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Rainbow League System Season Five Matchdays 1-5

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Pre-Week 1
IFCF Challenger's Cup
Extra Preliminary Round
Pesfield Trees (SYL) 1-1 Urrheddiao (CMT)
Urrheddiao (CMT) 3-0 Pesfield Trees (SYL), Urrheddiao (CMT) wins 4-1 in aggregate

An extra bit of football for Urrheddiao before the rest of the field as they handle the Trees of Sylestone with ease, Kimi Herrington shining in the return leg at home and newcomer Allison Nix scoring a brace.

The First Annual Northern Shield
Held at the Capitalizt Dome, Chromia

Chromatik U-21 0-0 Quebec U-21
Anomalies 0-0 CSKA Quebec
Chromatika 4-4 Independent Athletes from Quebec

As the visiting squad, Quebec wins the inaugural cup after three draws.

Week 1
IFCF Challenger's Cup
First Preliminary Round, Leg 1
VZRH Matov-Uri (ZRH) 3-0 Urrheddiao (CMT)

With Kimi Herrington absent due to a bout of the flu, backup keeper Samir Bogdani is tagged three times as United are rocked on the road with a huge mountain to climb on the return leg.

CCF Shield VIII @ Capitalizt Dome, Chromia, Central District (Cap. 144,000)
Anomalies 1–0 Crossroads
Anomalies: Non '13; Crossroads: None.

Kristian Non makes an immediate impact on his debut with Anomalies the club, scoring an early goal past Khadur's right hand that ends up being the game's final margin. This improves Anomalies's record in the battle for the Shield to 2-1.

Week 2
IFCF Challenger's Cup
First Preliminary Round, Leg 2
Urrheddiao (CMT) 3-0 VZRH Matov-Uri (ZRH), Urrheddiao (CMT) wins 3-3 in aggregate after penalties (2-3), (3-3 AET)

With Herrington's return, an invigorated Urrheddiao evens the score via a hat trick from Kalashnikov, and then the Captain does it all in penalties, saving Urrheddiao's first foray into international football from an early exit.

Violet Cup V Fixtures - Round 1 Indigo League @ Blue League
Nonian City 2-0 D'rea City
Deprí State 2-0 Guardians
Wirr Tsi Lightning 3-1 Gurshan Sharks
Umbar City 2-2 Green State (2-2 AET, 3-2 pen.)
Capitol FC 1-1 Umbar State (2-1 AET)
Alnio Ravens 5-2 Loggers
Flames of the West 0-1 Wix
Heartland 2-1 Penat Pilots
Larhai City FC 4-0 Victory
Urrhed State 2-1 Egren Elite
Brisara Dragoons 1-1 Kingslayers (2-1 AET)
Eastern Chromatik 1-0 Pùr Cowboys
Qet City 1-3 Deprí Pelar Pelicans
Inon City 1-2 Dynamite
Lhor United 3-0 Jatho Bulls
Penat 3-0 Lorentine City

Violet Cup V Fixtures - Round 2 Round 1 Winners @ Green League
Eastern Chromatik @ Deprí Lanar Falcons
Capitol FC @ Glaciers
Brisara Dragoons @ Qet United
Larhai City FC @ Deprí Sanar United
Deprí Pelar Pelicans @ Cosmopolitans
Heartland @ Pria City
Wix @ Inon
Nonian City @ Naval FC
Penat @ Cheonju
Umbar City @ Knetyohai City FC
Lhor United @ Shantarr City
Urrhed State @ Urrhed FC
Deprí State @ Dre'a
Alnio Ravens @ Deprí Sanar Vipers
Wirr Tsi Lightning @ Wix City
Dynamite @ Gurshan

Week 3
IFCF Champion's League
Second Preliminary Round, Leg 1
Sabrefell Athletic (NPH) 0-2 Tihon (CMT)

What a shocker! Thrust into the non-champions path, Tihon goes to Sabrefell and utterly dominates for ninety minutes, Nephar midfielder Chantel Kalevi scoring both goals. If they can hold on the game at The Tidal Wave, they'll have taken down of the premier clubs of the multiverse.

IFCF Challenger's Cup
Second Preliminary Round, Leg 1
SC Milan (MAP) 1-1 Urrheddiao (CMT)
AFC Lighthouse (IGN) 2-1 Myana (CMT)

A flat day in the Challenger's Cup competition for Chromatik clubs as SC Milan is able to get the draw due to a late goal off a questionable call and two miscues by newcomer White Baugh lead to two goals conceded for the Islanders. It'd be a true tragedy if Myana were to exit now...

Liga B Champions Trophy
Second Preliminary Round, Leg 1
Wynleth Flyers (KSK) 1-2 Umbar (CMT)

Justiina Dannysdóttir’s brace carries Umbar on the road, setting up a favorable return leg.

In the landmark fifth season of the Rainbow League system - which will make it the longest-run iteration alongside both the League Chromatiks and the Chromatik League - the first matchday does not disappoint. Whether you go to the Tidal Wave, where newly signed winger Esther Vorster gives Tihon all that they can handle before a timely intervention from Griffin Riordan in the final minute, or at the Frozen Stadium, where goalscoring champion Cilistro Bugarin couldn’t hold back a new-look Alnio from securing a statement victory, football was in full swing.

For first time comers, it was a day of mixed results - Qet had to deal with facing Myana and was utterly destroyed, while Omnio tied the Shock, a great result for the small town’s first day; Tor, continuing their stay into the Red League, got past Z’ai’ai with grace due to newcomer Lazaridis’s header in the closing minutes.

Three-time defending champions Anomalies had a easy matchup on paper for Ronald Labbadia’s first day in the office; though Lainey Wadsworth scored to answer the first goal, the Orcas were stingy and taut across the entire formation. A disappointing start for Anomalies, to be certain. For the final match of the day, Jannick Kontiola’s first day in the second season at the helm of Chromatik is a successful one, with Prisca Rogers adding a key strike from the bench.

Week 4
IFCF Champion's League
Second Preliminary Round, Leg 2
Tihon (CMT) 1-1 Sabrefell Athletic (NPH), Tihon (CMT) wins 4-1 in aggregate

Tihon scores one goal via Haodao, and then just holds on for dear life. Well, maybe not dear life - Athletic are only able to get one back, which is surprising.

IFCF Challenger's Cup
Second Preliminary Round, Leg 2
Urrheddiao (CMT) 1-1 SC Milan (MAP), SC Milan (MAP) wins 3-2 in aggregate after AET (1-0)
Myana (CMT) 1-0 AFC Lighthouse (IGN), Myana (CMT) wins 2-2 in aggregate due to away goals (1-0)

Urrheddiao fights back and fights back hard, but a rogue ball in extra time does them in, leading to a rather disappointing loss; Myana takes care of business at home - Joann Peterson, when she gets going, can be very sharp.

Liga B Champions Trophy
Second Preliminary Round, Leg 2
Umbar (CMT) 0-0 Wynleth Flyers (KSK), Umbar (CMT) wins 2-1 in aggregate

To his credit, Asher Singh stands firm. Though the Monkeys can’t get any more on the board, it’s enough of an effort.

The talk of the early season has to be of Lhor, the squad that’s going to be going through ownership changes in the next season. Whether it be just the situation that they are in or the wizardry of one Margerie Pax, the Orcas are really clicking in all cylinders - and the trio of Sallay, Feltzer, and Landoval just decimate Ming’s defenses. Nobody saw that coming.

Two other matches take the award for most entertaining of the day - Kontiola’s Chromatik side smashing past Alnio despite Herlinda Sterling willing the side onward, and Omnio taking on Qet in a match between two promoted sides. The Tech snatched the title from the Eagles, and in this match, Omnio just managed to hold on after scoring their last goal in the fifty-first. At least they’ll be fun to see as they’re here?

One of the biggest matches on paper was between Anomalies and Crossroads, with Vasiliy Marten Kuznetsov managing to get the draw; life without Alain Donnet is proving to be quite difficult in the early going. For a day where they hung their third banner in a row, there’s a sinking feeling for Anomalies fans - it really is going to be different without Ivanovich, isn’t it?

Felswyr gets on track by thrashing Z’ai’ai’s defense, Tihon edges by Tor - another bench player in Hong coming through for them - and United shut down Wirr Tsi in a match that could have some repercussions - these are two teams hoping to consistently crack into the top five. Lastly, Myana mysteriously drops to Brisara FC - after the match, it’s disclosed that Joann Peterson, the Islanders’ starting keeper, cracked a rib during the match and will be out for at least two months.

Week 5
IFCF Champion's League
Third Preliminary Round, Leg 1
Anomalies (CMT) 3-1 AS Républicains (OME)
Nacional (VLD) 3-1 Tihon (CMT)

If you’re wondering how things are going with Kristian Non sharing the stage with Lainey Wadsworth, worry no more. The three scored all three goals in the home match against the Omerican side in Anomalies’ debut. Tihon, on the other hand, will be on the back foot due to a masterful performance against Nacional as Valladares will field two teams against Chromatika this week.

IFCF Challenger's Cup
Third Preliminary Round, Leg 1
Tempala United Saints (DAR) 1-2 Myana (CMT)
Felswyr (CMT) 0-2 Conalave Dragons (VLD)

Enrico Hanson-Conavacio carries Myana, while Felswyr is smacked by the Conalave - the Valladar side is more used to this level of competition, after all.

Liga B Champions Trophy
Third Preliminary Round, Leg 1
Wolfin Wolves (TAE) 2-1 Omnio (CMT)
Qet (CMT) 1-2 Jarrbergen Football (NWK)
Umbar (CMT) 2-3 Pesjem Jematang (PCU)

Three teams all at once? Funny how things work out that way sometimes. Antoine’s lone goal is doubled on the road for the home side, while Qet and Umbar both will be behind the eight-ball heading into the return leg, and one being on the road at that.

Violet Cup V Fixtures - Round 2 Round 1 Winners @ Green League
Deprí Lanar Falcons 2-1 Eastern Chromatik
Glaciers 4-0 Capitol FC
Qet United 1-2 Brisara Dragoons
Deprí Sanar United 4-1 Larhai City FC
Cosmopolitans 4-0 Deprí Pelar Pelicans
Pria City 1-1 Heartland (1-2 AET)
Inon 4-0 Wix
Naval FC 2-1 Nonian City
Cheonju 2-2 Penat (4-2 AET)
Knetyohai City FC 2-0 Umbar City
Shantarr City 3-1 Lhor United
Urrhed FC 5-1 Urrhed State
Dre’a 2-2 Deprí State (2-3 AET)
Deprí Sanar Vipers 2-0 Alnio Ravens
Wix City 2-0 Wirr Tsi Lightning
Gurshan 2-0 Dynamite

Upsets have occurred - Brisara Dragoons, Heartland, and Deprí State, one more than the last time around. Pinlai Aingol scored both goals in a minor Urrhed derby in a match that only those who don’t follow Urrheddiao would care about, Zenic Chronta led the way for Knetyohai City FC, and Lex Xunot scored both of Cheonju’s goals in the extra time period as the squad escaped to the next round.

Violet Cup V Fixtures - Round 3 Round 2 Winners @ Yellow League
Urrhed FC @ Egren
Glaciers @ Vitoron
Heartland @ Anfanhar
Deprí Sanar United @ Hanai
Brisara Dragoons @ Eyrods City FC
Knetyohai City FC @ Limonte
Cheonju @ Rhoni City
Deprí Sanar Vipers @ Larhai
Gurshan @ Deprí Lanar United
Shantarr City @ Jatho
Wix City @ Lorentine Jackals
Inon @ Lorentine
Deprí State @ Kynxe
Naval FC @ Checkers FC
Cosmopolitans @ Omnio City
Deprí Lanar Falcons @ Anfanhar City

Week 6
IFCF Champion's League
Third Preliminary Round, Leg 2
AS Républicains (OME) 0-1 Anomalies (CMT), Anomalies (CMT) wins 4-1 in aggregate
Tihon (CMT) 2-0 Nacional (VLD), Tihon (CMT) wins 3-3 in aggregate via away goals (1-0)

Carly Yi shows her potential in holding the Omerican side to a clean sheet, while Tihon blanked Nacional, Iskender Nur doing his thing while Miranda Gail had two assists on goals to Haodao and Corver. Tihon move on in the murderer’s row that is the Non-Champions Path of the Champion’s League.

IFCF Challenger's Cup
Third Preliminary Round, Leg 2
Myana (CMT) 1-0 Tempala United Saints (DAR), Myana (CMT) wins 3-1 in aggregate
Conalave Dragons (VLD) 4-1 Felswyr (CMT), Conalave Dragons (VLD) wins 6-1 in aggregate

Ines Delsarte, in her first game, did all right. Maryanna Casavant did the scoring to help her along. Felswyr? It was too much to come back from. Bugarin got the only goal, but that was that. A disappointing end for Felswyr’s first foray back into the IFCF.

Liga B Champions Trophy
Third Preliminary Round, Leg 2
Omnio (CMT) 0-0 Wolfin Wolves (TAE), Wolfin Wolves (TAE) wins 2-1 in aggregate
Jarrbergen Football (NWK) 3-1 Qet (CMT), Jarrbergen Football (NWK) wins 5-2 in aggregate
Pesjem Jematang (PCU) 0-2 Umbar (CMT), Umbar (CMT) wins 3-2 in aggregate

Omnio is able to hold the Wolves, but not score; Qet is utterly dumpstered, and Umbar - the saving grace of them all - got two goals from Vance Ingott, which carried them through.

Can anyone stop Lhor? Sure - Tor is hardly the level of opposition as Anomalies and Ming, and sure, the Teal gave them almost all they can handle, but Chet Puglisi’s dagger strikes true and the Orcas are… Leading in the tables? Really?

It was a day of draws in the Red League, as four of eight matches ended in ties. However, some were better than others. The Eagles and United’s game in Qet was marked by a ludicrous total of twenty separately called fouls, six yellow cards, and somehow, no penalties. In Brisara, M’aka Antoine continues to cement her status as “most likely to leave Omnio regardless of what happens to them during the season”, saving them a point late. Wirr Tsi - Anomalies is a tense affair, but Carly Yi carries over her performance against AS Républicains and matches Kathie Begley save per save. It’s all right if the first three matches listed here were whimpers, as the last of them made up for the rest. Kantiola’s Chromatik side came on strong, trying to match Lhor in the three wins club; after Salavat Caszely scored his brace, it was the Rekan Zup that stepped up for Myana, scoring twice in the final half hour. Can you imagine how good he’s going to be in a few years?

In other matches, the Crusaders missed out on a key win by letting go of the reins in the second half, with Vorster and Dostoevich helping the Dynasty to their first victory of the season; Z’ai’ai had to dig deep for their first points in a battle to the end with Alnio, with the Brewers’ last-ditch effort coming up just short due to Croxier being called offside, and in a match between two hopeful title contenders, the Frost stymied the Tide despite Bugarin being off his game as Iskender Nur was left guessing by Markita Crosland, whose ambidextrousness came up clutch at the end.

Week 7
IFCF Champion's League
Playoff Round, Leg 1
Partisan Sjoedrhavn (SVJ) 2-2 Anomalies (CMT)
1830 Cathair (AUD) 1-2 Tihon (CMT)

Welcome to where the competition just hits another level. In Partisan, Anomalies find a team every bit as capable, and despite Strausz having a field day - a goal and an assist - they are unable to get a favorable result. Far better news in Audioslavia, where Tihon is actually able to get a victory on the road against one of the most storied teams in the multiverse in 1830 Cathair - Joel Haodao really knows how to show up in big moments, or so it seems.

IFCF Challenger's Cup
Playoff Round, Leg 1
Bartholomew FC (BRP) 0-4 Myana (CMT)

A rest of a round for the Islanders, who let Zup start, with the youngster repaying the trust immediately, scoring two goals and assisting on a third. A needed rest day for Anastasiadis, Barrios, and Casavant, with the trio of the Islander attack being in their thirties.

Liga B Champions Trophy
Playoff Round, Leg 1
Nagoush FC (TKT) 1-1 Umbar (CMT)

Keep an eye on Tikariot as a nation, but hardly on Nagoush FC the club. Umbar is a bit disappointed to only come out with a draw here, as they controlled the ball for over 70% of the time.

Now that’s more what’s expected - Felswyr throttling Lhor without mercy, five different scorers getting involved. Pax has nothing to say afterwards - “We just got got.” Labbadia needed to wait till the fourth match of the season to secure the first win in charge of AFC, and it was a tight one, too - but Lorena Strausz carried over her form from the Champions’ League match and also contributed the assist to the game-winning strike.

New life for Brisara? After shutting out the Islanders in the early onset, BFC ultimately prevails at the United Center as Xarles Zarragoitia may be on the up and up? It’s too early to tell, but at least there’s some hope for the beleaguered squad. The other one-nil game was Alek Khadur turning in his performance of the season as Kuznetsov made sure the effort did not go to waste.

With Lhor’s fall, Chromatik step into place, no more of the slow start for the Capitalizt. It’s a bit worrisome that Mekeus has conceded ten goals already, but as long as Kogler and crew keep scoring, they’re likely to make noise. Another struggling keeper is Ines Delsarte, who had to get bailed out by a hat trick from Enrico as the story of the early season seems to be that there are no easy points, especially proven by how Z’ai’ai almost held Tihon to a draw - Chantel Kalevi saved the Tide from that fate by a slicing shot from thirty out. Rounding out the results is a fantastic individual effort from Xannerian Kyle Falcon, simply willing the Shock to their first win of the season.

Week 8
IFCF Champion's League
Playoff Round, Leg 2
Anomalies (CMT) 1-2 Partisan Sjoedrhavn (SVJ), Partisan Sjoedrhavn (SVJ) wins 4-3 in aggregate
1830 Cathair (AUD) 4-0 Tihon (CMT), 1830 Cathair (AUD) wins 5-2 in aggregate

A pair of defeats, one more shocking than the other. Carly Yi ran out of juice and let in a easy game-winner in a youthful mistake, but at least AFC will head to the Challengers’ Cup Group Stage. Tihon, on the other hand, faced a resurgent 1830 who dominated from start to finish, sending Tihon to one more series for the honor of making it to the Challenger’s Cup group stage.

IFCF Challenger's Cup
Playoff Round, Leg 2
Myana (CMT) 1-0 Bartholomew FC (BRP), Myana (CMT) wins 5-0 in aggregate

Islanders cruised. There’s one more round for them, too. Can we get three Chromatik teams in the Group Stage?

Liga B Champions Trophy
Playoff Round, Leg 2
Umbar (CMT) 2-1 Nagoush FC (TKT), Umbar (CMT) wins 3-2 in aggregate

Anybody else have any questions about why Umbar are overwhelming Orange League favorites? No? Good.

How has Myana been faring since Peterson got hurt? Three. Straight. Draws. Ines Delsarte is doing her best, but she's no Joann Peterson, and if it was any other team that lost a starting keeper (save maybe Tihon), they'd been in worse shape. Instead, we're at least treated with exciting matches where the Islanders claw back at every chance they get to hold onto a point. Not where they want to be, but Peterson is reportedly getting better, so there's that, at least.

There were two three-nil results on the day, but one was definitely not like the other. A flu bug kept Iskender Nur, Miranda Gail, and Joel Haodao out of the game at the Tidal Wave, leaving a Gerard Bux to be utterly flummoxed and at the mercy of the visiting Brewers; the result was customary. On the other hand, the Non-Wadsworth partnership seems to be working well enough already as the three-time defending champions flex their stuff.

In the scrum of the rest, Kimi Herrington stops all thirteen shots at goal by the Capitalizt, Tor has three goals called offside - one of them fairly controversial - allowing the Shock for a home victory, and Qet fail to score their first victory of the season despite the candidate of the goal of the year - little known Raymundo Ottinger's bending corner beating Bowers to the left post. After the brutal loss to Felswyr, Lhor rebounds with Spanghero doing the honors.

If we're being honest, all eyes were at Chromatik City Field, where Crossroads and Felswyr met in a key early fixture; Helio Hama and Vasiliy Marten Kuznetsov trade blows early, followed by a lull in the action that is ultimately broken by the same Kuznetsov doing it all himself - juking past one, running past two, shooting past the third. If this is going to be his last season in the Red League, it's going to be a good one.

Standings After Five Games:

Red League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Lhor                    5    4   0   1    14   11   +3    12
 2 Chromatik               5    3   2   0    13   10   +3    11
 3 Crossroads              5    3   1   1     8    6   +2    10
 4 Felswyr                 5    3   0   2    15    7   +8     9
 5 Tihon                   5    3   0   2    10   11   −1     9
 6 Anomalies               5    2   2   1     8    5   +3     8
 7 Wirr Tsi                5    2   2   1     5    4   +1     8
 8 Alnio                   5    2   1   2    14   12   +2     7
 9 Brisara FC              5    2   1   2     6    7   −1     7
10 Myana                   5    1   3   1    13   11   +2     6
11 Omnio                   5    1   3   1    10   10    0     6
12 Urrheddiao              5    1   2   2     3    4   −1     5
13 Ming                    5    1   1   3    12   17   −5     4
14 Tor                     5    1   0   4     6    9   −3     3
15 Z'ai'ai                 5    1   0   4    10   17   −7     3
16 Qet                     5    0   2   3     9   15   −6     2

Don't worry, Myana fans - Peterson will be back. For Orcas supporters, enjoy it while it lasts - the other shoe will drop soon.

Orange League

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Orange League            Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Deprí Lanar             5    4   0   1     9    6   +3    12
 2 Miners FC               5    3   2   0     6    1   +5    11
 3 Eyrods                  5    3   2   0     3    0   +3    11
 4 Deprí Sanar             5    3   1   1    14   10   +4    10
 5 Anchors FC              5    3   1   1     7    4   +3    10
 6 Rhoni FC                5    2   2   1     8    6   +2     8
 7 Hanai Breakers          5    2   2   1     2    1   +1     8
 8 Pria                    5    2   1   2     8    4   +4     7
 9 Umbar                   5    2   1   2     5    2   +3     7
10 Shantarr                5    1   2   2     3    4   −1     5
11 Knetyohai               5    1   1   3     2    4   −2     4
12 Crix                    5    1   1   3     2    5   −3     4
13 Rhoni                   5    1   1   3     2   10   −8     4
14 Tihon United            5    0   3   2     3    5   −2     3
15 Fishermen's Club        5    0   3   2     6   14   −8     3
16 Pùr                     5    0   1   4     1    5   −4     1

Early losses for Umbar, but the surprise has been Miners FC and Eyrods. Good going for the previously Red League clubs.

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Yellow League             Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Vitoron                  5    3   2   0     8    1   +7    11
 2 Rhoni City               5    3   2   0     6    0   +6    11
 3 Anfanhar City            5    3   1   1     6    4   +2    10
 4 Lorentine                5    2   3   0     6    1   +5     9
 5 Omnio City               5    2   2   1     3    1   +2     8
 6 Kynxe                    5    2   2   1     6    7   −1     8
 7 Hanai                    5    1   4   0     4    1   +3     7
 8 Eyrods City FC           5    2   1   2     5    4   +1     7
 9 Checkers FC              5    1   4   0     4    3   +1     7
10 Lorentine Jackals        5    1   2   2     3    4   −1     5
11 Limonte                  5    1   2   2     1    3   −2     5
12 Egren                    5    1   1   3     7    6   +1     4
13 Jatho                    5    0   4   1     2    3   −1     4
14 Larhai                   5    1   1   3     3    7   −4     4
15 Deprí Lanar United       5    0   3   2     0    6   −6     3
16 Anfanhar                 5    0   0   5     3   16  −13     0

Green League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Urrhed FC                 5    3   1   1     9    5   +4    10
 2 Deprí Sanar Vipers        5    3   1   1     6    3   +3    10
 3 Knetyohai City FC         5    3   1   1     3    1   +2    10
 4 Inon                      5    3   0   2     7    3   +4     9
 5 Gurshan                   5    3   0   2     6    3   +3     9
 6 Dre'a                     5    2   2   1     9    7   +2     8
 7 Naval FC                  5    1   4   0     6    5   +1     7
 8 Deprí Lanar Falcons       5    2   1   2     4    3   +1     7
 9 Deprí Sanar United        5    2   1   2     2    2    0     7
10 Pria City                 5    2   1   2     4    5   −1     7
11 Cosmopolitans             5    2   1   2     6    9   −3     7
12 Qet United                5    1   2   2     8    8    0     5
13 Cheonju                   5    1   2   2     1    3   −2     5
14 Wix City                  5    0   3   2     4    6   −2     3
15 Glaciers                  5    1   0   4     2    6   −4     3
16 Shantarr City             5    1   0   4     3   11   −8     3

Blue League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Qet City                 5    3   2   0    16    3  +13    11
 2 Wirr Tsi Lightning       5    3   1   1     8    3   +5    10
 3 Lhor United              5    3   1   1     8    4   +4    10
   Nonian City              5    3   1   1     9    5   +4    10
 5 Umbar State              5    3   0   2     5    3   +2     9
 6 Umbar City               5    3   0   2     6    5   +1     9
 7 Larhai City FC           5    2   2   1     7    4   +3     8
 8 Brisara Dragoons         5    2   2   1     5    3   +2     8
 9 Inon City                5    2   1   2     6    6    0     7
10 Flames of the West       5    2   1   2     5    9   −4     7
11 Capitol FC               5    1   3   1     5    7   −2     6
12 Deprí State              5    1   2   2     3    4   −1     5
13 Eastern Chromatik        5    1   1   3     4    8   −4     4
14 Alnio Ravens             5    1   1   3     2   11   −9     4
15 Penat                    5    0   2   3     5   13   −8     2
16 Heartland                5    0   0   5     0    6   −6     0

Indigo League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Wix                        5    4   1   0     9    2   +7    13
 2 Deprí Pelar Pelicans       5    4   0   1    10    5   +5    12
   Umbar State                5    4   0   1    10    5   +5    12
 4 Jatho Bulls                5    3   2   0     8    3   +5    11
 5 Pùr Cowboys                5    3   1   1     8    4   +4    10
 6 Guardians                  5    3   1   1    10    6   +4    10
 7 Egren Elite                5    2   1   2     4    4    0     7
 8 Penat Pilots               5    2   1   2     6    7   −1     7
 9 Kingslayers                5    2   1   2     7    9   −2     7
10 Lorentine City             5    1   2   2     5    5    0     5
11 D'rea City                 5    1   2   2     1    2   −1     5
12 Gurshan Sharks             5    1   2   2     5    8   −3     5
13 Green State                5    1   0   4     4    9   −5     3
14 Victory                    5    0   2   3     4    9   −5     2
15 Dynamite                   5    0   2   3     2    8   −6     2
16 Loggers                    5    0   0   5     1    8   −7     0

Indigo League Promotion/Relegation Playoffs

Round 1
M1. East #2 vs. Island #2
Mw. Capital #2 vs. West #2

Round 2
Q1. #11 Indigo League vs. Chosen Winner
Q2. #12 Indigo League vs. Leftover Winner

Chromatik Youth League Championship Season 2

Standings to be updated after fifteen games

by **Chromatika** » Sun Mar 07, 2021 3:24 pm

Rainbow League System Season Five Matchdays 6-10

All crests courtesy of Vulpine Sportif

Red League

Sponsored By:

Black Raven Technologies

Week 9
IFCL Challengers' Cup
Qualifying Round, Leg 1
De Commons (TSA) 1-3 Myana (CMT)
Avenida Leal (FFD) 2-1 Tihon (CMT)

This is the round to see if teams make it to the Group Stage. Hanson-Conavacio scores a hat trick to all but send them through, while Tihon has to face Avenida Leal now? Ugh. Kalevi helps out but it's not enough.

Violet Cup V Fixtures - Round 3 Round 2 Winners @ Yellow League
Egren 2-2 Urrhed FC (2-2 AET, 6-5 pen.)
Vitoron 2-1 Glaciers
Anfanhar 2-2 Heartland (4-2 AET)
Hanai 4-1 Deprí Sanar United
Eyrods City FC 2-0 Brisara Dragoons
Limonte 4-1 Knetyohai City FC
Rhoni City 3-1 Cheonju
Larhai 2-1 Deprí Sanar Vipers
Deprí Lanar United 1-0 Gurshan
Jatho 1-0 Shantarr City
Lorentine Jackals 2-0 Wix City
Lorentine 2-0 Inon
Kynxe 1-1 Deprí State (2-1 AET)
Checkers FC 2-0 Naval FC
Omnio City 2-1 Cosmopolitans
Anfanhar City 5-1 Deprí Lanar Falcons

Not a single upset. All Yellow League teams move on.

Violet Cup V Fixtures - Round 4 Round 3 Winners @ Orange League
Anfanhar City @ Tihon United
Omnio City @ Crix
Eyrods City FC @ Deprí Lanar
Lorentine Jackals @ Rhoni
Vitoron @ Eyrods
Jatho @ Rhoni FC
Rhoni City @ Fishermen's Club
Anfanhar @ Miners FC
Limonte @ Pria
Kynxe @ Pùr
Larhai @ Knetyohai
Hanai @ Anchors FC
Lorentine @ Umbar
Egren @ Shantarr
Deprí Lanar United @ Deprí Sanar
Checkers FC @ Hanai Breakers

Week 10
IFCL Challengers' Cup
Qualifying Round, Leg 2
Myana (CMT) 2-0 De Commons (TSA), Myana (CMT) wins 5-1 in aggregate
Tihon (CMT) 2-1 Avenida Leal (FFD), Avenida Leal (FFD) wins 3-3 in aggregate after penalties (3-1) after extra time (3-3)

Myana cruise on by, while Tihon's IFCF run is cut short in penalties. Still, they took down the likes of Sabrefell Athletic. A decent cycle for Tihon.

For the second season in a row, the Chromia Derby is in Matchday 6. This time around, it's a defensive affair - Carly Yi and Dun Mukeus one-upping each other - and the game ends in a nil-nil draw.

Lhor is continuing to play above their level, and the way that they stayed in the match against Tihon was another showcase of that. Alnio is the other squad punching above their weight, taking Omnio to town.

The Islands Derby is a tense affair, United’s Kalashnikov getting the jump on Myana; however, Hanson-Conavacio had other ideas, getting a hat trick. In other results, Z’ai’ai refused to let Crossroads leave with all three points, Qet got the first victory of the season via a late goal from Sulaka, and Ming and Brisara clashed to a 8-goal goalfest that saw nobody prevail.

Week 11
Liga B Champions Trophy
Group Stage, Game 1
Umbar (CMT) 0-1 Leichardt (NPH)

Despite Singh's best efforts, the Monkeys are not available to score, and fall behind in the early going.

Ronald Labbadia hasn’t had the greatest of entries into being the Manager of the Anomalies, sitting at a 2-3-1 record after six matches. On this trip to Myana, however, his genius in bringing in Hynym-Nirlo Alt in the second half ended up being the best move possible as AFC prevailed on a nine-goal match that was extremely entertaining.

The Eagles win their second match in a row in a surprising one over Felswyr, a result that’s really exacerbating the big problem with Felswyr right now: nobody is stepping up next to Bugarin. Alongside Omnio’s drawing of Urrheddiao with Antoine scoring her sixth goal of the early season, the new nations are doing decently lately.

Chromia based teams not named Anomalies do struggle, with the Crusaders suffering their second draw in a row - though one against the Tide isn’t that bad. Kuznetsov is still playing sharp. Chromatik, on the other hand, can’t get more than one past Ming, no matter how hard Kogler tried.

In other matches, Wirr Tsi stopped Z’ai’ai due to Begley’s heroics with Wan Sheping making sure the Shock would take all three points, Brisara FC had a neat thirty yard goal from sub Miles Jones to get past Tor, and Lhor edged Alnio in a matchup of teams that are doing way better than anyone thought possible up to this point.

Week 12
IFCL Challengers’ Cup
Group Stage, Game 1
Myana (CMT) 2-2 Northern Stallions (BRE)
Anomalies (CMT) 1-2 Crystopolis City (CRY)

Rough matches at home to start for both of the teams still alive. Myana had a two goal lead evaporate in the last thirty minutes, while Anomalies trailed for most of the game before clawing one back.

Violet Cup V Fixtures - Round 4 Round 3 Winners @ Orange League
Tihon United 2-1 Anfanhar City
Crix 2-0 Omnio City
Deprí Lanar 1-2 Eyrods City FC
Rhoni 3-1 Lorentine Jackals
Eyrods 3-2 Vitoron
Rhoni FC 2-0 Jatho
Fishermen’s Club 4-1 Rhoni City
Miners FC 3-1 Anfanhar
Pria 1-1 Limonte (2-1 AET)
Pùr 4-0 Kynxe
Knetyohai 2-2 Larhai (2-2 AET, 5-4 pen.)
Anchors FC 1-2 Hanai
Umbar 3-0 Lorentine
Shantarr 0-1 Egren
Deprí Sanar 2-1 Deprí Lanar United
Hanai Breakers 2-0 Checkers FC

A few interesting results here. Cid San’s goal in the eighty-third minute allowed Tihon United to sneak by Anfanhar City, while Mile Twen’s dagger sends Deprí Lanar packing; Cato Me’s hat trick leads Eyrods past Vitoron; Pria needs Mikki Lundy in overtime to overcome Limonte, and Knetyohai barely wins in penalties. Hanai sneaks past Anchors FC behind heroics from Theodore Immerte, Egren’s Giger Rean scores in injury time to get them past Shantarr, and Deprí Sanar’s Innox Xarillon scores with five minutes remaining to send the Yellow Jackets to the next round.

Violet Cup V Fixtures - Round 5 Round 4 Winners @ Red League
Umbar @ Tihon
Eyrods @ Crossroads
Eyrods City FC @ Brisara FC
Hanai Breakers @ Myana
Rhoni @ Alnio
Pùr @ Felswyr
Minres FC @ Chromatik
Deprí Sanar @ Wirr Tsi
Knetyohai @ Urrheddiao
Crix @ Tor
Fishermen's Club @ Z’ai’ai
Rhoni FC @ Lhor
Hanai @ Ming
Pria @ Anomalies
Tihon United @ Qet
Egren @ Omnio

The big guns enter here. Not too many intriguing matchups - maybe that of Hanai Breakers trying to contain the Myana onslaught.

Week 13
Liga B Champions Trophy
Group Stage, Game 2
Daedonggang 3.26 (QUE) 0-1 Umbar (CMT)

Umbar bounces back on the road, Ingott scoring the long-ranged dagger to get the Monkeys in the win column.

Kathie Begley is of the opinion that she should be considered for the Chromatik National Team. “Why not me?” quotes the Shock goalkeeper after an astonishing performance at The Tidal Wave where she stops all eight shots on goal by Tihon. She’s been one of the better keepers in the league since her entrance last year, and her claims may deem further looking into.

The Kontiola era’s second season is off to a much better start for Chromatik, who are the last team to not having dropped a game yet. Their handling of Tor was rather clinical - Mario Kogler has been a cog in the machine in setting up three goals and contributing to a fourth. The Teal, on the other hand, are finding their second season in the Red League to be far more difficult, with only one victory to their name.

Myana had to handle three goals beings scored against them in the first half by the Dynasty, but bounced back in the second half with two goals that put the game away, super teenage sub Marko Zup scoring his third of the season; fellow island side Urrheddiao saw their defense return to form in a one-nil blanking of an Alnio squad that had been red-hot but is starting to falter.

Speaking of hot squads starting to falter, the Crusaders handed Lhor only their second loss of the season, the patented Crossroads midfield getting the work done; fellow Chromia squad Anomalies had to keep up with the one-woman scoring machine that is M’aka Antoine of Omnio. In other matches, Felswyr kept up with Brisara blow for blow while Qet put up their third victory in a row.

Week 14
IFCL Challengers’ Cup
Group Stage, Game 2
Sporting Iturributa (ASG) 1-0 Myana (CMT)
Hellinic Rouge (PAS) 1-1 Anomalies (CMT)

Give credit to GK Lino Kaberle. He was responsible for all Myana’s shots going silent, and a single shot was all Sporting needed to take the victory. Anomalies concede an early score to Hellenic Rouge, but claw one back near the end courtesy of Kristian Non.

Myana continues to struggle with Joann Peterson on the sidelines - she’s now expected to return by Matchday 11. The goal by Clercin is a good one, but it’s one that Peterson would probably have had a hand on. Myana are actually lucky to be at 3-3-3.

Ming continues to play highly entertaining football - the three-nil blanking of Omnio puts them at 23 goals scored, which is good for third in the league. The problem is that Desiree Bowers is being overwhelmed way too often.

Qet’s undefeated run falls short against the Tide, but it wasn’t for lack of trying. Tihon had to hang on after Clotho Sulaka answered Joel Haodao’s goal within a minute and Chusi Megoé got the Eagles to within a goal. However, that was the closest that Qet got - Iskender Nur held firm.

In other matches, Brisara ran up the score against the Mountainners, Crossroads, Chromatik, and Anomalies made it a perfect day for Chromia clubs - Anomalies getting two past Kimi Herrington, who is not doing as well as the magical season of last year - while Lhor holds onto a draw after the Shock got one back.

Week 15
Liga B Champions Trophy
Group Stage, Game 3
Umbar (CMT) 2-1 Didari City (PFA)

A much better game for Umbar, with Justiina Dannysdóttir and Oman Potts on the same page. Didari City does get one back on Asher Singh late, but it isn’t enough.

Did anyone have the Orcas at the top of the standings after ten games and seriously consider themselves a fan of Chromatik football? If you’re raising your hand, you’re either from Lhor or lying. The beleaguered team, in the middle of asking for suitors to buy them, have somehow clawed together a 6-2-2 record after ten games. Nobody knows how sustainable this is, but the team is riding the hell out of it after a dramatic victory at The Cove over Qet. “We are going to make sure we stay up here,” states a determined Lyle Detwiler.

Chromatik’s first defeat of the season came from an unlikely source - Z’ai’ai. Despite Mario Kogler’s late heroics to bring the Capitalizt within one goal, the margin established by the Mountaineers proved to be too much as Z’ai’ai secured only their second win of the early season. Coupled with the Crusaders being blanked at home from another masterful performance from one Kathie Begley and Anomalies being lucky enough to escape from Alnio with a point after a wondrous ten minutes from Lainey Wadsworth, it was a day to forget from Chromia based squads.

The best match of the day was at The Frozen Stadium where once again, it was the wonderkid Marko Zup that came up clutch for Myana as they overcame Ines Delsarte’s allowing of four goals to steal a victory. The Frost were not able to capitalize on Cilistro Bugarin’s double.

In other matches, Brisara’s goalscoring madness ended in Tihon where Iskender Nur held them at bay, Omnio showed Tor which newer squad had the better form as of late, and Urrheddiao scored as half as many goals than they had scored in the nine games previous in a dominant away victory at Jewel Stadium.

Standings After Ten Games:

Red League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Lhor                   10    6   2   2    26   23   +3    20
 2 Anomalies              10    5   4   1    20   13   +7    19
 3 Chromatik              10    5   4   1    23   17   +6    19
 4 Wirr Tsi               10    5   3   2    11    6   +5    18
 5 Crossroads             10    5   3   2    24   19   +5    18
 6 Tihon                  10    5   2   3    25   24   +1    17
 7 Myana                  10    4   3   3    30   25   +5    15
 8 Brisara FC             10    4   3   3    22   21   +1    15
 9 Felswyr                10    4   1   5    26   21   +5    13
10 Urrheddiao             10    3   3   4    10   12   −2    12
11 Alnio                  10    3   2   5    24   24    0    11
12 Qet                    10    3   2   5    23   26   −3    11
13 Omnio                  10    2   4   4    19   23   −4    10
14 Ming                   10    2   3   5    25   31   −6     9
15 Z'ai'ai                10    2   1   7    20   34  −14     7
16 Tor                    10    2   0   8    13   22   −9     6

Lhor up top. Don't expect them to stay. Otherwise, the usual prospects up top, except for Brisara staying around in eighth. Ming can't save themselves despite all the goalscoring, while Tor and Z'ai'ai are just floundering.

Orange League

Sponsored By:

Viper Motors

Orange League            Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Eyrods                 10    6   3   1     9    1   +8    21
 2 Deprí Lanar            10    6   1   3    12    8   +4    19
 3 Pria                   10    5   2   3    11    5   +6    17
 4 Knetyohai              10    5   2   3     7    4   +3    17
 5 Tihon United           10    4   3   3    11    7   +4    15
 6 Miners FC              10    4   3   3    11    9   +2    15
 7 Umbar                  10    4   2   4     9    6   +3    14
 8 Pùr                    10    4   2   4     6    6    0    14
 9 Anchors FC             10    4   2   4     8   12   −4    14
10 Deprí Sanar            10    4   1   5    19   18   +1    13
11 Rhoni FC               10    3   4   3    13   13    0    13
12 Crix                   10    3   3   4     5    6   −1    12
13 Hanai Breakers         10    3   3   4     3    4   −1    12
14 Rhoni                  10    2   4   4     7   17  −10    10
15 Shantarr               10    2   2   6     7   11   −4     8
16 Fishermen's Club       10    0   5   5     9   20  −11     5

Nobody thought Umbar would drop four games in the first ten. Seeing Eyrods and Deprí Lanar up there is good, too. For the teams at the bottom, it isn't quite time to panic, unless you're Fishermen's Club - no wins yet?

Sponsored by:

Kinetik

Yellow League             Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Lorentine               10    7   3   0    18    2  +16    24
 2 Vitoron                 10    6   3   1    18    4  +14    21
 3 Anfanhar City           10    6   2   2    16    9   +7    20
 4 Eyrods City FC          10    6   2   2    14    8   +6    20
 5 Rhoni City              10    5   2   3    12    8   +4    17
 6 Omnio City              10    4   3   3     9    7   +2    15
 7 Hanai                   10    3   5   2    12    5   +7    14
 8 Egren                   10    4   2   4    16   15   +1    14
 9 Checkers FC             10    2   6   2    13   17   −4    12
10 Limonte                 10    3   2   5     7   11   −4    11
11 Kynxe                   10    2   4   4     7   12   −5    10
12 Larhai                  10    3   1   6     7   16   −9    10
13 Lorentine Jackals       10    2   3   5     4   11   −7     9
14 Anfanhar                10    2   2   6    15   25  −10     8
15 Jatho                   10    0   5   5     3   11   −8     5
16 Deprí Lanar United      10    0   5   5     4   14  −10     5

Green League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Urrhed FC                10    6   2   2    15    8   +7    20
 2 Knetyohai City FC        10    5   4   1     7    2   +5    19
 3 Naval FC                 10    4   5   1    12    8   +4    17
 4 Deprí Lanar Falcons      10    5   2   3    12    8   +4    17
 5 Cheonju                  10    4   4   2     9    7   +2    16
 6 Pria City                10    4   4   2     9    8   +1    16
 7 Gurshan                  10    5   0   5    10    7   +3    15
 8 Dre'a                    10    4   3   3    11   10   +1    15
 9 Deprí Sanar Vipers       10    4   2   4     7    6   +1    14
10 Deprí Sanar United       10    4   2   4     7    7    0    14
11 Wix City                 10    3   4   3    15   12   +3    13
12 Inon                     10    4   1   5     9   10   −1    13
13 Cosmopolitans            10    4   1   5     9   15   −6    13
14 Qet United               10    2   3   5    10   13   −3     9
15 Glaciers                 10    2   1   7     4    9   −5     7
16 Shantarr City            10    1   0   9     3   19  −16     3

Blue League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Nonian City             10    6   3   1    14    7   +7    21
 2 Wirr Tsi Lightning      10    6   2   2    15    6   +9    20
 3 Lhor United             10    6   2   2    15    9   +6    20
 4 Qet City                10    5   4   1    20    6  +14    19
 5 Larhai City FC          10    4   5   1    12    6   +6    17
 6 Umbar State             10    5   2   3    10    6   +4    17
 7 Alnio Ravens            10    4   2   4     9   20  −11    14
 8 Deprí State             10    3   4   3    11   10   +1    13
 9 Umbar City              10    3   3   4     7    9   −2    12
10 Capitol FC              10    3   3   4     9   12   −3    12
11 Inon City               10    3   2   5    12   13   −1    11
12 Flames of the West      10    3   2   5     9   16   −7    11
13 Eastern Chromatik       10    2   3   5    13   14   −1     9
14 Brisara Dragoons        10    2   3   5     7   10   −3     9
15 Heartland               10    2   1   7     2    9   −7     7
16 Penat                   10    1   3   6    11   23  −12     6

Indigo League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Umbar State               10    9   0   1    35   11  +24    27
 2 Wix                       10    7   2   1    18    6  +12    23
 3 Guardians                 10    6   2   2    19   14   +5    20
 4 Deprí Pelar Pelicans      10    5   4   1    14    8   +6    19
 5 Pùr Cowboys               10    5   2   3    11    7   +4    17
 6 Kingslayers               10    5   2   3    13   12   +1    17
 7 Jatho Bulls               10    4   3   3    11    8   +3    15
 8 Lorentine City            10    3   4   3    16   11   +5    13
 9 Penat Pilots              10    3   4   3    10   12   −2    13
10 Green State               10    2   4   4     7   11   −4    10
11 D'rea City                10    2   3   5     4    6   −2     9
12 Egren Elite               10    2   3   5     6   10   −4     9
13 Gurshan Sharks            10    2   3   5     8   19  −11     9
14 Victory                   10    1   4   5     6   18  −12     7
15 Loggers                   10    1   2   7     4   18  −14     5
16 Dynamite                  10    0   4   6     5   16  −11     4

Chromatik Youth League Championship Season 2

Standings to be updated after fifteen games

by **Chromatika** » Sun Mar 07, 2021 11:44 pm

Rainbow League System Season Five Matchdays 11-15

All crests courtesy of Vulpine Sportif

Red League

Sponsored By:

Black Raven Technologies

Week 16
IFCL Challengers' Cup
Group Stage, Game 3
Myana 2-1 Kirkenes FC (KSK)
Anomalies 2-0 Quaggen (QGP)

Barrios and Anastasiadis hand Myana the victory at The Islander Dome, while Non and Wadsworth make sure Anomalies handle the team from Quaggen.

Violet Cup V Fixtures - Round 5 Round 4 Winners @ Red League
Tihon 2-0 Umbar
Crossroads 0-2 Eyrods
Brisara FC 3-0 Eyrods City FC
Myana 0-1 Hanai Breakers
Alnio 0-1 Rhoni
Felswyr 2-1 Pùr
Chromatik 1-1 Miners FC (2-1 AET)
Wirr Tsi 3-3 Deprí Sanar (5-3 AET)
Urrheddiao 3-2 Knetyohai
Tor 1-3 Crix
Z'ai'ai 1-1 Fishermen's Club (1-2 AET)
Lhor 1-0 Rhoni FC
Ming 2-1 Hanai
Anomalies 1-2 Pria
Qet 2-1 Tihon United
Omnio 2-1 Egren

Wow. Six upsets. Crossroads, Anomalies, and Myana fall? Ines Delsarte falters on a late penalty as Hanai Breakers keeper Jeremiah Allison contains the Islander attack. Meanwhile, Hyo-Sook Jang does the same at Crossroads, and Pride striker Mikki Lundy scores in injury time to knock out Anomalies. Alongside Crix (yes, Crix!) taking down Tor, Rhoni getting by Alnio, and Fishermen's Club (yes, that same club that hasn't won a single game in the Orange League) getting by Z'ai'ai on the road, it was a round to remember.

Violet Cup V Fixtures - Round of 16, Leg 1
Lhor @ Crix
Tihon @ Hanai Breakers
Wirr Tsi @ Omnio
Brisara FC @ Qet
Urrheddiao @ Fishermen's Club
Felswyr @ Pria
Ming @ Rhoni
Chromatik @ Eyrods

How did that happen? Eight underdogs, eight favorites. They'll all start on the underdog's home. Who will be the one to survive?

Week 17
Liga B Champions Trophy
Group Stage, Game 4
Didari City (PFA) 0-0 Umbar (CMT)

All the kudos to Asher Singh for hanging on for ninety minutes when the offense couldn't come through.

Jannick Kontiola's Capitalizt are absolutely worthy of being considered for the title, especially after the drubbing that they put on Tihon at home. It was a solid victory - Mukeus holding Tihon to just a single goal, Kogler running the show, and Jordan showing up at the right time to put the game away. Keeping pace is the Crusaders, who just utterly bullied the Eagles, Maricela Throop coming through with the hat trick and Kuznetsov scoring the brace. With Anomalies losing out to the Dynasty - only their second loss of the season - it may be time to consider that at least for this season, Chromatik and Crossroads is a bit better.

Islander fans are just counting the weeks until Joann Peterson returns - till then, they're just hanging on. Getting past Z'ai'ai is a step in the right direction. The team that's struggling to do the same is Felswyr. It isn't that they're not scoring enough - Haggard and Bugarin are keeping pace - but the Frost defense is having a bit of a problem holding ono leads.

To round out the action, Urrheddiao added on another four-goal day at Tor's behest while Lhor's momentum was stymied by Brisara, and Kathie Begley's good season continues as Wirr Tsi handle Alnio.

Week 18
IFCL Challengers' Cup
Group Stage, Game 4
Kirkenes FC (KSK) 3-0 Myana (CMT)
Quaggen (QGP) 3-1 Anomalies (CMT)

What a nightmare day for Chromatik teams. Ines Delsarte is utterly slammed and the usual Islander attack is held at bay at Kirkenes. Meanwhile, Anomalies fall utterly flat at Quaggen.

Is everything okay with Carly Yi? The new Anomalies keeper concedes four to Tor after losing to Ming, with a loss to Pria before that. Though there are plenty of weapons on the squad, a team cannot win without a solid keeper. How much should the team point to her growing into her role? With both Crossroads and Chromatik taking advantage of the situation, this could be a passing of the torch. Crossroads is continuing to score at an alarming rate, while the Captializt's flow is working out nicely in their favor.

In what has become a perennial top of the table clash, Tihon prevailed over Myana by bottling Enrico Hanson-Conavacio. The Schottia/Quebec dual-national was marked all game long by Nick Mariner, who did more than just score a goa. With the help of the defenders when needed, the Tide contained the biggest threat on the Islander roster.

Felswyr bounces back after the disappointing result against Omnio by blanking Urrheddiao, Helio Hama proving to be another avenue of attack for the Frost; Wirr Tsi remain the last team to concede less than ten goals this season, Yáñez having his best game of the season. Elsewhere, Omnio evened out their record at 4-4-4 even without M'aka Antoine scoring and Alnio and Ming played to a nine-goal goalfest between two teams struggling at the bottom half of the table.

Week 19
Liga B Champions Trophy
Group Stage, Game 5
Leichardt (NPH) 2-2 Umbar (CMT)

This time around, Umbar is a bit better equipped. Dannysdóttir is one fine player.

Cup Winner's Cup
Preliminary Round, First Leg
Home United (MAP) 0-2 Crossroads (CMT)

Crossroads absolutely shell Home United.

Violet Cup V Fixtures - Round of Sixteen, First Leg
Crix 1-1 Lhor
Crix: Pomochuk '28; Lhor: Jideofor '11
Hanai Breakers 0-3 Tihon
Hanai Breakers: None.; Tihon: Hong '18, '51, '79
Omnio 1-1 Wirr Tsi
Omnio: Antoine '29; Wirr Tsi: Falcon '55
Qet 2-5 Brisara FC
Qet: Megoé '14, '51; Brisara FC: Ma '19, Soule '24, Rajala '33, '48, Nowak '81
Fishermen's Club 3-4 Urrheddiao
Fishermen's Club: Maurice ;28, Douglas '44, Beaumanoir '71; Urrheddiao: Ferrari '28, Kalashnikov '33, '58, '72
Pria 0-1 Felswyr
Pria: None; Felswyr: Buagrin '22
Rhoni 1-4 Ming
Rhoni: Baxter '28; Ming: Dostoevich '29, '44, Wright '31, '81
Eyrods 1-3 Chromatik
Eyrods: Wu '14; Chromatik: Caszely '33, Kogler '46, Canfield '90+1

The craziest of games happened at Fisher's Wharf, where Urrheddiao just barely edged the home club due to a hat trick from Kalashnikov. None of the underdogs held onto an upset at home, with the closest of them being Crix tying Lhor and Omnio holding Wirr Tsi to a goal. Felswyr, Brisara FC, Tihon, Ming, and Chromatik simply took care of business, though Felswyr does have to worry about a potential comeback more than most.

Violet Cup V Fixtures - Round of Sixteen, Second Leg
Crix @ Lhor
Hanai Breakers @ Tihon
Omnio @ Wirr Tsi
Qet @ Brisara FC
Fishermen's Club @ Urrheddiao
Pria @ Felswyr
Rhoni @ Ming
Eyrods @ Chromatik

Week 20
IFCL Challengers' Cup
Group Stage, Game 5
Northern Stallions (BRE) 1-2 Myana (CMT)
Crystopolis City (CRY) 2-1 Anomalies (CMT)

Myana overcomes another early goal conceded by Delsarte, while Anomalies is all but eliminated with this result. Yi just couldn't hold up to the opposition's caliber; or the rest of the team just wasn't good enough to compensate.

Atlantian Oceania Champions' League
First Round, First Leg
Anomalies (CMT) 1-1 Arenes FC (NHA)
Anomalies is really, really struggling, aren't they? Barely holding on to the draw here.

What more can be said about Kathie Begley at the moment? Having conceded less than ten goals still, she was on point in a 1-0 blanking of Brisara FC as Wirr Tsi is the Urrheddiao of this season.

In the other Chromia Derby, Crusaders are absolutely the best team in the league for this season so far. With thirty-nine goals scored in thirteen matches - three goals scored per match on average - Crossroads is hell bent on making the most of Kuznetsov's last season. Anomalies bounce back in a feel good for Carly Yi game as the youngster stops all shots on goal including three from Bugarin.

The other title contenders in Myana and Tihon both falter. Peterson cannot return fast enough for Myana as Delsarte lets through three more goals against Lhor, while Antoine remains one of the most exciting players in the league with a hat trick past Iskender Nur; The results actually have Omnio and Urrheddiao within three points of Tihon. Elsewhere, Urrheddiao's resurgence of goalscoring continued with the third straight multi-goal game in a row, Qet and Alnio played an entertaining match, and Tor won a narrow one in the Jewel Dome that may help them in the long run.

Week 21
Liga B Champions Trophy
Group Stage, Game 6
Umbar (CMT) 0-2 Daedonggang 3.26 (QUE)

Not much to see here. Got smacked up early, couldn't recover. However, Umbar does make it to the next round due to most of the group being so underwhelming.

Cup Winner's Cup
Preliminary Round, Second Leg
Crossroads (CMT) 1-0 Home United (MAP), Crossroads (CMT) wins 3-0 in aggregate

A neat stepping stone victory for Crossroads as they look forward to tougher opposition.

The Crusaders are putting aside naysayers left and right, with their latest victim being Myana. It's one of the better games for one Ines Delsarte, but this time Alek Khadur is also having a whale of a game, and a angled shot by Kuznetsov is enough for the final margin, leaving the Islanders with the prospect of having a sub .500 record after fifteen games.

In the marquee matchup of the day, Kontiola and his people march into Wirr Tsi and hammer two past Begley, something that nobody had been able to do regulary at this point. With Anomalies winning a barnburner in Z'ai'ai - you don't need Yi to do much when Wadsworth is on form - the three Chromia clubs are doing very well.

For Tihon, it's another bounce-back victory in this topsy-turvy season, a one-nil over Urrheddiao, who remain one of the more defensive sides in the league but are struggling with the clutch goals. At least they're not in the position that Felswyr are - Bugarin can't play defense no matter how hard he tries, and when Holder is having the game of her career - four goals is the most anyone's scored in one match this season - the Frost are left wanting despite their goals differential being at zero.

To round out the action, Tor escapes the bottom of the table by edging past Alnio, Brisara FC continues to show their stellar play, and Lhor is starting to lose momentum just as Omnio continues to prove that they will not go down after one season.

Week 22
IFCL Challengers' Cup
Group Stage, Game 6
Myana (CMT) 2-0 Sporting Iturributa (ASG)
Anomalies (CMT) 3-1 Hellinic Rouge (PAS)

Heading into the game against Sporting Iturributa, Myana knew that it had to win by more than a goal to avoid tiebreakers. After Hanson-Conavacio scored early, the Islanders would not relent, coming across the Iturributa formation in waves until the second goal was scored by Marko Zup late in the second half. The Islanders would move on, Delsarte struggling and all.

Anomalies put together a feel-good performance against Hellinic, but it's too little, too late. What a shame.

Atlantian Oceania Champions' League
First Round, Second Leg
Arenes FC (NHA) 2-2 Anomalies (CMT), Anomalies (CMT) win 2-1 in away goals after 3-3 in aggregate

Anomalies need goals from both Non and Wadsworth to make sure they don't go 0-for-2 in international club competition, but there is no confidence in this team at the moment.

What an amazing match to end the season. Anomalies verus Tihon has been one that decided the champion more often than not, and though both teams are not doing as well this season, the match was still momentous. Griffin Riordan the Brenecian Champion struck late, and Tihon took the win, this time.

Myana held Joann Peterson back one more game, and Ines Delsarte repaid them. The backup keeper has been decent but not special in Peterson's absence, but she saved the best for last in keeping Wirr Tsi to no goals. Maybe Myana can make a run at it with the return of PEterson.

Stefan Metod provides Omnio with a secondary scoring source in a draw against table-leading Crossroads, which allows Chromatik to draw level with them on points with the Crusaders leading by goal differential; Felswyr remains one of the highest goalscoring teams on a key win at Tor, while Z'ai'ai keeps winning by a lot of scores when they do win.

Elsewhere, Lhor remains relevant by drawing Urrheddiao, a result that really leaves United reeling, while Alnio keeps the hope of making it to the top eight by stopping Brisara FC.

Standings After Fifteen Games:

Red League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Crossroads             15    9   4   2    42   28  +14    31
 2 Chromatik              15    9   4   2    37   25  +12    31
 3 Wirr Tsi               15    8   3   4    19   10   +9    27
 4 Tihon                  15    8   2   5    35   34   +1    26
 5 Anomalies              15    7   4   4    30   24   +6    25
 6 Lhor                   15    6   5   4    34   33   +1    23
 7 Myana                  15    6   4   5    38   34   +4    22
 8 Omnio                  15    5   6   4    32   31   +1    21
 9 Brisara FC             15    6   3   6    30   31   −1    21
10 Felswyr                15    6   1   8    35   33   +2    19
11 Urrheddiao             15    5   4   6    18   17   +1    19
12 Alnio                  15    5   2   8    32   34   −2    17
13 Ming                   15    4   3   8    42   50   −8    15
14 Tor                    15    5   0  10    26   35   −9    15
15 Qet                    15    4   2   9    31   45  −14    14
16 Z'ai'ai                15    3   1  11    32   49  −17    10

Crusaders and Chromatik sharing the top? Not as unlikely as you think. Kuznetsov is leading the Crusaders to a torrid pace, while Kogler runs the show for the Capitalizt. Nanlei's Wirr Tsi, led by Kathie Begley, are in third, while perennial title contenders Tihon and Anomalies are still around. Lhor is starting to fall, while Myana is happy to be in seventh given their injuries. Of the rest, the most noteworthy are Omnio's tenacity, Felswyr and Urrheddiao not living up to hype, Ming scoring way too many goals for a team in thirteenth place, and Z'ai'ai seeming to be back on the way down.

Orange League

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Orange League            Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Deprí Lanar            15    8   4   3    17   11   +6    28
 2 Eyrods                 15    8   4   3    13    7   +6    28
 3 Umbar                  15    8   2   5    16    9   +7    26
 4 Knetyohai              15    7   4   4    14   10   +4    25
 5 Hanai Breakers         15    7   4   4     8    5   +3    25
 6 Anchors FC             15    7   4   4    15   15    0    25
 7 Deprí Sanar            15    7   1   7    30   25   +5    22
 8 Pria                   15    6   2   7    14   15   −1    20
 9 Tihon United           15    5   4   6    13   11   +2    19
10 Miners FC              15    5   4   6    19   20   −1    19
11 Rhoni FC               15    4   6   5    20   19   +1    18
12 Pùr                    15    5   3   7     9   11   −2    18
13 Crix                   15    4   4   7     9   12   −3    16
14 Shantarr               15    4   3   8    15   20   −5    15
15 Fishermen's Club       15    2   7   6    16   24   −8    13
16 Rhoni                  15    2   6   7     8   22  −14    12

Don't look now, but the Monkeys are within three points. Actually, the entirety of the table is quite congested - it can really be anyone's game. For teams like Knetyohai, Anchors FC, and Deprí Sanar that are trying to make it back, this is a very good thing. On the other hand, congratulations to Fishermen's Club for winning some games!

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Yellow League             Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Vitoron                 15   10   3   2    34    8  +26    33
 2 Eyrods City FC          15   10   3   2    25   11  +14    33
 3 Anfanhar City           15   10   2   3    23   13  +10    32
 4 Lorentine               15    8   4   3    24   17   +7    28
 5 Omnio City              15    8   3   4    14    9   +5    27
 6 Rhoni City              15    8   2   5    16   11   +5    26
 7 Hanai                   15    6   5   4    17    9   +8    23
 8 Egren                   15    7   2   6    23   18   +5    23
 9 Limonte                 15    6   2   7    13   18   −5    20
10 Kynxe                   15    4   6   5    15   17   −2    18
11 Checkers FC             15    3   6   6    15   24   −9    15
12 Anfanhar                15    4   2   9    21   38  −17    14
13 Larhai                  15    4   1  10    12   29  −17    13
14 Lorentine Jackals       15    3   3   9    10   17   −7    12
15 Jatho                   15    1   5   9     7   16   −9     8
16 Deprí Lanar United      15    0   7   8     8   22  −14     7

Green League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Urrhed FC                15    9   2   4    21   14   +7    29
 2 Deprí Sanar United       15    9   2   4    13    8   +5    29
 3 Naval FC                 15    7   5   3    16   11   +5    26
 4 Dre'a                    15    7   4   4    23   16   +7    25
 5 Knetyohai City FC        15    7   4   4    13    7   +6    25
 6 Pria City                15    6   7   2    12    9   +3    25
 7 Deprí Lanar Falcons      15    7   2   6    18   19   −1    23
 8 Gurshan                  15    7   0   8    15   13   +2    21
 9 Cheonju                  15    5   6   4    12   10   +2    21
10 Deprí Sanar Vipers       15    6   3   6    10    9   +1    21
11 Wix City                 15    5   5   5    22   20   +2    20
12 Qet United               15    5   4   6    18   17   +1    19
13 Cosmopolitans            15    6   1   8    13   21   −8    19
14 Glaciers                 15    4   2   9    11   14   −3    14
15 Inon                     15    4   1  10     9   15   −6    13
16 Shantarr City            15    2   0  13     6   29  −23     6

Blue League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Qet City                15    9   4   2    37    9  +28    31
 2 Wirr Tsi Lightning      15    8   4   3    20    8  +12    28
 3 Larhai City FC          15    7   7   1    16    6  +10    28
 4 Nonian City             15    7   4   4    19   20   −1    25
 5 Umbar State             15    6   5   4    17   12   +5    23
 6 Flames of the West      15    7   2   6    15   18   −3    23
 7 Umbar City              15    6   3   6    13   13    0    21
 8 Lhor United             15    6   3   6    19   23   −4    21
 9 Brisara Dragoons        15    5   4   6    13   12   +1    19
10 Eastern Chromatik       15    5   3   7    20   20    0    18
11 Deprí State             15    4   6   5    17   19   −2    18
12 Capitol FC              15    5   3   7    13   16   −3    18
13 Alnio Ravens            15    5   3   7    16   35  −19    18
14 Inon City               15    4   3   8    22   23   −1    15
15 Heartland               15    4   2   9     5   13   −8    14
16 Penat                   15    2   4   9    13   28  −15    10

Indigo League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Umbar State               15   11   2   2    44   17  +27    35
 2 Wix                       15   10   2   3    29   15  +14    32
 3 Pùr Cowboys               15    8   4   3    17   10   +7    28
 4 Kingslayers               15    8   2   5    20   16   +4    26
 5 Guardians                 15    8   2   5    26   25   +1    26
 6 Deprí Pelar Pelicans      15    6   6   3    19   18   +1    24
 7 Lorentine City            15    6   5   4    26   14  +12    23
 8 Penat Pilots              15    6   5   4    16   15   +1    23
 9 Jatho Bulls               15    6   3   6    15   12   +3    21
10 D'rea City                15    4   5   6     7    7    0    17
11 Loggers                   15    4   4   7     8   19  −11    16
12 Green State               15    3   6   6    13   14   −1    15
13 Egren Elite               15    4   3   8    10   16   −6    15
14 Victory                   15    2   5   8     8   26  −18    11
15 Gurshan Sharks            15    2   3  10     8   29  −21     9
16 Dynamite                  15    1   5   9     7   20  −13     8

Chromatik Youth League Championship Season 2

Standing After Fifteen Games:

Chromatik Youth League Elite Division        Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Chromatik Central High School              15   10   1   4    32   15  +17    31
 2 Alnio U-18s                                15    8   2   5    16   11   +5    26
 3 Pier High School                           15    7   4   4    19   20   −1    25
 4 Franscesca Larriet-Cortes High School      15    7   2   6    22   20   +2    23
 5 Facsimile High School                      15    6   5   4    22   20   +2    23
 6 Mt. Baker High School                      15    6   4   5    18   14   +4    22
 7 Central Heights High School                15    4   9   2    16   13   +3    21
 8 Anomalies U-18s                            15    6   3   6    20   19   +1    21
 9 Deprí Sanar U-18s                          15    6   3   6    23   27   −4    21
10 Tihon U-18s                                15    5   5   5    15   13   +2    20
11 Myana Northwestern High School             15    6   1   8    20   23   −3    19
12 Myana U-18s                                15    5   4   6    19   25   −6    19
13 Crossroads U-18s                           15    4   5   6     8   14   −6    17
14 Academy of the Jungle                      15    4   3   8    15   19   −4    15
15 Chromatik U-18s                            15    4   3   8    12   17   −5    15
16 Flames of the Revolution High School       15    3   4   8    18   25   −7    13
Chromatik Youth League Second Division       Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Pùr U-18s                                  15   10   3   2    25   13  +12    33
 2 Wirr Tsi School for the Gifted             15    9   2   4    28   20   +8    29
 3 Eyrods  U-18s                              15    8   4   3    14    8   +6    28
 4 Deprí Lanar U-18s                          15    8   3   4    29   11  +18    27
 5 Jatho Agricultural High School             15    7   5   3    19   11   +8    26
 6 Mt. Niar High School                       15    8   2   5    14    8   +6    26
 7 Felswyr U-18s                              15    6   4   5    19   20   −1    22
 8 Anchors FC U-18s                           15    5   5   5    19   20   −1    20
 9 Crix Arts Institute                        15    5   4   6    17   23   −6    19
10 Deprí Central High School                  15    5   3   7     5    7   −2    18
11 Lhor U-18s                                 15    5   3   7    13   23  −10    18
12 Egren Elite Academy                        15    5   2   8    15   16   −1    17
13 Z'ai'ai U-18s                              15    3   6   6    22   23   −1    15
14 Urrheddiao U-18s                           15    4   2   9    27   38  −11    14
15 Wirr Tsi U-18s                             15    3   3   9     7   15   −8    12
16 Alnio Scientific Secondary School          15    3   1  11    11   28  −17    10

by **Chromatika** » Sat Mar 13, 2021 12:17 am

Rainbow League System Season Five Matchdays 16-20

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Red League

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Week 23-26

Summer Break is here, and it can't be here fast enough for some squads. Joann Peterson starts practicing with the team again and Myana seems energized to make a run at it.

Week 27

IFCL Challenger’s Cup
Round of 32, First Leg
Myana (CMT) 1-2 Colonial Sile (VIL)

After allowing two goals early, Myana does get one in the second half. They'll need a huge showing on the road to continue on.

