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by **Chromatika** » Mon Jul 25, 2022 9:28 pm

Rainbow League System Season Eleven Preview

Red League - Part 6/6
Sponsored By:

Curio

All club rests courtesy of Vulpine Sportif

Storyline 1: Tihon’s Quest to Upend the Stronghold of the Big Three

TIHON, URRHED ISLAND – When Tihon made no moves during the offseason – no signings for the Starting XI or the Bench – nobody blinked an eye. Hecate Charing and Christina Applegate upended so much of the roster last season, and with it turning out a lot better than they expected, it will remain to be seen just how much further this team can go.

Yes, the Red League is a league with lots of talent, with more heading in year after year. Yes, the likes of Urrheddiao and Lanar shocked everyone last season (more on that later), and Crossroads and Anomalies are just biding their time for a chance to charge up the table. However, it’s no secret that the three most powerful teams are in the Red League in the last five seasons are Chromatik, Myana, and Wirr Tsi. They’ve won all of the last five titles, and only Myana has finished out of the top three once in that span, all the way back in Season Six. They have so many big names – from Harrison and Singh to Mbala-Ekakia, Sara, and Mimír to Olexander, Zup, and Hanson-Conavacio. Taking down one of these three form their perch won’t be easy, and it’s Tihon that has the best chance this coming season.

Who’s the most likely to falter? According to the standings, it’s the Shock, though it can be said that they were too busy securing the first IFCF Trophy in Chromatik history to give their effort toward the domestic season all that they had. Kathie Begley is an ageless wonder by now, and Wirr Tsi’s actually become scarier as of late due to the goalscoring ability that Mimír has given to the squad. With Waltheofsson winning the Golden Boot last season, the Shock are no longer a squad that will only win by virtue of their defense – and with one of the best midfielders in the league in Sara Kristoffersdóttir at the helm, the Shock are actually the least expected to fall out of the Top Three given their even nature and steady play.

How about Chromatik? The Capitalizt may be the most volatile of the three in terms of flow of play, as they commit so much to the attack and ask for their wingers to run like gazelles whenever Trudy and company need help on the defensive end. Thankfully, Rebecca Anne Wawaonlett, Owen James, and Lili Marinca can all do that – and Cixin Nguyen is more than happy to play in the back third of the pitch as the occasion calls for it. Sure, they have a new Center Back that is straight from the CCFA ranks, but with a veteran like McBride to anchor them and the talented Stephen Kerr and Ami Coulibaly alongside her, Tiphaine Jauffret may turn out to be exactly what they needed. Honestly, though, they just need to hold on for stretches at a time to help Medusa Strand as newly acquired Sophie Singh does her work. The best part? The oldest member of this Starting XI is Jet McBride – and he’s only twenty-eight.

That leaves Myana – and they’re the defending champions. Marco Hemmings has really brought new life to this group, and two of them are ageless, Liadon being an Elf and Dostoevich a Vampire. The biggest development for Myana has been the play of Atsev and Kartery, as the two new Center Midfielders have taken to their positions like fish to water; throw in the fact that the young Delaclav Durgali Baxayev has taken over for Monika Strasbourg without much issue, and you’ve a team who may not have reached their final form. None of them are over thirty either (except Liadon), and with the midfield tandem also entering their second year playing together, the Islanders also remain as hot as ever.

What do the Tide have to try to accomplish this colossal feat? They have one Emma Arthur, the reigning Player of the Year and one of the true virtuosos of creating scoring opportunities. They have a Roanna Murin coming off her best season as a Tide member, alongside a midfield tandem of Neal Windlass and Leo Hooper that bring a veteran presence. They have a youthful backfield anchored by the veteran Jiawei Chuan, all in front of a Romola Carolan that has hit the second wind of her career as a member of Tihon. They have all the momentum in the world, and they have a fanbase that is truly behind them.

Will they be successful? That is difficult to say – the established top three is established for a reason. The only thing that is certain is that it will truly be a lot of fun to watch.

Storyline 2: The Swan Song of Justiina Dannysdóttir

##   Age   Goals   Points   Placing    % of Goals         Team   Golden Boot
06      22       48       5th   22/60 (37%)   Crossroads         T-2nd
07      27       45       5th   27/55 (49%)   Crossroads           1st
08      25       50       5th   25/56 (45%)   Crossroads         T-1st
09      22       45       6th   22/56 (39%)   Crossroads           1st
10      19       45       7th   19/45 (42%)   Crossroads         T-4th

CHROMIA, CAPITAL DISTRICT – To speak to any Crossroads Crusader about Justiina Dannysdóttir is to immediately enter an air of reverence. Five seasons in, Justiina has been a godsend to this club ever since she joined the squad from Umbar, and the above table clearly illustrates why. Justiina has always scored more than a third of the team’s goals, always placed in the top five of the Golden Boot voting, and always proven to be one of the best strikers in the Red League.

How did Crossroads manage to make it to the IFCF for so many years? It was a lot of team-oriented, solid play, but they would not have made it if it wasn’t for the heroics of Justiina. The way that she handled Tihon in the IFCF Playoff in Season Seven – a hat trick to send the Tide packing – was a thing of beauty. They had so many moving pieces during this time, and it was Justiina that helped anchor the squad.

Now, as she enters her sixth season at an age of thirty-four, with the last season having been the first season in her stint with Crossroads that she scored less than twenty, the Crusaders are looking for a way to send her off in style. The acquisition of one Kayla Kassaya really proves that point, as Justiina will be allowed to play as far up the field as she wants, while Kaaren Lothar and Zoë Barthelemy will be there to feed her the ball.

For as long as they've had Justiina, they've had a chance to shock the top of the table - and though Tihon, Myana, Chromatik, and Wirr Tsi are usually out of reach, it should be doable that the Crusaders make some noise.

Rowena Stamper knows that a rebuild is coming down the pipeline - four players are above thirty years of age, and the rest of the League is gearing up - but to send off Justiina on a high note would be worth it.

She has earned that much.

Storyline 3: The Chaos of the Bottom Eight

URRHEDDIAO, URRHED ISLAND – If you’d told Jillian Nier that her team would act as the gatekeeper for the season to come, with eight hungry teams behind it, she would say that that was to be expected. Such is the life of the Red League in the bottom half of the table – as Pria City, Alnio, Flames of the West, Z’ai’ai, Umbar, Sanar, Knetyohai City FC, and Tihon United look up at them.

As the league continues to grow, even the bottom of the league begins to have teams that can surprise anyone that overlooks them. Let us look at each team and what they have to offer those that would ignore them to their peril.

The Monarchs filled in their biggest hole at keeper while keeping everyone else, led by a determined Anderson Pill and the veteran savvy presence of Sagittarius Wright. Alnio, despite losing Siobhan Baker, has Croxier, Wheelock, and a Hartley that is getting more comfortable. These two, despite having just gotten to the Red League last season, are the heaviest threats to reach the top half of the table – the Monarchs due to their methodic nature and the Brewers due to the brilliance of their individual play.

Below them, Flames of the West make it an interesting team that has made their way to the Red League. Led by the mastermind of Janina Spjällesdóttir, helped along by the addition of Martirio Jarvis and Lyuobov Reznikova, it is time for Rasmus Hourihane and company to shine – and they have more creativity than the teams below them, leading with Z’ai’ai, who took a gamble by just getting Dean Berrymore.

Umbar, Sanar, Knetyohai City FC, and Tihon United round them all out, and the only one that is a bit surprising to be included in that bunch is Sanar. Losing Uleaven hurt a lot, and the rest of the squad is not as put together as the rest. With four new players being part of Umbar, six with Knetyohai City FC, and three with Tihon United, the newbies to the scene have a lot of jelling together to do – and it’s not likely they’ll get more than fifteenth.

Expect things to get really messy at the lower end of the table. The bottom three get relegated, and then the sixteenth and seventeenth placed teams play in a one-game playoff to see who has to play against the winner of the match between the fourth and fifth placed teams in the Orange League. Who will obtain the dismal honor of being the first teams to be relegated in the twenty-team Red League?

Storyline 4: The Plight of Lanar and Urrheddiao

LANAR, RAINBOW DISTRICT - When you do way better than expected, it can lead to a new golden age for your club. You have to hope that you retain all of your talent, that the Management will help you obtain the pieces needed to be an upgrade, and that the players will not be satisfied with just the highs of the initial season and be in for long haul. Change too many pieces at once, let go of someone that is too important, and you can actually do more damage by having a season that ends up being a flash in a pan than if you had just had a middling season.

Lanar and Urrheddiao shocked everyone by being the two teams to finish behind Tihon, United getting fifth for the first time in a long while. With Lanar leaning on the triple Quebecois contingent and Urrheddiao having the brilliance of Ruo Xiaolan come into the forefront, they turned out to be more than the teams behind them could handle; Crossroads and Anomalies had to watch while the two teams from the outside celebrated.

For the Red Hawks, it can be said that they upgraded at Striker. However, having two CCFA players come to join the defense will absolutely be a challenge. United went the opposite direction - and it's possible that they've bitten off more than they could chew, as they lost a key piece in Jet McBride and tried to start planning for the next generation of players, with Vaugrenard and Schatz getting along in their years.

All in all, it isn't exactly the kind of offseason that the teams would have wanted, not when Anomalies obtained the likes of Baker and Crossroads got Adabian Kassaya to help get the ball to Justiina.

Last season was just a flash in the pan. This season, order should return - and the Red Hawks and United will be left wondering just how damaging that one season of success truly was.

by **Chromatika** » Tue Jul 26, 2022 9:50 pm

Rainbow League System Season Eleven Preview

Orange League
Sponsored By:

Viper Motors

All club rests courtesy of Vulpine Sportif

ANCHORS FC
Predicted Finish: 1st.
Nickname: Anchors
Location: Myana, Myana Island, Chromatika
Owner: Environs Dock Company
Stadium: The Dock (Cap. 19,240)
Manager:

Darell Bourke (39), 3rd Season with Team
Captain: GK Jayme de Bobadilla
Predicted Starting XI: (4-3-3) - de Bobadilla;

Drummond -

Holmes -

Kellow -

Charnett;

Ferguson - Di Maggio - Moreno; Mith -

Alt - Ex.
Key Players: LB Darren Charnett, RM Ailis Ferguson, ST Hynym-Nirlo Alt
Summary: Darell Bourke, a young Bollonischian with a lot of upside, had the Anchors almost make it to the Red League yet again; now, with a full season playing together, is the time for them to shine and make it back up to the Red League.

BRISARA FC
Predicted Finish: 3rd.
Nickname: Hammers
Location: Brisara, Mountain District, Chromatika
Owner: The Brisaran Factory
Stadium: The Cathedral (Cap. 27,880)
Manager: Xander Augustine (58), 5th Season with Team
Captain: RM Addie Lefebvre
Predicted Starting XI (3-4-3) - Farrar; Hipal - Kirk -

Russett; Lefebvre -

Buchan - Rowena - Ma;

Chaseling -

Roberts - Aingol.
Key Players: HM/CM Robin Buchan, LM Vir Ma, ST Maryam Roberts
Summary: The Hammers have now returned to the forefront of the Orange League, and their additions of two seasons ago should get them back to the Red League for the first time in a while. The front three of Chaseling, Roberts, and Aingol is dangerous.

BT MING
Predicted Finish: 9th.
Nickname: BTM, Bob’s Towing, The Other Ming
Location: Ming, Mountain District, Chromatika
Owner: Bob’s Towing and Repair Service (Legalese)
Stadium: Charging Station Field (Cap. 8,150)
Manager: MYUNG Ha-Sik (44), 7th Season with Team
Captain: RAM Ponce De Lann
Predicted Starting XI: (4-2-3-1) – Ulster; Morgen –

Constantisdóttir –

Marcosdóttir – Nex; Pike –

Main; De Lann – Silon – Shine; Jorwam.
Key Players: CB Svandis Marcosdóttir, RAM Ponce De Lann, ST Hugh Jorwam
Summary: Another of the Anaian-owned teams to make it up to this level, this team is led by the Grætfjaller center back duo and the playmaking ability of their Captain. Hugh Jorwam will do the lion’s share of the scoring, and the Legalese-owned venture will become a mainstay in this tier of the Chromatik football pyramid.

CRIX
Predicted Finish: 7th.
Nickname: Stars
Location: Crix, Heartland District, Chromatika
Owner: Nicole Brennan
Stadium: Crix Center (Cap. 2,560)
Manager: Georgine Estrella-Jones (63), 11th Season with Team
Captain: DM Chester Rappan
Predicted Starting XI: (4-1-4-1) - Yi; Cousteau - Win –

Pearson, L. –

Pearson, S.; Rappan; Jackson -

Richards -

Katefess - Armstrong;

Queen.
Key Players: CB Laurence Pearson, DM Chester Rappan, CM Bapam Katefess
Summary: As Crix gets back up the Red League, they’ll lean on the youth of their signings of this season – the Pearson twins, Katefess, and the Ranorian Queen, who plays the non-standard type of football for Ranorians. They’ll keep taking steps toward the goal of becoming the smallest club in the Red League once again.

EYRODS
Predicted Finish: 2nd.
Nickname: Jungle Cats
Location: Eyrods, Myana Island, Chromatika
Owner: The Green Fund
Stadium: The Jungle (Cap. 74,590; 26,000 Seats)
Manager: Devin Munoz (62), 11th Season with Team
Captain:

CM Stig Mikaelsson
Predicted Starting XI: (4-1-4-1) -

Wilhelm; Mejia -

MacKinnon -

Yarbarough - Markseon; Harding;

Patzold -

Mikaelsson –

Sçarìraó - Yaroslav;

Ross.
Key Players: CM Stig Mikaelsson, LM Christine Yaroslav, ST Charlie Ross
Summary: David Yarbarough, Charlie Ross, and Berrëngüé Sçarìraó round out a team that was one game away from making it to the Red League this time around… Everything seems to be in the cards for Devin Munoz, who’s been at this with the Jungle Cats for a while now. Defensively sound with added creativity to boot, don’t be surprised if it’s Eyrods that wins the Orange League.

EYRODS CITY FC
Predicted Finish: 17th.
Nickname: Foxes, ECFC
Location: Eyrods, Myana Island, Chromatika
Owner: Donovan Edelman
Stadium: Den of Foxes (Cap. 1,300)
Manager: Magu Hox (55), 6th Season with Team
Captain: LB Annora Lieberthal
Predicted Starting XI: (3-4-3) – Baglowski; Isaha – James – Lieberthal; Wirth – Vespucci – Carmichael – Potts; Mi – Tween – Kim.
Key Players: GK Jared Baglowski, LB Annora Lieberthal, CM Georgio Vespucci
Summary: The Foxes return to the Orange League – led by defense and a solid goalkeeper who’s come over from Lanar. Sure, they may not have the best goalscoring options, but surviving in Chromatika’s second level can be done with a very stout defensive wall.

FISHERMEN’S CLUB
Predicted Finish: 15th.
Nickname: Fishers
Location: Egren, Myana Island, Chromatika
Owner: Josselyn Nam
Stadium: Fisher’s Wharf (Cap. 4,880)
Manager: Calos Dean (51), 11th Season with Team
Captain: RM Gimpo Pwina
Predicted Starting XI: (4-4-2) - Amelianno; Vin - Braun - Vipox - Homonich; Pwina - Maurice - Deth - Osborn; Douglas - Beaumanoir.
Key Players: RB Oli Vin, CM Willard Deth, ST Olivia Beaumanoir
Summary: Fishermen's Club maintains! Olivia Beaumanoir and Stephan Douglas did just enough, and the defense held where they could. This club doesn’t have a lot of money, but they play with so much pride and have such a loyal following – it’s admirable.

HANAI BREAKERS
Predicted Finish: 4th.
Nickname: Breakers
Location: Hanai, Capital District, Chromatika
Owner: BGA Foundation
Stadium: Breakers' Rest (Cap. 7,800)
Manager: James Masterson (61), 9th Season with Team
Captain: AM Rachel Milhaud
Predicted Starting XI: (4-3-1-2) -

Smith; Bissonnette - Toliver -

Whitfield -

Wei; West - Angogh -

Laing; Milhaud; Karr -

Kuiper.
Key Players: CB Christine Whitfield, CM Miwa Angogh, ST Tess Kuiper
Summary: The Breakers were so lose to getting to the Red League – but fell short at the final hurdle. Replacing three of the defense is not the best for such a defensive squad, but with Whitfield and Wei stepping in, they shouldn’t miss a beat.

KNETYOHAI
Predicted Finish: 5th.
Nickname: Warriors
Location: Knetyohai, Rainbow District, Chromatika
Owner: Raul Carpenter
Stadium: Warriors' Arena (Cap. 31,400)
Manager: Addie Xavier (70), 11th Season with Team
Captain: RCM Olivia Stinton
Predicted Starting XI: (4-3-3) -

Nisbet; Sotelo - Morgen - Sledge -

Levine; Stinton - Ita - Pierot; Voss -

Kean - Dembélé.
Key Players: GK Leighton Nisbet, RCM Olivia Stinton, ST Murray Kean
Summary: Zubai Ignon is gone, and Leighton Nisbet is here to take his place. The rest of the team has had a season to get together, and despite replacing one player, the power of Voss, Kean, and Dembélé should help this team move forward.

LORENTINE
Predicted Finish: 19th.
Nickname: Lions
Location: Lorentine, Heartland District, Chromatika
Owner: The Lorentine Preserve
Stadium: Lion’s Den (Cap. 32,100)
Manager: Curtis Martineau (60), 11th Season with Team
Captain: RWB Erron Black
Predicted Starting XI: (3-4-3) – Eglio; He – Chi – Fynn; Black – Kim – Chaucer – Robinson; Bozonnet – Suncip – Asselineau.
Key Players: RWB Erron Black, CM Kim Dong-Chul, ST Vedi Suncup
Summary: We haven’t seen Lorentine at any relevant level for a while, and getting Kim should be a plus for this club; however, they have a rather bland lineup and lack the creativity to get enough chances to score to win.

MINERS FC
Predicted Finish: 13th.
Nickname: Miners, MFC
Location: Z’ai’ai, Mountain District, Chromatika
Owner: Meteo Mining Company
Stadium: Miner Field (Cap. 7,205)
Manager:

Rainer Hildebrandt (60), 6th Season with Team
Captain: CB Jena Platt
Predicted Starting XI: (4-3-3) – Pyo; Markson – Platt –

Doyle – Williams; Loop - Passereau – Yushchenko; Burton –

Graf – Amelie.
Key Players: RCM/RM Clélie Passereau, RW Anna Burton, ST Felix Graf
Summary: Hildebrandt and the Miners have returned to the Orange League, led by a flashy attack that’s now obtained Ranorian Felix Graf. Anna Burton has some speed, Passereau puts the ball up the pitch, and Graf will now be there to push the goal through.

MING
Predicted Finish: 8th.
Nickname: Dynasty
Location: Ming, Mountain District, Chromatika
Owner: The Lee Foundation
Stadium: Jewel Dome (Cap. 22,300)
Manager: Daniel Lucas (54), 2nd Season with Team
Captain: LB Sonia Delafosse
Predicted Starting XI: (4-2-3-1) - Dick; Greenfield - Rew - Antwa - Delafosse; Karaduman - Di Cosmo; Holt - Snéachda - Dunst; Yaroslavovich.
Key Players: GK Gabrielle Dick, CB Viktor Rew, ST Ilyin Yaroslavovich
Summary: Ming stepped away from the beautiful offensive play, and have given the green light for Daniel Lucas to start the new brand of Dynasty football. They only made it to tenth place in the last season, but the building pieces have been laid for the return of the Dynasty. Can they maintain the top half spot in a twenty-team league?

NAVAL FC
Predicted Finish: 14th.
Nickname: Navy
Location: Myana, Myana Island, Chromatika
Owner: Consensus Shipyards
Stadium: Mark Lescow Field (Cap. 1,300)
Manager: Hilary Stout (46), 6th Season with Team
Captain: CB Ott Zeman
Predicted Starting XI: (4-3-3) - Parnell; Coulomb - Zeman - Auvray - Porg; Angolli - Kidd - Allison; Wool - Nix - Mok.
Key Players: RM Theodora Angolli, RW Mickie Wool, ST Allison Nix
Summary: Yes, they only survived due to the expansion, but with the team coming together and led by five players in their thirties, they should be able to do enough to remain in the Orange League before they retool.

OMNIO
Predicted Finish: 12th.
Nickname: Tech
Location: Omnio, Capital District, Chromatika
Owner: Beshira Technologies
Stadium: The Tech Center (Cap. 23,600)
Manager:

Steve Nicholls (57), 5th Season with Team
Captain: CB Hammond Wilkerspoon
Predicted Starting XI: (4-2-3-1) - Ignon; Niles - Wilkerspoon -

Reinhardt - Adams; Gil - Maurice; Han - McAllister - Eckerthorp;

Alszeghy.
Key Players: CB Hammond Wilkerspoon, LB Marietta Adams, CM/AM Bradley McAllister
Summary: Nicholls has stuck around, knowing that the team is in a rebuild - and it’s going to be a long one. Fifteenth place wasn’t what they had in mind, but staying in the Orange League due to the expansion has given them another lease at life – and with the addition of Reinhardt and Alszeghy, the only way to go is up.

OMNIO CITY
Predicted Finish: 16th.
Nickname: O-City, Stars
Location: Omnio, Capital District, Chromatika
Owner: The Stars Collective
Stadium: City of Stars (Cap. 2,450)
Manager: Justin Destreaux (49), 7th Season with Team
Captain: CM Zantove Ettan
Predicted Starting XI: (4-2-3-1) – Efahim; Greer – Illimon – Hassad – Kun; Ettan – Verona; Marais – Sund – Jones; Wing.
Key Players: GK Naomi Efahim, RB Hanzo Greer, LB Emy Kun
Summary: Throw in Naomi Efahim to a very solid defense, and you’ve a team that has a legit chance to survive, though they can’t score to save their lives. Still, many a team will blunt their toe on the stone that is Omnio City, and the Stars should be here come the next season.

PRIA
Predicted Finish: 20th.
Nickname: Pride
Location: Pria, Coastal District, Chromatika
Owner: The Pria Compound
Stadium: The Pack (Cap. 67,290; 19,000 Seats)
Manager: June Michaelangelo (61), 11th Season with Team
Captain: RCM Urban Barber
Predicted Starting XI: (4-3-2-1) – Anderbent; Yuliy – Ang – Tourneur – Hylox; Barber – Andersile – Elbrook; Jackson - Walter; Lundy.
Key Players: CM/LCM Lisa Elbrook, ST Mikki Lundy, LB Edaar Hylox
Summary: Pria barely made it to the Orange League, and will have their hands full; on the other hand, the addition of Rose-Marie Tourneur should help their back line, and Mikki Lundy has plenty of experience being on subpar squads that have a lot to do to punch above their weight.

QET
Predicted Finish: 6th.
Nickname: Eagles
Location: Qet, Urrhed Island, Chromatika
Owner: The Lars Museum
Stadium: Stadium of Eagles (Cap 23,190)
Manager: Vincevol Miriamme (67), 10th Season with Team
Captain: DM Edmée Robiquet
Predicted Starting XI: (4-1-3-2) -

Brincat; Laurenborg -

Sapharina - Deniau -

McLeod; Robiquet; Nicollier - Kines - Kung;

Megoé - Leer.
Key Players: DM Edmée Robiquet, ST Chusi Megoé, LB Kate McLeod
Summary: The Eagles underperformed, but then went and got Sabra Sapharina and Wendy Thomas. This is a team that can now be considered dangerous, as Megoé remains one of the better strikers at the level. Expect big things from this squad.

QET NSC
Predicted Finish: 10th.
Nickname: QNSC, NSC, SavigiQet
Location: Qet, Urrhed Island, Chromatika
Owner: Joël Bonmaison, CEO of Bonmaison Construction (Savigliane)
Stadium: Bonmaison Park (Cap. 10,300)
Manager: Kim Myung-Sik (46), 11th Season with Team
Captain: LB Aefja Handerstock
Predicted Starting XI: (4-4-2) – Ignau;

Øysteinsdóttir – Erickson – Enbion – Hanerstock; Tikhonovich – Kim – Du – Ryard; Kamau – Everett.
Key Players: ST Sanguine Kamau, CM Kim Da-Bin, RM Tychkin Ludomir Tikhonovich
Summary: Welcome Qet NSC to the Orange League ranks, and their immediate upgrades at three positions make them a favorite to finish at the top half of the table. Keep an eye on Sanguine Kamau, who will be set up by Kim Da-Bin and Tychkin Ludomir Tikhonovich, as a new-look QNSC attack looks to surprise; they have the reliable Theodore Ignau in goal.

RHONI CITY
Predicted Finish: 11th.
Nickname: Regulars, R-City
Location: Rhoni, Coastal District, Chromatika
Owner: Blake Ettinger
Stadium: Rhoni Center (Cap. 6,460)
Manager: Oliver Cunningham (51), 11th Season with Team
Captain: LB Misome Enx
Predicted Starting XI: (4-3-2-1) - Homilie; Bonnet - Mnache - Ammerspein - Enx; Ante - Broich - Dorian; Vix - Teel; Beck.
Key Players: GK Freya Homilie, CM/AM Gabrielle Teel, ST Alvena Beck
Summary: RC surprised everyone by playing so well together last season, and the brass awarded them by allowing them another season with the exact same roster. Could they crack the top half and show that they may be on the rise?

SANAR VIPERS
Predicted Finish: 18th.
Nickname: Vipers, S-Vipers
Location: Sanar, Rainbow District, Chromatika
Owner: Lana Gensfeldt
Stadium: Vipers’ Den (Cap. 6,000)
Manager: Cameron Price, Jr. (56), 4th Season with Team
Captain: RB Durand Steel
Predicted Starting XI: (5-3-2) – Ishmael; Steel – Pillox – Lov – Johnson – Angsteel; Koralewski – Jones – St. John; Yinch – Yumi.
Key Players: GK Lena Ishmael, RB Durand Steel, CB Sion Lov
Summary: With the addition of Lov and Johnson, this team’s defense has only gotten better – and though St. John, Yinch, and Yumi may have to do all the scoring on their own, the immediate of the goal of the Vipers is survival and nothing else – they may just have the pieces.

Rainbow League System Season Eleven Preview

Other Leagues
Sponsored By:

Kinetik

Yellow League Favorites: Pùr, Urrhed State, Shantarr, FK Shakhter Z'ai'ai

Green League Favorites: Jatho, Anfanhar, Lorentine City, Hanai

Blue League Favorites: Wix, Heartland, Larhai City FC, Inon City

Violet Cup XI First Round Draw

Nonian City and Cheonju City, the two teams that lost in the final round to end up in the Regional Leagues last season, were given two of the Regional seeds. The other two went to Chargers and Jatho Bulls, the two teams that lost in the first round of the Promotion/Relegation Playoff.

Penat vs. Victory
Lorentine City vs. Penat Pilots
Umbar City vs. Tor City
Anfanhar vs. Dre'a City
Guardians vs. Chargers
Alnio Ravens vs. Resistance
Kingslayers vs. Heartland
Hanai vs. Inon City
Glaciers vs. Dynamite
Qet City vs. Cheonju City
Wirr Tsi Lightning vs. Orca Watchers
Lanar Falcons vs. Nonian City
Inon vs. Longarms
Lhor United vs. Mountain State
Cheonju vs. Pùr Cowboys
Gurshan vs. Vitoron Vikings
Limonte Light vs. Jatho Bulls
Wix City vs. Larhai City FC
Capitol FC vs. Wix
Jatho vs. Pelar Pelicans

CCF Shield XIV

@Capitalizt Dome, Chromia, Chromatika
Myana vs. Chromatik

Indigo Chromatik Youth League - Season Eight

In an unforeseen move, the Youth Leagues have decided to split into the ROY Conference and the BIV Conference, with teams joining each conference based on seeding. The top four teams from each conference after double round-robin play will play in the Indigo Chromatik Youth League Green Playoffs, with the winner going to the RSC and being declared the Youth League Champion. The conferences will be decided every season based on the previous season's performance.

Favorites in italics

ROY Conference
Alnio Scientific Secondary School
Alnio U-18s
Chromatik Central High School
Crossroads U-18s
Crix Arts Institute
Jatho Agricultural High School
Lhor U-18s
Mt. Baker High School
Mt. Niar High School
Pier High School
Pùr U-18s
Sanar U-18s
Tihon U-18s
Urrheddiao U-18s
Wirr Tsi U-18s
Z'ai'ai U-18s

BIV Conference
Academy of the Jungle
Anchors FC U-18s
Anomalies U-18s
Central Heights High School
Chromatik U-18s
Egren Elite Academy
Eyrods U-18s
Facsimilie High School
Felswyr U-18s
Flames of the Revolution High School
Franscesca Larriet-Cortes High School
Lanar U-18s
Myana Northwestern High School
Myana U-18s
Rainbow Central High School
Wirr Tsi School for the Gifted

by **Chromatika** » Sun Jul 31, 2022 7:13 pm

Rainbow League System Season Eleven Matchdays 1-6

Red League

Sponsored By:

Curio

Orange League

Sponsored By:

Viper Motors

CCF Shield XIV @ Capitalizt Dome, Chromia, Central District (Cap. 144,000)
Myana 2–2 Chromatik (2–3 AET)

Myana: Reader ‘4, Hanson-Conavacio ‘61; Chromatik: Wawanolett ’39, Marinca ’82, Singh ‘107

Two teams at the pinnacle of Chromatik football face off for the shield, and it’s a highly entertaining affair with spectacular goals and even better saves. Lili Marinca’s header sends the game to extra time, and two minutes into the second extra stanza, it’s the new addition, Euran Sophie Singh, that breaks away from the bottleneck of Harrison and Kerr to face Strand one-on-one, which she puts away, no problem. Is this a sign of new things to come for the Capitalizt?

Matchday 1

A new decade of Red League football begins – now with two more matches per matchday and eight more matchdays with the expansion to twenty teams. A smattering of different results with different levels of importance, as some clubs are trying to make their mark in the Red League for the first time, some are trying to figure out how to fit together so many new pieces, and others are trying to generate some early-season momentum before the big-name matches take over.

Crossroads’s bid to try to send Justiina off on a high note started off on the right foot as Nicole Watson and company are able to make the lone goal of the match count – accentuated by their new Adabian Midfielder pushing forward a killer ball that Justiina finished off, no problem. With the induction of Justiina Dannysdóttir to the Ring of Honor at Chromatik City Field, there were some tears shed in the crowd – which turned into tears of joy after their tone-setting victory.

At the Capitalizt Dome, a new-look Chromatik attack tried to get going against the Submarines of Urrhed FC – and it took all four goals scored to get past Cherry Sonnel, who put on a clinic by almost single-handedly engineering an upset, helped along by Pelua and Antoine. Unfortunately for her, the Capitalizt seem to have figured out how to work with Sophie Singh already, as evidenced by a pair of late goals; the Euran was sublime in the pair of finishes, leaving nothing to doubt as she calmly slotted the ball past Harringborn. Chromatik won’t face such determined strikers every matchday…

For the Tide, it was as simple as letting their superstar, Emma Arthur, have a few brilliant moments in the game; as much as Felswyr tried to claw back, all they could do was capitalize off of one set piece, as Tihon’s lead was never really in jeopardy

Myana put six past Sanar at The Hive, Marko Zup and Enrico Hanson-Conavacio getting a brace apiece, while a pair of nil-nil draws sucked the life of their stadiums at Tihon and Tor as the Red Hawks were held in check by the Cyclones and both Frenei and AFC couldn’t get much going offensively, their match ending with a grand total of five shots on goal between them. In the land of one-nil victories was Urrheddiao’s thrashing of Z’ai’ai (how did they only score one goal when they outshot their opponents twelve to one?), Umbar’s Efnak striker Uhtetul Kahelto ending the stalemate against the Monarchs at the half hour mark, and KCFC earning their first win in the Red League off a brilliant volley from Eulatie Abraham at RCK Field.

That leaves one last result, the true shocker of the day – Flames of the West overcoming Lhor at home. A newly rebuilt Lhor, led by Vincent Hicks, would equalize in the seventy-fifth minute, but Pyazhnayan Lyubov Reznikova scored the goal of the week on a screamer from the left post, and the Orcas were left wondering when their nightmare would end, a shot that had a sold-out crowd at Crix celebrating to the early hours of the next morning.

Mikki Lundy’s late goal sends Pride over Anchors FC in shocker
Francine Shine brace leads BT Ming over Eyrods City FC
Stig Mikaelsson, Christine Yaroslav lead Jungle Cats over Hammers

Matchday 2

After two matchdays, only two teams remain perfect on the season with two wins, and both of them have arrived at it from the same angle, having defeated some giants along the way. A game after handling Wirr Tsi, the Crusaders needed a beautiful strike from Kassaya to get them past Urrhed FC; their solid defensive start is something that nobody had really counted on. As for Urrheddiao, they followed up a routine win over Z’ai’ai by heading into the Islander Dome and handing the defending champions a comprehensive 1-4 defeat, Jeremiah Allison being the netminder that he was as a new-look United midfield did a number on the Islanders. Though he didn’t score, Kristian Greenslade was exceptional for the match, and Renira Schanzer continued where she left off on the last season by bagging her first brace of the year.

What about those teams that haven’t bagged a single point yet? Seeing Sanar there isn’t that big of a surprise, even if the loss is the Frost – they’ve some serious goal-scoring issues, and when Emma Knoflach decides to take over, there’s not much you can do in a match. For the Monarchs, it’s not the best of starts for a club that has some aspirations, but a Lhor squad bouncing back from a shock defeat to Flames of the West is a difficult opponent, especially wen they remind everyone that they have other players than Vincent Hicks that can score with the ball. The aforementioned Submarines round out the dismal trio.

At KCFC’s first home match as part of the Red League, their solid match was spoiled by Bonagiunta Rossi’s first goal as part of the Red Hawks off a solid Ruby Vanderley cross; Umbar fared better in their home opener, holding the dangerous Tide to only seven shots on goal, Asher Singh managing to stop every one of them to salvage the point. Flames of the West continued their torrid start by blanking the Shock, making it two games in a row that the perennial title contenders haven’t even found the back of the net, while Tihon United, last of the promoted teams, wasted a four-goal effort by their usually tepid offense by letting in a total of six to the mountaineers, Tikariotian Dean Berrymore getting a hat trick to set the pace.

In Alnio, Anton Osterholt’s game-winner was answered by one Maude Qalicho-Qaqqaq, who scored a brace to tie with the home team; it was still the first point of the season for the Brewers. Lastly, in a Chromia Derby match that happened really early this year – the new rules for the last Matchday of the season is that you play against someone who finished around the same place on the table as you, and the Anomalies were a fair bit behind Chromatik last season – it would be Ascroft’s charges dominating the match, as Rebecca Anne Wawanolett was sent off on a red card off of a hard challenge to Nigel Erskine. Down a man for over sixty minutes, Siobhan Baker and Susie Knight combined for the three goals scored by AFC as they scored the biggest win over their rivals in a while. Though there was some controversy on whether the challenge warranted a red card, the Chromatik Football Federation, which oversees the officiating in the Red League, stated that the call was “well within the purview of a referee to make during the match”.

Mirth, Alt combine for five as Anchors rebound over Ming
BT Ming continue hot start, Ponce De Lann scores game winner over Brisara FC
Rhoni City take care of Crix, keep pace top of League

Matchday 3

And just like that, there were no perfect teams left in the Red League. Crossroads ran into a very in-form AFC in the early going – something that Anomalies haven’t had in many a season. With Iskender Nur not conceding a single goal so far and Baker starting to work better with Erskine, there may be a brighter future ahead for AFC. For Urrheddiao, Felswyr always frustrates a number of teams every season, and how the Frost handed United their first loss of the season was just sublime – vintage Frost football.

Sanar fans were dismayed to see their game equalizer in the fifty-first minute get answered immediately after as Audun Myrdal took the opening kickoff and slotted it past Norwood mere thirty seconds after Dzunovski’s goal, Kahelto putting one through to stop the Yellow Jackets from picking up their first point of the season, while Urrhed FC join them at the dismal mark by virtue of letting Rasmus Hourihane run rampant all over them in the one-three defeat to FoTW, who sit second on the table at the moment. As for fellow promoted team KCFC, it was a shame that they could not convert Kakeddalddo’s great outing into three points, as Elutie Abraham’s penalty kick was stopped by Lew Karlov to help Frenei survive at home; Tihon United made a spirited effort to come back from a late two-goal deficit against giants Myana, but Cid San’s bid at a hat trick was ultimately corralled by the Myana back line as the defending champions survived yet another scare.

Lanar’s draw against the Mountaineers was a bit of a boring affair, which was the polar opposite of the match that happened at the Capitalizt Dome. In the early going, it’s obvious that the new-look Chromatik attack is working fine, as they’ve managed eight goals in the early going; however, by virtue of conceding four to Alnio, and needing two late goals to salvage a draw, there are some problems at the back end after Jernejec’s departure from the club. They were lucky to salvage a point.

At least Chromatik aren’t coming out of the gate as flat as the Shock. In two hundred and seventy minutes of regulation, Wirr Tsi have yet to score a goal; new Pria Cit netminder Gianfranco Giglio turned in a master class against Kathie Begley, and Sagittarius Wright’s tap-in in the opening minutes of the match turned out to be all that the Monarchs needed for their first win of the season. It’s trouble in paradise for Wirr Tsi, who are not used to these dismal starts in Nanlei’s tenure.

As for the most intriguing match on paper, Emma Arthur’s presence was felt all over the pitch at The Tidal Wave, as the Adabian, despite not scoring a goal, contributed two gorgeous through-balls that set up Vasilievich and Hooper for the two goals on the day. Hicks and company kept it close, but ultimately, Tihon continued to show why they are now the premier threats to break up the big three instead of Lhor.

Vipers, Rhoni City remain perfect as Yinch, Beck score late goals
Hammers slam past Breakers for first win of the season
Graf, Burton contribute as Miners edge past Eagles

Matchday 4

The story of the early going is how spirited the promoted teams are playing in their initial matches. Sure, some of the matches have been favorable, but it’s always exciting to see new blood doing well. Hitting the fourth game of the season, though, some things are beginning to be figured out, and to one such game happened at the Anomaly Tower, as Janina and Flames of the West ran into an Anomalies club that is one of two teams yet to lose a game this season. Iskender Nur pitched another clean sheet, Urankar scored twice – set up by Hashemi, Knight, and a rebound off of Erskine’s strike – and for the first time this season, the Flames had no answer.

Umbar got smashed by Urrheddiao, Schanzer getting a hat trick as United held onto the ball for more than 70% of the game, while the Cyclones of Tihon United got Felswyr’ed, as they could only hold onto the ball for 32% of the game, as well. The only one of the promoted teams to win was KCFC, who took down a hapless Z’ai’ai. Sure, they’ve had an easy slate to begin the season, but Kakeddalddo has three clean sheets in four games, which is a record that should be commended.

The Chromia clubs showed up to play today, as the Capitalizt throttled Frenei Tor at the Tor Block while Crossroads continued their great start this season, Lothar’s brace in a span of fifteen minutes proving to be the margin needed to survive RCK Field. When was the last time that Anomalies and Crossroads were ahead of Chromatik, even this early in the season?

Sanar remain the only team in the league without a point – though they really gave the Orcas a scare. Tamora Ravenwood gave them a 4-2 lead at the eighty-sixth minute, but Erv answered only two minutes later, and it took Tania Vincent’s late heroics – saving three shots in injury time – for the Orcas to hang on at The Cove. Vincent Hicks has been worth every penny, though, as he assisted on three goals and had a match rating of 9.41. They will miss the company of the Submarines at the bottom of the table, as Harringborn and company put together their best game in a while, a three-nil drubbing of the Monarchs. The result leaves both teams at three points, which remains a point above the surprise of the season so far – Wirr Tsi.

For ninety minutes, it looked like the Tide had the game under wraps. They were winning possession – 65 to 35 – and the Tide midfield was outperforming that of the Shock. However, Wirr Tsi is a team with a depth of talent, and it only takes one minute in order for them to come alive. With one through-ball, Sara Kristoffersdóttir pushed the ball up the pitch, and with a clean, sublime finish, Mimír Waltheoffson tied the match. Yes, the result still leaves them at two points after four games, but it’s one of those draws that has the potential to create positive momentum. No such problems for the Islanders, who handle the Red Hawks with ease at home, their cannon going off three times as they sit a point behind AFC.

Suspenseful draw between Rhoni City and Eyrods leaves Sanar Vipers as only perfect team on table
BFC bounce back, handle Lorentine behind hat trick from Maryam Roberts
Megoé, Kung lead Qet over Naval FC for first win of the season

Matchday 5

Draws are interesting. It can deflate the air of a stadium or energize it. It can rob a team of two points that it was in the verge of obtaining, or make a point come up out of nowhere when a team looked like it was going to take the loss. It’s not recommended to have too many of them during the season, but they can help tread water.

When five of them happen in one day, though, it can really accentuate just how different draws can have different vibes as results. For example, Frenei Tor and Crossroads being held to a nil-nil draw was absolutely frustrating for the Crusaders, who had the game and just couldn’t find the goal to see thing through. The same was true for the Flames, who just could not hack past Alnio. For Tihon United and Umbar, though? A completely different kind of a nil-nil draw, as both teams are happy to take the point, neither of them having engineered too many compelling shots on goal throughout the match.

Draws featuring goals are far more interesting. Sophie Singh took the early lead for the Capitalizt, and their defense seemed to be playing at a much more functioning level. However, one lapse of judgment – a bad pass from Tiphaine Jauffret at Stephen Kerr’s direction – and Yang was at the right place at the right time, cashing in the try to snag KCFC a point. It was a similarly disappointing result for the Shock, who looked poised to score their first win of the season after a gorgeous Sara free kick just for Kizilkaya to find one from range with ten minutes left in the match, Wirr Tsi now winless in five matches.

So, what about matches that actually ended in a win for a team? The biggest winner on the day has to be the Monarchs, who solved the Anomalies problem with a brace from Sagittarius Wright in the second half, their team outmuscling Griffin Ascroft’s players for a well-deserved victory. In Lanar, one Colston volley was sufficient for the Red Hawks to get through Felswyr, who played them tough as per usual.

Tihon had three of its best players – Murin, Ophélie, and Arthur – runction at a high level in a routine drubbing of the Submarines, while Myana did the same against the Mountaineers despite conceding two goals in the match, as Hanson-Conavacio and Marko Zup traded braces to pace the squad. Myana sit at eighteen goals on the season after five matches, good for almost four per game, what a clip.

Lastly, the game between Urrheddiao and Lhor at the United Center really was a snapshot of where each of the teams are at the moment. United, coming off of their best season in a while, have been the far better team in the early going, and their midfield of Greenslade and Kamarandan combined for four goals while Vincent Hicks set up Dani Emdelbia for a brace of their own. The early advantage goes to Urrheddiao, who match pace with Myana through five – can Ruo do even more than she did last season? Or is this just a decent start before the challenges of the season come?

Vipers continue solid start, blank Ming
QNSC upset Anchors behind solid performance from Du, Ryard
BT Ming continue great start, draw Rhoni City behind brace from De Lann

Matchday 6

Some big matches at the sixth point of the season, but let us handle the other ones first. Leading off, Myana dominated for the majority of the match against KCFC, but the underdogs’ defense proved to be too much to crack, leading to the Islanders only getting a point out of the road trip – only their second negative result of the season in their title defense. At the bottom of the table, Sanar suffered yet another drubbing, this time at the hands of the Submarines, leaving them with twenty-one goals conceded in six matches, which is three and a half goals per game. Is Norwood that bad? No, at least not on paper. So, what’s wrong with the Yellow Jackets?

Lhor is continuing to live and die by the sword, but they’ll take a one-goal victory, even if it’s against the Cycles near the floor of the table. Hicks is playing at an absurd level, and a win is a win. Another team feeling that way is the Monarchs, who have also evened out their record at three wins and three losses by having Sandra Jordan score twice in a span of twelve minutes against a Brewers team that otherwise played them tough. Both teams find themselves ahead of Frenei Tor, who will be disappointed to only have five points by virtue of suffering five draws, the last of which came after answering the Flames with seventeen minutes to spare, Nedeljkovic picking the perfect time to score his first as a member of Frenei in the Red League.

Felswyr continues to be who they are, subjecting the Mountaineers to a deep freeze in reminding everyone who the best team in the Mountain District is, while Umbar and Lanar can’t get much going in a dismal draw between the two sides that leave them even in tenth place, the Monkeys far more happier to be there than the Red Hawks given how the last season ended.

That leaves three matches, and what a slate it was. First off, there was the tie at the Anomaly Tower, where AFC put an exclamation point to just how good they have been playing at this early going by holding Tihon to just a single goal. If Baker’s strike was teamwork, Arthur’s equalizer was pure individual magic – as the Adabian curved the ball through from midrange when nothing else was working.

At the Capitalizt Dome, the “Other Chromia Derby” ended up working better for the Capitalizt, who had Owen James show up on the day where Sophie Singh had difficulty dealing with Braxton and Wid teaming up on her. The Euran winger picked up where his countryman struggled, as four goals were scored in the second half. Unfortunately for Chromatik, it was also the day where Justiina decided to remind everyone what she was capable of, as the veteran Græntfjaller managed to tie up the game in injury time to hand Chromatik their third draw in six matches.

That leaves one match. A red hot Urrheddiao, fresh off of handing Lhor a 4-2 result, traveling to The Shock against a Wirr Tsi squad without a single win. The result? Wirr Tsi with their first win of the season as Kendra Carpenter heads in a Sara Kristoffersdóttir cross right before halftime, Kathie Begley and the defense bottling down the United attack in the second half in a vintage Wirr Tsi performance. Yes, this has been a dismal start for them. However, it’s Wirr Tsi – don’t be surprised if they make a comeback. For United, it was a chance to not only take the lead in the table but also double down on showing everyone just how much they’d improved – but the season is long, and there will be more opportunities to come.

Standings after Six Games:

Red League                Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Myana                    6    4   1   1    19   13   +6    13
 2 Urrheddiao               6    4   0   2    12    5   +7    12
 3 Tihon                    6    3   3   0    10    5   +5    12
 4 Felswyr                  6    4   0   2     7    4   +3    12
 5 Anomalies                6    3   2   1     8    3   +5    11
 6 Crossroads               6    3   2   1     6    5   +1    11
 7 Flames of the West       6    2   3   1     7    6   +1     9* (Contingent on Violet Cup Winner)
 8 Knetyohai City FC        6    2   3   1     4    3   +1     9* (Contingent on Violet Cup Winner)
   Lhor                     6    3   0   3    17   16   +1     9* (Contingent on Violet Cup Winner)
10 Lanar                    6    2   3   1     4    4    0     9* (Contingent on Violet Cup Winner)
   Umbar                    6    2   3   1     5    5    0     9
12 Chromatik                6    2   3   1    13   13    0     9
13 Pria City                6    3   0   3     6    9   −3     9
14 Urrhed FC                6    2   0   4    12   13   −1     6
   Wirr Tsi                 6    1   3   2     3    4   −1     6
16 Frenei Tor               6    0   5   1     3    5   −2     5
17 Z'ai'ai                  6    1   1   4     9   13   −4     4
18 Alnio                    6    0   3   3     8   11   −3     3
19 Tihon United             6    0   2   4    10   15   −5     2
20 Sanar                    6    0   1   5    10   21  −11     1

Take everything you see with a grain of salt, though do notice the trends. Myana hasn’t missed a beat, though they suffered the draw against KCFC on Matchday Six; they’re still operating at a high level and scoring on a mad clip. Urrheddiao have done well in the early going despite replacing so many players, and though they lost to Wirr Tsi, United are in second for now. Tihon behind them make sense, though they’d love to not have suffered so many draws; still, they remain the only team without a loss in six matches. Felswyr has used the cold weather and their suffocating defense to do well in the early going, while Anomalies are the biggest surprise as they are no longer the club that suffers from slow starts.

Crossroads have done well to get started on the swan song of Justtina’s career, while Flames of the West have not disappointed in throwing off the established order of things. Knetyohai City FC has had some favorable scheduling, but that defense is legit – just ask the likes of Myana. Lhoir is trying its damnedest to win, led by superstar Hicks, while Lanar and Umbar are both happy to be where they are, though both teams would like to score some more goals.

Chromatik in twelfth is a surprise, but it’s mostly due to their defense – thirteen goals allowed is a lot, and Strand and company have work to do with two new players in the back four. Pria City has rebounded nicely after a rough start, while Urrhed FC are happy to be where they are, with Wirr Tsi finally shrugging off the boogeyman of not having secured a win – their season is just beginning.

Frenei Tor in sixteenth is mostly due to their lack of finishing. Five draws is not at the level of this club, and if they can just get a little more out of their offense, they’ll escape the bottom. For Z’ai’ai, seventeenth feels right, though scoring nine goals already mean they have the firepower. Alnio just hasn’t won a game yet, though they’ve kept things close, while Tihon United have been unlucky to have not won a game despite scoring ten goals in six matches, the same with Sanar, whose defensive woes have trumped the scoring done by their players, for now.

Still, thirty-two matches to go – and scheduling will start to even out. Don’t start making any assumptions or guarantees yet.

Smith, Breakers blank Rhoni City behind Karr goal
Voss, Knetyohai hand Vipers first loss of season
Kamau, Everett lead QNSC to five-goal flurry past Pride

Standings after Six Games:

Orange League            Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Sanar Vipers            6    5   0   1     6    3   +3    15
 2 BT Ming                 6    4   2   0    11    5   +6    14
 3 Qet NSC                 6    4   1   1    15    8   +7    13
 4 Hanai Breakers          6    4   1   1     6    2   +4    13
 5 Ming                    6    4   0   2     7    6   +1    12
 6 Rhoni City              6    3   2   1    13    8   +5    11
 7 Brisara FC              6    3   1   2    11    8   +3    10
 8 Anchors FC              6    3   0   3    12   10   +2     9
 9 Pria                    6    3   0   3     8   10   −2     9
10 Fishermen's Club        6    2   2   2     7   10   −3     8
11 Qet                     6    2   1   3    11   12   −1     7
12 Naval FC                6    2   1   3     7    8   −1     7
13 Eyrods City FC          6    2   1   3     5    8   −3     7
14 Miners FC               6    2   1   3     9   13   −4     7
15 Eyrods                  6    1   3   2     4    5   −1     6
16 Lorentine               6    1   3   2     7    9   −2     6
17 Crix                    6    1   2   3     2    5   −3     5
18 Omnio                   6    1   1   4     7    9   −2     4
19 Knetyohai               6    1   1   4     5    8   −3     4
20 Omnio City              6    0   1   5     0    6   −6     1

A surprise to see the Vipers at the top, but the scheduling will even out; the same is true for BT Ming and Qet NSC, though those two teams will have a higher chance of finishing at the top half of the table. The Breakers and Ming, followed by Rhoni City, make more sense, while favorites Brisara FC and Anchors FC find themselves in seventh and eighth at the moment. At the bottom, it’s Knetyohai and the two Omnio clubs – don’t expect to see them here at the end of the season, with the exception of the Stars, who will have their work cut out for them after this horrid start.

Violet Cup XI First Round

Penat (Green) 2–2 Victory (Blue) (4–3 AET)
Lorentine City (Green) 1–4 Penat Pilots (Blue)
Umbar City (Green) 2–2 Tor City (Blue) (2–3 AET)
Anfanhar (Green) 1–0 Dre'a City (Blue)
Guardians (Green) 4–2 Chargers (Regional)
Alnio Ravens (Green) 3–2 Resistance (Blue)
Kingslayers (Green) 1–0 Heartland (Blue)
Hanai (Green) 0–1 Inon City (Blue)
Glaciers (Green) 1–0 Dynamite (Blue)
Qet City (Green) 6–0 Cheonju City (Regional)
Wirr Tsi Lightning (Green) 1–0 Orca Watchers (Blue)
Lanar Falcons (Green) 1–2 Nonian City (Regional)
Inon (Green) 3–1 Longarms (Blue)
Lhor United (Green) 4–0 Mountain State (Blue)
Cheonju (Green) 0–0 Pùr Cowboys (Blue) (0–0 AET) (1–3 pen.)
Gurshan (Green) 4–2 Vitoron Vikings (Blue)
Limonte Light (Green) 0–0 Jatho Bulls (Regional) (0–0 AET) (3–5 pen.)
Wix City (Green) 3–2 Larhai City FC (Blue)
Capitol FC (Green) 3–2 Wix (Blue)
Jatho (Green) 0–3 Pelar Pelicans (Blue)

Violet Cup XI Second Round

FK Shakhter Z'ai'ai (Yellow) 1–3 Tor City (Blue)
Urrhed State (Yellow) 0–0 Inon (Green) (1–1 AET) (4–5 pen.)
Umbar State (Yellow) 5–4 Inon City (Blue)
Limonte (Yellow) 0–2 Pelar Pelicans (Blue)
Pùr (Yellow) 0–1 Pùr Cowboys (Blue)
Rhoni (Yellow) 1–0 Penat (Green)
Dre'a (Yellow) 4–1 Alnio Ravens (Green)
Larhai (Yellow) 3–0 Qet City (Green)
Shantarr (Yellow) 2–2 Gurshan (Green) (3–2 AET)
Rhoni FC (Yellow) 0–0 Capitol FC (Green) (1–0 AET)
Egren (Yellow) 1–3 Wix City (Green)
Vitoron (Yellow) 2–1 Kingslayers (Green)
Sanar United (Yellow) 1–0 Penat Pilots (Blue)
Shantarr City (Yellow) 1–0 Anfanhar (Green)
Checkers FC (Yellow) 1–0 Glaciers (Green)
Cosmopolitans (Yellow) 3–0 Nonian City (Regional)
Kynxe (Yellow) 4–3 Guardians (Green)
Lorentine Jackals (Yellow) 4–0 Jatho Bulls (Regional)
Anfanhar City (Yellow) 2–1 Wirr Tsi Lightning (Green)
Lanar United (Yellow) 4–3 Lhor United (Green)

Violet Cup XI Third Round Draw

Sanar Vipers vs. Shantarr
Knetyohai vs. Umbar State
Qet vs. Tor City
Naval FC vs. Kynxe
Lorentine vs. Larhai
Eyrods City FC vs. Rhoni
Crix vs. Pelar Pelicans
Anchors FC vs. Cosmopolitans
Qet NSC vs. Sanar United
Eyrods vs. Anfanhar City
Rhoni City vs. Dre'a
Brisara FC vs. Vitoron
Hanai Breakers vs. Pùr Cowboys
Ming vs. Shantarr City
Miners FC vs. Inon
BT Ming vs. Lorentine Jackals
Omnio City vs. Wix City
Omnio vs. Checkers FC
Fishermen's Club vs. Rhoni FC
Pria vs. Lanar United

by **Chromatika** » Sat Aug 06, 2022 11:12 pm

Rainbow League System Season Eleven Matchdays 7-12

Red League

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Orange League

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Matchday 7

Sometimes, you just have to say enough is enough. It is true that Wirr Tsi has had a rough start – 1-3-2 is not up to their standards – but anyone who was celebrating too early are starting to get scared. The way that the Shock just toyed with Tihon United – the Cyclones had the ball for all of 22% - was reminiscent of just how controlling this team can be. Don’t’ count them out yet.

The teams at the top will just continue to do what they do while they wait for Wirr Tsi’s arrival. Myana hammered four past the Frost at the Islander Dome, each cannon shot bringing the crowd to their feet as the Islanders keep up their hot start after their unlikely title, while the Crusaders and Nicole Watson put on another defensive clinic to post their fifth clean sheet of the season as KCFC got out-defensed, for once.

There is a pack of three behind that, and they all drew on this matchday. The Urrheddiao Derby seemed locked in for United after Schanzer’s tap-in before halftime, but Cherry Sonnel, in a brilliant individual effort, got by three defenders to force a one-on-one, which she finished to no problem. Anomalies and Sanar both managed only three good tries apiece in a disappointing draw at The Hive, while the Tide had both of their late goals get answered by Alnio’s Anton Osterholt as the Brewers were able to hand Tihon their fourth draw of the season.

All of those draws gave some other teams the opportunities to make up ground, and Chromatik benefited the most, Sophie Singh making the final score look much better than the game was as FoTW almost gave them all that they could handle. Umbar played solid defensively and made Uetul Kahelto’s sole goal count.

Lastly, Frenei Tor posted perhaps their best game of the season so far in a comprehensive domination of the Monarchs, while Wenobiusz earned Goalkeeper of the Week honors by stopping all nine shots on goal from the Orcas as the Red Hawks hung on for dear life to force the draw.

Vipers continue hot start as Ishmael preserves clean sheet
Late Jorwam dagger sinks Knetyohai as BT Ming continues to overperform
Alvina Beck scores hat trick as Rhoni City survive Lorentine scare

Matchday 8

Anyone who’s followed the Red League in previous seasons know about slow starts from playoff teams. Anomalies, Crossroads, even Tihon have been guilty of those slow starts. This time around, though? It’s Wirr Tsi, and they’re doing all that they can to come back from it – helped by the fact that thirty-eight games give plenty of time to catch back up.

Another game, another clean sheet, another suffocating victory for the Shock. It isn’t like the last season where they were routinely beating teams by more than a goal, but Wirr Tsi is now only five points out of the top of the table and look much more composed than the beginning days of the season.

Myana were humming along, enjoying their season so far… Until they went into the Umbar Ultima. Fatale Rivers, the Nepharan signed to be their Right Midfielder, scored twice off of set pieces. Myana clawed one back early, but it was truly Umbar’s day to shine, and the Champions fell to one of the least likely teams – allowing the four teams behind them an opportunity to catch up.

The four of them did it in different ways. Crossroads continued with their solid defensive play, and Zoë Barthelemy got her first brace of the season; Tihon needed all four past Frenei Tor, Emma Arthur clawing back two goals late – the Tide remain the only team to not lose a single game this season. Anomalies piled four past Urrheddiao – Ascroft has done so well in setting this team up for success – and Chromatik almost lived and died by the sword, Sophie Singh getting the game winner in injury time past the pesky Monarchs.

Lhor got back to their winning ways to keep apace the teams in the IFCF berths, Madadh Kerr posting his first two goals of the season, while Alnio and Sanar’s draw left both teams wanting, and Tihon United’s bid for their first win of the season was stopped by the Submarines and Cherry Sonnel. Lastly, KCFC and Felswyr’s nil-nil draw saw both teams get reduced to ten teams, with both Cin Drea and Cayden Munro being suspended for two games due to their reckless tackling.

Anchors FC overcomes Brisara FC test, Immacolata Di Maggio has two goals and two assists to earn Man of the Match honors
Late Stephan Douglas goal earns Fishermen’s Club a point against lowly Omnio
Eyrods smashes six past Lorentine, Charlie Ross scores four goals

Matchday 9

Yes, defense is fun to watch, but the beauty of football is in the goals. On this matchday, no less than six teams scored four goals, and another one scored three. There were some very exciting matches, and some high-profile clashes. Let’s see what took place.

First off, the more defensive matches. Umbar are playing their best football since being promoted, a narrow win over Felswyr giving them place at the top of the table, while the Submarines see the top half of the table for the first time in a while, courtesy of giving Lanar no room to breathe. Couple that with Anomalies’ Iskender Nur posting his sixth clean sheet in nine matches and KCFC knocking Flames of the West down a peg in a victory of the promoted teams… Which leaves just one one-nil result to talk about: Z’ai’ai vs. Wirr Tsi.

The Shock had started to turn around their dismal start before their visit to Z’ai’ai, where Britta Ullmann finally showed what she can do when the whole of the defense plays well. Lars Bedesman curved in a ball in the thirty-eighth, and the Mountaineers became the most unlikely team to stop Wirr Tsi on their tracks while also grabbing a very much needed three points for them.

Crossroads finally conceded a goal and needed Kaaren Lothar’s dagger in the second half to salvage a point, while Myana took control over the match against the Orcas behind a Lore Kartery hat trick to sink the hopes of the Orcas.

Two four-four draws on the day, and both were ridiculous matches. Urrheddiao is often times known for their stifling defense, but they had no answer for one Kauko Arvidsson, who scored two goals off of set pieces and assisted on two others. Thankfully, this isn’t the Urrheddiao of yesteryear, and Primitivo and Killion posted braces of their own to hold the draw. The other match to end in a four-four score? Tihon and Chromatik at the Tidal Wave.

After Neal Windlass beat Medusa Strand to the near post in the sixtieth minute, Tihon led 4-1. Then, in the sixty-first, Sophie Singh went down with a bruised knee, leading to Cande Montalban coming onto the pitch. The Krytenian made the most of it, scoring a hat trick in the last thirty minutes of the game, including the equalizer in injury time, to earn Chromatik a point. Tihon? Still without a defeat in the first nine matches.

Want to know who is the next player that is going to be signing over to a bigger team? Remember the name: Maude Qalicho-Qaqqaq. The Quebecois had a hat trick and an assist in a four-three victory over the Yellow Jackets, outdueling Hong Yoon-Jeong to give Frenei a much-needed three points. With four goals on the season already, Qalicho-Qaqqaq looks like a star in the making.

Brenda Allison leads Naval FC in upset win over Rhoni City
Megoé, Kang help Qet give Vipers second loss of the season
Jerry Wing carries Omnio City to valuable point against Qet NSC

Matchday 10

Tihon are on a run, aren’t they? One game after almost defeating Chromatik, the Tide ran into another Chromia squad, the Crusaders, and with Daniltsin Vasilievich getting a hat trick to lead the way, they finished the first ten games of the season with a 5-5-0 record. Emma Arthur was all over the pitch for the Tide, assisting twice and creating chances that the team was able to convert, while Justiina Dannysdóttir wasn’t able to single-handedly carry the Crusaders, who had their defensive form snapped.

Lanar hasn’t scored a goal since Matchday Five, dropping another one-goal decision to… Anomalies, who hasn’t conceded since Matchday Six against Tihon. It was Baker that got the goal this time, but it’s Hashemi that has really held down the midfield for this squad, being both a solid defensive option as well as the person to push the ball up the pitch.

Chromatik continues to go on a goal scoring binge, hammering five past the Yellow Jackets and maintaining an almost three goals per game average; the other two one-nil results on the day come from FoTW handling Pria City (who’s had a dismal first ten games) and the Submarines returning Z’ai’ai to their dismal run of form after the Mountaineers had handed Wirr Tsi a surprise defeat.

United and Frenei play to a draw that makes it six draws on the season for the Tor based squad, whish is only good for thirteenth on the table for the moment, while KCFC and Umbar’s draw is more of a low-spirited affair, as Alnio and Tihon United’s is much more fun to watch, with Noboa and Cameron trading braces.

For all the struggles Lhor has had with all the new pieces, they are in eighth place after ten, Hicks doing the damage himself as the best player on the pitch; for the Frost, it’s a decent middling start in the table, and they trust in the club vision.

A game after losing haphazardly to Z’ai’ai, the Shock hosted the defending champions and reminded everyone why they are one of the best teams in the league, with Iseult Conaway scoring his first goal as a Wirr Tsi member and the back four not letting Myana get too many opportunities, the Islanders finishing with a total of three shots on goal. Yes, Wirr Tsi are in tenth place for now, but the gap is only six, and there is so much of the season left to go.

Mire Twen, William Mi lead Eyrods City FC to hand Vipers their second defeat in a row
BFC edge past Ming via Roberts goal in the eighty-second minute
Naval FC upsets Eyrods for their second win in a row, Jungle Cats mired in fourteenth

Matchday 11

This matchday set the record for most draws in a matchday with seven. When Lanar-Alnio and Urrheddiao-Chromatik both ended in draws, many of the Chromatik public were left wondering just how some of these gamed had ended up in draws.

Let’s start with those that ended up with a team that won. Pria City halted their skid with a dominating victory over KCFC, who only had the ball 35% of the time. At Umbar, Hicks, Emdelbia, and Lafayette overcame Curtiz’s brace to make it to victories in a row for the Orcas, who seem to be working pretty well together, something that no Lhor team has been able to say in the past. At The Hive, Crossroads bounced back from a rough defeat to the Tide, Kayla Kassaya scoring from distance twice in the last half hour to lead the Crusaders.

Four of the seven draws ended nil-nil. Pence Harringborn forced Myana to the draw for the Submarines, Rousseau and Belgey made it look easy for the Frost and the Shock, Frenei had two great chances against the Cyclones called offside, and the Tide were kept in check by Ines Delsarte and FoTW, who made life hell for Emma Arthur as the duo of Paul Zweig and Clement Luther didn’t mind introducing her to the turf.

