Runner Cup 2 ~ Everything Thread

by **Ceni** » Sun Apr 20, 2014 6:03 pm

Welcome to the Runner Cup 2

The Runner Cup, now in its second edition, is a tournament for nations who still wish to pursue success in international association football (known variously as soccer or futbol) yet did not qualify for the World Cup or the Cup of Harmony. This tournament is not WCC sanctioned, which means it will NOT boost your KBP; the KBPC formula* is used to generate ranks in this tournament.

* regular KPB except for fallowing exceptions:
1x of points earned last Runner Cup will be added.
1/2 of points earned two Runner Cups ago will be added.
2x points earned for last Runner Cup Playoffs will be added.
1x of points earned two Runner Cup Playoffs ago will be added.

Nations that participated in the latest world cup (World Cup 68), did not qualify for the World Cup proper, and were not invited to the Cup of Harmony (CoH 60) are eligible for this tournament. If the nation meets the above qualifications, a telegram will be sent to them. To accept the invitation, post a roster in this thread or reply to the telegram that you will be participating. You may post a style number between -5 and +5, with -5 being complete defense and +5 being complete offense. If no style mod is posted, it will be assumed to be 0.

Groups will be determined by the number of participants. For this tournament, we aim for a 16 team tournament, although this is subject to change. Qualifying will be a double round robin, and the top two teams from each group will advance to a knockout round that is TBD based on the number of groups we have. Scorination will be xkoranate 0.3.3 with the SQIS formula. Since all matches will be played in Ceni, no home bonus will be applied. RP bonus will be scored on a scale of 0 to 4, with quality > quantity; this is not saying that a two-sentence RP will do better than a two paragraph RP. RP bonus will be cumulative throughout the tournament. Tiebreakers will be as follows: points difference, H2H wins, H2H goal difference, RP bonus + rank, playoff game. The schedule will be determined based on the number of groups.

If there are any questions, feel free to ask them, and let the games begin!

by **Vettrera** » Sun Apr 20, 2014 6:53 pm

Coach: Cecil Mathews (44)

Style Modifier: + 4.2

POS	Player Name		Age	
GK	Robert Jones            21
GK	Marcelo Cortes   	25
DF	Maurice Masssey 	26 (Captain)
DF	Sylvester Carter 	18
DF	ReMarcus Potter		19
DF	Howard Tingsley         18
DF	Alysanette Davis        22
DF	Mariana Jermaine	19
DF	Vivian Rockport         20
DF	Nasim Patel		19

MD	Bianca David      	26
MD	Pablo Martinez		25
MD	Donald Greer	        29
MD	Brooklyn Pratt          22
MD	Gregario Jones          26
MD	Julian Dennocato        26
MD      Davion Harris	        23

FW	Carlos Garza		24
FW	Victor Hughes           21
FW	Henry  Yankton	        19
FW      Elisabetta Burkes   	25
FW	Parker  Rowe		26
FW	Drake Keele	        23

Bold Denotes Starters

RP Permissions
Choose my goalscorers: Yes
Godmod scoring events: Yes
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes
Hand out red cards to my players: Yes
RP Injuries to my players: Yes (I will determine severity)
Godmod injuries to my players: TG Me
Godmod other events: TG Me

Home Stadium
The Epicenter
98,000 Capacity

by **Bonticello** » Sun Apr 20, 2014 6:57 pm

Note: Bonticello was divided into the independent subnations of Bonte (bawn-tay) & Cellopane (sell-o-pane), where average citizens did not have much contact with the other, but have now been reunited. The area was previously controlled entirely by black tribesmen until the whites pushed them off of their land. The whites were then required to limit their expansion under the "Fair Frontier Act" proposed by Congressman Harrow, and the subnations were forced to form as a result. Both nations became technologically advanced around the same time, despite being politically separated. The two nations were led by Congressional Governments, where Elected Congressmen hold all the power. Now as the nation is combined, riots have broken out in the Cellopane areas, and death threats have been called against all members competing on the national team. Because of this, Vettrera has allowed Bonticello to play in their nation.

The Vettrera Refugee Assistance Program Presents....
The Bonticello National Gray Bears

UNIFORM

The off-color patch was put on by the Vettreran government to symbolically represent that some of the Bonticello civilians are not okay with blacks (aka Bontays in Bonticello) and whites are intermingling, and competing as one nation.

ROSTER

White Supervisor: Roger Murdoch
Black Supervisor: Terron Fraye
4-3-3

POS	Player Name		Age	
GK	Robert Moore            22
GK	Andrew Cordes   	22
DF	Louis Roberts-Page 	27 
DF	Sylvester Dragge 	20
DF	Andrew Temple		19*
DF	Horace Knocks           17
DF	Gregory Motts           22
DF	Elizabeth Westlate	19
DF	Iesha Fairview          20*
DF	Arthur Brash		19*
MD	Leslie Drew      	28
MD	Paris Mathe		24
MD	Quintin Jones	        29*
MD	Heather Fisher          22
MD	Miles Cords             28*
MD	Matthew  DeCotis        25
MD      Wilson Harrow	        23
FW	Diane Graye		33*
FW	Braylon Hughes          21*
FW	Erin  Newtitle	        20
FW      Ryan Braybank   	26*
FW	Ian  Rosewood		26
FW	Phil Carmikal	        25

RP Permissions
Choose my goalscorers: Yes
Godmod scoring events: Yes
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes
Hand out red cards to my players: Yes
RP Injuries to my players: Yes (I'll determine Severity)
Godmod injuries to my players: No
Godmod other events: No

Because of the current civil war in Bonticello, all home games will be played in Western Vettrera at DuPont Stadium (Capacity of 40,000)

STYLE MODIFIER OF +2

by **Carialus** » Sun Apr 20, 2014 7:14 pm

Carialus Kings

Coach: Bill Bet
Style: +3

Starting
Substitutes

Forward: Daniel FULLER
Forward: William FROST
Forward: Vinicious MARTIN
Forward: Bruno GOMES
Forward: Vinicious PERERIA
Midfielder: Vladimer LELEK
Midfielder: Miroslav KOVALCIK
Midfielder: Jimmy BACA
Midfielder: Theo ARNESON
Midfielder: Lyle ABBE
Midfielder: Veijo LARNIA
Midfielder: Manu MANNERHIEM
Midfielder: Patrick DUMONT
Midfielder: Antoine L'HIVER
Defender: Barry de BRISSA
Defender: Kirstian SCHAFER
Defender: Thorsten BRAUER
Defender: Dmitry ANKUDINOV
Goal Keeper: William CULPEPPER
Goal Keeper: Tayyib KASSIS
Goal Keeper: Dhul BOULOS

RP Permissions
Choose my goalscorers: Yes
Godmod scoring events: Yes
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes
Hand out red cards to my players: Yes
RP Injuries to my players: Yes
Godmod injuries to my players: No
Godmod other events: No

by **Hicana** » Sun Apr 20, 2014 7:32 pm

Down the Rabbit Hole: Hicana's WC 68 Qual Roster

Background: After traveling through a warp that eliminated fatigue to play a best-of-99 series against Nexxus Drako, Hicanan scientists took illegal samples of materials in the warp and the other dimension and distilled it at home to create a potion that would eliminate fatigue and aging. It was mixed in with protein supplements and added to the food of the national team players to make them stronger, have amazing stamina, and immortal. It worked.

RP Permissions: You have my permission to do anything.

Goalies:

Alexisor, #1, 25, centaur
Aaron Castro, #2, 21, human
Carson Crier, #5, 28, human

Defenders:

Bianca Brandon, #3, 34, assistant captain, human
Maria Marquez, #43, 22, human
Kathryn Mickelson, #4, 26, human
Jenni Sanchez, #26, 27, human*

*it's complicated. You'll see in Super-Llamaland's RP.
Frumious, #86, 22, elf
Lucas Finch, #14, 33, human
Chior Honins, #55, 20, centaur
Eric Pitt, #6, 29, human
Brandon Bradbury, #85, 28
Angelfire, #0, 23, elf

MIDFIELDERS

Albert Castro, #10, 22 (CAPTAIN)
Xylgrs Oni, #19, 24

Nico Grady, #13, 26
Angela Ramirez, #50, 22

STRIKERS

Santagios Das, 30, centaur
Marriday, 26, elf
Yoricthius, 31, elf
Nostradamus, 23, elf

MANAGER: Petr Glyenss, 62, North Capitol FC coach
COACHING STAFF:
Bert Silver, 56, North Capitol FC coach
Lucas Brasil, 43, Lowe College (Super-Llamaland) manager
Andreu Atomar, 33, Talahita FC (Super-Llamaland) coach
Nils Bradley, 46, Arnsdon FC (Tree Death) manager
Ryan Allev, 35, West Dale FC (Tree Death) manager
Bob Smith, 46, North Capitol FC trainer
"Little Pete" Peter Michael Smith, 15, Child Representative
Olive Punch, 32, Media Coordinator and Team Traveling Secretary
Nick Bayless, 36, Team Traveling Secretary's Secretary
Orval Sanchez-Castillo, 52, Team Broadcaster (Radio)
Mitch Bare, 64, Team Broadcaster (TV-color man)
Alex Jimenez, 43, Team Broadcaster (TV-play by play)
Luke Brennaman-Castro, 52, Team Broadcaster (TV-pregame show)

by **Total n Utter Inanity** » Tue Apr 22, 2014 3:23 am

"Those Hicanans have stolen our flag and turned it upside-down!"