Cup Winner’s Cup
First Round Proper, First Leg
Crossroads (CMT) 1-3 Eastal Lunar (VIL)

Kuznetsov and Throop are held out of the lineup due to the flu, and they are sorely missed as Matthews is able to get a goal but Crossroads falls flat.

Violet Cup V Fixtures - Round of Sixteen, Second Leg
Lhor 3-1 Crix, Lhor wins 3-2 in aggregate
Lhor: Jideofor '11, Feltzer '60, '88; Crix: Armstrong '16
Tihon 1-0 Hanai Breakers, Tihon wins 2-1 in aggregate
Tihon: Haodao '28; Hanai Breakers: None.
Wirr Tsi 1-2 Omnio, Wirr Tsi wins 4-3 in aggregate
Wirr Tsi: Wellenbrink '29; Omnio: Antoine '28, '62
Brisara FC 0-2 Qet, Qet wins 2-1 in aggregate
Brisara FC: None; Qet: Megoé '28, Sulaka '65
Urrheddiao 1-0 Fishermen's Club, Fishermen's Club wins 3-2 in aggregate
Urrheddiao: Kalashnikov '34; Fishermen's Club: None.
Felswyr 2-1 Pria, Felswyr wins 4-3 in aggregate
Felswyr: Hama '43, Bugarin '81; Pria: Lundy '29
Ming 1-2 Rhoni, Rhoni wins 3-2 in aggregate
Ming: Doestoevich '7; Rhoni: Brent '9, Bachelder '28
Chromatik 1-3 Eyrods, Eyrods wins 4-2 in aggregate
Chromatik: Kogler '31; Eyrods: Me '28, Mikaelsson '47, Maurice '68

The Cup of upsets continues. Most notably, Urrheddiao are only able to get one in their home tie, sending lowly Fishermen's Club to the Quarterfinals; they'll be joined by Rhoni, which won a scrappy game in Ming, Qet's blanking of Brisara FC, and Eyrods putting Chromatik in their place at the Capitalizt Dome, a result that Kontiola called "severely disappointing". Felswyr does bounce back in the second half against Pria to join Tihon and Lhor as the Red League teams who actually put away their opponents. Will this be the second time that the cup is won by an Orange League squad?

Violet Cup V Fixtures - Quarterfinals, First Leg
Eyrods @ Rhoni
Tihon @ Lhor
Felswyr @ Fishermen's Club
Wirr Tsi @ Qet

One of Eyrods or Rhoni will make it to the Semifinals. Tihon vs. Lhor and Wirr Tsi vs. Qet are two matches to watch.

Week 28

Liga B Champions’ Trophy
Round of 16, First Leg
Umbar (CMT) 1-1 FC Fauxham (VLD)

A tense game in Umbar with Justiina answering the Valladar goal. More must be done on the road.

Atlantian Oceania Champions’ League
Second Round, First Leg
Anomalies (CMT) 2-2 Energija Chernovets (STL)

Oh hello there, Enigma Armageddon. The Anomalies' Captain faces the Anomalies Club Team, and the two sides play to an entertaining draw at the Anomaly Tower. Non's play should be celebrated - he scored the tying goal and assisted on the first.

Match of the Day: Urrheddiao 1-2 Crossroads. It's a momentum setting kind of match at the United Center as United, still sporting the second best defense in the league, take on table-leading Crossroads. It's Allison Nix who strikes first after Kalashnikov's kick is punched away by Khadur, pouncing on the rebound for the initial score. However, in the second half, Rachel Milhaud, the often unnoticed member of the vaunted Crossroads midfield, shows her style with a brace that puts the Crusaders as the first team to crest ten wins this season. There's talk about major changes on the horizon in the matter of personnel for them, but they're clicking on all cylinders at the moment.

Unexpected Result of the Day: Chromatik 1-2 Brisara FC. Chromatik had a chance at home to match the Crusaders at the top of the table. Brisara FC had other plans. BFC's financial situation is getting better - they are expecting a bailout decision any week now - but the team is playing much better than expected. Vir Ma's free kick goal is a beauty, and the Hammers silence a sold out crowd of 144,000, one of the more bitter losses for Kontiola's men this campaign.

Other Results: There are huge cheers in the Islander Dome as Joann Peterson returns for the Islanders, and the cannon fires three times as they take care of business against the Eagles with Peterson being barely tested. Omnio surprisingly puts three goals past Kathie Begley in a match where Euran CM Josh Bradshaw, at age 17, took over for the Tech. Contributing a goal and two assists, the loanee is starting to really make a difference in Omnio's bid to be the smallest city to maintain a team in the Red League for more than a season.

Anomalies is starting to settle down after the initial gaffes with Carly Yi on board, and their handling of Lhor at the start of the second leg is a good sign for AFC fans who are still holding onto the dreams of a four-peat. Kristian Non and Lainey Wadsworth have become a tandem that play for each other, and if the midfield starts getting involved in the scoring department as well as setting up goals, they may be able to have a solid push.

Elsewhere around the league, Tor and Z'ai'ai's battle between two of the bottom four teams end up in a frustrating draw, Felswyr escapes Alnio with all three points behind the heroics of Renate Haggard, and Tihon easily takes care of business in Ming to lurk around the top four.

Goal of the Day: LM Vir Ma, Chromatik 1-2 Brisara FC (62nd Minute). The sequence of events leading up to this goal really turned the game around for the Hammers. With the Capitalizt maintaining possession since halftime, Ma stole the ball from Canfield, sidestepped Burns, and was fouled by Win near the edge of the box. With a single step, she bent the ball around the left edge of the goalpost to a spot that Dun Mekeus couldn't reach, and BFC had the lead that it would not relinquish for the rest of the match.

Player of the Day: AM Rachel Milhaud, Crossroads - In a game where Vasiliy Marten Kuznetsov, Maricela Throop, and Janean Goudeau were being contained by a ferocious Urrheddiao defense, it was the often unnoticed Milhaud that carried the scoring. Both on a counter (the first goal) and on a set piece (the second goal), she was brilliant, and almost single-handedly carried the Crusaders to a victory.

Week 29

IFCL Challenger’s Cup
Round of 32, Second Leg
Colonial Sile (VIL) 1-3 Myana (CMT), Myana (CMT) wins 4-3 in aggregate

Catheline Anastasiadis, Arley Barrios, and Enrico Hanson-Conavacio take care of business while Joann Peterson, healthy and all, contain Colonial Sile. Myana moves on to the Round of Sixteen.

Cup Winner’s Cup
First Round Proper, Second Leg
Eastal Lunar (VIL) 2-1 Crossroads (CMT), Eastal Lunar (VIL) wins 5-2 in aggregate

Maricela Throop scores early to give the Crusaders some hope, but that's that. Shame.

Match of the Day: Crossroads 2-2 Anomalies. Expect Crossroads to show up often here as we move toward the end of the season. This was going to be a good litmus test to see if the Crusaders were a legitimate threat to the title. Lorena Strausz had one of the better days of her season, and the pressure being exerted by the Anomalies on the Crusaders was great. However, Khadur held firm after those two goals, Devine and Crider led the backfield in holding back the flood, and a flurry of passes beween Martin, Goudeau, Kuznetsov, and Throop ended up getting the goal to tie things up. Verdict: Crossroads is real, and this may be that season where they eclipse Anomalies and Chromatik.

Unexpected Result of the Day: Tihon 3-3 Tor. The Teal have had to face reality this season as they're getting used to life in the Red League. McCarthy is still scoring enough, but the defense is conceding in bunches and they're running into the same problem a lot of teams run into at this level - not scoring when it's needed. This day at the Tidal Wave, though, Tor handled Tihon with some ease. When things are clicking, Marion Clercin is adding onto Jimmy McCarthy's attacks, Willy Koop holds down the fort with Indira Haxon, and players from the bench - Cass Lazaridis and Mikhail Istanhil - show up on the scoresheet. Check, check, check. A surprising point away at Tihon.

Other Results: Felswyr is back to .500, and back to the top seven of the table! Taking care of Z'ai'ai isn't something to celebrate, but it's not too late to start a run. Another team trying to make a run is Myana, who struggled with the Hammers but was able to overcome them eventually, supersub Marko Zup putting the game away for good.

Chromatik rebounds masterfully over Alnio, Lhor continues their struggle in the second half on a visit from the Dynasty, and the second meeting between the two promoted teams end in a draw. Omnio is handling things much better than Qet, though. Last but not least, Begley and Herrington continue to one-up each other and the Shock-United game ends in a draw.

Goal of the Day: CM Nick Mariner, Tihon 3-3 Tor (88th Minute). For a while, it looked like Tor would take down the giant. Then, on one spin-move, two steps, and one thirty yard strike later, the game was tied. Mariner's strike was true and caught Gabrielle Dick entirely out of position. A mistake by Gabrielle? Perhaps. Still, it's a heck of a play.

Player of the Day: AM Lorena Strausz, Anomalies - In an effort that ended up in a draw, Strausz was on point, scoring her brace by midrange shots. She's had a rough first half of the season but is starting to come around.

Week 30

Liga B Champions’ Trophy
Round of 16, Second Leg
FC Fauxham (VLD) 1-0 Umbar (CMT), FC Fauxhman (VLD) wins 2-1 in aggregate

Umbar had some good chances... But couldn't crack it. Still, a good showing for them. Now, can they win the Orange League?

Atlantian Oceania Chmpions’ League
Second Round, Second Leg
Energija Chernovets (STL) 4-2 Anomalies (CMT), Energija Chernovets (STL) wins 6-4 in aggregate

Wadsworth scores a brace, but the Chernovets are too much to handle. Not a bad loss, given the caliber of team that Enigma Armageddon is on.

Match of the Day: Myana 1-2 Chromatik. A revitalized Myana after Peterson's return. A Capitalizt side trying to keep pace with the Crusaders. A clash at the Islander Dome. When Enrico scores, the Dome cheers - only for the Capitalizt to answer a half minute later on a neat header by Kogler off a Snéachda cross. That sends the game tied to the second half, where Joaquina Canfield becomes the difference maker on a run by Oh and Baugh that looks offside to some, but no whistle is blown. Then, in injury time, Hanson-Conavacio almost gets past Mekeus, but the ball is gathered between the keeper's knees for the save.

Unexpected Result of the Day: Anomalies 3-0 Wirr Tsi. No, not that Anomalies won. That they blew out the Shock and got three goals past Kathie Begley. What's happened to Begley? Well... It's nothing outright. AFC just was better on the day and got goals from three different sources, and the Shock couldn't do anything to counter. Living and dying by Begley's goalkeeping skills may not be enough for the Shock.

Other Results: Felswyr's resurgence leads them to a 2-2 draw against Tihon, as they're not quite done with the season yet; for the Tide, it's an annoyance for certain. Crossroads continues their dominance on the road, while Urrheddiao picks up a key win as they struggle to remain relevant in the IFCF race.

The Hammers and the Tech continue to prove that they will remain in the Red League with BFC prevailing, while Tor gains some distance from the bottom three by taking down Lhor, whose fortunes have utterly changed, now falling to 6-6-6. Lastly, Alnio remains nine points clear of Z'ai'ai.

Goal of the Day: RAM Janean Goudeau, Ming 0-1 Crossroads (28th Minute). Why is this the goal of the day? It was a shocker, the way that Goudeau was able to volley the ball into the back of the net via a bicycle kick of all things. That one is going to be replaying for a while.

Player of the Day: CM Désiré Saunier, Felswyr - Assisted on one and scored another as the Frost was able to tie Tihon. She's been a cog in the Frost for years and has moments of brilliance like this.

Week 31

IFCL Challenger’s Cup
Round of 16, First Leg
RGS Athletic (EFL) 0-0 Myana (CMT)

A rather boring game here, but Peterson remains firm and the Islanders get out of Eastfield Lodge without allowing a goal.

Violet Cup V Fixtures - Quarterfinals, First Leg
Rhoni 2-0 Eyrods
Rhoni: Terrell '19, Baxter '44; Eyrods: None.
Lhor 0-2 Tihon
Lhor: None.; Tihon: Gail '18, Riordan '68
Fishermen's Club 2-4 Felswyr
Fishermen's Club: Beaumanoir '28, '85; Felswyr: Dubois '31, '55, '61, Jacquier '75
Qet 1-1 Wirr Tsi
Qet: Linton '45+1; Wirr Tsi: Falcon '86

Rhoni vs. Eyrods: For Rhoni to get two on Eyrods is crazy, given what's going on in the Orange League. However, there's the result, and if it holds up, that will be one of the craziest semifinalists ever.
Lhor vs. Tihon: Tide take care of business, even with half the starters sitting out.
Fishermen's Club vs. Felswyr: Noémie Dubois and Huguette Jacquier step up to the plate and score all the goals.
Qet vs. Wirr Tsi: Probably the best game of the bunch, with Falcon doing his best to tie up the game.

Violet Cup V Fixtures - Quarterfinals, Second Leg
Rhoni @ Eyrods
Lhor @ Tihon
Fishermen's Club @ Felswyr
Qet @ Wirr Tsi

Week 32

Match of the Day: Wirr Tsi 5-3 Ming. Wirr Tsi have had an issue in recent games: Kathie Begley's form is falling and they still don't have the scoring support that she needs. After conceding ten goals in fifteen matches, she's conceded six in the last three games. On this one, Ming is able to tag her three times, meaning she's almost doubled her goals allowed in not even half the games. Fortunately for the Shock, she had the goalscoring she needed this time around, with Nikita Kidd, Kyle Falcon, Jacqueline Holt and even Hamit Karadere getting in the mix. A good pick-me-up there, but can they make it a consistent thing?

Unexpected Result of the Day: Crossroads 0-1 Tor. The Crusaders were on such a roll, not having lost a game since Matchday 10, a stretch of eight weeks. This time around, though, Gabrielle Dick made seven saves, the Ethanian duo of Toby Turner and Craig James contributed some strong tackling, and Kalactinian Jimmy McCarthy made sure the effort wouldn't go to waste with a great individual effort that handed the Teal the victory. The Crusaders are fallible.

Other Results: Chromatik were the ones to gain the most out of the Crusaders' folly by barely getting past the Tech in the Capitalist Dome as Salavat Caszely's hat trick ended up being enough while Anomalies also gained ground behind their Chromia counterparts. Myana kept on their winning ways to hit the top five, while Tihon finally broke their streak of draws by never losing control of the contest with the Mountaineers after tying the game on the twenty-eighth minute. Felswyr's bid to become in the mix continues with their fourth positive result since the break, and Brisara FC continues to be that annoying team, taking down Urrheddiao despite Herrington's best efforts.

Goal of the Day: AM Kamu Jacobs, Qet 2-3 Anomalies (87th Minute) - The ageless Jacobs, even off the bench, headed in a beautiful corner kick by Nergård to insure that Anomalies went home with three points.

Player of the Day: ST Salavat Caszely, Chromatik - His hat trick carried Chromatik on a day where Omnio came to play at the Capitalizt Dome. In the second year of Kontiola's system, he's become the prominent scorer, developing good acumen with Mario Kogler and getting key passes from Snéachda. If the Capitalizt are to take the title, he'll need to keep being a key piece of their attack.

Week 33

IFCL Challenger’s Cup
Round of 16, Second Leg
Myana (CMT) 1-0 RGS Athletic (EFL), Myana (CMT) wins 1-0 in aggregate
With Peterson holding firm. Maryanna Casavant's long pass is headed in by Enrico Hanson-Canavacio and that's enough for the final margin. What a run by Myana!

Match of the Day: Urrheddiao 1-0 Chromatik. United famously made a huge run in the last ten games of the season last time around to qualify for the IFCF. This time around, they'll likely need to do the same thing. In order for that to happen, they need to be in striking distance, and this match meant a lot in that regard. Kimi Herrington stopped all eight attempts on goal by the Capitalizt, Allison Nix continued the development of her young career with a neat sidestep and a dagger, and United put together a much-needed performance against a title contender.

Unexpected Result of the Day: Alnio 3-2 Tihon. Another team that has fallen on hard times, the Brewers' goal this season is to not be relegated. Taking three points at RCK Field from the Tide will go a long way in making that a reality. Sylvain Croxier and Thora Springer set the tone early, and half a minute after Joel Haodao tied the game on a penalty after Laurine Barreau's ill-timed tackle, club legend Sierra Aurtenetxe ran past three defenders and beat Iskender Nur on a one-on-one for the final margin.

Other Results: Both Anomalies and Crossroads secure victories behind solid play from their keepers - Carly Yi has had a good stretch of games, and the goal scored by Bugarin wasn't due to any fault of Khadur's when it was just a beautiful shot. Myana continued their turnaround on the road in Omnio, while Ming continues to score bunches of goals against Qet. Begley returned to brilliance - at least for one game - in a nil-nil draw in Tor while Z'ai'ai's thumping of Lhor makes it five matches in a row since the break that the Orcas have missed out on victory.

Goal of the Day: CM Anna Hwe, Myana, Omnio 1-2 Myana (58th Minute) - Hwe's corner kick tucked into the back of Ishon's net was what carried the Islanders to victory in Omnio.

Player of the Day: GK Kimi Herrington, Urrheddiao - It's not a season where she's breaking all the records, but Kimi Herrington is doing her best to keep Urrheddiao in the mix. Her ability to take over games like an immovable force in front of the net is unlike any keeper in the league, save perhaps Begley at the moment. If United to make it back to the IFCF competition, it'll be because of her.

Standings After Twenty Games:

Red League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts     Last5   +/- 
 1 Crossroads             20   12   5   3    49   33  +16    41     3-1-1    =     
 2 Chromatik              20   12   4   4    47   33  +14    40     3-0-2    =
 3 Anomalies              20   11   5   4    43   30  +13    38     4-1-0   +2
 4 Myana                  20   10   4   6    52   42  +10    34     4-0-1   +3
 5 Tihon                  20   10   4   6    47   44   +3    34     2-2-1   -1
 6 Wirr Tsi               20    9   5   6    24   19   +5    32     1-2-2   -3
 7 Brisara FC             20    9   3   8    39   40   −1    30     3-0-2   +2
 8 Felswyr                20    9   2   9    45   40   +5    29     3-1-1   +2
 9 Urrheddiao             20    7   5   8    23   21   +2    26     2-1-2   +2
10 Omnio                  20    6   7   7    41   40   +1    25     1-1-3   -2
11 Tor                    20    7   3  10    35   41   −6    24     2-3-0   +3
12 Lhor                   20    6   6   8    40   46   −6    24     0-1-4   -6
13 Alnio                  20    7   2  11    43   46   −3    23     2-0-2   -1
14 Ming                   20    5   4  11    49   61  −12    19     1-1-3   -1
15 Qet                    20    4   3  13    35   56  −21    15     0-1-4    =
16 Z'ai'ai                20    4   2  14    39   59  −20    14     1-1-3    =

Two thirds of the season gone, and it's Crossroads in the lead with Chromatik and Anomalies right behind them as Chromia clubs lead the Red League. Myana have come back to the discussion after going 4-0-1 in the last five matches, while Brisara FC and Felswyr's performances are also of note. Lhor is the one that's taken a pounding since the second half as their early optimism has all but vanished, and it seems like almost a formality that Qet and Z'ai'ai are going to be the teams to be relegated despite Ming conceding so many more goals than they are scoring.

Orange League

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Orange League            Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Deprí Lanar            20   11   6   3    25   15  +10    39
 2 Umbar                  20   11   3   6    22   13   +9    36
 3 Eyrods                 20    9   7   4    15    8   +7    34
 4 Deprí Sanar            20   10   2   8    40   30  +10    32
 5 Knetyohai              20    9   5   6    18   13   +5    32
 6 Anchors FC             20    9   5   6    22   24   −2    32
 7 Crix                   20    8   5   7    15   13   +2    29
 8 Pria                   20    8   4   8    17   17    0    28
 9 Hanai Breakers         20    7   6   7     8    8    0    27
10 Rhoni FC               20    5   9   6    25   25    0    24
11 Miners FC              20    6   6   8    23   25   −2    24
12 Pùr                    20    5   8   7    10   12   −2    23
13 Tihon United           20    5   5  10    15   19   −4    20
14 Shantarr               20    5   5  10    20   26   −6    20
15 Fishermen's Club       20    4   8   8    22   30   −8    20
16 Rhoni                  20    2   8  10     8   27  −19    14

Umbar is really in the thick of it now, chasing Deprí Lanar with Eyrods right behind them. The cluster of teams in fourth through sixth is interesting, while Crix is starting to punch above their weight. Justiina has been a key player for the Monkeys, contributing to more than three quarters of their goals, while Asher Singh is playing out of his mind. For the Red Hawks, it's Jade Boudon and Jared Baglowski that is leadng the way. Also of note is the defensive nature of the Orange League, as there are far more teams conceding less than twenty goals so far here, with more than half the teams achieving that feat.

Fishermen's Club and Rhoni may be doing well in the Violet Cup, but the two teams are really struggling in the Orange League. Wouldn't it be crazy if one of them won the Violet Cup but was relegated to the Yellow League?

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Yellow League             Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
   Yellow League          Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Vitoron                 20   12   6   2    42   11  +31    42
 2 Eyrods City FC          20   12   4   4    29   15  +14    40
 3 Anfanhar City           20   12   2   6    29   21   +8    38
 4 Omnio City              20   11   5   4    18   10   +8    38
 5 Lorentine               20   10   6   4    33   23  +10    36
 6 Rhoni City              20   10   5   5    23   16   +7    35
 7 Limonte                 20    9   4   7    16   18   −2    31
 8 Egren                   20    9   3   8    29   26   +3    30
 9 Hanai                   20    7   6   7    22   15   +7    27
10 Kynxe                   20    6   8   6    24   21   +3    26
11 Checkers FC             20    5   6   9    21   30   −9    21
12 Larhai                  20    6   2  12    16   33  −17    20
13 Anfanhar                20    5   3  12    27   50  −23    18
14 Lorentine Jackals       20    4   4  12    14   24  −10    16
15 Deprí Lanar United      20    1   9  10    17   32  −15    12
16 Jatho                   20    1   7  12    12   27  −15    10

Green League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Naval FC                 20   11   6   3    28   12  +16    39
 2 Urrhed FC                20   11   3   6    25   17   +8    36
 3 Pria City                20    8  10   2    17   11   +6    34
 4 Deprí Sanar United       20   10   4   6    16   13   +3    34
 5 Dre'a                    20    9   6   5    29   24   +5    33
 6 Cheonju                  20    7   9   4    15   11   +4    30
 7 Knetyohai City FC        20    8   5   7    15   11   +4    29
 8 Gurshan                  20    9   2   9    19   16   +3    29
 9 Wix City                 20    8   5   7    30   29   +1    29
10 Deprí Sanar Vipers       20    8   4   8    15   11   +4    28
11 Deprí Lanar Falcons      20    8   4   8    25   24   +1    28
12 Qet United               20    7   4   9    22   24   −2    25
13 Glaciers                 20    5   5  10    14   17   −3    20
14 Cosmopolitans            20    6   1  13    15   36  −21    19
15 Inon                     20    5   3  12    11   17   −6    18
16 Shantarr City            20    4   1  15     9   32  −23    13

Blue League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Qet City                20   12   6   2    43   11  +32    42
 2 Wirr Tsi Lightning      20   12   4   4    32   11  +21    40
 3 Larhai City FC          20   10   7   3    23   11  +12    37
 4 Nonian City             20   10   4   6    25   28   −3    34
 5 Umbar City              20    9   4   7    21   19   +2    31
 6 Umbar State             20    7   8   5    19   15   +4    29
 7 Lhor United             20    8   5   7    27   27    0    29
 8 Flames of the West      20    9   2   9    22   23   −1    29
 9 Brisara Dragoons        20    7   5   8    19   18   +1    26
10 Deprí State             20    5   9   6    25   29   −4    24
11 Capitol FC              20    6   5   9    19   23   −4    23
12 Inon City               20    5   5  10    30   33   −3    20
13 Alnio Ravens            20    5   5  10    20   47  −27    20
14 Heartland               20    5   4  11     8   18  −10    19
15 Eastern Chromatik       20    5   3  12    21   30   −9    18
16 Penat                   20    4   6  10    24   35  −11    18

Indigo League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Umbar State               20   12   5   3    53   23  +30    41
 2 Wix                       20   12   4   4    34   18  +16    40
 3 Guardians                 20   12   2   6    36   32   +4    38
 4 Pùr Cowboys               20   10   6   4    22   13   +9    36
 5 Jatho Bulls               20   10   4   6    19   12   +7    34
 6 Kingslayers               20   10   3   7    26   21   +5    33
 7 Lorentine City            20    8   6   6    33   25   +8    30
 8 Deprí Pelar Pelicans      20    7   9   4    24   23   +1    30
 9 Penat Pilots              20    7   7   6    21   21    0    28
10 Green State               20    5   8   7    17   16   +1    23
11 D'rea City                20    5   8   7     8    8    0    23
12 Egren Elite               20    6   4  10    13   20   −7    22
13 Loggers                   20    4   5  11     8   23  −15    17
14 Victory                   20    3   7  10    15   33  −18    16
15 Gurshan Sharks            20    4   4  12    12   34  −22    16
16 Dynamite                  20    1   6  13     9   28  −19     9

Chromatik Youth League Championship Season 2

Standing After Twenty Games:

Chromatik Youth League Elite Division        Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Chromatik Central High School              20   13   2   5    39   19  +20    41
 2 Alnio U-18s                                20   10   3   7    27   21   +6    33
 3 Central Heights High School                20    7  11   2    29   21   +8    32
 4 Mt. Baker High School                      20    9   5   6    24   18   +6    32
 5 Pier High School                           20    9   5   6    29   29    0    32
 6 Franscesca Larriet-Cortes High School      20    9   4   7    28   25   +3    31
 7 Myana U-18s                                20    8   5   7    28   31   −3    29
 8 Academy of the Jungle                      20    7   5   8    22   22    0    26
 9 Anomalies U-18s                            20    7   5   8    26   27   −1    26
10 Deprí Sanar U-18s                          20    7   5   8    29   34   −5    26
11 Facsimile High School                      20    6   6   8    31   36   −5    24
12 Flames of the Revolution High School       20    6   5   9    24   29   −5    23
13 Tihon U-18s                                20    5   7   8    19   22   −3    22
14 Myana Northwestern High School             20    6   4  10    27   32   −5    22
15 Chromatik U-18s                            20    5   6   9    16   21   −5    21
16 Crossroads U-18s                           20    4   6  10    11   22  −11    18
Chromatik Youth League Second Division       Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Pùr U-18s                                  20   12   4   4    31   19  +12    40
 2 Wirr Tsi School for the Gifted             20   12   2   6    37   25  +12    38
 3 Mt. Niar High School                       20   12   2   6    20   10  +10    38
 4 Deprí Lanar U-18s                          20   10   5   5    37   15  +22    35
 5 Jatho Agricultural High School             20    9   8   3    26   15  +11    35
 6 Eyrods  U-18s                              20    8   7   5    15   13   +2    31
 7 Deprí Central High School                  20    8   4   8     9    9    0    28
 8 Felswyr U-18s                              20    7   7   6    22   23   −1    28
 9 Crix Arts Institute                        20    8   4   8    25   30   −5    28
10 Anchors FC U-18s                           20    6   8   6    27   28   −1    26
11 Egren Elite Academy                        20    6   6   8    24   22   +2    24
12 Lhor U-18s                                 20    5   6   9    19   32  −13    21
13 Z'ai'ai U-18s                              20    4   8   8    28   31   −3    20
14 Wirr Tsi U-18s                             20    5   5  10    13   20   −7    20
15 Urrheddiao U-18s                           20    4   4  12    30   47  −17    16
16 Alnio Scientific Secondary School          20    3   2  15    16   40  −24    11

by **Chromatika** » Sat Mar 13, 2021 11:36 pm

Rainbow League System Season Five Matchdays 21-25

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Red League

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Week 34

IFCL Challenger's Cup
Quarterfinals, First Leg
Myana (CMT) 0-5 Herzegovina City FC (BNJ)

Herzegovina City is one of the clubs in the multiverse that is continuing to rise, and Myana fell victim to that. From the beginning to the end, the Banijan side absolutely dominated.

Violet Cup V Fixtures - Quarterfinals, Second Leg
Eyrods 0-1 Rhoni, Rhoni wins 5-1 in aggregate
Eyrods: None.; Rhoni: Baxter '51
Tihon 1-2 Lhor, Tihon wins 4-3 in aggregate
Lhor: Sallay '19, '58; Tihon: Haodao '71
Felswyr 1-1 Fishermen's Club, Felswyr wins 2-1 in away goals after 3-3 in aggregate
Felswyr: Hama '37; Fishermen's Club: Douglas '86
Wirr Tsi 2-0 Qet, Wirr Tsi wins 5-3 in aggregate
Wirr Tsi: Holt '13, Yáñez '64; Qet: None.

Eyrods... Just couldn't keep up with Rhoni, as the Giants are in the Semifinals somehow while still being at the bottom of the Orange League? Like, really? Lhor tried to catch up and was able to get a win, but not enough goals; Felswyr are able to proceed due to away goals despite Fishermen's Club tying them in both games, and the Shock and Begley moved on to the Semifinals rather comfortably.

Violet Cup V Fixtures - Semifinals, First Leg
Wirr Tsi @ Rhoni
Tihon @ Felswyr

The winner of Tihon and Felswyr is likely to take the entire cup. Will Rhoni's run continue?

Week 35

Match of the Day: Chromatik 2-1 Anomalies. The return leg of the Chromia Derby, and the return of Carly Yi vs. Dun Mekeus. This time, Lorena Strausz scores from fifteen yards out, Salvatore Buckley answered eighteen minutes later, and in the second half, little-used Cherelle Bauer headed in the cross from Snéachda to send the Capitalizt ahead of the Anomalies. It is finally a season where Chromatik is ahead of Anomalies this late in the season.

Unexpected Result of the Day: Lhor 1-1 Tihon. The Orcas have really taken a nosedive in the second half, but the basis that they had established in the early going is carrying them to be ahead of the relegation spots for now. When you're struggling like that, points like the one obtained against Tihon go a long ways; Enyinnaya Jideofor answers Nick Mariner in the first half, and Frieda Pearce has a brilliant second half.

Other Results: Crossroads could only get one past Z'ai'ai, but Khadur held firm, preserving the victory, while Tor gets out of Qet by a narrow margin. The other important match of the day is a dominating effort of Myana against United, an affair in which United raced to a 2-0 lead before getting swarmed by the Islanders left and right.

The Hammers and Dynasty are content with a draw, BFC being almost secured of safety in this challenging season, while Wirr Tsi hands Felswyr a difficult loss by Nikita Kidd hitting a rebound off of Kyle Falcon's strike past a flusttered Tania Vincent's hands. To wrap things up, Omnio and Alnio lose out on all their chances in a tough match to watch.

Goal of the Day: LCM Nikita Kidd, Wirr Tsi 2-1 Felswyr (84th Minute) - The aforementioned goal was a beauty. Falcon beat out three defenders and Vincent was able to punch it out, only to see Kidd be there at the right place at the right time to smash the ball through. Barring miracles, Felswyr's chances of qualifying for the IFCF seem to be over.

Player of the Day: GK Alek Khadur, Crossroads - In a game where the vaunted Crossroads offense fell short, it was Khadur that held up the fort as the Crusaders continue to lead the field.

Week 36

IFCL Challenger's Cup
Quarterfinals, Second Leg
Herzegovina City (BNJ) 0-1 Myana (CMT), Herzegovina City (BNJ) wins 5-1 in aggregate

Peterson turned around to post a shutout, but the lead was too much to overcome. Still, a very good run for Myana.

Match of the Day: Tihon 2-1 Crossroads. Tihon is one of the old guard, and it's a challenge to face them no matter what's been going on this season. Griffin Riordan does what she does, coming off the bench and scoring the game winner like she is want to do. For Crossroads, it's a chance to refocus and figure out what they need to work on. There are such things as good losses, and this may be one of them to a quality team before the end of the season comes where every game truly matters.

Unexpected Result of the Day: Ming 2-0 Chromatik - Huh? To have Kontiola's side travel to The Jewel Dome and lay this big of a goose egg is absolutely shocking. To be fair, Ming is doing its damnedest to stay afloat despite all the goals that they are scoring, and this is a solid victory for them. Desiree Bowers pitches a complete game shutout, Vorster and Thomas get the goals, and Ming gets the three points this time around.

Other Results: Just short of Ming's destruction of Chromatik is Qet taking down Felswyr. To see Tania Vincent give up goals to Sulaka and Detwiler is one thing, but to see Felswyr so unable to overcome Becenti, who has been tagged all season long, is surprising beyond measure. Maybe last season was the anomaly for Felswyr and not the start of a new trend? Equally shocking was the Mountaineers getting three past Begley and Wirr Tsi not having the wherewithal to mount any kind of a counter. Z'ai'ai has been abysmal this season, but they seem to have these games once in a blue moon where they shock someone so completely that they actually win, a disappointing result for the Shock for certain.

Runner-up for Match of the Week would be Anomalies facing Myana. If you needed one final confirmation that Anomalies' time at the top of the table is over, Myana made sure to remind everyone. Sure, the defending Champs are absolutely within striking distance, but the way in which the Islander midfield handled the AFC pressure and then had three different scorers light up Yi was masterful. If you're an AFC fan, it may be time to start looking at the Challengers' Cup instead.

In other matches, Urrheddiao kept level on their season with some home cooking with Kalashnikov coming up big, Tor and the Hammers fought to a bloody draw with two players being sent off, and the only thing to be said about the match between the Brewers and the Orcas, two teams in transition, was that it was entertaining, at least.

Goal of the Day: ST Griffin Riordan, Tihon 2-1 Crossroads (71st Minute) - Whenever Griffin Riordan is on the pitch, all eyes turn to the Brenecian Champion. The opponents know what's coming but are powerless to stop it, it seems at times. The pass from Mariner, the spin move to shake the last defender, the squaring up against the keeper, the slotting it home. Pure beauty. Class is timeless.

Player of the Day: CAM Arley Barrios, Myana - Two assists and a goal while taking down a bitter rival in recent times? Good going for the Valladar, who, being one of the three 30+ year old attacking midfielders on the ssquad, has the experience, the skills, and the knowledge to use those skills.

Week 37

Match of the Day: Qet 3-4 Z'ai'ai. It's not often that we get to talk about teams at the bottom of the table. Both Qet and Z'ai'ai are at the bottom of the table, and it's likely that they'll both be relegated. Don't tell the Eagles and the Mountaineers that - they're trying to fight for their Red League existence. To see Clarke start the scoring, Sulaka and Robiquet score to give Qet the lead, Newto and Kim get the lead back, Sellers put the Eagles ahead, and then have Clarke be the final word... What a game to watch. At least for ninety minutes, the intensity was present.

Unexpected Result of the Day: Crossroads 1-2 Lhor. Now this one is a head scratcher for Crossroads. Losing to Tihon is one thing, but dropping a game at home against a team that's been struggling since the break? A cause for alarm. For a while, it seemed like they would be able to salvage a point, but then Bray Feltzer scored on a free kick from just outside the box and that was that - Crossroads wasn't at the top anymore.

Other Results: Chromatik pounce on Crossroads's blunder with narrow victory over Tor, Snéachda being the hero they needed, while Myana and Anomalies also follow suit to scare Crossroads a bit. Wirr Tsi drops yet another game by Begley having to do too much while the Tide are back in the IFCF picture, while the Hammers hold the Frost to a costly draw. Lastly, Alnio scrambles for a well-needed three points as United were all over the place.

Goal of the Day: RM Veronica Navarro, Omnio 1-2 Anomalies (64th Minute) - A beautiful, midrange, crossing shot that utterly caught Ishon off guard, this shot beat out many other game winners due to its shock factor.

Player of the Day: CM Herlinda Sterling, Alnio - Why Sterling? Alnio is on survival mode, and to have a player step up in a way that she did - two assists, three key tackles, and many other crisp passes - is huge. The Brewers are on pace to survive to see a new season - and a performance like the one from Sterling does a lot.

Week 38

Violet Cup V Fixtures - Semifinals, First Leg
Rhoni 2-1 Wirr Tsi
Rhoni: Bachelder '19, Grent '61; Wirr Tsi: Holt '34
Felswyr 2-2 Tihon
Felswyr: Bugarin '12 (pen.), McAllister '63; Tihon: Kalevi '21, Corver '73

Rhoni's run continues?! Like really, why is it that they are so much better in cup competition? Wirr Tsi will have one more chance to right their wrongs. In the Frozen Stadium, Felswyr and Tihon clash hard but can't determine a winner this time around.

Violet Cup V Fixtures - Semifinals, Second Leg
Rhoni @ Wirr Tsi
Felswyr @ Tihon

Week 39

Match of the Day: Anomalies 1-2 Urrheddiao. It's been a down year for AFC, though it's laughable as a down year for them means fighting for a IFCF berth instead of the title. For United, their goals haven't come in good intervals and Herrington has fallen off a bit. This time around at the Anomaly Tower, though, Herrington returns to her previous form for a day, Kalashnikov gets the brace, and just like that, AFC has the seventh loss of their season. In comparison, Anomalies dropped six games last season, six games two seasons ago, and only three games the season before that. To have dropped seven games with seven games to go? Four-peat dreams may be no longer realistic, but still possible if results fall in an exact sequence.

Unexpected Result of the Day: Tor 2-1 Myana. Besides the United defeating AFC result, the Teal dropping the Islanders get the nod for the biggest upset. Myana is hoping for a late season climb, and this trip-up is very costly. Tor is only five points clear with six matches left, meaning every win is an important one. With the table being so taut, every victory matters, and to have another season of finishing around .500 is major for this squad.

Other Results: Though on the outside looking in, Felswyr is still a dangerous team, and Chromatik couldn't distance themselves further from Crossroads as Bugarin scored his twentieth goal of the season; the Crusaders are only able to secure a point in Alnio, though, so the lead remains at one. Ming continues to score goals in bunches and take down the Tech to overcome another hat trick from Yesopalithan phenom M'aka Antoine.

All the commotion helps the Tide up after solving the Qet riddle, while Wirr Tsi smashes past Lhor with five different players scoring as Nanlei's squad is trying to make sure that they don't finish outside of the IFCF berths narrowly again. They are in sixth now, but there is enough matches left.

Goal of the Day: ST Cilistro Bugarin, Felswyr 2-1 Chromatik (86th Minute) - Last season's Golden Boot winner has had to deal with the defense having issues this time around, but he's done all he can to carry them. His volley from twenty yards out was a beauty, with Mekeus not able to get to it by a few inches. Phenomenal.

Player of the Day: CM Wan Sheping, Wirr Tsi - Assisting on three goals and scoring one himself, Sheping has been a needed addition to the Shock midfield as they fight for that elusive IFCF berth that's been so hard to return to. With good pace, great field vision, and some decent passes, he took over the game.

Week 40

Match of the Day: Myana 4-4 Felswyr. This game had everything - from two points trying to get every point that they can to a picturesque day at the Islander Dome to a sold out crowd cheering on the home team. It absolutely delivered, from two defenders scoring goals off of headers to the superstars scoring (Hanson-Conavacio and Bugarin each) to Marko Zup the supersub getting Myana ahead with four minutes left... Just in time for Frost sub Jutta Mona to get the game-tying goal from a cross off of Bellinger's right foot. What. A. Classic.

Unexpected Result of the Day: Urrheddiao 4-3 Ming. United have a tendency to not score that many goals. Ming have scored so many, just conceded so many more. The way that this game played out, though/ With Urrheddiao getting two goals by halftime and then get a three-goal lead just to see Ming almost tie it up? It was the narrative that was more unexpected than the result itself. A good, entertaining game to watch, though.

Other Results: A bit of normalcy this time around as all three Chromia clubs win to keep pace, with Anomalies within striking distance now due to both Myana and Tihon tying. Qet is victorious in a must-win game against Lhor, Tor keep up their play by weathering another strong showing by Omnio, and that carries the season to five games remaining.

Goal of the Day: ST Yeong-Sahm Hong, Brisara FC 3-3 Tihon (90+1st minute) - It looked like BFC was going to pull off another upset and send Tihon to a costly defeat. Then, Hong, who shares time off the bench with Riordan, won the air battle on a hail Mary pass from Mariner and Tihon had avoided disaster.

Player of the Day: CM/DM Steve Soule, Brisara FC - A rock for the hammers all season as they manage to survive, Soule has been solid defensively while contributing assists on a consistent basis. In this handling of Tihon, he was resopnsible for two assists and seven tackles on the ball.

Standings After Twenty-Five Games:

Red League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts     Last5   +/- 
 1 Chromatik              25   15   4   6    54   40  +14    49     3-0-2   +1
 2 Crossroads             25   14   6   5    55   39  +16    48     2-1-2   -1
 3 Tihon                  25   13   6   6    55   49   +6    45     3-2-0   +2
 4 Myana                  25   13   5   7    69   52  +17    44     3-1-1    =
 5 Anomalies              25   13   5   7    50   39  +11    44     2-0-3   -2
 6 Wirr Tsi               25   11   5   9    32   26   +6    38     2-0-3    =
 7 Urrheddiao             25   10   5  10    35   33   +2    35     3-0-2   +2
 8 Brisara FC             25    9   8   8    47   48   −1    35     0-5-0   -1
 9 Felswyr                25   10   4  11    54   51   +3    34     1-2-2   -1
10 Tor                    25    9   5  11    43   48   −5    32     2-2-1   +1
11 Alnio                  25    8   5  12    51   54   −3    29     1-3-1   +2     
12 Lhor                   25    7   8  10    49   59  −10    29     1-2-2    =
13 Omnio                  25    6   9  10    49   52   −3    27     0-2-3   -3
14 Ming                   25    7   5  13    61   74  −13    26     2-1-2    =
15 Z'ai'ai                25    6   3  16    47   66  −19    21     2-1-2   +1
16 Qet                    25    6   3  16    43   64  −21    21     2-0-3   -1

With Crossroads faltering a bit, Chromatik takes the lead, though their losses have narrowed the field considerably, with Tihon, Myana, and even Anomalies hoping for a miracle run. The gap between Anomalies and Wirr Tsi/teams below is quite large, meaning the chance for Urrheddiao and Felswyr to return to IFCF competition looks bleak.

An interesting tidbit is that Brisara FC had five ties in five games, a streak that is uncanny. At the bottom of the table, Alnio, Lhor, and Omnio are all in danger of that playoff berth while Qet and Z'ai'ai seem destined to head back down barring a last-minute miracle.

Orange League

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Orange League            Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Umbar                  25   14   4   7    26   14  +12    46
 2 Deprí Lanar            25   12   7   6    27   20   +7    43
 3 Knetyohai              25   12   6   7    28   19   +9    42
 4 Anchors FC             25   12   6   7    34   33   +1    42
 5 Deprí Sanar            25   12   4   9    48   37  +11    40
 6 Hanai Breakers         25   11   7   7    15    9   +6    40
 7 Eyrods                 25    9   9   7    17   13   +4    36
 8 Pria                   25   10   5  10    23   24   −1    35
 9 Rhoni FC               25    7  11   7    38   37   +1    32
10 Crix                   25    9   5  11    18   19   −1    32
11 Tihon United           25    7   8  10    24   22   +2    29
12 Pùr                    25    6  11   8    14   15   −1    29
13 Miners FC              25    7   7  11    27   34   −7    28
14 Rhoni                  25    5  10  10    12   28  −16    25
15 Fishermen's Club       25    5   9  11    28   37   −9    24
16 Shantarr               25    5   5  15    21   39  −18    20

Umbar has a three point lead with five matches to go, while the battle for the promotion/relegation playoff spot continues to heat up. It wouldn't be weird to see any of Deprí Lanar, Knetyohai, Anchors FC, Deprí Sanar, or Hanai Breakers in the Red League next season. It would be extremely meaningful for Hanai Breakers and their suffocating defense led by once prominent Manager James Masterson.

With Rhoni starting to post results in the Orange League as well as the Violet Cup, Shantarr is now at the bottom of the table - the Seals have one of the worst defenses in the league without the scoring to boot.

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Yellow League             Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
Yellow League             Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Lorentine               25   15   6   4    43   24  +19    51
 2 Eyrods City FC          25   15   5   5    36   18  +18    50
 3 Vitoron                 25   14   7   4    51   19  +32    49
 4 Anfanhar City           25   14   4   7    36   29   +7    46
 5 Omnio City              25   13   6   6    24   16   +8    45
 6 Rhoni City              25   13   6   6    32   25   +7    45
 7 Egren                   25   11   5   9    38   32   +6    38
 8 Limonte                 25    9   6  10    19   28   −9    33
 9 Hanai                   25    8   8   9    27   22   +5    32
10 Anfanhar                25    9   3  13    40   55  −15    30
11 Kynxe                   25    6  11   8    28   29   −1    29
12 Checkers FC             25    7   7  11    31   38   −7    28
13 Larhai                  25    6   3  16    20   44  −24    21
14 Lorentine Jackals       25    5   5  15    15   28  −13    20
15 Deprí Lanar United      25    3  10  12    22   38  −16    19
16 Jatho                   25    2   8  15    17   34  −17    14

Green League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Naval FC                 25   14   8   3    36   16  +20    50
 2 Urrhed FC                25   13   4   8    32   24   +8    43
 3 Deprí Sanar United       25   12   6   7    30   23   +7    42
 4 Pria City                25    9  13   3    20   17   +3    40
 5 Wix City                 25   11   6   8    46   44   +2    39
 6 Knetyohai City FC        25   10   7   8    17   12   +5    37
 7 Dre'a                    25    9  10   6    32   28   +4    37
 8 Deprí Sanar Vipers       25   10   6   9    18   13   +5    36
 9 Cheonju                  25    8  11   6    21   19   +2    35
10 Gurshan                  25   10   3  12    23   22   +1    33
11 Deprí Lanar Falcons      25    9   6  10    33   33    0    33
12 Glaciers                 25    8   7  10    21   19   +2    31
13 Qet United               25    7   5  13    26   34   −8    26
14 Cosmopolitans            25    7   3  15    24   46  −22    24
15 Inon                     25    5   7  13    18   25   −7    22
16 Shantarr City            25    5   4  16    16   38  −22    19

Blue League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Qet City                25   14   7   4    56   24  +32    49
 2 Wirr Tsi Lightning      25   14   5   6    40   17  +23    47
 3 Larhai City FC          25   12   8   5    35   23  +12    44
 4 Umbar City              25   13   4   8    33   24   +9    43
 5 Nonian City             25   12   7   6    37   36   +1    43
 6 Lhor United             25   11   5   9    33   30   +3    38
 7 Umbar State             25    9   9   7    27   22   +5    36
 8 Flames of the West      25   11   3  11    28   29   −1    36
 9 Deprí State             25    7  11   7    41   42   −1    32
10 Brisara Dragoons        25    8   7  10    22   26   −4    31
11 Capitol FC              25    8   6  11    29   32   −3    30
12 Inon City               25    7   7  11    40   43   −3    28
13 Alnio Ravens            25    6   7  12    29   60  −31    25
14 Heartland               25    6   6  13    13   24  −11    24
15 Penat                   25    5   7  13    32   48  −16    22
16 Eastern Chromatik       25    5   5  15    28   43  −15    20

Indigo League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Umbar State               25   15   6   4    64   31  +33    51
 2 Wix                       25   15   4   6    44   27  +17    49
 3 Guardians                 25   15   4   6    42   34   +8    49
 4 Pùr Cowboys               25   13   6   6    32   20  +12    45
 5 Kingslayers               25   14   3   8    38   27  +11    45
 6 Jatho Bulls               25   12   5   8    24   16   +8    41
 7 Lorentine City            25   10   9   6    42   30  +12    39
 8 Deprí Pelar Pelicans      25    8  11   6    31   32   −1    35
 9 Green State               25    7  10   8    19   17   +2    31
10 D'rea City                25    7   8  10    15   19   −4    29
   Penat Pilots              25    7   8  10    26   30   −4    29
12 Egren Elite               25    8   5  12    19   28   −9    29
13 Loggers                   25    5   7  13    10   26  −16    22
14 Victory                   25    4   8  13    23   46  −23    20
15 Gurshan Sharks            25    4   7  14    19   43  −24    19
16 Dynamite                  25    2   7  16    14   36  −22    13

Chromatik Youth League Championship Season 2

Standing After Twenty Games:

Chromatik Youth League Elite Division        Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Chromatik Central High School              25   13   7   5    43   23  +20    46
 2 Mt. Baker High School                      25   13   5   7    33   19  +14    44
 3 Alnio U-18s                                25   13   5   7    38   27  +11    44
 4 Central Heights High School                25    9  14   2    37   26  +11    41
 5 Franscesca Larriet-Cortes High School      25   11   5   9    35   32   +3    38
 6 Pier High School                           25   10   6   9    31   37   −6    36
 7 Myana U-18s                                25    9   7   9    33   37   −4    34
 8 Academy of the Jungle                      25    9   6  10    31   30   +1    33
 9 Deprí Sanar U-18s                          25    9   6  10    38   45   −7    33
10 Anomalies U-18s                            25    8   7  10    35   40   −5    31
11 Myana Northwestern High School             25    7   8  10    37   40   −3    29
12 Chromatik U-18s                            25    6   9  10    24   28   −4    27
13 Facsimile High School                      25    6   9  10    37   44   −7    27
14 Crossroads U-18s                           25    6   9  10    17   26   −9    27
15 Flames of the Revolution High School       25    6   8  11    31   38   −7    26
16 Tihon U-18s                                25    5   9  11    21   29   −8    24
Chromatik Youth League Second Division       Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Pùr U-18s                                  25   15   5   5    38   25  +13    50
 2 Wirr Tsi School for the Gifted             25   14   4   7    45   29  +16    46
 3 Mt. Niar High School                       25   14   3   8    26   15  +11    45
 4 Deprí Lanar U-18s                          25   12   6   7    42   21  +21    42
 5 Jatho Agricultural High School             25   10   9   6    30   22   +8    39
 6 Eyrods  U-18s                              25   10   9   6    18   15   +3    39
 7 Deprí Central High School                  25   10   6   9    11   10   +1    36
 8 Felswyr U-18s                              25    8  10   7    30   32   −2    34
 9 Z'ai'ai U-18s                              25    7  10   8    39   36   +3    31
10 Anchors FC U-18s                           25    6  12   7    34   37   −3    30
11 Crix Arts Institute                        25    8   6  11    30   38   −8    30
12 Lhor U-18s                                 25    8   6  11    25   35  −10    30
13 Egren Elite Academy                        25    6  10   9    34   35   −1    28
14 Wirr Tsi U-18s                             25    7   5  13    20   27   −7    26
15 Urrheddiao U-18s                           25    4   8  13    39   58  −19    20
16 Alnio Scientific Secondary School          25    5   3  17    19   45  −26    18

by **Chromatika** » Fri Mar 19, 2021 10:07 pm

Rainbow League System Season Five Matchdays 26-29

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Week 41

Violet Cup V Fixtures - Semifinals, Second Leg
Wirr Tsi 1-1 Rhoni, Wirr Tsi wins 4-3 in aggregate
Wirr Tsi: Holt '68; Rhoni: Baxter '27
Tihon 0-0 Felswyr, Tihon wins 5-0 in away goals after 5-5 in aggregate
Tihon: None.; Felswyr: None.

ROne of the most improbable runs in violet Cup history has ended. Rhoni really gave it their all, getting the first goal and the lead against the Shock, but couldn't hold on. Now, they'll likely head down to the Orange League given their form as of late.

In Tihon, Iskender Nur is called upon to have a game of things, and refuses to concede even one goal. After ten goals scored in the first leg, to have no goals scored here is very surprising.

Violet Cup V Fixtures - Championship Game @ The Capitalizt Dome, Chromia (Cap. 144,000)
Wirr Tsi vs. Tihon

For both sides, this will be their second chance at the Domestic Cup title, with Tihon having won it in the only domestic double in Chromatik Football history in Chromatik League season 1 and the Shock having won it back in season 5 of the Chromatik League. With Begley's form as of late and Tihon's playmakers, it should be an exciting one.

Week 42

Standings Update: Crossroads maintains a one-point lead at the top of the standings, with Myana a full three behind Chromatik and Tihon a point behind them. Anomalies is in fifth, but only a game ahead of Wirr Tsi. At the bottom, the gap between Omnio and Z'ai'ai is at six, while Ming and Lhor are two points ahead of the Promotion/Relegation Playoff Spot.

Match of the Day: Thon 0-0 Chromatik. It's not often we highlight a 0-0 match, but this game was a masterful performance by both Iskender Nur and Dun Mekeus, and there were some major errors from both sides that resulted in the game's score. Joaquina Canfield's whiff of the penalty kick on the seventy-fourth minute where she hit the ball at the wrong spot to cause it to sail over the net will be talked about for a long time, while Tihon's Raul Vitan escaped scrutiny resulting from his improper tackle due to Canfield's mishap. For two sides that were making a go at Crossroads at the top of the table, this result did nobody any favors.

Unexpected Result of the Day: Ming 5-3 Anomalies. Has there been a better bad team than Ming? They may be mired at the bottom of the table trying to fend off the Promotion/Relegation Playoff berth, but the Dynasty have scored sixty-six goals, second most in the league. Their issue has always been their league-worst defense, but the way that they sprinted out to a lead and didn't even let a hat trick from Lainey Wadsworth sway them shows that this team's attacking core is a good one with four players having scored more than ten goals throughout the season. For Anomalies, the gap between them and Crossroads is now at seven points - meaning with Wirr Tsi only three points behind, it may be time to just try to hold onto an IFCF berth.

Other Results: Wirr Tsi kept on Anomalies' tail with a typical Shock win by blanking the Brewers, Holt providing the deciding score, while Crossroads strutted in style in a dominant win over Qet. Myana also had an easy time dealing with the Mountaineers even though Dane Clarke scored her nineteenth goal of the season. Felswyr, whose hopes of catching Anomalies remain very slim, took out their frustrations on an Omnio squad that suddenly sees themselves near the bottom of the table, somewhere where they haven't been trough the season at all. For Urrheddiao, there is still an off chance of another miracle occurring after another narrow victory, while the Hammers rounded out the action by another narrow victory. Eleven points clear of fourteenth with four games to go, Brisara FC has all but clinched their spot in the Red League, something that was going to be very difficult this season.

Goal of the Day: RW Jacqueline Holt, Wirr Tsi 1-0 Alnio (74th Minute) - Of all the goals scored on this day, this particular header that split between three would-be-clearers will go down as the goal of the day. The improbable angle, the spacing, the drama... Holt is a born header who prefers to use her head instead of her feet, and she was the master of her craft in this very important goal for the Shock to continue on their way toward trying to eclipse Anomalies.

Player of the Day: RW Nadya Dostoevich, Ming - Part of Ming's vaunted attack that has four players with fourteen goals apiece, Dostoevich added a brace and two assists in the Dynasty's humbling of Anomalies Football Club. Forever young, the Yesopalithan-Chromatik dual-national Vampire continues to be a stalwart piece in Ming's attack. It's too bad that she can't play defense.

Standings Update: Umbar's lead at the top of the the table has grown to six points with four games to go, while Deprí Lanar's defeat has created a three-way tie for second place with the Yellow Jackets leading by virtue of goal differential. At the bottom of the table, it seems to be a battle between Rhoni, Fishermen's Club, and Shantarr to see who will have a chance to fight for their Orange League existence, unless Pùr decides to royally flub it up.

Analysis: As we take a focused look at the second tier of Chromatik football for the last five days, it's good to remember where things were at the halfway point. Umbar had dropped five games already and was in third place, with Deprí Lanar and Eyrods ahead of them; Rhoni and Fishermen's Club were at the bottom of the table regardless of the deep runs they were having at the Violet Cup. Umbar has only drpoeed two matches since, and their goalscoring has started to pick up a bit. Justiina scored a brace to lead them past bottom-dwellers Rhoni, while the Yellow Jackets relied on a combination of Stela Dzunovski, Janine Hector, and Innox Xarillon to get three goals past Jeremiah Allison, an impressive feat. The team not keeping pace was Deprí LAnar, who suffered a disappointing defeat to Miners FC and striker Abra Luvalle at the Hawks' Nest.

It was a golden opportunity for Anchors FC to make headway, and the striking duo of Xario Liong and Beata Edmond provided for the team's four goals. However, Shantarr had other ideas, and Paul Everett had his best day as an Orange League player with a hat trick that resulted in the four-way tie at forty-three points apiece. Elsewhere, Tihon United kept up their surprising run at the middle of the table by stopping Crix while the Pride were victorious over Knetyohai behind an injury-time goal by Mikki Lundy. To wrap things up, the Jungle Cats remain within arms reach of promotion after a 5-2 drubbing of Rhoni FC - but a lot of things will have to go their way.

Week 43

Standings Update: Crossroads remains a point ahead of Chromatik, while the gap between Chromatik and Myana remain at three points with three matches to go. With the gap between fifth place Tihon and sixth place Wirr Tsi being three, IFCF berths are not set yet. Even teams like Urrheddiao and perhaps even Brisara FC still have a shot. At the other end of the table, an eight point gap between Lhor and the bottom two should mean that the Orcas have gotten past the last year of being called Orcas without being relegated automatically. There are five teams between 29 and 32, though, that means that the team that will have to play in the promotion/relegation playoff remains to be seen.

Match of the Day: Myana 4-3 Tihon. The de facto elimination match to decide which team still has an offhand chance to clip Crossroads and which team doesn't, it's the Islanders that prevail ultimately at home as Tihon gets sent to eight points behind the title with three matches to go, effectively bossing them out. For the Tide, it was Harriet Corver that really showed up with a hat trick, but the multi-pronged attack with Marko Zup scoring his tenth goal of the season off of the bench ultimately prevailed at the end. Myana is scoring at a torrid rate, and are only three points out of the IFCL berth.

Unexpected Result of the Day: Urrheddiao 5-2 Felswyr. Whenever Urrheddiao scores more than three goals, it's an important occasion. To pin Felswyr firmly in ninth with nine points between them and fifth place? The Frost are all but guaranteed a down season out of the IFCF berths while Urrheddiao maintains a small semblance of hope, being five points behind. Individually, Urrheddiao had a brace from Allison Nix and three goals from other players while Felswyr only had Renate Haggard show up for scoring purposes.

Other Results: Crossroads and Chromatik stay atop the table by taking care of Brisara FC and Lhor, respectively, while Omnio remains in the thick of the race to avoid promotion/relegation playoffs by taking down bottom-dwellers Z'ai'ai. Wirr Tsi stay on now Tihon's tail by getting a timely goal from Kidd after letting in a brace early, and Anomalies gets one step closer to salvaging a IFCF berth while being almost guaranteed to not get their four-peat. Ming and Alnio? A entertaining yet not climactic draw that put both of them at thirty points and in danger of being relegated.

Goal of the Day: CAM Marko Zup, Myana 4-3 Tihon (71st Minute) - Marko Zup is going to make one squad feel very good for having him, one day. The first player to score ten goals or more off the bench, Zup neatly headed in a corner kick from Cathelina Anstasiadis for the go-ahead goal as the Islanders keep pace in the chase for the title. Zup is rumored to be the heir apparent of one of the AM positions for the Islanders, provided that they can protect him from would-be-poachers.

Player of the Day: ST Allison Nix, Urrheddiao - With a brace and an assist, Nix was instrumental in Urrheddiao putting Felswyr out of contention. She hasn't been as prolific as Kalshnikov, but has come into her own as a decently reliable second-choice scorer.

Standings Update: Umbar maintains their six point lead with three games next, and it looks like they'll be the ones to claim the title after a rocky start. The gap between second-placed Deprí Lanar and sixth placed Anchors FC is only three points, which means that everything is still one the line to see who'll be promoted with Umbar and who will not. Eyrods is odd team out, being in seventh place. At the bottom, there is so much to be decided with a point between Fishermen's Club and Rhoni and a point between Rhoni and Pùr. Even teams like Miners FC and Rhoni FC are not quite safe.

Analysis: Are you a team called Umbar and need a timely goal? Be glad you have a player named Justiina, who added yet another game-winning goal as the Græntfaller struck yet again to bail them out from a likely draw. For Deprí Lanar, it's a routine victory, while their rivals Deprí Sanar are taken down by the army club of Knetyohai with Bennie Harrington coming through. The Breakers actually score a brace for once with Igneous Hand scoring the game winner to keep the to pfive as close as is, while Anchors FC lose out on a chance to make some ground as Miles Brent scores the difference maker for Rhoni.

In other matches, Pria and Miners FC effectively shake hands, Fishermen's Club throw aside Eyrods off of a very good individual performance by Gimpo Pwina (two assists, one goal), and Tihon United and Crix play into an unsightly draw that was the most boring, unwatchable match ever.

Week 44

Standings Update: Newsflash - there will be a new champion of the Red League, the first time in four years. Crossroads's nine point lead ahead of Anomalies guarantees that. With a four point lead on Chromatik and a six point lead on Myana, Crossroads has all but secured the title with two matches to go after defeating Chromatik head-to-head and having the Islanders tie. The crowd of teams that can be in the IFCF berth is narrowed to six by virtue of Urrheddiao dropping to Z'ai'ai and Felswyr tying. It's all up on Wirr Tsi now to break the top five. At the bottom, the tie is now between four teams, though Tor is still not fully safe; despite the victory, Z'ai'ai and Qet are all but secured to be relegated unless things go a very particular way given their goal differential.

Match of the Day: Crossroads 5-4 Chromatik. The de facto title game - to see if the Capitalizt can eclipse the Crusaders outright or the Crusaders get a gap on their competition as the two teams that have overcome Anomalies square off to be the top team in Chromia. It wasn't too long ago that Crossroads was the third capital squad that stuck out as a sore thumb; now, they have players like Vasiliy Kuznetsov (who will likely go abroad next season) and the fabled midfield. The aforementioned Kuznetsov match goal for goal with Salavat Caszely, with the one in injury time securing the very quality victory for the Crusaders.

Unexpected Result of the Day: Felswyr 2-2 Anomalies. What happened to Anomalies? They are around the rest of the field in goals scored or goals allowed, which means that the only explanation is that the group has regressed in the arena of scoring goals when they are needed, otherwise known as killer instinct. This time around, It took two goals in the second half from both Wadsworth and Strausz to salvage a draw and stay a point ahead of the Shock. It would be a disaster if this squad were to miss the IFCF altogether.

Other Results: Myana's draw against Lhor comes at the worst time, Sallay answering Hanson-Conavacio and nothing else coming to pass as the Islanders fail to take advantage of the opportunity presented to take care of Chromatik. Qet and Z'ai'ai prevailing doesn't really hep as their goals differential is so bad. Tihon smashes through Omnio to all but secure their IFCF berth, tor about secures another season in the Red League, and Wirr Tsi still remain just outside the house called the IFCF, waiting for the knock to come in.

Goal of the Day: LAM Vasiliy Marten Kuznetsov, Crossroads 5-4 Chromatik (90+1st Minute) - Kuznetsov has been one of the best players in the league this season, and this goal in injury time all but secured their title. A beautiful set piece from twenty-five yards out that just tucks itself past Mekeus's right hand, it's a highlight for certain.

Player of the Day: ST Salavat Caszely, Chromatik - How does a player from the losing team get the Player of the Day? His hat trick was far more needed than Kuznetsov's, and it would be easy to say that without him, Crossroads would've lost by a higher margin. Scoring using the feet and two hands, Salavat held the Capitalizt in the game for ninety minutes.

Standings Update: Congratulations Umbar, your Orange League champions! With a four-nil victory over Tihon United, they've secured a seven point lead with two games to go. The race to see who'll be joining them still remains close, with Knetyohai leading the way but Deprí Lanar, Deprí Sanar, Anchors FC, Hanai Breakers, and even Pria still with a chance. Rhoni has escaped the confines of fourteenth place now, but will still need to perform, while the Seals are relegated to the Yellow League. For Fishermene's Club and Pùr, the fight isn't over yet.

Analysis: Umbar's 4-0 drubbing of Tihon United was clinical, and then the combination of results of Knetyohai taking down Shantarr, Deprí Sanar keeping pace and Deprí Lanar tying Eyrods means that things are super close; Anchors does defeat Pria to keep pace with a Beata Edmond goal in injury time. Rhoni has a timely goal from Myrtie Bachelder to get over Hanai Breakers while Crix climbs to the middle of the table by putting Fishermen's Club in their place.

Week 45

Standings Update: It's a three-horse race for the title, though Chromatik would need to make up on goal differential. Anomalies still has some chance of making it to second place, while Wirr Tsi can catch up to Tihon if things work out well enough. At the bottom of the table, Qet and Z'ai'ai are relegated, yet there will be four teams still playing to avoid the Promotion/Relegation Playoffs.

Match of the Day: Myana 3-2 Crossroads. Crossroads could've won the title in Myana of all places, but the Islanders were hell bent to make sure that this wouldn't happen at their Dome. Mordecai Brandtner does strike true, and the Crusaders aren't able to carry it home... This day, at least.

Unexpected Result of the Day: Urrheddiao 1-1 Tihon. This was to be the day that the Tide made some ground. Instead, Urrheddiao and Kalashnikov match them blow for blow, ending up in the Tide being only two points ahead of Wirr Tsi. Kimi Herrington has had one of the worse seasons of her career, but does manage to trip up Tihon here.

Other Results: Felswyr smacks around Ming in a game that puts the Dynasty back to having to deal with possible Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, while Tor and Alnio draw - Tor is safe. Omnio's thrashing of Lhor also secures their spot for the next season unless everything goes wrong, brisara FC ensures a midtable finish, and Anomalies smash past Z'ai'ai to all but secure their IFEF berth. A lot to play for in the final day!

Goal of the Day: CM Mordecai Brandtner, Myana 3-2 (71st Minute) - It's not often that Brandtner scores, but he can shoot from range when he needs to. Nobody expected him to take the pass, spin around, and shoot - and to have it go through was something else altogether.

Player of the Day: ST Kristian Non, Anomalies - Hat trick? Non is fitting this team well, and will only get better as he continues to play with Anomalies. Fifteen goals so far isn't as many as he wanted, but for a first season on a new team in Chromatika's upper level of competition? Not bad, Sir, not bad at all.

Standings After Twenty-Nine Games:

Red League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts     Last5   +/- 
 1 Crossroads             29   17   6   6    68   47  +21    57     3-0-1   +1
 2 Myana                  29   16   6   7    81   59  +22    54     3-1-0   +2
 3 Chromatik              29   16   6   7    61   46  +15    54     2-1-1   -2
 4 Anomalies              29   15   6   8    64   50  +14    51     2-1-1   +1
 5 Tihon                  29   14   8   7    64   56   +8    50     1-2-1   -2
 6 Wirr Tsi               29   14   6   9    39   29  +10    48     3-1-0    =
 7 Urrheddiao             29   12   6  11    42   37   +5    42     2-1-1    =
 8 Felswyr                29   12   5  12    64   60   +4    41     2-1-1   +1
 9 Brisara FC             29   11   8  10    56   57   −1    41     2-0-2   -1
10 Tor                    29   10   6  13    46   53   −7    36     1-1-2    =
11 Omnio                  29    8   9  12    60   64   −4    33     2-0-2   +2
12 Alnio                  29    8   7  14    57   63   −6    31     0-2-2   -1
13 Ming                   29    8   6  15    68   82  −14    30     1-1-2   +1
14 Lhor                   29    7   9  13    55   70  −15    30     0-1-3   -2
15 Qet                    29    7   3  19    52   78  −26    24     1-0-3   +1
16 Z'ai'ai                29    7   3  19    52   78  −26    24     1-0-3   -1

Orange League

Sponsored By:

Viper Motors

Orange League            Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Umbar                  29   17   5   7    36   16  +20    56
 2 Deprí Lanar            29   14   8   7    35   25  +10    50
 3 Knetyohai              29   14   7   8    31   21  +10    49
 4 Anchors FC             29   13   8   8    42   41   +1    47
 5 Deprí Sanar            29   14   4  11    56   43  +13    46
 6 Hanai Breakers         29   13   7   9    19   14   +5    46
 7 Eyrods                 29   11  10   8    27   20   +7    43
 8 Pria                   29   12   6  11    28   29   −1    42
 9 Crix                   29   11   7  11    24   22   +2    40
10 Rhoni FC               29    8  11  10    45   50   −5    35
11 Miners FC              29    9   8  12    34   41   −7    35
12 Tihon United           29    8  10  11    26   27   −1    34
13 Rhoni                  29    7  11  11    15   32  −17    32
14 Pùr                    29    6  11  12    17   22   −5    29
15 Fishermen's Club       29    6   9  14    35   46  −11    27
16 Shantarr               29    5   6  18    27   48  −21    21

All that remains to be seen is which team will join Umbar in the Red League next season and what team would be in the Promotion/Relegation Playoffs. The most likely teams are Deprí Lanar and Knetyohai, but Anchors FC, Deprí Sanar, and Hanai Breakers still have a chance if things go exactly right. Pùr and Fishermen's Club will fight for the right to play for the right to stay in the Orange League.