Anomalies will be annoyed that it was Z’ai’ai of all teams that finally broke their clean sheet streak, and also the fact that Nigel Erskine’s goal wasn’t enough to win. Urrheddiao seems to have traded in their defense with Jet McBride’s departure, though if Bouck and Schanzer keep scoring like this, they’ll win a lot more games against teams not named Chromatik. The Capitalizt once again needed late heroics from Marinca and Singh to keep that draw on the line. Five draws means that it’s the defense for the Capitalizt that is holding them back for now.

That leaves the match of the day. Alnio, who hasn’t won or lost a match since Matchday 6. Lanar, who hasn’t scored in forever. The first goal is scored in the second minute by Sylvain Croxier, and in the first half, it’s three-three. The game would end by a ridiculous score of six to six, with little known Léa Cuvier off the bench getting the equalizer in injury time for Alnio. That is an absurd fifth straight draw for the Brewers, who haven’t won a game and have eight draws on the season. What a squad, what a game.

Vipers lose third game in a row, this time on an own goal against Brisara FC
Qet Derby ends in a draw as Everett equalizes in the second half
Naval FC remains hottest team in the league with third straight upset

Matchday 12

After a game like Lanar 6-6 Alnio, both teams can either learn something from it or just move on. This time, they learned from it, as Alnio won a game for the first time this season by taking care of business against the Mountaineers and the Red Hawks blanked Frenei behind a neat kick from Brown and a solid defensive performance.

Wirr Tsi and Crossroads both blanked their opposition by multiple goals, the Shock scoring 30% of their goal total up to this point in this match versus the Monkeys and the Crusaders’ Watson getting her seventh clean sheet of the season as Kayla Kassaya and Justiina Dannysdóttir coupled together for the three goals scored.

Urrhed FC sees themselves at the top half of the table for now by blanking the Frost, Harringborn and company putting in some good work, while Sanar finally won their first game of the season by Elyna Reeve’s brace against the Flames. Tihon United, the last team without a single win, ran into a tough opponent in the Capitalizt, who added to their absurd goalscoring total with four more.

Lhor are starting to cement their status as one of the contenders for the IFCF, something that wasn’t expected after the turnover in the offseason. Last season, they would’ve lost to a team like KCFC after their opponents were able to come back, but Dani Emdelbia was able to get the job done in the second half.

Nobody would have expected Pria City to be the team to hand Tihon their first loss of the season, but the Monarchs finally looked like the team that the Niers had spent all that money building. Sandra Jordan got the two goals needed, Tihon wasn’t able to get anything going after Leo Hooper’s early goal, and for the first time this season, the Tide didn’t have any answers.

That leaves one more game – Anomalies vs. Myana. Myana had lost to Wirr Tsi in this first round-robin, and Anomalies had only lost a single game in the first twelve matches. Siobhan Baker, the signing from Alnio, left a mark in this game, but was matched, goal for goal, by one Nadya Dostoevich. The immortal vampire used this game to remind everyone of her prowess, and with the help of a cheeky tap-in from Enrico Hanson-Conavacio, Myana reminded everyone that they will be here at the end.

Standings after Twelve Games:

Red League                Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Crossroads              12    7   3   2    19   11   +8    24
 2 Chromatik               12    6   5   1    37   29   +8    23
   Myana                   12    7   2   3    32   24   +8    23
 4 Anomalies               12    6   4   2    18    8  +10    22
 5 Lhor                    12    7   1   4    28   25   +3    22
 6 Tihon                   12    5   6   1    25   19   +6    21
 7 Urrhed FC               12    6   2   4    17   14   +3    20* (Contingent on Violet Cup Winner)
 8 Wirr Tsi                12    5   4   3    10    5   +5    19* (Contingent on Violet Cup Winner)
 9 Umbar                   12    5   4   3    13   13    0    19* (Contingent on Violet Cup Winner)
10 Urrheddiao              12    4   4   4    22   22    0    16* (Contingent on Violet Cup Winner)
11 Pria City               12    5   1   6    12   17   −5    16
12 Lanar                   12    3   5   4    11   13   −2    14
13 Knetyohai City FC       12    3   5   4     7    9   −2    14
14 Felswyr                 12    4   2   6     9   12   −3    14
15 Frenei Tor              12    2   7   3    13   14   −1    13
16 Flames of the West      12    3   4   5    11   15   −4    13
17 Alnio                   12    1   8   3    25   27   −2    11
18 Z'ai'ai                 12    2   2   8    12   19   −7     8
19 Sanar                   12    1   3   8    20   35  −15     6
20 Tihon United            12    0   4   8    14   24  −10     4

To see Crossroads at the top is a bit surprising, but not when you consider just how good they’ve been in the defensive end of things. Chromatik and Myana are tied for second as they haven’t faced each other, the two of them scoring sixty-nine goals between them so far in the season. Anomalies are in fourth despite losing to Myana, their defense finally getting some help from the scorers; Lhor are in fifth, Hicks proving his worth, and Tihon in sixth despite only losing once.

Urrhed FC ahead of Wirr Tsi may look like a typo, but the Shock are definitely on their way up; don’t expect Umbar to hang around for long, while Urrheddiao sit at an even 4-4-4. [bPria City[/b] sees themselves just looking into the top ten after their win over Tihon, while Lanar are just so happy to break their goalless streak.

Knetyohai City FC can thank their defense for their current placing, while Felswyr has fallen on hard times. Frenei Tor are also looking to better themselves, with the fact that if they aren’t better than twelfth by midseason, Lynn Branch may be headed out the door.

Flames of the West and Alnoi are too good to be relegated and have some work to do, while Z’ai’ai, Sanar, and Tihon United deserve to be where they are.

Vipers lose fourth game in a row, lose Sierra St. John to injury for a few weeks
Eyrods shut down Anchors attack, get back on track
BFC moves to top of table after narrow win over Omnio City

Standings after Twelve Games:

Orange League            Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Brisara FC             12    8   1   3    25   17   +8    25
 2 Anchors FC             12    7   1   4    27   18   +9    22
 3 BT Ming                12    5   6   1    22   16   +6    21
 4 Hanai Breakers         12    6   3   3     9    5   +4    21
 5 Ming                   12    6   3   3    16   14   +2    21
 6 Rhoni City             12    5   4   3    28   25   +3    19
 7 Sanar Vipers           12    6   1   5     8   10   −2    19
 8 Qet NSC                12    4   6   2    18   12   +6    18
 9 Eyrods                 12    5   3   4    15   11   +4    18
10 Eyrods City FC         12    5   2   5    13   15   −2    17
11 Fishermen's Club       12    4   5   3    18   21   −3    17
12 Naval FC               12    5   1   6    14   15   −1    16
13 Miners FC              12    4   4   4    17   19   −2    16
14 Knetyohai              12    4   3   5    13   12   +1    15
15 Crix                   12    4   3   5     6    7   −1    15
16 Pria                   12    5   0   7    14   17   −3    15
17 Qet                    12    3   3   6    16   18   −2    12
18 Lorentine              12    1   5   6    17   28  −11     8
19 Omnio City             12    1   4   7     3   10   −7     7
20 Omnio                  12    1   4   7    17   26   −9     7

About a third of the season gone, and the usual suspects are at the very top. Brisara FC and Anchors FC are the favorites to promote, as are Hanai Breakers; BT Ming have been very good at not losing games this season, with six draws, but it’ll remain to be seen just how long they can hold on. Rhoni City are looking in, while the Vipers have lost four in a row and seem to be completely lost. At the bottom, it’s Lorentine, Omnio City, and Omnio all having to overcome at least four points already.

Violet Cup XI Third Round

Sanar Vipers (Orange) 0–1 Shantarr (Yellow)
Knetyohai (Orange) 2–3 Umbar State (Yellow)
Qet (Orange) 3–3 Tor City (Blue) (4–3 AET)
Naval FC (Orange) 2–3 Kynxe (Yellow)
Lorentine (Orange) 5–1 Larhai (Yellow)
Eyrods City FC (Orange) 0–2 Rhoni (Yellow)
Crix (Orange) 3–0 Pelar Pelicans (Blue)
Anchors FC (Orange) 1–1 Cosmopolitans (Yellow) (1–2 AET)
Qet NSC (Orange) 3–0 Sanar United (Yellow)
Eyrods (Orange) 1–0 Anfanhar City (Yellow)
Rhoni City (Orange) 3–3 Dre'a (Yellow) (4–4 AET) (2–4 pen.)
Brisara FC (Orange) 1–1 Vitoron (Yellow) (1–3 AET)
Hanai Breakers (Orange) 1–0 Pùr Cowboys (Blue)
Ming (Orange) 0–0 Shantarr City (Yellow) (0–0 AET) (4–3 pen.)
Miners FC (Orange) 1–0 Inon (Green)
BT Ming (Orange) 2–2 Lorentine Jackals (Yellow) (2–2 AET) (3–4 pen.)
Omnio City (Orange) 0–1 Wix City (Green)
Omnio (Orange) 3–1 Checkers FC (Yellow)
Fishermen's Club (Orange) 3–0 Rhoni FC (Yellow)
Pria (Orange) 1–1 Lanar United (Yellow) (1–1 AET) (3–4 pen.)

Violet Cup XI Fourth Round

Crossroads (Red) 4–4 Fishermen's Club (Orange) (5–5 AET) (3–4 pen.)
Anomalies (Red) 0–1 Qet NSC (Orange)
Tihon United (Red) 2–1 Cosmopolitans (Yellow)
Tihon (Red) 1–0 Hanai Breakers (Orange)
Wirr Tsi (Red) 5–1 Crix (Orange)
Felswyr (Red) 3–1 Lorentine (Orange)
Z'ai'ai (Red) 1–0 Eyrods (Orange)
Myana (Red) 1–3 Lanar United (Yellow)
Lanar (Red) 3–1 Wix City (Green)
Alnio (Red) 0–1 Umbar State (Yellow)
Frenei Tor (Red) 3–4 Qet (Orange)
Umbar (Red) 1–1 Ming (Orange) (1–1 AET) (5–4 pen.)
Sanar (Red) 3–1 Dre'a (Yellow)
Lhor (Red) 2–1 Lorentine Jackals (Yellow)
Pria City (Red) 0–0 Miners FC (Orange) (1–0 AET)
Urrheddiao (Red) 5–1 Kynxe (Yellow)
Chromatik (Red) 0–2 Vitoron (Yellow)
Flames of the West (Red) 1–0 Omnio (Orange)
Urrhed FC (Red) 0–1 Rhoni (Yellow)
Knetyohai City FC (Red) 0–1 Shantarr (Yellow)

What happened? Crossroads down. Anomalies down. Chromatik down. Myana down. Of all of those, Vitoron's blanking of the Capitalizt has to be the craziest upset in a long time. Sure, Chromatik fielded a below-strength squad, but to not able to score against a team from the Yellow League? Anomalies were stonewalled by QNSC's Theodore Ignau, Crossroads lost a narrow penalty shootout to Fishermen's Club, and Myana went down to ten men early and saw their cup un end. With only eleven Red League sides surviving their tie to make it to the Group Stage of the Violet Cup, it's wide open. The winner of the Cup automatically qualifies to the international competitions if they are in the Red or Orange Leagues, and automatically promote if they are a lower league team. So, what does the draw for the Group Stage look like?

Violet Cup XI Group Stage Draw

Double Round-Robin, with matches being played between Matchdays 13 and 30. Group Winners and Top 3 Second Placed Finishers make it to the Quarterfinals, with tiebreakers as follows:

To Decide Group Winner:

Points
Goal Differential
Head-to-Head Goal Differential
Playoff Match to be Played

To Decide Top Three Second Placed Finishers:

Points
Goal Differential
Goal Differential Against Top Placed Team
Playoff Match to be Played

Group A
Pria City (Red)
Vitoron (Yellow)
Umbar (Red)
Lhor (Red)

Group B
Rhoni (Yellow)
Qet (Orange)
Flames of the West (Red)
Sanar (Red)

Group C
Urrheddiao (Red)
Shantarr (Yellow)
Qet NSC (Orange)
Felswyr (Red)

Group D
Tihon (Red)
Lanar (Red)
Z'ai'ai (Red)
Umbar State (Yellow)

Group E
Tihon United (Red)
Fishermen's Club (Orange)
Wirr Tsi (Red)
Lanar United (Yellow)

by **Chromatika** » Wed Aug 10, 2022 9:48 pm

Rainbow League System Season Eleven Matchdays 13-19

Red League

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Orange League

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Matchday 13

In the course of the season, players have surprising performances. Some of the rarest ones happened on this matchday that had so many surprises.

Who saw Felswyr smash the Anomalies, four goals to one? Andrew Tarpey finally broke his goalscoring drought with a brace and assisted on another as Susie Knight’s screamer from distance only managed to save face, the Frost taking down one of the hotter teams in a shocking result. Not as shocking as Tihon United’s first win of the season against ten-man Crossroads, who saw Ket Wid sent off after a hard challenge in the twelfth minute on Cid San. Thora Springer scored the go-ahead goal in the sixty-sixth to the approval of the home crowd, and the Cyclones finally had something to celebrate.

In The Cove, Tamora Ravenwood, the twenty-four-year-old Right Winger, put on a clinic against the Wirr Tsi defense, equalized at every turn by Mimír Waltheofsson; Beata Edmond, the late substitute for Dani Emdelbia, headed in the game-winner off a cross from ever-present Vincent Hicks to help the Orcas gain some relevancy. Tihon just behind them, though, after getting a brace from Arthur and two assists from the Adabian in a routine win over KCFC.

At the top of the table, Chromatik keep scoring in bunches as James and Marinca continue to work in tandem with Singh, though the Euran takes up so much space to allow the others to capitalize. Myana dominate in a routine win over Alnio, letting many of their starters rest; Zup has become one of their best players, having come up through the entire system. Good work for them.

Elsewhere, Pria City and Sanar play to a boring draw while the Submarines make short work of the Monkeys; Frenei limits Z’ai’ai to five total shots, and United bounce back from being dominated by the Crusaders to slot one past the Flames of the West.

Anchors edge Ming behind Ex game-winner
Roberts, BFC hammer QNSC
Beck ends goalfest as Rhoni City outlast Ming

Matchday 14

Shutouts. Clean sheets. A way for defenses to leave a mark – if you don’t concede any, you at least get a point. On a day where seven games ended with one team scoring zero goals, let’s see what happened.

Chromatik are really going to make a run for the title, aren’t they? When Ami Coulibaly scores a goal, when Sophie Singh gets a hat trick and five different scorers find the back of the net, everything is going well. The Mountaineers just were overwhelmed from the get-go, and find themselves without answers at the defensive end – poor Britta Ullmann. Myana keeps pace with them by virtue of their second shutout win in a row, leaving Frenei in the dark for all of the match.

Tihon haven’t been keeping as many clean sheets lately – this is only their third of the season so far – but with Tumbran Leo Hooper getting the job done early and the team holding on, they stay just ahead of the Crusaders that make short work of Lanar via Justiina’s tap-in and a solid defensive performance. Yes, they were the ones to hand Tihon United their first win of the season, but this is still a great squad.

How are the Submarines sniffing around the top quarter of the table? Better believe it when they’re getting a brace from Cherry Sonnel and Pence Harringborn is playing near his maximum level. Lhor, fresh off of knocking the Shock off of their pedestal, are left stunned. The Submarines’ defense is definitely good enough to give anyone trouble – it’s all a matter of consistent goalscoring in order to make sure they don’t end up like Urrheddiao, who ended up tying against the Monarchs – only two points off of the top half of the table now.

Flames of the West win their first game in a while by knocking the wind out of the Cyclones’ sails after their first win of the season, and the last of the games featuring a shutout is a nil-nil tie between Iskender Nur and Asher Singh as AFC suffer their second straight negative result in a row.

Wirr Tsi will be left wondering just why they’ve fallen to 5-5-4 after barely getting by KCFC. Has Nanlei been figured out? Why can’t Mimír, Carpenter, and Enix find any room? What is going on with Sara? At least they remain ahead of the Frost, who get smacked around by Alnio and hand the Brewers their second win of the season on a silver platter, overcoming Renate Haggard’s early goal.

BFC continue goalscoring ways in victory over Eagles
QNSC bounce back with braces from Kamau and Everett
BT Ming remain in Top Five with survival against Pria

Matchday 15

There is no beating around the bush that Chromatik and Myana are two of the biggest clubs in Chromatika. Even now, they’re at the top of the table together, and the Islanders are the defending Red League Champions. With this match being so late in the first leg, the return leg will be late as well, meaning it will be impactful. Their first clash, at the Islander Dome, was highlighted by the play of Olexander and Strand, the two keepers stopping six shots apiece. Zup and Wawanolett trade sniper shots as goals, and nobody is left the wiser about which team is better.

With that draw, it opens the way for others – and Tihon and Crossroads do not pass up the chance. Tihon win the Urrhed (Island) Derby 1-0, knocking down their rivals in a physical match that saw a total of twenty fouls called, while Crossroads make short work of Z’ai’ai despite letting in a goal that was a piece of individual brilliance by Dean Berrymore. Just like that, four teams atop the Red League, all at thirty points, Crossroads being the most unexpected one of the lot.

AFC bounce back from their recent run of poor form by taking advantage of a Lhor squad taking their lumps, Siobhan Baker taking over in the last thirty minutes of the game; Lhor has lost their second in a row after taking down Wirr Tsi, and Hicks is suffering from a sprained ankle. They’ll hope that it isn’t serious, while being glad that the Shock returned to form to knock off the Submarines.

Alnio is playing some of their best football in the early going now, having won their second game in a row and getting four past Asher Singh, while Frenei return to winning ways, pinning Felswyr down to near the final fourth of the table. As for the last three matches, only KCFC’s domination of Sanar is worth noting (with Eulatie doing all the work), as Tihon United – Pria City and Lanar – Flames of the West are both yawners with not much to see.

Vipers break streak with stunner over Eyrods
BFC lose heartbreaker to Eyrods City FC as Jared Baglowski handles Roberts
Six goals conceded in fifteen games – Breakers, Smith continue suffocating defense

Matchday 16

A day after having four leaders atop the table, defending Championa Myana decided to remind everyone who was boss. Their win over Crossroads wasn’t just a 4-1 win over a team that had just been tied with them a matchday earlier, it was a statement that they weren’t going to let go of their title easily. Isolde Reader’s hat trick and Enrico Hanson-Conavacio’s late addition were all the signs that anyone needed, and the only team to keep pace with them would be Chromatik, who had a Adrijana Jordan goal off the bench to finally shake off the Frost and take the three points at the Capitalizt Dome. Scoring more than three goals per game now, the Capitalizt attack is truly going – they have three players in double digits in scoring already, with a fourth at eight goals.

As for Tihon, the Tihon Derby should’ve been an easy win for them, but the Cyclones held firm and Tedo Kabaste, the Efnak midfielder, picked an astute spot to have his best game of the season to salvage a point at The Tidal Wave, their point allowing them the slight lead on Sanar at the bottom of the table, as the Yellow Jackets couldn’t make use of Norwood’s clean sheet, not being able to crack Allison either.

With Vincent Hicks on the bench, Wendy Thomas tried to do her very best – the Tumbran got the hat trick to lead the Orcas – but a Brewers team on the rise that arrived at .500 on the season would lean on four goals from Osterholt to pull off the upset. Good news for the Orcas is that Hicks will be back in the next game.

Frenei has climbed back to ninth after another shoutout win, this time over the Monkeys, while the Submarines maintain their unlikely IFCF spot for now, taking care of lowly KCFC. Lanar and Pria City’s two-two draw is more of a testament to the skills of Sandra Jordan and Ruby Vanderley, while FoTW’s defeat to Z’ai’ai is another entry in the book that is Dean Berrymore, Tikariotian Striker. Lastly, AFC and Wirr Tsi’s draw is a masterful performance between both clubs, neither of them wholly satisfied nor disappointed.

Anchors smash five past Miners, show difference between two previous Red League teams
QNSC shock Rhoni City as Du and Kim combine for four
Omnio obtains rare point in draw as Ignon shines

Matchday 17

When is it not too early to start calling a team relegated? Is it when the Manager is sacked seventeen games into the season? Or is it when they lose a nailbiter to a team that they legitimately had a chance of beating, all because they gave up a routine set piece in the eighty-fourth minute? Whatever the answer is, Sanar are feeling it. Finally letting go of George Hasada, the Yellow Jackets sit at eight points after seventeen matches with an abysmal -19 Goal Differential. Interim Manager Ken Jorgenhaut will have free reign to do whatever he wants as the team braces for what is going to be a very expected relegation back to the Orange League. A true shame.

At least Z’ai’ai remains in reach for them, albeit by four points. Ullmann did show up today, but Berrymore and company couldn’t get through Giglio, either. If the Monarchs could buy a goal, it would be great – they have tied for the worst goalscoring in the league alongside Flames of the West, who scored against Myana but never had a chance, lucky enough to not lose by more than one.

What in the world has happened to the Red Hawks? After one of their best seasons in memory, Yeremi Belaustigetigoitia is in trouble after Lanar’s latest stumble, a game at home against the Tide in which they had more than a chance to win after striking early. Due to the goodwill he has earned at the club, Yeremi will have a longer leash than Hasada did, but the time to turn around results is now.

It’s much of the same for the Frost, whose fanbase are so happy with how well the team has done in recent years that they’re willing to wait things out. Letting Justiina take over the second half and come back from behind, though, is not ideal for any club except the likes of Myana and Chromatik, who take care of routine business against Umbar.

Urrheddiao and Anomalies make short work of their opponents, who only lost by one goal but felt like they had no chance in the match, while Lhor is held by Frenei – the same Frenei that has eight draws on the season already. What does all of this leave? A spirited attempt by Alnio to hold back the Frost – the Brewers are third in the league with forty goals scored so far – but Kendra Carpenter reminds everyone of the class that she possesses, and Wirr Tsi win a game that they simply had to.

Anchors tripped by Naval FC as Kidd contributes
Megoé, Kung led Qet over Rhoni City
BT Ming back in top five by handling Omnio City

Matchday 18

Momentum is a tricky thing, especially in a sport like football, even more so in a long season of thirty-eight games. Nobody in the Pria City camp would’ve said that what had happened to them so far this season was ideal. However, the Niers kept on their course, and Farrione Larrianne, with the patience of an Elf, knew to wait.

Eighteen games into the season, they finally got a huge result for the club. Longtime journeyman Sagittarius Wright, now the primary scorer for the Monarchs at an age of thirty-two, scored a hat trick against the Myana defense as Anderson Pill and Andrew Robertson whipped in wicked crosses to create opportunities. Gianfranco Giglio, the new Savigliano keeper, kept the Islanders clear of goal except one brilliant chance from Enrico Hanson-Conavacio. Pria City committed twelve fouls while being given the yellow card twice. It was a complete performance from head to toe, and the defending Champions were left stunned.

All the better for Chromatik to regain the lead, though it took a lot out of them to do so. After taking a two-goal lead by the eighty-first minute due to Sophie Singh’s league-leading sixteenth goal (in comparison, there are three clubs that have sixteen goals or less), the Capitalizt thought they had the match. Lhor had other ideas, though, and Vincent Hicks hit a volley from range to narrow the gap. Lhor would have two more chances in injury time, but Medusa Strand held firm, and the Capitalizt separated themselves from the Islanders.

In the closing minutes of Crossroads’s handling of Umbar (the Monkeys have drawn once and lost four times in the last five games), Crusaders fans were surprised to see that Dean Berrymore had single-handedly given Z’ai’ai the win over Tihon. The usually stout Tihon defense was rocked by Berrymore’s prowess as the Tikariotian scored from both sides and the center of the pitch, with Jana Anusic feeding him key passes to create with. What a day for the youngster.

Anomalies and Wirr Tsi keep playing defensively sound football that turn into wins, AFC with yet another shutout victory (this time against lowly KCFC) while Wirr Tsi do let one through. With players like Mimír that can turn a game upside down in the last ten minutes, though, the Shock are just biding their time until their form gets up to par.

Alnio’s defense finally shows up to throttle the Submarines as Osterholt shines in the goalscoring department, Urrheddiao handle the Cyclones with ease (Primitivo is quite good at this level), and the Rainbow Derby between Sanar and Lanar end with Bonagiunta Rossi getting his eighth goal of the season, something he didn’t expect when he made his way from Frenei to the Red Hawks. Oh, and Felswyr showed FoTW how a defensive minded team is supposed to play.

BT Ming, QNSC play to entertaining draw
Omnio City holds Breakers to a nil-nil draw, sneak closer to safety
Fishermen’s Club completes comeback from three goals down in fifteen minutes as Beaumanoir and Douglas take over

Matchday 19

This season, instead of forcing the last day of the season to be against a traditional rival, the Red League decided to instead make it so that teams would face a team that finished around them in the previous season. What resulted are some matches that were even at least on paper when the season started. How do they look now?

Umbar bounces back from a stretch of rough form to take down the Flames, who's also had a dismal stretch, while the Submarines and Frenei are frustratingly evenly matched to end in a nil-nil draw. Anomalies are not the same team that finished around Alnio a season ago - and with Baker and Erskine starting to be a real combo threat, there is potential for a lot more to come in the second half of the season. On a rare off day for Berrymore, Sanar is kept at bay by Dennis Olivier, and the two sides currently in the relegation zone split a point apiece.

Lanar are starting to get something together - and Krzemińsk is in the middle of it all, outdueling Jeremiah Allison, while KCFC's seventh clean sheet of the season results in the team's fifth win, seven out of the eleven positive results for this team having happened when they hold the opposition to no goals. The Monarchs? Up to ninth now, home from Felswyr, starting to make some noise.

That leaves three matches to talk about, and let's start with Myana vs. Tihon. The Tide had an opportunity to kick Myana while they were down and crack the top four, but the Islanders are who they are because they know how to bounce back. Isolde Reader scored her tenth goal of the season, Hanson-Conavacio scored the game winner, and Emma Arthur's individual brilliance at the attacking end couldn't make up for all the errors that the Tide were making in transition. At least for now, Myana has Tihon's number.

Lhor and Crossroads has played a number of important matches in the last few seasons. Having lost to Chromatik narrowly on the last matchday, it was brutal for the Orcas to have to entertain the Crusaders at home immediately afterwards. By the time that Kayla Kassaya put the game away late, The Cove was almost empty - Lhor had given up a 2-1 lead after fifteen minutes. It was an unfriendly reminder that the Orcas are in the middle of a huge rebuild - and that such rebuilds would take time.

That leaves the final match of the first half of the season, played at The Shock: Wirr Tsi vs. Chromatik. For all the goalscoring power possessed by the Capitalizt, the back four of Wirr Tsi held them at bay, Wan was brilliant alongside Conway, and Rila Enix's header off of Sara Kristoffersdóttir's corner ended up being the difference.

Standings after Nineteen Games:

Red League                Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Chromatik               19   11   6   2    60   39  +21    39
 2 Myana                   19   12   3   4    46   32  +14    39
 3 Crossroads              19   12   3   4    33   22  +11    39
 4 Anomalies               19   10   6   3    29   16  +13    36
 5 Tihon                   19    9   7   3    39   30   +9    34
 6 Wirr Tsi                19    9   6   4    24   14  +10    33
 7 Urrhed FC               19    9   3   7    24   21   +3    30* (Contingent on Violet Cup Winner)
 8 Urrheddiao              19    7   6   6    27   25   +2    27* (Contingent on Violet Cup Winner)
 9 Pria City               19    7   6   6    18   20   −2    27* (Contingent on Violet Cup Winner)
10 Lhor                    19    8   2   9    44   48   −4    26* (Contingent on Violet Cup Winner)
11 Frenei Tor              19    5   9   5    19   18   +1    24
12 Alnio                   19    5   8   6    44   44    0    23
13 Umbar                   19    6   5   8    17   26   −9    23
14 Lanar                   19    5   7   7    19   24   −5    22
15 Knetyohai City FC       19    5   6   8    13   17   −4    21
16 Felswyr                 19    6   2  11    21   25   −4    20
17 Flames of the West      19    4   5  10    14   23   −9    17
18 Z'ai'ai                 19    4   4  11    20   35  −15    16
19 Tihon United            19    2   6  11    23   35  −12    12
20 Sanar                   19    1   6  12    26   46  −20     9

Chromatik atop the table is great - sixty goals scored is beyond incredible, and it's led to that +21 Goal Differential. Myana and Crossroads are level with them on points, with the defending Champions ahead by virtue of Goal Differential. The Crusaders have the best defense of the bunch, but not as good as Anomalies, who's found some scoring when they needed it to be within three points from the top.

Tihon has found it difficult to take points off of the top teams, having also been plagued by seven draws, most among serious contenders. Wirr Tsi remain six points from the top and the most dangerous team to be ranked this low, while Urrhed FC have done better than advertised, even ahead of rivals Urrheddiao, who's taken a step back after the ridiculousness of last season. Pria City has bounced back throughout the first half, and the Monarchs have a history of doing better in the second halves of seasons.

Lhor found themselves below .500 and sitting midtable, something that is unacceptable. Edmund Finnegan has his work cut out for him, while Frenei Tor's Lynn Branch has had some of the heat removed from her, having improved to eleventh. Alnio are the most dangerous team at the bottom half of the table with their offense, something that neither Umbar and Lanar have, though the Red Hawks do have the players to do the scoring, if they can just get them the ball.

Knetyohai City FC sit one point away from the danger zone thanks to their defense, while Felswyr trust that they'll be able to turn the ship around in the second half, their record not becoming of their stature. Flames of the West were expecting a little more from being promoted, while Z'ai'ai is only a point behind them, Dean Berrymore being a poor man's Mimír Waltheoffson from a few seasons ago in an effort to keep them afloat. Tihon United have four points to make up, while Sanar, having sacked their Manager, are just preparing for the trip down to the Orange League.

Nineteen games remain.

Dembélé scores late dagger as Knetyohai upset Anchors
QNSC solve Hanai defense with brace from Kamau
Roberts, BFC handle Rhoni City

Standings after Nineteen Games:

Orange League            Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Brisara FC             19   13   2   4    44   24  +20    41
 2 Hanai Breakers         19   11   5   3    18    8  +10    38
 3 Anchors FC             19   11   1   7    43   30  +13    34
 4 Ming                   19   10   4   5    29   23   +6    34
 5 BT Ming                19    8   8   3    36   29   +7    32
 6 Sanar Vipers           19   10   1   8    15   15    0    31
 7 Qet NSC                19    7   9   3    32   27   +5    30
 8 Rhoni City             19    8   5   6    43   41   +2    29
 9 Eyrods                 19    8   4   7    23   16   +7    28
10 Knetyohai              19    8   4   7    29   24   +5    28
11 Naval FC               19    8   2   9    23   25   −2    26
12 Eyrods City FC         19    7   4   8    17   20   −3    25
13 Fishermen's Club       19    6   6   7    30   38   −8    24
14 Qet                    19    6   5   8    27   28   −1    23
15 Miners FC              19    6   5   8    27   32   −5    23
16 Crix                   19    6   4   9     8   11   −3    22
17 Omnio                  19    4   5  10    26   35   −9    17
18 Lorentine              19    4   5  10    27   41  −14    17
19 Pria                   19    5   0  14    23   35  −12    15
20 Omnio City             19    2   5  12     8   26  −18    11

Brisara FC at the top is great for the Hammers and Roberts, with the best offense in the league. Hanai Breakers contest them wth the League's best defense, with Anchors FC four points behind, avoiding the Playoff by virtue of goal differential ahead of Ming, for now. BT Ming being in the top five is unexpected, while the Vipers, QNSC, and Rhoni City round out the top eight. At the bottom, Crix have a legitimate chance to avoid the Relegation Playoffs, while Omnio sit clear of automatic relegation by virtue of five goals. Lorentine, Pria, and Omnio City sit at the bottom, for now.

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Standings at Halfpoint

Yellow League              Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Pùr                      19   11   5   3    20    9  +11    38
 2 Rhoni FC                 19   11   4   4    40   33   +7    37
 3 Lorentine Jackals        19   11   3   5    30   17  +13    36
 4 Urrhed State             19   10   3   6    28   14  +14    33
 5 Vitoron                  19    8   7   4    31   23   +8    31
 6 Shantarr                 19    9   4   6    21   16   +5    31
 7 Rhoni                    19    8   5   6    17   15   +2    29
 8 Larhai                   19    8   4   7    23   20   +3    28
 9 Kynxe                    19    8   4   7    26   24   +2    28
10 Sanar United             19    6   7   6    17   16   +1    25
11 Egren                    19    5   9   5    28   27   +1    24
12 Shantarr City            19    5   8   6    22   24   −2    23
13 Limonte                  19    6   5   8    16   18   −2    23
14 FK Shakhter Z'ai'ai      19    5   7   7    17   18   −1    22
15 Lanar United             19    6   4   9    26   31   −5    22
16 Umbar State              19    6   4   9    22   27   −5    22
17 Anfanhar City            19    5   4  10    31   42  −11    19
18 Checkers FC              19    3   8   8    21   28   −7    17
19 Dre'a                    19    4   4  11    21   36  −15    16
20 Cosmopolitans            19    2   7  10    21   40  −19    13
Green League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Inon                     19   13   2   4    36   24  +12    41
 2 Lorentine City           19   11   5   3    48   29  +19    38
 3 Capitol FC               19   11   2   6    27   21   +6    35
 4 Hanai                    19   10   4   5    38   20  +18    34
 5 Jatho                    19   10   4   5    38   24  +14    34
 6 Qet City                 19    9   7   3    34   24  +10    34
 7 Glaciers                 19    9   7   3    32   27   +5    34
 8 Anfanhar                 19    9   3   7    47   43   +4    30
 9 Wirr Tsi Lightning       19    8   5   6    22   17   +5    29
10 Cheonju                  19    7   7   5    23   20   +3    28
11 Lhor United              19    7   5   7    22   22    0    26
12 Lanar Falcons            19    7   3   9    31   33   −2    24
13 Gurshan                  19    6   5   8    16   22   −6    23
14 Guardians                19    5   4  10    36   45   −9    19
15 Kingslayers              19    5   4  10    33   48  −15    19
16 Penat                    19    3   9   7    33   45  −12    18
17 Alnio Ravens             19    3   8   8    43   52   −9    17
18 Umbar City               19    2   7  10    20   30  −10    13
19 Wix City                 19    3   4  12    31   44  −13    13
20 Limonte Light            19    1   7  11    26   46  −20    10
Blue League                Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Wix                      15   10   3   2    37   21  +16    33
 2 Tor City                 15    9   2   4    33   26   +7    29
 3 Larhai City FC           15    8   4   3    32   22  +10    28
 4 Heartland                15    7   4   4    19   13   +6    25
 5 Pelar Pelicans           15    7   4   4    28   27   +1    25
 6 Montain State            15    6   5   4    19   15   +4    23
 7 Inon City                15    6   4   5    36   35   +1    22
 8 Longarms                 15    6   3   6    32   29   +3    21
 9 Dre'a City               15    6   2   7    14   15   −1    20
10 Orca Watchers            15    5   3   7    18   23   −5    18
11 Pùr Cowboys              15    5   3   7    24   30   −6    18
12 Penat Pilots             15    5   2   8    16   22   −6    17
13 Victory                  15    5   1   9    26   34   −8    16
14 Resistance               15    5   1   9    25   34   −9    16
15 Dynamite                 15    4   3   8    23   26   −3    15
16 Vitoron Vikings          15    1   6   8    27   37  −10     9

Indigo Chromatik Youth League - Season Eight

Standings after Matchday Fifteen:

ROY Conference                               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Crossroads U-18s                           15   11   1   3    26   13  +13    34
 2 Chromatik Central High School              15   10   3   2    38   18  +20    33
 3 Mt. Baker High School                      15    9   2   4    35   18  +17    29
 4 Alnio U-18s                                15    9   2   4    26   15  +11    29
 5 Mt. Niar High School                       15    9   2   4    29   19  +10    29
 6 Crix Arts Institute                        15    8   2   5    18   11   +7    26
 7 Pùr U-18s                                  15    7   2   6    23   18   +5    23
 8 Lhor U-18s                                 15    6   3   6    23   23    0    21
 9 Z'ai'ai U-18s                              15    6   3   6    19   20   −1    21
10 Wirr Tsi U-18s                             15    5   5   5    14   13   +1    20
11 Alnio Scientific High School               15    6   2   7    25   26   −1    20
12 Urrheddiao U-18s                           15    5   4   6    25   29   −4    19
13 Sanar U-18s                                15    4   5   6    25   28   −3    17
14 Tihon U-18s                                15    5   0  10    19   26   −7    15
15 Pier High School                           15    1   2  12    16   41  −25     5
16 Jatho Agricultural High School             15    0   0  15     6   49  −43     0
BIV Conference                               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Chromatik U-18s                            15   11   4   0    35   13  +22    37
 2 Academy of the Jungle                      15    9   2   4    39   23  +16    29
 3 Anomalies U-18s                            15    9   1   5    44   27  +17    28
 4 Myana Northwestern High School             15    7   5   3    31   23   +8    26
 5 Egren Elite Academy                        15    7   5   3    29   25   +4    26
 6 Franscesca Larriet-Cortes High School      15    8   1   6    38   28  +10    25
 7 Central Heights High School                15    7   4   4    25   24   +1    25
 8 Felswyr U-18s                              15    6   5   4    24   23   +1    23
 9 Anchors FC U-18s                           15    6   2   7    33   32   +1    20
10 Lanar U-18s                                15    4   7   4    21   21    0    19
11 Wirr Tsi U-18s                             15    5   3   7    24   25   −1    18
12 Eyrods U-18s                               15    5   2   8    15   23   −8    17
13 Rainbow Central High School                15    3   7   5    14   15   −1    16
14 Myana U-18s                                15    4   4   7    23   27   −4    16
15 Facsimile High School                      15    1   2  12    19   51  −32     5
16 Flames of the Revolution High School       15    0   2  13    21   55  −34     2

Violet Cup XI Group Stage Matchdays 1-2

Double Round-Robin, with matches being played between Matchdays 13 and 31. Group Winners and Top 3 Second Placed Finishers make it to the Quarterfinals, with tiebreakers as follows:

To Decide Group Winner:

Points
Goal Differential
Head-to-Head Goal Differential
Playoff Match to be Played

To Decide Top Three Second Placed Finishers:

Points
Goal Differential
Goal Differential Against Top Placed Team
Playoff Match to be Played

Matchday 1

Group A
Pria City (Red) 0–0 Lhor (Red)
Vitoron (Yellow) 0–2 Umbar (Red)

Group B
Rhoni (Yellow) 2–1 Sanar (Red)
Qet (Orange) 5–3 Flames of the West (Red)

Group C
Urrheddiao (Red) 0–0 Felswyr (Red)
Shantarr (Yellow) 2–2 Qet NSC (Orange)

Group D
Tihon (Red) 1–0 Umbar State (Yellow)
Lanar (Red) 3–5 Z'ai'ai (Red)

Group E
Tihon United (Red) 1–2 Lanar United (Yellow)
Fishermen's Club (Orange) 4–5 Wirr Tsi (Red)

Matchday 2

Group A
Lhor (Red) 0–1 Umbar (Red)
Pria City (Red) 0–1 Vitoron (Yellow)

Group A                     Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts 
1 Umbar                       2   2  0  0    3   0  +3    6
2 Vitoron                     2   1  0  1    1   2  −1    3
3 Lhor                        2   0  1  1    0   1  −1    1
  Pria City                   2   0  1  1    0   1  −1    1

Group B
Sanar (Red) 2–1 Flames of the West (Red)
Rhoni (Yellow) 2–1 Qet (Orange)

Group B                     Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts 
1 Rhoni                       2   2  0  0    4   2  +2    6
2 Qet                         2   1  0  1    6   5  +1    3
3 Sanar                       2   1  0  1    3   3   0    3
4 Flames of the West          2   0  0  2    4   7  −3    0

Group C
Felswyr (Red) 4–0 Qet NSC (Orange)
Urrheddiao (Red) 4–0 Shantarr (Yellow)

Group C                     Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts 
1 Felswyr                     2   1  1  0    4   0  +4    4
  Urrheddiao                  2   1  1  0    4   0  +4    4
3 Qet NSC                     2   0  1  1    2   6  −4    1
  Shantarr                    2   0  1  1    2   6  −4    1

Group D
Umbar State (Yellow) 3–3 Z'ai'ai (Red)
Tihon (Red) 0–1 Lanar (Red)

Group D                     Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts 
1 Z'ai'ai                     2   1  1  0    8   6  +2    4
2 Tihon                       2   1  0  1    1   1   0    3
3 Lanar                       2   1  0  1    4   5  −1    3
4 Umbar State                 2   0  1  1    3   4  −1    1

Group E
Lanar United (Yellow) 0–2 Wirr Tsi (Red)
Tihon United (Red) 0–1 Fishermen's Club (Orange)

Group E                     Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts 
1 Wirr Tsi                    2   2  0  0    7   4  +3    6
2 Fishermen's Club            2   1  0  1    5   5   0    3
3 Lanar United                2   1  0  1    2   3  −1    3
4 Tihon United                2   0  0  2    1   3  −2    0

by **Chromatika** » Sun Aug 14, 2022 8:55 pm

Rainbow League System Season Eleven Midseason: CCFA Season 18 Preview

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Chromatik Collegiate Football Association
Season 18 Preview

College football is back. The Pria Technical College Cavalry shocked the field by winning the title last time around. Who will win it in the eighteenth edition?

Alnio University of the Arts Meercats
Last Season: 3rd on Table, Quarterfinals
Head Coach: Kira Banks (57)
Starting XI (4-4-2): Kang (Jr.); Rossfelt (Jr.) - Anyana (Jr.) - Hammerwhirl (Sr.) - Reed (BRE) (Sr.); Malon (Sr.) - Rostoff (Jr.) - Aristarkhov (PYA) (Sr.) - Shigetaka (Sr.); Yera (Jr.) - Ahn (Jr.)
Captain: CM Timofey Aristarkhov
Key Players: LB Shana Reed, CM Timofey Aristarkhov, ST Ahn Gil-Dong
Summary: The Meercats finished in the top four of the regular season and then lost a heartbreaker in extra time to the Cavalry in the Quarterfinals. Though other teams are just getting better, they have a solid core in Aristarkhov, Reed, and Shigetaka. Banks knows how to coax the most out of her players; time is running out, but she may have a season left in her yet.
Prediction: Barely Playoffs

Chromatik State University Stars
Last Season: 10th on Table, Lost in First Round of Playoffs
Head Coach: Jean Palton (45)
Starting XI (4-4-2): Pargas (Jr.); Gessup (Jr.) - Mishil (So.) - Syndom (Sr.) - Gwinsett (Jr.); Carr (Jr.) - Ivanovich (Sr.) - Windfront (Sr.) - Hans (Jr.); Lee (Jr.) - Bahar (Sr.)
Captain: ST Edwin Bahar
Key Players: CM Urusov Kuka Ivanovich, CB Anais Syndom, ST Edwin Bahar
Summary: Gone are the Seniors that kept the team afloat. They still have Syndom and Bahar, who will keep things rolling, but with them being seniors now, they'll have to look elsewhere to build the future. Can they make one last run?
Prediction: Bottom Feeders

Chromia Central College University Comets
Last Season: 1st on Table, Lost in Quarterfinals
Head Coach: Claude Pare-Achel (ZWZ) (61)
Starting XI (5-2-3): Xejan (SNL) (Jr.); Watson-Lukwago (QUE) (So.) - Pherson (NPH) (Jr.) - Bannock (BRE) (Jr.) - Chao (SNL) (Jr.) - Keel (Jr.); Bel (QUS) (Jr.) - Mesic-Mizayaki (MYT/CMT) (Fr.); Usagi (So.) - Candy (NPH) (Sr.) - Nikitin (So.)
Captain: ST Brutus Candy
Key Players: GK Vincent Xejan, LWB/LM Moreno Keel, ST Brutus Candy
Summary: The CCCU machine rolls on. Yes, they lost in the Quarterfinals last time around to the Vipers, but Pare-Achel has a culture and a team that continues to prove that it is the best in the country. They'll have the Firehawks to contend with in terms of the title of the best defensive university in the country, but CCCU is a known commodity.
Prediction: Title Contenders

Eyrods Tech Jaguars
Last Season: 2nd on Table, Lost in Championship
Head Coach: Ladonna Dickey (75)
Starting XI (3-4-3): He (Sr.); Voloshyn (Sr.) - Jang (Jr.) - Aletta (So.); Arenas (Sr.) - Kal (QUS) (Sr.) - McDonald (TLI/CMT) (Jr.) - Oder (Sr.); Strannegård (Sr.) - Black (BRE) (Fr.) - Earns (Jr.).
Captain: CM/DM Colby McDonald
Key Players: LB Carson Aletta, CM/DM Colby McDonald, RW Liselotte Strannegård
Summary: Tech had a golden opportunity for a title but fell to the momentum that the Cavalry had. With Carson Aletta aiding them - a previous U18 team member - and the emergence of McDonald and Strannegård, they keep on churning out great players. Expect them to be in the running.
Prediction: Title Contenders

Felswyr State University Firehawks
Last Season: 12th on Table, Lost in Play-In Round
Head Coach: Shani Hayashida (64)
Starting XI (3-4-3): Sourtois (Fr.); Sterling (TLI/CMT) (Sr.) - Harry (Jr.) - Schofield (Jr.); De Ruiter (TLI/CMT) (So.) - Lungatock (Sr.) - Cheschon (BRE) (Sr.) - Gu (So.); Vette (Sr.) - Mikhailova (So.) - Natsumi (So.)
Captain: RM/CM/LM Nina De Ruiter
Key Players: GK Hailee Sourtois, CB Rowan Harry, RM/CM/LM Nina De Ruiter
Summary: How important is the fact that Hailee Sourtois signed on to play at least a year for this team? Sourtois has been the best keeper in the youth levels for a long time, and she is hoping that her time with the Firehawks will only help her resume. Sterling, Harry, and De Ruiter helps round out the squad, while Vetter and Mikhailova will be the ones scoring when they can. Sourtois is very good.
Prediction: Title Contenders

Lanar University Warriors
Last Season: 16th on Table, Missed Playoffs
Head Coach: Hayden Hasselheim (52)
Starting XI (3-4-3): Mieux (So.); Varfolomeyeva (PYA) (Sr.) - Singhateh (So.) - Ryo (Sr.); Ye (So.) - Assaier (Jr.) - Fullreach (Sr.) - Yun (So.); Tracy (Jr.) - Yet (QUS) (Jr.) - Crawley (Jr.).
Captain: RB Anoushka Varfolomeyeva
Key Players: RB Anoushka Varfolomeyeva, CB Frabba Singhateh,, ST Hynym-Yelto Yet
Summary: Newcomer Hayden Hasselheim arrives on a three-year deal, being provided two solid defensive pieces in Varfolomeyeva and Singhateh but not much else. He'll need to get some attackers to round out the squad, and this initial year will be a tough one for this team.
Prediction: Bottom Feeders

Pria Technical College Cavalry
Last Season: 6th on Table, Champions
Head Coach: Milly Barris (68)
Starting XI (3-4-3): Lebeau (Fr.); Millicent (So.) - Maupin (Jr.) - Amberheart (Sr.); Gore (Sr.) - Muller (SNL) (Sr.) - Komov (Sr.) - Melynk (Sr.); Batson (Jr.) - Thigpen (Jr.) - Redozath (Sr.).
Captain: DM Robert Muller
Key Players: GK Sébastien Lebeau, DM Robert Muller, CM Reik Komov
Summary: They won! Surprising everyone, the Cavalry won their first title; they retain the vast majority of that starting XI while bringing in backup U18 keeper Sébastien Lebeau. With six Seniors in the Starting XI, their time to win is now, but they just might have the pieces.
Prediction: Title Contenders

Pùr State University Crusaders
Last Season: 6th on Table, Quarterfinals
Head Coach: Mariana Novick (69)
Starting XI (4-4-2): Chemetsky (PYA) (Sr.); Muir (So.) - Brasseur (Sr.) - Colley (So.) - Song-Mihailovic (MYT/CMT) (Fr.); Romanovna (Sr.) - Abe (QUS) (Jr.) - Hal (QUS) (Jr.) - Boyles (Jr.); Solano (Jr.) - Suvri (Sr.).
Captain: GK Rinat Chemetsky
Key Players: GK Rinat Chemetsky, CB Ramata Colley, LB Janko Song-Mihailovic
Summary: Pùr State will live and die by their defense, with so many key pieces along the back four. The two Qusmi'y central midfielders add to the attack, and the duo of Solano and Suvri do enough to win. The Crusaders will be in the picture by the end of the season without failure. Song-Mihailovic fills in, and there is some more cohesion, but the rest of the field continues to gain in power as well.
Prediction: Quarterfinalists

Sanar University Spartans
Last Season: 15th on Table, Missed Playoffs
Head Coach: Jim Marxman (57)
Starting XI (3-4-3): Fujiwara (Jr.); Deloir (So.) - Abe (QUS) (Sr.) - Harley (Jr.); Keenwind (Sr.) - Goo (So.) - Lanham (Jr.) - Barlett (Jr.); Noir (Sr.) - Delaya (So.) - Armani (SVG) (Sr.).
Captain: LW Enzo Armani
Key Players: CM Marion Goo, ST Candice Delaya, LW Enzo Armani
Summary: Live by the sword, die by the sword. The Spartans will once again have to outscore their opposition next season - but with Delaya coming in and the leadership of Armani, this is a team that can absolutely do that. Marion Goo's playmaking also helps from the midfield. Fiji Fujiwara just needs to hold down the fort a bit more than before, and the Spartans can move a step closer toward relevancy.
Prediction: Quarterfinalists

Southern Chromatik University Red and Gold
Last Season: 11th on Table, Lost in Play-In Round
Head Coach: Janiece Carraway (62)
Starting XI (4-4-2): Mangjeol (So.); Paterson (TLI/CMT) (Jr.) - Dapplegem (Sr.) - Carson (Fr.) - Saerol (Sr.); Nal (QUS) (Jr.) - Baillie (TLI/CMT) (Sr.) - Brugmann (Sr.) - Chamberlain (TKT) (Sr.); Marsh (So.) - Park (So.).
Captain: LM Vanessa Chamberlain
Key Players: RB Paisley Paterson, LM Vanessa Chamberlain, ST Sandra Park
Summary: With the likes of Sandra Park, Vanessa Chamberlain, and Aiden Baillie, they are now ready to be a mainstay in the playoffs and potentially go on a run.
Prediction: Barely Playoffs

Staramara Tech University Lava
Last Season: 7th on Table, Lost in Quarterfinals
Head Coach: Rila Woersten (54)
Starting XI (3-5-2): Borgese (So.); Bear (So.) - Parks (So.) - Tao (Sr).; Jammeh (So.) - Moss (Jr). - Rim (So.) - Usagi (So.) - Vadnais (So.); de Wahr (SNL) (Jr.) - Kabba (So.).
Captain: CM Haradin Moss
Key Players: CM Haradin Moss, RM Manlafi Jammeh, LM Alain Vadnais
Summary: Surprising the field by finishing in the top half of the table, it's hard to expect lightning to strike twice. If they can make it work with Parks, Moss, Jammeh, Vadnais, and Kabba, though, they'll gain a lot of clout for the years to come.
Prediction: Bottom Feeders

University of Myana Vipers
Last Season: 8th on Table, Lost in Semifinals
Head Coach: Marlyn Stidham (66)
Starting XI (4-4-2): Nev (QUS) (Sr.); Hurst (BRE) (Fr.)- Hastings (TKT) (Sr.) -Greer (Jr.) - McTavish (So.); Tothyengara (Sr.) - Polt (Jr.) - Wek (QUS) (Sr.) - Amsel (BRE) (Jr.); Couffignal (SVG) (Sr.) - Ottawa (So).
Captain: CM Tanar-Illinx Wek
Key Players: GK Oxolt-Ulutu Nev, CM Tanar-Illinx Wek, ST Bradley Ottawa
Summary: UoM is entirely dependent on their Qusmi'y contingent, along with a Tikariotian, two Brenecians, and a Savigliano. Add a previous U-18 member, and this is a stacked squad. Bradley Ottawa is one to watch, and the presence of Amsel and Coufignal adds more flavors to the attack. Can they top the field, though?
Prediction: Quarterfinalists

University of the Islands Sailors
Last Season: 9th on Table, Lost in Play-In Round
Head Coach: Niesha Gartman (56)
Starting XI (4-3-3): Hall (Jr.); Fribbas (So.) - Plier (Jr.) - Blyznyuk (Sr.) - Diawara (So.); Haitou (So.) - Kayo (So.) - Shearer (TLI/CMT) (Jr.); Takashi (NPH) (Sr.) - Walker (Jr.) - Klarlmas (Sr.).
Captain: LM Clark Shearer
Key Players: RB Zacharias Fribbas, LM Clark Shearer, RW Marcel Takashi
Summary: Fribbas is the name to watch, while Shearer and Takashi will take care of the scoring end. What do they have in the midfield other than Shearer, though? They don't have a lot of speed down the left flank, and that might be the difference maker when all is said and done.
Prediction: Barely Playoffs

University of Wirr Tsi Fireflies
Last Season: 13th on Table, Missed Playoffs
Head Coach: Godefrey Laetitia (60)
Starting XI (3-4-3): Hannon (Jr.); Xiang (Sr.) - Miser (Fr.) - Ryō (Sr.); Cloutier (Jr.) - Lozé (Sr.) - Inu (QUS) (Sr.) - Vorobev (So.); Waz (QUS) (Sr.) - Uzo (QUS) (Sr.) - Hanna (Fr.).
Captain: CM Philomène Lozé
Key Players: CM Cralt-Zomo Inu, RW Foruz-Penac Waz, LM Anton Vorobev
Summary: The Fireflies do have three Qusmi'y players to help them, and the addition of Frederico Hanna is a good find. However, the back line and keeper remains an issue, and they remain one of the worse colleges in terms of football.
Prediction: Bottom Feeders

Urrheddiao State University Argonauts
Last Season: 14th, Missed Playoffs
Head Coach: Jeffrey Keithley (76)
Starting XI (4-4-2): Dupois (So.); Kyouka (Sr.) - Storey (NPH) (Sr.) - Marionne (So.) - Qiao (Sr.); Hawthorne (Sr.) - Wellington (So.) - Aigner (Sr.) - Wildwind (Sr.); Kim (So.) - Morton (Jr.).
Captain: CB Henry Marionne
Key Players: CB Henry Marionne, RM Gerry Hawthorne, CM Francis Wellington
Summary: A team having three Chromatik U-18 team members cannot remain outside of the limelight for too long. Kim adds to the attack, while Karel Storey and Marionne help Dupois in the back. This is a fun team to watch, and could be a dark horse. They fell short the last time around, but with a year of cohesion under their belts, they should be in the running - or Keithley will be out the door.
Prediction: Quarterfinalists

Z'ai'ai Institute of Technology Hellcats
Last Season: 4th on Table, Lost in Semifinals
Head Coach: Rayna Rambert (66)
Starting XI (3-4-3): Sundrifter (Sr.); Menneken (AUD/CMT) (So.) - Jackson-Jones (So.) - Hernandez (So.); Adi Jaya (PCU) (Fr.) - Genet (SVG) (Sr.) - Claychiseler (Sr.) - Palamarchuk (Sr.); Reilly (BRE) (Fr.) - Esmeralda (Sr.) - Sharp (Jr.)
Captain: CM Anais Genet
Key Players: GK Siane Sundrifter, CM Anais Genet, RB Jan-Jaap Menneken
Summary: There is quality all over the field. Sundrifter is the U-21 keeper for Chromatika, the backfield of Menneken, Jackson-Jones, and Hernandez is insane, and Adi Jaya is a wildcard to add to the play of Genet. Add in Reilly to help out with Esmeralda, and this team should continue from where it left off. There is some concern that the new additions will take a year or two to get going, but if they don't? Even a title run is in the cards.
Prediction: Barely Playoffs

by **Chromatika** » Sat Aug 20, 2022 4:20 pm

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Matchday 20

We hit the second half of the season, and there seem to be three groups of teams – the top six, the next eight, and the bottom six. There are teams wanting to prove that the first half was a fluke, while others want to double down and continue to show that this is their season to shine. Let’s see how each team took a first step of the second half of the season.

We ended with three teams at the top of the table only separated by goal difference, and one of them fell off. First, Chromatik had their hands full with the pesky Submarines, but the pure class of Sophie Singh in the second half ended up being the difference as the Euran makes her bid to be the Golden Boot of the season in her inaugural season with the club; Lili Marinca and Owen James added much to the attack with pacy runs up the pitch while Medusa Strand and the defense appeared to settle down after conceding the only goal to M’aka Antoine. Just behind them, Myana made short work of a Sanar squad just trying to get anything going before being haplessly relegated. Hong’s moment of individual brilliance – getting through a third of the pitch and shooting from range – kept the game from being a shutout, but three goals from three different Islanders, along with the fact that Enrico didn’t even score, showed just how much of a dominating effort this was. That left the Crusaders, and they had the biggest challenge – a Shock team that was far more in form than when they had squared off in Matchday 1. Sure enough, Sara took the early lead, and though Kayla Kassaya’s volley was a beauty, the Shock took control in the second half to remind everyone else that they will be in the picture in the end.

Anomalies started the second half only three points behind the leading pack but were ultimately undone by the play of one Andze Nedeljkovic. The Squornshelan striker completed his double in injury time, and though the home crowd looked at the referee for any sign of Willy Koop being offside, the call never came. After the game, the Chromatik Football Federation doubled down on the no-call, saying that “there was no obvious sign of the player being offsides”. The result? Anomalies only gets the single point, which allows the Tide to leapfrog them at this point of the season – as Roanna Murin continues to remind everyone that Tihon has three playmakers – Arthur, Vasilievich, and Murin – in a personal domination of Felswyr.

Urrheddiao and Pria City play possession-based football to shut out their opponents in Z’ai’ai and Umbar, while Lhor fall to the Flames, Hicks being marked by Graham Hughes, the Tumbran not letting his countryman make any decent plays. Alnio start their second half of the season strong by handling KCFC, while Lanar put Tihon United down, Rossi getting his brace.

BT Ming maintains top four placing by blanking the Foxes
QNSC score two goals past Lorentine in first five minutes, dominate to easy win
Tarantula Wilhelm, Eyrods put aside Hammers behind dagger from Charlie Ross

Matchday 21

The makeup of a star is someone that can be relied on to show up, day in and day out. Stars sometimes do things that don’t make any sense, take over in games, or stave off defeat. The more stars you have, the more often they show up; the more stars you have, the more often one will do something before it’s too late.

For KCFC, a team looking to just stave off relegation. Eulatie Abraham was the star, getting a great tap-in in a scuffle at the start of the game, a lead that they would never relinquish. For Tihon United and Z’ai’ai, it was Jake McGhee and Drew Berrymore, the two strikers that would exchange a brace apiece as the two teams at the bottom of the table fought to a draw.

Then, there was Renira Schanzer, who tried to keep United in the game after they’d conceded three to Enrico Hanson-Conavacio in the first ten minutes. The way that Enrico made mincemeat of the usually stout Urrheddiao defense was a masterpiece, as the Islanders would get two more goals at the end of the game to win the game.

Stars can be defensive, too – just ask Gaunting Norwood, the keeper for the Yellow Jackets, whose eight saves of shots on goals by the Frost gave his team a point; for the Tide, it would be Li Jianguo, the brilliant center back that was at the right place at the right time for the header that finally cracked Umbar’s defense, and a lead that she herself helped maintain for the rest of the match. Ines Delsarte outdueled Kathie Begley and helped her squad get a point as well – meaning that the season series between the Flames and the Shock would end at two nil-nil draws.

Vincent Hicks has been Lhor’s foremost start for the entire season, and he assisted on both goals scored past the Monarchs; Justiina Dannysóttir and Sinatra Killan traded braces in an entertaining draw, while the Alnio Brewers turned in their second straight shutout win to start the second half of the season.

Which leaves the Chromia derby. At the start of the season, AFC had throttled the Capitalizt at home; now, with the game heading to the Capitalizt Dome, a sold-out crowd of 144,000 watched with rapt attention as… None of the goals were scored by strikers?

Susie Knight, the Tumbran free kick specialist for Anomalies, opened the scoring with a bending kick from long range in the eleventh, and doubled up the score with a beautiful corner kick on the nineteenth. Though Chromatik was winning in possession, it was AFC that was having the better chances, and Knight’s aptitude of leading Strand the other way was really working. They could’ve never guessed the player that would give them fits in the second half.

Jannick Kontiola, the longtime Manager for Chromatik, pulled an audible in the second half. As Anomalies was playing to win the ball in transition and score off of counterattacks, he pushed Harrison a bit more forward to play alongside Nguyen, allowing Wawanolett to almost be another striker and play just behind Singh, turning the formation into a 4-2-4 of sorts. It immediately paid off with the majority of chances now going Chromatik’s way, and it would be Trudy Harrison herself bagging the brace, both off of rebounds from attempts made by other players. With the sold-out crowd chanting “Trudy! Trudy!” by the end of the match, it was a sight to behold.

BT Ming, Brisara FC play to entertaining draw as Roberts scores in injury time to salvage a point
Wilhelm continues to shine as Eyrods moves up to seventh
Yaroslavovich, Ming edge Anchors FC via late stunner

Matchday 22

Is there trouble brewing in Felswyr? The Frost, one of the most stable organizations in the Red League, find themselves at the receiving end of a drubbing from Urrheddiao to the tune of 0-3. At 6-3-13 and at the bottom five of the table, just how much pressure is Nicoletta Arnaudo under? Frosties have never been a demanding fanbase – they really like being the best team in their district (Umbar is only two spots above them, so this is till doable, while Z’ai’ai sit below them), they like playing defensively solid football (32 goals conceded isn’t that bad), and they like having the reputation of being giant-killers. The good news is that there are games left to be played, but for the first time in a very long while, it’s safe to say that Felswyr’s Manager is on the hot seat.

For Sanar, their second win of the season – a squeaker past Umbar where Dzunovski’s header was the deciding factor – was the first win for them under the Management of Ken Jorgenhaut. Jorgenhaut has been given the dismal job of seeing this team through to the end, weeding out those that need to be let go and those that need to be invested into, and seeing if they can avoid being the absolute bottom team of the league. They’ve tied up Tihon United for now (the Cyclones tried to measure up to the Islanders and fell short as the Islander cannon sounded five times), and with only three goals separating them, it may be doable.

Is it time for Z’ai’ai to let Ásbjörn Tachibana go? Money is starting to come from the Management, and there seems to be more and more of a chance that the team can shed their yo-yo club status. The Falkyr has been very loyal to the club, and they seemed to have found a gem in Dean Berrymore, as the Tikariotian was responsible for matching Kieron Player’s goal to tie up the match against the Red Hawks. Tachibana definitely knows this team, and hasn’t been given the best support – but would Z’ai’ai stick with him through another cycle of yo-yoing as they move toward the future?

For Flames of the West (narrow draw against the Submarines) and Knetyohai City FC (lost a tight one to Frenei Tor as the final score does not comment on just how any shots they had go off the target, with two of them hitting the woodwork), this is only their first even season in the Red League. If they end up getting relegated (they are still above the zone for now), there should be some grace.

Now, for other matches where jobs weren’t on the line, at least not yet. Chromatik’s defense concedes three from the Brewers, but their offensive play yield five goals to survive a trip to RCK Field, while Anomalies return to their suffocating type of play to put down the Crusaders, who haven’t fared that greatly against top opposition in the second half. Wirr Tsi stroll to a routine victory over the Monarchs, both Wingers having a field day. Finally, at The Cove, Lhor put a stop their freefall out of relevancy, knocking four past the Tide and improving to a .500 record on the season as Hicks earns Player of the Match honors with a brace and two assists, outperforming Emma Arthur. Have we mentioned that the Tumbran has been worth every cent?

Mickie Wool, Cara Mok combine for five goals as Naval FC match QNSC blow for blow
Hammers finish sweep of Breakers, maintain hold of top of the table
Snéachda, Yaroslavich shine as Ming manhandle Pria

Matchday 23

Normally, at this point of the season, we’d have a great understanding of who is in contention and who isn’t, with seven matches left in the season. Now, with eight more games added, this is just the middle of the season, and it’s all about maintaining momentum throughout the rough and thin.

