SPL, Premiership... A great step for Chromatika, and that's coming from a Cosumarite.

Part 4: The Transfer Window

LAWLESS: A lot of trades went down. Some big names moved out, some bigger names moved in. Most important trade of the offseason?

HARVILLE: Xi Xe and Olimpia Vidal moving to Farfadillis and Audioslavia surprised me the most. Sure, they are some of the best Chromatik strikers in the league, but to get call-ups from those two leagues? Crazy. I hear Hermaeus Mora almost went abroad too before St. Laurent pulled off one of the most interesting trades in Chromatik history. Ariane Gallagher and Jessica Lennox are also people who the league grew into who they are. The fact that this league is now exporting players that it grew is a huge step.

SANDERS: Corinne Martel-Burns. Alexander Pearson. Martin Blessed. Schottia's top striker, a Valladar prospect, and perhaps Eura's best prospect as well. Too bad they all went to Tihon and Myana, some of the best teams in the league, but... To have the caliber of those players in this league? If they can progress further in their careers on Chromatik soil, it'll be huge to promote the league.

SIMMONS, JR.: I have to give it to St. Laurent, he took the cake on this one. To get Hermaeus Mora from Anomalies? The Chromatik City Derby is going to be so intense this year. I expect cards, blood, brawls, maybe even a riot. Part of growing up in a league is to get rivalries, and this does that.

ST. LAURENT: Bows. Sanders? Grabbing that player from the Sekundar Ligen? Genius. To go after someone who's a bit in the fringe and bring them to the spotlight? Kudos.

LAWLESS: Names that we don't know well but will by the end of this year? Preferably one not from your own club?

Silence for a while, before...

HARVILLE: Kaitlyn Axelson. Drawkish are big... And Alnio needs her to become a huge part of their attack. With a first-year keeper and Xi Xe departing, Axelson needs to become someone like Lhor's Addison for the Union to succeed. She seems to have the grit, but does she have the talent? It could make all the difference in whether Alnio are a middle-of-the-pack team or a team threatening the top five.

ST. LAURENT: Konstanze Luitgard. Yes, Lhor is Elizabeth Addison's squad, but Olimpia Vidal played so well with her, and the two were so instrumental in creating the threat that Lhor has become in the top six. Now, Vidal has gone off to Cathair, and in his place comes one Luitgard. She is a pure scorer, someone who just lives in front of the net. I don't foresee Addison having too much of a problem adjusting to her, but that partnership will be paramount if Lhor is to continue their form.

SIMMONS, JR.: Danira Pilbersek. Deprí Sanar are an interesting squad - Middlesbrough has proven herself to have a few more seasons left in her, and Hasada's preaching of defensive discipline and mental fortitude has gone a long ways in keeping them afloat next season. Pilbersek fits the role that they need. If she can also push the ball up to Whitecastle and Metod, the Deprí District's best team for this season could surprise a few more.

SANDERS: Konrad Feist. Did you watch Dexter Vorbeck's highlight reel from last year? The Ethanian striker is a force of nature. Now, with Drinkwater beside him and Feist there to feed them both balls, the Crusaders look to be on a rebound their second year in Keenan's tenure. At the age of twenty-nine, he's been around the block a few times, and knows what works and what does not. A true footballer, and one that could definitely turn some heads.

LAWLESS: Those are all names that don't jump out at you unless you actively follow those clubs. Thank you.

Part 5: Predictions

LAWLESS: Bold prediction of the year? Don't be shy, we're all peers here. They'll just use it as fuel if you trash talk against them.

SIMMONS, JR.: Harville and Sanders both make it to the new Premier Division next year. Anchors' combination of youth and veteran talent seem very well done for an expansion team, and the addition of Tholanikunnal will really help that defense. In a division where only the most ambitious win, Sanders has the fuel. As for Harville, Urrheddiao scored on Maher and Glatthorn, and Kimi Herrington has been rearing to go. There'll probably be some bumps along the way, but I look forward to the Urrhed Island Derby returning as well as a Myana one starting.

SANDERS: You're making me blush. Mine is one that might not be as popular. I think Lorentine will struggle this year. Sure, Carr is a ridiculous talent, but the Premier Division's defenses are far stringier, and we don't know how Lorentine handles a down stretch. Lakeisha Zacharias did more for the team than many are giving him credit for, and it will take time for Carr to trust Shearer and Okafor like he trusted his old compatriot. I still think they're a good enough team to make it to the sixteen teams that make it to the Premier Division, but they'll struggle.

HARVILLE: Eyrods Jungle Cats win the Second Division. No, I'm not saying that I won't try my hardest to beat them, but it's hard to not call Gerard Burr's side the favorites. Nova Williams is an upcoming bench keeper for the Chromatik National Team, Claribel Overfelt is an up-and-comer, and Leann Lemus has proven to be the one-top on their 4-1-4-1 system that can clearly finish goals. With the addition of Patrick Mordington and Frey Maidstone, as well as the emergence of Gena Ploof as a great holding midfielder, the Cats will come roaring back.

ST. LAURENT: Corinne Martel-Burns doesn't win the Golden Ball. Look, everyone knows here that Tihon's roster is stacked - they have a team worthy of being Top-50 in the world - but I don't think that the Schottic star will take the most coveted personal award. No, it'll be Rowan Varghese. If the team is to actually juggle having a superstar in Martel-Burns and a rising star in Aiden Pearson, while having Danica Farrier on the bench, Johan Karlovic and Jakob Larsen splitting time... There are thirteen nationalities on this squad. It'll come to Allister and Varghese to jell them into a cohesive unit, and I think that's why he'll win the Golden Ball.

LAWLESS: So, who wins it this year? Is it really that cut and dry?

SANDERS: Everyone and their mom knows Tihon is the favorite, and for good reason. The roster is deep, it's multifaceted, and the team can play varying styles. Their Manager is no-nonsense and strictly business, and their model of shooting for international competitions helps them even further. I think Myana and Chromatik can give them some good battles, and there might be some others - namely Lhor - that can give them a scare, but when the dust settles, Tihon will have won it. Again.

ST. LAURENT: Logically, it should be the Tide. I wouldn't count the Islanders out, though, because of their youthful core, drive, determination, and Simmons' genius. You remind me of a more vocal Parker, man.

SIMMONS, JR.: Thank you, Michel. I shall strive to carry the team even further. Can't deny that Tihon is the favorite. The battle for the Second Champions' Cup berth will be the most interesting to watch.

HARVILLE: Tihon. Allister has always been a driven woman, and she's found a system that allows her to do whatever she deems necessary as long as it's for the team. And we know it always is. Dangerous combination, that.

Part 6: Conclusion

LAWLESS: Thank you all for coming out. Any last thoughts you want to voice?

HARVILLE: Thanks for having me on the segment, it was nice to just talk football before the madness begins. I can see why many people like coming here - the sport is still new enough to set the precedents instead of following them, the populace is rearing for more action, and it's just a fun place to be at. I hope to contribute in a positive manner.

SANDERS: This is just the end of an age before the beginning of the new Chromatik League, and I can't wait for the action to go underway! Hopefully next year, I will be able to view Simmons and Michel as equals.

ST. LAURENT: Nonsense, you're already an equal. Thanks for the invite, Jordan. Should be an interesting year - looking forward to seeing Aleksandr on the pitch, hopefully four times if not more.

SIMMONS, JR.: No, you don't. Not at the Anomaly Tower. Go Islanders, and a good night!

LAWLESS: Thank you to all my guests. Tune into the coverage of the Chromatik League Season 5, coming to you soon!

by **Chromatika** » Tue Mar 13, 2018 10:16 pm

Sponsored by: Death Templars Law Firm

Season 5 Preview Part 2: Premier Division Preview 1

ALNIO UNION

League Finish: 10th Premier Division, Won Promotion/Relegation Playoff against Miners FC
Cup Run: Round of Sixteen
Location: Alnio, Capital District, Chromatika
Stadium: RCK Field (100,400; 32,000 Seats)
Mannager: Candice Essai
Captain: Carline Cates
Predicted Starting XI: (4-1-3-2) Harp; Talty -

Vannatter - Cates - Minskai;

Geillespie;

Axelson -

Ismael - Anell;

Aurtenetxe -

Haskell.
In: CAM Abdul Baasid Ismael (Kareen FC, 3M), LB Jarer Minskai (Stahlburg Rovers, 4M), CB Esther Vannatter (Brookford Otters, 5M), CM Kaitlyn Axelson (Kayo Queens, 5M) ST Sierra Aurtenetxe (Aznavour OSC, 3M), CB Asztrik Szalay (Peynol-Lunas, Free), RB Wilda Deblasio (Anchors, 0.7M)
Out: ST Xi Xe (Mâ Âlâmëómë, Undisclosed), LB Heinrich Blazej (Z'ai'ai, 2M), RB Iphigenie Labarre (Rhoni, 1.2M), CM Havel Thomas (Anomalies, 1M), RCM Voncile Nealy (Myana, 0.8M), CB Marie-Christelle Laffitte (Free Agent), CB Sarah Blanc (Free Agent), RB Carre Daey (Free Agent)
Drafted: RB Andre Talty (Southern Chromatik University)
Additional Draft: GK Arletta Harp (University of the Islands)
Retired: GK Yang Goon (34)

Background
Located thirty-one miles east of Chromatik City, Alnio is the technological capital of Chromatika, and almost dead senter of the Capital District. Home of Black Raven Technologies, the official sponsor of the Second Division, The Union is still owned by the Alnio Labor Union, one of the biggest Labor Unions in Chromatika. Union's fans are an army, as almost all of the members of the Labor Union follow Alnio's club. RCK Field is the heart of Alnio, surrounded by shopping malls and a huge food court. This season, we are stating the actual stadium seating in our stadiums as well as the capacities that they have as a congregating place and emergency center. RCK Field seats 32,000 comfortably.

Last Time Around...
Alnio shocked everyone by massively overperforming - they were second through five matches and fourth after eleven. However, the second leg of the season saw the Union falter and slide to eleventh, where they had to be seeded into the Premier Division 2. Even then, they had the third most goals scored, which was something. In the Premier Division 2, Alnio went 4-2-4 and finished fourth, one point behind Crossroads. They took care of Miners FC 9-4 in aggregate to survive in the Premier Division. The duo of Xi Xe and Marcia Haskell proved to be formidable force, with Haskell scoring nineteen and Xe twenty-three.

The Offseason
There was no way that Xi Xe would leave Alnio for a Chromatik League squad. No international teams would be interested in a reserve striker for the Chromatiks, would they? Well... Apparently, there was a bit of a shuffle atop the Farf League, and Mâ Âlâmëómë needed a striker. When a team like Mâ Âlâmëómë come rolling around, you don't say no, and so Xi Xe left. Unfortunate for the squad, but a decent sum and the exposure of being where Xe started will definitely help the squad. They spent this money getting better at defense - three out of four starters will be new in the back line - and grabbing the first Drawkian to enter the Chromatik League, Kaitlyn Axelson. Sierra Aurtenetxe will try to continue the role that Xe had. Yang Goon retired, calling it quits after a dismal season, and the Union weren't able to pick up a replacement keeper in the offseason, leading to the controversial drafting of a keeper after the official draft.

Player Spotlight GK Arletta Harp
A rookie playing keeper in the Chromatik League? And one that wasn't officially drafted, either? Yup. Sure, you could say that Goon threw the Union under the bus last season, but not all the goals were the keeper's fault. This drafting and deploying of Harp will be the most controversial decision of the season and one that defines whether or not the Union take a step toward being a team worthy of contention or just an also-ran taking advantage of the fact that it's really hard to be relegated this season.

Most Valuable Player CB Carline Cates
The Captain of the team and the defense is the only remaining starter after the team went a bit wild in the offseason in grabbing three defenders. To set up a workable defense in front of Harp with the rookie Talty, Vannatter, and Minskai, Cates will have to work her magic.

Prediction
The pieces are starting to come together, but there was just too much change to expect any miracles this season. Union should do well in setting up for a push after the league expands. 8th.

ANOMALIES FOOTBALL CLUB

League Finish: 4th Premier Division
Cup Run: Quarterfinals
Location: Chromatik City, Capital District, Chromatika
Stadium: Anomaly Tower (110,320; 42,350 Seats)
Manager: Aleksandr Ivanovich
Captain: Laure Etienne
Predicted Starting XI: (4-3-2-1)

Corridan;

Lauren - Oh - Will -

Lindgren; Etienne -

Kuijer - Bachelder -

Everdeen; Suleymanzade -

Cantor.
In: RB Robyn Lauren (Sabrefell Athletic, 6M), LB Nikola Lindgren (AFC Treason, 4.5M), R/CB Tabor Csikós (Stilinkeep FC, Free), CM Havel Thomas (Alnio, 1M), RM Thorstein Gillis (Felswyr, 0.6M)
Out: RB Andreas Pavel (Chafford, 0.7M), RCM Craig O'Maramy (Fevelo Colony, 0.5M) LCM Hermaeus Mora (Chromatik, 6M), RB Nádia Barbosa (Felswyr, 1.2M), LB Paola Lacroix (Lorentine, 1.3M)
Drafted: LM Myrtie Bachelder (Z'ai'ai Institute of Technology)
Retired: CM Malorie Tribble (35)

Background
Always considered the "Other Chromatik City Team", Anomalies Football Club, or "AFC" for short, is located in the southern part of the city, away from the political center and more in the economic one. The "Anomaly Tower" is a stadium built on top of a five-star restaurant that closes during the matches. The more blue-collar workers support the team, and call themselves "The True Anomalies". It is a club seeped in history - as they still keep the old moniker of "Anomaly" - and a bitter rivalry with the Chromatik Capitalizt.

Last Time Around...
Helene Corridan's second season with the team proved to be a much harder one as the once-stout defense conceded fifty-one goals. A slew of draws kept the team from establishing a solid lead in the round-robin stage, and then Myana's rise to power proved to be the last straw. The trio of Everdeen, Suleymanzade, Mora, and Cantor all scored over ten goals apiece, but not one player really was the go-to player. which turned out to be a bit of a problem, as there was nobody to actually lead the charge.

The Offseason
It was about time the team swapped some players in the back four, and two Nepharim defenders now join Corridan in defending the goal. Robyn Lauren will be step up from Andreas Pavel with her attacking tendencies, while Nikola Lindgren will try to fill the void left by a disgruntled Lacroix. They added a bit of depth in Csikós, Thomas comes in as a reliable backup, and then disaster struck. Hermaeus Mora, the team's star midfielder and an upcoming star for the Chromatik National Team, up and left. Not just up and left, but for their rivals, Chromatik Capitalizt. There were rumors that Mora wanted to go abroad - and that some teams were interested - but with Xe leaving Alnio and Vidal leaving Lhor, Ivanovich and the managing staff had perhaps thought it would be best to retain talent. This was not what the envisioned, however. This void had to be addressed quickly, and they did so by drafting one Myrtie Bachelder, a player out of Mora's mold who prefers to make plays instead of just pushing the ball up to the front. The fans are not happy about this offseason. Losing one of their key pieces to their crosstown rivals is unacceptable. Anything goes wrong, and they will smell blood in the water.

Player Spotlight CB Kattie Will
Will is growing to be one of the better center backs in the league, with her height and skill being cemented. With how badly the team performed in defense last year, Will will be called into question to see if she is the next big center back or perhaps start being compared to the likes of de Aea i Eura. Reinforcements have arrived in the forms of Lauren and Lindgren, and she's had a few years to work out a system with Oh, but with the talent that people know Corridan is, Will will be blamed if things fall apart. She must rise up to meet the challenge.

Most Valuable Player RCM Laure Etienne
The longtime captain of AFC and bench player for the Chromatik NT will be called upon to lead once again. Morale has got to be questionable with Mora's defection, and the addition of Cantor, Everdeen, and Kuijer didn't yield the overall results the club was looking for. Etienne will have to be the one to lead them onwards, define roles, and embrace who they have instead of who they wish they still had.

Prediction
That trade might be the difference between third and fourth, but the team still has too much talent for them to not finish ahead of the next group of contenders. 4th.

CHROMATIK CAPITALIZT

League Finish: 4th Premier Division
Cup Run: Quarterfinals
Location: Chromatik City, Capital District, Chromatika
Stadium: Capitalizt Dome (144,000)
Manager: Michael St. Laurent
Captain: Olivia An
Predicted Starting XI: (4-4-2)

Castelen; An -

Runbrinonel -

Hopkins - Austic;

Adrian - Allard - Mora -

Swain;

Vickers -

Murray.
In: CM Hermaeus Mora (Anomalies, 6M), RM Reid Adrian (Tir Snake Strike, 10M), ST Szescõ Nagy (Galactica, Free)
Out: RM Anri Fiete (Lajuno, 0.5M), ST Lucien Forquet (Anchors, 0.5M), CM Lucien Martin (Eyrods, 1M)
Drafted: CM Dante Threadgill (Z'ai'ai University of Technology)
Retired: CM Danko Buric (35)

Background
The main football team of the Capitol, Capitalizt is located in the government/business center of the city, using the national stadium as their own. They have a huge following - though Anomalies and other clubs are starting to make their way into their fans due to the team's inability to win a title. Capitalizt comes from a term used by the Chromatik Party in the days of old to talk about their businessmen.

Last Time Around...
Chromatik started the season on nightmarish form, gaining only three points out of the initial five matches and twelve after eleven. However, they were able to sneak into the Premier Division 1 by gathering twenty-two points in the second leg, and proceeded to have a decent time in the Premier Division 1. Unfortunately, the combination of Myana's resurgence and losing to Felswyr on the last matchday meant that it was the Islanders going to the Champions' Cup, not Capitalizt. Coupled with a Quarterfinal exit in the Cup led to more stress being placed on St. Laurent this offseason.

The Offseason
Chromatik didn't make too many moves, but those that they made were instrumental. Out goes Anri Fiete, mostly a roleplayer in a team of stars, as the team upgrades to one Reid Adrian, a Llamanean international who can be a major part of the attack. Couple that with the coup of the domestic transfers, the stealing of one Hermaeus Mora from Anomalies, and you could say that this team has improved. Considering how close they were, that doesn't sound like a bad idea.

Player Spotlight CM Hermaeus Mora
Well, Hermaeus, you've made your big move, spurned thousands of fans, turned a city upside down, and cemented your spot in one of the best sides in the league. Now, can you provide the results? Experience has taught Mora when to be aggressive and when to play defensive, but he still remains as likely to shoot as he is to pass. In this attack, with the addition of Adrian and Swain's tendency of being an assist specialist, as long as Mora makes one or two good runs a game, Murray and Vickers should thrive. An may be the Captain, but Mora will decide how far the team can go.

Most Valuable Player GK Luna Castelen
Golden Glove winner in Season 3, third place in Season 4. It wasn't any surprise that Capitalizt's defense would struggle a bit last season due to Hopkins being incorporated into the lineup and Austic still getting used to his starting role. It was Castelen that kept the games close when the offense struggled to score, as evidenced by the 0 Goals Differential despite scoring only forty-five. Now that the unit has been together for a year, and provided the youth on the left side, Castelen should be even more prepped for another solid season. She doesn't need much, just decent opportunities to contribute. Those should be plenty.

Prediction
If there's any squad that can catch Tihon and Myana and stop the shift of power towards the southern islands of Chromatika, it's this squad. Unfortunately, those two squads are too deep. 3rd.

CROSSROADS CRUSADERS

League Finish: 10th Premier Division
Cup Run: Round of Sixteen
Location: Chromatik City, Capital District, Chromatika
Stadium: Chromatik City Field (100,000; 32,000 Seats)
Manager:

Catheline Keenan
Captain: Dexter Vorbeck
Predicted Starting XI: (4-3-1-2);

Hasanu;

Aloisi -

Scaffell - Hoglund -

Tenenbaum;

Kisame - Anisov - Hye;

Feist -

Vorbeck -

Drinkwater
In: LB Faith Tenenbaum (Cypher Town, 2M), RAM Konrad Feist (Chenoworth Harriers, 4M), GK Nneoma Hasanu (Keenan Athletic, 2M), ST Karin Drinkwater (Brinemouth, 5M)
Out: AM Vladimir Janos (Chafford, 0.8M), GK Kirstin Neovak (Hokuto Senateurs, 0.7M), ST Renea Tuggle (Anfanhar, 1M), LB Cyril Leclerc (Wirr Tsi, 0.8M)
Drafted: ST Innox Xarillon (Deprí Sanar University)
Retired:

ST June Conolly (36)

Background
Considered the "Third Club" of Chromatik City, Crossroads bears the moniker of having shared a field with Chromatik for the longest of time. Now, two seasons into their lease in the new Chromatik City Field that they are sharing with Chromatik City College University, the Crusaders are trying to build up their own brand. Being tied with the biggest college in the city does help in the gaining of fans, at least, as CCCU fans have started to gravitate toward this club, them being rebels that don't like being tied to AFC and CC.

Last Time Around...
It was going to be a struggle anyways, right? As expected, Crossroads didn't fair so early - eighth after eleven games, tenth after twenty-two. If it wasn't for Dexter Vorbeck, they'd have been relegated for certain. However, a four-goal outburst by their main man against Urrheddiao on the final matchday saw the Crusaders still stick around. Mission accomplished, Catheline Keenan. Survive this season, use the offseason and the next season to set up a push to be a midtable side. Step one has been accomplished. What is next?

The Offseason
What happened is that Keenan was given free reign by the board - a group of wealthy Chromatik City Businesses who also have a huge stake in CCCU - to spend some money. Keenan's signings weren't the greatest, but definitely upgrades for a team flirting with relegation. Tenenbaum's experience will be an asset to help Evans understand the game better, Nasanu stepping in gives them a new netminder after Neovak's decline. Drinkwater's drive and pace of play should be a better complement to Vorbeck, and Feist's addition provides an element of creativity that was not present last season. And... They kept Vorbeck. Big sigh of relief there. Solid first steps.

Player Spotlight AM Konrad Feist
Just how much of an upgrade is Konrad Feist over Vladimir Janos? Janos was the team's identity, their Captain, a consummate team player who was a jack of all trades and master of none. For this side, that position needs to be more about getting the ball to Vorbeck and Drinkwater by any and all means possible. A Premiership winger who is known for trickery not common in Nepharim? He'll have to adjust from playing a winger. With the fact that Anisov and Hye are more than happy with hanging back and helping out the defense, he will actually be encouraged to be as up front as he feels comfortable. This is the signing that will make or break this team.

Most Valuable Player ST Dexter Vorbeck
How many teams ranked tenth would have a scorer with twenty goals? Not too many, that's for sure. Vorbeck was the biggest reason this team survived the rigors of the season, and he remains their heart and soul, now being named the Captain. He had all the hype coming out of Extreme Hills, and he's lived up to the hype. For stretches of the season, he was the team's only hope. Sure, he didn't score more than half the goals or anything, but a Crossroads without Vorbeck would be a travesty.

Prediction
Retaining Vorbeck and building a team around him is the correct thing to do. How immediate will the process take? Probably more than one. Dexter seems to be of the opinion that as long as the team progresses upward, he'll be around, which means the team will continue to stay relevant. There is a chance that they might even make it to the Premier Division 1. 7th.

DEPRI SANAR YELLOW JACKETS

League Finish: 8th Premier Division
Cup Run: Quarterfinals
Location: Deprí Sanar, Deprí District, Chromatika
Stadium: The Hive (122,000; 36,000 Seats)
Manager: George Hasada
Captain: Helena Middlesbrough
Predicted Starting XI: (3-4-2-1)

Middlesbrough; Ventura - Pryor - Silva; Neil -

Breiburg -

Pilbersek - Casavant; Canfield -

Whitecastle; Metod.
In: CM Danira Pilbersek (Brookford Otters, 5M), CM Cato Breiburg (Southfell United, Free)
Out: AM Priska Krimhilde (Free Agent), CM Ivo Bolic (Deprí Lanar, 1M), CM Jared Clotterman (Isipongo Flash, 1M)
Drafted: ST Joaquina Canfield (Deprí Lanar University)
Retired: None.

Background:
Located on the eastern part of the Deprí District, Deprí Sanar is known for two things: competing with Umbar as the place where Z'ai'ai's lumber gets turned into furniture, and as the headquarters of the Death Templars Law Firm, the biggest Law Firm of the country and the sponsor of the Premier Division. It is owned by a member of DTLF - one of its Vice Presidents, to be exact - and has been under scrutiny lately due to this. Whether or not Mr. Ezekial Unakos will quit DTLF if push came to shove will determine a lot. Deprí Sanar has a rabid fanbase as the Lanar - Sanar rivalry goes beyond just sports. Fans are happy that this is the year that they are in the Premier Division and Lanar is not.

Last Time Around...
Hasada's return to the Premier Division went off on a rousing start - ten points in the first five games - and almost made it to the Premier Division 1 before a 0-2 defeat at home coupled with a 5-1 victory of Myana over Alnio saw them fall to the Premier Division 2. There, a 4-2-4 record through the last ten games saw them finish comfortably in eighth. Stefan Metod did most of the goalscoring for the team, assisted by Cherry Whitecastle, who has accepted advice from the veterans to contribute in a positive manner. If it wasn't for a couple key losses, Myana's miracle run would've never happened, and it might've been the Yellow Jackets being talked about instead.

The Offseason
People think that it's because of the ambiguity of being owner of a team as well as being a Vice President of DTLF that has led to the Yellow Jackets not being too active in the transfer windows of late. That being said, they did all right this time around. Danira Pilbersek is a massive find for this squad, as Krimhilde just wasn't clicking with Metod and Whitecastle. Breiberg replaces an errant Bolic who immediately goes to Deprí Lanar to spurn his old squad. Joaquina Canfield is an interesting take, switching from being the primary scorer of a rival town to a winger here. Clotterman was getting a bit too old for the vision in mind.

Player Spotlight AM Cherry Whitecastle
With the potential that Whitecastle has, Deprí Sanar is lucky to have her, and will probably not have her for too much longer. A member of Hinodejin's U-21 Squad, Whitecastle has an ability to just make things happen. She was the assist leader for this squad, and established a repertoire with Stefan Metod that will be beneficial to the team for years to come; with Canfield now present to take a bit of the attention away, she should be able to foster her talent some more.

Most Valuable Player GK Helena Middlesbrough
How is a thirty-five year old keeper who conceded fifty goals last season the most valuable player of the squad? It's not what Middlesbrough did on the pitch that counts as much as how much she did in getting Ventura, Pryor, and Silva into more of a cohesive unit. She has taken this last stint as a starter for her career seriously and is definitely putting on the work. With a full season of them working together and Breiburg/Pilbersek being brought in to shore up the center of the field, her swan song has the potential to end on a positive note, helping the team to new heights.

Prediction
Deprí Sanar should have the season they need to shore off some of their off-pitch issues. This team is good enough to not worry about relegation, but making it to the Premier Division 1 would take a miracle. 9th.

FELSWYR FROST

League Finish: 5th Premier Division
Cup Run: Quarterfinals
Location: Felswyr, Mountain District, Chromatika
Stadium: Frozen Stadium (32,100; 32,100 Seats)
Manager: Kia Anders
Captain: Lorriane Deleon
Predicted Starting XI: (4-4-2) Justus; Barbosa -

Schelzer - Lia -

Nallrina;

Iarrow -

Kuralay - Lestrange -

Barota; Deleon -

Jaeger.
In: CM Marijana Kuralay (Brinemouth, 3M), RM Hilda Iarrow (Maal Daemons, 2M), CM Hallie Kent (Internazionale Serone, Free), CB Martyn Schelzer (South Laithland, 3M), RB Nádia Barbosa (Anomalies, 1.2M), LM Marcos Senn (Eyrods, 0.5M)
Out: CM Elmer Delvalle (Lorentine, 0.5M), RM Thirstein Gillis (Anomalies, 0.6M), LM Kai Dias (Qet, 1.5M), CB Andrew McCloud (New Llama Capitals, 2.5M), RB Jason Walker (Free Agent)
Drafted: LB Bernardo Bittinger (Pria Technical College)
Retired: CM Tea Williams (34)

Background
Located by the slopes of Mt. Nial, Felswyr is a winter wonderland, a town of ski resorts and ice skating rinks. It is a tourist town of the mountain kind, a place where people flock to during the wintertime. The town has really grown fond of their Frost since the days when the team moved up to the Premier Division in Season 5 of League Chromatiks. A small town team punching above their weight, Frost fans (who calls themselves Frosties) feel like their team does a good job representing them because they don't like the city types anyway. The Frozen Stadium is a jewel of a beautiful venue, with no roof and no protection against the elements. It is home field advantage if there ever was one.