Sponsored by:

Kinetik

Yellow League             Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Eyrods City FC          29   17   6   6    39   20  +19    57
 2 Lorentine               29   16   8   5    50   30  +20    56
 3 Vitoron                 29   16   7   6    57   26  +31    55
 4 Anfanhar City           29   16   5   8    40   32   +8    53
 5 Omnio City              29   15   6   8    30   20  +10    51
 6 Egren                   29   15   5   9    45   32  +13    50
 7 Rhoni City              29   14   6   9    35   33   +2    48
 8 Hanai                   29   10   9  10    33   27   +6    39
 9 Checkers FC             29   10   8  11    37   41   −4    38
10 Limonte                 29   10   7  12    20   31  −11    37
11 Kynxe                   29    8  11  10    31   31    0    35
12 Anfanhar                29    9   5  15    45   64  −19    32
13 Lorentine Jackals       29    6   6  17    16   30  −14    24
14 Larhai                  29    7   3  19    24   49  −25    24
15 Deprí Lanar United      29    4  10  15    23   42  −19    22
16 Jatho                   29    3  10  16    19   36  −17    19

Green League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Naval FC                 29   16   9   4    43   18  +25    57
 2 Pria City                29   13  13   3    26   18   +8    52
 3 Urrhed FC                29   15   6   8    36   24  +12    51
 4 Deprí Sanar United       29   14   6   9    35   26   +9    48
 5 Knetyohai City FC        29   13   8   8    21   13   +8    47
 6 Dre'a                    29   10  12   7    39   35   +4    42
 7 Deprí Sanar Vipers       29   11   8  10    19   15   +4    41
 8 Gurshan                  29   12   4  13    29   26   +3    40
 9 Wix City                 29   11   7  11    51   54   −3    40
10 Cheonju                  29    9  11   9    23   22   +1    38
11 Glaciers                 29   10   7  12    24   22   +2    37
12 Deprí Lanar Falcons      29   10   7  12    38   39   −1    37
13 Inon                     29    8   7  14    24   30   −6    31
14 Cosmopolitans            29    8   3  18    27   51  −24    27
15 Qet United               29    7   5  17    27   42  −15    26
16 Shantarr City            29    6   5  18    20   47  −27    23

Blue League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Wirr Tsi Lightning      29   18   5   6    50   19  +31    59
 2 Qet City                29   15   9   5    64   31  +33    54
 3 Nonian City             29   14   7   8    43   45   −2    49
 4 Umbar City              29   14   6   9    41   31  +10    48
 5 Lhor United             29   14   6   9    44   35   +9    48
 6 Larhai City FC          29   12  10   7    39   29  +10    46
 7 Flames of the West      29   13   3  13    30   32   −2    42
 8 Umbar State             29    9  12   8    30   26   +4    39
 9 Inon City               29   10   7  12    50   50    0    37
10 Capitol FC              29   10   7  12    36   37   −1    37
11 Deprí State             29    8  11  10    48   53   −5    35
12 Brisara Dragoons        29    8  10  11    26   31   −5    34
13 Heartland               29    9   6  14    16   25   −9    33
14 Alnio Ravens            29    7   8  14    34   66  −32    29
15 Penat                   29    5   9  15    37   56  −19    24
16 Eastern Chromatik       29    5   6  18    36   58  −22    21

Indigo League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Pùr Cowboys               29   17   6   6    47   24  +23    57
 2 Guardians                 29   17   6   6    50   37  +13    57
 3 Umbar State               29   16   8   5    72   39  +33    56
 4 Wix                       29   16   5   8    52   37  +15    53
 5 Kingslayers               29   15   5   9    41   30  +11    50
 6 Lorentine City            29   12  10   7    50   38  +12    46
 7 Jatho Bulls               29   13   7   9    26   18   +8    46
 8 Deprí Pelar Pelicans      29   10  11   8    41   39   +2    41
 9 D'rea City                29    9   9  11    19   23   −4    36
10 Penat Pilots              29    9   8  12    32   35   −3    35
11 Loggers                   29    9   7  13    22   29   −7    34
12 Green State               29    7  11  11    19   25   −6    32
13 Egren Elite               29    8   5  16    19   38  −19    29
14 Gurshan Sharks            29    6   7  16    28   52  −24    25
15 Victory                   29    4   9  16    28   59  −31    21
16 Dynamite                  29    3   8  18    17   40  −23    17

Chromatik Youth League Championship Season 2

Standing After Twenty-Nine Games:

Chromatik Youth League Elite Division        Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Mt. Baker High School                      29   16   5   8    39   22  +17    53
 2 Chromatik Central High School              29   15   7   7    46   29  +17    52
 3 Central Heights High School                29   11  15   3    44   31  +13    48
 4 Alnio U-18s                                29   13   6  10    41   35   +6    45
 5 Pier High School                           29   12   6  11    37   43   −6    42
 6 Franscesca Larriet-Cortes High School      29   12   5  12    40   38   +2    41
 7 Myana U-18s                                29   11   8  10    39   41   −2    41
 8 Deprí Sanar U-18s                          29   11   6  12    46   53   −7    39
 9 Academy of the Jungle                      29   10   8  11    35   33   +2    38
10 Anomalies U-18s                            29    9   9  11    38   44   −6    36
11 Chromatik U-18s                            29    8  10  11    32   35   −3    34
12 Myana Northwestern High School             29    8   9  12    45   49   −4    33
13 Facsimile High School                      29    8   9  12    46   50   −4    33
14 Crossroads U-18s                           29    8   9  12    24   34  −10    33
15 Flames of the Revolution High School       29    7  10  12    35   43   −8    31
16 Tihon U-18s                                29    6  12  11    24   31   −7    30
Chromatik Youth League Second Division       Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Pùr U-18s                                  29   17   6   6    44   28  +16    57
 2 Deprí Lanar U-18s                          29   15   7   7    52   25  +27    52
 3 Mt. Niar High School                       29   14   6   9    26   17   +9    48
 4 Wirr Tsi School for the Gifted             29   14   5  10    47   40   +7    47
 5 Deprí Central High School                  29   13   7   9    14   10   +4    46
 6 Jatho Agricultural High School             29   12   9   8    35   28   +7    45
 7 Eyrods  U-18s                              29   11  10   8    22   19   +3    43
 8 Felswyr U-18s                              29   10  10   9    34   39   −5    40
 9 Anchors FC U-18s                           29    8  13   8    38   39   −1    37
10 Lhor U-18s                                 29   10   7  12    30   38   −8    37
11 Z'ai'ai U-18s                              29    8  10  11    42   43   −1    34
12 Crix Arts Institute                        29    9   7  13    33   42   −9    34
13 Egren Elite Academy                        29    7  10  12    38   41   −3    31
14 Wirr Tsi U-18s                             29    8   6  15    22   30   −8    30
15 Urrheddiao U-18s                           29    6   8  15    48   63  −15    26
16 Alnio Scientific Secondary School          29    7   5  17    27   50  −23    26

by **Chromatika** » Sun Mar 21, 2021 5:12 pm

Chromatik Collegiate Football Association
Season 12 Preview

It's college football season in Chromatika! Can the Comets win their fourth title in a row? Will someone else finally steal the title from them? Let's first meet the teams: (Prediction will state Title Contender for the top four squad, Quarterfinalist for the next four, Barely Playoffs for the four after that, and Bottom Feeders for the last four.)

Alnio University of the Arts Meercats
Last Season: 10th on Table, Lost in First Round of Playoffs
Head Coach: Kira Banks
Starting XI (4-4-2): Elmond (Sr.); Asinow (Sr.) - Lark (Sr.) - Silo (Jr.) - Amerigo (Sr.); Yerron (Sr.) - Rowena (Sr.) - Pool (So.) - Parlisien (So.); Jokovich (Sr.) - Yinch (Sr.).
Captain: RM Ivy Yerron
Key Players: RM Ivy Yerron, CM Nadira Pool, ST Hillary Yinch
Summary: With eight seniors starting, this is the best team that the Meercats have had since title winning squad in CCFA 8. They can score in bunches, and the biggest question will be whether or not Jerome Elmond will be able to stop too many goals from being scored on him.
Prediction: Title Contender

Chromia Central College University Comets
Last Season: 2nd on Table, Champions
Head Coach: Claude Pare-Achel (ZWZ)
Starting XI (5-2-3): Bautista (Fr.); Lemke (Fr.) - Handon (NPH) (Fr.) - Braxton (NPH) (Sr.) - Otilier (So.) - Millark (Sr.); Nguyen (ZWZ) (Jr.) - Phoen (Jr.); Tix (Sr.) - Faucher-Leonsis (QUE) (So.) - Enix (Sr.)
Captain: CB Keith Braxton
Key Players: CB Keith Braxton, CM Cixin Nguyen, ST Marc-Andre Faucher-Leonsis
Summary: CCCU lost a lot of seniors both among their Starting XI and their bench the last season, leading to four freshmen being in the Starting XI this time around. The likes of Braxton, Millark, Otillier, and Phoen will likely keep Loree Bautista clean for most of her games, but the lack of experience on this lineup should mean that another school wins the title this year.
Prediction: Quarterfinalist

Chromatik State University Stars
Last Season: 12th on Table, Lost in Quarterfinals
Head Coach: Refugio Palazzolo
Starting XI (4-4-2): Aureleus (Sr.); Nice (Jr.) - Woo (QUE) (Jr.) - Ansoll (Sr.) - Rowbury (NPH) (Jr.); Allste (Jr.) - Ifghenie (Sr.) - Sancti (Sr.) - Wong (Sr.); German (So.) - Intera (Sr.).
Captain: CM Erewon Sancti
Key Players: CM Erewon Sancti, LM Sang Wong, ST Garret Intera
Summary: Another team riddled with upperclassmen, the Stars have some neat pieces but lack the big-name defender to be the leader of that side of the squad. They should be in the running for a lower playoff seed, however, and with the senior leadership that they have, they could make some noise.
Prediction: Barely Playoffs

Deprí Lanar University Warriors
Last Season: 15th on Table, Missed Playoffs
Head Coach: Rochel Lamanna
Starting XI (3-4-3): Barr (Sr.); Yuliy (So.) - Dit (Sr.) - Florence (So.); Lin (Sr.) - Kamilla (So.) - Gerasim (So.) - Rollax (Sr.); Kern (Jr.) - Oden (Fr.) - Killon (Jr.).
Captain: RM Mikael Lin
Key Players: CB Mona Dit, RM Mikael Lin, RW Cara Kern
Summary: Is there any hope for the Warriors? Dani Barr is a serviceable keeper, but they have struggled of late with scoring. Clemente Oden joins to try to aid Cara Kern on the scoring front, but it may be another season before the Warriors approach near the top half of the table.
Prediction: Bottom Feeders

Deprí Sanar University Spartans
Last Season: 5th on Table, Lost in First Round of Playoffs
Head Coach: Jim Marxman
Starting XI (3-4-3): Efahim (Sr.); Kang (Sr.) - Zinoviy (So.) - MacPierce (ZWZ) (Jr.); Angolli (Sr.) - Negrar (Sr.) - Mea (Sr.) - Riu (Sr.); Mott (Sr.) - Karr (Fr.) - Pan (So.).
Captain: RW Charisma Mott
Key Players: GK Naomi Efahim, RM Theodora Angolli, RW Charisma Mott
Summary: One of the better rosters top to bottom, this is the year for this Spartans squad to make a run at the title before having to retool. With Efahim improving, Angolli crossing over deep balls and the likes of Mott and Pan up front, they have the personnel to go for it.
Prediction: Title Contender

Deprí Theological Seminary Monks
Last Season: 11th Table, Lost in Quarterfinals
Head Coach: Valentin Hille
Starting XI (5-2-3): D'Angelo (Sr.); Killirion (Sr.) - Limon (Sr.) - Kilon (Sr.) - Ilimon (Sr.) - Larkson (Sr.); Ysionne (Sr.) - Jackson (Sr.); DuPont (Sr.) - Erickson (Sr.) - Eckert (Sr.).
Captain: GK Kenneth D'Angelo
Key Players: GK Kenneth D'Angelo, CB Niadra Kilon, CM Niles Jackson
Summary: Every four years, the Monks field an all senior team. Every four years, they have a shot at the title. Just how good is this team, though? They really lack the spark up front but are solid elsewhere. Should be an easy Playoff finish.
Prediction: Barely Playoffs

Eyrods Tech Jaguars
Last Season: 1st on Table, Lost in Championship
Head Coach: Ladonna Dickey
Starting XI (3-4-3): Rila (Sr.); Everson (Fr.) - At'ehal (Sr.) - Ighv (Sr.); Wirth (Jr.) - Fil (Sr.) - Rowesi (Sr.) - Iara (Jr.); Munster (Jr.) - Jang (QUE) (Jr.) - Womack (Fr.).
Captain: ST Ho-Yeong Jang
Key Players: GK Womar Rila, CM Idimora Rowesi, ST Ho-Yeong Jang
Summary: This is the best squad on paper as the Jaguars continue their relevancy. With Jang entering his upperclassman year and Rila being one of the better keepers, the likes of Ighv being on the AOCAF squad and Everson the Right Back being a U-18 player, this squad is stacked. All that's left to do is get the title as well as finish first on the table.
Prediction: Title Contender

Felswyr State University Firehawks
Last Season: 3rd on Table, Lost in Semifinals
Head Coach: Shani Hayashida
Starting XI (3-4-3): Ansomew (Sr.); Meyer (NPH) (So.) - Bruno (So.) - Charron-Becker (QUE) (Jr.); Geffen-Broad (ZWZ) (Jr.) - Goodwin (NPH) (Fr.) - Rowe (Sr.) - Germaine (Sr.); Albert (So.) - Mars (Sr.) - Nilos (Sr.).
Captain: LW Stephan Nillos
Key Players: RM Carrie Geffen-Broad, CM Mawara Rowe, LW Stephan Nillos
Summary: The Firehawks will always be in contention in the CCFA. With playmakers in the midfield and up front, they have had a bit of a problem on the back end, but with Meyer and Charron-Becker learning how to work together, maybe that problem will solve itself. Expect themselves to make another run at the title.
Prediction: Quarterfinalist

Pria Technical College Calvary
Last Season: 14th on Table, Missed Playoffs
Head Coach: Milly Barris
Starting XI (3-4-3): Wilkins (QUE) (Jr.); Wig (Sr.) - Thompson (Jr.) - Killian (So.); Josse (So.) - Bensom (NPH) (So.) - Ang Jr. (Jr.) - Dorian (So.); Wiggins (Sr.) - Itawara (Sr.) - Maél (So.)
Captain: RB Darmon Wig
Key Players: RB Dramon Wig, CM Willard Ang Jr., ST Silar Itawara
Summary: PTC has been struggling for along time... They do have some good pieces in Wig, Ang, and Itawara, but if their defense doesn't get their stuff together, it's likely not to matter. As Wilkins steps up to the plate as a Junior, though? A playoff berth isn't out of the question, but will prove difficult.
Prediction: Bottom Feeders

Pùr State University Crusaders
Last Season: 16th on Table, Missed Playoffs
Head Coach: Mariana Novick
Starting XI (4-4-2): Wilhelm (NPH) (Jr.); Kareaqwe (Sr.) - Bérenger (So.) - Lov (Sr.) - Drea (Jr.); Jackson (Jr.) - Barr (Fr.) - Iman (Sr.) - Igre (Sr.); Winge (Sr.) - Illium (Sr.).
Captain: CB Sion Lov
Key Players: CB Sion Lov, LM Pollard Igre, ST Drow Illium
Summary: The Crusaders lost their Captain in Keira Anbient, but there is nowhere to go but up. With most of last season's attackers in their Senior year, they will either make a breakthrough or just go off into the sunset. It's more likely that they'll improve but not make the playoffs.
Prediction: Bottom Feeders

Southern Chromatik University Red and Gold
Last Season: 9th on Table, Lost in Quarterfinals
Head Coach: Janiece Carraway
Starting XI (4-4-2): Nio (Sr.); Mejia (Fr.) - Morgen (Jr.) - Clemence (NPH) (Jr.) - Aimée (So.); Wight (Sr.) - Apt (Sr.) - Dimitry (So.) - Astride (So.); Wi (Sr.) - Montoya (Fr.).
Captain: CM Eli Apt
Key Players: GK Cathryn Nio, CM Eli Apt, ST Barrow Wi
Summary: The Red and Gold have never had such high-profile players in their squad. Cathryn Nio and Eli Apt are very good prospects for the Anomalies squad at large, but lack the supporting cast to make too much noise. The loss of Barrion Winge looms large.
Prediction: Barely Playoffs

University of Myana Vipers
Last Season: 8th on Table, Lost in First Round
Head Coach: Marlyn Stidham
Starting XI (4-4-2): Don (So.); Morgen (Jr.) - Rodolphe (So.) - Suggs (Jr.) - Herron (Sr.); Verim (So.) - Pandi (QUE) (Jr.) - La (Sr.) - Knoflach (Fr.) (NPH); Marselline (So.) - Goussaint (So.).
Captain: LB Josiah Herron
Key Players: LB Jossiah Herron, CM Pierre-Luc Pandi, ST Kyusha Marselline
Summary: UM lost eight starters, which cannot be understated. The Vipers still have some solid pieces in Pierre-Luc Pandi, Josiah Herron, and Kyusha Marselline, but some experience is needed before this bunch can make some real noise.
Prediction: Barely Playoffs

University of the Islands Sailors
Last Season: 13th on Table, Missed Playoffs
Head Coach: Niesha Gartman
Starting XI (4-3-3): Turner-Cont (ZWZ) (Jr.); Hardy (NPH) (Sr.) - Bennett (NPH) (Fr.) - Régine (So.) - Sang (Sr.); Qe (Sr.) - Si (Sr.) - Kiln (Sr.); Romane (So.) - Han (Jr.) - Jordan (So.).
Captain: CM Mare Si
Key Players: RB Jasper Hardy, CM Mare Si, LM Kopla Kiln
Summary: With five seniors and a great holding midfielder in Mare Si, the Sailors should be slated to have their best season in a while, provided that they can score enough goals. They will.
Prediction: Quarterfinalist

University of Wirr Tsi Fireflies
Last Season: 6th on Table, Lost in First Round
Head Coach: Godefrey Laetitia
Starting XI (3-4-3): Yerong (Sr.); Vadik (So.) - Song (Jr.) - Théa (So.); Ni (Jr.) - Kir (Sr.) - Yelizaveta (So.) - Morales (Sr.); Adam (So.) - Yvan (So.) - Eckerthorp (Sr.).
Captain: LW Shane Eckerthorp
Key Players: CB Grey Song, LM Riles Morales, LW Shane Eckerthorp
Summary: Uh... With eight seniors graduating from the Starting XI, it's back to the drawing board for the Fireflies. Good luck.
Prediction: Bottom Feeders

Urrheddiao State University Argonauts
Last Season: 4th on Table, Lost in Quarterfinals
Head Coach: Jeffrey Keithley
Starting XI (4-4-2): Oswalt (Jr.); Mark-Ellis (So.) - Herr (Sr.) - Illaoi (Jr.) - Kun (So.); Ké (So.) - Almenkamp (Sr.) - Laurette (So.) - Krise (Jr.); Gaitonde (ZWZ) (Jr.) - Bertos (NPH) (Jr.).
Captain: GK Gerald Oswalt
Key Players: GK Gerald Oswalt, RB Benjamin Mark-Ellis, LM Ragnorok Krise
Summary: Despite losing five players to graduation, Gerald Oswalt leads the Argonauts onward. With Gaitonde and Bertos on the roster, they may be able to score enough goals to back up the solid defense that they have.
Prediction: Quarterfinalist

Z'ai'ai Institute of Technology Hellcats
Last Season: 7th On Table, Lost in Semifinals
Head Coach: Rayna Rambert
Starting XI (3-4-3): Do (So.); Peng (Sr.) - Neindros (Sr.) - Markseon (Sr.); Askari (Jr.) - Ju (So.) - Ennio (Sr.) - Solch (NPH) (So.); Lyllard (BRE) (Sr.) - Evans (NPH) (Fr.) - Kwak (QUE) (Jr.).
Captain: RW Russ Lyllard
Key Players: LM Kristalina Solch, RW Russ Lyllard, LW Dong-Seong Kwak
Summary: Score, score, score. The Hellcats have a fiery offense, and as long as Do keeps out goals, they'll do fine. With four foreign students up front, they'll be sniffing around the title for certain.
Prediction: Title Contender

by **Chromatika** » Wed Mar 24, 2021 10:29 pm

Rainbow League System Season Five Matchday 30, Cup Final, Promotion/Relegation Playoff

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Red League

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Week 46

Matchday 30 Preview:

Standings After Twenty-Nine Games:

Red League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts    
 1 Crossroads             29   17   6   6    68   47  +21    57  
 2 Myana                  29   16   6   7    81   59  +22    54  
 3 Chromatik              29   16   6   7    61   46  +15    54   
 4 Anomalies              29   15   6   8    64   50  +14    51     
 5 Tihon                  29   14   8   7    64   56   +8    50   
 6 Wirr Tsi               29   14   6   9    39   29  +10    48      
 7 Urrheddiao             29   12   6  11    42   37   +5    42     
 8 Felswyr                29   12   5  12    64   60   +4    41     
 9 Brisara FC             29   11   8  10    56   57   −1    41    
10 Tor                    29   10   6  13    46   53   −7    36      
11 Omnio                  29    8   9  12    60   64   −4    33      
12 Alnio                  29    8   7  14    57   63   −6    31
13 Ming                   29    8   6  15    68   82  −14    30  
14 Lhor                   29    7   9  13    55   70  −15    30  
15 Qet                    29    7   3  19    52   78  −26    24   
16 Z'ai'ai                29    7   3  19    52   78  −26    24

Title Race

Omnio @ Crossroads
It's very simple for the Crusaders: Get a point at home and win your first ever domestic title. With Vasiliy Kuznetsov playing in his last game (pundits are saying there's no way he remains in Chromatika after this), the stadium should be sold out and rocking. For Omnio, they're basically safe unless both Lhor and Ming win and some goals differential shenanigans happen. Still, the Tech will try to make M'aka Antoine's last game count at home (there is no way that the Yesopalithan is staying with Omnio after her performance this year).

Myana @ Wirr Tsi
For Myana, a victory and a defeat by Crossroads would see them win the title for the fifth time, to tie the record held by Tihon in their dominant era of the Chromatik League. For a team that's scored over eighty goals, it'll be an interesting prospect to try to take down Kathie Begley. Wirr Tsi can still sneak into fifth place if they take down Myana and Tihon ties or loses to Anomalies, and The Shock will be decked out in the blue and yellow to cheer on the home squad.

Chromatik @ Qet
The other Chromia club can still win the Red League, but the chances of them winning, Myana not winning, and Crossroads not winning while overcoming the 6 Goal Differential is so small that it'd be more realistic to think of Chromatik as going for the IFCL berth in second place. Qet has already been eliminated and are only playing for pride; it's likely that a lot of youth will get playing time to see how they do.

IFCF Berth Race

Anomalies @ Tihon
Anomalies secure an IFCF berth with a point, while Tihon will need a victory if the Shock were to upset the Islanders. It's a game between two teams that have fallen short of preseason expectations, but they are still two quality squads with a point to prove. As the difference between fourth and fifth place is a full round of IFCF competition, it matters a lot, and the two teams will be rearing to go.

Relegation Battle:

Brisara FC @ Alnio
The Hammers have stuck it out, and will finish with at least a .500 record or higher. They have a reason to be proud. For Alnio, it's been a forgettable year with a lot of questions, but they have a chance in front of them to stick things out.

Ming @ Z'ai'ai
Z'ai'ai is headed back down, while Ming, despite scoring the second most goals in the league, could have to fight for their Red League existence. Given the fact that Z'ai'ai can also score goals in bunches on a good day, this will likely be one electric matchup featuring lots of goals.

Urrheddiao @ Lhor
Remember when Lhor was near the top of the table at the halfway point of the season? Their luck has fallen off, and now they absolutely need a result against United, or they need Ming to lose to Z'ai'ai by a larger margin to make up the goal differential. Can the Orcas do it? For Urrheddiao, it's been a return back down to earth, and they'll be looking to get a way to wash the taste of a forgetful season out of their mouths.

Dead Rubbers

Tor @ Felswyr
Two teams that had much better showings last season, Felswyr has conceded far too many goals and Tor scored not nearly enough. Frost will likely care more about this one to finish at the top half of the table, while Tor is just happy to make it to the next season.

Matchday 30 Starting Lineups:

Omnio @ Crossroads
OMN (4-3-3): Ishon; Aubert - Wilkerspoon - Ammerspein - Chuan; West - Bradshaw - Manse (C); Wool - Metod - Antoine.

CRC (4-2-3-1): Khadur (C); Devine - Wid - Lsôs - Crider; Martin - Matthews; Goudeau - Milhaud - Kuznetsov; Throop.

Myana @ Wirr Tsi
MYI (4-2-3-1): Petersen; Talty - Oh - Baugh - Strasbourg; Brandtner - Hwe; Anastasiadis (C) - Barrios - Casavant; Hanson-Conavacio.

WTS (4-3-3): Begley; Szôcs - Pry - Rew - Wellenbrink; Tiner (C) - Wan - Kidd; Holt - Falcon - Yáñez.

Chromatik @ Qet
CHR (4-1-2-3): Mekeus (C); Calvet - Win - Daucourt - Ramires; Burns; Snéachda - Canfield; Buckley - Caszely - Kogler.

QET (4-1-3-2): Becenti; Atanov - Denning - Blunt - Moreno; Cane; Nicollier - Lio - Detwiler (C); Megoé - Sulaka.

Anomalies @ Tihon
ANO (4-3-1-2): Yi; Watt - Antonucci - Bard - Delafosse; Navarro - Nergård (C) - Hashemi; Strausz; Non - Wadsworth.

TIH (4-4-2): Nur (C); Vitan - Mettre - Toliver - Porg; Tacey - Mariner - Gail - Klaevi; Haodao - Corver.

Brisara FC @ Alnio
BRI (3-4-3): Zarragoitia; Grant - Ansov - Adams; Lefebvre - Warner (C) - Soule - Ma; Burton - Rajala - Nowak.

ALB (4-4-2): Ignau; Topić - Bozena - Barreau - Paterson; Springer - McNair (C) - Sterling - Dembélé; Jacobsen - Croxier.

Ming @ Z'ai'ai
MIN (4-2-2-2): Bowers; Mayo - Jankoslawić - Lindsey - DuPont; Potts - Thomas; Dostoevich - Vorster; Holder (C) - Wright.

ZAI (4-4-2): Wang; Alexandre - Mnache - Magnusson - Carspein; Nweto - Gelloweigh - Kim - Olivier; Clarke - Ennai (C).

Urrheddiao @ Lhor
URU (4-3-1-2): Herrington (C); Alon - Wiseman - Stubbs - Roy; Carmichael - Vaugrenard - Ferrari; Ita; Nix - Kalashnikov.

LOR (4-4-2): Pearce; Milner - Baillairge - Auvray - Seselja; Winge - Puglisi - Jideofor (C) - Moreno; Sallay - Feltzer.

Tor @ Felswyr
TOR (4-4-2): Dick; Turner - Kirk - James - Wilkins; Montalbo - Haxon (C) - Koop - Gaines; McCarthy - Clercin.

FEL (4-4-2): Vincent; Pennant - Bernard - Fourtin - Nex; Belinger (C) - Saunier - McAllister - Hama; Bugarin - Haggard.

Pre-Match Commentary:

Before we move onto the actual day at hand, let us take a look at some of the news that's been decided. The Red League Managers have overwhelmingly voted to accept the Residency Rule, as follows: Any foreign-born player that has played for five consecutive years in Chromatika at any level will be granted Residency Status. Any foreign CCFA graduate will be granted Residency Status. Any Chromatik player that played abroad and then returned to Chromatika will be given Residency Status for two years before being reinstated as a Domestic Player on the third year. (This clause will not be applied in retrospect, and will only be going forward). Each Red/Orange League squad will be allowed to have five foreign starters and three foreign subs as per before; they can now have two additional Resident starters and an additional Resident sub. A team can have more than two Resident starters by using one of the foreign slots. This means that there will still need to be at least four Domestic starters per squad.

For the Rainbow League System, Season 6, these will be the players that have Resident Status, given that they remain in Chromatika:

Those players should become hot commodities, and with the prospect of Residency, perhaps more players will make it to Chromatika.

Some pundits claim that this only adds power to the powerful as teams like Myana, Chromatik, and Tihon will be allowed to pursue two more foreigners. However, it also gives opportunity for teams to make bigger additions to their squads by going after proven commodities. A promoted team can make bids to go after established Residents to add to their squad. Foreigners are traditionally let go when a squad is relegated to pursue greener shores; the concept of residency may convince a few of them to stay for the hopes of being picked up by a higher level squad once they gain the status. It ultimately allows for more flexibility of roster decisions, and that may be the best argument for residency that there is.

For the three clubs that had financial problems at the beginning of the season, an answer is coming. For Alnio, Schottia ownership group Lammerton Brewery have become co-owners of the club alongside longtime Chromatik philanthropist and previous Anomalies player Luuk Aart. Aart is told to be taking over management of the club's upper level, and changes are coming on the horizon. He's set their goals to be far more reasonable than before - a consistent top half finish. For Brisara FC, the Hammers have turned around this season of uncertainty to be one that they can build on. With the Brisaran Factory under new leadership after the incarceration of both of their previous owners, it'll remain to be seen the vision that Maya Sayaki and Johnelle Gideon have for the club. Lastly, Lhor's new ownership is between Banijan Adama Sowe, the WCC President and the Chairman of the Board of Directors for the RTC, and Grupo Taxhavn of Tequilo, the owner of Molding in Græntfjall. Given Chromatika's connection with both Banija and Molding (Xander Augustine being the club's manager), there won't be a wrong decision; it'll be interesting to see what they pick.

First Half Narration
1st Minute The title, the IFCL berth, one of the IFCC spots, IFCC seeding, and the Promotion/Relegation Berth all on the line. The Red League is known for being close to the very end, and this time will be no exception. Games kick off in Alnio, Qet, Wirr Tsi, Crossroads, Lhor, Tihon, Z'ai'ai, and Felswyr, with the hopes and dreams of their fanbases behind them. Let's see what happens!

2nd Minute The Goal Differential situation means that Crossroads will need to stay ahead of Myana in points in order to win the title, but with a pesky Omnio side in front of them, it won't be easy. Sure enough, it's the Tech that have control of the game early, M'aka Antoine's shot just missing the mark as the Crusaders dodge an early bullet. If they should falter, it'd allow for either Chromatik or Myana to beat them out if they would have a better result. Chances are Chromatik will be the more likely party to prevail in Qet at the Eagle's Nest, while Myana have to handle Zhanxi's Wirr Tsi squad that is hoping for a defeat from the Tide to sneak into the IFCF berths. Definitely a series of games to watch.

5th Minute On the other end, Omnio, Lhor, Alnio, and Ming are all trying to not have to play in the Promotion/Relegation Playoffs. The most favored would be Ming, facing bottom-feeders Z'ai'ai; the Mountaineers are fielding their full-strength squad, though, in honor of their players with the full knowledge that many if not all of them would leave the club after a yo-yo season. Alnio faces an upstart Hammers squad that's been midtable the whole season, Lhor will try to crack the defenses of Urrheddiao, and aforementioned Omnio have to deal with the title contenders.

8th Minute GOAL! The very first goal of the day comes in RCK Field, where a free kick from Herlinda Sterling finds Sylvain Croxier's head for the tap-in. It's a promising start for the Brewers in their last minute effort to try to claw themselves away from fourteenth place, and the nineteenth of the season for Croxier, who's trying for the well-accepted mark of twenty goals. The loyal few of the 15,000 fans present in the stadium offer courteous applause, but they've been through so much this season that it hardly feels heartfelt. ALB 1-0 BRI.

11th Minute GOAL! Chantel Kalevi is getting too good for the Red League. The Tihon Midfielder has already moonlighted on the Cormorants squad and is deadly from range. For Carly Yi, the CCFA keeper drafted, there's nothing to do but stare in awe as the midrange shot curves wickedly into the goal. Not much she could've done as Tihon takes the early lead in the match that could decide seeding and whether or not Wirr Tsi will qualify for the IFCF. TIH 1-0 ANO.

14th Minute GOAL! That's not supposed to happen! Jacqueline Holt runs by Anna Hwe, splits between White Baugh and Evalyn Oh, and faces Joann Petersen. She guesses left, Holt shoots right, and the Shock have the early lead! If they can maintain this result, it'd come down to goal differential - can they score some more or will Tihon be the ones to push them through? WTS 1-0 MYI.

18th Minute GOAL! Two goals scored fifteen seconds apart! The first is at Z'ai'ai Field as Esther Vorster exploits a hole in the middle of the center of the Mountaineer defense. Wang comes out to meet her, a bold yet foolish move, and the Nepharan slots it through, no problem. The second is an equalizer from the Hammers' Nowak, Ignau being just a second too late to meet the counter that's been so effective for BFC this season. ZAI 0-1 MIN, ALB 1-1 BFC.

22nd Minute GOAL! Mario Kogler! In Jannick Kontiola's second year at the helm, Chromatik have become a far more robust team, relying on scoring from Caszely and Kogler while playing a decent enough defense to boot. They need a victory here, a defeat by Crossroads, and for Myana to not also win as the Islanders have the far better Goals Differential. Focusing on the first part of that three-step plan, Kogler's midrange shot is a beauty. For Qet, it's been a good season in the Red League but a season that showed that they are a small town squad that's not ready for the big leagues... yet. QET 0-1 CHR.

24th Minute GOAL! There are games that haven't had any scores at all, for goodness sakes! Herlinda Sterling is taken down quite hard by Moira Ansov, resulting in a Yellow Card and a free kick from just outside the box. Sterling takes it, bends it in... And Zarragoitia can't quite palm it away from the goal. ALB 2-1 BRI.

28th Minute GOAL! What was that? Mickie Wool is just at the right place at the right time as Alek Khadur's palming of the shot from M'aka Antoine bounces straight to the Techie's right foot. Not what the Crusaders fans rocking the home venue wanted at all, as stunned silence falls on Chromatik City Field. For Omnio, it's a needed shot to remain in the Red League. CRC 0-1 OMN.

30th Minute GOAL! A stunner from Jideofor from range as Herrington is left flabbergasted. This season has shown that Urrhheddiao cannot just rely on their defense... It'll be interesting to see what'll come of them in the next season. LOR 1-0 URU.

31st Minute GOAL! That is the Crossroads we know and remember! In the last game of Vasiliy Kuznestov's career as a Crusader, he comes to rescue the squad from defeat! Getting past four defenders, facing the keeper head on, and the shot that follows is sublime. Just like that, the Crusaders are level. CRC 1-1 OMN.

35th Minute Felswyr is having a hard time against Tor, though that match hardly matters in the standings. Will Bugarin remain with the squad? Will McCarthy? They are both small town clubs trying to break into the top of the table, and it may be a while before Felswyr can muster up enough to field a good enough squad again.

41st Minute GOAL! Alnio is really giving it their all right now! A sharp first half as Croxier scores on a runaway to get the lead up to two. ALB 3-1 BRI.

Halftime Scores
Alnio 3-1 Brisara FC
Qet 0-1 Chromatik
Wirr Tsi 1-0 Myana
Crossroads 1-1 Omnio
Lhor 1-0 Urrheddiao
Tihon 1-0 Anomalies
Z'ai'ai 0-1 Ming
Felswyr 0-0 Tor

If things stand, Crossroads would win the title, Chromatik finish second, and Anomalies in fifth place due to Goal Differential ahead of Wirr Tsi; with Alnio, Ming and Lhor winning, and Omnio drawing, Lhor would be the one to face Orange League squad if things stand due to Goal Differential.

Second Half Narration
Things are getting tense...

51st Minute GOAL! Brisara won't go away! Though this game means nothing to the Hammers, they are trying to trip up the Brewers at every turn. Rajala's strike rings true. ALB 3-2 BRI.

61st Minute GOAL! The margin is two! Nick Mariner on a set piece, and once again, Yi can do nothing but watch. Unlucky for the Anomalies keeper, as AFC continue to inch closer to the possibility of the Shock eclipsing them. Tihon has all but secured fourth on the table. TIH 2-0 ANO.

63rd Minute GOAL! Wirr Tsi are making a run for it! With Kyle Falcon's short ranged shot going past Petersen, the Shock are at 15-6-9 +12 GD if things were to end right now, and Anomalies are also at 15-6-9 +12 GD. The head to head record is 1-1-0 for Anomalies' favor, meaning Wirr Tsi would need to score one more goal or Anomalies concede one more goal. That being said, the fact that tiebreakers are being considered that far down at all is shocking.

65th Minute GOAL! Lhor is saved! Bray Feltzer pounces on a loose ball, and Urrhedidao are without any kind of discipline! The Orcas - or whatever they'll be named next year after the ownership change - will live to fight another day barring a ridiculous comeback by United. Given that they don't have anything to play for? Not very likely, though Morningstar is the type to get her people to play hard regardless. LOR 2-0 URU.

66th Minute GOAL! What an insane game at RCK Field! Alnio really needs this victory, and the Hammers are having none of it. Anna Burton is the scorer this time, once again in transition. ALB 3-3 BRI.

67th Minute GOAL! Just like that, the dream is over for Wirr Tsi. Kristian Non puts in the ricochet off Lainey Wadsworth's shot on Iskender Nur, and the Chromatik national striker strikes true. Anomalies is safe - do they have enough in them to make a run for fourth place? TIH 2-1 ANO.

70th Minute GOAL! If that is the last goal that M'aka Antoine scores in a Techie uniform, it'd be a memorable one. Twenty-one goals scored for the Tech, and this one might keep them around for another season in the Red League. Khadur almost makes the save, but the ball goes off his hands to Antoine who gets it into the net. Crazy. CRC 1-2 OMN.

71st Minute GOAL! Oh yeah, there was a game going on in Felswyr. McCarthy's corner will likely do it here. What'll be next for the two of these teams? FEL 0-1 TOR.

72nd Minute GOAL! Now this is interesting. Mithya Hashemi is a promising midfielder from the Squornshelan Remnant States, having been on AFC since the first season of the Red League. She doesn't score too often, but often enoug; it helps when Iskender Nur goes the wrong way, too. Anomalies are definitely in the clear, but can Tihon be pushed down to where they have to be ones to worry about Wirr Tsi instead? TIH 2-2 ANO.

78th Minute GOAL! Once again, Alnio has the lead! It's the brace for Sterling off of another set piece as the Brewers get four goals for the first time in a while... But the Hammers still have murderous intent in their eyes. ALLB 4-3 BRI.

82nd Minute GOAL! With Chromatik leading, it's a bit of a gesture than anything, but Arley Barrios does score from the left side of the pitch to cut the lead to one; Kathie Begley will still win the Golden Glove by only thirty goals allowed. WTS 2-1 MYI.

83rd Minute GOAL! Ah, well, there's that idea of Wirr Tsi catching anyone gone. Haodao scores his twenty-second goal of the season, and that's just that. TIH 3-2 ANO.

86th Minute GOAL! Ming have scored seventy goals this season. SEVENTH. That's good for second in the league after Myana. They deserve to stay, and stay they will - Dostoevich makes sure of that. ZAI 0-2 MIN.

88th Minute GOAL! A dagger to the heart of all RCK Field fans, the ones that have remained, as BFC match once again. With Lhor's result, Omnio's result, and Ming's results outstanding, Alnio will need a goal to survive as Steve Soule's corner gets past Ignau. ALB 4-4 BRI.

90th Minute Right now, Chromatik is at 57 points, tied with Crossroads, but there is the lead in Goal Differential. Capitalizt are doing all that they can to send numbers forward, but Crossroads are likely to win the title despite losing. Alnio continues to batter at the Hammers, desperate for that goal.

90+2nd Minute GOAL! There is a goal in the final minutes, but it's not for Alnio! Instead, it's Clotho Sulaka, the Qet striker who gets lost in transition between numbers being pressed forward by Chromatik and getting the one-on-one with Dun Mekeus that he takes care of. QET 1-1 CHR.

90+3rd Minute A bit of a subdued celebration at Chromatik City Field as the Crusaders win their first title despite losing to Omnio on the final matchday. Vasiliy Marten Kuznetsov shows emotion, something that's really rare as he lifts the cup. Somehow, Crossroads, the third club of Chromia, has won the title before Chromatik, ending Anomalies's run. What a moment for this squad built on a strong midfield and captained by the keeper from Sajnur.

Week 47
Red League/Orange League Promotion/Relegation Playoffs
Alnio vs. Knetyohai

Alnio (4-4-2) +2 : Ignau; Topić - Bozena - Barreau - Paterson; Springer - McNair (C) - Sterling - Dembélé; Jacobsen - Croxier.
Knetyohai (4-3-3) -1: Ignon; Herron - Hamaker (C) - Miles - Shillow; Stinton - Di Maggio - Teel; Harrington - Bessette - Pontbriand.

Alnio 3-2 Knetyohai
Alnio: Croxier '28, McNair '45+1, Aurtenetxe '88; Knetyohai: Pontbriand '29, Teel '77

A close, but ultimately won game for the Brewers, who fight off the Army Club of Knetyohaito keep their spot. For how dismal the season started, the fact that they remain is a bit of a coup in itself. Can they keep their Manager, Rachel Byrne? How about some of the players that have reached residency?

Violet Cup V Fixtures - Championship Game @ The Capitalizt Dome, Chromia (Cap. 144,000)
Wirr Tsi vs. Tihon
Wirr Tsi (4-3-3) -2: Begley; Szôcs - Pry - Rew - Wellenbrink; Tiner (C) - Wan - Kidd; Holt - Falcon - Yáñez.
Tihon (4-4-2) 0: Nur (C); Vitan - Mettre - Toliver - Porg; Tacey - Mariner - Gail - Kalevi; Haodao - Corver.

Wirr Tsi 0-0 (1-0 AET) Tihon
Wirr Tsi: Wan '111; Tihon: None.

After missing out on the IFCF by a narrow margin, Wirr Tsi wins the Violet Cup behind yet another masterful performance by Kathie Begley and a timely goal by Wan Sheping, the Yuezhou midfielder scoring from range in the second extra period. For Tihon, it's yet another year without any kind of hardware at all, but the Tide remain one of the strongest teams in the League regardless. Could this be a continuation of a rise to power for the Shock?

Red League Season 5 Final Standings:

Red League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Crossroads             30   17   6   7    69   49  +20    57 Champions, CL, AOCL
 2 Chromatik              30   16   7   7    62   47  +15    55 CL
 3 Myana                  30   16   6   8    82   61  +21    54 CC
 4 Tihon                  30   15   8   7    67   58   +9    53 CC
 5 Anomalies              30   15   6   9    66   53  +13    51 CC
 6 Wirr Tsi               30   15   6   9    41   30  +11    51 CWC
 7 Urrheddiao             30   12   6  12    42   39   +3    42 VCIAPP
 8 Brisara FC             30   11   9  10    60   61   −1    42
 9 Felswyr                30   12   5  13    64   61   +3    41
10 Tor                    30   11   6  13    47   53   −6    39
11 Omnio                  30    9   9  12    62   65   −3    36
12 Ming                   30    9   6  15    70   82  −12    33
13 Lhor                   30    8   9  13    57   70  −13    33
14 Alnio                  30    8   8  14    61   67   −6    32 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Saved
15 Qet                    30    7   4  19    53   79  −26    25 Relegated
16 Z'ai'ai                30    7   3  20    52   80  −28    24 Relegated

It's Crossroads that takes the title on this very competitive season, with Chromatik edging out Myana by virtue of Wirr Tsi taking down the Islanders. Tihon and Anomalies finishing out the IFCF entrants means that there will be five strong teams sent to represent Chromatika. Wirr Tsi barely misses out, and there is a gap between sixth and seventh, with Brisara FC and Felswyr right behind them. Tor and Omnio survive, while Lhor and Ming are thankful to the Hammers for holding Alnio to the fourteenth place finish. The Brewers won, but it was an edgy finale.

Red League Champions:

Crossroads Crusaders (1st Title)

Orange League

Sponsored By:

Viper Motors

Orange League Matchday 30
Fishermen's Club 2–1 Umbar
Crix 1–0 Anchors FC
Tihon United 0–1 Hanai Breakers
Pùr 0–1 Knetyohai
Rhoni 1–0 Miners FC
Shantarr 0–0 Rhoni FC
Deprí Sanar 0–0 Eyrods
Pria 1–2 Deprí Lanar

Orange League Promotion/Relegation Playoffs:
Fishermen's Club 1-2 Eyrods City FC

Orange League            Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Umbar                  30   17   5   8    37   18  +19    56 Champions, Promoted, LBCT
 2 Deprí Lanar            30   15   8   7    37   26  +11    53 Promoted, LBCT
 3 Knetyohai              30   15   7   8    32   21  +11    52 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Failed, LBCT
 4 Hanai Breakers         30   14   7   9    20   14   +6    49
 5 Deprí Sanar            30   14   5  11    56   43  +13    47
 6 Anchors FC             30   13   8   9    42   42    0    47
 7 Eyrods                 30   11  11   8    27   20   +7    44
 8 Crix                   30   12   7  11    25   22   +3    43
 9 Pria                   30   12   6  12    29   31   −2    42
10 Rhoni FC               30    8  12  10    45   50   −5    36
11 Miners FC              30    9   8  13    34   42   −8    35
12 Rhoni                  30    8  11  11    16   32  −16    35
13 Tihon United           30    8  10  12    26   28   −2    34
14 Fishermen's Club       30    7   9  14    37   47  −10    30 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Relegated
15 Pùr                    30    6  11  13    17   23   −6    29 Relegated
16 Shantarr               30    5   7  18    27   48  −21    22 Relegated

Despite winning on the final matchday against an Umbar team that was resting their starters, Fishermen's Club loses to Eyrods CIty FC and will join Pùr and Shantarr in the Yellow League. For Eyrods City FC, they will have a chance to face off against Eyrods. Deprí Lanar joins Umbar in the Red League with Knetyohai narrowly losing to Alnio.

Orange League Champions:

Umbar Monkeys (2nd Title)

Sponsored by:

Kinetik

Yellow League Promotion/Relegation Playoffs:
Larhai 0-1 Pria City

Yellow League             Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Lorentine               30   17   8   5    51   30  +21    59 Champions, Promoted
 2 Vitoron                 30   17   7   6    60   26  +34    58 Promoted
 3 Eyrods City FC          30   17   6   7    39   21  +18    57 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Promoted
 4 Omnio City              30   16   6   8    31   20  +11    54
 5 Anfanhar City           30   16   6   8    40   32   +8    54
 6 Egren                   30   15   5  10    46   34  +12    50
 7 Rhoni City              30   14   6  10    36   35   +1    48
 8 Checkers FC             30   11   8  11    39   42   −3    41
 9 Limonte                 30   11   7  12    22   32  −10    40
10 Hanai                   30   10   9  11    33   30   +3    39
11 Kynxe                   30    8  11  11    31   32   −1    35
12 Anfanhar                30    9   6  15    46   65  −19    33
13 Lorentine Jackals       30    7   6  17    17   30  −13    27
14 Larhai                  30    7   4  19    24   49  −25    25 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Relegated
15 Deprí Lanar United      30    4  10  16    23   43  −20    22 Relegated
16 Jatho                   30    3  11  16    20   37  −17    20 Relegated

Green League Promotion/Relegation Playoffs:
Cosmopolitans 3-2 Lhor United

Green League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Naval FC                 30   17   9   4    46   20  +26    60 Champions, Promoted
 2 Urrhed FC                30   16   6   8    39   25  +14    54 Promoted
 3 Pria City                30   13  14   3    26   18   +8    53 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Promoted
 4 Deprí Sanar United       30   15   6   9    37   26  +11    51
 5 Knetyohai City FC        30   14   8   8    22   13   +9    50
 6 Gurshan                  30   13   4  13    34   28   +6    43
 7 Deprí Sanar Vipers       30   11   9  10    19   15   +4    42
 8 Dre'a                    30   10  12   8    40   38   +2    42
 9 Cheonju                  30   10  11   9    24   22   +2    41
10 Deprí Lanar Falcons      30   11   7  12    41   39   +2    40
11 Wix City                 30   11   7  12    53   59   −6    40
12 Glaciers                 30   10   7  13    24   23   +1    37
13 Inon                     30    8   7  15    26   33   −7    31
14 Cosmopolitans            30    8   3  19    27   52  −25    27 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Saved
15 Qet United               30    7   5  18    27   45  −18    26 Relegated
16 Shantarr City            30    6   5  19    20   49  −29    23 Relegated

Blue League Promotion/Relegation Playoffs:
Alnio Ravens 2-1 Pùr Cowboys

Blue League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Wirr Tsi Lightning      30   18   5   7    50   20  +30    59 Champions, Promoted
 2 Qet City                30   16   9   5    65   31  +34    57 Promoted
 3 Lhor United             30   15   6   9    50   37  +13    51 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Failed
 4 Umbar City              30   15   6   9    42   31  +11    51
 5 Nonian City             30   14   7   9    45   51   −6    49
 6 Larhai City FC          30   12  11   7    41   31  +10    47
 7 Flames of the West      30   14   3  13    31   32   −1    45
 8 Urrhed State            30    9  13   8    32   28   +4    40
 9 Capitol FC              30   11   7  12    39   39    0    40
10 Inon City               30   10   8  12    52   52    0    38
11 Brisara Dragoons        30    9  10  11    27   31   −4    37
12 Deprí State             30    8  11  11    48   54   −6    35
13 Heartland               30    9   6  15    16   26  −10    33
14 Alnio Ravens            30    7   9  14    36   68  −32    30 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Saved
15 Penat                   30    5   9  16    37   57  −20    24 Relegated
16 Eastern Chromatik       30    5   6  19    38   61  −23    21 Relegated

Indigo League Promotion/Relegation Playoffs

Round 1
Pria State (East) 2-1 Tor City (Island)
Nonian Saints (Capital) 3-2 Longarms (West)

Round 2
Penat Pilots 4-1 Pria State (East)
Green State 2-0 Nonian Saints (Capital)

Indigo League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Guardians                 30   18   6   6    53   39  +14    60 Champions, Promoted
 2 Umbar State               30   17   8   5    75   40  +35    59 Promoted
 3 Pùr Cowboys               30   17   6   7    47   25  +22    57 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Failed
 4 Wix                       30   16   5   9    52   38  +14    53
 5 Kingslayers               30   16   5   9    42   30  +12    53
 6 Jatho Bulls               30   14   7   9    27   18   +9    49
 7 Lorentine City            30   12  10   8    54   43  +11    46
 8 Deprí Pelar Pelicans      30   10  11   9    42   42    0    41
 9 Loggers                   30   10   7  13    23   29   −6    37
10 D'rea City                30    9   9  12    19   24   −5    36
11 Penat Pilots              30    9   8  13    32   36   −4    35 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Saved
12 Green State               30    8  11  11    20   25   −5    35 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Saved
13 Egren Elite               30    8   5  17    19   39  −20    29 Relegated
14 Gurshan Sharks            30    6   7  17    30   55  −25    25 Relegated
15 Victory                   30    5   9  16    29   59  −30    24 Relegated
16 Dynamite                  30    4   8  18    22   44  −22    20 Relegated

Promoted: Chargers (Capital), Limonte Light (Island), Mountain State (East), Cheonju City (West)

Chromatik Youth League Championship Season 2

Standing After Thirty Games:

Chromatik Youth League Elite Division        Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Mt. Baker High School                      30   17   5   8    42   22  +20    56 Playoffs
 2 Chromatik Central High School              30   15   7   8    46   31  +15    52 Playoffs
 3 Central Heights High School                30   11  16   3    45   32  +13    49 Playoffs
 4 Alnio U-18s                                30   14   6  10    44   36   +8    48 Playoffs
 5 Pier High School                           30   13   6  11    39   44   −5    45
 6 Myana U-18s                                30   12   8  10    41   42   −1    44
 7 Franscesca Larriet-Cortes High School      30   12   5  13    41   40   +1    41
 8 Deprí Sanar U-18s                          30   11   7  12    49   56   −7    40
 9 Academy of the Jungle                      30   10   9  11    38   36   +2    39
10 Anomalies U-18s                            30    9  10  11    38   44   −6    37
11 Crossroads U-18s                           30    9   9  12    26   34   −8    36
12 Facsimile High School                      30    8  10  12    46   50   −4    34
13 Chromatik U-18s                            30    8  10  12    33   37   −4    34
14 Myana Northwestern High School             30    8   9  13    45   52   −7    33
15 Flames of the Revolution High School       30    7  11  12    36   44   −8    32 Relegated
16 Tihon U-18s                                30    6  12  12    25   34   −9    30 Relegated
Chromatik Youth League Second Division       Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Pùr U-18s                                  30   18   6   6    46   28  +18    60 Promoted
 2 Deprí Lanar U-18s                          30   15   7   8    53   27  +26    52 Promoted
 3 Mt. Niar High School                       30   15   6   9    28   18  +10    51
 4 Wirr Tsi School for the Gifted             30   14   6  10    47   40   +7    48
 5 Deprí Central High School                  30   13   8   9    14   10   +4    47
 6 Jatho Agricultural High School             30   12  10   8    38   31   +7    46
 7 Eyrods  U-18s                              30   11  10   9    22   21   +1    43
 8 Lhor U-18s                                 30   11   7  12    35   39   −4    40
 9 Felswyr U-18s                              30   10  10  10    35   44   −9    40
10 Z'ai'ai U-18s                              30    9  10  11    46   43   +3    37
11 Anchors FC U-18s                           30    8  13   9    38   40   −2    37
12 Crix Arts Institute                        30   10   7  13    34   42   −8    37
13 Egren Elite Academy                        30    7  11  12    41   44   −3    32
14 Wirr Tsi U-18s                             30    8   6  16    22   34  −12    30
15 Urrheddiao U-18s                           30    7   8  15    53   66  −13    29
16 Alnio Scientific Secondary School          30    7   5  18    30   55  −25    26

Youth League Playoffs

Semifinals
Mt. Baker High School 1–1 Alnio U-18s (1–1 AET) (3–5 pen.)
Chromatik Central High School 1–4 Central Heights High School

Championship @ The Capitalizt Dome
Alnio U-18s 3–0 Central Heights High School

Chromatik Youth Champions: Alnio U-18s

by **Chromatika** » Thu Mar 25, 2021 10:01 pm

Chromatik Collegiate Football Association
Season 12

CCFA 12                                   Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 University of the Islands               30   20   3   7    55   38  +17    63 First-Round Bye, IUCC, Champions
 2 Alnio University of the Arts            30   17   9   4    67   48  +19    60 First-Round Bye, IUCC
 3 Z'ai'ai Institute of Technology         30   16   8   6    51   35  +16    56 First-Round Bye, IUCC
 4 Southern Chromatik University           30   15   4  11    60   51   +9    49 First-Round Bye
 5 Deprí Sanar University                  30   13   8   9    53   41  +12    47 Playoffs
 6 Chromia Central College University      30   13   7  10    34   28   +6    46 Playoffs
 7 Eyrods Tech                             30   13   7  10    54   49   +5    46 Playoffs
 8 Urrheddiao State University             30   13   4  13    30   26   +4    43 Playoffs
 9 University of Myana                     30   11   7  12    43   50   −7    40 Playoffs
10 Pùr State University                    30   10   7  13    42   48   −6    37 Playoffs
11 Deprí Lanar University                  30   10   6  14    60   70  −10    36 Playoffs
12 University of Wirr Tsi                  30   11   3  16    42   58  −16    36 Playoffs
13 Deprí Theological Seminary              30    9   8  13    24   25   −1    35 Elminiated
14 Chromatik State University              30    9   5  16    45   55  −10    32 Eliminated
15 Felswyr State University                30    7   9  14    57   71  −14    30 Eliminated
16 Pria Technical College                  30    4   3  23    40   64  −24    15 Eliminated

Round of 12
Deprí Sanar University 5–2 University of Wirr Tsi
Chromia Central College University 1–1 Deprí Lanar University (2–1 AET)
Eyrods Tech 1–2 Pùr State University
Urrheddiao State University 0–2 University of Myana

Quarterfinals
University of the Islands 3–0 Pùr State University
Alnio University of the Arts 2–0 University of Myana
Z'ai'ai Institute of Technology 0–0 Chromia Central College University (1–1 AET) (5–4 pen.)
Southern Chromatik University 2–2 Deprí Sanar University (3–2 AET)

Semifinals
University of the Islands 3–1 Southern Chromatik University
Alnio University of the Arts 3–3 Z'ai'ai Institute of Technology (4–5 AET)

Championship Game @ The Capitalizt Dome, Chromatik City, Chromatika
University of the Islands 2–1 Z'ai'ai Institute of Technology

Champions: University of the Islands Sailors (1st Title)
Head Coach: Niesha Gartman
Starting XI: Turner-Cont (Jr.) (ZWZ); Hardy (Sr.) (NPH) - Bennett (Fr.) (NPH) - Régine (So.) - Sang (Sr.); Qe (Sr.) - Si (Sr.) - Kiln (Sr.); Romane (So.) - Han (Jr.) - Jordan (So.).
Player of the Year: CM Mare Si (Sr.)

by **Chromatika** » Fri Mar 26, 2021 2:01 am

Rainbow League System Season Five Awards

All crests courtesy of Vulpine Sportif

Red League Awards
Golden Boot (Most Goals Scored)
25 - ST Enrico Hanson-Conavacio - Myana (Quebec/Schottia)
23 - LAM Vasiliy Marten Kuznetsov - Crossroads (Chromatika)
22 - ST Lainey Wadsworth - Anomalies (Baker Park)
22 - ST Cilistro Bugarin - Felswyr (Ko-oren)
22 - ST Joel Haodao - Tihon (Poafmersia)
21 - LW M'aka Antoine - Omnio (Yesopalitha)
20 - ST Sylvain Croxier - Alnio (Askari Union)
20 - ST Juhamatti Rajala - Brisara FC (Savojarna)
20 - ST Salavat Caszely - Chromatik (Nephara)
20 - ST Dane Clarke - Z'ai'ai (Brenecia)
It's Enrico who takes the Golden Boot, consistently being one of the best scorers of the Red League, while Kuznetsov led the Crusaders in goalscoring on their title run. Interestingly, Sylvain Croxier and Dane Clarke had twenty goals for clubs that were at the bottom of the table, but for Alnio and Z'ai'ai, the two clubs couldn't find many others than them to score.

Golden Glove (Least Goals Allowed)
30 - Kathie Begley, Wirr Tsi (Chromatika)
39 - Kimi Harrington, Urrheddiao (Chromatika)
47 - Dun Mekeus, Chromatik (Mriin)
49 - Alek Khadur, Crossroads (Sajnur)
This was the most offensive the Red League has been in a long time, as evidenced by only four keepers conceding less than fifty goals. For half the season, it seemed like Kathie Begley might make a run at Kimi Harrington's record, but she fell off the pace a bit. Still, the fact that Wirr Tsi and Urrheddiao have the two best keepers and that both teams were at the top half of the table means that there is still hope for defensive football in the Red League.

Young Player of the Year (U-23)
1. DM Kazuo Martin, Crossroads (Delaclava)
2. CM Wan Sheping, Wirr Tsi (Yue Zhou)
3. ST Enrico Hanson-Conavacio, Myana (Quebec/Schottia)
4. CM/AM Snéachda (Schottia)
5. CAM Marko Zup, Myana (Zeta Reka and Hugeltaldom)
The Red League is getting a bit older, so there aren't as many players to pick from. That isn't to take anything away from this group, however. Kazuo Martin wasn't talked about very often because he didn't mess up very often; he held up the midfield while allowing for the rest of the Crusaders' core to help on the scoring front. Wan Sheping's first season at Wirr Tsi was brilliant, helping the team almost make it to the IFCF berths and win the Violet Cup. Enrico Hanson-Conavacio is one of the very best strikers in the league, Snéachda is the lynchpin of Chromatik in the midfield, and Marko Zup became the first player to score double-digit goals off the bench.

Foreigner of the Year
1. DM Kzauo Martin, Crossroads (Delaclava)
2. ST Enrico Hanson-Conavacio, Myana (Quebec/Schottia)
3. LW Mario Kogler, Chromatik (Siovanija and Teusland)
4. LM Chantel Kalavi, Tihon (Nephara)
5. CM Amalie Nergård, Anomalies (Valanora)
Why does Martin get all the accolades? The biggest difference between the Crusaders of last season and this season was the freeing up of Kuznetsov and Goudeau to help Throop score, meaning that Martin and Matthews were able to help the back four keep Khadur clean in a way that they couldn't do before. After the customary Enrico in second, Mario Kogler's joining of Chromatik has really helped them get in form, finishing in second place this season, while Chantel Kalevi has become a scoring threat from range for the Tide and Amalie Nergård is the reliable leader of the Anomalies that still managed to find their way into the IFCF berths despite a down year.

Manager of the Year
1. Rowena Stamper, Crossroads (Brenecia)/Janina Spjallesdóttir (Græntfjall)
2. Jannick Kontiola, Chromatik (Quebec)
3. Zhanx Nanlei, Wirr Tsi (Yue Zhou)
4. Mauricio Oswalt, Omnio (Chromatika)
5. Pedro Menendez-Sutra d'Ame, Brisara FC (Chromatika)
This list has two Managers who helped their teams overperform at the bottom. Nobody expected Omnio to survive a season, and Oswalt was able to use the likes of Antoine to accomplish the feat, while the Hammers managed to overcome dysfunction in their club to finish at the top half of the table. Wirr Tsi has really taken a turn for the better since Zhanx Nanlei joined the club, and their Violet Cup victory shows their potential, while Kontiola has led Chromatik to the IFCL in just two seasons. The top honors, though, goes to the duo of Rowena Stamper and Janina Spjallesdóttir that managed to turn the Golden Generation of Crossroads players into a title before a few of them look to expand their careers.

Player of the Year
1. LAM Vasiliy Marten Kuznetsov, Crossroads (Chromatika)
2. LW Mario Kogler, Chromatik (Siovanija and Teusland)
3. DM Kazuo Martin, Crossroads (Chromatika)
4. ST Enrico Hanson-Conavacio (Myana)
5. LM Chantel Kalavi (Tihon)
A little change in order here among the players previously listed, as Kogler's presence on the team in terms of leadership is weighted a bit more heavily on this poll. Kalevi has added a dimension to Tihon's game that previously didn't exist, while the existence of two players on this list shows why Crossroads won. With Martin helping hold down the fort and Kuznestov outscroing Throop, Crossroads was able to win the title.

All-Pro Team - Goalkeeper, 4 defenders, 3 midfielders, 3 forwards
First Team
GK Kathie Begley, Wirr Tsi (Chromatika)
RB Portia Devine, Crossroads (Nephara)
CB Alan Wiseman, Urrheeddiao (Baker Park)
CB Marie-Louise Daucourt, Chromatik (Chromatika)
LB Karoline Wellenbrink, Wirr Tsi (Valanora)
DM Kazuo Martin, Crossroads (Delaclava)
CM Amalie Nergård, Anomalies (Valanora)
LM Chantel Kalevi, Tihon (Nephara)
LAM Vasiliy Marten Kuznetsov (Chromatika)
ST Enrico Hanson-Conavacio, Tihon (Quebec/Schottia)
LW Mario Kogler, Chromatik (Siovanija and Teusland)

Second Team
GK Kimi Harrington, Urrheddiao (Chromatika)
RB Toby Turner, Tor (Ethane)
CB Mickie Antonucci, Anomalies (Chromatika)
CB White Baugh, Myana (Chromatika)
LB Dhruv Roy, Urrheddiao (South Newlandia)
CM Snéachda, Chromatik (Schottia)
CM Josh Bradshaw, Omnio (Eura)
LM Helio Hama, Felswyr (Chromatika)
ST Lainey Wadsworth, Anomalies (Baker Park)
ST Cilistro Bugarin, Felswyr (Ko-oren)
LW M'aka Antoine, Omnio (Yesopalitha)

by **Chromatika** » Sat Mar 27, 2021 1:47 pm

Chromatik Baseball League Season 3

Chromatik Baseball League      Pld     W    L     RF    RA    RD 
 1 Knetyohai Dynamo            150    85   65    672   597   +75
 2 Chromia Diamonds            150    83   67    687   617   +70
 3 Rhoni Rhonin                150    83   67    734   643   +91
 4 Felswyr Fire                150    81   69    665   589   +76
 5 Shantarr Scorpions          150    78   72    606   624   −18
 6 Depri Lanar Rangers         150    78   72    675   606   +69
 7 Umbar Corsairs              150    77   73    718   669   +49
 8 Alnio Reds                  150    76   74    658   661    −3
 9 Urrheddiao Knights          150    76   74    650   641    +9
10 Chromia Comets              150    74   76    701   682   +19
11 Myana Merfolk               150    74   76    636   646   −10
12 Depri Sanar Vipers          150    71   79    586   642   −56
13 Hanai Heroes                150    70   80    604   695   −91
14 Z'ai'ai Loggers             150    68   82    611   640   −29
15 Eyrods Pilots               150    66   84    619   748  −129
16 Larhai Legends              150    60   90    554   676  −122

Quarterfinals

1. Knetyohai Dynamo vs. 8. Alnio Reds

Alnio Reds               0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0  2
Knetyohai Dynamo         0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 X  3

Alnio Reds               0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0  1
Knetyohai Dynamo         0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 X  2

Knetyohai Dynamo         0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  2
Alnio Reds               0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2  4

Knetyohai Dynamo         0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0  1
Alnio Reds               0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 X  4

Alnio Reds               1 1 0 0 1 4 0 0 0  7
Knetyohai Dynamo         0 1 1 0 0 0 6 0 X  8

Knetyohai Dynamo         0 2 1 0 4 0 0 1 1  9
Alnio Reds               0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0  2

Knetyohai Dynamo win the series, 4-2.

2. Chromia Diamonds vs. 7. Umbar Corsairs

Umbar Corsairs           0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0  1
Chromia Diamonds         1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 X  2

Umbar Corsairs           3 0 1 2 0 2 0 0 0  8
Chromia Diamonds         0 0 0 2 0 1 2 0 0  5

Chromia Diamonds         0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  0
Umbar Corsairs           0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 X  2

Chromia Diamonds         0 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 1  5
Umbar Corsairs           0 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0  4

Umbar Corsairs           2 0 0 2 0 3 0 0 0  7
Chromia Diamonds         2 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0  6

Chromia Diamonds         0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0  3
Umbar Corsairs           7 0 0 2 0 1 1 0 X 11

Umbar Corsairs win the series, 4-2.