Myana has only had three clean sheets in twenty-two matches, a testament to the struggles of Olexander, Liadon, Clemence, and Ansov; by getting another one past Lanar, the Islanders double down on their intentions to repeat after last season’s surprising title. With Chromatik faltering at home against Frenei (hello there, Prisca Rogers), the gape is now at five. Anomalies keep pace by virtue of blanking the Flames, while Crossroads falter for the third time in four games since the break, tripped up by a Brewers squad that has Alnio in the top ten for the first time in forever, their goalscoring prowess finally starting to pay dividends.

Urrheddiao and Urrhed FC keep pace at the top half of the league with key victories over Umbar and the Monarchs (two shutout wins), while Lhor have a surprisingly hard time against bottom dwellers Sanar, having to rely on two screamers from Remsza to secure the victory late to the disappointment of fans at The Hive.

Felswyr pick up a key win at the expense of Tihon United to take a step in the right direction, while Z’ai’ai stay within reach of safety by taking down KCFC. Which leaves one match: Tihon vs. Wirr Tsi.

The Shock have been on a mission – to show that the first half of the season was a fluke and that they are still one of the best teams in the league. They beat Chromatik to end the first half of the season, they took down Crossroads, and now, they had a chance to put down the upstart Tide. Vasilievich started the game with a tap-in in a scrum, but with their midfield handling Arthur and Mimír Waltheofsson cashing in a hat-trick in the last forty minutes, Wirr Tsi improved to fourth on the standings and one of the hottest teams in the recent going.

Élie Dembélé, Warriors trip up Ming
Jonathan Asselineau hat trick shocks QNSC as Lorentine earns key point in fight to avoid relegation
Beaumanoir, Fishermen’s Club equalize late against Breakers

Matchday 24

What is it with Z’ai’ai and high end teams? Throw out the 7-0 defeat to Chromatik and this match, a 7-2 loss to Myana, and they’ve conceded thirty-two in twenty-two games, which is respectable. However, with a hat trick from Enrico, a brace from Dostoevich and Zup, and the opening goal from Kartery, the Mountaineers don’t know how to handle top-end teams, and were reminded of just how porous their defense can be.

Chromatik bounce back from the loss to Frenei, never letting KCFC have any momentum, but the fact that the Capitalizt only got one goal past KCFC shows just how good their defense has been. Anomalies can’t stop the Monarchs from equalizing with them late, and the Crusaders remind Frenei of their tier, taking over in the second half behind Kaaren Lothar and Justiina Dannysdóttir.

Tihon bounced back after the loss to Wirr Tsi with two goals from Roanna Murin in the second half, while Lhor and Felswyr also pitched shutouts. For the Shock, the fact that they couldn’t score a single goal past the Yellow Jackets was not ideal. They do have three wins in the second half, but these draws remind them of just how bad their starts were.

Umbar and Tihon United split a point apiece, a limelight on just how far the Monkeys have fallen since their torrid start, while Alnio has won four out of their last five games, getting the brace from Adachi to keep up their momentum.

Theodore Ignau, QNSC shut out Anchors in key win
Hammers return to form behind hat trick from Roberts
Breakers make short work of Crix as Laing, Karr shine

Matchday 25

There are teams that just have another teams' number, no matter what rankings say. Wirr Tsi finished their season series with Flames of the West with two 0-0 draws. Now, Myana has finished their season series with Knetyohai City FC with two 1-1 draws. Myana outshot KCFC 16 to 2, but KCFC keeper Atner Kakeddalddo was on point, and the Islanders couldn't make their shots count. With an opportunity to make sure that they weren't swept by the Frost, Z'ai'ai controlled possession for 71% of the match and showed Felswyr why they should be worried in the seasons to come. In fact, with Umbar managing to tie up the Red Hawks in the seventy-second minute of the game, the three Mountain District teams are within two points of each other.

At the top of the table, Chromatik win the Minor Chromia Derby by virtue of Trudy Harrison getting the goal off a rebound - the fourth goal of the season for the Defensive Midfielder, heart, and soul of the Capitalizt, while Wirr Tsi win the defensive match against United to continue their hot trend since the midpoint of the season (4-2-0). Lhor is held in check by the Cyclones, and Flames play Frenei to a yawner of a nil-nil draw.

Pria City versus Alnio for the right of being the tenth ranked team in the league? Seven goals scored, multiple lead changes, and Andrew Robertson's free kick ends up being the deciding factor as the Monarchs return to 9-7-9 on the season. Urrhed FC become the latest team to need a heroic goal - from Cherry Sonnel this time - to put away the pesky Yellow Jackets, and in a tightly contested affair at The Tidal Wave, Tihon survives a late scare from AFC - Vasilievich's penalty was saved by Nur - to stay one step ahead of AFC.

Standings after Twenty-Five Games:

Red League                Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Myana                   25   17   4   4    69   41  +28    55
 2 Chromatik               25   15   7   3    73   48  +25    52
 3 Wirr Tsi                25   13   8   4    35   16  +19    47
 4 Tihon                   25   13   7   5    54   41  +13    46
 5 Anomalies               25   12   9   4    40   25  +15    45
 6 Crossroads              25   13   4   8    41   34   +7    43
 7 Lhor                    25   12   3  10    55   55    0    39* (Contingent on Violet Cup Winner)
 8 Urrhed FC               25   11   5   9    33   31   +2    38* (Contingent on Violet Cup Winner)
 9 Urrheddiao              25   10   6   9    36   32   +4    36* (Contingent on Violet Cup Winner)
10 Alnio                   25    9   8   8    59   56   +3    35* (Contingent on Violet Cup Winner)
11 Pria City               25    9   7   9    26   32   −6    34
12 Frenei Tor              25    7  11   7    29   28   +1    32
13 Lanar                   25    6   9  10    24   30   −6    27
14 Felswyr                 25    8   3  14    26   35   −9    27
15 Knetyohai City FC       25    6   7  12    16   25   −9    25
16 Umbar                   25    6   7  12    19   34  −15    25
17 Z'ai'ai                 25    6   6  13    27   46  −19    24
18 Flames of the West      25    5   8  12    17   28  −11    23
19 Tihon United            25    2   9  14    30   49  −19    15
20 Sanar                   25    2   8  15    33   56  −23    14

Things are shaking out as expected, with the battle for seventh place about to be the most interesting. A reminder - the playoff to decide the final IFCC berth will only be played if the Violet Cup is not won by a team already going into international competition or from a different League. So, teams ranked seventh through tenth will be rooting for Wirr Tsi and Tihon (the teams in the Violet Cup can still make it by winning the Cup), or even the sixth ranked team might need to start preparing for the IFCC berth playoff. Also, the bottom of the table is very tight, isn't it? five teams within three points promises an exciting finish.

Breakers falter again as Rhoni City leans on Beck
Knetyohai maintains momentum by dominating Vipers, Ishmael
QNSC, BT Ming remain in top five

Standings after Six Games:

Orange League            Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Brisara FC             25   16   4   5    58   34  +24    52
 2 Hanai Breakers         25   14   6   5    29   16  +13    48
 3 Anchors FC             25   14   2   9    56   37  +19    44
 4 Qet NSC                25   11  11   3    45   34  +11    44
 5 BT Ming                25   11  10   4    47   35  +12    43
 6 Ming                   25   12   6   7    41   32   +9    42
 7 Knetyohai              25   11   6   8    40   29  +11    39
 8 Sanar Vipers           25   12   3  10    22   25   −3    39
 9 Eyrods                 25   11   5   9    28   22   +6    38
10 Crix                   25   11   4  10    18   15   +3    37
11 Rhoni City             25   10   6   9    53   52   +1    36
12 Qet                    25    9   7   9    41   37   +4    34
13 Miners FC              25    8   7  10    33   39   −6    31
14 Fishermen's Club       25    7   8  10    38   49  −11    29
15 Eyrods City FC         25    8   4  13    18   26   −8    28
16 Naval FC               25    8   3  14    32   42  −10    27
17 Omnio                  25    6   8  11    31   39   −8    26
18 Lorentine              25    5   6  14    35   58  −23    21
19 Omnio City             25    4   7  14    12   31  −19    19
20 Pria                   25    5   1  19    26   51  −25    16

The Hammers have taken a decent lead at the top, with the Breakers, Anchors, QNSC, and BT Ming rounding out the top five for now. It will be an interesting watch to see if any of the rest of the field can sneak into the top five. At the bottom, Lorentine, Omnio City, and Pria are in the relegation zone, rhile Omnio and Naval FC sit in the Playoff berths for now, with Eyrods City FC, Fishermen's Club, and Miners FC will have to remain vigilant.

Lower Leagues
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Standings at Two-Thirds Point of the Season

Yellow League              Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Pùr                      25   14   6   5    26   13  +13    48
 2 Rhoni FC                 25   14   5   6    52   43   +9    47
 3 Shantarr                 25   14   4   7    30   19  +11    46
 4 Urrhed State             25   14   3   8    35   18  +17    45
 5 Lorentine Jackals        25   13   6   6    34   20  +14    45
 6 Larhai                   25   12   5   8    32   27   +5    41
 7 FK Shakhter Z'ai'ai      25   10   7   8    25   19   +6    37
 8 Rhoni                    25   10   7   8    22   21   +1    37
 9 Sanar United             25    8  11   6    26   21   +5    35
10 Vitoron                  25    9   8   8    39   39    0    35
11 Kynxe                    25   10   5  10    33   35   −2    35
12 Anfanhar City            25   10   4  11    48   55   −7    34
13 Egren                    25    8   9   8    46   37   +9    33
14 Umbar State              25    8   6  11    33   37   −4    30
15 Lanar United             25    7   6  12    33   41   −8    27
16 Limonte                  25    6   8  11    17   22   −5    26
17 Shantarr City            25    5  10  10    26   33   −7    25
18 Checkers FC              25    4   9  12    30   43  −13    21
19 Cosmopolitans            25    4   9  12    30   49  −19    21
20 Dre'a                    25    4   4  17    26   51  −25    16
Green League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Inon                     25   16   3   6    48   35  +13    51
 2 Lorentine City           25   14   6   5    64   41  +23    48
 3 Hanai                    25   13   6   6    43   23  +20    45
 4 Qet City                 25   12   9   4    48   34  +14    45
 5 Wirr Tsi Lightning       25   12   5   8    31   26   +5    41
 6 Cheonju                  25   11   7   7    32   23   +9    40
 7 Anfanhar                 25   11   7   7    59   51   +8    40
 8 Lanar Falcons            25   12   4   9    48   42   +6    40
 9 Jatho                    25   11   6   8    45   29  +16    39
10 Capitol FC               25   12   3  10    32   31   +1    39
11 Lhor United              25   10   6   9    34   31   +3    36
12 Glaciers                 25    9   9   7    35   36   −1    36
13 Alnio Ravens             25    7   9   9    57   61   −4    30
14 Gurshan                  25    7   7  11    23   32   −9    28
15 Penat                    25    5  10  10    44   61  −17    25
16 Guardians                25    5   7  13    41   55  −14    22
17 Kingslayers              25    5   7  13    40   62  −22    22
18 Wix City                 25    5   6  14    41   56  −15    21
19 Umbar City               25    2  11  12    30   43  −13    17
20 Limonte Light            25    3   8  14    33   56  −23    17
Blue League                Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Wix                      20   13   4   3    55   33  +22    43
 2 Larhai City FC           20   11   5   4    42   29  +13    38
 3 Heartland                20   11   4   5    26   15  +11    37
 4 Pelar Pelicans           20    9   7   4    38   35   +3    34
 5 Tor City                 20   10   3   7    38   32   +6    33
 6 Inon City                20    9   4   7    45   42   +3    31
 7 Dre'a City               20    9   3   8    20   19   +1    30
 8 Penat Pilots             20    9   2   9    27   28   −1    29
 9 Longarms                 20    8   4   8    40   37   +3    28
10 Dynamite                 20    7   4   9    29   29    0    25
11 Montain State            20    6   6   8    22   26   −4    24
12 Pùr Cowboys              20    5   6   9    32   41   −9    21
13 Victory                  20    6   2  12    29   41  −12    20
14 Vitoron Vikings          20    4   7   9    40   48   −8    19
15 Orca Watchers            20    5   4  11    22   31   −9    19
16 Resistance               20    5   1  14    29   48  −19    16

Indigo Chromatik Youth League - Season Eight

Standings after Matchday Twenty

ROY Conference                               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Crossroads U-18s                           20   16   1   3    34   14  +20    49
 2 Chromatik Central High School              20   13   3   4    55   26  +29    42
 3 Mt. Baker High School                      20   12   2   6    46   22  +24    38
 4 Crix Arts Institute                        20   11   3   6    31   17  +14    36
 5 Alnio U-18s                                20   11   3   6    33   22  +11    36
 6 Mt. Niar High School                       20   11   2   7    34   24  +10    35
 7 Pùr U-18s                                  20   10   3   7    42   33   +9    33
 8 Z'ai'ai U-18s                              20    9   4   7    33   29   +4    31
 9 Urrheddiao U-18s                           20    8   4   8    36   36    0    28
10 Lhor U-18s                                 20    8   4   8    33   35   −2    28
11 Wirr Tsi U-18s                             20    7   5   8    21   21    0    26
12 Sanar U-18s                                20    7   5   8    36   36    0    26
13 Alnio Scientific High School               20    7   5   8    37   38   −1    26
14 Tihon U-18s                                20    6   0  14    22   37  −15    18
15 Pier High School                           20    1   2  17    20   63  −43     5
16 Jatho Agricultural High School             20    0   0  20    10   70  −60     0
BIV Conference                               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Chromatik U-18s                            20   15   5   0    48   20  +28    50
 2 Anomalies U-18s                            20   12   2   6    55   33  +22    38
 3 Academy of the Jungle                      20   12   2   6    50   31  +19    38
 4 Myana Northwestern High School             20    9   6   5    37   29   +8    33
 5 Central Heights High School                20    9   6   5    31   29   +2    33
 6 Anchors FC U-18s                           20   10   2   8    46   40   +6    32
 7 Egren Elite Academy                        20    9   5   6    38   35   +3    32
 8 Wirr Tsi U-18s                             20    9   3   8    34   28   +6    30
 9 Lanar U-18s                                20    6   8   6    26   27   −1    26
10 Felswyr U-18s                              20    7   5   8    33   37   −4    26
11 Eyrods U-18s                               20    8   2  10    21   30   −9    26
12 Franscesca Larriet-Cortes High School      20    8   1  11    45   40   +5    25
13 Myana U-18s                                20    6   5   9    31   35   −4    23
14 Rainbow Central High School                20    4  10   6    18   19   −1    22
15 Facsimile High School                      20    2   2  16    21   61  −40     8
16 Flames of the Revolution High School       20    0   4  16    27   67  −40     4

Chromatik Collegiate Football Association
Season 18

Standings After Twenty Games:

CCFA 18                                   Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Felswyr State University                20   12   6   2    26   10  +16    42 First-Round Bye
 2 Alnio University of the Arts            20   10   6   4    29   25   +4    36 First-Round Bye
 3 Eyrods Tech                             20   10   4   6    34   26   +8    34 First-Round Bye
 4 Chromia Central College University      20    9   6   5    28   16  +12    33 First-Round Bye
 5 Z'ai'ai Institute of Technology         20    8   7   5    36   33   +3    31 Playoffs
 6 Pria Technical College                  20    8   6   6    37   31   +6    30 Playoffs
 7 Southern Chromatik University           20    8   5   7    27   32   −5    29 Playoffs
 8 University of the Islands               20    6   8   6    31   34   −3    26 Playoffs
 9 Sanar University                        20    8   2  10    41   47   −6    26 Playoffs
10 Pùr State University                    20    6   7   7    26   27   −1    25 Playoffs
11 Urrheddiao State University             20    7   3  10    29   33   −4    24 Playoffs
12 University of Myana                     20    5   8   7    28   28    0    23 Playoffs
13 University of Wirr Tsi                  20    6   4  10    33   42   −9    22 Eliminated
14 Staramara Tech University               20    3   9   8    33   37   −4    18 Eliminated
15 Lanar University                        20    4   6  10    28   35   −7    18 Eliminated
16 Chromatik State University              20    3   7  10    17   27  −10    16 Eliminated

Violet Cup XI Group Stage Matchdays 3-4

Double Round-Robin, with matches being played between Matchdays 13 and 31. Group Winners and Top 3 Second Placed Finishers make it to the Quarterfinals, with tiebreakers as follows:

To Decide Group Winner:

Points
Goal Differential
Head-to-Head Goal Differential
Playoff Match to be Played

To Decide Top Three Second Placed Finishers:

Points
Goal Differential
Goal Differential Against Top Placed Team
Playoff Match to be Played

Matchday 3

Group A
Vitoron (Yellow) 0–1 Lhor (Red)
Umbar (Red) 0–2 Pria City (Red)

Group B
Qet (Orange) 0–1 Sanar (Red)
Flames of the West (Red) 1–0 Rhoni (Yellow)

Group C
Shantarr (Yellow) 0–1 Felswyr (Red)
Qet NSC (Orange) 0–1 Urrheddiao (Red)

Group D
Lanar (Red) 4–0 Umbar State (Yellow)
Z'ai'ai (Red) 0–1 Tihon (Red)

Group E
Fishermen's Club (Orange) 2–1 Lanar United (Yellow)
Wirr Tsi (Red) 1–2 Tihon United (Red)

Matchday 4

Group A
Lhor (Red) 2–1 Pria City (Red)
Umbar (Red) 1–0 Vitoron (Yellow)

Group A                     Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts 
1 Umbar                       4   3  0  1    4   2  +2    9
2 Lhor                        4   2  1  1    3   2  +1    7
3 Pria City                   4   1  1  2    3   3   0    4
4 Vitoron                     4   1  0  3    1   4  −3    3

Group B
Sanar (Red) 2–0 Rhoni (Yellow)
Flames of the West (Red) 4–1 Qet (Orange)

Group B                     Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts 
1 Sanar                       4   3  0  1    6   3  +3    9
2 Flames of the West          4   2  0  2    9   8  +1    6
3 Rhoni                       4   2  0  2    4   5  −1    6
4 Qet                         4   1  0  3    7  10  −3    3

Group C
Felswyr (Red) 1–2 Urrheddiao (Red)
Qet NSC (Orange) 1–1 Shantarr (Yellow)

Group C                     Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts 
1 Urrheddiao                  4   3  1  0    7   1  +6   10
2 Felswyr                     4   2  1  1    6   2  +4    7
3 Qet NSC                     4   0  2  2    3   8  −5    2
  Shantarr                    4   0  2  2    3   8  −5    2

Group D
Umbar State (Yellow) 1–2 Tihon (Red)
Z'ai'ai (Red) 2–5 Lanar (Red)

Group D                     Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts 
1 Lanar                       4   3  0  1   13   7  +6    9
2 Tihon                       4   3  0  1    4   2  +2    9
3 Z'ai'ai                     4   1  1  2   10  12  −2    4
4 Umbar State                 4   0  1  3    4  10  −6    1

Group E
Lanar United (Yellow) 0–1 Tihon United (Red)
Wirr Tsi (Red) 1–0 Fishermen's Club (Orange)

Group E                     Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts 
1 Wirr Tsi                    4   3  0  1    9   6  +3    9
2 Fishermen's Club            4   2  0  2    7   7   0    6
3 Tihon United                4   2  0  2    4   4   0    6
4 Lanar United                4   1  0  3    3   6  −3    3

by **Chromatika** » Thu Aug 25, 2022 2:36 pm

Rainbow League System Season Eleven Matchdays 26-31

Red League

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Orange League

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Matchday 26

Has there ever been a spicier day in terms of storylines in the history of the Red League? No, not in terms of upsets or results, but in terms of just sheer personality? Let’s look at what happened on this day, the twenty-sixth matchday of the first thirty-eight game season in Rainbow League history.

First off, there was Cyclones keeper Jerome Elmond, pumping his fists after being barraged by thirteen shots from Wirr Tsi. Nine of them were on target, and he got to every single one – including a particularly ridiculous stretch where he blocked the first shot, the rebound, and the re-rebound. The Shock were just unlucky, and Elmond was just too good on the day. Another keeper having a great day was Frenei Tor’s Lew Karlov, as the Savojar keeper had to stop not one but two penalties from Pria City to preserve the one-nil victory. Sandra Jordan’s kick was low and to the left – Karlov was able to palm it with one hand and get to it before the rebound could reach the ball, while the second – Sagittarius Wright’s – was to the right, which Karlov would catch with both hands, a remarkable piece of defending.

The Urrheddiao Derby had ended in a tense one-one draw in the first leg. On the return leg, United would get on top of the Submarines early with Primitivo scoring off of the kickoff, and Jeremiah Allison was brilliant. Also good was Katerina Olexander, helped along by Myana’s striking legend, Enrico Hanson-Conavacio managing to slip between two defenders to get the one-on-one that he converted, celebrated with the customary shirtless ceremony in the cold Felswyr air… What a scene that was.

Kayla Kassaya has a lot to live up to after the hype that Emma Arthur caused as the first Adabian in the league, but the Crossroads midfielder is slowly living up to it. Two goals from set pieces to hand the Crusaders the win has given Crossroads another threat to add to Justiina and Kaaren Lothar. Across Chromia, Anomalies’ Iskender Nur continue dto do what he does best with yet another shutout, while Chromatik scored their seventy-seventh goal of the season with Lili Marinca getting the double in fourteen minutes, Rebecca Anne Wawanolett providing three assists on the day.

Tihon, the last of the big teams, had to contend with Alnio’s goalscoring prowess, but Daniltsin Vasilievich – who had taken a back seat to Roanna Murin in recent matches – had two screamers from range to pace the Tide. The striker of the day award, though, goes to Z’ai’ai’s Dean Berrymore – the Tikariotian is single-handedly trying to keep the Mountaineers from relegation, and another hat trick absolutely helps. Close behind him was Dani Emdelbia, as the Mertagnian’s brace helped the Orcas get over the Red Hawks.

Ulster, BT Ming handle Knetyohai to move back up to third place
Ross scores hat trick as Jungle Cats dominate Breakers
Mi, Foxes tie up Anchors

Matchday 27

Eight shutouts on the day – and instead of talking about how good the keeping was, let’s talk about the teams that fell short.

Felswyr, a game after being handled by the Islanders, fall short once again against KCFC. They only have three shots on goal, and dropping back down to fifteenth, the questions about Arnaudo keep coming. Are they fair? Not particularly, but that’s what happens when the self-proclaimed best team in the District is only maintaining that status by all of three points.

For Karlov and Frenei, the Savjor can only do so much against the talent that is the Tide, and it’s a miracle that it isn’t more than a goal that they lose by, while the Flames have fallen on hard times, conceding their seventh goal in two games as Kaaren Lothar, the Vanorian winger, takes over for the Crusaders.

The Monarchs seem to also be in disarray, but their opposition was one Chromatik, and holding the Capitalizt machine to just one goal seems to be a moral victory; the Cyclones’ loss to the Submarines after drawing with the Shock,on the other hand, was a bit more tragic as M’aka Antoine’s header knifed through the net.

Myana’s domination of Umbar was clinical as ever, and the Islanders now have six goalscorers in double digits, while Tania Vincent helps the squad by preserving the lone goal by Tamora Ravenwood as Lhor continues to try to claw their way back up.

Is Wirr Tsi in a mini-slump? That’s two straight games without a single goal as Rossi’s gem stands the rest of the game for the Red Hawks, Wenobiusz shining for the home team. As for the other two games that didn’t end in a shutout victory, Siobhan Baker’s tap-in in the eighty-first was the equalizer in a tense match between two teams that are looking for IFCF contention; Alnio keeps up their climb, helped by their goalscoring and decent defensive efforts.

Hammers handle Anchors in battle of top teams
Smith, Breakers bounce back, shut out BT Ming
Knetyohai continues to slide as bottom feeders Omnio City leans on Wing

Matchday 28

That four-team playoff seems more and more interesting as the season goes along, doesn’t it? If a top six team wins the Violet Cup, the seventh-tenth placed teams will go into a four-team playoff, while if it’s won by a team not in the top six, it will be between the sixth to ninth placed teams. The battle for those berths will get quite crazy.

Who had Alnio vs. Urrheddiao as a match to watch this late in the season? The Brewers have stabilized their midfield, and with Osterholt looking like a quality signing, it’s Alnio that leapfrogs United for now. With a five-point gap between United and Frenei Tor, it’ll be a fun piece of business to see who prevails, as the Monarchs dropped another tight match, this time to the Crusaders. The Submarines on the other hand, put Lanar back in their place to remain in eighth place, Antoine with her third goal in two matches.

As for the battle for the top five, things are also heating up. Anomalies were manhandled at home by the Cyclones – they’re really trying to get something going before it’s too late – as Kabaste and San got two goals through and Elmond was in the clutch. Lhor? Surprising three-one winners over Myana as Vincent Hicks contributed to all three goals on the day.

Felswyr rebounded by using the punching bags that is Umbar, while Wirr Tsi got a goal past Z’ai’ai – Carpenter is decent, isn’t she? The Yellow Jackets get their first win in a long while, shocking Frenei – they’re far away from safety, but it’s good to see them playing hard for their interim Manager.

The Flames of the West get their first win in a long while by handling KCFC, and the game that everyone was looking for – Capitalizt against the Tide – never really got going, as Chromatik’s goalscoring machine got rolling and Tihon simply could not keep up. By the time that Sophie Singh got the goal to put them up five-two, the crowd was rocking – they had tied up Myana at the top of the table.

Warrios bounce back as Kean scores brace against Breakers
Lorentine remains within a shot of safety by tripping up BT Ming
Eyrods on the rise? Jungle cats handle Miners with ease

Matchday 29

Every season, there is at least one result that really makes no sense. Sanar let go of George Hasada early in the season and have been living at the bottom of the table, scraping together draws and wins when they can. Chromatik, on the other hand, has scored seventy-seven goals and looks poised to really give Myana a run for their money.

In the first two minutes, Tiphaine Jauffret’s reckless tackle on Hong Yoon-Jeong saw a straight red card, and barely thirty seconds later, Oz Kiziklaya was brought down by Ami Coulibaly. Elyna Reeve converted the penalty, and though Chromatik got one back from Sophie Singh in the sixteenth minute, two goals in the second half for the Yellow Jackets against a ten-man Chromatik squad finished the biggest upset of the league this season. It gave Myana a chance to go back on top of the table, and though Kendra Carpenter’s header was the first score of the game, it was all Islanders in the second half as Nadya Dostoevich got the winner on the seventy-third off of a Gavril Atsev cross.

It seems that nobody handles playing Chromatik and Crossroads in successive matchdays well, and Tihon is no exception. Though they kept it close in the first hour, Justiina Dannysdóttir got a hat trick in the final twenty-five minutes, and the Crusaders had equalized the season series and knocked Tihon down a peg.

Anomalies will be hoping that the last two matches aren’t the start of a trend as Lanar hands them their second straight shutout defeat in a row. They’ll be happy enough to just be ahead of the Orcas, who suffered a one-one draw against the Frost.

United were held to a draw by Frenei, who’ve climbed back into contention for the top half of the table, while the Monarchs right the ship by handling the Flames; Tihon United hold Alnio to a draw to match Sanar, and the Monkeys stop their slide, handling KCFC on the day to remain sixteenth and with a chance to stay in the Red League. Lastly, the Submarines need late heroics to put away the Mountaineers, but the job is eventually completed, allowing the Submarines to be ahead of city rivals Urrheddiao.

Miners upset BT Ming behind four goals from Felix Graf
Hammers held to draw by Yaroslavich, Dynasty
Anchors need late goal from Moreno to edge past Crix

Matchday 30

History was made at The Cove as Lhor and Umbar played to an 8-3 scoreline, the biggest scoreline in Rainbow League System history. Lhor opened up the scoring off of an Emdelbia tap-in, but Myrdal equalized a minute later, and Umbar actually had the lead after fifteen minutes. By the time that halftime happened, though, it was 3-3, and Umbar was actually hanging with the hosts. Lafayette’s goal in the second half, along with Emdelbia, the brace from Thomas, and a header by Woo put the game out of reach. Lhor has surely fixed their offense after their rebuild, haven’t they?

After the disappointing defeat to Sanar, Chromatik returned home to face a United team that always plays good teams tough, and this was no different. Sophie Singh’s strike was answered by Minsk Killion, and Chromatik were held to one point in their last two matches – which is good news for Myana, as the Islanders were kept at bay by a Submarines team that continues to surprise by just how competitive they have been. Crossroads returns Sanar back down to the bottom of the table, having to play them tough as the Yellow Jackets have shown such heart in the last few matches.

Wirr Tsi return to form by giving Felswyr a taste of their own medicine, while the Tide, after back-to-back losses to clubs from Chromia, are held in check by the Flames of the West. Tihon has gone 0-1-2 in the last three matches, and they are lucky that the rest of the field hasn’t gotten too much ahead of them, though AFC are only a point behind after another suffocating victory, this time over the Mountaineers.

Alnio keeps playing solid football, up to ninth now after Osterholt’s hat trick over the Red Hawks, while the Monarchs are almost back to .500 after handling KCFC. Tihon United gets another draw against Frenei – the Cyclones are only seven points off safety while still playing in the Violet Cup.

Domination! Qet slots seven past QNSC in second leg of Qet Derby
Stars look for surprise run, Queen scores three past Pria
BT Ming held by Naval FC, fall to ninth

Matchday 31

Lhor finishes a stretch of eleven games without a loss by virtue of Tania Vincent being brilliant in a win over KCFC, having gone 9-2-0 in the stretch. Wirr Tsi is back on form with a thrashing of the Monkeys; the Crusaders and United playing to a draw makes it three draws in a row for United while Crossroads has a streak of five straight wins stopped.

As for the top of the table, Chromatik needed a late volley from Nguyen to overcome the Cyclones, but they got the job done, while Anomalies handed Myana their third loss in four games with Nigel Erskine's tap-in in the fifty-eighth as the defending Champions are having some issues. Tihon concludes a forgettable run of matches with another draw at the hands of the Monarchs, while the Submarines' defeat at the hands of Felswyr is their first loss in five matches, getting nothing going at the Frozen Stadium. It allows Alnio to catch up to be right behind them, as the Brewers have won four of their last five and are revving on all cylinders. The Red Hawks still have a chance at the top half of the table by virtue of their win over Frenei, and Sanar wins their third match in four games to move to nineteenth on the table.

Standings after Thirty-One Games:

Red League                Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts  Last06 +/- 
 1 Chromatik               31   19   8   4    87   56  +31    65  WWWLDW  +1
 2 Myana                   31   20   4   7    82   50  +32    64  WWLWLL  -1
 3 Crossroads              31   18   5   8    54   39  +15    59  WWWWWD  +3
 4 Wirr Tsi                31   16   9   6    44   20  +24    57  DLWLWW   =
 5 Anomalies               31   15  10   6    47   31  +16    55  WDLLWW   =
 6 Lhor                    31   17   4  10    71   61  +10    55  WWWDWW  +1
 7 Tihon                   31   15   9   7    66   55  +11    54  WWLLDD  -4 
 8 Urrhed FC               31   15   5  11    41   38   +3    50  LWWWWL  +1
 9 Alnio                   31   13   9   9    76   67   +9    48  LWWDWW  +2
10 Urrheddiao              31   11  10  10    43   38   +5    43  WDLDDD  -2
11 Pria City               31   11   8  12    29   35   −6    41  LLLWWD  +1
12 Frenei Tor              31    8  13  10    34   36   −2    37  WLLDDL  -2
13 Lanar                   31    9   9  13    32   39   −7    36  LWLWLW   =
14 Felswyr                 31   10   4  17    31   41  −10    34  LLWDLW   =
15 Knetyohai City FC       31    7   7  17    19   34  −15    28  LWLLLL  +1
16 Umbar                   31    7   7  17    26   57  −31    28  LLLWLL  +1
17 Flames of the West      31    6   9  16    24   43  −19    27  LLWLDL  +1
18 Z'ai'ai                 31    7   6  18    33   57  −24    27  WLLLLL  -3
19 Sanar                   31    5   8  18    45   68  −23    23  LLWWLW  +1
20 Tihon United            31    3  12  16    35   54  −19    21  DLWDDL  -1

Chromatik and Myana have opened up a five-point lead on the rest of the tams, while Crossroads and Wirr Tsi have a narrow lead ahead of the chasing pack of Anomalies, a surging Lhor, and a Tihon team that has seemingly lost their footing. Urrhed FC and Alnio are around the IFCC Playoff berths, while Urrheddiao and Pria City have some work to do. At the bottom of the table, Knetyohai City FC is ahead of Umbar by virtue of Goal Differential, while Flames of the West also sit ahead of Z'ai'ai on Goal Differential when it comes to the automatic relegation berths. Sanar's run of form has seen them ahead of Tihon United, for now.

BFC run to eight-point lead
Eyrods’ offense comes alive, knock Anchors
Warriors continue to improve, move to fifth

Standings after Thirty-One Games:

Orange League            Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Brisara FC             31   20   6   5    70   40  +30    66
 2 Hanai Breakers         31   17   7   7    33   21  +12    58
 3 Eyrods                 31   15   7   9    41   29  +12    52
 4 Anchors FC             31   16   3  12    64   46  +18    51
 5 Knetyohai              31   15   6  10    51   36  +15    51
 6 Qet NSC                31   13  12   6    53   46   +7    51
 7 Ming                   31   14   8   9    52   40  +12    50
 8 Rhoni City             31   14   7  10    68   58  +10    49
 9 Crix                   31   15   4  12    27   20   +7    49
10 BT Ming                31   12  12   7    53   44   +9    48
11 Qet                    31   13   8  10    60   46  +14    47
12 Sanar Vipers           31   14   4  13    30   34   −4    46
13 Miners FC              31   10   9  12    43   48   −5    39
14 Eyrods City FC         31   10   7  14    21   30   −9    37
15 Fishermen's Club       31    9   8  14    51   68  −17    35
16 Omnio                  31    8  10  13    41   51  −10    34
17 Naval FC               31    8   5  18    35   52  −17    29
18 Lorentine              31    7   7  17    45   71  −26    28
19 Omnio City             31    5   9  17    14   37  −23    24
20 Pria                   31    5   1  25    35   70  −35    16

Brisara FC's lead has gotten to be rather large, while Hanai Breakers jsit in second place. Eyrods, Anchors FC, Knetyohai, Qet NSC all sit just behind them, with teams ranked seventh to eleventh not that far off, either. Naval FC is just ahead of Lorentine when it comes to the automatic relegation berth, for now.

Lower Leagues
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Standings at Five-Sixths Point of the Season

Yellow League              Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Pùr                      31   19   7   5    44   19  +25    64
 2 Rhoni FC                 31   17   8   6    60   48  +12    59
 3 Shantarr                 31   18   4   9    40   24  +16    58
 4 Lorentine Jackals        31   15   9   7    41   27  +14    54
 5 Urrhed State             31   16   4  11    39   23  +16    52
 6 Larhai                   31   14   6  11    42   37   +5    48
 7 Rhoni                    31   13   9   9    28   24   +4    48
 8 Sanar United             31   11  13   7    37   30   +7    46
 9 FK Shakhter Z'ai'ai      31   13   7  11    31   24   +7    46
10 Kynxe                    31   13   6  12    45   46   −1    45
11 Vitoron                  31   11   9  11    48   47   +1    42
12 Egren                    31   10   9  12    54   46   +8    39
13 Umbar State              31   10   6  15    46   57  −11    36
14 Limonte                  31    8  11  12    23   26   −3    35
15 Lanar United             31    9   8  14    42   51   −9    35
16 Anfanhar City            31   10   5  16    56   70  −14    35
17 Shantarr City            31    7  13  11    30   36   −6    34
18 Cosmopolitans            31    5  12  14    47   67  −20    27
19 Checkers FC              31    5  11  15    40   58  −18    26
20 Dre'a                    31    5   5  21    33   66  −33    20
Green League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Inon                     31   21   3   7    65   48  +17    66
 2 Lorentine City           31   19   7   5    89   52  +37    64
 3 Hanai                    31   18   6   7    57   27  +30    60
 4 Qet City                 31   15  10   6    63   49  +14    55
 5 Cheonju                  31   14   8   9    41   30  +11    50
 6 Wirr Tsi Lightning       31   15   5  11    40   37   +3    50
 7 Jatho                    31   14   7  10    59   39  +20    49
 8 Lanar Falcons            31   15   4  12    63   53  +10    49
 9 Anfanhar                 31   14   7  10    74   64  +10    49
10 Capitol FC               31   13   5  13    39   44   −5    44
11 Alnio Ravens             31   11   9  11    70   72   −2    42
12 Lhor United              31   11   8  12    44   44    0    41
13 Glaciers                 31   10  10  11    42   48   −6    40
14 Gurshan                  31   10   9  12    37   44   −7    39
15 Penat                    31    6  12  13    58   77  −19    30
16 Kingslayers              31    6   9  16    47   72  −25    27
17 Wix City                 31    6   8  17    52   72  −20    26
18 Guardians                31    5  10  16    48   71  −23    25
19 Limonte Light            31    5   9  17    40   66  −26    24
20 Umbar City               31    3  12  16    32   51  −19    21
Blue League                Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Wix                      25   15   7   3    64   38  +26    52
 2 Inon City                25   13   5   7    58   51   +7    44
 3 Pelar Pelicans           25   11  10   4    45   39   +6    43
 4 Heartland                25   12   6   7    30   19  +11    42
 5 Larhai City FC          25   12   6   7    51   41  +10    42
 6 Dre'a City               25   12   3  10    25   23   +2    39
 7 Tor City                 25   11   4  10    47   45   +2    37
 8 Montain State            25   10   6   9    34   30   +4    36
 9 Penat Pilots             25   11   3  11    36   37   −1    36
10 Dynamite                 25   10   5  10    38   34   +4    35
11 Longarms                 25   10   5  10    48   46   +2    35
12 Pùr Cowboys              25    7   6  12    41   51  −10    27
13 Vitoron Vikings          25    6   8  11    49   58   −9    26
14 Orca Watchers            25    6   5  14    28   38  −10    23
15 Victory                  25    7   2  16    36   56  −20    23
16 Resistance               25    6   1  18    35   59  −24    19

Indigo Chromatik Youth League - Season Eight

Standings after Matchday Twenty-Five

ROY Conference                               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Crossroads U-18s                           25   20   2   3    44   17  +27    62
 2 Chromatik Central High School              25   17   4   4    67   32  +35    55
 3 Mt. Baker High School                      25   15   3   7    54   26  +28    48
 4 Crix Arts Institute                        25   12   5   8    34   22  +12    41
 5 Mt. Niar High School                       25   13   2  10    41   31  +10    41
 6 Wirr Tsi U-18s                             25   11   5   9    30   24   +6    38
 7 Lhor U-18s                                 25   11   5   9    46   44   +2    38
 8 Alnio U-18s                                25   11   4  10    37   30   +7    37
 9 Pùr U-18s                                  25   11   4  10    53   47   +6    37
10 Z'ai'ai U-18s                              25   10   6   9    41   38   +3    36
11 Alnio Scientific High School               25   10   6   9    46   43   +3    36
12 Urrheddiao U-18s                           25   10   5  10    49   48   +1    35
13 Sanar U-18s                                25    9   6  10    41   42   −1    33
14 Tihon U-18s                                25    8   1  16    26   42  −16    25
15 Pier High School                           25    2   2  21    25   76  −51     8
16 Jatho Agricultural High School             25    0   0  25    12   84  −72     0
BIV Conference                               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Chromatik U-18s                            25   19   5   1    60   23  +37    62
 2 Academy of the Jungle                      25   16   3   6    61   34  +27    51
 3 Anomalies U-18s                            25   14   3   8    60   38  +22    45
 4 Myana Northwestern High School             25   11   7   7    50   43   +7    40
 5 Egren Elite Academy                        25   11   7   7    52   50   +2    40
 6 Central Heights High School                25   11   6   8    39   40   −1    39
 7 Wirr Tsi U-18s                             25   11   3  11    39   32   +7    36
 8 Myana U-18s                                25   10   5  10    50   44   +6    35
 9 Felswyr U-18s                              25   10   5  10    44   47   −3    35
   Lanar U-18s                                25    9   8   8    36   39   −3    35
11 Franscesca Larriet-Cortes High School      25   11   1  13    53   49   +4    34
12 Anchors FC U-18s                           25   10   4  11    53   51   +2    34
13 Eyrods U-18s                               25   10   3  12    32   40   −8    33
14 Rainbow Central High School                25    6  10   9    20   23   −3    28
15 Facsimile High School                      25    2   2  21    26   79  −53     8
16 Flames of the Revolution High School       25    1   4  20    37   80  −43     7

Chromatik Collegiate Football Association
Season 18

Standings After Twenty-Five Games:

CCFA 18                                   Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Felswyr State University                25   15   7   3    31   11  +20    52 First-Round Bye
 2 Chromia Central College University      25   12   7   6    36   21  +15    43 First-Round Bye
 3 Alnio University of the Arts            25   12   7   6    44   39   +5    43 First-Round Bye
 4 Eyrods Tech                             25   11   6   8    44   37   +7    39 First-Round Bye
 5 Southern Chromatik University           25   11   5   9    33   38   −5    38 Playoffs
 6 Pria Technical College                  25    9   8   8    41   37   +4    35 Playoffs
 7 Pùr State University                    25    9   8   8    37   34   +3    35 Playoffs
 8 Z'ai'ai Institute of Technology         25    9   8   8    41   41    0    35 Playoffs
 9 University of Myana                     25    8   9   8    37   34   +3    33 Playoffs
10 Sanar University                        25    9   4  12    47   55   −8    31 Playoffs
11 University of the Islands               25    7   9   9    36   42   −6    30 Playoffs
12 University of Wirr Tsi                  25    8   5  12    42   50   −8    29 Playoffs
13 Urrheddiao State University             25    8   4  13    36   45   −9    28 Eliminated
14 Staramara Tech University               25    5  11   9    39   43   −4    26 Eliminated
15 Lanar University                        25    4  11  10    34   41   −7    23 Eliminated
16 Chromatik State University              25    4   9  12    25   35  −10    21 Eliminated

Violet Cup XI Group Stage Matchdays 5-6

Double Round-Robin, with matches being played between Matchdays 13 and 31. Group Winners and Top 3 Second Placed Finishers make it to the Quarterfinals, with tiebreakers as follows:

To Decide Group Winner:

Points
Goal Differential
Head-to-Head Goal Differential
Playoff Match to be Played

To Decide Top Three Second Placed Finishers:

Points
Goal Differential
Goal Differential Against Top Placed Team
Playoff Match to be Played

Matchday 5

Group A
Umbar (Red) 0–1 Lhor (Red)
Vitoron (Yellow) 2–1 Pria City (Red)

Group B
Flames of the West (Red) 1–1 Sanar (Red)
Qet (Orange) 1–0 Rhoni (Yellow)

Group C
Qet NSC (Orange) 0–1 Felswyr (Red)
Shantarr (Yellow) 5–3 Urrheddiao (Red)

Group D
Z'ai'ai (Red) 2–1 Umbar State (Yellow)
Lanar (Red) 1–3 Tihon (Red)

Group E
Wirr Tsi (Red) 2–0 Lanar United (Yellow)
Fishermen's Club (Orange) 1–3 Tihon United (Red)

Matchday 6

Group A
Lhor (Red) 3–4 Vitoron (Yellow)
Pria City (Red) 1–0 Umbar (Red)

Group A                     Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts 
1 Lhor                        6   3  1  2    7   6  +1   10 Quarterfinals
2 Umbar                       6   3  0  3    4   4   0    9
3 Vitoron                     6   3  0  3    7   8  −1    9
4 Pria City                   6   2  1  3    5   5   0    7

Group B
Sanar (Red) 0–0 Qet (Orange)
Rhoni (Yellow) 0–1 Flames of the West (Red)

Group B                     Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts 
1 Sanar                       6   3  2  1    7   4  +3   11 Quarterfinals
2 Flames of the West          6   3  1  2   11   9  +2   10
3 Qet                         6   2  1  3    8  10  −2    7
4 Rhoni                       6   2  0  4    4   7  −3    6

Group C
Felswyr (Red) 0–0 Shantarr (Yellow)
Urrheddiao (Red) 2–0 Qet NSC (Orange)

Group C                     Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts 
1 Urrheddiao                  6   4  1  1   12   6  +6   13 Quarterfinals
2 Felswyr                     6   3  2  1    7   2  +5   11
3 Shantarr                    6   1  3  2    8  11  −3    6
4 Qet NSC                     6   0  2  4    3  11  −8    2

Group D
Umbar State (Yellow) 0–2 Lanar (Red)
Tihon (Red) 2–2 Z'ai'ai (Red)

Group D                     Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts 
1 Tihon                       6   4  1  1    9   5  +4   13 Quarterfinals
2 Lanar                       6   4  0  2   16  10  +6   12
3 Z'ai'ai                     6   2  2  2   14  15  −1    8
4 Umbar State                 6   0  1  5    5  14  −9    1

Group E
Lanar United (Yellow) 3–1 Fishermen's Club (Orange)
Tihon United (Red) 0–0 Wirr Tsi (Red)

Group E                     Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts 
1 Wirr Tsi                    6   4  1  1   11   6  +5   13 Quarterfinals
2 Tihon United                6   3  1  2    7   5  +2   10
3 Lanar United                6   2  0  4    6   9  −3    6
4 Fishermen's Club            6   2  0  4    9  13  −4    6

Second Placed Team Table

Teams                       Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts
D2 Lanar                      6   4  0  2   16  10  +6   12
C2 Felswyr                    6   3  2  1    7   2  +5   11
E2 Tihon United               6   3  1  2    7   5  +2   10 (1-1-0 against Wirr Tsi)
B2 Flames of the West         6   3  1  2   11   9  +2   10 (0-1-1 against Sanar)
A2 Umbar                      6   3  0  3    4   4   0    9

With Tihon United having a better result against the top seeded team, they'll be the eighth team to make the knockout stages ahead of Flames of the West.

Seeding

Teams                       Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts
C1 Urrheddiao                 6   4  1  1   12   6  +6   13
E1 Wirr Tsi                   6   4  1  1   11   6  +5   13
D1 Tihon                      6   4  1  1    9   5  +4   13
B1 Sanar                      6   3  2  1    7   4  +3   11
A1 Lhor                       6   3  1  2    7   6  +1   10
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D2 Lanar                      6   4  0  2   16  10  +6   12
C2 Felswyr                    6   3  2  1    7   2  +5   11
E2 Tihon United               6   3  1  2    7   5  +2   10

Violet Cup XI Quarterfinal Draw
(1) Urrheddiao vs. (8) Tihon United
(4) Sanar vs. (6) Lanar*
(3) Tihon vs. (5) Lhor*
(2) Wirr Tsi vs. (7) Felswyr
*Lanar and Lhor flipped to avoid Group Stage rematch between Tihon and Lanar

by **Chromatika** » Sun Aug 28, 2022 9:48 pm

Rainbow League System Season Eleven Matchdays 32-37

Red League

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Orange League

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Matchday 32

Ah, the home stretch of the season – and for every single athlete who’s been a part of prior Red League seasons, every game played is an extra game they didn’t have to worry about in seasons prior. This means that fatigue and stamina start playing a bigger role, as do substitutes – and teams with deeper benches will start to pull ahead. With the title race seemingly down to two teams, with two others looking for a miracle run, a congested middle of the table, and a bottom of the table that just seems to be trying to decide who will have a chance at survival, it’s around this time that people either put up or shut up.

Take Tihon United, for example. Not only is that pesky team still alive in the Violet Cup, but they’re so good at taking great teams to their level. With thirteen draws on the season – tied with only Frenei – the Cyclones succeeded in relegating the Crusaders to the usual fate by drawing a nasty foul in the box, Cid San converting the penalty and ensuring that they still have a shot at getting off of the cellar. As for Sanar, the team with the interim Manager, a Monarchs team trying to make their last push was too much to handle as Pria City return to .500 on the season, glad that they still have an offhand chance at the IFCC Last Spot Playoffs.

At the top of the table, Lanar gives Chromatik hell at the Capitalizt Dome, committing twelve fouls, getting four yellow cards, and playing some physical, ugly football that’s reminiscent of Urrheddiao, Urrhed FC, Felswyr, and Anomalies; it’s all for naught as Euran Sophie Singh, the forerunner to break the Red League record for most goals scored in a season – expected with eight more matches – drives home a volley off of a Rebecca Anne Wawanolett cross. Red Hawks defender Lidina Stanislavovna is unapologetic afterwards: “For those of us not near the top of the table, every match is war, and we have to do all we can to try to win.”

Myana outpaces potentially dangerous Alnio and slots four, cementing their status as the most diverse team in terms of scoring profile – they have six players in double digits, with even the likes of Lore Kartery and Gavril Atsev coming to life this season. Despite the defeat, the Brewers are in the picture still, which is more than they could’ve hoped for; the same can’t be said for KCFC, who lose a tight affair to the Tide, who are starting to right the ship after a rough stretch in the last five matches, Roanna Murin getting the job done off of a Emma Arthur delivery on a corner kick. The result keeps Tihon ahead of Anomalies, whose draw with Felswyr is more akin to a wrestling match than a footballing one, and Lhor, whose sails are deflated by the Shock’s curt defending and seamless transition on counterattacks.

United have all but accepted their luck as not having quite the same punch as last season, but Urrheddiao still have a shot at that last IFCC berth after handling the Flames, as Janina’s squad is knocked to seventeenth, barely above the Mountaineers – a recipient of a narrow defeat at the hands of Frenei Tor. It’s not for lack of trying from Dean Berrymore, as the Tikariotian has scored twenty goals while being part of a team that’s been near the bottom of the table for the entire season. Throw in Umbar getting a key result on the Submarines of Urrhed FC to remain separated from the clump at the bottom, and it was a full day of football.

Warriors stay hot with two goals from Kean
QNSC knock off Hammers with brace from Kamau, Everett, return to Top Five
Ignon, Omnio upset Breakers with dagger from Alszeghy

Matchday 33

The biggest news of the day comes from Felswyr, where Nicoletta Arnaudo is axed after a home defeat to the Brewers – Sylvain Croxier’s brace sinking the ship. The Frost have neither had one of the best defenses in the league nor had the opportune scoring needed, and they find themselves with no chance to even crack the IFCC berth playoffs. They’ll do enough to not get relegated, but for a team that was trying to maintain their midtable status, this was simply not good enough. It’s a bit of turbulence for what is usually one of the most stable clubs in the league, and it’ll be fascinating to see if the Frost mindset changes in the offseason to come.

Sanar, a team almost confirmed to be relegated this season, somehow has wins over Chromatik, and now, Tihon? It helps when Tatiana Ophélie is sent off after a particularly hard challenge, but to see the Yellow Jackets dominate the Tide (even a Tide that is a man down) and see the game through to a 3-0 result is surprising. What could the Yellow Jackets have been under different circumstances? Nobody will know; however, it puts a damper on the Tide’s quest to be a top four team, for certain.

With Myana battering four past Frenei and Chromatik going off against the Mountaineers – they really struggle against top-end teams – not much changes at the top of the table; when Wirr Tsi prevails in a tough home tie against KCFC and Crossroads becomes the second Chromia-based club to shut out the Red Hawks, the Top Four remains stagnant for now. A shame for Anomalies, who had their way with the Monkeys without too much trouble.

At the bottom of the table, Flames of the West’s win over Tihon United gives Janina’s squad some breathing room, though it’s going to be a dogfight to the very end; Pria City knifes past Urrheddiao by virtue of Jordan’s header to maintain momentum, and the Submarines sink the Orcas with two well-placed torpedoes to all but ensure that the highest Lhor can finish is in an IFCC berth.

Ponce De Lann, Hugh Jorwam combine for five goals as BT Ming cast aside Pride
Vir Ma, Maryam Roberts score in injury time as Hammers trip Eagles late
Anchors edge past Breakers with Alt penalty

Matchday 34

At the conclusion of a long season, it’s all about who blinks first – and whomever blinks first, loses. Ever since Matchday 15, where Myana and Chromatik played to a tense draw at the Islander Dome, everyone knew that the return leg would be crucial; one of these two teams would likely end up being champions, and the head-to-head result would have a lot to say about who would win the title. As the home team, as the team that was one point ahead, Capitalizt had the advantage on paper; Myana would threaten that advantage by going up in the twenty-second as Isolde Reader converted a header off a Marko Zup corner. Chromatik couldn’t find an answer in the first half, but substitute Sebestyen Sallay pounced on a rebound after a scrum resulting from a Wawanolett free kick to level the game. In the final ten minutes, with a sold-out Capitalizt Dome at full throat, Sophie Singh – brought in to shine in moments like this – would receive a gorgeous through-ball from fellow Euran Owen James and hit a shot to the upper left corner that Katerina Olexander couldn’t do anything but haplessly watch. Chromatik had won the most important match of the season so far – and now had a four-point lead with four matches to go.

As for the chasing pack, Wirr Tsi’s offense is starting to really get going, as evidenced by three goals in the last thirty minutes, none of them scored by Mimír; Crossroads has a harder time than expected at home versus the Mountaineers, but ultimately sees the game through, remaining within a shot.

At the return leg of the Urrheddiao Island Derby, Tihon completes the season sweep of United, not conceding a single goal to their Urrhed Island rivals and really driving home the fact that they are the team to beat on the island now; coupled with the fact that Lhor had one of their rare defensively sound outings against the Anomalies, and there’s a clump of three teams within two points of each other, all vying for fifth position.

Don’t look now, but the Monarchs are really making a run for it. They haven’t lost since Matchday 28, and their latest win sees them only a point behind Alnio, who were tripped up by a Monkeys squad really trying to avoid the relegation playoffs. Felswyr won their first game under Interim Manager Raul Vaspochen to all but put Frenei in the same situation as they were, and KCFC won a key bottom of the table fixture against the Yellow Jackets to stay ahead of them and maintain a chance of possibly getting to fight for their survival, Boleslava Aleksandrova coming alive on the day with two goals from range. Finally, Lanar breaks their goalless streak against the Flames, all attempts at matching last season’s results gone but still living off of the goodwill – everyone knew that this was a season in transition, after all, though it has gone far worse than expected.

Foxes hand Hammers their second loss in three games as Baglowski shines
Allison Nix scores brace in last ten minutes, Warriors knocked off by Naval FC
Anchors barely hold off Lorentine as Alt, Ex shines

Matchday 35

Red League                Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Chromatik               35   23   8   4    98   61  +37    77 Clinched Top Three
 2 Myana                   35   22   5   8    95   58  +37    71 Clinched Top Five
 3 Wirr Tsi                35   20   9   6    52   23  +29    69
 4 Crossroads              35   20   7   8    61   44  +17    67
 5 Tihon                   35   18   9   8    73   58  +15    63
 6 Lhor                    35   19   4  12    76   65  +11    61
 7 Anomalies               35   16  11   8    52   34  +18    59
 8 Urrhed FC               35   16   5  14    44   44    0    53
 9 Alnio                   35   14   9  12    81   78   +3    51
10 Pria City               35   14   8  13    35   37   −2    50
11 Urrheddiao              35   12  11  12    46   41   +5    47
12 Frenei Tor              35   10  13  12    39   43   −4    43
13 Lanar                   35   11   9  15    34   41   −7    42
14 Felswyr                 35   11   5  19    35   46  −11    38 From Here Below Eliminated from IFCC Contention
15 Knetyohai City FC       35    9   7  19    22   37  −15    34
16 Umbar                   35    9   7  19    31   64  −33    34
17 Flames of the West      35    8   9  18    31   49  −18    33
18 Sanar                   35    6   9  20    51   75  −24    27
19 Z'ai'ai                 35    7   6  22    39   70  −31    27
20 Tihon United            35    3  13  19    37   64  −27    22 Relegation Confirmed

How good is Justiina Dannysdóttir? The longtime Grætfjaller and star of Crossroads is in what is rumored to be her last season; she’s already eclipsed twenty goals and is at the spearhead of a Crusaders offense that is maintaining its status as one of the deadliest in the league in terms of counterattacks. She’s been the cause of so much drama in the past, and in one magical afternoon at the Islander dome, she equalized the defending champions all four times – the last in injury time off of a Kayla Kassaya set piece – as Crossroads fought Myana to a four-four draw that made life very difficult for the Islanders. The defending champions would get a brace from Hanson-Conavacio and goals from Marko Zup and Jens Clemence, but the Græntfjaller whose name is synonymous with Crossroad success simply would not let her club fall.

Taking the opportunity proved to be a bit more difficult than expected for the Capitalizt, who had to rely on a sniping strike from Wawnolett to take advantage and go up six points with three matches to play; Myana’s draw also gave life to Wirr Tsi, who outfought AFC in a tough match at The Shock, Sara Kristoffersdóttir doing the honors with a looping corner kick in injury time to have the Shock draw within two of Myana.

It was cute for little regarded Tihon United to make it to the Red League for a season to do battle with Tihon; there would be no repeat of the Cyclones’ magic of drawing with the Tide in the first leg as Tihon put five past their inter-city rivals to put any doubt away, managing to stay ahead of the Orcas, who took care of a Brewers squad that has been on form as of late. It does mean that it will be Tihon United who are the first side to be relegated this season.

The upset of the day goes to KCFC, who reminded everyone of just how nasty their defense can be in a narrow victory over the Submarines, while Lanar put a stop to surging Pria City to stay within a prayer of the IFCC playoffs. Frenei had a rare shutout win over the Monkeys, and Urrheddiao’s bad run of form continued with allowing Sarah Reid to score late in their game against the Yellow Jackets. Lastly, Janina and the Flames had a rare offensive outburst to stay within a point of safety, their whole goal this season to just make it to the next no matter the cost.

Ming dominate Breakers, draw within three points of the top two
Anchors, Miners play to ten-goal thriller as Alt, Ex needed again to come through
Hammers all but secure title with three matches to go after dominating win over Warriors

Matchday 36

Red League                Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Chromatik               36   24   8   4   101   62  +39    80 Clinched Top Two
 2 Myana                   36   23   5   8   100   58  +42    74 Clinched Top Four
 3 Wirr Tsi                36   21   9   6    57   24  +33    72 Clinched Top Six
 4 Crossroads              36   20   7   9    62   46  +16    67
 5 Tihon                   36   19   9   8    76   59  +17    66
 6 Anomalies               36   17  11   8    53   34  +19    62
 7 Lhor                    36   19   5  12    78   67  +11    62
 8 Pria City               36   15   8  13    37   37    0    53
 9 Urrhed FC               36   16   5  15    44   45   −1    53
10 Alnio                   36   14   9  13    82   83   −1    51
11 Urrheddiao              36   12  12  12    46   41   +5    48
12 Frenei Tor              36   10  14  12    41   45   −4    44 From Here Below Eliminated from IFCC Contention
13 Lanar                   36   11   9  16    35   44   −9    42
14 Felswyr                 36   12   5  19    37   47  −10    41 From Here Above Safe from Pro/Rel Playoff
15 Knetyohai City FC       36    9   8  19    22   37  −15    35
16 Umbar                   36    9   7  20    32   67  −35    34
17 Flames of the West      36    8   9  19    31   54  −23    33
18 Sanar                   36    6  10  20    52   76  −24    28
19 Z'ai'ai                 36    7   6  23    39   72  −33    27
20 Tihon United            36    3  14  19    38   65  −27    23 Relegation Confirmed

With the two most recent results, Myana knew that it would be all up to Chromatik now; all they could do would be to take care of business and hope that the Capitalizt mess up. They took care of their end of the business – a five-goal masterpiece against the Flames, with Enrico getting a hat trick – but Chromatik, to the joy of the home crowd, would put away Umbar with ease in the second half and guarantee that any point in the last two matches would win their second title. Myana has the edge in Goal Differential for now, and Chromatik do have Lhor and Wirr Tsi to close out the season while Myana has Pria City and Tihon, but it’s all but over.

Speaking of that Wirr Tsi team, their offense has gotten new life near the end of the season, as evidenced by this five-goal outburst against the Brewers, a result that knocks Alnio all the way to tenth and needing a result to make sure that they will be in the IFCC Playoffs. When the Shock have Rila Enix scoring goals, thy are truly online, and they look as sharp as ever at the moment – something that can’t be said for the Crusaders, who lost Justiina to an ankle sprain but also lost the game to Felswyr, the Frost’s second win with their interim Manager. It draws Tihon – who recovered after an early error against Lanar – within a point of the Crusaders, meaning that Tihon still have their goal of an IFCL berth within reach.

Lhor is inconvenienced by a Prisca Rogers equalizer merely three minutes after Kieron Lafayette taking the lead, Frenei holding the Orcas to a draw. This allows AFC to draw ahead in terms of Goal Differential by sinking the Submarines, who sit just below the Monarchs by virtue of goal differential after Pria City’s shutting out of Z’ai’ai, where substitute winger Bennie Harrington shined with a brace in the second half. Urrheddiao only has a prayer of a shot at the IFCC Playoffs after being held to a draw by KCFC (who needed the point to stay ahead of Umbar), while Sanar’s best ploy at a Promotion/Relegation Playoff Berth dies with a draw to Tihon United – the Yellow Jackets will have to play almost perfect football now.

Hammers win title, secure Promotion
Lorentine, Omnio City, Pria confirmed to be relegated
Four points between sixth and fifth – will all berths be decided?

Matchday 37

All eyes were on the Islander Dome and The Cove as Chromatik tried to win the title with a match to spare. In the early window, Myana handled Pria City with such aplomb and looked completely in form, Marko Zup doing the honors with a brace that sounded the cannons twice as the rabid home fans hoped that their cheers would reach Lhor to the northeast. For the first half hour, the home team gave Chromatik fits with their midfield, Vincent Hicks assisting twice and converting on a third as the Orcas went to a 3-1 lead; however, Lili Marinca drove a header home right before halftime, and in the second half, Chromatik showed their class. With Trudy Harrison of all people equalizing ten minutes in, the race was on, and a tired Orcas squad could only watch as Sophie Singh scored a brace in a matter of three minutes. When Stephen Kerr headed in the insurance goal in the eighty-fourth, it was over. It wasn't at the friendly confines of Chromatika's biggest stadium, but Chromatik were crowned Champions for the second time in the history of the Red League at The Cove with the sun setting majestically in the background. Kontiola and his crew, helped along with a star striker from Eura, had finally obtained their second.

Wirr Tsi continued on their tear by giving Frenei no room to bring at the Shock, keeping the pressure up on Myana onto the final matchday; they'll get to visit Chromatik while Myana has to visit a Tihon team that will still need a result on the final day to keep their IFCL berth. Tihon made the most of a trip to Z'ai'ai with an Emma Arthur brace, but Crossroads managing to hold on against Umbar while going down to ten men means that there will be pressure on the Tide on the final day. As for the IFCC Playoff for he final berth, Anomalies secure their berth with a routine win over KCFC - Iskender Nur is something else this season - while Alnio need late goals from Adachi to get by the Submarines, but stay ahead of Urrhed FC and the Monarchs. United will have to hope that the final Matchday and the Cup goes in their favor if they are to make it to that IFCC Playoff despite winning a nail-biter against the Cyclones.

Elsewhere, it's poetic that it's the Red Hawks that confirm Sanar's relegation after Bonagiunta Rossi's hat trick; Felswyr secures safety while under interim management, while pushing the flames to one last chance to avoid the Promotion/Relegation Playoffs.

Standings after Thirty-Seven Games:

Red League                Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts  Last06 +/- 
 1 Chromatik               37   25   8   4   107   65  +42    83  WWWWWW   = Champions
 2 Myana                   37   24   5   8   102   58  +44    77  WWLDWW   =
 3 Wirr Tsi                37   22   9   6    60   24  +36    75  WWWWWW  +1
 4 Tihon                   37   20   9   8    78   59  +19    69  WLWWWW  +3
 5 Crossroads              37   20   8   9    62   46  +16    68  DWWDLD  -2
 6 Anomalies               37   18  11   8    54   34  +20    65* DWLLWW  -1
 7 Lhor                    37   19   5  13    81   73   +8    62* LLWWDL  -1
 8 Alnio                   37   15   9  13    85   85    0    54* LWLLLW  +1
 9 Urrhed FC               37   16   5  16    46   48   −2    53* LWLLLL  -1
10 Pria City               37   15   8  14    37   39   −2    53* WWWLWL  +1
11 Urrheddiao              37   13  12  12    49   43   +6    51  WLLDDW  -1
12 Lanar                   37   12   9  16    38   45   −7    45  LLWWLW  +1
13 Frenei Tor              37   10  14  13    41   48   −7    44  WLLWDL  -1
14 Felswyr                 37   13   5  19    39   48   −9    44  DLWLWW   =
15 Knetyohai City FC       37    9   8  20    22   38  −16    35  LLWWDL   =
16 Umbar                   37    9   8  20    32   67  −35    35  WLWLLD   =
17 Flames of the West      37    8   9  20    32   56  −24    33  LWLWLL   =
18 Sanar                   37    6  10  21    53   79  −26    28  LWLDDL  +1 Relegated
19 Z'ai'ai                 37    7   6  24    39   74  −35    27  LLLLLL  -1 Relegated 
20 Tihon United            37    3  14  20    40   68  −28    23  DLLLDL   = Relegated
* - Depends on the Violet Cup Winner

Chromatik have done it - they have won their second title, and they can celebrate it on their last match at home, while Myana has to fend off Wirr Tsi for that second place finish. Tihon have the narrow lead over Crossroads, who has Anomalies breathing down their necks; Lhor have secured that they will either win the Violet Cup or be in that IFCC Playoff. Alnio have also secured participation in those playoffs, while Urrhed FC and Pria City will have to fend off a Urrheddiao squad that's just hanging on. Lanar, Frenei Tor, and Felswyr are all safe, while Knetyohai City FC are ahead of Umbar by Goal Differential with Flames of the West only two points behind to decide which two teams will have to play in the Promotion/Relegation Playoffs. Sanar, Z'ai'ai, and Tihon United are relegated to the Orange League next season.