Last Time Around...
When this team signed Barota and Jaeger to help Deleon, a stretch of five games without scoring a single goal in the key stretch of the season was not what they had in mind. Couple that with the actual record of 2-1-7 in the round robin after the split, and one can see why Felswyr's fate all relied upon... Oh, no, not again! Lhor won the BlackFlower Cup, which landed them the final Globe Cup berth instead of the Frost. Mathilda Jaeger turned out to be a fine addition next to Lorriane Deleon as the unselfish striker, scoring almost as many goals as Deleon. Nika Justus was their best player by far, conceding only thirty-five goals and winning the Golden Glove in the process.

The Offseason
There was one obvious glaring weakness for the Frost, and it got addressed right away. Delvalle and Gillis were not contributing enough, to the point where two players thirty and over got pulled in to try to revitalize the position. Not to say that Iarrow and Kuralay don't have years in them yet, but with them, Lia, Justus, and Deleon all in their thirties, they best be getting results sooner rather than later. The only questionable move is the signing of Barbosa from Anomalies - could the team really have not done any better than Anomalies' second string right back? Wellman will be there to catch the slack if there is any. Sure, she did split time all season with Pavel, but still, it's a questionable call. Their signings will definitely make the team even tougher to play against from a physical standpoint. Tea Williams retired after many seasons being the team's voice, but Deleon should take up that mantle just fine.

Player Spotlight GK Nika Justus
Like aged wine, Justus's career has only gotten better with time, and he is proving the moniker that goalkeepers are best after thirty true with his performance as of late. His reflexes slowing have been countered by his learning of the pace of the game, and his height and jumping ability still keeps opponents fresh off the net. He also excels in cold weather, a natural fit for Felswyr. Justus is also a hardcore realist who knows that his thunder was taken up by Nier and now Ria's success; he is quite happy with how his career has gone as a bench keeper at times, and is convinced that his story still has a few chapters left.

Most Valuable Player LM Sigrun Barota
It wasn't until the unfortunate stretch to close the season that it became apparent just how important Barota's role on the squad was. When Sigrun was held in check and fell in a rut, Felswyr's goalscoring chances went down to almost nil. The team hopes that Kuralay's physicality will free Lestrange up to help bear some of the load, and that Iarrow's tendency to create opportunities will also be apparent from the other side, but they won't have the full season of working with Deleon and Jaeger like Barota does; the Frost will need a big year from Sigrun if they are to finally defeat Lhor for that pivotal next step - a Globe Cup berth.

Prediction
Barbosa remains a liability at the right back position, and it might take some time for Iarrow and Kuralay to settle, though they are veterans, so there's a chance it won't take long at all. It will probably come down to the Frost and the Orcas once again for that last Globe Cup berth, and with the new rules taking away the BlackFlower Cup's automatic granting of the last berth, Frost have no more excuses. That being said, they will probably fall just short once again - and what has been a stable seat for Kia Anders might start to warm up a bit. 6th.

by **Chromatika** » Tue Mar 13, 2018 10:24 pm

LHOR ORCAS

League Finish: 6th Premier Division
Cup Run: Champions
Location: Lhor, Coastal District, Chromatika
Stadium: The Cove (51,265; 28,000 Seats)
Manager: Daniel Lucas
Captain: Mila Izbegbegovic
Predicted Starting XI: (4-2-3-1) Lomar;

Ravioli -

Gwire - Lopes -

Seraph;

Schramm - Haxon; Montalbo -

Addison -

Faelandaerl;

Luitgard.
In: ST Konstanze Luitgard (Stahlburg Rovers, 5M), CB Sarah Gwire (Mucusia, 2M), LB Canaya Seraph (Felswyr, 1.5M),
Out: ST Olimpia Vidal (Cazadores Cathair, 2.5M), CB Vance Terri (Wirr Tsi, 1M), CB Andre Erikk (Urrheddiao, 0.3M), LB Qarim Maddox (Urrheddiao, 0.5M)
Drafted: CB Judy Margolis (Pria Technical College)
Retired: None

Background
Located in the northeast corner of Chromatika, right by the ocean, Lhor was historically a whaling town, and now a place that is famous for its whalewatching tours. Otherwise, Lhor is famous for being the fashion Capital of Chromatika - although most of the modeling still happens in Chromatik City. A lot of young people live in Lhor because it's a small yet fashionable town. With Lhor's recent success, their fanbase has started to grow, and with Pria's team struggling in the Second Division, Lhor has become the premier team of the District.

Last Time Around...
A rough start to the season saw the team struggle at a record of 3-3-5 through eleven; the team bounced back to go 6-4-1 in the last twelve, making it to the Premier Division 1. Lhor had a much harder time in the Premier Division 1 - struggling to deal with Myana especially - but had an ace up their sleeve, the BlackFlower Cup. Lucas's side took advantage of the very last BlackFlower Cup to rant an automatic Globe Cup berth, getting past defending champions Chromatik in the Quarterfinals before another one-goal victory over Eyrods saw them face a red-hot Lorentine team that was tearing through the Second Division and had taken many a Premier Division's scalp. With UICA competition on the line, Elizabeth Addison scored the game's golden goal in the eighty-first to give Lhor yet another stint in the Globe Cup and the title of being two-time BlackFlower Cup champions. Addison was easily the best player for the side, finishing third in MVP voting; she scored nineteen goals while assisting on a dozen more as she led the attack. Indira Haxon showed that Terisa Harbin's replacement might be from within the organization; Olimpia Vidal scored twenty-three goals - good for third place in the Golden Boot race. Behind them, a Lomar-led defense was adequate though not spectacular.

The Offseason
Schottia continues to be a place where Daniel Lucas looks for players, as the signing of Gwire from Mucusia is interesting as Mucusia isn't one of the SPL's best sides, though one of the most defensive. Canaya Seraph is also a score, the Iskandervale left back languishing behind an elf in Felswyr; it was the logical next step for her. Unfortunately for Lhor, Cazadores Cathair came calling for Olimpia Vidal, and it made sense for the young, adventuresome striker to go abroad to Audioslavia; the board scrounged together a bid for Konstanze Luitgard and it did come true, but replacing Vidal will not be easy.

Player Spotlight LB Canaya Seraph
At 4' 10", Seraph makes up for her height with her diligence and pace. Her crosses are a work of beauty, and she had enough chances behind Nallrina to become a sought after player this offseason. Lhor won the sweepstakes thanks to the signing of Gwire and the steadfastness of Ravioli. She has the skills to cross the ball up to Haxon and Schramm and start the attack.

Most Valuable Player CAM Elizabeth Addison
The reason why losing Olimpia Vidal might not be the end of the world for this team is because of Elizabeth Addison. Though there was some talk about her leaving this team, she stayed put. Her combination of precision, pace, and directive of play alongside locker room leadership has earned her the title of the Golden Girl of Lhor. It doesn't matter how much the ball comes up through Seraph past Schramm and Haxon if Addison isn't there to get it to either of herself, Luitgard, Faelandaerl, and Montalbo. As she goes, Lhor will follow.

Prediction
The defense has improved, Haxon has moved up to take Harbin's place, and Addison continues to be this team. Is that enough to break the top four? Probably not, but there is a chance. 5th.

LORENTINE LIONS

League Finish: 2nd Second Division, Promoted
Cup Run: Runner Up
Location: Lorentine, Heartland District, Chromatika
Stadium: Lion's Den (32,100)
Manager: Xander Augustine
Captain: Carrie Laportier
Predicted Starting XI: (3-4-3) Costeau; Valentine - Geraci - Lacroix; Leaver - Wherry - Laportier - Newborn;

Shearer -

Carr -

Okafor.
In: ST Toyuwa Okafor (Jabola Islanders, Free), RW Johan Shearer (FC Soessch, 3M), CM Ilona Geong-Suk (Anchors, 1M), LB Paola Lacroix (Anomalies, 1.3M), CM Elmer Delvalle (Felswyr, 0.5M), CM Lilliana Rudolf (Umbar, 0.6M)
Out: RAM Lakeisha Zacarias (Morange Mii, 0.6M)
Drafted: LB Clemente Haveman (Pùr State University)
Retired: CM Garrett Ty (32), CM Dante Barham (35), CM Xavier Errion (32), LB Lottie Macha (35), LAM Isidor Juuso (36), LB Lurlene Jahn (35)

Background
A small town in the Heartland, Lorentine is known for having the best bakeries in the country. Marquis Bakery is the biggest of the lot and own half the team. It's a tight-knit community and team, and the fan base is absolutely loyal and full of fervor.

Last Time Around...
Ninety-six goals. Thirty-two games. That's three goals per game average. Unfortunately, the defense gave up almost two goals a match, so they didn't win the Second Division. Alongside this, the team made it to the Final of the BlackFlower Cup, defeating the likes of Deprí Lanar, Deprí Sanar, and Anomalies along the way. Eneko Carr was the daredevil in charge of it all, scoring thirty-seven goals. Rather comfortable season for the Lions and Augustine as they make it to the Premier Division for the first time in team history.

The Offseason
The biggest question was whether or not Carr would stay or be grabbed by a Capitol or foreign club. They maintained their star, but lost Zacarias in the process. Having six players retire is a lot, but the addition of Okafor and Shearer should help with the attack some more, and Paola Lacroix is a hell of a steal from Anomalies. Not replacing Costeau is a risk - replacing only one of a defense that gave up sixty-three is also a risk. Still, should be an upgrade.

Player Spotlight LB Paola Lacroix
Once a bench left back for the Chromatik National Team, the fact that Lacroix has fallen (?) to a team like Lorentine is a boon for them and a bit of a fall for her. Her height is an asset, and so is her experience and leadership. Only one piece got changed from the team's defense. Is it enough?

Most Valuable Player ST Eneko Carr
Thirty-seven goals is a lot. How much of that is due to Second Division backfields and how much of it is due to his skills will have to be tested. That being said, his ability to finish in front of the goal is pretty crazy, and that might just be enough.

Prediction
They'll look to outscore every team. Premiership defenders are a much harder sell than Second Division ones, and this will be the difference. Also, is this defense really good enough? 10th.

MYANA ISLANDERS

League Finish: 2nd Premier Division
Cup Run: Quarterfinals
Location: Myana, Myana Island, Chromatika
Stadium: Island Dome (133,000; 35,000 Seats)
Manager:

Corey Simmons Jr.
Captain: Mindaugion Vansumé
Predicted Starting XI: (4-2-3-1)

Sutton; Ruth -

Kress-

Clinton -

Villaloba; Limones -

Ferryman;

Profressice-

Vansumé - Bird;

Blessed.
In: CM Alexa Ferryman (Sabrefell Athletic, 10M), CB Basmath Clinton (Parrhesia United, 10M), ST Martin Blessed (Directus, 12M), GK Hajna Pálffy (Baskita FC, Free), RCM Voncile Nealy (Alnio, 0.8M)
Out: CM Ladonna Batts (Deprí Lanar, 0.6M), CB Quentin Prater (Pria, 2M), LW Kirsten Ennai (Z'ai'ai, 2M), GK Avril Augustin (Free Agent), RAM Cherryl Depew (Free Agent)
Drafted: ST Claretta Flood (Chromatik State University)
Retired: CM Paul Haas (34)

Background
Biggest port city in Chromatika. Second biggest city in Chromatika. Naval headquarters of Chromatika. Second biggest fishing town of Chromatika. Tourist attraction. What isn't Myana? Winners of the first three titles of the now-defunct League Chromatiks, mired in purgatory until Corey Simmons Jr. came around to rescue them. Islanders have one of the biggest fan bases as well, and their tradition of firing a cannon every time a goal is scored by the home team is one of the most unique in the league.

Last Time Around...
Myana had a three-year plan in mind when they hired Simmons. They didn't think it was possible for this to happen. Sneaking into the Premier Division 1 on Matchday 22 at the expense of Deprí Sanar, and then... Seven wins and three losses in the last ten gave them the miracle ending of ending in second place and earning the Champions' Cup berth. Victorina Bird, Lacy Profressice, and Drew Limones turned into massive finds for this group, and the clutch factor that the team had to finish in second place despite a negative goal difference showed just how far this team has come.

The Offseason
Statistics don't lie, and Myana went all in to try to fix the holes they saw - Ladonna Batts, Quentin Prater, and an aging Tallulah Harig. The Islanders went off the deep end a bit - going for Vega Zeale-Riddick was always going to be a stretch, and despite throwing over $30M at her, she ended up at Cassandra City. That being said, getting Alexa Ferryman, Basmath Clinton, and Martin Blessed is a massive upgrade for this team. If they did what they did last season with that roster, where is the limit with this one?

Player Spotlight LAM Victorina Bird
Imagine you're 24, off your best season, where you scored 21 goals to prove the doubters wrong from last year who were not sure why Simmons Jr. had picked you from the University of the Islands. Then, they go out there and try to grab a striker, fail, and still sign one of the young up and comers from a country like Eura. Some would demand a trade or get down on themselves or talk trash about their team. Not Victorina. Bird is hell bent on showing the league that she is more than just one type of player, and that she can play alongside any kind of situation. Very mature for her age, she'll remain an integral part of the Myana game.

Most Valuable Player CAM Mindaugion Vansumé
Lhor and Myana use the same formation. Doesn't it make sense that their CAMs would be considered the most important players on their respective squads? Vansumé is a consummate professional like many of his fellow Vanorians. Experience has taught him about the game, but his physicality and leadership were skills he was born with. With youth surrounding him up front - Bird, Profressice, and the newly acquired Blessed are all under 25 - they will need his direction more than ever, far more than his prowess in the game, which isn't bad to begin with. Many thought Vansumé was wasting away at Myana. Now, they see that he was playing the long game - and the best days of Myana are here.

Prediction
Last season wasn't a fluke. They've upgraded in some key positions, and the core of Profressice, Limones, and Bird continuing to grow cannot be understated. Sutton's age remains a question mark, as well as the fact that the team will have to jell together, as all teams that make a lot of offseason moves do. That being said, this team is the best team Myana has yielded in years. If there is a team that can take down Tihon - a big if, for sure - it's Myana. Falling short to Second seems more likely, and will suit the team oh just fine. 2nd.

TIHON TIDE

League Finish: 1st Place Premier Division
Cup Run: Round of Sixteen
Location: Tihon, Urrhed Island, Chromatika
Stadium: The Tidal Wave (95,210; 25,000 Seats)
Manager:

Catheline Allister
Captain: Tora Bozena
Predicted Starting Lineup: (4-4-2) Joy;

Tantanthar - Bozena - Vidal -

Bayliss; Kristine -

Karlovic -

Varghese -

Carpenter;

Martel-Burns -

Pearson.
In: ST Aiden Pearson (Ajax Carloburgo, 15M), ST Corinne Martel-Burns (Polaris, 33M), CM/AM Reyna Best (Everfree Forest HC, 1M), CM Jakob Larsen (Ibini FC, 2M)
Out: CM Vilma Szilard (Hwoarang Seidoshi, 0.6M), ST Alyssa Haight (AFC Corvistone, 4M), CM Dominique Jacquet (Deprí Lanar, 0.6M)
Drafted: LM Synthia Nevins (Pùr State University)
Retired: None.

Background
Located on the northern half of Urrhed Island, Tihon is another fishing town, like Urrheddiao and Myana. It is also a tourist attraction due to the huge open beaches in the area. The Tidal Wave is the focal point of the city, as many Chromatik stadiums are. Breno Schmidt led the team to back-to-back titles before leaving for Urrheddiao; that's when Catheline Allister came and picked up right where he had left off, and the team has won two more titles since while establishing themselves as a top 30 team in the world. Tide have become a rather large fish in a small pond, and their fans, the "Wave Riders" as they call themselves - have gotten quite spoiled. It stands to question if that's a good thing or a bad thing.

Last Time Around...
It took a little over half of the initial Round-Robin, but once Tihon grabbed a hold of first place, they never let go. Lifting the Title with a full three matches to go, Tihon pretty much coasted, led by a balanced offense, the playmaking ability of one Rowan Varghese, and the Golden Ball winning play of Tessa Bayliss as she anchored the defense into a ludicrous +22 Goals Differential, easily best in the Premier Division. The team also cracked the Champions' Cup Knockouts for the first time in Chromatik history, making it to the Round of Sixteen before losing to Sabrefell Athletic by a single goal. If there was a let-down the past season, it was the Round of Sixteen exit in the Cup; Tihon has yet to accomplish the domestic double.

The Offseason
Tihon was hell-bent on getting a top notch striker. They went for Valladar Andy Navarro, but lost out on him to Euran club Revolutionaries; then they decided to go for another Valladar in Aiden Pearson alongside a certain Schottian national teamer that wanted to leave Polaris. Tihon put down a 33M bid, and ended up with... Corinne Martel-Burns. Put the fact that they also grabbed a young midfielder to split time/grow up alongside Johan Karlovic, as well as some youth in Reyna Best, and it was the greatest offseason in Chromatik history. It was also an absolute coup that the team retained Danica Farrier on the bench, even if that meant letting go of Alyssa Haight, who had had the best season of her career in Chromatika.

Player Spotlight ST Corinne Martel-Burns
A World Cup Champion, Martel-Burns' prowess as a striker is perhaps only overshadowed by her tendency of being mired in some drama or another. To be fair, the latest drama involving her team, Polaris, landed her in Tihon; it's not likely that she'll be around for long, especially as she has to split the fame and attention with so many others of this talented squad - but she should be able to win all the accolades and titles and be the poster character for a team that is headlining Chromatika's bid for international relevancy in club football. Perhaps, in a way, having her will free up those around her - Varghese and Pearson come to mind - to do their work without being interrupted. She is worth a lot, but $33M? That will be determined by the results that come.

Most Valuable Player LB Tessa Bayliss
When Bayliss first come from Brinesmouth, her calling card was "perfectly serviceable with a tendency of sliding challenges". In Tihon, in front of Joy, alongside Tantanthar, Bozena, and Vidal, she's developed into a solid cog of the defensive backfield of Tihon who is also responsible for many forays up front by Donna Carpenter and Rowan Varghese that has set up many a goal for the squad. It is not normal for a left back to win the Golden Ball, but you look at the season she had - almost nobody got past her at all - and see what she brings to the team, and you realize that Bayliss's role in Tihon's success cannot be understated. They are damned lucky to have her on the team.

Prediction
This team has only gotten better and better on paper. With Varghese leading the way, Bayliss serving the ball up, Joy to guard the net, and the two-headed monster of Martel-Burns and Pearson to score goals, Tihon is set. Throw in the fact that Karlovic will only get better with Larsen as healthy competition, Ogaldez has Tantanthar to continue to teach him, retaining Thévenet as the capable backup to Joy, and Danica Farrier as the veteran off the bench, and it's the deepest squad in the league, one worth being called a Top 30 squad of the world. This should be the most convincing title yet, with designs on more than that internationally. Champions.

UMBAR MONKEYS

League Finish: 6th Second Division
Cup Run: Play-In Round
Location: Umbar, Mountain District, Chromatika
Stadium: Umbar Ultima (81,200; 27,500 Seats)
Manager: Vernice Delepaz
Captain: Katy Gibby
Predicted Starting XI: (4-3-3)

Coventry; McKown - Ridings - Rappold - Mesa; Tanguay - Bisset - Gibby; Gonçalves - Sylvine - Ciesla.
In: CM Gwenael Bisset (Hussards, 1.5M), ST Frey Sylvine (Creed United, Free)
Out: CM Lilliana Rudolf (Lorentine, 0.6M)
Drafted: LB Keneth Deaner (Deprí Sanar University)
Retired: LB Patricia Angall (36), ST Amelia Searfross (28)

Background
Twenty or so years ago, Umbar, was the southern part of Z'ai'ai. They separated and incorporated into their own township and became famous for where all the logging that gets done in Z'ai'ai gets turned into Lumber. Umbar Lumber owns the team, whose mascot of Monkeys is a rather misleading one as no Monkeys live in the mountains by Z'ai'ai. Folks say that Ms. Stefanie Igglesworth, the wife of Mr. Stephen Igglesworth, owner of Umbar Lumber during the team's inception, took a liking to Monkeys, which is why the team is called that. This is why a team called the Monkeys has a support group called the Loggers. Small, hardworking town, like many other Chromatik towns across the main island. Not many have been interested in the football club until lately, now that they are here in the Premier Division.

Last Time Around...
Despite having to contend with a Lorentine side that scored a record-breaking ninety-six goals in the thirty-two games, it was Umbar that actually took the Second Division crown, mostly due to not losing a single match in the last ten matches. Bonnie Coventry was a pleasant surprise in goal, finishing second in the Silver Glove contest, while Lorri Ciesla scored a third of the goals for the club. Digna Tanguay grew into her role as a setup artist, Amelia Searfross contributed massively, and a Zula Mesa-led defense did enough to help Conventry out.

The Offseason
A tragic car accident left Amelia Searfross paralyzed from the waist down, at least for the time being. Medical professionals say that there is a chance she may recover, but she will probably not be able to play football ever again. It's a blow to the team, one they addressed by signing one Frey Sylvine, a raw project that will require some work. A more credible signing is one Gwenael Bisset, a creative, fearless leader from the midfield who would struggle in many leagues but not in the Chromatik League, where players are a bit smaller in general. Not too many moves, but Delepaz is a Manager who likes to have consistency and improvement instead of shaking things up.

Player Spotlight RCM Digna Tanguay
Fresh out of Deprí Sanar University, Tanguay lived up to her billing, scoring three goals and eighteen assists on the season and being the biggest assist threat on the squad. She built quite a repertoire with Lorri Ciesla and Amelia Searfross, while proving to be receptive to all of Katy Gibby's teachings. Still a bit of an unnoticed jewel, another season at her current level could see her being courted by much better teams in the near future, unless Umbar keeps up with her progression.

Most Valuable Player LW Lorri Ciesla
A redheaded daredevil with a killer right foot, Ciesla plays the game at a different pace than most players, being able to go from zero to hundred in terms of speed in a matter of an instant without any hesitation whatsoever. This control of pace is matched by her fiery persona, as she is also the type to not take anything sitting down and get a bit animated. With Searfross having to leave the team due to her injury, and Sylvine an unproven quantity, the bulk of the attack will fall on her again, and the youngster - who was also a bit miffed that she didn't get a callup to the Di Bradini Cup side - will be more than eager to have a go.

Prediction
Switching just three players, and having one of them being a replacement for one like Searfross, wasn't good for this squad at all. They'll struggle to maintain their defense in the cutthroat Premier Division, but this may be a season to test out the waters in order to know how to best revamp once the new format begins. They'll have a bit of a struggle to make sure they don't have to play in the Playoff. 11th.

Z'AI'AI MOUNTAINEERS

League Finish: 7th Premier Division
Cup Run: Round of Sixteen
Location: Z'ai'ai, Mountain District, Chromatika
Stadium: Z'ai'ai Field (Cap. 113,000; 40,000 Seats)
Manager:

Eleanor Lingard
Captain: My Antonia
Predicted Starting Lineup: (4-3-3)

Zaparas; Cameron -

Gerhardt - Bard - Blazej; Ghyslain - Ingalls - Olivér; Antonia -

Jansen - Ennai.
In: ST Kristopher Jansen (Oljestaden IF, 6M), CB Bronwyn Gerhardt (Sabrefell Athletic, 4M), LB Heinrich Blazej (Alnio, 2M), LW Kirsten Ennai (Myana, 2M), RB Monica Cameron (Rhoni, 1M), GK Iris Trémaux (Qet, 0.5M)
Out: ST Jessica Lennox (Morningstar, 2.75M), RB Zheide McBee (Raikennax Charge, 2.5M), LB Avksentiy Hildebrand (Elspachia, 0.4M), GK William Lewis (Holdenberg City, 1.5M), CB Ulrike Dorthe (Free Agent), LW Emin Yasarli (Free Agent), LB Bruce Washington (Free Agent)
Drafted: LB Spencer Pilling (Southern Chromatik University)
Retired: None.

Background
Z'ai'ai is located in the southeast corner of Chromatika, and seated by Mt. Kùrn, the highest point in Chromatika, with elevation of 17,254 ft. It is a rare place where you can experience the mountain and the ocean at the same time within an hour's drive. Prounounced "Zee-aye-aye", it is also the cuisine capital of Chromatika as well as the headquarters of the logging industry. The Mountaineers are well-liked among the populace, though that has been getting frayed lately with the team's disappointing performances.

Last Time Around...
Another season, another disappointment for the Mountaineers. Despite winning the last two matches before the end of the Round-Robin stage, the Moutaineers saw themselves relegated to the Premier Division 2. They tapered off after that, finishing in seventh, but the season really ended after the initial round robin. Jessica Lennox won the Golden Boot in her last season in Chromatika as her talent was developed and yet wasted. The fans began to be disgruntled.

The Offseason
Nobody wanted it to happen, but it was time for a change. Jyrom Mikita left Z'ai'ai with nothing but best wishes and regret on both sides, heading off to Iskara Daii in Starblaydia, a marquee club. In comes one Eleanor Lingard, someone who's into professionalism as much as Mykita was, while taking no crap from anyone. They let everyone who wanted to go go - Lennox, who had outgrown the team but didn't want to go to a rival Chromatik team, Lewis, who had struggled mightily in Chromatika, and Zheide McBee, tired of the team holding her down from the Chromatik National Team, to name a few. To take their spots are Audioslav Kristopher Jansen and Bronwyn Gerhardt, along with some domestic players who've come in to shore up the empty spots. This is definitely a rebuilding season for this squad, one that would be considered a success just to have the team remain in the Premier Division, and one in which Lingard will be able to see just who fit the mold of a player that she is looking for.

Player Spotlight GK Alexandru Zaparas
William Lewis wasn't enough for this team, so halfway through the season, Zaparas took over. Chalk it up to facing weaker opposition, chalk it up to luck, but he conceded only ten more goals than Lewis in ten more matches than Lewis. Pretty good for a player who was brought in to just be insurance. A capable keeper, he will be relied upon to help the team maintain their spot in the Premier Division.

Most Valuable Player RW My Antonia
The architect of many a goal off of Lennox's foot, Antonia is nearing the twilight of her peak years yet maintains the pace, creativity, and skills necessary to be relevant in any match. As Captain, she is also responsible to make sure that the team doesn't panic and keeps their head together. This is a transition season, after all.

Prediction
To build a team after her own ideals, Lingard will have to navigate this season first. With so many pieces gone and the replacements not quite the same caliber, it's likely she'll have to go through the Promotion/Relegation Playoffs. Maybe not? 12th.

by **Chromatika** » Sun Mar 18, 2018 9:50 pm

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Second Division Preview

ANCHORS FC

League Finish: 4th Second Division
Cup Run: Play-In Round
Location: Myana, Myana Island, Chromatika
Stadium: University of Myana Stadium (22,350)
Manager: Eveline Sanders
Captain: Gracia Biel
Predicted Starting XI: (4-4-2)

Reynolds;

Tholanikunnal -

Gray - Wool - Courbis; Dunson -

Theo - Averill - Tailler;

Kang - Biel.
In: RB Aleena Tholanikunnal (Gwynt Tywyll, 2M), CM Coridan Theo (Riverkey, Free), ST Kang (Marvel Team, Free), CB Steven Gray (San Marco Storm, Free), GK Karen Reynolds (Rozelle United, Free), ST Lucien Forquet (Chromatik, 0.5M)
Out: CM Ilona Geong-Suk (Lorentine, 1M), RB Wilda Deblasio (Alnio, 0.7M), GK Saimir Bogdani (Urrheddiao, 0.5M)
Drafted: CM Earlean Averill (Deprí Lanar University)
Retired: ST Tyler Rockett (35), CB Adea Prifti (34), ST Simo Stipan (34), CM Vidar Bronislav (34)
Key Players: ST Gracia Biel, CM Coridan Theo, RB Aleena Tholanikunnal
Analysis: A solid first season in the league, and then Sanders went nuts and got some international signings, which is a bit odd for a Second Division club. They'll be sniffing around that auto-promotion berth in order to contend for Myana Island.
Prediction: 2nd.

ANFANHAR DRAGONS

League Finish: 10th Second Division
Cup Run: Round of Sixteen
Location: Anfanhar, Heartland District, Chromatika
Stadium: Dragon's Nest (48,210)
Manager: Jimon Nendan
Captain: Stephanie Fuchs
Predicted Starting XI: (3-3-4) Amanda; Moorhead - Yerrock - Laurent; Dakon - Fuchs - Dilullo; Carrom - Josselin -

Fremantle - Ingeon.
In: ST Renea Tuggle (Crossroads, 1M), ST Zenaide Josselin (Pùr, 0.7M)
Out: ST Eun Lisette (Pria, 0.3M), RB Bellarmie Errion (Free Agent)
Drafted: RB Shamika Moorhead (Pùr State University)
Retired: ST Pascal Baumgartner (37)
Key Players: ST Leander Fremantle, CM Stefanie Fuchs, GK Miroslava Amanda
Analysis: Leander Fremantle is a fireballer. Rest of the team? Not so much. Added more players up front, but the defense remains an issue...
Prediction: 8th.