3. Rhoni Rhonin vs. 6. Deprí Lanar Rangers

Depri Lanar Rangers      0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1  1
Rhoni Rhonin             0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 X  4

Depri Lanar Rangers      0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0  4
Rhoni Rhonin             2 0 1 0 4 0 0 0 X  7

Rhoni Rhonin             0 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 0  5
Depri Lanar Rangers      0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0  3

Rhoni Rhonin             2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  2
Depri Lanar Rangers      0 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 X  4

Depri Lanar Rangers      0 3 0 5 0 1 1 0 0 10
Rhoni Rhonin             0 0 0 0 4 2 0 0 0  6

Rhoni Rhonin             0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2  4
Depri Lanar Rangers      0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0  2

Rhoni Rhonin win the series, 4-2.

4. Felswyr Fire vs. 5. Shantarr Scorpions

Shantarr Scorpions       0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0  3
Felswyr Fire             0 0 0 1 0 1 2 0 X  4

Shantarr Scorpions       3 0 0 4 0 3 0 0 0 10
Felswyr Fire             0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2  3

Felswyr Fire             0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0  1
Shantarr Scorpions       0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  0

Felswyr Fire             0 2 0 3 0 2 0 0 1  8
Shantarr Scorpions       0 0 0 0 0 2 3 0 0  5

Shantarr Scorpions       0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 3  5
Felswyr Fire             0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0  1

Felswyr Fire             0 0 0 3 3 0 2 1 0  9
Shantarr Scorpions       0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  3

Felswyr Fire win the series, 4-2.

Semifinals

1. Knetyohai Dynamo vs. 7. Umbar Corsairs

Umbar Corsairs         1 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 0  5
Knetyohai Dynamo       1 0 0 3 0 3 0 0 X  7

Umbar Corsairs         0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0  1
Knetyohai Dynamo       1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 X  3

Knetyohai Dynamo       0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1  2
Umbar Corsairs         0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  0

Knetyohai Dynamo       0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1  2
Umbar Corsairs         0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 X  3

Umbar Corsairs         0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0  3
Knetyohai Dynamo       0 1 0 3 0 0 0 1 X  5

Knetyohai Dynamo win the series, 4-1.

3. Rhoni Rhonin vs. 4. Felswyr Fire

Felswyr Fire           0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 0  4
Rhoni Rhonin           0 1 3 0 0 0 0 3 X  7

Felswyr Fire           0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0  2
Rhoni Rhonin           0 0 0 5 0 0 1 2 X  8

Rhoni Rhonin           0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0  2
Felswyr Fire           1 0 2 0 1 0 0 2 X  6

Rhoni Rhonin           1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1  2
Felswyr Fire           1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 X  3

Felswyr Fire           2 2 0 4 0 3 0 0 2 13
Rhoni Rhonin           1 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0  4

Rhoni Rhonin           0 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 0  4
Felswyr Fire           0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0  

Felswyr Fire           0 2 0 0 0 4 0 0 0  6
Rhoni Rhonin           0 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 5 10

Rhoni Rhonin win the series, 4-3.

Chromatik Series III

1. Knetyohai Dynamo vs. 3. Rhoni Rhonin

Rhoni Rhonin           0 0 3 0 1 0 0 2 0  6
Knetyohai Dynamo       0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1  3

Rhoni Rhonin           0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0  3
Knetyohai Dynamo       0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 1  4

Knetyohai Dynamo       0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2  5
Rhoni Rhonin           0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0  3

Knetyohai Dynamo       0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  0
Rhoni Rhonin           1 0 1 2 1 0 3 0 X  8

Rhoni Rhonin           0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0  3
Knetyohai Dynamo       1 0 1 0 0 1 3 0 X  6

Knetyohai Dynamo       1 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0  5
Rhoni Rhonin           0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 3  8

Rhoni Rhonin           0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0  2
Knetyohai Dynamo       0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0  1

Rhoni Rhonin win the series, 4-3.

CHAMPION: Rhoni Rhonin (1st Title)

by **Chromatika** » Sun Mar 28, 2021 3:19 pm

The Red League Season 6/Transfer Window 31 Premier

Did you receive a bid from a Chromatik club? Not sure what level they are or what you should expect if you were to sign with them? Look no further! Here is a one-stop resource for each team and where they are heading into next season.

Crossroads
Last Season: Champions
Team Needs: CB, LB, DM, LAM/LW, ST
Projected Goal for Next Season: The team would like to push for a repeat, but an IFCF berth is more likely.
Pros: Loyal fanbase, relaxed expectations, stable sponsor, club culture
Cons: Being overshadowed by Anomalies and Chromatik, the bigger Chromia Clubs, being undervalued, lack of media pull
Synopsis: They just won the League, but then lost three of the Starting XI, including the League's Player of the Year and Foreigner of the Year. Crossroads will need to retool fast to prove that their triumph wasn't just a lucky occurrence. There is absolutely talent on this roster but there is room for a superstar to come in and shine.

Chromatik
Last Season: 2nd Place, IFCL Berth
Team Needs: CB, DM, AM, RW
Projected Goal for Next Season: Win their ever-elusive first title.
Pros: Money, fame, media presence, large fanbase
Cons: Media scrutiny, high expectations, always being compared to historically more successful Anomalies
Synopsis: The fact that Crossroads, the third club of Chromia, won a title before the Capitalizt isn't going over well with the fans. Entering Kontiola's third season at the helm, the time for Capitalizt to win is now with Crossroads losing starters, Tihon losing Kalevi, and Myana in a state of flux. Do you want to join a club that's aiming for a top? Chromatik is for you.

Myana
Last Season: 3rd Place, IFCC Berth
Team Needs: GK, RB, CB, CM, ST
Projected Goal for Next Season: Contend for Title/IFCF Berth
Pros: Winning philosophy, stable ownership, club prestige (the only Chromatik club to make it to the IFCC QFs twice and SF once)
Cons: High expectations, rivalry with Tihon, potential weather (stadium is right by the water)
Synopsis: Myana is always the sleeping giant in the Red League, often in contention though never being the outright favorite. They've made a bit of a name for themselves internationally, too. If you would like to join a perennial contender who likes to remind people who's the class of the league both old and new, Myana is the right place.

Tihon
Last Season: 4th Place, IFCC Berth, Violet Cup Finalist
Team Needs: CB, CM, LM
Projected Goal for Next Season: Contend for Title/IFCF Berth
Pros: Stable ownership, club prestige (5 time champions in Chromatik League Era, the only team to win a club title with one AOCL), loyal fanbase
Cons: High expectations, rivalry with Myana, potential weather (stadium is right by the water)
Synopsis: Tihon has a rich history of success in the Chromatik League days, but hasn't won in some seasons. Always playing a possession-based, counterattacking brand of football, the Tide remain one of the most stable organizations in the league. If you're down for some boring yet effective and successful football, Tihon is the club for you.

Anomalies
Last Season: 5th Place, IFCC Berth
Team Needs: GK, CB, LB, ST
Projected Goal for Next Season: Dark Horse for Title/IFCC Berth
Pros: History of success (three-peat in Red League Seasons 2-4), media presence, stable ownership, club culture
Cons: Being compared to Crossroads/Chromatik, high expectations, being confused with the Chromatik national team
Synopsis: A return to earth for Anomalies after a three-peat was expected, but losing the title to the third squad of Chromia, Crossroads, stung. Anomalies still have world-class players at midfield, right midfield, and striker - will you be the Goalkeeper or the Center Back to help them make another run at the title?

Wirr Tsi
Last Season: 6th Place, Violet Cup Champion
Team Needs: CB, RCM, LCM, RW
Projected Goal for Next Season: IFCF Berth
Pros: Club culture, excitement behind new sponsor/inflow of cash, loyal fanbase, connection with the Chromatik government (Chromatik Air Force used to own the club)
Cons: Lack of media presence, history of mediocrity, not very entertaining brand of football
Synopsis: It's exciting times for Wirr Tsi, who's followed up winning the Violet Cup by getting a new sponsor in Calania Motors of Quebec. The club has money to burn and a very tangible goal in mind. Will you be the piece that is needed for this hardworking squad to finally break into the Top 5?

Urrheddiao
Last Season: 7th Place
Team Needs: RB, RCM, LCM, CM/AM, ST
Projected Goal for Next Season: Contend for IFCF Berth, Top Half of Table
Pros: Club culture, loyal fanbase, strong leadership
Cons: Lack of media presence, history of mediocrity, not very entertaining brand of football
Synopsis: Historically one of the most defensive teams in the Red League, United are always a hard out, taking the personality of their Manager, previous Anomalies starter Erika Morningstar. They snatched fifth place from Chromatik and Crossroads two seasons ago behind absolutely suffocating defensive play. Realistically they're a top half of the table team who acts as a gatekeeper.

Brisara FC
Last Season: 8th Place
Team Needs: LB, RM, CM, RW
Projected Goal for Next Season: Top Half of Table
Pros: Club culture, loyal fanbase, small-town atmosphere, blue-collar town
Cons: Lack of media presence, history of financial troubles
Synopsis: Having survived a rough season behind the scenes by overperforming to finish in eighth place, the Hammers are looking to build up to be a perennial top half of the table squad. Will you contribute to a hardworking factory town achieving this goal?

Felswyr
Last Season: 9th Place
Team Needs: CB, LB, CM, LM
Projected Goal for Next Season: IFCF Berth
Pros: Club culture, home-stadium advantage (coldest stadium in Chromatika), small-town atmosphere
Cons: Lack of media presence, not very entertaining brand of football
Synopsis: Felswyr fell from second all the way to ninth last season, and will be making sure to shore up their defense and playmaking positions. Are you interested in joining a side trying to reclaim their usual spot among Chromatika's contenders?

Tor
Last Season: 10th Place
Team Needs: RM, CM, LM
Projected Goal for Next Season: Top Half of Table/Avoid Relegation
Pros: Small-town atmosphere, optimism at staying safe for two seasons
Cons: Lack of media presence, small reach
Synopsis: Tor has really surprised pundits by how they've stayed up comfortably, and would love to keep that up. If you're interested in joining a club that's trying to be a stable fixture in the Red League, this may be the club for you - even while knowing that this can be a stepping stone to bigger clubs.

Omnio
Last Season: 11th Place
Team Needs: LB, CM, ST, LW
Projected Goal for Next Season: Avoid Relegation
Pros: Small-town atmosphere, optimism at staying safe last season
Cons: Lack of medial presence, small reach, losing the team's only star
Synopsis: Omnio stayed afloat last season mostly due to the play of M'aka Antoine and JIAWEI Chuan. Now, they're both gone. This will be a hard season for Omino to see if they can continue to survive... If you want to help a team that's just trying to remain in the top flight of Chromatik football, this is the club for you.

Ming
Last Season: 12th Place
Team Needs: GK, RB, CB, LB, CM, ST
Projected Goal for Next Season: Top Half of Table
Pros: Very entertaining football, eccentric head coach, luxury town culture, technologically most advanced stadium in Chromatika
Cons: Unstable defense, pampered populace, questionable reputation
Synopsis: Ming scored the second most goals in the league and finished twelfth due to conceding the most goals in the league. They're rebuilding their entire defense from scratch while trying to keep all four of their scorers that ended up scoring goals in the double digits. Will you be the player to shore up the leakiest defense in the league?

Lhor
Last Season: 13th Place
Team Needs: MG, RB, CB, CM, ST
Projected Goal for Next Season: Top Half of Table
Pros: Optimism after change in ownership, newfound cash flow, beautiful scenery around the city, small club atmosphere
Cons: Unstable financial history, lack of media presence, uneasy fanbase
Synopsis: Lhor Whalewatching Tours has sold the club to Adama Sawe, the Chairman of the Board of Directors for RTC. With some money being invested into the club, there's newfound optimism for the franchise. Will you be a mercenary to join this club to lift them to higher heights?

Alnio
Last Season: 14th Place, won Promotion/Relegation Playoff
Team Needs: CB, RM, CM, LM
Projected Goal for Next Season: Avoid Relegation
Pros: Highly educated fanbase, blue-collar town atmosphere, understanding fanbase
Cons: Recent financial turmoil, history of not meeting expectations
Synopsis: The good news is that Alnio is under more stable management with Luuk Aart getting a hand with the club. The bad news is there's a long way to go for Aart and Manager Rachel Byrne. Are you interested in joining a fight to try to right what was a previously sinking ship?

Umbar
Last Season: Champions Orange League, Promoted
Team Needs: RB, CB, LB, ST
Projected Goal for Next Season: Avoid Relegation
Pros: Blue-collar fan base, optimism for being promoted, stable ownership, good club culture
Cons: Small reach, losing best player, not very entertaining brand of football
Synopsis: Umbar finally made it back to the Red League after being mired in the Orange League for a few seasons. Unfortunately, Justiina Dannysdóttir left for greener shores and the loan on Erin Fry expired. Umbar will need to fill some holes to stay afloat in the Red League - would you be willing to help them out?

Deprí Lanar
Last Season: 2nd Orange League, Promoted
Team Needs: CB, LB, CM, RW, ST
Projected Goal for Next Season: Avoid Relegation
Pros: Optimism for being promoted, loyal fanbase, being the only Deprí squad in the Red League
Cons: History of being a yo-yo club
Synopsis: Deprí Lanar is back, and Deprí Sanar isn't here! That's a massive boost for the Deprí club, which will try to stay afloat and push toward midtable if possible.

Z'ai'ai
Last Season: 16th Place, Relegated
Team Needs: CB, CM, ST
Projected Goal for Next Season: Promotion to Red League
Pros: Large following, loyal fanbase, established infrastructure
Cons: History of being a yo-yo club, having Umbar be ahead of them in the League Structure
Synopsis: Z'ai'ai has always been a sleeping giant, but the Mountaineers haven't had much success in staying afloat for multiple seasons. They'll need to retool and recommit to get to the Red League.

Knetyohai
Last Season: 3rd Orange League, Lost Promotion/Relegation Playoff
Team Needs: RB, CB, RCM, LW
Projected Goal for Next Season: Promotion to Red League
Pros: Loyal fanbase, connection to Chromatik government (Chromatik Army)
Cons: Lack of media presence, small pull
Synopsis: After falling just short, Knetyohai is arming themselves to make another go at promotion to the Red League. Could you be the missing piece?

Hanai Breakers
Last Season: 4th Orange League
Team Needs: RB, CB, AM, ST
Projected Goal for Next Season: Promotion to Red League
Pros: Loyal fanbase, good club culture, strong leadership
Cons: Small pull, not very entertaining brand of football
Synopsis: The most defensive squad in the Orange League is coming. James Masterson's Breakers, the squad that runs a suffocating 4-3-1-2, conceded all of 14 goals last season and are in prime position to make it to the Red League. They'll be looking for the few pieces that will help them out.

by **Chromatika** » Sat May 08, 2021 5:00 pm

Rainbow League System Season Six Preview

Red League - Part 1
Sponsored By:

Black Raven Technologies

All crests courtesy of Vulpine Sportif

ALNIO

MG Rachel Byrne (BRE) (52)

GK Theodore Ignau (27)
RB Freeagus Trudeau (NAC) (29)
CB Keith Braxton (NPH) (23) (RES)
CB Laurine Barreau (27)
LB Dario Paterson (NPH) (31) (RES)
RM Urbano Noboa (TEQ) (19)
DM/CM Tine Enaux (28)
CM Herlinda Sterling (32)
LM Katie Rothers (CDG) (29)
ST Simon Jacobsen (SVJ) (27)
ST Sylvain Croxier (ASU) (25).

GK Arletta Harp (30)
RB Vina Sainz (29)
CB Vance DeNott (32)
CB Cho Cotton (27)
LB Uriah Hive (32)
RM Raymundo Victors (34)
CM Léa Cuvier (27)
CM Kendrick Lamarde (34)
LM/LW Ga-yeong Han (33)
ST Sierra Aurtenetxe (ASU) (36)
ST Miranda DuPont (27)
ST Ana Valencia (27)

Nickname: Brewers
Fans: Union, Brewers
Location: Alnio, Capital District, Chromatika
Owners: Half shares by Lammerton Brewery, half shares by Luuk Aart
Stadium: RCK Field (Cap. 100,400; 32,000 Seats)
Manager:

Rachel Byrne (52)
Captain: LB Dario Paterson
Predicted Starting XI: (4-4-2) - Ignau;

Trudeau -

Braxton - Barreau -

Paterson;

Noboa - Enaux - Sterling -

Rothers;

Jacobsen -

Croxier.
In: LM Katie Rothers (Carthage United, 1.5M), RM Urbano Noboa (SC Pedregal, 8M), RB Ferragus Trudeau (Nagoush FC, Free), DM Tine Enaux (Chromatik, 1M)
Out: RB Igor Topiç (Ibini FC, 4M), LM/LW Élie Dembélé (CdF Celtade, 3M), RM Thora Springer (Tihon United, 0.75M), DM/CM Rory McNair (Tihon, 5M)
Retired: CB Tora Bozena (37)
Drafted: CB Keith Braxton (Chromia Central College University)

You Might Be an Alnio Fan if... You're a techie, you like the Red and White theme, you like supporting a Capital District team not based in Chromia, or you like a team that stays true to its town.

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 sold prior to Season 1 of the Rainbow League System 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. Luuk Aart, retired Anomalies player and husband of the Premier, has since bought half the club after the fifth season. 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.

Last Season: Alnio hung on for dear life and managed to survive a season in which there was a lot of talk about outside matters, defeating Knetyohai in the Promotion/Relegation Playoff.

Offseason: An investor has been found! It's Luuk Aart, one-time Anomalies player and the husband of the Premier. He brings an even-keeled vision to the club with realism to boot. With the announcement that Alnio is in rebuilding mode for certain, players have jumped ship. Rory McNair to Tihon is an expected blow, Igor Topić going to Valanora even more so; longtime club talisman Tora Bozena decides to call it quits. Aart gets the Board to committing to a few unexpected players: Urbano Noboa is an exciting prospect from Tequilo and Katie Rothers is one of two Cassadagans to be in the league. There is a cautious feel of optimism for the club, especially with Rachel Byrne committing to stay on throughout the process; there is a future for Alnio.

Strategy: Score enough to win, hopefully. Sylvain Croxier and Simon Jacobsen can score in bunches, and Herlinda Sterling is a decent distributor of the ball. Theodore Ignau has had issues in the past, but with the likes of Ferragus Trudeau and Tine Enaux helping him alongside Keith Braxton, the Nepharan who attended Chromia Central College University and helped the Comets to three CCFA titles, he may actually hold up. It is Alnio's hope that Rothers and Noboa will provide enough of a different angle of attack so that Jacobsen and Croxier can have some more space to operate.

Key Player: CM Herlinda Sterling
With Rory McNair leaving, the burden of ball distribution falls on Sterling, a veteran of the league after few years abroad in Schottia. She'll have plenty of choices alongside her, though, with both Noboa and Rothers the types to look for chances from the sides. Reading the flow of the game alongside with the flow of her players to determine who in the moment is the best option that they have to score will be the most important role that Sterling will play in the matches this season as Alnio looks to start to claw itself up from the bottom.

Name to Watch: RM Urbano Noboa
The first Tequiloan player in the Red League, heads turned when Alnio bid 8 million for Noboa and even more heads turned when the bid was accepted. Noboa is an unapologetic, stylish player who embraces flair, a trait that is hard to found among Chromatiks. Alnioans will be counting on his theatrics to add a dimension of play previously nonexistent in the squad for many seasons. If he can score over ten goals and provide ample amounts of assists, Alnio may have indeed found the cornerstone of their rise.

Team Scores (Out of 5): Finances ★★★ Media Presence ★★★ Strength of Youth in Region ★★★★ Club Culture ★★★★ Momentum ★★★★
With Luuk Aart coming on board to help out, Alnio's Finances are no longer declining; there is also cautious media presence with the focus that the city gets for being the technological capital of Chromatika. The U-18 team is one of the best in the league system, and Alnio University of the Arts has become more of a powerhouse in recent seasons in the CCFA. Alnio just needs to start drawing from those two entities. As far as momentum goes, the onboarding of Luuk Aart and the signing of players from two countries that hadn't had a presence in Chromatika already has created a mentality of "there is nowhere to go but up". The next few seasons will tell if that is indeed the case.

Fans' Expectation: Alnioans would love to not be near the relegation zone as they start rebuilding, but understand that it may take a few seasons to near the top half of the table.
Pundits' Prediction: It will be a struggle, but the additions made will be enough to keep Alnio afloat as the pieces start to gel together.13th.

ANOMALIES

MG Ronald Labbadia (VLD) (50)

GK Iskender Nur (TMR) (25) (RES)
RB Lina Watt (27)
CB Mickie Antonucci (25)
CB Vince Carteaux (29)
LB Kayla Amerigo (23)
RM Veronica Navarro (CBP) (32)
CM Nicolás Allauca (HUY) (27)
CM Mithya Hashemi (SRS) (23)
AM Lorena Strausz (NPH) (29)
ST Kristian Non (29)
ST Lainey Wadworth (CBP) (28)

GK Iara Botelho (34)
RB Snezana Cordova (26)
CB Rowena Amberstat (34)
LB/LM Gabriel Holding (27)
RM Noah Myers (27)
CM Jeanett Uyehara (29)
CM Ginny McMillion (30)
CM Ethan Vince (27)
LM Samantha Herrington (24)
AM Kamu Jacobs (BUS) (37)
ST Hynym-Nirlo Alt (QUS) (25)
ST Karin Zielinski (32)

Nickname: Anomalies
Fans: The True Anomalies, Clubbers
Location: Chromia, Capital District, Chromatika
Owner: AlphaBooks and the Star Collective, two of Chromatika’s biggest hedge funds
Stadium: Anomaly Tower (Cap. 110,320; 42,350 Seats)
Manager:

Ronald Labbadia (49)
Captain: RB Lina Watt
Predicted Starting XI: (4-3-1-2) -

Nur; Watt - Antonucci - Carteaux - Amerigo;

Navarro -

Allauca -

Hashemi;

Strausz; Non -

Wadsworth.
In: GK Iskender Nur (Tihon, 5M), CB Vince Carteaux (Hanai Breakers, 1M), CM Nicolás Allauca (Huayramarca FC, 250K)
Out: LB Sonia Delafosse (Ming, 1.5M), GK Carly Yi (Crix, 1M), CB Chu Bard (Z'ai'ai, 1M), CM Amalie Nergård (Released)
Retired: None.
Drafted: LB Kayla Amerigo (Alnio University of the Arts).

You Might Be an Anomalies Fan if... You like rebelling against the city's aristocracy, you like a team that has had recent success, you are a patriot and want to support a team that has the same name as the national team, you like pentagrams, or you really like the black and white theme

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 have had tremendous recent success, becoming the third team in Chromatik history to accomplish the three-peat from Season 2 through Season 4.

Last Season: Ronald Labbadia's first season at the helm was full of challenges as expected. AFC never really challenged for the title, barely squeaking into fifth place ahead of a charging Wirr Tsi via Goal Differential. Though the duo of Lainey Wadsworth and Kristian Non managed to score enough goals, Carly Yi could never live up to her billing, the team lacked pace in transition, and they scored their worst finish in four years.

Offseason: With the new residency rules in place, Anomalies looked inward to fill its biggest holes. Iskender Nur took a hefty fee to lure away from Tihon, but the pedigree was too much for the Timurian to turn down. Then, they shocked the league by getting Wirr Tsi Left Back Karoline Wellenbrink to commit. The Vanorian is one of the best defenders in the league and will help shore up the back end for AFC. Lastly, the acquisition of Vince Carteaux from defensive powerhouse Hanai Breakers will only help the defense be even stronger.

Few weeks before the season, the Foxchester Declaration happened, and with Valanora's stance on recalling all of its nationals, Anomalies lost both their Captain and Wellenbrink. They've done all they can to recuperate - getting Huayramarcan Allauca and a prospect in Amerigo - but this is will have a profound negative impact on the club.

Strategy: Now with a rebuilt defense that's much better on paper, AFC will seek to soak up the pressure from the opposing side before allowing the likes of Allauca, Hashemi, and Navarro to push the ball up to Non and Wadsworth. Wadsworth is a perennial Golden Boot contender and Non has become a great supportive striker. AFC has the personnel to make this kind of play work.

Key Player: ST Lainey Wadsworth
With Nergård leaving, Wadsworth takes over as the face of the squad. She'll need to have another Golden Boot level performance if this team is to make the IFCF.

Name to Watch: CM Nicolás Allauca
The first Huayramarcan into the Red League comes with some turmoil behind him. He won't be compared to their previous Captain, but it will be hard to ignore who used to play in that position for the Anomalies. Can he shape up?

Team Scores (Out of 5): Finances ★★★★★ Media Presence ★★★★★ Strength of Youth in Region ★★★ Club Culture ★★★ Momentum ★★★
As a team owned by two of the biggest hedge funds in Chromatika, Anomalies is set financially; their recent success has won over the media as well. They do lack in recruiting because they're splitting with Chromatik and Crossroads, while both Club Culture and Momentum have suffered with the recent turnover in Manager and personnel. This is still one of the greatest clubs in Chromatika.

Fans' Expectation: With the addition of Nur and Wellenbrink as well as the prominence of Non and Wadsworth, the fans expect for them to contend for the title again... Until they don't. Now, they're just scared of slipping to irrelevancy.
Pundits' Prediction: The additions will be enough to get them in the title hunt. A return to glory is possible... Until Foxchester happened. Now, Anomalies just want to stave off disaster of slipping into irrelevancy. 6th.

BRISARA FC

MG Pedro Menendez-Sutra d’Ame (39)

GK Xarles Zarragoitia (AUD) (30)
RB Thaddeus Grant (BRE) (28)
CB Stefan Licht (STL) (35)
LB Marietta Adams (26)
RM Addie Lefebvre (27)
CM Lindsay Warner (BRE) (30) (RES)
CM/DM Potter Rowena (23)
LM Vir Ma (24)
RW Russ Lyllard (BRE) (23) (RES)
ST Maricela Throop (31)
LW Albertow Nowak (ZRH) (29)

GK Marelle Pelous (34)
RB Teresa San (29)
CB Leandra Radosevich (30)
LB Teodoro Arnold (29)
RM Li Shuang (31)
CM Dante Threadgill (30)
CM Zaria Liponte (30)
CM Martha Ho (33)
LM Ethan Anile (29)
RW Sigrun Rivers (NPH) (33)
ST Miles Jones (29)
LW Vesta Beattie (26)

Nickname: Hammers, BFC
Fans: Workers, Hammers
Location: Brisara, Mountain District, Chromatika
Owner: The Brisaran Factory
Stadium: The Cathedral (Cap. 27,880)
Manager: Pedro Menendez-Sutra d’Ame (38)
Captain: CM Lindsay Warner
Predicted Starting XI: (3-4-3) -

Zarragoitia;

Grant -

Licht - Adams; Lefebvre -

Warner - Rowena - Ma;

Lyllard - Throop -

Nowak.
In: CB Stefan Licht (FC St. Jakob, 1M), ST Maricela Throop (Crossroads, 1.5M)
Out: LF Juhmatti Rajala (SW Stahlberg, 3M), CM/DM Steve Soule (Brantisvogan, 1M), CB Moira Ansov (Hanai Breakers, 0.75M), RW Anna Burton (Miners FC, 1M)
Retired: None.
Drafted: RW Russ Lyllard (Z'ai'ai Institute of Technology), CM Potter Rowena (Alnio University of the Arts)

You Might Be a Brisara FC Fan if... You are a fan of a blue-collar team, you like being in a close-knit community, you like loyal fanbases, you like the color combination of green and gold, or you like overachievers who punch above their weight

Background: Located at the northern end of the Mountain District, Brisara is a factory town. Owned by The Brisaran Factory, BFC, their premier club, has only been around since Season 4 of the last iteration of domestic league; though the stadium can only seat 27,880 (one of the smaller stadiums in the league), their fanbase is fiercely loyal. Every Brisaran views themselves as someone with something to prove; there is a fierce pride of their club that resonates through the entire city.

Last Season: Contrary to expectation, BFC was one of the most stable teams throughout the entire season, scoring a surprising total of 60 goals to finish eighth and never being in danger of relegation. More importantly, they put away both of their previous owners for good in Chromatika's prison system and are under the ownership of Maya Sayaki and Johnelle Gideon, a couple that is rooted in stability and leadership.

Offseason: With Sayaki and Gideon taking over the Brisaran Factory, BFC has been cleared to spend more money for the acquisition of players that fit their playstyle. Losing Rajala to free agency wasn't ideal, but in getting former Crusader Maricela Throop, BFC has scored big in getting one of the league's best pure scorers. Stefan Licht will help shore up the back end with leadership and the acquisition of both Russ Lyllard and Potter Rowena via the CCFA will help BFC continue to assert itself as a perennial team at the top half of the table.

Strategy: The strength of this team is at its sides. Addie Lefebvre and Vir Ma have proven to be side midfielders who can push the pace, while the Zetan Albertow Nowak remains one of the more dynamic wingers in the Red League. Russ Lyllard will help the left flank, and Maricela Throop will have ample chances to score goals. Stefan Licht will help keep Xarles Zarragoitia clean, while the experienced duo of Thaddeus Grant and Marietta Adams does their work. It's a rather plain team on paper, but one that has all the pieces to continue to be a regular presence.

Key Player: CM Lindsey Warner
The Captain of this squad, Warner's presence, captaincy, and now residency is one of paramount importance to the squad. She embodies what it means to be a BFC player - hard working, even-keeled, and looking to prove everyone else wrong. With the departure of Steve Soule, she'll have to help Potter Rowena settle into the role next to her; thankfully, she has enough speed in the wings to help lift the pressure through the center. Warner has become synonymous with Brisara FC, and will be at the forefront of any and all effort to cement their status in the Top Half of the table.

Name to Watch: ST Maricela Throop
A season after winning it all, Throop found herself leaving Crossroads without a single destination, having been dumped by the Crossroads brass. She simply wasn't going the same direction as the Crusaders, and now finds herself in Brisara, another team that has a history of punching above their weight. The Hammers' system isn't designed with a poacher in mind to the tune of Crossroads, but Throop will now have the opportunity to show that she has the ability to generate her own chances. She may be just what they need for their ambitions.

Team Scores (Out of 5): Finances ★★★ Media Presence ★★★ Strength of Youth in Region ★★ Club Culture ★★★★★ Momentum ★★★★
With the change in leadership of the Brisaran Factory, there is hope for the financial future of BFC - it'll take a bit of time to realize, though. Brisara, as a smaller town in the league, doesn't command as much media presence, while their connection to the CCFA colleges are tenuous at best, with loose ties to the Z'ai'ai region. As far as a brand and club culture, though? There aren't many teams who are as well defined as Brisara FC, and their fans are here for the long haul after the survival of last season and the hopes for the season to come. BFC has a trajectory and are not scared of doing what it takes to maintain their course.

Fans' Expectation: Brisara fans are very aware of the work it will take to climb up the Red League. They will want to maintain their course of being a Top Half team.
Pundits' Prediction: They've overcome the hardest season, and will be on the climb. With a firm leadership in place, BFC will be a team to watch in the next seasons to come. For this coming season? A comfortable Top Half finish is absolutely achievable. 8th.

CHROMATIK

MG Jannick Kontiola (QUE) (53)

GK Dun Mekeus (MRN) (32) (RES)
RB Édouard Calvet (27)
CB Cameron Win (27)
CB Kamil Jernejec (MYT) (28)
LB Viriato Ramires (AUD) (28)
DM Leysa Burns (27)
CM Snéachda (SCT) (23)
CM/AM Micha Burkhard (NPH) (25)
RW Salvatore Buckley (31)
ST Salavat Caszely (NPH) (31)
RW Mario Kogler (STL) (30)

GK Melissa Walker (27)
RB Tonia Newsom (30)
CB Abram Schuck (33)
CB Ring Gwen (24)
LB Lucrèce Courbis (31)
CDM Trudy Harrison (TMB) (18)
CM/AM Nima Anderson (29)
AMCLR Sebestyen Sallay (PAS) (16)
RW Adrijana Jordan (26)
RM/RW Cherelle Bauer (29)
ST Prisca Rogers (27)
LW Robin Padilla (25)

Nickname: Capitalizt
Fans: Capitalizt, CC, Caps
Location: Chromia, Capital District, Chromatika
Owner: Henza Architecture
Stadium: Capitalizt Dome (Cap. 144,000)
Manager:

Jannick Kontiola (52)
Captain: GK Dun Mekeus
Predicted Starting XI: (4-1-2-3) -

Mekeus; Calvet - Win -

Jernejec -

Ramires; Burns;

Snéachda -

Burkhard; Buckley -

Caszely -

Kogler.
In: AMCLR Sebestyen Sallay (Club Stein-los, Undisclosed), CDM Trudy Harrison (Unattached, Free), DC Kamil Jernejec (Olympic Thessia, 3M), CM Micha Burkhard (Brinemouth, 10M)
Out: CB Marie-Louise Daucourt (Rosbank Town, 1M), CM Brant Collins (Eyrods City FC, 0.75M), DM Tine Enaux (Alnio, 1M), CM/AM Joaquina Canfield (Z'ai'ai, 1M)
Retired: None.
Drafted: None.

You Might Be a Chromatik Fan if... You are in the political center of Chromia, you are a fan of Henza Architecture, you are a fan of Chromatik history, you like a club with money, you like to follow the media, you like contending every season

Background: One of the main football teams 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 continue to make their way into their fanbase 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 Season: Chromatik had to suffer yet another letdown - watching their lesser counterparts Crossroads win a title before them. They were the only team to really have a chance to catch Crossroads at the end, but a 1-1 draw at the hands of relegated Qet sealed their fate. Kontiola's squad ranked near the top in both scoring and defending, meaning that the team mostly struggled in big matches per usual and conceded way too many points that they didn't need to. That being said, they were that close to winning it all for the first time.

Offseason: Now in the third year of Kontiola's system, the brass opened the floodgates when it came to money. Chromatik reportedly bid up to eighteen million for Leopold Bliznakov, showing their resolve to find the one or two pieces that they may be missing. Unfortunately, so many of their bids fell short, and they had to scramble to fill the void left by Marie-Louise Daucourt. They were able to find one Kamil Jernejec, the first Myatnar in Chromatika, as well as Micha Burkhard, who will start to immediately contribute to the attack. More fascinating is the signing of the duo of Pasargan Sebestyen Sallay and Tumbran Trudy Harrison. Harrison was a member of the recent U-18 winning squad, and is expected to see regular play with the senior squad. It is hard to say that they got the caliber of players that they wanted, but the pieces attained are some good ones.

Strategy: With Kontiola's 4-1-2-3, the emphasis remains on the back four and the middle two. The addition of Jernejec will only help the likes of Ramires and the mainstay Mukeus, while Snéachda and newcomer Burchard will seek to push the ball up to the front three. Buckley, Caszely, and Kogler have proven time and time again that they will provide the offensive firepower for Chromatik. Can they get the timeliness of the scoring, though?

Key Player: LB Viratio Ramires
With two seasons below his belt, Viratio Ramires has really settled into the squad, providing pace, tackling, vision, and a tendency for detail that has really helped out the Capitalizt defense. Ramires helps push the play up the pitch while keeping Mukeus clean, and will now help Jernejec find his way.

Name to Watch: ST Salavat Caszely
Despite never being in contention for the Golden Boot, Caszely has been good for over twenty goals per season per average. With Buckley and Kogler helping along, he's been happy to share the goalscoring load. Now past the age of thirty, Casezly and co. only have a few more seasons before they are past their prime - can they finally win the title?

Team Scores (Out of 5): Finances ★★★★★ Media Presence ★★★★★ Strength of Youth in Region ★★★★ Club Culture ★★★ Momentum ★★★
Chromatik remain one of the wealthiest clubs in the league with a huge media presence. The Chromia region is awash in talent, and as one of the best clubs in the Red League, there is always demand. What the team lacks is momentum and the culture of a winner - two things that they can achieve once they win that first title.

Fans' Expectation: Chromia fans are demanding a title - they are tires of seeing the other clubs of the city win.
Pundits' Prediction: This is the best team Chromatik has ever fielded. They should be in the title hunt yet again. 2nd.

CROSSROADS

MG Rowena Stamper (BRE) (52)
AMG Janina Spjällesdóttir (GRA) (36)

GK Alek Khadur (SAJ) (33) (RES)
RB Portia Devine (NPH) (28) (RES)
CB Ket Wid (27)
CB Drì Lsôs (FFD) (31)
LB Dhruv Roy (SNL) (28)
DM Kimberley Doyle (25)
DM Taron Matthews (EUR) (25)
RAM Janean Goudeau (27)
AM Êsêkïl dí Völará (KSK/FFD) (20)
LAM/AM Janine Hector (29)
ST Justiina Dannysdóttir (GRF) (28)

GK Tommy Waluigi (QAD) (24)
RB Germano Bellamy (31)
CB Sara Lemaigre (27)
CB Surge Es (24)
LB Axelle Naudé (27)
DM Prividenvia Gillette (31)
DM/CB Roisin Staunton (BRE) (35)
RAM Leo Gre (24)
AM/CM Hoggard Iman (23)
LAM Lisa Bell (27)
ST Claretta Flood (30)
ST Ygrette Ming (24)

Nickname: Crusaders
Fans: Knights, Roaders
Location: Chromia, Capital District, Chromatika
Owner: ChromatikAir
Stadium: Chromatik City Field (Cap. 100,000; 32,200 Seats)
Manager:

Rowena Stamper (52),

Janina Spjällesdóttir (36)
Captain: GK Alek Khadur
Predicted Starting XI: (4-2-3-1) -

Khadur;

Devine - Wid -

Lsôs -

Roy; Doyle -

Matthews; Goudeau -

/

dí Völará - Hector;

Dannysdóttir.
In: LB Dhruv Roy (Urrhedidao, 3M), CM Êsêkïl dí Völará (Association Ariddienne, 8M), ST Justiina Dannysdóttir (Umbar, 3M), AM Janine Hector (Deprí Sanar, 1.5M), DM Kimberly Doyle (Eyrods, 3M)
Out: DM Kazuo Martin (Parrhesia United, 5M), LAM/LW Vasiliy Marten Kuznetsov (Kitara AA, 11.5M), ST Maricela Throop (Brisara FC, 1.5M), AM Rachel Milhaud (Hanai Breakers, 1M), AM Rosalie Charles (Urrheddiao, 0.5M)
Retired: None.
Drafted: CM/AM Hoggard Iman (Pùr State University)

You Might Be a Crossroads Fan if... You like flipping off Anomalies and Chromatik, you're a college kid, you like recent successes, you like the knight motif, you like watching exciting wingers with a poaching forward, or you like being the least likely titleholder in ten years.

Background: Considered the "Third Club" of Chromia (then Chromatik City), Crossroads bears the moniker of having shared a field with Chromatik for the longest of time. Now they share a field with Chromia Central College University, the Crusaders building up their own brand. CCCU fans have started to gravitate toward this club, them being rebels that don't like being tied to AFC and CC. Crusaders remain the rebel club that fans of other teams tend to root for among the squads based in Chromia; whenever they are doing well, fans of Myana and Tihon rejoice.

Last Season: Crossroads finally put together the Cinderella season. Kazuo Martin took home the U-23 and the Foreigner of the Year honors, Vasiliy Marten Kuznetsov won the Player of the Year award, and the Crusaders held off a charging Chromatik to become the second team from Chromia to lift the title, gaining the accolade of winning it before bitter rivals Chromatik. For a few days, the third team from Chromia was on top of the Chromatik footballing world.

Offseason: Success leads to change. Kazuo Martin took the chance to go to the Zenith, which is understandable given the pedigree of Nephara; then, Vasiliy Marten Kuznetsov left for Kitara AA to join previous Chromatik NT boss Aleksandr Ivanovich. Crossroads had to look fast for players to keep up their power, and were able to find both Êsêkïl dí Völará and Justiina Dannysdóttir, which led to Maricela Throop leaving for Brisara FC. The gaining of Dhruv Roy from Urrheddiao will help the defense, while Janine Hector and Kimberly Doyle are solid finds from the Orange League.

Strategy: This is no longer the team that runs completely through their midfielders. Taron Matthews and Kimberly Doyle will still hold down the middle, but now, the team has the likes of dí Völará, Roy at the back, and the newly acquired Dannysdóttir at the point of the attack. Now, it'll be all about connecting the dots to get the ball to Justiina as fast as possible in order to make up for the playmaking that's been lost.

Key Player: ST Justiina Dannysdóttir
For two years, Justiina was the sole pure scorer for Umbar, but was often on her own when it came to scoring goals. Now, the Græntfjaller striker gets to join a squad where she's set up to score upwards of twenty goals per game. With the loss of Kuznetsov, Justiina's role becomes even more important as the pure scorer. It is time that Justiina got to play the game her way and get the support she needs to be the scorer that everyone knows that she could be.

Name to Watch: AM Êsêkïl dí Völará
A promising creative midfielder with solid technical skills, Êsêkïl is the first Kelssekian in the Red League, and one that will be called on to do a lot this coming season. In the pool for the Kelssek National Team, he will have ample opportunity to leave his mark.

Team Scores (Out of 5): Finances ★★★★ Media Presence ★★★★ Strength of Youth in Region ★★★★ Club Culture ★★★★★ Momentum ★★★★★
Crossroads doesn't have as much money as Chromatik or Anomalies, but still has enough to fund its ventures, especially given recent results. Winning the Red League has given the squad some very good press, while they have a direct connection with Chromia Central College University, one of the better universities in the CCFA. Crossroads's "us versus the world" mentality leads to a very cohesive culture, and winning the title has built goodwill that even losing some key pieces haven't been able to eradicate.

Fans' Expectation: Crusader fans are always realistic. They don't expect to repeat, but they'd like to contend for the title.
Pundits' Prediction: Losing so many of the key pieces that won the title will take a few seasons to compensate, but they should be in contention for the title. 3rd.

DEPRI LANAR

MG Yeremi Belaustigetigoitia (ASG) (55)

GK Jared Baglowski (26)
RB Josee Bonnet (27)
CB Isak Liverstam (TKT) (18)
CB Davorka Sevcik (SRS) (30)
LB Neal Diamond (TMB) (27)
CM Isidro Pennington (34)
CM Ange Oshe (24)
RW Drarinka Schlok (SRS) (26)
AM Ryio Camara (25)
LW Jules Rousselle (27)
ST Kambiz Ortan (SRS) (21)

GK Senalda Drapeau (33)
RB Evelyne Badilla (31)
CB Jemima Moore (27)
CB Poedro Psman (29)
LB Leopoldine Weber (26)
CM Sin Neval (32)
DM Ahi Kanar (27)
RW Pauline Belrose (32)
AM Zaire Illion (24)
LW Ariane Gallgher (SCT) (36)
ST Irwin Sullivan (28)
ST Qing Chere (24)

Nickname: Red Hawks
Fans: Falconeers, Nesters
Location: Deprí Lanar, Deprí District, Chromatika
Owners: Blue Collection
Stadium: Hawk's Nest (112,000)
Manager:

Yeremi Belaustigetigoitia (55)
Captain: RB Josee Bonnet
Predicted Starting XI: (4-2-3-1) - Baglowski; Bonnet -

Liverstam -

Sevcik -

Diamond; Pennington - Oshe; Schlok - Camara - Rousselle;

Ortan.
In: RW Drarinka Schlok (Bridgewall, 1M), CB Isak Liverstam (Fort Viljan Northern FC, 2M), LB Neal Diamond (Fraser Valley FC, Free), CB Davorka Sevcik (Algolia, 4M), FW/ST Kambiz Ortan, 3M)
Out: CB Bernadette Bolt (Eyrods, 1M), LB Fe Etienne (Pria, 0.75M), CB Thurmon Choi (Qet, 0.75M), ST Jade Boudon (Miners FC, 0.75M), RW Titus Barnhill (Lorentine, 0.5M)
Retired: None.
Drafted: None.

You Might Be a Deprí Lanar Fan if... You are a Deprí Lanar resident who likes having one up on Deprí Sanar, you like the black and red theme, you like players from the Squornshelan Remnant States, you like a lost cause, or you're used to supporting a lost cause.

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. Viper Motors (previously Imhar Automotive) has a huge factory here. 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 are a yo-yo-team, but find themselves actually being ahead of their rivals, the Yellow Jackets, in the season to come.

Last Season: Deprí Lanar fought tooth and nail for the title against Umbar and the others for the whole season before making it back to the Red League. The twenty-six goals conceded would have turned heads in the Red League, but in the more defensively minded Orange League, it wasn't that good. What Deprí Lanar had was solid leadership, timely goals and a solid manager in Yeremi Belaustigetigoitia.

Offseason: The life of being a yo-yo team is that you get to sign players when you make it up and then have to let them go when you're relegated. Deprí Lanar's bid at staying in the Red League this time around hinges on teenage phenom Isak Liverstam, promising striker Kambiz Ortan, and aging defenders Neal Diamond and Davorka Sevcik. With Drarinkla Schlok returning to Chromatika, Deprí Lanar has a band of misfits to try to cobble a season together.

Strategy: Deprí Lanar runs the same formation as Crossroads, but lacks the pedigree of pieces. Ortan is a promising Squornshelan striker, and the liekes of Rousselle and Schlok are capable of getting the ball to him, but the middle of Pennington and Oshe aren't the best. A defense featuring three foreigners will try to meld together with Josee Bonnet, the Captain, while Jared Baglowski has been pretty good in goal. If the ball can be pushed up to Ortan, it may be enough to win.

Key Player: ST Kamiz Ortan
Having been featured on the Squornshelan U-21 squad, Ortan is a creative yet streaky player looking for playing time in Deprí Lanar. With the Red Hawks, he'll find ample opportunity for scoring and for being featured on the highlight reel for Deprí Lanar. If they do survive, it'll be because of him.

Name to Watch: RW Drarinka Schlok
A 7' 1" winger who uses timing to do what she lacks in speed, Drarinka Schlok possesses the ability to add to the attack with the aforementioned Ortan.

Team Scores (Out of 5): Finances ★★★ Media Presence ★★ Strength of Youth in Region ★★ Club Culture ★★★ Momentum ★★★★
The Blue Collection is a modest fund in Deprí Lanar, and can provide some funds every season. The Red Hawks have more of a presence in the Deprí District than anywhere else in the country. Their district isn't the greatest in talent, yet Deprí Lanar University and Deprí Sanar University are fair CCFA colleges. The squad has been established as a yo-yo club with lots of comings and goings, while momentum is at a high due to making it back to the Red League.

Fans' Expectations: Deprí Lanar fans know that staying in the Red League will prove to be difficult. They're hoping for some competitive matches and to not make a fool of themselves.
Prediction: They didn't lose pieces like Umbar did, but it'll still be a challenge for this team to stay in the Red League past this season. 15th.

FELSWYR

MG Skip Meriweather (CBP) (59)

GK Tania Vincent (26)
RB Lois Pennant (BRE) (28)
CB Summer Speers (CDG) (26)
CB Joseline Fourtin (KSK) (31)
LB Pietr Nex (27)
RM Glory Bellinger (NPH) (31) (RES)
CM Tasha Kamarandan (ISK) (18)
CM Bradley McAllister (27) (RES)
LM Sakia Damani (20)
ST Vissenta Okamoto (PFA) (21)
ST Renate Haggard (25)

GK Maribel Gilbert (27)
RB Mikael Lin (32)
CB Silvia Seabra (33)
CB Mona Dit (23)
LB Dario Sange (24)
RM Edward Harrington (27)
CM Huguette Jacquier (27)
CM Patricia Jacques (26)
LM May McCarthy (27)
ST Markita Crosland (29)
ST Noémie Dubois (27)
ST Jutta Mona (31)

Nickname: Frost
Fans: Frosties, Felswyrites
Location: Felswyr, Mountain District, Chromatika
Owner: Felswyr Resorts Initiative
Stadium: Frozen Stadium (Cap. 32, 100; 32,100 Seats)
Manager:

Skip Meriweather (59)
Captain: RM Glory Bellinger
Predicted Starting XI: (4-4-2) - Vincent;

Pennant -

Speers -

Fourtin - Nex;

Bellinger -

Kamarandan -

McAllister - Damani;

Okamoto - Haggard.
In: CB Summer Speers (Victoriaville South End, 3.5M), CM Tasha Kamarandan (Lokkomotiv Iskandabad), CF/ST Vissenta Okamoto (Sarim Potato FC, 4M), LM/LW Sakia Damani (Free)
Out: ST Cilistro Bugarin (Maynard AFC, 1M), LM Helio Hama (Tihon, 1.5M), CB Azzura Bernard (Vitoron, 0.8M), CM Désiré Saunier (Eyrods, 0.8M)
Retired: CB Cyan Keylor (37)
Drafted: CB Mona Dit (Deprí Lanar University)

You Might Be a Felswyr Fan if... You like the cold stadium, you like being a small town that's been in the top flight for so many seasons, you like defense, you think cyan is a good color, or you like a tight-knit culture

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 Season: Felswyr fell back to earth. Cilistro Bugarin still scored the goals needed, but the defense folded as the Frost conceded 61 goals. It was a rude awakening.

Offseason: The days of Felswyr being a perennial top half contender seem to be nearing their end. Cilistro Bugarin returned home and promising left midfielder Helio Hama went to Tihon to take Chantel Kalevi's place. They were able to get Summer Speers, a promising Dagan, Tasha Kamarandan, a starlet Iskandrian, and Vissenta Okamoto, who will take the place of Bugarin. Is that enough to cause much noise?

Strategy: Play a harsh defense, control the ball in the midfield, and score from the front when possible. The addition of Speers to Fourtin will hopefully help Tania Vincent while Tasha Kamarandan will have license to create on the fly and play with Viseenta Okamoto.

Key Player: CM Tasha Kamarandan
A well-hyped Iskandrian who has tremendous upside, Tasha will be given all the authority to create as she sees fit. With the team turning into a squad that will be fighting to be at the top half of the table, her flair and creativity will be all the rage.

Name to Watch: CF/ST Vissenta Okamoto
Taking the place of a previous Golden Boot winner isn't the easiest thing, but Okamoto may be the right person for the job. As the designated goalscorer (Bugarin is more of a secondary striker), she'll have the blessing of the brass.

Team Scores (Out of 5): Finances ★★★ Media Presence ★★ Strength of Youth in Region ★★★ Club Culture ★★★★★ Momentum ★★
Felswyr's purse doesn't run super deep, but there's enough funds to do business. Media is more region-based, while the youth also flock more toward Z'ai'ai or the Capital District. Felswyr does have one of the strongest cultures after surviving in the Red League for so long; the club is severely lacking in momentum after their sudden fall following a third place finish.

Fans' Expectations: Frost fans are fiercely loyal, but they would like to be at the top half of the table.
Pundits' Prediction: They lost a lot of firepower. It will take a few years of rebuilding before the Frost can challenge for the top of the table again. 12th.

LHOR

MG Titor Hilinka (SRS) (60)

GK Freida Pearce (NPH) (31)
RB Maxime Tennant (QUE) (25)
CB Wlad Wlad (ZRH) (26)
CB Sierra Caylor (CDG) (28)
LB Jess Seselja (NPH) (26) (RES)
RM Barrion Winge (24)
CM/CAM Enyinnaya Jideofor (BUS/BNJ) (33) (RES)
LM Janell Moreno (26)
RW Jacqueline Holt (26)
ST Bray Feltzer (XAN) (29) (RES)
LW Rila Enix (23)

GK Linon Denn (30)
RB Oxie Moron (30)
CB Barrion Namko (29)
CB Judy Margolis (30)
CB Axel Zane (30)
LB Aleta Robeson (32)
RM Wario Oppenheim (24)
CM Maverick Jux (29)
LM Mélodie Spanghero (27)
RW Sheree Barnes (29)
ST Tiller Sanders (26)
LW Candice Eckert (23)

Nickname: Orcas
Fans: Lhorites, Orca-Watchers
Location: Lhor, Coastal District, Chromatika
Owner: Adama Sowe
Stadium: The Cove (Caps: 51,265; 28,000 Seats)
Manager:

Titor Hlinka (60)
Captain: CM Enyinnaya Jideofor
Predicted Starting XI: (4-3-3) -

Pearce;

Tennant -

Wlad -

Caylor -

Seselja; Winge -

Jideofor - Moreno; Holt -

Feltzer - Enix.
In: CB Sierra Caylor (Concord Heights City, 4M), RB Maxime Tennant (Mipojoseon, Undisclosed), CB Wlad Wlad (Resplendiente, 5M), RW Sheree Barnes (Miners FC, 0.5M), RW Jacqueline Holt (Wirr Tsi, 1M)
Out: ST Vázsony Sallay (Straton FC, 2.5M), CM Chet Puglisi (Crix, 0.7M), CM Quinn Dawson (Rhoni FC, 0.4M), ST Lira Landoval (Rhoni, 0.4M), CB Sonak Auvray (Anchors FC, 0.5M), RB Maybell Milner (Miners FC, 0.7M), CB Jacob Baillairge (Limonte, 0.7M)
Retired: None.
Drafted: LW Rila Enix (Chromia Central College University), LW Candice Eckert (Deprí Theological Seminary).

You Might Be a Lhor Fan if... You're a fan of Banijan investors in Chromatika, you like new money, you love Orcas, you are in the Coastal District, you are excited for a rebuilding project, or you like the gold color palette.

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 Chromia. 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, Lhor has become the premier team of the Coastal District.

Last Season: Lhor knew it would be a rough season to just survive, but survive they did. Their biggest problem came from conceding seventy goals, the third worst in terms of goals allowed. Thankfully, they finished one point ahead of Alnio and managed to not have to fight for their lives. It did the job - now it's time to reap the rewards.

Offseason: With Adama Sowe buying the club, Lhor went out to grab some players for their future. Spending more than 15M NSD and utterly overhauling their back line with acquisitions of Tennant, Wlad, and Caylor to go alongside Seselja. Losing Sallay to Tumbra is a blow, but new signal caller Tito Hlinka runs a more conventional 4-3-3, and the services of one Jacqueline Holt will prove to be plenty. The most important acquisition was Hlinka himself - a student of the flashy, flamboyant game who has tasted success. It's yet to be seen whether or not the acquisitions will fit his style, but at this point, change is good.

Strategy: Now running the more conventional 4-3-3, the trick is to have Winge and Moreno push the ball up to Holt, Feltzer, and Enix. With the rebuilt back line, Pearce should have a much easier time at keeping the goal safe than in seasons past.

Key Player: CB Wlad Wlad
One of the brightest prospects out of Tequilo's league, the Rekan has a huge upside, and Lhor might be the right place to grow in. A bit more of an aggressive type that doesn't mind being carded, he'll help set the tone so that play can be mostly around the opposing end of the field. Though he may be twenty-six already, the league could be his oyster if he takes full advantage of the opportunity.

Name to Watch: LW Rila Enix
A less heralded signing from Chromia Central College University, Enix is a bit of a study. A poaching winger who looks for assists more than shots, Enix is soft spoken and gentle yet has a killer instinct when it comes to scoring opportunities.

Team Scores (Out of 5): Finances ★★★★ Media Presence ★★★ Strength of Youth in Region ★★ Club Culture ★★★ Momentum ★★★★
Sowa's acquisition of the club has done wonders for both finances and momentum as well as contributing to the media turning back around to look at Lhor with a renwed interest. The Coastal District is hardly the place for footballing talent, though, and the fanbase is a bit tired of mediocrity. Success is needed.

Fans' Expectations: Though they understand it'll take some time, fans are expecting an immediate turnaround. A top half of the table finish would suffice.
Pundits' Prediction: It's going to be a messy climb back up to the top, beginning with a rather small step up the standings. 11th.

by **Chromatika** » Sat May 15, 2021 3:37 pm

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MING

MG Olaf Jurtanen (SVJ) (44)

GK Qera Tierra (31)
RB Thiago Gwenerth (27)
CB Guo Xiawei (YZH) (25)
CB Rahmonberdi Zhusupov (DEL) (21)
LB Sonia Delafosse (27)
CM Layla-Mae Potts (GRU) (20)
CM/AM Mirielle Thomas (26)
RW/LW Nadya Dostoevich (17)
LW Esther Vorster (NPH) (28)
ST Tamera Holder (30)
ST Sagitttarius Wright (NPH) (26)

GK Earlean Surles (30)
RB Annalisa McKown (32)
CB Jillian Nero (24)
CB Jeri O'Neal (34)
LB Mauro Adams (28)
CM Yseult Bouthillier (27)
CM Digna Tanguay (31)
CM Keeley Avis (32)
RW Izi Kaan (MRN) (34)
LW Vonda Garcia (27)
ST Jeanna McKenzie (30)
ST Alex Peters (27)

Nickname: Dynasty
Fans: Legionnaires
Location: Ming, Mountain District, Chromatika
Owner: The Lee Foundation
Stadium: Jewel Dome (Cap. 22,300)
Manager:

Olaf Jurtanen (44)
Captain: ST Tamera Holder
Predicted Starting XI: (4-2-2-2) - Tierra; Gwenerth -

Guo -

Zhusupov - Delafosse;

Potts - Thomas; Dostoevich -

Vorster; Holder -

Wright.
In: DF Rahmonberdi Zhusupov (Sands of the Flowers, 1M), CB Guo Xiawei (Tanques AOE, 1M), CB Solomon Torres (AFC Mayville, 1M), LB Sonia Delafosse (Anomalies, 1.5M), GK Qera Tierra (Crix, 0.75M), RB Thiago Gwenerth (Hanai Breakers, 0.8M)
Out: GK Desiree Bowers (Lorentine, 0.5M), CB Renato Lindsey (Anfanhar, 0.3M), LB Pierre DuPont (Checkers FC, 0.3M), CB Tito Jankoslawić (Luton Town United, 1M), RB Karina Mayo (FC United of Mancodas, 2.5M)
Retired: None.
Drafted: GK Kenneth D'Angelo (Deprí Theological Seminary).

You Might Be a Ming Fan if... You like the red and white theme, you like Jurtanan's mad schemes, you like entertaining football, you're from the wealthy part of the country, you don't mind being on a volatile team, or you are a fan of a club with an actual vampire in the squad.

Background: Located in the southeastern part of the Mountain District, Ming is often considered the Jewel of Chromatika. When the Chromatik Party was in power, Ming was mostly inhabited by those of the social elite (Indigo, Violet, and even some of the Party itself). After the Rainbow Revolution, Ming has remained a jewel of wealth, promise, and a brighter future. Owned by the Lee Foundation, one of the richest Foundations of the Country that focuses on philanthropy and social services, Ming was an also-ran team for a season before the Foundation started to pour some money into the venture.

Last Season: Ming scored the second most goals in the league but allowed eighty-two goals to finish in twelfth place yet again. They had four players score more than fourteen goals, having a very balanced attack. It was really the defense that utterly folded time and time again...

Offseason: A change was needed. Completely retooling their defense, Ming brought in Delaclav Rahmonberdi Zhusupov, Guo Xiawei, Solomon Torres, and Sonia Delafosse. The addition of netminder Qera Tierra from Crix adds an additional level of hope for the defense. All four players that scored more than fourteen goals return on the offensive end.

Strategy: Jurtanen is the first to bring the 4-2-2-2 to Chromatika, and Ming’s football has been a joy to watch. With Tierra, Gwenerth, Guo, Zhusupov, and Delofosse coming in, the defense may be able to hold up. The Grearish Potts and newcomer Mirielle Thomas will hold the middle while Nadya Dostoevich and Esther Vorster play wingers who will play more forward than the traditional winger - also responsible for playing as central midfielders at times. Sagittarius Wright slots in next to Tamera Holder to try to hold up the scoring end, and with the amount of creativity that this formation provides, they're definitely scoring goals, though it’s come to question if they’re enough goals.

Key Player: GK Qera Tierra
Playing goalkeeper for Ming is a dangerous prospect given the fluid nature of the squad. Enter Qera Tierra, a prospect from Crix who stands at 6' 10" and has very long reach. He conceded twenty-two goals last season, but has been noted as a very good keeper in transition. That is something that this team sorely needs.

Name to Watch: LB Sonia Delafosse
Bringing championship experience, Sonia Delafosse will be tasked with helping this squad find a semblance of stability in the defense. She has solid tackling skills, decent footwork, and a tenacity to keep things going. That doggedness will be very much needed.

Team Scores (Out of 5): Finances ★★★★ Media Presence ★★ Strength of Youth in Region ★★ Club Culture ★★★ Momentum ★★★
Ming is the definition of a small town team that has some money to spend. The Lee Foundation isn't afraid of spending funds, but there is a lack of media presence or talent. A run of decent results would help this team out more than most due to its small town nature.

Fans' Expectation: The team is running out of goodwill - a top half finish would definitely help matters.
Prediction: The new-look defense should help support a promising attack, but they'll take some time to play together well. 9th.

MYANA

MG Madelene Bilboa (62)

GK Katerina Olexander (NPH) (23)
RB Thamior Liadon (KSK) (124)
CB Evalyn Oh (34)
CB White Baugh (29)
LB Monika Strasbourg (NPH) (29) (RES)
CM Mordecai Brandtner (NPH) (33)
CM/DM Sinead MacDougall (QUE) (27)
RAM Catheline Anastasiadis (NPH) (32) (RES)
CAM Arley Barrios (VLD) (32)
LAM/LM Maryanna Casavant (32)
ST Enrico Hanson-Conavacio (SCT/QUE) (24)

GK Ines Delsarte (27)
RB Marianne Côté (32)
CB Miliano Sorren (32)
CB Chevy Lambert (26)
LB Durgali Baxayev (DEL) (18)
CM Kirsten Vincento (32)
CM Nendez Su (27)
CM Tania Burnley (29)
RAM Rosella Counts (25)
CAM Marko Zup (ZRH) (19)
LAM/CM Tank King (24)
ST Yera Amerique (28)

Nickname: Islanders
Fans: Islanders, Myaners
Location: Myana, Myana Island, Chromatika
Owner: Myana Fishermen Collective
Stadium: Island Dome (Cap. 133,000; 35,000 Seats)
Manager: Madelene Bilboa (62)
Captain: CAM Catheline Anastasiadis
Predicted Starting XI: (4-2-3-1) -

Olexander;

Liadon - Oh - Baugh -

Strasbourg;

Brandtner -

MacDougall;

Anastasiadis -

Barrios - Casavant;

/

Hanson-Conavacio.
In: GK Katerina Olexander (Iron City, 9M), CM/DM Sinead MacDougall (Unama'kik Inverness 1877, Undisclosed), D LR Thamior Liadon (Burnaby SC, 13M), LB Durgali Baxayev (Coldwater, 1M)
Out: GK Joann Petersen (Brattleboro Westside, 1.5M), LB Olya Homonich (Fishermen's Club, 0.5M), CM Anna Hwe (Miners FC, 0.7M), RB Andre Talty (Crix, 1M)
Retired: None.
Drafted: None.

You Might Be a Myana Fan if... You like being a historical powerhouse, you like contending for the title every season, you like the Islander Dome, you like a cannon going off very time the home team scores a goal, you are a fan of goalscoring, you like Enrico Hanson-Conavacio, or you like being by the ocean.

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, they remain one of the best sides in the league. 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 Season: Myana bounced back, almost catching up to Crossroads and Chromatik by the end of the season and scoring an absurd amount of 82 goals. Enrico Hanson-Conavacio won the Golden Boot, three other players scored in double digits, and Marko Zup was crucial off the bench with ten goals scored.

Offseason: Myana went all out to retool for another title run. First, Enrico Hanson-Conavacio decided to stay after testing the market. Then, they grabbed Katerina Olexander and Thamior Liadon for the defense, along with Sinead MacDougall to help shore the midfield. The trio of Anastasiadis, Barrios, and Casavant return - the ABC's of the Myana attack. Of the players let go, the loss of Joann Petersen will be felt in the locker room, but Olexander is such a get that this the upgrade is sizable.

Strategy: Another team that uses the 4-2-3-1, Myana has the trio of Catheline Anastasiadis, Arley Barrios, and Maryanna Casavant to score - and Enrico Hanson-Conavacio will be there to do the same. A solid team from start to finish, they now got two new pieces for the defense and MacDougall to help Brandtner hold down the midfield. There should be more of a stronger backline, which allows the attack to flourish even further.

Key Player: GK Katerina Olexander
Though she did win the Golden Glove a few years back, Joann Peterson was starting to regress; in comes Katerina Olexander, a player in the Nepharan National Team Pool; Olexander is someone who is fiercely consistent but can fall behind the pace a bit. Only being twenty-three, she has plenty of room to grow - and this is the prefect environment to do that in.

Name to Watch: D LR Thamior Liadon
One of the few elves in the Red League, Liadon is an athletic, lanky, attacking full-back who's always a threat on the overlap and has a highly accurate cross. With White Baugh, Evalyn Oh, and Monika Strasbourg being decent in defending, it's great to have a more attack-minded defender.

Team Scores (Out of 5): Finances ★★★★★ Media Presence ★★★★★ Strength of Youth in Region ★★★★ Club Culture ★★★★★ Momentum ★★★★★

Fans' Expectation: Like... They should win now, right? Nothing less than a title will do.
Pundits' Prediction: The upgrades are palpable. They should win comfortably and return atop the league once more. Champions.

OMNIO

MG Mauricio Oswalt (55)

GK Jericho Ishon (29)
RB Paul-Louis Aubert (FFD) (22)
CB Hammond Wilkerspoon (26)
CB Niandra Ammerspein (28)
LB Jet McBride (SNL) (23)
RM Richard West (26)
CM Zander Young (TLI) (22)
LM Jim Manse (31)
RW Cail Coghlan (BRE) (33)
ST Nigel Erskine (TMB) (25)
LW Shane Eckerthorp (23)

GK Teddy Yarr (26)
RB Sara Rie (28)
CB Daysi Leavell (31)
CB Beatrice Carrox (28)
LB Carol-Ann Potts (28)
RM Rivington Mist (27)
CM Annamarie Cowber (31)
CM Nevin Wix (25)
LM Henriette Distreaux (29)
RW Niandros Thermox (28)
ST Gilda Howard (29)
LW Gammond Tieter (22)

Nickname: Tech
Fans: Techies, Omnies
Location: Omnio, Capital District, Chromatika
Owner: Beshira Technologies
Stadium: The Tech Center (Cap. 23,600)
Manager: Mauricio Oswalt (54)
Captain: LM Jim Manse
Predicted Starting XI: (4-3-3) - Ishon;

Aubert - Wilkerspoon - Ammerspein -

McBride; West - Young - Manse;

Coghlan -

Erskine - Eckerthorp.
In: CM Zander Young (Garton Bay Pirates, 1M), ST Nigel Erskine (Clyde Park, 2M), LB Jet McBride (Elephant Town FC, 1.5M), RW Cail Coghlan (Steinaux, 1.5M)
Out: LB Jiawei Chuan (Urrheddiao, 1.25M), LW M'aka Antoine (Mid-Capital, 4M), RW Mickie Wool (Naval FC, 0.75M), CM Josh Bradshaw (Unassigned)
Retired: ST Stefan Metod (36).
Drafted: LW Shane Eckerthorp (University of Wirr Tsi).

You Might Be an Omnio Fan if... You like a rags to riches story (from the third division to the first in five seasons is insane!), you are fan of a blue-collar town, you're a supporter of teams from small cities, you are a technical minded person, or you like the color template.

Background: Located at the southeast corner of the Capital District, Omnio is a small tech town of barely over 40,000. Run by Beshira Technologies, a small competitor to Black Raven Technologies that focuses more on semiconductors, Omnio has really climbed the ranks since the reformation of the Rainbow League System. They’re passionate yet cordial, high-spirited but hard-working. It’s a good town.