Naomi Efahim, Omnio City shock Breakers, drag them to fifth with one match to go
BT Ming with a shot after key victory over QNSC
Warriors within a shot as they handle Fishermen’s Club

Standings after Thirty-Seven Games:

Orange League            Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Brisara FC             37   24   6   7    82   49  +33    78 Champions, Promoted, LBCT
 2 Anchors FC             37   22   3  12    84   56  +28    69 Promoted, LBCT
 3 Ming                   37   18  10   9    68   46  +22    64 
 4 Qet NSC                37   17  13   7    64   52  +12    64
 5 Hanai Breakers         37   19   7  11    40   28  +12    64
 6 Knetyohai              37   18   7  12    59   43  +16    61
 7 BT Ming                37   16  13   8    72   57  +15    61
 8 Rhoni City             37   17   8  12    78   65  +13    59
 9 Crix                   37   18   5  14    34   25   +9    59
10 Eyrods                 37   17   7  13    45   34  +11    58
11 Qet                    37   15  10  12    69   55  +14    55
12 Omnio                  37   12  11  14    52   59   −7    47
13 Sanar Vipers           37   14   4  19    31   47  −16    46
14 Eyrods City FC         37   12   8  17    26   38  −12    44
15 Miners FC              37   10  11  16    54   64  −10    41
16 Naval FC               37   11   6  20    45   59  −14    39
17 Fishermen's Club       37   10   9  18    58   78  −20    39
18 Lorentine              37    9   7  21    51   85  −34    34 Relegated
19 Omnio City             37    6  10  21    19   48  −29    28 Relegated
20 Pria                   37    6   3  28    47   90  −43    21 Relegated

Brisara FC has won the title, while Anchors FC has secured both Promotion and a spot in the LBCT. Ming, Qet NSC, and Hanai Breakers are among the favorites for now, but Knetyohai and BT Ming have a chance to shake everything up. At the bottom, Miners FC will have to watch to make sure that Naval FC and Fishermen's Club don't leapfrog them, but Lorentine, Omnio City, and Pria have all been relegated to the Yellow League.

Violet Cup XI Quarterfinals
Played between Matchdays 34 and 35

Urrheddiao (Red) 1–2 Tihon United (Red)
Schanzer 22'//McGhee 19', 85'
Sanar (Red) 3–3 Lanar (Red) (4–3 AET)
Hong 39', 56', Dzunovski 64', 118'//Rossi 10', Potts 75', Brown 90+1'
Tihon (Red) 1–1 Lhor (Red) (1–2 AET)
Arthur 22'//Hicks 80', Emdelbia 116'
Wirr Tsi (Red) 1–0 Felswyr (Red)
Kristoffersdóttir 70'

A number of upsets in the Cup keep things very interesting. First off, Tihon United's Jake McGhee scores late against United to send the most unlikely team to the Semifinals, while the Yellow Jackets outlast the Red Hawks in extra time, Stela Dzunovski getting the game-winner off of a beautiful set piece to exact some revenge to their bitter rivals, even if they are headed down to the Oraange League. Tihon is tripped up late by Vincent Hicks's free kick, and Dani Emdelbia makes it count with a breakaway goal in extra time - Lhor maintain a shot to have to avoid the IFCC Playoff if they are to win the Violet Cup. Finally, in the most routine result, Wirr Tsi do what Wirr Tsi does best, and Sara's kick does it all for the Cup Favorites.

Violet Cup XI Semifinals
Played between Matchdays 37 and 38

Sanar (Red) 4–5 Tihon United (Red)
Hong 21', Dzunovski 32', Kizilkaya 59', Erv 70'//McGhee 19', 55', 69', Wright 28', Bon-Vive 90+1'
Wirr Tsi (Red) 2–4 Lhor (Red)
Waltheofsson 55', 76'//Hicks 20', 36', Emdelbia 66', Lafayette 86'

It may have been a battle between two relegated teams on paper, but Sanar and Tihon United were playing for a shot at some hardware, and the game between them was highly entertaining. It would be the Cyclones coming out on top after Ivon Bone-Vive, the Oberour Ar Moro international, buried a late header into the back of the net in injury time. It was a shame to see the Yellow Jackets so cowed at home after four excellent goals from the home crowd, but Tihon United deserved the shot at the Cup - which will be against the Orcas of Lhor. Playing with dogged determination and a hope that they won't have to go through the IFCC Final Berth Playoffs, the Orcas' best player, Vincent Hicks, was on point with a brace and two assists on the day.

Violet Cup XI Final - @ The Capitalizt Dome, Chromia, Capital District, Chromatika (144,000)
Lhor (Red) vs. Tihon United (Red)

If Tihon United wins, they become the first team to both be Relegated to the Orange League and be headed to the IFCF as the holder of the final IFCC berth, while also playing in the CWC. Also, the result would mean that the sixth through ninth placed teams will play in the IFCC Berth Playoffs, with the tenth placed team being knocked out. If Lhor wins, they will either become the second seeded IFCC team or the third seeded IFCC team, depending on who wins the IFCC Berth Playoffs; the IFCC Berth Playoffs will then be contested by the four teams seeded between sixth through tenth that do not include Lhor (likely sixth, eight, ninth, and tenth).

A lot rides on the final, and history will be made one way or the other. It should be an exciting one.

by **Chromatika** » Mon Aug 29, 2022 6:57 pm

Rainbow League System Season Eleven International Round-Up

IFCC 2nd QR
(ADB)                         Yerushalayim    4–3    Lanar                                (CMT)   3–3   1–0  (aet)

IFCL 3rd QR
(DAR)                       MTK Kingsville    2–3    Chromatik                            (CMT)   1–2   1–1 

IFCC 3rd QR
(TFS)                                Orion    5–2    Urrheddiao                           (CMT)   4–2   1–0 

LBCT 3rd QR
(LIS)                    Beaumont Athletic    2–1    Tihon United                         (CMT)   0–0   2–1 

IFCL PR
(CMT)                            Chromatik    1–3    Metropolis Alligators                (VLD)   1–2   0–1

IFCC PR
(EFK)                            KFH Kehle    1–2    Chromatik                            (CMT)   1–0   0–2

LBCT PR
(EFL)                   Indionion Athletic    3–4    Flames of the West                   (CMT)   3–3   0–1 
(CBP)                     Ravens FC Ladies    1–4    Umbar                                (CMT)   1–4   0–0 

IFCL GS
Gruop C
#  Team                                            P  W  D  L  GF  GA  GD  Pts    Hel    Mya    HzC    ItN
1  Hellinic Rouge                            PAS   6  4  0  2  10   6   4  12      -     1-0    0-1    0-1  
2  Myana                                     CMT   6  3  0  3  13  11   2   9     3-4     -     2-3    3-2  
3  Herzegovina City FC                       BNJ   6  2  2  2   8   9  -1   8     1-3    0-1     -     2-2  
4  FC Inter Nantwich                         TMB   6  1  2  3   7  12  -5   5     0-2    1-4    1-1     -

Group D
#  Team                                            P  W  D  L  GF  GA  GD  Pts    Krk    EsL    RGS    WrT
1  Kirkenes FC                               KSK   6  3  2  1  11   9   2  11      -     1-1    2-3    2-1  
2  Eastal Lunar                              VIL   6  3  1  2  11   6   5  10     1-2     -     1-2    2-0  
3  RGS Athletic                              EFL   6  2  2  2   9  11  -2   8     2-2    1-3     -     1-1  
4  Wirr Tsi                                  CMT   6  1  1  4   5  10  -5   4     1-2    0-3    2-0     -

IFCC GS
Group C
#  Team                                            P  W  D  L  GF  GA  GD  Pts    Chm    ATr    Trs    AnL
1  Chromatik                                 CMT   6  5  1  0  16   5  11  16      -     3-0    2-0    2-1  
2  AFC Treason                               NPH   6  3  2  1  14   9   5  11     1-1     -     4-1    5-2  
3  Tanrısal                                  PAS   6  2  1  3   9  13  -4   7     3-6    1-1     -     1-0  
4  Avenida Leal                              FFD   6  0  0  6   4  16 -12   0     0-2    1-3    0-3     -

Group J
#  Team                                            P  W  D  L  GF  GA  GD  Pts    MCU    Stg    Tih    RnS
1  Marine Coast United                       VIL   6  5  0  1  15   9   6  15      -     2-4    2-1    4-1  
2  Spartangrad                               EUR   6  4  0  2  14  10   4  12     2-3     -     1-0    2-1  
3  Tihon                                     CMT   6  1  1  4  10  14  -4   4 *   1-2    2-4     -     3-3  
4  René Skaé                                 FFD   6  1  1  4   9  15  -6   4 *   0-2    2-1    2-3     -   
Tie broken by head to head results

LBCT GS
Group D
#  Team                                            P  W  D  L  GF  GA  GD  Pts    MHC    SCT    FoW    ACR
1  Mareseilles HC                            CRY   6  3  1  2   8   6   2  10 *    -     3-1    2-0    2-1  
2  SC Troubalose                             PAS   6  3  1  2  10   9   1  10 *   1-0     -     2-2    3-0  
3  Flames of the West                        CMT   6  2  2  2  10   9   1   8     1-1    2-0     -     5-2  
4  Athletic Club Rumiatzi                    ASG   6  2  0  4   9  13  -4   6     2-0    2-3    2-0     -   
Tie broken by head to head goal difference

Group G
#  Team                                            P  W  D  L  GF  GA  GD  Pts    Car    Umb    Val    MaD
1  Carsby                                    EUR   6  4  1  1  12   6   6  13      -     1-0    2-4    3-0  
2  Umbar                                     CMT   6  3  1  2  13   8   5  10     1-1     -     2-3    5-0  
3  Vale FC                                   FVA   6  2  1  3   9   9   0   7     1-2    0-1     -     1-1  
4  Manehattan Dragons                        EQS   6  1  1  4   5  16 -11   4     0-3    3-4    1-0     -

IFCL Ro16
(CMT)                                Myana    5–1    Kirkenes FC                          (KSK)   4–1   1–0 

IFCC Ro32
(VLD)                             Nacional    2–5    Chromatik                            (CMT)   0–2   2–3 

IFCC Ro16
(ZWZ)                       Trebuchet Cham    2–2 p  Chromatik                            (CMT)   1–1   1–1  (2–3 pen)

LBCT Ro16
(CMT)                                Umbar    2–2 p  Club ESF                             (VAL)   1–1   1–1  (5–6 pen)

IFCL QF
(CMT)                                Myana    2–3    Rülândéá Kôstä                       (FFD)   0–3   2–0

IFCC QF
(CMT)                            Chromatik    4–5    SC Lagos                             (BOL)   3–2   1–3

With the Rainbow League System reaching dizzying new heights, international results become more and more important - so let's see how each of the nine teams fared in international competition.

By virtue of being the first Chromatik team to win a IFCF competition, Wirr Tsi automatically entered the Group Stage of the IFCL, where they fell completely flat, going 1-1-4. It didn't help that the games occurred while they were in their domestic slump, and the often reliant Shock defense conceded ten goals in six matches while the offense could only generate five. Finishing with only four points, they had no chance of getting to even the IFCC Round of 32, and it was a poor showing from the defending IFCC Champions.

As the Defending Red League Champion, Myana also entered the Group Stage, where they finished in second place by three points to Hellenic Rouge of Pasarga. Then, they handled Kirkenes FC of Kelssek via a hat trick from Enrico Hanson-Conavacio before their run was stopped by Rülândéá Kôstä of Farfadillis in the Quarterfinals. Despite shutting out the Farf side in the second leg, the three-goal deficit proved to be too much for the Islanders, who still had a very respectable showing in international competition.

Being the third seed due to Wirr Tsi making the Group Stage due to the IFCC victory, Chromatik had the most storied journey. A loss to Metropolis Alligators in the Playoff Round of the IFCL meant that they had to win one series to make it to the IFCC Group Stage, and a brace from Sophie Singh on the return leg would send the Capitalizt through. Winning their group handedly with sixteen points - only drawing one while scoring fifteen - the Capitalizt continued to breeze their way past Nacional of Valladares before needing penalty kicks to get by Trebuchet Cham of Zwangzug. They even had the lead against SC Lagos of Bollonich before a late defensive gaffe in the return leg would sink the Capitalizt and deny Chromatika an IFCC Semifinalist for the second IFCF in a row. Still, it was a great showing from Kontiola and the team while also dominating domestically.

Top seed for Chromatika in the IFCC went to Tihon, who had a chance to show that they could handle the pressure of high-stakes international football. A four-point finish in the Group Stage showed that no, they don't have the depth yet, and yes, this is a team still trying to build up to contend with the big dogs. Tihon will just have to hope that the best days for their club are still ahead.

Unfortunately, surprise entrants Urrheddiao and Lanar were also one-and-done players in the IFCC, losing to Orion and Yerushalayim respectively - though Lanar's loss did come in extra time. Overall, if it wasn't for Chromatik being bounced to the IFCC, it would've been a dismal year for Chromatik clubs at that level.

Down at the LBCT, Tihon United crashed out in the 3rd Qualifying Round, while Umbar and Flames of the West made it to the Group Stage, with Umbar making it through. The Monkeys were then defeated by Club ESF in penalties, going to the sixth kicker.

Anomalies U-18s did their best in the Rising Stars' Cup, but lost in the first playoff round after the group stages.

All in all, it wasn't the best of IFCF cycles for Chromatika, but they did accomplish one thing - earn a fourth IFCL spot. Yes, Chromatika will be sending seven teams to the IFCF - at least for one cycle.

Many would say that's enough.

by **Chromatika** » Mon Aug 29, 2022 8:48 pm

Rainbow League System Indigo Youth League Season 8 Playoffs, CCFA 18 Playoffs, Season Eleven Lower Leagues Final, Orange League Final

All crests courtesy of Vulpine Sportif

Indigo Chromatik Youth League Championship Season 8 Playoffs

Quarterfinals
Crossroads U-18s 1–0 Central Heights High School
Nikolai 55'
Chromatik Central High School 3–2 Anomalies U-18s
Bjarnhéðinsson 16', 39', Art 88'//Will 21', Hildebrand 66'
Academy of the Jungle 1–1 Mt. Baker High School (2–1 AET)
Renar 16', Masters, Jr. 99'//Kim 65'
Chromatik U-18s 0–0 Wirr Tsi U-18s (1–0 AET)
Jaxon 116'

With the dual conference format, eight teams make the playoffs - and the first round is always inter-conference. All the home teams prevail, but never by more than a single goal, as Darwin Nikolai hits from range to lead the Young Crusaders, Osman Art finishes off a stellar cross from Young Anomalies member Þyrill Bjarnhéðinsson to knock off the defending Youth Champions, and Joachim Masters, Jr. scores a header off of a LeAnn Renar cross to continue the Cinderella story for the Academy of the Jungle. The consensus favorites, Chromatik U-18s, play a tough, drawn-out match against Wirr Tsi's Youth Team, prevailing via a 116th minute shot from Ryn Jaxon.

Semifinals
Crossroads U-18s 2–0 Chromatik Central High School
Nikolai 33', Druppelamandel 81'
Chromatik U-18s 0–3 Academy of the Jungle
Peters 23', Earnest 71', Masters, Jr. 81'

Like that, there will be a new Champion of the Chromatik Youth System. Crossroads U-18s, led by their two Chromatik/Ko-orenite dual-nationals, throttle Chromatik Central, while Academy of the Jungle, the little school from Eyrods, puts on a clinic against the strength that is Chromatik U-18s, winning through their midfield and earning a shot at the youth crown.

Championship Game @ The Capitalizt Dome
Crossroads U-18s 1–2 Academy of the Jungle
Nikolai 16'//Peters 31', Erwing 55'

With the stadium respectively a third of the way full - that's still more than 48,000 fans to watch a youth final - the Academy of the Jungle Fawns complete the unthinkable and win the Youth League, something that nobody would've pegged them to do before the season. Though Darwin Nikolai strikes first for the Young Crusaders, it's the Fawns' midfield that shines through again, and when Kevin Peters' cross finds Robert Erwing's head for the deciding goal, it's over. For one season, the small academy out of Eyrods is the king of Chromatik youth football.

ROY Conference                               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Crossroads U-18s                           30   23   3   4    57   24  +33    72 Playoffs
 2 Chromatik Central High School              30   20   6   4    78   36  +42    66 Playoffs
 3 Mt. Baker High School                      30   18   5   7    61   30  +31    59 Playoffs
 4 Wirr Tsi U-18s                             30   15   5  10    46   29  +17    50 Playoffs
 5 Crix Arts Institute                        30   15   5  10    44   29  +15    50
 6 Mt. Niar High School                       30   15   4  11    50   37  +13    49
 7 Alnio U-18s                                30   13   5  12    45   34  +11    44
 8 Pùr U-18s                                  30   13   5  12    62   60   +2    44
 9 Alnio Scientific High School               30   11   9  10    56   53   +3    42
10 Lhor U-18s                                 30   12   6  12    52   52    0    42
11 Z'ai'ai U-18s                              30   11   8  11    51   51    0    41
12 Urrheddiao U-18s                           30   11   6  13    61   63   −2    39
13 Sanar U-18s                                30   10   7  13    50   56   −6    37
14 Tihon U-18s                                30   11   2  17    35   48  −13    35
15 Pier High School                           30    2   2  26    28   92  −64     8
16 Jatho Agricultural High School             30    1   0  29    19  101  −82     3
BIV Conference                               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Chromatik U-18s                            30   22   6   2    74   35  +39    72 Playoffs
 2 Academy of the Jungle                      30   18   4   8    73   46  +27    58 Playoffs, Champions
 3 Anomalies U-18s                            30   17   3  10    69   46  +23    54 Playoffs
 4 Central Heights High School                30   15   7   8    47   41   +6    52 Playoffs
 5 Egren Elite Academy                        30   13   9   8    60   57   +3    48
 6 Wirr Tsi School for the Gifted             30   14   3  13    49   38  +11    45
 7 Myana U-18s                                30   13   6  11    64   54  +10    45
 8 Myana Northwestern High School             30   12   9   9    61   57   +4    45
 9 Felswyr U-18s                              30   12   7  11    54   54    0    43
10 Franscesca Larriet-Cortes High School      30   13   2  15    60   56   +4    41
11 Anchors FC U-18s                           30   11   6  13    64   63   +1    39
12 Lanar U-18s                                30    9  12   9    42   47   −5    39
13 Eyrods U-18s                               30   11   5  14    34   43   −9    38
14 Rainbow Central High School                30    7  12  11    24   28   −4    33
15 Facsimile High School                      30    2   4  24    31   93  −62    10
16 Flames of the Revolution High School       30    1   5  24    43   91  −48     8

Champions: Academy of the Jungle (1st Title)
Manager: Mikhail Isberan
Starting XI: GK Jill Swanson; RB Myron Jones - CB Cedric Boggarty - CB Claire Asmodel (C) - LB Paul Aster; RM LeAnn Renar - CM Jill Earnest - CM Kevin Peters - LM Mijo Hallik; ST Joachim Masters, Jr. - ST Robert Erwing.

Chromatik Collegiate Football Association
Season 18

Play-In Round
Southern Chromatik University 0–2 Urrheddiao State University
Kim 33', 81'
Pria Technical College 2–3 Sanar University
Thigpen 22', Batson 56'//Delaya 14', Armani 81', 89'
Pùr State University 1–2 University of the Islands
Suvri 14'//Takashi 53', 86'
Z'ai'ai Institute of Technology 3–2 University of Myana
Reilly 21', Genet 52', Adi Jaya 84'//Couffignal 31', Ottawa 73'

Ah, the chaos of the first round - especially in a season like this when half the field finished below .500. It doesn't seem to matter as there are plenty of upsets, led by the Argonauts' stifling defense taking care of the Red and Gold, Kim Sang-Wook getting the brace. The Spartans of Sanar University continue their surprising season with a brace from Savigliano Enzo Armani being the difference late, while the Sailors come back from a one-goal deficit, led by Nepharan winger Marcel Takashi to take down the defending Champions. In the only result to go the home team's way, the Hellcats withstand the Vipers, with Pemecutan's Adi Jaya getting the game-winner late off of a brilliant corner. That being said, the Top Four are so strong this season - will it even matter who made it through to that round?

Quarterfinals
Felswyr State University 1–0 Urrheddiao State University
Cheschon 31'
Chromia Central College University 5–1 Sanar University
Candy 20', 69', 76', Keel 28', Pherson 72'//Delaya 16'
Alnio University of the Arts 2–2 University of the Islands (3–2 AET)
Aristarkhov 31', Yera 81', Ahn 116'//Takashi 10', Shearer 90+1'
Eyrods Tech 1–1 Z'ai'ai Institute of Technology (1–2 AET)
Black 10'//Genet 68', Menneken 118'

Now, there's four spots to the IUCC, so the Quarterfinals end up being the qualification match for that. Hailee Sourtois has single handedly made Felswyr State a title contender, and the Argonauts can't find any purchase past her, while Brutus Candy and the Comets push five past the Spartans, overwhelming the competition. The other two go to extra time - with the Meercats getting a header from Ahn Gil-Dong late in estra time and the Hellcats rifling a shot courtesy of Jan-Jaap Menneken to be the lowest seed to make it to the Semifinals.

Semifinals
Felswyr State University 4–0 Z'ai'ai Institute of Technology
Cheschon 34', Lungatock 56', Mikhailova 68', Sterling 79'
Chromia Central College University 1–0 Alnio University of the Arts
Mesic-Mizayaki 50'

When Felswyr gives Sourtois goal support? Amost impossible to beat, as they handle the Hellcats with ease to stop the Cinderella story. Their date will be against the longtime established power of the Comets, with all of their star power, after Alija Mesic-Mizayaki gets the unlikely goal to lead them past the Meercats.

Championship Game @ The Capitalizt Dome
Felswyr State University 0–0 Chromia Central College University (0–0 AET) (3–2 pen.)
Penalties: FSU - Vette X Cheschon O Mikhailova O De Ruiter O Natsumi X; CCCU - Bel X Mesic-Mizayaki O Candy O Nikitin X Keel X

Look out, Raoul Carpathia: Hailee Sourtois, fresh off of a second placed finish at the U-18 WC before this season started, saves three penalties as the Firehawks return to glory by taking down the Comets. Sourtois stopped all nine shots on goal from regulation and extra time before having three brilliant saves in the penalty shoot-out, including the last one off of Moreno Keel that happened after Left Wiunger Shishido Natsumi hit the ball over the bar. Felswyr State, after winning the Sourtois sweepstakes, would have their third title, and get ready to see Sourtois out the door.

CCFA 18                                   Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Felswyr State University                30   16  10   4    39   18  +21    58 First-Round Bye, IUCC, Champions
 2 Chromia Central College University      30   14   9   7    40   24  +16    51 First-Round Bye, IUCC
 3 Alnio University of the Arts            30   14   8   8    54   50   +4    50 First-Round Bye, IUCC
 4 Eyrods Tech                             30   13   6  11    54   46   +8    45 First-Round Bye
 5 Southern Chromatik University           30   13   6  11    40   49   −9    45 Playoffs
 6 Pria Technical College                  30   11   9  10    48   43   +5    42 Playoffs
 7 Pùr State University                    30   10  12   8    42   38   +4    42 Playoffs
 8 Z'ai'ai Institute of Technology         30   11   9  10    51   48   +3    42 Playoffs, IUCC
 9 University of Myana                     30    9  11  10    47   44   +3    38 Playoffs
10 University of the Islands               30    9  11  10    45   50   −5    38 Playoffs
11 Sanar University                        30   11   5  14    56   65   −9    38 Playoffs
12 Urrheddiao State University             30   11   4  15    47   54   −7    37 Playoffs
13 University of Wirr Tsi                  30   10   6  14    49   57   −8    36 Eliminated
14 Staramara Tech University               30    8  11  11    49   53   −4    35 Eliminated
15 Lanar University                        30    4  15  11    41   50   −9    27 Eliminated
16 Chromatik State University              30    5  10  15    28   41  −13    25 Eliminated

Champions: Felswyr State University Firehawks (3rd Title)
Manager/Head Coach: Shani Hayashida (64)
Starting XI: Sourtois (Fr.); Sterling (TLI/CMT) (Sr.) - Harry (Jr.) - Schofield (Jr.); De Ruiter (TLI/CMT) (C) (Jr.) - Lungatock (Sr.) - Cheschon (BRE) (Sr.) - Gu (So.); Vette (Sr.) - Mikhailova (So.) - Natsumi (So.).
Player of the Year: GK Hailee Sourtois (Fr.)

Lower Leagues
Sponsored by:

Kinetik

Yellow League              Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Pùr                      38   24   7   7    52   22  +30    79 Promoted, Champions
 2 Rhoni FC                 38   21   9   8    77   63  +14    72 Promoted
 3 Shantarr                 38   21   6  11    51   34  +17    69 Promoted
 4 Lorentine Jackals        38   19  11   8    56   38  +18    68 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Failed (Round 1)
 5 FK Shakhter Z'ai'ai      38   18   9  11    43   28  +15    63 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Promoted (Round 2)
 6 Urrhed State             38   19   5  14    44   29  +15    62
 7 Sanar United             38   15  14   9    45   36   +9    59
 8 Rhoni                    38   16  11  11    33   28   +5    59
 9 Egren                    38   15  11  12    64   51  +13    56
10 Vitoron                  38   15  10  13    54   50   +4    55
11 Larhai                   38   14   9  15    49   50   −1    51
12 Limonte                  38   12  12  14    32   30   +2    48
13 Shantarr City            38   11  14  13    41   45   −4    47
14 Kynxe                    38   13   6  19    50   59   −9    45
15 Umbar State              38   12   7  19    57   71  −14    43
16 Lanar United             38   11   8  19    50   63  −13    41 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Saved (Round 1)
17 Checkers FC              38    9  12  17    58   72  −14    39 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Saved (Round 2)
18 Anfanhar City            38   10   8  20    67   86  −19    38 Relegated
19 Cosmopolitans            38    6  12  20    53   81  −28    30 Relegated
20 Dre'a                    38    5   7  26    42   82  −40    22 Relegated
Green League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Inon                     38   26   4   8    84   60  +24    82 Promoted, Champions
 2 Lorentine City           38   21  10   7   102   65  +37    73 Promoted
 3 Hanai                    38   22   6  10    75   39  +36    72 Promoted
 4 Qet City                 38   20  10   8    76   59  +17    70 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Failed (Round 1)
 5 Jatho                    38   18   9  11    79   51  +28    63 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Failed (Round 2)
 6 Cheonju                  38   18   9  11    48   35  +13    63
 7 Lanar Falcons            38   18   7  13    71   57  +14    61
 8 Wirr Tsi Lightning       38   17   7  14    45   42   +3    58
 9 Anfanhar                 38   15  11  12    83   74   +9    56
10 Alnio Ravens             38   15  10  13    84   84    0    55
11 Glaciers                 38   13  14  11    53   53    0    53
12 Capitol FC               38   15   7  16    53   60   −7    52
13 Lhor United              38   12  11  15    54   58   −4    47
14 Gurshan                  38   11  12  15    44   55  −11    45
15 Penat                    38    8  13  17    71   93  −22    37
16 Kingslayers              38    9  10  19    55   84  −29    37 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Relegated (Round 2)
17 Umbar City               38    5  15  18    41   61  −20    30 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Saved (Round 1)
18 Guardians                38    6  12  20    61   91  −30    30 Relegated
19 Limonte Light            38    6  11  21    49   80  −31    29 Relegated
20 Wix City                 38    6  10  22    63   90  −27    28 Relegated
Blue League              Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Wix                      30   19   8   3    76   45  +31    65 Promoted, Champions
 2 Inon City                30   17   5   8    74   56  +18    56 Promoted
 3 Pelar Pelicans           30   15  11   4    58   47  +11    56 Promoted
 4 Heartland                30   15   8   7    34   19  +15    53 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Promoted (Round 2)
 5 Larhai City FC           30   15   7   8    63   48  +15    52 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Failed (Round 1)
 6 Tor City                 30   12   7  11    56   54   +2    43
 7 Dynamite                 30   11   8  11    47   43   +4    41
 8 Montain State            30   11   8  11    41   39   +2    41
 9 Longarms                 30   11   7  12    57   55   +2    40
10 Penat Pilots             30   12   4  14    47   51   −4    40
11 Dre'a City               30   12   4  14    29   34   −5    40 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Saved
12 Pùr Cowboys              30   10   7  13    46   54   −8    37 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Saved
13 Vitoron Vikings          30    6  11  13    53   65  −12    29 Relegated - Capital/Western
14 Orca Watchers            30    7   6  17    30   45  −15    27 Relegated - Eastern
15 Victory                  30    7   4  19    40   66  −26    25 Relegated - Capital/Western
16 Resistance               30    7   1  22    45   75  −30    22 Relegated - Island

Yellow League/Green League Promotion/Relegation Playoffs

Relegation Preliminary Round
Lanar United (Yellow) 4–3 Checkers FC (Yellow)

Promotion Preliminary Round
Qet City (Green) 2–2 Jatho (Green) (2–4 AET)

Promotion/Relegation Round
Checkers FC (Yellow) 3–1 Jatho (Green)

Green League/Blue League Promotion/Relegation Playoffs

Relegation Preliminary Round
Kingslayers (Green) 0–1 Umbar City (Green)

Promotion Preliminary Round
Heartland (Blue) 1–0 Larhai City FC (Blue)

Promotion/Relegation Round
Kingslayers (Green) 1–1 Heartland (Blue) (2–2 AET) (2–4 pen.)

Blue/Regional League Playoffs
Relegated - Vitoron Vikings (Capital OR Western), Orca Watchers (Eastern), Victory (Capital OR Western), Resistance (Island)
Promoted - Wings (Western), Nonian Saints (Capital), Pria State (Eastern), Green State (Island)

Preliminary Round
Blanc (Regional - Eastern) 2–4 Gurshan Sharks (Regional - Capital)
Rainbow State (Regional - Western) 2–0 Captains (Regional - Island)

Promotion/Relegation Round
Dre'a City (Blue) 2–1 Rainbow State (Regional - Western)
Pùr Cowboys (Blue) 0–0 Gurshan Sharks (Regional - Capital) (0–0 AET) (4–3 pen.)

Orange League

Sponsored By:

Viper Motors

Matchday 38

Knetyohai 2–3 Anchors FC
Dembélé 26', 85'//Mith 19', Alt 74', Moreno 89'
Omnio 4–1 Pria
Alszhegy 18', 65', 85', Eckerthorp 72'//Lundy 24'
Naval FC 3–3 Ming
Wool 31', Allison 63', 86'//Snéahda 11', Dunst 70', Karaduman 84'
Miners FC 0–1 Sanar Vipers
Yinch 49'
Lorentine 1–3 Omnio City
Asselineau 28//Wing 13', Jones 38', 76'
Hanai Breakers 2–0 Qet NSC
Karr 27', 71'
BT Ming 4–2 Qet
Shine 8', Jorwam 16', De Lann 50', Silon 82'//Kung 36', Leer 67'
Eyrods 4–0 Eyrods City FC
Ross 3', Yaroslav 30', Mikaelsson 62', Harding 82'
Rhoni City 0–1 Brisara FC
Roberts 19'
Crix 1–0 Fishermen's Club
Queen 22'

The Hammers accentuate their title with another routine win, this time over Rhoni City, with most of their backups playing, while Anchors play an entertaining one against the Warriors to deny them any chance of the Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, both teams exchanging goals in the final ten minutes of the game. In a game that they had to win, the Breakers shut out QNSC, not only giving them the best opportunity for automatic promotion but also denying the upstart club any chance at promotion this season. With Ming being held to a draw by Naval FC, the win allows the Breakers to be the ones automatically promoted, while Ming will have to participate in the Ming Derby against BT Ming - winners over Qet - to see which team will get the chance to potentially join the Red Leagu enext season. Crix's last-minute bid also fell short, while Omnio City ended the season on a high after taking down Lorentine and Eyrods dominated their inter-city rivals, Omnio gave Pria one last drubbing before the Pride's fall to the Yellow League, and the Vipers showed a glimpse of just how good they were in the early season with a commanding win over the Miners - who are just happy that Naval FC couldn't get the win over Ming.

Final Standings:

Orange League            Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Brisara FC             38   25   6   7    83   49  +34    81 Promoted, LBCT, Champions
 2 Anchors FC             38   23   3  12    87   58  +29    72 Promoted, LBCT
 3 Hanai Breakers         38   20   7  11    42   28  +14    67 Promoted, LBCT
 4 Ming                   38   18  11   9    71   49  +22    65 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Failed (Round 1)
 5 BT Ming                38   17  13   8    76   59  +17    64 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Promoted (Round 2)
 6 Qet NSC                38   17  13   8    64   54  +10    64
 7 Crix                   38   19   5  14    35   25  +10    62
 8 Knetyohai              38   18   7  13    61   46  +15    61
 9 Eyrods                 38   18   7  13    49   34  +15    61
10 Rhoni City             38   17   8  13    78   66  +12    59
11 Qet                    38   15  10  13    71   59  +12    55
12 Omnio                  38   13  11  14    56   60   −4    50
13 Sanar Vipers           38   15   4  19    32   47  −15    49
14 Eyrods City FC         38   12   8  18    26   42  −16    44
15 Miners FC              38   10  11  17    54   65  −11    41
16 Naval FC               38   11   7  20    48   62  −14    40 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Relegated (Round 2)
17 Fishermen's Club       38   10   9  19    58   79  −21    39 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Saved (Round 1)
18 Lorentine              38    9   7  22    52   88  −36    34 Relegated
19 Omnio City             38    7  10  21    22   49  −27    31 Relegated
20 Pria                   38    6   3  29    48   94  −46    21 Relegated

Orange League Champions:

Brisara FC (1st Title)

Yellow League/Orange League Promotion/Relegation Playoffs

Relegation Preliminary Round
Naval FC (Orange) 1–1 Fishermen's Club (Orange) (1–2 AET)
Kidd 22'//Beaumanoir 32', Douglas 115'

With the game knotted at one, Stephan Douglas had one of the runs of the year, getting by four defenders and isolating Madrigal Parnell in a one-on-one that he converted to secure another season of Orange League football for one of the smallest teams in the Orange League and knocking down Naval FC of Myana to the Promotion/Relegation match.

Promotion Preliminary Round
Lorentine Jackals (Yellow) 0–1 FK Shakhter Z'ai'ai (Yellow)
Varushkina 31'

There is a reason why Darya Varushkina has over half the goals for FK Shakhter this season; her dagger is enough for the highly heralded Shakhter defense to carry for the victory and an unlikely chance at the Orange League next season.

Promotion/Relegation Round
Naval FC (Orange) 0–1 FK Shakhter Z'ai'ai (Yellow)

Varushkina 2' (pen.)

An early penalty, converted by the reliable Darya Varushkina, is all that FK Shakhter Z'ai'ai needs to be the next team to join the Orange League that is funded by Anaian money. Naval FC is relegated - and Hilary Stout loses her job.

by **Chromatika** » Wed Aug 31, 2022 10:17 pm

Rainbow League System Season Eleven Red League Final, Violet Cup Final, IFCC Final Berth Playoffs

All crests courtesy of Vulpine Sportif

Red League

Sponsored By:

Curio

Matchday 30 Preview

Red League                Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Chromatik               37   25   8   4   107   65  +42    83
 2 Myana                   37   24   5   8   102   58  +44    77
 3 Wirr Tsi                37   22   9   6    60   24  +36    75
 4 Tihon                   37   20   9   8    78   59  +19    69
 5 Crossroads              37   20   8   9    62   46  +16    68
 6 Anomalies               37   18  11   8    54   34  +20    65
 7 Lhor                    37   19   5  13    81   73   +8    62
 8 Alnio                   37   15   9  13    85   85    0    54
 9 Urrhed FC               37   16   5  16    46   48   −2    53
10 Pria City               37   15   8  14    37   39   −2    53
11 Urrheddiao              37   13  12  12    49   43   +6    51
12 Lanar                   37   12   9  16    38   45   −7    45
13 Frenei Tor              37   10  14  13    41   48   −7    44
14 Felswyr                 37   13   5  19    39   48   −9    44
15 Knetyohai City FC       37    9   8  20    22   38  −16    35
16 Umbar                   37    9   8  20    32   67  −35    35
17 Flames of the West      37    8   9  20    32   56  −24    33
18 Sanar                   37    6  10  21    53   79  −26    28
19 Z'ai'ai                 37    7   6  24    39   74  −35    27
20 Tihon United            37    3  14  20    40   68  −28    23

DEAD RUBBER

Sanar vs. Z’ai’ai
Sanar
Placing: 18th Place
Form: 1-2-3 in last six games
Starting XI: Norwood; Daniels (C) – Gilmour – Fortnier; Tansey – Reeve – Reid – Erv; Dzunovski – Kizilkaya; Hong.
Z’ai’ai
Placing: 19th Place
Form: 0-0-6 in last six games
Starting XI: Ullmann; Alexandre (C) – Hu – Afansy – Mornington; Stjerne – Anusic – Bedesman – Olivier; Berrymore – Andrijasevic.
Synopsis: Two teams that have already been relegated, and the sendoff game for Ásbjörn Tachibana, who’s been let go; the starters will start, but there is a good chance there will be plenty of backups featuring through as the two teams try to figure out who will be in their team in the Orange League next season.

RELEGATION BATTLE

Flames of the West vs. Umbar
Flames of the West
Placing: 17th Place
Form: 2-0-4 in last six games
Starting XI: Delsarte; Zweig – Luther – Singh – Travere; Jarvis – Hughes; Reznikova – Weiß – Crist; Hourihane.
Umbar
Placing: 16th Place
Form: 2-1-3 in last six games
Starting XI: Singh (C); Herron – Jung – Yneroux – Sundstrom; Rivers – Sundin – Myrdal – Curtiz; Kahelto – Hammersley.
Synopsis: This could be the match to decide which team will have to play in the Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, but instead, it’s a game to decide which team won’t have to. They’ve had similar records in the last six games, and they have similar goalscoring prowess, though FotW has the better defense. For two teams that were promoted last season, it’s a fight to the death, with the caveat that if Knetyohai City FC wins, it likely won’t matter anyway. It should be interesting.

Knetyohai City FC vs. Tihon United
Knetyohai City FC
Placing: 15th
Form: 2-1-3 in last six games
Starting XI: Kakaddalddo; Rügreráterrhé – Munro – Jeong – Amera (C); Winge – Árisson – Meyer – Yang; Alekxandrova; Abraham.
Tihon United
Placing: 20th
Form: 0-2-4 in last six games
Stating XI: Elmond; Fisher – Iphegenie (C) – Hudson – Bone-Vive; Springer – Kabaste – Wright – Cameron; McGhee – San.
Synopsis: Knetyohai City FC needs a win here to avoid the Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, while Tihon United has already been relegated, but wants to maintain form ahead of the Violet Cup Final. If KCFC were to win, the match between FotW and Umbar won’t really matter; their defense is quite good enough to win this game, while Tihon United’s cup form hasn’t been translated to the league. It’s another game between two promoted teams, with the chance for Tihon United to potentially knock KCFC down to be relegated along with them.

IFCC PLAYOFF BERTH DECIDERS

Urrheddiao vs. Lanar
Urrheddiao
Placing: 11th
Form: 2-2-2 in last six games
Starting XI: Allison (C); Hardy – Guo – Stubbs – Kun; Kamarandan – Greenslade; Bouck – Primitivo – Killion; Schanzer.
Lanar
Placing: 12th
Form: 3-0-3 in last six games
Starting XI: Krzemińsk; Meyer – Stanislavovna – Caylor – Diamond (C); Brown – Player; Colston – Potts - Vanderley; Rossi.
Synopsis: Lanar has fallen out of the playoff picture, but United still have a shot – if they win, some things go their way, and Lhor wins the Violet Cup. It’s not what Ruo and United wanted, but this was a season of transition, after all. Still, United will want to end the season nonetheless and hopefully finish at the top half of the table.

Pria City vs. Felswyr
Pria City
Placing: 10th
Form: 4-0-2 in last six games
Starting XI: Giglio; Ayange – Niehaus – Alexandersson – Rodier; Ani (C); Pill – Robertson; Opu – Wright – Jordan.
Felswyr
Placing: 14th
Form: 3-1-2 in last six games
Starting XI: Rousseau; Larkin – Zhao – Hwang – Drea; Tarpey – Żelazk – Meledina (C) – Knoflach; Okamoto – Haggard.
Synopsis: Felswyr has already called this season a wash, while the Monarchs still have a shot at the IFCC Playoffs – all because of their recent form and their defense. Will the Frost keep the Monarchs from having a shot? Or will Pria City make a surprise run?

Frenei Tor vs. Urrhed FC
Frenei Tor
Placing: 13th
Form: 2-1-3 in last six games
Starting XI: Karlov; Loefgren – Svarthus – Katla – Wilkins (C); Jones – Dorboslawić – Koop – Qalicho-Qaqqaq; Nedeljkovic – Rogers.
Urrhed FC
Placing: 9th
Form: 1-0-5 in last six games
Starting XI: Harringborn (C); Peng – Kristmarsson – Angeles – Freischutz; Macauslan – Arvonen – Pelua; Kilian – Sonnel – Antoine.
Synopsis: Frenei Tor has done enough to survive, while the Submarines have punched above their weight despite their recent form; if they can pick up winning again, they have a good shot at being one of the four teams in the IFCC Playoffs. The fact that they’ve managed to still be around the berths while going on the slump shows just how well they were doing – it’s time for Harringborn and company to put up or go home.

Alnio vs. Anomalies
Alnio
Placing: 8th
Form: 2-0-4 in last six games
Starting XI: Hartley; Hoscutt – Bérenger – Rampton – Shillow; Noboa – Arvidsson – Wheelock – Adachi; Osterholt – Croxier (C).
Anomalies
Placing: 6th
Form: 3-1-2 in last six games
Starting XI: Nur; Cole – Antonucci – Vale – Milcic; Jaerbyn – Knight – Hashemi (C) – Urankar; Erskine – Baker.
Synopsis: One of the more fascinating matchups in the final day, it’s the high-powered attack of the Brewers – 85 goals to their name – against the Anomalies’ defense that has posted nineteen clean sheets in thirty-seven games. Anomalies can finish as high as fifth with a win and a Crossroads defeat, while Alnio needs a good result to just maintain their spot in the IFCC Playoffs. It should be a fascinating game to contrast their styles.

IFCL BERTH BATTLE/IFCC PLAYOFF BERTH DECIDER

Crossroads vs. Lhor
Crossroads
Placing: 5th
Form: 2-3-1 in last six games
Starting XI: Watson; Devine (C) – Wid – Braxton – Kornichuk; Kurtcehajic – Matthews; Barthelemy - Kassaya – Lothar; Dannysdóttir.
Lhor
Placing: 7th
Form: 2-1-3 in last six games
Starting XI: Vincent; Dube – McCariot – Woo – Wojtkiewicz; Kerr – Hicks – Remsza; Ravenwood – Emdelbia (C) – Lafayette.
Synopsis: The Crusaders, led by their talisman in Justiina Dannysdóttir, have an outside chance at the IFCL – if Tihon loses to Myana as well. Lhor, on the other hand, has the Violet Cup final ahead that would just give them the IFCC berth they so desire, but they still want to finish in seventh place just in case. This will likely be the last home game for Justiina, so expect a sellout crowd, and expect these two rivals to give it their all.

IFCL BERTH BATTLE/SECOND PLACE DECIDER

Tihon vs. Myana
Tihon
Placing: 4th
Form: 5-0-1 in last six games
Starting XI: Carolan (C); Robinson – Li – Oriol – Jiawei; Ophélie – Windlass – Hooper – Arthur; Vasilievich – Murin.
Myana
Placing: 2nd
Form: 4-1-1 in last six games
Starting XI: Olexander; Liadon – Clemence – Ansov (C) – Baxayev; Kartery – Atsev; Dostoevich – Zup – Reader; Hanson-Conavacio.
Synopsis: The title is lost, but Myana have to fend off a charging Wirr Tsi for second place, which matters a lot for the next IFCF cycle. Tihon, on the other hand, need to hold off Crossroads, who are threatening their fourth placed finish. It’s a battle between two of the bigger island clubs, and there are some absolute gems on the pitch. A very fun game.

SECOND PLACE DECIDER

Chromatik vs. Wirr Tsi
Chromatik
Placing: 1st
Form: 6-0-0 in last six games
Starting XI: Strand; Coulibaly – Kerr – Jauffret – McBride; Harrison (C); Nguyen – Wawanolett; James – Singh – Marinca.
Wirr Tsi
Placing: 3rd
Form: 6-0-0 in last nine games
Starting XI: Begley (C); Rostock – Callejon – Mbala-Ekakia – Muscadin; Conway – Kristoffersdóttir – Wan; Carpenter – Waltheofsson – Enix.
Synopsis: Why is Chromatik starting their regular eleven after winning the title? It seems disingenuous to not against the Shock, and they want to celebrate with their fans. Also, Wirr Tsi needs the win and a favorable result in Tihon to get the second placed finish, which really matters in the IFCL seeding. Chromatik’s offense has been prolific, but Wirr Tsi has one of the best defenses in the league; it will be a fascinating contrast, for sure.

Final Day LiveBlog

By: Maurice Jean-Baptiste, Football Columnist, The Rebel, Chromia Central Courier, and The Rainbow League Tribune

1 Hour to Kickoff - Hello, Red League enthusiasts! My name is Maurice Jean-Baptiste, and I have the honor of running the Chromia Central Courier and The Rebel's Final Day Liveblog for the third season in a row! With only one Dead Rubber, the Chroamatik Football Federation and the Rainbow League System have maintained to have all ten matches kick off at three PM Chromatik Standard Time. Weather could be a factor in Urrheddiao, where a late winter storm is expected, which could also impact the Tidal Wave. Otherwise, it should be a fun time to see what happens on the final matchday that will impact the standings to the core.

Everything is up for grabs, from second place to fourth place to sixth place to teams trying to get back to the IFCC Playoff Berths. We will see Z’ai’ai, Tihon United, and Sanar play in the Red League for the last time this season, while a legend – Justiina Dannysdóttir – will play for the last time at the Chromatik City Field. A sold out crowd is expected at the other stadium in Chromia, too, where Chromatik will celebrate their title and host the Shock’s last try at second place. It’s going to be fun.

50 Minutes to Kickoff – No surprising omissions on the rosters for this match, as even the teams that have their placings confirmed continue to try to do the best in the first season of twenty teams in the Red League. Sophie Singh has also all but won the Golden Boot, with others needing a prolific day to catch her – what a season for the Euran, who will be celebrating with her team at the Capitalizt Dome.

40 Minutes to Kickoff – This is the time to remind you that the head of officiating in the Chromatik Football Federation has maintained their stance regarding the prevalence of too much injury time in important matches, stating that "We will make sure that everybody gets the time that they are due, and there will be no favoritism". The CFF also stated that unless a game gets delayed due to an actual injury on the pitch that takes more than two or three minutes to resolve, they will delay some matches' halftime to make sure that everybody kicks off at the same time for the second half as well. This means that barring any medical or venue-related emergencies, everything should finish at about the same time.

30 Minutes to Kickoff - As we wait for ten whistles to go off, I'll take some questions that were received through the Red League website. First off, it’s Jaron Sanchez of Urrheddiao: “What has gone wrong for United this season? Do they need to be bought out in order to take the next step, or was something else the issue?” United have a brand – it’s playing sound fundamental football while not spending a lot of money. They’ve always tried to have a good defense while getting better at the offensive side of the ball in recent seasons. They lost McBride to Chromatik, and the additions made were good at the forward end but not as solid defensively. Give them some time, though – Ruo Xiaolan is someone who can do a lot with a little, as recent history has shown. As for the ownership of the club, it’s hard to tell if them being bought out would just make them not be United anymore – if there is a way to get them more money while keeping the people-owned mentality, that would be the best case scenario for this club.

20 Minutes to Kickoff – From Isaac Cross of Crix: “How do you like the new Promotion/Relegation Playoffs? Is it fair to make teams play a potential two extra games just to survive in fifteenth or sixteenth place?” For most of these teams, that’s a thirty-ninth and fortieth game of the season, unless they were also in the LBCT. For the seventeenth placed team on the table, it’s a chance to stave off relegation, while the sixteenth placed team might wish that they were safe. In a twenty-team league, it makes sense to have four teams get relegated, and an extra match adds extra drama – who doesn’t want that? If only a point separates the sixteenth and seventeenth placed teams, isn’t it grand to see them play each other to see who ended the season better? Also, isn’t it better to give the fifth placed team in the league below a chance at promotion? More hopes dashed, more dreams fulfilled – it sounds perfect to me.

10 Minutes to Kickoff - Finally, from Benjamin Zarkina of Lhor: “Why did the IFCC Berth Playoff come into being, and what’s the point of placing in sixth if you have to fight for that playoff spot?” This is a good question, and there are two major answers: money and dramatics. Since there are going to be two matchdays for the Promotion/Relegation Playoffs across multiple Leagues anyway, why not have three marquee games that will draw in the audience? The higher finishing teams get the revenue from a sold-out home match, while the lower seeds get a last chance at the IFCC. See how tight the league table is this season? It won’t be very often that the sixth placed team is out to a huge lead; there is a chance for high dramatics, and Chromatika would do well to send the team that finished with the hottest streak.

Kickoff! – Ten matches kick off all at once, with so much still left to be decided and the table in a state of flux in all places but the top and the bottom. Let’s see what happens!

3rd Minute – Chromatik took to the field with thunderous applause from its fans, but are under threat early from the Shock, who really want that second place finish. Mimír Waltheofsson’s run is barely stopped by a clean, brutal tackle from Stephen Kerr, but the resulting corner has to be parried away by a leaping Medusa Strand before Bigger Mbala-Ekakia can get to it. Two chances for the Shock early, and a reminder to the Capitalizt that Wirr Tsi doesn’t care that they won the title. At the Tidal Wave, the first chance comes from the Islanders as Enrico Hanson-Conavacio runs through the heart of the Tide defense, but a timely challenge from Cindy Oriol stops the effort short, a nice piece of defending from the Poafmersian defender cutting off the attack.

4th Minute – GOAL! The first goal of the game comes from… Z’ai’ai? It may be a dead rubber, but the Mountaineers are running hard for their departing Manager, and Jana Anusic’s shot from midrange is clinical. Surely, the Mytanar is way too good to play in the Orange Leagues, and the youngster has put in a word to be recognized by a bigger club by that goal from some range. Sanar’s defense having more holes than Swiss cheese is old news by now, and the Mountaineers strike first. SAN 0-1 ZAI.

5th Minute – Ooh! A chance for Sanar to equalize just seconds later, but Dzunovski is called offside when carrying forward a deep ball from Elyna Reeve. Are we sure that this is a dead rubber match? The players sure aren’t playing like it – and the half-capacity crowd at The Hive appreciates it to moderate applause.

6th Minute – GOAL! For Pria City, it’s Sandra Jordan with a beautiful finish off of Andrew Robertson’s corner! Jordan had set up the corner with a deep run, and Robertson’s ball placement has it arc over the keeper, where Jordan is present to volley it clean through. Pria City now has the customary goal that they’ve gotten used to, and that defense of theirs just needs to hold on in order to secure the top half of the table finish and potentially, a chance at the IFCC Berth Playoff. PRI 1-0 FEL.

7th Minute – GOAL! It’s been a forgettable season for the Red Hawks, but taking out their frustrations on Urrheddiao sounds fun – even in the driving winter rainstorm. Bonagiunta Rossi scores the eighteenth goal of the season by rounding Luo Kun and burying it past Jeremiah Allison, and a stunned home crowd hopes that this won’t be how their season ends. The Savigliano doesn’t even take that long to celebrate with his teammates – adding insult to injury. For Lanar, this is just a game to show everyone what they could’ve been – while also pouring salt on Urrheddiao’s hopes. URU 0-1 LAN.

7th Minute – GOAL! Mere seconds after Lanar’s triumph, it’s Lili Marinca for the Capitalizt on the counter! Wirr Tsi had been maintaining possession in Chromatik’s half of the pitch, but Trudy Harrison outmuscles Sara Kristoffersdóttir to nab the ball away, which Rebecca Anne Wawanolett converts to a deep run up the middle. She chooses Marinca instead of Owen James on the other side – James had drawn to defenders, with Singh getting the other two – and Marinca is able to fire a shot with her left foot before the Shock’s defense can recover. The result is Chromatik’s 108th goal of the season – and a goal that leaves the home crowd in hysterics, cheering. CHR 1-0 WTS.

7th Minute – Meanwhile, the Flames and the Monkeys are playing an entirely different kind of football, with no less than five fouls called and two yellow cards given already. There is no love lost between the two clubs, and the fact that the winner of the match can guarantee safety with some help from the Cyclones of Tihon United has only amped the stakes. The small home field of the Flames is rocking, and there may be multiple ejections from a game in the Red League for the first time in league history if Referee Evan Jonica keeps calling it the way he has been in the first seven minutes.

9th Minute – The Crusaders and Orcas have played each other plenty of times in the last day of the season, and they maintain their rivalry even after the Red League decided to have it so that the last day will be between clubs of similar caliber instead of the traditional rival. Kayla Kassaya, the Adabian star, hits a free kick that Tania Vincent barely parries away with her left hand, and the resulting corner is cleared right before it can clear the goal line by Sierra Caylor, the Cassadaigua international for Lhor. A high-octane, flowing match, very entertaining early.

10th Minute – And a minute later, it’s the Orcas knocking on the other end, kickstarted by none other than their Tumbran star, Vincent Hicks. Kieron Lafayette has a chance served to him on a silver platter but taking too long on the first touch allows for Keith Braxton to recover, and Ket Wid helps the Nepharan to force Lafayette to take a bad shot, which Nicole Watson catches with ease. An opportunity wasted there for Lhor.

10th Minute – In Knetyohai, KCFC is battering Tihon United from all sides while the Cyclones are playing very far back, looking to pounce on the one or two times that they will be able to launch the counter. It’s strange to see KCFC look so aggressive, but it makes sense as they need a result to stay safe from the possibility or the Promotion/Relegation Playoff. Eulatie Abraham has four shots on goal in the first ten minutes, though Jerome Elmond has only had to worry about one of them. Can KCFC get through?

13th Minute – Of all the moves in the offseason, Sanar’s signing of Hong Yoon-Jeong was probably the best for the Yellow Jackets, and the Quebecois almost makes another bit of magic happen, causing Britta Ullmann to have to come off the line and head him off before he can slot the ball into the back of the net. This is a very entertaining match between evenly-matched teams; did the Chromatik schedulers hit a jackpot by making the last matchday be between teams that had similar standings last season?

16th Minute – GOAL! After having the ball for the majority of the last three minutes, the Yellow Jackets convert! It’s Hong that draws three defenders, and the wily striker is able to back-heel the ball back to Stela Dzunovski. The veteran Squornshelan, who’s been through thick and thin with the club, drives it home with one swing of her right foot, and the game is knotted at one. Nobody tell these players that there is nothing to play for – they aren’t playing like it. SAN 1-1 ZAI.

17th Minute – GOAL! The proverbial roof is blown off at Chromatik City Field it is the Crusaders that strike first against the Orcas! With a dazzling one-two, Kayla Kassaya and Kaaren Lothar push the ball up the field, and before Vincent Hicks and company can recover, the ball finds Justiina Dannysdóttir, club legend, on a one-on-one situation against Tania Vincent. As she’s done hundreds of times before, the Græntfjaller’s strike hits true, and a rabid home crowd salutes as the best footballer to ever done the Crusaders uniform takes a bow – putting all the pressure in the world on Tihon to keep that fourth IFCL berth. CRC 1-0 LOR.

17th Minute – It’s impossible to fathom just how good Iskender Nur has been this season. The Timurian/Chromatik dual-national, once a wonderous youth player, has become the veteran, and he’s working on the twentieth clean sheet of his season against the Brewers. Sure enough, Anton Osterholt and Sylvain Croxier combine for two chances in front of the goal, and each time, Nur’s hands are magical to parry them out of the air. They say thirty is still young for a Goalkeeper, and Iskender is showing absolutely zero signs of slowing down.

18th Minute – A bit of a measured affair at The Tidal Wave, though Crossroads’s goal has worked the crowd up to a mild frenzy. Emma Arthur drops one of her signature deep crosses for Roanna Murin, but Jens Clemence wins the header, and Gavril Atsev makes sure that the ball leaves the danger area, pushing it further up the pitch to the Tide’s side. It’s perhaps the most technical of all the matches going on at the moment – and the tension is so thick that it could be cut with a knife. Who’ll make the first move that sticks?

20th Minute – The vaunted United counterattack, though not as scary this season, has a go at the Red Hawks’ end of the field here – Primitivo being the catalyst as always with a nice touch that splits the middle of the Lanar defense. Minsk Killion misreads the situation, though, getting on a ball that was meant for Renira Schanzer, and Neal Diamond is there to clear it away. The resulting corner is handled by Sierra Caylor, and the Red Hawks maintain the lead.

22nd Minute – GOAL! What a miscue by KCFC, and especially Cayden Munro! After a routine save by Atner Kakeddalddo of a Cid San shot, the keeper passes it to the Center Back, and Munro, not noticing that San was still lurking around, tries to pass it to the left to Harry Amera. San reads the pass, pounces on it, and before Kakeddalddo can react, the ball has already cleared the top left hand corner of the net, far out of the reach of the Efnak keeper. A costly error for the Chromatik center-back, and one that could end up putting KCFC into the Promotion/Relegation Playoffs. Flames of the West and Umbar fans rejoice. KFC 0-1 THU.

24th Minute – GOAL! There was no way that they would be denied for long, and Urrheddiao’s dreams of going back to the IFCC remain alive! As always, it’s Primitivo and Schanzer that draw the focus of the defense, leaving Kristian Greenslade, the big signing this offseason, to lurk behind the front line and wait for the right shot. After Tasha Kamarandan’s ball finds Schanzer, and the resulting shot is parried away by the Red Hawks’ keeper, Greenslade catches the looping rebound and buries it emphatically with precision for his sixth goal of the season and the equalizer. Game on. URU 1-1 LAN.

24th Minute – GOAL! With one rehearsed, controlled motion, Sara Kristoffersdóttir has tied things up in the Capitalizt Dome! The free kick specialist and sniper has had a down year by her standards – this is only her ninth of the year – but the World Cup Champion’s delivery on this kick is so picture-perfect that Medusa Strand can do nothing but just watch it crisp the upper right-side netting of the goal. Easily the winner of the Goal of the Week, and a contender for Goal of the Year. CHR 1-1 WTS.

25th Minute – The first Red Card of the day is handed out in… Pria City? Though Flames of the West-Umbar has seen more cards in total, Cin Drea’s ruthless tackle of Werigo Ani earns him a straight red, as the Left Back had plowed through Ani’s plant leg. Thankfully, Ani gets up without too much trouble, while the Frost are down to ten men. With Pria City already holding a one-nil lead, things look to be going swimmingly for the Monarchs.

26th Minute – GOAL! We finally hear from the Frenei Tor – Urrhed FC match, which had been just dominated by short passes that couldn’t reach either side of the pitch. Maude Qalicho-Qaqqaq, who has a bright career ahead in the Red League, is able to drop a dime on a deep cross to set up Andze Nedeljkovic, and the Squornshelan times his run perfectly to deliver a volley before Pence Harringborn can react. The result? Harringborn gets there, but the ball hits his left glove and still ends up at the back of the net. Advantage to the home team, and the Submarines are in danger of sinking their chances at the IFCC Berth Playoffs. FRT 1-0 UFC.

29th Minute – GOAL! After the early Anusic goal, the momentum has been all Sanar, and it’s Hong that does it himself this time, with a low ground ball to the left just beyond the box Ullmann misjudges, diving too far to her right. A comical mishap for the Z’ai’ai keeper, for certain, while the Quebecois loanee celebrates. SAN 2-1 ZAI.

32nd Minute – GOAL! But the celebration only lasts for three minutes as the Mountaineers answer right back, Lars Bedesman’s corner kick just tucking in the upper netting, right corner, as Gaunting Norwood and the Yellow Jackets can only watch. Four goals in thirty-two minutes at The Hive, and there doesn’t seem to be any signs of slowing that down anytime soon… SAN 2-2 ZAI.

33rd Minute – GOAL! Lanar has been looking for a way to stop the United flow of things for a while, and it’s their Quebecois contingent that gets the job done as they retake the lead. It starts with Pengsoo Brown dispossessing Primitivo, and a pass to Mairead Colston leads to the Winger getting up the field. Ruby Vanderley gets the cross to the other side, and after drawing the attention of two, gets the ball back to Colston, who is able to step around the efforts of Luo Kun and tap the ball in before Jeremiah Allison can get there. A shame for United after their equalizer, and a reminder that the Red Hawks’ Quebecois identity remains as strong as ever. URU 1-2 LAN.

36th Minute – Penalty! Myana’s Enrico Hanson-Conavacio is brought down by a charging Li Jianguo at the edge of the box. It goes to VAR, but Referee Charles Dumont declares that it’s a penalty. Myana sends Enrico to take the kick… And it’s saved by Romola Carolan, her right knee being able to knock it away, with Jiawei Chuan achieving the clearance. Myana lose out on a prime opportunity to cement their second placed finish, while Tihon takes a breather, having dodged a bullet.

41st Minute – GOAL! The tie is broken at Chromatik City Field! All season long, Lhor’s attacks have come from Vincent Hicks, Kieron Lafayette, and Tamora Ravenwood – why would this time be any different? It starts with Vincent Hicks, but the three up front move as a unit through the core of the Crusaders’ defense, and Nicole Watson guesses that Ravenwood will take the shot – just for Lafayette to take the slight pass to the left and score in what has to be one of the most frustrating goals to concede for a keeper. CRC 1-1 LOR.

41st Minute – All kudos to Narcisa Rousseau and the Frost for holding the Monarchs while being down a man, as Pria City has had 81% of possession since the Red Card and not converted any chances. Emma Knoflach is actually moonlighting at Left Back for the sent off Cin Drea, as Renate Haggard drops back to leave Vissenta Okamoto as the only true striker up top. To be fair, Pria City doesn’t need to do anything else but win, but still, to not beat up on a ten-man team is a bit disappointing.

42nd Minute – GOAL! In a match that’s produced more fouls this half (twelve) than shots (seven), Lyubov Reznikova gives the Flames the goal that they so desperately needed! It’s a header off of a gorgeous ball from Graham Hughes, and the Pyazhnayan lays out for it to not only give the Flames the lead here, but the lead on top of both Umbar and KCFC right now in terms of being safe from relegation. IF Janina were to pull this off in her first season at the Red League? The already high stock of the young Græntfjaller manger would go up even higher. FTW 1-0 UMB.

44nd Minute – Speaking of Knetyohai City FC, Kurtis Rough is forced to use a substitution early as Harry Amera limps off the field with a left heel injury. In comes Mitchell Large, who is no near as physical as Amera, and the KCFC backfield looks even more vulnerable to attacks from Cid San and Jake McGhee than ever. The Cyclones don’t look like the twentieth placed team in the league right now, and with the news that the Flames have taken the lead against Umbar, murmurs are echoing around the stadium.

45+1th Minute – Right before halftime, Primitivo’s corner is converted by Minsk Killion into the back of the net – only to be called offside as Killion had left just a second too early. Imagine what that could’ve done for the United morale – but instead, they’ll have to go into halftime a goal down and needing to do a lot more to win this one.