DEPRI LANAR RED HAWKS

League Finish: 11th Premier Division
Cup Run: Round of Sixteen
Location: Deprí Lanar, Deprí District, Chromatika
Stadium: Hawk's Nest (112,000; 25,000 Seats)
Manager:

Gareth Catalan
Captain: Theresa Leitner
Predicted Starting XI: (4-3-3) Leitner; Atanov - Thill - Laila - Etienne; Stanfield - Aurenche - Illarion; Barnhill -

Chancellor -

Farrell.
In: LW Matilda Farrell (Rozelle, 2M), ST Joanna Chancellor (Raven River, Free), CM Ivo Bolic (Deprí Sanar, 1M), CM Dominique Jacquet (Tihon, 0.6M)
Out: LCM Kendrick Lamarde (Brigham, 2.5M), LW Glanglad Lassansyr (Hylian Ninfu, 7M), LM Iwan Roberts (Makosile United, Undisclosed), RW Vojnomir Jovanović (Hellinic Rouge, 8M)
Drafted: RW Titus Barnhill (Deprí Lanar University)
Retired: DM Marie-Lou Huret (35)
Key Players: GK Theresa Leitner, ST Joanna Chancellor, RCM Filiberto Stanfield
Analysis: Gallgaher was a bright spot on a rather horrid season that saw Nyao let go afterwards. Chancellor and Farrell come in to try to help the team go back to the Premier Division, now led by Gareth Catalan, a no-nonsense manager who takes no crap.
Prediction: 7th.

EYRODS JUNGLE CATS

League Finish: 7th Second Division
Cup Run: Semifinals
Location: Eyrods, Myana Island, Chromatika
Stadium: The Jungle (74,590; 26,000 Seats)
Manager:

Gerard Burr
Captain: Leann Lemus
Predicted Starting XI: (4-3-2-1) Williams; Kingove -

Mordington - Friedman - Mutapcic; Burlew;

Overfelt - Ploof -

Maidstone - Augustyn; Lemus.
In: CM Frey Maidstone (Southern Star, Free), CB Patrick Mordingston (Regional Development Side D, Free), CM Lucien Martin (Chromatik, 1M)
Out: CB Armindo Arvizo (Free Agent), LM Marcos Senn (Felswyr, 0.5M)
Drafted: LM Burton Augustyn (Chromatik State University)
Retired: DM Jefferey Bland (35), CM Bartolomew Frigyes (33)
Key Players: RM Claribel Overfelt, GK Nova Williams, ST Leann Lemus, LB Samir Mutapcic
Analysis: It was expected that it'd take a season for Burr's tactics to work. Just two points out of second at the split, Eyrods went 6-2-2 after the split and won the Second Division 2 comfortably. Leann Lemus was a consistent performer, and Nova Williams won the Silver Glove for the Least Goals allowed. Making it to the Semifinals of the cup was a pleasant surprise. Eyrods will be more than ready to go this time around.
Prediction: 1st.

KNETYOHAI WARRIORS

League Finish: 12th Second Division
Cup Run: Play-In Round
Location: Knetyohai, Deprí District, Chromatika
Stadium: Warriors’ Arena (31,400)
Manager: Addie Xavier
Captain: Alred Minke
Predicted Starting XI: (4-3-3) Sang; Prime - Grenier - Saunier - Crider; Minke - Soule - Dufour; Craney -

Winther - Marquez.
In: ST Aksel Winther (Flying Jellyfish, 1M), LW Oldrich Jan (Miners, 0.6M)
Out: LW Cierra Prim (Yokare Lake Devils, 1.5M)
Drafted: CM Steve Soule (Z'ai'ai Institute of Technology)
Retired: CM Major Sebesta (34), LW Wang Yang (33)
Key Players: ST Aksel Winther, CM Steve Soule, CB Berthe Saunier
Analysis: A little strange for the squad to only switch a few players, but Xavier is a Manager that prefers to not make snap decisions. Winther's arrival should help their scoring woes, but the defense remains too much of a liability, regardless of the drafting of Soule.
Prediction: 9th.

MINERS FC

League Finish: 3rd Second Division, Lost Promotion/Relegation Playoff against Alnio
Cup Run: Round of Sixteen
Location: Z’ai’ai, Mountain District, Chromatika
Stadium: Miner Field (7,205)
Manager:

Farrionne Larrianne
Captain: Jong Kyung
Predicted Starting XI: (4-1-2-3) Tardivel; Prime - Beverlin - Lytch - Lowe; Almeida; Laure-Gaucher - Laporte; Kyung - Throop - Conrad.
In: None.
Out: LW Oldrich Jan (Knetyohai, 6M)
Drafted: LW Retta Conrad (Pria Technical College)
Retired: None.
Key Players: LW Oldrich Jan, RW Jong Kyung, LCM Cari Laporte, LB Isidora Lowe
Analysis: Larrianne has proven to have herself a squad that is ready to go. If it wasn't for Xe and Haskell completely taking over both matches of the Promotion/Relegation matches, they would've made it. This offseason, they surprised many by not improving their defense. Conrad is a dangerous weapon, and Throop commands attention. This team should still be in the running to make it to the expanded Chromatik League next season.
Prediction: 5th.

PRIA PRIDE

League Finish: 8th Second Division
Cup Run: Play-In Round
Location: Pria, Coastal District, Chromatika
Stadium: The Pack (67,290; 25,000 Seats)
Manager: June Michaelangelo
Captain: Angelica Andersen
Predicted Starting XI: (4-3-2-1) Dunning; Vells - Radosevich - Hamaker - Wenger; Andersen -

Wilson -

Angarrack; Sepeda -

McLaren; Rosenzweig.
In: AM Lance Maclaren (Scaffield, Free), ST Eun Lisette (Anfanhar, 0.3M), CB Quentin Prater (Myana, 2M)
Out: None.
Drafted: RCB Leandra Radosevich (Chromatik City College University)
Retired: AM Christinia Ennals (32), CB Hilary Victor (34), CB Zachary Rin (34),

ST Miriam Steelbridge
Key Players: ST Kathy Rosenzweig, GK Loretta Dunning, CB Vivienne Hamaker, LCM Newton Angarrack
Analysis: It was a rocky season for the Pride, and the retirement of four players is quite something else. That being said, there's youth that is promising, but it does look like Pria will continue to suffer for a while.
Prediction: 12th.

PUR RIDERS

League Finish: 5th Second Division
Cup Run: Play-In Round
Location: Pùr, Heartland District, Chromatika
Stadium: Riders' Arena (35,210)
Manager:

George Jayson
Captain: Yoon Hyeon
Predicted Starting XI: (4-3-3) Bears; Newsom - Cabrales - O'Neal - Carbrooke; Lucie - Villert - Mattioli; Hyeon -

Mason - Goudeau.
In: ST Carrie Mason (AFC Serpentine, Free)
Out: ST Zenaide Josselin (Anfanhar, 0.7M), CB Nedezhda Sebnem (Free Agent)
Drafted: LCB Pearlie Cabrales (Chromatik City College University)
Additional Draft: CM Pauline Tapley (Alnio University of the Arts)
Retired: CM Britni Mertes (34)
Key Players: RW Yoon Hyeon, ST Carrie Mason, LW Janean Goudeau, RB Tonia Newsom
Analysis: This team played teams tough with their previous lineup. Now, Carrie Mason, the golden girl of Pùr, returns home, for free. She might be thirty-two, but she's already a forerunner among the Second Division strikers to make a difference. If the defense can yield about fifteen less goals, this team is in business.
Prediction: 3rd.

QET EAGLES

League Finish: 11th Second Division
Cup Run: Play-In Round
Location: Qet, Urrhed Island, Chromatika
Stadium: Qet Dome (10,200)
Manager: Vincevol Miriamme
Captain: Delinda Tatham
Predicted Starting XI: (4-1-3-2) Becenti; Sayer - Pacheco -

Rivello - Gomes; Galang; Dre - Russell - Dias; Zinoviy - Tatham.
In: CB Robert Rivello (Newrook City, Free), LM Kai Dias (Felswyr, 1.5M)
Out: DM Lachelle Uber (FC Elan, Free), GK Iris Trémaux (Z'ai'ai, 0.5M)
Drafted: GK Harriette Becenti (Z'ai'ai University of Technology)
Additional Draft: CM Ned Cane (Pùr State University)
Retired: LCM Biardo Ochini (33), CB Ruslan Sigurd (33)
Key Players: ST Delinda Tatham, GK Harriette Becenti, LCM Kai Dias, DM Hye Galang
Analysis: Qet was done in by defensive miscues time and time again. Enter one Harriette Becenti, fresh off a championship, and Robert Rivello, a Lleran fresh off of playing in Nephara. If they can buy some more defensive time, a young core of Dre, Dias, and Tatham could do some major damage. Still a waiting game, but better times lie ahead.
Prediction: 11th.

RHONI GIANTS

League Finish: 9th Second Division
Cup Run: Play-In Round
Location: Rhoni, Coastal District, Chromatika
Stadium: Giants' Stadium (61,200; 23,000 Seats)
Manager: Uriah Hynon
Captain: Iphigenie Labarre
Predicted Starting XI: (3-5-2) Amore; Labarre - Houk - Sauvageot; Eilers - Dickerson - Bundy - Oberry - Bach;

Waters - Hauptman.
In: ST Chufti Waters (Cypher Town, Free), ST Nathan Ward (Southern Star, Free), LWB Demeter Sören (Urrheddiao, 1M), RB Iphigenie Labarre (Alnio, 1.2M)
Out: RB Monica Cameron (Z'ai'ai, 1M), ST Tanny McFarland (Free Agent), CB Alice Leroy (Free Agent), ST Alex Hawkins (Free Agent)
Drafted: CB Danae Houk (Chromatik City College University)
Additional Draft: CM Vicky Bundy (Chromatik City College University), CM Rosanne Scoles (Urrheddiao State University)
Retired: CM Whitney Yao (34), RCM Robyn Sidle (34), RWB Nestor Souders (34)
Key Players: ST Tanny McFarland, ST Alex Hawkins, CM Whitney Yao, RB Monica Cameron
Analysis: Uriah Hynon wasn’t able to get Rhoni like he had planned. Now, he is trying to get more youth involved... But it's still tough. Will Waters be enough? If not, Hynon will be out the door and Rhoni will be in an even worse spot than before.
Prediction: 10th.

URRHEDDIAO UNITED

League Finish: 12th Premier Division
Cup Run: Round of Sixteen
Location: Urrheddiao, Urrhed Island, Chromatika
Stadium: United Center (120,000; 28,000 Seats)
Manager:

Fay Harville
Captain: Beatrice Collas
Predicted Starting Lineup: (4-3-3) Herrinton;

Glatthorn - Bellamy - Batts - Modox; Elanora -

Maher - Avis; Collas -

Stamper - Ransom.
In: ST Achilles Stamper (Cranequin Wanderers, 0.75M), RWB/RB Renelle Glatthorn (IFK Aldenskoett, Free), GK Saimir Bogdani (Anchors, 0.5M), CB Andre Erikk (Lhor, 0.3M), LB Qarim Modox (Urrheddiao, 0.5M)
Out: ST Jan Ümann (Belight FC, 1M), LCB Dominique Lorenzo (Metropolon Lights, 2M), GK Camilla Searle (Phraen Palace, Free), LWB Demeter Sören (Rhoni, 1M), CB François Mallet (Free Agent), CB Viola Kula (Free Agent), CB Roland Rains (Free Agent)
Drafted: ST Miki Hamid (Alnio Universoty of the Arts)
Additional Draft: CM Chet Puglisi (Deprí Lanar University), LM Isaiah Howe (Deprí Sanar University), RM Ginny McMillon (University of Myana)
Retired: RWB Elva Nika (34), RW Monta Defoe (34)
Key Players: GK Kimi Herrington, CM Sheila Maher, ST Achilles Stamper, RW Beatrice Collas
Analysis: Schmidt was a gamble that the team had taken, only to drag them down even further. Now, Harville comes, knowing she's in for the long haul; a decent number of new players from abroad and the drafting of four players shows that she is willing to put together a team; Ena Elanora and Qarim Modox provide veteran presence on an otherwise younger squad that could make some more noise than people thought initially possible.
Prediction: 4th.

WIRR TSI SHOCK

League Finish: 6th Second Division
Cup Run: Play-In Round
Location: Wirr Tsi, Capital District, Chromatika
Stadium: The Shock (51,350; 18,000 Seats)
Manager: Sharleen Nader
Captain: Jamal Pontbriand
Predicted Starting XI: (4-3-3) Surles; Izbetbegovic - Rockwell - Terri - Robeson; Fleagle - Latta - Harbuck; Timothy -

Macruse - Pontbriand.
In: LB Cyril Leclerc (Crossroads, 0.8M), CB Vance Terri (Lhor, 1M), ST Johan Macruse (Goodfeather FC, Free)
Out: CB Debrah McKeown (Beverington Hawks, Free), GK T'Gavmerius Bejarano (Free Agent), ST Anya Mends (Jaffro Storm, 1.2M)
Drafted: GK Earlean Surles (Deprí Sanar University)
Retired: LB Elfreda Baites (37)
Key Players: GK Earlean Surles, ST Johan Macruse, LW Jamal Pontbriand, CB Vance Terri
Analysis: The best season for the Shock in some time, Wirr Tsi will look to build upon their surprise by revamping their defense and adding a tantalizing pick in Macruse. These additions and the team starting to gel together should mean that they have a decent shot at going to the Premier Division.
Prediction: 6th.

Sponsored by: Viper Motors

Third Division - Regional Leagues

These teams will now enter Cup competition. This is an important season for them, as it will determine which Division - 2nd through 6th - that they'll be in when the new system kicks off.

Teams in italics to be added in Season 6
Asterisk denotes defending Champion
Carat denotes favorite

Chromatik League Third Division - Capital Region
Alnio Ravens
Alnio City
Hanai Yeomen*^
Hanai Breakers
Hanai City
Gurshan City
Gurshan Sharks
Wirr Tsi City
Wirr Tsi Bears
Wirr Tsi Lightning
Omnio Tech
Omnio Stars
Nonian City
Nonian Saints
Capitol FC (Chromatik City)
Checkers FC (Chromatik City)
Cosmopolitans (Alnio)
Chargers (Omnio)

Chromatik League Third Division - West Region
Deprí Lanar United
Deprí Lanar Falcons
Deprí Sanar United
Deprí Sanar Vipers
Deprí State (Deprí Palar)
Knetyohai City *^
Knetyohai FC
Pùr City
Pùr Cowboys
Heartland (Pùr)
Anfanhar FC
Anfanhar City
Shantarr City
Shantarr Seals
Lorentine Jackals
Lorentine City
Guardians (Knetyohai)
Flames of the West (Anfanhar)

Chromatik League Third Division - East Region
Brisara Dragoons
Brisara FC *
Umbar City
Umbar State
Loggers (Z’ai’ai)
Z’ai’ai City
Jatho Bulls
Jatho City
Larhai Stallions
Larhai FC
Rhoni City
Rhoni FC
Pria City
Mountain State (Felswyr)
Glaciers (Felswyr) ^
Lhor United
Dynamite (Z’ai’ai)
Eastern Chromatik (Jatho)

Chromatik League Third Division - Island Region
Urrhed State
Urrhed FC
Inon Xenon
Inon Reef
Qet City
Qet United
Tor City
Tor Teal
Tihon United *
Fishermen’s Club (Tihon)
Eyrods FC
Eyrods Tropics ^
Myana City
Naval FC (Myana)
Wix City
Wix Knights
Resistance (Inon)
Captains (Myana)

BlackFlower Cup IV
First Round Draw
Pùr Cowboys @ Jatho Bulls
Wirr Tsi City @ Brisara Dragoons
Nonian City @ Larhai FC
Pùr City @ Gurshan Sharks
Qet City @ Lorentine City
Eyrods FC @ Urrhed FC
Pria City @ Deprí Lanar United
Gurshan City @ Tor City

CCF Shield III
Tihon Tide (Season 4 Premier Division Champion) vs. Lhor Orcas (BlackFlower Cup IV Champions)

by **Chromatika** » Tue Mar 20, 2018 11:41 pm

Sponsored by: Death Templars Law Firm

Season 5 Part 1: Preseason - MD5

Week 1

Globe Cup First Preliminary Round
Lhor 4-1 Oxocelhaya
Oxocelhaya 1-1 Lhor
Lhor wins, 5-2

Series B Champions' Cup First Preliminary Round
Miners 0-1 Latakiaspor
Latakiaspor 0-0 Miners
Latakiaspor wins, 1-0

Lhor's season couldn't have gone off to a better start - Luitgard and Haxon showed that they deserve their spots in the starting lineup, and Addison did her usual work with three assists and a goal. Miners, on the other hand, couldn't get a goal past Latakiaspor, wasting a pair of brilliant performances by Tardivel.

Champions' Cup Second Preliminary Round
Myana 2-2 Flanders FC
Flanders FC 1-1 Myana
Flanders FC wins, 3-3, on away goals (2-1)

Globe Cup Second Preliminary Round
Terohiku Red Steel 2-1 Lhor
Lhor 1-0 Terohiku Red Steel
Lhor wins, 2-2 on away goals (1-0)

Chromatik 3-1 Freedom's Altar FC
Freedom's Altar FC 2-1 Chromatik
Chromatik wins, 4-3

Heartbreak for Myana. They'd had Blessed tie the game at home, and even taken the lead by a Bird strike late in the first half. However, Villaloba misses a rare mark, Sutton is just a second too slow, and Flanders FC goes through on away goals, knocking the Islanders to the Globe Cup. Ironically, the exact same rule saw Lhor through after Luitgard proved her worth once more. Chromatik? Castelen had a hard time in Yesopalitha, but Mora's hat trick on the first match was a sign for things to come.

Week 2

Champions' Cup Third Preliminary Round, Leg 1
Fomo FC 0-3 Tihon

Globe Cup Third Preliminary Round, Leg 1
Chromatik 2-2 Crystopolis City
Benva 2-2 Myana
Lhor 1-1 Raikennax Charge
Anomalies 2-1 Harbor

Series B Champions' Cup Third Preliminary Round, Leg 1
3.14 2-1 Lorentine

Tihon's first match might be against a team from a little-known country, but they still showed what they have in both Martel-Burns and Pearson, scoring three goals in a span of twenty-five minutes. In the Globe Cup, Vickers, Blessed, and Addison all rescued their teams in the second half, while Cantor's brace helped Anomalies along. Lorentine? For all the offense they had all season? Just one goal against a Taeshani squad isn't that great. To cap it all off, it was Okafor that scored, not Carr...

CCF Shield III
@ Anomalies Tower, Chromatik City, Chromatika
Tihon 0–1 Lhor
Luitgard ('78)

Wow. Schramm, Haxon, Addison. Taking over the midfield, frustrating Karlovic and Kristine to no end,
the end came with Luitgard's strike late as Lhor declared to Tihon that they wouldn't go easily. However, the true season begins.

Week 3

Champions' Cup Third Preliminary Round, Leg 2
Tihon 2-0 Fomo FC
Tihon wins, 5-0

Globe Cup Third Preliminary Round, Leg 2
Crystopolis City 1-0 Chromatik
Crystopolis City wins, 3-2

Myana 2-0 Benva
Myana wins, 4-2

Raikennax Charge 1-4 Lhor
Lhor wins, 5-2

Harbor 0-2 Anomalies
Anomalies wins, 4-1

Series B Champions' Cup Third Preliminary Round, Leg 2
Lorentine 0-1 3.14

Tihon just takes care of business. Only Chromatik falls, with Blessed and Addison playing their parts and Anomalies taking solace in the fact that they're through while Chromatik is not - Suleymanzade taking charge. A rather disappointing exit for Lorentine, only managing one goal in their tie.

It is just the first game of the season, right? RIGHT? Holy... Where do we begin? In Myana, a jubilant Vorbeck states just how important it was to have Feist pushing the ball up to him, and how Drinkwater's game-winner was so beautiful. Myana is left wanting. Lorentine showed their prowess after a disappointing International Club Competition, pushing four past Bayliss and leaving Alister flustered. Martel-Burns was seen leaving the pitch shaking her head, not quite the start she had in mind. Heading to the Capitalizt Dome? Witness Coventry stopping one attempt after another from Mora and the Capitalizt, and for Ciesla to score a brace in the waning minutes to give Umbar their first win, making it two-for-two in the Promoted teams winning scenario.

The other three matches didn't disappoint, either. Felswyr's usual stingy defense and physical play frustrated AFC to no end, Hilda Iarrow's cross finding Deleon for the lone goal; Alnio's first step after Xe's departure ended on a high note, Axelson assisting twice, one for Haskell and the other for Askari Aurtenetxe; and Lhor showed up with the favorites falling, finding the back of the next six times as Luitgard found the net three times on her Chromatik League debut, making an impact for certain. What a first match.

Biggest Winner: Lorentine. Biggest Loser: Z'ai'ai.

Week 4

Champions' Cup Playoff Round, Leg 1
Crownsville Central 0-2 Tihon

Globe Cup Playoff Round, Leg 1
Myana 5-2 SC Oceanside
KQ Nepáïire Tingitana 2-3 Lhor
Chapeleta de Desportos 2-0 Anomalies

Series B Champions' Cup Playoff Round, Leg 1
Umbar 2-1 Fevelo Colony

One more series for Tihon to make it to the Group Stage once again, and they don't disappoint - a two-nil victory on the road. Myana pelts their frustration against SC Oceanside, Bird and Blessed doing the scoring to take a three-goal lead, while Lhor has a harder time against the side from Capitalizt SLANI. Anomalies run into a brick wall, and... Umbar continues their form by taking care of business at home.

Massive clash in the Tidal Wake as the two title contenders have at it. A tight match contested in the midfield is decided late as Martel-Burns shows her world class, working as a duo with Pearson to slice past Limones, between Clinton and Kress, finding Sutton alone one-on-one and slotting it through. Lorentine continue their solid early form, taking apart Lhor's reformed defense now, Carr coming through in the clutch... Luitgard and Addison are left wanting. In the Ultima, Coventry blocks twelve shots on goal, but couldn't find the net either. Drinkwater finds a tying goal for Crossroads, Kristopher Jansen's hat trick saves Z'ai'ai, and Mora shows his worth by scoring the winning goal in a blockbuster versus Alnio.

Biggest Winner: Tihon. Biggest Loser: Myana.

BlackFlower Cup IV
First Round
Jatho Bulls 4–1 Pùr Cowboys
Brisara Dragoons 1–1 Wirr Tsi City (1–2 AET)
Larhai FC 3–2 Nonian City
Gurshan Sharks 1–1 Pùr City (2–1 AET)
Qet City 2–2 Lorentine City (2–2 AET) (4–5 pen.)
Urrhed State 5–1 Eyrods FC
Deprí Lanar United 1–1 Pria City (2–2 AET) (4–5 pen.)
Tor City 0–2 Gurshan City

Second Round Draw
Jatho Bulls @ Gurshan City
Umbar State @ Umbar City
Larhai FC @ Heartland
Z'ai'ai City @ Naval FC
Urrhed State @ Nonian Saints
Wix City @ Alnio Ravens
Wirr Tsi City @ Deprí Lanar Falcons
Gurshan Sharks @ Larhai Stallions
Pria City @ Deprí Sanar United
Omnio Stars @ Inon Xenon
Hanai City @ Knetyohai City
Deprí State @ Alnio City
Loggers @ Tor Teal
Myana City @ Lhor United
Shantarr City @ Wirr Tsi Bears
Qet City @ Wix City

Week 5

Champions' Cup Playoff Round, Leg 2
Tihon 0-0 Crownsville Central
Tihon wins, 2-0

Globe Cup Playoff Round, Leg 2
SC Oceanside 0-0 Myana
Myana wins, 5-2

Lhor 1-3 KQ Nepáïire Tingitana
KQ Nepáïire Tingitana wins, 5-4

Anomalies 3-1 Chapeleta de Desportos 
Chapeleta de Desportos wins, 3-3, on away goals (1-0)

Series B Champions' Cup Playoff Round, Leg 2
Fevelo Colony 1-1 Umbar
Umbar wins, 3-2

Both Tihon and Myana coast to series wins on their second leg, leaning on their first leg. Lhor is blitzed at home by a SLANI side that takes the lead early, despite Addison's attempt at late heroics; Anomalies' own rally led by Cantor and Barota falls just short on a late equalizer by the Capivara side that sees them through in away goals. Umbar does have a hard time keeping Fevelo Colony down, but prevail in the end. The results ensure two teams into the Group Stages, with Myana being a possible third.

A day of scratching heads in the Premier Division as some questionable results lead to four draws. In Alnio, Covnetry makes a rare mistake as she fails to cover the ball up on a late attempt by Haskell, instead deflecting the ball only for Eastfielder Ismael to strike into the net, putting to waste a stellar effort by Lorri Ciesla, who'd scored a hat trick on the day. At the Anomaly Tower, Myrtie Bachelder is the one making a rookie error on an errant backwards pass back to Nikola Lindgren, leading to a neat intercept by Vorbeck, a back-and-forth with Feist, and a short pass to Drinkwater for the equalizer. Lorentine drops their first point of the season after racing to an early lead due to Metod and Whitecastle making Vernita Beraci look like a fool between them. Finally, in the Islander Dome, the faithful were so sure they were about to win their first game of the season, just to have an errant tackle by Drew Limones in the box end on a Luitgard penalty that is put away, no problem, to hold the game to an agonizing draw. One point out of nine is not how Simmons Jr. envisioned things, but facing Tihon and Lhor in the first three games is a tall order.

In the two games that yielded a win for a side, Tihon finally showed what they are capable of in a dismantling of the Frost at the Frozen Stadium. If it wasn't for Deleon getting a favorable call and scoring on a free kick, it'd have been a three-nil defeat for Felswyr; Martel-Burns, Pearson, and Varghese scored a goal apiece as Karlovic and later Larsen showed their youthful potential in working with the Tide midfield to dominate the match. Mora continued his great early form as well, scoring a goal and an assist in Z'ai'ai, showing the difference in class between the two teams.

Biggest Winner: Tihon. Biggest Loser: Felswyr.

Week 6

Globe Cup Qualifying Round, Leg 1
Polaris 2-2 Myana

Polaris is a rough tie, even with the absence of one Corinne Martel-Burns. Martin Blessed and Victorina Bird proved their mettle early on, getting to Quintanilla twice in the first fifteen minutes, bu the steady attack of Sorokin, Park, Eduardo, and Kahara was too much for the Islander defense as the Cenian team ended up tying the match. Myana will need to play better defensively if they are to make it a Chromatik team in each of the three competitions.

If this is what games will look like for the rest of the year, the rest of the Premier Division might just be at Tihon's mercy. The scoreline didn't tell the tale in the match that the Tihon midfield had a stranglehold on, as the Tide held onto the ball for 89% of the match and allowed four shots on goal from AFC. To be fair, Cantor's goal was a beauty, but... It's hardly Corridan's fault when the team faces fifteen shots on goal. Martel-Burns's hat trick was full of pretty strikes, and Aiden Pearson ended the scoring with a beauty from range.

Myana finally got on the win column, but had to solve the puzzle of Helena Middlesbrough to do it. The Nepharim was the Player of the Match even on a losing effort, stopping nine of ten shots on goal. It took a neat play from Mindaugion Vansumé setting up Victorina Bird to fake out Middlesbrough and get the ball to Blessed before the team could capitalize; Alexa Ferryman showed great teamwork with Drew Limones as the duo begins to grow their tandem.

Chromatik showed the blueprint for containing the Lorentine attack as they blanked the Lions for the very first time; get two bodies on Eneko Carr every time he makes a foray onto the final third. Runbrinonel and Hopkins ran like possessed people as they combined with An and Austic to make life hard for Carr, and the tandem of Leaver and Shearer weren't enough to have Okafor do the scoring instead. Hermaeus Mora found Joan Vickers lurking on the far left, and the Nepharim swung the ball back for Jake Swain to find the net.

Crossroads has definitely looked stronger in the early going, given that they are the only team that has yet to lose this season; Feist and Drinkwater have reinvigorated Vorbeck. This newfound three-pronged attack was on full display at the Umbar Ultima as they scored two goals in the last three minutes to steal the game away from the Monkeys; Keenan was quoted as saying "This is what we were waiting for."

