Duke League VI Preview
International Transfers:
Hubert Cipriano LD Foroch Raiders (Tyrrin)--->Battle
Livia Karazaua ST VLC FC (Eastfield Lodge)-->Battle
Oliver Grey CB RC Otilla (Unitopolis)---->Classics
Jin Osaka CM Mount Charlie (Virabia)--->Pyramid AC
John Varvay CB DF Dryden Town (Virabia)-->Warriors
Duke League VI 20 Clubs
Romans
Nation: Kampis Senturiond
Colors: Red-Black
Jerseys and Logo
Sponsor: Spartakus (sports events)
Venue: Colizeu Masimis (77,000) (Colosseum City, KS)
Position in DL-V: Champion
Titles: 1 Duke League
Squad: Populeske; Imalaia, Titus, Roxozas and Afrikanus (c); Romana, Grakus, Osten and Milestone; Iulius and Masimus
Coach: P. Gomen
Highlights: Romans lost Kaligula, Nerus, Livius and Aladin, and they don't seem to have been replaced with good enough personal. The crown holder doesn't seem able to keep it.
Expectations: Mid-high
Polar Zenith
Nation: Zenitis Polris
Colors: Light Blue-White
Jerseys and Logo
Sponsor: PK Pharmaceuticals (chemicals)
Venue: PK Dome (94,000) (Zenith, ZP)
Position in DL-V: Runner-Up
Titles: 1 Duke League
Squad: Burbon; Balboa, Lirolton, Nusae and Btilke; Susule, Kino, Tavinde and Alieno (c); Ieroglifo and Telinde
Coach: K. Zihoati
Highlights: With a huge partnership with Unitopolian company PK Pharmaceuticals, Polar Zenith expects to achieve nothing but the top.
Expectations: High
Cannibals
Nation: Kanibaldi
Colors: Green-White-Blue
Jerseys and Logo
Sponsor: Leko (toys)
Venue: Leko Arena (90,000) (Tribe, KA)
Position in DL-V: 3rd
Squad: Velozo; Vadan, Karlos, Mixuruka and Triangulo; Saloman, Magran and Gurule; Gis, Evair and Zangan (c)
Coach: R. Bokan
Highlights: Other club that have lost a great number of players for retirement or international clubs and was not fully capable of replace them. The season does not look good for the Eaters.
Expectations: Fearful
Knights
Nation: Pauzis
Colors: Red-White-Black
Jerseys and Logo
Sponsor: Tam-Tim (airlines)
Venue: Tam-Tim Stadium (70,000) (Pauzis City, PA)
Position in DL-V: 4th
Squad: Kirk; Treta, McGillmick, Uindsor (C) and Apolo; Gota, Orleans, Habsburg and Romanov; Tamaxiro and Odrin
Coach: E. Deeitse
Highlights: Once again, Knights come up with a good team, and was the best Zarblese club in international competitions, ending up 3rd in its group in the Globe Cup. Nevertheless, the club's saga towards winning its first DL has generated a rather embarassing saying amongst Zarblese football fans: Never bet on Knights.
Expectations: High
Battle
Nation: Kampis Batalidis
Colors: Red-White
Jerseys and Logo
Sponsor: 100 Bali (ammo)
Venue: Kazis Treta Stadium (85,000) (Battle, KB)
Position in DL-V: 5th
Titles: 1 Duke League
Squad: Magno; Jetjin, Sezar, Uelinton and Cipriano; Uoxinton, Bonaparte (C), Dekaxias and Kan; Karazaua and Otehiveu
Coach: A. Ogrande
Highlights: It's a general consensus that Battle has managed to put together the best 11 in the Zarblese League, with 5 players that served in the Zarblese National team. With this team, it seems likely to become the first club to win the DL for the second time.
Expectations: High
Asia FC
Nation: Igualibridis
Colors: Orange-White
Jerseys and Logo
Sponsor: Tsuriaikoku Denwa Kaisha (telecom)
Venue: The Great Football Temple (60,000) (Orient, IG)
Position in DL-V: 6th
Squad: Nikolievitx (c); Akiles, Mohondas, Konstantinus and Lomi; Yorke, Pineu, Zin and Dijin; Iamaxiro and Vonhitxtofen
Coach: M. Setung
Highlights: Asia FC didn't change much after last DL, so we should expect the same boring campaign of last season.