"No!"

"Oh, yes!"

"So what's this, then?"

"The Runner Cup."

"What's that then?"

"No idea. But they're letting us enter it."

"Why?"

"No idea."

"OK."

"It's going to be a challenge! To keep our 100% record up!"

"Really? Are some of the teams as appalling as ours is?"

"Well, there's a very real possibility."

"And what is our team?"

"Whatever."

"Again?"

"Yep."

"Best chance we've got, I guess."

OOC: Total n Utter Inanity is quite an illogical place. The normal rules of pretty much anything go completely out of the window. The squad is whatever you want it to be. The same goes for anything that happens in the team's games. Go for it!

by **Darvale** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 8:47 am

Quick Information & Formation

Official Nickname: The Flames

Demonym: Darvalian

Trigramme: DRV

Style Modifier: +3.5

Formation: 4 - 4 - 2

Kits

HOME - AWAY - GOALIE

Staff

Manager
Full Name: Ronald M. Rusley
Nationality: Darvale
Age: 58
City of Origin: Corin
Current Club: Corin FC
Brief Description: Ronald Mark Rusley was born in the cultural capital of Darvale, Corin, on January 21st, 1956. Manager of both the national side as well as the best team in the nation, Corin FC, he is widely respected and admired by fans, and renowned for his inexplicably calm personality, even in difficult situations. Rusley played for Corin United FC, the predecessor of Corin FC, in the amateur Darvalian Premier League (DPL) from 1976 to 1990, as a full-back. However, he stayed in the team as an assistant coach for 16 years, until the year of 2006, when his predecessor, Andrew Dale, retired. He was then chosen to replace Dale and has held the position of manager ever since. In November 2007, Rusley was elected in a national vote to become the national team's manager. 1 month later, he was officially admitted into the team as the new manager of the national side, and has held the position up to this date.

Head Coach
Full Name: Grigori J. Petrov
Nationality: Darvale
Age: 53
City of Origin: Corin
Current Club: Corin FC
Brief Description: Grigori Josef Petrov was born in the nation's largest city, Astaria, on September 12th, 1961. He developed his interest in football at an early age, playing in the Youth League from 1973 to 1977, from the ages of 14 to 17. He was recruited to Corin United FC 1 year later, at the age of 19, in 1978, and dropped out of school to join the team. His career was extremely successful, scoring over 25 goals in 3 months alone. In March 1983 however, he was put on a 6 month loan to Athletic Teviera, then one of the, if not the most successful team in the DFL. However, after Teviera's then manager Albert Talone was killed and Sylvester Wayward took his place in May 1983, Petrov's loan was aborted and terminated, causing him to return to Corin United FC. Petrov played alongside Ronald Rusley until the latter retired in 1990, but the former continued playing until 1992, when he retired as well. Petrov took a brief break from the world of football from 1992 to 1996, until he was recruited back to Corin United FC as Head Coach, a position which he happily accepted. 4 years later, in 2000, Petrov, with his expertise, was picked as Assistant Coach for the national side, and held the position until 2005. 2 years later however, Petrov re-seized the position until 2011, when he was promoted to Head Coach after showing great skill in his previous position of. Petrov is known to be very ambitious, and has a reputation to make the team play in a very offensive way.

Assistant Coach
Full Name: Murphy K. Walterson
Nationality: Darvale
Age: 48
City of Origin: Redfield
Current Club: Athletic Teviera
Brief Description: Murphy K. Walterson was born on March 19, 1963, in Redfield, Darvale. He showed an early in football from a young age, and was admitted into Wasdworth FC's junior squad at the age of 13, in 1976. After an impressive debut in Wadsworth, he was recruited to Athletic Teviera 3 years later, in 1979, at the age of 16. Walterson played there for 2 years, until the age of 18, when he applied for a position in Grimsby Town FC's roster, a DPL team. Walterson played in the First 11 of Grimsby as a right-winger for 4 years, until he moved to Corin United FC in 1983, where he played alongside Rusley and Petrov for another 4 years, until the age of 26, when he was transferred to Athletic Teviera in 1987. Walterson played in Teviera until the age of 32, in 1993, when he retired. In 1999 however, at the age of 38, Walterson returned to Athletic Teviera, after being appointed as Assistant Manager of the team, where he still is today. 2 years later, in 2001, at the age of 40, he was selected as Assistant Manager of the national team

Players

*Bold text denotes starter

*Grey text denotes substitute

*C denotes Captain

*V denotes Vice-Captain

Position	Player Name	Jersey Number	Age
Goalkeeper (GK)	Garver, Noah	1	24
Goalkeeper (GK)	Laggen, Connor	13	22
Goalkeeper (GK)	Kolwick, Raymond	14	20
Defender (WBL)	Shensky, Tom	2	23
Defender (LB)	Gustav, Pedro	3	22
Defender (RB)	Allen, Evan	4	24
Defender (WBR)	Owen Blake	5	22
Defender (LB)	King, Curtis	15	21
Defender (WBR)	Davis, Andrew	16	20
Midfielder (WL)	Luepper, Robin	6	21
Midfielder (ML)	C Gibson, Caleb	7	23
Midfielder (MR)	Povac, Paul	8	24
Midfielder (WR)	Liener, Fred	9	21
Midfielder (ML)	Walsh, Peyton	17	23
Midfielder (WR)	Lanneaux, Terrence	18	21
Forward (CST)	V Tanner, James	10	24
Forward (SST)	Beveran, William	11	22
Forward (SST)	Jones, Matthew	19	21

RP Permissions

Choose my goalscorers: Y (If you RP first)
Give my players yellow cards: Y (No exaggeration, 1 per 2 games)
Give my players red cards: Y (No exaggeration, 1 per 4 games)
Godmod scoring events: N
Godmod injuries: N
Injure my players: Y (No exaggeration, 1 per 4 games)
Godmod things in general: N

by **Lymantatia** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 1:00 pm

Hi. Ceni, are you sure you sent TGs to every invite on the list without missing anyone? Because I didn't get one even though I'm clearly on the list, as shown below here.

Ceni wrote:...
Arititan
New Mumford
Lymantatia
Quakmybush
Bonticello
...

by **Ceni** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 1:59 pm

Lymantatia wrote:Hi. Ceni, are you sure you sent TGs to every invite on the list without missing anyone? Because I didn't get one even though I'm clearly on the list, as shown below here.

I haven't sent any TGs yet... I have been busy. Sorry about the delay; that should happen today.

by **Lymantatia** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 3:14 pm

The Lymantatian National Team For The Runner Cup 2
Goalkeeper
Jacques DeLamielleure - Laurentia FC
Defensive
Edward Lowe - Connorstown FC
Jacques Volante - Laurentia FC
Jacques Martineau - Argonnat FC
Nicholas Baker - Connorstown FC
Midfielder
Nicholas Ivanov - Alexanderburg FC
Charles Garcia - Laurentia FC
Jacques Villiers - Beauclaire FC
Christianus DeLamielleure - Laurentia FC
Forward
Jacques Bressler - Laurentia FC
Sylvius Johnson - Connorstown FC

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

Choose my goalscorers Y
Godmod scoring events Y
RP injuries to my players N
Godmod injuries to my players N
Hand out yellow cards to my players N
Hand out red cards to my players N
Godmod other events N

by **The Fair Republic** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 4:35 pm

Manager: Harold King

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Goalkeeper: Tom Jones #1 Age 22

Right Back: George Thomas #38 Age 26

Centre Back: Dave Smith #40 Age 26

Centre Back: Matt Lanais (Captain) #15 Age 34

Left Back: Gilbert Cox #33 Age 24

Centre Midfield: Beau Mata #2 Age 30

Centre Midfield: Michael Gray #29 Age 28

Right Attacking Midfield: Jeff Harris #25 Age 31

Centre Attacking Midfield: Dean Bauer #17 Age 22

Left Attacking Midfield: Barry Cook #14 Age 27

Striker: Kieth Clark #10 Age 25

by **Mizuyuki** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 4:42 pm

The Auroral Technocratic Union of Mizuyuki
Official Roster for Runner Cup 2

Official kits of the Mizuyuki national team, courtesy of Kirola Sports

Nation Background

Mizuyuki (Mikazukian: 瑞雪 , Tinchalian: 瑞雪, Mizuyuki; formally 瑞雪国 Mizuyuki-koku, Ruixueguo, alternatively the Auroral Technocratic Union of Mizuyuki) is an amalgamation of twenty separate local regional governments into one discrete entity, commonly referred to as simply The Technocracy of Mizuyuki. Part of the region of Aurora along with regional neighbours Norvenia, Aurinsula and Skorzenia, Mizuyuki is regarded one of a select group of nations with the highest level of human development in the known world, scoring 0.902 on the Human Development Index (HDI) in 2013. The nation also plays host to several multinational corporations with a global presence, most notably the government run Sakura Japanese Cuisine, Paladin Cinemas of New Edom and Arcadia Initiative.