On other action, Sigrun Barota and Elizabeth Addison exchanged key midfield performances as the two teams played to a draw, and Z'ai'ai was gifted a glimpse of what they can look like if all pieces are clicking together as Marius Olivér set up Kristopher Jansen and Kirsten Ennai on all three goals of the Mountaineers' come-from-behind victory.

Biggest Winner: Chromatik. Biggest Loser: Umbar.

Week 7

Globe Cup Qualifying Round, Leg 2
Myana 0-2 Polaris
Polaris wins, 4-2

Remember when it was mentioned that Myana must contain Polaris's offense? Well, that didn't happen, and Javier Quintanilla played a much better game this time around. A shame from Simmons Jr.'s side, but he has bigger fish to fry domestically.

Felswyr keeps blowing leads at the last second. What is their problem? "We are losing our composure with five minutes to go," admits Anders after another lead is blown late, this time by budding Hinodejin Whitecastle off a Metod assist. Z'ai'ai has a two-nil lead against Umbar at halftime, but Sylvine and Ciesla take over the second half with the help of one Gwenael Bisset as Umbar continues to show that they have some offense in them, too. Lorentine? As expected, they score two, but they let in two, too, as Alnio is another side that employs the same psyche of scoring more than the opponent.

Match of the week sees the famous cannon in Myana fire twice for the Islanders on a clash for the two teams that are most likely to fight for second place, Victorina Bird setting up Martin Blessed for the winner on a cross that seems strange coming from last season's featured striker for the Islanders. Playing alongside Profressice and Vansumé and in front of Limones and Ferryman seems to have helped her quite a bit in this early going, and Myana has righted the ship for now. Michel St. Laurent's words are haunting, though: "We will have three more chances at them, and we will have our chance."

As Elizabeth Addison goes, Lhor follows. Tackling Elaine Everdeen, blocking an attempt on a free kick by Igrene Cantor, setting up the lone goal by Devora Montalbo... It's easy to see how she is one of the premium players in the league.

As for Crossroads, they were never expected to beat Tihon. This suffocating midfield style seems to be working wonders, and this time, it's Pearson getting the brace. "I can share," deadpans Martel-Burns, a smile across her face. When you're winning by so much, why not?

Biggest Winner: Myana. Biggest Loser: Chromatik.

BlackFlower Cup IV
Second Round
Gurshan City 2–2 Jatho Bulls (2–2 AET) (4–2 pen.)
Umbar City 0–1 Umbar State
Heartland 4–0 Larhai FC
Naval FC 1–3 Z'ai'ai City
Nonian Saints 1–1 Urrhed State (1–1 AET) (3–2 pen.)
Alnio Ravens 1–0 Wix City
Deprí Lanar Falcons 1–2 Wirr Tsi City
Larhai Stallions 5–3 Gurshan Sharks
Deprí Sanar United 0–1 Pria City
Inon Xenon 5–2 Omnio Stars
Knetyohai City 1–2 Hanai City
Alnio City 0–4 Deprí State
Tor Teal 0–1 Loggers
Lhor United 2–4 Myana City
Wirr Tsi Bears 2–0 Shantarr City
Wix City 2–3 Qet City

Third Round Draw
Wirr Tsi @ Hanai Breakers
Checkers FC @ Rhoni City
Deprí State @ Anfanhar City
Gurshan City @ Inon Xenon
Wirr Tsi Bears @ Eyrods Tropics
Loggers @ Rhoni City
Pria City @ Hartland
Fishermen's Club @ Deprí Sanar Vipers
Alnio Ravens @ Anfanhar FC
Jatho City @ Wirr Tsi Lightning
Qet City @ Myana City
Umbar State @ Urrhed FC
Z'ai'ai City @ Nonian Saints
Shantarr Seals @ Inon Reef
Larhai Stallions @ Mountain State
Hanai City @ Capitol FC

Standings After 5 Games:
Chromatik League Premier Division     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Tihon                                5    4   0   1    13    6   +7    12
 2 Chromatik                            5    3   0   2     9    7   +2     9
 3 Lhor                                 5    2   2   1    11    7   +4     8
 4 Lorentine                            5    2   2   1    11   10   +1     8
 5 Umbar                                5    2   2   1     9    8   +1     8
 6 Crossroads                           5    2   2   1     6    6    0     8
 7 Myana                                5    2   1   2     5    5    0     7
 8 Felswyr                              5    1   3   1     5    6   −1     6
 9 Alnio                                5    1   2   2    12   12    0     5
10 Z'ai'ai                              5    1   1   3    10   16   −6     4
11 Deprí Sanar                          5    0   3   2     6    9   −3     3
12 Anomalies                            5    0   2   3     2    7   −5     2

After the initial gaffe, Tihon has been the hottest team int he beginning, with Chromatik and Lhor not too far behind. Lorentine and Umbar have shown that they belong in the Premier Division's early going, while Crossroads has shown remarkable improvement. Myana and Felswyr will look to rdbound, while Alnio and Z'ai'ai look to show that they can play better. Deprí Sanar looks a bit worse for wear, but Anomalies in last place isn't doing anything to quiet the fans that weren't happy after the offseason.

Sponsored by: Black Raven Technologies

Second Division

Chromatik League Second Division     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Wirr Tsi                            5    4   0   1    14    8   +6    12
 2 Eyrods                              5    2   3   0    13    9   +4     9
 3 Miners                              5    2   2   1    16   10   +6     8
 4 Deprí Lanar                         5    2   2   1    12   11   +1     8
 5 Urrheddiao                          5    2   2   1    12   13   −1     8
 6 Knetyohai                           5    2   1   2    13   12   +1     7
 7 Rhoni                               5    2   1   2     9   10   −1     7
 8 Pria                                5    1   2   2    11   14   −3     5
 9 Pùr                                 5    1   2   2     7   10   −3     5
10 Anfanhar                            5    0   4   1     8    9   −1     4
11 Anchors                             5    1   1   3    11   14   −3     4
12 Qet                                 5    1   0   4    10   16   −6     3

Yes, you aren't being mislead. Wirr Tsi is the leader after five games. Johan Macruse and Jamal Pontbriand is doing work. Anchors is falling short early, and Pùr having Mason back hasn't led to the barrage of goals as they expected, at least not in the early going. Winther? Solid. Six goals in the first five matches. Urrheddiao? Also solid. Still early, though.

Sponsored by: Viper Motors

Third Division - Regional Leagues

Chromatik League Third Division Capital Region     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Omnio Stars                                       5    4   0   1    11    4   +7    12
 2 Wirr Tsi Bears                                    5    3   1   1     8    3   +5    10
 3 Hanai Breakers                                    5    3   1   1     6    3   +3    10
 4 Nonian Saints                                     5    3   1   1     7    5   +2    10
 5 Hanai City                                        5    3   0   2     7    8   −1     9
 6 Hanai Yeomen                                      5    2   2   1    10    7   +3     8
 7 Checkers FC                                       5    2   2   1    10    8   +2     8
 8 Alnio City                                        5    2   2   1     8    6   +2     8
 9 Nonian City                                       5    2   1   2     9   12   −3     7
10 Alnio Ravens                                      5    0   5   0     1    1    0     5
11 Gurshan Sharks                                    5    1   1   3     6    6    0     4
12 Wirr Tsi City                                     5    1   1   3     4    7   −3     4
13 Wirr Tsi Lightning                                5    1   1   3     7   11   −4     4
14 Gurshan City                                      5    1   1   3     6   10   −4     4
15 Capitol FC                                        5    0   3   2     2    6   −4     3
16 Omnio Tech                                        5    1   0   4     6   11   −5     3

Chromatik League Third Division West Region     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Anfanhar City                                  5    5   0   0    12    5   +7    15
 2 Pùr City                                       5    4   0   1     8    4   +4    12
 3 Shantarr Seals                                 5    3   1   1    11    8   +3    10
 4 Anfanhar FC                                    5    2   2   1     6    4   +2     8
 5 Knetyohai FC                                   5    2   1   2     7    4   +3     7
 6 Shantarr City                                  5    2   1   2     9    8   +1     7
 7 Deprí Sanar Vipers                             5    2   1   2     6    7   −1     7
 8 Pùr Cowboys                                    5    2   1   2     2    3   −1     7
 9 Lorentine Jackals                              5    2   1   2     7    9   −2     7
10 Deprí State                                    5    1   3   1     2    3   −1     6
11 Deprí Lanar Falcons                            5    1   2   2     2    3   −1     5
12 Deprí Sanar United                             5    1   2   2     2    3   −1     5
13 Heartland                                      5    1   2   2     1    4   −3     5
14 Knetyohai City                                 5    1   1   3     6    6    0     4
15 Deprí Lanar United                             5    1   1   3     5    8   −3     4
16 Lorentine City                                 5    0   1   4     5   12   −7     1

Chromatik League Third Division East Region     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Larhai Stallions                               5    3   2   0    13    1  +12    11
 2 Glaciers                                       5    3   1   1    11    5   +6    10
 3 Rhoni City                                     5    3   1   1     9    5   +4    10
 4 Brisara FC                                     5    3   1   1     5    2   +3    10
 5 Mountain State                                 5    2   2   1     5    3   +2     8
 6 Rhoni FC                                       5    2   2   1     8    7   +1     8
 7 Z'ai'ai City                                   5    2   1   2     7    6   +1     7
 8 Jatho City                                     5    2   1   2     5    4   +1     7
   Umbar City                                     5    2   1   2     5    4   +1     7
10 Umbar State                                    5    2   1   2     2    3   −1     7
11 Jatho Bulls                                    5    2   0   3     5    7   −2     6
12 Pria City                                      5    2   0   3     5    8   −3     6
13 Lhor United                                    5    1   2   2     5    5    0     5
14 Brisara Dragoons                               5    1   1   3     5   14   −9     4
15 Larhai FC                                      5    0   2   3     5   12   −7     2
16 Loggers                                        5    0   2   3     3   12   −9     2

Chromatik League Third Division Island Region     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Qet United                                       5    3   1   1    12    8   +4    10
 2 Eyrods FC                                        5    3   1   1    11    8   +3    10
 3 Myana City                                       5    3   1   1    10    8   +2    10
 4 Qet City                                         5    2   3   0     6    2   +4     9
 5 Eyrods Topics                                    5    2   2   1    10    8   +2     8
 6 Tor Teal                                         5    2   2   1     7    8   −1     8
 7 Tihon United                                     5    2   1   2     8    5   +3     7
 8 Fishermen's Club                                 5    1   4   0     8    7   +1     7
 9 Wix Knights                                      5    1   4   0     6    5   +1     7
10 Naval FC                                         5    1   3   1     5    3   +2     6
11 Urrhed FC                                        5    2   0   3    10   10    0     6
12 Inon Reef                                        5    1   2   2     1    4   −3     5
13 Inon Xenon                                       5    1   2   2     1    4   −3     5
14 Wix City                                         5    1   0   4     3    8   −5     3
15 Tor City                                         5    0   2   3     3    7   −4     2
16 Urrhed State                                     5    0   2   3     6   12   −6     2

by **Chromatika** » Sun Apr 01, 2018 12:32 am

Sponsored by: Death Templars Law Firm

Season 5 Part 2: MD6 - MD11

Week 8

Champions’ Cup Group Stage Game 1
1830 Cathair FC 1-1 Tihon 

Series B Champions’ Cup Group Stage Game 1
Alvinero Kawasuki 0-2 Umbar

This is the second time that Tihon is in the Champions' Cup Group Stage, and this time they start off on the right foot. Aiden Pearson scores the equalizer as Joy contains all shots save one. Brilliant start. Umbar? It's hard to tell if Coventry is good or Kawasuki is bad, but they look damn good. Nice start.

Welcome to the Premier Division, Umbar. Sure, you can have a good defense, and an admirable effort for your goalkeeper, but... Tihon is just too good. Martel-Burns is too good. Myana do the same to Alnio - best defensive showing for them for the season, though Blessed and Bird are still having a bit of a problem jelling. Crossroads is a team on the up-and-up, as evidenced by the way they hold Addison and Luitgard in check. Sure, Vorbeck is stopped, too...But what a step up. In the Capitalizt Dome, Felswyr's intensity is actually matched by Capitalizt, a testament to their rebuilding. Z'ai'ai holds Lorentine, and it's in Deprí Sanar that Anomalies finally find their first win of the year, Ana Kuijer being her brilliant self with two assists and a goal past a depleted and exhausted Deprí Sanar after Ventura is excused from the field after a hard tackle of Cantor. Valiant effort...

Biggest Winner: Anomalies. Biggest Loser: Alnio.

Week 9

Champions’ Cup Group Stage Game 2
Tihon 1-2 Crawford City FC 

Series B Champions’ Cup Group Stage Game 2
Umbar 2-0 Perokotyog Yogyakulta

Crawford City FC is tough competition, and scoring a goal in the first half wasn't enough for Tihon to get by the Cosumarite side as a late goal gave them the win. Umbar, though, had another defensive showing worth celebrating.

With many looking at Lhor to be one of the teams to give Tihon a run for their money, it was disheartening to see just how easily the Tide took care of business. Elizabeth Addison opens the scoring early, but then the suffocation of Tihon's midfield continues to have massive dividends, and Martel-Burns scores a hat trick off of all the counterattacks that they generate. Very discouraging for the rest of the league...

Of course, the biggest matchup for the day was the Chromatik Derby, made even worse by the trade of Hermaeus Mora. It is Mora that makes the difference, of course - a goal and an assist as Chromatik takes care of business - and there's a minor riot afterwards as Anomalies fans are not very happy. Throw in that Vorbeck contributes to Crossroads also winning this day, making Anomalies the only team from Chromatik City to not have a victory, and you can understand why. First riot in Chromatik League history, though.

Felswyr has been dealing with too many draws, but Alnio is no match for them as the Union attack is held in check and Barota/Jaeger are amazing in getting two through; Lorentine and Umbar meet for the first time since being promoted and play to a tie thanks to Carr, and in the Islander Dome, the cannon does go off a second time in injury time as Blessed wins the match for Myana.

Biggest Winner: Chromatik. Biggest Loser: Lhor.

Week 10

Champions’ Cup Group Stage Game 3
Tihon 1-0 Cornellians

Series B Champions' Cup Group Stage Game 3
Umbar 3-2 Burdoc Ridge

Vilitan Cove Invitational Preliminary Round, Leg 1
Crystal Guard HC 1-3 Crossroads

Martel-Burns is the difference on a tight game against Schottic tide Cornellians, Umbar relies on Ciesla to get the last goal that puts them ahead, and on an international showing, Drinkwater scores a hat trick in the Vilitan Cove Invitational.

Crossroads really has a new lease on life. Yes, Drinkwater and Feist has been the most obvious additions to the team, but Scaffell and Tenenbaum have really started to get the team together behind them, Evans has gotten some well needed tutelage, and they combined to hold Capitalizt for an entire match. Huge win to the state of the team.

Anomalies bounces back from their loss to Capitalizt and holds Alnio from scoring for the second game in a row for Alnio; Lhor bounces back as well as a nice back and forth between Schramm and Haxon sees Luitgard through for the winner. Kristopher Jansen is Z'ai'ai's only hope, single handedly taking down Felswyr.

Both Tihon and Myana have a harder time than usual with their opponents, but the quality of their rosters shine through as lesser-known players, like Sasha Kristine and Drew Limones, make sure the favorites win.

Biggest Winner: Crossroads. Biggest Loser: Alnio.

Week 11

Champions’ Cup Group Stage Game 4
Cornellians 0-0 Tihon

Series B Champions' Cup Group Stage Game 4
Burdoc Bridge 0-1 Umbar

Vilitan Cove Invitational Preliminary Round, Leg 2
Crossroads 0-0 Crystal Guard HC
Crossroads wins, 3-1

Joy holds Eklund in check, Sylvine scores a game winner, and Hasanu holds Crystal Guard HC.

Well, Dayum. Myana has been having a bit of a hard time, but absolutely demolishes one Umbar, making Annalisa McKown look like a rookie and getting seven past, Ferryman, Profressice, Blessed, and Bird all scoring. Unfortunately for them, Tihon also also wins their match, doing what they do best - Carpenter/Pearson hooking up. Anomalies handles business, too.

The Crusaders continue their form with another solid victory, Alnio being shut out for the fourth game in a row. This is not the life they envisioned after letting go of Xe, but with only one win, Alnio is struggling.

Deprí Sanar has been struggling the most, and they thought Metod's goal in the forty-seventh would net them their first victory, but the Addison/Luitgard connection had two goals in the last ten minutes and that result holds.

Felswyr-Lorentine? Eight goals. Okafor. Carr. Deleon. Barota. Lot of unsatisfied players at the end.

Biggest Winner: Myana. Biggest Loser: Chromatik.

Week 12

Champions’ Cup Group Stage Game 5
Tihon 3-1 1830 Cathair FC

Series B Champions' Cup Group Stage Game 5
Umbar 4-1 Alvinero Kawasuki

Cygnus Cup First Proper, Leg 1
Lhor 0-1 Cassandra City

And this is when it is visible just how powerful Tihon can be. Taking down an Audioslav team like 1830 Cathair FC? Dayum. Umbar has the group all wrapped up, and Lhor goes down one-nil in the Cygnus Cup.

Another game, another team with seven goals! Anomalies overwhelms Lorentine as Elaine Everdeen and Igrene Cantor score seven goals among themselves.

Sierra Aurtenetxe scores a brace for Alnio, but Tihon rebounds by four goals off the left foot of Martel-Burns. Myana can't keep up, giving them a eight point cushion this early in the season. The other important result in the day is Chromatik's 1-0 victory over Lhor, getting them up to fourth, behind Crossroads, Keenan's renaissance having done wonders. Deprí Sanar is still winless, but that's to be expected.

Biggest Winner: Anomalies. Biggest Loser: Alnio.

Week 13

Champions’ Cup Group Stage Game 6
Crawford City 1-2 Tihon

Series B Champions' Cup Group Stage Game 6
Perokotyog Yogyakulta 1-2 Umbar

Cygnus Cup First Proper, Leg 2
Cassandra City 4-0 Lhor
Cassandra City wins, 5-0

And with a nice handling of Crawford City, Tihon wins the group by a point, while Umbar finishes six-for-six. Crazy results for the Chromatik teams. Lhor falls flat on their face against Cassandra City, and Niro shines.

As the teams get closer to the halfway point of the initial round robin, there are some momentous matches. First, there's Anomalies taking down Myana - Cantor has been on fire with Kuijer, and despite Blessed and Vansumé answering four times, Everdeen got through in injury time, a solid victory for an Anomalies side to get a signature victory in this first leg.

Second, Crossroads caps off a surprising first half with a home date against Lorentine, Vorbeck and Drinkwater scoring a brace apiece to counter the hat trick of Lorentine striker Eneko Carr. It is a remarkable turnaround for a side fighting the relegation battle last season.

Tihon finds Z'ai'ai a hard nut to crack at home, Jansen keeping things close until Martel-Burns and Pearson combine to do what they do best... Alnio scores their first goal in a while, but Lhor does have the victory due to Faelandaerl and Luitgard. Chromatik's victory was a routine one as well, while Felswyr fights to a nil-nil draw against Umbar.

Biggest Winner: Anomalies. Biggest Loser: Lorentine.

Third Round
Hanai Breakers 3–2 Wirr Tsi City
Rhoni City 1–3 Checkers FC
Anfanhar City 0–3 Deprí State
Inon Xenon 2–0 Gurshan City
Eyrods Tropics 3–3 Wirr Tsi Bears (3–3 AET) (3–4 pen.)
Rhoni City 3–0 Loggers
Heartland 1–0 Pria City
Deprí Sanar Vipers 1–1 Fishermen's Club (2–1 AET)
Anfanhar FC 3–1 Alnio Ravens
Wirr Tsi Lightning 1–0 Jatho City
Myana City 4–2 Qet City
Urrhed FC 1–2 Umbar State
Nonian Saints 4–4 Z'ai'ai City (4–4 AET) (8–9 pen.)
Inon Reef 1–1 Shantarr Seals (1–1 AET) (3–4 pen.)
Mountain State 0–1 Larhai Stallions
Capitol FC 3–4 Hanai City

Fourth Round Draw
Z'ai'ai City @ Omnio Tech
Heartland @ Brisara FC
Deprí State @ Rhoni
Inon Xenon @ Knetyohai FC
Larhai Stallions @ Hanai Yeomen
Anfanhar FC @ Qet United
Checkers FC @ Lorentine Jackals
Shantarr Seals @ Glaciers
Hanai City @ Pria
Wirr Tsi Bears @ Deprí Sanar Vipers
Knetyohai @ Pùr
Myana City @ Wirr Tsi
Wirr Tsi Lightning @ Anfanhar
Qet @ Eyrods
Rhoni City @ Tihon United
Umbar State @ Hanai Breakers

Standings After 11 Games:
Chromatik League Premier Division     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Tihon                               11   10   0   1    27   12  +15    30
 2 Crossroads                          11    6   4   1    19   14   +5    22
 3 Myana                               11    6   1   4    21   14   +7    19
 4 Chromatik                           11    6   1   4    15   10   +5    19
 5 Lhor                                11    5   3   3    18   13   +5    18
 6 Anomalies                           11    5   2   4    21   17   +4    17
 7 Felswyr                             11    3   6   2    15   14   +1    15
 8 Umbar                               11    3   4   4    13   19   −6    13
 9 Lorentine                           11    2   5   4    23   29   −6    11
10 Z'ai'ai                             11    2   3   6    20   29   −9     9
11 Alnio                               11    1   2   8    15   26  −11     5
12 Deprí Sanar                         11    0   3   8    13   23  −10     3

Tihon is on fire, what else is new? Crossroads being in second is a massive improvement, and Alnio is rather struggling.

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Second Division

Chromatik League Second Division     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Eyrods                             11    7   3   1    28   16  +12    24
 2 Miners                             11    6   3   2    31   23   +8    21
 3 Wirr Tsi                           11    7   0   4    27   23   +4    21
 4 Urrheddiao                         11    6   3   2    25   22   +3    21
 5 Deprí Lanar                        11    5   2   4    26   22   +4    17
 6 Knetyohai                          11    4   3   4    28   27   +1    15
 7 Rhoni                              11    4   1   6    23   26   −3    13
 8 Anchors                            11    3   3   5    23   26   −3    12
 9 Pùr                                11    3   3   5    19   23   −4    12
10 Qet                                11    4   0   7    23   32   −9    12
11 Pria                               11    2   3   6    15   22   −7     9
12 Anfanhar                           11    1   4   6    17   23   −6     7

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Third Division: Regional Leagues

Chromatik League Third Division Capital Region     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Alnio City                                       10    6   2   2    20   13   +7    20
 2 Hanai Breakers                                   10    6   2   2    14    8   +6    20
 3 Hanai Yeomen                                     10    5   4   1    18   12   +6    19
 4 Wirr Tsi Bears                                   10    5   3   2    15    7   +8    18
 5 Omnio Stars                                      10    5   1   4    17   13   +4    16
 6 Checkers FC                                      10    4   4   2    18   15   +3    16
 7 Hanai City                                       10    5   1   4    16   16    0    16
 8 Nonian Saints                                    10    5   1   4    13   14   −1    16
 9 Wirr Tsi Lightning                               10    4   1   5    16   16    0    13
10 Omnio Tech                                       10    4   1   5    16   17   −1    13
11 Nonian City                                      10    3   4   3    16   20   −4    13
12 Alnio Ravens                                     10    1   6   3     4    8   −4     9
13 Capitol FC                                       10    1   5   4    11   14   −3     8
14 Gurshan Sharks                                   10    2   2   6    12   18   −6     8
15 Gurshan City                                     10    1   4   5    17   24   −7     7
16 Wirr Tsi City                                    10    1   3   6     6   14   −8     6

Chromatik League Third Division West Region     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Pùr City                                      10    7   0   3    14   13   +1    21
 2 Anfanhar City                                 10    6   1   3    18   16   +2    19
 3 Shantarr Seals                                10    5   3   2    22   17   +5    18
 4 Deprí Lanar Falcons                           10    5   2   3     8    6   +2    17
 5 Deprí Sanar United                            10    4   4   2    12    6   +6    16
 6 Lorentine Jackals                             10    4   3   3    20   16   +4    15
 7 Shantarr City                                 10    4   2   4    14   12   +2    14
 8 Deprí Sanar Vipers                            10    4   2   4    17   16   +1    14
 9 Knetyohai City                                10    4   2   4    10   11   −1    14
10 Knetyohai FC                                  10    4   1   5    11    9   +2    13
11 Deprí Lanar United                            10    4   1   5    14   13   +1    13
12 Pùr Cowboys                                   10    4   1   5    10   13   −3    13
13 Anfanhar FC                                   10    3   2   5    10   13   −3    11
14 Heartland                                     10    2   4   4     9   12   −3    10
15 Deprí State                                   10    2   4   4     5    9   −4    10
16 Lorentine City                                10    0   4   6    11   23  −12     4

Chromatik League Third Division East Region     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Brisara FC                                    10    7   2   1    10    3   +7    23
 2 Rhoni City                                    10    6   3   1    15    7   +8    21
 3 Z'ai'ai City                                  10    6   1   3    16   10   +6    19
 4 Larhai Stallions                              10    4   4   2    16    5  +11    16
 5 Glaciers                                      10    5   1   4    13    8   +5    16
 6 Pria City                                     10    5   0   5    10   12   −2    15
 7 Jatho City                                    10    4   2   4    11   11    0    14
 8 Umbar State                                   10    4   2   4     6    7   −1    14
 9 Rhoni FC                                      10    3   4   3    12   11   +1    13
10 Brisara Dragoons                              10    4   1   5    12   18   −6    13
11 Umbar City                                    10    3   3   4     9    8   +1    12
12 Larhai FC                                     10    2   5   3     9   14   −5    11
13 Mountain State                                10    3   2   5     7   13   −6    11
14 Lhor United                                   10    2   3   5     9    9    0     9
15 Jatho Bulls                                   10    3   0   7     7   15   −8     9
16 Loggers                                       10    1   3   6     6   17  −11     6

Chromatik League Third Division Island Region     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Tor Teal                                        10    5   3   2    15   11   +4    18
 2 Myana City                                      10    5   3   2    13   12   +1    18
 3 Eyrods Topics                                   10    4   5   1    14   10   +4    17
 4 Inon Reef                                       10    4   4   2    15   12   +3    16
 5 Eyrods FC                                       10    4   4   2    18   19   −1    16
 6 Fishermen's Club                                10    3   6   1    19   16   +3    15
 7 Qet United                                      10    4   3   3    17   15   +2    15
 8 Qet City                                        10    3   5   2    13   11   +2    14
 9 Naval FC                                        10    3   4   3    12    6   +6    13
10 Tihon United                                    10    3   3   4    13   14   −1    12
11 Wix Knights                                     10    2   5   3    13   17   −4    11
12 Urrhed FC                                       10    3   1   6    14   15   −1    10
13 Tor City                                        10    2   4   4     5    8   −3    10
14 Wix City                                        10    2   3   5    12   15   −3     9
15 Inon Xenon                                      10    1   5   4     1    6   −5     8
16 Urrhed State                                    10    0   6   4    10   17   −7     6

by **Chromatika** » Sun Apr 08, 2018 4:00 pm

Sponsored by: Death Templars Law Firm

Season 5 Part 3: MD12 - MD17

Week 14

Atlantian Oceania Champions' League Group Stage Game 1
Freedom's Altar FC 1-1 Tihon

Freedom's Altar FC is one of the top teams in Yesopalitha, but nowhere near Tihon's level. A one-one draw is disappointing here, but the AOCL is a tough competition. With Willox Street Pirates and Rosaria United on the docket, they'll have to do more.

What happens when you mess with Tihon on the first day of the season? When you return to Tihon, you get absolutely murdered. Tihon's domination of Lorentine is a repayment, Martel-Burns and Pearson scoring all three and the midfield owning the field.

A revealing tie is Crossroads actually defeating Myana once again. Catheline Keenan has her crew running on all cylinders now, Richard Hye and Juri Kisame actually are the ones that handle Alexa Ferryman and Drew Limones, and Vorbeck scores the game-winner ten minutes from the end of the game. A long way from where this team had been in the past.

Anomalies and Felswyr play to a taut draw, already the seventh of the season for the Frost, while Lhor and Z'ai'ai do the same. The disaster that is Alnio and Deprí Sanar's seasons perpetuate even further with a draw in Deprí Sanar. Sierra Aurtenetxe and Marcia Haskell have skid to a bit of a halt.