Half-Time Results
Knetyohai City FC 0-1 Tihon United
San 22’
Urrheddiao 1-2 Lanar
Greenslade 24’//Rossi 7’, Colston 33’
Sanar 2-2 Z’ai’ai
Dzunovski 16’, Hong 29’//Anusic 4’, Bedesman 32’
Tihon 0-0 Myana

Pria City 1-0 Felswyr
Jordan 6’
Flames of the West 1-0 Umbar
Reznikova 42’
Crossroads 1-1 Lhor
Dannysdóttir 17’//Lafayette 41’
Chromatik 1-1 Wirr Tsi
Marinca ‘7//Kristoffersdóttir 24’
Frenei Tor 1-0 Urrhed FC
Nedeljkovic 26’
Alnio 0-0 Anomalies

Standings at Halftime

Red League                Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Chromatik               38   25   9   4   108   66  +42    84
 2 Myana                   38   24   5   9   102   59  +43    77
 3 Wirr Tsi                38   22  10   6    61   25  +36    76
 4 Tihon                   38   21   9   8    79   59  +20    70
 5 Crossroads              38   20   9   9    63   47  +16    69
 6 Anomalies               38   18  12   8    54   34  +20    66
 7 Lhor                    38   19   6  13    82   74   +8    63
 8 Pria City               38   16   8  14    38   39   −1    56
 9 Alnio                   38   15  10  13    85   85    0    55
10 Urrhed FC               38   16   5  17    46   49   −3    53
11 Urrheddiao              38   13  12  13    50   45   +5    51
12 Lanar                   38   13   9  16    40   46   −6    48
13 Frenei Tor              38   11  14  13    42   48   −6    47
14 Felswyr                 38   13   5  20    39   49  −10    44
15 Flames of the West      38    9   9  20    33   56  −23    36
16 Knetyohai City FC       38    9   8  21    22   39  −17    35
17 Umbar                   38    9   8  21    32   68  −36    35
18 Sanar                   38    6  11  21    55   81  −26    29
19 Z'ai'ai                 38    7   7  24    41   76  −35    28
20 Tihon United            38    4  14  20    41   68  −27    26

As things stand, Myana would hold off Wirr Tsi for the third spot, while Anomalies, Lhor, Pria City, and Alnio would wait the result of the Violet Cup Final, with Urrhed FC watching. Urrheddiao needs to pick things up in the second half. At the bottom, Flames of the West has leapfrogged KCFC and Umbar for the time being.

46th Minute – And we’re back on across the country, though a winter rainstorm has really started to pour down in the Islands, leading to wet conditions for the Urrheddiao-Lanar, Tihon-Myana, and Frenei Tor-Urrhed FC matches. What effects, if any, will the rain have?

48th Minute – Ooh! Frenei Tor almost double their lead at home against the Submarines, but Prisca Rogers loses her footing in the rain right as she is about to hit a gorgeous ball from Maude Qalicho-Qaqqaq, and Urrhed FC dodge a bullet. Visibility is almost impossible in the downpour, and the game starts to be more about short passes and deep runs than beauty, now.

49th Minute – GOAL! Kieron Lafayette with the double! This time, it’s Gustaw Wojtkiewicz that frees up the Left Winger, and he does the rest, leaving Pavlo Kornijchuk in the dust and taking the midrange shot before Keith Braxton can close in. Nicole Watson, to her credit, guesses the right way, but the timing is ever so slightly off as the Orcas take the lead over their hated rivals in a bid to keep the Crusaders from even challenging for the IFCL berth.

50th Minute – The rain has really slowed things down in Urrheddiao, and the fans in the upper decks have even retreated to the covered areas within the stadium. On the pitch, it’s the Red Hawks that are dominating possession, content to keep the ball away from United and let time march on. When the ball is literally skipping across the ground like a stone when hit, you know it’s raining pretty hard… But there is no sign of any thunder or lightning, so the game goes on. Usually, Chromatik winter storms turn to snow or go away in a few hours, but by then, the game will be over.

53rd Minute – And a brawl has happened on the pitch in Crix! Flames of the West and Umbar, two hated rivals that had promoted together and now were fighting for their lives, had been playing a tense game so far, with fifteen fouls in fifty-three minutes. Now, after a hard tackle by Carrie Singh on Striker Uhtetul Kahelto, Monkeys center back Jung Wu comes running a third way of the way up the pitch and throws a punch at Singh, socking her in the head. It takes multiple players from both sides of the field to calm them down, and they are both tossed – leaving the game at ten versus ten, and leaving whomever loses this game a starter down in the Promotion/Relegation Playoff to come. This will be talked about by the purists of Chromatik football ad nauseum in the offseason…

54th Minute – GOAL! The tie is broken in Sanar in the Dead Rubber that keeps giving! Dean Berrymore has been having a season that’s reminiscent of the one that Mimír Waltheofsson had a few seasons ago, scoring so much of his team’s goals, regardless of the team’s woes. Now, the Pale Tikariotian Devil – as he’s referred to by his fans – gives the Mountaineers the lead after winning a header off a Denis Olivier corner in front of Gaunting Norwood’s goal. It’s the twenty-second of Berrymore’s year – in what will surely be the last season that he plays for Z’ai’ai. SAN 2-3 ZAI.

54th Minute – GOAL! Speaking of the devil, there’s Mimír Waltheofsson! Wirr Tsi are so lucky to have a Striker without ego on their squad. Being title contenders despite scoring forty less goals than Chromatik or Myana, Mimír has still accounted for quite a few of those, and adds another, being one of the few players in the Red League that can get by both Trudy Harrison and Stephen Kerr (with help from a pass to Kendra Carpenter) before tapping it calmly into the side netting, seconds before Strand can come to collect the ball. Wirr Tsi has done their bit – they now just need to hold on against the Champions – and hope that Tihon can come through in the rainstorm. CHR 1-2 WTS.

56th Minute – Three minutes of ten v. ten football, and it’s become very clear that the Flames are far more used to this than the Monkeys. The home fans start to take advantage of the situation, starting chants that other fanbases in Chromatika would find alarming: “When life gives you Oranges, we crush them”, “Shock the Monkeys to hell”, and the worst of them, “First, take the title. Second, knock you down. Last, see you never.” Absolutely zero love lost between the two teams.

57th Minute – Tihon United have 82% possession in this half, and seem to be just sleepwalking through the motions, trying to keep fit but also rest players for the upcoming IFCC final. KCFC look lethargic out there – and despite the home fans trying to get something going for their club, there is more energy in a funeral.

59th Minute – GOAL! That has to be one of the most spectacular goals scored in the Red League, ever! In the pouring rain, with visibility almost reduced to zero, Emma Arthur’s corner kick from the left corner finds no one. As it hits the ground, Roanna Murin, the Tide Striker, hits it instinctively with her right foot (review would show that she had her eyes closed due to the rain when she made contact with the ball). Though not a hard kick, the ball skids across the water, past four legs of Myana players, and into the left front corner of the net, before Katerina Olexander could even put together what was going on. An instinctive in a scrum in the middle of the rainstorm had given Tihon one of the most unlikely goals ever, and a foothold on the last IFCL berth – while also giving Wirr Tsi the second place in the league, with approximately thirty-five minutes left to play.

61st Minute – Kayla Kassaya keeps setting up Justiina Dannysdóttir for knifing runs at the Orca backfield – and time and time again, Kiana Woo and Duncan McCariot rise to meet her, holding the Græntfjaller up and forcing her to make subpar decisions. Lhor definitely deserve holding onto the lead for now, though it remains to be seen just how much longer their defensive formation will hold up to this level of pressure being put on by the Crusaders.

63rd Minute – Stela Dzunovski is subbed off the field for Harry Rafael, and for the first time today at The Hive, there is thunderous applause from the remaining fans. It’s hard to tell what the incoming Manager will choose to do with the Squornshelan, but she’s been through thick and thin with this club, and been a model servant while being at it. A respectful send-off.

65th Minute – Does anyone want to win between Alnio and Anomalies? Both sides seem paralyzed by the prospect of being the first one to make the big mistake – and the result is a total of eight shots taken in total in sixty-five minutes of play. Sure, Iskender Nur is good, but what is stopping Nigel Erskine and Siobhan Baker from taking deep runs at the Brewers? Griffin Ascroft looks as terse as ever, and AFC do need a result today – this is not the intensity they should be playing at.

66th Minute – GOAL! Harry Rafael shows that it was right to bring him on as he is the one to provide the gorgeous ball to Hong, who ties the match up at three! The Quebecois this time waits to time his run to make sure he won’t be offside, and when Ullmann decides to stay put and not meet him out, he rockets his shot to the upper right corner where she is not able to reach. SAN 3-3 ZAI.

67th Minute – GOAL! Is it all over for Urrheddiao? In a break in the rain at the United Center, Layla Mae-Potts, the Grearish/Chromatik Midfielder, takes the ball just past the half-pitch line and rockets a shot across the bow. Uncharacteristically, Jeremiah Allison misjudges the bounce, and the ball bounds over his head and into the goal. Three to Lanar. URU 1-3 LAN.

70th Minute – GOAL! That is the United we all love! Before they can be written off, Urrheddiao put one back on the board, Varazdat Stubbs heading in the ball on a corner kick by Primitivo. As if on cue, the rain starts back up again, and all signs of a far more open game that had happened in the last three minutes disappear in the matter of seconds. It’s not a very heavy rainstorm, but with the wind blowing unpredictably, it’s definitely harsh conditions to play in. URU 2-3 LAN.

72nd Minute – Pria City has now had six more shots on goal, and Felswyr is holding the line. Both teams would be okay with this result – the Monarchs would retain their surprise berth in the IFCC Berth Playoffs, while the Frost would be able to say that they were able to lose gracefully while being down a man and being Managed by an Interim Manager. Not the best of watching for the neutral fan, but at least the home fans are happy.

75th Minute – Unlike in Urrheddiao, the rain doesn’t show any signs of stopping in Tihon, and with the game slowing down, Myana’s having issues getting anything major going. Tihon double down on trying to maintain the lead – Leo Hooper is subbed off for Josefina Portieri, with the Juven midfielder to play further back - and though Myana answer by taking off Lore Kartery for Rosella Counts, time is starting to run out.

75th Minute – Red! Red to Umbar! In what has become the most brutal game in Red League history, Umbar’s Mikhail Herron is shown a red after a particularly hard challenge on Flames Striker Rasmus Hourihane. Herron had been shown a yellow for a similar offense earlier in the game, and the Monkeys are down to nine men. This is almost a sackable offense in itself for Michel St. Laurent, who had been standing on thin ice for long anyways despite the promotion last season.

80th Minute – GOAL! The Pale Tikariotian Devil strikes again! Sure, Joda Daniels’ pass to Sarah Reid had been lazy, and sure, Elyna Reeve could’ve closed down on it a tad faster, but Dean Berrymore is on it in an instant, and three seconds of sprinting followed by a classic finish sees the Tikariotian score his twenty-third of the year – out of forty-three goals for the club. What a special player he is. SAN 3-4 ZAI.

81st Minute – GOAL! They had been in charge the entire second half, and before it gets to be too late, Kayla Kassaya’s through-ball to Justiina Dannysdóttir finally works, mostly due to the fact that this time, she had help. Zoë Barthelemy finally times a run by Lashell Dube, and the Savigliano winger receives a nice pass from Justiina herself to level the game and leave sole possession of fifth place to Crossroads. CRC 2-2 LOR.

84th Minute – Tihon United sees two goals called back due to offside in the last three minutes – and the fans are leaving the stadium in droves now. KCFC will, in all likelihood, limp into the Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, and hope that they can right the ship before they end up in the Orange League again.

84th Minute – The Submarines show a spark of life, M’aka Antoine making a deep run before the ball is forced out by Henning Svarthus, but Lew Karlov is on it, and the routine save puts a bitter end to the best chance that Urrhed FC had had the entire game. The days of this club knocking on the door of a top six finish seem so long ago.

85th Minute – Wirr Tsi has moved Enix and Carpenter far back, subbed off Kristoffersdóttir for Maguire, and asked Mimír to be the sole player in charge of putting up any kind of an offense. Jannick Kontiola decides that winning the title is enough, and despite the score being what it is, the cheering in the stands hasn’t quieted down a single bit. For the ultimate fan service, Sophie Singh is taken off – behind thunderous applause – for Cande Montalban, as players start to just go through the motions while trying to make sure that they won’t get injured.

87th Minute – How in the world did he miss that? Sylvain Croxier had the golden chance to give the Brewers a lead against the Anomalies – Iskender Nur was out of position and he had an empty net to shoot at – but the Askari Striker’s left foot looses footing in the grass at RCK Field, and his resulting shot trails limply to the right, off of the goal. This leaves Alnio’s Captain with his head in his hands – he just can’t believe it.

88th Minute – The stadium is now about 10% full, and Tihon United aren’t even celebrating. They have a job to do against Lhor next week, and they want to cause full chaos to happen regarding the IFCC Berth Playoffs. KCFC had been relegated to be just a warm-up for the Cyclones.

90th Minute – Myana has their best chance yet to try to equalize against the Tide – but this time, Romola Carolan is wise to their antics. Specifically, Enrico Hanson-Conavacio tries to dominate the attention of two Tide defenders with his run, but Olexander remains wise of the attempt by Nadya Dostoevich to lurk behind, and when Dostoevich hits her shot, Carolan is there to catch the ball without a problem. A nice idea, but thwarted nonetheless.

90+2nd Minute – GOAL! Urankar! Ermin Urankar breaks the tie at RCK Field! In what had to be the slowest game of the bunch on this final day, it’s the Myatnar left back/midfielder that ends up being the hero. Siobhan Baker and Nigel Erskine combine for a nice combination play at the front of the Brewers’ goal, and though Sherri Hartley is able to take care of two shots, the rebound is put away by Urankar to give Anomalies the lead and most assuredly the win – a result that will guarantee their spot in the IFCC Berth Playoffs. ALB 0-1 ANO.

90+3rd Minute – The final whistle at Knetyohai, Pria City, the Capitalizt Dome, and Tor, as KCFC are left in the Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Pria City clinch their spot in the IFCC Playoff Berth regardless of the Lhor – Tihon United result, Wirr Tsi all but secures second place, and Frenei Tor knocks Urrhed FC out of IFCC contention – unless Lhor win. Submarines fans will become Orcas fans for a day…

90+4th Minute – Three more matches are called at the United Center, in Crix, and at the Tidal Wave. Urrheddiao, a season removed from a surprise IFCC berth, are knocked out of contention. Flames of the West win the match that keeps them in the Red League, while knocking out two of Umbar’s starters from their date against KCFC. Tihon do what they need to in order to keep fourth place, while knocking Myana to third – a fate that they would’ve never guessed with six matches to play.

90+5th Minute – And with that, the three hundred and eighty games are a wrap. Crossroads will finish in fifth place and have that IFCC berth no matter what, while Anomalies will be the top seed in the IFCC berth playoffs. As for Sanar and Z’ai’ai, both of them will head to the Orange League under new management – and we will be left wondering what they will look like as they enter the Orange League next season.

Despite the title being decided already, there was plenty of drama on the final day of the season – and with that, only six matches remain to complete the 11th Rainbow League System cycle.

Full-Time Results
Knetyohai City FC 0-1 Tihon United
San 22’
Urrheddiao 2-3 Lanar
Greenslade 24’, Stubbs 70’//Rossi 7’, Colston 33’, Potts 67’
Sanar 3-4 Z’ai’ai
Dzunovski 16’, Hong 29’, 66’//Anusic 4’, Bedesman 32’, Berrymore 54’, 80’
Tihon 1-0 Myana
Murin 59’
Pria City 1-0 Felswyr
Jordan 6’
Flames of the West 1-0 Umbar
Reznikova 42’
Crossroads 2-2 Lhor
Dannysdóttir 17’, Barthelemy 81’//Lafayette 41’, 49’
Chromatik 1-2 Wirr Tsi
Marinca ‘7//Kristoffersdóttir 24’, Waltheofsson 54’
Frenei Tor 1-0 Urrhed FC
Nedeljkovic 26’
Alnio 0-1 Anomalies
Urankar 92’

Violet Cup XI Final - @ The Capitalizt Dome, Chromia, Capital District, Chromatika (144,000)
Lhor (Red) 2–3 Tihon United (Red)
Emdelbia 17', Hicks 84'//San 29', McGhee 64' (pen.), Kabaste 90+2'

All Lhor needed to do was win this one. Win this one, get one of the IFCC Berths, and don't worry about the IFCC Berth Playoff. Instead, they ran into a Cyclones side trying to make history despite being relegated, a side who decided to use the League as a playground while playing for the Cup. There is a reason why Myung Hye-Jung isn't going to lose his job despite being relegated, and it showed here. The quality of Vincent Hicks assisting Dani Emdelbia produced an early goal, but Cid San was there to equalize before the half hour; then, when Jake McGhee, the Licentian journeyman, converted from the spot, the sold-out crowd at the Capitalizt Dome started to believe. Sure, Hicks would equalize, but the magic was with the Cyclones, and Tedo Kabaste, the young Efnak midfielder, was there to put away the rebound after Cid San's run in injury time - insuring that the Cyclones will be the first time in the history of Chromatik domestic football to play in the IFCC and the CWC while being in the second tier. The result also sends Lhor to the IFCC Berth Playoff - and eliminates 10th placed Urrhed FC from contention.

Red League/Orange League Promotion/Relegation Playoffs

Relegation Preliminary Round
Knetyohai City FC (Red) 1–3 Umbar (Red)
Abraham 13'//Kahelto 58', 76', 90+3'

Down two starters in their back four, Umbar never let KCFC have too much room, and Uhtetul Kahelto's hat trick in the final thirty-five minutes meant that the Monkeys would survive and live to face off against their hated rivals of the Flames of the West for at least another season. KCFC continue their dismal end of the season, and will have one last chance to survive.

Promotion Preliminary Round
Ming (Orange) 1–2 BT Ming (Orange)
Yaroslavovich 36'//Silon 10', Jorwam 64'

In what amounts to be the third and final leg of the Ming Derby, the Legalese-owned side has far more control of the ball, and after taking the lead, BT is able to hold onto it for the last twenty-six minutes. BT Ming now sit at the precipice of potentially joining Flames of the West as the only foreign-owned clubs in the Red League not named Wirr Tsi - and they'd be casting Cobrio-owned KCFC down while at it.

Promotion/Relegation Round
Knetyohai City FC (Red) 0–1 BT Ming (Orange)
De Lann 26'

Not like this. Knetyohai City FC possesses the ball for 72% of the game, outshoots BT Ming 14 to 3, and still loses - due to Sharon Ulster having the game over her life, Ponce De Lann's header finding its mark, and three prime chances being called offside. Knetyohai City FC is relegated, and BT Ming becomes the latest team to join the Red League.

IFCC Berth Playoffs

Semifinals
Anomalies 7–3 Alnio
Erskine 25', Baker 31', 68', Knight 45+1', 50', 90+2', Urankar 74'//Croxier 15', Osterholt 40', Noboa 72'
Lhor 0–1 Pria City
Jordan 63

When Iskender Nur left the pitch with a broken shoulder after the tenth minute, the Anomalies-Alnio rematch of the final game of the season took a fascinating turn. Forced to play more offensively to overcome having to start Vlasi Don, Anomalies came at Alnio in waves, and scored seven goals - more than an eighth of the goals they had scored in thirty-eight games in the regular season. Alnio, to their credit, did score three past Don, but Susie Knight's hat trick and three assists paced the Anomalies as they raced to the Final of the Berth Playoffs. They will still be without Nur, but Ascroft has his players playing at a breakneck speed - and it will be difficult for them to be stopped.

A team that could stop them, though, are the Monarchs. Pitching yet another clean sheet, they knocked off the disappointed Orcas that had just lost the Cup Final, ensuring that Lhor's run of poor results will continue for at least one season and setting up a date between what was two of the best keepers of the league - now, they'll have to try to withstand an unhinged Anomalies coming at them full force.

Final
Anomalies 3–3 Pria City (4–3 AET)
Knight 18', 114', Erskine 75', Baker 82'//Wright 36', Jordan 79', Robertson 90+2'

With Susie Knight scoring early in the IFCC Berth Final, Pria City Manager Farrione Larrianne did not panic. She stayed her course, and the Monarchs righted the ship, equalizing before halftime on a Sagittarius Wright breakaway goal. Nigel Erskine's header would help AFC go up, but Sandra Jordan equalized four minutes later, and when Siobhan Baker converted on a free kick, Andrew Robertson would do the same to send the game to extra time. Defense was still the name of the game, but both teams were getting chances in droves - and on one of the last chances of the day, Susie Knight, the MVP of the IFCC Playoffs, buried a free kick from just out of the right corner of the box to send the Anomalies past the Monarchs and back to the IFCC. For Larrianne and company, it was still an overachieving season, and one that could set them up for the years to come, but the moment belonged to Anomalies - finally back in international football.

Final Standings

Red League                Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Chromatik               38   25   8   5   108   67  +41    83 Champions, IFCF CL, CAFA LigAnaia
 2 Wirr Tsi                38   23   9   6    62   25  +37    78 IFCF CL, CAFA LigAnaia
 3 Myana                   38   24   5   9   102   59  +43    77 IFCF CL
 4 Tihon                   38   21   9   8    79   59  +20    72 IFCF CL
 5 Crossroads              38   20   9   9    64   48  +16    69 IFCF CC
 6 Anomalies               38   19  11   8    55   34  +21    68 IFCF CC (as Playoff Winner)
 7 Lhor                    38   19   6  13    83   75   +8    63 IFCF CC Playoff, VCI
 8 Pria City               38   16   8  14    38   39   −1    56 IFCF CC Playoff
 9 Alnio                   38   15   9  14    85   86   −1    54 IFCF CC Playoff
10 Urrhed FC               38   16   5  17    46   49   −3    53
11 Urrheddiao              38   13  12  13    51   46   +5    51
12 Lanar                   38   13   9  16    41   47   −6    48
13 Frenei Tor              38   11  14  13    42   48   −6    47
14 Felswyr                 38   13   5  20    39   49  −10    44
15 Flames of the West      38    9   9  20    33   56  −23    36
16 Knetyohai City FC       38    9   8  21    22   39  −17    35 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Relegated (Round 2)
17 Umbar                   38    9   8  21    32   68  −36    35 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs, Saved (Round 1)
18 Z'ai'ai                 38    8   6  24    43   77  −34    30 Relegated
19 Sanar                   38    6  10  22    56   83  −27    28 Relegated
20 Tihon United            38    4  14  20    41   68  −27    26 Relegated, IFCL CC, CWC

Red League Champions:

Chromatik (2nd Title)

Violet Cup Champions:

Tihon United (1st Title)

by **Chromatika** » Sat Sep 03, 2022 12:26 pm

Rainbow League System Season Eleven Awards

Golden Boot (Most Goals Scored)
32 - ST Sophie Singh - Chromatik (Eura)
27 - ST Enrico Hanson-Conavacio - Myana (Schottia/Quebec and Shingoryeo)
26 - ST Justiina Dannysdóttir - Crossroads (Græntfjall)
25 - ST Mimír Waltheofsson - Wirr Tsi (Græntfjall)
24 - ST Sylvaiin Croixer - Alnio (Askari Union)
23 - ST Dean Berrymore - Z'ai'ai (Tikariot)
22 - ST Dani Emdelbia - Lhor (Mertagne)
21 - ST Daniltsin Vasilievich - Tihon (Chromatik)

It is obvious to any avid watcher of the Red League that if Chromatik and Myana had run systems where there was only one dominant scorer, Enrico and Sophie would've had so many more goals. Regardless, the Euran striker was brilliant in her first year with the club, being the first scorer in Red League history to score more than thirty goals - having the eight extra matches helped. Justiina Dannysdóttir ends up on this list one last time in her illustrious career, while Dean Berrymore keeps up the trend of Z'ai'ai strikers that did everything they could but still couldn't keep their team up.

Golden Glove (Most Clean Sheets)
20 - Iskender Nur, Anomalies (Timuria/Chromatika)
18 - Kathie Begley, Wirr Tsi (Chromatika)
17 - Gianfranco Giglio, Pria City (Savigliane)
15 - Nicole Watson, Crossroads (Cassadaigua)
14 - Lew Karlov, Frenei Tor (Savojarna)
13 - Jeremiah Allison, Urrheddiao (Chromatika)

Griffin Ascroft's shift to a more physical, defensive side of the game has made Anomalies one of the best defending teams in the league, and they exemplify that here by keeping a clean sheet in over half their matches. Wirr Tsi's Kathie Begley turned in another great season, while the rest of these names are household - save one Gianfranco Giglio, who stepped into Pria City and made it her own.

Golden Band (New Player of the Year)
1. ST Sophie Singh, Chromatik (Eura)
2. LM Maude Qalicho-Qaqqaq, Frenei Tor (Quebec and Shingoryeo)
3. CM Kayla Kassaya, Crossroads (Adab)
4. CM Vincent Hicks, Lhor (Tumbra)
5. GK Gianfranco Giglio, Pria City (Savigliane)

Singh's impact on Chromatik cannot be understated, but neither can the playmaking ability of one Maude Qalicho-Qaqqaq, who dazzled many an opponent and fan with her creative play. Kayla Kassaya makes it two Adabian playmakers in the league, while Vincent Hicks was at the forefront of the resurgence/rebuilding of Lhor. Throw in Giglio, who had the great season in goal for Pria City, and these were some great signings.

Golden Ring (Young Player of the Year: U-23)
1. ST Sophie Singh, Chromatik (Eura)
2. AM/CM Susan Knight, Anomalies (Tumbra)
3. RW/LW Owen James, Chromatik (Eura)
4. CM Lore Kartery, Myana (Astograth)
5. LM Maude Qalicho-Qaqqaq, Frenei Tor (Quebec and Shingoryeo)

Singh takes another one, but is seconded by Susan Knight, who has really gained a following with Anomalies by being the one to start their counterattacks. Owen James keeps up his great seasons at winger with Chromatik, while Lore Kartery has been a lynchpin for Myana at center-midfield, being a great all-around player. Maude rounds out the list, another accolade to show just how brilliant her first season in the Red League was.

Golden Bow (Foreigner of the Year)
1. CM/AM Cixin Ngyuen, Chromatik (Zwangzug)
2. LM Emma Arthur, Tihon (Adab)
3. ST Sophie Singh, Chromatik (Eura)
4. ST Enrico Hanson-Conavacio, Myana (Schottia/Quebec and Shingoryeo)
5. ST Justiina Dannysdóttir, Crossroads (Græntfjall)

Having all the weapons in the world doesn't matter if you don't possess a maestro to use them, and Chromatik were lucky to have Cixin Nguyen to do that. Sometimes helping Harrison out the back, often times moving forward to get the ball to Wawanolett, James, Singh, and Marinca, the Zwangzug international played a pivotal role for the Capitalizt. Arthur had another great season with the Tide, instrumental in them maintaining their fourth placed finish, while Myana counted on Enrico for his usual barrage of goals. Justiina is here not just out of nostalgia but also merit - she was still brilliant in goal-scoring opportunities.

Manager of the Year
1. Griffin Ascroft, Anomalies (Brenecia)
2. Jannick Kontiola, Chromatik (Quebec and Shingoryeo)
3. Hecate Charing, Tihon (Brenecia)
4. Rachel Byrne, Alnio (Brenecia)
5. Farrione Larianne, Pria City (Yesopalitha)

Ahead of Byrne and Larianne, who have successfully elevated their clubs faster than expected, ahead of Charing, who has led Tihon to two consecutive fourth placed finishes, and even ahead of a Jannick Kontiola that has led Chromatik to its second ever title, the award goes to Griffin Ascroft - who, in three seasons, has changed Anomalies' club culture and built them up to where they could seriously contend for a Top Four spot next season.

Golden Ball - Player of the Year
1. CM/AM Cixin Ngyuen, Chromatik (Zwangzug)
2. LM Emma Arthur, Tihon (Adab)
3. ST Sophie Singh, Chromatik (Eura)
4. GK Kathie Begley, Wirr Tsi (Chromatika)
5. GK Iskender Nur, Anomalies (Timuria/Chromatika)

Nguyen takes top honors as Chromatik's maestro, while Singh finishes third here behind Arthur's importance at Tihon. Two goalkeepers round out the list - Begley for being the only Shock player to really keep them afloat during the rough start, turning in yet another brilliant season, and Nur - who is the harbinger of the new-look Anomalies that will be a threat for many a season to come.

All-Pro Team - Goalkeeper, 4 Defenders, 3 Midfielders, 3 Forwards, Manager
First Team
GK Iskender Nur, Anomalies (Timuria/Chromatika)
RB Raphael Cole, Anomalies (Nephara)
CB Bigger Mbala-Ekakia, Wirr Tsi (Mytanija)
CB Keith Braxton, Crossroads (Nephara)
LB Vivica Muscadin, Wirr Tsi (Nephara)
CM/AM Cixin Nguyen, Chromatik (Zwangzug)
CM Kayla Kassaya, Crossroads (Adab)
LM Emma Arthur, Tihon (Adab)
ST Sophie Singh, Chromatik (Eura)
ST Enrico Hanson-Conavacio, Myana (Schottia/Quebec and Shingoryeo)
ST Mimír Waltheofsson, Wirr Tsi (Græntfjall)
MG Griffin Ascroft, Anomalies (Brenecia)

Second Team
GK Kathie Begley, Wirr Tsi (Chromatika)
RB Omollo Ayange, Pria City (Nyowani Kitara)
CB Diocletian Vale, Anomalies (Nephara)
CB Jens Clemence, Myana (Nephara)
LB Jet McBride, Chromatik (South Newlandia)
DM Trudy Harrison, Chromatik (Tumbra)
CM Vincent Hicks, Lhor (Tumbra)
CM Lore Kartery, Myana (Astograth)
ST Justiina Dannysdóttir, Crossroads (Græntfjall)
ST Dean Berrymore, Z'ai'ai (Tikariot)
ST Sylvain Croxier, Alnio (Askari Union)
MG Jannick Kontiola, Chromatik (Quebec and Shingoryeo)

by **Chromatika** » Wed Oct 19, 2022 7:15 pm

CBA Season 8

Chromatik Basketball Association     Pld    W   L    PF   PA    PD 
 1 Eyrods Saints                      88   68  20  7220 6212 +1008 First-Round Bye
 2 Sanar Hurons                       88   57  31  6922 6439  +483 First-Round Bye
 3 Urrheddiao Pride                   88   54  34  6957 6456  +501 Playoffs
 4 Z'ai'ai Warriors                   88   50  38  6802 6641  +161 Playoffs
 5 Lanar Rhinos                       88   47  41  6696 6683   +13 Playoffs
 6 Wirr Tsi Sparks                    88   46  42  6766 6696   +70 Playoffs
 7 Chromia Cougars                    88   43  45  6718 6725    −7 Eliminated
 8 Anfanhar Giants                    88   41  47  6632 6601   +31 Eliminated
 9 Myana Roughriders                  88   38  50  6651 6848  −197 Eliminated
10 Felswyr Lions                      88   32  56  6349 6908  −559 Eliminated
11 Alnio Dragoons                     88   29  59  6371 7096  −725 Eliminated
12 Pria Tyrants                       88   23  65  6355 7134  −779 Eliminated

Play-In Round

3. Urrheddiao Pride vs. 6. Wirr Tsi Sparks
Urrheddiao Pride 81–82 Wirr Tsi Sparks
Urrheddiao Pride 90–60 Wirr Tsi Sparks
Wirr Tsi Sparks 67–97 Urrheddiao Pride
Wirr Tsi Sparks 78–80 Urrheddiao Pride

3. Urrheddiao Pride win the series, 4-0.

4. Z'ai'ai Warriors vs. 5. Lanar Rhinos
Z'ai'ai Warriors 89–61 Lanar Rhinos
Z'ai'ai Warriors 78–57 Lanar Rhinos
Lanar Rhinos 56–64 Z'ai'ai Warriors
Lanar Rhinos 64–96 Z'ai'ai Warriors

4. Z'ai'ai Warriors win the series, 4-0.

Semifinals

1. Eyrods Saints vs. 4. Z'ai'ai Warriors
Eyrods Saints 73–65 Z'ai'ai Warriors
Eyrods Saints 79–69 Z'ai'ai Warriors
Z'ai'ai Warriors 82–84 Eyrods Saints
Z'ai'ai Warriors 78–81 Eyrods Saints

1. Eyrods Saints win the series, 4-0.

2. Sanar Hurons vs. 3. Urrheddiao Pride
Sanar Hurons 65–73 Urrheddiao Pride
Sanar Hurons 97–84 Urrheddiao Pride
Urrheddiao Pride 60–81 Sanar Hurons
Urrheddiao Pride 58–98 Sanar Hurons
Sanar Hurons 80–61 Urrheddiao Pride

2. Sanar Hurons win the series, 4-1.

Championship

1. Eyrods Saints vs. 2. Sanar Hurons
Eyrods Saints 91–84 Sanar Hurons
Eyrods Saints 114–51 Sanar Hurons
Sanar Hurons 88–103 Eyrods Saints
Sanar Hurons 67–81 Eyrods Saints

1. Eyrods Saints win the series, 4-0.

CHAMPIONS: Eyrods Saints (6th Title)

Chromatika (CMT) Qualifiers
Eyrods Saints
Sanar Hurons
Urrheddiao Pride

by **Chromatika** » Sun Oct 30, 2022 11:27 pm

Rainbow League System Season Twelve Preview

Red League - Part 1/5
Sponsored By:

Curio

All club rests courtesy of Vulpine Sportif

O5. BT MING

MG Myung Ha-Sik (45)

GK Henrik SKOLUND(21)
RB Ekstein MORGEN(28)
CB SONJA Constantisdóttir (31) CAPTAIN
CB SVANDIS Marcosdóttir (24)
LB Riga CARCASSONE (19)
CM Zane KIRCHNER(21)
CM/DM Lilyanna MAIN (19)
RWB/RAM Carrick GERHARDTJAN (18)
AM/CM Stuart SMITH (28)
LAM Francine SHINE (26)
ST Shannon CUNNINGHAM (18)

GK GAL Kyong (26)
RB Fitz ST. ONGE (27)
CB KIM Chan-Wook (28)
CB Yulia PAVLOV (26)
LB Deana CARRION (26)
CM Zuria MECHE (29)
CM Madelon DANGER (28)
RAM Griet BECK (24)
AM KWAK Mi-Shil (26)
LAM Leo GRE (30)
ST Roman HEINEMANN (27)
ST RANT Eun-Sun (30)

Nickname: BTM, Bob's Towing, The Other Ming
Fans: BTM, Mingites, Bob
Location: Ming, Mountain District, Chromatika
Owner: Bob's Towing and Repair Service (Legalese)
Stadium: Charging Station Field (Cap. 8,150)
Manager: Myung Ha-Sik (45), 8th Season with Team
Captain: CB Sonja Constantisdóttir
Predicted Starting XI: (4-2-3-1) –

Skolund; Morgen -

Sonja -

Svandis -

Carcassone;

Kirchner -

Main;

Gerhardtjan -

Smith - Shine;

Cunningham.
In: LB Riga Carcassone (SSC Honneur, 1M), RWB Carrick Gerhardtjan (Aspahan, 1M), CAM Stuart Smith (Binclestead Wood FC, 1.5M), GK Henrik Skolund (SC Sud-Saalkirch, 1M), CM Zane Kirchner (Free), ST Shannon Cunningham (Concord Heights Central Academy, 0.5M).
Out: CM Barney Pike (Knetyohai City, 0.5M), GK Sharon Ulster (Qet, 0.5M), RAM Ponce De Lann (Crossroads, 1M), AM/CM Mara Silon (Anchors FC, 1.5M), LB Pietr Nex (Crossroads, 0.5M).
Retired: ST Hugh Jorwam (27).
Drafted: None.

You Might Be a BT Ming Fan if... You’re from Ming but not a fan of the Dynasty, you are a fan of Bob's Towing, you're a fan of Legalese owners, you're a fan of a rags to riches story, or you like someone who made it to the Red League by the skin of their teeth.

Background: Formerly known as Eastern Chromatik, Bob's Towing bought the club and turned it into a powerhouse in just a few seasons. It's a team liked by blue-collared workers and those who aren't a fan of the high-profile aesthetic of the Dynasty, the main club of Ming.

The Story So Far… Since the acquisition of the club by Bob's Towing, BT Ming has risen from the Blue League, on a tear. They had one very defensive season in Season 10 before turning on the jets once again. They had to fight tooth and nail to get to the top five of the league, fighting off Qet NSC, Crix, Knetyohai, and Eyrods on the final day to get there. Then, they defeated their crosstown rivals in Ming before handling Knetyohai City FC via a Ponce de Lann header to make it to the Red League. Now, a vaunted challenge awaits.

Recent Changes: BT Ming has followed what most clubs do when they get to the Red League - the swap of six players say so. Hugh Jorwam declares a surprising retirement, and Myung gets to do what he's always wanted to do - bring in foreign youth. There are six foreigners under the age of twenty-one, and the two Græntfjaller center backs will have their hands full, but the changes made do bring forth a level of excitement. The retaining of three of the back four will allow for some defensive stability, while Francine Shine will continue to be the playmaker.

Key Player: ST Shannon Cunningham

Coming out of Concord Heights Central Academy of Cassadaigua, Cunningham has the raw skills to make it at any level but lacks a bit of the flair. She'll have ample moments to score in this system for BT Ming, but she'll be tested as the Red League is a tough place to be a striker, especially for a team that will be expected to struggle. They've taken a risk on her, and hopefully, she'll repay them in full.

Name to Watch: GK Henrik Skolund

It may be crazy to grab a second-string player to be a starting keeper in the Red League, but BT Ming is trusting Skolund. Some may think that they are just throwing him to the wolves, but the back three of four remain from the prior defense - and the leadership of Sonja cannot be understated. Is this a risk? Yes. Will it be worth it? That remains to be seen.

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

Fans' Expectation:

BT Ming fans know that they're here ahead of schedule. This is a team that is young and changing, and it will be tough for them to remain. If they do, though? It will do wonders for the team going forward, and the fans know it.

Pundits' Prediction: Relegation Battle (16th-20th)

It's going to be a war to remain, but all they need to do is be in the top seventeen to have a shot at remaining. If a few of the pieces they've signed come through, they could survive for more than a season. Don't expect it, though.

O3. HANAI BREAKERS

MG James MASTERSON (62)

GK Dearbhla SMITH (31)
RB Robert BISSONNETTE (24)
CB Loida TOLIVER (31) CAPTAIN
CB Christine WHITFIELD (21)
LB WEI Haifeng (26)
RM Meghan TANSEY (23)
CM Antol GISBOURNE (23)
LM Lyle LAING (25)
CM/AM /Layla-Mae POTTS (26)
ST Shaunna KARR (26)
ST Tess KUIPER (25)

GK Jimond DREA (29)
RB Limon DWILE (32)
CB Róża BERK (26)
CB Rex TILLMAN (30)
LB Etheline OMICA (29)
RM Dominique JARVIS (31)
CM Morgan ARNOLD (32)
CM Thomas DESCHANEL (29)
LM Fuyuzu YAGI (26)
AM Harmon BONNE (27)
ST Simone RÉGINE (31)
ST Daryna KOVALCHUK (32)

Nickname: Breakers
Fans: Breakers, Clubbers
Location: Hanai, Capital District, Chromatika
Owner: BGA Foundation
Stadium: Breakers' Rest (Cap. 7,800)
Manager: James Masterson (62)
Captain: CB Loida Toliver
Predicted Starting XI: (4-3-1-2) –

Smith; Bissonnette - Toliver -

Whitfield -

Wei;

Tansey -

Gisbourne -

Laing;

/

Potts; Karr -

Kuiper.
In: RM Meghan Tansey (Sanar, 1.5M), CM Anatol Gisbourne (Barossia United, 2M), CM/AM Layla-Mae Potts (Lanar, 3.5M), CB Róża Berk (Free Agent), CM Thomas Deschanel (Free Agent).
Out: AM Rachel Milhaud (Sanar, 0.5M), CM/AM Miwa Angogh (Z'ai'ai, 0.5M), RM Richard West (0.5M).
Retired: CB Jason Tiller (34), CM Hudson Mi (33).
Drafted: None.

You Might Be a Hanai Breakers Fan if... You like a good vendetta story, you love watching suffocating defense, you are a fan of James Masterson’s antics, you are from Hanai, you like seeing players from interesting nations around the world, or you like the underdog.

Background: Known as a defensive powerhouse no matter what tier of football that they played in, the Breakers are the latest long-term success story, going back and forth from the Red League in recent seasons. They’ve taken over as the prominent club in Hanai, which is a city better known for its baseball. What makes this team interesting is their suffocating style of play and James Masterson, their eccentric Manager - there shouldn’t be a dull moment with the Breakers around.

The Story So Far… It took three seasons to return, and each time, the Breakers were in the thick of it. This time around, they made sure to get things clinched on the final matchday, and made it to third place on the standings, good enough for automatic promotion. As always, it was the defense that led the way, having the second best defense in the Orange League and conceding less than a single goal per game. Dearbhla Smith was brilliant with the back four led by their captain, Loida Toliver, while Tumbran Christine Whitfield showed that she is ready to take the next step in helping the back line. With Wei Haifeng as the last of the four, this is one formidable back line - and with the duo of Lyle Laing and Tess Kuiper to lead the scoring efforts, this team looks far more well balanced than before.

Recent Changes: With the back four being so stable, and Smith being established with three seasons with the team, the Breakers used their status back in the Red League to help shore up the scoring front. Getting Tansey and Potts from Lanar and Sanar is a massive plus, while Gisbourne will also help the team. These additional assets to their playmaking ability may be what they need to survive more than a season or two this time around.

Key Player: CB Christine Whitfield

Another one of the brilliant youngsters to come out of Tumbra, Whitfield has proven that her presence on Hanai Breakers has been a plus. Helping shore up a defensive line, Whitfield knows that there is a lot of ground to make up if she is to be considered for the Tumbran National Team, and hopes that a season or two at the Red League level will help her get recognized by one of the better teams in the Red League.

Name to Watch: CM/AM Layla-Mae Potts

The Grearian, despite the national football federation folding, remains one of the best young midfielders in the entirety of the Red League. With the ability to both shoot from range and turn up the pitch on a single step, Potts left Lanar with the team's fall from grace. Now, she gets to play for a team that only needs to score a few goals a game to win as their defensive prowess remains stalwart.

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

Fans' Expectation:

Hanai Breakers fans have always expected for their team to return to the Red League - it's just taken some time. They would love for their team to survive, or at least make it to the Promotion/Relegation Playoff berths. If they can take points off of Tihon, Masterson's previous team? Even better.

Pundits' Prediction: Relegation Battle (16th-20th)

Due to the Breakers' back line and the acquisition of Tansey and Potts, they seem poised to remain in the Red League past the initial season. Masterson is one of the better defensive Chromatik minds to ever manage the sport; he'll have another chance to carve out a spot for himself here - and it's the best chance he's had in a while.

O2. ANCHORS FC

MG Darell BOURKE (40)

GK /Jayme de BOBADILLA (27)
RB Maon DRUMMOND (28)
CB Nathan HOLMAES (23)
CB Promise KELLOW (29)
LB Darren CHARNETT (28)
RM Ailis FERGUSON (24)
CM/AM Mara SILON (29)
LM Janell MORENO (32)
RW/LW Fabrizio VISCARRA (28)
ST Đạt IQALUK (27)
LW Kumnus REDOZATH (23)

GK Chilli IMMO (30)
RB Etienne VERA (30)
CB Dora SERRANO (32)
CB Cecile ANTON (28)
CB Lars DOREN (28)
LB Squeero IMG (30)
RM Hektor OKTYABRINA (27)
CM Brigitte ISAURE (27)
LM Lilian PETIA (27)
RW Meda THAO (26)
ST Rebecca QUINN (28)
LW Lilia MAÉL (27)

Nickname: Anchors
Fans: AFC, Shipmen
Location: Myana, Myana Island, Chromatika
Owners: Environs Dock Company
Stadium: The Dock (Cap. 19,240)
Manager:

Darell Bourke (40), 4th Season with Team
Captain: GK Jayme de Bobadilla (27)
Predicted Starting XI: (4-3-3) -

/

de Bobadilla;

Drummond -

Holmes -

Kellow -

Charnett;

Ferguson - Silon - Moreno;

Viscarra -

Iqaluk - Redozath.
In: ST Đạt Iqaluk (Jucuacanos Silver Surfers, 1.5M), RW/LW Fabrizio Viscarra (Conchara Marriposa, 2M), AM/CM Mara Silon (BT Ming, 1.5M), ST Rebecca Quinn (Free Agent).
Out: ST Hynym-Nirlo Alt (Gilded City Dragons, 1.5M), CM/AM Immacolata Di Maggion (Omnio, 0.5M), LW Tillie Ex (Knetyohai, 0.5M), RW Phillie Mith (Dre'a, 0.5M).
Retired: Vera Aniro (33).
Drafted: LW Kumnus Redozath (Pria Technical College).

You Might Be an Anchors FC Fan if... You are fan of small town teams, you don't want to support the Islanders while living in Myana, you like watching teams with talent from Cardenao and The Licentian Isles, or you like watching Darell Bourke work.

Background: The “other team” in Myana, Anchors FC is located in the very center of the city, away from the ports. Though they have a small home field, Anchors fans - the Dockworkers - are rather proud of their little team that could. Owned by the Environs Dock Company, Anchors mission is to be relevant while spending as little money as possible, as they don’t have a ton of money. Come by to The Dock for a good, solid, wholesome time, though.

The Story So Far… It's been a while since the Anchors were in the Red League, but it's been a slow climb. Floating in the midtable of the Orange League for a while, they finally got a season where things all clicked. Eighty-seven goals is a lot - Hynym-Nirlo Alt was very good for the season, and Ailis Ferguson proved to be the addition that they needed two seasons in. Jayme de Bobadilla and the rest of the back line didn't have to do much, but kept goals allowed to less than two per game, which ended up being enough. What will happen now, though?

Recent Changes: Hynym-Nirlo Alt took the paycheck and went to the Gilded City Dragons of The Cordian Isles, and the Anchors had a hole to fill immediately. In grabbing Đạt Iqaluk of Cardenao, alongside one Fabrizio Viscarra and Kumnus Redozath from the CCFA, they've completely remade their front three. It's kind of crazy, isn't it? It's a risk, but it's one that they will need to take to survive this season.

Key Player: RM Ailis Ferguson

In just two seasons with the squad, Ferguson has really established himself as the playmaking option for the squad. Ferguson led the team in assists last season, and will be counted on to lead the team again. Is she good enough to perform in the Red League level? That will be what's needed if they are to establish themselves as a mainstay.

Name to Watch: LW Kumnus Redozath

Pria Technical College isn't a place that you'd find many wingers, but Redozath did all right for the Cavalry in the CCFA. With quickness and finesse, he's not the kind to go through traffic, but he can make some runs to set up the primary scorer. Iqaluk is that guy, so Redozath won't have to do too much.

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

Fans' Expectation:

It'd be nice if this team could establish a foothold, wouldn't it? Anchors FC fans know that it is a long shot, but want to be competitive. Maybe they can make it to the Promotion/Relegation Playoffs and make some noise?

Pundits' Prediction: Relegation Battle (16th-20th)

It's going to be a battle to see who makes it to those Promotion/Relegation Playoffs. The Anchors have some pieces to get there - but they've taken some risks. If they pay off, this team definitely has a chance.

O1. BRISARA FC

MG Xander AUGUSTINE (59)

GK Towanda FARRAR (26)
RB/RW Nathalie BERNARD-BIGRAS (23)
CB Corneille OCHULO (20)
LB Lucas HALDEN (19)
RM Addie Lefebvre (33)
HM/CM Robin BUCHAN (25)
CM/DM Potter ROWENA (29)
LM Vir MA (30)
RW Anna MacDonald (29)
ST Maryam ROBERTS (30)
LWB/LW Luka BARTIĆ (23)

GK Susie McNEIL (32)
RB Herod ASTAVAL (26)
CB Fe'a AT'EHAL (29)
LB Edwin PARRSHIEN (29)
RM REBEKKA Kajsdóttir (17)
CM Pierre EHTEX (30)
CM Célia ALIKER (24)
DM Isaac CASHMERE (25)
LM Garret WRAY (24)
RW Redwina BARROT (27)
ST Yokoyama HONA (25)
LW Vesta BEATTIE (32)

Nickname: Hammers
Fans: Workers, Hammers
Location: Brisara, Mountain District, Chromatika
Owners: The Brisaran Factory
Stadium: The Cathedral (Cap. 27,880)
Manager: Xander Augustine (59), 6th Season with Team
Captain: RM Addie Lefebvre
Predicted Starting XI: (3-4-3) – Farrar; Hipal -

Ochulo -

Halden;

Rebekka -

Buchan - Rowena - Ma;

Bernard-Bigras -

Roberts -

Bartić.
In: RB/RW Nathalie Bernard-Bigras (Winnipeg United, 3M), CB Corneille Ochulo (AS Saintai, 1M), LB Lucas Halden (Vadheim 03, 1.5M), RW Anna MacDonald (Starling, 2.5M), RM Rebekka Kajsdóttir (Tuldam, 1M), LWB/LW Luka Bartić (FK Brdoviti Gaj, 1M), ST Yokoyama Hona (Free Agent).
Out: CB Thomas Kirk (Crix, 0.5M), LW Pinlai Aingol (Urrheddiao, 0.5M).
Retired: ST Alex Peters (33), LB Mathilda Russett (35), RW Leila Chaseling (33), RM Filan Nweto (30), RB San Hipal (29).
Drafted: None.

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 the Chromatik 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.

The Story So Far… Three seasons removed from the Red League, BFC stuck with Augustine, who's stated he's in for the long haul. After being midtable in the Orange League, the Hammers took advantage of four extra teams being promoted to the Red League due to the expansion. They absolutely took control of the title before the end of the season, finishing with eighty-one points. Maryam Roberts has been as good as advertised for this team, and Vir Ma proved to be a great addition to this level, along with the level play of Potter Rowena.

Recent Changes: Augustine is always looking toward the future. Five additions in the Starting XI and another two on the bench is looking ahead, but is it too far ahead? Nathalie Bernard-Bigras has the potential to both defend and also go up the field, while Roberts will have the duo of MacDonald and Bartić to help feed her the ball. They left the cord of Lefebvre, Buchan, Rowena, and Ma intact, along with the keeper in Farrar. It's a risk to replace the entire backline, but risks are needed to survive in the Red League.

Key Player: ST Maryam Roberts

Roberts was signed to be the main scorer, and she's been just that. From the Brenecian leagues to Chromatika, she's emerged as a great scorer from short to medium range who can absolutely take over a game. Such talent is needed to make it in the Red League.

Name to Watch: LM Vir Ma

Seven full seasons with Brisara FC, and Ma has proven to be a loyal servant who continues to surprise with her ability to create opportunities out of thin air. Finally, she's led this team back to the Red League - and with her leadership alongside Lefebvre and Rowena, they have some solid backbone.

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

Fans' Expectation:

Hammers fans don't know what to think - Augustine has turned the roster upside down. They'd love to stay and start making a name for themselves in the Mountain District, but is it an unachievable dream?

Pundits' Prediction: Relegation Battle (16th-20th)

Brisara FC will definitely be in that fight for the Promotion/Relegation Playoff Berth. Roberts is a good striker, and MacDonald and Bartić should do enough to make things interesting and keep them in the mix, at least. Rowena and Ma remain key assets.

by **Chromatika** » Mon Oct 31, 2022 9:53 pm

Rainbow League System Season Twelve Preview

Red League - Part 2/5
Sponsored By:

Curio

All club rests courtesy of Vulpine Sportif

R17. UMBAR

MG Michel St. LAURENT(54)

GK Kilroy HAGEN (26)
RB Mikhail HERRON (29) CAPTAIN
CB JUNG Wu (27)
CB Markus ALTE (24)
LB Hermanni SUNDSTROM (21)
RM Fatale RIVERS (28)
CM Regani LUNGATOCK (23)
CM Page RESCH (28)
LM Constantina REDRUTH (25)
ST Uhetul Kahelto (21)
ST Stuart Hammersley (22) RES

GK ZHEN Fu (25)
RB Katerina JUSTINIAN (32)
CB Blanka DANIEL (32)
CB Gertie GREENWOOD (31)
CB Kyler JAMES (29)
LB Merrick COKER (34)
RM Zhanna VINOGRADOVA (27)
CM Maria KILMARTIN (28)
CM Ammie FARRAR (31)
LM Emmanuelle DELON (24)
ST Abrim GILKA (27)
ST Muriel ROBINEAU (24)

Nickname: Monkeys
Fans: Monkeys, Loggers
Location: Umbar, Mountain District, Chromatika
Owners: Umbar Lumber
Stadium: Umbar Ultima (Cap. 81,200; 27,500 Seats)
Manager: Michel St. Laurent (54), 12th Season with Team
Captain: RB Mikhail Herron
Predicted Starting XI:

Hagen; Herron – Jung –

Alte –

Sundstrom;

Rivers – Lungatock –

Resch –

Redruth;

Kahelto –

Hammersley.
In: GK Kilroy Hagen (Starling, 2M), CM Page Resch (Goodfeather FC, 2.5M), LM Constantina Redruth (Chardonnay Rangers, 2.5M), CB MArkus Alte (Aleiusia Capital, 1.5M), GK Zhen Fu (Free Agent), CM Maria Kilmartin (Free Agent).
Out: LM Stefan Curtiz (Saintsport Heath, 1M), CM Audun Myrdal (Armada Sovran, 1.5M), CB Larry Ynexroux (Fishermen's Club, 0.5M), GK Asher Singh (Omnio, 0.5M),
Retired: GK Rowena Ellis (33), CM Cathy Martin (33), CM Arendt Sundin (34).
Drafted: CM Regani Lungatock (Felswyr State University).

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: Thirty 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 named Monkeys and why a team called the Monkeys has a support group called the Loggers. A small, hardworking town, like many other Chromatik towns across the main island. Their fanbase is small but loyal.

The Story So Far… For a while, it looked like the Monkeys would have an easier time than expected with survival, as they actually sat in thirteenth place at the halfway mark, only having conceded twenty-six goals up to that time. However, Singh and the defense had a much harder time in the second half, only picking up three wins and conceding forty-two down the stretch. The offense couldn't keep up with that much of a sieve, and it took defeating Knetyohai City FC to avoid the final round of the Promotion/Relegation playoffs. Kahelto led all scorers with fifteen goals - almost half of the team's total. It was a brutal year, but at the end, Umbar survived.

Recent Changes: The defense of the Monkeys, despite having folded in the second half, didn't get replaced. Instead, St. Laurent brought in Kilroy Hagen to replace an aging Asher Singh and one piece in Markus Alte; then, Umbar spent the majority of their budget replacing the center and left side of their midfield. Without scoring past forty goals, it's impossible to get anywhere in the Red League, and Umbar had correctly identified that the biggest way to shore up their defense was by scoring more goals. Kahelto has proven himself to be capable enough when given the opportunity; hopefully, they've the pieces to get him the ball in more dangerous situations from now on.

Key Player: ST Uhtetul Kahelto

Efnakian striker Kahelto proved to be the piece that the team needed, scoring about half the team's goals and often times being the only goalscoring threat on the squad. With decent flair and some creativity to boot, Kahelto's future remains bright.

Name to Watch: GK Kilroy Hagen

A perennial backup at Starling, Umbar are taking a risk by replacing Singh with an untested quantity. However, the Zenith remains one of the best footballing leagues out there, and if Hagen doesn't get a chance now, he never will. Singh was the emotional center of the team, and will be missed; Hagen has big shoes to fill.

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

Fans' Expectation:

This is the second year of Umbar's presence in the Red League, and it'll likely be the hardest season yet. Get through this one, though, and the acquisitions of the midfielders and the forwards from last season should start humming. Umbar's fanbase is very pragmatic; they understand that this will be a journey.

Pundits' Prediction: Relegation Battle (16th-20th)

Kahelto has been as good as advertised. Now, it's Hagen's turn. With a squad built on considerably less money than many others, it's the risks that need to pay off in order for this team to continue to survive. They likely will.

R15. FLAMES OF THE WEST

MG JANINA Spjällesdóttir (43)

GK Ines DELSARTE (33) CAPTAIN
RB Paul ZWEIG (29)
CB Clement LUTHER (26)
CB Jevyn DAPPLEGEM (23)
LB/LM Anasophia ESTEBAN (30)
CM Martirio JARVIS (20)
CM Graham HUGHES (24)
RM/RAM/RW Lyubov REZNIKOVA(19)
AM Aaryav WEIß (23)
LM/LAM Zepti WILDWIND (23)
ST Rasmus HOURIHANE (29)

GK Killi WATSON (32)
RB Jevin BOTTS (30)
CB Fynn EHRLINGER (24)
CB Nikita ALINONG (30)
LB Kesha SMITHSON (26)
CM KUN Ri-Na (23)
CM Lina Valentynivna DUDNYK (23)
CM Lissy TRISCHITTA (31)
RM/RAM TINA Samsdóttir (34)
CM/AM Allegra OAKS (26)
LM Nara TAJI (23)
ST Hoashi KURA (28)

Nickname: Flames, FotW, BlueFlames
Fans: Blue Flames, Flames
Location: Crix, Heartland District, Chromatika
Owners: Origas (Mertagne)
Stadium: The BlueFlame Dome (Cap. 18,200)
Manager:

Janina Spjällesdóttir (43), 3rd Season with Team
Captain: GK Ines Delsarte
Predicted Starting XI: (4-2-3-1) – Delsarte;

Zweig –

Luther – Dapplegem– Esteban;

Jarvis –

Hughes;

Reznikova –

Weiß – Wildwind;

Hourihane.
In: LB/LM Anasophia Esteban (Chenoworth Rovers, 1M), CB Fynn Ehrlinger (Free Agent), CM Kun Ri-Na (Free Agent), ST Hoashi Kura (Free Agent).
Out: LB Sybille Travere (Gonen's Bridge, 1.2M), LM/LAM Lara Crist (Star of Confederation, 1M), CB Carrie Singh (Cranequin City, 1.25M).
Retired: CB Nicholas Sev (34), CM Bihara Sandborne (33), CM Cathy Martin (33), LM May MacCarthy (33), ST Vance Ingott (33).
Drafted: CM Lina Valentynivna Dudnyk (Chromia Central College University), LM Nara Taji (Southern Chromatik University), CB Jevyn Dapplegem (Southern Chromatik University), LM Zepti Wildwind (Urrheddiao State University).

You Might Be a Flames of the West Fan if... You like the logo, you like the name “Flames of the West”, you live in Crix but don’t support the Stars, you like a small-town team making it big, you’re a fan of Janina Spjällesdóttir, or you like watching an entertaining team that doesn’t mind taking risks.

Background: After getting acquired by Origas, Flames of the West’s fortunes changed dramatically – going from the Blue League to winning the Orange League in five seasons. Crix is a city that didn't really have a #1 team, but FotW has absolutely taken over that role by winning the Orange League and now surviving for the initial season. The other goal is to be the best team in the Heartland – and with other cities in the District not doing so well, this is also not that far out of reach.

The Story So Far… It took winning on the final day, but Flames of the West finished in fifteenth place and did not have to participate in the Promotion/Relegation Playoffs. They were in danger of relegation for most of the season, but turned thing around with just enough games to spare. Rasmus Hourihane scored fourteen goals to lead the way, while veteran Ines Delsarte minded the goal for FotW. It wasn't pretty - at moments, it looked bleak - but Janina and her crew had done it.

Recent Changes: Janina is the type to not make many rash moves. Around her base of foreign players, she brought up many aspiring Chromatiks. The acquisition of Esteban back from Nephara is a steal, while Dapplegem and Wildwind will have their hands full adjusting to life in the Red League - with Wildwind now being in the position to help Hourihane score more goals than he did last season. It's the more surehanded, slower approach, but Janina has shown that she deserves the patience.

Key Player: ST Rasmus Hourihane

When the team coaxed Hourihane from the New Oakstone Phoenix two seasons ago, everyone got a chance to see just how serious Flames of the West was about making it to the Red League. Though only scoring fourteen goals, he commanded so much attention away from the rest of the team that it can be stated that without him, the Flames' offense wouldn't go anywhere at all. He is the cog in that machine.

Name to Watch: LM/LAM Zepti Wildwind

Wildwind is a daredevil who will absolutely take risks on runs to kick-start an offense, often times not dropping back when it could be beneficial to the defensive side of the ball. Janina is hoping to curb her enthusiasm back a bit, but it's this aspect of creativity that the Flames may have been missing to kickstart their attack.

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

Fans' Expectation:

Having avoided the Promotion/Relegation Playoff, Flames fans would love it if they could repeat the feat and begin establishing themselves as a perennial team that shows up in the mid-to-lower part of the table.

Pundits' Prediction: Treading Water (13th-15th)

This is going to be a slow burn for FotW. They took a very successful first step, but many more lie ahead. They have the core pieces and the additions needed to continue surviving and moving forward in their goal.

R14. FELSWYR

MG Kate STANDISH (39)

GK Narcissa ROUSSEAU (27)
RB James LARKI (22)
CB ZHAO Xiaotong (29)
CB Donheil HWANG (24)
LB Serena LAMONTAGNE (29)
RM Andrew TARPEY (28) RES
CM Władysław ŻELAZK (24)
CM/DM Werigo ANI (30)
LM Emma KNOFLACH (24) RES CAPTAIN
LF/ST ARNAR Hrafnarsson (22)
ST Nathalie PELLERIN (28)

GK Trokhym Myroslavovych HYRTSAJ (25)
RB Lois PENNANT (34)
CB Vasyl Serhijovych CHERNENKO (24)
CB Mona DIT (29)
LB Dario SANGE (30)
RM Marçal DE ARENAS (23)
CM LIN Zhelan (25)
CM Patricia JACQUES (32)
LM Katie ROTHERS (35)
ST Garret INTERA (30)
ST Omne GOLDENCALLER (23)
ST Josephinie COON (26)

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

Kate Standish, 1st Season with Team
Captain: LM Emma Knoflach
Predicted Starting XI: (4-4-2) -

Rousseau;

Larkin -

Zhao -

Hwang -

Lamontagne;

Tarpey - Żelazk - Ani-

Knoflach;

Arnar -

Pellerin.
In: LB Serena Lamontagne (Chatswood, 2M), LF/ST Arnar Hrafnarsson (SK Coprum Grennvik, 4M), ST Nathalie Pellerin (Hawthorne United, Free), DM Werigo Ani (Pria City, 2M), GK Trokhym Myroslavovych Hyrstaj (Free Agent), CM Lin Zhelan (Free Agent).
Out: CM Alyosha Meledina (FK Shakhter Z'ai'ai, Undisclosed), ST Renate Haggard (Z'ai'ai, 2.5M), ST/CF Vissenta Okamoto (Western United, 2M), LB Cin Drea (Miners FC, 1.5M).
Retired: GK Maribel Gilbert (33), RM Edward Harrington (33), CM Huguette Jacquier (33), ST Noémie Dubois (33).
Drafted: Marçal De Arenas (Eyrods Tech), ST Omne Goldencaller (Southern Chromatik 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. Niar, 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.

The Story So Far… In the sixth year of Nicoletta Arnaudo’s tenure, Felswyr fell apart. They barely hung onto the top fifteen, and Arnaudo was let go midway through the season. Despite only sporting a -10 Goal Differential, the team struggled with winning narrow matches and getting that one goal to get things going. Okamoto had another decent season in a slew of okay ones, but change was in the air.

Recent Changes: Kate Standish meets all the usual requirements to be the Felswyr Manager: She's a prior defensive player, she's willing to work with corporate, and she is a youthful persona. The acquisition of Lamontagne helps shore up the back line, while Werigo Ani coming from Pria City helps shore up the middle of the defense. Losing Aloysha Meledina is an issue, but Arnar Hrafnarsson and Nathalie Pellerin will be there to help Emma Knoflach score. Standish's inaugural season awaits.

Key Player: LM Emma Knoflach

Replacing the front two means that someone else will have to be the one to get them the ball, and Knoflach has blossomed into a twenty-five year old worthy of wearing the Captain's armband. She has pinpoint crossing skills as well as the ability to shoot from range; the leadership and composure just makes her the face of the franchise, for now. A star in the making.

Name to Watch: ST Arnar Hrafnarsson

A lightning fast winger and striker, Arnar has the tools to be that piece that Felswyr needs to return to the winning ways in the Red League. With speed, physique, and creativity, Arnar will be the team's primary scoring threat, with Pellerin helping out as needed.