Stretching over 275,000 km² in total land area, Mizuyuki is among the smaller nations in the Aurora region. However, it ranks among the most densely populated nations in the region, with an average population density of 438 people per square kilometre. Mizuyuki practises a form of government that is essentially a democratic technocracy combined with a unitary bicameral parliamentary system operating under a constitutional monarchy - a unique governmental system that has allowed the country to flourish and prosper years after its inception.

Even though Mizuyuki is officially recognised as a distinct sovereign entity, it is practically similar to a form of regional coalition among the twenty prefectures（県）, which are further subdivided into seventy two districts（郡）. As such, the prefectures are usually given a high degree of autonomy in performing their administrative functions; the federal government will only interfere in the prefectural administration if the need arises. Mizuyuki is currently under the de jure reign of Her Imperial Majesty Shirakawa-no-Kirino, while the Executive Committee, colloquially known as the Decimvirate, acts as the official advisor to the Empress.

Team Background

Mizuyuki under Shirakiin Kurumi's tutelage has been a revolution so far. After Shirakiin took Ishikawa's place for the Market Cup held in Mapletish this edition, she masterfully led the team to a long run in the tournament, culminating in a pulsating 3-2 victory over a strong Ko-oren outfit in the final and lifting the Nova's first ever piece of silverware in the process.

Shirakiin is a very ideological coach when it comes to football strategy and tactics; as such, she has persevered with her brand of attacking, creative football throughout her reign at the top of Mizuyuki's footballing hierarchy. Shirakiin heavily emphasises the rapid recycling of possession from the back - it's not uncommon to see the ball being passed quickly from the defence to the midfield or forward line after possession is gained, without any dithering on the ball. However, there is a distinct personality to the team's attacking play - Mizuyuki usually breaks rapidly down the flanks before cutting into the middle. This can give them some trouble when they come up against a team who prioritises the battle for the center of the park, but in that case the two inverted wingers will switch flanks and start to bomb crosses in from wide with their favoured foot - the same goes for the wingbacks. The philosophy of Total Football is also given priority in Shirakiin's system, and Mizuyuki's players will regularly switch positions during open play, so a wingback may appear in the forward line, and a striker might track back to defend while leaving a winger up front as an auxiliary forward.

Strategy and Tactics

Style Modifier - +3.5
Formation - 4-2-3-1

Squad

The Auroral Technocratic Union of Mizuyuki - Starting XI

Squad

All statistics are accurate as of pre World Cup 68
Note - Family names/surnames listed first, given names listed last

Number Playing Pos. Squad Pos. Name Age Gender Height (cm) Weight (kg) Preferred Foot
1 GK Starting XI Takanashi Kiyoko 18 Female 174 47.79 Left
4 LB Starting XI Natsume Rin 16 Female 152 44.31 Right
5 LCB Starting XI Ishio Mifune 16 Female 175 54.59 Right
6 RCB Starting XI Tawaraya Shizue 16 Female 161 48.23 Right
25 RB Starting XI Satō Mana 15 Female 148 42.49 Left
22 LDM Starting XI Saten Ruiko 18 Female 163 47.85 Right
18 RDM Starting XI Ishibashi Tomoe 16 Female 154 43.99 Left
92 LW Starting XI Uryū Kaori 13 Female 154 38.63 Right
10 CAM Starting XI Tsuchimikado Mikoto (C) 17 Female 161 46.51 Right
11 RW Starting XI Isshiki Mika 16 Female 148 39.57 Left
9 FW Starting XI Izawa Airi 16 Female 164 47.98 Right
80 GK Substitute Kashiwagi Chiyo 14 Female 169 45.31 Left
3 LB Substitute Suzuki Rikka 17 Female 154 42.56 Right
16 CB Substitute Tachibana Mashiro 13 Female 172 50.11 Right
51 CDM Substitute Kamazuki Komari 13 Female 165 41.70 Right
45 CDM Substitute Yamamoto Shiori 13 Female 170 42.63 Right
99 CAM Substitute Kihara Sumire 14 Female 153 39.53 Right
30 FW Substitute Kurugaya Miki 15 Female 174 48.31 Left
60 GK Reserve Hagiwara Maiya 14 Female 175 49.21 Right
20 LB Reserve Rin Qinghua 18 Female 167 53.86 Right
40 CM Reserve Sasaki Suzuno 14 Female 153 42.04 Left
45 CB Reserve Iwasawa Mako 11 Female 157 43.52 Right
52 CM Reserve Asakusa Kuroko 11 Female 140 35.72 Left
55 LW Reserve Tamura Megumi 11 Female 139 38.22 Right
70 RW Reserve Shintani Miku 11 Female 152 43.67 Right
42 FW Reserve Steiner Kirara 13 Female 152 39.07 Right
90 FW Reserve Shirane Luna 13 Female 149 40.23 Right
74 CB Reserve Hosoi Yui 11 Female 161 42.75 Right
32 FW Reserve Miyazaki Misaki 15 Female 172 49.82 Right
88 LW Reserve Itsuka Reika 13 Female 167 45.23 Right

Staff
Position Name Age Gender
Manager Shirakiin Kurumi 24 Female
Assistant Manager Yunokawa Takiji 31 Male
1st Team Coach Yasuhiro Shizuka 27 Female
1st Team Coach Tsuga Mariko 27 Female
1st Team Coach Ichikawa Hayao 21 Male
Goalkeeping Coach Mayuzumi Yukiyo 25 Female
Tactical Coach Shiba Jun 29 Male
Fitness Coach Mitsuzaka Midori 22 Female
Head Physio Narato Yuri 39 Female
Physio Fuchida Rina 19 Female
Physio Naganohara Yumeha 18 Female

Roleplay Info
Player
Left Corner Taker Uryū Kaori
Right Corner Taker Isshiki Mika
Penalty Taker Tsuchimikado Mikoto
Direct FK Taker Ishibashi Tomoe
Indirect FK Taker Saten Ruiko
Most likely to foul/be booked Tawaraya Shizue
Most likely to shoot Isshiki Mika
Most likely to score from close range Izawa Airi
Most likely to score from long-range Saten Ruiko
Most likely to be fouled Tsuchimikado Mikoto
Most likely to attempt the spectacular Tsuchimikado Mikoto

Roleplay Permissions
I give my opponents permission to do absolutely anything, with the exception of the infliction of career-ending injury/death on my players.

by **Nova Anglicana** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 4:53 pm

Nova Anglicana Roster and Overview, Runner Cup 2

Issac Kingsley, NAFA Historian

Formation, Starting 11, and Style

Style Modifier= -3.5

Nova Anglicana has never been known on the world stage for the quality of its football. The key for this squad will be learning to play together as a cohesive unit. Nova Anglicana is led by three stars: Julian Neal, Newfield FC's outstanding goalkeeper, Giuseppe Carbone, veteran and captain of Bridgewall City FC, and Raphael Baptiste, the dangerous Olympique Sept-Iles striker who led the league in scoring last year. The rest of the team is not so great, but with a first attempt at qualifying under their belts, they will be ready for their second go-round

Accordingly, manager Patrick Moran has gone with a 1-4-4-1 formation that allows the two non-goalkeepers to maximize their talents. The 1-4-4-1 is a bit unorthodox and antiquated, employing a sweeper and a striker. Moran and the NAFA believe in controlling possession and cutting off the opponent's access, thus making them unable to score, and follow somewhat the Italian philosophy of catenaccio, or "doorbolt" football. Carbone is responsible for picking up loose balls that get behind the defense and also for personally marking the opponent's best striker. The two center defenders and midfielders pinch together to clog the middle of the field, while the two outside defenders sag back to cover the wings as the two outside midfielders move slightly up in support of Baptiste. The main focus of the formation is to deny the opponent goal-scoring opportunities and keep control of the ball to feed to Baptiste. If the Lions do allow an opponent to get deep into the defense, Carbone will clean things up and begin the counterattack. This style, far from being boring, is applauded by many Nova Anglican fans, who prize hard work, perseverance, and value the hard-fought tie just as much as the win.

Whether this style will bring them any success in qualification for the 2nd Runner Cup remains to be seen. The Lions, who had struggled in the past to score more than a single goal if the opponent is able to deny Baptiste, showed some additional scoring in Kyle Fleming and David Pelletier, but the philosophy of possession football will have to be at peak efficiency to prevent the opponent from scoring. In the BoF 54, the Lions won two of three group stages games for six points, and qualified to the round of 16. However, there, their run came to an end in a defeat against Yttribia on PKs (0-0 AET, 6-5 PK). In the 67th edition of the World Cup, the Lions finished with a record of 6-4-6, good for 22 points and 4th place in their qualfying group. They conceded a mere 13 goals, but were only able to score a paltry 11. They were eliminated in the group stages of the 59th Cup of Harmony, losing a pair of games to two strong teams in Felix and Saintland. In the 68th World Cup, the Lions were in position to qualify with three games remaining, but lost two of their final three to World Cup Qualifiers in San Jose Guayabal and the Licentian Isles, finishing with a final record of 8-1-5. They did not receive an invitation to the Cup of Harmony, but they are honored to be participating in the 2nd Runner Cup and look forward to advancing deep into the tournament.