Chromatik keep pace with Crossroads with a 3-2 victory over Umbar that was hard-fought and in doubt until Luna Castelen stopped a last second effort from Lorri Ciesla to get the result that they did.

Biggest Winner: Crossroads. Biggest Loser: Lorentine.

Week 15

Atlantian Oceania Champions' League Group Stage Game 2
Tihon 1-0 Willox Street Pirates

It's games like this before the start of the Second Leg of the League Round Robin that a deep bench comes in handy. Danica Farrier, Reyna Best, and Jakob Larsen, with Ogaldez spot-showing as well? The one-nil victory over Willox Street Pirates shows how complete this team is.

Second meeting, same general conclusion. It's not that Simmons Jr. hasn't been doing much. It's just that Tihon seems to be too good right now. Having Victorina Bird and Martin Blessed score the opening salvos of the match in the first fifteen minutes was a solid start, but once Carpenter and Kristine started to work in tandem, it was too late. Lacy Profressice did tie the game up after the brace by Martel-Burns and the go-ahead goal by Pearson, but Danica Farrier was subbed in in the last five minute and scored the game winner.

In Lorentine, it was much of the same thing for the Orcas as they returned to the winning ways with Luitgard and Addison outscoring Carr together. This helped them leapfrog Chromatik, who fell to an Alnio squad desperate for a win. Z'ai'ai got a much-needed win over the last placed team in the League, while Umbar helps Anomalies to a new low - Digna Tanguay scoring the free kick.

Crossroads looks good. Three-nil away at Felswyr? Damn.

Biggest Winner: Tihon. Biggest Loser: Felswyr.

Week 16

Atlantian Oceania Champions' League Group Stage Game 3
Rosaria United 0-1 Tihon

Vilitan Cove Invitational Round of Sixteen Leg 1
RC Los Triesto 1-0 Crossroads

Tihon is leaning into the depth of its roster in order to keep up with the volume of matches. Farrier has been quite good in clutch situations.

Crossroads was gobsmacked by their opposition late.

Deprí Sanar has yet to win a game. Helena Middlesbrough is getting
bombarded with the additions of Danira Pilbersek and Cato Breiberg not working out for them, and though Stefan Metod and Cherry Whitecastle have been trying to provide the scoring, Joaquina Canfield and Maryanna Casavant aren't working out. Lorentine was able to get a hard-fought victory.

Chromatik's 2-0 victory over Z'ai'ai was routine, as was Crossroads over Anomalies. It's rather crazy that the Crusaders are dispatching foes quite easily at this time, only having lost one game to this point - that to Tihon itself. Umbar is hanging on, taking the steam off of any hopes of a Alnio winning streak thanks to Ciesla. And then there were the other one-nil results.

Felswyr is running into the same problems that it always has, as the addition of Iarrow and Kuralay doesn't seem like it's had the intended effect of getting the ball to Deleon and Jaeger faster. True, Tihon is a formidable foe and their midfield is just too suffocating, but still keeping true to the model of slow starts.

Myana recovered from its encounter with Tihon by taking care of business against Lhor, Bird assisting Blessed as Myana keeps pace, now in fourth.

Biggest Winner: Lorentine. Biggest Loser: Felswyr.

Week 17

Atlantian Oceania Champions' League Group Stage Game 4
Tihon 6-2 Rosaria United

Vilitan Cove Invitational Round of Sixteen Leg 2
Crossroads 1-0 RC Los Triesto
Crossroads wins, 1-1 (2-1 AET)

Even with a team featuring Danica Farrier, Reyna Best, Jakob Larsen, and Synthia Nevins, Tihon defiantly destroys Rosaria United, with Thévenet in goal. Crossroads needs extra time to advance, but continues to do so.

Lorentine has been struggling since their early start, their upgrades to their defenses not having paid off as they expected. Thirty-two goals is not bad at this stage, but letting in thirty-nine is not good. They did come together on a spirited effort to shut down Chromatik this day, though.

Biggest winner for the day is Alnio sneaking up to one point behind Z'ai'ai, Aurtenexte the game winner. Crossroads and Lhor both draw, which leaves a ten point gap in the lead for Tihon as they pitch yet antother shutout. Myana takes care of business at home, and that's that for this matchday. If they continue at this rate, Tihon will have the most number of points carrying over than it ever has in this league.

Biggest Winner: Lorentine. Biggest Loser: Anomalies.

Week 18

Champions' Cup Eighth Finals Leg 1
Royal Jam FC 1-0 Tihon

Series B Champions' Cup Eighth Finals Leg 1
Hwoarang Seidoshi 1-1 Umbar

Atlantian Oceania Champions League Game 5
Tihon 4-0 Freedom's Altar FC

Royal Jam FC is one of the up and comers of Eastfield Lodge. The way they handled the attack of Tihon was impressive. Umbar also found Hwoarang Seidoshi as a formidable opponent.

Tihon's backups take care of Freedom's Altar.

Felswyr's rough season has eight draws to their name, but this wouldn't be one. Deprí Sanar still hasn't gotten a win, and this wasn't the day to get it, Deleon's goal standing as the only one as Justus holds down the fort. Kirsten Ennai carries Z'ai'ai to their first victory in a while, as the bottom half of the table is still taut. Alnio's victory over Lorentine also carries both teams around the same place as well, Kailtyn Axelson orchestrating the dismantling of the Lions' defense.

Crossroads has supplanted Myana, Anomalies, and Chromatik as the main threat for Tihon. However, for this instance, they were no match. Rowan Varghese scores a goal and assists on two others for Corrine Martel-Burns as the Tide put to rest any semblance of other teams being near their level, their lead now thirteen points. Chromatik's clash against Myana, another important tie, is a tight one, but Nya Murray is the one who scores the game-winner; Luitgard scores the winner for Lhor against Anomalies as well, that particular Chromatik City club bearing the worst of it and Aleksandr Ivanovich being a hot topic around the city.

Biggest Winner: Chromatik. Biggest Loser: Crossroads.

Week 19

Champions' Cup Eighth Finals Leg 2
Tihon 2-2 Royal Jam FC
Royal Jam FC wins, 3-2

Series B Champions' Cup Eighth Finals Leg 2
Umbar 1 -2 Hwoarang Seidoshi
Hwoarang Seidoshi wins, 3-2

Atlantian Oceania Champions League Game 6
Willox Street Pirates 1-3 Tihon

Royal Jam FC was going to be the easiest draw for Tihon. That being said, though? The team's defense finally broke down, and they were left wanting. Same thing for the Umbar squad that made such a huge foray into the SBCC, their run over. Tihon does win their match against the Pirates, moving themselves to the AOCL knockout stages. That remains the only competition for them.

Poor Deprí Sanar, still without a win. They almost kicked Ivanovich probably out of his office, but Suleymanzade ties it all up. Lorentine needs all four shots from Carr and Shearer to get past Jansen and Ennai, while Myana takes out their frustrations on Alnio, Alexa Ferryman, Lacey Profressice, Victorina Bird, Martin Blessed, and Vansumé all scoring a goal apiece.

Chromatik's victory over Felswyr (thank Hermaeus Mora) and Lhor's victory over Crossroads (thank Konstanze Luitgard) puts Lhor and Chromatik in the pack with Myana and Crossroads. Tihon? Umbar scores the first goal - Ciesla is turning out to be a fine attacker after all - but then the patented Tihon midfield does its work, and it's done.

Biggest Winner: Lhor. Biggest Loser: Crossroads.

Fourth Round
Omnio Tech 1–0 Z'ai'ai City
Brisara FC 1–1 Heartland (2–1 AET)
Rhoni 4–5 Deprí State
Knetyohai FC 1–3 Inon Xenon
Hanai Yeomen 3–5 Larhai Stallions
Qet United 1–3 Anfanhar FC
Lorentine Jackals 1–3 Checkers FC
Glaciers 5–4 Shantarr Seals
Pria 2–1 Hanai City
Deprí Sanar Vipers 0–1 Wirr Tsi Bears
Pùr 4–1 Knetyohai
Wirr Tsi 3–1 Myana City
Anfanhar 1–1 Wirr Tsi Lightning (1–2 AET)
Eyrods 1–1 Qet (1–2 AET)
Tihon United 4–2 Rhoni City
Hanai Breakers 0–1 Umbar State

The little team of Deprí State from Deprí Pelar outscore one Rhoni, and then Wirr Tsi Lightning take down Anfanhar, two upsets in an otherwise routine round. Qet vs. Eyrods and Pùr vs. Knetyohai are the two Second Division ties, with Qet and Pùr coming out on top. Next up? The big kids.

Round of 32 Draw
Inon Xenon @ Felswyr
Deprí Sanar @ Crossroads
Umbar @ Alnio
Wirr Tsi @ Anomalies
Deprí Lanar @ Tihon
Pria @ Lhor
Anfanhar FC @ Lorentine
Wirr Tsi Bears @ Checkers FC
Z'ai'ai @ Myana
Qet @ Chromatik
Deprí State @ Larhai Stallions
Wirr Tsi Lightning @ Glaciers
Brisara FC @ Anchors
Omnio Tech @Miners
Tihon United @ Pùr
Umbar State @ Urrheddiao

Standings After 17 Games:
Chromatik League Premier Division     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Tihon                               17   16   0   1    41   17  +24    48
 2 Crossroads                          17    9   5   3    28   21   +7    32
 3 Chromatik                           17   10   1   6    24   17   +7    31
 4 Lhor                                17    8   5   4    27   20   +7    29
 5 Myana                               17    9   1   7    37   27  +10    28
 6 Felswyr                             17    4   8   5    19   22   −3    20
 7 Umbar                               17    5   5   7    21   28   −7    20
 8 Lorentine                           17    5   5   7    37   45   −8    20
 9 Anomalies                           17    5   4   8    26   26    0    19
10 Z'ai'ai                             17    4   4   9    28   40  −12    16
11 Alnio                               17    4   3  10    28   38  −10    15
12 Deprí Sanar                         17    0   5  12    20   35  −15     5

Tihon seems headed to the biggest total ever, thoroughly dominating the league. It seems like the biggest question will be who will be the sixth team to make it to the Premier Division 1, and when Anomalies Manager Aleksandr Ivanovich will be sacked. Deprí Sanar has yet to win a game, which is a travesty; they still have a chance at being in the CL next season thanks to the expansion.

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Second Division

Chromatik League Second Division     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Eyrods                             17   10   6   1    43   26  +17    36
 2 Miners                             17   10   4   3    45   33  +12    34
 3 Urrheddiao                         17    9   5   3    38   30   +8    32
 4 Wirr Tsi                           17   10   1   6    41   34   +7    31
 5 Deprí Lanar                        17    7   4   6    38   33   +5    25
 6 Rhoni                              17    6   3   8    38   42   −4    21
 7 Pùr                                17    5   4   8    35   38   −3    19
 8 Knetyohai                          17    5   4   8    40   44   −4    19
 9 Pria                               17    5   3   9    31   39   −8    18
10 Qet                                17    6   0  11    32   45  −13    18
11 Anfanhar                           17    3   7   7    31   36   −5    16
12 Anchors                            17    3   5   9    35   47  −12    14

What's happened to Anchors and Pùr? It makes sense Eyrods, Miners, and Urrheddiao are up top, though. A neat battle for the sixth place awaits.

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Third Division: Regional Leagues

Chromatik League Third Division Capital Region     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Wirr Tsi Bears                                   15    9   3   3    21    9  +12    30
 2 Hanai Yeomen                                     15    8   5   2    32   20  +12    29
 3 Hanai Breakers                                   15    9   2   4    21   12   +9    29
 4 Omnio Stars                                      15    8   2   5    26   20   +6    26
 5 Alnio City                                       15    7   4   4    26   21   +5    25
 6 Omnio Tech                                       15    7   2   6    23   22   +1    23
 7 Wirr Tsi Lightning                               15    7   1   7    24   23   +1    22
 8 Gurshan City                                     15    5   5   5    28   28    0    20
 9 Nonian Saints                                    15    6   2   7    16   18   −2    20
10 Checkers FC                                      15    5   4   6    22   23   −1    19
11 Hanai City                                       15    6   1   8    20   25   −5    19
12 Capitol FC                                       15    4   5   6    15   18   −3    17
13 Alnio Ravens                                     15    3   7   5    13   16   −3    16
14 Nonian City                                      15    4   4   7    19   27   −8    16
15 Gurshan Sharks                                   15    4   3   8    20   28   −8    15
16 Wirr Tsi City                                    15    1   4  10    14   30  −16     7

Chromatik League Third Division West Region     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Anfanhar City                                 15   10   1   4    28   30   −2    31
 2 Pùr City                                      15    9   1   5    24   20   +4    28
 3 Shantarr Seals                                15    7   5   3    37   22  +15    26
 4 Lorentine Jackals                             15    7   3   5    31   19  +12    24
 5 Deprí Lanar Falcons                           15    7   3   5    15   14   +1    24
 6 Deprí Sanar United                            15    6   5   4    18   13   +5    23
 7 Knetyohai City                                15    7   2   6    17   16   +1    23
 8 Deprí Lanar United                            15    6   3   6    20   21   −1    21
 9 Deprí Sanar Vipers                            15    5   5   5    21   19   +2    20
10 Heartland                                     15    5   4   6    16   18   −2    19
11 Anfanhar FC                                   15    5   3   7    15   17   −2    18
12 Deprí State                                   15    4   6   5    11   14   −3    18
13 Pùr Cowboys                                   15    5   3   7    11   18   −7    18
14 Knetyohai FC                                  15    4   4   7    14   14    0    16
15 Shantarr City                                 15    4   4   7    17   20   −3    16
16 Lorentine City                                15    1   4  10    14   34  −20     7

Chromatik League Third Division East Region     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Brisara FC                                    15    9   5   1    13    4   +9    32
 2 Rhoni City                                    15    8   3   4    19   13   +6    27
 3 Glaciers                                      15    8   2   5    18   12   +6    26
 4 Z'ai'ai City                                  15    8   2   5    22   19   +3    26
 5 Larhai Stallions                              15    6   5   4    22   11  +11    23
 6 Rhoni FC                                      15    6   4   5    21   16   +5    22
 7 Larhai FC                                     15    5   6   4    15   17   −2    21
 8 Umbar State                                   15    6   3   6    12   14   −2    21
 9 Pria City                                     15    7   0   8    14   20   −6    21
10 Jatho City                                    15    5   5   5    18   17   +1    20
11 Lhor United                                   15    5   4   6    19   14   +5    19
12 Mountain State                                15    5   3   7    12   16   −4    18
13 Loggers                                       15    4   3   8    13   21   −8    15
14 Brisara Dragoons                              15    4   3   8    15   27  −12    15
15 Umbar City                                    15    3   5   7    10   12   −2    14
16 Jatho Bulls                                   15    4   1  10    10   20  −10    13

Chromatik League Third Division Island Region     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Myana City                                      15    9   3   3    26   16  +10    30
 2 Tor Teal                                        15    7   6   2    23   15   +8    27
 3 Eyrods FC                                       15    7   5   3    26   25   +1    26
 4 Fishermen's Club                                15    5   8   2    26   20   +6    23
 5 Tihon United                                    15    6   4   5    20   18   +2    22
 6 Naval FC                                        15    5   6   4    19   12   +7    21
 7 Inon Reef                                       15    5   5   5    23   20   +3    20
 8 Eyrods Topics                                   15    4   7   4    17   17    0    19
 9 Tor City                                        15    5   4   6     8   10   −2    19
10 Urrhed FC                                       15    5   3   7    22   20   +2    18
11 Qet United                                      15    4   6   5    21   23   −2    18
12 Inon Xenon                                      15    3   8   4     7    9   −2    17
13 Qet City                                        15    4   5   6    14   21   −7    17
14 Wix City                                        15    3   5   7    21   28   −7    14
15 Wix Knights                                     15    3   5   7    20   30  −10    14
16 Urrhed State                                    15    1   8   6    13   22   −9    11

by **Chromatika** » Mon Apr 09, 2018 10:44 pm

Sponsored by: Death Templars Law Firm

Season 5 Part 4: MD18 - MD22

Week 20

Vilitan Cove Invitational Quarterfinals, Leg 1
SC Rinaldi 1-1 Crossroads

Atlantian Oceania Champions' League Round of Sixteen, Leg 1
Tihon 1-0 Cherrygrove City

Karin Drinkwater has been a great find alongside Konrad Feist, and her strike against SC Rinaldi was a beauty.

Tihon starts their first foray into AOCL knockouts with a free kick off the left foot of Sasha Kristine.

It's been a long time coming, but the fact that Deprí Sanar takes down Crossroads is something else. Konrad Feist and Karin Drinkwater did strike first, and it seemed like the Yellow Jackets were headed toward another loss; however, Helena Middlesbrough saves ten shots after that point, Danira Pilbersek finally clicks with Joaquina Canfield, and Stefan Metod's eighty-seventh minute goal propels them toward their first win of the season. Queue Alexandru Zaparas having his best game of the season as well - Bronwyn Gerhardt with some nice diving clears too - as the Mountaineers take down Myana; And Aurtenexte and Deleon duel three goals apiece as this marks Felswyr's ninth - yes, ninth - draw of the season.

Another Chromatik Derby, and it's time for the revenge! Anomalies haven't had the best of seasons up to this point, and this victory was a bit of a palette cleanser. Ana Kuijer and Igrene Cantor combine for two goals and Helene Corridan holds down the fort. Umbar and Lorentine have had their moments but fallen down the totem pole; Carr's contributed to thirty-eight goals, but Ciesla is an opportunistic striker, and the two cancel each other out.

Tihon? Continues their rampage. Will their only loss in the first round robin be in the first matchday? The fact that Farrier can actually come in for Martel-Burns or Pearson at a moment's notice is insane.

Biggest Winner: Anomalies. Biggest Loser: Crossroads.

Week 21

Vilitan Cove Invitational Quarterfinals, Leg 2
Crossroads 1-1 SC Rinaldi
SC Rinaldi wins, 2-2 (3-2 AET) 

Atlantian Oceania Champions' League Round of Sixteen, Leg 2
Cherrygrove City 1-1 Tihon
Tihon wins, 2-1

It's been a good journey for Crossroads, but their run ends. That being said, Feist scored one pretty goal, and it took overtime.

Cherrygrove City pounces on Tihon early, but Reyna Best shows her potential.

For forty-five minutes, Deprí Sanar had the pitch, in Tihon. Maryanna Casavant, Danira Pilbersek, and Cato Breiburg had the run of the lot, and Stefan Metod scored a brace. Enter Jakob Larsen, Pasargan wunderkind. Three assists and a goal in the second half as Martel-Burns and Pearson capitalize. Don't worry about anything, Tihon fans.

Myana recovers by shooting down Lorentine; Jansen takes down Felswyr single-handedly; and Anomalies continue on their new tear as they get to the magical sixth place spot with three matches to go.

It's been a while since Lhor's had a great win. Elizabeth Addison scores a hat trick and Konstanze Luitgard scores a brace as Bonnie Coventry is absolutely overwhelmed...

Dexter Vorbeck is still the leader of Crossroads, and it was his juking around of Hermaeus Mora to get past Castelen. Yes, Crossroads is second. Really.

Biggest Winner: Crossroads. Biggest Loser: Lorentine.

Week 22

Anomalies have picked the best time to get back in form before the split, and their victory over Z'ai'ai gives them a four point lead with two matches to go. It was Elaine Everdeen's turn to score the goals, moving to 8-4-8. Umbar and Myana's match is rather boring and drab, Bonnie Coventry turning in a nice performance, but then so does one Sutton. The Tide roll on to another shutout - fifty goals scored and twenty allowed in twenty games is insane.

That's when the usual results stop and the crazy results take over. When was the last time that Felswyr came back into a game? When was the last time that Deprí Sanar dominated a match for ninety minutes, especially against such an opponent like Lhor? What about Crossroads blowing a lead late against Alnio? Players of the game are Deleon, Aurtenexte, and Ennai. What a chaotic set of matches.

Round of 32
Felswyr 1–0 Inon Reef
Crossroads 4–3 Deprí Sanar
Alnio 4–2 Umbar
Anomalies 2–4 Wirr Tsi
Tihon 2–5 Deprí Lanar
Lhor 2–2 Pria (3–3 AET) (3–1 pen.)
Lorentine 2–3 Anfanhar FC
Checkers FC 0–1 Wirr Tsi Bears
Myana 0–0 Z'ai'ai (0–0 AET) (5–4 pen.)
Chromatik 6–1 Qet
Larhai Stallions 4–1 Deprí State
Glaciers 1–4 Wirr Tsi Lightning
Anchors 3–1 Brisara FC
Miners 0–1 Omnio Tech
Pùr 2–4 Tihon United
Urrheddiao 2–1 Umbar State

What a bunch of upsets. Tihon did send out a "B Team" per say, but Joanna Chancellor scores a hat trick and Tihon is simply overwhelmed. Anomalies falling to Wirr Tsi and Tihon United actually being the last Tihon team left is quite something. Nya Murray scores five against Qet, and Lorentine is upset by Anfanhar FC. Lhor needs penalties, Crossroads outscores Deprí Sanar, and Myana needs penalties to get by Z'ai'ai. The craziest thing? All three Wirr Tsi teams are in for the running.

Round of Sixteen Draw
Tihon United @ Chromatik
Anfanhar FC @ Crossroads
Anchors @ Myana
Wirr Tsi Bears @ Larhai Stallions
Wirr Tsi Lightning @ Omnio Tech
Wirr Tsi @ Lhor
Urrheddiao @ Deprí Lanar
Alnio @ Felswyr

Wow. Two teams from the Third Division will be in the Quarterfinals. Wow. Last round before the double-legged competition begins!

Week 23

Atlantian Oceania Champions' League Quarterfinals, Leg 1
Tihon 2-1 Lonngeylin Coast

Luuk Aart's first trip to Tihon is one that ends up with Pearson scoring a brace. Damn.

With Sutton stopping each and every shot aimed at her, Myana condemns Felswyr to the Premier Division 2, ten draws being their doom. It helps out an Anomalies squad that struggled to get past Lorentine. Deprí Sanar keeps chipping away at having a shot at avoiding the battle to remain in the Premier Division next season.

Feist, Vorbeck, Drinkwater. It has been decided that they will be the second placed team in the first Round Robin. Destroys Z'ai'ai. If they keep up this form, they'll be the ones to be the Champions' Cup berth owner. Reid Adrian scores the game-winner versus Lhor.

Caverna is a striker for Tihon, too, did you know that? Yup, Tihon wins their twentieth game in a row. Mental. Mental!

Biggest Winner: Chromatik. Biggest Loser: Lhor.

Week 24

Atlantian Oceania Champions' League Quarterfinals, Leg 2
Lonngeylin Coast 1-3 Tihon
Tihon wins, 5-2

Tihon is finally living up to their potential. Kristine is a gem, Martel-Burns and Pearson are on the same page, and they move to the Semifinals.

What the hell? It's not like Luna Castelen is a bad keeper. Stefan Metod and Cherry Whitecastle dominate. Almost as surprising is Aurtenexte and Axelson taking care of business versus Lhor.

Besides Tihon taking care of business as usual, there were three draws that rounded out the day. How is it that Felswyr draws for eleven?

Round of 16
Chromatik 3–5 Tihon United
Crossroads 0–1 Anfanhar FC
Myana 1–1 Anchors (1–1 AET) (3–1 pen.)
Larhai Stallions 0–1 Wirr Tsi Bears
Omnio Tech 0–2 Wirr Tsi Lightning
Lhor 3–0 Wirr Tsi
Deprí Lanar 3–2 Urrheddiao
Felswyr 3–3 Alnio (3–3 AET) (2–3 pen.)

Tiller Sanders is a striker who is Tihon United's best, and he smashes Chromatik. Anfanhar FC taking care of Crossroads is also an upset, and that makes it four teams from outside the First and Second Divisions in the Quarters.

Quarterfinals Draw - Lower Team First Leg
Myana @ Lhor
Wirr Tsi Lightning @ Wirr Tsi Bears
Deprí Lanar @ Tihon United
Alnio @ Anfanhar FC

The winner of Myana and Lhor will probably be the favorite to take the Cup. Lhor is in the running again.

Standings After 22 Games:
Chromatik League Premier Division     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Tihon                               22   21   0   1    55   22  +33    63
 2 Crossroads                          22   11   6   5    40   31   +9    39
 3 Myana                               22   10   4   8    39   29  +10    34
 4 Chromatik                           22   11   1  10    28   28    0    34
 5 Lhor                                22    9   5   8    36   32   +4    32
 6 Anomalies                           22    8   6   8    34   27   +7    30
 7 Felswyr                             22    5  11   6    28   31   −3    26
 8 Lorentine                           22    5   8   9    41   51  −10    23
 9 Umbar                               22    5   8   9    25   37  −12    23
10 Alnio                               22    6   4  12    39   50  −11    22
11 Z'ai'ai                             22    6   4  12    33   50  −17    22
12 Deprí Sanar                         22    4   5  13    32   42  −10    17

Sponsored by: Black Raven Technologies

Second Division

Chromatik League Second Division     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Eyrods                             22   12   8   2    47   29  +18    44
 2 Miners                             22   11   7   4    51   40  +11    40
 3 Wirr Tsi                           22   11   5   6    51   41  +10    38
 4 Urrheddiao                         22   11   5   6    48   41   +7    38
 5 Deprí Lanar                        22    9   4   9    46   42   +4    31
 6 Knetyohai                          22    8   6   8    49   48   +1    30
 7 Rhoni                              22    8   6   8    44   45   −1    30
 8 Pria                               22    7   5  10    35   43   −8    26
 9 Pùr                                22    6   6  10    42   47   −5    24
10 Qet                                22    7   3  12    38   51  −13    24
11 Anfanhar                           22    3  10   9    40   49   −9    19
12 Anchors                            22    3   7  12    41   56  −15    16

Sponsored By: Viper Motors

Third Division: Regional Leagues

Chromatik League Third Division Capital Region     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Hanai Yeomen                                     20   11   5   4    39   24  +15    38
 2 Alnio City                                       20   11   5   4    38   24  +14    38
 3 Wirr Tsi Bears                                   20   11   5   4    25   11  +14    38
 4 Hanai Breakers                                   20   10   3   7    25   21   +4    33
 5 Omnio Stars                                      20    9   4   7    30   26   +4    31
 6 Gurshan City                                     20    8   6   6    35   36   −1    30
 7 Wirr Tsi Lightning                               20    9   1  10    29   29    0    28
 8 Omnio Tech                                       20    8   4   8    28   31   −3    28
 9 Checkers FC                                      20    7   5   8    29   30   −1    26
10 Nonian City                                      20    7   5   8    29   33   −4    26
11 Hanai City                                       20    8   2  10    28   33   −5    26
12 Alnio Ravens                                     20    5  10   5    25   21   +4    25
13 Nonian Saints                                    20    7   3  10    19   22   −3    24
14 Capitol FC                                       20    5   6   9    23   30   −7    21
15 Gurshan Sharks                                   20    5   5  10    25   37  −12    20
16 Wirr Tsi City                                    20    2   5  13    22   41  −19    11

Chromatik League Third Division West Region     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Pùr City                                      20   12   2   6    36   32   +4    38
 2 Anfanhar City                                 20   11   3   6    34   37   −3    36
 3 Deprí Lanar Falcons                           20   10   4   6    21   18   +3    34
 4 Lorentine Jackals                             20   10   3   7    37   24  +13    33
 5 Shantarr Seals                                20    9   5   6    45   30  +15    32
 6 Deprí Sanar Vipers                            20    9   5   6    36   25  +11    32
 7 Deprí Sanar United                            20    9   5   6    24   16   +8    32
 8 Deprí Lanar United                            20    9   3   8    32   30   +2    30
 9 Heartland                                     20    8   5   7    22   21   +1    29
10 Anfanhar FC                                   20    8   4   8    21   20   +1    28
11 Deprí State                                   20    6   6   8    17   20   −3    24
12 Knetyohai City                                20    7   3  10    20   25   −5    24
13 Knetyohai FC                                  20    5   6   9    16   22   −6    21
14 Pùr Cowboys                                   20    6   3  11    13   28  −15    21
15 Shantarr City                                 20    5   5  10    22   30   −8    20
16 Lorentine City                                20    2   6  12    24   42  −18    12

Chromatik League Third Division East Region     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Brisara FC                                    20   11   7   2    19    7  +12    40
 2 Rhoni City                                    20   11   4   5    25   17   +8    37
 3 Z'ai'ai City                                  20   11   3   6    33   30   +3    36
 4 Glaciers                                      20   10   3   7    21   15   +6    33
 5 Rhoni FC                                      20    9   5   6    35   26   +9    32
 6 Larhai Stallions                              20    8   6   6    26   15  +11    30
 7 Jatho City                                    20    7   8   5    27   21   +6    29
 8 Umbar State                                   20    7   5   8    15   18   −3    26
 9 Umbar City                                    20    6   6   8    16   15   +1    24
10 Mountain State                                20    7   3  10    21   23   −2    24
11 Pria City                                     20    7   3  10    18   29  −11    24
12 Lhor United                                   20    6   5   9    29   26   +3    23
13 Larhai FC                                     20    5   8   7    19   26   −7    23
14 Loggers                                       20    6   4  10    19   29  −10    22
15 Brisara Dragoons                              20    5   6   9    22   34  −12    21
16 Jatho Bulls                                   20    5   2  13    14   28  −14    17

Chromatik League Third Division Island Region     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Tor Teal                                        20   10   7   3    34   19  +15    37
 2 Fishermen's Club                                20    9   9   2    32   21  +11    36
 3 Myana City                                      20    9   4   7    29   28   +1    31
 4 Tihon United                                    20    8   6   6    28   24   +4    30
 5 Eyrods FC                                       20    8   6   6    30   36   −6    30
 6 Qet United                                      20    7   7   6    34   26   +8    28
 7 Naval FC                                        20    7   7   6    25   19   +6    28
 8 Inon Reef                                       20    7   7   6    30   27   +3    28
 9 Urrhed FC                                       20    8   3   9    27   24   +3    27
10 Eyrods Topics                                   20    6   8   6    27   22   +5    26
11 Qet City                                        20    6   6   8    19   26   −7    24
12 Wix City                                        20    6   5   9    24   30   −6    23
13 Tor City                                        20    6   4  10     9   16   −7    22
14 Inon Xenon                                      20    4   9   7     9   13   −4    21
15 Wix Knights                                     20    5   6   9    24   34  −10    21
16 Urrhed State                                    20    3   8   9    17   33  −16    17

by **Chromatika** » Sun Apr 15, 2018 11:15 pm

Sponsored by: Death Templars Law Firm

Season 5 Part 5: MD23 - MD27

Week 25

This is perhaps the most competitive bunch of teams left. This is where Myana got on fire last time around, and this continues with Simmons Jr.'s squad scoring first blood versus the Crusaders. When Martin Blessed and Victorina Bird are in sync with Lacy Profressice, Alexa Ferryman, and Drew Limones, they're scary. Vorbeck and Drinkwater made dents, but Bird got through at the end.