Last Season: Omnio survived their first season in the Red League with flying colors, finishing in eleventh place behind a spirited performance from M'aka Antoine, the Yesopalithan fireballer of a winger. They did concede more goals than scored, which is a worrying spot, but surviving the initial season is a huge plus.

Offseason: They knew M'aka Antoine was going to leave, and there was nothing they could do about that. Jiawei Chuan left for Urrheddiao, and Josh Bradshaw's loan expired. In their place, Omnio obtained the first Licentian in the Red League, a Tumbran striker in Nigel Erskine, a South Newlandian prospect, and a veteran Right Winger in Cail Coghlan.

Strategy: Omnio plays a very fluid style of football, liking to keep possession in the back third before counterattacking in short bursts. The attackers are the lifeblood of the squad, as Jericho Ishon is serviceable but nothing spectacular.

Key Player: ST Nigel Erskine
With M'aka Antoine gone, who will do the scoring? Enter Nigel Erskine, a pure finisher who is looking for a place that will help him get noticed by the national team. With wingers like Coghlan and Eckerthorp, he'll have plenty of chances.

Name to Watch: RW Cail Coghlan
A burner of a speedster who likes to run by defenders, Coghlan has slowed down a bit due to age. She will still be a key contributor to get the ball in front of Erskine.

Team Scores (Out of 5): Finances ★★ Media Presence ★★ Strength of Youth in Region ★★★★ Club Culture ★★★★★ Momentum ★★★★
It's a small town team in a small town market, with the biggest draw being that they're a survivor with lots of momentum. Being located in the Capital District does help in terms of youth recruitment, while there is a hardworking club culture. The high of getting here from the Orange League in five seasons is still feeding the Techies fans.

Fans' Expectation: Continued survival in the Red League while climbing up the ladder will do for Techies.
Prediction: Despite losing Antoine, the new pieces provide stability and a possibility of future achievement. 10th.

TIHON

MG Hecate Charing (BRE) (52)
AMG Christina Applegate (51)

GK Ramola Carolan (NPH) (27)
RB Raul Vitan (24)
CB Charles Mettre (26)
CB Loida Toliver (25)
LB Sander Katarec (NPH) (31)
RM Kimber Tacey (29)
CM Nick Mariner (VLD) (32)
CM/DM Rory McNair (TKT) (31)
LM Helio Hama (30)
ST Joel Haodao (PFA) (28) (RES)
ST Harriet Corver (NPH) (30)

GK Gerard Bux (29)
RB Michel Ancel (27)
CB Frederick Inger (24)
CB Rudolph Rappold (30)
LB Eric Gauthier (27)
RM Kevin Beaux (27)
CM Stefany Hadfield (29)
CM/DM Josefina Portieri (JUE) (19)
CM Xavier Punaeter (31)
LM Emilie Deshaies (27)
ST Garret Intera (23)
ST/LW/RW Hong Yeong-Sahm (18)

Nickname: Tide
Fans: Wave Riders, Surfers
Location: Tihon, Urrhed Island, Chromatika
Owner: The Port of Tihon
Stadium: The Tidal Wave (Cap. 95,210; 25,000 Seats)
Manager:

Hecate Charing (52), Christina Applegate (51)
Captain: ST Joel Haodao
Predicted Starting XI: (4-4-2) -

Carolan; Vitan - Mettre - Toliver -

Katarec; Tacey -

Mariner -

McNair - Hama;

Haodao -

Carver.
In: LB Sander Katarec (CA Paulinthal, 11M), GK Romola Carolan (Starling, 8M), CDM Josefina Portieri (Internazionale Serone, 1M), DM/CM Rory McNair (Alnio, 5M), LM Helio Hama (Felswyr, 1.5M)
Out: GK Iskender Nur (Anomalies, 5M), LM Chantel Kalevi (Stein-los Turkisn, 18M), LB Sanio Porg (Qet, 1M), CM Maud Poplein (Checkers FC, 0.3M)
Retired: ST Griffin Riordan (35), CM/AM Miranda Gail (35).
Drafted: ST Garret Intera (Chromatik State University).

You Might Be a Tihon Fan if... You like being the only five-time winner in Chromatik domestic football history (with all five being in a row!), you are a fan of Nepharans in the Red League, you like a team to be owned by a city, you like supporting a team that's always in the mix, or you like entertaining football.

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. The Tide ruled the Chromatik League days, winning five titles in a row behind Brendo Schmidt and Catheline Alister. They’ve had a much harder time of things in the Red League, but still remain one of the marquee names in Chromatik football.

Last Season: Iskender Nur continued to fall in his goalkeeping, and Tihon also fell down a few places, barely finishing in fourth. The team did score the most goals in their stint in the Red League - Joel Haodao and Harriet Corver has that side of things down - but the team is now in danger of falling out of relevance for the first time in a long time.

Offseason: Chantel Kalevi outgrew the squad and jumped ship to Stein-los Turkish in Pasarga. Iskender Nur needed a change of venue and went to Anomalies. To compensate, Tihon spent 11M on Sander Katarec and 8M on a new GK in Romola Carolan, and then went for Tikariotian DM Rory McNair with a bid that Alnio couldn't match. Add in Helio Hama from Felswyr, and it was a rather large change of personnel for Tihon.

Strategy: Tihon deploys two side midfielders who have been given license to shoot whenever they want to. This allows the two center mids - to drop back and work with the back four, though Mariner does take a few runs per game. Joel Haodao, Chantel Kalevi, and Kimber Tacey will be the ones doing the most damage, with Mariner doing his part here and there. In the back four, Sander Katarec adds veteran knowledge to a back four that is still learning how to play together in front of new keeper Romola Crolan.

Key Player: GK Romola Carolan
A bit of an untested product, Romola Carolan has waited for this opportunity to be the starting keeper on a squad of note. Enter Tihon, who had Iskender Nur hold down the fort for so many years. In the last few seasons, it became clear that both Nur and Tihon needed to part ways - which makes this first season of Carolan's as part of Tihon one of great importance. With some new pieces among the back line, it's time to finally see what Carolan is capable.

Name to Watch: LM Helio Hama
Chantel Kalevi became one of the players to use the Red League as a stepping stone, heading to Pasarga as part of the Nepharan National Team pool at large. For the last few years, Helio Hama has averaged more then ten goals per season. This level of creativity will be needed to help Haodao and Corver on the scoring front. This may be the best 1.5M spent by Tihon if it works out in their favor.

Team Scores (Out of 5): Finances ★★★★ Media Presence ★★★ Strength of Youth in Region ★★★ Club Culture ★★★ Momentum ★★
Tihon is a club that has money and some remaining media presence from when they won the league five times in a row. The Urrhed Island is one that is full of talent, while club culture and momentum have shifted due to the downturn in success. They'll need to turn that around to hold off on the loss of public goodwill.

Fans' Expectation: Tihon fans always like to be in the thick of things for the title.
Prediction: With Anomalies, Chromatik, Crossroads, Myana, and now Wirr Tsi in the mix, the days of Tihon automatically contending seem to be over. 5th.

TOR

MG Lynn Branch (60)

GK Gabrielle Dick (27)
RB Toby Turner (ETN) (27)
CB Thomas Kirk (28)
CB Craig James (ETN) (28)
LB Vincenzo Wilkins (25)
RM Devora Montalbo (31)
CM/DM Indira Haxon (31)
CM Willy Koop (SCT) (23) (RES)
LM Katrina Rothers (CDG) (28)
ST Jimmy McCarthy (NWK) (29)
ST Marion Clercin (EFL) (21)

GK Bryce Galloway (29)
RB Aiofe Ruth (35)
CB Max Anderson (26)
CB Hyacinth Player (31)
LB Jodi Hanna (28)
RM Landon Keller (29)
CM Elisa Gibson (31)
CM Xocitl Vicari (31)
CM Corrine Crosby (25)
LM Brenda Allison (25)
ST Mikhail Instanhil (YSP) (27)
ST Cass Lazaridis (NPH) (33)

Nickname: Teal
Fans: Blues, Tealers, Torians
Location: Tor, Urrhed Island, Chromatika
Owner: Shanni Bostock
Stadium: Tor Block (Cap. 13,000)
Manager: Lynn Branch (60)
Captain: CM Indira Haxon
Predicted Starting XI: (4-4-2) - Dick;

Turner - Kirk -

James - Wilkins; Montalbo - Haxon -

Koop -

Rothers;

McCarthy -

Clercin.
In: LM Katrina Rothers (Starksville Coastal, 3M)
Out: LM/LCM Dixie Gaines (Miners FC, 0.75M)
Retired: None.
Drafted: None.

You Might Be a Tor Fan if... You're a fan of small town teams, you like a team that stays loyal to their players, you like the color teal, you like being fan of the team with one of the shortest names in the Red League, or you like being a fan of a new fanbase.

Background: A town located in the northeastern part of the island, Tor is a surfer's paradise. They were the laughingstock of the league for many years in the early days, but have finally landed a team into the Red League. Owned by an entrepreneur by the name of Shianni Bostock, one of Chromatika's biggest stock brokers, Tor is a small-town team making waves, like Felswyr.

Last Season: Tor continues to be the small town that could, actually improving on their prior performance and finishing in tenth place. Jimmy McCarthy continues to be a solid goalscoring option, while the midfield was able to contain the opposing attack enough to win some very important games.

Offeseason: Lynn Branch is of the opinion that this squad is here to stay. Only one player gets added, but it's a doozy - Katrina Rothers, a shoot-first, ask questions later midfielder who will add onto the attack. With this team getting used to playing with each other, though, that might be just enough.

Strategy: Tor plays at a high press for the full ninety minutes, suffocating the opposition and making them feel trapped every time they get the ball. Turner and James have been able to accommodate to such a style at times, while the duo of Haxon and Koop are locks in the midfield. Newcomer Katrina Rothers will have the license to shoot, while Jimmy McCarthy and Marion Clercin will always be in the final third, looking for that one pass that may result in a goal.

Key Player: LM Katrina Rothers
The marquee signing of this window for Tor, Katrina Rothers is an offensive minded midfielder who will have plenty of opportunities to do that. If this team will go further, it's because of her aiding McCarthy.

Name to Watch: CM Indira Haxon
Haxon has had an up-and-down career, but her stint at Tor is her best yet. A down-to-earth hard worker who doesn't care for the spotlight, Indira devotes her life to perfection on and off the pitch. She is a shining example to what Tor stands for - hard work, determination, and just being in your opposition's face the entire time.

Team Scores (Out of 5): Finances ★ Media Presence ★★ Strength of Youth in Region ★★ Club Culture ★★★★ Momentum ★★★★
Tor is one of the smallest clubs in Chromatika, and it shows in both finance and media presence. They don't have the best youth pull either, but in both club culture (the togetherness of the players) and in momentum (they're staying alive season after season), there is absolute hope that surrounds the club.

Fans' Expectation: Continued survival is what Tor hangs their hat on. Fans know to not expect too much more.
Pundits' Prediction: Branch's squad is likely set to become a mainstay in the Red League. 14th.

UMBAR

MG Michel St. Laurent (48)

GK Asher Singh (27)
RB Mikhail Herron (23)
CB/DM Miriam Lechie (BRE) (34)
CB Cyrile Ventura (32)
LB Ophelia Haywood (BRE) (24)
RM Dominique Jarvis (25)
CM Barney Pike (SCT) (25)
CM/DM Simon Demirjian (DEL) (18)
LM Oman Potts (27)
ST Amaury Racette (DEL) (22)
ST Vance Ingott (27)

GK Rowena Ellis (27)
RB Tyrell McDowell (29)
CB Carrie Prochaska (31)
CB Nelda Everett (31)
CB Shamikia Boyers (32)
LB Kenneth Deaner (30)
RM Amira Potts (29)
CM Cathy Mrtin (27)
CM Ammie Farrar (25)
LM Clarice Rivers (29)
ST Kreno Oswald (32)
ST Maira Rife (29)

Nickname: Monkeys
Fans: Monkeys, Loggers
Location: Umbar, Mountain District, Chromatika
Owners: Umbar Lumber
Stadium: Umbar Ultima (81,200; 27,500 Seats)
Manager: Michel St. Laurent (48)
Captain: CB Cyrile Ventura
Predicted Starting XI: (4-4-2) - Singh; Herron -

Lechie - Ventura -

Haywood; Jarvis -

Pike -

Demirjian - Potts;

Racette - Ingott.
In: CB/DM Miriam Lechie (Iturributa United, Free), CM/DM Simon Demirjian (Sands of the Flowers, 2M), ST Amaury Racette (AC Espene, 1M), LB Ophelia Haywood (Rozelle, 5M)
Out: ST Justiina Dannysdóttir (Crossroads, 3M), LB Tiana Revels (Wirr Tsi, 1M), CB Ott Zeman (Naval FC, 0.5M), CM Miwa Angogh (Urrheddiao, 1M)
Retired: None.
Drafted: None.

You Might Be an Umbar Fan If... You are fan of small town teams, you don't like Felswyr nor Z'ai'ai and you're from the Mountain District, you like the color brown, you like the Monkey mascot, or you like defensive football.

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. Their fanbase is small but loyal.

Last Season: Justiina Dannysdóttir scored just enough goals as Umbar stuck around the top of the table long enough to have the rest of the crowd fall off. Thus, Umbar returned to the Red League since Season One. Asher Singh had a stellar season and the middle of the defense truly held up.

Offseason: It was about time that Justiina Dannysdóttir moved on, and Crossroads proved to be too much of a pull for her to resist. In her place comes Amaury Racette from Delaclava. Add on Miriam Lechie as a veteran voice, Simon Demirjian as a prospect, and Ophelia Haywood as the new centerpiece of the defense, and it was a small yet good offseason for Umbar.

Strategy: Asher Singh has proven to be a decent keeper that will hold down the fort while the center midfielders have the authority to push up. Neither of the side midfielders are the type to shoot on sight, while Amaury Racette and Vance Ingott will have the license to shoot. So, the majority of the attack will come from the center of the pitch while Singh and the defense will be tested by the qualify of the attacking of the Red League.

Key Player: GK Asher Singh
Having conceded eighteen goals in each of the last two seasons, Singh is a tall, lanky keeper who uses reflexes to parry shots. Most keepers haven't had the best of times when it comes to moving up to the Red League, but Singh may be an exception.

Name to Watch: LB Ophelia Haywood
She left Brenecia to avoid bad weather - Umbar is not a bad place to be weather wise. Often plagued by injuries, Haywood is the marquee signing of this offseason that is being asked to help Singh become accustomed to the Red League.

Team Scores (Out of 5): Finances ★ Media Presence ★★ Strength of Youth in Region ★★★ Club Culture ★★★ Momentum ★★★
This is one of the smallest teams in the league in terms of finances - but they did spend a fair bit this past season. It's a small town team that's happy to be here for as brief of a time as they are able to survive.

Fans' Expectation: They'd love to not be the laughingstock of the league, and finishing not in last place would be enough.
Pundits' Prediction: It's a good season to be an Umbar fan... But they're mostly outmatched by anyone else in the league.16th.

URRHEDDIAO

MG Erika Morningstar (41)

GK Kimi Herrington (31)
RB Jasper Hardy (NPH) (23) (RES)
CB Alan Wiseman (CBP) (27)
CB Varazdat Stubbs (ISK) (26)
LB Jiawei Chuan (YZH) (25)
RCM/CM Miwa Angogh (24)
DM Basile Vaugrenard (RCN) (27)
LCM Tammara Ferrari (25)
AM/CM Nero Ita (24)
ST Ophelia Love (29)
ST Renira Schanzer (25) (NPH)

GK Samir Bogdani (35)
RB Olivia An (37)
CB Dorotea Patterson (25)
CB Parlie Cabrales (30)
LB Bernado Bittinger (30)
RCM Richard Hye (32)
CM Xavier Brito (29)
CM Murielle Durand (34)
LCM Isaiah Howe (30)
AM Beulah Barrett (27)
AM Rosalie Charles (27)
ST Michal Shevchuk (25)

Nickname: United
Fans: United
Location: Urrheddiao, Urrhed Island, Chromatika
Owner: The People of Urrheddiao
Stadium: United Center (Cap. 120,000; 28,000 Seats)
Manager: Erika Mroningstar (40)
Captain: GK Kimi Herrington
Predicted Starting XI: (4-3-1-2) - Herrington;

Hardy -

Wiseman -

Stubbs -

Jiawei; Angogh -

Vaugrenard - Ferrari; Ita; Love -

Schanzer.
In: AM Rosalie Charles (Crossroads, 0.5M), CM Miwa Angogh (Umbar, 1M), LB Jiawei Chuan (Omnio, 1.25M), ST Renira Schanzer (Sabrefell Athletic, 11M), ST Ophelia Love (Falkner United, 3M)
Out: LB Dhruv Roy (Crossroads, 3M), RCM Pin Carmichael (FK Finansijskigrade, 1M), ST Andrej Kalashnikov (Qet, 1M), RB Elenora Alon (Naval FC, 0.75M), ST Allison Nix (Naval FC, 0.8M)
Retired: AM Kenyon Lacroix (37).
Drafted: RB Jasper Hardy (University of the Islands).

You Might Be an Urrheddiao Fan if... You are a fan of Erika Morningstar, you like defensive football, you like bloodying the noses of all the so-called elite squads, you like the color purple, you don't mind ugly football, or you support Urrhed Island football but don't like Tihon.

Background: Located at the southernmost point of Urrhed, Urrheddiao is the seafood capital of Chromatika. It is here that a lot of the fish in the country is processed. The fans are quite loyal here, and the rivalry with fellow Islanders Myana is something to watch. Initially, United owners wanted the stadium to be right by the water. However, safety concerns over the huge tidal waves in the winter forced the stadium to be about fifteen miles off the coast. The stadium can be transformed into a place where a lot of the city can take shelter in in the event of a tsunami or a typhoon, as it sits at the highest point on the island.

Last Season: Urrheddiao was never in the thick of things but still managed to score a seventh place. Scoring a record of 12-6-12 (perfectly symmetrical), and with Kimi Herrington getting the Silver Glove, United still finished nine points behind fifth place Anomalies. Urrheddiao did score the most goals since Season 1 - but it wasn't enough to contend.

Offseason: Dhruv Roy leaving for Crossroads was unavoidable. Thankfully, Jiawei Chuan arriving from Omnio is a decent replacement. More importantly, Miwa Angogh's arrival adds an alluring prospect as a playmaker from the midfield, while the entirety of the striking core has been replaced - Ophelia Love returning from a stay in Brenecia and Renira Schanzer being the highest priced foreigner that Urrheddiao has ever signed.

Strategy: Kimi Herrington and the defense does a lot for United. A wiry backfield will be the ones to try to keep her clean while Miwa Angogh, Basile Vagrenard, and Tammara Ferrari continues hold down the midfield. Nero Ita has only have one job - get the ball to Ophelia Love and Renira Schanzer, and get them to score.

Key Player: GK Kimi Herrington
Herrington remains one of the best keepers in the league, even with Begley winning the Golden Glove this past season. Even with the team shifting to have better strikers, her presence is a major boon for United.

Name to Watch: ST Renira Schanzer
The biggest signing in United's history, Renira Schanzer is a hugely ambitious player who chases every tiny glimmer of hope of a goal - while being selfless enough to share the load. With a player of her caliber, Urrheddiao may have gotten past their goalscoring problems.

Team Scores (Out of 5): Finances ★★★ Media Presence ★★★★ Strength of Youth in Region ★★★ Club Culture ★★★★★ Momentum ★★★★
United have been getting proper funding as of late, while local media presence and club culture remain at an all-time high. Things are looking up for Urrheddiao - it's time for them to make the most out of the situation that they are in.

Fans' Expectation: It's about time that this team got to the Top Five perennially. With Anomalies having issues with the Anaia split and Wirr Tsi also making its move, United fans wish to not be left behind.
Pundits' Prediction: Urrheddiao is now a contender, and as long as Herrington and the defense hold, they’ll have a shot at being one of the five to make it to international club competition... Especially with the likes of Schanzer being involved. 7th.

WIRR TSI

MG Zhaxi Nanlei (YZH) (49)

GK Kathie Begley (25)
RB Viktor Szôcs (PAS) (21) (RES)
CB Carlo Callejon (JUE) (22)
CB Viktor Rew (27)
LB Tiana Revels (29)
RCM Carlota Tiner (29)
CM/AM Sara Kristoffersdóttir (GRF) (20)
LCM Wan Sheping (YZH) (21)
RW Kendra Carpenter (BRE) (23)
ST Kyle Falcon (XAN) (29) (RES)
LW Rudy Yáñez (PAS) (22)

GK Innes Signon (35)
RB Lara Do Rosário (33)
CB Hugh Lasky (29)
CB Pal Cervantes (27)
CB Pharia Finxe (34)
LB Colette Gomes (31)
RCM Eveline Cauthen (29)
CM Leo Burr (30)
LCM Stefani Tansey (31)
RW Tommie Nicol (29)
ST Hamit Karadere (TMR) (36) (RES)
LW Janine Valdez (25)

Nickname: Shock
Fans: Shockers, Batteries
Location: Wirr Tsi, Capital District, Chromatika
Owner: Calania Motors (Quebec)
Stadium: The Shock (Cap. 51,350; 18,000 Seats)
Manager:

Zhaxi Nanlei (48)
Captain: RCM Carlota Tiner
Predicted Starting XI: (4-3-3) - Begley;

Szôcs -

Callejon - Rew - Revels; Tiner -

Kristoffersdóttir -

;

Carpenter -

Falcon -

Yáñez.
In: CB Carlo Callejon (AC Pomena, 5M), RW Kendra Carpenter (Northern Union, 9M), CM/AM Sara Kristoffersdóttir (Lokomotive Jarnstad, 2.5M), LB Tiana Revels (Umbar, 1M)
Out: LB Karoline Wellenbrink (Released), CB Samime Pry (Naval FC, 0.75M), RW Jacqueline Holt (Lhor, 1M), LCM Nikita Kidd (Naval FC, 0.75M)
Retired: None.
Drafted: None.

You Might Be a Wirr Tsi Fan if... You are a fan of new money, you like defensive minded football, you like Zhaxi Nanlei's managerial style, you think that the slew of acquisitions will be enough to get the team to a new level, or you like a team that's under Quebecois ownership.

Background: Wirr Tsi, a city that is more towards the Mountain District, is where the Chromatik Air Force is now located, with over sixty percent of the population being military. Besides being an air force town, it's also where a lot of the armaments are manufactured. It's not a very exciting town, but an important one. Though the army has moved to Knetyohai, Wirr Tsi (pronounced Wurr Chee) kept the Air Force contingent. With Calania Motors having acquired the team, there is much optimism.

Last Season: Despite a dreadful start, Wirr Tsi evened out at 7-2-6 by halfway through and was in fifth place by the twentieth game. Heading into the final matchday, Wirr Tsi had a shot at making it to international competition - all they had to do was beat Brisara FC and have Crossroads and Chromatik draw. The unlikely occurrence of the Chromia clubs tying did occur, but Brisara FC took care of business and the Shock were left in eighth place, left wondering what could’ve been.

Offseason: In the third year of Zhaxi Nanlei’s tenure, the Yueren finally has the money that is needed for a major uplift. Enter Kendra Carpenter, Sara Kristoffersdóttir, and Carlo Callejon. Losing Karoline Wellenbrink is a bit of a loss, but the additions are more than enough to create a real sense of optimism for the future of Wirr Tsi.

Strategy: The midfield has to do a lot in order for Wirr Tsi to succeed, Wan Sheping now has help in Sara Kristoffersdóttir. Kendra Carpenter's arrival gives Wirr Tsi more avenues of attack alongside Kyle Falcon and Rudy Yáñez. Let Begley do her thing, have Kristoffersdóttir and Wan Sheping dictate the pace, and have the front three figure things out between themselves.

Key Player: RW Kendra Carpenter
A classy, elegant winger that is trying to get noticed by the Patriots at large, Carpenter enters Wirr Tsi with the hopes of the whole city behind her. She'll have plenty of opportunities to create space and act on it, though it'll remain to be seen how Kyle Falcon will handle having another goalscorer.

Name to Watch: CM/AM Sara Kristoffersdóttir
Having had multiple appearances with Graintfjall's U-21 squad, Sara Kristoffersdóttir enters the Red League with the knowledge that she'll be the attacking midfielder to help Carpenter and Falcon get the scoring opportunities needed to elevate Wirr Tsi to the next level.

Team Scores (Out of 5): Finances ★★★★ Media Presence ★★★★★ Strength of Youth in Region ★★★★ Club Culture ★★★★★ Momentum ★★★★★
With Calania Motors acquiring Wirr Tsi, both finances and media presence has definitely increased. Wirr Tsi is in the golden basket of Chromatik football in the Capital District, while the team's culture and momentum has become one of the league's finest.

Fans' Expectation: It's time to make that push toward the Top 5. Anything else is a disaster.
Pundits' Prediction: The pieces added, along with the changes among other teams, mean that this team will be one of the top five teams standing. 4th.

by **Chromatika** » Sun May 23, 2021 8:09 pm

Rainbow League System Season Six Preview

Orange League
All crests courtesy of Vulpine Sportif

PROMOTION CHASERS

Z'AI'AI
Nickname: Mountaineers
Location: Z'ai'ai, Mountain District, Chromatika
Owner: Z'ai'ai Lumber
Stadium: Z'ai'ai Field (Cap. 113,000; 40,000 Seats)
Manager:

Ásbjörn Tachibana (55)
Captain: ST Kirsten Ennai
Predicted Starting XI: (4-4-2) -

Aispiolea; Alexandre - Mnache - Bard - Carspein; Newto -

Galloweigh - Canfield -

Olivier;

Clarke - Ennai.
Key Players: GK Onbera Aispiolea,
Summary: The nation's yo-yo team is ready for another go at the Red League. Getting Aispiolea is a big step - and with the likes of Clarke and Galloweigh returning, Tachibana still has the pieces to get back up there. Whether or not the issues at the Mountain District's biggest city will ever get fixed football-wise is another issue altogether.

HANAI BREAKERS
Nickname: Breakers
Location: Hanai, Capital District, Chromatika
Owner: BGA Foundation
Stadium: Breakers' Rest, Hanai (Cap. 7,800)
Manager: James Masterson (56)
Captain: RM Alla Polishchuk
Predicted Starting XI: (4-3-1-2) - Allison;

Arigosji - Omar - Ansov -

Coker; Polishchuk - Sandborne -

Kepelewako; Milhaud; Hand - Kamau.
Key Players: GK Jeremiah Allison, CM Bihara Sandborne, ST Sanguine Kamau
Summary: Remember when James Masterson vowed that he would one day return? This may be the season in which Hanai Breakers do just that, with one of the stingiest defenses in the Rainbow League System, a veteran core group of players, and a young dynamic wonderkid in Sanguine Kamau.

DEPRI SANAR
Nickname: Yellow Jackets
Location: Deprí Sanar, Deprí District, Chromatika
Owner: Raul Carpenter
Stadium: The Hive (Cap. 122,000; 30,200 Seats)
Manager: George Hasada (67)
Captain: RCB Joda Daniels
Predicted Starting XI: (3-4-2-1) -

Karlov; Daniels - Short - Rockwell; Brassard -

Kizilkaya -

Karaduman -

Erv;

Dzunovski - Sancti; Xarillon.
Key Players: RCB Joda Daniels, AM Stela Dzunovski, ST Innox Xarillon
Summary: Another season, another try to get back to the Red League - especially with Deprí Lanar up there. With the likes like Karlov, Kizilkaya, and Erv, they'll be in the mix.

KNETYOHAI
Nickname: Warriors
Location: Knetyohai, Deprí District, Chromatika
Owner: The Chromatik Army
Stadium: Warrior’s Arena (Cap. 31,400)
Manager: Addie Xavier (65)
Captain: CB Vivienne Hamaker
Predicted Starting XI: (4-3-3) - Ignon;

Sauvageon - Hamaker - Miles - Shillow; Stinton - Di Maggio - Teel;

Ayotte -

Sherazi - Pontbriand.
Key Players: RB Nicoletta Sauvageon, RW Marie Ayotte, ST Kadek Sherazi
Summary: With the addition of Nicoletta Sauvageon, Marie Ayotte, and Kadek Sherazi, Knetyohai has the best squad that they've had in multiple seasons. It may be just strong enough to promote.

DARK HORSES

CRIX
Nickname: Stars
Location: Crix, Heartland District, Chromatika
Owner: Nicole Brennan
Stadium: Crix Center (Cap. 2,560)
Manager: Georgine Estrella-Jones (58)
Captain: CM Dong Chul Kim
Predicted Starting XI: (4-1-4-1) - Yi; Talty - Pantival - Moshier - Mikeal; Rappan; Huber - Puglisi - Kim - Armstrong; Pomochuk.
Key Players: CB Jonas Pantival, LB John Mikeal, CM Dong Chul Kim
Summary: Crix is on the upward path - and actually has an off chance of pulling off an Omnio. Carly Yi had a rough year with Anomalies, but with a defensive side like Crix, she should be able to flourish in the Orange League.

QET
Nickname: Eagles
Location: Qet, Urrhed Island, Chromatika
Owner: The Lars Museum
Stadium: Stadium of Eagles (Cap 23,190)
Manager: Vincevol Miriamme (62)
Captain: LCM Lyle Detwiler
Predicted Starting XI: (4-1-3-2) - Becenti; Cousteau - Choi - Deniau - Porg; Robiquet; Nicollier -

Linton - Detwiler;

Megoé -

Kalashnikov.
Key Players: GK Harriette Becenti, CM Stevie Linton, ST Andrej Kalashnikov
Summary: After moonlighting in the Red League, the Eagles are back where they usually are. With Megoé, Kalashnikov, and Linton, they'll be in the mix.

ANCHORS FC
Nickname: Anchors
Location: Myana, Myana Island, Chromatika
Owner: Environs Dock Company
Stadium: The Dock (Cap. 19,240)
Manager: Candice Essai (71)
Captain: RM Dinah Drake
Predicted Starting XI: (4-1-3-2) -

de Bobadilla; Zeman - Barbet - Auvray - Hyex; Burlew; Drake - Hanna - Butler; Liong - Edmond.
Key Players: RB Ribioche Zeman, CM Arnulfo Hanna, ST Beata Edmond
Summary: This is the new life for Anchors FC - a midtable, Orange League, team. Thankfully, Environ Dock Company seems to be okay with the prospect. They’ll struggle a bit, but shouldn’t have too much trouble staying afloat for another year.

EYRODS
Nickname: Jungle Cats
Location: Eyrods, Myana Island, Chromatika
Owner: The Green Fund
Stadium: The Jungle (Cap. 74,590; 26,000 Seats)
Manager: Devin Munoz (57)
Captain: RB Emilee Nordman
Predicted Starting XI: (4-1-4-1) -

Watson; Nordman - Hoglund - Bolt - Cio; Doyle;

Patzold -

Mikaelsson - Saunier - Maurice; Me.
Key Players: GK Nicole Watson, RB Emilee Nordman, CM Stig Mikaelsson
Summary: Nicole Watson is an exciting signing, but the three foreigners and Nordman may not be enough to contend for promotion.

MIDTABLE PURGATORY

MINERS FC
Nickname: Miners
Location: Z'ai'ai, Mountain District, Chromatika
Owner: Meteo Mining Company
Stadium: Miner Field (Cap. 7,205)
Manager:

Rainier Hildebrandt (55)
Captain: CB Shanon Yawn
Predicted Starting XI: (4-4-2) - Rios; Milner - Platt - Yawn - Williams; Hwe; Almenkamp - Gaines; Burton - Boudon - Amelie.
Key Players: GK Nadia Rios, DM/CM Anna Hwe, ST Jade Boudon
Summary: Gone is the old Manager, and in is Rainier Hildebrandt. A lot of pieces got replaced, but the group of players gathered here are quite decent! A midtable finish is possible.

TIHON UNITED
Nickname: Cyclones
Location: Tihon, Urrhed Island, Chromatika
Owner: Clarence Pix
Stadium: Cyclone Center (Cap. 5,130)
Manager: Hye-Jung Myung (42)
Captain: CM Molly Wire
Predicted Starting XI: (4-4-2) - Elmond; Hulsey - Iphegenie - Home - Oman; Springer - Wire - Broich - Cameron; Lizerand - San.
Key Players: GK Jerome Elmond. CM Molly Wire, ST Lilianne Lizerand
Summary: Little Tihon United continued to keep on, and the defensive core will be tsted with the addition of Jerome Elmond. With the leadership of Home, Oman, and Wire, they will be likely safe.

PRIA
Nickname: Pride
Location: Pria, Coastal District, Chromatika
Owner: The Pria Compound
Stadium: The Pack (Cap. 67,290; 19,000 Seats)
Manager: June Michaelangelo (55)
Captain: LB Janetta Wenger
Predicted Starting XI: (4-3-2-1) - Myers; Sloop - Ang - Wold - Wenger; Barber - Andersile - Estles; Smalls - Walter; Lundy.
Key Players: LB Janetta Wenger, LCM Minnette Estles, AM Tillie Smalls
Summary: Pria is the stereotypical middle-of-the-pack Orange League squad. June Michaelangelo is deciding to make it a personal project, and the addition of Riordan Andersine and Lima Ang are solid parts.

LORENTINE
Nickname: Lions
Location: Lorentine, Heartland District, Chromatika
Owner: The Lorentine Preserve
Stadium: Lions' Den (Cap. 32,100)
Manager: Curtis Martineau (55)
Captain: CM Sanda Wherry
Predicted Starting XI: (3-4-3) - Bowers; Valentine - Geraci - Crider;Black - Wherry - Lysenko - Robinson; Barinhill - Jacobs - Sommels.
Key Players: CM Sanda Wherry, ST Ethelinde Jacobs, LW Eddie Sommels
Summary: Back in the relevant leagues, Lorentine has pieces to survive - Wherry, Jacobs, Sommels, and the like. Welcome back, Lions!

RELEGATION BATTLERS

RHONI FC
Nickname: RFC, The Purple Glow
Location: Rhoni, Coastal District, Chromatika
Owner: Eric Artagnan
Stadium: Rhoni City Field (Cap. 2,350)
Manager: Mishael Liandrs II (52)
Captain: CB Lingxe Xuan
Predicted Starting XI: (4-1-3-2) - Raoul; Anderson - Eckerson - Xuan - Boudin; Glenn; Stamm - Gonzalez - Amber; Warken - Lee.
Key Players: DM Eva Glenn, ST Chantel Lee, RB Rillian Anderson
Summary: This team is on the up and up, and will be hoping to make that a common occurrence. Evan Glenn and Chantel Lee are some gems.

VITORON
Nickname: Charge
Location: Vitoron, Capital District, Chromatika
Owner: Vitoron Power
Stadium: The Charge (Cap. 3,300)
Manager: Sharleen Nader (62)
Captain: RB Traci Simon
Predicted Starting XI: (4-3-3) - McNeil; Simon - Bernard - Ragnard - Ange; Osteha - Carovan - Nida; Hef - Fitzpatrick - Dubois.
Key Players: GK Susie McNeil, RB Traci Simon, ST Edison Fitzpatrick
Summary: Welcome back to the Orange League, Vitoron! Too bad that doing well in the Yellow League doesn't mean much here. Fitzpatrick is a decent scorer and McNeil a great keeper, but will that translate well enough?

RHONI
Nickname: Giants
Location: Rhoni, Coastal District, Chromatika
Owner: The Bend
Stadium: Giants’ Stadium (Cap. 61,200; 23,000 Seats)
Manager: Isabella Kyne (53)
Captain: CB Danae Houk
Predicted Starting XI: (3-5-2) - Mixon; Gower - Houk - Denning; Shafer - Girard - Bundy - Bachelder - Terrell; Baxter - Landoval.
Key Players: CB Danae Houk, CM Vicky Bundy, ST Lira Landoval
Summary: Welcome back, Rhoni. Don’t get too comfortable - there isn’t much to see here. Vicky Bundy and Danae Houk are bright spots on a roster that should immediately head right back down.

EYRODS CITY FC
Nickname: Foxes
Location: Eyrods, Myana Island, Chromatika
Owner: Donovan Edelman
Stadium: Den of Foxes (Cap. 1,300)
Manager: Magu Hox (50)
Captain: LB Annora Lieberthal
Predicted Starting XI: (3-4-3) - Diovech; Isaha - Yneroux - Lieberthal; Yarrow - Umgostinik - Collins - Amory; Mi - Twen - Kempton.
Key Players: GK Pietr Diovech, RM Riley Yarrow, ST Mire Twen
Summary: The smallest team in greater Eyrods here! The two matches between the two squads should be a must-see this next season, but they should be a one-year wonder.

Rainbow League System Season Six Preview

Other Leagues

Yellow League Favorites: Pùr, Omnio City, Shantarr, Pria City

Green League Favorites: Deprí Lanar United, Deprí Sanar United, Knetyohai City FC, Jatho

Blue League Favorites: Qet United, Lhor United, Shantarr City, Umbar City

Indigo League Favorites: Pùr Cowboys, Penat, Eastern Chromatik, Wix

Violet Cup VI - Round 1 Fixtures Indigo League @ Blue League
Eastern Chromatik @ Larhai City FC
Cheonju City @ Deprí State
Wix @ Nonian City
Loggers @ Inon City
Limonte Light @ Heartland
Lorentine City @ Qet United
Deprí Pelar Pelicans @ Umbar City
Pùr Cowboys @ Umbar State
Penat Pilots @ Guardians
Mountain State @ Shantarr City
Penat @ Brisara Dragoons
Kingslayers @ Capitol FC
Jatho Bulls @ Lhor United
D'rea City @ Alnio Ravens
Chargers @ Flames of the West
Green State @ Urrhed State

CCF Shield IX

@Capitalizt Dome, Chromia, Chromatika
Crossroads vs. Wirr Tsi

Chromatik Youth League - Season Two

Favorites marked as italics
Premier Division
Academy of the Jungle
Alnio U-18s
Anomalies U-18s
Central Heights High School
Chromatik Central High School
Chromatik U-18s
Crossroads U-18s
Deprí Lanar U-18s
Deprí Sanar U-18s
Facsimile High School
Franscesca Larriet-Cortes High School
Mt. Baker High School
Myana Northwestern High School
Myana U-18s
Pier High School
Pùr U-18s

Second Division
Alnio Scientific Secondary School
Anchors FC U-18s
Crix Arts Institute
Deprí Central High School
Egren Elite Academy
Eyrods U-18s
Felswyr U-18s
Flames of the Revolution High School
Jatho Agricultural High School
Lhor U-18s
Mt. Niar High School
Tihon U-18s
Wirr Tsi School for the Gifted
Wirr Tsi U-18s
Urrheddiao U-18s
Z'ai'ai U-18s

by **Chromatika** » Tue Jun 01, 2021 9:48 pm

Rainbow League System Season Six Matchdays 1-5

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Red League

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Part 1 - Up to Week 8

International Roundup
CL Second Preliminary Round
(CMT) Chromatik 2–3 Crystopolis City (CRY) 1–1 1–2
CL Third Preliminary Round
(CMT) Crossroads 8–2 MTK Kingsville (DAR) 6–1 2–1
CL Playoff Round
(CMT) Crossroads 7–3 Burnaby SC (KSK) 6–1 1–2

A disappointing start to the proceedings on the Non-Champions side of things, as Chromatik falls to Crystopolis City on the return leg to the Crystal Empire. Not what Kontiola and crew had in mind, but it was a lot to ask from the Capital squad.

Thankfully, Crossroads is still here, and they’re really taking names. Justiina Dannysdóttir scored four goals in the home match against MTK Kingville and in the match against Burnaby SC, a welcome way to show off the new Græntfjaller striker.

CC First Preliminary Round
(OME) Andreaskruis 2–9 Tihon (CMT) 2–5 0–4
(SAL) Sänt-Claudie 0–5 Anomalies (CMT) 0–1 0–4
CC Second Preliminary Round
(INS) Southbay Riveria FC 4–2 Anomalies (CMT) 2–1 2–1
(GGY) VfR Steinigestrasse 0–5 Tihon (CMT) 0–2 0–3
CC Third Preliminary Round
(JUE) AC Serone p 2–2 Chromatik (CMT) 1–1 1–1 (3–0 pen)
(DAR) Rogerton Valladar CF 2–4 Myana (CMT) 0–2 2–2
(KND) Porter City 4–1 Tihon (CMT) 1–1 3–0
CC Playoff Round
(NOV) Bridgewall City FC 1–6 Myana (CMT) 0–4 1–2

A mixed bag of results - Anomalies falls off in the second round, while Chromatik loses out in penalty kicks in the Third Preliminary Round. Tihon absolutely rolls over Andreaskruis and VfR Steinigestrassebut but are not able to get past Porter City. Myana is still around, though, and living well after getting past Darmeni side Rogerton Valadar CF and Bridgewall City FC.

LBCT Second Preliminary Round
(PCU) Pesetilan Petilan 1–3 Knetyohai (CMT) 0–1 1–2
LBCT Third Preliminary Round
(MRN) Wyrmstone 3–1 Knetyohai (CMT) 2–1 1–0
(BRE) Rosbank Town 5–1 Deprí Lanar (CMT) 2–1 3–0
LBCT Playoff Round
(CMT) Umbar p 2–2 FC Brasta (SRS) 2–0 0–2 (4–3 pen)

In the LBCT, it’s a story of Umbar’s narrow survival in penalty kicks after Knetyohai and Deprí Lanar bow out early.

Chromatika does have three teams in Group Stages though, and that’s saying something.

Pre-Week 1

The Second Annual Northern Shield

Quebec U-21 0-0 Chromatik U-21
Montreal Koreana 2-4 Crossroads
Independent Athletes from Quebec 5-2 Chromatika

Quebec wins the Northern Shield for the second time in a row via Goals Differential (+1).

Week 1

CCF Shield IX @ Capitalizt Dome, Chromia, Central District (Cap. 144,000)
Crossroads 0–0 Wirr Tsi (0–0 AET) (5–3 pen.)
Crossroads: None.; Wirr Tsi: None.;
Penalty Kicks: Crossroads - Dannysdóttir O Doyle O Hector O Goudeau O dí Völará O | Wirr Tsi: Kristoffersdóttir O Falcon O Carpenter O Tiner X

In a game dominated by great keeping from both Alek Khadur and Kathie Begley, Wirr Tsi Captain Carlota Tiner's kick sailed over the uprights, leading to newcomer Êsêkïl dí Völará's welcoming moment to the club: a neat take that left Begley frozen to the side, resulting in Crossroads's first CCF Shield Victory ever.

Week 2

Violet Cup VI Fixtures - Round 1 Indigo League @ Blue League
Larhai City FC 1–3 Eastern Chromatik
Deprí State 0–0 Cheonju City (1–0 AET)
Nonian City 0–1 Wix Knights
Inon City 1–0 Loggers
Heartland 0–0 Limonte Light (0–0 AET) (7–8 pen.)
Qet United 1–1 Lorentine City (1–1 AET) (6–5 pen.)
Umbar City 0–0 Deprí Pelar Pelicans (0–1 AET)
Umbar State 1–1 Pùr Cowboys (3–2 AET)
Guardians 1–1 Penat Pilots (1–2 AET)
Shantarr City 0–1 Mountain State
Pemat 0–0 Brisara Dragoons (0–0 AET) (1–2 pen.)
Capitol FC 1–2 Kingslayers
Lhor United 2–0 Jatho Bulls
Alnio Ravens 4–0 D'rea City
Flames of the West 1–0 Chargers
Urrhed State 1–0 Green State

Violet Cup VI Fixtures - Round 2 Round 1 Winners @ Green League
Eastern Chromatik @ Knetyohai City FC
Mountain State @ Jatho
Alnio Ravens @ Qet City
Qet United @ Deprí Sanar Vipers
Deprí State Pelicans @ Deprí Lanar Falcons
Urrhed State @ Dre’a
Lhor United @ Deprí Lanar United
Wix Knights @ Gurshan
Brisara Dragoons @ Deprí Sanar United
Flames of the West @ Larhai
Limonte Light @ Inon
Penat Pilots @ Wirr Tsi Lightning
Deprí State @ Wix City
Inon City @ Cosmopolitans
Umbar State @ Glaciers
Kingslayers @ Cheonju

Week 3

New Additions Shine as Crusaders Start Title Defense Strong
Nine-goal barnburner in first Rothers Derby, Umbar’s holding of Anomalies to scoresless draw other notable results

ISLANDER DOME, MYANA, MYANA ISLAND - Starting off your first ever title defense on the road against another legitimate title contender wasn’t something that Rowena Stamper and the Crusaders were counting on when they got the schedule of the sixth season of the Rainbow League System. Indeed, facing off against Myana on the first matchday after an offseason that saw Vasiliy Kuznetsov and Kazuo Martin leave the squad seemed like a large ask for the “third squad” of Chromia that is experiencing newfound success.

Fortunately, winning a title has its perks, like drawing some exceptional talent. Êsêkïl dí Völará and Justiina Dannysdóttir proved to be worth their salt in the season opener as Crossroads put six goals past new Islander keeper Katerina Olexander and the Crusaders cruised to a 6-2 drubbing of Myana in the Islander Dome.

By the time that the cannon went off in their home venue, Myana was already behind 0-2 after an early goal off a free kick from Janean Goudeau and a clinical midrange shot from dí Völará. Though Myana superstar Enrico Hanson-Conavacio did his part by scoring a brace in the match, the Islanders were simply outmatched by the momentum that Crossroads was able to generate.

“It’s great to go out there and show that our team isn’t one to overlook,” stated Assistant Manager Janina Spjällesdóttir after the match, noting that the incorporation of the new additions has been “slow but a worthy process” that led to the result. Madison Bilboa, on the other hand, was fast to exercise patience, stating, “It’s only the first match of the year, and this team isn’t afraid of slow starts. Katerina (Olexander) Is still getting used to playing with our back four and our best days are ahead.”

The clash between Crossroads and Myana ended up being the marquee matchup of opening weekend of the Rainbow League System’s landmark sixth season. Anomalies struggled to get past Asher Singh and the Monkey’s defense in Umbar’s return to the Red League while Deprí Lanar salvaged a point on the road to Omnio. Chromatik dampened the optimism of Lhor fans, Urrhedidao saw a late lead vanish in the last ten minutes against the Hammers, and Ming’s defense held up on their first test after being utterly revamped, holding the Shock to 0-1 defeat at The Shock.

Elsewhere, the very first “Rothers Derby” resulted in a 5-4 victory for the Teal, with Katrina Rothers defeating her older sister Katie by a single goal. Both sisters scored twice in the match, which was also the first match involving Cassadagan players in the Red League. With Chromatika hosting the World Cup with Cassadaigua, it couldn’t have come at a better time.

The day, though, belongs to Crossroads, who’s made as good of an opening-day statement as could have been made.

Week 4

Twin Upsets: Brisara FC, Omnio Send Messages
Singular result or a sign of things to come?

THE CATHEDRAL, BRISARA, MOUNTAIN DISTRICT - Revenge is a dish best served cold, the saying goes. On a chilly February day at The Cathedral, Maricela Throop’s brace accentuated a total team effort as the Hammers handed the Crusaders a three-nil drubbing on the second matchday of the young Red League Season. BFC got to a hot start in the fifth minute when a golden opportunity by Janine Hector was stopped by Xarles Zarragoitia, the Audioslav keeper getting to it by the left pinky, forcing the ball out for a corner.

As play went on, it became apparent that Pedro Menendez-Sutra d’Ame’s side was willing to bring the intensity to match that of the Crusaders’ midfield. This lasted until the game totally broke by the existence of Throop, Brisara’s new striker and the Crusaders’ previous.

Throop, who had been with Crossroads for four years before being replaced with the Græntfjaller Justiina Dannysdóttir, capitalized on a breakaway ball on the forty-first minute that evaded Khadur by a good foot. She then put the game away in the second half on a neat header off a Vir Ma corner kick. Crossroads simply wasn’t able to contribute much play up front.

Normally, this would’ve been the biggest upset of the day. However, at the Tidal Wake in Tihon, Omnio was putting together the finishing touches on a three-one victory that left most of the Tide faithful stunned. Miscommunication between new keeper Ramola Carolan and the central backfield of Charles Mettre and Loida Toliver were to blame for the defeat as the Tech were able to get together a series of passes that were too on-target for Tihon to contest.

Myana struggled with Deprí Lanar on the road as Olexander was tagged for two by the overachieving promoted squad, Ming kept on their hot start by doubling the total of Felswyr at the Jewel Dome with the Vampire Dostoevich scoring a brace, Urrheddiao kept up with Anomalies’s offensive outburst with Schanzer having three assists (a lot for a striker), and Lhor faced Umbar in a match that showed just how much potential both teams had, Vance Ingott and Rila Enix scoring two minutes apart to keep the game at a standstill.

Lastly, despite Katie Rothers scoring her third goal of the early season, Alnio were not able to keep up with a retooled Chromatik side on a mission as the Capitalizt were able to take all three points from their first home match of the season in the stadium that will host the World Cup Final. Notably, heralded prospects Trudy Harrison of Tumbra and Sebestyen Sallay of Pasarga saw their first minutes of play in the second half as Chromatik looked to hold onto the victory, having scored their last goal with more than twenty minutes left in the match.

With Brisara FC, Omnio, and Deprí Lanar all posting unexpected results, the early going promises to be interesting.

Week 5

Violet Cup VI Fixtures - Round 2 Round 1 Winners @ Green League
Knetyohai City FC 1–0 Eastern Chromatik
Jatho 3–0 Mountain State
Qet City 1–1 Alnio Ravens (3–1 AET)
Deprí Sanar Vipers 0–0 Qet United (1–0 AET)
Deprí Lanar Falcons 1–4 Deprí Pelar Pelicans
Dre'a 0–0 Urrhed State (0–1 AET)
Deprí Lanar United 3–1 Lhor United
Gurshan 1–0 Wix Knights
Deprí Sanar United 1–0 Brisara Dragoons
Larhai 1–0 Flames of the West
Inon 4–0 Limonte Light
Wirr Tsi Lightning 0–0 Penat Pilots (1–1 AET) (5–4 pen.)
Wix City 1–1 Deprí State (1–1 AET) (4–3 pen.)
Cosmopolitans 0–3 Inon City
Glaciers 2–0 Urrhed State
Cheonju 2–0 Kingslayers

Violet Cup VI Fixtures - Round 3 Round 2 Winners @ Yellow League
Gurshan @ Naval FC
Qet City @ Anfanhar City
Deprí Sanar United @ Fishermen’s Club
Deprí Sanar Vipers @ Omnio City
Knetyohai City FC @ Egren
Wix City @ Anfanhar
Jatho @ Pùr
Deprí Lanar United @ Urrhed FC
Deprí Pelar Pelicans @ Limonte
Inon @ Kynxe
Cheonju @ Lorentine City
Inon City @ Pria City
Wirr Tsi Lightning @ Shantarr
Urrhed State @ Rhoni City
Larhai @ Hanai
Glaciers @ Checkers FC

Week 6

Myana 3-2 Tihon: Clash Between Island Rivals Headline Day of Interesting Draws
Urrheddiao, Crossroads, Felswyr held by uusally lower table sides while Anomalies falter once again

ISLANDER DOME, MYANA, MYANA ISLAND - After taking the large defeat to Crossroads and then being held in Deprí Lanar for a draw, Myana was looking forward to coming back home to the confines of the Islander Dome. Their opponents? A Tihon side that was trying to show that the loss to Omnio had been a fluke. For the second time in three games to start off the season, Myana would be playing a title contender. The resulting match was a highly entertaining affair that went back and forth. Twice, the Islanders took the lead off of midrange shots from their midfielders - MacDougall scoring her first goal as a Islander and Barrios adding one from a set piece. Twice, Tihon answered back - the duo of Harriet Corver and Joel Haodao are a formidable force. It would be the Islanders that had the last laugh, as Enrico Hanson-Conavacio, the Quebec/Schottia dual-national who finally made his debut for the Quebecois national team this qualifying cycle, scored on the seventy-fourth minute for the final margin, handing Myana their first win of the season.

"A brutal loss," admitted Tihon Manager Hecate Charing afterwards, "I am happy to see the effort the players left on the field tonight after the debacle against Omnio. Tonight, the Islanders were simply the better squad." On the other side of the pitch, Madison Bilboa promised better results going forward but cautioned against imisplaced optimism, saying, "This is a process, and the replacement of a keeper is something that should not be taken lightly. We'll have some more growing pains going forward, and look to peak at the right time."

To both of these clubs' amusement, all the other usual suspects for the title have also seen early troubles. Chromatik was kept in check by Wirr Tsi with Sara Kristoffersdóttir scoring her first goal of the season since being signed from the Græntfjaller U-21 squad, while Crossroads needed a hat trick from Justiina Dannysdóttir to avoid dropping points to Deprí Lanar, whose play has mystified teams in the initial three games. They're all doing better than Anomalies - still without a win after the Hammers knock off yet another Capital club.

Lhor and Urrheddiao played a very intriguing scoreless draw that saw each side have plenty of chances. Frieda Pearce has showed signs of being a better keeper since the rebuild, and she was able to match Kimi Herrington, matching save after save. Felswyr and Tor's draw has far more goals, Bradley McAllister tying things up near the end of the match at three goals apiece. The days of Felswyr having one of the best defenses in the league seems to be gone.

Lastly, Ming has really been on fire in the early going, being the only team to win the first three matches of the year. The newly minted defense is doing just enough, and they are scoring three goals per game, Izi Kaan even getting in the action off the bench for the game-winner. If their defense can hold up, there is a chance that this team could do more than fans and pundits predicted.

With all the title contenders going against each other in the early going, it's the perfect time to secure some points before the schedule gets tougher, and the Dynasty are doing just that.

Week 7

Dynasty Triumphant! Dramatic Victory Shows True Potential for Ming
Tihon bounces back against Crossroads, Deprí Lanar continues their early form, and Felswyr capitalizes on Chromatik mishaps

DYNASTY DOME, MING, MOUNTAIN DISTRICT - Those seasons of Ming scoring aimlessly while already being eliminated? They seem to be over. Continuing their hot streak, the Dynasty ran into their first real test in Myana, with a trip to Chromia to face the defending champions of Crossroads the match after. Ming's 4-2-2-2 does give opposing defenders fits, and Esther Vorster was the first to capitalize on a short ranged shot from the left side of the box. Five minutes later, Maryanna Casavant equalized on a medium-ranged shot from about twenty-five yards. Then, in the second half, Sagittarius Wright and Mirielle Thomas took over. Though Marko Zup was able to claw back one goal before the end, Qera Tierra was able to hold up and the Dynasty had their first real victory of the season.

"We've been able to get to a decent start this time," stated striker and Captain Tamera Holder, "Which is new. Too often, we get hot near the end, but are utterly out of contention. This time, with the team getting together much earlier and the defense clicking, we've been able to make sure that we're in good form from the beginning. Qera (Tierra) has been spending a lot of time with the back four, and we feel like we have a more complete squad." Myana center back White Baugh refused to say that the loss was due to the intensity of the match against Tihon. "To play in this league is to be able to bring the same kind of intensity every match. We weren't able to do that, and they deserve the victory."

In a clash of newfound titans at the Tidal Wake, Ramola Carolan outdueled Alek Khadur in a classic match, Harriet Corver's kick from the spot being the only goal featured after Ket Wid's tackle in the box. The result evens out Tihon's form, though facing Myana and Crossroads in a row is no joke. At the Anomaly Tower, Anomalies needed all four goals to stave off the Orcas, whose rebuilding project seems to have gone well enough given the early results. Deprí Lanar keeps shocking everyone by toppling the Hammers, while Alnio had Tequiloan Urbano Noboa score a brace to lead them past Urrheddiao. Omnio's win over Tor is more of a clinical affair - a header by left back Jet McBride being the decider. Kathie Begley is starting to be on form - stopping Umbar isn't much, but it's a good start. The Shock have all the pieces to make a real difference this season.

One thing has become clear - this isn't yesterday's Ming, not in the early going.

Week 8

United Domination: Schanzer Leads Urrheddiao over Wirr Tsi
Omnio, Alnio keep up early form as Ming takes first loss

THE SHOCK, WIRR TSI, CAPITAL DISTRICT - All offseason, the Red League has been buzzing about Wirr Tsi. After Calania Motors bought out the majority of the shares from the Chromatik Air Force, the Shock have acquired the likes of Sara Kristoffersdóttir and Kendra Carpenter to bolster their ranks. Zhaxi Nanlei, though, has been soft spoken and stated that it will take some time for them to find their paces - obtaining a record of 2-1-1 in the first four matches has proven to that point.

If any other Wirr Tsi fans had designs on waltzing toward the title, this match should put that to bed: Urrhedidao came to town and utterly shocked the league, getting four goals past Kathie Begley and securing a victory by a large margin - four goals. Carlo Callejon and Viktor Rew missed a simple exchange that gave Renira Schanzer her second goal in the fifty-fifth minute that accentuated just how much Wirr Tsi was struggling on the day. All seven attempts on goal were almost contemptuously saved by Kimi Herrington, the greatest of them being a Kendra Carpenter header that Herrington was just able to palm away.

"What a way to score the first victory of the season," stated Urrheddiao Manager Erika Morningstar afterwards, "It's been lots of frustrating draws and defeats, and it feels great to score one. Hopefully we can carry some momentum going forward."

At the Chromatik City Field, Crossroads was the team to put a stop to Ming's unmarred season, but it took a late injury time goal by Justiina Dannysdóttir to just get by the Dynasty. This was while Omino was taking down Chromatik and Alnio was putting Anomalies to be winless after five games, and Myana had Hanson-Conavacio score a brace and Zup off the bench to defeat Tor. Felswyr ties up Umbar in the second half and Tihon thumps around Deprí Lanar in the Hawks' Nest.

Lastly, in The Cove, Lhor score their first win in the Titor Hlinka era, Bray Feltzer's shot finding its mark late in the second half.

Standings After Five Games:

Red League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Ming                    5    4   0   1    12    8   +4    12
 2 Omnio                   5    3   1   1    11    8   +3    10
 3 Alnio                   5    3   0   2    14   12   +2     9
   Tihon                   5    3   0   2    10    8   +2     9
 5 Brisara FC              5    2   1   2     7    5   +2     7
 6 Crossroads              5    2   1   2    10    9   +1     7
 7 Chromatik               5    2   1   2     9    9    0     7
 8 Myana                   5    2   1   2    12   14   −2     7
 9 Wirr Tsi                5    2   1   2     4    7   −3     7
10 Urrheddiao              5    1   3   1    10    7   +3     6
11 Deprí Lanar             5    1   3   1    10   11   −1     6
   Lhor                    5    1   3   1     7    8   −1     6
13 Felswyr                 5    1   2   2     9   11   −2     5
14 Tor                     5    1   1   3    11   14   −3     4
15 Umbar                   5    0   3   2     3    5   −2     3
16 Anomalies               5    0   3   2     9   12   −3     3

Early times yet, but Ming, Omnio, and Alnio are causing stirs. Everyone is trying to figure out what exactly is wrong with Anomalies - Nur isn't settling in right and though they're scoring at a decent clip, it isn't enough.

Orange League

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Orange League            Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Knetyohai               5    3   2   0     8    3   +5    11
 2 Z'ai'ai                 5    3   1   1     7    3   +4    10
 3 Miners FC               5    3   1   1    13   10   +3    10
 4 Deprí Sanar             5    3   1   1     9    6   +3    10
 5 Qet                     5    3   0   2     7    6   +1     9
 6 Rhoni                   5    2   2   1     4    2   +2     8
 7 Eyrods                  5    2   1   2     6    5   +1     7
 8 Eyrods City FC          5    2   1   2     6    6    0     7
 9 Pria                    5    2   1   2     5    5    0     7
10 Rhoni FC                5    2   1   2    12   13   −1     7
11 Hanai Breakers          5    2   0   3     7    7    0     6
12 Anchors FC              5    2   0   3    10   12   −2     6
13 Crix                    5    1   2   2     5    7   −2     5
14 Vitoron                 5    1   1   3     5    8   −3     4
15 Lorentine               5    1   0   4     3    7   −4     3
16 Tihon United            5    1   0   4     5   12   −7     3

Knetyohai, Z'ai'ai, Miners FC, and Deprí Sanar on top? Seing the Miners do so well early is a surprise. Hanai Breakers are struggling, while Rhoni of all teams have the best defense in the league. Early going yet.

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Yellow League            Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Rhoni City              5    3   1   1     6    4   +2    10
 2 Pria City               5    3   1   1     6    4   +2    10
 3 Omnio City              5    3   1   1     4    2   +2    10
 4 Anfanhar City           5    3   1   1     9    8   +1    10
 5 Lorentine Jackals       5    3   0   2     7    3   +4     9
 6 Pùr                     5    2   1   2     8    6   +2     7
 7 Urrhed FC               5    2   1   2     5    3   +2     7
 8 Fishermen's Club        5    2   1   2     7    6   +1     7
 9 Shantarr                5    2   1   2     4    4    0     7
10 Naval FC                5    1   3   1     5    5    0     6
11 Limonte                 5    1   2   2     3    4   −1     5
12 Checkers FC             5    1   2   2     3    4   −1     5
13 Kynxe                   5    1   2   2     6    8   −2     5
14 Anfanhar                5    1   2   2     5    8   −3     5
15 Hanai                   5    1   1   3    10   13   −3     4
16 Egren                   5    1   0   4     5   11   −6     3

Green League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Glaciers                  5    4   1   0     5    1   +4    13
 2 Deprí Sanar Vipers        5    4   0   1    16    3  +13    12
 3 Inon                      5    4   0   1     7    2   +5    12
 4 Deprí Sanar United        5    3   2   0     8    2   +6    11
 5 Cosmopolitans             5    3   1   1     8    5   +3    10
 6 Wix City                  5    3   0   2     5    8   −3     9
 7 Knetyohai City FC         5    2   2   1     4    2   +2     8
 8 Larhai                    5    2   2   1     4    4    0     8
 9 Deprí Lanar United        5    2   1   2     5    5    0     7
10 Dre'a                     5    1   2   2     6    5   +1     5
11 Deprí Lanar Falcons       5    1   1   3     1    3   −2     4
   Jatho                     5    1   1   3     4    6   −2     4
13 Gurshan                   5    1   0   4     2    9   −7     3
14 Qet City                  5    0   3   2     7   15   −8     3
15 Wirr Tsi Lightning        5    0   1   4     0    4   −4     1
16 Cheonju                   5    0   1   4     1    9   −8     1

Blue League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Flames of the West       5    4   1   0     4    0   +4    13
 2 Shantarr City            5    4   0   1    12    8   +4    12
 3 Guardians                5    3   2   0    19   11   +8    11
 4 Capitol FC               5    3   1   1     4    2   +2    10
   Lhor United              5    3   1   1     8    6   +2    10
 6 Larhai City FC           5    3   0   2    13    8   +5     9
 7 Alnio Ravens             5    2   2   1    17   13   +4     8
 8 Urrhed State             5    1   4   0     7    5   +2     7
 9 Umbar State              5    2   0   3     8   14   −6     6
10 Nonian City              5    1   2   2    12   13   −1     5
   Umbar City               5    1   2   2     5    6   −1     5
12 Qet United               5    0   4   1     7    8   −1     4
13 Heartland                5    1   1   3     2    6   −4     4
14 Deprí State              5    0   2   3     6    9   −3     2
15 Inon City                5    0   1   4     7   13   −6     1
16 Brisara Dragoons         5    0   1   4     3   12   −9     1

Indigo League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Eastern Chromatik          5    4   1   0    15   10   +5    13
 2 Kingslayers                5    3   1   1    12    6   +6    10
 3 Chargers                   5    3   1   1    12   10   +2    10
   Lorentine City             5    3   1   1     7    5   +2    10
   Penat                      5    3   1   1    12   10   +2    10
 6 Mountain State             5    2   2   1    11   11    0     8
 7 Pùr Cowboys                5    2   1   2    11   10   +1     7
 8 Wix                        5    2   1   2    10   10    0     7
 9 Green State                5    2   1   2     7   10   −3     7
10 Penat Pilots               5    2   0   3     7    7    0     6
11 Loggers                    5    2   0   3     5    5    0     6
12 D'rea City                 5    2   0   3     4    5   −1     6
13 Cheonju City               5    1   2   2     9   10   −1     5
14 Deprí Pelar Pelicans       5    1   1   3     9   12   −3     4
15 Limonte Light              5    1   0   4     8   14   −6     3
16 Jatho Bulls                5    0   1   4     0    4   −4     1

Indigo League Promotion/Relegation Playoffs

Round 1
M1. East #2 vs. West #2
M2. Capital #2 vs. Island #2

Round 2
Q1. #11 Indigo League vs. Chosen Winner
Q2. #12 Indigo League vs. Leftover Winner

Chromatik Youth League Championship Season 3

Standings to be updated after fifteen games

by **Chromatika** » Sun Jun 13, 2021 3:12 pm

Rainbow League System Season Six Matchdays 6-10

All crests courtesy of Vulpine Sportif

Red League

Sponsored By:

Black Raven Technologies

Part 2 - Week 9 - Week 15

International Roundup
CL Group Stage
Northern Union (BRE) 0-2 Crossroads (CMT)
Crossroads (CMT) 2-0 Directus (EUR)
Crossroads (CMT) 1-4 La Nueva Avenida (FFD)

The Crusaders start off strong, with Dannysdóttir scoring three goals in the first tow games. However, La Nueva Avenida proves to be much stronger opposition, and the Crusaders fold. That being said, 2-0-1 after three games isn't bad. Can they keep it up, though?

CC Group Stage
Tamaria Strikas (ZIW) 1-0 Myana (CMT)
Myana (CMT) 1-1 KT Moreazerua (AUD)
Myana (CMT) 3-1 City of Light (QGP)

Starting off with a loss to Tamaria Strikas on the road wasn't ideal, but taking a point at home against Audioslavians and then winning against City of Light means that there is a chance for Myana. The team continues to struggle in transition, even in international play.

LBCT Group Stage
Umbar (CMT) 2-2 AC Valanari (VAL)
Sororo City (BNJ) 1-0 Umbar (CMT)
Chatswood (NPH) 0-1 Umbar (CMT)

Umbar continues to rely on their calling card - their defense. Managing to tie up AC Valanari is a big plus, and defeating Nova Williams and Chatswood gets them one step closer to the knockout rounds. Dropping points to Sororo City is expected.

All three teams have a shot to proceed, which is more than anybody could ask for.

Week 9

Violet Cup VI Fixtures - Round 3 Round 2 Winners @ Yellow League
Naval FC 2–2 Gurshan (3–2 AET)
Anfanhar City 3–1 Qet City
Fishermen's Club 2–4 Deprí Sanar United
Omnio City 0–1 Deprí Sanar Vipers
Egren 4–1 Knetyohai City FC
Anfanhar 1–1 Wix City (1–1 AET) (4–5 pen.)
Pùr 0–1 Jatho
Urrhed FC 1–0 Deprí Lanar United
Limonte 1–0 Deprí Pelar Pelicans
Kynxe 1–2 Inon
Lorentine City 0–2 Cheonju
Pria City 1–1 Inon City (2–1 AET)
Shantarr 1–0 Wirr Tsi Lightning
Rhoni City 1–1 Urrhed State (1–1 AET) (4–3 pen.)
Hanai 0–0 Larhai (0–1 AET)
Checkers FC 1–1 Glaciers (1–1 AET) (3–4 pen.)
Cara Mok stars in Naval FC's prevailing over Gurshan, while Dario Marr scores a hat trick for Anfanhar City; Deprí Sanar United has James Mars and Vearoux Xen scores a brace apiece. The Vipers upset Omnio City, while Killian De Guignes leads the way in Egren's victory of Knetyohai City FC. Wix City prevails in penalty kicks, Jatho edges past Pùr, while Urred FC and Limone take care of their opposition. Inon, Cheonju, Larhai, and Glaciers also edge out on their ties. Overall, it is a great day of matches.