Schedule

MD1- Nova Anglicana vs Wesleyia
MD2- Starblaydia vs Nova Anglicana
MD3- Nova Anglicana bye
MD4- Nova Anglicana vs Usjekhipstahf
MD5- Nova Anglicana vs Darvale
MD6-MD10: Direct opposite of MD1-MD5 (MD6: 5v2, 4v3, etc.)

Uniforms

(In order, home, away, and alternate, courtesy of NSI's Vulpine Sportif)

I Give My Opponent Permission To:
    =================================
    Choose My Goalscorers:        Y
    Godmod Goalscoring Events:    Y - only if you TG me and ask first
    Injure Players:               N - TG me if the severity will be more than one game and I'll give the yea or nay
    Godmod Injury Events:         N
    Red Card Players:             Y - no more than one every two games, so if my previous opponent has doled one out, tough luck
    Yellow Card Players:          Y - for every two you give my players, at least one must be given to your players
    Godmod Other Events:          N
    =================================

by **Crystal Ponies** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 4:59 pm

The Crystal Empire of Equestria
National Hoofball Team - Runner Cup 2 Roster

Quick Facts
KPB Ranking: 85th (10.36 pts.)
Style Modifier: -5.0
Nickname: The Crystal Knights
All-Time Record: 33-22-29 (2-6-0 at Runner Cup 2)
Achievements: Baptism of Fire 53 (Semifinals)

Kits

Home - Away - Reverse

The Crystal Empire national team receives its kits from two different companies, though the design for each is the same. Kits for the humanoid players (see above) are provided by Barrengeka of Astograth, while those for equine and other non-humanoid players are provided by Generosity Sporting Equipment of the Equestrian States.

Group 3
#80 - Carialus (11.03 pts.)
#85 -

Crystal Empire (10.36 pts.)
#105 - McKleigh (8.00)
#132 - The Greater Vakolicci Haven (5.54 pts.)
#192 - North Arabia (2.57 pts.)

Tournament Schedule

Group Stage - Group 3
MD1: Crystal Empire 2-2 North Arabia at Imperial Arena (cap. 69,740) in Crystopolis, Crystal Empire (Draw)
MD2: Carialus 1-3 Crystal Empire at an Unknown Venue (cap. Unknown) in an Unknown City, Carialus (Win)
MD3: Bye Day
MD4: Crystal Empire 2-2 McKleigh at Imperial Arena (cap. 69,740) in Crystopolis, Crystal Empire (Draw)
MD5: The Greater Vakolicci Haven 0-1 Crystal Empire at an Unknown Venue (cap. Unknown) in an Unknown City, GVH (Win)
MD6: North Arabia 1-1 Crystal Empire at an Unknown Venue (cap. Unknown) in an Unknown City, North Arabia (Draw)
MD7: Crystal Empire 0-0 Carialus at Imperial Arena (cap. 69,740) in Crystopolis, Crystal Empire (Draw)
MD8: Bye Day
MD9: McKleigh 0-0 Crystal Empire at an Unknown Venue (cap. Unknown) in an Unknown City, McKleigh (Draw)
MD10: Crystal Empire 0-0 The Greater Vakolicci Haven at Imperial Arena (cap. 69,740) in Crystopolis, Crystal Empire (Draw)

Players
Statistics updated through post-WC66 friendlies

Starters (4-4-2)
GK - #1 - Amberlocks (Crystal Pony - Female) - 25 -

Gesterlake FC (ASG) - 33 Caps, 39 Goals Against, 17 Clean Sheets
DF - #2 - Arctic Lily (Crystal Pony - Female) - 22 -

Echegoyan FC (ASG) - 36 Caps, 3 Assists, 1 Goal - -VC-
DF - #4 - Toastie (Crystal Pony - Female) - 23 -

Crystopolis City (CRY) - 33 Caps
DF - #5 - Castle (Crystal Pony - Male) - 28 -

Trotheim United (CRY) - 37 Caps
DF - #3 - Ivory (Crystal Pony - Male) - 26 -

Scoltland City (CRY) - 36 Caps
MF - #10 - Sapphire Rose (Crystal Pony - Female) - 24 -

Crystal City United (CRY) - 38 Caps, 7 Assists, 9 Goals - -C-
MF - #8 - Amber Waves (Crystal Pony - Female) - 24 -

Ponyville United (EQS) - 36 Caps, 10 Assists, 4 Goals
MF - #7 - Karat (Crystal Pony - Male) - 33 -

Scoltland City (CRY) - 37 Caps, 2 Assists, 1 Goal
MF - #6 - Zirconic (Crystal Pony - Male) - 26 -

Royal Crystal Palace (CRY) - 36 Caps, 1 Assist
FW - #11 - Crystal Arrow (Crystal Pony - Male) - 27 -

Crystal City United (CRY) - 38 Caps, 1 Assist, 7 Goals
FW - #9 - Esmeralda (Crystal Pony - Female) - 23 -

Crystopolis City (CRY) - 36 Caps, 3 Assists, 6 Goals

Reserves
GK - #20 - Starshine (Crystal Pony - Male) - 22 -

Crystopolis City (CRY) - Uncapped
GK - #22 - Ardent (Crystal Pony - Male) - 26 -

Crystal City United (CRY) - 5 Caps, 7 Goals Conceded
DF - #16 - Sunshine Splash (Crystal Pony - Female) - 22 -

Crystopolis City (CRY) - 15 Caps
DF - #18 - Rose Quartz (Crystal Pony - Female) - 21 -

Canterlot Stars (EQS) - 13 Caps
DF - #21 - Checkmate (Crystal Pony - Male) - 29 -

Southwind HC (CRY) - 14 Caps
DF - #19 - Rubinstein (Crystal Pony - Male) - 29 -

Crystal Fair HC (CRY) - 10 Caps
MF - #14 - Fleur de Verre (Crystal Pony - Female) - 23 -

Crystal City United (CRY) - 17 Caps, 1 Assist
MF - #15 - Jade (Crystal Pony - Female) - 21 -

Southwind HC (CRY) - 9 Caps
MF - #23 - Honeycomb (Crystal Pony - Female) - 23 -

North Spire HC (CRY) - 7 Caps
MF - #24 - Winnow Wind (Crystal Pony - Female) - 27 -

Southwind HC (CRY) - 10 Caps
FW - #12 - Berry Splash (Crystal Pony - Female) - 23 -

Seaddle Sounders (EQS) - 18 Caps, 1 Assist, 3 Goals
FW - #17 - Night Knight (Crystal Pony - Male) - 26 -

Manechester United (EQS) - 13 Caps

Coaches & Staff
Head Coach -

Shining Armor (Unicorn - Male) - 36
Assistant Coach -

Hearti (Crystal Pony - Female) - 50
Assistant Coach -

Blistering Glaze (Crystal Pony - Male) - 56
Goalkeeping Coach -

Sliding Stop (Crystal Pony - Female) - 42
Scout -

Patrick (Crystal Pony - Male) - 39
Scout -

Andrea (Crystal Pony - Female) - 31
Fitness Coach -

Starburst (Crystal Pony - Female) - 38

Team Strategy

In many ways, the style of hoofball played by the Crystal Empire is similar to that of the Equestrian States, being based on speed, endurance, and the natural advantages of equine athletes. However, there are a couple of key differences between the two teams' approaches. First, the Crystal Empire is more defensive than their Equestrian counterparts, using a slightly-modified 4-4-2 formation and relying on the midfielders to provide additional defensive support if needed. This conservative strategy allows the Crystal Knights to better weather the early all-out attacks that have felled the Ponies in the past, leaving them rested and capable of staging second half surges similar to those utilized by the Equestrian States.

Furthermore, the Crystal Empire lacks the species diversity that the Equestrian States is so well known for, being over 98% inhabited by crystal ponies. While they may lack some of the natural advantages held by other sapient equines, the crystal ponies should still not be taken lightly by humanoid players. Like other ponies, crystal ponies are generally shorter than their humanoid opponents but make up for it with impressive jumping abilities (though not nearly as awe-inspiring as those of the pegasai). Finally, while sapient equines rarely "play dirty", crystal ponies take clean play to a whole new level with their wholehearted devotion to the elegance and beauty of the game.

Home Stadium

Imperial Arena

Location: Crystopolis
Capacity: 69,740
Tenants: Crystopolis City

Located adjacent to the towering Crystal Palace, Imperial Arena was constructed shortly after the Crystal Empire reappeared to the north of Magical Equestria as a part of the nation's bid to host the Equestria Games. In the decade or so since the games were held, many other sports competitions have taken place in the Empire's largest stadium and several prominent local hoofball clubs have also taken up residence.