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

Fans' Expectations:

Felswyr has competition in the Mountain District, and it's Umbar. They need to return to being one of the established midtable teams in the league, and the fans think that Standish is the Manager to accomplish that feat.

Pundits' Prediction: Midtable (9th-12th)

Standish has the Frost in a good position to return back to form. Arnar looks to be in the right mold for the type of striker that they need, and Knoflach is the new playmaker on the block.

R13. FRENEI TOR

MG AnnaSophia JAMISON (55)

GK Lew KARLOV (28) RES CAPTAIN
RB Pirjo LOEFGREN (26) RES
CB Henning SVARTHUS (28)
CB Ukcca KATLA (21)
LB Gustaw WOJTKIEWICZ (24)
RM Rowan EMBERSON (24)
CM Elyna REEVE (25)
CM Sarah REID (31)
LM Kaisha MIRIEL (22)
CM/AM Sara "SARA V" Vatnarsdóttir (23)
ST Andze Nedeljkovic (27)

GK Kenny YERONG (29)
RB Rarhasto STEELSTALKER (23)
CB Max ANDERSON (32)
CB Tomaa YBARRA (26)
LB Julie PITTS (32)
RM Valeri VERIM (27)
CM Jair IGSOM (28)
CM Tammara FERRARI (31)
CM Corrine CROSBY (31)
LM Katrina ROTHERS (34)
ST DENG Zhihao (27)
ST Natasha GRABOWSKY (25)

Nickname: Teal
Fans: Blues, Tealers, Torians, Frenei
Location: Tor, Urrhed Island, Chromatika
Owner: Frenei, Chromatik streetwear brand
Stadium: Tor Block (Cap. 13,000)
Manager: AnnaSophia Jamison (55), 1st Season with Team
Captain: GK Lew Karlov
Predicted Starting XI: (4-4-1-1) -

Karlov;

Loefgren -

Svarthus -

Katla - Wojtkiewicz; Emberson - Reeve - Reid – Miriel;

Sara V;

Nedeljkovic.
In: CM Elyna Reeve (Sanar, 2M), CM Sarah Reid (Sanar, 2M), CM Jair Igsom (Plastinastigrade, 3M), CM/AM Sara "Sara V" Vatnarsdóttir (Kirchmegen, 1.5M), RM Rowan Emberson (Strillinger Valley, Free), LB Gustaw Wojtkiewicz (Lhor, 2M), LB Julie Pitts (Wirr Tsi, 0.5M), ST Deng Zhihao (Free Agent), ST Natashia Grabowsky (Free Agent), LM Kaisha Miriel (Free Agent).
Out: RM/RW Abigail Jones (Pria City, 5M), LM Maude Qalicho-Qaqqaq (Anomalies, 6M), CM Wladoslaw Dorboslawić (Plastinastigrade, 3M), CM Willy Koop (Pria City, 4M), LB Vincenzo Wilkins (Knetyohai, 0.5M).
Retired: ST Prisca Rogers (33), RB Toby Turner (34), LB Jodi Hanna (34), CM Jakob Umgostinik (33), ST Thomas Moaves Addams Jr. (33), ST Jade Boudon (33).
Drafted: RB Rarhasho Steelstalker (Sanar University).

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 being fan of the team with one of the shortest names in the Red League, or you like the Frenei brand.

Background: A town located in the northeastern part of Urrhed 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. Now, Frenei has bought Tor, and promised more stable financial leadership in the days ahead - whether that leads to more success is another story altogether.

The Story So Far… Frenei had one more go with Lynn Branch, but with the team struggling to crest the top half of the table at all, they let him go. They would finish well clear of relegation, but there was no chance of this team getting near the top half of the table. Maude Qalicho-Qaqqaq was the best player on the team, while Andze Nedeljkovic had a decent debut season, scoring fifteen goals.

Recent Changes: With the release of Branch, both Maude Qalicho-Qaqqaq and Abigail Jones left for greener shores. Instead of looking elsewhere, Frenei promoted from within, giving Midfielders Coach AnnaSophia Jamison the job. Jamison, a disciplinarian who likes to run a tight ship, replaced over half the starters, grabbing the midfielder duo from Sanar after their relegation, grabbing another midfielder named Sara from Græntfjall, and really changing the team's outlook.

Key Player: GK Lew Karlov

The Savojar has never really established himself as a key player on the National Team, but with all the upheaval in the forward half of the lineup, it'll be Karlov and the defense that will be asked to pick up the slack. He has the size and the reflexes, and he's gotten better with reading the game; he conceded eight less goals last season, and that was while playing eight more matches. They say that the late twenties and early thirties are the best years for a keeper - it's time that Karlov proved that.

Name to Watch: CM/AM Sara "Sara V" Vatnarsdóttir

It takes guts to come to the Red League with the name Sara from Græntfjall when there is Sara Kristoffersdóttir in Wirr Tsi. A rather more balanced and measured player, who also admittedly does not possess her namesake's lightning pace or fierce left boot. She's more of a controlled architect, looking to build plays through precise passing and relentless pressing. Capable from set pieces. This fits Frenei's style a lot better, as the team isn't built as much on lightning-fast counterattacks but based on gradual buildups. Sara V has a chance to establish herself just like Sara K has done.

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

Fans' Expectation:

The initial season under a new Manager is always one of the most challenging. Frenei fans would love to not take another step backwards but choreograph returning to the top half of the table, or at least midtable.

Panel’s Prediction: Treading Water (13th-15th)

Replacing half your starting lineup is a lot. However, Frenei have the talent to give it a season or two before seriously pushing up the table. This will be a season in transition.

by **Chromatika** » Tue Nov 01, 2022 8:55 pm

Rainbow League System Season Twelve Preview

Red League - Part 3/5
Sponsored By:

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All club rests courtesy of Vulpine Sportif

R12. LANAR

MG Yeremi BELAUSTIGETIGOITIA (61)

GK Wenobiusz KRZEMIŃSK (24)
RB Gerome MEYER (27) RES CAPTAIN
CB Lidina Jereni STANISLAVOVNA (24)
CB Laurence PEARSON (23)
LB Stephanie PEARSON (23)
CM/DM Pengsoo BROWN (18)
CM Leo HOOPER (31)
RW Mairead COLSTON (20)
CM/AM Charlotte "LOTTE" Leonardsdóttir (22)
LW Ruby VANDERLEY (19) RES
ST Bonagiunta ROSSI (25) RES

GK Shinto ANGOR (30)
RB/RWB Loic THORLEY (24)
CB Merilinar ULRAL (23)
CB Naomi Enderson (29)
LB Leopoldine WEBER (32)
CM Idimora ROWESI (29)
DM Jasmin CARREL (23)
RW Francis ADAM (27)
AM Zaire ILLION (30)
LW Nancy GREGORIAN (28)
ST Cato ME (30)
ST Qing CHERE (30)

Nickname: Red Hawks
Fans: Falconeers, Nesters
Location: Lanar, Rainbow District, Chromatika
Owners: Blue Collection
Stadium: Hawk's Nest (Cap. 112,000; 44,200 Seats)
Manager:

Yeremi Belaustigetigoitia (61), 7th Season with Team
Captain: RB Gerome Meyer (27)
Predicted Starting XI: (4-2-3-1) - Krzemińsk;

Meyer – Stanislavovna -

Pearson, L. -

Pearson, S.;

Brown -

Hooper;

Colston -

Lotte -

Vanderley;

Rossi.
In: LB Stephanie Pearson (Crix, 3M), CB Laurence Pearson (Crix, 3M), CM Leo Hooper (Tihon, 4M), CM/AM Charlotte "Lotte" Leonardsdóttir (Maigburg, 4M), DM Jasmin Carrel (Free Agent).
Out: DM Kieron Player (Coret Hawks, 3M), CM/AM Layla-Mae Potts (Hanai Breakers, 3.5M).
Retired: CB Jemima Moore (33), DM Ahi Kanar (33), LB Neal Diamond (33), CB Sierra Caylor (33).
Drafted: CB Merilinar Ulral (University of the Islands).

You Might Be a Lanar Fan if... You are a Lanar resident who likes having one up on Sanar, you like the black and red theme, you like players from Quebec and Shingoryeo and Tumbra, you're used to supporting a lost cause in the past, or you enjoy supporting a club that is very volatile.

Background: Located at the Western side of the Rainbow district, Lanar was founded first, and is the older brother of Sanar. 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 have become a bit of a mainstay in the Red League, though historically they have missed the top half of the table.

The Story So Far… Despite a hot start - 2-3-1 in 6 games - the Red Hawks never really threatened, being just below midtable. They were never in danger of relegation, but really, they didn't have a chance to do much damage elsewhere. Bonagiunta Rossi was the best scorer on the team with eighteen goals, while Rudy Vanderley scored ten; the new keeper on the block, Wenobiusz Krzemińsk, did decently, conceding forty-seven goals in thirty-eight. Their problem was not winning close games, but this can't last for more than a season, right?

Recent Changes: Lanar decided to upgrade on their defensive core with some youth, getting the Pearson twins from Crix to partner with Meyer and Stanislavovna, who had a decent first season. Grabbing Leo Hooper as the veteran from Tihon is a savvy move, while Lotte's addition will try to replace one Layla-Mae Potts. It's a changing of the guard, with the continuation of Colston and Vanderley, means that this team may take a new step in the future.

Key Player: GK Wenobiusz Krzmińsk

The man who put Pria Technical College on the CCFA map, he performs better in close affairs and struggles with a massive lead or in a blowout defeat. He likes to take risks, but most of the time, they’re good ones. He had a very good initial season, but with the left side of the line being fully replaced, the Pearson sisters will fit in pretty well, as all Tumbrans tend to do in the Red League. This is the transitory season - and then the back four should be fine.

Name to Watch: CM/AM Charlotte "Lotte" Leonardsdóttir

Pacey and intelligent, Lotte isn't a silky touch on the ball and won't wow with amazing skills like Sara K or long arcing shots like Kæja. but she's a very wholehearted player who will always give her all. The perfect replacement for Layla-Mae Potts, and the one who can hopefully push the pace up to the Quebecois players and Rossi. Lotte is quite good - and her potential is massive. Nobody can quite be Sara K, but don't sleep on Lotte.

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

Fans' Expectations:

Lanar fans understand that this is the season to set everything up. If the three Tumbrans and the one Græntfjaller adds up to something nice, they'll be set for years to come. Yeremi has earned a season of patience, and the fans are well aware of that.

Panel’s Prediction: Midtable (9th-12th)

This offseason was sneakily good for Lanar, and it's only a matter of time before they start getting their dividends. Watch out - the Hawks are coming.

R11. URRHEDDIAO

MG RUO Xiaolan (44)

GK /Ines SHEPPARD (20)
RB Jasper HARDY (29) RES
CB GUO Xiawei (31) RES
CB Varazdat STUBBS (32) RES CAPTAIN
LB LUO Kun (23)
CM Tasha KAMARANDAN (24) RES
CM Kristian GREENSLADE (25)
RW/RM Connor BOUCK (21)
CM/AM Jana ANUSIC (24) RES
LW Rila ENIX (29)
ST Renira SCHANZER (31) RES

GK Matthias SART (29)
RB Lise HULSEY (31)
CB Dorotea PATTERSON (31)
CB Britany GUEST (26)
LB Kay MILIGAN (31)
DM Basile BAUGRENARD (33) RES
CM Willard ANG, Jr. (28)
CM Ahge OSHE (30)
RAM/RW Falko SCHATZ (31) RES
AM Akagi JUZABURO (29)
LW Pinlai AINGOL (30)
ST Michal Shevchuk (32)

Nickname: United
Fans: United
Location: Urrheddiao, Urrhed Island, Chromatika
Owner: The People of Urrheddiao
Stadium: United Center (Cap. 120,000; 28,000 Seats)
Manager:

RUO Xiaolan (44), 6th Season with Team
Captain: CB Varazdat Stubbs
Predicted Starting XI: (4-2-3-1) -

/

Sheppard;

Hardy - Guo -

Stubbs - Kune;

Kamarandan –

Greenslade;

Bouck -

Anusic - Enix;

Schanzer.
In: GK Innes Sheppard (Baie-Verte, 4.5M), CM Jana Anusic (Z'ai'ai, 4M), LW/RW Augustus Humphreys (AK Stanimir, 1M), LW Rila Enix (Wirr Tsi, 2.5M), LW Pinlai Aingol (Brisara FC, 0.5M).
Out: LW Minsk Killion (Crossroads, 0.5M), Thomás “PRIMITIVO” Ceballos Cantú (Tihon, 5M), Akagi Juzaburo (Free Agent).
Retired: LW/RW Augustus Humphreys (33), AM Rosalie Charles (33), LAM/LW Jules Rousselle (33), GK Jeremiah Allison (34).
Drafted: None.

You Might Be an Urrheddiao Fan if... 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 Island, 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 they have fierce rivalries with Tihon, Myana, and in recent years, Urrhed FC. 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.

The Story So Far… After a fantastic season, Urrheddiao fell a bit back down to earth - but still within striking distance of glory. It was the twelve draws that did this team in, while Schanzer had another great season with twenty goals. Jeremiah Allison fell off a bit in his last season, and the new pieces struggled to fit to turn some of the draws into wins. They were never in contention of relegation, and had a chance to perhaps make it to the IFCF CC Playoff, but it was too little, too late. For a team getting so many new pieces to fit in, though? Not a bad season for Ruo.

Recent Changes: Jeremiah Allison was the beating heart of this squad for many a year, but he had to go; in comes Innes Sheppard to take his place. Jana Anusic replaces Primitivo - could be an even trade at that position - while Rila Enix is definitely an upgrade over Minsk Killion. If the Sheppard trade works out, this is mostly an upgrade for United - and that makes things more interesting going forward for this team.

Key Player: ST Renira Schanzer

When’s the last time that a Striker for Urrheddiao scored more than nineteen goals two seasons in a row? By providing a goalscoring outlet, she’s become the piece that this team has never had in its history. Now, Anusic and Enix will get her the ball even more, and the Nepharan has a few more seasons left in her tank.

Name to Watch: CM Jana Anusic

At Chromatik State University, Anusic had to try to do too much to get the Stars across the finish line; a well-rounded player with the tendency to overcommit when she makes up her mind, Anusic moved from the Mountaineers to United, which will allow her more opportunities to contribute. Urrheddiao needs that one player to lead them toward goalscoring, and Anusic is that player now. She's ready to take that next step to really get noticed by the Mytanar FA.

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

Fans' Expectation:

United fans expected the fall from grace, and understand that the moving on from Allison will be difficult. A season treading water will be just fine around the middle of the table.

Panel’s Prediction: Midtable (9th-12th)

Anusic and Primitivo are similar players, while Enix is an upgrade. Sheppard is the biggest gamble, but United should be fine to return to being that tough out that they have always been.

R10. URRHED FC

MG Rjurik SMOLDERHØVE (69)
GK Pence HARRINGBORN (29) CAPTAIN
RB Svea SÖDERBERG (19)
CB David KRISTMARSSON (29) RES
CB Geovani ANGELES (22)
LB Libena FREISCHUTZ (32)
RM Curstaidh MACAUSLAN (23)
AM Valtteri ARVONEN (29) RES
LM Giro PELUA (28)
RW Sinatra KILLIAN (29)
ST Cordelia NORWOOD (26)
LW M’aka ANTOINE (31) RES

GK Ali ZHENG (30)
RB Bertille GAVRILL (27)
CBPaloma FONESCA (24)
CB Grey SONG (28)
LB Aeria ANGE (30)
RM Khulwur METALRECORDER (23)
CM Fedor HYUN (27)
CM Jasmin NEGRAR (29)
LM Lando PARLISIEN (27)
RW JIN Hayama (22)
ST Sung IBARRA (26)
LW HENG Pan(27)

Nickname: Submarines
Fans: UFC, Urrheds
Location: Urrheddiao, Urrhed Island, Chromatika
Owner: Diedrich & Jillian Nier
Stadium: Nier Field (Cap. 10,000)
Manager:

Rjurik Smolderhøve (69), 6th Season with Team
Captain: GK Pence Harringborn
Predicted Starting XI: (4-3-3) - Harrinbgorn;

Söderberg -

Kristmarsson -

Angeles -

Freischutz;

Macauslan -

Arvonen -

Pelua; Killian -

Norwood -

Antoine.
In: ST Cordelia Norwood (Chenoworth Rovers, 5M), RB Svea Söderberg (Kaldlakris Drazieu, 1M), RB Bertille Gavrill (Clyde Park, 2M), ST Sung Ibarra (Proudcastle, 2.5M), RM Khulwur Metalrecorder (Free Agent), RW Jin Hayama (Free Agent).
Out: RB Sean Peng (Lhor, 2M), RB Dima Oksana (Knetyohai City FC, 0.5M), ST Cherry Sonnel (Z'ai'ai, 2M), RW Rinta Muntser (Sanar United, 0.5M).
Retired: CB Manon Barbet (33), RM Dinah Drake (33), ST Mikhail Instanhil (33).
Drafted: None.

You Might Be a Urrhed FC Fan If… You like submarines, you want to support the smaller club from Urrheddiao, you like the Nier siblings, you like new money, you like a club that’s been on an upward trend for the last three years, or you like underdogs.

Background: The little sibling of Urrheddiao, Urrhed FC came to the forefront when Jillian Nier, retired Anomalies goalkeeper, bought the club with her brother, Diedrich of Nier Holdings. They went from the Green League to the Red League in three seasons, spending a lot of money in infrastructure (Nier Field is a nice little place to go to), staff (they have a full retinue of trainers and position coaches now) and talent.

The Story So Far: They went off. Sure, they didn't win more games than they lost, but only five draws meant that they had sixteen wins, which had them tied with th elikes of Pria City. Urrhed FC almost had a chance to get to the IFCF CC Playoffs.

Recent Changes: Zero transactions. Zero. Why? Rjurik and the Niers have decided that this will be the third year of their project – three years of everyone paying together. After this season, they’ll scrap and rebuild as needed, but there is enough potential here to outlast that. This is unlike how anyone else runs their teams, which makes it just that much more intriguing. Cherry Sonnel was the leading scorer, while Pence Harringborn continued to perform admirably - even with the team scoring less goals than they gave up. It was a season that showed the potential for the Submarines.

Key Player: ST Cordelia Norwood

An intelligent striker who loves to strike low and hard from distance, it's needed for a club that's purely defensive; Antoine is the knifing attacker, while Killian assists. Pelua is the starter, and the rest help with the defensive side of the ball. Norwood just needs to contribute goals in the double digits, and this team will continue to thrive.

Name to Watch: LW M’aka Antoine

Yesopalithan winger M’aka Antoine has an interesting story - in a time where the nation is fielding a team with no humans, Antoine became the best human player to play for the nation in almost a hundred years. Now, she maintains her stay in the Red League, trying to prove to both her nation and anyone who’d listen that she’s someone who deserves all the accolades.

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

Fans’ Expectation:

They had a season for the ages, and now the fans just want a stable midtable finish. They know they won't be challenging for the top anytime soon.

Panel’s Prediction: Treading Water (13th-15th)

They'll likely fall back to earth, but if Norwood turns out to be better than expected on her very first season, watch out.

R9. ALNIO

MG Rachel BYRNE (58)

GK Sherri HARTLEY (28)
RB Lashell DUBE (26)
CB Carine BÉRENGER (27)
CB Thaddeus RAMPTON (30)
LB JAN Játmundsson (22)
RM /Urbano NOBOA (25)
CM Wendy THOMAS (20)
CM Archer WHEELOCK (23)
LM Atsuteru ADACHI (28)
ST Anton OSTERHOLT (26)
ST Sylvain CROXIER (31) RES CAPTAIN

GK Carson PILLAR (29)
RB Margaret HARLOW (25)
CB Malachi DORREN (28)
CB Huded MEIKHEM (23)
LB Geoffrey KILLIAN (27)
RM TAN Ling (28)
CM Sazama CHITAKO (25)
CM Marti PARTRIDGE (26)
LM Ugalo FAPA (28)
ST Igneous HAND (32)
ST RYANG Mi-Hyun (26)
ST Simon LALANDE (24)

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

Rachel Byrne (58), 12th Season with Team
Captain: ST Sylvain Croxier
Predicted Starting XI: (4-4-2) -

Hartley; Dube - Bérenger -

Rampton -

Jan;

/

Noboa -

Thomas -

Wheelock -

Adachi;

Osterholt -

Croxier.
In: CM Wendy Thomas (Qet, 2.5M), LB Jan Játmundsson (Maigburg, 1.5M), RB Margaret Harlow (Lehen Neorudo, Undisc.), RB Lashell Dube (Lhor, 1.5M), RM Tan Ling (Free Agent), CM Sazama Chitako (Free Agent), ST Ryang Mi-Hyun (Free Agent), ST Simon Lalande (Free Agent).
Out: CM/DM Kauko Arvidsson (Garden City FC, 2M), LB Emitt Shillow (Sanar, 1.5M).
Retired: RB Michel Ancel (33), CB Cho Cotton (33), RM Marie-Ange Brassard (33), CM Léa Cuvier (33), ST Miranda DuPont (33), ST Ana Valencia (33), RB Cylia Hoscutt (33).
Drafted: CB Huded Meikheim (Pùr State 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, you like a team that stays true to its town, or you like a team owned by Luuk Aart.

Background: Located thirty-one miles east of Chromia, 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, bought half the club after the fifth season, and all of the team by the ninth season, though they’ve kept the Brewers name. 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. They've returned to the Red League in force and done pretty well in recent seasons, looking poised to go up the ladder.

The Story So Far… They scored eighty-five goals. Eighty-five. Only Chromatk and Myana scored more. Osterholt and Croxier both scored more than twenty goals, while Adachi and Noboa had goals in the double digits as well. The issue was the sieve that they had at the defensive end, as Hartley was besieged over and over again. This squad made it to the IFCF CC Playoffs, but were dominated 3-7 by Anomalies on the road; it was a fitting end to a season that showed so much promise but fell so short.

Recent Changes: Dube and Jan add strength to the backfield, while Wendy Thomas comes in to hopefully control the center of the midfield better. Nothing needs to be changed along the front - in fact, Alnio better take extra steps forward before they lose their players.

Key Player: ST Sylvain Croxier

Croxier is an old guard by now, but as this is the tenth season with the club, he has become an Alnio legend. Having bagged twenty-four goals last season, and shows no signs of slowing down, freed up by the presence of Osterholt on the other side. As Alnio tries for the IFCC once again, they'll continue to need their Captain to perform, and he'll likely cash in without too much issue.

Name to Watch: CM Wendy Thomas

Stephen Kerr and Trudy Harrison have led the way for so many Tumbrans to join the league. With the Pearsons, Knight, Hicks, Hooper, and now Wendy Thomas, Chromatika has become a great ground for Tumbrans to ply their craft. Thomas will have to make the jump from Qet to Alnio, but with physique, versatility, and a nose for the ball, she should be fine. This team outscores almost anyone, anyway.

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

Fans' Expectation:

If the defense can step up, they've a shot, and the fans know it. Returning to the IFCF CC Playoffs is expected, anything below ninth would be a disaster.

Pundits' Prediction: Midtable (9th-12th)

The teams above them are quite good, but if any of them slip up, this is the squad that is willing and able to take their spot.

by **Chromatika** » Sun Nov 06, 2022 11:09 pm

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R8. PRIA CITY

MG Farrione LARRIANNE (271)

GK Gianfranco GIGLIO (25)
RB Omollo AYANGE (25)
CB Aurelian NIEHAUS (32)
CB Rune ALEXANDERSSON (23)
LB /Hendrix Salvador CHA (25)
/CM/DM Willy KOOP (29)
CM/DM Anderson PILL (30)
CM /Andrew ROBERTSON (23) RES
RM/RW Abigail JONES
ST Dean BERRYMORE (25)
LW Sandra Jordan (27) CAPTAIN

GK Germaine LARHEIM (30)
RB Bradley HOSTE (26)
CB Nash THOMPSON (28)
CB LI Gung Xuen (28)
LB Kayla AMERIGO (29)
DM Lionel KAMILLA (27)
CM Mareilli IFGHENIE (29)
CM Anderson PYRE (27)
RW Bennie HARRIGTON (31)
ST Kyusha MARSELLINE (27)
ST Putilina Marta TIKHONOVNA (23)
LW Crispin COVENY (31)

Nickname: Monarchs, Butterflies
Fans: Monarchs, Butterflies, PCity
Location: Pria, Coastal District, Chromatika
Owner: Georgine Attawa
Stadium: Monarch Field (Cap. 12,000)
Manager:

Farrione Larrianne (271), 6th Season with Team
Captain: LW Sandra Jordan
Predicted Starting XI:

Giglio;

Ayange -

Niehaus -

Alexandersson -

/

Cha;

/

Koop; Pill -

/

Robertson;

Jones -

Berrymore - Jordan.
In: ST Dean Berrymore (Z'ai'ai, 4M), RM/RW Abigail Jones (Frenei Tor, 5M), LB Hendrix Salvador Cha (Perce Town, 10M), CM/DM Willy Koop (Frenei Tor, 4M), RB Bradley Hoste (Free Agent).
Out: ST Sagittarius Wright (Latin Enclave FC, Free), LB Sonak Rodier (Anomalies, o.5M), DM Weigo Ani (Felswyr, 2M).
Retired: RB Ribioche Zeman (33), ST Thérèse Bessette (33), , RW Wanar-Sevet Opu (32).
Drafted: ST Putilina Marta Tikhonovna (Felswyr State University).

You Might Be a Pria City Fan If… You like Georgine Attawa and what she stands for as both a businesswoman and a philanthropist, you like a Cinderella story, you like a defensive team that doesn’t mind taking risks, you like monarch butterflies, you like the sick logo, or you think that what is brewing in Pria is sustainable.

Background: Located in the Heartland District, Pria City has been on the rise for a while now, and it’s taken a while for them to get here. This is the first team from Pria in the top league of Chromatik football since the days that Pria was in the First Division. A town known more for its fishing and shipbuilding than its football, the fact that the Monarchs are here at all is doing wonders for this town. The ultimate goal is to challenge the likes of Lhor for being the best team in the District, and is looking more likely these days.

The Story So Far… Continuing to punch way above their weight, the Monarchs hung around tenth for most of the season before making a late-season surge to end up in eighth place, going 7-2-5 down the stretch in the last fourteen games. Their win over Felswyr guaranteed them a spot in the IFCF CC Playoffs, where they had to face Lhor. After defeating Lhor - Sandra Jordan scoring the goal - the team had a shot for the IFCC in a winner-take-it-all match against Anomalies, but were outdone in overtime by Susie Knight. Jones and Wright scored fourteen goals apiece to lead the team, while Giglio had a great season as the keeper. Only conceding thirty-nine, their issue was the number of goals scored; however, the Monarchs showed considerable poise and promise in establishing themselves in the top half of the table.

Recent Changes: With scoring being the issue, the Monarchs looked within the Red League for a suitable replacement for an aging Wright, ending up with Dean Berrymore, the Tikariotian that almost singlehandedly kept Z'ai'ai in the Red League. Abigail Jones and Willy Koop comes in from Frenei Tor to help shore up some other holes, with Koop being expected to work well with Pill to get the center of the midfield on lock and allow Andrew Robertson be more offensive. To help the back line, Hendrix Salvador Cha comes in from Perce Town - the biggest signing in club history, valued at 15 million NMS. Pria City is starting to spend a bit more money as the team is showing that it can generate results. Is it sustainable?

Key Player: CM/DM Anderson Pill

How does a Chromatik National Team Pool player handle being on a team like Pria City? By diving into the project, both heart and soul. Pill is the team’s best stopgap in filling any holes left by the defense in transition. As this team rises, so does his prospects – and he’s become a mainstay in just two short seasons. What a player for the club, though it's pushed him off of the national team pool for now as the defensive midfield role is so stacked. Despite that, and being thirty, Pill is great for the club.

Name to Watch: GK Gianfranco Giglio

6’ 7”, athletic, and a prospect, Giglio has the potential to be better than even Efahim, and with this defensive backfield in front of them, the sky is the limit. Monarch football just needs the keeper to do their part – the other players will do the rest. Giglio proved to be everything that the team needed and more in his initial season, and the future looks bright for him and the Monarch defense.

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

Fans' Expectation:

Monarch fans are starting to own their club doing so well in the Red League. Surely, they can't continue to perform so well? With so much money being spent this offseason, they're starting to believe.

Prediction: IFCF Berth Fight (5th-8th)

It's time to give this team the respect that it deserves. Cha is an upgrade at the back end, while Jones, Berrymore, and Koop are proven commodities in the Red League. This is a good team, and they're starting to own that.

R7. LHOR

MG Edmund FINNEGAN (56)

GK Tania VINCENT (32)
RB Sean PENG (29)
CB Duncan McCARIOT (27)
CB Kiana WOO (28) RES
LB/LWB Zahir IVANKOVIC (26)
RM Madadh KERR (23)
CM Vincent HICKS (28)
LM Tzeitel REMSZA (31)
RW Tamora RAVENWOOD (25)
ST Dani EMDELBIA (31) RES CPATAIN
LW Kaaren LOTHAR (29)

GK Dani BARR (29)
RB Candice POTTS (30)
CB Tobe SATSUKI (25)
CB Ilda WOODALL (26)
CB Fred LARK (29)
LB Jackelyn KEEFE (26)
RM Wario OPPENHEIM (30)
CM Randy THOMAS (24)
LM Edouard BERTILLON (23)
RW SAN Do-Hyuk (24)
ST Beata EDMOND (32)
Keenan OGDEN (31)

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

Edmund Finnegan (56), 2nd Season with Team
Captain: ST Dani Emdelbia
Predicted Starting XI: (4-3-3) - Vincent; Peng –

McCariot –

Woo –

Ivankovic;

Kerr –

Hicks –

Remsza;

Ravenwood –

Emdelbia –

Lothar.
In: LW Kaaren Lothar (Crossroads, 8M), LB/LWB Zahir Ivankovic (Atletik Thessia, 3M), RB Sean Peng (Urrhed FC, 2M), CB Tobe Satsuki (Free Agent), CM Randy Thomas (Free Agent).
Out: LB Gustaw Wojtkiewicz (Frenei Tor, 2M), RB Lashell Dube (Alnio, 1.5M), LW Kieron Lafayette (Free Agent), CM Wendy Thomas (.
Retired: CB Laurine Barreau (33), LM Mélodie Spanghero (33).
Drafted: LM Edouard Bertillon (Alnio University of the Arts).

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 – though Pria City is starting to make a difference. The faithful has started to become a bit impatient with the lack of success of the club reaching the IFCL berths, but they're in a bit of a rebuild once again.

The Story So Far… Lhor continues to be one of the best teams in the league, but falling short near the end of the season. They still made it to the IFCF CC Playoffs - paced by Emdelbia's 22 goals, Lafayette with 16, and Ravenwood with 13, but they conceded seventy-nine goals as they continue to be suspect at the back and not helping Tania Vincent. Unfortunately, a defeat to Tihon United at the Violet Cup Finals meant that they would not clinch the IFCF CC, and a loss to Pria City in the IFCF CC Berth Playoff meant that they will not make it to the IFCF once again. Edmund Finnegan has shown that his can whip this team into shape, but he's running into a bit of opposition as the team continues to struggle near the end of each season.

Recent Changes: Sean Peng comes from Urrhed FC to try to help out the back end along with Zahir Ivankovic, as Kiana Woo and Duncan McCariot remains to help Tania Vincent. Then, Lhor replaced Lafayette with Lothar from Crossroads, an interesting move to grab a player from one of their rivals. Peng is expected to make a difference immediately, while Iankovic can't be worse than how Wojtkiewicz was in his first season. Finnegan has chosen to keep the most of his offensive side of the ball intact, which makes sense given their scoring prowess.

Key Player: ST Dani Emdelbia

Now one of the oldest tenured players on the squad, the Mertagnian international has been the team’s most consistent scorer since joining in Season 6. Though not the most flashy of technicians, Emdelbia possesses the uncanny ability of being at the right place at the right time, and isn’t afraid of getting their hands dirty. Lhor is lucky to have their services as they continue their rebuilding process. Scoring 22 goals last season, Emdelbia showed that she can still churn out the goals.

Name to Watch: CM Vincent Hicks

The golden boy of the present, Hicks is a classic deep lying playmaking midfielder who can kick-start the counterattack with one swing of his foot. Used to success both internationally and at the club level, he will bring a measure of composure and calmness to the leadership of the squad, something that this team has never had during the Valrauncion era. Hicks and Emdelbia are what makes this team go, and he's shown that he has the composure.

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

Fans' Expectations:

Lhor fans are still reeling, but they've some hope after this offseason. Returning to the IFCF CC would do wonders for morale, as they understand that it may be a while before anyone challenges the triumvirate of Chromatik, Wirr Tsi, and Myana - or Tihon, who are chasing them down.

Panels’ Prediction: IFCF Berth Fight (5th-8th)

The moves made to help shore up the defense are smart ones, while Hicks and Emdelbia have the scoring down to a science. Expect this team to be once again in the mix for the IFCF CC - it will come down once again to see if they've overcome their struggles at the end of seasons.

R6. ANOMALIES

MG Griffin ASCROFT (49)

GK Iskender NUR (31)
RB Raphael COLE (29)
CB Sofia Ruslanivna BLYZNYUK (23)
CB Diocletian VALE (32) RES
LB Damir MILCIC (31) RES
RM Göran JAERBYN (29)
CM/AM Susie KNIGHT (22)
CM Mithya HASHEMI (29) RES CAPTAIN
LM Maude QALICHO-QAQQAQ (22)
ST Nigel ERSKINE (31) RES
ST Siobhan BAKER (28)

GK Vlasi DON (27)
RB Snezana CORDOVA (32)
CB Yazhu BRUNO (27)
CB Esther RODOLPHE (27)
LB Sonak RODIER (33)
RM Donisha HUBER (32)
CM Jane OSDON (87)
CM Felix MARIE (27)
CM Nicky VAN DE VELDE (26)
LM Samantha HERRINGTON (30)
ST Kriegal LOWRIE (32)
ST Wallace ERICKSON (29)

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:

Griffin Ascroft (49), 4th Season with Team
Captain: CM Mithya Hashemi
Predicted Starting XI: (4-4-2) - Nur;

Cole - Blyznyuk -

Vale -

Milcic;

Jaerbyn -

Knight -

Hashemi -

Qalicho-Qaqqaq;

Erskine -

Baker.
In: LM Maude Qalicho-Qaqqaq (Frenei Tor, 6M), LB Sonak Rodier (Pria City, 0.5M), CM Nicky Van De Velde (Free Agent).
Out: LB/LM Ermin Urankar (FK Arsika, 1.5M), CB Mickie Antonucci (Knetyohai City FC, 2M).
Retired: LB Gabriel Holding (33), CM Ethan Vince (33).
Drafted: CB Sofiya Ruslanivna Blyznyuk (University of the Islands).

You Might Be an Anomalies Fan if... You like rebelling against the city's aristocracy, you like a team that has had success recently, you are a patriot and want to support a team that has the same name as the national team, you like pentagrams, you support the Rainbow Party in Chromia, 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 success in the Red League era, becoming the third team in Chromatik history to accomplish the three-peat from Season 2 through Season 4 before falling on more challenging times in Seasons 5 through 9. Now, with Ascroft, they’re trying to turn a new page - and look up to the task.

The Story So Far… Anomalies had a much better season than expected as Baker and Erskine started to create opportunities in front of a defense that would not let up. Nur had twenty clean sheets, best in the entire league, while conceding thirty-four goals, second in the league behind Kathie Begley. By the end, Tihon, Wirr Tsi, Myana, and Chromatik went too far up in the lead, and Anomalies had to hang on to even be in the top six. With Lhor dropping the Violet Cup Final, Anomalies became the top seed in the IFCF CC Playoffs, and after destroying Alnio, AFC were able to get a 4-3 win in extra time. Baker had seventeen goals, while Erskine had fourteen; Susie Knight was the playmaker with ten goals scored and numerous assists. Griffin Ascroft's way of play - solid defense and efficient counterattacks - is starting to work.

Recent Changes: Needing more creativity, Anomalies grabbed Maude Qalicho-Qaqqaq from Frenei Tor, who should be a great tandem with Susie Knight. Getting Sonak Rodier to tidy up the left side is also great, while Sofia Blyznyuk is an interesting addition from the CCFA ranks. There will be time to be worried in the future, with four of the five players on the defensive side of the ball entering their thirties, but Anomalies have a great thing going.

Key Player: CM Mithya Hashemi

Mithya Hashemi has been with Anomalies for twelve years now, always the constant in an ever-changing landscape. The midfielder is the heart and soul of the team, leading the squad in both defensive efforts and in getting the ball up the pitch to the scorers. For her loyalty, and her competence, there is talk of having her being the first inductee to the club Hall of Fame when club Halls of Fame are instituted for the clubs that have spent more than 80% of the Rainbow League System seasons in the Red League starting season fifteen. Now, the team has returned to the IFCF ranks - and she's not even thirty yet. The best years for Hashemi's contribution to the club lie ahead.

Name to Watch: LM Maude Qalicho-Qaqqaq

A more defensive winger/side midfielder who is a work in progress, the best part about Maude is her ability to carry the same intensity in the second half as the first half. She will eventually outlast her opponents, and when they are reeling, she will be the one to press onto the attack. Now having moved to Anomalies from Frenei, Maude will be given even more freedom to do whatever she wants in the second half as long as she is also contributing on the back end. This is the perfect fit for a player like her.

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

Fans' Expectation:

With AFC having reached the top six once more, the next goal for the fans is to start replacing Crossroads as the second best team in the nation's capital. Also, if there is any gap among the top four, they want to be the ones to take over. Any move down below the top eight will be considered a failure.

Panel’s Prediction: Title Contender (1st-4th)

This team is good enough to make a run toward an IFCL berth. Qalicho-Qaqqaq's addition to Knight will pay dividends and lead to more wins.

R5. CROSSROADS

MG Rowena STAMPER (58)

GK Nicole WATSON (25) RES
RB/RWB Matija GVARDJANCIC (19)
CB ZHU Mingxia (28)
CB Keith BRAXTON (29) RES
LB Pavlo KORNIJCHUK (24)
CDM Zijad KURTCEHAJIC (30)
DM Taron MATTHEWS (30) RES CAPTAIN
RW/RAM Ponce DE LANN (28)
CM Kayla KASSAYA (22)
LW Xanthe HAUSER (24)
ST Kate ARCHER (25)

GK Womar RILA (29)
RB Wuvain NIOS (29)
CB HOMURA Eru (27)
CB Surge ES (30)
LB Pietr NEX (33)
DM Eulali GERASIM (27)
DM Bonnie GREER (29)
RW Drarinka SCHLOK (32)
AM/CM Hoggard IMAN (29)
LAM Minsk KILLION (28)
ST Sarai MICHAELS (32)
ST Ygrette MING (30)

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 (58), 10th Season with Team
Captain: DM Taron Matthews
Predicted Starting XI: (4-2-3-1) -

Watson;

Gvardjancic -

Zhu -

Braxton - Kornijchuk;

Kurtcehajic -

Matthews; De Lann –

Kassaya -

Hauser;

Archer.
In: ST Kate Archer (Spartangrad, 12M), LW Xanthe Hauser (Starling, 7M), RB/RWB Matija Gvardjancic (SK Elita Ryzaev, 4M), CB Zhu Mingxia (Parhessia United, 6M), RW/RAM Ponce De Lann (BT Ming, 1M), LB Pietr Nex (BT Ming, 0.5M), LW Minsk Killion (Urheddiao, 0.5M), CB Homura Eru (Free Agent).
Out: RW Zoë Barthelemy (Algolia, 3.5M), LW Kaaren Lothar (Lhor, 8M), CB Ket Wid (Sanar, 2M).
Retired: CB Craig James (34), LB John Mikael (34), LAM Lisa Bell (33), RB Portia Devine (34), ST Justtina Dannysdóttir (35).
Drafted: None.

You Might Be a Crossroads Fan if... You like flipping off Anomalies and Chromatik, you're a college kid, you like the underdog story, you like the knight motif, you like watching exciting wingers with a poaching forward, you're a fan of Justtina Dannysdóttir, 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 outside of the Capitol rejoice.

The Story So Far… In Justiina Dannysdóttir's last season, Crossroads almost had the chance to dethrone Tihon as the fourth placed team in the Red League; however, by drawing Lhor on the final day while Tihon won their match against Myana, the Crusaders would fall just short. Justiina scored twenty-six goals in her final season, while Lothar had 15 and Kayla Kassaya had 12. Forty-eight goals conceded isn't bad for thirty-eight matches, as Nicole Watson continues to settle in as one of the better keepers in the Red League. Rowena Stamper sent off Justiina in style while building up for the seasons to come - a perfect season for the Crusaders.

Recent Changes: A lot had to change with the majority of the team retiring, and ChromatikAir came through. Spending 29 Million NSD in the window is a considerable amount. Kate Archer comes in to take the place of Justiina, while Matija Gvardjancic and Zhu Mingxia help out the back line; Xanthe Hauser will man the left wing position. This has made the team considerably younger, though they're new to the team, which will take some time to adjust. The potential has gone up so much higher due to Archer and Hauser's addition, though, while Kassaya will be truly unleashed to do as she pleases to create goals.

Key Player: ST Kate Archer

Who do you choose to replace the legend that is Justiina Dannysdóttir? Archer is tall by the standards of Eura's women footballers, and this height combined with a gangly kind of athleticism sets her apart from many forwards. She is deceptively powerful, excellent at holding up the ball and playing in other attackers, and not a bad finisher either. With the Crusaders playing a formation that needs the striker to be the finisher, she has the potential to absolutely shine. Kassaya will be the team's playmaker, while Hauser runs with her; de Lann will be more of the supportive winger to the side. Make no mistake - the team will run through Archer now.

Name to Watch: CM Kaya Kassaya

Is it the Emma Arthur effect? In as many seasons, the Red League has obtained another young Adabian midfielder who is a burgeoning star. Praised for her positioning and reading of the game, she’s hoping for a place that will allow her to grow and contend for the starting job for the national squad. She did well in her first season, and now joined with two other youngsters in the attacking part of the field, her potential is through the roof.

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

Fans' Expectation:

A lot changed, but the signings are very flashy. Fans would love to remain as part of the top six, and perhaps even contend with Anomalies as the second best team in the capital.

Panel’s Prediction: IFCF Berth Fight (5th-8th)

There's a lot to like about the signings. Archer is a find, while Hauser will help score goals alongside Kassaya. If Zhu and Gvardjancic come through at all, this team will pick up where it left off - as a dark horse to cause some massive damage.

by **Chromatika** » Mon Nov 07, 2022 9:00 pm

Rainbow League System Season Twelve Preview

Red League - Part 5/5
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R4. TIHON

MG Hecate CHARING (58)
AMG Christina APPLEGATE (57)

GK Ramola CAROLAN (33) RES CAPTAIN
RB Kafka ROBINSON (25)
CB LI Jianguo (27)
CB Cindy ORIOL (22)
LB JIAWEI Chuan (31) RES
RM Tatiana OPHÉLIE (27)
CM Neal WINDLASS (30)
CM/AM Thomás “PRIMITIVO” Ceballos Cantú (27)
LM Emma ARTHUR (26)
ST Daniltsin VASILIEVICH (24)
ST Idina SLAZENGER (24)

GK Fhina ANSOMEW (29)
RB David AVIS (24)
CB Frederick INGER (30)
CB Jonnie PRIEST (26)
LB Kandice SAYER (32)
RM Dyogtina Snezana ROMANOVNA (23)
CM Kurt WITZEL (33)
CM/DM Josefina PORTIERI (25) RES
CM Tietre ENNIO (29)
LM NARA Taji (23)
ST Julie LEMAIRE (24)
ST/LW/RW HONG Yeong-Sahm (24) RES

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 (58), 10th Season with Team, Christina Applegate (57), 12th Season with Team
Captain: GK Ramola Carolan
Predicted Starting XI: (4-4-2) -

Carolan;

Robinson -

Li -

Oriol -

Jiawei; Ophélie -

Windlass -

Primitivo -

Arthur; Vasilievich -

Slazenger.
In: CM/AM Thomás “PRIMITIVO” Ceballos Cantú (Urrheddiao, 5M), LB Kandice Sayer (Serrapince FC, 2M), ST Idina Slazenger (Parrhessia United, 8M), RB David Avis (Free Agent), LM Nara Taji (Free Agent).
Out: CM Leo Hooper (Lanar, 4M), RB Curtis Tremblay (MTK Kingsville, 6M), ST Roanna Murin (Rozelle, 7M),
Retired: LB Eric Gauthier (33), RM Kevin Beaux (33), LM Emilie Deshaies (33).
Drafted: Dyogtina Snezana Romanovna (Pùr State University).

You Might Be a Tihon Fan if... You like being one of the only five-time winners in Chromatik domestic football history (with all five being in a row!), you like a team to be owned by a company owned by a city, you like supporting a team that's always in the mix, you like entertaining football, you like Adabian talent, or you like a team that has a very recognizable Assistant Manager.

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, and with the addition of Emma Arthur, they’re making their way back up to the top.

The Story So Far… Instead of making Chromatik, Wirr Tsi, and Myana sweat, the Tide themselves had a hard time keeping a hold of the fourth place spot, needing to take down Myana to keep ahead of Crossroads near the end of the season. Daniltsin Vasilievich had a remarkable sophomore season for the team, with twenty-one goals scored, while Murin contributed seventeen and Leo Hooper had ten. Emma Arthur, continuing her brilliance, had sixteen, easily one of the highest totals for a non-striker in the league. Romola Carolan posted twelve clean sheets while the defense did concede about sixty goals. The Tide seemed to win close contests with ease and often times dominate their opposition, but remained a step behind the top three, finishing five points behind Myana. Now, they've proven that they can repeat themselves as an IFCL participant; but can they take the next step?

Recent Changes: A season after replacing nobody, Tihon knew age would dictate some change. Having eyed Primitivo for many seasons, they acquired the Verdean from rivals Urrheddiao, sending Hooper to Lanar; then, Roanna Murin was let go to be replaced by a younger Nepharan in Idina Slazenger, a talent that wants to stake her claim as a member of the Cormorants. Bringing in Kandice Sayer to help out the back end is also great, while Romanovna is a find at right midfield. They aren't the most flashiest of signings, but Tihon continue to get better.

Key Player: LM Emma Arthur

Emma Arthur was the biggest addition of the offseason two seasons ago, and the Adabian continues to pay off. Scoring sixteen goals and assisting in many more, she continued to establish herself as the key playmaker in Tihon's deadly counterattacking scheme. She can both run past would-be defenders and also launch from deep, and she isn’t someone who gets tired as the game goes on, doing some of her best work in the closing minutes. Tihon paid a lot to get her, and she’s already paid for that in spades. With Primitivo entering to help free her up in space, expect Arthur to be even deadlier this season - if a notion were possible.

Name to Watch: ST Daniltsin Vasilievich

With Lev Repin coming in to change the Chromatik system, all Chromatik strikers have some new life. Vasilievich totaled twenty-one goals scored last season, good enough to be counted on the shortlist for the Golden Ball. He's not the fastest, nor the biggest, but he has a nose for the ball, and a killer finish that can leave keepers wondering where he came from. Slazenger is a prime partner to play with, and with Primitivo in the lineup, Vasilievich should have even more of an opportunity to score now.

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

Fans' Expectation:

Can they really get into the top three that’s been so tightly guarded by Wirr Tsi, Myana, and Chromatik? They now have an attention-grabber like Emma Arthur, while also having a keeper the likes of Carolan and a solid central midfield in Windlass and Primitivo. It’s all a matter of momentum, timing, and seeing who laughs at the end – and it’ll have their fans spellbound for many years to come. Adding Primitivo and Slazenger only helps in their quest to overcome the triumvirate.

Panel’s Prediction: Title Contender (1st-4th)

On paper, the big three are just a little bit stronger, but the gap is closing. They keep making smart moves while keeping team cohesion high. The age of the defense and the keeper is starting to be a cause for concern, but that is something for a future Tihon team to deal with - for now, they just need to keep winning.

R3. MYANA

MG Marco HEMMINGS (53)

GK Katerina OLEXANDER (29) RES
RB Thamior LIADON (130) RES
CB Jens CLEMENCE (28) RES CAPTAIN
CB Keira ANBIENT (29)
LB /Tanith XU (21)
CM Lore KARTERY (21)
CM Gavril ATSEV (27)
RW /Nadya Dostoevich (17)
CAM Marko ZUP (25) RES
LAM/LW Isolde READER (26) RES
ST / Enrico HANSON-CONAVACIO (30) RES

GK Killi WATSON (32)
RB Pierre EGIA (29)
CB Ermenegarda CUCCIA (27)
CB Chevy LAMBERT (32)
LB Monika STRASBOURG (35) RES
CM/AM Mirielle THOMAS (32)
CAM Hermaeus MORA (35)
CM Marion NILES (29)
RAM Rosella COUNTS (31)
AM Dolph MONROE (31)
LAM/CM Tank KING (30)
ST Simon KONING (27)

Nickname: Islanders
Fans: Islanders, Myaners
Location: Myana, Myana Island, Chromatika
Owner: Myana Fishermen Collective
Stadium: Island Dome (Cap. 133,000; 35,000 Seats)
Manager:

Marco Hemmings (53), 6th Season with Team
Captain: CB Jens Clemence
Predicted Starting XI: (4-2-3-1) -

Olexander;

Liadon -

Clemence - Anbient -

/

Xu;

Kartery -

Atsev;

Dostoevich -

Zup -

Reader;

/

Hanson-Conavacio.
In: CB Keira Anbient (Kitara Athletic Association, 12M), CAM Hermaeus Mora (Serrapince FC, Free), LB Tanith Xu (Creed United, 9M), CB Ermenegarda Cuccia (Free Agent).
Out: LB Durgali Baxayev (Stahlburg City, 4M), CB Moira Ansov (Wirr Tsi, 12M).
Retired: CB Rossaline Embert (34), CM Nendez Su (33).
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, and tied with Tihon as the only team to win five titles in the history of Chromatik domestic football. 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.

The Story So Far… Having six scorers in double digits - Enrico had 27 and Isolde 20 to lead the way - the Islanders scored an astonishing total of 102 goals in 38 matches, second in the league only behind the Capitalizt. In a tightly contested fight, the Islanders were not able to catch Wirr Tsi on the final matchday, and finished a good six points behind Chromatik, who won the title. Despite posting the best Goal Differential in the league, they also had the most defeats in the top four, which ended up sinking them as far as the title was concerned. It was not the best season to follow up winning the title, but they still maintained their status as one of the three best teams in the league, and with the core of Dostoevich, Atsev, and Kartery starting to gel together in earnest, the future looks bright.

Recent Changes: In a move that shook the top of the Red League to the core, Moira Ansov bucked Myana for Wirr Tsi, being wooed by the way that the Shock play defense. However, Myana then shocked everyone by bringing in one of the best center backs out there - Keira Anbient from a Kitara Athletic Association team that had just fallen apart. Add in Tanith Xu from Creed United - a player that already has the attention of the Nepharan FA - and the weakness of the Islanders, their defense, is probably going to make a strong comeback.

Key Player: ST Enrico Hanson-Conavacio

Enrico has now been with this club for eleven seasons, and continues to be near the top of the goalscoring charts every single season. As another team that uses the single scorer, his job has been to score goals for nearly a decade, and he's very good at it. It's true that he is nearing the twilight of his career, but it's a twilight that could potentially rival the shining of the brightest star. Make no mistake - Enrico isn't done yet.

Name to Watch: CB Keira Anbient

"The Other Keira" of Chromatika is a pure willpower player first and foremost. She is neither the biggest player on the pitch, the fastest, nor the quickest to the ball; instead, she is just always around where the action is. Having returned home from the S-FPL, she steps in next to Clemence to try to make life easier for Olexander. Anbient is not someone to be trifled with, and she is looking forward to introducing herself to the best of the Red League.

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

Fans' Expectation:

It was annoying for Islander fans to not be in contention for the title come the end of the season. They'd like to not fall short again - though they've been sated by the win just few seasons ago.

Panel’s Prediction: Title Contender (1st-4th).

With the addition of Anbient and Xu, they've plugged the holes in their defense. With the team scoring from multiple sources, they should once again be in the title chase near the end.

R2. WIRR TSI 1-Time IFCC Champion

MG ZHAXI Nanlei (55)

GK Kathie BEGLEY (31) CAPTAIN
RB Linde ROSTOCK (32)
CB Moira ANSOV (30)
CB Bigger MBALA-EKAKIA (28)
LB Vivica MUSCADIN (32)
RCM/CM Iseult CONWAY (25)
CM/AM SARA Kristoffersdóttir (27) RES
LCM/DM WAN Sheping (27) RES
RW Kendra CARPENTER (29) RES
ST MÍMIR Waltheofsson (29) RES
LW Arachne LOEHER (21)

GK Cyra ITTOBON (28)
RB Wilson DIAZ (31)
CB Ophelia HERR (30)
CB ZHU Su (27)
CB Ring GWEN (30)
LB /Lisak TEHAHANJERAGNEN (17)
RCM Augustin NIKITIN (24)
CM Cathal MAGUIRE (22)
CM Ginnie KIR (29)
RW Nikita ALEXEEV (24)
ST Mir SAN (29)
LW Janine VALDEZ (31)

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 (55), 9th Season with Team
Captain: GK Kathie Begley
Predicted Starting XI: (4-3-3) - Begley;

Rostock - Ansov -

Mbala-Ekakia -

Muscadin;

Conway -

Sara -

Wan;

Carpenter -

Mímir -

Loeher.
In: LB Lisak Tehahanjeragnen (Crossroads U-18s, Free), LW Arachne Loeher (Stahlburg City, 10M), CB Moira Ansov (Myana, 12M), CB Zhu Su (Free Agent).
Out: LB Julie Pitts (Frenei Tor, 0.5M), LW Rila Enix (Urrhedidao, 2.5M), CB Carlo Callejon (Brattleboro FC, 6.3M).
Retired: CB Pal Cervantes (33).
Drafted: None.

You Might Be a Wirr Tsi Fan if... You are a fan of a team that came into money, you like defensive minded football, you like Zhaxi Nanlei's managerial style, you like supporting a team not based in Chromia or Myana, you like a team that's under Quebecois ownership, or you like watching Græntfjaller excellence.

Background: Wirr Tsi, a city in the Capital District 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, this team has become one of the best in the nation.

The Story So Far… Conceding just twenty-five goals in thirty-eight games, the defense of the Shock continued to shine, being the best in the league. Eighteen clean sheets was behind only Iskender Nur of Anomalies. Mímir Waltheofsson had twenty-five goals, while Kendra Carpenter and Rila Enix had twelve goals apiece; Sara Kristoffersdóttir had nine. They actually needed to make up ground in the final seven matchdays to give chase, but Chromatik won the title by Matchday Thirty-Seven. Then, Wirr Tsi defeated Chromatik on the final matchday while Tihon took down Myana, giving the Shock the second placed finish. They continue to be one of the best clubs in the league.

Recent Changes: Carlo Callejon had done so much for the team, but he had to go - especially when Moira Ansov wanted to join from Myana. There is no denying the fact tha tthis team is starting to get old - Kathie Begley is 31, Linde Rostock 32, Vivica Muscadin 32, and the duo of Carpenter and Mímir are 29. The time to win is now, and and the team's brass knew it - so they went out and grabbed Arachne Loeher from Stahlburg City. This team has two or three seasons before it will need to rebuild - and they know.

Key Player: CM Sara Kristoffersdóttir

The Græntfjaller is arguably the best midfielder in the Red League. Known for her drive and excellence, she is also fabled to be someone who’s wiling to do whatever it takes to reach her goals. Almost hitting double digits again in goals scored, Sara continues to be at the forefront of every attack put on by the Shock, often being the player that can change the pace of the game on a single touch of the ball. The best part? She still has youth on her side - and for a player like her, there is no true ceiling.

Name to Watch: ST Mímir Waltheoffson

Remember when Mímir Waltheofsson scored over thirty goals for Umbar State? He moved to Z’ai’ai and helped the squad get promoted and stay alive, and now, Waltheofsson finds himself in the midst of champions. With a lethal short-range game and endless stamina, Mímir may need to get used to playing second fiddle to the astonishing defense that this team is capable of, but as a player who doesn’t have an ounce of ego, this seems destined to be a perfect fit going forward. Now a part of the Græntfjaller national team, Mímir is just getting started.

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

Fans' Expectation:

If they can avoid the lull in the middle, Shock fans know they can win another title. With time running out, they would want those titles to come often, and soon.

Panel’s Prediction: Title Contender (1st-4th)

There is no talking about title contenders without talking about Wirr Tsi, and the Shock remain as poised, put together, and driven as ever. They’ve proven themselves at the international level; there’s no reason why this team can’t go back to its title-winning ways. Loeher provides a level of creativity that they didn't have before, while Tehahanjeragnen provides depth and Ansov will be a rock with Mbala-Ekakia. This is a giant.

R1. CHROMATIK

MG Jannick KONTIOLA (59)
GK Medusa STRAND (25)
RB Ami COULIBALY (21)
CB Stephen KERR (24)
CB Tiphaine JAUFFRET (24)
LB Jet McBRIDE (29) RES
DM Trudy HARRISON (24) RES CAPTAIN
CM/AM Cixin NGUYEN (28) RES
CM/AM/RW Rebecca Anne WAWANOLETT (22)
RW/LW Owen JAMES (24)
ST Sophie SIGH (24)
LW Lili MARINCA (28)

GK Janine PETERSON (36)
RB Lario POTTS (31)
CB Charles METTRE (32)
CB Parry YN (29)
LB Tina ALLISON (29)
CDM Lambertus JACQUEMIN (23)
AM JIA Wuhan (28)
CM Sebestyen SALLAY (22)
RW Adrijana JORDAN (31)
RW Kierra AXEL (24)
ST Ryliey SALBOT (24)
LW Robin PADILLA (31)

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

Jannick Kontiola (59), 9th Season with Team
Captain: DM Trudy Harrison
Predicted Starting XI: (4-1-2-3) –

Strand; Coulibaly –

Kerr – Jauffret –

McBride;

Harrison;

Nguyen –

Wawanolett;

James –

Singh –

Marinca.
In: GK Joanne Peterson (Brattleboro Westside, 0.5M), AM Jia Wuhan (Free Agent), ST Ryliey Salbot (Free Agent).
Out:
Retired: ST Cande Montalban (35). GK Melissa Walker (33), CDM Tine Enaux (34), AM Gilbert Levett (33).
Drafted: CM Lambertus Jacquemin (Lanar University).

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, you like being part of a youth movement, or you like being a fan of the biggest club in Chromatika.

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 had won over many of their fans due to their 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. It took a while for Kontiola to come true with his promise, but the Capitalizt are really revving now, and are in the prime of their contending period.

The Story So Far… Sophie Singh turned out to be as advertised as the Capitalizt scored 108 goals on the way to winning the title with a match to spare. Cixin Nguyen won Golden Ball as the player of the year, while Sophie Singh won the Golden Boot, the New Player of the Year, and the U-23 Player of the Year. This team had five players in the double digits, with Owen James and Lili Marinca both scoring over fifteen; Rebecca Anne Wawanolett added in thirteen. Trudy Harrison and the defense, now helped along by Tiphanie Jauffret and Jet McBride, limited goals allowed to 1.7 goals a game, more than enough when the team was scoring at a clip of 2.76 goals per game. As Chromatik won their second title in four seasons, they continued to establish themselves as one of the most powerful teams in the league.

Recent Changes: Nothing needs to be changed - Jauffret proved to be a great addition to the club, and the oldest starter is twenty-nine, with eight of eleven players being twenty-five or younger. They got Joanne Peterson to help Strand along with her development, grabbed Lamberius Jacquemin from the CCFA ranks, and finally got a young kid in Ryliey Salbot that just has pure speed. No, the most important thing of the offseason was keeping everyone, and they were very successful.

Key Player: CDM Trudy Harrison

Harrison’s arrival to Chromatik had a lot of hype around it, and she hasn’t disappointed. After one season on the bench, she took over for a departing Leysa Burns, and the Tumbran hasn’t loooked back. Now, she’s the unquestioned leader of the team, helping in both the defending end as well as creating as the last line of attack as the situation warrants itself, as she’s shown in multiple occasions. Her role of a deep lying playmaker surprises opposing teams from time to time, and her confidence in her abilities as a midrange shooter has only grown with time. The best days for Harrison lie ahead, and the fact that that is even a remote possibility is a huge boon for Chromatik. With Tumbra’s recent international success, Harrison is becoming more and more recognized at an international level.

Name to Watch: ST Sophie Singh

Ah, Sophie Singh. The most hyped of Eura’s young options, she is a diminutive yet fast player who can shoot from anywhere, has lots of confidence in her abilities, and can dribble around players all day. Not that Marinca/James won’t help, but she is someone who can create on her own. She scored thirty-two goals in her inaugural season with the club, and showed that she can absolutely fit in.

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

Fans' Expectation:

They finally won! How will they do in the IFCL? Can they repeat? Chromatik fans are starting to believe, which is dangerous.

Panel’s Prediction: Title Contender (1st-4th)

They held on to all their pieces, while Myana and Wirr Tsi upgraded. It will be a fight, but they'll definitely be in the running to repeat.

by **Chromatika** » Mon Nov 07, 2022 10:39 pm

Rainbow League System Season Twelve Preview

Orange League
Sponsored By:

Viper Motors

All club rests courtesy of Vulpine Sportif

CRIX
Predicted Finish: 4th.
Nickname: Stars
Location: Crix, Heartland District, Chromatika
Owner: Nicole Brennan
Stadium: Crix Center (Cap. 2,560)
Manager: Georgine Estrella-Jones (64), 12th Season with Team
Captain: DM Chester Rappan
Predicted Starting XI: (4-1-4-1) - Yi; Pelletier - Eimu - Kirk -

McLeod; Rappan; Jackson -

Richards -

Katefess - Dan;

Queen.
Key Players: CM Vanessa Richards, DM Chester Rappan, CM Bapam Katefess
Summary: Losing the Pearson twins have hurt this team a bit, but the core of Richards, Katefess, and Queen mean that they'll be a tough team to play against no matter what. Estrella-Jones has a team that could make it back to the Red League.

EYRODS
Predicted Finish: 9th.
Nickname: Jungle Cats
Location: Eyrods, Myana Island, Chromatika
Owner: The Green Fund
Stadium: The Jungle (Cap. 74,590; 26,000 Seats)
Manager: Devin Munoz (63), 12th Season with Team
Captain:

CM Stig Mikaelsson
Predicted Starting XI: (4-1-4-1) -

Wilhelm; Mejia -

MacKinnon -

Yarbarough - Markseon; Harding;

Patzold -

Mikaelsson –

Sçarìraó - Yaroslav;

Ross.
Key Players: CM Stig Mikaelsson, LM Christine Yaroslav, ST Charlie Ross
Summary: David Yarbarough, Charlie Ross, and Berrëngüé Sçarìraó round out a team that keeps underperforming. Now, with so many other teams making more aggressive moves, Eyrods will have to keep up or be left on the wayside.

EYRODS CITY FC
Predicted Finish: 16th.
Nickname: Foxes, ECFC
Location: Eyrods, Myana Island, Chromatika
Owner: Donovan Edelman
Stadium: Den of Foxes (Cap. 1,300)
Manager: Magu Hox (56), 7th Season with Team
Captain: LB Annora Lieberthal
Predicted Starting XI: (3-4-3) – Baglowski; Isaha – De Waele – Lieberthal; Wirth – Vespucci – Vlasyuk – Horak; Mi – Tween – Kim.
Key Players: GK Jared Baglowski, LB Annora Lieberthal, CM Georgio Vespucci
Summary: The Foxes survive the Orange League – led by defense and a solid goalkeeper who’s come over from Lanar. Sure, they may not have the best goalscoring options, but surviving in Chromatika’s second level can be done with a very stout defensive wall. Vlasyuk and Horak have the potential to help the team thrive on the attack, but it's not likely.