Violet Cup VI Fixtures - Round 4 Round 3 Winners @ Orange League
Anfanhar City @ Rhoni
Limonte @ Eyrods City FC
Cheonju @ Miners FC
Shantarr @ Pria
Deprí Sanar Vipers @ Z'ai'ai
Inon @ Tihon United
Egren @ Crix
Wix City @ Vitoron
Rhoni City @ Anchors FC
Urrhed FC @ Hanai Breakers
Pria City @ Deprí Sanar
Deprí Sanar United @ Lorentine
Glaciers @ Knetyohai
Larhai @ Rhoni FC
Jatho @ Eyrods
Naval FC @ Qet

Week 10

Wirr Tsi, Chromatik Send Strong Messages
Is Kendra Carpenter the most important signing of the offseason?

ANOMALY TOWER, CHROMIA, CAPITAL DISTRICT - When Quebecois outfit Calania Motors reportedly bought out the majority shares from the Chromatik Air Force of the Wirr Tsi Shock, many pundits were surprised by the attention that the team was getting. Wirr Tsi, of course, has been a mainstay in the Red League for many years, sporing a very defensive playstyle in what could be called “boring” football - possession-based, counterattacking, testing and probing the limits until they can be breached in master strokes throughout the match.

Then, the team went out and spent 5M NSD (12.5 NMS) on Carlo Callejon, the first player from Juvencus in the Red League. They got Sara Kristoffersdóttir, the Captain of Græntfjall’s U-21 squad, for 6.25M NMS from Lokomotive Jarnstad. They made up for the loss of Karoline Wellenbrink (which turned out to be less after the Foxchester Declaration) by getting Tiana Revels from Umbar for 2.5M NMS. However, they needed the headline-grabber, and in spending 22.5M NMS (9 M NSD) for Kendra Carpenter from Northern Union, they did just that.

The first five games of the season have gone by without a moment for her to shine, but Kendra was just working through the kinks of working with a new team. In the game against Anomalies Football Club, however, she was sublime, scoring the brace that put the Shock on the map - one off a deep cross from Kristoffersdóttir and the other through the heart of Anomalies’ defense to get a one-on-one situation with Nur that she put away, no problem.

“She’s sublime,” stated Shock manager Zhaxi Nanlei after the match, “She was the brightest player out there and it’s been fun to see just how we can feature her.” The result, though, does leave Anomalies at the very bottom of the table with a record of 0-3-3 and -4 Goal Differential. The loss of their Captain has been very much felt, and things must turn around quickly or Ronald Labbadia will be on the chopping block.

Elsewhere, Chromatik relied on Snéachda’s free kick skills to overcome Myana at the Capitalizt Dome as the Schottic midfielder assisted twice before scoring the game-winner; with Enrico Hanson-Conavacio not on the scoresheet, Myana struggled to get the draw.

Katrina Rothers and the Teal stopped Crossroads late, Ming and Deprí Lanar fought to a six-goal draw, and Lhor put together the best performance of the early season in stopping Alnio. Felswyr got three past Urrheddiao as Herrington couldn’t deal with the pressure. Lastly, Omnio’s handling of Umbar secures them a share of leading at the top of the table next to Ming - not what anyone thought a fifth of the way through the season. How long can they hold on?

Week 11

Emphatic: Anomalies Fell Felswyr for Dramatic First Win
THE FROZEN STADIUM, FELSWYR, MOUNTAIN DISTRICT - A week after some of the fans started calling for a change in Anomalies Football Club, the players responded by scoring five goals past Tania Vincent and dealing with the brace from Renate Haggard. Kristian Non opened up the scoring in the ninth minute on a breakaway, Lorena Strausz answered the goal by Karamandan, and Hynym-Nirlo Alt and Mithya Hashemi rounded out the scoring. It wasn’t the cleanest of wins, but scoring so many goals in a game and finally getting over the hump of not having won a simple game will be an important step going forward.

“We’ve been frustrated,” admitted Non, “But it was about time we got our act together and show the fans something positive. We are so much better than what we’ve shown. We’re starting on the back foot but it isn’t too late to start getting momentum.”

Myana bounced back from the narrow loss to Chromatik by smashing Umbar, Ming fought Tihon to a tie to keep up their stellar play, Urrheddiao rebounded by blanking Omnio with Herrington back to form, Deprí Lanar scored their second win of the season over Tor, and Lhor surprised everyone by having Wirr Tsi, Freida Pearce outdueling Kathie Begley.

In one of the matches of the Chromia Triangle, (as Crossroads has won the league now, calling it the Minor Chromia Derby sounds incorrect) Justiina Dannysdóttir scored the game winner on the eighty-fourth minute. Gone are the days of Crossroads being the third team of the capital; now, they’re a title contender (and the best team of the three on the table at the moment).

Week 12

Violet Cup VI Fixtures - Round 4 Round 3 Winners @ Orange League
Rhoni 1–2 Anfanhar City
Rhoni: Baxter ’27; Anfanhar City: Samson ’41, Marr ‘88
Eyrods City FC 0–0 Limonte (0–0 AET) (6–5 pen.)
Eyrods City FC: None; Limonte: None;
Penalties: ECFC - Kempton O Umgostinik O Collins O Twen O Mi O Amory X; Limonte - Scoles O Evans O Bruce O Charles O Mea O Min O
Miners FC 1–0 Cheonju
Miners FC: Boudon ’71; Cheonju: None.
Pria 1–0 Shantarr
Pria: Lundy ’24; Shantarr: None.
Z'ai'ai 1–0 Deprí Sanar Vipers
Z’ai’ai: Clarke ’51; Deprí Sanar Vipers: None.
Tihon United 1–0 Inon
Tihon United: Lizerand ’27; Inon: None.
Crix 5–2 Egren
Crix: Huber ’11, Pomochuk ’29, Kim ’58, Armstrong ’69, Rappan ’85; Egren: Tellez ’63; Rean ‘88
Vitoron 2–2 Wix City (2–3 AET)
Vitoron: Hef ’20, Fitzpatrick ’75; Wix City: Wiggins ’28, Soto ’51, ‘83
Anchors FC 2–2 Rhoni City (2–2 AET) (5–6 pen.)
Anchors FC: Liong ’16, Edmond ’38; Rhoni City: Himon ’49, Mooney ‘71
Penalties: Anchors FC - Liong O Edmond O Butler O Burlew O Drake O Hanna X; Rhoni City: Mooney O Himon O Fitzgerald O Sosa O Weiss O Enx O
Hanai Breakers 1–0 Urrhed FC
Hanai Breakers: Kamau ’20; Urrhed FC: None.
Deprí Sanar 1–0 Pria City
Deprí Sanar: Sancti ’38; Pria City: None.
Lorentine 2–1 Deprí Sanar United
Lorentine: Jacobs ’19, ’67; Deprí Sanar United: Mars ‘52
Knetyohai 1–1 Glaciers (2–1 AET)
Knetyohai: Sherazi ’81, Ayotte ‘115; Glaciers: Nim ‘55
Rhoni FC 0–0 Larhai (1–0 AET)
Rhoni FC: Lee ’109; Larhai: None.
Eyrods 0–1 Jatho
Eyrods: None.; Jatho: Meade ‘68
Qet 1–1 Naval FC (1–3 AET)
Qet: Kalashnikov ’58; Naval FC: Wool ’64, Mok ’98, ‘114

A number of upsets in this round - Anfanhar City, Wix City, Rhoni City, Jatho, and Navla FC. Lots of games go to extra time, two of them go to penalties, and some stars emerge - Cara Mok’s brace in extra time for Naval FC, Eyrods City FC Goalkeeper Pietr Diovech, and Ethelinde Jacobs, striker for Lorentine.

They all march on to take on the league’s elite.

Violet Cup VI Fixtures - Round 5 Round 4 Winners @ Red League
Knetyohai @ Lhor
Lorentine @ Umbar
Miners FC @ Crossroads
Pria @ Urrheddiao
Naval FC @ Brisara FC
Anfanhar City @ Omnio
Rhoni FC @ Felswyr
Jatho @ Chromatik
Eyrods City FC @ Anomalies
Z'ai'ai @ Tihon
Deprí Sanar @ Alnio
Rhoni City @ Wirr Tsi
Tihon United @ Tor
Crix @ Ming
Hanai Breakers @ Myana
Wix City @ Deprí Lanar

Week 13

Olexander Rising: Beleaguered Keeper Outduels Herrington, Pitches First Shutout
Dynasty’s hot start continues, four matches end in draws

UNITED CENTER, URRHEDDIAO, URRHED ISLAND - Katerina Olexander had big shoes to fill when she was signed onto Myana this past offseason. Joann Peterson was one of the best keepers of the Red League, perennially in the running for the Golden Glove and anchoring down the defense. Her first seven games hadn’t really gone according to plan, conceding eighteen goals - the second most in the league. A lot of that could be chalked up to the level of opposition - Crossroads battering you for six in the season opener doesn’t help and facing the likes of Tihon and Chromatik already won’t do you any favors on the stats sheet.

After only allowing one goal in garbage time against Umbar, Olexander played the cleanest game of her short Islander career, stopping all ten shots on goal from Urrheddiao’s revamped offense as Myana made Catheline Anastasiadis’s goal from a free kick in the eleventh minute count in the narrow victory over two of the biggest clubs from the islands to the south.

It was a tense, physical affair, with four players from each side being shown the yellow card as referee Julius DeGarza tried to maintain order. It was a bit of a miracle that the game didn’t see any red cards nor penalty kicks, but Bilboa and Morningstar were able to rein in their players a bit more in the second half to stop the game from devolving into absolute chaos.

“I felt that we were on the same page,” admitted White Baugh, Myana center back, “Katerina could communicate what she was seeing and the whole team rallied to make sure that we contained (Renira) Schanzer and (Ophelia) Love. Hopefully, we can keep up that level of effort going forward, especially when the opposing defense is also playing well.”

“A game that we could’ve won,” lamented Urrhedidao Manager Erika Morningstar, “We just couldn’t get that one strike to equalize. We matched the intensity of the match and were absolutely in it.”

There were a bunch of draws on this matchday, all that were disappointing for the favorites. Tor contained Tihon, Deprí Lanar scored their fifth draw of the season against Chromatik, Umbar held down the Crossroads attack, and Omnio equalized Anomalies late in the second half. In all of these, the favorite - Tihohn, Chromatik, Anomalies, and Crossroads - lost out on two points that they needed. For Anomalies, it was the latest in a series of results that they would like to have back.

The Shock rebounded from their defeat to Lhor by throttling Alnio in a game where they held the ball for 81% of possession, Felswyr stopped the Lhor advance, and Ming continued their torrid start by getting three past Brisara FC. The Dynasty have scored the second most number of goals this far into the season while maintaining a goal differential of +6. Perhaps the defensive overhaul is bearing fruit.

Week 14

Showdown in Tihon: Tide, Chromatik Fight to Draw as Kogler Shines
Myana tops Anomalies, Crossroads puts Urrheddiao in their place

THE TIDAL WAVE, TIHON, URRHED ISLAND - With Chromatik retooling every season to try go win their very first title and Tihon always being near the top, their clashes have become titanic affairs. Both sides like to play in transition, letting their midfielders have the run of the field and contribute to the attack in spades.

Nearing the first third of this sixth season, Tihon has been near the top of the standings while the Capitalizt have been a bit less fortunate, meaning that this game had the potential to cause a bit of upheaval.

It was Mario Kogler that opened the scoring in the early going, the Siovanija and Teusland player scoring off of a sharp header from a Snéachda cross. It would take the Tide all of seventeen minutes to answer, with Rory McNair scoring from midrange on a free kick.

In the second half, Joel Haodao gave Tihon the lead, only for Micha Burkhard to equalize nine minutes later. The game would still have more to give with Harriet Corver scoring on a breakaway against Dun Mekeus, which was followed by Mario Kogler, the hero for Chromatik, scoring his second goal to preserve the tie.

Salvatore Buckley, Chromatik winger, didn’t mince words after the match, saying, “We shouldn’t have been in that position to begin with. Tihon played a fine match, but if we do a bit better in transition, we win this match handedly.”

Helio Hama, Tihon left midfielder, was quick to retort, saying, “We had a chance to make a statement and we failed. We should’ve have been able to hang on in the end.”

In a summary Wirr Tsi continued their up-and-down patch of matches, not being able to get anything going against Brisara FC. Felswyr beat Alnio on a tight affair, while Deprí Lanar and Umbar, the two promoted squads, fought to a nil-nil draw that was simply hard to watch. At the Jewel Dome, Nadya Dostoevich and Jimmy McCarthy fought to a draw, while Lhor handled Omnio rather easily on the road.

Lastly, the Crusaders continued to put away quality opposition, taking down Urrheddiao with Janean Goudeau, Janine Hector, and Justiina Dannysdóttir managed to put three past Harrington.

Week 15

Lhor Topples Myana, Shows They Are Ahead of Schedule
Umbar, Deprí Lanar show new teams have some bite

THE COVE, LHOR, COASTAL DISTRICT - Even when Banijan Adama Sowe bought the team, Lhor made widespread changes in the offseason, leading to experts saying that it will take the team multiple seasons to get off their feet. Bringing in the likes of Wlad Wlad, Sierra Caylor, and Maxime Tennant shored up the defense while allowing for more space for Bray Feltzer, the Xannerian striker of the team that must share the majority of the scoring load.

This young squad, led by Confederate Manger Titor Hlinka, showed that they may be indeed ahead of the curb as they put four goals past Katerina Olexander in a dominant showing. Try as he might, Enrico Hanson-Conavacio couldn't carry his team back into the match. Of note, the backfield was solid in stretches of play, especially when Myana sent numbers forward at the end; this allowed for Holt's late goal that put the match away for good in Lhor's favor.

"This isn't a rebuilding year," stated winger Barrion Winge, "It's a transition year, but there's no reason why we can't play some solid football and be in the conversation near the end. This is only a portent of things to come, you'll see."

The result puts Lhor to the top of the standings, tied with a Ming side that lost just their second goal of the season at the hands of Dun Mekeus and Chromatik at the Capitalizt Dome.

Also of note were a pair of upsets from the promoted squads this season - Umbar managing to contain Tihon's flow of play and Deprí Lanar managing to continue their stellar play by getting two goals past Kimi Herrington. It's hard to believe that the Red Hawks are the only team to only lost once in the first ten games.

Anomalies got a very important win, only their second of the season, with Baker Parker Lainey Wadsworth scoring both goals for the struggling side as Crossroads suffered their third defeat.

In other matches, Omnio became the last team to shut out Alnio, who hasn't scored a goal in three matches, with four of the last five matches being shutout losses. In Brisara, the Hammers and Teal fought to a seven-goal thriller where Katrina Rothers's goal to put the Teal ahead ended up being just enough to contain Brisara's attack.

Standings After Ten Games:

Red League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Lhor                   10    5   3   2    18   13   +5    18
 2 Ming                   10    5   3   2    20   16   +4    18
 3 Omnio                  10    5   2   3    17   14   +3    17
 4 Myana                  10    5   1   4    24   22   +2    16
 5 Wirr Tsi               10    5   1   4    10   10    0    16
 6 Tihon                  10    4   3   3    19   15   +4    15
 7 Crossroads             10    4   3   3    18   15   +3    15
 8 Chromatik              10    4   3   3    19   17   +2    15
 9 Deprí Lanar            10    3   6   1    19   18   +1    15
10 Felswyr                10    4   2   4    18   20   −2    14
11 Brisara FC             10    3   2   5    15   18   −3    11
12 Anomalies              10    2   4   4    18   20   −2    10
13 Tor                    10    2   4   4    22   25   −3    10
14 Alnio                  10    3   1   6    16   21   −5    10
15 Urrheddiao             10    2   3   5    14   16   −2     9
16 Umbar                  10    1   5   4     7   14   −7     8

A third of the way through, and the upstarts - Lhor, Ming, and Omnio - still reign supreme. With the pack of the contenders behind them, though, it'll be interesting to see if they can keep up the pressure. Anomalies has dodged the bottom of the table for now, and does have the firepower to make a push back. At the bottom, Urrheddiao is scoring enough goals but struggling defensively; Umbar did score their first win in the latest match, but sit at the bottom of the table.

Orange League

Sponsored By:

Viper Motors

Orange League            Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Z'ai'ai                10    7   1   2    18   10   +8    22
 2 Deprí Sanar            10    6   3   1    26   16  +10    21
 3 Knetyohai              10    6   3   1    12    5   +7    21
 4 Qet                    10    7   0   3    22   16   +6    21
 5 Miners FC              10    5   3   2    22   19   +3    18
 6 Hanai Breakers         10    5   1   4    14    9   +5    16
 7 Crix                   10    3   5   2     7    7    0    14
 8 Eyrods                 10    4   2   4    11   13   −2    14
 9 Vitoron                10    4   1   5    14   16   −2    13
10 Pria                   10    3   3   4    17   16   +1    12
11 Anchors FC             10    4   0   6    19   21   −2    12
12 Tihon United           10    3   1   6    11   16   −5    10
13 Rhoni FC               10    3   1   6    25   32   −7    10
14 Rhoni                  10    2   2   6     6   14   −8     8
15 Lorentine              10    2   1   7    11   18   −7     7
16 Eyrods City FC         10    2   1   7     8   15   −7     7

It makes sense to see Z'ai'ai and Deprí Sanar up there - with Knetyohai and Qet just behind. The promoted teams of Lorentine and Eyrods City FC struggle at the bottom of the table.

Sponsored by:

Kinetik

Yellow League            Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Pria City              10    6   3   1    13    7   +6    21
 2 Lorentine Jackals      10    6   1   3    10   10    0    19
 3 Rhoni City             10    5   3   2     9    6   +3    18
 4 Omnio City             10    5   2   3     8    6   +2    17
 5 Naval FC               10    4   4   2    12    8   +4    16
 6 Fishermen's Club       10    4   4   2    15   12   +3    16
 7 Pùr                    10    4   2   4    17    9   +8    14
 8 Anfanhar City          10    4   2   4    17   18   −1    14
 9 Shantarr               10    4   2   4    10   11   −1    14
10 Egren                  10    4   1   5    13   15   −2    13
11 Urrhed FC              10    2   6   2     9    7   +2    12
12 Kynxe                  10    2   5   3    13   15   −2    11
13 Limonte                10    2   3   5     7   13   −6     9
14 Anfanhar               10    1   5   4     7   13   −6     8
15 Checkers FC            10    1   4   5     8   12   −4     7
16 Hanai                  10    1   3   6    15   21   −6     6

Green League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Deprí Sanar Vipers       10    8   0   2    26    7  +19    24
 2 Deprí Lanar United       10    5   3   2    14    9   +5    18
   Deprí Sanar United       10    5   3   2    12    7   +5    18
 4 Dre'a                    10    5   2   3    21    9  +12    17
 5 Jatho                    10    5   2   3    11    8   +3    17
 6 Inon                     10    5   2   3    10   10    0    17
 7 Knetyohai City FC        10    4   4   2    11    6   +5    16
 8 Cosmopolitans            10    5   1   4    15   14   +1    16
 9 Glaciers                 10    5   1   4     7    7    0    16
10 Wix City                 10    5   1   4    14   19   −5    16
11 Larhai                   10    4   3   3     9    7   +2    15
12 Qet City                 10    3   3   4    18   23   −5    12
13 Deprí Lanar Falcons      10    3   1   6     6   14   −8    10
14 Wirr Tsi Lightning       10    1   3   6     5   11   −6     6
15 Gurshan                  10    1   1   8     6   21  −15     4
16 Cheonju                  10    0   2   8     4   17  −13     2

Blue League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Shantarr City           10    8   0   2    25   19   +6    24
 2 Lhor United             10    6   3   1    20   11   +9    21
 3 Flames of the West      10    6   2   2    12    8   +4    20
 4 Alnio Ravens            10    5   4   1    30   22   +8    19
 5 Nonian City             10    5   2   3    26   20   +6    17
 6 Guardians               10    4   4   2    25   19   +6    16
 7 Urrhed State            10    3   6   1    19   13   +6    15
 8 Umbar City              10    4   2   4    12   10   +2    14
 9 Qet United              10    3   4   3    22   17   +5    13
10 Capitol FC              10    3   4   3     8    9   −1    13
11 Brisara Dragoons        10    3   2   5    13   20   −7    11
12 Larhai City FC          10    3   1   6    17   18   −1    10
13 Umbar State             10    3   0   7    18   32  −14     9
14 Deprí State             10    1   3   6    13   21   −8     6
15 Inon City               10    1   3   6    17   29  −12     6
16 Heartland               10    1   2   7     3   12   −9     5

Indigo League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Eastern Chromatik         10    7   3   0    23   14   +9    24
 2 Lorentine City            10    6   3   1    22   17   +5    21
 3 Kingslayers               10    6   2   2    22   13   +9    20
 4 Penat                     10    5   2   3    29   20   +9    17
 5 Chargers                  10    4   3   3    25   24   +1    15
 6 Wix                       10    4   2   4    22   18   +4    14
 7 Penat Pilots              10    4   2   4    16   15   +1    14
 8 Limonte Light             10    4   2   4    23   24   −1    14
 9 Jatho Bulls               10    3   3   4    10    9   +1    12
10 Loggers                   10    4   0   6     9   11   −2    12
   Pùr Cowboys               10    3   3   4    21   23   −2    12
12 Mountain State            10    3   2   5    15   20   −5    11
13 D'rea City                10    3   1   6    10   13   −3    10
14 Green State               10    2   4   4    16   24   −8    10
15 Deprí Pelar Pelicans      10    2   2   6    17   25   −8     8
16 Cheonju City              10    1   4   5    18   28  −10     7

Chromatik Youth League Championship Season 3

Standings to be updated after fifteen games

by **Chromatika** » Thu Jun 17, 2021 10:26 pm

Rainbow League System Season Six Matchdays 11-15

All crests courtesy of Vulpine Sportif

Red League

Sponsored By:

Black Raven Technologies

Part 3 - Week 16 - Week 22

International Roundup
CL Group Stage
La Nueva Avenida (FFD) 2-0 Crossroads (CMT)
Crossroads (CMT) 2-3 Northern Union (BRE)
Directus (EUR) 2-0 Crossroads (CMT)

After the grand start, Crossroads is blanked y both La Nueva Avenida and Directus on the road; in the only home tie, Northern Union and Valence Ilya prove to be too much to handle. This results in them finishing in third place, which means they get to play on, but the way that the group shook out was hardly what this team wanted.

CC Group Stage
City of Light (QGP) 2-1 Myana (CMT)
Myana (CMT) 2-2 Tamaria Strikas (ZIW)
KT Moreazerua (AUD) 3-1 Myana (CMT)

With a loss away to City of Light, Myana’s star started to fall; in getting a tie against Tamaria Strikas and then getting destroyed on the road at KT Moreazerua, they ended up in last place. Katerina Olexander and crew are rather disappointed by this, but you aren’t ready every single year…

LBCT Group Stage
Umbar (CMT) 0-3 Chatswood (NPH)
AC Valanari (VAL) 2-1 Umbar (CMT)
Umbar (CMT) 3-1 Sororo City (BNJ)

Umbar gets steamrolled by Chatswood, edged out by AC Valanrai, and then takes it out on Sororo City. Not good enough, though.

CWC First Preliminary Round
(CMT) Wirr Tsi 1–3 FC Cebuenas (HSP) 0–1 1–2
A chance for Wirr Tsi to make an impact overseas, and they fall flat. How Begley let in three goals is a bit of a mystery, but… The Shock fall short to make an impression.

AOCL First Round
(TUR) Cednia Beach AFC 2–3 Crossroads (CMT) 2-0 0-3

Dannysdóttir shines, scoring all three goals, as Crossroads looks to make an impact in their very last AOCL.

Week 16

Violet Cup VI Fixtures - Round 5 - Round 4 Winners @ Red League
Lhor 2–1 Knetyohai
Lhor: Feltzer ’18, Holt ’64; Knetyohai: Ayotte ‘33
Umbar 4–1 Lorentine
Umbar: Demirijian ‘9, Racette ’49, ’58, Potts ’81; Lorentine: Robinson ‘40
Crossroads 1–0 Miners FC
Crossroads: Goudeau ’11; Miners FC: None.
Urrheddiao 1–0 Pria
Urrheddiao: Love ’36; Pria: None.
Brisara FC 2–1 Naval FC
Brisara FC: Throop ’27, Warner ’51; Naval FC: Nix ‘25
Omnio 4–1 Anfanhar City
Omnio: Coghlan ’24, Erskine ’43, ’71, Manse ’85; Anfanhar City: Samson ‘22
Felswyr 2–1 Rhoni FC
Felswyr: Okamoto ’16, Damani ’51; Rhoni FC: Lee ‘28
Chromatik 4–3 Jatho
Chromatik: Caszely ‘4, Kogler ’23, Burns ’52, Burkhard ’89; Jatho: Sing ’15, Ramero ’38, Kir ‘82
Anomalies 3–0 Eyrods City FC
Anomalies: Wadsworth ’34, Non ’49, Allauca ‘75’; Eyrods City FC: None.
Tihon 0–0 Z'ai'ai (0–1 AET)
Tihon: None; Z’ai’ai: Newto ‘36
Alnio 0–0 Deprí Sanar (0–0 AET) (4–3 pen.)
Alnio: None.; Deprí Sanar: None.
Penalties: Alnio - Enaux X Noboa O Rothers O Croxier O Jacobsen O; Deprí Sanar - Sancti O Karaduman X Erv O Dzunovski O Xarillon X
Wirr Tsi 1–0 Rhoni City
Wirr Tsi: Carpenter ’61; Rhoni City: None.
Tor 2–0 Tihon United
Tor: McCarthy ‘9, Rothers ’71; Tihon United: None.
Ming 1–1 Crix (1–1 AET) (3–4 pen.)
Ming: Wright ’67; Crix: Armstrong ‘16
Penalties: Ming - Dostoevich O Wright O Holder O Thomas X Delafosse X; Crix: Pomochuk O Kim O Puglisi O Huber X Rappan O
Myana 2–0 Hanai Breakers
Myana: Anastasiadis ’38, Hanson-Conavacio ’68; Hanai Breakers: None.
Deprí Lanar 2–2 Wix City (3–3 AET) (4–3 pen.)
Deprí Lanar: Ortan ’18, Camara ’71, Sullivan ’98; Wix City: Pict ’18, Soto ’89, Wiggins ‘120+1
Penalties: Deprí Lanar - Ortan O Schlok X Rousselle O Oshe O Diamond O; Wix City: Pict O Dwyer X Soto O Erickson O Wiggins X

The big dogs enter, and the matches do not disappoint. Chromatik needs late heroics from Burkhard to overcome a very pesky Jatho, while Z’ai’ai put Tihon away in overtime, Onbera Aispiolea having his best performance to date. Three games go to shootouts - Alnio getting by Deprí Sanar, Crix upsetting Ming, and Wix City almost taking down Deprí Lanar, which would’ve been the first time a Green League side has made it this far in a long time.

Violet Cup VI Fixtures - Round of Sixteen, Leg 1
Umbar @ Deprí Lanar
Tor @ Omnio
Felswyr @ Lhor
Chromatik @ Z’ai’ai
Myana @ Anomalies
Brisara FC @ Alnio
Crossroads @ Wirr Tsi
Urrheddiao @ Crix

Week 17

Ramoa Carolan, Kimi Herrington Fight to Scoreless DrawAnomalies continue to fall, other Chromia clubs prevail

THE TIDAL WAVE, TIHON, URRHED ISLAND - One of the lesser known derbies in the Red League is the Urrhed Island Derby - between the two cities of Tihon and Urrheddiao. As the only clubs on the island to win league titles and as the two biggest cities on the island, this is the closest thing Chromatika has to a “bad blood” rivalry besides the Chromia Triangle.

Erika Morningstar and Christina Applegate have a bit of a rivalry between them, coming back from the days where Applegate used to critique Morningstar’s play at the senior level. Despite the United being a less successful team than the Tide in recent days, when these two teams play each other, the intensity is always present.

This time, it’s no different. The game sees a total of eight yellow cards issued, twenty-five fouls, and somehow, no penalty kicks given. With Carolan stopping eight shots on goal and Herrington eleven, it ends in a draw that leaves a bit of a bad tase in the mouths of everyone involved. That return leg in Matchday 26 is going to be something else.

Anomalies is falling apart at the seams. There really isn’t one thing to point at - the team lost their talisman Vanorian Captain and the young left back they were counting on. Losing to Deprí Lanar is a travesty, though, even if they’ve done quite well this first half of play. The other Chromia clubs have no intention of slowing down - Crossroads putting aside the momentum Lhor had by scoring twice in the first half and Chromatik understanding how to take care of Tor, who has somehow become a perennial Red League side.

Alnio lost yet another game without scoring a single goal - they’d love to buy a goal from anyone at the moment. Umbar’s upset of Ming is a surprise, and there are rumblings of Ming’s up-and-down tendencies returning, but it may be too early to see if that is the truth.

Lastly, Felswyr’s days of being a defensive powerhouse seem to be truly over. Usually, scoring three goals would mean that the Frost won; nowadays, they let in four to a team like Brisara FC - and without the services of Bugarin, can they keep up with such a pace of goalscoring?

It’s good to focus on derbies like the Urrhed Island Derby. They’re part of the culture.

Week 18

Drought Broken: Alnio Scores for the First Time in Five Games in Win over Crossroads
Two titanic clashes end in draws, Chromatik continues to roll

RCK FIELD, ALNIO, CAPITAL DISTRICT - When Luuk Aart, retired Chromatik football legend, bought half the shares for Alnio from Lammerton Brewery, fans were hoping it would be a fresh start for the often underachieving club.

Through seven games, Alnio had secured a 3-1-3 record. Not bad, not great. Sporting sixteen goals scored and sixteen conceded, they had the appearance of being a squad that could be in the middle of the table. Then, the drought of all droughts happened.

From Matchday Eight to Matchday Eleven, four games in a row, Alnio failed to score a goal. They conceded seven in that stretch and fell all the way down to last place on the table. When asked, Alnio Manager Rachel Byrne lamented the lack of that one crucial pass that would set up the goal.

Finally, five hundred and sixteen minutes of official game time later (not counting in injury time), Katie Rothers beat Taron Matthews on a loose ball and lifted up a pass. Simon Jacobsen, lurking in space, split Crossroads’s two center backs and headed the ball in for the dramatic goal. It ended up being the game winner as Alnio pulled off the dramatic upset.

Most football fans were drawn to one of two clashes: Anemic Anomalies facing down Tihon at the Anomaly Tower and Wirr Tsi trying to show their newfound status by facing Myana at home. At the Anomaly Tower, it was a duel between Lainey Wadsworth and Harriet Corver with neither side coming out the victor, while at Wirr Tsi, Kendra Carpenter was the only offense the Shock needed to draw even with Myana. Loud statements by both Anomalies and Wirr Tsi.

In other matches, Felswyr snuck one goal by Omnio, Urrheddiao’s Renira Schanzer proved why United spent money to get her by scoring the game winner against Ming, and Tor escaped Umbar with a victory despite losing the possession battle by more than 40%.

Lastly, Chromatik overwhelmed Brisara FC as they’ve won third in a row by a large margin; Lhor needed two goals in the last seventeen minutes to get past Ortan and the Red Hawks.

Week 19

Violet Cup VI Fixtures - Round of Sixteen, Leg 1
Deprí Lanar 0–1 Umbar
Deprí Lanar: None; Umbar: Pike ‘31
Omnio 0–1 Tor
Omnio: None.; Tor: Rothers ‘28
Lhor 2–0 Felswyr
Lhor: Feltzer ’28, Enix ’76; Felswyr: None.
Z'ai'ai 2–2 Chromatik
Z’ai’ai: Newto ’57, Galloweigh ’90+1; Chromatik: Kogler ’28, Burkhard ‘73
Anomalies 0–0 Myana
Anomalies: None; Myana: None.
Alnio 1–1 Brisara FC
Alnio: Rothers ’57; Brisara FC: Throop ‘37
Wirr Tsi 2–2 Crossroads
Wirr Tsi: Carpenter ’19, ’73; Crossroads: dí Völará ’26, Matthews ‘51
Crix 0–0 Urrheddiao
Crix: None.; Urrheddiao: None.

Five draws means that all the underdogs have a chance heading to the second leg. Umbar and Tor are the only teams heading home with a lead, while Lhor looks a lot better since their rebuild. The biggest surprises are Z’ai’ai tying things up with Chromatik in injury time, Anomalies and Myana fighting to a scoreless draw, and Wirr Tsi managing to stop Crossroads from taking a lead in the rematch of the CCCF Shield. The second leg will be one to remember.

Violet Cup VI Fixtures - Round of Sixteen, Leg 2
Deprí Lanar @ Umbar
Omnio @ Tor
Lhor @ Felswyr
Z’ai’ai @ Chromatik
Anomalies @ Myana
Alnio @ Brisara FC
Wirr Tsi @ Crossroads
Crix @ Urrheddiao

Week 20

Shock Factor: Kristoffersdóttir’s Strike Lifts Wirr Tsi Past Crossroads
Racette has a big day while Alnio’s defense continues to falter

CHROMATIK CITY FIELD, CHROMIA, CAPITAL DISTRICT - For years, Wirr Tsi has had one of the best defenses in the Red League. They’ve just lacked I the significant strikes department and fallen behind the best teams. In getting Sara Kristoffersdóttir and Kendra Carpenter, they’ve absolutely filled the holes. For eighty-eight minutes, the back four held; Carlo Callejon really shined by stopping Crossroads on three different occasions.

In the eighty-eighth, Carpenter was tripped up just past the midfield stripe. After a bit of discussion, the try went to Kristoffersdóttir. The twenty year old Græntfjaller took two steps and curved the shot into the top left corner of the net, and Wirr Tsi held onto the victory. Is this the year?

Anomalies continues to take baby steps by getting past Ming, while Tihon handles Lhor without many issues. Felswyr also holds Myana for more than seventy minutes, but Marko Zup was able to come off the bench to make a difference. Omnio’s taking down of Brisara FC keeps them above water, while the Hammers are staggering a bit. Katrina Rothers? Took down Urrheddiao single-handed.

In other matches, Amaruy Racette’s hat trick stopped Chromatik’s streak of wins while Deprí Lanar put five past Alnio, who were having a decent day in the scoring front with three.

Week 21

When Love Strikes: Urrheddio Stop Chromatik’s Unbeaten Streak
Favorites roll across the league

THE UNITED CENTER, URRHEDDIAO, URRHED ISLAND - Six matches without a loss. Jannick Kontiola had the Capitalizt going on all cylinders - until they ran into the maw that is Urrheddiao’s defense. United have the tendency of being in on almost every game due to their back four, and this time was no exception.

Thankfully, Ophelia Love pounced on one errant pass between Cameron Win and Leysa Burns, and Kamil Jernejec was a step late. Love’s strike got past Mekeus for the goal.

It was a bit of a standard day around the league, with the favorites prevailing everywhere - Myana, Wirr Tsi, Tihon, and Anomalies. Crossroads needs all three past Felswyr to keep pace, while Lhor is drawn by Esther Vorster scoring with ten minutes remaining.

Lastly, Brisara FC and Umbar fought to a draw, both Xarles Zarragoitia and Asher Singh fending off a handful of shots in a dispirited affair.

Week 22

Chromia Derby: Iskender Nur Shines as Anomalies Even Record, Edge Chromatik
Tihon eclipses Wirr Tsi, nine goal thriller goes Lho's way

THE CAPITALIZT DOME, CHROMIA, CAPITAL DISTRICT - Ah, the Chromia Derby. The greatest of all of them. Despite Myana and Tihon winning more titles than they, the two biggest clubs in the Red League absolutely do not like each other. Chromatik views Anomalies as a "recent trend", while Anomalies views Chromatik as a money machine that hasn't won anything. With Chromatik on their good run of form before losing to Crossroads while Anomalies struggled so much in the beginning, this was going to be a trendsetter.

Overshadowed by the departure of the Vanorians is the signing of Iskender Nur. Nur was a Golden Glove winner a few seasons ago and is still relevant. Nur was simply sublime on this day, denying Kogler three times, Caszely twice, and Burkhard once. Lorena Strausz made it count on a header from Mithya Hashemi. Anomalies somehow got to a record of 5-5-5, and Chromatik had their second loss in a row. Perhaps Labbadia deserves to stay, after all.

After dealing with Chromatik admirably, Wirr Tsi couldn't do as much against Tihon. Well, Kathie Begley did all right - stopping nine shots - but Carolan was simply better and Corver made that count.

Umbar blanked their second team in a row as Singh matched Herrington; the Dynasty overcame a lightning strike by Jacobsen to get a much needed victory, while Felswyr somehow scored five in a game for once. Myana and Crossroads were held by Brisara and Omnio apiece.

The most interesting match, though, was at Tor Block, where the Teal and the Orcas combined for nine goals - with Wlad Wlad scoring off a corner, the first goal by the center back in his Lhorite career.

Standings After Fifteen Games:

Red League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts   Last5   +/- 
 1 Myana                  15    8   3   4    31   25   +6    27   3-2-0    +3
 2 Tihon                  15    7   5   3    27   18   +9    26   3-2-0    +4
 3 Wirr Tsi               15    8   2   5    17   14   +3    26   3-1-1    +2
 4 Lhor                   15    7   4   4    31   29   +2    25   2-1-2    -3
 5 Crossroads             15    6   4   5    28   23   +5    22   2-1-2    +2
 6 Chromatik              15    6   4   5    29   24   +5    22   2-1-2    +2
 7 Ming                   15    6   4   5    27   26   +1    22   1-1-3    -5
 8 Omnio                  15    6   3   6    21   20   +1    21   1-1-3    -5
 9 Deprí Lanar            15    5   6   4    30   32   −2    21   2-0-3     =
10 Anomalies              15    5   5   5    26   23   +3    20   3-1-1    +2
11 Felswyr                15    6   2   7    29   30   −1    20   2-0-3    -1
12 Urrheddiao             15    4   5   6    18   19   −1    17   2-2-1    +3
13 Brisara FC             15    4   4   7    21   27   −6    16   1-2-2    -2
14 Tor                    15    4   4   7    31   38   −7    16   2-0-3    -1
15 Umbar                  15    2   8   5    13   20   −7    14   1-3-1    +1
16 Alnio                  15    4   1  10    21   32  −11    13   1-0-4    -2

Things are making more sense now, with Myana and Tihon up top; Lhor isdoing better than anyone thought possible despite their small goal differential, while Chromatik are only a few steps behind. Anomalies have made it back to tenth place, and with less than three points between them and fifth place, they'll be in the running regardless. With their goal draught, Alnio is at the bottom, while Brisara FC and Urrheddiao are looking up but still hold hope for a better second half.

Orange League

Sponsored By:

Viper Motors

Orange League            Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Z'ai'ai                15   10   3   2    29   13  +16    33
 2 Deprí Sanar            15    8   4   3    33   23  +10    28
 3 Qet                    15    9   1   5    30   24   +6    28
 4 Knetyohai              15    8   3   4    17   11   +6    27
 5 Miners FC              15    7   5   3    28   24   +4    26
 6 Crix                   15    7   5   3    13    9   +4    26
 7 Hanai Breakers         15    8   1   6    19   12   +7    25
 8 Eyrods                 15    6   5   4    15   13   +2    23
 9 Anchors FC             15    7   1   7    32   32    0    22
10 Pria                   15    5   4   6    21   20   +1    19
11 Tihon United           15    4   4   7    16   21   −5    16
12 Vitoron                15    4   3   8    16   22   −6    15
13 Rhoni FC               15    4   1  10    30   41  −11    13
14 Lorentine              15    4   1  10    21   32  −11    13
15 Eyrods City FC         15    3   3   9    10   18   −8    12
16 Rhoni                  15    3   2  10     8   23  −15    11

Z'ai'ai up top, Deprí Sanar and Qet just behind. Kentyohai and a few others are within striking distance, but to see the Mountaineers here again is almost sad at this point. At the bottom, ECFC are struggling as expected while Vitoron is treading water.

Sponsored by:

Kinetik

Yellow League            Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Omnio City             15    9   3   3    17    9   +8    30
 2 Shantarr               15    8   3   4    22   16   +6    27
 3 Pria City              15    7   4   4    18   13   +5    25
 4 Naval FC               15    6   6   3    22   13   +9    24
 5 Fishermen's Club       15    6   6   3    27   20   +7    24
 6 Urrhed FC              15    5   8   2    16   11   +5    23
 7 Pùr                    15    6   4   5    20   11   +9    22
 8 Rhoni City             15    6   4   5    21   18   +3    22
 9 Anfanhar City          15    6   3   6    27   29   −2    21
10 Lorentine Jackals      15    6   3   6    14   22   −8    21
11 Egren                  15    5   4   6    23   25   −2    19
12 Anfanhar               15    4   6   5    18   24   −6    18
13 Checkers FC            15    3   5   7    15   17   −2    14
14 Kynxe                  15    3   5   7    20   29   −9    14
15 Limonte                15    3   4   8    12   21   −9    13
16 Hanai                  15    1   4  10    18   32  −14     7

Green League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Deprí Sanar Vipers       15   10   0   5    28   11  +17    30
 2 Deprí Sanar United       15    8   4   3    19    9  +10    28
 3 Deprí Lanar United       15    8   4   3    20   13   +7    28
 4 Dre'a                    15    8   3   4    30   13  +17    27
 5 Inon                     15    8   3   4    14   12   +2    27
 6 Knetyohai City FC        15    7   5   3    15   10   +5    26
 7 Glaciers                 15    7   2   6    12   10   +2    23
 8 Jatho                    15    6   4   5    16   12   +4    22
 9 Wix City                 15    7   1   7    24   30   −6    22
10 Qet City                 15    6   3   6    33   41   −8    21
11 Cosmopolitans            15    5   3   7    18   22   −4    18
12 Larhai                   15    4   4   7    13   18   −5    16
13 Deprí Lanar Falcons      15    5   1   9    12   21   −9    16
14 Wirr Tsi Lightning       15    3   5   7    14   19   −5    14
15 Gurshan                  15    3   3   9    13   27  −14    12
16 Cheonju                  15    1   3  11    12   25  −13     6

Blue League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Shantarr City           15   11   2   2    40   25  +15    35
 2 Flames of the West      15    9   4   2    26   17   +9    31
 3 Nonian City             15    9   2   4    37   26  +11    29
 4 Lhor United             15    8   3   4    27   22   +5    27
 5 Umbar City              15    8   2   5    23   16   +7    26
 6 Alnio Ravens            15    6   7   2    38   30   +8    25
 7 Capitol FC              15    6   4   5    20   18   +2    22
 8 Urrhed State            15    4   7   4    26   23   +3    19
 9 Guardians               15    4   5   6    32   34   −2    17
10 Qet United              15    4   4   7    32   31   +1    16
11 Umbar State             15    5   1   9    31   47  −16    16
12 Larhai City FC          15    4   3   8    25   27   −2    15
13 Inon City               15    4   3   8    29   40  −11    15
14 Brisara Dragoons        15    4   3   8    15   27  −12    15
15 Deprí State             15    3   3   9    29   38   −9    12
   Heartland               15    3   3   9    10   19   −9    12

Indigo League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Eastern Chromatik         15   10   4   1    37   23  +14    34
 2 Kingslayers               15    9   3   3    32   21  +11    30
 3 Penat                     15    9   2   4    41   25  +16    29
 4 Lorentine City            15    7   5   3    32   27   +5    26
 5 Wix                       15    7   2   6    36   29   +7    23
 6 Jatho Bulls               15    6   4   5    16   10   +6    22
 7 Penat Pilots              15    6   4   5    23   20   +3    22
 8 Pùr Cowboys               15    5   5   5    23   24   −1    20
 9 Chargers                  15    5   5   5    34   36   −2    20
10 Mountain State            15    5   4   6    26   28   −2    19
11 Loggers                   15    6   0   9    14   17   −3    18
12 Limonte Light             15    5   2   8    28   37   −9    17
13 Green State               15    3   6   6    19   32  −13    15
14 Deprí Pelar Pelicans      15    4   2   9    28   37   −9    14
15 D'rea City                15    3   4   8    14   20   −6    13
16 Cheonju City              15    1   6   8    32   49  −17     9

Chromatik Youth League Championship Season 3

Standings After Fifteen Games:

Elite Division                               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Chromatik U-18s                            15   13   1   1    34   14  +20    40
 2 Myana Northwestern High School             15   10   3   2    35   21  +14    33
 3 Franscesca Larriet-Cortes High School      15    7   4   4    41   35   +6    25
 4 Mt. Baker High School                      15    6   5   4    15   13   +2    23
 5 Academy of the Jungle                      15    6   3   6    29   29    0    21
 6 Chromatik Central High School              15    5   6   4    21   25   −4    21
 7 Crossroads U-18s                           15    6   2   7    20   14   +6    20
 8 Myana U-18s                                15    5   5   5    36   35   +1    20
 9 Central Heights High School                15    6   1   8    29   32   −3    19
10 Alnio U-18s                                15    5   3   7    18   22   −4    18
11 Anomalies U-18s                            15    4   5   6    15   20   −5    17
12 Deprí Sanar U-18s                          15    5   2   8    27   34   −7    17
13 Facsimile High School                      15    4   4   7    24   30   −6    16
14 Pier High School                           15    3   6   6    21   25   −4    15
15 Deprí Lanar U-18s                          15    3   4   8    25   30   −5    13
16 Pùr U-18s                                  15    3   4   8    19   30  −11    13
Chromatik Youth League Second Division       Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Wirr Tsi School for the Gifted             15    9   3   3    25   15  +10    30
 2 Felswyr U-18s                              15    8   5   2    20   11   +9    29
 3 Wirr Tsi U-18s                             15    7   4   4    15   10   +5    25
 4 Mt. Niar High School                       15    7   3   5    16   16    0    24
 5 Tihon U-18s                                15    7   2   6    14    9   +5    23
 6 Crix Arts Institute                        15    7   1   7    13   10   +3    22
 7 Lhor U-18s                                 15    6   4   5    14   11   +3    22
 8 Deprí Central High School                  15    7   1   7    10    8   +2    22
 9 Jatho Agricultural High School             15    6   3   6    18   18    0    21
10 Alnio Scientific Secondary School          15    6   2   7    21   26   −5    20
11 Urrheddiao U-18s                           15    6   2   7    16   29  −13    20
12 Eyrods  U-18s                              15    5   4   6     8    9   −1    19
13 Z'ai'ai U-18s                              15    5   3   7    18   26   −8    18
14 Anchors FC U-18s                           15    3   5   7    24   24    0    14
15 Egren Elite Academy                        15    2   6   7    27   29   −2    12
16 Flames of the Revolution High School       15    2   6   7    12   20   −8    12

by **Chromatika** » Sun Jun 20, 2021 2:07 pm

Rainbow League System Season Six Midseason

All crests courtesy of Vulpine Sportif

Red League

Sponsored By:

Black Raven Technologies

Midseason Transfers:
CM/AM Hermaeus Mora -> Lhor for 4M NSD (10M NMS)
LW Sylvie Reynolds -> Wirr Tsi for 2M NSD (5M NMS)
CB Kattie Will -> Chromatik for 1M NSD (2.5M NMS)
RW Augustus Humphreys -> Lhor for 1.5M NSD (3.75 NMS)
CM Maverick Jux from Lhor -> Hanai for 0.5M NSD (1.25M NMS)
LW Janine Valdez from Wirr Tsi -> Cheonju for 0.5M NSD (1.25M NMS)
CB Abram Schuk from Chromatik -> Anfanhar for 0.5M NSD (1.25M NMS)
RW Sheree Barnes from Lhor -> Deprí Sanar United for 0.3 M NSM (0.75M NMS)

Five Things I Think I Think
By: Jordan Lawless

1. Lhor and Wirr Tsi Won the Midseason Sweepstakes.

When the CFF decided that the four players that were removed from their teams - Hermaeus Mora, Sylvie Reynolds, Kattie Will, and Augustus Humphreys - would be allowed to be courted by Red League sides for a half-year contract, there were some mild complaints from the mid-tier teams who knew that they wouldn't have a shot. Some of the more prominent squads that had foreign players in those positions also weren't the most happy, but the fans' joy in making sure that these players would have a chance to play football at all was more than enough to drown out the concerns. It would, hopefully, be an exception that wouldn't be needed too often.

Lhor and Wirr Tsi were the biggest winners. Lhor secured the services of both Hermaeus Mora, the starting CM of the Anomalies national team, and Augustus Humphreys, a winger who had just won the starting role. This upgrade is likely going to help out their campaign to compete for an IFCF berth. With the fact that they had secured a 7-4-4 record through the first fifteen games, Lhor's bid for a step in the right direction seems to be going the right way. Wirr Tsi, on the other hand, were able to get Sylvie Reynolds to secure the other wing opposite Kendra Carpenter. Will she be the final piece that they need?

Lastly, Chromatik got Kattie Will, whose prime days are over but can still provide quality minutes off the bench. It will be interesting to see just how much impact the four can have.

The CFF have stated that the four will not be allowed to qualify for any awards at the end of the season.

2. Don't Be Too Worried: Anomalies, Urrheddiao, Chromatik

Three teams that have underperformed so far this season are Anomalies, Urrheddiao, and to a lesser extent, Chromatik. Anomalies started 0-3-2, recovered to 2-4-4 and then barely made it to a 5-5-5. The loss of Nergård and Wellenbrink loomed large, and even with the addition of Allauca to the team, they truly struggled to get anything going in the early going. In going 3-1-1 in the last five, however, and taking down Chromatik in the Chromia Derby, the team has really come into their own with the new norm - push the ball up to the front and let Wadsworth and Non go wild. Their goal, of course, is to get at least to the IFCF berths, but it will be a journey.

Urrheddiao is sitting at a record of 4-5-6. The addition of Renira Schanzer has done wonders for their goalscoring efforts, but the side has struggled in narrow matches. The holding midfielders are getting burned by through-balls, and then Herrington may be getting a bit in age. Lastly, Chromatik is at 6-4-5, and in sixth place; it's not what they wanted, but they are only five points from first place. Kamil Jernejec's addition has allowed for the Capitalizt defense to be a bit stronger. The squad is not struggling in terms of scoring, tied for third in the league; they'll simply need to do better in transition.

All three of these squads have good reason to be excited about their chances going forward.

3. Don't Be Too Confident: Deprí Lanar, Omnio, Ming

Deprí Lanar has been the talk of the league, scrounging together a record of 5-6-4 via a balanced attack with Kambiz Ortan leading the way. With the team dropping three of the last five matches, though, they've started to come undone. Yeremi Belaustigetigoitia's charges are playing with much spirit, but their back line is starting to be overcome by the quality of the Red League's strikers.

Omnio has broken even with a 6-3-6 record so far, the new addition of Nigel Erskine doing a lot for the squad. Given their goals differential of +1 and the volatile nature of this league, though, they may be hard-pressed to keep up this intensity of play. As a squad that has only bee in the league for a few years, it's a bit too soon to start thinking of contending for the IFCF, and with the moves that Lhor and Wirr Tsi have made, along with the resurgence of Anomalies, their stay at the top half of the table is likely to be limited.

The squad that has the best chance to keep up their early play is Ming, despite having dropped three matches in their last five. Their chaotic approach in play means that they have a chance to win any game that they step foot in, but it also means that they have a chance to lose every single one as well. The defensive overhaul does seem to be working thus far, and so if they figure out why they lost some of their goalscoring momentum, it may help them go even further.

4. Better Luck Next Season: Umbar, Tor

Why isn't Alnio on this list? Because Rachel Byrne has a way with players and words and is likely going to claw them back from the edge. Instead, let us focus on two teams that are doomed to fail.

First, Tor had designs on scoring a higher finish than midtable this season; despite Katrina Rothers scoring eight goals and aiding the offense, they've conceded the most goals in the Red League and sit in fourteenth place. It isn't likely for Tor to be relegated, but Lynn Branch will have some decisions to make next offseason regarding the fates of Gabrielle Dick and a few other components of the defensive core.

Umbar knew that it would have a hard time in the Red League after losing Justiina Dannysdóttir in the offseason; through the brilliance of Asher Singh, they've managed eight draws, but the likelihood of that continuing is very slim.

5. Still Looking to Win It All: Myana, Tihon, Wirr Tsi

With Chromatik falling off pace, Crossroads a step behind, and Anomalies barely holding onto relevancy, it's the traditional powerhouses of Myana and Tihon that are in the lead, with new power Wirr Tsi encroaching upon them. Of them, the team that got the upgrade midseason is Wirr Tsi - which may give them the last step to win the entire thing. Unless one of the other teams make a run at the title, it should be one of these three teams that raise the trophy at the end.

Are you excited for the season to resume? Stay tuned for the rest of what will be an exciting season.

by **Chromatika** » Sun Jun 20, 2021 11:05 pm

Chromatik Collegiate Football Association
Season 13 Preview

College football is back, and the University of the Islands Sailors are the defending champions. With Deprí Theological Seminary disassociating themselves from the CCFA, Staramara Technical University Lava take their place; it will be interesting to see just how they adapt to this very competitive landscape. With the number of foreign students at an all time high, many more eyes are on the CCFA. Let's meet the teams.

Alnio University of the Arts Meercats
Last Season: 2nd on Table, Lost in Semifinals
Head Coach: Kira Banks
Starting XI (4-4-2): Moussenguet (QUE) (Fr.); Dube (So.) - Nodis (Fr.) - Silo - Amera (Jr.); Moss (Jr.) - Autta (Fr.) - Pool (Jr.) - Parlisien (Jr.); Hammersley (TKT) (Fr.) - Ibarra (So.).
Captain: CB Darius Silo
Key Players: CB Cylie Nodis, CB Darius Silo, CM Nadira Pool
Summary: The Meercats were only two steps away from winning the title last year, and they lost eight seniors. However, they got some promising recruits in Clemence Moussenguet of Quebec, the pair of Cylie Nodis and Marcus Autta from the U-18 squad, and Stuart Hammersley from Tikariot. This is a young squad that will have to grow, but the future is bright.
Prediction: Barely Playoffs

Chromatik State University Stars
Last Season: 14th on Table, Missed Playoffs
Head Coach: Refugio Palazzolo
Starting XI (4-4-2): Farrar (So.); Nice (Sr.) - Woo (QUE) (Sr.) - Afansy (Jr.) - Rowbury (NPH) (Sr.); Allste (Sr.) - Autta (Fr.) - Anusic (MYT) (Fr.) - Tice (So.); German (Jr.) - Saxton (So.).
Captain: RM Xena Allste
Key Players: LB Maryam Rowbury, RM Xena Allste, CM Jana Anusic
Summary: This team lost six senior starters to graduation, but with how the last crop did, perhaps that will be a good thing. Xena Allste will lead this group, and with the addition of Jana Anusic from Mytanija and Maryam Rowbury in her last year, this team is too good to not make the playoffs again.
Prediction: Barely Playoffs

Chromia Central College University Comets
Last Season: 6th on Table, Lost in Quarterfinals
Head Coach: Claude Pare-Achel (ZWZ)
Starting XI (5-2-3): Bautista (So.); Lemke (So.) - Handon (NPH) (So.) - Pettit (So.) - Otilier (Jr.) - Cloutier (So.); Nguyen (ZWZ) (Sr.) - Phoen (Sr.); Spekman (TLI) (Fr.) - Faucher-Leonsis (QUE) (Jr.) - Satchell (Fr.)
Captain: CM Alissar Phoen
Key Players: CM Cixin Nguyen, ST Marc-Andre Faucher-Leonsis, RCB Wilhelmina Handon
Summary: The CCCU machine rolls on. After losing four seniors, the Comets obtained Jake Spekman from The Licentian Isles and Laura Satchell from Nephara; with Marc-Andre Faucher-Leonsis in his third year of play and Cixin Nguyen in her final year, this squad is poised for another run at the playoffs at least. The Comets will be very hard to score against, and they will be in the thick of things come playoffs.
Prediction: Title Contender

Deprí Lanar University Warriors
Last Season: 11th on Table, Lost in First Round of Playoffs
Head Coach: Rochel Lamanna
Starting XI (3-4-3): Wood (Fr.); Yuliy (Jr.) - Barale (SVG) (Fr.) - Florence (Jr.); Ante (Sr.) - Kamilla (Jr.) - Gerasim (Jr.) - Savatier (Fr.); Kern (Sr.) - Oden (So.) - Killon (Sr.).
Captain: CM Lionel Kamilla
Key Players: CM Lionel Kamilla, RB Sylvain Yuliy, RW Cara Kern
Summary: Somehow, the Warriors made it to the Playoffs last season, and with only four seniors graduating, this squad is looking to only improve. Grégory Wood is an exciting prospect, Anastasia Barale is a solid center back from Savigliane, and the combination of Lionel Kamilla, Sylvain Yuliy, and Cara Kern will be back for another season. Quarterfinals are a given, but can they go even further?
Prediction: Quarterfinalist

Deprí Sanar University Spartans
Last Season: 5th on Table, Lost in Quarterfinals
Head Coach: Jim Marxman
Starting XI (3-4-3): Low (So.); Viktor (Jr.) - Zinoviy (Jr.) - MacPierce (ZWZ) (Sr.); Oktyabarina (Jr.) - Gasperini (TKT) (Fr.) - Stubbs (NPH) (Fr.) - Petia (Jr.); Axel (Fr.) - Karr (So.) - Pan (Jr.).
Captain: LB Jolanda MacPierce
Key Players: LB Jolanda MacPierce, CM Nicoletta Gasperini, CB Flavie Zinoviy
Summary: These Spartans were supposed to contend for the title, fell short, and then lost so much. Now, they do have the services of Jolanda MacPierce and Flavie Zinoviy, but there is so much to make up. If there is such thing as rebuilding years in the CCFA, this is it for DSU. How far will they fall, though?
Prediction: Bottom Feeders

Eyrods Tech Jaguars
Last Season: 7th on Table, Lost in First Round of Playoffs
Head Coach: Ladonna Dickey
Starting XI (3-4-3): Duchemin (SVG) (Fr.); Everson (So.) - Sogensberg (TKT) (Fr.) - Foxx (Sr.); Wirth (Sr.) - Hyun (Jr.) - Chung (So.) - Iara (Sr.); Munster (Sr.) - Jang (QUE) (Sr.) - Womack (So.).
Captain: ST Ho-Yeong Jang
Key Players: RB Mickie Everson, LM Mandra Iara, ST Ho-Yeong Jang
Summary: It was a down year for Eyrods Tech, a side that isn't used to going out so early. They lost Ha'nei Ighv, one of the best players to ever play for ETech, but did gain Thibaud Duchemin from Savigliane and Anders Skogensberg of Tikariot. With the leadership of Ho-Yeong Jang, the Quebecois senior, this squad is very motivated to make sure that last year was just a one-year blip. Their roster states so.
Prediction: Quarterfinalists

Felswyr State University Firehawks
Last Season: 15th on Table, Missed Playoffs
Head Coach: Shani Hayashida
Starting XI (3-4-3): Eun (Fr.); Meyer (NPH) (Jr.) - Bruno (Jr.) - Charron-Becker (QUE) (Sr.); Geffen-Broad (ZWZ) (Sr.) - Goodwin (NPH) (So.) - Krisp (Sr.) - Crist (Sr.); Albert (Jr.) - Bates (MUR) (Fr.) - Hughes (SYL) (Fr.).
Captain: RM Carrie Geffen-Broad
Key Players: RM Carrie Geffen-Broad, RB Gerome Meyer, LB Alexis Charron-Becker
Summary: After the worst year that they've had in a while, Felswyr State gets back to the grindstone with plenty of great players. With a roster of six international students, the Firehawks will be right back in the thick of things. Of note are Carrie Geffen-Broad, the captain, Alexis Charron-Becker, the Quebecois left back, and Claude Goodwin, a Nepharim midfielder who, in his second year, could be the difference maker. There is no way they miss the playoffs again.
Prediction: Quarterfinalist

Pria Technical College Calvary
Last Season: 16th on Table, Missed Playoffs
Head Coach: Milly Barris
Starting XI (3-4-3): Wilkins (QUE) (Sr.); Sotelo (So.) - Thompson (Sr.) - Killian (Jr.); Josse (Jr.) - Bensom (NPH) (Jr.) - Ang Jr. (Sr.) - Dorian (Jr.); Burk (So.) - Coon (So.) - Maél (Jr.).
Captain: CB Nash Thompson
Key Players: CB Nash Thompson, DM Ellen Bensom, CM Willard Ang Jr.
Summary: PTC has been struggling for along time... They do have some good pieces in Bensom, Ang, Jr., and Thompson. It's an uphill climb to be part of a PTC squad, but the talented individuals do have an opportunity to shine. They do have a shot at the playoffs, but it will be difficult.
Prediction: Barely Playoffs

Pùr State University Crusaders
Last Season: 10th on Table, Lost in Quarterfinals
Head Coach: Mariana Novick
Starting XI (4-4-2): Wilhelm (NPH) (Sr.); Xiaodan (Fr.) - Bérenger (Jr.) - Dong (Jr.) - Drea (Sr.); Jackson (Sr.) - Barr (So.) - Chism (So.) - Lillis (TKT) (Fr.); Ornelas (So.) - Zan (Jr.).
Captain: LB Cin Drea
Key Players: LB Cin Drea, GK Tarantula Wilhelm, RM Qwenthorpe Jackson
Summary: The Crusaders made leaps and bounds of improvements last season, but had to deal with a slew of seniors graduating; they still have Bérenger, Drea, Jackson, and Barr, and should still be in the thick of things with the addition of Ray Lillis from Tikariot.
Prediction: Quarterfinalists

Southern Chromatik University Red and Gold
Last Season: 4th on Table, Lost in Semifinals
Head Coach: Janiece Carraway
Starting XI (4-4-2): Yaraslavovich (Fr.); Mejia (So.) - Morgen (Sr.) - Clemence (NPH) (Rr.) - Aimée (Jr.); Stauffer (So.) - Galvin (Sr.) - Dimitry (Jr.) - Astride (Jr.); Cook (MUR) (Fr.) - Zoric (MYT) (Fr.).
Captain: LB Ipati Aimée
Key Players: CB Jens Clemence, LB Ipati Aimée, CM Munster Galvin
Summary: With Cathryn Nio and Eli Apt graduated, SCU has lost a bit of their best players to ever play for them. However, they were able to get both Sophie Cook from Murphtannia and Anja Zoric from Mytanija to help out with the scoring. The goalkeeping position will be a bit less prolific, but Ilyin Yaroslavovich is here to make a name for himself. This team still remains a title contender.
Prediction: Title Contenders

Staramara Tech University Lava
Last Season: Inaugural Season
Head Coach: Rila Woersten
Starting XI (3-5-2): Carr (MUR) (Fr.); Stepnaov (Fr.) - Craig (TLI) (Fr.) - Travere (Jr).; Vinogradova (Fr.) - Zongying (So.) - Aleksandrova (Fr.) - Duchamp (Sr.) - Einaudi (SVG) (Fr.); Badger (So.) - Mason (Fr.).
Captain: LB Sybille Travere
Key Players: RM Zhanna Vinogradova, LM Nico Einaudi, ST Cutlass Mason
Summary: Welcome to the CCFA, STU! While not quite the CCGC squad, this should be an interesting team to watch. They do have four foreign students on the roster, the most intriguing of which are the two Nicos - Nico Einaudi from Savigliane and Nico Craig from The Licentian Isles. What will this team add to the CCFA?
Prediction: Bottom Feeders

University of Myana Vipers
Last Season: 9th on Table, Lost in Quarterfinals
Head Coach: Marlyn Stidham
Starting XI (4-4-2): Don (Jr.); Morgen (Sr.) - Rodolphe (Jr.) - Suggs (Sr.) - Kornijchuk (Fr.); Verim (Jr.) - Pandi (QUE) (Sr.) - Sund (Sr.) - Knoflach (So.) (NPH); Marselline (Jr.) - Goussaint (Jr.).
Captain: CM Pierre-Luc Pandi
Key Players: GK Vlasi Don, CM Pierre-Luc Pandi, ST Kyusha Marselline
Summary: UM has made their way back to the thick of things, and with only two starters missing from the lineup, the most likely trajectory is up. This is the last year for Morgen, Suggs, Pandi, and Sund - the time to strike is now.
Prediction: Title Contenders

University of Wirr Tsi Fireflies
Last Season: 12th on Table, Lost in First Round
Head Coach: Godefrey Laetitia
Starting XI (3-4-3): Boughton (So.); Vadik (Jr.) - Song (Sr.) - Théa (Jr.); Ni (Sr.) - Galloway (NPH) (Fr.) - Yelizaveta (Jr.) - Fapa (Sr.); Adam (Jr.) - Yvan (Jr.) - Gregorian (Sr.).
Captain: RM Kiri Ni
Key Players: CB Grey Song, RM Kiri Ni, LM Ugalo Fapa
Summary: The Fireflies went against all expectations, finishing in the top twelve and making it to the playoffs. Then, they lost four more seniors. A push to just make it there could be in the cards, but it's not likely.
Prediction: Bottom Feeders

University of the Islands Sailors
Last Season: 1st on Table, Champions
Head Coach: Niesha Gartman
Starting XI (4-3-3): Turner-Cont (ZWZ) (Sr.); Wintersham (TKT) (Fr.) - Bennett (NPH) (So.) - Régine (Jr.) - Lee (Sr.); Wells (SYL) (Fr.) - Gil (Fr.) - Ashley (So.); Romane (Jr.) - Han (Sr.) - Jordan (Jr.).
Captain: ST Ma-Gyo Han
Key Players: CB Ector Bennett, LB Byong-Jun Lee, ST Ma-Gyo Han
Summary: Their title came from nowhere, but came at the cost of three players that had been on the U-21 squad as well as Jasper Hardy, the Nepharan Right Back. They did get Jamie Wells and James Wintersham, but the loss of so many key seniors cannot be understated. It may be a bit of a let down, but there is no way they stay up top.
Prediction: Bottom Feeders

Urrheddiao State University Argonauts
Last Season: 8th on Table, Lost in Play-In Round
Head Coach: Jeffrey Keithley
Starting XI (4-4-2): Ittobon (Sr.); Mark-Ellis (Sr.) - Wu (Jr.) - Illaoi (Sr.) - Kun (Jr.); Ké (Jr.) - Robertson (TLI) (Fr.) - Laurette (Jr.) - Krise (Sr.); Gaitonde (ZWZ) (Sr.) - Bertos (NPH) (Sr.).
Captain: CB Sandra Illaoi
Key Players: CB Sandra Illaoi, ST Adnan Gaitonde, ST Leo Bertos
Summary: The Argonauts are a squad that are reeling after losing the core of their defensive identity this time around - which will take a bit more time to replace. This roster, is, though, still good enough for a playoff berth - and once you get there, who knows what will happen. Notable are the striker pair of Gaitonde and Bertos.
Prediction: Barely Playoffs

Z'ai'ai Institute of Technology Hellcats
Last Season: 3rd on Table, Lost in Championship Game
Head Coach: Rayna Rambert
Starting XI (3-4-3): Do (Jr.); Tierney (So.) - Yila (Sr.) - Turnbull (So.); Askari (Sr.) - Ju (Jr.) - Satozaki (QUE) (Fr.) - Solch (NPH) (Jr.); De Lann (Sr.) - Evans (NPH) (So.) - Kwak (QUE) (Sr.).
Captain: LW Dong-Seong Kwak
Key Players: LM Kristalina Solch, LW Dong-Seong Kwak, RM Liga Askari
Summary: Score, score, score. The Hellcats have a fiery offense, and as long as Do keeps out goals, they'll do fine. With four foreign students up front, they'll be sniffing around the title for certain. They are for sure the favorites for this season.
Prediction: Title Contender

by **Chromatika** » Tue Jun 22, 2021 10:55 pm

Rainbow League System Season Six Matchdays 16-20

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Part 4 - Week 27 - Week 33

International Roundup
CC Round of Thirty-Two
(KSK) Shearwater 2–2 a Crossroads (CMT) 1–2 1–0
CC Round of Sixteen
(CMT) Crossroads 1–5 René Skaé (FFD) 1–2 0–3

Crossroads is still playing internationally. The brace from Dannysdóttir on the road is enough to get them to the next round despite letting in a goal at home; then, they run into the buzzsaw that is René Skaé and fall out. Eh... It was still a spirited run that helped the view of Chromatik teams around the world.