A multipurpose indoor venue, Imperial Arena's main field is encircled by a track, somewhat limiting the seating of supporters, though additional accommodations will be added to reduce the distance separating the fans from the field. Additionally, it should be noted that pickaxes, hammers, chisels, and other tools brought into the Crystal Empire will be confiscated and checked upon entry to the nation as stealing chunks of the Empire's predominantly crystal architecture is generally frowned upon by the local authorities.

RP Permissions
My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my goalscorers: Yes
Godmod scoring events: Yes
RP injuries to my players: Yes - Only that the player was injured and how they were injured, I will determine actual severity
Godmod injuries to my players: Yes - Same restrictions as above apply
Hand out yellow cards to my players: No
Hand out red cards to my players: No
Godmod other events: Yes - TG me first to clear it, since there are some things that shouldn't be done, or should be otherwise limited
Other Notes: TG me if you have any questions regarding my RPs, requests for more information on the Crystal Empire, or requests for exemptions from my RP restrictions. Opponents of the Crystal Empire may also want to consider looking at the roster of the Equestrian States for further information on how equines play hoofball (what sapient ponies call what internationally is known as football or soccer).

Spotify · by **New North Aqmuland** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 5:58 pm

We're in.

New North Aqmuland Maroon Lions
Current Rank: 143 (4.07 points)
Group: 16

Kits(courtesy of Barrengeka)

Staff
Manager: Thomas Sewaka
Assistant: Hans Wifried Von Gordon
Assistant: Dembe Kisaga

Starting 11
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Modifier: +3

Roster
Starters:
GK 1 Mousso Tembe
LB 2 Dider M'Kwzubo
LCB 13 Papiss Boussouf
RCB 49 Reneé Fouba CAPTAIN
RB 33 Jean Kwasmile
LDM 18 Beru Dtyumbe
RDM 40 Kofori Ofana
LCM 27 Kheri Ghuboro
RCM 25 Amari Nyasi
CAM 14 Rodolfo Gonçalla
ST 3 Ricky Ofo

Substitutes:
GK 30 Frank Reteru
LB 45 Youngston Hughes
RB 8 Usian Joaskim
CDM 12 John Hookings
CM 50 Evander Hittié
CAM 24 Cris Gent
ST 5 Jakob Yussie-Palais

Reserves:
GK 0 Xavier Calabraîs
CB 7 Jacques Ollais-Siqua
CDM 41 Senke Ulubu
CM 35 Rémy Álo
CAM 22 Cirquois Zemba-Cissé

Stadium
Stade Butanga

The stadium, which is the home of the national team and the current leaders of the NNAPL, Butanaga Premier, seats 84,500 people and will be the site of all the matches played in New North Aqmuland.

Code: Select all: As for RPing, I don't mind anything as long as no one dies and no more than three cards are given out a game. Let me know if you have any great ideas by TG and we can talk about it.

by **Razul** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 5:59 pm

Roster

Coach: Emmilia Lin-Riley

She started her career as a volunteer nonprofessional trainer and moved on to coaching college and regional teams. She is enthusiastic about the sport, although she only played it in her childhood, before an injury to her hamstring effectively ended her career as a player.

Asistant Coach: Gavin Quintero

Quintero has come out of retirement to help coach. He was a long time player, but has stopped playing after turning 73. Impressive knowledge, of both the sport and colorful language.

Main Players (Jersey Number in parentheses)

Goalie: Benjamin Roy(01)
Roy is dependable and level headed, good against penalty kicks or for saving shots from the goal line. He has been criticized for not being aggressive enough to charge loose balls.

Sweeper: Greg Jimenez(02)
Jimenez is fast. He was considered for the center position, however his head for strategy and his skill for directing the other defenders position make him an excellent sweeper.

Defenders: Kurt Erwin(03), Michael Franz(04)
Erwin plays right defender, and is known for his large clear: when a ball is in the danger zone, Erwin gets it out. His grasp of positioning is all right, but he has a tendency to dive in and let attacking players get past him.
Franz is the left defender. His ball handling skills are not outstanding, but his passing game is excellent. His endurance is not especially good, however he can get back fast if a ball gets past him.

Defensive Mids: Nigel Rawlins(05), Walter Black(06)
Rawlins is the left defensive midfield. He aggressive to the ball and stops attacks before they begin, but often doesn’t get back to help defend if a ball gets past him.
Black is also an aggressive player, but more likely to get back and defend. In fact, Black’s main problem is getting pulled out of position.

Center: Eduardo Ortega(07) (Captain)
Widely considered the team’s star player, Ortega is the team captain. Ortega is very fast, with great endurance and excellent ball handling skills, although he can be something of a ball hog. He is very good at avoiding defenders and takes good shots when he gets the opportunity.

Attacking Mids: Adrian Amarali(08), Lukan Ebert(09)
Amarali is the right attacking midfield. He has an excellent passing game and, while he doesn’t often take shots, his crosses and corner kicks are perfectly placed to set the forwards up for scoring.
Ebert is a pushy player, who has the most yellow and red cards of anyone of the team. He tends to muscle through defenders rather than avoiding them, but has a good shot when he gets to the goal.

Forwards: Christopher Berardino(10) Wilhelm Gilliam(11)
Berardino is easily pushed around but has good ball handling skills and a good shot. He takes most penalty kicks for the team. He has a reliable shot, always low and to the corner.

Gilliam always stays pushed up, and is sometimes caught offside. But his positioning pays off on long balls that he collects and puts away with accuracy and speed. The team’s top scorer.

Reserve Players:

G: Coleman Bennett

S: Julio Rosales

D: Ray Fredericks, Emerson Murry

DM: Isaac Finnegan-Stanly, Nathaniel Peyton

C: Parker Leslie

AM: Gaston Shepards-Hawksley, Derik Zaragoza

F: Carl Navarro, Burton Thornburg

RP Permissions
Feel free to do anything except disable players. It would be great if my player's actions were consistent with their descriptions and my rp-ing.

Thanks!

by **Patistan** » Thu Apr 24, 2014 2:24 am

Patistan national football team

starting Lineup:

GK: shaheer shazib
DF: ghani usman
DF: yousuf kerai
DF: tahla zahid
MF: rashid hussain
MF: arhum gulbaz
MF: abdullah umar
FW: zia haq
FW: zulqarin akbar
FW: yousah umar

my style modifier is +2

BENCH
GK: hanan yousuf
DF: abbasi tahuid
DF: jahnzeb narwal
MF: malik pat
MF: shazib akhter
MF: asad gurav
FW: ahsan ajmal
FW: sami guraveee

coaching staff
Head coach: nassaer murad
assistant coach: naveed jamal
goalkepping coach: zumun murtaza
coach: wassem farid
Trainer: fahad akhtar

Choose my goalscorers: YES
Godmod scoring events: NO
RP injuries to my players: no
Godmod injuries to my players: NO
Hand out yellow/red card:no
Godmod other events: YES

kit

About the team

Shaheer Shazib 19 years old Captain of team (25 caps 1 goal)

Shazib Came from a poor family in Tachi and was spotted by a scout when he was playing on the streets, he signed with Tachi federal team, impressed people in the league with his goalkeeping and then got promoted to the national squad

Ghani usman 26 years old (32 caps 7 goals)

Played football at collage level and was signed by Tamabad strikers f.c, after three years in the league he got spotted for his defending skills and was promoted to the national team

Yusuf kerai 34 years old (10 caps 2 goals)

A add-math teacher who played with the children during his free time, got signed to Tahore lions after being seen by a kids father who was a scout for the Tahore lions with 2 years in the league he got upgraded to national level

Tahla zahid 21 years old (0 caps 0 goals)

Tahla had signed with Legalese club and was spotted by Tachi federal team scout and was signed only this year but quickly got promoted this world cup will be his debut at national level.

Rashid Hussain 27 years old (23 caps 16 goals)

Rashid intended to be a striker for Daslabad army F.C but because of his tackling and speed he was put at mid defense,he has participated in the last three world cups and is hoping for his team to qualify this year.

Arhum gulbaz 20 years old (1 cap o goals)

Arhum got signed with Totta F.C when he was in University this will be his second world cup.

Abdullah umar 19 years old (12 caps 8 goals)

Abduallah is the only player in the national team to be sent off for bad behaviour, on the field he is one of the best goalscorers in the team but still his temper gets in the way of teamwork.

Zia Haq 19 years old (25 caps 19 goals)

Zia haq is the best friend of Shaheer and bothwere spotted at the same time Zia is not a stranger to injuries he does not play a match without Shaheer and Shaheer does not play a match without zia he is also the vice caption of the Patistan team.