Tihon is on a tear, at this rate even with the points being cut in half they'll win the league in just a few matches. Perhaps even without Varghese/Martel-Burns/Pearson, the back line of Joy, Tantanthar, Bozena, Vidal, and Bayliss would be enough to trant them the title. Bringing them all together? Damn fine.

Aleksandr Ivanovich has been under fire, the crowd calling for his head. Laure Etienne captains the team past Lhor, another team that has been underperforming. Igrene Cantor gets the brace.

With the expansion to happen next season, it's all about who finishes in eleventh and twelfth place. This matchday, Deprí Sanar and Z'ai'ai play to a scoreless tie while Aurtenexte scores the game winner against Umbar and Deleon answers every goal by Carr.

Biggest Winner: Myana. Biggest Loser: Lhor.

Week 26

TIHON 37.5
MYANA 23
CROSSROADS 20.5
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Z'AI'AI 15
UMBAR 14.5
ALNIO 14
LORENTINE 12.5
DEPRI SANAR 9.5

In the last season, it was in the last ten matches that Myana really came online; they are reciprocating that again now. scoring another three, this time against Castelen herself. Vansumé comes online, with a goal and two assists to Alexa Ferryman and Martin Blessed. Shelyn Joy scores her second shutout in a row, Donna Carpenter and Johan Karlovic scoring from range.

The Crusaders aren't having the easiest time of things since the split, not being able to keep their lead versus Lhor. Faelandaerl equalizes in the last five minutes.

At the bottom of the table, Sigrun Barota carries Felswyr past the Yellow Jackets, Kirsten Ennai scores a hat trick to get the Mountaineers over Alnio, and Umbar has another victory over Lorentine, Frey Sylvine scoring the game winner.

Biggest Winner: Myana. Biggest Loser: Anomalies.

Week 27

TIHON 40.5
MYANA 26
CROSSROADS 23.5
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ALNIO 15
UMBAR 14.5
LORENTINE 12.5
DEPRI SANAR 12.5

Crossroads returns to the winners table by taking down the Capitalizt. Feist knifes through Chromatik to get a goal and their first win since the split, Myana scores three for the third game in a row, Profressice taking charge this time around, while Lhor's Addison scores the first goal of their game only to be eclipsed by Martel-Burns' brace. Tihon is fourteen and a half points ahead with seven matches to go, an absurd amount.

At the lower half of the table, it's chaos as Deprí Sanar's Stefan Metod hurls them past Lorentine, who's fallen down a fair bit to be in eleventh place. Z'ai'ai is making a resurgence as Kristopher Jansen leads them past Umbar this time, while Felswyr once again is plagued by draws.

Biggest Winner: Crossroads. Biggest Loser: Lhor.

Quarterfinals, Game 1
Lhor 1–2 Myana
Lhor: Addison '29 Myana: Blessed '39 Bird '52
Wirr Tsi Bears 1–3 Wirr Tsi Lightning
Wirr Tsi Bears: Vanizi '29 Wirr Tsi Lightning: Nazir '64, Runaan '79, Wan '82
Tihon United 1–0 Deprí Lanar
Tihon United: Anders '61
Anfanhar FC 2–2 Alnio
Anfanhar FC: Sommels '29, Lurtz '72 Alnio: Haskell '72, '81

Myana-Lhor remains the dominant fixture in these quarterfinals, and it doesn't disappoint, Blessed coming through in the clutch as the Islanders take a lead to the home leg. A Wirr Tsi Derby of sorts happens as the Bears and Lightning go at it, Wan's strike one of the best goals of the tournament. Deprí Lanar falls to a header late and will have some catching up to do. Haskell's brace ties Alnio for Anfanhar FC. A tight second leg awaits.

Week 28

Atlantian Oceania Champions' League Semifinals, Leg 1
Raynor City United 2-2 Tihon

Raynor City United. One of the biggest clubs in Atlantian Oceanian, no, world, history. Corinne Martel-Burns and Aiden Pearson comes through in the second half as Tihon scores two goals in Valanora to set themselves up nicely to go to Chromatika.

TIHON 40.5
MYANA 29
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ALNIO 16
LORENTINE 15.5
UMBAR 14.5
DEPRI SANAR 13.5
Anomalies Football Club is having a hard season, but are starting to come together as they thoroughly put away the Crusaders, Keenan not having the easiest time of things lately. Helene Corridan shocks the Crusaders. Indira Haxon and Jane Schramm pace the Orcas past the Capitalizt, who has lost four games in a row.

Tihon finally loses. For the first time since the first matchday, Tihon loses. Myana has now won four in a row - their after split form kicking in. Martin Blessed scores the opener, Bird follows up three minutes later, and then Profressice scores the brace after halftime, and Tihon is not able to catch up.

Lorentine makes the necessary adjustments to score their first win of the season, Eneko Carr having a now rare golden goal. At the Frozen Stadium, Kia Anders wills the team forward and Hilda Iarrow hits a free kick in the eighty-second to get them past Umbar. Alnio and Deprí Sanar play to a tie.

Biggest Winner: Myana. Biggest Loser: Crossroads.

Week 29

Atlantian Oceania Champions' League Semifinals, Leg 2
Tihon 0-0 Raynor City United
Tihon wins 2-2, on away goals (2-0)

And... Tihon becomes the first Chromatik team to ever make to the finals of a club competition, Sherlyn Joy pitching a masterful shutout to send them ahead to the final, where the ex-Orca Olimpia Vidal is the one awaiting for them with Cazadores Cathair.

This is a monumental week of Myana vs. Lhor matches, with the second leg of the BlackFlower Cup coming up. This was a ridiculous display of offensive prowess between the pair of Victorina Bird and Martin Blessed battle Elizabeth Addison and Konstanze Luitgard. It isn't until Aris Villaloba of all people scores a header off a corner in injury time that a winner is found.

Tihon rebounds from their first defeat in forever to contribute to Crossroads' continuing fall, Sasha Kristine proving her worth to the squad in a pair of goals.

The Chromatik City Derby is a big fixture, and with Chromatik struggling and Anomalies on the rebound, it was a big event. So it was that when Elaine Everdeen scored an equalizer that left both teams wanting.

Z'ai'ai is a new team since the split, really trying to avoid fighting in relegation. Kristopher Jansen and Kirsten Ennai are coming together to reinforce Zaparas. Lorentine is continuing to fall apart, Victoria Anell hasn't had the greatest of seasons, but two goals and three assists are a nice contribution. Deprí Sanar almost got a breakthrough win, but Gwenael Bisset puts through goals to Frey Sylvine and Lorri Ciesla as many times as needed.

Biggest Winner: Tihon. Biggest Loser: Deprí Sanar.

Quarterfinals, Leg 2
Myana 3–4 Lhor (Lhor wins 4-2 away goals after 5-5 aggregate)
Myana: Blessed '25, Bird '59, Vansumé '81 Lhor: Addison '2, Schramm '19, Luitgard '58, Haxon '88
Wirr Tsi Lightning 1–0 Wirr Tsi Bears (Wirr Tsi Lightning wins 4-1 aggregate)
Runaan '28
Deprí Lanar 1–1 Tihon United (Tihon United wins 2-1 aggregate)
Deprí Lanar: Farrell '58 Tihon United: Cande '15
Alnio 3–4 Anfanhar FC (Anfanhar FC wins 6-5 aggregate)
Alnio: Ismael '27, Aurtnetxe '52, '81 Anfanhar FC: Sommels '18, Lurtz '28, '39, Kraft '52

Lhor makes a huge return after the earlier defeat earlier in the week, Addison assisting thrice and scoring once. This puts them ahead of Myana in away goals, making them the favorite, especially after both Deprí Lanar and Alnio fall to lower division foes.

Semifinals, Leg 1
Lhor @ Wirr Tsi Lightning
Tihon United @ Anfanhar FC

Standings After 27 Games:
Chromatik League Premier Division 1    Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts   TF   TA   TD   Pts 
1 Tihon                                  5    4   0   1     9    6   +3    12   64   28  +36  43.5   
2 Myana                                  5    5   0   0    19   12   +7    15   58   41  +17    32
3 Crossroads                             5    1   1   3     5    8   −3     4   45   39   +6  23.5
4 Anomalies                              5    2   1   2     9    9    0     7   43   36   +7    22
5 Lhor                                   5    1   1   3    13   13    0     4   49   45   +4    20
6 Chromatik                              5    0   1   4     4   11   −7     1   32   39   -7    18
Chromatik League Premier Division 2    Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts   TF   TA   TD   Pts 
1 Z'ai'ai                                5    3   1   1     7    2   +5    10   40   52  -12    21
2 Felswyr                                5    2   2   1     7    7    0     8   35   38   -3    21
3 Alnio                                  5    2   2   1    11    8   +3     8   50   58   -8    19
4 Umbar                                  5    2   0   3     7    9   −2     6   32   46  -14  17.5
5 Lorentine                              5    1   1   3     6   11   −5     4   47   62  -15  15.5
6 Deprí Sanar                            5    1   2   2     7    8   −1     5   39   50  -11  13.5

Tihon is eleven and a half points top the rest of the league, and Myana eight and a half points ahead of the rest of them. Chromatik's recent fall allows Anomalies to get up to the Globe Cup berth instead. At the bottom, Lorentine and Deprí Sanar are struggling to keep up.

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Second Division

Chromatik League Second Division 1    Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts   TF   TA   TD   Pts 
1 Eyrods                                5    2   1   2     7    6   +1     7   54   35  +19    29
2 Wirr Tsi                              5    3   1   1     9    9    0    10   60   50  +10    29
3 Urrheddiao                            5    2   2   1    10    7   +3     8   58   48  +10    27
4 Miners                                5    1   1   3    10   12   −2     4   61   52   +9    24
5 Knetyohai                             5    2   1   2     8   10   −2     7   57   58   -1    22
6 Deprí Lanar                           5    1   2   2    12   12    0     5   58   54   +4  20.5
Chromatik League Second Division 2    Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts   TF   TA   TD   Pts 
1 Rhoni                                 5    3   0   2    12   10   +2     9   56   55   +1    24
2 Pùr                                   5    3   0   2     9    5   +4     9   51   52   -1    21
3 Qet                                   5    2   1   2    14   12   +2     7   52   63   -9    19
4 Anchors                               5    3   1   1    12   10   +2    10   53   66  -13    18
5 Pria                                  5    1   0   4    10   14   −4     3   45   57  -12    16
6 Anfanhar                              5    2   0   3     9   15   −6     6   49   64  -15  15.5

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Third Division: Regional Leagues

Chromatik League Third Division Capital Region     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Alnio City                                       25   15   5   5    49   28  +21    50
 2 Hanai Yeomen                                     25   15   5   5    45   27  +18    50
 3 Wirr Tsi Bears                                   25   14   5   6    30   14  +16    47
 4 Hanai Breakers                                   25   13   4   8    29   23   +6    43
 5 Omnio Tech                                       25   11   6   8    42   35   +7    39
 6 Wirr Tsi Lightning                               25   12   1  12    36   35   +1    37
 7 Omnio Stars                                      25    9   7   9    33   32   +1    34
 8 Gurshan City                                     25    9   7   9    38   43   −5    34
 9 Checkers FC                                      25    9   6  10    38   38    0    33
10 Hanai City                                       25   10   3  12    32   36   −4    33
11 Alnio Ravens                                     25    7  11   7    29   27   +2    32
12 Capitol FC                                       25    7   8  10    25   31   −6    29
13 Nonian Saints                                    25    8   4  13    24   30   −6    28
14 Nonian City                                      25    7   6  12    32   45  −13    27
15 Gurshan Sharks                                   25    6   5  14    31   46  −15    23
16 Wirr Tsi City                                    25    4   5  16    27   50  −23    17

Chromatik League Third Division West Region     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Pùr City                                      25   15   2   8    41   37   +4    47
 2 Lorentine Jackals                             25   14   4   7    52   26  +26    46
 3 Anfanhar City                                 25   13   4   8    37   40   −3    43
 4 Deprí Lanar Falcons                           25   12   6   7    28   22   +6    42
 5 Shantarr Seals                                25   12   5   8    55   39  +16    41
 6 Deprí Sanar United                            25   11   6   8    28   20   +8    39
 7 Anfanhar FC                                   25   11   5   9    24   24    0    38
 8 Deprí Lanar United                            25   11   4  10    39   37   +2    37
 9 Deprí Sanar Vipers                            25   10   5  10    40   36   +4    35
10 Heartland                                     25    9   6  10    25   25    0    33
11 Knetyohai City                                25    8   7  10    28   30   −2    31
12 Deprí State                                   25    8   6  11    22   25   −3    30
13 Knetyohai FC                                  25    6   8  11    20   28   −8    26
14 Shantarr City                                 25    5   9  11    25   35  −10    24
15 Pùr Cowboys                                   25    6   4  15    15   34  −19    22
16 Lorentine City                                25    5   7  13    28   49  −21    22

Chromatik League Third Division East Region     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Brisara FC                                    25   13   8   4    33   16  +17    47
 2 Z'ai'ai City                                  25   14   3   8    43   39   +4    45
 3 Larhai Stallions                              25   12   7   6    35   17  +18    43
 4 Glaciers                                      25   13   3   9    26   19   +7    42
 5 Rhoni City                                    25   12   5   8    30   25   +5    41
 6 Rhoni FC                                      25   11   6   8    43   38   +5    39
 7 Jatho City                                    25    9   9   7    36   28   +8    36
 8 Umbar City                                    25    9   8   8    25   19   +6    35
 9 Mountain State                                25    9   4  12    27   29   −2    31
10 Larhai FC                                     25    7   9   9    27   31   −4    30
11 Loggers                                       25    8   6  11    28   39  −11    30
12 Brisara Dragoons                              25    6  10   9    27   38  −11    28
13 Pria City                                     25    8   4  13    21   36  −15    28
14 Lhor United                                   25    7   6  12    34   34    0    27
15 Umbar State                                   25    7   6  12    19   30  −11    27
16 Jatho Bulls                                   25    6   4  15    21   37  −16    22

Chromatik League Third Division Island Region     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Fishermen's Club                                25   12   9   4    43   25  +18    45
 2 Tor Teal                                        25   12   9   4    41   27  +14    45
 3 Inon Reef                                       25   10   8   7    39   30   +9    38
 4 Tihon United                                    25   10   8   7    31   26   +5    38
 5 Urrhed FC                                       25   11   4  10    40   31   +9    37
 6 Myana City                                      25   10   7   8    35   38   −3    37
 7 Naval FC                                        25    8  11   6    32   22  +10    35
 8 Qet United                                      25    9   7   9    44   38   +6    34
 9 Wix City                                        25    9   6  10    34   35   −1    33
10 Eyrods FC                                       25    9   6  10    34   54  −20    33
11 Eyrods Topics                                   25    7  10   8    34   31   +3    31
12 Inon Xenon                                      25    6  11   8    18   20   −2    29
13 Wix Knights                                     25    7   8  10    32   41   −9    29
14 Qet City                                        25    7   7  11    25   32   −7    28
15 Tor City                                        25    6   7  12    12   23  −11    25
16 Urrhed State                                    25    3  10  12    20   41  −21    19

by **Chromatika** » Sat Apr 21, 2018 4:48 pm

Sponsored by: Death Templars Law Firm

Season 5 Part 6: MD28 - MD31

Week 30

UMBAR 17.5
LORENTINE 15.5
DEPRI SANAR 14.5

The Capitalizt Dome is known as the best stadium in the league, where the season begins and ends. This day, it was the site of four goals by Nya Murray and Hermaues Mora going to waste as the Tihon machine, tested yet not broken, put six past Castelen and won the league yet again. Corinne Martel-Burns, Aiden Pearson, and Danica Farrier all scored for Tihon. It is the fifth title in a row for the team that has taken over Chromatik domestic football. Myana maintained their eight and half point lead over Crossroads for the second Champions' Cup berth, relying on Victorina Bird's timely strike to contest Konrad Feist and maintain the draw. Daniel Lucas's team has been struggling to continue their defensive prowess, as Seraph and Lopes seem to be a bit off. Anomalies continue their stellar form since the split, Igrene Cantor and Ana Kuijer really getting something going.

In the Premier Division 2, it's all about dodging the last two places on the table. Cherry Whitecastle's shot to try to lift the Yellow Jackets was denied by Kristopher Jansen's equalizer, but as Lorentine fell to a Felswyr team that has really found their groove since the split. Mathilda Jaeger and Lorriane Deleon had stellar strikes in this match. Sierra Aurtenexte's hat trick puts Alnio four and a half clear of the bottom two. Everyone's thoughts that Lorentine's defense wan't good enough seems to be coming true.

Biggest Winner: Tihon. Biggest Loser: Chromatik.

Week 31

MYANA 36
ANOMALIES 25
CROSSROADS 24.5
LHOR 23
CHROMATIK 18
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UMBAR 18.5
DEPRI SANAR 17.5
LORENTINE 16.5

One matchday after Tihon won the league, Myana returns to the Champions' Cup as well, their cannon going off four times at the Islander Dome as Martin Blessed proves his worth with a brace and an assist. The Capitalizt are slipping and in danger of losing out of the international competitions. Anomalies' return to form ran into the buzzsaw that is Tihon, Shelryn Joy plying her craft. Lhor grabbed a valuable three points to stay into the international competitions, Elizabeth Addison showing that she is still one of the best players in the league.

In the lower half, it was about time that Metod and his crew had a favorable result. From Middlesbrough stopping all seven shots on goal to Whitecastle and Metod scoring a goal apiece, Deprí Sanar maintained hopes of not having to play in the Relegation Playoffs. Umbar and Lorentine playing to a tie helps no one, but Coventry wouldn't allow Carr to score on either the free kick nor the penalty, and the two remained stuck. Aurtenexte's form continues of late, but Z'ai'ai also seems to be safe, too.

Biggest Winner: Myana. Biggest Loser: Anomalies.

Week 32

Semifinals, Leg 1
Wirr Tsi Lightning 3–4 Lhor
Wirr Tsi Lightning: Nazir '22, '46, '72 Lhor: Luitgard '2, Adidson '18, '57, Schramm '88
Anfanhar FC 0–0 Tihon United

Emar Nazir is a force of nature. It took all of Luitgard, Addison, and Shcramm to get one up on them. Meanwhile, Anfanhar FC's Cada An and Tihon United's Matieu Sokar kept the scoreless tie.

Week 33

LHOR 23
CHROMATIK 18
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Z'AI'AI 22
UMBAR 21.5
DEPRI SANAR 20.5
LORENTINE 16.5

Tihon is just styling now, having scored sixteen goals in the last three matches and a total of eighty goals overall. Pretty crazy and bad for Lhor, except Crossroads also handed Chromatik yet another loss, which means that their Globe Cup berth seems secure for now. Five points to go, two games to go. The other game in the Premier Division 1 meant more to the Anomalies, who came out ahead to secure their spot as a Globe Cup contestant.

Umbar has been struggling as of late, but one of their most consistent performers has been one Lorri Ciesla. Kristopher Jansen has been Z'ai'ai's MVP, but Ciesla matched everyone and had Sylvine chip in. Lorentine's free fall continues with Deprí Sanar playing some of their best football as of late. It's not too late, but Lorentine must win both of their last two games and get help. Both Alnio and Felswyr look safe, and the Aurtenexte tear continued.

Biggest Winner: Umbar. Biggest Loser: Chromatik.

Week 34

LHOR 23
CHROMATIK 21

With their backs against the wall, Chromatik finally got together. When Luna Castelen and co. come together and Hermaeus Mora is rampaging through the midfield, it's hard to contain them. It will come down to the last day. Anomalies continues their grand form, and Tihon has broken pretty much every record there ever was in the Premier Division.

Down below, all drama will be lost in the last matchday. Deprí Sanar's form ran into the machine that has been Alnio, and Lorentine got blocked out by Z'ai'ai.

Biggest Winner: Lhor. Biggest Loser: Lorentine.

Semifinals, Leg 2
Lhor 2–1 Wirr Tsi Lightning (Lhor wins 6-4 aggregate)
Lhor: Luitgard '22, Haxon '82 Wirr Tsi Lightning: Nazir '71
Tihon United 1–4 Anfanhar FC
Tihon United: Anders '8 Anfanhar FC: Lurtz '29, Kraft '48, Sommels '71, '85

At The Cove, Lhor relied on Addison's expertise and Lutigard's precision to put away Nazir for good. Anfanhar FC will be their opponent - the team of the three-headed attack of Sommels, Lurtz, and Kraft.

Championship
To be Played in Week 36
Lhor vs. Anfanhar FC

Standings After 31 Games:
Chromatik League Premier Division 1    Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts   TF   TA   TD   Pts 
1 Tihon                                  9    8   0   1    28   13  +15    24   83   35  +48  55.5
2 Myana                                  9    6   1   2    27   23   +4    19   66   52  +14    36
3 Anomalies                              9    4   2   3    17   17    0    14   51   44   +7    29 
4 Crossroads                             9    2   3   4    10   13   −3     9   50   44   +6  28.5
5 Lhor                                   9    2   1   6    18   24   −6     7   54   56   -2    23
6 Chromatik                              9    1   1   7    13   23  −10     4   41   51  -10    21
Chromatik League Premier Division 2    Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts   TF   TA   TD   Pts 
1 Alnio                                  9    6   2   1    21   12   +9    20   60   62   -2    31
2 Z'ai'ai                                9    4   2   3    14   10   +4    14   47   60  -13    25
3 Umbar                                  9    4   1   4    16   15   +1    13   41   52  -11  24.5  
4 Felswyr                                9    3   2   4     9   14   −5    11   37   45   -8    24
5 Deprí Sanar                            9    3   3   3    13   13    0    12   45   55  -10  20.5
6 Lorentine                              9    1   2   6     8   17   −9     5   49   68  -19  18.5

Up top, Lhor and Chromatik vie for the fifth and final Globe Cup berth. In the Premier division 2, everything is done. Lorentine and Deprí Sanar will have to fight for their lives.

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Chromatik League Second Division 1    Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts   TF   TA   TD   Pts  
1 Wirr Tsi                              9    4   3   2    19   17   +2    15   70   58  +12    34
2 Urrheddiao                            9    3   3   3    18   18    0    12   66   59   +7    31
3 Eyrods                                9    2   3   4    11   12   −1     9   58   41  +17    31
4 Deprí Lanar                           9    4   3   2    21   16   +5    15   67   58   +9  30.5 
5 Knetyohai                             9    4   2   3    16   16    0    14   65   64   +1    29
6 Miners                                9    2   2   5    16   22   −6     8   67   62   +5    28
Chromatik League Second Division 2    Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts   TF   TA   TD   Pts 
1 Pùr                                   9    6   1   2    19   12   +7    19   61   59   +2    31
2 Rhoni                                 9    4   0   5    20   20    0    12   64   65   -1    27
3 Qet                                   9    4   1   4    23   21   +2    13   61   72  -11    25
4 Pria                                  9    4   0   5    19   21   −2    12   54   64   -9    25
5 Anchors                               9    4   1   4    20   20    0    13   61   76  -15    21
6 Anfanhar                              9    3   1   5    14   21   −7    10   54   70  -16  19.5

Here, there is a chance that all of the second through sixth teams might be playing in the Promotion/Relegation Playoff for a berth in the Premier Division. Rhoni, Qet, and Pria may play in the Promotion/Relegation Playoffs for the Second Division, with Anchors and Anfanhar confirmed.

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Third Division: Regional Leagues

Chromatik League Third Division Capital Region     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Hanai Yeomen                                     29   18   6   5    56   30  +26    60
 2 Alnio City                                       29   17   7   5    55   29  +26    58
 3 Hanai Breakers                                   29   16   4   9    32   24   +8    52
 4 Wirr Tsi Bears                                   29   14   7   8    34   20  +14    49
 5 Omnio Tech                                       29   13   8   8    50   38  +12    47
 6 Wirr Tsi Lightning                               29   13   2  14    39   39    0    41
 7 Checkers FC                                      29   11   7  11    47   42   +5    40
 8 Omnio Stars                                      29   10  10   9    38   36   +2    40
 9 Gurshan City                                     29   11   7  11    45   52   −7    40
10 Hanai City                                       29   11   5  13    35   39   −4    38
11 Alnio Ravens                                     29    7  12  10    30   35   −5    33
12 Nonian Saints                                    29    9   5  15    26   35   −9    32
13 Capitol FC                                       29    7  10  12    28   38  −10    31
14 Nonian City                                      29    8   7  14    38   55  −17    31
15 Gurshan Sharks                                   29    7   6  16    36   53  −17    27
16 Wirr Tsi City                                    29    5   7  17    34   58  −24    22

Chromatik League Third Division West Region     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Lorentine Jackals                             29   18   4   7    61   28  +33    58
 2 Anfanhar City                                 29   16   5   8    46   43   +3    53
 3 Pùr City                                      29   17   2  10    47   46   +1    53
 4 Deprí Lanar Falcons                           29   14   6   9    35   31   +4    48
 5 Shantarr Seals                                29   14   5  10    62   49  +13    47
 6 Anfanhar FC                                   29   13   5  11    30   28   +2    44
 7 Deprí Sanar Vipers                            29   12   6  11    49   40   +9    42
 8 Deprí Lanar United                            29   12   5  12    45   48   −3    41
 9 Deprí Sanar United                            29   11   7  11    31   26   +5    40
10 Knetyohai City                                29   10   7  12    33   34   −1    37
11 Deprí State                                   29   10   7  12    27   29   −2    37
12 Heartland                                     29    9   7  13    28   32   −4    34
13 Shantarr City                                 29    8   9  12    35   38   −3    33
14 Knetyohai FC                                  29    7   8  14    21   32  −11    29
15 Lorentine City                                29    7   8  14    35   57  −22    29
16 Pùr Cowboys                                   29    6   5  18    19   43  −24    23

Chromatik League Third Division East Region     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Brisara FC                                    29   15  10   4    38   19  +19    55
 2 Z'ai'ai City                                  29   15   6   8    47   41   +6    51
 3 Rhoni City                                    29   14   7   8    36   27   +9    49
 4 Larhai Stallions                              29   13   9   7    38   20  +18    48
 5 Glaciers                                      29   14   3  12    31   25   +6    45
 6 Rhoni FC                                      29   12   8   9    49   41   +8    44
 7 Jatho City                                    29   10  12   7    43   29  +14    42
 8 Umbar City                                    29   10   9  10    27   27    0    39
 9 Loggers                                       29   10   7  12    31   42  −11    37
10 Larhai FC                                     29    8  11  10    32   37   −5    35
11 Mountain State                                29   10   4  15    33   38   −5    34
12 Pria City                                     29    9   6  14    27   42  −15    33
13 Umbar State                                   29    8   8  13    21   33  −12    32
14 Lhor United                                   29    7   9  13    36   37   −1    30
15 Brisara Dragoons                              29    6  12  11    29   47  −18    30
16 Jatho Bulls                                   29    8   5  16    26   39  −13    29

Chromatik League Third Division Island Region     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Fishermen's Club                                29   15  10   4    50   27  +23    55
 2 Tor Teal                                        29   15   9   5    54   33  +21    54
 3 Urrhed FC                                       29   13   5  11    48   40   +8    44
 4 Qet United                                      29   11   9   9    54   42  +12    42
 5 Tihon United                                    29   11   9   9    33   28   +5    42
 6 Eyrods Topics                                   29   10  11   8    41   35   +6    41
 7 Myana City                                      29   11   8  10    39   47   −8    41
 8 Inon Reef                                       29   10  10   9    44   41   +3    40
 9 Naval FC                                        29    9  11   9    35   27   +8    38
10 Eyrods FC                                       29   10   8  11    42   61  −19    38
11 Wix City                                        29   10   7  12    40   43   −3    37
12 Qet City                                        29    9   8  12    34   36   −2    35
13 Inon Xenon                                      29    7  12  10    24   26   −2    33
14 Wix Knights                                     29    8   8  13    39   54  −15    32
15 Tor City                                        29    7   9  13    17   28  −11    30
16 Urrhed State                                    29    4  10  15    22   48  −26    22

by **Chromatika** » Sun Apr 22, 2018 3:37 pm

Sponsored by: Death Templars Law Firm

Season 5 Part 7: MD32 - Awards

Premier Division Key Matches
Lhor vs. Myana
Tihon vs. Crossroads
Anomalies vs. Chromatik

Lhor is two points ahead of Chromatik with a match to play. Anomalies is a half point ahead of Crossroads. Third and fourth is important in terms of International Club Competition seeding. Tihon and Myana get to play spoilers. In the Premier Division 2, there is nothing to really play for, save perhaps the seeding of eleventh and twelfth for Promotion/Relegation Playoffs.