AOCL Second Round
(VAL) Raynor City United 5–2 Crossroads (CMT) 3-0 2-2

It makes sense that with three different competitions going on, one falls through the cracks. Also, RCU is... RCU. Kudos to them.

Week 27

Violet Cup VI Fixtures - Round of Sixteen, Leg 2
Umbar 1–1 Deprí Lanar, Umbar wins 2-1 in aggregate
Umbar: Ingott '29; Deprí Lanar: Camara '48
Tor 3–0 Omnio, Tor wins 4-0 in aggregate
Tor: McCarthy '28, '54, '80; Onmnio: None.
Felswyr 1–2 Lhor, Lhor wins 4-1 in aggregate
Felswyr: Kamarandan '52; Lhor: Mora '20, '68
Chromatik 1–2 Z'ai'ai, Z'ai'ai wins 4-3 in aggregate
Chromatik: Caszely ’27; Z’ai’ai: Galloweigh ’16, Ennai ‘72
Myana 3–2 Anomalies, Myana wins 3-2 in aggregate
Myana: Anastasiadis ‘9, Hanson-Conavacio ’51, ’82; Anomalies: Wadsworth ’38, Strausz ‘72
Brisara FC 1–2 Alnio, Alnio wins 3-2 in aggregate
Brisara FC: Throop ’37; Alnio: Jacobsen ’66, ‘85
Crossroads 0–0 Wirr Tsi, Crossroads wins 2-0 in away goals after 2-2 in aggregate
Crossroads: None.; Wirr Tsi: None.
Urrheddiao 1–0 Crix, Urrheddiao wins 1-0 in aggregate
Urrheddiao: Jiawei ’63; Crix: None.

With so many matches of the first leg ending in draws, this was going to be an electric affair, and the games did not disappoint. Tor cruised to a victory over Omnio with McCarthy’s hat trick, Lhor welcomed Hermaeus Mora, who scored a brace to send the Orcas to the next round, while Z’ai’ai caused the upset of the round by getting the better of the Capitalizt. Myana took care of things at home, Alnio edged past Brisara FC, and Urrheddiao found a lone strike that did the work against Crix. With Umbar managing to hold on against Deprí Lanar, this left the other marquee matchup of the day: Crossroads against Wirr Tsi.

Time and time again, the Shock tried to get past Alek Khadur. Time and time again, the long-tenured Sajnuran stood firm. When the whistle blew, Crossroads was moving on and the defending champions were eliminated.

Violet Cup VI Fixtures - Quarterfinals, Leg 1
Myana @ Urrheddiao
Tor @ Lhor
Crossroads @ Alnio
Z’ai’ai @ Umbar

Z’ai’ai or Umbar in the semifinals? Myana-Urrheddiao clash? Lhor having a decent draw? Alnio’s one last chance to shine? Should be a riveting bunch of matches.

Week 28

New Additions Shine as Second Half Begins
Chromatik-Lhor, Crossroads-Myana end in draws

CAPITALIZT DOME, CHROMIA, CAPITAL DISTRICT - Most of the time, the second half of a season starts with a rudimentary match. This time around, there are four new faces - Hermaeus Mora, Sylvie Reynolds, Kattie Will, and Augustus Humphreys. Three of them faced each other on the pitch at the Capitalizt Dome, with both Hermaeus Mora and Augustus Humphreys scoring off set pieces. Kattie Will made her appearance in the second half substituting in for Cameron Win, but Salvatore Buckley was the star for the Capitalizt as the often-overshadowed winger scored the brace to preserve the tie.

Sylvie Reynolds, on the other hand, shined for Wirr Tsi as they put together a very Shock-like victory in a throttling affair; Begley’s performance was matched by Nur in an equal standing as Anomalies started their second half with a victory.

In other matches, Brisara destroyed Urrheddiao as Herrington was sent off due to an injury; Samir Bogdani struggled in relief, and Maricela Throop led the way with a brace; Tihon had to contend with Felswyr’s Glory Bellinger scoring what was the goal of the day on a wickedly bending shot to the upper right corner of the net. At the Hawks’ Nest, Deprí Lanar took care of business against Omnio.

Lastly, Myana had a score to settle when facing Crossroads at Chromatik City Field. The game saw eight goals scored, a brace from Hanson-Conavacio, goals from two left backs, and an injury time goal from a very unlikely source - backup defensive midfielder Roisin Staunton, the aging veteran getting a fortuitous bounce off of a Kimberly Doyle free kick. It’s a shame that it all ended in a draw.

With the new additions to the league, it proves to be an exciting second half of the season.

Week 29

Alnio, Tor Score Important Wins
Wirr Tsi stumbles as Anomalies makes strong statement

RCK FIELD, ALNIO, CAPITAL DISTRICT - For half of the season, Alnio has had a problem scoring goals. Now, in the second half of the season, they’re finally hitting their stride. Their latest victims were Chromatik, whose brace from Kogler got wasted due to Croxier’s brace and Katie Rothers scoring the game winner. It isn’t too late to get out of the relegation spots, and they’re making a strong case.

Tor has been another team struggling through the first half of the season - but chose a great time to step up. Gabrielle Dick matched Kathie Begley save for save and Katrina Rothers made sure that it counted.

Anomalies is making a statement in the first two matches of the second half. By scoring a three-nil victory over Urrheddiao, they’re back up to fifth place and really in the thick of things. Ronald Labbadia is getting the band together even with the loss of the Vanorians; Lhor is clicking on all cylinders with their new pieces, getting past Umbar.

Crossroads took care of business against Brisara FC, Deprí Lanar held Myana to a draw despite committing fifteen fouls, and then there were two barnburners - Ming getting five to squeak by Felswyr and Tihon absolutely dominating Omnio despite conceding three goals.

Justiina Dannysdóttir and Enrico Hanson-Conavacio leads all scorers with fourteen goals, while Kathie Begley leads the Golden Glove with only fifteen goals allowed.

Week 30

Tihon 4-1 Myana: Charing’s Charge Lays Claim to Top of Table
Wirr Tsi edges Chromatik to be just behind; Crossroads survives trip to Deprí Lanar as Lhor stumbles in Urrheddiao

THE TIDAL WAVE, TIHON, URRHED ISLAND - With all the talk about Crossroads trying to repeat, Chromatik making moves to try for their first title, Myana always being around, and Wirr Tsi staking their claim to the throne, Tihon has gone a bit unnoticed. They put those pundits to bed by virtue of a dominating display as they handed Myana a 4-1 victory at The Tidal Wave. Tihon possessed the ball for 78% of the match and totaled an astonishing fourteen shots on goal, with four of them going in; Rory McNair was phenomenal with two goals from range and an assist to Corver.

Madison Bilboa, the Myana Manager, is rumored to be having some difficulty with management; Myana wants to let go of their aging players and rebuild around Enrico while Bilboa thinks that there are few seasons left in the likes of Anastasiadis, Casavant, and Barrios. The match against Tihon seems to be more of a point to the management’s side as this story unfolds.

Right behind Tihon is the Shock, having contained the Capitalizt for all of ninety minutes while Sylvie Reynolds scored off a header. There is an air of confidence around Zhaxi Nanlei’s charges. As for the other quoted contenders, Crossroads outlasted Deprí Lanar by virtue of Lisa Bell’s header in the eighty-fourth as the promoted squad continues to overperform, Yeremi Belaustigetigoitia getting the most out of his players.

Elsewhere, Tor fell back to earth after defeating Wirr Tsi at the hands of Felswyr, Ming outfought Omnio, Brisara FC drew even with Anomalies late off a Russ Lyllard run, and Alnio and Umbar played an entertaining draw.

Lastly, Lhor’s resurgence ran into Morningstar’s crew at the United Center. Though Hermaeus Mora scored a brace off of tantalizing strikes, it was Beulah Barrett off the bench that made the lasting impact - a short-ranged shot that caught the whole field off guard.

Two statements made this matchday. Can they keep their word?

Week 31

Violet Cup VI Fixtures, Quarterfinals, Leg 1
Urrheddiao 1–2 Myana
Urrheddiao: Love ’29; Myana: Hanson-Conavacio ’49, Zup ‘88
Lhor 2–2 Tor
Lhor: Humphreys ’19, Feltzer ’66; Tor: Clercin ’22, Rothers ‘73
Alnio 4–6 Crossroads
Alnio: Croxier ‘8, Jacobsen ’14, Sterling ’61, Rothers ’82; Crossroads: Dannysdóttir ‘8, ’32, dí Völará ’24, Hector ’52, Goudeau ’67, Gre ‘90+1
Umbar 2–0 Z'ai'ai
Umbar: Demirjian ’21, Ingott ‘63

The Urrheddiao-Myana match delivers, with Marko Zup’s late goal giving the Islanders the lead heading back home; Lhor and Tor fight to a messy tie, Augustus Humphreys scoring his very first goal for their squad. Umbar doubled up on Z’ai’ai in a battle between the promoted and the relegated. The most memorable match happened at RCK Field, though, where Crossroads were able to stymie four goals scored by the Brewers with six of their own. The six goals scored on the road will likely be an almost insurmountable edge as long as they handle the return leg and don’t lose by more than two.

Violet Cup VI Fixtures, Quarterfinals, Leg 2
Urrheddiao @ Myana
Lhor @ Tor
Alnio @ Crossroads
Umbar @ Z’ai’ai

Week 32

Orcas Soar: Victory over Anomalies Send Lhor to Third Place
Tihon, Wirr Tsi continue their hot run of form, Myana continues to stumble

THE COVE, LHOR, COASTAL DISTRICT - When Lhor went 7-4-4 in the first fifteen matches, experts said that it was luck, that Hlinka was getting the most out of his charges. Then, they got Augustus Humphreys and Hermaeus Mora, and the fire of desire for more has only gotten brighter.

In a clash against a more rejuvenated Anomalies, they faced a red-hot Kristian Non who was on his game, scoring a hat trick. Thankfully for them, both Mora and Humphreys were on target and the duo of Jacqueline Holt and Barrion Winge chipped in. The result? A 6-4 victory that showed just how far this team has come in the first season of their rebuild.

Atop the table, Tihon’s edging out of Crossroads was a classic affair, as Nick Mariner showed his class by scoring twice in a span of seven minutes with two medium-ranged darts; Harriet Corver finished the scoring late to take the victory. Right behind them, Wirr Tsi added to Umbar’s misery by a routine victory.

Elsewhere, Chromatik bounced back with a second half resurgence that saw a rare goal from center back Kaml Jernejec, who scored off a corner from Micha Burkhard; they’re back to 7-5-7 and not too far from an IFCF berth with plenty of matches to go. In Myana, Bilboa loses another point to the Management as the current roster struggled to keep Ming down, and Omnio and Tor fought to a bitter draw in a game that saw four goals disallowed due to VAR.

Lastly, Deprí Lanar scoring another draw saw them maintain in ninth place while Alnio scraping by Urrheddiao sees five teams separated by less than three points at the bottom of the table.

Week 33

Here to Stay: Deprí Lanar Topples Tihon as Wirr Tsi Takes over Pole Position
Crossroads falls to Ming, Anomalies tie to Alnio as Chromia clubs fall out of IFCF berths for the first time

THE TIDAL WAVE, TIHON, URRHED ISLAD - One of the feel-good stories of this season has been the resurgence of Deprí Lanar. In the last season under that name (they will be renamed to Lanar next season), they’ve done way better than anyone thought they would, with both Ryan Camara and Kambiz Ortan hitting double digits in terms of goals scored and Jared Baglowski holding down the fort as best as he can. The squad has scored eight draws to date, while only losing five games.

Nobody gave them any clout as they walked into Tihon; however, the statement was made early when Isak Liverstam made a hard tackle of Helio Hama early. It was precise, clean, and set the tone. Deprí Lanar only possessed the ball for 33% of the time, but with the Red Hawks playing intense defense and with Rylo Camara scoring, Deprí Lnar had what amounts to a signature victory.

With Tihon falling a step, Wirr Tsi took the opportunity to record another shutout, this time against Urrheddiao. Kendra Carpenter scored her twelfth goal of the season and Kathie Begley was hardly touched as the Shock midfield maintained possession for the majority of the match.

As for the Chromia clubs, it was a day to forget for two. Whether it was Crossroads losing to Ming in a game where they couldn’t do much at all, or Alnio managing to score a draw against Anomalies, it was a day of futility. Chromatik, though, beat Omnio after a strategy shift that saw Trudy Harrison take the field next to Leysa Burns with Snéachda on the bench. The additional holding midfielder allowed the wingers to roam more which ended up being the difference.

Myana recovered from their struggles with Sinead MacDougall scoring off a set piece late, the Quebecois player scoring a beauty from range. Madison Bilboa didn’t mince words afterwards, saying that her players had much more to give and that they will not go down without a fight. The internal battle in Myana is absolutely heating up.

Lastly, Lhor kept on their form by taking down Brisara on the road while Umbar suffered their fourth loss in five games as Felswyr took out their frustration, having gone 2-1-2 in the last five games.

Standings After Twenty Games:

Red League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts   Last5   +/- 
 1 Wirr Tsi               20   12   2   6    23   15   +8    38   4-0-1    +2
 2 Tihon                  20   10   6   4    41   26  +15    36   3-1-1     =
 3 Lhor                   20   10   5   5    45   39   +6    35   3-1-1    +1
 4 Myana                  20    9   6   5    42   38   +4    33   1-3-1    -3
 5 Ming                   20    9   5   6    39   35   +4    32   3-1-1    +2
 6 Crossroads             20    8   5   7    41   35   +6    29   2-1-2    -1
 7 Chromatik              20    8   5   7    39   33   +6    29   2-1-2    -1
 8 Deprí Lanar            20    7   8   5    41   40   +1    29   2-2-1    +1
 9 Anomalies              20    7   7   6    37   32   +5    28   2-2-1    +1
10 Felswyr                20    8   3   9    40   40    0    27   2-1-2    +1
11 Omnio                  20    6   4  10    30   37   −7    22   0-1-4    -3
12 Alnio                  20    6   4  10    30   39   −9    22   2-3-0    +4
13 Brisara FC             20    5   6   9    33   37   −4    21   1-2-2     =
14 Tor                    20    5   6   9    37   46   −9    21   1-2-2     =
15 Urrheddiao             20    5   5  10    21   31  −10    20   1-0-4    -3
16 Umbar                  20    2   9   9    16   32  −16    15   0-1-4    -1

No Chromia teams in the top five? The chance that none of them will be kept out is thin, but with the way that Wirr Tsi, Tihon, and Lhor are playing, who knows? Ming is up there but likely going to fall given their form. Deprí Lanar is in the top half while continuing their season, while Omnio, Tor, and Brisara FC have behind a few steps. Nobody is hurting as much as URrheddiao, who will have to lean on the fact that there are two points between eleventh and fifteenth. There is still everything to play for - but time is starting to run out.

Orange League

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Orange League            Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Qet                    20   12   2   6    37   30   +7    38
 2 Deprí Sanar            20   10   6   4    41   30  +11    36
 3 Z'ai'ai                20   11   3   6    37   26  +11    36
 4 Hanai Breakers         20   11   2   7    28   17  +11    35
 5 Knetyohai              20   10   4   6    25   19   +6    34
 6 Miners FC              20    9   6   5    33   29   +4    33
 7 Eyrods                 20    8   7   5    23   21   +2    31
 8 Anchors FC             20    9   2   9    45   45    0    29
 9 Crix                   20    7   7   6    14   13   +1    28
10 Pria                   20    7   6   7    28   26   +2    27
11 Vitoron                20    8   3   9    26   27   −1    27
12 Rhoni FC               20    7   1  12    38   45   −7    22
13 Lorentine              20    6   4  10    33   40   −7    22
14 Tihon United           20    5   6   9    22   29   −7    21
15 Eyrods City FC         20    4   4  12    15   27  −12    16
16 Rhoni                  20    3   3  14     9   30  −21    12

Qet? Really? Megoé and Kalashnikov are leading this team and they're in the thick of things; with Deprí Sanar, Z'ai'ai, Hanai Breakers, and Knetyohai nearby, it will be difficult for them to return to the Red League. Tihon United's fall down has been a surprise, while seeing Eyrods City FC and Rhoni at the bottom isn't too far out of touch.

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Yellow League            Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Pria City              20   12   4   4    25   13  +12    40
 2 Omnio City             20   11   3   6    22   15   +7    36
 3 Urrhed FC              20    8  10   2    24   15   +9    34
 4 Shantarr               20   10   3   7    26   24   +2    33
 5 Pùr                    20    9   4   7    29   14  +15    31
 6 Rhoni City             20    8   6   6    30   24   +6    30
 7 Fishermen's Club       20    7   7   6    32   27   +5    28
 8 Naval FC               20    7   7   6    29   26   +3    28
 9 Egren                  20    7   4   9    30   33   −3    25
10 Anfanhar City          20    7   4   9    30   35   −5    25
11 Anfanhar               20    6   7   7    29   34   −5    25
12 Checkers FC            20    6   6   8    24   21   +3    24
13 Kynxe                  20    6   6   8    29   36   −7    24
14 Lorentine Jackals      20    7   3  10    17   32  −15    24
15 Limonte                20    4   5  11    14   27  −13    17
16 Hanai                  20    3   5  12    27   41  −14    14

Green League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Deprí Sanar Vipers       20   15   0   5    37   13  +24    45
 2 Deprí Sanar United       20   13   4   3    27   11  +16    43
 3 Deprí Lanar United       20   13   4   3    30   15  +15    43
 4 Inon                     20   11   4   5    17   13   +4    37
 5 Dre'a                    20   11   3   6    40   19  +21    36
 6 Knetyohai City FC        20    9   6   5    23   15   +8    33
 7 Cosmopolitans            20    8   4   8    27   30   −3    28
 8 Jatho                    20    7   5   8    20   18   +2    26
 9 Wix City                 20    8   2  10    29   37   −8    26
10 Glaciers                 20    7   4   9    18   23   −5    25
11 Deprí Lanar Falcons      20    6   4  10    18   27   −9    22
12 Qet City                 20    6   4  10    42   60  −18    22
13 Larhai                   20    4   8   8    15   21   −6    20
14 Gurshan                  20    4   5  11    16   31  −15    17
15 Wirr Tsi Lightning       20    3   6  11    16   25   −9    15
16 Cheonju                  20    2   3  15    15   32  −17     9

Blue League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Shantarr City           20   14   3   3    50   30  +20    45
 2 Nonian City             20   12   3   5    41   28  +13    39
 3 Flames of the West      20   11   5   4    29   21   +8    38
 4 Alnio Ravens            20   10   7   3    47   36  +11    37
 5 Lhor United             20   10   3   7    37   31   +6    33
 6 Umbar City              20    9   3   8    30   25   +5    30
 7 Capitol FC              20    8   5   7    29   25   +4    29
 8 Urrhed State            20    6   9   5    30   25   +5    27
 9 Guardians               20    7   6   7    41   41    0    27
10 Qet United              20    7   5   8    42   40   +2    26
11 Larhai City FC          20    7   3  10    36   37   −1    24
12 Umbar State             20    7   1  12    39   57  −18    22
13 Deprí State             20    5   4  11    40   49   −9    19
14 Brisara Dragoons        20    5   3  12    17   37  −20    18
15 Heartland               20    4   4  12    14   25  −11    16
16 Inon City               20    4   4  12    35   50  −15    16

Indigo League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Kingslayers               20   14   3   3    45   27  +18    45
 2 Eastern Chromatik         20   13   5   2    45   28  +17    44
 3 Penat                     20   13   3   4    52   30  +22    42
 4 Lorentine City            20    9   7   4    35   29   +6    34
 5 Pùr Cowboys               20    9   6   5    35   29   +6    33
 6 Chargers                  20    8   5   7    47   46   +1    29
 7 Wix                       20    8   3   9    38   34   +4    27
 8 Penat Pilots              20    7   6   7    31   28   +3    27
 9 Jatho Bulls               20    6   7   7    18   14   +4    25
10 Loggers                   20    6   5   9    19   22   −3    23
11 D'rea City                20    5   6   9    19   25   −6    21
12 Mountain State            20    5   6   9    32   38   −6    21
13 Limonte Light             20    5   4  11    37   51  −14    19
14 Deprí Pelar Pelicans      20    4   4  12    33   46  −13    16
15 Cheonju City              20    3   7  10    44   62  −18    16
16 Green State               20    3   7  10    21   42  −21    16

Chromatik Youth League Championship Season 3

Standings After Twenty Games:

Elite Division                               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Chromatik U-18s                            20   16   2   2    51   28  +23    50
 2 Myana Northwestern High School             20   14   3   3    52   35  +17    45
 3 Academy of the Jungle                      20   10   4   6    44   37   +7    34
 4 Chromatik Central High School              20    8   7   5    35   37   −2    31
 5 Anomalies U-18s                            20    8   5   7    24   23   +1    29
 6 Myana U-18s                                20    7   7   6    47   45   +2    28
 7 Franscesca Larriet-Cortes High School      20    8   4   8    46   45   +1    28
 8 Mt. Baker High School                      20    7   7   6    20   21   −1    28
 9 Crossroads U-18s                           20    7   4   9    24   20   +4    25
10 Facsimile High School                      20    6   6   8    42   43   −1    24
11 Central Heights High School                20    6   4  10    36   42   −6    22
12 Alnio U-18s                                20    6   4  10    27   38  −11    22
13 Deprí Lanar U-18s                          20    5   6   9    30   34   −4    21
14 Deprí Sanar U-18s                          20    6   3  11    39   47   −8    21
15 Pier High School                           20    4   8   8    28   32   −4    20
16 Pùr U-18s                                  20    3   4  13    25   43  −18    13
Chromatik Youth League Second Division       Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Wirr Tsi School for the Gifted             20   11   4   5    30   21   +9    37
 2 Mt. Niar High School                       20   11   4   5    25   17   +8    37
 3 Wirr Tsi U-18s                             20   10   5   5    20   13   +7    35
 4 Lhor U-18s                                 20    9   6   5    19   12   +7    33
 5 Tihon U-18s                                20    9   4   7    19   11   +8    31
 6 Urrheddiao U-18s                           20    9   4   7    24   31   −7    31
 7 Felswyr U-18s                              20    8   6   6    21   20   +1    30
 8 Crix Arts Institute                        20    8   3   9    18   16   +2    27
 9 Alnio Scientific Secondary School          20    8   3   9    28   34   −6    27
10 Jatho Agricultural High School             20    7   5   8    20   21   −1    26
11 Deprí Central High School                  20    8   2  10    11   12   −1    26
12 Z'ai'ai U-18s                              20    7   5   8    23   28   −5    26
13 Eyrods  U-18s                              20    6   5   9    11   13   −2    23
14 Anchors FC U-18s                           20    5   6   9    30   30    0    21
15 Egren Elite Academy                        20    4   6  10    34   40   −6    18
16 Flames of the Revolution High School       20    3   6  11    13   27  −14    15

This is Chromatik's season to lose. Trudy Harrison has one year in this division, and she is really making her mark. Sporting a +23 Goal Differential, the only caveat will be trying to make sure that they have enough left in the tank for the Playoffs at the end of the season.

by **Chromatika** » Wed Jun 23, 2021 11:36 pm

Rainbow League System Season Six Matchdays 21-25

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Red League

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Part 5 - Week 34 - Week 40

Things are building toward the finish! From now on, both the Red League and the Orange League will be covered.

Week 34

Violet Cup VI Fixtures - Quarterfinals, Second Leg
Myana 2–1 Urrheddiao, Myana wins 4-2 in aggregate
Myana: Casavant '28, Hanson-Conavacio '68; Urrheddiao: Love '58
Tor 3–4 Lhor, Lhor wins 6-5 in aggregate
Tor: McCarthy '14, Clercin '53, Haxon '84; Lhor" Mora '23, Winge '57, Humphreys '71, Feltzer '82
Crossroads 0–1 Alnio, Crossroads wins 6-5 in aggregate
Crossroads: None.; Alnio: Croxier '16
Z'ai'ai 0–1 Umbar, Umbar wins 3-0 in aggregate
Z'ai'ai: None.; Umbar: Racette '61

The return leg of the quarterfinal ties went thus: Myana turned away Urrheddiao despite a Love header in the second half as Bilboa carries the Islanders to the semifinals; a domestic cup would do wonders for her camp of trying to keep the attacking midfielders in play for another year. Lhor and Tor play in a classic barnburner with Lhor barely coming ahead, Augustus Humphreys scoring the equalizer and Bray Feltzer scoring the game winner off a Hermaeus Mora cross. At the Chromatik City Field, Alnio fought to the bitter end, but could only score one goal - Crossroads's first-game outburst being enough. The last of the semifinalists is the least likely as bottom-of-the-table Umbar is here due to the brilliance of Asher Singh.

Violet Cup VI Fixtures - Semifinals, First Leg
Crossroads @ Myana
Lhor @ Umbar

Week 35

Pair of Draws Hold Standings Close
"Day of draws" sees five matches end in tie; Urrheddiao, Tor continue to fall

THE SHOCK, WIRR TSI, CAPITAL DISTRICT - Entering the last ten days of the season, every team has an idea of their ceiling and their floor for the matches ahead. For the Shock, atop the table, winning the title after getting a new sponsor would be a way to prove that they were a good investment. The Anomalies, recovering from that disastrous start, would be able to show that they are a squad that can stave off adversity.

Two determined sides faced off in the nightcap match of the day, with Anomalies actually winning possession by a margin of 62 to 38; unfortunately for them, Kathie Begley is the best keeper in the business when accompanied by her back four, and Wirr Tsi is quite good at making the one goal stick. Thankfully, for Anomalies's sake, Lainey Wadsworth came through before halftime.

Earlier on the day, Myana and Chromatik had played to another eventful draw at the Islander Dome, Chromatik's first thirty minutes answered by Myana's pressure throughout the match, with Sinead MacDougall's free kick causing the second cannon shot. With Tihon being held by Xarles Zarragoitia, it was a day of draws - Ming and Deprí Lanar playing to a six-goal affair and Lhor having to match every single strike by Alnio - thankfully, they have the personnel to do that.

This made the three wins more worthwhile. First, Felswyr caused Urrheddiao another defeat with Tania Vincent shining through; Omnio trounced Umbar, and Crossroads needed Claretta Flood off the bench to edge past Katrina Rothers's tenth goal of the season.

To some, it was a day of could have beens. To others, it was a day of escaping with a point. All in all, it was a memorable day.

Standings Update: Qet lost its lead at the top of the table by dropping two points to Rhoni FC, while Deprí Sanr's victory over Eyrods City FC gives them the pole position for now. With Z'ai'ai faltering to last-place Rhoni, Hanai Breakers and Knetyohai bump up to third and fourth positions respectively. Eyrods City FC and Rhoni sit at the bottom, with Lorentine a good seven points ahead. It will take a lot for either of them to avoid relegation to the Yellow League.

Analysis: Give Innox Xarillon credit - the thirty-year old striker, who joined the Yellow Jackets last season, is nothing if not persistent. Testing ECFC's defenses all game, it was he that pounced on a loose ball in injury time, deftly hitting the ball past Pietr Diovech to help Deprí Sanar to the top of the table. With Z'ai'ai falling to an errant ball capitalized upon by a diving Alexis Terrell, Knetyohai's Kadek Sherazi scored the game winner against Anchors FC and Manu Kepelwako was the hero of the day for Hanai Breakers as they move to be right behind Qet in the standings after Rhoni FC had both Chantel Lee and Pith Warken score from the spot in an ugly match.

Tihon United has been struggling this season, but they made short work of Vitoron, regardless of the fact that Vitoron still is a spot ahead of them in the standings. Myung Hye-Jung's crew still has some fight left in them. With Lorentine fighting Miners FC to a draw and Eyrods barely getting by Pria - Aarla Patzold scoring twice in the span of two minutes to take the lead - it was an exciting day in the Orange League.

Week 36

Begley, Carolan Post Shutouts
Anomalies, Myana continue to roll on

THE COVE, LHOR, COASTAL DISTRICT & JEWEL DOME, MING, MOUNTAIN DISTRICT - The art of goalkeeping is a fickle subject. Sometimes, it has to do with your team's philosophy - if you send too many players forward, even the best keeper will concede too many goals. Sometimes, it has to do with your personnel - if you don't have good defenders to help pin the opposing attack, even the best keeper will concede goals in transition. However, there is one thing that all good keepers have in common - they know how to stare down a charging attacker and meet them head-on, whether that be setting up for the right dive or going forward to get the ball before it can cause any real damage.

The best keeper at the moment is Kathie Begley of Wirr Tsi. The second best is Ramola Carolan of Tihon, and the two of them are the only ones to have conceded less than thirty goals so far this season. Both of them had daunting tasks for this matchday - Begley to stop a reinforced Lhor attack featuring Mora and Humphreys and Carolan to stop the mad attack of Ming. Both did it, and so both teams remain atop the table. It helps to have players like Kendra Carpenter and Helio HAma, too.

There was also the older sibling-younger sibling match of Chromatik against Crossroads. Both teams are struggling to be near the top five right now, something that Rowena Stamper and Jannick Kontiola never saw coming. It was a tight, tense affair that saw Siovanija and Teusland national team player Mario Kogler play the hero, scoring a brace that put the Capitalizt ahead. Dannysdóttir was able to claw one back, but it was too little, too late.

Anomalies and Myana are still playing tough football, though they are at different places in the table. AFC, who have a bit less wriggle room, put away Felswyr by doubling their score; Veronica Navarro had the hot hand in scoring twice off of set pieces. Myana went to Umbar Ultima and made the stadium their own, Enrico Hanson-Conavacio scoring his league-leading eighteenth and nineteenth goals of the season. Myana are in prime position to move up should Wirr Tsi and Tihon stumble.

Deprí Lanar's victory at Tor felt more like a changing of the guard, at least for the time being. The Red Hawks are thirteen points from fifteenth place... Omnio trips up Urrheddiao, while Brisara FC's victory over Alnio grants them a bit more security. Erika Morningstar's job is at risk - United fans are very forgiving, but to see Urrheddiao slip to the Red League would be a travesty.

Standings Update: With Qet slipping again by virtue of a draw, Knetyohai are in second place; Hanai Breakers remain in fourth, just outside of a playoff berth; Eyrods City FC's victory sees them only five points behind Lorentine, while Rhoni are at the bottom. Don't take your eyes off of Z'ai'ai - the Mountaineers are tied in points with Hanai Breakers and possess the personnel to make a last-ditch effort up the standings.

Analysis: For the second match in a row, Xarillon scores the deciding goal again as the Warriors keep pace; Eyrods's days of threatening the top of the table seem over, for now. Deprí Sanar remains atop the table in a routine victory over Rhoni, while there are two entertaining draws - Qet and Lorentine having twenty fouls in an ugly game while Pria and Rhoni FC score four goals in a span of five minutes in the second half. Z'ai'ai? Clarke. Ennai. Galloweigh. Ballgame, despite Aispiolea having one of his worst games this season.

Two more one-nil results, with ECFC doing their best to try to crawl out of the bottom of the table, with William Mi doing the honors, while Tihon United handles Crix with Cid San coming through in the clutch; the last match of the day is between Anchors FC and HAnai Breakers, Jeremiah Allison keeping it to seventeen goals allowed this season so far.

Week 37

Chromatik Promise: Capitalizt Vow to Make Late Season Run, Shred Red Hawks
Wirr Tsi dominate Alnio, Myana fight to draw with Urrheddiao as all Chromia clubs prevail

HAWK'S NEST, DEPRI LANAR, DEPRI DISTRICT - It's been largely a disappointing season for Chromatik. Despite being willing to spend a fortune in the offseason, they weren't able to get their top prospects. Instead, they were able to secure Micha Burkhard and Kamil Jernejec. In this season of parity among the top teams, Chromaik has failed to set itself away from the rest of the pack, with Myana, Tihon, and Wirr Tsi proving to be up to the challenge. There was talk of Capitalizt missing the IFCF at all.

Such worries should be put to bed immediately. In a systematic, no-mercy given match at the Hawks' Nest, Chromatik were the first to concede. Then, Salvatore Buckley answered, Salavat Caszely added a brace, and the aforementioned Micha Burkhard took over the match in the second half, scoring a hat trick in a span of twenty-one minutes. Salvatore Buckley stated after the match: "We are going to play international club football next season. You can count on it."

Almost as impressive was Wirr Tsi's trouncing of Alnio, where Sylvie Reynolds was the one to score the hat trick. Elsewhere, the Chromia clubs all prevailed - Crossroads making use of everyone's favorite punching bags in Umbar and Anomalies getting out of Omnio with all three points by credit to Lorena Strausz. With Lhor defeating Felswyr and Tihon getting past Tor, the top of the table stays consistent.

Elsewhere, Ming were held to a draw by Brisara FC, who are trying to get away from the clump at the bottom of the table, while Urrheddiao needed every save from Kimi Herrington to not suffer yet another defeat.

Standings Update: With the Yellow Jackets and the Eagles winning, the table didnt' switch, especially with the Breakers and Warriors fighting to a tie; ECFC lost, but Rhoni scored a rare victory to get within a point of ECFC and six points of crosstown rivals Rhoni FC.

Analysis: Match of the day is easily between Hanai Breakers and Knetyohai, as a brace of goals scored by Kepelewako is answered by Marie Ayotte, the eighteen year old Quebecois. After that four-goal burst in the middle twenty minutes, Zubai Ignon and Jeremiah Allison play to an even game. With these two sides only managing a point, Megoé's brace against Z'ai'ai and Dzunovski's hat trick seem to matter a lot more as the Yellow Jackets and Eagles gain some ground.

Rhoni, surprisingly, scored their eleventh goal of the season - Alexis Terrell doing the honors - and are only two games back. It's not impossible, technically. Crix has become a decent mid-table side - taking down ECFC, while the Anchors stop Tihon United's momentum and Lorentine score a rare win over hapless Pria. Lastly, Eyrods remain in sixth, Me doing the honors of putting Rhoni FC away in the second half.

Week 38

Violet Cup VI Fixtures - Semifinals, First Leg
Myana 1–1 Crossroads
Myana: Casavant '49; Crossroads: Matthews '11
Umbar 0–1 Lhor
mbar: None.; Lhor: Humphreys '31

At the Islander Dome, the battle is between two sides facing opposite trajectories: Myana is trying to do the most they can with an aging core while Crossroads is getting used to life near the top of the table. Taron Mattews is the first to make a concrete mark on the match, pouncing on a rebound off a Hector volley; then, Maryana Casavant answers in the second half, hitting a shot from twenty-three yards out. Bilboa needs to either make the IFCF or win the cup to have any say in what will happen next offseason with Myana, meaning this tie matters a lot.

In the other match, Lhor is to much for Umbar, even with the heroics of Ahser Singh. The Orcas possess the ball for more than 80% of the match, and if it wasn't for Singh, the lead would be far larger. Augustus Humphreys makes sure it's not for naught, having scored an away goal.

Violet Cup VI Fixtures - Semifinals, Second Leg
Myana @ Crossroads
Umbar @ Lhor

Week 39

Schanzer's Chance: Urrheddiao Scores Key Victory
Tihon's defeat to Chromatik creats gap for Wirr Tsi; Anomalies play Myana to contested draw

THE UNITED CENTER, URRHEDDIAO, URRHED ISLAND - Erika Morningstar's side can usually be construed by one word: toughness. Regardless of where they finish on the table, one can expect Urrheddiao to play tough, play hard, and be a hard out. This season has been a bit more tumultuous for them, sitting at a record of 5-6-12, in danger of relegation to the Orange League for the first time ever. Kimi Herrington remains one of the best keepers in the league, but Renira Schanzer cannot carry this squad by herself; though Ophelia Love has tried, Urrheddiao has fallen a bit short of scoring enough goals.

Facing off against a hungry Crossroads squad, Herrington had a fantastic game and Renira Schanzer made it count - beating Ket Wid to the near post and facing down Alek Khadur, who guessed wrong. That was that. Urrheddiao still has a chance to be safe and look forward to a brighter future, and they have five more matches to prove that they belong.

Chromatik continue to take names, getting by Tihon off of Robin Padilla's header from the bench; a Katie Begley led Wirr Tsi capitalize on the opportunity, and the gap is suddenly at five.

Elsewhere, Myana and Anomalies fight to a fateful draw that sees both squads a bit worse for wear; Lainey Wadsworth is matched by Enrico Hanson-Conavacio and Arley Barrios as if promised. Deprí Lanar cannot recover from the drubbing it suffered at the hands of Chromatik, dropping the match to Umbar as Lhor handles Omnio with some ease to remain relative in the big picture.

Lastly, by taking down Felswyr - two second half goals doing their job - Alnio take one more difficult step toward safety, currently sitting just two points above the playoff berth. For Rachel Byrne and company, with Luuk Aart in their back pocket, continued survival can only lead to better things.

Standings Update: The top of the table clash between the Yellow Jackets and the Eagles sees them fight to a draw, which lets Knetyohai's thumping of Tihon United see them to second place. The Breakers lose pace, allowing Z'ai'ai to hop to fourth. At the bottom, ECFC is only three points behind fourteenth, while Rhoni falls behind, albeit slightly.

Analysis: It's not very often that there are six goal games in the Yellow League. In having the two Timurians on Deprí Sanar's roster score three goals that are matched by Kalashnikov and Megoé, though, it was inevitable. Cato Me scores the dagger that helps Eyrods draw even with them, while Kirsten Ennai, Z'ai'ai's talisman, helps them past Pria. With Eyrods City FC's narrow win over Anchors FC and Rhoni FC's draw against Lorentine, things are getting a bit tight at the bottom as well.

In other matches, Vitoron finally showed up against Miners FC and Knetyohai absolutely dominated the match against Tihon United, leading from the fifth minute and never looking back.

Week 40

Ming Madness: Victory over Chromatik Sees Dynasty in Prime Position for IFCF
Three draws involving top teams set up nice home stretch for Wirr Tsi

JEWEL DOME, MING, MOUNTAIN DISTRICT - How do you describe the style of play that Ming employs at the behest of Savojar Olaf Jurtanen? Madness. They are the only team to use a 4-2-2-2, and after the rebuild of their defense this past season, the Dynasty have not only been still scoring goals - they're one of two teams to have three scorers of at least ten goals, with the possibility of a fourth - they've been conceding far less. Despite running into a Chromatik that had just taken down Tihon and Crossroads in the last three matchdays, Ming pounced on them early - Mirielle Thomas and Nadya Dostoevich scoring twice in the first twenty minutes to set the mood. Salvatore Buckley and Micha Burkhard would answer to keep things in check, but they couldn't handle Thomas, Grearish Layla-Mae Potts, and Digna Tanguay from the bench. The victory puts a stop to Chromatik's momentum and leaves the Dynasty in fourth place.

Tihon thought they would get by with a subpar game against Umbar, but Kreno Oswald, fresh off the bench in the eightieth minute, put an end to that with a knifing run that led to a golden opportunity that he put away to draw even. With Barrion Winge's brace securing Lhor a point away at Myana and star strikers doing their jobs at Chromatik City Field, it allowed Wirr Tsi's fourth victory in a row to distance them much further from their competition.

Elsewhere, Omnio took down Alnio with Nigel Erskine scoring the game winner two minutes into the second half, Kimi Herrington single-handedly earned Urrheddiao a point against the Red Hawks, and Tor picked up a valuable win against Brisara FC in a six point match that saw the bottom of the table become even tighter. Three scorers in double digits, and the team is still in fifteenth and fighting for their Red League lives.

Standings After Twenty-Five Games:

Red League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts   Last5   +/- 
 1 Wirr Tsi               25   16   3   6    36   18  +18    51   4-1-0     =
 2 Tihon                  25   12   8   5    45   29  +16    44   2-2-1     =
 3 Lhor                   25   12   7   6    55   48   +7    43   2-1-2     =
 4 Ming                   25   11   7   7    52   45   +7    40   2-2-1    +1
 5 Myana                  25   10  10   5    53   46   +7    40   1-4-0    -1
 6 Chromatik              25   11   6   8    53   43  +10    39   3-1-1    +1
 7 Anomalies              25    9  10   6    48   40   +8    37   2-3-0    +2
 8 Crossroads             25   10   6   9    48   41   +7    36   2-1-2    -2
 9 Deprí Lanar            25    8  10   7    48   53   −5    34   1-2-2    -1
10 Omnio                  25    9   4  12    41   45   −4    31   3-0-2    +1
11 Felswyr                25    9   3  13    47   53   −6    30   1-0-4    -1
12 Brisara FC             25    6   8  11    40   46   −6    26   1-2-2    +1
13 Alnio                  25    7   5  13    40   55  −15    26   1-1-3    -1
14 Urrheddiao             25    6   7  12    23   34  −11    25   1-2-2    +1
15 Tor                    25    6   6  13    46   58  −12    24   1-0-4    -1
16 Umbar                  25    3  10  12    23   44  −21    19   1-1-3     =

Seven point lead with five matches to go? The Shock look poised to take their first title, to the chagrin of specifically Chromatik fans, who were trying to make this their season. Tihon and Lhor sit right behind, while Ming, Myana, and Chromatik sit a bit further back. Anomalies and Crossroads still have a shot, but there is a bit of a gap... For Crossorads to miss the IFCF after winning the title last season would be a black mark in the team's history, while Anomalies does have the excuse of having lost the Vanorians this season. Near the bottom of the table, Umbar is still fighting for their lives while Tor, Urrheddiao, Alnio, and Brisara FC sit two points from each other. Five matches remain.

Standings Update: Pria's demolishing of Deprí Sanar, coupled with Qet's draw against lowly Vitoron and a narrow victory over ECFC by the Warriors, sees Knetyohai atop the standings for the first time. Z'ai'ai, held by Rhoni FC, fell back a step. At the bottom, the ECFC's defeat coupled with Rhoni's handling of Anchors FC sees them clumped up at the bottom of the table; Tihon United and Rhoni FC are barely four and five points above ECFC.

Analysis: How did Pria smash Deprí Sanar so hard? Iona Walter and Mikki Lundy had a field day, scoring all five of the goals in question. Though Erewon Sancti kept the Yellow Jackets in the game for the first half hour, the game fell apart after that. Knetyohai made the most of the opportunity Jamal Pontbriand doing the honors, which saw the Warriors to the top of the table. Rhoni FC held Z'ai'ai to a point by virtue of America Gonzalez, while Anchors FC couldn't solve the riddle that was Ynette Mixon this match.

The Miners and Crix fought to a 2-0 result that was far closer than the final margin, while Vitoron striker Edison Fitzpatrick singlehandedly stops Qet flat in their tracks. Lorentine prevails in a seven-goal thriller against Eyrods, Ethelinde Jacobs scoring the game winner in injury time. Lorentine, for one, seems to be safe from relegation.

Orange League

Sponsored By:

Viper Motors

Orange League            Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Knetyohai              25   14   5   6    36   23  +13    47
 2 Deprí Sanar            25   13   7   5    52   40  +12    46
 3 Qet                    25   13   6   6    47   39   +8    45
 4 Hanai Breakers         25   13   4   8    32   20  +12    43
 5 Z'ai'ai                25   13   4   8    44   33  +11    43
 6 Eyrods                 25   11   7   7    33   29   +4    40
 7 Miners FC              25   10   8   7    41   37   +4    38
 8 Anchors FC             25   10   4  11    48   49   −1    34
 9 Crix                   25    9   7   9    16   17   −1    34
10 Pria                   25    8   7  10    38   37   +1    31
11 Lorentine              25    8   7  10    44   48   −4    31
12 Vitoron                25    8   5  12    29   35   −6    29
13 Tihon United           25    7   6  12    26   35   −9    27
14 Rhoni FC               25    7   5  13    49   58   −9    26
15 Eyrods City FC         25    6   4  15    17   30  −13    22
16 Rhoni                  25    5   4  16    11   33  −22    19

Knetyohai up top, Deprí Sanar a point behind. Z'ai'ai and Hanai Breakers lurking with Eyrods just a step behind. At the other end, Tihon United and Vitoron still have a chance to falter, but are safe for now.

Sponsored by:

Kinetik

Yellow League            Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Omnio City             25   14   3   8    31   23   +8    45
 2 Pria City              25   13   5   7    26   16  +10    44
 3 Pùr                    25   12   5   8    39   15  +24    41
 4 Urrhed FC              25   10  11   4    30   21   +9    41
 5 Rhoni City             25   11   7   7    38   30   +8    40
 6 Shantarr               25   12   4   9    33   30   +3    40
 7 Anfanhar City          25   12   4   9    45   43   +2    40
 8 Fishermen's Club       25   10   7   8    40   36   +4    37
 9 Naval FC               25    9   9   7    34   30   +4    36
10 Kynxe                  25   10   6   9    39   45   −6    36
11 Anfanhar               25    8   7  10    39   47   −8    31
12 Egren                  25    8   5  12    38   43   −5    29
13 Lorentine Jackals      25    8   3  14    19   40  −21    27
14 Checkers FC            25    6   6  13    32   35   −3    24
15 Hanai                  25    5   7  13    34   48  −14    22
16 Limonte                25    5   5  15    18   33  −15    20

Green League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Deprí Sanar United       25   16   6   3    33   13  +20    54
 2 Deprí Lanar United       25   16   5   4    39   21  +18    53
 3 Deprí Sanar Vipers       25   17   1   7    43   17  +26    52
 4 Inon                     25   13   6   6    20   14   +6    45
 5 Dre'a                    25   12   5   8    46   28  +18    41
 6 Knetyohai City FC        25   11   7   7    27   19   +8    40
 7 Glaciers                 25   11   5   9    29   26   +3    38
 8 Cosmopolitans            25    9   6  10    31   38   −7    33
 9 Deprí Lanar Falcons      25    8   6  11    26   34   −8    30
10 Wix City                 25    9   3  13    38   52  −14    30
11 Jatho                    25    7   8  10    22   22    0    29
12 Larhai                   25    6  11   8    26   27   −1    29
13 Qet City                 25    7   6  12    49   68  −19    27
14 Gurshan                  25    5   7  13    23   41  −18    22
15 Wirr Tsi Lightning       25    3   8  14    19   31  −12    17
16 Cheonju                  25    3   4  18    21   41  −20    13

Blue League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Flames of the West      25   16   5   4    45   29  +16    53
 2 Shantarr City           25   16   4   5    59   37  +22    52
 3 Nonian City             25   14   3   8    53   41  +12    45
 4 Capitol FC              25   13   5   7    39   28  +11    44
 5 Alnio Ravens            25   11   8   6    58   51   +7    41
 6 Lhor United             25   12   4   9    46   40   +6    40
 7 Urrhed State            25   10   9   6    39   30   +9    39
 8 Umbar City              25   11   5   9    43   36   +7    38
 9 Qet United              25   10   5  10    55   52   +3    35
10 Guardians               25    8   6  11    53   58   −5    30
11 Larhai City FC          25    8   4  13    43   48   −5    28
12 Umbar State             25    7   5  13    53   72  −19    26
13 Brisara Dragoons        25    6   5  14    23   44  −21    23
14 Heartland               25    6   4  15    19   31  −12    22
15 Deprí State             25    6   4  15    47   62  −15    22
16 Inon City               25    5   6  14    44   60  −16    21

Indigo League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Kingslayers               25   18   4   3    54   31  +23    58
 2 Eastern Chromatik         25   16   7   2    54   30  +24    55
 3 Penat                     25   16   4   5    68   39  +29    52
 4 Pùr Cowboys               25   12   7   6    46   38   +8    43
 5 Lorentine City            25   10   9   6    43   39   +4    39
 6 Wix                       25   10   4  11    47   44   +3    34
 7 Chargers                  25    9   7   9    54   54    0    34
 8 Penat Pilots              25    8   8   9    39   36   +3    32
 9 Limonte Light             25    9   4  12    49   56   −7    31
10 Loggers                   25    8   6  11    25   28   −3    30
11 D'rea City                25    7   8  10    23   30   −7    29
12 Jatho Bulls               25    6   8  11    20   20    0    26
13 Mountain State            25    5   7  13    35   48  −13    22
14 Deprí Pelar Pelicans      25    5   6  14    42   56  −14    21
15 Cheonju City              25    4   9  12    48   69  −21    21
16 Green State               25    4   8  13    27   56  −29    20

Chromatik Youth League Championship Season 3

Standing After Twenty-Five Games:

Chromatik Youth League Elite Division        Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Chromatik U-18s                            25   18   4   3    64   36  +28    58
 2 Myana Northwestern High School             25   15   5   5    61   47  +14    50
 3 Academy of the Jungle                      25   12   6   7    53   45   +8    42
 4 Mt. Baker High School                      25   11   8   6    33   24   +9    41
 5 Anomalies U-18s                            25   12   5   8    33   28   +5    41
 6 Chromatik Central High School              25    9   8   8    43   48   −5    35
 7 Central Heights High School                25    9   6  10    46   49   −3    33
 8 Franscesca Larriet-Cortes High School      25    9   5  11    54   57   −3    32
 9 Alnio U-18s                                25    9   5  11    33   40   −7    32
10 Myana U-18s                                25    7  10   8    55   57   −2    31
11 Crossroads U-18s                           25    8   5  12    25   24   +1    29
12 Pier High School                           25    6  11   8    38   39   −1    29
13 Deprí Lanar U-18s                          25    7   8  10    38   42   −4    29
14 Facsimile High School                      25    7   6  12    47   53   −6    27
15 Deprí Sanar U-18s                          25    7   5  13    49   56   −7    26
16 Pùr U-18s                                  25    3   5  17    32   59  −27    14
Chromatik Youth League Second Division       Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Wirr Tsi U-18s                             25   12   6   7    27   17  +10    42
 2 Mt. Niar High School                       25   11   8   6    27   21   +6    41
 3 Felswyr U-18s                              25   11   7   7    30   24   +6    40
 4 Wirr Tsi School for the Gifted             25   11   6   8    33   27   +6    39
 5 Tihon U-18s                                25   11   6   8    24   19   +5    39
 6 Alnio Scientific Secondary School          25   11   4  10    34   37   −3    37
 7 Urrheddiao U-18s                           25   11   4  10    30   40  −10    37
 8 Jatho Agricultural High School             25   10   6   9    27   23   +4    36
 9 Lhor U-18s                                 25   10   6   9    25   22   +3    36
10 Deprí Central High School                  25   10   5  10    14   13   +1    35
11 Crix Arts Institute                        25    9   5  11    21   20   +1    32
12 Eyrods  U-18s                              25    8   6  11    16   17   −1    30
13 Z'ai'ai U-18s                              25    8   6  11    27   38  −11    30
14 Anchors FC U-18s                           25    7   8  10    37   36   +1    29
15 Flames of the Revolution High School       25    5   9  11    20   31  −11    24
16 Egren Elite Academy                        25    5   8  12    39   46   −7    23

Can anyone stop the Chromatik U-18s? The last two playoff spots are still yet to be decided, with Anomalies U-18s trying to butt into the logjam caused by Academy of the Jungle and Mt. Baker High School.

Chromatik Collegiate Football Association
Season 13

Standings After Matchday Fifteen:

CCFA 13                                   Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Z'ai'ai Institute of Technology         15    9   1   5    30   23   +7    28
 2 Pùr State University                    15    7   6   2    25   16   +9    27
 3 Southern Chromatik University           15    7   6   2    36   28   +8    27
 4 Eyrods Tech                             15    7   5   3    34   26   +8    26
 5 Staramara Tech University               15    7   3   5    33   28   +5    24
 6 University of Myana                     15    7   2   6    27   26   +1    23
 7 University of the Islands               15    6   4   5    23   23    0    22
 8 Chromia Central College University      15    6   4   5    14   15   −1    22
 9 Felswyr State University                15    6   1   8    37   35   +2    19
10 Urrheddiao State University             15    5   4   6    31   33   −2    19
11 Deprí Lanar University                  15    5   3   7    30   33   −3    18
12 University of Wirr Tsi                  15    5   3   7    35   38   −3    18
13 Alnio University of the Arts            15    5   3   7    35   39   −4    18
14 Chromatik State University              15    5   2   8    29   35   −6    17
15 Pria Technical College                  15    4   4   7    25   28   −3    16
16 Deprí Sanar University                  15    2   3  10    27   45  −18     9

The Hellcats sit atop the table, followed by an overachieving Pùr State, Southern Chromatik, and Eyrods Tech. Staramara Tech is overperforming, while the Vipers and Sailors are above the Comets. The Firehawks and Argonauts follow. At the bottom are the Spartans and PTC, which is to be expected. Still, a lot to be played for in the second half of the season. Reminder - the top four teams get a bye, the bottom four teams are eliminated, and the other eight play in the play-in round.

by **Chromatika** » Fri Jun 25, 2021 5:53 pm

Hot Seats

By: Keira Andisori, Guest Columnist

Hello, fans of the Rainbow League System! It's been a while. I've been well, enjoying the World Cup being hosted on home soil, really wishing that I could've played, and enjoying some quality time with my wife. I've been asked by The Rebel to contribute this column on the Managers that are on the hot seat heading into the last five games of the Red League season. I've been watching it with interest, and what a compelling one it's been! There are quite a few managers who are a bit nervous right now, and they have every reason to be. With the standings being so close, let's see who is safe and who is really on the hot seat.

Absolutely Safe: Deprí Lanar, Lhor, Ming, Tihon, Wirr Tsi

Deprí Lanar
Last Season: 2nd Orange League
Currently: 8-10-7, 34 Points, 9th Place
Manager: Yeremi Belaustigetigoitia (ASG)
Safety Level: 100%
Why He is Safe: Nobody expected much from the Red Hawks this season - expecting the squad to be severely outmatched and to hope that they won't be embarrassed. Instead, the Astograthian manager has led this side to more wins than draws, ten draws, and near the middle of the table. The cherry on top? As they are fifteen points ahead of last-placed Umbar, and Tor only five points ahead of them, the Red Hawks are all but safe for a second season in a row in the Red League. In fact, Yeremi Belaustigetigoitia is among the frontrunners for Manager of the Year. Nice going, Yeremi.

Lhor
Last Season: 13th Red League
Currently: 12-7-6, 43 Points, 3rd Place
Manager: Titor Hlinka (SRS)
Safety Level: 100%
Why He is Safe: Lhor knows that they are on a multi-year plan, which gives Titor some slack from the beginning. Then, he showed that the team is ahead of schedule by how well they performed in the first half; this was followed by successfully wooing Hermaeus Mora and Augustus Humphreys to the squad. Even if those two are only with the Orcas for this half of a season, it's such a huge boon to the squad that Hlinka deserves to be recognized for that feat alone. Even if this team were to not finish in the IFCF berths, it would still be considered a successful season as the Banijan ownership of Lhor flexes their financial muscles and prepares for the next phase.

Ming
Last Season: 12th Place
Currently: 11-7-7, 40 Points, 4th Place
Manager: Olaf Jurtanen (SVJ)
Safety Level: 100%
Why He is Safe: The madman of Savojarna has done it again - as the defensive rebuild of the Dynasty has been considerably more successful, the squad has the potential to repeat having four players score more than ten goals as they continue to play pedal to the medal, causing maximum chaos. One day down the line, the Dynasty will have two down years in a row, resulting in his removal; until that happens, Ming are okay with having off years if they get good years in between them. Nobody gets more creativity and goalscoring out of players like Jurtanen, which is why he will be here for another year.

Tihon
Last Season: 4th Place
Currently: 12-8-5, 44 Points, 2nd Place
Manager: Hecate Charing (BRE), Christina Applegate (CMT)
Safety Level: 100%
Why They are Safe: One of the only teams to have a prayer of a chance to catch Wirr Tsi, the Tide are one of the most consistent teams in the league. Ever since Tihon brass lowered expectations from winning the title every year to being in contention every year, they've had a much easier time stomaching results. It would be a bit of a letdown if they were to be eclipsed by one of the teams below them for the second IFCL spot, but even then, it's another year of relevancy and contention for Tihon, which is why the Charing/Applegate pair will be safe. Will Tihon brass ever decide enough is enough and go all-in for a title push, though?

Wirr Tsi
Last Season: 6th Place
Currently: 16-3-6, 51 Points, 1st Place
Manager: Zhaxi Nanlei (YZH)
Safety Level: 100%
Why He is Safe: Wirr Tsi are, barring a collapse of epic proportions, poised to win their first title after being purchased by Calania Motors of Quebec. Nanlei has finally put together a squad full of both the defensive acumen that the side is known for as well as the goal threat that they always needed. Kendra Carpenter has showed why she was worth all that money, while Kathie Begley continues to play brilliantly in goal. The fact that the Shock are a good stretch of five games away from breaking the all-time Red League Points Record of 62 (12 points in 5 games is possible given their form) is a testament to the work that Zhaxi Nanlei and his staff has done in the last few seasons. Wirr Tsi has definitely found a gem in the Manager from Yuezhou.

Safe, but Food for Thought: Anomaiies, Crossroads, Omnio, Umbar

Anomalies
Last Season: 5th Place
Currently: 9-10-6, 37 Points, 7th Place
Manager: Ronald Labbadia (VLD)
Safety Level: 90%
Why He is Safe: This is only the second year in Labbadia's tenure with AFC, and he had to deal with two Vanorian starters, including the team captain and a promising left back, being pulled out of the country right before the season started. Nobody could've prepared for that. After a disastrous start to the season, he pulled the team to a 5-5-5 record at half and has only lost one match since then. He is doing his best to keep the squad relevant, and the fact that they have a chance at the IFCF at all is a testament to his skill and his relationship with the players.
Cause for Concern: After winning the league three times in a row, the fanbase is a bit spoiled. Though they understand it's not Labbdia's fault that the Vanorians left, not qualifying for the IFCF would put a huge target on his back for the next season, which could end up being a season where he manages with his job on the line.

Crossroads
Last Season: Champions
Currently: 10-6-9, 36 Points, 8th Place
Manager: Rowena Stamper (BRE), Janina Spjällesdóttir (GRF)
Safety Level: 90%
Why They are Safe: Rowena and Janina are still riding off the high of winning the league last season. The Crusaders' fanbase got such a catharsis from being the best club in not only Chromia but in the country that they are willing to overlook a season in which they lost so many key pieces of that championship winning squad. The excuse of "it takes a season for new players to learn how to play together" is valid for one season after the loss of players like Kazuo Martin, Vasiliy Marten Kuznestov, and Maricela Throop.
Cause for Concern: If the Crusaders are not to qualify for at least an IFCF berth, they will start to wonder in the back of their minds if the last season was a lucky fluke in which all the right circumstances came together for one magical season. The other teams will continue to look at them as an inferior team to the other Chromia squads, and the moniker of being the third team of the capital will have a chance to return. If the Crusaders are to prove that they belong amongst the elite, they must either finish in the IFCF or do better than one of the other Chromia squads.

Omnio
Last Season: 11th Place
Currently: 9-4-12, 31 Points, 10th Place
Manager: Mauricio Oswalt (CMT)
Safety Level: 80%
Why He is Safe: Omnio carries the distinction of being the only team in the Red League that started the Rainbow League System era in the third tier - the Yellow League. Oswalt has been the Manager throughout the entire run, and is a hero to one of the smallest cities in Chromatika to have a team in the highest tier of football. Sporting a six-point gap from the playoff berth with five matches to go, the Tech seem poised to survive another season against all odds as they continue to prove that Felswyr isn't the only small town in the country to play decent football. At this point, Mauricio Oswalt can do no wrong, and the Tech continue to hope that he will stay with them.
Cause for Concern: It's been a bit harder this season to be away from the talk of possible relegation, which can wear away at the fanbase. That being said, even if this team were to be relegated, the fans would remain mostly loyal; the clout that Oswalt has built over his six years with the squad is substantial and cannot be underestimated.

Umbar
Last Season: Orange League Champions
Currently: 3-10-12, 19 Points, Last Place
Manager: Michel St. Laurent (CMT)
Safety Level: 70%
Why He is Safe: After losing Justiina Dannysdóttir to Crossroads, nobody expected Umbar to survive this season. They've simply been outmatched at every position, and despite the brilliance of keeper Asher Singh, St. Laurent didn't have a chance. His job was in jeopardy last season, actually, but he won the Orange League; that goodwill has bought him some time. Umbar will hope to become one of the yo-yo teams of the league while building up capital and personnel for a run to become a mainstay.
Cause for Concern: If St. Laurent dallies in the Orange League before getting back here to the Red League, his time may be running short; he has to restack the deck and try again.

Hot, and at Risk Brisara FC, Chromatik, Felswyr, Myana

Brisara FC
Last Season: 8th Place
Currently: 6-8-11, 26 Points, 12th Place
Manager: Pedro Menendez-Sutra d'Ame (CMT)
Safety Level: 60%
Why He is Safe: Season 2. After being recently promoted, Brisara FC shocked everyone by placing fourth. Since then, the Hammers have been predominantly a midtable side, recently finishing in eighth. They scored big in getting Maricela Throop this offseason and were hoping for another upper table finish.
Cause for Concern: Well... As one of the four teams that are clumped around the promotion/relegation playoff berth, it will be interesting to see if Menendez-Sutra d'Ame could survive being relegated to the Orange League. The Hammers should, on paper, be labeled as one of the favorites to remain, and even relegation need not spell the end of Pedro's career with them. It would absolutely test the strength of their bond, though, which is why they're hoping they won't have to in the end.

Chromatik
Last Season: 2nd Place
Currently: 11-6-8, 39 Points, 6th Place
Manager: Jannick Kontiola (QUE)
Safety Level: 55%
Why He is Safe: Kontiola is a very likeable guy, and his players are 100% behind him. Also an architect of the U-18 squad that is doing so well, he has the Capitalizt only a point behind fifth with a chance to make a run at the top of the table once again. He's done the best he could by getting players like Micha Burkhard and Kamil Jernejec when his bids for some of the more notable players in the last Transfer Window failed, and there is a cohesiveness in the clubhouse that cannot be discounted.
Cause for Concern: Most if not all of the pressure that Jannick is facing is from the fanbase. After watching Anomalies, their bitter rivals, win the title three years in a row, Chromatik fans had to see Crossroads of all teams win it all last season; if the Capitalizt were to finish behind Crossroads and Anomalies again, the fans might start losing faith in the brass and in the organization as a whole. It's not that they have any problem with Kontiola nor with any of the players; it's simply the case that results speak louder than words and liking someone as a person and supporting them as a fan don't necessarily have to go hand in hand. Kontiola and Chromatik are simply running out of time.

Felswyr
Last Season: 9th Place
Currently: 9-3-13, 30 Points, 11th Place
Manager: Skip Meriweather (CBP)
Safety Level: 60%
Why He is Safe: Two seasons ago, Felswyr finished in third place and had the Golden Boot winner on their squad. Since then, the team has fallen back down to earth as being more of a small-town team punching above their weight, having been outdone by Crossroads and Ming in recent editions. Meriweather has won over Felswyrites and become one of their own, buying into the blue-collar mentality of the small tourist town.
Cause for Concern: The initial seasons of optimism in contending for an IFCF berth seem to have gone by, and the hard work of staying relevant and surviving in the Red League has begun. Being five points away from possible danger, Felswyr likely will do a complete rebuild if the team were to be relegated. They have the players needed to make sure that this doesn't occur - it's just a matter of putting together the necessary matches to avoid tragedy.

Myana
Last Season: 3rd Place
Currently: 10-10-5, 40 Points, 5th Place
Manager: Madison Bilboa (CMT)
Safety Level: 50%
Why She is Safe: It's Myana. They're always in the conversation for one of the best teams in the league, and they're a Tihon slip and some victories away from making it to the IFCL again. They have the firepower with players like Enrico Hanson-Conavacio, Monika Strasbourg, and Katerina Olexander. Bilboa has been one of the most successful Chromatik Managers in the Red League, contending with all the foreign managers of the other top clubs.
Cause for Concern: The drift between Myana's brass and Bilboa has been intriguing to watch. Both sides have merit - she thinks that the club should give Maryanna Casavant, Catheline Anastasiadis, and Arley Barrios some clout as players who have been there for multiple seasons and posted great results, while the Management looks at their ages (33 as of the next Transfer Window) and thinks that they need to rebuild around Enrico, who is only going to be 25 by the next Transfer Window. If Myana were to not finish in second place, there could be a push to get Bilboa out and someone who would actually heed Management in; if the team were to not qualify for the IFCF at all, it would be all the fuel that the brass needs to start all over - which could lead to the one thing that Myana fans are dreading most of all - the departure of Enrico, who had tested the market last Transfer Window but decided to stay. The future for Myana is shrouded in possibilities, with some of them being very dire to the short term.

Burning, and Potentially Too Late to Change Their Fate: Alnio, Tor, Urrheddiao

Alnio
Last Season: 14th Place
Currently: 7-5-13, 26 Points, 13th Place
Manager: Rachel Byrne (BRE)
Safety Level: 33%
Why She is Safe: Alnio knows they're in for a long rebuilding project after being saved at the bell financially by Luuk Aart. Rachel has stuck with them through thick and thin despite the club never measuring up to their potential when they had first been acquired by Lammerton Brewery of Schottia. That club loyalty, along with the way that she runs her club, has been a key reason for her bearing with the club.
Cause for Concern: Luuk Aart is a realist. This is a club and a fanbase that is exhausted when it comes to expectations. Alnio are in the clump of teams around the danger zone, and have a decent chance at being relegated outright. If that were to happen, they may just wash their hands of the whole situation and start rebuilding altogether - which may not be a bad idea in the long haul. Byrne sees herself in a similar position to last season - survive, and maybe you'll get to keep your job... Or maybe not, depending on what she and management decide.

Tor
Last Season: 10th Place
Currently: 6-6-13, 24 Points, 15th Place
Manager: Lynn Branch (CMT)
Safety Level: 45%
Why She is Safe: The architect of Tor's ascension into the Red League as well as the squad surviving for the last two seasons, Branch has done a stellar job in getting the most out of her players and staying in the Red League for multiple seasons. Even though the squad is currently in fifteenth, they're only a few victories away from safety and continued survival. The attitude that Tor has - survival at any cost - has been huge for their mentality going forward.
Cause for Concern: Being relegated after two seasons of success may be enough for Tor's ownership to pull the plug, as there is a bit of a rift between them and Branch over the handling of the club's finances. Branch wants the club to continue to grow in terms of prominence, while the owners are content in being where they are. Being relegated may see Tor decide to step away from Branch altogether.

Urrheddiao
Last Season: 7th Place
Currently: 6-7-12, 25 Points, 14th Place
Manager: Erika Morningstar (CMT)
Safety Level: 5% (if they are relegated), 70% (if they survive)
Why She is Safe: It's Erika Morningstar - long timer right back for the Anomalies, hard worker, defensive stalwart, tough Manager, and proud citizen of Urrheddiao. She bleeds purple and gold and has been with the squad for so many seasons, always pushing them to do bigger and better things. She was the reason that they were able to keep Kimi Herrington, who's been quoted as stating that Erika is the best Manager she's ever worked with, and she is the reason that the team has someone like Renira Schanzer playing striker at all. It wouldn't be a stretch to say that Erika Morningstar is Urrheddiao.
Cause for Concern: Regardless of who you are, going from seventh to being relegated on a season where you were supposed to go up the standings is too much to bear. It may not be her fault, but someone will have to take the blame, and there will be no avoiding the axe if Urrheddiao gets relegated. If they survive, though? Given her prominence in the city, she'll likely be given one last chance to turn things around.