Zulqarin akbar 20 years (1 cap 4 goals)

Known as the one match wonder with only playing one match but scoring 4 goals.He left the team after death threats,he was persuaded to come back and this will be his first world cup.

yousah umar 26 years old (8 caps 4 goals)

Yousah the only Chrisitian player in the team has proven to be the voice in sports for minoritys across patistan he has broken three records in the league and was the 3rd player to be a Christian and play in the national league

by **Usjekhipstahf** » Thu Apr 24, 2014 6:33 am

The Usjek Football National Team

Manager/Head Coach -

Assistant Coaches

Players

#12|Markus Karl|28|CDM|Captain

Stadium
TOKYO STADIUM,
TOKYO, NIPPON

Kits

I Give My Opponent Permission To:
=================================
Choose My Goalscorers:        Y
Godmod Goalscoring Events:    Y
Injure Players:               Y (within reason)
Godmod Injury Events:         N
Red Card Players:             Y (within reason)
Yellow Card Players:          Y (within reason)
Godmod Other Events:          N
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by **Itanpavia** » Thu Apr 24, 2014 9:27 am

Itanpavia's Roster for the Runner Cup 2

Official name: IFASFR Itanpavia
Nickname: Quad Stripes
Formation: 4-2-3-1

National Stadium: Stadtpavia Staium

THE TEAM

THE BENCH

GK: Paul Robertson|34

B: Alexander Klaus|17

DM: Connor Alexanders|23
AM: Michael Ferguson|39

S: Younes Al-Straka|34

I Give My Opponent Permission To:
=================================
Choose My Goalscorers: Y
Godmod Goalscoring Events: Y
Injure Players: Y (TG me first)
Godmod Injury Events: N
Red Card Players: Y (Limit of 1)
Yellow Card Players: Y (Limit of 3)
Godmod Other Events: N
=================================

by **Boring Paradise** » Thu Apr 24, 2014 12:29 pm

Boring Paradise's
Official Squad

Thanks to Kinitaria for supplying this Logo

Manager: Grzegorz Wasiliewski(age 41)
Assistant Manager: Agostinho De Mequites (age 36)
Main Coach: Anders Skagestad (age 47)
Second Coach: Sylvan Hills (age 43)
Goal Keeper Coach: Vasili Seleznev (age 57)

POS	Player Name      	Age      Club
				
GK*	Osama Homewood 		30       Empilot United FC, Boring Paradise
GK	Nathan Pili 		29       Para Wanderer's FC, Westfield House
				
DF*	John Alklani		25       Bartholomew FC, Boring Paradise
DF	Daniel Jones		23       Empilot United FC, Boring Paradise
DF	John Hall		28       Bartholomew FC, Boring Paradise
DF*	Robert Johnston		20       FREE AGENT
DF	Jenson Browning 	29       Empilot United FC, Boring Paradise
DF	Henry Roadster		17       Oldcastle United, Westfield House
DF	Lewis Homewood 		18       Graxian United, Westfield House
DF	Ben Collins		20       Bartholomew FC, Boring Paradise
				
MD*	Kevin Harris		25       Empilot United FC, Boring Paradise
MD*	Samuel Wong		15       Seaton FC Basel, Westfield House
MD	Robert Patterson	27       Para Wanderer's FC, Westfield House
MD	Robbie Webber		22       Oldcastle United, Westfield House
MD	Michael Bailey		27       Prime Para United, Boring Paradise
MD	Alex Smith		15       Vaporize City, Boring Glacier
MD	Alistair Adams		27       Aswifston Town, Boring Glacier
MD	Ryan Miller		18       Aswifston Town, Boring Glacier
				
FW*	Haider Williams		18       Vaporize City, Boring Glacier
FW*	Shooby Armours		18       Empilot United FC, Boring Paradise
FW	Robbie Patterson	15       Oldcastle United, Westfield House
FW	Yousuf Bell		26       AFC Vaporize, Boring Glacier
FW	Athlean Irving		18       Bartholomew FC, Boring Paradise

Key:
Starters
Captain
* These players can not get injured receive any cards, can not get sub off and they always start from the very beginning

Home/Away/Neutral/Goalkeeper
Thanks to Northern Sunrise Islands for supplying these strips

Choose my goalscorers: Y
Godmod scoring events: Y
RP injuries to my players: Y
Godmod injuries to my players: Y (Not career ending ones)
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Y (Only Three Cards and No double yellow)
Hand out red cards to my players: N
Godmod other events: Y (No Killing, No rest of life injuries and No Biased Officials)

Style Modifiers: +3.1

by **Sargossa** » Thu Apr 24, 2014 1:06 pm

Sargossa - 'The Corsairs'

Kit
Courtesy of ediraf

Home / Away / Keeper

Head Coach

Ernesto Farías
Veteran former international striker who played a key part in Sargossa’s very first national squad. Farías has held numerous roles within the international structure, including two caretaker spells in charge of the senior side. Most recently manager of SuperLiga side Ciudad Soluca before replacing the departing Iarlaith Mag Aonghusa at the Corsairs’ helm.

Backroom Staff

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

Talent

GK: 1. Ezequiel Medrán (32) – Sporting San Marquez
Long ago picked out by former national coach Martín Tejera, who knew a thing or two about goalkeeping, as one to watch. Undisputed first choice in the Sargossan goal.
GK: 13. Armando Abad (26) – Dínamo Maturín
Such is the bend on this lad that there is a continuing suspicion that Armando may actually be partially elastic.
GK: 25. Emilio León (21) – Sportivo Soluca
A regular in the Sportivo goal at the age of just 19, big things are expected of the young shot stopper.

DR: 2. Cristiano Damían (24) – Astograth University (Astograth)
An eyebrow or two were raised when Astograth University snapped up a little known youngster from Ciudad Soluca. But he’s since proved that the ‘Grathi’s had got themselves a bargain.
DRC: 5. Guillermo Lucena (21) – Ciudad Soluca
A favourite of Farías after serving him well in the Under-21 team, the Olympic Squad and at Ciudad. A solid defender with an excellent reading of the game. Equally adept at centreback or fallback.
DLC: 6. Mauro Fernández (33) – Ciudad Soluca
Rugged yet imperious, a rock at the back for Ciudad and a suitably impressive barrier for the national side too. Unlikely to win any prizes for elegance but when Mauro clears the ball it stays cleared.
DL: 3. Mauricio Abeyta (23) – Alianza Jucaro
A buccaneering fallback who clearly longs to be a winger. An attacking threat down the left with a powerful shot and accurate cross. Unfortunately his defensive duties are sometimes forgotten.
DC: 12. Matías Sosa (30) – Liria Prizren (Mytannion)
A free scoring centreback whose temperament has been known to get him in a spot of bother. So he probably feels right at home in Mytannion.
DR: 14. Cristón Espinal (22) – El Nacional
A rightback by trade but often pressed into service in the centre of defensive during an injury crisis in Goza last season. Another former member of Farías’ Olympic Squad.
DLC: 19. José Toranzo (28) – Perntav Marna TU (Earent)
Can play at both left fallback and in the centre of defence, looking equally accomplished in both positions. Currently plying his trade in Earent.
DC: 21: Aurelio Pascual (27) – Sportivo Cordova
Only a dearth of strong centrebacks has kept Pascual out of national team reckoning for this long. But after strong domestic season has finally seen the Cordova man force his way into the squad.

DMC: 4. Lucas Ramís (33) – Sporting San Marquez
Strong in the challenge, unafraid to get stuck in, Lucas is a midfield destroyer of the highest order. Despite his age, a vital component for both club and country.
AMR: 7. Javier Jerez (31) – Sporting San Marquez
A tricky winger with plenty of technique but a willowy frame that struggles to compete with the game’s more physical practitioners. But still the best supply of crosses in the squad.
MC: 8. Rodrigo Defederico (31) – Oyardo FC (Astograth)
A talented midfielder who once had every Sargossan club of stature fighting over his signature. But the playmaker turned down the likes of Sporting San Marquez and Ciudad Soluca to make the move to Astograth.
AML: 11. Federico Cifuentés (21) – Dínamo Maturín
It’s entirely possible that Federico could have represented Sargossa at the Olympic 100m, such is the pace hidden away in his diminutive frame. A real terror for opposition fallbacks, although a consistent delivery shy of being genuinely world class.
AMRC: 15. Flavio Freitas (23) – El Nacional
A tireless attacking midfielder whose impressive work rate and never say die attitude make him a firm favourite among Gozans and neutrals alike.
MC: 16. Germán Sauseda (22) – Ciudad Soluca
Midfield playmaker with a prestigious range of passing. Sauseda stood out in a fairly average Porto Alegro Azul side that consistently punched above its weight. Brought to Ciudad by Farías a year ago.
AML: 18. Sebastián Canteros (30) - Perntav Marna TU (Earent)
Started life as a striker before the youth coaches at the Ciudad Deportiva decided that such crossing ability was wasted in the centre. Has joined Toranzo in Earent.
DMC: 22. Matías Escobar (29) – Marinos Metropolis (Valladares)
A midfield destroyer who can run all day without breaking a sweat. Consistently good performances in the Liga De Fuego led to a move abroad.
AMLC: 24. Ivan Ávila (30) – Ciudad Soluca
A regular understudy for the great Alejandro Echeverría at the Estadio Generalissmo Joaquín Delgado and with the national side. He may have turned thirty but finally the patience should pay off.