Expectations: Mid
Warriors
Nation: Goi
Colors: Blue-White
Jerseys and Logo
Sponsor: 100Bali (ammonition)
Venue Tirazu Stadium (94,000) (Goyoreh, GO)
Position in DL-V: 7th
Titles: 1 Duke League
Squad: Mandemartelo; Kaligula, Varvay, Txartxhil and Sereio; Ualase (C), Gevara, Miki and Gagari; Lekter and Ford
Coach: O. Augustus
Highlights: As Warriors gets used to the work of Otavio Augustus, the team plays better. It's likely to do better than last season.
Expectations: High
Pyramid AC
Nation: Piramidi
Colors: Blue-Light Blue
Jerseys and Logo
Sponsor: PretoBraix(oil)
Venue: Marakanan (88,000) (New Cairo, PI)
Position in DL-V: 8th
Squad: Sultano; Bragansa, Esfinje, Barak and Maklein; Kamelo, Farao (C), Osaka and Loukus; Duna and Bobore
Coach: R. Segundo
Highlights: After the disapointing 8th place in DL-V, Pyramid AC reinforced its defense and midfield in order to do a better job. We're not to sure if it's work.
Expectations: Mid
Goyoreh
Nation: Goi
Colors: Blue-Yellow-Red-White
Jerseys and Logo
Sponsor: LokurisLokurisLokuris (television show)
Venue: Goyoreh City Stadium (45,000)
Position in DL-V: 9th
Squad: Vahido; Lunatiko, Embirolado, Zureta (c) and Tantan; Biruta, Ion'no, Maluko and Sangmi; Doidjan and Gauxo
Coach: E. Dozanjos
Highlights: Goyoreh was the best surprise of DL-V, ending in the 9th place after just ascending from the Marquiss League. Elio Dozanjos hopes the team can do at least as good in DL-VI, with the team maintaining almost the same players from last season's campaign.
Expectations: Mid (and that's a good thing)
Billiard
Nation: Biliar
Colors: Red-White-Blue
Jerseys and Logo
Sponsor: Fehduris Sports Casino (gambling)
Venue: Fehduris Sports Casino (105,000) (Vegas, BI)
Position in DL-V: 10th
Titles: 1 Duke League
Squad: Pitkin; Nardoni, Meza and Snuker; Sinuka, Jogo, Imotep, Batevolta and Tudor (c); Sok and Ros
Coach: M. Manezin
Highlights: Billiard is quickly becoming the most boring team of all Zarbli, with two 6th places, than two 10th. Not a shadow of the first Crown Holder.
Expectations: Mid
Lunar
Nation: Luadis
Colors: Purple-Yellow
Jerseys and Logo
Sponsor: AEZ (space research)
Venue: AEZ Complex (52,000) (Highport, LU)
Position in DL-V: 11th
Squad: Keli; Eza, Mir (c) and Heimini; Estrela, Iuri, Amonra, Submarin and Kreidston; Brasoforte and Rebote
Coach: H. Solo
Highlights: In DL-V Lunar did its best campaign in the League so far, which is not much. Let's see if they can keep up.
Expectations: OK, I guess.
Cross SC
Nation: Krusdis
Colors: Green-Yellow
Jerseys and Logo
Sponsor: Abadia (beer)
Venue: Enkrusliadis Stadium (40,000) (Templar Castle, KR)
Position in DL-V: 12th
Squad: Glesio; Jozislei, Mixel, Jusikrei and Kunglao; Loke, Paxeko (c), Umano and Dunlap; Desekond and Omearania
Coach: B. Nevidz
Highlights: Cross actually looks better than it's used to seem. Instead of 11th or 12th, this season they might get 10th.
Expectations: Mid
Bloodthirsty Killers
Nation: Kampis Batalidis
Colors: Blood Red-White
Jerseys and Logo
Sponsor: Faki Ginsu (knifes)
Venue: Matdordis Stadium (20,000) (Battle, KB)
Position in DL-V: 13th
Squad: Reies; Tepes, Spoken, Asasino and Neblina; Kruger, Manson (C), Faluza and Jon'il; Kravinios and Avis
Coach: J. Oestripador
Highlights: Nothing much happening with the Killers, so let's leave them be and move on, shall we?