Second Division Key Matches
Eyrods vs. Urrheddiao
Deprí Lanar vs. Wirr Tsi
Miners vs. Knetyohai
Anfanhar vs. Rhoni
Anchors vs. Pria
Pùr vs. Qet

Things are tighter in the Second Division, with auto-qualifying to Premier Division and the Second Division Promotion/Relegation Playoff berths on the line.

Week 35

Halftime Scores
Lhor 2-1 Myana
Lhor: Addison '29, Luitgard '35 Myana: Bird '41
Tihon 0-0 Crossroads
Anomalies 0-0 Chromatik
Lorentine 1-0 Alnio
Lorentine: Carr '8
Deprí Sanar 0-0 Umbar
Felswyr 0-0 Z'ai'ai

A lot of scoreless halves in Chromatik football as a total of four matches are scoreless at the half. Elizabeth Addison scores a brace off of a free kick and a direct shot, Bird answering right before the halftime whistle.

Myana's Blessed takes over the second half, tossing Lhor down; however, it's okay for the Orcas as Igrene Cantor and Ana Kuijer combine to take down Capitalizt's hopes of an International Club Competition.

Biggest Winner: Myana. Biggest Loser: Chromatik.

Week 36

Atlantian Oceanian Champions' League Championship
Cazadores Cathair 0-1 Tihon

With Corinne Martel-Burns' dagger in the eighty-third minute, Tihon became the first Chromatik team to win an international club competition of any sort. Kudos to Catheline Allister and her crew for representing Chromatika on the international stage.

Championship
@ The Capitalizt Dome, Chromatik City, Chromatika (Cap. 144,000)
Lhor 2-4 Anfanhar FC
Lhor: Addison '22, Luitgard '81 Anfanhar FC: Sommels '29, '63, Kraft '36, '71

Anfanhar FC's journey has been a riveting one. Led by a stellar midfielder in Vince Lurtz and dangerous strikers in Lourence Kraft and Eddie Sommels, the small team from the Third Division made it to the Final by defeating teams like Crossroads and Alnio. Lhor put up a fight - them being Cup Champions of the past and all - but destiny was on Anfanhar FC's side, and they made history by being the first Third Division ever to win the Cup.

Cup Champions: Anfanhar FC

Chromatik League Premier Division 1    Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts   TF   TA   TD   Pts 
1 Tihon                                 10    9   0   1    29   13  +16    27   84   35  +49  58.5 Champions, AOCL, Champions' Cup
2 Myana                                 10    7   1   2    30   25   +5    22   69   54  +15    39 Champions' Cup
3 Anomalies                             10    5   2   3    18   17   +1    17   52   44   +8    32 Globe Cup
4 Crossroads                            10    2   3   5    10   14   -4     9   50   45   +5  28.5 Globe Cup
5 Lhor                                  10    2   1   7    20   27   -7     7   56   59   -3    23 Globe Cup
6 Chromatik                             10    1   1   8    13   24  -11     4   41   52  -11    21
Chromatik League Premier Division 2    Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts   TF   TA   TD   Pts 
1 Alnio                                 10    6   2   2    21   14   +7    20   60   64   -4    31
2 Felswyr                               10    4   2   4    10   14   -4    14   38   45   -7    27
3 Umbar                                 10    4   2   4    16   15   +1    14   41   52  -11  25.5 
4 Z'ai'ai                               10    4   2   4    14   11   +3    14   47   61  -14    25
5 Deprí Sanar                           10    3   4   3    13   13    0    13   45   55  -10  21.5 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Relegated
6 Lorentine                             10    2   2   6    10   17   -7     8   51   68  -17  19.5 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Relegated

Premier Division Champions: Tihon Tide

Promotion/Relegation Playoffs:

Deprí Sanar vs. Miners
Miners 1–3 Deprí Sanar
Deprí Sanar 2–4 Miners
(Miners advance, 5-5, in away goals 4-3)

The rough season for Deprí Sanar ends on an away-goals loss to a Miners squad that had one Maricela Throop come through in the clutch for them, especially on the return leg in Deprí Sanar. George Hasada will likely be let go after this disastrous circumstance.

Lorentine vs. Knetyohai
Knetyohai 0–0 Lorentine
Lorentine 0–1 Knetyohai
(Knetyohai wins, 1-0)

For all the defensive struggles that Knetyohai has been having in the Second Division, they handled Lorentine ridiculously well in these two matches, having Winther score the golden goal for the match. For Lorentine, it's a bitter pill to swallow - and it will be interesting to see how many of their international players will stay.

Sponsored by: Black Raven Technologies

Second Division

Chromatik League Second Division 1     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts   TF   TA   TD   Pts 
1 Wirr Tsi                              10    5   3   2    24   19   +5    18   75   60  +15    37 Champion, Series B Champions' Cup
2 Eyrods                                10    3   3   4    13   13    0    12   60   42  +18    34 Series B Champions' Cup
3 Urrheddiao                            10    3   3   4    19   20   -1    12   67   61   +6    31 Series B Champions' Cup
4 Deprí Lanar                           10    4   3   3    23   21   +2    15   69   63   +6  30.5
5 Knetyohai                             10    4   3   3    19   19    0    15   68   67   +1    30 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Promoted
6 Miners                                10    2   3   5    19   25   -6     9   70   65   +5    29 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Promoted
Chromatik League Second Division 2     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts   TF   TA   TD   Pts 
1 Pùr                                   10    6   1   3    19   14   +5    19   61   61    0    31   
2 Qet                                   10    5   1   4    25   21   +4    16   63   72   -9    28
3 Pria                                  10    5   0   5    21   22   -1    15   56   65   -9    28 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Safe
4 Rhoni                                 10    4   0   6    20   21   -1    12   64   66   -2    27 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Relegated
5 Anfanhar                              10    4   1   5    15   21   -6    13   55   70  -15  22.5 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Relegated
6 Anchors                               10    4   1   5    21   22   -1    13   62   78  -16    21 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Safe

Second Division Champions: Wirr Tsi Shock

Promotion/Relegation Playoffs:

Preliminary Round, Second Division:
Pria 3-1 Anfanhar
Anchors 1-0 Rhoni

Preliminary Round, Third Division:
Wirr Tsi Bears 2-0 Urrhed FC
Rhoni City 0–0 Pùr City (0–0 AET) (4–2 pen.)

Anfanhar vs. Rhoni City
Rhoni City 2–3 Anfanhar
Anfanhar 1–3 Rhoni City
(Rhoni City wins 5-4 on aggregate)

Rhoni vs. Wirr Tsi Bears
Wirr Tsi Bears 1–0 Rhoni
Rhoni 1–2 Wirr Tsi Bears
(Wirr Tsi Bears wins 3-1 on aggregate)

... And the madness continues again here. Anfanhar and Rhoni had two chances to maintain their stay in the Second Division. It didn't work. Wirr Tsi Bears and Rhoni City will join the Second Division instead.

Sponsored by: Viper Motors

Third Division - Regional Leagues

Chromatik League Third Division Capital Region     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Alnio City                                       30   18   7   5    58   30  +28    61 Promoted to Second Division
 2 Hanai Yeomen                                     30   18   6   6    57   32  +25    60 Promoted to Second Division
 3 Wirr Tsi Bears                                   30   15   7   8    35   20  +15    52 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Promoted
 4 Hanai Breakers                                   30   16   4  10    32   25   +7    52 Third Division
 5 Omnio Tech                                       30   13   8   9    51   41  +10    47 Third Division
 6 Checkers FC                                      30   12   7  11    49   42   +7    43 Third Division
 7 Omnio Stars                                      30   11  10   9    40   37   +3    43 Fourth Division
 8 Wirr Tsi Lightning                               30   13   2  15    39   41   −2    41 Fourth Division
 9 Hanai City                                       30   12   5  13    38   40   −2    41 Fourth Division
10 Gurshan City                                     30   11   7  12    46   55   −9    40 Fourth Division
11 Alnio Ravens                                     30    7  12  11    31   38   −7    33 Fifth Division
12 Capitol FC                                       30    7  11  12    31   41  −10    32 Fifth Division
13 Nonian Saints                                    30    9   5  16    26   36  −10    32 Fifth Division
14 Nonian City                                      30    8   8  14    41   58  −17    32 Fifth Division
15 Gurshan Sharks                                   30    8   6  16    39   54  −15    30 Sixth Division
16 Wirr Tsi City                                    30    6   7  17    35   58  −23    25 Sixth Division
Chromatik League Third Division West Region     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Lorentine Jackals                             30   19   4   7    62   28  +34    61 Promoted to Second Division
 2 Anfanhar City                                 30   16   5   9    47   45   +2    53 Promoted to Second Division
 3 Pùr City                                      30   17   2  11    47   49   −2    53 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Failed
 4 Shantarr Seals                                30   14   6  10    62   49  +13    48 Third Division
 5 Deprí Lanar Falcons                           30   14   6  10    35   32   +3    48 Third Division
 6 Anfanhar FC                                   30   14   5  11    31   28   +3    47 Third Division
 7 Deprí Sanar Vipers                            30   12   7  11    51   42   +9    43 Fourth Division
 8 Deprí Lanar United                            30   12   6  12    46   49   −3    42 Fourth Division
 9 Deprí Sanar United                            30   11   8  11    33   28   +5    41 Fourth Division
10 Deprí State                                   30   10   8  12    28   30   −2    38 Fourth Division
11 Knetyohai City                                30   10   7  13    33   35   −2    37 Fifth Division
12 Shantarr City                                 30    9   9  12    37   39   −2    36 Fifth Division
13 Heartland                                     30    9   8  13    28   32   −4    35 Fifth Division
14 Knetyohai FC                                  30    8   8  14    24   32   −8    32 Fifth Division
15 Lorentine City                                30    7   9  14    35   57  −22    30 Sixth Division
16 Pùr Cowboys                                   30    6   6  18    19   43  −24    24 Sixth Division
Chromatik League Third Division East Region     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Brisara FC                                    30   16  10   4    39   19  +20    58 Promoted to Second Division
 2 Z'ai'ai City                                  30   16   6   8    50   41   +9    54 Promoted to Second Division
 3 Rhoni City                                    30   14   8   8    37   28   +9    50 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Promoted
 4 Larhai Stallions                              30   13   9   8    38   23  +15    48 Third Division
 5 Rhoni FC                                      30   13   8   9    53   42  +11    47 Third Division
 6 Jatho City                                    30   11  12   7    46   31  +15    45 Third Division
 7 Glaciers                                      30   14   3  13    33   28   +5    45 Fourth Division
 8 Umbar City                                    30   10  10  10    27   27    0    40 Fourth Division
 9 Loggers                                       30   10   8  12    31   42  −11    38 Fourth Division
10 Larhai FC                                     30    8  12  10    33   38   −5    36 Fourth Division
11 Mountain State                                30   10   5  15    34   39   −5    35 Fifth Division
12 Pria City                                     30    9   7  14    28   43  −15    34 Fifth Division
13 Umbar State                                   30    8   9  13    22   34  −12    33 Fifth Division
14 Lhor United                                   30    7   9  14    37   41   −4    30 Fifth Division
15 Jatho Bulls                                   30    8   6  16    27   40  −13    30 Sixth Division
16 Brisara Dragoons                              30    6  12  12    29   48  −19    30 Sixth Division
Chromatik League Third Division Island Region     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Fishermen's Club                                30   15  11   4    50   27  +23    56 Promoted to Second Division
 2 Tor Teal                                        30   15  10   5    54   33  +21    55 Promoted to Second Division
 3 Urrhed FC                                       30   14   5  11    52   41  +11    47 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Failed
 4 Eyrods Topics                                   30   11  11   8    44   35   +9    44 Third Division
 5 Tihon United                                    30   11  10   9    34   29   +5    43 Third Division
 6 Qet United                                      30   11   9  10    54   45   +9    42 Third Division
 7 Inon Reef                                       30   10  11   9    44   41   +3    41 Fourth Division
 8 Myana City                                      30   11   8  11    40   51  −11    41 Fourth Division
 9 Eyrods FC                                       30   11   8  11    43   61  −18    41 Fourth Division
10 Naval FC                                        30    9  12   9    36   28   +8    39 Fourth Division
11 Wix City                                        30   10   8  12    41   44   −3    38 Fifth Division
12 Inon Xenon                                      30    8  12  10    26   26    0    36 Fifth Division
13 Qet City                                        30    9   9  12    34   36   −2    36 Fifth Division
14 Wix Knights                                     30    8   9  13    40   55  −15    33 Fifth Division
15 Tor City                                        30    7   9  14    17   29  −12    30 Sixth Division
16 Urrhed State                                    30    4  10  16    22   50  −28    22 Sixth Division

by **Chromatika** » Sun Jul 01, 2018 4:27 pm

Chromatik Collegiate Football Association
Season 4 Results

Chromatik Collegiate Football Association      Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Z'ai'ai Institute of Technology              30   21   3   6    50   23  +27    66 First-Round Bye
 2 Alnio University of the Arts                 30   17   5   8    50   30  +20    56 First-Round Bye
 3 Eyrods Tech                                  30   16   6   8    45   31  +14    54 First-Round Bye
 4 University of Myana                          30   12  10   8    43   33  +10    46 First-Round Bye
 5 Deprí Theological Seminary                   30   12   7  11    33   29   +4    43 Playoffs
 6 Chromatik State University                   30   11   9  10    40   38   +2    42 Playoffs
 7 Urrheddiao State University                  30   12   6  12    24   26   −2    42 Playoffs
 8 Pùr State University                         30    9  14   7    22   21   +1    41 Playoffs
 9 Felswyr State University                     30    9  11  10    48   46   +2    38 Playoffs
10 Deprí Sanar University                       30    9  11  10    34   42   −8    38 Playoffs
11 Deprí Lanar University                       30    8  12  10    34   44  −10    36 Playoffs
12 Southern Chromatik University                30    9   8  13    29   37   −8    35 Playoffs
13 University of the Islands                    30    8  10  12    23   31   −8    34 Eliminated
14 Pria Technical College                       30    8   9  13    41   39   +2    33 Eliminated
15 Chromatik City College University            30    7   8  15    14   25  −11    29 Eliminated
16 Univeristy of Wirr Tsi                       30    5   5  20    23   58  −35    20 Eliminated

Round of 12
Deprí Theological Seminary 0–0 Southern Chromatik University (0–0 AET) (1–4 pen.)
Chromatik State University 2–1 Deprí Lanar University
Urrheddiao State University 2–1 Deprí Sanar University
Pùr State University 0–0 Felswyr State University (0–0 AET) (2–4 pen.)

Quarterfinals
Z'ai'ai Institute of Technology 1–0 Southern Chromatik University
Alnio University of the Arts 0–2 Felswyr State University
Eyrods Tech 3–1 Urrheddiao State University
University of Myana 1–0 Chromatik State University

Semifinals
Z'ai'ai Institute of Technology 3–0 Felswyr State University
Eyrods Tech 2–1 University of Myana

Championship Game @ The Capitalizt Dome, Chromatik City, Chromatika
Z'ai'ai Institute of Technology 4–2 Eyrods Tech

Champions: Z'ai'ai University of Technology Hellcats

Head Coach: Rayna Rembert (54)
Starting XI: Ferret Tioux (So.); Benita Rotella (Sr.) - Pete Moshier (Sr.) - Jacque Seal (Sr.); Canne Winters (Jr.) - Camille Martinaux (So.) - Lima Rila (So.) - Rex Goodwin (So.); Zee Bee (Jr.) - Xen Huang (So.) - Benny Imon (Jr.)
Player of the Year: Ferret Tioux (So.)

by **Chromatika** » Sat Oct 19, 2019 6:07 pm

Chromatik Collegiate Football Association
Season 5 Results

Chromatik Collegiate Football Association      Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Eyrods Tech                                  30   19   8   3    69   20  +49    65 First-Round Bye
 2 Z'ai'ai Institute of Technology              30   17   8   5    51   30  +21    59 First-Round Bye
 3 Deprí Sanar University                       30   14  10   6    53   37  +16    52 First-Round Bye
 4 Chromatik State University                   30   12   8  10    36   33   +3    44 First-Round Bye
 5 Deprí Lanar University                       30   11  10   9    37   36   +1    43 Playoffs
 6 Urrheddiao State University                  30   10  12   8    25   22   +3    42 Playoffs
 7 University of Myana                          30   12   6  12    37   45   −8    42 Playoffs
 8 University of the Islands                    30    9  14   7    30   21   +9    41 Playoffs
 9 Pùr State University                         30   10  11   9    29   31   −2    41 Playoffs
10 Alnio University of the Arts                 30   10   7  13    33   41   −8    37 Playoffs
11 Felswyr State University                     30    8  11  11    52   53   −1    35 Playoffs
12 Chromatik City College University            30    9   7  14    27   30   −3    34 Playoffs
13 Deprí Theological Seminary                   30    8   8  14    20   32  −12    32 Eliminated
14 Pria Technical College                       30    8   8  14    33   55  −22    32 Eliminated
15 Southern Chromatik University                30    6   7  17    19   40  −21    25 Eliminated
16 University of Wirr Tsi                       30    5   9  16    42   67  −25    24 Eliminated

Round of 12
Deprí Lanar University 0–3 Chromatik City College University
Urrheddiao State University 0–2 Felswyr State University
University of Myana 0–1 Alnio University of the Arts
University of the Islands 1–0 Pùr State University

Quarterfinals
Eyrods Tech 2–1 Chromatik City College University
Z'ai'ai Institute of Technology 1–1 Felswyr State University (1–1 AET) (2–4 pen.)
Deprí Sanar University 3–0 Alnio University of the Arts
Chromatik State University 1–4 Pùr State University

Semifinals
Eyrods Tech 3–3 Felswyr State University (3–4 AET)
Deprí Sanar University 1–0 Pùr State University

Championship Game @ The Capitalizt Dome, Chromatik City, Chromatika
Deprí Sanar University 2–2 Felswyr State University (2–3 AET)

Champions: Felswyr State University Firehawks
Head Coach: Shani Hayashida (53)
Starting XI: GK Jacob Descombes (So.); RB Zahara Sahara (Jr.) - CB Anthony Antoine (Jr.) - LB Ishmael Canters (Sr.); RM Camielle Todd (Sr.) - CM Lott Tymon (Jr.) - CM Tine Enaux (Jr.) - LM Eden Nox (Sr.); RW Paul Ignon (Jr.) - ST Kristian Non (Jr.) - LW Élie Dembélé (So.)
Player of the Year: ST Kristian Non (Jr.)

by **Chromatika** » Sat Oct 19, 2019 9:35 pm

Chromatik Collegiate Football Association
Season 6 Results

Chromatik Collegiate Football Association      Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Deprí Sanar University                       30   15   9   6    45   28  +17    54 First-Round Bye
 2 University of Myana                          30   15   8   7    44   27  +17    53 First-Round Bye
 3 Z'ai'ai Institute of Technology              30   15   8   7    43   29  +14    53 First-Round Bye
 4 Eyrods Tech                                  30   15   6   9    48   38  +10    51 First-Round Bye
 5 Felswyr State University                     30   14   7   9    57   36  +21    49 Playoffs
 6 Pùr State University                         30   13   8   9    34   30   +4    47 Playoffs
 7 Deprí Lanar University                       30   12   8  10    36   32   +4    44 Playoffs
 8 University of the Islands                    30   11   9  10    40   32   +8    42 Playoffs
 9 Chromatik State University                   30    9  12   9    39   43   −4    39 Playoffs
10 Urrheddiao State University                  30   11   6  13    23   32   −9    39 Playoffs
11 Deprí Theological Seminary                   30    9  11  10    22   23   −1    38 Playoffs
12 Alnio University of the Arts                 30    8  12  10    32   30   +2    36 Playoffs
13 Southern Chromatik University                30    7   9  14    23   39  −16    30 Eliminated
14 University of Wirr Tsi                       30    6  10  14    32   53  −21    28 Eliminated
15 Chromatik City College University            30    6   7  17    18   38  −20    25 Eliminated 
16 Pria Technical College                       30    4  10  16    30   56  −26    22 Eliminated

Round of 12
Felswyr State University 3–3 Alnio University of the Arts (3–3 AET) (4–2 pen.)
Pùr State University 0–1 Deprí Theological Seminary
Deprí Lanar University 3–0 Urrheddiao State University
University of the Islands 2–0 Chromatik State University

Quarterfinals
Deprí Sanar University 0–0 Deprí Theological Seminary (0–1 AET)
University of Myana 0–1 University of the Islands
Z'ai'ai Institute of Technology 3–1 Deprí Lanar University
Eyrods Tech 2–3 Felswyr State University

Semifinals
Z'ai'ai Institute of Technology 1–1 Deprí Theological Seminary (1–1 AET) (4–2 pen.)
Felswyr State University 1–0 University of the Islands

Championship Game @ The Capitalizt Dome, Chromatik City, Chromatika
Z'ai'ai Institute of Technology 0–2 Felswyr State University

Champions: Felswyr State University Firehawks (2nd Title)
Head Coach: Shani Hayashida (54)
Starting XI: GK Jacob Descombes (Jr.); RB Zahara Sahara (Sr.) - CB Anthony Antoine (Sr.) - LB Eric Gauthier (Jr.); RM Kevin Beaux (Jr.) - CM Lott Tymon (Sr.) - CM Tine Enaux (Sr.) - LM Danna Robinson (So.); RW Paul Ignon (Sr). - ST Kristian Non (Sr.) - LW Élie Dembélé (Jr.)
Player of the Year: ST Kristian Non (Sr.)

by **Chromatika** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 9:09 pm

Official Communication from the Chromatik Football Federation

Chromatik Football Federation Headquarters
Chromatik City, Chromatika

To our loyal fans, old and new:

For two long years, we have fought the Checkers Party in the courtroom. With the knowledge that all of you are behind us, it's been a long and grueling battle, but a worthy one.

Well, we can now tell you that the battle is over. Today, this glorious day, the Supreme Court of Chromatika has declared that the Chromatik Football Federation was not at fault, that a political party cannot stop the formation nor the running of a football league without cause. Foreign influence is not enough to be that cause, nor is the fact that football is a unifying agent for the Chromatik populace.

We are aware of how long you've waited. All the best Managers and players have gone overseas. Most of the collegiate stars have also gone to teams far and wide. However, with the recent hosting of the fifty-ninth AOCAF, you showed how much passion the country has for football still.

So, it is with great pleasure that the Chromatik Football Federation, in association with many of the same ownership groups of the now-defunct Chromatik League, announce the formation of a new league to lead us into a brighter future - the formation of the Rainbow League System.

To note the struggles of the Rainbow Revolution (yes, the Supreme Court is in the midst of announcing a landmark decision on the future of the political system as well, we just got this part done first, thank goodness), and to note the bitter past of Chromatika, we have decided to name our League System after the Rainbow. The caveat is that the Premier Division will become the Red League, to show reverence to the group of people who were done the worst by the old system.

The League System will consist of six leagues, each made of sixteen teams. The teams will play a home-and-away double round-robin, with the last two teams being automatically relegated to the next division and the top two teams being automatically promoted. There will be a playoff between the fourteenth ranked team of an upper league and the third ranked team of a lower league.

A domestic cup will also be returning, now called the Violet Cup. The first round will be Blue League teams hosting Indigo League teams.

Here are the teams in each league:

Tihon
Myana
Anomalies
Crossroads
Lhor
Chromatik
Alnio
Felswyr
Umbar
Z'ai'ai
Knetyohai
Miners
Wirr Tsi
Eyrods
Urrheddiao
Deprí Lanar

Deprí Sanar
Lorentine
Pùr
Qet
Pria
Rhoni City
Kynxe
Anchors FC
Vitoron
Hanai
Lorentine Jackals
Anfanhar City
Brisara FC
Ming
Fishermen's Club
Tor

Anfanhar
Rhoni
Cheonju
Urrhed FC
Hanai Breakers
Omnio
Checkers FC
Shantarr
Deprí Lanar Falcons
Crix
Larhai
Rhoni FC
Jatho
Egren
Tihon United
Qet United

Omnio City
Wirr Tsi Lightning
Dre'a
Gurshan
Deprí Sanar Vipers
Deprí Lanar United
Deprí Sanar United
Deprí State
Glaciers
Umbar City
Loggers
Larhai City FC
Inon 
Limonte
Eyrods City FC
Naval FC

Penat
Shantarr City
Heartland
Knetyohai City FC
Alnio Ravens
Capitol FC
Nonian
Nonian City
Mountain State
Pria City
Umbar State
Lhor United
Wix
Qet City
Inon City
Wix City

Gurshan Sharks
Wirr Tsi City
Lorentine City
Pùr City
Jatho Bulls
Brisara Dargoons
Tor City
Urrhed State
Cosmopolitans
Chargers
Guardians
Flames of the West
Dynamite
Eastern Chromatik
Resistance
Captains

We will be in touch with more information regarding Managers, returning players, teams, and more!

We are very excited for the future. Thank you for bearing with us.