FC: 9. Federico Ferreyra (30) – Urbizania Wanderers (Astograth)
A penalty area predator who made his name for little Nuevo Onwere before making the move to Astograth. Swapped the purple of Gortz Utd for the altogether greener, quite literally, pastures of Urbizania Wanderers.
FC: 10. Stefano Bustos (25) – Sportivo Soluca
At 6’4” the Sportivo targetman is a real threat in the air and adds the perfect option if the ‘hoof it to the big fella’ card needs to be played.
FC: 17. Federico Noyola (22) – Sporting San Marquez
Yet another gem unearthed from the barrios of San Marquez and polished by ‘El Academia’. Has an uncanny knack of being in the right place and the right time and has proved a scourge of SuperLiga defences because of it. A natural successor to Ferreyra.
FRC: 20. Saturnín Quinteros (24) – Ciudad Soluca
Big things were expected of a forward who caught the attention with a seventy four goal season for one of Ciudad’s many youth teams. Often used as an attacking midfielder at club level by Farías so more of the same could be expected here.
FLC: 23. Gelson Di Santo (30) – Sportivo Soluca
A real find from the Ciudad Soluca academy who was used sparring for both club and country but tends to rise to the opportunity when given it. But he grew tired of being used so sparingly and made a controversial move across the capital.

Style
An attacking and direct 4-2-3-1. Probable starting eleven (Listed L to R)
Medrán -- Abeyta - Fernández - Lucena - Damían -- Defederico (C) - Ramís - - Cifuentés - Ávila - Quinteros -- Ferreyra

Style Modifier = (+4)

Schedule

Big matches are hosted in our rather fancy Nethertopian built 109,000 capacity Estadio Generalissimo Joaquín Delgado in the Sargossan capital of Soluca.

Permissions
If my opponent RP's first they can:
Choose my goalscorers: Heck yes
Godmod Scoring Events: Yes
RP injuries to my players: Yes (within reason)
Godmod injuries to my players: No
Hand out Yellow cards to my players: Yes
Hand out Red cards to my players: Yes
Godmod Other Events Yes: Just no killing, maiming, burning or heavy petting

by **Rarungan** » Thu Apr 24, 2014 7:07 pm

PSR
Persatuan Sepakbola Rarungan
(Rarungan Football Association)

Staff:
Manager : Komang Subawa Duarsa
Coach : Alit Putra

Kit

Squad:

NO	NAME	AGE	POS	CLUB	NOTE
1	Kadek Agus Wijaya	33	GK	P.S.K.S Senadwipa	MAIN
28	Gede Paramartha	32	GK	Persepur Bhagawanta	SUB
30	Julian Adhi	28	GK	Persegi Giriasih	SUB
2	Putu Aryana	26	DF	Asebal Balayudha	MAIN
3	Eko Mattani	24	DF	P.S.K.S Senadwipa	MAIN
12	Gusti Laksana	26	DF	Persepur Bhagawanta	MAIN
15	Ganesha Putra	24	DF	Asekote Tejapura	MAIN
4	Ahmad Fauzy	28	DF	P.S.K.S Senadwipa	SUB
5	Dewa Purnama	27	DF	Persegi Giriasih	SUB
6	Syarif Tirtha	22	DF	Asekote Tejapura	SUB
13	Oscar Devonta	24	DF	Persepur Bhagawanta	SUB
18	Lukman Ginanjar	28	MF	Persegi Giriasih	MAIN
19	Komang Yudhana	27	MF	Persepur Bhagawanta	MAIN
20	Luki Gunawan	25	MF	Asekote Tejapura	MAIN
21	Satria Bayu	24	MF	P.S.K.S Senadwipa	MAIN
22	Bima Hernanta	28	MF	Asekote Tejapura	SUB
23	Fian Bendono	27	MF	Persegi Giriasih	SUB
24	Faisal Darmawan	24	MF	Asekote Tejapura	SUB
26	Jaya Subrata	24	MF	Persepur Bhagawanta	SUB
7	Adrian Permana	26	FW	Persepur Bhagawanta	MAIN
9	Angga Prima	26	FW	Persegi Giriasih	MAIN
10	Yudha Karan	25	FW	P.S.K.S Senadwipa	SUB
11	Wayan Adhi	29	FW	Persepur Bhagawanta	SUB

Tactic:
Style : +2
Formation : 4-4-2 (diamond or normal)

RP Permission:
Choose My Goalscorers: Yes
Godmod Goalscoring Events: Yes
Injure Players: Yes (with reason)
Godmod Injury Events: No
Red Card Players: Yes (with reason, max. 1 per game)
Yellow Card Players: Yes (with reason, max. 3 per game)
Godmod Other Events: Yes

by **Wesleyia** » Thu Apr 24, 2014 8:03 pm

Place to put stuff. Will do shortly.

by **Perlasilangan** » Thu Apr 24, 2014 8:33 pm

Perlasilangan National Football Team
National Team for the 2nd Runner Cup

Brought to you by:
Pederasyong Pamputbol ng Perlasilangan

Formation

Stadium

Avila (cap. 64,000)
Santos-Garcia, Perlasilangan

Kits

Provided by Barrengeka Kits of Astograth

Other Notes
To know more about the species of the Perlasilangani and how they act/do, please read this guide, which may be expanded further during this tournament.

RP Permissions
Anything except killing any member of the team.

by **Svengarda** » Fri Apr 25, 2014 3:06 am

Svenga Squad for the Runner Cup

The Coach: Luke Thompson (The Licentian Islaes) Style Mod: +2

He managed Colesham Athletic previously, but is most famous for his time as co-manager of the Licentian national team, along with Nathan Gardiner-Stewart. He is known as a tactician; while Nathan motivated the team, Luke made the tough personnel decisions that a former player couldn't. Thompson has since proven himself as a solo manager with some fairly successful seasons with Colesham Athletic, and is looking to get back into international management, in the hope that, in the future, he can manage the Cyan-and-Gold solo. He took Svengarda into the group stages of the World Cup for the second time, but will be disappointed that he couldn't take the Ice Hawks any further than the play-offs.

Assistant Coach: Kuri Levallånen (42 years old)

He came into the side in rather unfortunate circumstances. Former Assistant Coach Röben Eriksson, former soldier, has retired from coaching due to the injuries he sustained whilst fighting got worse. Kuri was coach of Stormskamer IGK before taking the assistant coaching role.

Squad

Goalkeepers

Vanja Albertsen (12 caps - 0 goals - 24 y/o - HJK Helsirn)

A new talent rising up through the ranks of the domestic league, Vanja stands at a staggering 6ft 10", and has the natural build for a goalkeeper. Since the retirement of 40 year old Pal Lorsen, Albertsen has had to step up to the plate and keep for the national team. A great physical presence in the box, but sometimes he can lose his position around the goal and leave himself open to mistakes.

Jarmo Jakinen (1 caps - 0 goals - 21 y/o - MTK)

Another young talent with fantastic vision and great hands, but lacks first-team experience and the commanding skills of a keeper. Will be immediate back-up for Albertsen, and the World Cup will be a huge learning curve for him.

Eremeni Saari (1 caps - 0 goals - 26 y/o - Valkeavuoren SK)

The reserve keeper drafted into the squad after Lorsen's retirement, Saari has shown several good performances in the domestic league, and as a reward has gained a place in the World Cup Squad.

Defenders

Tommi Nikula (26 caps - 2 goals - 26 y/o - Helsirn CSKA)

One of the several new young players in the squad, Nikula is regarded as the natural successor to Strostrand. A talented wing back as well as a dominant defender in the box and around. Possessing incredible power and extreme acceleration and having the ability to lay killer crosses, Tommi is always the one to spark a counter-attack.

Reko Saari (43 caps - 2 goals - 37 y/o - PPMPA Korska)

One of the ageing stalwarts in the squad Saari is a big man who creates a big presence in the centre of defence. Saari, despite being one of the elder players, he still has a youthful energy about him. He can also be a threat down the other end of the pitch when it comes to corners and crosses. Seriously ageing now, but has one qualifying campaign left in him.

Georg Raske (62 caps - 2 goals - 35 y/o - GKS Erem) CAPTAIN

Georg went from fringe player in earlier World Cups to team captain, rather surprisingly, in the last edition of the competition. Andfossen announced this shortly before the rest of squad annoucement, much to the surprise of the press and just about every fan in the country. After Strostrand had retired, winger Rihards Ruotsalainen was made favourite to be made captain, with Raske at 250/1. Raske is a brick wall in defence, not known for his pace, but able to shut down any play from any number of attacking players.

Saar Bjørnsen (18 caps - 0 goals - 31 y/o - FCK Lupa)

Bjørnsen long has been tipped to be the new Torbjorn Lindstørm, who led the side to their Baptism of Fire victory. He is bigger than his predecessor, standing at 6ft 4" inches, he is not someone you want to run into at speed. We've seen him in two World Cups, and he hasn't quite fulfilled his huge expectations. He has played one or two blinders, but otherwise he has been average. The fans are expecting big things from this man.