FISHERMEN’S CLUB
Predicted Finish: 17th.
Nickname: Fishers
Location: Egren, Myana Island, Chromatika
Owner: Josselyn Nam
Stadium: Fisher’s Wharf (Cap. 4,880)
Manager: Calos Dean (52), 12th Season with Team
Captain: RM Gimpo Pwina
Predicted Starting XI: (4-4-2) - Ryang; Vin - Braun - Yneroux - Homonich; Pwina - Kuni - Deth - Osborn; Douglas - MacGee.
Key Players: RB Oli Vin, CM Willard Deth, ST Ruadhán MacGee
Summary: Fishermen's Club maintains! They keep flirting with relegation, but the unlikeliest club to survive in the second level of Chromatik football continues to do so. Can their luck continue?

FK SHAKHTER Z'AI'AI
Predicted Finish: 10th.
Nickname: Shakhter, Club Pyazhnaya, FK Shakhter
Location: Z'ai'ai, Mountain District, Chromatika
Owner: Pyazhmetal
Stadium: Pyazhmetal Stadium (Cap. 3,600)
Manager: River Hanson (42), 8th Season with Team
Captain: AM Aloysha Meledina
Predicted Starting XI: (4-4-2) -

Chupov; Dijon - Marcon -

Daydova -

Fedchenkova; Tothyengara -

Lapayev -

Guslyakov - Blount;

Meledina;

Bogolyubsky.
Key Players: AM Alyosha Meledina, CB Tamara Daydova, CM Sasha Lapayev
Summary: Pyazhmetal is on a mission - get a team to the Red League. This team now has seven Pyazhnayans, having so many foreigners for an Orange League team. Meledina joining the squad gives it legitimacy, but it'll take some time to gel.

KNETYOHAI
Predicted Finish: 8th.
Nickname: Warriors
Location: Knetyohai, Rainbow District, Chromatika
Owner: Raul Carpenter
Stadium: Warriors' Arena (Cap. 31,400)
Manager: Addie Xavier (71), 12th Season with Team
Captain: RB Elna Sotelo
Predicted Starting XI: (4-3-3) -

Nisbet; Sotelo - Morgen - Sledge -

Levine; Lemmerns - Ita - Pierot; Voss -

Kean - Ex.
Key Players: GK Leighton Nisbet, LB Alex Levine, ST Murray Kean
Summary: Zubai Ignon is gone, and Leighton Nisbet is here to take his place. This is a squad that is starting to fall behind the rest of the Orange League, but they may be able to surprise their opposition.

KNETYOHAI CITY FC
Predicted Finish: 1st.
Nickname: KCFC, K-City
Location: Knetyohai, Rainbow District, Chromatika
Owner: Tobias Akinobo, CEO and Founder of Marvelous Agusi Studios (Cobrio)
Stadium: KCFC Arena (Cap. 8,500)
Manager: Kurtis Rough (52), 3rd Season with Team
Captain: LB Harry Amera
Predicted Starting XI: (4-3-3) - Bouchard; Oksana - Munro - Antonucci - Amera; Winge -

/

Pike - Xie - Melynk; Aleksandrova; Abraham.
Key Players: CB Mickie Antonucci, RM Barrion Winge, ST Elutie Abraham
Summary: Sure, they lost all the foreign players, but this is a team with so many experienced players that they should have no problem making it back to the Red League. What can they do once they get back there, though?

MINERS FC
Predicted Finish: 15th.
Nickname: Miners, MFC
Location: Z’ai’ai, Mountain District, Chromatika
Owner: Meteo Mining Company
Stadium: Miner Field (Cap. 7,205)
Manager:

Rainer Hildebrandt (61), 7th Season with Team
Captain: CB Jena Platt
Predicted Starting XI: (4-3-3) – Pyo; Markson – Platt –

Doyle – Drea; Loop - Passereau – Yushchenko; Burton – Xiang – Amelie.
Key Players: RCM/RM Clélie Passereau, RW Anna Burton, CB Jena Platt
Summary: Hildebrandt and the Miners remain in the Orange League, having the likes of Jena Platt, Cin Drea, and Clécile Passereau. The longer that they survive, the longer they'll start establishing themselves to be one of the sides to watch - time is their friend.

MING
Predicted Finish: 5th.
Nickname: Dynasty
Location: Ming, Mountain District, Chromatika
Owner: The Lee Foundation
Stadium: Jewel Dome (Cap. 22,300)
Manager: Daniel Lucas (55), 3rd Season with Team
Captain: RB Annamaria Greenfield
Predicted Starting XI: (4-2-3-1) - Lang; Greenfield - Allaire - Antwa - Ryo; Karaduman - Di Cosmo; Holt - Snéachda - Dunst; Yaroslavovich.
Key Players: GK Lang Cai, RAM/RW Jacqueline Holt, ST Ilyin Yaroslavovich
Summary: Ming stepped away from the beautiful offensive play, and have given the green light for Daniel Lucas to start the new brand of Dynasty football. They made it all the way to the Promotion Playoff before losing to BT Ming. Yaroslavovich, Snéachda, and Holt are a ridiculous core, while Lang Cai has the potential to do much. This is one of the favorites to return.

OMNIO
Predicted Finish: 14th.
Nickname: Tech, Techies
Location: Omnio, Capital District, Chromatika
Owner: Beshira Technologies
Stadium: The Tech Center (Cap. 23,600)
Manager:

Steve Nicholls (58), 6th Season with Team
Captain: CB Hammond Wilkerspoon
Predicted Starting XI: (4-2-3-1) - Singh; Niles - Wilkerspoon -

Reinhardt - Adams; Gil - Kempisty; Han - Di Maggio - Eckerthorp;

Alszeghy.
Key Players: CB Hammond Wilkerspoon, LB Marietta Adams, CM/AM Immacolata Di Maggio
Summary: Nicholls has stuck around, knowing that the team is in a rebuild - and it’s going to be a long one. Twelfth place wasn’t what they had in mind either, but staying in the Orange League is also good, and the addition of Di Maggio and Singh should continue to help their morale.

PÚR
Predicted Finish: 18th.
Nickname: Riders, Pùrites
Location: Pùr, Heartland District, Chromatika
Owner: Henriette Georgioux
Stadium: Riders' Arena, (Cap. 35,210)
Manager: Anera Asohom (57), 7th Season with Team
Captain: CB Vincent Lowe
Predicted Starting XI: (4-1-4-1) - Low; Argon - Suggs - Lowe - Florence; Hynes; Nyles - Sancti - Iggs - Riu; Pirreault.
Key Players: ST Georgino Pirreault, CM/AM Erewon Sancti, CB Vincent Lowe
Summary: Welcome back, Pùr. It's a blast from the past, and they have some good pieces in Pirreault and Sancti, but it'll be a fight to survive.

QET
Predicted Finish: 13th.
Nickname: Eagles
Location: Qet, Urrhed Island, Chromatika
Owner: The Lars Museum
Stadium: Stadium of Eagles (Cap 23,190)
Manager: Vincevol Miriamme (68), 11th Season with Team
Captain: DM Edmée Robiquet
Predicted Starting XI: (4-1-3-2) - Ulster; Laurenborg -

Sapharina - Su - Saerol; Staarman; De Geyndt - Brugmann - Kung;

Graf - Leer.
Key Players: RCM Gert De Geyndt, LCM Kung Nam-Kyu, ST Felix Graf
Summary: The Eagles finished in eleventh place, and don't look poised to make a run anytime soon. They brough tin a lot of youth to try to gel together, while Graf will be the one to score all the goals.

QET NSC
Predicted Finish: 2nd.
Nickname: QNSC, NSC, SavigiQet
Location: Qet, Urrhed Island, Chromatika
Owner: Joël Bonmaison, CEO of Bonmaison Construction (Savigliane)
Stadium: Bonmaison Park (Cap. 10,300)
Manager: Kim Myung-Sik (47), 12th Season with Team
Captain: LB Aefja Handerstock
Predicted Starting XI: (4-4-2) – Rossellis; Xiang – Erickson – Enbion – Hanerstock; Tikhonovich – Kim – Du – Ryard; Kamau – Everett.
Key Players: ST Sanguine Kamau, CM Kim Da-Bin, RM Tychkin Ludomir Tikhonovich
Summary: Qet NSC finished in sixth place, and look poised to make a serious run at the Red League. Keep an eye on Sanguine Kamau, who will be set up by Kim Da-Bin and Tychkin Ludomir Tikhonovich, as QNSC continues to roll. Xiang Xuegang is a rare find at this level, too.

RHONI CITY
Predicted Finish: 11th.
Nickname: Regulars, R-City
Location: Rhoni, Coastal District, Chromatika
Owner: Blake Ettinger
Stadium: Rhoni Center (Cap. 6,460)
Manager: Oliver Cunningham (52), 12th Season with Team
Captain: LB Misome Enx
Predicted Starting XI: (4-3-2-1) - Homilie; Peeters - Omezo - He - Enx; Ante - Broich - Dorian; Vix - Teel; Beck.
Key Players: GK Freya Homilie, CM/AM Gabrielle Teel, ST Alvena Beck
Summary: RC surprised everyone by staying in the Orange League again, and the brass awarded them by grabbing some promising players from other teams. Could they crack the top half and show that they may be on the rise?

RHONI FC
Predicted Finish: 19th.
Nickname: RFC
Location: Rhoni, Coastal District, Chromatika
Owner: Jax Collarman
Stadium: Rhoni City Field (Cap. 2,350)
Manager: Mishael Liandros II (59), 12th Season with Team
Captain: CM America Gonzalez
Predicted Starting XI: Raoul; Doralles - Lee - Hirachi - Tao; Essek; Stamm - Gonzalez - Zorai; Phollos - Ryughi.
Key Players: ST Sand Ryughi, RM Cheryle Stamm, LM Karstein Zorai
Summary: Rhoni FC has returned to the second level of Chromatik football! Mishael Liandros II has led this team with such creativity. Sand Ryughi, Cheryle Stamm, and Karstein Zorai ruled the Yellow League, but they'll run into a wall here.

SANAR
Predicted Finish: 6th.
Nickname: Yellow Jackets, Black-and-Yellows
Location: Sanar, Rainbow District, Chromatika
Owner: Raul Carpenter
Stadium: The Hive (Cap. 122,000, 30,200 Seats)
Manager: Helena ARSTEM (51), 1st Season with Team
Captain: CM/AM Oz Kizilkaya
Predicted Starting XI: Qiao; Yuan - Wid - Shillow; Malon - Lozé - van der Plas Bouwmeester - Manoury; Milhaud - Kizilkaya; Anastalli.
Key Players: AM Rachel Milhaud, CM/AM Oz Kizilkaya, LB Emmit Shillow
Summary: Helena Arstem takes over for George Hasada, who has retired. Arstem has had to make do with so many domestic players after the release of all the foreigners, and it'll take some time for the Yellow Jackets to fully recover. Look for them to make some noise in a year or two.

SANAR VIPERS
Predicted Finish: 12th.
Nickname: Vipers, S-Vipers
Location: Sanar, Rainbow District, Chromatika
Owner: Lana Gensfeldt
Stadium: Vipers’ Den (Cap. 6,000)
Manager: Cameron Price, Jr. (57), 5th Season with Team
Captain: RB Durand Steel
Predicted Starting XI: (5-3-2) – Ishmael; Steel – Pillox – Lov – Johnson – Angsteel; Koralewski – Jones – St. John; Yinch – Yumi.
Key Players: GK Lena Ishmael, RB Durand Steel, CB Sion Lov
Summary: With the addition of Lov and Johnson, this team’s defense has only gotten better – and though St. John, Yinch, and Yumi may have to do all the scoring on their own, the immediate of the goal of the Vipers is survival and nothing else - which they completed without much issue.

SHANTARR
Predicted Finish: 20th.
Nickname: Seals
Location: Shantarr, Heartland District, Chromatika
Owner: Naka Holstem
Stadium: The Third Seal (Cap. 8,840)
Manager: Raphael Lirrin (57), 12th Season with Team
Captain: LM Kalona Park
Predicted Starting XI: (4-1-3-2) - Olstein; Grea - Nykles - Draconique - Qiao; Dwyer; Wright - Osten - Park; Warg - Gwo.
Key Players: GK Anna Olstein, DM/CM Allie Dwyer, LM Kalona Park
Summary: The Seals have returned as well, but their defense is likely to be overwhelmed by the level of play at this level. Don't get attached to them being here.

TIHON UNITED
Predicted Finish: 3rd.
Nickname: Cyclones, T-United
Location: Tihon, Urrhed Island, Chromatika
Owner: Clarence Pix
Stadium: Cyclone Center (Cap. 5,130)
Manager: Myung Hye-Jung (48), 8th Season with Team
Captain: CB Micki Iphegenie
Predicted Starting XI: (4-4-2) - Elmond;

Fisher – Iphegenie –

Hudson –

Bone-Vive; Springer –

Kabaste –

Wright – Cameron;

McGhee – Zi.
Key Players: RB Nicole Fisher, ST Jake McGhee, CM Tedo Kabaste
Summary: This team won the Violet Cup. They had a rough go of things in the Red League, but they'll likely be able to go back to the Red LEague and have another chance. Myung is a Manager with aspirations; they'll be fine.

Z'AI'AI
Predicted Finish: 7th.
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: Lyle Pandholt (62), 1st Season with Team
Captain: RB Nievra Alexandre
Predicted Starting XI: (4-4-2) - Ullmann; Alexandre - Le Sueur - Afansy - Amberheart; Keenwind - Angogh - Fullreach -

/

Olivier; Haggard - Sonnel.
Key Players: CM/AM Miwa Angogh, ST Cherry Sonnel, RM Grodnomnerez Keenwind
Summary: Z'ai'ai fell, and Tachibana left. Now, with Pandholt at the helm, the team turns to trying to make it back - this is the biggest yo-yo club, after all. They'll be back.

Rainbow League System Season Twelve Preview

Other Leagues
Sponsored By:

Kinetik

Yellow League Favorites: Pria, Omnio City, Naval FC, Umbar State

Green League Favorites: Anfanhar City, Dre'a, Cosmopolitans, Jatho

Blue League Favorites: Kingslayers, Guardians, Wix City, Limonte Light

Violet Cup XI First Round Draw

Rainbow State and Gurshan Sharks, the two teams that lost in the final round to end up in the Regional Leagues last season, were given two of the Regional seeds. The other two went to Blanc and Captains, the two teams that lost in the first round of the Promotion/Relegation Playoff.

Pelar Pelicans vs. Gurshan Sharks
Lanar Falcons vs. Dre'a City
Wirr Tsi Lightning vs. Wings
Penat vs. Tor City
Umbar City vs. Guardians
Heartland vs. Limonte Light
Qet City vs. Green State
Wix vs. Pùr Cowboys
Cheonju vs. Dynamite
Anfanhar City vs. Mountain State
Cosmopolitans vs. Blanc
Gurshan vs. Kingslayers
Anfanhar vs. Pria State
Inon City vs. Penat Pilots
Capitol FC vs. Larhai City FC
Glaciers vs. Rainbow State
Dre'a vs. Wix City
Lhor United vs. Nonian Saints
Jatho vs. Longarms
Alnio Ravens vs. Captains

CCF Shield XV

@Capitalizt Dome, Chromia, Chromatika
Chromatik vs. Tihon United

Indigo Chromatik Youth League - Season Nine

Favorites in italics

ROY Conference
Academy of the Jungle
Alnio Scientific High School
Alnio U-18s
Anchors FC U-18s
Anomalies U-18s
Crossroads U-18s
Egren Elite Academy
Eyrods U-18s
Flames of the Revolution High School
Franscesca Larriet-Cortes High School
Mt. Niar High School
Myana Northwestern High School
Pier High School
Tihon U-18s
Urrheddiao U-18s
Wirr Tsi U-18s

BIV Conference
Mt. Baker High School
Central Heights High School
Chromatik Central High School
Chromatik U-18s
Crix Arts Institute
Facsimile High School
Felswyr U-18s
Jatho Agricultural High School
Lhor U-18s
Lanar U-18s
Myana U-18s
Pùr U-18s
Rainbow Central High School
Sanar U-18s
Z'ai'ai U-18s
Wirr Tsi School for the Gifted

by **Chromatika** » Fri Nov 11, 2022 6:15 pm

Rainbow League System Season Twelve Matchdays 1-6

Red League

Sponsored By:

Curio

Orange League

Sponsored By:

Viper Motors

CCF Shield XV @ Capitalizt Dome, Chromia, Central District (Cap. 144,000)
Chromatik 5-0 Tihon United

Singh 5', 62', 88', Wawanolett 18', James 51'

Chromatik absolutely destroy Tihon United to open up the season, Singh getting the hat trick and two others getting goals. Tihon United were never in this game, as the midfield of the Capitalizt utterly dominated time of possession. Tihon United will be hoping they perform better in the season to come, while the Capitalizt will try to maintain this momentum.

Matchday 1

The twelfth season of the Rainbow League System begins. The biggest early game of the season happens at the Islander Dome the day before the rest of the league starts, as Myana and Wirr Tsi square off in a heavyweight bout. In the first game of Kathie Begley's career where she conceded more than five goals - she would concede seven in total - Myana showed their championship aspirations, playing fluid, exciting football and putting the rest of the league on notice. Wirr Tsi did get four back - if they score four, they win 99% of the games - as new winger Loeher shined with a goal and two assists. "Don't read too much into it," warns Begley, "We just had a bad day defensively, and they had a day where everything went right for them. Just you wait." Everyone knows that a motivated Wirr Tsi is a scary Wirr Tsi, but didn't Myana look so good?

Two teams would post shutouts on the first matchday of the season, and it was the two that everyone expected. United continue to play their brand of suffocating football, hoping that Sheppard will be the new netminder that they need to continue the legacy of defensive masterpieces; Jana Anusic, newly acquired from Z'ai'ai, bends in a wicked free kick after half, and it's all that this team needs. If you want to watch one-nil victories, watch them. Meanwhile, the Breakers of Hanai, freshly back from the Orange League, outlast Felswyr in another defensive showdown, as Layla-Mae Potts ends up being the hero; it's a rude beginning for Kate Standish as the Manager of Felswyr.

For the teams in the Capital, one of them wants to repeat while the other two will probably contend with each other to see who will take the IFCF CC berth without the playoff; Chromatik outlast Urrhed FC on the road, Sophie Singh back to her form with a game winner in the second half, while Anomalies and the Crusaders are both lucky to get a draw apiece, as new acquisitions Kate Archer and Maude Qalicho-Qaqqaq come through. Give credit to Anchors FC and Lhor, as they got the lead.

Alnio's draw against Umbar was more of an indictment on Umbar's lack of creativity than Alnio's defense, as Umbar only had three shots on goal - including their early goal - and Alnio were unlucky to just get one back in the second half; Pria City's new striker Dean Berrymore show up, scoring a hat trick for his new team in an entertaining affair against Frenei Tor. Tihon needs braces from both Vasilievich and newcomer Slazenger to overcome feisty BT Ming, and Flames of the West are contained by Brisara FC in another draw to the tune of 3-3 - usually, if FotW scores three, they win.

Haggard, Sonnel push five past Tihon United for early key victory
First game for new-look FK Shakther roster ends in disappointing loss as Alszeghy, Tech triumph
Tillie Ex wills Knetyohai past Sanar Vipers in second half with a goal and two assists

Matchday 2

At the beginning of every season, you wonder how the supposed favorites will fare, and if any of them will have a slow start. After two matches, there is no doubt that the big four don't have any issues. Myana, a game after taking down Wirr Tsi, play a comprehensive ninety minutes of football against the Submarines, getting goals from Tanith Xu off a corner and Marko Zup on a direct free kick. It's also Olexander's first clean sheet of the season, and in showing that they can play both an offensive barnburner as well as a defensive game shows that this team is well rounded. Chromatik, on the other hand, out-Urrheddiao Urrheddiao, Medusa Strand showing Ines Sheppard how it's done, with Owen James's header proving the difference in a tight affair. Tihon have a chance to go 2-0-0 in an away affair at Felswyr, but the Frozen Stadium - 28 degrees at kickoff - proves to be too much, as Kate Standish and Narcisa Rousseau hold them to the draw. The only team to have lost in the top four on the first matchday - against another of the top four, to be fair - was Wirr Tsi. The Shock recovered as expected in their home opener against BT Ming, the lone goal by Gerhardtjan robbing Begley of a clean sheet, but Carpenter and Mímir don't let it be close. The rich? Prevail.

As for the squads trying to catch them, it was a mixed bag. Crossroads couldn't have Kate Archer bail them out this time as the Flames of the West suffocated them and capitalized on an early scrum by Zepti Wildwind; Anomalies get their first win of the year off a Baker strike against the Anchors, and Lhor outlast Frenei Tor, conceding an equalizer but getting their Captain, Dani Emdelbia, to score the game-winner in the second half.

Alnio and Pria City's match was heralded as an early indicator to determine which of the two will challenge the others; Alnio, having brought in defensive reinforcements in the offseason, outlasted just enough of the Monarch's chances while scoring four to get the win, Anton Osterholt getting the brace. The Brewers are actually built in a way that could shake the top four, but they'll have to prove that they can actually do what is expected of them.

Brisara gets their first win of the season at home against fellow promoted team Breakers, Lanar and Umbar's nil-nil draw is absolutely brutal to watch, and that is how the second Matchday ends.

Shane Eckerthorp, Lucien Alszeghy continue hot start as Omnio outlast Z'ai'ai
Abraham, KCFC destroy Shantarr
Alyosha Meledina, Vsevolod Bogolyubskiy lead FK Shakther to first win in Orange League

Matchday 3

When we get to Matchday 3, it is worth seeing which teams are struggling near the bottom of the table. Seeing Urrhed FC at three losses is a bit surprising - the Submarines had one of the best defenses in the league last season - but playing the Shock is always a tough proposition, especially when Begley is trying to remind everyone that she is one of the better keepers in the league. As for Frenei Tor, they didn't make all their additions to falther this early, but only Sara V is playing well in the early going, as they became the victim of Anchors FC's first win in this stint of the Red League, as both Cardenao internationals of Redozath and Viscarra shine to a tune of five goals.

At the top of the table, two usual suspects remain perfect - Myana having a bit of a harder time than usual against United while Chromatik don't give Umbar too much time to breathe. For the Islanders, fourteen goals scored in three is a ridiculous start to the year, as the new acquisitions of Xu and Anbient have only freed up the others to play even further up the pitch. Chromatik, on the other hand, have their biggest day in terms of scoring thus far in the season, highlighted by Wawanolett's two assists and a brace and new signing Ryliey Salbot, the speedster, getting her first goal of her young career.

When they are playing their brand of football, is there any team that is more exciting to watch than Tihon? They defend well, they transition well, and especially when Emma Arthur is given free reign, boy do they score well. Having a day where you score five goals, with none of them coming from strikers? That speaks to the strength of this team's midfield, and with Primitivo here to help Arthur, it's an insane combination. Lhor keep up with them, having put away Alnio to the tune of a shutout victory, something that is proving to be harder and harder these days with how the Brewers are playing.

Pria City was looking to recover after the disappointing loss against the Brewers, but ran into Lanar scoring their first goal of the season from Bonagiunta Rossi; Felswyr's Nathalie Pellerin's early brace is enough to give the Frost a point, while the Crusaders' two goals so far this season have both come from Kate Archer - good for their first victory. Finally, Anomalies are glad to have the brilliance of Iskender Nur in their corner, as it was only due to him that they were able to even match the intensity that Flames of the West played this game with.

Sonnel, Z'ai'ai take down Sanar in battle of relegated squads
Wilhelm, Eyrods hand Knetyohai City FC first loss of season with clean sheet
Omnio stay perfect with narrow win over Pùr

Matchday 4

When is it too early to start calling for a new Manager's head? Frenei Tor find themselves pointless in four matches after having shut out by Flames of the West of all teams, but it is only four matches under AnnaSophia Jamison's leadership. After being acquired by Frenei, Tor fans have found themselves feeling a bit more entitled to results than before, which can be an issue; still, it's early going, and for a team that wants to be midtable, it isn't too late yet. As for the other team at the verry bottom - Urrhed FC - losing in the Urrheddiao Derby hurts just a bit extra - once again, they had the lead and weren't able to keep it, with Kristian Greenslade scoring the game winner off of a rebound from a Schanzer shot late in the match. Which of these two will win a game first?

At the top of the table, Chromatik suffer their first defeat. It's one of the aforementioned bogey teams of the Top Four, Pria City. The Monarchs, who made some great moves in the offseason to obtain proven talent from other teams in the Red League, matched Chromatik blow for blow for the majority of the game, never letting their midfield get overwhelmed by that of the Capitalizt. When Berrymore scored the game-winner in the eighty-third, Pria City managed to hold on for the ensuing mad rush that followed to preserve the vicotory. "This was the first game that truly showed our potential," stated Sandra Jordan afterwards, "We're still figuring things out as we go, but trust in the process and you'll see the results." That gives the title of best team in the league in the early going to the Islanders after they are able to outlast Umbar's surprising offensive form, scoring four more in the early going. As of right now, Myana are on pace to score more than a hundred and forty goals in the season. "We need to be better on the defensive end," remarked Keira Anbient, "We're letting too many passes become good chances." Regardless of the fact that they're only one of five teams to have conceded double digits in goals already, Myana will be glad to be the only perfect team left.

The match of the day was at Chromatik City Field, where Crossroads outlasted Tihon, with Kayla Kassaya scoring her first two goals of the season and contributing to two others. Tihon hung around for sixty-five minutes, but Kate Archer's second in the seventy-sixth was the backbreaker. The result ties up both teams at seven points, along with Alnio - which took down Anchors FC by a great defensive approach, and Wirr Tsi - who couldn't crack the Frost defense despite outshooting them, eighteen to nine.

Elsewhere, Anomalies' win over Hanai Breakers cements their status as the best defense in the league at the moment, with one goal conceded in four matches, while Brisara FC and BT Ming's draw is a dogfight between two promoted teams that know each other well. Finally, Lanar is able to tie up Lhor late to deny them the three points, Lotte coming through in the clutch to prevent the Orcas from escaping the Hawks' Nest with all three points.

Qet Derby ends in disappointing draw as Felix Graf equalizes late for Qet
Eyrods outlasts Rhoni FC as Christine Yaroslav contributes four assists
Omnio stays perfect as Alszeghy shines

Matchday 5

Having suffered four losses in a row, it was great to see Frenei Tor return to their winning ways, Andze Nedeljkovic getting the brace as Lew Karlov and the defense handled the Breakers; Hanai, to be fair, doesn't have one of the better attacks in the league. That left the ball in Urrhed FC's court to see if they can get their first, but Umbar proved to be the better team on the day, Stuart Hammersley scoring the game winner late - Michel St. Laurent and his boys get their first win of the season after a few draws to be their first points.

Why did Myana go and get Hermaeus Mora in the offseason? Look no further than this game against Pria City. The Monarchs were playing Myana tight, just like they had played Chromatik tight the day before. However, Mora came in the second half to replace Zup, and a pair of goals - both off set pieces from range - proved to be exactly what the team needed. Pria City sent numbers forward, but couldn't do much, and Myana stayed perfect on the season, helped along by the fact that Lhor would hold Chromatik to a draw, Kaaren Lothar coming alive in the second half, answered by one Owen James to keep things tied at three.

What is happening to Wirr Tsi? The better question would be just how good Urrheddiao's attack is this season. Sara Kristoffersdóttir is needed to hold onto a point on the road at the United Center, but the team is struggling defensively in the early going - ten goals conceded in five matches is not up to the Shock's standards. Tihon return back to the top four after outdueling Anomalies, Carolan outlasting Nur. Throw in Crossroads handling BT Ming with ease, and there are now four teams at ten points behind Myana, with the fourth being one Alnio squad that has actually pitched a shutout against the Flames, a nod to just how much they've gotten better at the defensive side of the ball over the offseason.

Lanar have made a bit of a recovery, now getting their first win of the year over Anchors FC, while Brisara FC and Felswyr fighting to a draw doesn't help either team, as both of them are in the bottom eight of the league.

Jerome Elmond, Tihon United hand Omnio first loss of season as Zi My scores game-winner late
Graf shines again for Qet with hat trick to lead Eagles past Dynasty
Z'ai'ai past Knetyohai City FC as Britta Ullmann shines

Matchday 6

Myana had it all in front of them - Chromatik losing once and drawing, Wirr Tsi getting stuck with so many draws, Tihon struggling too - and the Islanders could be the only team to have a perfect record after six matches. In their way? The Orcas of Lhor, a team who have quietly not dropped a single game in the season, holding three teams to draws. Yes, Marko Zup and Enrico Hanson-Conavacio would score, but it was the Orcas - and their midfield leadership of Madadh Kerr and Vincent Hicks - that would have the last laugh, as Emdelbia, Hicks, and Kerr would score in the second half to make it too big of a margin to be overcome. Suddenly, there were no more undefeated teams.

How about at the bottom of the table? Urrhed FC would make it no points in six matches, making life very difficult for one Rjurik Smolderhøve; Pria City would prove to be too big of a wall to overcome late, as Berrymore and Robertson would answer the initial goal from M'aka Antoine. The Submarines were so good last season, but they'll have a mountain to overcome.

Chromatik bounce back from their first loss and draw of the season, taking care of the Anchors with relative ease, while Wirr Tsi dominate the Hammers at The Shock. Tihon need all three goals from Vasilievich and then Arthur to outlast Frenei Tor, but the Tide have now scored sixteen goals to get to this point, while Crossroads falters at home to the Frost, who've quietly posted three clean sheets in the six initial matches.

Elsewhere, the Brewers are held at bay by the Breakers of Hani, handed only their second loss of the season by a team that had had a rough go of things early. Anomalies? Handled by BT Ming, as the upstarts get their first win of the year - and against one of the perennial IFCF CC teams, at that. Umbar is handled by Urrheddiao, as Anusic scores yet another game winner, and at the HAwks' Nest, the Red Hawks have their fourth draw of the year, the Flames handing them the draw in the second half.

Standings after Six Games:

Red League                Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Myana                    6    5   0   1    22   14   +8    15
 2 Chromatik                6    4   1   1    15    9   +6    13
 3 Tihon                    6    4   1   1    16   11   +5    13
 4 Lhor                     6    3   3   0    14    9   +5    12
 5 Wirr Tsi                 6    3   2   1    11   10   +1    11
 6 Crossroads               6    3   1   2     9    6   +3    10
 7 Alnio                    6    3   1   2    10    8   +2    10* (Contingent on Violet Cup Winner)
 8 Urrheddiao               6    3   1   2     9    9    0    10* (Contingent on Violet Cup Winner)
 9 Pria City                6    3   1   2    10   11   −1    10* (Contingent on Violet Cup Winner)
10 Flames of the West       6    2   3   1     8    6   +2     9* (Contingent on Violet Cup Winner)
11 Anomalies                6    2   2   2     3    3    0     8
12 Felswyr                  6    1   4   1     4    4    0     7
   Lanar                    6    1   4   1     6    6    0     7
14 Hanai Breakers           6    2   0   4     3    6   −3     6
15 Brisara FC               6    1   3   2     8   12   −4     6
16 BT Ming                  6    1   2   3     9   13   −4     5
   Umbar                    6    1   2   3     8   12   −4     5
18 Anchors FC               6    1   1   4     8   11   −3     4
19 Frenei Tor               6    1   0   5     9   15   −6     3
20 Urrhed FC                6    0   0   6     4   11   −7     0

In the early going, it's Myana atop the league, scoring twenty-two in six matches. Chromatik are behind them after dropping a game to Pria City and drawing against Lhor, while Tihon are behind them only via Goal Differential. Lhor have quietly not had a loss so far, and sit in fourth. Wirr Tsi look a bit shocked, having conceded ten goals in six games. Crossroads look great except when their offense is being checked, while Alnio loo poised to really make things difficult for the top teams, while Urrheddiao and Pria City round out the top ten along with Flames of the West, who's had a great start.

Anomalies will be expected to bounce back, while Felswyr and Lanar will be looking to get back to the top half of the table. Hanai Breakers, Brisara FC, and BT Ming are punching above their weight, while Umbar and Anchors FC have had an issue getting started. For Frenei Tor and Urrhed FC, they'll have to hope the best days for them lie ahead in the season.

Omnio sends message to rest of league with eight past Knetyohai
KCFC return to near top of table as Melynk has three assists and a brace
Tihon United continue to recover, put away Sanar

Standings after Six Games:

Orange League              Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Omnio                     6    5   0   1    19    7  +12    15
 2 Knetyohai City FC         6    4   0   2    10    3   +7    12
 3 Z'ai'ai                   6    4   0   2    16   10   +6    12
 4 FK Shakhter Z'ai'ai       6    4   0   2     9    6   +3    12
 5 Eyrods City FC            6    4   0   2     5    3   +2    12
 6 Qet                       6    3   2   1    15   14   +1    11
 7 Tihon United              6    3   2   1     8    7   +1    11
 8 Qet NSC                   6    2   3   1     8    6   +2     9
 9 Ming                      6    2   3   1     7    6   +1     9
10 Knetyohai                 6    2   3   1     9   13   −4     9
11 Rhoni City                6    2   2   2     7    6   +1     8
12 Eyrods                    6    2   2   2     9    9    0     8
13 Rhoni FC                  6    2   1   3    16   15   +1     7
14 Crix                      6    2   1   3     4    5   −1     7
15 Shantarr                  6    1   2   3     5    8   −3     5
16 Sanar                     6    1   2   3     8   12   −4     5
17 Pùr                       6    1   2   3     4    8   −4     5
18 Fishermen's Club          6    1   1   4     5   11   −6     4
19 Sanar Vipers              6    0   2   4     4   10   −6     2
20 Miners FC                 6    0   2   4     5   14   −9     2

Omnio and FK Shakhter Z'ai'ai are the stories of the early season in the Orange League, while Knetyohai City FC, Z'ai'ai, and Tihon United remain near the top of the table. Crix and Sanar are the ones that are struggling, while Pùr, Fishermen's Club, and Miners FC find themselves at the bottom of the table early.

Violet Cup XII First Round

Pelar Pelicans (Green) 4–0 Gurshan Sharks (Regional)
Lanar Falcons (Green) 1–2 Dre'a City (Blue)
Wirr Tsi Lightning (Green) 3–1 Wings (Blue)
Penat (Green) 4–3 Tor City (Blue)
Umbar City (Green) 1–4 Guardians (Blue)
Heartland (Green) 2–0 Limonte Light (Blue)
Wix (Green) 3–0 Pùr Cowboys (Blue)
Cheonju (Green) 1–1 Dynamite (Blue) (1–1 AET) (4–2 pen.)
Anfanhar City (Green) 2–0 Mountain State (Blue)
Cosmopolitans (Green) 0–0 Blanc (Regional) (2–0 AET)
Gurshan (Green) 0–0 Kingslayers (Blue) (0–0 AET) (5–4 pen.)
Anfanhar (Green) 2–1 Pria State (Blue)
Inon City (Green) 4–4 Penat Pilots (Blue) (4–5 AET)
Capitol FC (Green) 2–1 Larhai City FC (Blue)
Glaciers (Green) 5–3 Rainbow State (Regional)
Dre'a (Green) 4–3 Wix City (Blue)
Lhor United (Green) 1–2 Nonian Saints (Blue)
Jatho (Green) 4–2 Longarms (Blue)
Alnio Ravens (Green) 3–0 Captains (Regional)
Qet City (Green) 1–1 Green State (Blue) (2–1 AET)

Violet Cup XII Second Round

Hanai (Yellow) 2–3 Heartland (Green)
Vitoron (Yellow) 3–2 Cosmopolitans (Green)
Lorentine (Yellow) 3–2 Wirr Tsi Lightning (Green)
Lorentine Jackals (Yellow) 3–2 Guardians (Blue)
Shantarr City (Yellow) 1–2 Dre'a (Green)
Larhai (Yellow) 2–1 Pelar Pelicans (Green)
Omnio City (Yellow) 5–1 Qet City (Green)
Inon (Yellow) 3–2 Alnio Ravens (Green)
Pria (Yellow) 1–1 Penat (Green) (2–1 AET)
Egren (Yellow) 3–0 Dre'a City (Blue)
Sanar United (Yellow) 1–0 Capitol FC (Green)
Urrhed State (Yellow) 2–3 Anfanhar (Green)
Lanar United (Yellow) 1–0 Gurshan (Green)
Naval FC (Yellow) 1–3 Nonian Saints (Blue)
Lorentine City (Yellow) 1–2 Penat Pilots (Blue)
Rhoni (Yellow) 0–0 Cheonju (Green) (0–1 AET)
Checkers FC (Yellow) 2–1 Anfanhar City (Green)
Umbar State (Yellow) 2–3 Jatho (Green)
Limonte (Yellow) 2–0 Glaciers (Green)
Kynxe (Yellow) 3–0 Wix (Green)

Violet Cup XI Third Round Draw

Omnio (Orange) vs. Egren (Yellow)
Sanar (Orange) vs. Vitoron (Yellow)
Pùr (Orange) vs. Sanar United (Yellow)
Shantarr (Orange) vs. Checkers FC (Yellow)
Eyrods (Orange) vs. Anfanhar (Green)
Qet (Orange) vs. Nonian Saints (Blue)
Knetyohai City FC (Orange) vs. Heartland (Green)
Rhoni City (Orange) vs. Lorentine (Yellow)
Sanar Vipers (Orange) vs. Cheonju (Green)
FK Shakhter Z'ai'ai (Orange) vs. Inon (Yellow)
Fishermen's Club (Orange) vs. Dre'a (Green)
Miners FC (Orange) vs. Pria (Yellow)
Eyrods City FC (Orange) vs. Lanar United (Yellow)
Ming (Orange) vs. Kynxe (Yellow)
Crix (Orange) vs. Lorentine Jackals (Yellow)
Qet NSC (Orange) vs. Penat Pilots (Blue)
Rhoni FC (Orange) vs. Omnio City (Yellow)
Tihon United (Orange) vs. Larhai (Yellow)
Z'ai'ai (Orange) vs. Limonte (Yellow)
Knetyohai (Orange) vs. Jatho (Green)

by **Chromatika** » Sat Nov 12, 2022 3:40 pm

Rainbow League System Season Twelve Matchdays 7-12

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Matchday 7

To hear Darrel Bourke talk about this Anchors FC squad is an experience in itself - the Bollonichian is consistently confident in a way that is contagious, and the team has this belief that they do, in fact, belong here in the Red League. There is the understanding that things will take time to develop, and that some of the personnel may be discarded by the time the team makes its moves, but there is no doubt in any of their minds of their identity. They had only won once in the first six matches of the season, and nobody thought much of them heading into the match against the Islanders. When Iqaluk scored his first goal, the Islanders answered before halftime; however, the three goals scored in the second half, including another two by Iqaluk to get the hat trick, wouldn't be answered - and Anchors would have their beset win of the early season. Nobody - including themselves - expect to keep up that level of performance for the entire season, but the potential is absolutely present.

The trials and tribulations of Urrhed FC continue, this time getting utterly destroyed by a Lhor squad that has quietly had one of the better starts of the league. It's hard to tell what is the biggest problem with the team - it may be the four goals scored by the offense so far, or it may be that there is almost no creation of opportunities coming from the midfield. Whatever it is, to be pointless in seven games is a far cry from where they were last season. Yes, they'll be happy to see that Frenei Tor lost yet again - BT Ming pick up a key three points there, as Zane Kirchner scores his first two of the season - but with absolutely zero momentum at all, the Submarines are in trouble.

Wirr Tsi's trials continue with yet another draw, this time at the hands of Umbar, who are making a habit of playing top of the table teams tough. A header off a corner by Mbala-Ekakia leads to a tying strike by Mímir, so the Shock do avoid disaster, and it's good to remember that seven of the thirteen goals conceded so far happened in the season opener against Myana. Still, this is not the best start for this team, while Crossroads just chugs along, Archer doing what she was brought in to do - scoring a game-winner.

As for the other teams in that cluster up top, Urrheddiao's blanking of Pria City was absolutely vintage United, as Anusic's lone strike made the difference yet again, the Mytanar doing what she was brought in to do as Sheppard and the rest of the defense held. Then, there was the match between Tihon and Alnio, where the Brewers proved once again that they are not to be messed with this season; Osterholt and Croxier are a formidable combo, and though Slazenger is fitting in well with the Tide, if their midfield is held at bay, the team has holes that can be exploited.

Elsewhere, Anomalies suffered yet another draw at the hands of the Frost, who have five on the season so far, while Lanar put themselves back at the top half of the table by blanking the Breakers, the result being Wenobiusz's third clean sheet of the season already.

MacGee, Douglas score late as Fishermen's Club match Qet NSC in ridiculous match
Qet dominate Shantarr, move to fourth in table
Eyrods City FC continues hot start with shutout win over FK Shakhter Z'ai'ai as Jared Baglowski reminds everyone of his status as a top keeper in Orange League

Matchday 8

The story of the day is in Urrheddiao, where the Submarines finally win their first game of the season - by taking down the Anchors, who are brought down to earth after defeating the Islanders. This time, M'aka Antoine's intial goal was equalized, but Cordelia Norwood got the go-ahead goal in the second half, and the team finally held on. "We've still got a lot of fight left in us," promises Pence Harringborn, "Don't count us out yet." It'll stop the calls for Rjurik's head, but the Submarines have a long way to go.

Is this truly Lhor's season? They are underplaying their early success, but so far, so good. Tania Vincent comes into the limelight this time by outdueling Ines Sheppard, Vincent Hicks getting the game-winner, as they remain the only team in the league to not lose a game this season. The Orcas' trouble has always been consistency, though, so they'll need to prove that they can keep this up. The only team ahead of them? Chromatik, as the Capitalizt handle the Breakers with relative ease, Ami Coulibaly even getting into the scoring action.

Myana returns back to form with a routine victory over the Flames, who are good for a few goals a game but still lose to the top of the table; Alnio, a team that has earned the respect of the top of the table in this early going, put away BT Ming late, with Wheelock getting the go-ahead goal in the eighty-eighth. Cunningham has proven to be the real deal for BT Ming, though.

For anyone who thought that Wirr Tsi was done, their match against Crossroads was a reminder of just how suffocating this team can be; the back four didn't let Kate Archer have a single shot on goal, Cathal Maguire kickstarted the attack with a goal off the bench in the second half, and by the end of it, it wasn't even remotely close. With Lanar posting yet another shutout win, this time over a Tihon squad that has lost two in a row, means that the Shock move up to sole possession of fifth place.

Anomalies are going through a heck of a time at the moment, as Ascroft's team is being manhandled by lower table teams. The Hammers absolutely owned possession at the Anomaly Tower, and the two early goals proved to be too much for the team to overcome. Lastly, Umbar continued their trend of paying tough teams to a draw - Lungatock's equalizer was a beauty late in the game.

Alvena Beck, Gabrielle Teel score braces as Rhoni City hand Omnio second loss of season
Jake McGhee, Tihon United blank Knetyohai City FC
Anastalli, Sanar blank Knetyohai

Matchday 9

On a routine trip to Hanai, Myana lost more than just a game to the Breakers - they also lost their new signing, Keira Anbient, for at least the next month. Chevy Lambert came in to take her place, but the Breakers' midfield had the run of the Islanders for the rest of the match, getting five past Olexander. That's the second bad loss for the Islanders in three matches, but if Anbient's health remains in flux, they've got bigger issues. Thankfully, they have one of the more robust goalscoring attacks in the league.

Alnio wins yet another game by shutting out their opposition, a testament to Byrne's focus on the defense this offseason; the addition of Dube and Jan has done wonders, and when the Brewers can just score one goal and win, they can absolutely be that dark horse for an IFCL berth that everyone expected. They are helped along by Tihon returning to form against the Capitalizt, as Emma Arthur reminds everyone just why she is one of the best players in the league, scoring a hat trick off of mid-to-long range shots. Her last, which broke the tie after Chromatik scored two goals in a span of three minutes, was from the top left hand corner of the box. Medusa Strand got a hand on it, but it was struck with such force that it went through anyway. Tihon rebound, while Chromatik lose their second of the season and tie against the Brewers in points.

Lanar's run of form ends on the road at Ming as Cunningham gets the brace, while Frenei absolutely bury the Hammers in Brisara, finally returning to a semblance of form. The Submarines obtain points for the second match in a row, holding on against the Flames, while Umbar finally won a match against an upper half table team instead of tying them, handing Lhor their first loss of the season by virtue of handling the Orcas' midfield and having Stuart Hammersley score in the second half.

Elsewhere, Anchors and Urrheddiao play to a rather frustrating draw for both sides, as each thought they could handle the other, while Wirr Tsi completely bury another contender in the Monarchs, the Shock starting to really come along now. Lastly, the match between the Crusaders and the Anomalies end up being a tense nil-nil affair as Iskender Nur remains the best player on AFC's roster.

Zi My, Jake McGhee slot six past Rhoni FC as Tihon United hums
Guslyakov, Meledina pace FK Shakhter to entertaining draw against Qet
Bouchard, KCFC wipe all semblance of form from Omnio

Matchday 10

All the talk about Wirr Tsi getting off to a slow start seems to have been for naught, as the Shock turn in their third straight shutout victory against decent opposition - this time against Anomalies, who are floundering - and move to the top four, where they belong. After that rough start, Begley and her defense seem to be more on the same page, and the mindset is paying massive dividends. Just below them in Goal Differential are Myana, who recover from the loss of Anbient by taking down the Tide in an exciting game at the Islander Dome. Slazenger's late brace kept the match close, but Hermaeus Mora, the magician off the bench, contributed another fabulous kick from a set piece to hand the Islanders the victory, and one in which they started Chevy Lambert in place of the injured Keira Anbient.

Alnio just look different this season. They can win by playing solid defense and they can play solid defense, and at times, do a bit of both. The way in which they took down the Hammers - who are one of the worst teams in the league, to be fair - is a reminder that Anton Osterholt and Syivain Croxier may be one of the best striker tandems in the league. Only Capitalizt are hotter than them at the moment, whose only issue is letting in goals, not that it ultimately matters. BT Ming never really had a chance in this game, and after the initial twenty minutes, the class of the Capitalizt took over.

Lhor have cooled off considerably after their torrid start, being held to a draw by the Monarchs this time - Dean Berrymore is a heck of a striker for the team from Pria City. Crossroads, on the other hand, recover from not scoring a goal in the last two matches by getting five past Frenei Tor, with a hat trick being from the new woman on the block - Kate Archer. With Urrheddiao continuing to play their brand of football in putting away FotW, it's going to be interesting to see just how things shake out through the season.

Lanar, to their credit, have put together five draws in ten matches and always put themselves in positions where they can win. Drawing against Felswyr is not a result they would've liked, but the team's goal is top half of the table, which is working so far.

Elsewhere, keep an eye on Umbar, as the Monkeys win yet another game, this time over an Anchors squad that is faltering. Stuart Hammersley is that guy for this team. As for the Submarines, they've clawed themselves to three points away from the lower pack, winning a physical affair against the Breakers that saw fifteen total fouls called.

Omnio return to winning ways with goals from Eckerthorp, Alszeghy
Tihon United continue to dominate as Elmond turns in another goalkeeping gem
Sanar fall to sixteenth after loss to KCFC, Melynk

Matchday 11

When the schedule came out for the season, everyone circled Crossroads versus Alnio on Matchday 11. If the Brewers are to really make the push to be one of the top teams in the league, they have be able to handle the Crusaders; Crossroads, on the other hand, will be hoping to keep up the work that Justiina has ben doing for them in prior seasons. The match would see eight goals scored, four a side, with substitute Ryang Mi-Hyun getting the equalizer in injury time after Kate Archer had completed her brace. Alnio showed that they have the offensive firepower to utterly blow past teams, while Crossroads showed the dogged determination that's been present for as long as the team has been around.

After three straight games of not conceding a goal, Wirr Tsi were stopped by Lhor. The Orcas matched Wirr Tsi's intensity and capitalized on the scoring opportunities that came to be; Hicks and the midfield were able to match Wirr Tsi's strength, and the Shock's counterattacks could never really materialize. It catapults the Orcas ahead of the Shock for now, though the dual giants of Myana and Chromatik remain atop the table - the Capitalizt handling Felswyr with contemptuous ease and Myana outscoring BT Ming in their third match without the services of one Keira Anbient, explaining just how this team has conceded the most goals in the Red League while remaining in second place.

There were three nil-nil draws on the day, and each was different than the other. Flames of the West and Umbar played to five yellow cards, fourteen fouls, and each team missing a golden opportunity, while Urrhed FC withstood the Tihon barrage; the Breakers and Urrheddiao, in Masterson's team playing his former team once again, saw Sheppard stop not one but two golden chances by the Breakers to preserve the tie.

The Red Hawks will be disappointed to not get three points against the Hammers, who are, at times, good for that one goal to keep things cheeky; Anchors trip up the Monarchs as Pria City's dream of a solid start has gone down the drain, and at the Anomaly Tower, two teams that are really struggling in the early going played to a two-two draw that will not make anyone happy, with Siobhan Baker's brace not being enough for the home team.

Baglowski, ECFC remain bogeyman of title contenders with another shutout win, this time over Tihon United
KCFC, Abraham shoot down Rhoni City upset bid
Sanar recoverws with five-goal drubbing of Rhoni FC

Matchday 12

Alnio fans have had good news and bad news in the last two matches. The good news is that they can score - they've scored nine goals in the last two matches, and when you can get Wendy Thomas to start chipping in along with Osterholt and Croxier, you've got a team that can score from anywhere on the pitch. The bad news is that they've conceded nine goals - meaning that though they've scored nine, they've only two points to show for that effort. Susie Knight picked the right time to remind everyone that she existed on AFC, and the team with only five goals scored in eleven scored five on this matchday alone to stop the Brewers from getting the three points.

Of all the teams to hold Chromatik to no goals, Brisara FC was the least likely candidate, but with the Capitalizt missing on eight chances and Towanda Farrar having an abnormally great game, Chromatik's win streak was snapped. That was good news for Myana, who put away Felswyr - and will be atop the league after twelve matches despite their underwhelming defense. Keira Anbient is scheduled to return by Matchday Fifteen, and he can't return fast enough for this team.

Wirr Tsi bounce back from the defeat to Lhor by getting four past Frenei, while the Crusaders are held at by by Lanar; Urrheddiao faces Tihon in the Urrhed Island Derby, and the tie is maintained through ninety minutes as Renira Schanzer equalizes late for Urrheddiao to preserve the point, a result that nobody really wanted.

Umbar's win over the Breakers has them in the top half of the table for the moment, while Pria City has a get-right game over FotW, in what is their first clean sheet of the season - a far cry from how good their defense was last season. BT Ming continues to play entertaining football, putting Urrhed FC back into last place, while the Anchors get a late equalizer from Cardenao international Iqaluk to steal two points on the road at The Cove, handing Lhor their fifth draw in twelve matches.

Standings after Twelve Games:

Red League                Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Myana                   12    9   0   3    40   29  +11    27
 2 Chromatik               12    8   2   2    31   16  +15    26
 3 Wirr Tsi                12    7   3   2    26   17   +9    24
 4 Alnio                   12    7   3   2    29   22   +7    24
 5 Lhor                    12    6   5   1    24   14  +10    23
 6 Crossroads              12    5   4   3    21   17   +4    19
 7 Urrheddiao              12    5   4   3    15   13   +2    19* (Contingent on Violet Cup Winner)
 8 Tihon                   12    5   3   4    25   22   +3    18* (Contingent on Violet Cup Winner)
 9 Umbar                   12    4   5   3    18   19   −1    17* (Contingent on Violet Cup Winner)
10 Lanar                   12    3   7   2    13   11   +2    16* (Contingent on Violet Cup Winner)
11 Pria City               12    4   3   5    15   20   −5    15
12 BT Ming                 12    4   2   6    22   29   −7    14
13 Anchors FC              12    3   3   6    21   22   −1    12
14 Anomalies               12    2   6   4    10   14   −4    12
15 Flames of the West      12    2   5   5    11   18   −7    11
16 Brisara FC              12    2   5   5    13   22   −9    11
17 Hanai Breakers          12    3   1   8     9   15   −6    10
18 Frenei Tor              12    3   1   8    21   28   −7    10
19 Felswyr                 12    1   6   5     6   13   −7     9
20 Urrhed FC               12    2   2   8    10   19   −9     8

Myana sit atop the table despite allowing the most goals in the league; they're missing Keira Anbient, but scoring more than three goals a game is definitely helping them. Chromatik are chugging along with the best Goal Differential in the league, while Wirr Tsi have definitely bounced back from their subpar start.

The surprise of the league so far is Alnio despite their sometimes leaky defense, while Lhor are doing well enough to be in fifth despite all the draws. Crossroads have managed to be relevant while figuring out their new players while Urrheddiao have been punching above their weight. Tihon will need to recover a bit, while the likes of Umbar and Lanar being at the top half of the table is a surprise.

Pria City just got their first shutout win, so maybe, their fortunes will change; BT Ming has been the most surprising promoted squad, though Anchors FC have also been playing teams tough. Anomalies just had a five-goal outburst, so they may be on their way back, while Flames of the West are where they're expected to be.

Brisara FC and Hanai Breakers are barely ahead of the bottom three, with Frenei Tor and Felswyr not doing so well under new Management; Urrhed FC remain at the bottom of the table, but are undeniably favorites to not be relegated, given their pedigree.

Knetyohai Derby results in KCFC atop the table as Aleksandrova shines
Rhoni City takes down Rhoni FC in Rhoni Derby as Alvena Beck scores brace in injury time
Fishermen's Club, Stephen Douglas hold FK Shakhter to draw

Standings after Twelve Games:

Orange League              Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Knetyohai City FC        12    9   0   3    19    7  +12    27
 2 Tihon United             12    8   2   2    22   11  +11    26
 3 Qet                      12    6   4   2    33   28   +5    22
 4 Eyrods City FC           12    7   1   4    12   10   +2    22
 5 Omnio                    12    7   0   5    28   21   +7    21
 6 Qet NSC                  12    5   6   1    24   17   +7    21
 7 Z'ai'ai                  12    5   4   3    26   20   +6    19
 8 FK Shakhter Z'ai'ai      12    5   4   3    20   17   +3    19
 9 Knetyohai                12    5   4   3    16   17   −1    19
10 Eyrods                   12    4   5   3    16   14   +2    17
11 Crix                     12    5   2   5    11   11    0    17
12 Rhoni City               12    4   3   5    21   20   +1    15
13 Ming                     12    3   5   4    16   16    0    14
14 Sanar                    12    3   3   6    19   22   −3    12
15 Pùr                      12    3   3   6    14   18   −4    12
16 Miners FC                12    3   3   6    12   20   −8    12
17 Rhoni FC                 12    3   2   7    27   36   −9    11
18 Shantarr                 12    2   3   7    11   23  −12     9
19 Fishermen's Club         12    1   5   6    19   29  −10     8
20 Sanar Vipers             12    0   5   7     6   15   −9     5

KCFC sit atop the table, with fellow relegated team Tihon United just below them; Eyrods City FC and Omnio complete the surprising top five. FK Shakhter sit just below Z'ai'ai, while Ming and Sanar will be disappointed to be so far down the table. The teams in the relegation berths make sense up to this point, but will have some time to try to turn their fortunes around.

Violet Cup XII Third Round

Omnio (Orange) 2–0 Egren (Yellow)
Sanar (Orange) 5–3 Vitoron (Yellow)
Pùr (Orange) 1–0 Sanar United (Yellow)
Shantarr (Orange) 0–1 Checkers FC (Yellow)
Eyrods (Orange) 1–0 Anfanhar (Green)
Qet (Orange) 2–2 Nonian Saints (Blue) (3–2 AET)
Knetyohai City FC (Orange) 0–0 Heartland (Green) (1–0 AET)
Rhoni City (Orange) 3–4 Lorentine (Yellow)
Sanar Vipers (Orange) 3–0 Cheonju (Green)
FK Shakhter Z'ai'ai (Orange) 2–0 Inon (Yellow)
Fishermen's Club (Orange) 4–2 Dre'a (Green)
Miners FC (Orange) 1–0 Pria (Yellow)
Eyrods City FC (Orange) 1–1 Lanar United (Yellow) (1–1 AET) (4–5 pen.)
Ming (Orange) 3–1 Kynxe (Yellow)
Crix (Orange) 0–0 Lorentine Jackals (Yellow) (0–1 AET)
Qet NSC (Orange) 2–1 Penat Pilots (Blue)
Rhoni FC (Orange) 1–2 Omnio City (Yellow)
Tihon United (Orange) 2–0 Larhai (Yellow)
Z'ai'ai (Orange) 1–0 Limonte (Yellow)
Knetyohai (Orange) 1–0 Jatho (Green)

Violet Cup XII Fourth Round

Chromatik (Red) 3–1 Tihon United (Orange)
Lanar (Red) 0–0 Pùr (Orange) (1–1 AET) (5–4 pen.)
Flames of the West (Red) 0–1 Sanar Vipers (Orange)
Anomalies (Red) 1–0 Eyrods (Orange)
Wirr Tsi (Red) 1–0 Omnio City (Yellow)
Crossroads (Red) 1–0 Lorentine Jackals (Yellow)
Anchors FC (Red) 3–1 Qet NSC (Orange)
Brisara FC (Red) 6–3 Sanar (Orange)
Tihon (Red) 2–0 Miners FC (Orange)
Myana (Red) 5–4 Lorentine (Yellow)
Lhor (Red) 6–3 Z'ai'ai (Orange)
Urrheddiao (Red) 1–0 Ming (Orange)
Alnio (Red) 0–0 Fishermen's Club (Orange) (1–0 AET)
Urrhed FC (Red) 1–0 Omnio (Orange)
Pria City (Red) 1–2 Checkers FC (Yellow)
Felswyr (Red) 2–0 Knetyohai City FC (Orange)
Hanai Breakers (Red) 0–1 FK Shakhter Z'ai'ai (Orange)
Frenei Tor (Red) 1–0 Lanar United (Yellow)
Umbar (Red) 1–2 Qet (Orange)
BT Ming (Red) 5–2 Knetyohai (Orange)

Not that many upsets this time around, as Anomalies, Wirr Tsi, and Crossroads all escape with one-nil wins despite fielding half-strength crowds; Chromatik fields their entire starting XI and wins the rematch against Tihon United, sending the cup holders home. Lanar takes the Riders to penalties, while Flames of the West, Hanai Breakers, and Umbar falter. Myana needs to score five to put away Lorentine - Vedi Suncip and Jonathan Asselineau shining - but Enrico and company comes around to put them away at the end. The biggest upset of the day is Checkers FC taking down Pria City, as young striker Freddy Montasighn scores a late brace to send the Yellow League team through to the Group Stage.

Violet Cup XII Group Stage Draw

Double Round-Robin, with matches being played between Matchdays 13 and 30. Group Winners and Top 3 Second Placed Finishers make it to the Quarterfinals, with tiebreakers as follows:

To Decide Group Winner:

Points
Goal Differential
Head-to-Head Goal Differential
Playoff Match to be Played

To Decide Top Three Second Placed Finishers:

Points
Goal Differential
Goal Differential Against Top Placed Team
Playoff Match to be Played

Group A
Alnio (Red)
Qet (Orange)
Anomalies (Red)
Felswyr (Red)

Group B
Sanar Vipers (Orange)
Checkers FC (Yellow)
FK Shakhter Z'ai'ai (Orange)
Lhor (Red)

Group C
Anchors FC (Red)
Tihon (Red)
Wirr Tsi (Red)
Frenei Tor (Red)

Group D
Chromatik (Red)
Brisara FC (Red)
Crossroads (Red)
Lanar (Red)

Group E
Myana (Red)
BT Ming (Red)
Urrhed FC (Red)
Urrheddiao (Red)

Groups C, D, and E are ridiculous, while if Lhor doesn't make it out of Group B, there will be hell to pay.

by **Chromatika** » Sun Nov 13, 2022 10:00 pm

Rainbow League System Season Twelve Matchdays 13-19

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Matchday 13

This offseason, there were multiple new Managers taking over established positions. Frenei Tor and Felswyr are the two teams in the Red League to have moved on, and both teams have had their struggles so far in the season. Kate Standish's Felswyr has kept up their solid defensive form - thirteen goals conceded in thirteen matches is pretty good - but Arnar Hrafnarsson's goal is only the seventh scored by the team this season. "It's been more of a mental block than anything else," admits Werigo Ani, the team's Defensive Midfielder, "Six draws shows we know how to hold things close. Score a few more goals, and we'll be fine." As for Frenei Tor, AnnaSophia Jamison has had a time trying to get things going. Sarah Reid's goal was answered by Atsuteru Adachi, and the Brewers are held to just a point on the road - only Frenei's second draw on the year. Both of them have stepped into some hard positions in developing squads; it'll be a test to see just how their will develops in these teams.

For all the issues that Myana has had defensively - they still lead the league in goals allowed - it won't matter if the team keeps scoring more than three goals a game. Keira Anbient is set to return by Matchday Sixteen, and though her absence led to MacDonald's early goal, Marko Zup and Enrico Hanson-Conavacio answers to keep the Islanders atop the table, just ahead of a Capitalizt team that buries Crossroads with a brace from Marinca and contributions from Wawanolett and Owen James. Not only do Chromatik have the second best goalscoring effort in the league, they also have one of the better defenses, as Medusa Strand continues to settle down. It's even better than Wirr Tsi's - though the Shock will be pretty happy with a 4-2 win over a Anchors team that has proven that it can punch up at greater opposition.

Lhor's Tania Vincent has quietly had one of the better starts to the season in her storied career, having only conceded fourteen in thirteen games; Tamora Ravenwood's brace paces the Orcas to an easy win over Flames of the West. Tihon, to their credit, bounces back after their rough previous stretch with only the fourth clean sheet of the season for Ramola Carolan, Daniltsin Vasilievich adding to his goal total.

Elsewhere, BT Ming trips up Urrheddiao at Bob's Towing Field, Cunningham adding to her goal total with thirteen on the young season, while Anomalies converts the lone penalty and leans on Nur to prevail over Lanar. Lastly, the Breakers of Hanai are able to hold the Monarchs to a draw based on Layla-Mae Potts's burying the free kick late in the second half.

Zi, McGhee pace Tihon United over Qet
Kamau, Everett pace QNSC over Miners
Kean, Ex scores as Knetyohai escape Eyrods

Matchday 14

Is Kate Standish making a turnaround? That's the second straight shutout victory for Rousseau and the Frost, this time against the United, another team that tries to play a defense-first game. It's the second and third wins of the year for Felswyr, who are a bit of a ways away from where they want to be, but they'll take this turnaround. Emma Knoflach was brought in for games like this, and her shot from midrange was perfect. There were four other one-nil games on the day: Anchors' first shutout win over an opposition as Flames fall yet again, Iqaluk burying the dagger; Umbar bouncing back to do what they do best versus BT Ming as Page Resch buries the header off the corner; and two other matches that had far-reaching repercussions.

Crossroads's win away at Myana is an interesting one, as Nicole Watson stops all eleven shots on goal - including a pair of chances taken by Enrico Hanson-Conavacio that he usually buries without much trouble. Anomalies did one better, though, winning in the Chromia Derby at the Capitalizt Dome, as Iskender Nur made the lone goal by Nigel Erskine count. That's Anomalies' seventh clean sheet of the season, which amounts for half of the games so far.

Wirr Tsi move to the top of the table by putting away the Brewers, who have proven to be a contender early this season, as Sylvain Croxier's first goal was answered by Arachne Loeher, Mímir Waltheofsson, and Cathal Maguire off the bench. Lhor could've made a move up the table, but were held in check by Smith and the Breakers. The Hammers and Submarines play to an ugly draw, while Anchors FC returns to form by buring the flames, yet another loss for Janina's side as they continue to fall down.

Lanar were able to get four past Frenei - Lotte is a real find - and lastly, Sandra Jordan's goal was answered by Daniltsin Vasilievich to salvage a point for the Tide.

Obara Yumi, Sanar Vipers upset Sanar in Sanar Derby
Anna Olstein shuts out Z'ai'ai as Andrew Warg scores late
Baglowski, ECFC coast by Rhoni City

Matchday 15

Remember when Myana were just outscoring everyone? Now, they've started to play better defense, but they can't find their scoring touch. Sure, Watson is a good keeper, and Nur is even better, but to see the Islanders drop another one is massive. Remember that Myana lost to Hanai Breakers and Anchors FC in the early season; it's not the type of behavior that the team wants if they actually want to win another title, but they still remain two points away from the top, at least. Anomalies are now back to over .500, but still find themselves at ninth place on the table.

Chromatik have their hands full at Frenei, as AnnaSophia Jamison has prepared her charges for a more physical approach. However, it leaves too much space late in the game, and Sophie Singh knifes one at the end of the game to give the Capitliazt the lead at the top of the table - because for once, Ines Delsarte holds strong for FotW, and against Wirr Tsi of all teams. Urrhed FC escapes the cellar with an inspiring performance from Pence Harringborn against a Crusaders side that had just taken down Myana - Cordelia Norwood's shot was low but to the exact right spot that the team needed. Brisara FC find themselves below the Submarines now, as United finally have a win to hang their hat on - Bouck and Schanzer scoring for a team that had cooled off after a decent start.