As you can see, dear reader, a lot is on the line in these last five matches. Who will survive, and who will be axed?

by **Chromatika** » Sat Jun 26, 2021 4:40 pm

Rainbow League System Season Six Matchdays 26-29

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Part 6 - Week 41 - Week 45

Week 41

Violet Cup VI Fixtures - Semifinals, Second Leg
Crossroads 1–0 Myana, Crossroads wins 2-1 in aggregate
Crossroads: Hector '38; Myana: None.
Lhor 2–0 Umbar
Lhor: Mora '2, Enix '51; Umbar: None.

Well, that was anticlimactic. After all the talk about how much Myana needed the Violet Cup to stop the unraveling of their team... Janine Hector hits the ball with her left foot past Katerina Olexander, and the Crusaders are in the Violet Cup Championship game. Their opponent will be Lhor - who put away Umbar with such ease. Lhor will play in their third Violet Cup Final.

Violet Cup VI Fixtures - Championship Game @ The Capitalizt Dome, Chromia (Cap. 144,000)
Crossroads vs. Lhor

Week 42

Lhor 3-4 Crossroads: Not Out Yet: Justiina, Crusaders Score Major Victory to remain in Contention
Tihon trounce Urrhedidao to hold onto a chance at the title; Alnio defeats Myana as Islanders’s nightmare continues

THE COVE, LHOR, COASTAL DISTRICT - Stars are players who personally influence matches to make sure that their team wins when they had no business winning. Superstars are those that do this on a consistent basis. It is no secret that Crossroads’s first season after winning the Red League has been less than optimal. Currently sitting outside the IFCF berths, they not only need to win matches, they also need certain teams to lose matches.

This distinction made the clash at The Cove that much more compelling. Time and time again, Lhor proved that they were the better team, scoring from all over the field with Hermaeus Mora contributing two assists. The Crusaders, however, had the best player on the pitch - Justiina Dannysdóttir. The Græntfjaller scored four times, with the last one coming two minutes into injury time, as Crossroads secured a crucial victory in their bid to still contend for the IFCF berths. They are still in eighth place, but only one game out of fifth, while Lhor falls to tied for fourth.

Atop the table, Wirr Tsi handles Omnio with ease. A seven-point lead with twelve points left on the board, meaning they can clinch the title as early as next Matchday. Tihon is the only one with a shot at catching them, keeping pace by pushing five past Urrheddiao - thankfully for United, Tor was handed a loss due to Chromatik putting things together and holding on in the end despite Clercin scoring late. Anomalies score a hard-fought 2-0 victory over the surprising Red Hawks, Lainey Wadsworth keeping them afloat and in sixth place - only two points behind Chromatk.

At the bottom, Umbar wastes a great offensive effort from Vance Ingott by getting four goals scored against them by the Dynasty - as Jurtanen’s group remain in contention for the IFCF, a feat that would be immense for the club. Alnio turns in a performance that may be their best of the year - handing Myana a loss that really stings for the Islanders, who see themselves in seventh place and in danger of losing more than just an IFCF berth.

Lastly, Felswyr goes to The Cathedral and take control from minute one, never blinking once in a victory that sees them be eight points clear of the playoff berth - almost securing another season in the Red League.

Standings Update: Yellow Jackets back up top, Knetyohai in second, with the Mountaineers in striking distance now; Qet continues to falter. Rhoni and ECFC get points to help them on their quest to survive.

Analysis: A disappointing match at the Warriors’ Arena for Knetyohai as Farrell Baxter and Lira Landoval score in the second half for bottom feeders Rhoni; Deprí Sanar capitalize by absolutely destroying Rhoni FC - Erewon Sancti and Innox Xarillon scoring a brace apiece. Right behind those two, Z’ai’ai’s escape against Lorentine keeps them in the mix - Kirsten Ennai still remains one of the best in the Orange ranks - while the Brakers are held to a single point by ECFC as James Masterson’s squad seems to be faltering near the end of the season once again.

Crix sometimes plays a game that shows just how strong the Stars can be when they stick together. The three-one dismantling of Qet puts the Eagles a step behind the leading pack. Elsewhere, Vitoron gets up to tenth place by defeating Pria while te Anchors and Miners play an entertaining match between seventh and ninth, featuring all of seven goals. Eyrods and Tihon United? No goals found there as Tiohn United continues to try to stay out of danger.

Week 43

CHAMPIONS! Shock Win Their First Title, Defeating Myana While Anomalies Handle Tihon
Crossroads secures another narrow victory while Chromatik is held to a draw as IFCF race heats up

THE ISLAND DOME, MYANA, MYANA ISLAND - The Rainbow League System reserves the right to reschedule the order of matches in a day when they near the end of the season. Knowing that with the clashes of Myana vs. Wirr Tsi and Anomalies vs. Tihon, the handing of the League Trophy would be possible, they flexed both matches to be the nightcap games of the evening.

In the early game timeslot (noon Chromatik time), fans saw Felswyr and Omnio fight to a hapless draw that saw a total of six shots taken on goal altogether; both squads seem happy enough to away from the bottom three spots at this point in the season. Ming and Urrheddiao’s draw, though, was a lot more dramatic - Renira Schanzer’s run in the second half answered a goal from a free kick by Grearish Lay;a-Mae Potts as United stay in contention of safety. In the best match at the early slot, Chromatik were lucky enough to get a point from Brisara FC, Sigrun Rivers’s header tying things late and Dun Mekeus needing to have some key saves in injury time for the Capitalizt. They’re hanging onto that fifth place spot - for now.

Three thirty came around, and three more games kicked off. Tor/Umbar was a doldrum affair, the Monkeys getting a point as they hold onto the semblance of a hope, but it’s the other two matches that hold all the attention: Deprí Lanar containing the Lhorite attack with three different players scoring from range, while Crossroads wins yet another game despite conceding three goals, Claretta Flood being the hero off the bench and scoring a brace in the last twenty minutes, both goals assisted by Janine Hector.

Heading into the nightcap cutoff at seven, the stakes were clear: A Wirr Tsi victory with a Tihon defeat meant that the Shock would win their first title; while both Myana and Anomalies absolutely needed victories themselves. At the Islander Dome, the early going is dominated by the Islanders as the trio of attacking midfielders continue to feed Enrico Hanson-Conavacio the ball; Begley is needed five times in the first half hour. Then, in an inspired moment, Sylvie Reynolds pounces on a counter, defeats Liadon on a neat move, and simply puts the ball where Olexander could not get to it.

Ten minutes later, at The Tidal Wave, Lainey Wadsworth is brought down rather hard at the Tihon half of the pitch; Lorena Strausz steps up for the kick, and the resulting ball is a beauty that curves just below Iskender Nur’s right hand. One-nil to Anomalies, and the crowd at the Islander Dome started to go restless.

In downtown Wirr Tsi, at The Shock, a sold-out stadium, watching the game on the screen, holds their breath as the second half begins. Kathie Begley stops two more tries by Enrico in the first five minutes. Sara Kristoffersdóttir is subbed off in the sixtieth minute in favor of Leo Burr, who is more of a holding midfielder as Zhaxi Nanlei decides to play defensive and pounce on the counters. Three more times, Myana make runs at the Wirr Tsi goal, and all three times, timely challenges by Juvencus center back Carlo Callejon cause them to go out as corners, which are taken care of with ease.

Back in Tihon, the Tide have shifted to be more offensive, bringing on Josefina Portieri and Hong Yeong-Sahm. The two youngsters create some dangerous chances for them, but Nur is on point this game, Watt and Antonucci are leading the back four to contain the attack, and Anomalies look like the team that won three titles in a row not that many years ago.

Four minutes of injury time at The Shock, while five are given at The Tidal Wave. Wirr Tsi plays keep-away for the first two, pushing the ball slowly up the pitch before a hard challenge by Sinead MacDougall requires a free kick to be taken. Myana get one more real chance, but Begley palms the ball away by the fingertips of her left glove, and all eyes turn to Tihon, where Helio Hama is taking a corner with barely seconds left in the game. The ball dips, and Rory McNair is there for the header… But the ball goes directly into the gut of Iskender Nur before it crosses the line. Ballgame.

The celebration isn’t as grand as it would’ve been if the title had been won at The Shock, but it’s still a grand celebration. The fans gathered at The Shock erupt in cheers and celebration. Wirr Tsi, the squad that everyone had thought was too defensive and not fit for the Red League, had their first title.

WIRR TSI 57
TIHON 47
MING 44
ANOMALIES 43
CHROMATIK 43
LHOR 43
CROSSROADS 42
MYANA 40

OMNIO 32
ALNIO 29
BRISARA FC 27
URRHEDDIAO 26
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TOR 25
UMBAR 20

Standings Update: Deprí Sanar, Knetyhoai, Qet, and Z’ai’ai within three points of each other, while Rhoni FC and ECFC are not dealing with Rhoni also clawing their way back up in the bottom. Things are starting to make a bit more sense here, but not by much.

Analysis: A day of faltering, as many of the favorites are held to draws. Ethelinde Jacobs makes the Yellow Jackets pay on a rare moment of weakness, while Miners FC has Dixie Gaines equalize Knetyohai with only five minutes to go. This is a golden opportunity for the Eagles, and Megoé and Kalashnikov make the most of it. Z’ai’ai are barely able to escape with a draw against the Jungle Cats, but Ennai helps them remain in the mix.

Elsewhere, Tihon United gets a key victory over ECFC to grow the gap to eight, Rhoni held the Breakers to tie with the Foxes, and the duo of Crix and Vitoron kept on their winning ways.

Matchday 44

Alino 4-3 Deprí Lanar: Brewers Secure Key Victory as They Almost Secure Safety
Crossroads win their third game in a row; Chromatik squeaks by Umbar while Anomalies trounce Ming, Myana handled Felswyr with ease

RCK FIELD, ALNIO, CAPITAL DISTRICT - Through the first fifteen games of the season, Alnio had only scored twenty-one goals and saw themselves at the last place of the table, sporting a record of 4-1-10. Since then, they’ve scored twenty-three goals in twelve matches, scoring the same number of wins. With Simon Jacobsen and Sylvain Croxier starting to do more and the striking power of Katie Rothers, Alnio has stopped being a free win.

The Brewers needed all four goals scored by the duo of Jacobsen and Rothers as they snuck by the Red Hawks by virtue of Rothers answering Jules Rousselle’s goal a minute afterwards as they secured a better record than the first half and opened a five point gap from the danger zone. Also of note was the performance of Tine Enaux and Herlinda Sterling, who made sure the ball stayed in the Red Hawks’ side of the pitch for most of the match and kept Theodore Ignau clean for the most part.

This match between the Brewers and the Red Hawks was the most interesting match in the early cutoff period, with the other two being a hard-fought draw between Urrheddiao and Tor that saw both sides be at the bottom of the table still while Brisara FC handled business against Omino to see them gain a bit of ground on the floor of the competition.

In the afternoon batch of games, Chromatik had Mario Kogler hit a game winner in the eighty-fifth to escape Umbar, a result that has guaranteed that the Monkeys will be relegated next season. Despite the occasional brilliance of Asher Sing, Umbar simply didn’t have the pieces needed for survival. Myana recovered from the defeat to Crossroads by getting five goals past Felswyr - all three of the aging attacking midfielders scoring, Enrico finding his league-leading twenty-first goal, and super substitute Marko Zup striking from the bench. Lastly, Crossroads ruined Wirr Tsi’s celebrations in their return home since winning the title by handing the Shock their first defeat since Matchday 17 against Tor as Alek Khadur was the best goalkeeper on the pitch and Êsêkïl dí Völará’s strike rang true - it is the third victory in a row for Crossroads, and a marquee win at that.

The nightcap double-header saw Lhor take on Tihon and Anomalies face Ming at The Anomaly Tower. Lhor’s been in a bit of a freefall - the team’s lack of cohesion between members that just go together this half is starting to show. Rila Enix had two moments of brilliance to keep the Orcas in the match, but it was Tihon’s determined efforts to make sure that they get the other IFCL berth that came into fruition - seldom used reserve midfielder Stefany Hadfield was at the right place at the right time as she hit the ball that had bounced off the crossbar from Helio Hama’s shot and buried it to the left upper corner of the net.

At the Anomaly Tower, AFC completed a remarkable turnaround that they’ve had going - from 5-5-5 to 12-10-6, highlighted by having four scorers find the back of the net, with club legend Kamu Jacobs scoring a brace after halftime.

TIHON 50
ANOMALIES 46
CHROMATIK 46
CROSSROADS 45
MING 44
MYANA 43
LHOR 43

OMNIO 32
ALNIO 32
BRISARA FC 30
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URRHEDDIAO 27
TOR 26

Standings Update: Things get even tighter, with the Breakers and even Qet within a single game from pole position, while the Warriors retake the lead atop the table after clashes between four of the top five teams. At the bottom, Rhoni’s victory coupled with losses by the Purple Glow and the Foxes mean that the bottom remains more congested than ever. Congratulations to all of the teams that have more than thirty-two points - they are safe for another season. The Vitoron Charge have managed to do it.

KNETYOHAI 51
DEPRI SANAR 50
Z’AI’AI 50
HANAI BREAKERS 48
QET 48

RHONI FC 26
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RHONI 26
EYRODS CITY FC 23

Analysis: Orange League enthusiasts were treated to two marquee matchups - one between Knetyohai and Qet and the other between Z’ai’ai and Deprí Sanar. At the Warriors’ Arena, Zubai Ignon showed why he is being touted as someone who may not be with the team next season by absolutely stonewalling the Qet attack while young Quebecois star Marie Ayotte continued to excel, scoring the brace. At The Hive, it was Tachibana’s Mountaineers that controlled the pace of the game, with Sharon Galloweigh scoring three assists as Z’ai’ai dominated. The Breakers bounced back to remain in contention.

At the bottom of the table, the Giants have made a concerted effort to try to save their season, as their victory over Tihon United was clinical. It’s not likely they can do better than the promotion/relegation playoff berth, but the effort has been nice enough to see. Vitoron getting past Lorentine is the latest on a good run of matches for the Charge, who are happy to guarantee another season in the Orange League. Crix’s late form continues, as well as Anchors FC, who continue to win narrowly in matches that feature a lot of goals. Lastly, in the lesser heralded Eyrods Derby, the Jungle Cats take care of the Foxes without much aplomb.

Matchday 45

Chromatik 1-1 Urrheddiao: United Claw Back Key Point, Sets Up Important Matchday
Tihon clinches IFCL berth, Lhor confirmed to be out of IFCF; Alnio, Felswyr secure safety

THE CAPITALIZT DOME, CHROMIA, CAPITAL DISTRICT - As the season winds down, one of the biggest stories that's been worth following is the plight of Urrheddiao. Since Matchday 25, they've gone 0-2-1 to try to stop the bleeding. In this key match against the Capitalizt, Kimi Herrington just did enough as Ophelia Love equalized before the first half ended and both sides couldn't crack the other in the second half. Chromatik won't be mad at the result, though, provided what else happened on this matchday.

The "what else" of it all is the pair of losses handed to both Anomalies and Crossroads. Tor is fighting for their lives, and it wasn't possible for AFC to hold their intensity forever - it didn't help that three shots taken by Anomalies bounced off the crossbar as the goal structure itself acted as a twelfth man at times. For Crossroads, they were victims of a Felswyr Frost side that has really come together in the last few matches, playing for Skip Merriweather as if his job depended on it. The loss sees them drop outside of the IFCF berths.

Crossroads's loss is Myana's gain, with the Islanders scoring big on a victory over freefalling Omnio; they're now in sixth looking up. Ming smacks down Lhor to keep their shot at the IFCF while all but knocking out the Orcas, who made a spirited run at things but couldn't keep things together in the end. With the loss of Mora and Humphreys expected this next offseason, how Lhor will continue will be an interesting thing to keep trac of, indeed.

Umbar took out their frustrations at being relegated by smacking around Brisara FC, leaving the Hammers also vulnerable to relegation; Alnio took a key draw against Tihon that secures them another season in the Red League, Askari striker Sylvain Croxier doing the honors. That leaves Deprí Lanar and Wirr Tsi - in a match where the Shock tested out half of their substitute roster, they were able to get s single goal from Carpenter that ended up evening out the final score. It does mean that Wirr Tsi will not have a chance to break the record of 61 points scored by a title winning team, but they do have a chance to match it should they win the last match of the season.

Standings After Twenty-Nine Games:

Red League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Wirr Tsi               29   18   4   7    40   20  +20    58 Champions, IFCL, CAFA LigAnaia
 2 Tihon                  29   14   9   6    54   35  +19    51 IFCL
 3 Chromatik              29   13   8   8    64   52  +12    47
 4 Ming                   29   13   8   8    64   57   +7    47
 5 Anomalies              29   12  10   7    57   44  +13    46
 6 Myana                  29   12  10   7    61   51  +10    46
 7 Crossroads             29   13   6  10    58   49   +9    45
 8 Lhor                   29   12   7  10    64   63   +1    43
 9 Deprí Lanar            29    9  11   9    55   61   −6    38
10 Felswyr                29   11   4  14    54   59   −5    37
11 Alnio                  29    9   6  14    49   63  −14    33
12 Omnio                  29    9   5  15    43   53  −10    32
13 Brisara FC             29    7   9  13    46   56  −10    30
14 Tor                    29    7   8  14    51   63  −12    29
15 Urrheddiao             29    6  10  13    27   41  −14    28
16 Umbar                  29    4  11  14    33   53  −20    23 Relegated

Wirr Tsi win the title, while Tihon are guaranteed the IFCL berth. The other three spots are up in the air between six team, with Chromatik, Ming, and Anomalies having the inside track - though the Chromia Derby will have a lot to say about that. Defending champions Crossroads will have their work cut out for them. The Red Hawks have a chance to secure a winning season, while Felswyr and Alnio are happy to have survived. Omnio and Brisara FC will try to not fall to fourteenth, while Tor and Urrheddiao will have one last-ditch effort; Umbar have been relegated.

Standings Update: The Warriors and the Yellow Jackets sit atop the league, with Z’ai’ai having a slight chance at leapfrogging them on the final matchday. Both the Braekers and Qet will have to hope for some things to break their way in the last matchday, while at the bottom of the table, the playoff berth is absolutely up in the air after ECFC took down Rhoni and the Purple Glow of Rhoni FC managed a draw against the Anchors.

KNETYOHAI 54
DEPRI SANAR 53
Z’AI’AI 51
HANAI BREAKERS 49
QET 49

RHONI FC 27
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EYRODS CITY FC 26
RHINI 26

Analysis: Warriors and Yellow Jackets continue to roll, and Knetyohai has a chance to win the Orange League for the first time in the team’s history. If they were to falter, the Yellow Jackets will be waiting to sting. Z’ai’ai missed a step, falling victim to the late=season form of Vitiron, Wani Hef equalizing late. Qet and Hanai Breakers tying each other means that neither of them are in great position to qualify.

At the bottom of the table, Irish Kempton provide the needed goal for ECFC in their victory over Rhoni, a result that saw both of them tied at twenty-six. Rhoni FC had a chance to distance themselves from the two at the bottom, but Anchors FC’s Xario Liong scores the tying goal with five minutes left that puts them at risk. Elsewhere, Crix wins yet again, Miners FC stop Tihon United, and everyone is ready for the last matchday.

Orange League

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Orange League            Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Knetyohai              29   16   6   7    42   26  +16    54
 2 Deprí Sanar            29   15   8   6    59   44  +15    53
 3 Z'ai'ai                29   15   6   8    52   38  +14    51
 4 Hanai Breakers         29   14   7   8    35   22  +13    49
 5 Qet                    29   14   7   8    50   45   +5    49
 6 Crix                   29   13   7   9    24   18   +6    46
 7 Eyrods                 29   12   9   8    37   32   +5    45
 8 Miners FC              29   11   9   9    50   46   +4    42
 9 Anchors FC             29   12   5  12    59   59    0    41
10 Vitoron                29   11   6  12    36   38   −2    39
11 Lorentine              29    8   8  13    47   54   −7    32
12 Pria                   29    8   7  14    41   45   −4    31
13 Tihon United           29    8   7  14    28   40  −12    31
14 Rhoni FC               29    7   6  16    53   71  −18    27
15 Eyrods City FC         29    7   5  17    19   34  −15    26
16 Rhoni                  29    7   5  17    15   35  −20    26

All Knetyohai has to do is win, while the Yellow Jackets look poised to secure the return of the Deprí Derby next season. Z'ai'ai hold onto the Playoff/Relegation Berth for now, whith the Brakers and Qet still having an outside shot. At the bottom, two of Rhoni FC, Eyrods City FC, and Rhoni will be relegated outright while one will have a shot at fighting for their lives.

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Yellow League            Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Omnio City             29   17   4   8    38   25  +13    55
 2 Urrhed FC              29   14  11   4    35   21  +14    53
 3 Pria City              29   14   7   8    31   21  +10    49
 4 Shantarr               29   14   6   9    37   32   +5    48
 5 Rhoni City             29   13   7   9    47   38   +9    46
 6 Fishermen's Club       29   13   7   9    53   47   +6    46
 7 Pùr                    29   13   6  10    41   19  +22    45
 8 Anfanhar City          29   13   6  10    50   47   +3    45
 9 Naval FC               29   11  10   8    39   34   +5    43
10 Kynxe                  29   10   6  13    44   55  −11    36
11 Lorentine Jackals      29   10   5  14    22   41  −19    35
12 Anfanhar               29    8  10  11    47   57  −10    34
13 Egren                  29    8   7  14    46   53   −7    31
14 Checkers FC            29    8   6  15    38   40   −2    30
15 Limonte                29    6   5  18    20   36  −16    23
16 Hanai                  29    5   7  17    36   58  −22    22

Green League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Deprí Sanar Vipers       29   20   1   8    49   20  +29    61
 2 Deprí Sanar United       29   18   7   4    37   16  +21    61
 3 Deprí Lanar United       29   17   6   6    44   27  +17    57
 4 Inon                     29   15   6   8    24   18   +6    51
 5 Knetyohai City FC        29   13   7   9    33   25   +8    46
 6 Dre'a                    29   13   6  10    55   37  +18    45
 7 Glaciers                 29   12   7  10    32   30   +2    43
 8 Deprí Lanar Falcons      29   10   6  13    32   40   −8    36
 9 Cosmopolitans            29   10   6  13    38   48  −10    36
10 Wix City                 29   11   3  15    47   61  −14    36
11 Larhai                   29    7  14   8    31   30   +1    35
12 Jatho                    29    8   9  12    27   28   −1    33
13 Gurshan                  29    7   8  14    25   42  −17    29
14 Qet City                 29    7   8  14    55   77  −22    29
15 Wirr Tsi Lightning       29    5   9  15    23   34  −11    24
16 Cheonju                  29    5   5  19    26   45  −19    20

Blue League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Shantarr City           29   19   4   6    65   39  +26    61
 2 Flames of the West      29   16   7   6    46   32  +14    55
 3 Urrhed State            29   13  10   6    44   31  +13    49
 4 Qet United              29   14   5  10    64   54  +10    47
 5 Lhor United             29   14   5  10    50   42   +8    47
 6 Capitol FC              29   13   7   9    45   36   +9    46
 7 Alnio Ravens            29   12  10   7    64   57   +7    46
 8 Nonian City             29   14   4  11    55   48   +7    46
 9 Umbar City              29   11   5  13    49   48   +1    38
10 Umbar State             29   11   5  13    62   76  −14    38
11 Guardians               29   10   7  12    61   64   −3    37
12 Larhai City FC          29   10   6  13    51   54   −3    36
13 Brisara Dragoons        29    8   5  16    28   50  −22    29
14 Inon City               29    6   8  15    49   66  −17    26
15 Heartland               29    6   5  18    21   38  −17    23
16 Deprí State             29    6   5  18    52   71  −19    23

Indigo League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Kingslayers               29   20   6   3    61   35  +26    66
 2 Penat                     29   20   4   5    79   43  +36    64
 3 Eastern Chromatik         29   19   7   3    64   35  +29    64
 4 Pùr Cowboys               29   12   8   9    46   43   +3    44
 5 Lorentine City            29   11   9   9    46   45   +1    42
 6 Wix                       29   11   6  12    55   52   +3    39
 7 Chargers                  29   10   8  11    57   58   −1    38
 8 Loggers                   29   10   7  12    32   33   −1    37
 9 D'rea City                29    9  10  10    25   30   −5    37
10 Penat Pilots              29    9   9  11    42   40   +2    36
11 Limonte Light             29   10   6  13    56   65   −9    36
12 Jatho Bulls               29    8   9  12    23   23    0    33
13 Green State               29    6   9  14    31   59  −28    27
14 Mountain State            29    6   7  16    38   56  −18    25
15 Deprí Pelar Pelicans      29    6   6  17    45   60  −15    24
16 Cheonju City              29    5   9  15    54   77  −23    24

Chromatik Youth League Championship Season 3

Standing After Thirty Games:

Chromatik Youth League Elite Division        Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Chromatik U-18s                            30   19   7   4    69   39  +30    64 Qualified for Playoffs
 2 Myana Northwestern High School             30   17   7   6    71   55  +16    58 Qualified for Playoffs
 3 Mt. Baker High School                      30   14   8   8    42   30  +12    50 Qualified for Playoffs
 4 Anomalies U-18s                            30   14   7   9    40   34   +6    49 Qualified for Playoffs
 5 Academy of the Jungle                      30   12  10   8    60   53   +7    46
 6 Central Heights High School                30   12   7  11    58   58    0    43
 7 Chromatik Central High School              30   10  12   8    53   57   −4    42
 8 Franscesca Larriet-Cortes High School      30   11   6  13    63   66   −3    39
 9 Alnio U-18s                                30   10   8  12    40   47   −7    38
10 Deprí Sanar U-18s                          30   10   6  14    58   62   −4    36
11 Deprí Lanar U-18s                          30    9   8  13    46   53   −7    35
12 Pier High School                           30    7  13  10    45   47   −2    34
13 Myana U-18s                                30    8  10  12    59   66   −7    34
14 Crossroads U-18s                           30    9   6  15    28   30   −2    33
15 Facsimile High School                      30    7   8  15    49   59  −10    29 Relegated
16 Pùr U-18s                                  30    7   5  18    45   70  −25    26 Relegated
Chromatik Youth League Second Division       Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Wirr Tsi U-18s                             30   16   7   7    32   18  +14    55 Promoted
 2 Alnio Scientific Secondary School          30   15   5  10    41   40   +1    50 Promoted
 3 Lhor U-18s                                 30   14   7   9    36   25  +11    49
 4 Mt. Niar High School                       30   13  10   7    30   23   +7    49
 5 Felswyr U-18s                              30   13   7  10    35   30   +5    46
 6 Wirr Tsi School for the Gifted             30   12   8  10    39   32   +7    44
 7 Jatho Agricultural High School             30   12   7  11    31   27   +4    43
 8 Tihon U-18s                                30   12   7  11    28   26   +2    43
 9 Crix Arts Institute                        30   12   5  13    29   23   +6    41
10 Urrheddiao U-18s                           30   12   5  13    36   49  −13    41
11 Anchors FC U-18s                           30   10   9  11    42   39   +3    39
12 Deprí Central High School                  30   10   8  12    14   15   −1    38
13 Z'ai'ai U-18s                              30    9   8  13    29   45  −16    35
14 Eyrods  U-18s                              30    8   8  14    18   24   −6    32
15 Egren Elite Academy                        30    7   8  15    45   53   −8    29
16 Flames of the Revolution High School       30    6   9  15    22   38  −16    27

Chromatik U-18s take the regular season title, while Anomalies U-18s edge out the Academy of the Jungle for the last playoff berth. At the bottom, Pùr U-18s fall back to the Second Division. Wirr Tsi U-18s and the Alnio Scientific Secondary School will be in the Elite Division next season.

Youth League Playoffs
Semifinals
Chromatik U-18s vs. Anomalies U-18s
Myana Northwestern High School vs. Mt. Baker High School

Chromatik Collegiate Football Association
Season 13

Standings After Matchday 30:

CCFA 13                                   Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Z'ai'ai Institute of Technology         30   16   7   7    62   46  +16    55 First-Round Bye
 2 Pùr State University                    30   12  13   5    49   36  +13    49 First-Round Bye
 3 Chromia Central College University      30   14   7   9    35   32   +3    49 First-Round Bye
 4 Southern Chromatik University           30   12  12   6    60   49  +11    48 First-Round Bye
 5 University of Myana                     30   14   6  10    54   52   +2    48 Playoffs
 6 Felswyr State University                30   15   2  13    71   57  +14    47 Playoffs
 7 Eyrods Tech                             30   12  10   8    62   57   +5    46 Playoffs 
 8 Chromatik State University              30   12   7  11    60   61   −1    43 Playoffs
 9 Staramara Tech University               30    9  11  10    59   59    0    38 Playoffs
10 University of the Islands               30   10   8  12    49   51   −2    38 Playoffs
11 Pria Technical College                  30    9  10  11    50   53   −3    37 Playoffs
12 Deprí Lanar University                  30    8  11  11    64   68   −4    35 Playoffs
13 Urrheddiao State University             30    8  10  12    53   62   −9    34 Eliminated
14 University of Wirr Tsi                  30    8   6  16    54   65  −11    30 Eliminated
15 Deprí Sanar University                  30    8   5  17    54   73  −19    29 Eliminated
16 Alnio University of the Arts            30    6   9  15    47   62  −15    27 Eliminated

CCFA 13 Playoffs
Play-In Round
Deprí Lanar University @ University of Myana
Pria Technical College @ Felswyr State University
University of the Islands @ Eyrods Tech
Staramara Tech University @ Chromatik State University

by **Chromatika** » Sun Jun 27, 2021 7:38 pm

Rainbow League System Youth League Season 3 Playoffs, CCFA 13 Playoffs, Rainbow League System Matchday 30, Promotion/Relegation Playoff, Cup Final

All crests courtesy of Vulpine Sportif

For the Sake of Completeness:
Vilitan Cove International
Preliminary Round
(CMT) Urrheddiao 6-3 Northshore FC (XAN) 2-2 4-1
Round of Sixteen
(EFL) Half Boy FC 1-2 Urrheddiao (CMT) 0-1 1-1
Quarterfinals
(STL) Marlesee 97 3-3 Urrheddiao (CMT) 3-2 0-1 (7-8 pen)
Semifinals
(CMT) Urrheddiao 3-2 Namiri Independent (ZWZ)
Championship
(CMT) Urrheddiao 0-3 Strathcona Internationals (KSK)

Our apologies to Urrheddiao, as the paperwork about the Vilitan Cove International competition was lost amongst all the others and just recognized now. Congratulations on a deep run in an otherwise forgettable season.

Part 7 - Week 46 - Week 47

Chromatik Youth League Championship Season 3

Youth League Playoffs
Chromatik U-18s 1–1 Anomalies U-18s (2–1 AET)
Chromatik U-18s: Uzo '28, Asguirreiturri '112; Anomalies U-18s: Tez '75
Myana Northwestern High School 2–0 Mt. Baker High School
Myana Northwestern High School: Keel '38, Yet '81; Mt. Baker High School: None.

At the Capitalizt Dome, two bitter rivals go at it for the third time this season - with Chromatik having the edge in the regular season, having won at home and tied away at the Anomaly Tower. It was Zylyz-Harta Uzo that opened the scoring in the twenty-eighth from a shallow cross by Sebestyen Sallay that beat Jordyn Pargas to the left post. It seemed like the Chromatik defense, led by former U-18 champion Trudy Harrion, would make that goal count to the very end, but Anomalies would not go down without a fight, as Slokt-Matez Kal and Elfon-Harta Tez, the pair from Qusmo, combined for a golden chance in the seventy-fifth that Trenj-Lenpi Lec wasn't able to put away. The game would go to overtime. After a tense first period, Briareo Asaguirreiturri - whose parents immigrated from Audioslavia twenty years ago - hit a corner that curved into the far right side of the net, sending Chromatik U-18s to the title game.

In the other semifinal, two of the nation's best High Schools went at it. Myana Northwestern had dropped the head-to-head in the regular season, losing 4-1 away while being held to a draw at home. In front of their home fans at Northwestern Field, though, it was the Moreno Keel show, as the Chromatik U-18 player was instrumental in setting up both goals in the match; the first that he buried himself and the second to Hynym-Yelto Yet that put away the game. They have one monumental task ahead of them: Take down Trudy Harrison and Chromatik U-18s.

Championship Game @ The Captalizt Dome
Chromatik U-18s 3–3 Myana Northwestern High School (5–3 AET)
Chromatik U-18s: Vadnais '28, Uzo '51, Asaguirreiturri '88, Harrison '102 (pen.), Sallay '117; Myana Northwestern High School: Waz '20, Yet '45, Menneken '61

Chromatik U-18s had taken down Myana Northwestern both times during the regular season; they were the heavy favorites coming in, but it was Fouz-Penac Waz that struck first in a breakaway in a rare error among the Chromatik back four. Alain Vadnais would answer eight minutes later, only for Hynym-Yelto Yet to retake the lead right before halftime. Zylyz-Harta Uzo equalized six minutes later, only to see Myana Northwestern take the lead for the third time on a header from Jan-Jaap Menneken. It would be Briareo Asaguirreiturri - the hero of the semifinal tie - that would send the game to extra time.

In the extra period, Grilt-Gerol Zka tackled Zylyz-Harta Uzo inside the box, and had an ankle injury that meant that they could not take the resulting penalty. Surprisingly, it was Trudy Harrison, the Tumbran talisman, who stepped up to take the kick. Trudy's penalty was picture perfect as Georgia Hannon could do nothing but watch the ball as it curved. With Myana Northwestern needing to turn on the jets to try to equalize, Sebestyen Sallay put the game away in the closing minutes for Chromatik U-18's first youth title. They will represent Chromatika in the Rising Stars Cup.

Final Standings:

Chromatik Youth League Elite Division        Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Chromatik U-18s                            30   19   7   4    69   39  +30    64 Qualified for Playoffs, Champions, RSC
 2 Myana Northwestern High School             30   17   7   6    71   55  +16    58 Qualified for Playoffs
 3 Mt. Baker High School                      30   14   8   8    42   30  +12    50 Qualified for Playoffs
 4 Anomalies U-18s                            30   14   7   9    40   34   +6    49 Qualified for Playoffs
 5 Academy of the Jungle                      30   12  10   8    60   53   +7    46
 6 Central Heights High School                30   12   7  11    58   58    0    43
 7 Chromatik Central High School              30   10  12   8    53   57   −4    42
 8 Franscesca Larriet-Cortes High School      30   11   6  13    63   66   −3    39
 9 Alnio U-18s                                30   10   8  12    40   47   −7    38
10 Deprí Sanar U-18s                          30   10   6  14    58   62   −4    36
11 Deprí Lanar U-18s                          30    9   8  13    46   53   −7    35
12 Pier High School                           30    7  13  10    45   47   −2    34
13 Myana U-18s                                30    8  10  12    59   66   −7    34
14 Crossroads U-18s                           30    9   6  15    28   30   −2    33
15 Facsimile High School                      30    7   8  15    49   59  −10    29 Relegated
16 Pùr U-18s                                  30    7   5  18    45   70  −25    26 Relegated
Chromatik Youth League Second Division       Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Wirr Tsi U-18s                             30   16   7   7    32   18  +14    55 Promoted
 2 Alnio Scientific Secondary School          30   15   5  10    41   40   +1    50 Promoted
 3 Lhor U-18s                                 30   14   7   9    36   25  +11    49
 4 Mt. Niar High School                       30   13  10   7    30   23   +7    49
 5 Felswyr U-18s                              30   13   7  10    35   30   +5    46
 6 Wirr Tsi School for the Gifted             30   12   8  10    39   32   +7    44
 7 Jatho Agricultural High School             30   12   7  11    31   27   +4    43
 8 Tihon U-18s                                30   12   7  11    28   26   +2    43
 9 Crix Arts Institute                        30   12   5  13    29   23   +6    41
10 Urrheddiao U-18s                           30   12   5  13    36   49  −13    41
11 Anchors FC U-18s                           30   10   9  11    42   39   +3    39
12 Deprí Central High School                  30   10   8  12    14   15   −1    38
13 Z'ai'ai U-18s                              30    9   8  13    29   45  −16    35
14 Eyrods  U-18s                              30    8   8  14    18   24   −6    32
15 Egren Elite Academy                        30    7   8  15    45   53   −8    29
16 Flames of the Revolution High School       30    6   9  15    22   38  −16    27

Champions: Chromatik U-18s (First Title)
Manager: Frederick Homina
Starting XI: GK Trenj-Lnpi Lec (QUS); Ami Coulibaly - Henry Marionne - Jung-Suk Lee - Marc Dunn; Briareo Asaguirreiturri - Trudy Harrison (TMB) - Sebestyen Sallay (PAS) - Alain Vadnais; Zylyz-Harta Uzo (QUS) - Sandra Park.

Chromatik Collegiate Football Association
Season 13

Play-In Round
University of Myana 1–2 Deprí Lanar University
University of Myana: Knoflach '28; Deprí Lanar University: Kern '41, Ante '80
Felswyr State University 4–3 Pria Technical College
Felswyr State University: Albert '21, Bates '33, Geffen-Broad '50, Crist '86; Pria Technical College: Coon '4, Maél '41, Josse '71
Eyrods Tech 0–1 University of the Islands
Eyrods Tech: None.; University of the Islands: Han '18
Chromatik State University 2–2 Staramara Tech University (3–3 AET) (4–5 pen.)
Chromatik State University: Anusic '29, Saxton '73, German '99; Staramara Tech University: Mason '16, '67, Einaudi '115
Penalty: Chromati State Universtiy - Allste O German O Saxton O Anusic O Autta X; Staramara Tech University - Badger O Maxon O Aleksandrova O Duchamp O Einaudi O

What a bunch of matches for the play-in round. Deprí Lanar University, making it to the playoffs by the skin of their teeth, pulls off a shocker as the Vipers are not able to hold onto their lead with Oswald Ante scoring the game winner with ten minutes to spare; this isn't the only upset of the round, as the Sailors of the University of the Islands make a statement about trying to keep their title, Declan Turner-Cont pitching a complete-game shutout and Ma-Gyon Han making sure that it counts, while Staramara Tech University - the talk of the entire CCFA - survives a grueling thriller against the Comets, with the game going all the way to penalty kicks. Savigliano Nico Einaudi scored both the tying goal and the game-winning penalty kick. Lastly, the only favorite to win were the Felswyr State University Firehawks, who needed all four of their goals to get by Pria Technical College, Lara Crist being the hero at the end.

Quarterfinals
Z'ai'ai Institute of Technology 0–1 Deprí Lanar University
Z'ai'ai Institute of Technology: None.; Deprí Lanar Univeristy: Oden '62
Pùr State University 0–1 University of the Islands
Pùr State University: None.; University of the Islands: Wells '18
Chromia Central College University 2–0 Staramara Tech University
Chromia Central College University: Faucher-Leonsis '21, Nguyen '47; Staramara Tech University: None.
Southern Chromatik University 1–1 Felswyr State University (1–2 AET)
Southern Chromatik University: Zoric '50; Felswyr State University: Hughes '58, '110

Upsets continue as Grégory Wood and Declan Turner-Cont pitch complete game shutouts; Felswyr State relies on Sylestonean Jamie Hughes as his brace takes them to the next round. In the only match where a favorite wins, it's CCCU returning to form - Loree Bautista contains the Staramara Tech attack and Zwangzugian Senior Midfielder Cixin Nugyen and Junior Quebecois Marc-Andre Raucher-Leonsis score to tale the Comets to the semifinals.

Semifinals
Chromia Central College University 2–0 Deprí Lanar University
Chromia Central College University: Nguyen '20, '81; Deprí Lanar University: None.
Felswyr State University 1–1 University of the Islands (1–2 AET)
Felswyr State University: Hughes '29; University of the Islands: Romane '33, Han '101

Cixin Nguyen and Loree Bautista are simply willing the Comets to another title, stopping Deprí Lanar University's Cinderella run; their opponents will be the University of the Islands, who are here to try for the repeat as Jimmie Hughes wasn't enough to give the Firehawks the victory, Li Romane equalizing and Ma-Gyo Han scoring in the opening period of extra time to set up a title game between the winners of the last four seasons.

Championship Game @ The Capitalizt Dome, Chromia, Chromatika
Chromia Central College University 1–0 University of the Islands
Chromia Central College University: Nguyen '61; University of the Islands: None.

Whether it be because of Loree Bautista, who didn't concede a goal in the entire tournament, Cixin Nugyen, who scored four goals from the midfielder position, or having the even-keeled leadership of Claude Pare-Achel, who has become the most decorated manager in CCFA history, the Comets return back to the podium after being gone for one year as they win their fourth title in five seasons. It was a spirited attempt by the University of the Islands, who weren't expected to contend this season.

Final Standings:

CCFA 13                                   Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Z'ai'ai Institute of Technology         30   16   7   7    62   46  +16    55 First-Round Bye, IUCC
 2 Pùr State University                    30   12  13   5    49   36  +13    49 First-Round Bye
 3 Chromia Central College University      30   14   7   9    35   32   +3    49 First-Round Bye, IUCC, Champions
 4 Southern Chromatik University           30   12  12   6    60   49  +11    48 First-Round Bye
 5 University of Myana                     30   14   6  10    54   52   +2    48 Playoffs
 6 Felswyr State University                30   15   2  13    71   57  +14    47 Playoffs
 7 Eyrods Tech                             30   12  10   8    62   57   +5    46 Playoffs 
 8 Chromatik State University              30   12   7  11    60   61   −1    43 Playoffs
 9 Staramara Tech University               30    9  11  10    59   59    0    38 Playoffs
10 University of the Islands               30   10   8  12    49   51   −2    38 Playoffs, IUCC
11 Pria Technical College                  30    9  10  11    50   53   −3    37 Playoffs
12 Deprí Lanar University                  30    8  11  11    64   68   −4    35 Playoffs
13 Urrheddiao State University             30    8  10  12    53   62   −9    34 Eliminated
14 University of Wirr Tsi                  30    8   6  16    54   65  −11    30 Eliminated
15 Deprí Sanar University                  30    8   5  17    54   73  −19    29 Eliminated
16 Alnio University of the Arts            30    6   9  15    47   62  −15    27 Eliminated

Champions: Chromia Central College University Comets (4th Title)
Manager/Head Coach: Claude Pare-Achel (ZWZ)
Starting XI: Bautista (So.); Lemke (So.) - Handon (NPH) (So.) - Pettit (So.) - Otilier (Jr.) - Cloutier (So.); Nguyen (ZWZ) (Sr.) - Phoen (Sr.) (C); Spekman (TLI) (Fr.) - Faucher-Leonsis (QUE) (Jr.) - Satchell (NPH) (Fr.).
Player of the Year: CM Cixin Nguyen (Sr.)

Lower Leagues
Sponsored by:

Kinetik

Yellow League Promotion/Relegation Playoffs:
Checkers FC 2–1 Deprí Lanar United

Yellow League            Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Omnio City             30   17   5   8    39   26  +13    56 Promoted, Champions
 2 Urrhed FC              30   14  12   4    36   22  +14    54 Promoted
 3 Pria City              30   14   8   8    32   22  +10    50 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Promoted
 4 Fishermen's Club       30   14   7   9    54   47   +7    49
 5 Shantarr               30   14   6  10    38   34   +4    48
 6 Pùr                    30   13   7  10    41   19  +22    46
 7 Rhoni City             30   13   7  10    47   41   +6    46
 8 Anfanhar City          30   13   7  10    51   48   +3    46
 9 Naval FC               30   11  11   8    40   35   +5    44
10 Kynxe                  30   11   6  13    49   59  −10    39
11 Lorentine Jackals      30   10   5  15    22   42  −20    35
12 Egren                  30    9   7  14    49   53   −4    34
13 Anfanhar               30    8  10  12    51   62  −11    34
14 Checkers FC            30    8   7  15    38   40   −2    31 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Saved
15 Hanai                  30    6   7  17    38   59  −21    25 Relegated
16 Limonte                30    6   6  18    21   37  −16    24 Relegated

Green League Promotion/Relegation Playoffs:
Gurshan 0–1 Urrhed State

Green League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Deprí Sanar United       30   19   7   4    38   16  +22    64 Promoted, Champions
 2 Deprí Sanar Vipers       30   20   1   9    49   21  +28    61 Promoted
 3 Deprí Lanar United       30   18   6   6    45   27  +18    60 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Failed
 4 Inon                     30   15   7   8    24   18   +6    52
 5 Dre'a                    30   14   6  10    57   37  +20    48
 6 Knetyohai City FC        30   13   8   9    33   25   +8    47
 7 Glaciers                 30   12   8  10    32   30   +2    44
 8 Deprí Lanar Falcons      30   11   6  13    36   41   −5    39
 9 Cosmopolitans            30   10   7  13    38   48  −10    37
10 Wix City                 30   11   3  16    48   65  −17    36
11 Larhai                   30    7  14   9    31   32   −1    35
12 Jatho                    30    8  10  12    28   29   −1    34
13 Qet City                 30    7   9  14    56   78  −22    30
14 Gurshan                  30    7   8  15    26   46  −20    29 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Relegated
15 Wirr Tsi Lightning       30    5   9  16    23   35  −12    24 Relegated
16 Cheonju                  30    6   5  19    30   46  −16    23 Relegated

Blue League Promotion/Relegation Playoffs:
Brisara Dragoons 1–1 Kingslayers (1–3 AET)

Blue League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Shantarr City           30   19   4   7    68   44  +24    61 Promoted, Champions
 2 Flames of the West      30   17   7   6    47   32  +15    58 Promoted
 3 Urrhed State            30   13  11   6    46   33  +13    50 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Promoted
 4 Lhor United             30   15   5  10    51   42   +9    50
 5 Capitol FC              30   14   7   9    46   36  +10    49
 6 Alnio Ravens            30   13  10   7    69   60   +9    49
 7 Qet United              30   14   5  11    64   55   +9    47
 8 Nonian City             30   14   4  12    56   51   +5    46
 9 Umbar City              30   12   5  13    52   49   +3    41
10 Guardians               30   11   7  12    67   67    0    40
11 Umbar State             30   11   6  13    64   78  −14    39
12 Larhai City FC          30   10   6  14    54   60   −6    36
13 Inon City               30    7   8  15    54   67  −13    29
14 Brisara Dragoons        30    8   5  17    28   51  −23    29 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Relegated
15 Heartland               30    6   5  19    21   39  −18    23 Relegated
16 Deprí State             30    6   5  19    53   76  −23    23 Relegated

Indigo League Promotion/Relegation Playoffs

Round 1
Pria State (East) 0-2 Blanc (West)
Vitoron Vikings (Central) 2-1 Captains (Island)

Round 2
Penat Pilots 1–1 Blanc (1–2 AET)
Limonte Light 3–1 Vitoron Vikings

Indigo League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Penat                     30   21   4   5    81   44  +37    67 Promoted, Champions
 2 Eastern Chromatik         30   20   7   3    68   37  +31    67 Promoted
 3 Kingslayers               30   20   6   4    61   36  +25    66 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Promoted
 4 Pùr Cowboys               30   13   8   9    47   43   +4    47
 5 Lorentine City            30   11   9  10    47   47    0    42
 6 Loggers                   30   11   7  12    33   33    0    40
 7 Dre'a City                30   10  10  10    28   31   −3    40
 8 Wix                       30   11   6  13    55   54   +1    39
 9 Chargers                  30   10   8  12    57   59   −2    38
10 Jatho Bulls               30    9   9  12    27   25   +2    36
11 Penat Pilots              30    9   9  12    43   43    0    36 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Failed
12 Limonte Light             30   10   6  14    58   69  −11    36 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Saved
13 Cheonju City              30    6   9  15    56   77  −21    27 Relegated
14 Green State               30    6   9  15    33   63  −30    27 Relegated
15 Mountain State            30    6   8  16    40   58  −18    26 Relegated
16 Deprí Pelar Pelicans      30    6   7  17    47   62  −15    25 Relegated

Promoted: Victory (Capital), Longarms (Western), Resistance (Island), Orca Watchers (Eastern), Blanc (Eastern)

Orange League

Sponsored By:

Viper Motors

Week 46

There will be no last minute drama regarding the champion nor who makes it to the Red League. Knetyohai and Deprí Sanar make the most out of the fact that they are facing some of the weaker teams in the league, both posting shutouts that mean that the Warriors will win the title and the Yellow Jackets will return to the Red League once again. The Mountaineers defeat a Crix side that has been on a bit of a tear, as Kirsten Ennai's brace means that the yo-yo side has a chance to come back as well.

At the bottom of the table, Rhoni grabs a point but that isn't enough to survive, while the combination of Rhoni FC losing to Knetyhai and ECFC edging by Miners mean both Rhoni teams will fall to the Yellow League, where Rhoni City await. It is the Foxes that will have one last chance to survive, though Pria City will prove to be a stiff test.

Elsewhere, Lorentine bounce back after a bad run of form, Qet pad their stats by taking down Tihon United, and Hanai Breakers take a consolation win that is too little, too late.

Orange League Promotion/Relegation Playoffs:
Eyrods City FC 1–2 Pria City
Eyrods City FC: Umgostinik '18; Pria City: Bessette '29, Coveny '80

Final Standings:

Orange League            Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Knetyohai              30   17   6   7    44   26  +18    57 Promoted, LBCT, Champions
 2 Deprí Sanar            30   16   8   6    63   44  +19    56 Promoted, LBCT
 3 Z'ai'ai                30   16   6   8    55   39  +16    54 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Failed, LBCT
 4 Hanai Breakers         30   15   7   8    37   22  +15    52
 5 Qet                    30   15   7   8    51   45   +6    52
 6 Eyrods                 30   12  10   8    38   33   +5    46
 7 Crix                   30   13   7  10    25   21   +4    46
 8 Miners FC              30   11   9  10    50   47   +3    42
 9 Anchors FC             30   12   5  13    61   62   −1    41
10 Vitoron                30   11   6  13    36   42   −6    39
11 Lorentine              30    9   8  13    50   56   −6    35
12 Pria                   30    8   7  15    41   47   −6    31
13 Tihon United           30    8   7  15    28   41  −13    31
14 Eyrods City FC         30    8   5  17    20   34  −14    29 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Relegated
15 Rhoni FC               30    7   6  17    53   73  −20    27 Relegated
16 Rhoni                  30    7   6  17    16   36  −20    27 Relegated

Orange League Champions:

Knetyohai Warriors (1st Title)

Red League

Sponsored By:

Black Raven Technologies

Matchday 30 Preview:

Red League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Wirr Tsi               29   18   4   7    40   20  +20    58 Champions, IFCL, CAFA LigAnaia
 2 Tihon                  29   14   9   6    54   35  +19    51 IFCL
 3 Chromatik              29   13   8   8    64   52  +12    47
 4 Ming                   29   13   8   8    64   57   +7    47
 5 Anomalies              29   12  10   7    57   44  +13    46
 6 Myana                  29   12  10   7    61   51  +10    46
 7 Crossroads             29   13   6  10    58   49   +9    45
 8 Lhor                   29   12   7  10    64   63   +1    43
 9 Deprí Lanar            29    9  11   9    55   61   −6    38
10 Felswyr                29   11   4  14    54   59   −5    37
11 Alnio                  29    9   6  14    49   63  −14    33
12 Omnio                  29    9   5  15    43   53  −10    32
13 Brisara FC             29    7   9  13    46   56  −10    30
14 Tor                    29    7   8  14    51   63  −12    29
15 Urrheddiao             29    6  10  13    27   41  −14    28
16 Umbar                  29    4  11  14    33   53  −20    23 Relegated

IFCF Berth Race

Chromatik @ Anomalies
The return leg of the Chromia Derby on the final matchday? This match has all kinds of implications, as the loser is likely not going to make it to the IFCF competitions unless things shake out in a very particular manner. Ronald Labbadia has the upper leg on Jannick Kontiola as he has the valid reason for the Vanorians leaving the league, while the Quebecois Manager may see himself out of a job should the Capitalizt not qualify for the IFCF. It'll be a match to watch, for sure.

CHR (4-1-2-3): Mekeus (C); Calvet - Win - Jernejec - Ramires; Burns; Snéachda - Burkhard; Buckley - Caszely - Kogler.

ANO (4-3-1-2): Nur; Watt (C) - Antonucci - Carteaux - Amerigo; Navarro - Allauca - Hashemi; Strausz; Non - Wadsworth.

Ming @ Alnio
Ming can complete a surprising season by winning on the road against Alnio, who are already safe. Jurtanen's side will be absolutely the favorite given their goalscoring form.

MIN (4-2-2-2): Tierra; Gwenerth - Guo - Zhusupov - Delafosse; Potts - Thomas; Dostoevich - Vorster; Holder (C) - Wright.

ALB (4-4-2): Ignau; Trudeau - Braxton - Barreau - Paterson (C); Noboa - Enaux - Sterling - Rothers; Jacobsen - Croxier.

Myana @ Brisara FC
Myana are on the outside looking in, but with one of Anomalies and Chromatik likely to lose, they will have a decent shot if they win. As Brisara FC is in danger of relegation, expect the Hammers to show up to play; The Cathedral will be rocking. If the Islanders fail to qualify for the IFCF, Bilboa will be on her way out.

MYI (4-2-3-1): Olexander; Liadon - Oh - Baugh - Strasbourg; Brandtner - MacDougall; Anastasiadis (C) - Barrios - Casavant; Hanson-Conavacio.

BRI (3-4-3): Zarragoitia; Grant - Radosevich - Adams; Lefebvre - Warner (C) - Rowena - Ma; Lyllard - Throop - Nowak.

Crossroads @ Omnio
Crossroads is two points behind, but can be in the thick of things with a victory over the Tech. Omnio is all but safe, but will still be hoping for at least a point.

CRC (4-2-3-1): Khadur (C); Devine - Wid - Lsôs - Roy; Doyle - Matthews; Godeau - dí Völará - Hector; Dannysdóttir.

OMN (4-3-3): Ishon; Aubert - Wilkerspoon - Ammerspein - McBride; West - Young - Manse (C); Coghlan - Erskine - Eckerthorp.

Tor @ Lhor
Lhor have almost no chance at qualifying for the IFCF, as they'd need Chromatik to win, Ming to lose by enough to catch up on Goals Differential, Myana to lose, and Crossroads to lose. That being said, it is still a mathematical possibility, and this will likely be the last chance for Lhorites to see Mora and Humphreys in their colors before the next Transfer Window. Tor need to get points to survive and avoid the playoff.

TOR (4-2-2): Dick; Turner - Kirk - James - Wilkins; Montalbo - Haxon (C) - Koop - Rothers; McCarthy - Clercin.

LOR (4-3-3): Pearce; Tennatn - Wlad - Caylor - Seselja (C); Winge - Mora - Moreno; Humphreys - Feltzer - Enix.

Relegation Battle

Umbar @ Urrheddiao

It's simple for Urrheddiao - lose and you're done, win and you have a chance. Morningstar will do her best to get her squad ready for this match. If they win and some things break their way, there is a chance they'll be safe altogether. For the Monkeys, it's a chance to drag down Urrheddiao with them to the Orange League and play for pride.

URU (4-3-1-2): Herrington (C); Hardy - Wiseman - Stubbs - Jiawei; Angogh - Vaugrenard - Ferrari; Ita; Love - Schanzer.

UMB (4-4-2): Singh; Herron - Lechie - Ventura (C) - Haywood; Jarvis - Pike - Demirjian - Potts; Racette - Ingott.

Dead Rubbers

Deprí Lanar @ Felswyr

A game between two sides who are both safe, the Red Hawks can secure a winning season with a victory. Expect to see a lot of reserves here.

DLR (4-2-3-1): Baglowski; Badilla - Moore - Osman - Weber; Pennington (C) - Oshe; Belrose - Illion - Gallgher; Sullivan.

FEL (4-4-2): Vincent; Pennant - Seabra - Dit - Nex; Bellinger (C) - Kamarandan - Jacques - McCarthy; Dubois - Mona.

Tihon @ Wirr Tsi

Had Wirr Tsi not achieved the title already, this would've been a juicy affair to close out the season with the title on the line; instead, all the Shock are playing for is to tie the all-time record for points scored by a champion, while Tihon has nothing to play for as they've already secured the IFCL berth.

TIH (4-4-2): Carolan; Ancel - Mettre - Toliver - Gauthier; Beaux - Hadfield - Portieri - Deshaies; Haodao (C) - Hong.

WTS (4-3-3): Begley; Szôcs - Callejon - Rew - Revels; Tiner (C) - Kristoffersdóttir - Wan; Carpenter - Falcon - Reynolds.

Ten Moments that Decided the Final Standings of the Red League

1. Goal by Katrina Rothers (Tor), 81st Minute, Lhor 2-2 Tor
Lhor needed all three points and then some to have a shot at the IFCF; they weren't expecting to trip up at the first hurdle. Though it was Hermaeus Mora and Augustus Humphreys that opened the scoring in the first half, it was Tor that took over in the second half, with Willy Koop scoring on a set piece. After some substitutions and some boring play, Katrina Rothers, the left midfielder that has made some waves this season, hit a shot from twenty-eight yards out that beat Freida Pearce, who guessed wrong. Try as they might, Lhor could not get another goal, miring them at 44 points and with no possibility of making it to the IFCF. The Orcas have had a good year, but they'll have to deal with life without Mora and Humphreys in the next season.

2. Goal by Claretta Flood (Crossroads), 77th Minute, Omnio 1-2 Crossroads
With Omnio pressing the entire game - they really want to stay safe - it wasn't a surprise that Shane Eckerthorp scored on a header in the first half. With the knowledge that a victory would be enough, the team started to play farther back; however, there was an entire second half left to play. Justiina Dannysdóttir's twenty-second goal of the season was perhaps the most important as the Græntfjaller made a run through three different defenders and neatly slotted the ball in; then, Lisa Bell, coming on for Janine Hector, pounced on a loose ball during Omnio's counterattack in the seventy-seventh, hitting a ball that Ishon was able to punch out, only for Bell to be right there for the rebound. This score made it possible for Crossroads to have a shot at the IFCF.

3. Goal by Ana Valencia (Alnio), 70th Minute, Alnio 3-1 Ming
Alnio's goalscoring drought in the first half had become history by the time the second half came around, and the Brewers were up to the task in handling Ming's prowess, strike for strike. In having Sylvain Croxier score early, they were on the driver's seat; Herlinda Sterling's volley followed, and then Sagittarius Wright answered in the fifty-ninth. Ana Valencia, on for Tamera Holder, hit a header off of a Urbano Noboa corner in the seventieth that put the lead at two goals, and all that Ming could do was claw one back by virtue of Izi Kaan. With the loss, Ming was stuck at 47 points.

4. Goal by Renira Schanzer (Urrheddiao), 76th Minute, Urrheddiao 2-1 Umbar
Urrheddiao, fighting for their lives, showed up at The United Center early. Renira Schanzer got by Asher Singh in the twentieth on a short-ranged strike, and despite Simon Demirjian hitting a beautiful strike in the second half, it was Schanzer's day. Another deep run ended with her being on the turf by virtue of one Cyrile Ventura, leading to Ventura getting handed a yellow card and Schanzer going go the spot to take a penalty; she put it away, no problem, and Urrheddiao had new life, pending other results.

5. Goal by Marko Zup (Myana), 82nd Minute, Brisara FC 2-4 Myana
Myana was in an unusual spot this final matchday of Season 6: Needing a win and some results their way to make it to the IFCF. With the split between Madison Bilboa and the Fishermen Collective finalized - Bilboa will be let go after this season - the squad arrived at Brisara with a point to prove and a note to end her tenure on. Russ Lyllard did her best to keep the Hammers in the mix, but with the pace put forward by Catheline Anastasiadis, Maryanna Casavant, and Arley Barrios - the trio of them likely making their last start in Myana colors - and yet another goal by Enrico Hanson-Conavacio, it was the goal by Marko Zup that really put the cherry on the cake. The Rekan has been a key substitute player for the squad, and is likely the starting midfielder for the future, should he like to stay around. The way in which he knifed through and put the ball away... It was clinical. Myana are likely in the clear.

6. Goal by Micha Burkhard (Chromatik), 41st Minute, Anomalies 1-1 Chromatik
With Lainey Wadsworth getting out to an early lead, Jannick Kontiola and Chromatik were on the back foot; a loss here could mean being placed out of the IFCF and Kontiola being fired. Four minutes before halftime, Micha Burkhard took a free kick from just outside the penalty box, and Iskender Nur was caught flat-footed, a very inopportune mistake that evens up the game at one apiece. A draw here would actually be bad for everyone, which would mean that both sides will be chomping at the bits to get things done in the second half.

7. Save by Alek Khadur (Crossroads), 80th Minute, Omnio 1-2 Crossroads
Almost as important as Flood's go-ahead goal was Khadur's save of a dangerous Erskine header in the eightieth minute. It was the last real chance by Omnio, and one that Khadur needed to extend to his full height to punch out. The resulting corner was off target, and Crossroads secured the victory.

8. Save by Dun Mekeus (Chromatik), 65th Minute, Anomalies 1-1 Chromatik
The first team to have a real shot at breaking the tie at the Anomaly Tower was AFC. Lainey Wadsworth once again splitting between Édouard Calvet and Cameron Win to face Dun Mekeus on a dangerous one-on-one. This time, the forward's shot was low and to the left of the net; Mekeus was able to get his left foot on the ball and kick it out, which Kamil Jernejec followed up by clearing. A dangerous try that was barely contained by the wiles of the Mrii keeper.

9. Save by Kimi Herrington (Urrheddiao), 88th Minute, Urrheddiao 2-1 Umbar
For Urrheddiao to continue to have a chance at staying alive, they needed to preserve their lead. Kimi Herrington has had what amounts to be one of her rougher seasons; that being said, when she is on point, she is definitely a force of nature. Amaury Racette's shot is deflected, which then is followed up by Oman Potts, whose shot is handled deftly by Herrington's left palm getting a hold of the ball. A rousing ovation from the stadium as Urrheddiao fans are poised with the certainty that they have made it to another season in the Red League.

10. Goal by Mario Kogler (Chromatik), 87th Minute, Anomalies 1-2 Chromatik
With things even at the Anomaly Tower, both teams started to press further upfield with the fear that a draw would benefit nobody. After Kamil Jernejec dispossessed Kristian Non of the ball, a deft pass to Snéachda saw the Schottic midfielder get the ball to Mario Kogler; the Siovanija and Teusland international took three steps and took a shot from midrange that nobody was expecting. The ball hit the left post before Iskender Nur could get to it, but Kogler was right there to get to the ball and bury it to the far right post, leading to stunned silence of the home crowd. It would end up being the game winner.

Week 46

Week 47

Red League/Orange League Promotion/Relegation Playoffs
Tor vs. Z'ai'ai

Tor (4-4-2), 0 : Dick; Turner - Kirk - James - Wilkins; Montalbo - Haxon (C) - Koop - Rothers; McCarthy - Clercin.
Z'ai'ai (4-4-2), +1 : Aispolea; Alexandre - Mnache - Bard - Carspein; Nweto - Galloweigh - Canfield - Olivier; Clarke - Ennai (C).

Tor 1–0 Z'ai'ai
Tor: Rothers '31; Z'ai'ai: None.

In a tense affair at Tor Block, Gabrielle Dick shines by stopping all six shots on goal, while Katrina Rothers, the Cassadagan midfielder who has become a major offensive piece for the Teal this season, scores the only goal in the match - a screamer from the top left of the box.

Violet Cup VI Fixtures - Championship Game @ The Capitalizt Dome, Chromia (Cap. 144,000)
Crossroads vs. Lhor

Crossroads (4-2-3-1) +1 : Khadur (C); Devine - Wid - Lsôs - Roy; Doyle - Matthews; Goudeau - dí Völará - Hector; Dannysdóttir.
Lhor (4-3-3) +2 : Pearce; Tennant - Wlad - Caylor - Seselja (C); Winge - Mora - Moreno; Humphreys - Feltzer - Enix.

Crossroads 1–2 Lhor
Crossroads: Dannysdóttir '66; Lhor: Mora '59, Humphreys '80

Well, Lhor didn't get these two for nothing. Despite Justiina getting the Crusaders to an early lead, Lhor's two midseason additions shine in the second half and the Orcas win their third cup title in Chromatik domestic football history, though it is their first in the Rainbow League System.

Final Standings:

Red League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Wirr Tsi               30   19   4   7    41   20  +21    61 Champions, IFCL, CAFA LigAnaia
 2 Tihon                  30   14   9   7    54   36  +18    51 IFCL
 3 Chromatik              30   14   8   8    66   53  +13    50 IFCC
 4 Myana                  30   13  10   7    65   53  +12    49 IFCC
 5 Crossroads             30   14   6  10    60   50  +10    48 IFCC
 6 Ming                   30   13   8   9    66   60   +6    47 VCIAPP
 7 Anomalies              30   12  10   8    58   46  +12    46
 8 Lhor                   30   12   8  10    66   65   +1    44 CWC, CAFA LigAnaia
 9 Deprí Lanar            30   10  11   9    57   62   −5    41
10 Felswyr                30   11   4  15    55   61   −6    37
11 Alnio                  30   10   6  14    52   65  −13    36
12 Omnio                  30    9   5  16    44   55  −11    32
13 Urrheddiao             30    7  10  13    29   42  −13    31
14 Tor                    30    7   9  14    53   65  −12    30 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Saved
15 Brisara FC             30    7   9  14    48   60  −12    30 Relegated
16 Umbar                  30    4  11  15    34   55  −21    23 Relegated

Starting from the top, Wirr Tsi had a dream season - Sylvie Reynolds stepped in, Kendra Carpenter was a star that the team had been looking for for a long time, and the team came to their own after being purchased by Calania Motors. Next for them will be some potential upgrades to try to have their stay atop the table a long one. Tihon's second place finish was a cursory one, though they will want to be less than ten points behind. That last matchday defeat was to be expected when resting their starters against the League Champions, but it still added to the gap. Jannick Kontiola's job is saved by virtue of Chromatik's defeat of Anomalies, which puts them third in the standings and top of the table among Chromia sides, while Myana, even while knowing Madison Bilboa will be heading out, salvage a fourth place finish - disappointing given their title aspirations, but they'll take it. The last IFCF berth will go to Crossroads, who lost ten games in the season after all the turnover, but will have the knowledge of their pieces building cohesion to build on next season.

Ming's sixth place finish is less than what they were hoping for before Matchday 29, but it is still better than what they thought possible heading into the season. They did concede sixty goals, but it's a step up from eighty-two goals conceded last season. Anomalies in seventh is a step below where they were hoping, but given the circumstances that they faced with the Vanorians leaving the team, it's not unacceptable. AFC fans will just have to chalk the season up to outside their control. Lhor is in eighth, a bit disappointed given how their season had started; how they will handle having to replace Mora and Humphreys will be something to keep an eye on in the next window.

Deprí Lanar concluded their surprising season by going 10-11-9, while Felswyr is a little disappointed by tenth. Alnio survives in eleventh - a step in the right direction for the Brewers with Aart's assistance - while Omnio and Urrheddiao will be hoping that this is just an off season. It is rumored that Erika Morningstar's time at the club may still be over, which will do a lot to change for United. By virtue of head-to-head results - Tor swept Brisara FC - Teal had a chance to survive, and their victory over Z'ai'ai did it. Brisara FC's relegation is a bit of a shock, and Pedro Menendez-Sutra d'Ame has been sacked. It was a decent showing for multiple seasons, but the Hammers will have to contend with a stay in the Orange League for at least one season; Umbar's relegation is to no surprise.

Red League Champions:

Wirr Tsi Shock (1st Title)

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