Expectations: Mid
Mountain Chain
Nation: Zenitis Polris
Colors: Brown-White
Jerseys and Logo
Sponsor: Igluis Imovileris (real estate)
Venue: Kaver'dis Arena (33,000) (Northwall, ZP)
Position in DL-V: 14th
Squad: Andes; Koifa, Stalin and Akuamen; Apeninos, Sefalotorax, Ifen, Akonkagua (c) and Areia; Piko and Zeloko.
Coach: G. Omenlivre
Highlights: Mountain Chain was almost a big team once. This time has passed. The club goes worse by the year, and it looks like nothing different will happen.
Expectations: Low
TFC
Nation: Korasanis Uniandis
Colors: Black-White
Jerseys and Logo
Sponsor: Mutxa Bola (sports material)
Venue: Union Heart Royal Football Stadium (114,000) (Union Heart, KU)
Position in DL-V: 15th
Squad: Digan; Xu, Namor, Kreban and Lierso; Aiers, Tiagin, Ema and Grauberio; Hikardin and Vonhitxtofen.
Coach: L. Lero
Highlights: For the first time in years, TFC was capable of staying in the DL for two seasons in a row. Lero's team wants to celebrate it by doing it yet once again.
Expectations: Low
Lichen
Nation: Luadi
Colors: Red-Yellow-Green
Jerseys and Logo
Sponsor: Simbiontis Negris (biochemicals)
Venue: Simbiozis Arena (27,000) (Lichen, LU)
Position in DL-V: 16th
Squad: Algazul; Umus, Katatau and Molibdenio; Ema, Vietkong, Dulgi, Seiva, Pontes and Palafita; Pteridofita
Coach: G. Klorofila
Highlights: After barely escaping relegation in DL-V, one should expect Lichen to show some changes for its fans. No such thing took place, though.
Expectations: Low
Xegei
Nation: Klaskis
Colors: Pink-Light Blue-White
Jerseys and Logo
Sponsor: Santa (fashion)
Venue: Aiai Uiui Sports Arena (32,000) (Xegei, KL)
Position in ML-V: Champion
Squad: Semoa; Riki, Bornai and Tonian; Dovil, Anjeliko, Nega (c) and Aiui; Bofe, Bauer and Santa (C)
Coach: B. Tris
Highlights: Xegei is already one of the country's most experienced clubs in international competitions. Too bad it's the Series B Champions Cup we're talking about.
Expectations: Low
Morphologic
Nation: Klasikis
Colors: Red-Light Green-Blue
Jerseys and Logo
Sponsor: Disionariis Paskuale (books)
Venue: Klasis University Athletic Center (27,500) (Klasis, KL)
Position in ML-V: Runner-Up
Squad: Sintatika; Agudo, Proparoksitona, Mohinder and Neolojismo; Sirkunflekso, Verbal (c), Kraze and Koligado; Oksitona and Xubert
Coach: A. Deolanda
Highlights: Morphologic is one of the 2 Duke League debutants this year. With almost the same team of ML, it'll be tough to stay for DL-VII.
Expectations: Low
Classics
Nation: Klasikis
Colors: Green-Blue
Jerseys and Logo
Sponsor: KlasKo. (jewelry)
Venue: Klubis Klasikis Field (74,000) (Klasis, KL)
Position in ML-V: Third
Squad: Dabliubuxe; Mozart, Grey, Txaikovisk and Eskriba; Uiliams, Xepard, Burana, Vanbetoven (c) and Pavarotxi; Matador
Coach: T. Uidmor
Highlights: After two seasons in the ML, Classics is back and bringing something quite odd for the Big Old Club: innovation. With rising coach Txarles Uidmor and some new talents, the club wants to go back where they say they never should have left: the top 10 psots of the DL.
Expectations: Mid
Zug-Zug
Nation: Zenitis Polris
Colors: Blue-White-Yellow-Black
Jerseys and Logo
Sponsor: Papadok (softwares)
Venue: Papadok Stadium (32,000) (Zug, ZP)
Position in ML-V: 4th
Squad: Ne; Hum, Blu, Lim and Gustovitx; Mur (c), Golias, Ploft and S. Katumba; Nunes and M. Katumba
Coach: M. Kurulei
Highlights: Zug-Zug made a huge deed by achieving the DL, but it's got by far the worst squad of all the 20 clubs.
Expectations: Low
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