Pria City has been underwhelming at times, but the Monarchs still have a very good roster. Gerhardtjan does score first, but Dean Berrymore is all over the field in the second half with a goal and an assist. It moves Pria City to 5-5-5, which is only good for thirteenth, but last season, they also started slow before picking it off. This is fine for them. Just below them are the Frost, which have posted three straight shutout victories as Kate Standish finally has her players playing their brand of football - against Umbar of all teams in a Mountain District showdown.

Elsewhere, the Breakers and the Anchors play to a scoreless draw that sees both teams near the bottom of the table, Bonagiunta Rossi comes through late for the Red Hawks on the road at Alnio, and in a seven-goal goal-fest, it's the Tide of Tihon outlasting the Orcas by virtue of a free kick curled into the goal by Emma Arthur, the Adabian star.

Leighton Nisbet, Knetyohai blank FK Shakhter in close tie
Xie Lin shines as KCFC outlasts Eyrods City FC
Tatiana Queen scores hat trick in second half to allow Crix to tie Rhoni FC

Matchday 16

To hear Janina Spjällesdóttir speak of this Flames of the West team is an experience in itself; she believes in the project, but understands that it will take some time to build up the credibility. They'd had some rough games lately, but to see this team handle the newly promoted Breakers, especially when Tess Kuiper had answered the early goal by Rasmus Hourihane, is a good sign. Hourihane gets the game-winner with five minutes to spare, and Delsarte is good enough to hold on for the victory. It'll be an uphill climb for FotW, but they trust in Janina and they trust in their team - and she's earned both.

Myana, after back-to-back shutout losses, recover against Frenei Tor, Isolde Reader and Gavril Atsev getting the job done and a reinvigorated defense with the return of Keira Anbient holding firm for all of ninety minutes. It's the right week to return, too - as Lanar's return to form sees them tie up the Shock at Wirr Tsi, Rossi equalizing Loeher's score, and the Brewers getting out of the Capitalizt Dome with all three points as Wendy Thomas scored off a free kick to break the tie in the eighty-fourth minute. "We haven't done anything notable yet," insists Lashell Right Back Lashell Dube, "But taking down a team like Chromatik is massive." Alnio are in fourth.

Standish's turning around of Felswyr continues, with a pair of goals against Pria City - they're unlucky that Anderson Pill is able to get the Monarchs tied up late in the game. As for the Submarines, they're unlucky that Maude Qalizcho-Qaqqaq came through late for Anomalies; they had the lead for most of the game. Anomalies' problem has always been scoring, but they find the needed one there to get at least a point, perhaps saving Ascroft's job in this stretch. Another struggling Manager up to this point is Hecate Charing, as Tihon can't hold onto the lead versus the Anchors' Iqaluk has proven to be a decent option in front of the goal.

A week after Urrhed FC shut them out, the Crusaders are handled once again by United, as the road trip to Urrheddiao proves to be disastrous for the Crusaders; Kate Archer was brought in to score, but when the midfield is struggling, Crossroads can't get anything going. At least they didn't get utterly embarrassed like Lhor, who were wiped off the field at home asa BT Ming continues to be the most surprising promoted team despite being the last team to get promoted - Cunningham has been the real deal, as the eighteen year old Dagan has been sharp in front of the goal. Lastly, Umbar pitches its sixth shutout of the year in a nil-nil draw at home against the Hammers.

Meledina, Chupov win Battle of Z'ai'ai for FK Shakhter
Sanguine Kamau scores four as QNSC embarrass Sanar
Ishmael, Vipers hold KCFC to scoreless draw

Matchday 17

A game after handling Chromatik on the road, Alnio had to play hosts to Myana, who had had some rough patches of play as of late. Rachel Byrne's team played yet another contender close, but having Hermaeus Mora off the bench proved to be the difference for the Islanders, as the retired national team star pitched in a brace in the last eighteen minutes to prove to be the difference. It puts the Islanders at the top of the table, just ahead of a Chromatik team that went into the Hawk's Nest and showed them who was boss. Sophie Singh's brace was the backbreaker, and Lili Marinca put the game away late. Wirr Tsi sits just behind the two, having another solid defensive effort by Kathie Begley to lead the way.

With Alnio's loss, Tihon bounces back to fourth for the first time in a while, needing a brace from Tatiana Ophélie in the second half to escape Flames of the West; Lhor had a golden chance to make up some room, but Kate Standish's Frost prove to be too much to handle. Felswyr have marked themselves in the mid-teens, and starts to gain some momentum. Just behind the Orcas? Anomalies, out-Urrheddiao-ing Urrheddiao as Nur overcomes Sheppard in a classic goalkeeping battle. Are Anomalies starting to pick up some real steam?

The Monarchs smashed past the Hammers, Sandra Jordan taking care of business late, while Crossroads needs late heroics from both Xanthe Hauser and Kate Archer to even get a point against the Monkeys and their striker, Uhtetul Kahelto. The result sees the Crusaders slip all the way to tenth, as Rowena Stamper races her first rough stretch as a Manager after Justiina's retirement.

A pair of exciting matches are occur at the bottom of the table, as Anchors FC slots three past BT Ming to BT Ming's two to win by two - the result seeing Anchors on top of BT Ming, while the Submarines hold on against Frenei to keep Frenei at the bottom of the table and create some separation of five points.

Wang, Gwo lead Shantarr over Tihon United in upset
Shakhter smash past Pùr
Snéachda, Ming shock Sanar late

Matchday 18

Stars are aplenty in the Red League, so let's check in on a few and how they've done around the midpoint of the season. Enrico Hanson-Conavacio is nearing the end of his career with the Grim Reapers, but shows no sign of slowing down for the Islanders, having scored fifteen. It's Marko Zup, the Rekan, that scores the brace - only to be matched by Lotte of the Red Hawks as they play to a draw. Thankfully for the Islanders, Begley and Strand fight to a scoreless draw at The Shock - Matchday 37 will loom large for the title race.

Wendy Thomas was brought in to be that additional threat for the Brewers, and the midrange shot hit by the Tumbran helps them escape the Submarines, while the Tide handle Masters and the Breakers in the James Masterson Derby, though the penalty awarded to Vasilievich could've been classified as a bit soft. Lhor stay within striking distance, outmaneuvering the Hammers late by virtue of their Captain, Dani Emdelbia. This keeps the gap at five points between the Top Six and the rest.

Crossroads's defense, and Nicole Watson, finally turn the game around. Pria City is always a tough out - especially on the road - and Xanthe Hauser's header did the job. The win keeps them ahead of the trio of teams behind them - Anomalies and Umbar, where the Monkeys continued to surprise by defeating AFC, and Urrheddiao, who dropped a match at home against Frenei Tor, the same Frenei that had been so bad in the early going. As of this moment, Frenei Tor is not the worst team in the league.

Felswyr really has turned a new leaf, haven't they? The Frost now match their wins with their losses, getting three goals from their strugglign offense as Emma Knoflach has a game with two assists and a goal. BT Ming and Flames of the West's draw leaves both teams unsatisfied, as four of the bottom seven teams are the teams that were promoted last season.

Xiang Yuhan, Anna Burton tie FK Shakhter late for Miners FC
Wilhelm, Jungle Cats blank Tihon United
Omnio retains top five spot by handling Shantarr behind hat trick by Alszeghy

Matchday 19

We hit the halfway point of the season, and the matches curated to pit evenly matched teams against each other come through, to a fashion. At the top of the table, Daniltsin Vasilievich's penalty gives the Tide all the real estate they need for the rest of the game, as Wirr Tsi utterly dominates the rest of the match and will be dismayed to only have gotten a point at The Tidal Wave; the call was a fair one as Moira Ansov did dive at Vasilivich, so they only have themselves to blame. As for the other match at the Capitalizt Dome, a battle between two giants sees the Islanders come out on top, Enrico getting his dizzying seventeenth goal of the season on a cross from Zup after Nguyen had equalized off a free kick in the sixty-eighth. The result puts Myana atop the table, with Chromatik four points back.

With Tihon getting a draw, the Brewers of Alnio show Urrheddiao just how much they've improved defensively in what is Hartley's fourth clean sheet this eason. Sure, they don't have as good of a defense as, say, Chromatik or Wirr Tsi, but the Brewers are conceding less than two goals a game now, and it's truly making a difference. Also drawing ahead of Tihon at this point are the Orcas of Lhor after winning yet another entertaining shootout against the Crusaders - Kaaren Lothar putting an end to any schemes of a comeback by getting a strike at the beginning of injury time to put the game out of reach.

Since Matchday Twelve, Felswyr has gone 5-2-0 and moved ten places on the standings. Kate Standish has her team playing the style that she wants, having scored ten and conceded five in that stretch. "We knew that this was the soft part of our schedule and took the time to right the ship," comments Werigo Ani after the narrow win over the Flames of the West, "The goal still remains mid-to-lower table." The Dagan has been successful in getting the team to buy in, for sure, as Felswyr continues to be a tough out for any team. As for Lanar, Vanderley's header gifts them a win over the Submarines, but ten draws to their name does this team no good - they'll need to be far more decisive in the second half of the season, though the defense has been commendable.

Anomalies Striker Siobhan Baker reminds all naysayers of her individual talent via a masterclass performance against the Monarchs, getting a hat trick in a match that puts AFC back on the map, having gone 5-1-1 since Matchday Twelve, with nine scored and three conceded. It was unwise to think that anything would keep Ascroft's team down for too long, and thankfully, the hole wasn't too big, as the gap between seventh and fourteenth right now is all of four points. As for the Monarchs, the loss drops the perfect symmetry of 6-6-6 - perhaps for the better.

As for the promoted teams, the Hammers remind the Anchors who won the Orange League last season, though it doesn't make immediate difference on the standings, while BT Ming maintain pole position among them, Stuart Smith's shot helping them eke out a win over the Breakers. With Frenei Tor finally getting a turn for the better - 2-1-4 in the last seven isn't that bad for just how poorly AnnaSophia Jamison's team began their season - the bottom of the table has become more congested.

Standings after Nineteen Games:

Red League                Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Myana                   19   13   1   5    53   39  +14    40
 2 Wirr Tsi                19   10   7   2    37   23  +14    37
 3 Chromatik               19   11   3   5    46   27  +19    36
 4 Alnio                   19   10   5   4    43   35   +8    35
 5 Lhor                    19    9   7   3    36   24  +12    34
 6 Tihon                   19    9   6   4    39   32   +7    33
 7 Anomalies               19    7   7   5    19   17   +2    28* (Contingent on Violet Cup Winner)
 8 Crossroads              19    7   5   7    31   32   −1    26* (Contingent on Violet Cup Winner)
 9 Felswyr                 19    6   8   5    16   18   −2    26* (Contingent on Violet Cup Winner)
10 Lanar                   19    5  10   4    26   24   +2    25* (Contingent on Violet Cup Winner)
11 Urrheddiao              19    7   4   8    19   22   −3    25
12 Umbar                   19    6   7   6    24   28   −4    25
13 Pria City               19    6   6   7    28   34   −6    24
14 BT Ming                 19    7   3   9    36   42   −6    24
15 Anchors FC              19    5   5   9    33   35   −2    20
16 Frenei Tor              19    5   2  12    32   42  −10    17
17 Urrhed FC               19    4   4  11    16   26  −10    16
18 Flames of the West      19    3   7   9    18   29  −11    16
19 Brisara FC              19    3   7   9    19   32  −13    16
20 Hanai Breakers          19    3   4  12    14   24  −10    13

Myana's defense has improved slightly in the last seven matches, only conceding ten, with Keira Anbient's return helping. They are on pace to break triple digits in goalscoring again, so if they can tidy up the defensive end a bit more in the second half, the team should be fine. Wirr Tsi has conceded sixteen in eighteen matches after giving up seven to the Islanders on Matchday 1, so they continue to play their own brand of football to much success. Chromatik's form has been up and down, but their playmakers mean that they will always be contenders, while Alnio now have the task of showing that they can maintain their form throughout the rest of the season.

Don't look now, but Lhor are in the mix once again, this time with a defense that can almost rival Wirr Tsi's, to boot. They will also need to prove they can keep up this level of intensity for all thirty-eight matches. For Tihon, the existence of time is a good thing - they have a lot of mistakes to shore up.

The next group is such a pack that it's impossible to fathom. Anomalies and Felswyr have done wonders to get to this point from seven matches ago, while Crossroads and Urrheddiao will be a bit more disappointed to be in these positions. Lanar just needs to stop drawing, while Pria City is having issues living the life of a team that should be contending. Umbar and BT Ming are perfectly happy where they are, fighting for every point and making other teams' lives hard on them.

BT Ming being the best situated promoted team is a surprise, but the emergence of Shannon Cunningham has been electric for them. anchors FC benefit from having multiple goalscoring outlets, just remaining above the relegation zone thanks to their offense. Frenei Tor seems to be on the rise, having recovered somewhat in AnnaSophia Jamison's first season, while the Submarines of Urrhed FC will give Rjurik a full season to turn things around, as he's earned that much real estate. Flames of the West fans know that only being four points from safety is probably good enough for them under Janina's care, while Brisara FC and Hanai Breakers find themselves exactly where they expected.

Nineteen games remain.

KCFC stumble at home against Yaroslavovich, Dynasty
FK Shakhter hold Tihon United to draw as Meledina shines
Knetyohai improve to second after handling Pùr

Standings after Nineteen Games:

Orange League              Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Knetyohai City FC        19   12   3   4    25    8  +17    39
 2 Knetyohai                19   11   5   3    28   19   +9    38
 3 Tihon United             19   11   4   4    34   24  +10    37
 4 Qet NSC                  19    8   8   3    40   27  +13    32
 5 FK Shakhter Z'ai'ai      19    8   7   4    29   22   +7    31
 6 Omnio                    19   10   0   9    39   31   +8    30
 7 Rhoni City               19    8   5   6    33   27   +6    29
 8 Z'ai'ai                  19    8   5   6    33   28   +5    29
 9 Eyrods City FC           19    9   2   8    16   16    0    29
10 Ming                     19    7   6   6    30   27   +3    27
11 Qet                      19    7   5   7    41   43   −2    26
12 Eyrods                   19    6   7   6    22   21   +1    25
13 Crix                     19    7   4   8    19   21   −2    25
14 Sanar                    19    7   3   9    31   34   −3    24
15 Miners FC                19    5   6   8    25   35  −10    21
16 Pùr                      19    5   5   9    21   27   −6    20
17 Rhoni FC                 19    5   4  10    40   54  −14    19
18 Shantarr                 19    4   4  11    19   34  −15    16
19 Sanar Vipers             19    2   9   8    12   20   −8    15
20 Fishermen's Club         19    1   6  12    29   48  −19     9

Seeing Knetyohai City FC up at the top is hardly a surprise, but their crosstown rivals, the Warriors, are just behind them; Tihon United have recovered to be in third. Qet NSC sit in fourth despite having eight draws, while the money from FK Shakhter Z'ai'ai is paying off earlier than anticipated. Keep an eye on Omnio, the only team to not have a draw in the first nineteen matches, while the usual suspects of Z'ai'ai and Sanar struggle. At the bottom, Fishermen's Club will find it a bit more difficult to avoid relegation this season, having only secured nine points thus far.

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Standings at Halfpoint

Yellow League             Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Umbar State             19   12   1   6    52   33  +19    37
 2 Pria                    19   10   6   3    34   19  +15    36
 3 Naval FC                19   10   6   3    40   27  +13    36
 4 Urrhed State            19   10   5   4    27   18   +9    35
 5 Kynxe                   19    9   5   5    43   38   +5    32
 6 Lorentine               19    8   6   5    36   30   +6    30
 7 Omnio City              19    8   6   5    28   22   +6    30
 8 Vitoron                 19    8   4   7    36   42   −6    28
 9 Inon                    19    7   6   6    25   21   +4    27
10 Sanar United            19    8   3   8    19   16   +3    27
11 Limonte                 19    8   3   8    17   18   −1    27
12 Checkers FC             19    7   4   8    26   29   −3    25
13 Lorentine Jackals       19    6   6   7    18   22   −4    24
14 Rhoni                   19    5   8   6    19   22   −3    23
15 Shantarr City           19    6   4   9    24   28   −4    22
16 Lanar United            19    6   4   9    19   29  −10    22
17 Lorentine City          19    5   4  10    31   38   −7    19
18 Larhai                  19    5   4  10    21   30   −9    19
19 Egren                   19    3   6  10    27   41  −14    15
20 Hanai                   19    0   7  12    18   37  −19     7
Green League              Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Cosmopolitans           19   13   4   2    46   24  +22    43
 2 Dre'a                   19   12   2   5    35   30   +5    38
 3 Anfanhar City           19   11   3   5    47   35  +12    36
 4 Capitol FC              19   10   4   5    30   20  +10    34
 5 Alnio Ravens            19   10   4   5    35   29   +6    34
 6 Lanar Falcons           19    9   6   4    32   25   +7    33
 7 Inon City               19   10   3   6    39   35   +4    33
 8 Glaciers                19    9   3   7    31   27   +4    30
 9 Jatho                   19    8   4   7    23   21   +2    28
10 Anfanhar                19    8   2   9    41   46   −5    26
11 Wix                     19    7   4   8    36   38   −2    25
12 Lhor United             19    6   6   7    38   39   −1    24
13 Wirr Tsi Lightning      19    6   5   8    26   27   −1    23
14 Qet City                19    6   4   9    35   41   −6    22
15 Gurshan                 19    5   6   8    20   24   −4    21
16 Cheonju                 19    5   4  10    25   27   −2    19
17 Heartland               19    4   6   9    12   21   −9    18
18 Penat                   19    5   3  11    35   46  −11    18
19 Umbar City              19    3   4  12    20   35  −15    13
20 Pelar Pelicans          19    3   3  13    25   41  −16    12
Blue League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Dynamite                15    8   6   1    28   20   +8    30
 2 Kingslayers             15    9   2   4    36   27   +9    29
 3 Montain State           15    6   6   3    22   17   +5    24
 4 Guardians               15    6   6   3    30   26   +4    24
 5 Dre'a City              15    6   5   4    15    9   +6    23
 6 Larhai City FC          15    6   4   5    25   22   +3    22
 7 Wix City                15    5   6   4    27   24   +3    21
 8 Pria State              15    5   5   5    16   17   −1    20
 9 Longarms                15    5   5   5    31   35   −4    20
10 Tor City                15    5   3   7    36   37   −1    18
11 Wings                   15    4   5   6    28   35   −7    17
12 Limonte Light           15    4   4   7    30   32   −2    16
13 Penat Pilots            15    3   6   6    18   20   −2    15
14 Pùr Cowboys             15    3   6   6    28   30   −2    15
15 Green State             15    3   5   7    26   32   −6    14
16 Nonian Saints           15    3   4   8    37   50  −13    13

Indigo Chromatik Youth League - Season Nine

Standings after Matchday Fifteen:

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

Violet Cup XII Group Stage Matchdays 1-2

Double Round-Robin, with matches being played between Matchdays 13 and 31. Group Winners and Top 3 Second Placed Finishers make it to the Quarterfinals, with tiebreakers as follows:

To Decide Group Winner:

Points
Goal Differential
Head-to-Head Goal Differential
Playoff Match to be Played

To Decide Top Three Second Placed Finishers:

Points
Goal Differential
Goal Differential Against Top Placed Team
Playoff Match to be Played

Matchday 1

Group A
Alnio (Red) 4–4 Felswyr (Red)
Qet (Orange) 1–1 Anomalies (Red)

Group B
Sanar Vipers (Orange) 1–2 Lhor (Red)
Checkers FC (Yellow) 0–1 FK Shakhter Z'ai'ai (Orange)

Group C
Anchors FC (Red) 2–2 Frenei Tor (Red)
Tihon (Red) 0–1 Wirr Tsi (Red)

Group D
Chromatik (Red) 3–4 Lanar (Red)
Brisara FC (Red) 0–1 Crossroads (Red)

Group E
Myana (Red) 1–1 Urrheddiao (Red)
BT Ming (Red) 2–0 Urrhed FC (Red)

Matchday 2

Group A
Felswyr (Red) 1–1 Anomalies (Red)
Alnio (Red) 2–0 Qet (Orange)

Group A                        Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts 
1 Alnio                          2   1  1  0    6   4  +2    4
2 Anomalies                      2   0  2  0    2   2   0    2
  Felswyr                        2   0  2  0    5   5   0    2
4 Qet                            2   0  1  1    1   3  −2    1

Group B
Lhor (Red) 1–0 FK Shakhter Z'ai'ai (Orange)
Sanar Vipers (Orange) 2–1 Checkers FC (Yellow)

Group B                        Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts 
1 Lhor                           2   2  0  0    3   1  +2    6
2 FK Shakhter Z'ai'ai            2   1  0  1    1   1   0    3
  Sanar Vipers                   2   1  0  1    3   3   0    3
4 Checkers FC                    2   0  0  2    1   3  −2    0

Group C
Frenei Tor (Red) 1–0 Wirr Tsi (Red)
Anchors FC (Red) 3–1 Tihon (Red)

Group C                        Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts 
1 Anchors FC                     2   1  1  0    5   3  +2    4
2 Frenei Tor                     2   1  1  0    3   2  +1    4
3 Wirr Tsi                       2   1  0  1    1   1   0    3
4 Tihon                          2   0  0  2    1   4  −3    0

Group D
Lanar (Red) 6–2 Crossroads (Red)
Chromatik (Red) 3–2 Brisara FC (Red)

Group D                        Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts 
1 Lanar                          2   2  0  0   10   5  +5    6
2 Chromatik                      2   1  0  1    6   6   0    3
3 Crossroads                     2   1  0  1    3   6  −3    3
4 Brisara FC                     2   0  0  2    2   4  −2    0

Group E
Urrheddiao (Red) 2–0 Urrhed FC (Red)
Myana (Red) 3–3 BT Ming (Red)

Group E                        Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts 
1 BT Ming                        2   1  1  0    5   3  +2    4
  Urrheddiao                     2   1  1  0    3   1  +2    4
3 Myana                          2   0  2  0    4   4   0    2
4 Urrhed FC                      2   0  0  2    0   4  −4    0

It's early going, and it is the cup, but Wirr Tsi and Tihon struggling in Group C early is weird; BT Ming has the early edge with Urrheddiao in Gropu E, while Lanar has taken down both Chromatik teams in the first leg. Don't worry - there are four more games left - but the Cup continues to deliver.

by **Chromatika** » Fri Nov 18, 2022 1:33 pm

Rainbow League System Season Twelve Midseason: CCFA Season 19 Preview

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Chromatik Collegiate Football Association
Season 19 Preview

College football is back. Felswyr State University won it all the last time around. Who will win the nineteenth edition?

Alnio University of the Arts Meercats
Last Season: 3rd on Table, Semifinals
Head Coach: Kira Banks (58)
Starting XI (4-4-2): Kang (Sr.); Rossfelt (Sr.) - Anyana (Sr.) - Asmodel (Sr.) - Kasawaki (Jr.); Dunn (Jr.) - Rostoff (Sr.) - Bridges (Jr.) - Athene (NPH) (Fr.); Yera (Sr.) - Ahn (Sr.).
Captain: ST Ahn Gil-Dong
Key Players: GK Kang Do-Hyuk, ST Ahn Gil-Dong, LM Marduk Athene
Summary: Five seniors leave after another deep run, and the Meercats are left with shambles. The Senior striking duo of Ahn and Yera will pace the team, and Athene is a premier talent that can create from the side, but this team is now lacking pieces in the midfield that will be very hard to overcome. Kira Banks has her work cut out for her, but a new generation will eventually come.
Prediction: Bottom Feeders

Chromatik State University Stars
Last Season: 16th on Table, Missed Playoffs
Head Coach: Jean Palton (46)
Starting XI (4-4-2): Pargas (Sr.); Gessup (Sr.) - Mishil (Jr.) - Illario (Fr.) - Gwinsett (Sr.); Carr (Sr.) - Sadao (Jr.) - Maeng (Jr.) - Hans (Sr.); Lee (Sr.) - Tess (Sr.)
Captain: GK Jordyn Pargas
Key Players: GK Jordyn Pargas, RM Annasophia Carr, CM Mang Hae-Won
Summary: With Windfront, Syndom, and Ivanovich gone, there is no remnant of the golden generation of Stars players, and the team is effectively starting from scratch again. The development of Maneg is a plus for the squad, but there are so many inexperienced players here that it will be another difficult season for Palton. Unfortunately, the Stars also continue to miss out on foreign players, which is absolutely not helping matters.
Prediction: Bottom Feeders

Chromia Central College University Comets
Last Season: 2nd on Table, Lost in Championship
Head Coach: Claude Pare-Achel (ZWZ) (62)
Starting XI (5-2-3): Xejan (SNL) (Sr.); Watson-Lukwago (QUE) (Jr.) - Pherson (NPH) (Sr.) - Bannock (BRE) (Sr.) - Chao (SNL) (Sr.) - Keel (Sr.); Bel (QUS) (Sr.) - Peters (Fr.); Usagi (Jo.) - Maddison (TMB) (Fr.) - Nikitin (Jr.)
Captain: GK Vincent Xejan
Key Players: GK Vincent Xejan, LWB/LM Moreno Keel, CM Illinx-Winad Bel
Summary: The CCCU machine rolls on. Yes, they were outdone by Hailee Sourtois and the Firehawks in the Final, but this is squad has so many playmakers from up and down the field that they shouldn't miss a beat - the six Seniors will all be highly sought after in the upcoming Transfer Window. Xejan is a generational talent, and Keel is a breakout star just waiting to happen; Maddison will get the chance to be the lone striker, but the fact that he hails from an established powerhouse like Tumbra means that he'll likely do just fine.
Prediction: Title Contenders

Eyrods Tech Jaguars
Last Season: 4th on Table, Lost in Quarterfinals
Head Coach: Ladonna Dickey (77)
Starting XI (3-4-3): Bullivant (TMB) (Fr.); Burgess (Fr.) - Jang (Sr.) - Aletta (Jr.); Chukreyev (PYA) (Fr.) - de Monoghela (QUE/CMT) (Fr.) - McDonald (TLI/CMT) (Sr.) - Hallik (Fr.); Delapio (Fr.) - Black (BRE) (So.) - Earns (Sr.).
Captain: CM/DM Colby McDonald
Key Players: RB Anthony Burgess, CM/DM Colby McDonald, ST Anton Black
Summary: Ladonna Dickey, the architect of many a Jaguars squad, has declared that this will be her last season. She has the task fo managing six Freshmen in what is a great fresh young crop for Eyrods Tech; the presence of Jang in the back line, McDonald in the midfield, and Earns in the front will be very important, as Dickey and her style of player management is expected to not miss a beat. The best for the Jaguars is yet to come.
Prediction: Title Contenders

Felswyr State University Firehawks
Last Season: 1st on Table, Won Championship
Head Coach: Shani Hayashida (65)
Starting XI (3-4-3): Silverman (QUE/CMT) (Fr.); Park (Fr.) - Harry (Sr.) - Schofield (Sr.); De Ruiter (TLI/CMT) (Sr.) - Druppelmandel (KOR/CMT) (Fr.) - Umiaktorvik-Jones (QUE) (Fr.) - Gu (Jr.); Nam (Sr.) - Mikhailova (Jr.) - Natsumi (Jr.)
Captain: RM/CM/LM Nina De Ruiter
Key Players: CM Saskia Druppelmandel, CB Rowan Harry, RM/CM/LM Nina De Ruiter
Summary: Sourtios, Sourtois, Sourtois. The phenom led the Firehawks to their first title in many seasons, and promptly left. Christopher Silverman is an intriguing replacement, while getting Druppelmandel and Umiaktorvik-Jones for the midfield is a good portent for the time to come. They will want to send De Ruiter off with some success, as the Licentian has been essential to the team's success, but without a world-class player like Sourtois, they'll find their lives to be a bit harder.
Prediction: Quarterfinalists

Lanar University Warriors
Last Season: 15th on Table, Missed Playoffs
Head Coach: Hayden Hasselheim (53)
Starting XI (3-4-3): Mieux (Jr.); Meeker (Sr.) - Singhateh (Jr.) - McCorkle (Sr.); Ye (Jr.) - Assaier (Sr.) - Sahlin (TKT) (Fr.) - Yun (Jr.); Tracy (Sr.) - Yet (QUS) (Sr.) - Crawley (Sr.).
Captain: GK Isabelle Mieux
Key Players: CM Ficarda Sahlin CB Frabba Singhateh,, ST Hynym-Yelto Yet
Summary: Newcomer Hayden Hasselheim arrives on a three-year deal, and had some issues on his first season; don't expect things to change very quickly, though the addition of one Ricarda Sahlin will be good for the squad. They should take a step to make the playoffs, but will find it very difficult to make it very far in it. Isabelle Mieux is a capable keeper, but how much will she be pressured?
Prediction: Barely Playoffs

Pria Technical College Cavalry
Last Season: 6th on Table, Lost in Play-In Round
Head Coach: Milly Barris (69)
Starting XI (3-4-3): Lebeau (So.); Millicent (Jr.) - Maupin (Sr.) - In (Sr.); Hall (Fr.) - Aleksandrova (So.) - Harrington (TMB) (Fr.) - Jones (Fr.); Batson (Sr.) - Thigpen (Sr.) - Ives (Sr.).
Captain: GK Sébastien Lebeau
Key Players: GK Sébastien Lebeau, CM Stella Harrington, ST Diedra Thigpen
Summary: That was more of what was expected of the Cavalry, and losing six seniors from the roster that won is a bit rough for the Cavalry; thankfully, they have some players that played substantial minutes off the bench, and the likes of Hall and Harrington being added will be good for the team. Don't expect that much from this team this year, but Barris has shown that he can really coach a team to overperform, so don't be surprised if they do better than expected.
Prediction: Bottom Feeders

Pùr State University Crusaders
Last Season: 7th on Table, Lost in Play-In Round
Head Coach: Mariana Novick (70)
Starting XI (4-4-2): Jankauskas (NPH) (Fr.); Muir (Jr.) - Leslie (Fr.) - Colley (Jr.) - Song-Mihailovic (MYT/CMT) (So.); Han (QUE) (Fr.) - Abe (QUS) (Sr.) - Hal (QUS) (Sr.) - Boyles (Sr.); Solano (Sr.) - Art (Fr.).
Captain: LM Herta Boyles
Key Players: CB Odwin Muir, RM Clyde Han, LB Janko Song-Mihailovic
Summary: With Qusmi'y Central Midfielders, a new Nepharan Keeper, and the threat of Song-Mihailovic, the Crusaders will continue to be one of the best teams in the CCFA ranks. Newcomers Shelli Leslie, Clyde Han, Osman Art, and Tana Jankauskas will have a bit of a learning curve to overcome, but Novick shows no signs of slowing down and remains one of the better minds in the game.
Prediction: Title Contenders

Sanar University Spartans
Last Season: 11th on Table, Lost in Quarterfinals
Head Coach: Jim Marxman (58)
Starting XI (3-4-3): Fujiwara (Sr.); Deloir (Jr.) - Willett (Sr.) - Harley (Sr.); McHenry (Fr.) - Goo (Jr.) - Lanham (Sr.) - Barlett (Sr.); Strandberg (TKT) (Fr.) - Delaya (Jr.) - Neeley (Sr.).
Captain: RB Jasmin Deloir
Key Players: CM Marion Goo, ST Dustin Delaya, RB Jasmin Deloir
Summary: Taking a huge step forward, the Spartans won in the first round before falling out in the Quarterfinals. Marion Goo is one of the best midfielders in the CCFA ranks, while Fujiwara and Barlett have also developed; Strandberg is a key addition for the future. How much more can this generation accomplish?
Prediction: Barely Playoffs

Southern Chromatik University Red and Gold
Last Season: 5th on Table, Lost in Play-In Round
Head Coach: Janiece Carraway (63)
Starting XI (4-4-2): Mangjeol (Jr.); Paterson (TLI/CMT) (Sr.) - Antonova (So.) - Carson (So.) - Bass (Sr.); Nal (QUS) (Sr.) - Middleton (TMB) (Fr.) - Parks (Jr.) - Dwye (Jr.); Marsh (Jr.) - Vickers-Jones (Fr.).
Captain: RB Paisley Paterson
Key Players: RB Paisley Paterson, CM Sadie Middleton, ST Sally Marsh
Summary: Sandra Park is gone overseas, and though Paterson and Bass anchor the back line and Middleton will help on the attack with newcomer Vikers-Jones, the Red and Gold don't have a bona fide superstar to pace them toward an actual run at the title.
Prediction: Barely Playoffs

Staramara Tech University Lava
Last Season: 14th on Table, Missed Playoffs
Head Coach: Rila Woersten (55)
Starting XI (3-5-2): Borgese (Jr.); Bear (Jr.) - Parks (Jr.) - Floyd (Sr.); Jammeh (Jr.) - Moss (Sr). - Rim (Jr.) - Usagi (Jr.) - Vadnais (Jr.); de Wahr (SNL) (Sr.) - Kabba (Jr.).
Captain: CM Haradin Moss
Key Players: CM Haradin Moss, RM Manlafi Jammeh, LM Alain Vadnais
Summary: Parks, Jammeh, Moss, Usagi, Vadnas, de Wahr, and Kabba will all be together for two more years. This season, they want the Quarterfinals; next season, a shot at the title itself. This squad is starting to really gear up for that push.
Prediction: Quarterfinalists

University of Myana Vipers
Last Season: 9th on Table, Lost in Play-In Round
Head Coach: Marlyn Stidham (67)
Starting XI (4-4-2): Swanson (Fr.); Hurst (BRE) (So.) - Yermilova (PYA) (Fr.) - Greer (Sr.) - McTavish (Jr.); Cross (Sr.) - Polt (Sr.) - Geun (Jr.) - Amsel (BRE) (Sr.); Baryshnikov (PYA) (Fr.) - Ottawa (Jr.).
Captain: RM Christine Cross
Key Players: CB Jerald Greer, LB Hannah McTavish, ST Bradley Ottawa
Summary: Gone are the Qusmi'y, and now the team runs through two Brenecians and two Pyazhnayans. Christine Cross provides stable leadership, Anton Baryshnikov is a highly touted freshman, and they will always have the reliable presence of one Bradley Ottawa. The Vipers aren't going anywhere from the field of contenders for the playoffs.
Prediction: Quarterfinalists

University of the Islands Sailors
Last Season: 10th on Table, Lost in Quarterfinals
Head Coach: Niesha Gartman (57)
Starting XI (4-3-3): Hall (Sr.); Fribbas (Jr.) - Plier (Sr.) - Jenkins (Sr.) - Diawara (Jr.); Haitou (Jr.) - Kayo (Jr.) - Shearer (TLI/CMT) (Sr.); Gill (TMB) (Fr.) - Walker (Sr.) - Kim-Michel (QUE) (Fr.).
Captain: CB Arnold Plier
Key Players: RB Zacharias Fribbas, LM Clark Shearer, LW Rachelle Kim-Michel
Summary: Fribbas is the name to watch, while Shearer helps with the attack and the dual freshmen of Gill and Kim-Michel add to the attack. The Sailors have one of the best freshmen classes in the CCFA, and will try to make their impact happen immediately rather than in a few seasons.
Prediction: Barely Playoffs

University of Wirr Tsi Fireflies
Last Season: 13th on Table, Missed Playoffs
Head Coach: Godefrey Laetitia (61)
Starting XI (3-4-3): Hannon (Sr.); Clément (Fr.) - Miser (So.) - Muniz (Sr.); Cloutier (Sr.) - Duong (Sr.) - Packard (Sr.) - Vorobev (Jr.); McCue (Sr.) - Uzo Jaxon (Fr.) - Hanna (So.).
Captain: CB Harold Miser
Key Players: CM Roseline Packard, RW Oretha McCue, LM Anton Vorobev
Summary: Now with the Qusmi'y players gone, all Laetitia has for her side are Vorobev, a veteran in McCue, and Roseline Packard the defensive minded midfielder. Frederico Hanna and Ryn Jaxon can do something on the offensive end, but this is a team that will likely falter given the big matches.
Prediction: Bottom Feeders

Urrheddiao State University Argonauts
Last Season: 12th, Lost in Quarterfinals
Head Coach: Martha Jieren (41)
Starting XI (4-4-2): Dupois (Jr.); Shin (QUE/CMT) (Fr.) - Markley (Sr.) - Marionne (Jr.) - Hendrix (Sr.); Frederick Jones, Jr. (Fr.) - Wellington (Jr.) - Morton (Sr.) - Greer (Fr.); Kim (Jr.) - Morton (Sr.).
Captain: CB Henry Marionne
Key Players: CB Henry Marionne, ST Kim Sang-Wook, CM Francis Wellington
Summary: Six seniors leave, but this team still looks very good. Francis Wellington and Mac Dupois are good pieces to start with, while Lars Frederick Jones. Jr., Shin Joo-Yeong, and Lina Greer are nice additions. The Argonauts, now under Martha Jieren, should be back in the final eight.
Prediction: Quarterfinalists

Z'ai'ai Institute of Technology Hellcats
Last Season: 8th on Table, Lost in Quarterfinals
Head Coach: Rayna Rambert (67)
Starting XI (3-4-3): Aniston (Fr.); Menneken (AUD/CMT) (Jr.) - Jackson-Jones (Jr.) - Hernandez (Jr.); Adi Jaya (PCU) (So.) - Félix (Fr.) - Curry (Sr.) - Tripp (Fr.); Reilly (BRE) (So.) - Howard-Dawes (QUE/CMT) (Fr.) - Sharp (Sr.).
Captain: CB Eileen Jackson-Jones
Key Players: RB Jan-Jaap Menneken, CB Eileen Jackson-Jones, ST Elaine Howard-Dawes
Summary: There is quality all over the field. Anniston is an adequate replacement for Sundrifter, Félix adds to the midfield along with Tripp, and Howard-Dawes is someone that could really come up big for the Hellcats. Rambert is not known for winning many titles, but this team continues to put up solid results season after season and this should not be any different.
Prediction: Title Contenders

by **Chromatika** » Sat Nov 26, 2022 4:02 pm

Rainbow League System Season Twelve Matchdays 20-25

Red League

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Orange League

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Matchday 20

Nobody forgot the drubbing that Myana placed on Wirr Tsi on the first day of the season at the Islander Dome, where the cannon went off seven times to celebrate a massive victory for the Islanders. This time, Wirr Tsi were ready and poised; this time, it would be the Shock returning the favor. Kathie Begley stopped all five shots on goal, Wirr Tsi dominated possession, and the Shock scored twice in the second half to put the game out of reach, completing a 3-0 victory. The Shock have only lost two games this season, and one of those times was that opening day loss; they're really coming alive now, despite a lot of draws going their way.

As the season goes on, teams know that time is running out and the time to shine is now. Urrhed FC, mired in the bottom five, put together a masterful performance in the Capitalizt Dome, turning away a sellout crowd; when he's on, Pence Harrinbgorn is scary, isn't he? The Submarines stay just ahead of a Hammers squad that put Flames of the West at the bottom of the table, and only a single point from fifteenth after Anchors FC can't handle Crossroads.

The win by Tihon ties them up against the Brewers after they barely escape at home against the Monkeys, with Lhor barely behind, having suffered a defeat at the hands of Nigel Erskine and the Anomalies. Urrheddiao puts away Lanar behind a hat trick from Schanzer, and Frenei plays Pria City to a draw that sees two sides struggle at the lower third of the table. As for Felswyr, their good run of form ends at home agains the Breakers as Hanai is able to get one over Kate Standish.

Six points separate top of the table Wirr Tsi from sixth placed Lhor; six points from seventh placed Anomalies to thirteenth placed Pria City.

Teel, Rhoni City outlast Shantarr
Three players sent off as Z'ai'ai fight Tihon United to testy draw
Warriors stumble at home to St. John, Vipers

Matchday 21

What has this season been like for the anomalies Football Club? Once again, they were playing solid defense, and once again, they were struggling to score goals; however, in this tight match against the Anchors FC of Myana, Susie Knight, the Tumbran Attacking Midfielder, curved in two kicks in the span of five minutes to get past them and return to the IFCF CC picture. It helped that Frenei turned in one of their best performances of the year in a drubbing at The Cove as Nedeljkovic's hat trick paced the way.

Wirr Tsi and Myana both turn in shutouts on the road, Cunningham's penalty being saved by Begley while Myana lets Enrico do his thing. Chromatik's return to form is on the road at Urrheddiao, Lilli Marinca doing what she does best with a brace as the Capitalizt keep pace, staying just ahead of Tihon by virtue of the Tide getting one past Watson and the Frost. Crossroads smashes two past Janina and FotW that sees themselves stuck at the bottom of the table.

Pria City vs. Alnio used to be a rivalry match of teams in the same bracket of the Red League, but the Brewers have proved to be at a different level as of late. Wendy Thomas is the next Tumbran to cement her mark in the league, coming through with a brace herself to take down the Monarchs - To see Alnio tied in points against Chromatik and Tihon is rather crazy.

Elsewhere, Lanar and Umbar play to a scoreless draw - that's the eleventh for the Red Hawks this season - as they both stay decidedly midtable; Briara FC's win is paced by Maryam Roberts as the Hammers try to stay ahead of the relegation pack.

There are seventeen days left, but it looks like this will be one of those seasons that will go down to the wire.

Murray Kean scores four as Knetyohai bounces back against Miners FC
Trying to make a comeback: Douglas, Fishermen's Club win second game of season in thriller over Rhoni FC
Meledina with a wondergoal as FK Shakhter ties up Sanar late

Matchday 22

Is there much separation between the teams in the Red League right now? The tape doesn't say so. Kate Standish gets a hat trick from Nathalie Pellein, the team's best goalscoring threat, to get past Susan Cunningham and BT Ming for the Frost. Felswyr has stabilized to where they should be - a solid midtable team - and it's all because of the Dagan's influence.

At the top of the table, Myana has a golden chance to take the lead from Wirr Tsi after Pence Harringborn and the Submarines are able to play the Shock to a scoreless draw, but Jana Anusic's free kick beats Olexander to the far post, and Urrheddiao is able to hold Myana to a draw as well to keep things knotted at forty-four. Anusic, acquired from Z'ai'ai, has proven to be a solid addition to a team that needs playmakers as United have stuck around at midtable, hoping for a run up the standings.

Behind them, all three teams won. Chromatik had a nice home walkover against the Monkeys, while Tihon has their third straight clean sheet in a row - Romola Carolan playing fantastically in the last few weeks. Alnio has the hardest job at home against the Orcas, but with Urbano Noboa getting the brace in the last twenty minutes and injury time, the Brewers keep pace of both the Capitalizt and the Tide. Rachel Byrne has been doing a heck of a job with Alnio, hasn't she?

Elsewhere, Flames of the West's holding of Anomalies to a draw helps the Crusaders tie them in the overall standings, Kate Archer coming through for them; Lanar's Lotte paces the Red Hawks past a floundering Monarchs team hat seems lost in transition at the moment, and Sara V makes a name for herself in a masterful effort as Frenei Tor and Anchors play to a very entertaining four-four draw.

Meledina plays the magiciain once again as FK Shakhter score twice in last five minutes, tie Rhoni City
KCFC's lead at seven after Bouchard pitches another clean sheet against Eyrods
Anna Burton, Miners shock Tihon United in injury time

Matchday 23

As we hit the second half of the season, it becomes all about who slips up first. In a matchday where 43 goals were scored - that's an average of 4.3 goals per game, a record - there were two clean sheets. Wirr Tsi has their fourth straight clean sheet in as many games in the second half of the season, while Frenei jumps al the way to fifteenth after handing FotW yet another defeat.

The first top team to falter is Myana, undone by Stuart Hammersley in the third minute of second half injury time as the Tikariotian heads in a Jana Anusic cross. What a win for the Monkeys, while Myana gets knocked down a few pegs. Joining them in the not-so-good result column is Chromatik, only able to tie up the early lead that Pria City secures by a Rebecca Anne Wawanolett free kick late in the second half. This allows both Tihon - a dominant win over Crossroads where the Crusaders were only good for six minutes - and Alnio - a routine win over Anchors FC - to move up to second and third on the table. The Brewers, in third place? You better start believing it - the team has definitely started to believe.

Lhor has really started to struggle in the second half of the season, not able to hold onto a late lead against the Red Hawks, who have climbed back into contention with some solid results. Anomalies, to their credit, gets four - Siobhan Baker and Nigel Erskine both scoring - as AFC try to make some headway up the table. There are now nine points between first and sixth place.

As for the other matches on the day, the Urrheddiao Derby ends in a frustrating draw as the Submarines' Cordelia Norwood shines in grabbing the draw, while Shannon Cunningham and BT Ming have a big win at home against the Hammers to build some cushion ahead of the relegation pack.

QNSC blank Qet, remain comfortably in third place
Fishermen's Club wins again as Osborn curls one in late
FK Shakhter knocks Knetyohai City FC off of high perch as Bogolyubsky finds the back of the net

Matchday 24

What a day of upsets. Wow. Let's start with those that held onto expectations - Wirr Tsi does concede their first goal in a long while, but they don't mind if they win once again. The Shock continue to set themselves apart from the others, and in a day of chaos, this was needed.

Let's start with the result that has everyone talking - Flames of the West, at the bottom of the table, shutting out Alnio. Give credit to Janina, who has been reminding fans that it will be a multi year project to get this team to grow. Give Credit to Ines Delsarte, who stopped all fourteen shots on goal. Give credit to Zepti Wildwind, whose header in the seventy-ninth broke open the floodgates. Alnio folded after that, and FotW had a marquee win. "We got punched in the mouth," admitted Noboa afterwards, "It's a hard loss, but we'll regroup."

This meant that other teams around them had a chance to move up the table, right? No. Chromatik held at home by Lhor, with the Capitalizt needing a late score from Wawanolett to even get the single point, while Myana loses their second game in a row, as Pria City gets a rare goal from Defensive Midfielder Willy Koop to edge them the way. As for Tihon, Carolan was outshined by Iskender Nur, and Nigel Erskine, the veteran Tumbran, was able to tap in the sole goal for the home team. So, it turned out to be just a good day for the Shock.

Elsewhere, Shannon Cunningham buried Crossroads with a brace at Chromatik City Field, Lanar kept chugging along with a drubbing of Anchors FC, Urrhed FC and Umbar played to a rough and tumble draw, and the Frost kept their winning ways by brushing aside the Hammers.

Nisbet, Knetyohai bounce back to blank QNSC as Tillie Ex's header rings true
KCFC returns to form, ring three past Z'ai'ai as Barrion Winge scores a brace
Alszeghy, Omnio stop Tihon United as Asher Singh shines

Matchday 25

How good is Shannon Cunningham? Signed on as a free from Cassadaigua in the offseason, the Striker has been magnificent for BT Ming. She had another brace - putting her at twenty-four for the year - for BT Ming, as Anomalies couldn't keep up with the young phenom. BT Ming are doing very well in their first season in the Red League, and she is a major reason why.

As for the other promoted squads, Anchors almost pull off the upset at home, but Owen James, the Euran Winger for the Capitalizt, decides to not lose with a hat trick scored, as Capitalizt survive. The Hammers have their best game in recent memory, as Wirr Tsi's second half goal is answered to get the lone point. All three teams have a chance to not get relegated, which is all that a promoted team can truly ask for.

Eager to wash the taste of defeat out of their mouths, the Brewers escape Hanai with a win, while Tihon stop Frenei's good run of form with a decisive win at home. As for Myana, they stop their little skid, Isolde Reader answering Lhor's early goal. Add in that Lanar were able to get five goals past FotW, and you have a situation where the Red Hawks have caught up to the pack. With both Vanderley and Rossi getting a brace each, Lanar are humming along.

Elsewhere, Jana Anusic wins another game for United, Pria City's five past Urrhed FC sees the Monarchs still within a shot of a late run like last season, and the Frost hold Crossroads to a scoreless draw, now in an unforeseen situation of possibly having a shot at the IFCC Berth Playoff.

Standings after Twenty-Five Games:

Red League                Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Wirr Tsi                25   14   9   2    47   26  +21    51
 2 Tihon                   25   14   6   5    49   35  +14    48
 3 Alnio                   25   14   6   5    59   49  +10    48
 4 Chromatik               25   14   5   6    59   36  +23    47
 5 Myana                   25   15   2   8    61   49  +12    47
 6 Anomalies               25   11   8   6    30   25   +5    41
 7 Lanar                   25    8  12   5    42   36   +6    36* (Contingent on Violet Cup Winner)
   Lhor                    25    9   9   7    46   40   +6    36* (Contingent on Violet Cup Winner)
 9 Crossroads              25   10   6   9    40   39   +1    36* (Contingent on Violet Cup Winner)
10 Felswyr                 25    8   9   8    22   26   −4    33* (Contingent on Violet Cup Winner)
11 Urrheddiao              25    9   6  10    30   34   −4    33
12 BT Ming                 25   10   3  12    49   54   −5    33
13 Pria City               25    8   8   9    39   44   −5    32
14 Umbar                   25    7  10   8    31   38   −7    31
15 Frenei Tor              25    7   5  13    40   48   −8    26
16 Brisara FC              25    5   8  12    26   41  −15    23
17 Urrhed FC               25    5   7  13    25   37  −12    22
18 Anchors FC              25    5   6  14    46   56  −10    21
19 Flames of the West      25    4   8  13    23   38  −15    20
20 Hanai Breakers          25    4   5  16    21   34  −13    17

Wirr Tsi hasn't lost a game since the halfway point of the season. The Shock have only conceded three goals, and look like the best team in the league. Tihon have only suffered the one defeat, and look poised to try to hold onto a Top three berth; upstarts Alnio continue to play strong, having scored sixteen goals in the last six matches. Chromatik have fallen off a bit but remain in the mix, while Myana have lost three of the last six and faltered a bit.

In the chasing pack are Anomalies - finally starting to score some goals, with eleven in the last six matches - and the pack of Lanar, Lhor, Crossroads, Felswyr, Urrheddiao, and yes, BT Ming. Of them, Lhor and Crossroads have struggled - the Orcas have lost four of their last six - while Felswyr, Urrheddiao, Lanar, and BT Ming have all done well recently. Lanar is 3-2-1 in their last six - will the Red Hawks make another late run?

Pria City have done enough to set up for the late run, but they need to actually do that now, while Umbar have always played teams tough this season. Frenei Tor will be happy to ahead of the Relegation Pack, while Brisara FC, Urrhed FC, Anchors FC, and Flames of the West are all within three points of each other. Even Hanai Breakers are only six points behind sixteenth - it'll be a dogfight to the finish.

Ming close gap on QNSC with hat trick from Yaroslavovich
KCFC slot six past Pùr, remain atop the league as Abraham scores four
Qiao He stops eight shots on goal as Sanar take down Tihon United

Standings after Six Games:

Orange League              Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Knetyohai City FC        25   17   3   5    40   10  +30    54
 2 Knetyohai                25   14   5   6    39   27  +12    47
 3 FK Shakhter Z'ai'ai      25   12   9   4    44   28  +16    45
 4 Tihon United             25   13   5   7    40   31   +9    44
 5 Qet NSC                  25   11   8   6    46   33  +13    41
 6 Ming                     25   11   8   6    38   29   +9    41
 7 Rhoni City               25   11   7   7    46   38   +8    40
 8 Omnio                    25   12   1  12    46   43   +3    37
 9 Qet                      25   10   7   8    50   49   +1    37
10 Sanar                    25   10   4  11    41   44   −3    34
11 Eyrods City FC           25   10   4  11    19   22   −3    34
12 Crix                     25   10   4  11    22   27   −5    34
13 Z'ai'ai                  25    9   6  10    42   42    0    33
14 Miners FC                25    9   6  10    41   49   −8    33
15 Eyrods                   25    8   8   9    30   29   +1    32
16 Pùr                      25    6   6  13    26   40  −14    24
17 Rhoni FC                 25    6   6  13    51   68  −17    24
18 Sanar Vipers             25    4  11  10    21   29   −8    23
19 Shantarr                 25    4   5  16    24   45  −21    17
20 Fishermen's Club         25    3   7  15    38   61  −23    16

It's the Knetyohai duo of Knetyohai City FC and Knetyohai atop the league, the Warriors having done way better than expected; however, FK Shakther Z'ai'ai have risen to the occasion and hold the third spot for now, just ahead of Tihon United. Qet NSC is ahead of Ming for now for the last Promotion/Relegation Playoff Spot, with Tihon United just ahead of them. At the bottom, Sanar Vipers still have a shot of saving their skin, while Shantarr and Fishermen's Club will have their work cut out for them to survive another season in the Orange League.

Lower Leagues
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Standings at Two-Thirds Point of the Season

Yellow League             Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Naval FC                25   13   7   5    51   35  +16    46
 2 Umbar State             25   14   3   8    70   50  +20    45
 3 Pria                    25   12   9   4    46   26  +20    45
 4 Urrhed State            25   13   5   7    37   25  +12    44
 5 Omnio City              25   11   7   7    33   25   +8    40
 6 Lorentine               25   11   7   7    44   38   +6    40
 7 Kynxe                   25   10   9   6    53   49   +4    39
 8 Lorentine Jackals       25   11   6   8    32   29   +3    39
 9 Sanar United            25   11   5   9    29   20   +9    38
10 Rhoni                   25    9   9   7    27   27    0    36
11 Limonte                 25   11   3  11    25   30   −5    36
12 Shantarr City           25   10   5  10    36   34   +2    35
13 Vitoron                 25    9   6  10    49   54   −5    33
14 Checkers FC             25    9   5  11    31   39   −8    32
15 Lanar United            25    8   6  11    24   36  −12    30
16 Inon                    25    7   7  11    29   32   −3    28
17 Larhai                  25    7   4  14    26   41  −15    25
18 Lorentine City          25    6   5  14    37   51  −14    23
19 Egren                   25    4   8  13    35   52  −17    20
20 Hanai                   25    1  10  14    25   46  −21    13
Green League              Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Cosmopolitans           25   14   7   4    54   34  +20    49
 2 Anfanhar City           25   13   7   5    61   45  +16    46
 3 Lanar Falcons           25   13   6   6    45   36   +9    45
 4 Capitol FC              25   13   5   7    38   26  +12    44
 5 Glaciers                25   13   5   7    45   35  +10    44
 6 Inon City               25   13   5   7    47   39   +8    44
 7 Dre'a                   25   13   4   8    39   36   +3    43
 8 Alnio Ravens            25   12   5   8    50   45   +5    41
 9 Qet City                25   10   6   9    53   53    0    36
10 Wirr Tsi Lightning      25    9   7   9    34   30   +4    34
11 Anfanhar                25   10   4  11    52   56   −4    34
12 Gurshan                 25    9   6  10    29   30   −1    33
13 Jatho                   25    9   6  10    30   32   −2    33
14 Lhor United             25    8   7  10    46   49   −3    31
15 Wix                     25    8   5  12    51   57   −6    29
16 Heartland               25    7   7  11    18   30  −12    28
17 Cheonju                 25    6   6  13    33   36   −3    24
18 Pelar Pelicans          25    6   3  16    35   51  −16    21
19 Penat                   25    5   4  16    40   59  −19    19
20 Umbar City              25    4   5  16    28   49  −21    17
Blue League               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Dynamite                20    9   9   2    35   26   +9    36
 2 Guardians               20    9   8   3    39   30   +9    35
 3 Kingslayers             20   10   4   6    48   40   +8    34
 4 Montain State           20    9   6   5    29   21   +8    33
 5 Wix City                20    7   9   4    36   28   +8    30
 6 Larhai City FC          20    8   6   6    36   31   +5    30
 7 Pria State              20    8   5   7    26   24   +2    29
 8 Dre'a City              20    6   9   5    17   12   +5    27
 9 Limonte Light           20    7   6   7    44   42   +2    27
10 Longarms                20    7   6   7    43   46   −3    27
11 Pùr Cowboys             20    5   8   7    35   38   −3    23
12 Penat Pilots            20    5   6   9    30   35   −5    21
13 Green State             20    5   6   9    33   41   −8    21
14 Tor City                20    5   5  10    45   51   −6    20
15 Wings                   20    4   7   9    36   50  −14    19
16 Nonian Saints           20    3   6  11    42   59  −17    15

Indigo Chromatik Youth League - Season Nine

Standings after Matchday Twenty

ROY Conference                               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Academy of the Jungle                      20   13   5   2    46   24  +22    44 Playoffs
 2 Crossroads U-18s                           20   12   4   4    34   16  +18    40 Playoffs
 3 Egren Elite Academy                        20   11   3   6    49   38  +11    36 Playoffs
 4 Wirr Tsi U-18s                             20   10   3   7    29   23   +6    33 Playoffs
 5 Anomalies U-18s                            20   10   3   7    28   24   +4    33
 6 Anchors FC U-18s                           20    8   6   6    39   36   +3    30
 7 Mt. Niar High School                       20    9   3   8    29   28   +1    30
 8 Eyrods U-18s                               20    9   3   8    28   31   −3    30
 9 Myana Northwestern High School             20    8   4   8    44   42   +2    28
10 Urrheddiao U-18s                           20    7   6   7    44   47   −3    27
11 Franscesca Larriet-Cortes High School      20    7   5   8    33   34   −1    26
12 Alnio Scientific High School               20    6   8   6    40   42   −2    26
13 Alnio U-18s                                20    6   4  10    30   38   −8    22
14 Pier High School                           20    5   3  12    28   41  −13    18
15 Flames of the Revolution High School       20    4   3  13    33   45  −12    15
16 Tihon U-18s                                20    3   1  16    22   47  −25    10
BIV Conference                               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Chromatik U-18s                            20   12   4   4    43   27  +16    40 Playoffs
 2 Chromatik Central High School              20   12   3   5    47   33  +14    39 Playoffs
 3 Myana U-18s                                20   11   2   7    32   29   +3    35 Playoffs
 4 Facsimile High School                      20   10   4   6    43   43    0    34 Playoffs
 5 Central Heights High School                20    9   5   6    32   26   +6    32
 6 Crix Arts Institute                        20    8   7   5    29   25   +4    31
 7 Mt. Baker High School                      20    8   6   6    25   23   +2    30
 8 Wirr Tsi School for the Gifted             20    8   4   8    31   32   −1    28
 9 Jatho Agricultural High School             20    8   2  10    37   38   −1    26
10 Lhor U-18s                                 20    7   3  10    36   39   −3    24
11 Lanar U-18s                                20    5   7   8    28   29   −1    22
12 Sanar U-18s                                20    5   7   8    33   38   −5    22
13 Pùr U-18s                                  20    6   4  10    27   33   −6    22
14 Z'ai'ai U-18s                              20    5   5  10    36   46  −10    20
15 Rainbow Central High School                20    6   2  12    17   29  −12    20
16 Felswyr U-18s                              20    4   7   9    35   41   −6    19

Chromatik Collegiate Football Association
Season 19

Standings After Twenty Games:

CCFA 19                                   Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Chromia Central College University      20   13   2   5    41   19  +22    41 First-Round Bye
 2 Pùr State University                    20   12   3   5    28   16  +12    39 First-Round Bye
 3 Urrheddiao State University             20   12   3   5    32   24   +8    39 First-Round Bye
 4 Eyrods Tech                             20   11   4   5    49   28  +21    37 First-Round Bye
 5 University of Myana                     20   10   5   5    32   20  +12    35 Playoffs
 6 Southern Chromatik University           20    9   6   5    42   36   +6    33 Playoffs
 7 Sanar University                        20   10   1   9    34   33   +1    31 Playoffs
 8 Felswyr State University                20    9   3   8    24   26   −2    30 Playoffs
 9 Z'ai'ai Institute of Technology         20    8   5   7    34   35   −1    29 Playoffs
10 Staramara Tech University               20    8   4   8    33   28   +5    28 Playoffs
11 University of Wirr Tsi                  20    6   4  10    29   28   +1    22 Playoffs
12 Pria Technical College                  20    7   1  12    36   50  −14    22 Playoffs
13 Alnio University of the Arts            20    6   3  11    29   48  −19    21 Eliminated
14 Lanar University                        20    6   2  12    39   53  −14    20 Eliminated
15 Chromatik State University              20    2   6  12     9   29  −20    12 Eliminated
16 University of the Islands               20    1   8  11    29   47  −18    11 Eliminated

Violet Cup XII Group Stage Matchdays 3-4

Double Round-Robin, with matches being played between Matchdays 13 and 31. Group Winners and Top 3 Second Placed Finishers make it to the Quarterfinals, with tiebreakers as follows:

To Decide Group Winner:

Points
Goal Differential
Head-to-Head Goal Differential
Playoff Match to be Played

To Decide Top Three Second Placed Finishers:

Points
Goal Differential
Goal Differential Against Top Placed Team
Playoff Match to be Played

Matchday 3

Group A
Qet (Orange) 1–2 Felswyr (Red)
Anomalies (Red) 0–2 Alnio (Red)

Group B
Checkers FC (Yellow) 1–2 Lhor (Red)
FK Shakhter Z'ai'ai (Orange) 2–4 Sanar Vipers (Orange)

Group C
Tihon (Red) 2–2 Frenei Tor (Red)
Wirr Tsi (Red) 2–0 Anchors FC (Red)

Group D
Brisara FC (Red) 1–5 Lanar (Red)
Crossroads (Red) 2–3 Chromatik (Red)

Group E
BT Ming (Red) 2–4 Urrheddiao (Red)
Urrhed FC (Red) 0–1 Myana (Red)

Matchday 4

Group A
Felswyr (Red) 2–3 Alnio (Red)
Anomalies (Red) 4–3 Qet (Orange)

Group A                        Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts 
1 Alnio                          4   3  1  0   11   6  +5   10
2 Felswyr                        4   1  2  1    9   9   0    5
3 Anomalies                      4   1  2  1    6   7  −1    5
4 Qet                            4   0  1  3    5   9  −4    1

Alnio has run away with this group, haven't they? The Brewers look to be in contention for everything. It'll come down to Felswyr and Anomalies to see which team will finish in contention for the three second place spots, while Qet has been outplayed.

Group B
Lhor (Red) 4–0 Sanar Vipers (Orange)
FK Shakhter Z'ai'ai (Orange) 1–3 Checkers FC (Yellow)

Group B                        Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts 
1 Lhor                           4   4  0  0    9   2  +7   12
2 Sanar Vipers                   4   2  0  2    7   9  −2    6
3 Checkers FC                    4   1  0  3    5   6  −1    3
4 FK Shakhter Z'ai'ai            4   1  0  3    4   8  −4    3

Lhor had to take advantage of an easy group, and they have. Of the other three teams, it'll be interesting to see which will place in second - and if their point total will be good enough to make the Quarterfinals.

Group C
Frenei Tor (Red) 1–3 Anchors FC (Red)
Wirr Tsi (Red) 0–0 Tihon (Red)

Group C                        Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts 
1 Wirr Tsi                       4   2  1  1    3   1  +2    7
2 Anchors FC                     4   2  1  1    8   6  +2    7
3 Frenei Tor                     4   1  2  1    6   7  −1    5
4 Tihon                          4   0  2  2    3   6  −3    2

No team is eliminated nor qualified here in what was expected to be one of the strongest groups of the stage. Even Tihon isn't out yet - while Wirr Tsi is the favorites given how things have shaken out.

Group D
Lanar (Red) 1–2 Chromatik (Red)
Crossroads (Red) 0–0 Brisara FC (Red)

Group D                        Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts 
1 Lanar                          4   3  0  1   16   8  +8    9
2 Chromatik                      4   3  0  1   11   9  +2    9
3 Crossroads                     4   1  1  2    5   9  −4    4
4 Brisara FC                     4   0  1  3    3   9  −6    1

Lanar has shocked many fans by leading this group, having outscored everyone down the stretch. Don't count out the Capitalizt, though, while Crossroads will be better off trying to do better in the league.

Group E
Urrheddiao (Red) 1–1 Myana (Red)
Urrhed FC (Red) 1–1 BT Ming (Red)

Group E                        Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts 
1 Urrheddiao                     4   2  2  0    8   4  +4    8
2 Myana                          4   1  3  0    6   5  +1    6
3 BT Ming                        4   1  2  1    8   8   0    5
4 Urrhed FC                      4   0  1  3    1   6  −5    1

Urrheddiao barely ahead of Myana, while BT Ming is hanging around. It'll come down to how the two favorites can handle the two upstarts.

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