Luka Jarvinen (50 caps - 4 goals - 31 y/o - GKS Erem)

He moves with incredible pace when chasing down opposition attackers, and is always in the right place to block a shot or make that last ditch tackle which he has done plenty of times in the past. Good friends with both Raske and Levallånen, they like to joke around and the occasionally don't take the game entirely seriously.

Mikkel Strand (31 caps - 2 goals - 29 y/o - PPMPA Korska)

He's spent a lot of time warming the bench, wrapped up in the numerous layers of SFA-supplied kit, but this might be his breakthrough, with some very talented performances in the domestic game. When he has played, he has shown an adept ability to use the ball from deep and create situations from defence. If he perhaps gets a bit more game time, he could develop his skills and become a real talent, perhaps playing in Defensive midfield or even Midfield.

Eemil Tähtinen (6 caps - 0 goals - 23 y/o - Helsirn CSKA)

An ex-long distance runner who chose football over athletics, Eemil's epic stamina has already been demonstrated in the Superliga. He can just keep going, hour after hour, week-in-week-out. Although his defensive skills might not earn him a regular starting place, he has the potential to become the 'super-sub' for the squad, able to fill in every game.

Midfielders

Hakan Lager (45 caps - 4 goals - 33 y/o - Stormskamer IGK)

A dynamic footballer, Hakan is powerful on both the wing and in and around the area. He has been second place to Jazēps Vang in recent times, and it looks to continue like that as Vang has put in some particularly good performances over the last few months. But nevertheless he has everything a good winger needs: pace, power and good passing ability.

Aatu Jokela (13 caps - 2 goals - 22 y/o - Stormskamer IGK)

Another product of the Stormskamer youth system, Aatu is your typical defensive midfielder, hard hitting tackler and great at spying the long balls required to beat the offside trap and release the forwards. Endless energy and stamina mean that he can cover every square inch of the pitch, make a tackle then track back, before running forward with the counter-attack.

Loreen Steffanssen (21 caps - 7 goals - 23 y/o - Rasmussen SK)

Although Women have always been accepted into the men's national side, the appearance of the two Steffansson's (Kari and Loreen, unrelated) is the first occurrence of this. A perfectly all-round footballer, she is considered to be a lot better than her male counter-parts. Height, strength, a good touch and pace are just some of her many assets which make her a great footballer. Young, still only 19, experience might be her only weakness.

Timo Laathi (28 caps - 2 goals - 26 y/o - West Skal City SK)

Former captain of the U21s, Timo is one of the few players who make the leap from U21 regular to first team regular. No one is sure why there aren't more. Timo is a good roving midfielder, who can operate both in a central role or as a winger or attacking midfielder, but can also drop back and defend like a centre back or a sweeper would. Good close control and excellent footwork make him troublemaker for opposition defences, and also has a good close range shooting ability.

Lukas Aarnsen (1 caps - 1 goals - 20 y/o - HIFK)

Having lived most of his life in the Polar Islandstates, Aarnsen used his mother's Svenga heritage to make himself eligible for selection for Svengarda, as it seemed like an easier option. He originally started out as a striker, but found his strength and creativity better served in the midfield.

Jazēps Vang (51 caps - 7 goals - 30 y/o - DGNC Helsingborg)

A versatile midfield player, he likes to experiment with the ball, and will often try outrageous tricks, just to see if they work. When on form, he is unstoppable, every trick seeming to come off and every reverse-spinning-backheel finding its target. Combine this ingenuity with proper winger's pace always make him a joy to watch for any football fan.

Jame Laukkanen (2 caps - 1 goals - 21 y/o - HJK Helsirn)

Another U21s player, Jame combines searing pace with great vision and good ball control to make him into a formidable winger on the pitch. Young, without much experience, he might be asked to drop straight into the national side on the other side of Kari Steffanssen.

Strikers

Truls Waaserson (68 caps - 38 goals - 35 y/o - Morata Valley (Vilita)

Svengarda's goal factory, and main source of goals for the entire Andfossen regime. A superb first and final touch make Truls deadly as soon as he picks up the ball in the area. He works a lot off his team, taking crosses from the wingers and through-balls from midfielders, and works well by himself or with fellow strikers. In this case, he will be working in front of Svein Danielsen/Kari Steffansson as the sole striker. Another player coming to the end of the line, he will want to finish with one last qualification.

Svein Danielsen (54 caps - 19 goals - 31 y/o - Ferdullaele FC (Farfadillis)

A striker on the same par as Truls Waaserson when it comes to goal scoring ability, but Svein has had to live most of his footballing life in the attacking-midfield role, and that's where he'll play for this WC. Good speed and strength make him ideal for this role, as well as the skill of placing a pass, which is key for playing a single striker. Making a name for himself overseas in Farfadillis, scoring more goals for Ferdullaele FC than the legendary Val Kylx.

Serko Jansen (19 caps - 7 goals - 26 y/o - FCK Lupa)

Serko has gained his place on the merit of his domestic performances for FCK Lupa. His appearance in the side is much to the distaste of the player he replaced; Boghos Danielsen. Serko doesn't expect much play, but when he does, he adds an element of the sublime to his play, and has a habit for scoring some quite brilliant goals, from 25-yard screamers to deft chips.

Kari Steffanssen (9 caps - 3 goals - 23 y/o - DGNC Helsingborg)

The second of the Steffanssen's (again, not related) in the squad, Kari is a small and nimble winger/attacking midfielder, using her surging pace and lightning quick feet to create trouble for any defence. Her ability to get into small spaces in the box always makes her a nuisance to opposition.

Choose my goalscorers - Yes
Godmod scoring events - Yes
RP injuries to my players - Yes
Godmod injuries to my players - Yes (but no killing)
Hand out yellow cards to my players - Yes
Hand out red cards to my players - Yes
Godmod other events - Yes (TG me if silly/extreme)

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Number	Playing Pos.	Squad Pos.	Name	Age	Gender	Height (cm)	Weight (kg)	Preferred Foot
1	GK	Starting XI	Takanashi Kiyoko	18	Female	174	47.79	Left
4	LB	Starting XI	Natsume Rin	16	Female	152	44.31	Right
5	LCB	Starting XI	Ishio Mifune	16	Female	175	54.59	Right
6	RCB	Starting XI	Tawaraya Shizue	16	Female	161	48.23	Right
25	RB	Starting XI	Satō Mana	15	Female	148	42.49	Left
22	LDM	Starting XI	Saten Ruiko	18	Female	163	47.85	Right
18	RDM	Starting XI	Ishibashi Tomoe	16	Female	154	43.99	Left
92	LW	Starting XI	Uryū Kaori	13	Female	154	38.63	Right
10	CAM	Starting XI	Tsuchimikado Mikoto (C)	17	Female	161	46.51	Right
11	RW	Starting XI	Isshiki Mika	16	Female	148	39.57	Left
9	FW	Starting XI	Izawa Airi	16	Female	164	47.98	Right
80	GK	Substitute	Kashiwagi Chiyo	14	Female	169	45.31	Left
3	LB	Substitute	Suzuki Rikka	17	Female	154	42.56	Right
16	CB	Substitute	Tachibana Mashiro	13	Female	172	50.11	Right
51	CDM	Substitute	Kamazuki Komari	13	Female	165	41.70	Right
45	CDM	Substitute	Yamamoto Shiori	13	Female	170	42.63	Right
99	CAM	Substitute	Kihara Sumire	14	Female	153	39.53	Right
30	FW	Substitute	Kurugaya Miki	15	Female	174	48.31	Left
60	GK	Reserve	Hagiwara Maiya	14	Female	175	49.21	Right
20	LB	Reserve	Rin Qinghua	18	Female	167	53.86	Right
40	CM	Reserve	Sasaki Suzuno	14	Female	153	42.04	Left
45	CB	Reserve	Iwasawa Mako	11	Female	157	43.52	Right
52	CM	Reserve	Asakusa Kuroko	11	Female	140	35.72	Left
55	LW	Reserve	Tamura Megumi	11	Female	139	38.22	Right
70	RW	Reserve	Shintani Miku	11	Female	152	43.67	Right
42	FW	Reserve	Steiner Kirara	13	Female	152	39.07	Right
90	FW	Reserve	Shirane Luna	13	Female	149	40.23	Right
74	CB	Reserve	Hosoi Yui	11	Female	161	42.75	Right
32	FW	Reserve	Miyazaki Misaki	15	Female	172	49.82	Right
88	LW	Reserve	Itsuka Reika	13	Female	167	45.23	Right

	Player
Left Corner Taker	Uryū Kaori
Right Corner Taker	Isshiki Mika
Penalty Taker	Tsuchimikado Mikoto
Direct FK Taker	Ishibashi Tomoe
Indirect FK Taker	Saten Ruiko
Most likely to foul/be booked	Tawaraya Shizue
Most likely to shoot	Isshiki Mika
Most likely to score from close range	Izawa Airi
Most likely to score from long-range	Saten Ruiko
Most likely to be fouled	Tsuchimikado Mikoto
Most likely to attempt the spectacular	Tsuchimikado Mikoto