Yours truly,

Chairman
Chromatik Football Federation

by **Chromatika** » Wed Jan 01, 2020 5:19 pm

Chromatik Collegiate Football Association
Season 7 Results

Chromatik Collegiate Football Association      Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Deprí Sanar University                       30   18   7   5    75   48  +27    61 First-Round Bye
 2 Eyrods Tech                                  30   16   8   6    71   51  +20    56 First-Round Bye
 3 Chromatik City College University            30   14   8   8    31   23   +8    50 First-Round Bye
 4 Z'ai'ai Institute of Technology              30   13   7  10    55   48   +7    46 First-Round Bye
 5 Urrheddiao State University                  30   13   6  11    40   37   +3    45 Playoffs
 6 Alnio University of the Arts                 30   11  11   8    63   53  +10    44 Playoffs
 7 Deprí Theological Seminary                   30   12   7  11    50   47   +3    43 Playoffs
 8 University of Myana                          30   11  10   9    56   62   −6    43 Playoffs
 9 Pria Technical College                       30    9  10  11    52   62  −10    37 Playoffs
10 University of Wirr Tsi                       30   10   6  14    48   52   −4    36 Playoffs
11 Felswyr State University                     30    9   9  12    58   64   −6    36 Playoffs
12 Southern Chromatik University                30   10   5  15    34   40   −6    35 Playoffs
13 Pùr State University                         30    8  10  12    27   37  −10    34 Eliminated
14 Chromatik State University                   30    7  10  13    55   67  −12    31 Eliminated
15 University of the Islands                    30    7   9  14    27   44  −17    30 Eliminated
16 Deprí Lanar University                       30    7   7  16    64   71   −7    28 Eliminated

Round of 12
Urrheddiao State University 3–0 Southern Chromatik University
USU: Kuznetsov '29, '51, Valencia '78
Alnio University of the Arts 1–2 Felswyr State University
AUoA: Malone '29; FSU: Jacobs '2, Mallette '90+2
Deprí Theological Seminary 1–0 University of Wirr Tsi
DTS: Moaves Addams Jr. '71
University of Myana 2–1 Pria Technical College
UoM: Brunet '8, Spanghero '21; PTC: Bessette '72

Quarterfinals
Deprí Sanar University 4–2 Felswyr State University
DSU: Marc '28, Lefebvre '61, Thibodeaux '78, '89; FSU: Saunier: '21, Mallette '58
Eyrods Tech 3–1 University of Myana
ETech: Rogers '19, '63, Shlock '78; UoM: Beaumanoir '84
Chromatik City College University 1–1 Deprí Theological Seminary (3–3 AET) (4-3 pen.)
CCCU: Arson '29, Jordan '104, '112 DTS: Black '68, Humphreys '94, Hansen '118
Penalty Kicks: CCCU: Arson O Wid O Carmichael X Derrington O Maurice O;
DTS: Humphreys O Black X Moaves Addams Jr. O Gill O Singh X
Z'ai'ai Institute of Technology 0–1 Urrheddiao State University
USU: Kuznetsov '18

Semifinals
Deprí Sanar University 3–4 Urrheddiao State University
DSU: Thibodeaux '29, Rousselle '58, Marc '76; USU: Gainsbourg '30, Burns '57, Kuznetsov '78. '84
Eyrods Tech 2–2 Chromatik City College University (2–3 AET)
ETech: Dubois '37, Rogers '61; CCCU: Maurice '49, Arson '88, Everett '108

Championship Game @ The Capitalizt Dome, Chromatik City, Chromatika
Chromatik City College University 1–1 Urrheddiao State University (1–2 AET)
CCCU: Arson '51; USU: Valencia '76, Kuznetsov '115

Champions: Urrheddiao State University Argonauts
Head Coach: Jeffrey Keithley (67)
Starting XI: GK Nadia Rios (Jr.); RB Wilson Diaz (Fr.) - CB Marie-Louise Daucourt (Sr.) - CB Laurine Barreau (Sr.) - LB Nina Pomeroy (Sr.); RM Louise Bliase (Sr.) - CM Antoinette Nicollier (Sr.) - CM Leysa Burns (Jr.) - LM Vasiliy Kuznetsov (Fr.); ST Ana Valencia (Jr.) - ST Alicia Gainsbourg (Sr.)
Player of the Year: LM Vasiliy Kuznetsov (Fr.)

by **Chromatika** » Sun Feb 23, 2020 5:31 pm

Rainbow League System Season One Preview

Red League - Part 1
All crests courtesy of Vulpine Sportif

ALNIO

Nickname: Brewers
Fans: Union, Brewers
Location: Alnio, Capital District, Chromatika
Stadium: RCK Field (Cap. 100,400; 32,000 seats)
Manager: Candice Essai, 66
Captain: Ga-yeong Han
Predicted Starting XI: (4-1-3-2) - Ignau; Talty - Shaner - Barreau -

Paterson; Marius; Tiner - Soule - Han; Metod -

Aurtenetxe.
In: LB Dario Paterson (Starling, 6M), ST Sierra Aurtenetxe (Pillars of Southfell, 1.5M), LW/LM Ga-yeong Han (North Laithland, 5M), CB Lanette Shaner (Crossroads, 0.5M), CM Steve Soule (Knetyohai, 1M), ST Stefan Metod (Deprí Sanar, 1M)
Out: LB Jarer Minskai (Crossroads, 1M)
Drafted: GK Theodore Ignau (Chromatik City College University), CB Laurine Barreau (Urrheddiao State University), CM Léa Cuvier (Deprí Lanar University), CM Tine Enaux (Felswyr State University)

Background: Located thirty-one miles east of Chromatik City, Alnio is the technological capital of Chromatika, and almost dead center of the Capital District. Home of Black Raven Technologies, Alnio was recently sold by the Alnio Labor Union, one of the biggest Labor Unions in Chromatika, to Lammerton Lager of Schottia, making it the first foreign-owned team in Chromatik history. As Union's fans were an army, and almost all of the members of the Labor Union follow Alnio's club, it will be important for the new ownership to retain them. RCK Field is the heart of Alnio, surrounded by shopping malls and a huge food court. RCK Field seats 32,000 comfortably, though it can hold 100,400 in times of emergency. With the influx of new money as part of the ownership, Alnio fans will be looking to make the top six next season, and perhaps contend for an international competition spot.

Offseason: Perhaps the only team to not get three foreigners during the tumultuous off-season that took two years to complete, the biggest steal for Alnio has to be the acquisition of Ga-yeong Han. Han, reportedly sought after by multiple clubs of the newly formed Rainbow League System, chose Alnio as her new abode, citing their desire for a record-setting future - though pundits claim that it is actually her acknowledgement of the fact that she’ll need to be part of something grandiose to maintain her spot as part of the Anomalies that is driving her. Aurtenexte’s return is that of a fan favorite as the Askari is well known in Alnio of all places; Paterson provides the rock in a backfield that will need one, being a product Starling under the tutelage of one Lisa Amos. Further additions of Shaner, Soule, and even Metod from Deprí Sanar shows that this squad isn’t messing around, and the smart drafting of Barreau from the Urrheddiao State team that won last season’s CCFA championship alongside Ignau, Cuvier and Enaux proves the maturity of Essai.

Strategy: Alnio’s gameplan is rather simple: maintain control through the midfield and use the numbers advantage up front to score enough goals. Although Theodore Ignau was perhaps the best goalkeeper in the country at the collegiate level last season, and Dario Paterson is a big-name signing for this league, Andre Talty and the inexperience of both Lanette Shaner and Laurine Barreau remain questions at the back end. Essai wants Adam Marius and Steve Soule to both play back if needed and use the pacing of Carlota Tiner and Ga-yeong Han to get the ball to Stefan Metod and Sierra Aurtenetxe. Cohesion between the midfielders will be the name of the game.

Key Player: LW/LM Ga-yeong Han, 28
With the emergence of Retta Conrad, the longevity of Jazmin Dragana, and the young blood of Sylvie Reynolds and Andréa Croix-Pierre, Han needed a fresh start to rekindle the talent that made her one of the rising stars of the country at left midfielder/winger. Given a new team and a roster of promising players with the word potential hanging over them, Han’s playmaking ability and leadership will be the force that leads Alnio in this new age.

Prediction: This is a young and hungry team determined to test itself to see where it lies in the pecking order now that the dust has settled. Gone are the days of Alnio just being also-rans; this is a legitimate contender for international competitions. Expect them to fall just short - just make it. 5th.

ANOMALIES

Nickname: Anomalies
Fans: Anomalies, Clubbers
Location: Chromatik City, Capital District, Chromatika
Stadium: Anomaly Tower (110,320; 42,350 Seats)
Manager: Aleksandr Ivanovich, 56
Captain: Myrtie Bachelder
Predicted Starting XI: (4-3-2-1) - Donnet; Watt -

Silas - Xuang - Delafosse; Tacey -

Nergård - Bachelder;

Jacobs - Goudeau; Throop.
In: CM Amalie Nergård (Raynor City United, 4.5M), CB Jacob Silas (Lotus Park, 4M), LW Kamu Jacobs (Ruknubi FC, 5M), RCM Kimber Tacey (Deprí Lanar, 1.5M), ST Maricela Throop (Miners FC, 1.5M), LW Janean Goudeau (Pùr, 1M), CB Xe Xuang (Brisara FC, 1M)
Drafted: GK Alain Donnet (Deprí Sanar University), LB Sonia Delafosse (Pria Technical College), RB Lina Watt (Chromatik City College University), ST Cid San (Alnio University of the Arts)

Background: Always considered the "Other Chromatik City Team", Anomalies Football Club, or "AFC" for short, is located in the southern part of the city, away from the political center and more in the economic one. The "Anomaly Tower" is a stadium built on top of a five-star restaurant that closes during the matches. The more blue-collar workers support the team, and call themselves "The True Anomalies". It is a club seeped in history - as they still keep the old moniker of "Anomaly" - and a bitter rivalry with the Chromatik Capitalizt. They were able to retain Ivanovich, one of the best Managers in the domestic scene, and seem ripe to make a splash in the new league system.

Offseason: Only keeping Myrtie Bachelder, Anomalies needed to get ten players from the market. Getting Maricela Throop is a massive boon and a steal from Miners FC, and Goudeau was one of the better players from Pùr. The three players that the Anomalies were able to get from overseas were Silas - someone who will be a key cog in the backfield, Nergård, a playmaker and creative highlight maker, and Kamu Jacobs, a Banijan who’ll have a huge role in the season ahead as one of the team’s best attackers. Domestically, Kimber Tacey’s acquisition is a smart one given her experience, while the drafting of Lina Watt is from Chromatik City College University will be a major help. Alain Donnet and Sonia Delafosse are lesser proven players, but given the nature of this league now, they may be exactly what the team needs. A few key signings and a few risks, but it’ll be an adventure worth keeping an eye.

Strategy: Still using the “Christmas Tree” formation, Anomalies will be relying on the newfound partnership between Tacey, Nergård, and Bachelder to keep the ball in front of them and allow Goudeau and Jacobs the freedom to assist in Throop’s scoring. A master of tap-ins, midrange shots, and headers, Throop will likely end up scoring the most goals for the Anomalies this next season. As long as not much is getting to Donnet and the back four can keep him clean, Anomalies has the potential to run like a well-oiled machine.

Key Player: ST Maricela Throop
Can you really blame Throop for going to one of the Capitol clubs after a stint at little Miners FC? On Miners, Throop was the majority of the team’s scoring, and the lifeblood of the squad. Now elevated and given the quality of players like Nergård, Goudeau, and Jacobs to get the ball to her, Maricela seems poised to make her mark.

Prediction: Anomalies definitely look like the better Capitol club, and one of the best lineups in the league. The combination of the six forward players is deadly; whether the back four can keep Donnet clean will dictate how far this squad goes. 3rd.

CHROMATIK

Nickname: Capitalizt
Fans: Capitalizt, CC
Location: Chromatik City, Capital District, Chromatika
Stadium: Capitalizt Dome (Cap. 144,000)
Manager: Didier Jacques, 52
Captain: Dun Mekeus
Predicted Starting XI: (4-4-2) -

Mekeus; Calvet - Win - Wid - Crider; Blaise - Galang - Laportier - Casavant;

Donath -

Caszely.
In: GK Dun Mekeus (Wyrmstone, 2.5M), ST Jessika Donath (Raven River, 5M), ST Salavat Caszely (Sabrefell Athletic, 8M), LB Ophelia Crider (Knetyohai, 1M), LM Maryanna Casavant (Knetyohai, 1M). CM Carrie Laportier (Lorentine, 1M)
Out: GK Sherlyn Joy (Lhor, 1M)
Retired: CB Nicole Franci (34)
Drafted: CB Cameron Win (Chromatik City College University), RM Louise Bliase (Urrheddiao State University), RB Édouard Calvet (University of Wirr Tsi), CB Ket Wid (Chromatik City College University), LB Eric Gauthier (Felswyr State University), CB Wildred Mnache (Alnio University of the Arts), ST Miles Jones (Deprí Lanar University)

Background: The main football team of the Capitol, Capitalizt is located in the government/business center of the city, using the national stadium as their own. They have a huge following - though Anomalies and other clubs are starting to make their way into their fans due to the team's inability to win a title. Capitalizt comes from a term used by the Chromatik Party in the days of old to talk about their businessmen. After the last failure, Michael St. Laurent was let go in favor of foreign management, and then the Chromatik League fell apart. In steps Didier Jacques, whose dreams of establishing Chromatika as a U-21 power didn't really come to fruition except for one notable run. Is he fit for a domestic job?

Offseason: The ridiculousness of the offseason between the end of the League Chromatiks and the Rainbow League System, Chromatik was hit quite hard by the change in personnel. The foreign players that have been signed by Chromatik fit both ends of the field - Mekeus will be the tall satyr that they need, while the duo of Donath and Caszely will be the ones scoring up front - Donath is a well-rounded scorer while Caszely will be the one tapping the ball in. Getting Maryanna Casavant from Knetyohai and Carrie Laportier from Lorentine are both coups. Most of the defenders have been drafted from colleges, though, which will be a challenge.

Strategy: The four defenders are green, save Ophelia Crider - and Mekeus is an untested commodity. Hye Galang, Carrie Laportier, and Maryanna Casvant will couple with Louise Blaise to spread the ball to Jessika Donath and Salvat Caszely, who will need to do the majority of the scoring. It remains to be seen which of Galang and Laportier will be the one to help out the back four or how the midfield will share the duties, but Chromatik is counting on there being enough firepower.

Key Player: LM Maryana Casavant
Casavant has been a bright spot for all the teams that she has been on for a long time - and she will again be counted upon to get the ball to Donath and Caszely. Playing from the wings, she’ll have ample opportunity to both create opportunities and have attempts at goal.

Prediction: Another team with a raw, unproven defense and signing of attackers, it’ll be the midfield that really needs to step up to get the ball up to the front two. Gat that completed, and Chromatik might have a shot at winning this season.4th.

CROSSROADS

Nickname: Crusaders
Fans: Knights, Roaders
Location: Chromatik City, Capital District, Chromatika
Stadium: Chromatik City Field (100,000; 32,000 Seats)
Manager: James Masterson, 51
Captain: Vivienne Hamaker
Predicted Starting XI: (4-3-1-2) -

Khadur;

Devine - Hamaker - Rew - Minskai; Carmichael - Hye - Illarion;

Snéchda; Beaumanoir - Boudon.
In: RB Portia Devine (West Brinesmouth, 2M), GK Alek Khadur (AFC Westpike, 4M), Snéchda (Handon United, 1.5M), LB Jarer Minskai (Alnio, 1M), CM Maksimillian Illarion (Deprí Lanar, 1M), CB Vivienne Hamaker (Pria, 1M)
Out: CB Lanette Shaner (Alnio, 1M)
Drafted: CB Viktor Rew (Chromtik City College University), RCM Pin Carmichael (Chromatik City College University), ST Olivia Beaumanoir (University of Myana), ST Jade Boudon (Deprí Lanar University), LB Axelle Naudé (Pùr State University), CB Sara Lemaigre (Pria Technical College)

Background: Considered the "Third Club" of Chromatik City, Crossroads bears the moniker of having shared a field with Chromatik for the longest of time. Now, two seasons into their lease in the new Chromatik City Field that they are sharing with Chromatik City College University, the Crusaders are trying to build up their own brand. Being tied with the biggest college in the city does help in the gaining of fans, at least, as CCCU fans have started to gravitate toward this club, them being rebels that don't like being tied to AFC and CC.

Offseason: Crossroads was as hit as hard as any other major team during the switch between the different league systems. Given their limited budget, it was going to be a challenge for little tiny Crossroads. Khadur comes highly recommended from the nation of Sajnur as a strong all-around keeper, while Portia Devine was one of the best defenders in the Nepharim Second Division. Vivienne Hamaker from Pria is a solid add from one of the struggling teams of the Orange League, and the addition of Jarer Minskai will be a help in regards to shoring up the team’s defense. Snéchda is a promising youngster from Schottia, yet the midfield and the strikers are young - both strikers were recently in college.

Strategy: Crossroads actually has ended up with one of the better defensive backfields in the new Rainbow League system, and Alek Khadur will have some capable players to work with. Snéchda will be under the tutelage of one Maksimilian Illarion, one of the most tenured players in the Rainbow League System and be a key piece in getting the ball to the duo of strikers that will be rearing to go to prove that they belong in the domestic league ranks.

Key Player: CB Vivienne Hamaker
She of three caps for the national team, Hamaker has made a name for herself for being just that - a hamaker to any and all players who would try to score on the teams that she is a part of. Now working with Divine, a bright spot in Rew, and veteran Minskai, this defense could be something good.

Prediction: Though exhibiting a strong defense, the striking core of this squad is weak, and that will keep them from being one of the top teams in the league. 7th.

DEPRI LANAR

Nickname: Red Hawks
Fans: Falconeers, Nesters
Location: Deprí Lanar, Deprí District, Chromatika
Stadium: Hawk's Nest (112,000)
Manager: Hillary Stout, 36
Captain: Ariane Gallagher
Predicted Starting XI: (4-3-3) -

Tausig; Atanov - Thill - Laila - Etienne; Boutroux - Arciniega -

Tambura; Barnhill -

Gallagher - Rousselle.
In: ST Ariane Gallagher (Marque, 3M), GK Corentin Tausig (Sabrefell Moths, 3M), RM/LM Vrenz Tambura (Tekstil Ibon, 1M)
Out: RCM Kimber Tacey (Anomalies, 1.5M), CM Maksimillian Illarion (Crossroads, 1M)
Drafted: LW Jules Rousselle (Deprí Sanar University), RCM Lucas Boutroux (Deprí Sanar University)

Background: Located at the Western side of the Deprí district, Lanar was founded first, and is the older brother. Deprí Lanar is known for producing most of the nation's vehicles. Imhar Automotive is located there, being the only automotive maker of Chromatika. Being by the coast means a lot of foreign cars come through here as well. They're rabid about their Hawks, and used to underachieving as a team, but passionate nonetheless. The Red Hawks have been a yo-yo team in the past, but find themselves actually being ahead of their rivals, the Yellow Jackets, in the season to come.

Offseason: Being a perennial mid-table squad, getting players to come play for the Red Hawks always remains a challenge for the front office. That being said, ex-player Hillary Stout did an admirable job. Only losing Kimber Tacey and Maksimillian Illarion to Capitol Clubs is not bad at all - getting Carylon Thill and Fe Etienne to stay is a coup. The biggest signing by far for the Red Hawks comes from Ariane Gallagher’s return. Gallagher was a huge asset to the team during their heydays in Chromatik League Season 2 and 3, and still has a few years left in her tank. Also of note is that two players from the rival town Deprí Sanar will be joining the Red Hawks - Boutroux and Rousselle are Deprí Sanar University graduates and will be working with Gallagher.
Strategy: A decent team all around, Deprí Lanar’s strength is the back four and Corentin Tausig. Fe Etienne, Carylon Thill, Ebba Laila, and Nyata Atanov did not get split up, meaning this will be a squad that is going to be hard to score on… At least on paper. The midfield does remain a challenge, but if they can get the ball up front, Titus Barnhill and Jules Rousselle will have just one goal - get the ball to Ariane Gallagher. Gallagher will have the run of the place to score to her heart’s content. How strong is that midfield, though?

Key Player: LB Fe Etienne
It was a massive win for the Red Hawks when Etienne decided to stay instead of taking any of the offers from the bigger clubs. A model defender who prefers to stay on her mark and take that player out of the game, Etienne is quite skilled for a player that’s entirely played in Chromatika, and will be part of the back four trying to keep Tausig clean.

Prediction: Deprí Lanar fans will be happy to know that their brass has done enough to keep this team relevant in the running. However, even with Gallagher’s return, there isn’t any other star-level players to propel them to the next level. 9th.

EYRODS

Nickname: Jungle Cats
Fans: Cats, Eyrodii
Location: Eyrods, Myana Island, Chromatika
Stadium: The Jungle (74,950; 26,000 Seats)
Manager: Devin Munoz, 52
Captain: Samir Mutapcic
Predicted Starting XI: (4-1-4-1) - Thevenet; Kingrove - Ibex -

Braylock - Mutapcic; Burlew; Brassard -

Morwen - Ploof -

Whiteside; Lemus.
In: LM Perilous Whiteside (Stonegrave, 1.5M), CM Scout Morwen (Rozelle United, 4M), CB Matthew Braylock (Chenoworth Harriers, 3M), CB Yeri Ibex (Chenoworth Rovers, 2M), GK Gaëthene Thevenet (Gosmouth Swans, Free),
Drafted: RM Marie-Ange Brassard (Pria Technical College)

Background: One of the unexplained phenomenon of Chromatika is the climate of Eyrods, located on Myana Island. The Eastern half of Myana Island is a temperate jungle, teeming with wildlife and milder weather. Nobody is quite sure of why this is, but that is why Eyrods is the zoological capital of Chromatika. Eyrodi are appreciative of wildlife and have learned to coexist with it. The city itself is at the Coast, while the Jungle lies at the southern end. The Jungle is the greenest stadium in Chromatika, and we're not just talking about the color scheme. The stadium is made of recyclable matter - seats made of reused plastic, etc. It's a marvel of engineering and architecture, and it's not unusual to have birds fly over the stadium often. Don't worry - there's a clear roof that usually goes over it to protect you from anything that might fall from them.

Offseason: How did Eyrods become a haven for failed experiments overseas? Well, Gaëthene Thevenet and Yeri Ibex had failing seasons in their respective leagues, and Devin Munoz was able to lure them to Eyrods using the temperate climate and the promise of exposure to the market. For Ibex, it’s another chance to make it back to the Anomalies. Perilous Whiteside is a steal from the Nepharim Second Division, Scout Morwen is a great addition to the attack, and Matthew Braylock a massive cog in the defense. All in all, a well-done offseason for the Jungle Cats.

Strategy: Continuing with the 4-1-4-1, Eyrods remains one of the most defensive teams in the Red League. Gaëthene Thevenet will be expected to keep a clear sheet more often than not, with the new additions of Yeri Ibex and Matthew Braylock joining an already great core of Jack Kingrove and Samir Mutapcic. Criselda Burlew plays the defensive midfielder position, while two other foreigners in Scout Morwen and Perilous Whiteside dot the upper four midfielders that will try to help the back five and get the ball to Leann Lemus.

Key Player: ST Leann Lemus
Now hitting the age of thirty, Leann Lemus has always been a finisher at heart first and foremost. Deadly at short range and decent with headers, Lemus will once again be responsible for the lion’s share of goals for Eyrods this season. Thankfully, she knows how to remain calm and continue to probe the opponents for opportune moments.

Prediction: Though the acquisitions they’ve made are smart, the middle of this squad still leaves much to be desired. They have the pieces that they need to remain in the Red League, but there will not be much room for error. They’ll likely just survive. 13th.

FELSWYR

Nickname: Frost
Fans: Frosties, Felswyrites
Location: Felswyr, Mountain District, Chromatika
Stadium: Frozen Stadium (32,100; 32,100 Seats)
Manager: Vitoire Rio, 48
Captain: Aysu Damjana
Predicted Starting XI: (4-4-2) -

Szarbach; Barbosa - Oh - Lia - Damjana;

Bellinger - Lestrange -

McAllister - Kuznetsov; Dubois - Malette.
In: CM Bradley MacAllister (Kelsey Merchants, 1.5M), GK Kay Szarbach (Crisisbless, 4M), RM Glory Bellinger (Sabrefell Moths, 5M), LB Aysu Damjana (Vermillion Rage, Free)
Drafted: LM Vasiliy Marten Kuznetsov (Urrheddiao State University), ST Norbert Dubois (Eyrods Tech), ST Joël Mallette (Felswyr State University), CM Huguette Jacquier (Southern Chromatik University)

Background: Located by the slopes of Mt. Nial, Felswyr is a winter wonderland, a town of ski resorts and ice skating rinks. It is a tourist town of the mountain kind, a place where people flock to during the wintertime. The town has really grown fond of their Frost since the days when the team moved up to the Premier Division in Season 5 of League Chromatiks. A small town team punching above their weight, Frost fans (who calls themselves Frosties) feel like their team does a good job representing them because they don't like the city types anyway. The Frozen Stadium is a jewel of a beautiful venue, with no roof and no protection against the elements. It is home field advantage if there ever was one.

Offseason: Felswyr’s brand is that of a hard-working, black-and-blue team that will not pull any punches. This became very apparent with the most recent offseason. Getting Aysu Damjana sends the message that the team values both veteran expertise as well as physical presence; coupling her with the likes of Szarbach, who is quick on her feet with great reflexes, could lead to success given the quality of players that the team possesses. Bradley MacAllister is a steady player who’ll provide meaningful minutes, and Glory Bellinger provides the pace. As far as drafted players, Vasility Marten Kuznetsov is a bright shining star of the future, while both strikers for this squad are recent graduates.

Strategy: Play a harsh defense, control the ball in the midfield, and score from the front when possible. Given the inexperience of both Joël Mallette and Norbert Dubois in the front of the squad, it is the likes of Vasiliy Kuznetsov and Glory Bellinger that will have to sometimes spoon-feed the opportunities to them while Aysu Damjana and Evalyn Oh anchor the back line ahead of Szarbach.

Key Player: LM Vasiliy Marten Kuznetsov
It is almost unheard of for a player to leave the Chromatik College Football Association before graduating and go pro. However, Vasiliy Kuznetsov wouldn’t take no for an answer after leading Urrheddiao State to the title. A sniper of long-range shots and purveyor of deadly crosses, Kuznetsov remains a model teammate and team player who is willing to do whatever is needed to win. In a squad that also has young players as strikers, Vasiliy will have ample opportunity to take chances at goal.

Prediction: As always, Felswyr is good enough to contend. Given the quality of the backline and the creative players in the midfield, the Frost should fight for a IFCF berth. That being said, the inexperience of their strikers will be their bane. 6th.

KNETYOHAI

Nickname: Warriors
Fans: K-Net, Warriors
Location: Knetyohai, Deprí District, Chromatika
Stadium: Warriors’ Arena (31,400)
Manager: Addie Xavier, 60
Captain: Alred Minke
Predicted Starting XI: (4-3-3) - Sang;

Kendrick - Gernier - Saunier - Shillow; Minke - Bouthillier - Dufour; Craney - Bessette - Marquez.
In: RB Dorian Kendrick (North Laithland, Free)
Out: CM Steve Soule (Alnio, 1M), LB Ophelia Crider (Chromatik, 1M)
Drafted: LB Emitt Shillow (Chromatik City College University), CM Yseult Bouthillier (Z’ai’ai Institute of Technology), Thérèse Bessette (Pria Technical College)

Background: Located in the southeast corner of the Deprí District right by the Capital District, Knetyohai is known for being the home of the Chromatik Army. Pronounced "Kay-net-yo-hai", the town is a mid-sized place in which about 80% of the population is with the Chromatik Army. Primarily an Army Club, Knetyohai joined the domestic league system in Season 4 and made it to the promoted spots last season. Warriors' Arena is a practical stadium more than an aesthetic one, and the closed roof offers protection from any and all weather. Definitely an experience.

Offseason: With the tumultuous offseason between the Chromatik League and the Rainbow League System, and the new rule prohibiting more than three foreigners from being signed by any squad, there were going to be teams that were going to be losing players to the more established, bigger clubs. Knetyohai lost their best player in Steve Soule and a key defender in Ophelia Crider to the domestic power shuffle, and was able to get a decent player in Dorian Kendrick as a free agent. Of the three players drafted by Addie Xavier, Emmit Shillow is the most promising - having been one of the best players from the Chromatik City College team that made it to the Championship.

Strategy: Knetyohai’s squad has the personnel to hold the line and press forward, but is not really good at anything in particular. Ljubica Sang is a decent keeper, the addition of Emitt Shillow adds to a decent backlinewith Alfred Grenier and Berthe Saunier, and in the midfield, Alred Minke is a rock. Ideally, Yseult Bouthillier will be able to conjure up some of his best stuff from the days at Z’ai’ai Institute of Technology and push the ball up to Thérèse Bessette and Arantes Marquez the veteran. If this team does not get into a decent lead, they’ll struggle to win many games at all.

Key Player: LW Arantes Marquez
A journeyman that has been on many different squads, Marquez is a decent medium-range crosser who specializes in deep runs into the opposing third. Sometimes lacking the smarts on when to keep the ball and when to allow the striker to take over, Marquez won’t have to worry about that too much in a team with a fairly new striker. If this team is to survive, it’ll be due to him.

Prediction: This will be an insanely hard task for Knetyohai to stay in the Red League. Losing Steve Soule and Ophelia Crider was too much for them to overcome. Can Marquez and co. conjure up a miracle? 16th.