Filindostan Football League - 90006 SeasonThe 90006 Filindostan Football League is the 4th season of the competition. Venividicci are the defending champions, having won their first league title, equalling Fortunas and Perokojak Kota Jakulta as the only other winners of the league.
This will be the first season of the Finals Series, where a series of two-legged ties will replace the season-ending Filindostan Football Festival, which will now cater to the different youth squads of the teams. This will also be the first season which will be broadcasted by livestream in the FSNA Berita Filindo website.
Fourteen clubs will be competing in the league, with two teams making their debut season - Locomotiva San Marco, and Peropimen Menodo. The entry of the former will increase the number of clubs from San Marco to three, and the number of clubs from Kabishawan to five. There will be no relegation this season, but it will be implemented next year.
Location: San Marco, Kabishawan
Stadium: Stadium Jargana
Capacity: 8,626
Chairman:
Surya Suparman "Suparman" Sumadi
Manager:
Krisna Hendra "Krisna" Sudirman
Last Season: The blue half of San Marco celebrated the title win despite not winning the regular season. Yish had been deadly at the front of the net, but she will not return next season having made the move abroad. The title win triggered a contract extension where Krisna will keep the manager's spot for three more seasons.
This Season: Venividicci had a busy transfer window, adding Crystalline Caverns international Don Castellini and Audioslavian Gaizka Lertxundi, with the former displacing Buyanese midfielder Miro Stepaniak off the first team. The formation of the team also changed from a 3-3-1-3 to a 4-3-1-2, after the departure of Yish to Anomalies in the Chromatik League. Lizzie and Shai kept their places up front. Several youngsters were promoted to the squad, with Dolly and Amit taking their places in the subs bench.
The owners of the club made some bold moves during preseason, with Grupo Venividicci acquiring the license of Damukunian side AC Ūto to become Venividicci Perodamūto, and the title sponsorship of Ibuna-Gambal Racing. It remains to be seen however when the owners will prioritize their stadium expansion or relocation, with fans complaining of poor facilities and a stadium too small for the crowd.
Location: San Marco, Kabishawan
Stadium: Fortunas Stadium
Capacity: 35,247
Chairman:
Marco Sebastino
Manager:
Manuel "Manny" Poligratos
Last Season: Despite winning the regular season last season, Fortunas failed to win any trophies for the second season running, causing the fans to lead a revolt to oust the Salumbides from ownership of the club. This meant that Bertong was forced to leave the club, with investment from a Juven company installing a new chairman - Marco Sebastino. The good news though is that they kept the core of the squad intact - despite allowing Onyok to complete his transfer to Perokotyog having been on loan last season.
This Season: The new chairman wasted no time in appointing his manager - Manny Poligrates was poached from Perokojak for a undisclosed amount. Despite a hoard of player retirements, the club promoted some of their young players. Sriwidadi, Damanik, and Susanto were promoted from the youth team, with Shiloh getting on board as well. The Spartans welcomed Nepharim striker Jacqui Oldcastle to pair up with Bochog up front, relegating Fizzy to the backups.
The new owners hope that their new manager plus the stability of the squad he inerited can reclaim lost glory for the Spartans.
Location: Jakulta, Tanjung Pagi
Stadium: Jakulta Esportiva Stadium
Capacity: 30,000
Chairman:
Doni Tato "Tato" Pradita
Manager:
Japheth "Japheth" Pencawan
Last Season: Perokojak was a penalty shootout away from retaining their title last season, despite finishing behind the two San Marco clubs in the regular season. The stellar performance of the Pink Lions have caused Fortunas to buy the contract of manager Manny Poligrates. His replacement? Japheth Pencawan, an unpopular choice among die hard Perokojak fans on the fact that he managed bitter rivals Perotapam last season. Despite keeping most of the players, the Weici twins officialy left the club, with Kartio taking up a spot in Tivali City in the Declasse Division, and Juanda making her switch to Perokotyog permanent.
This Season: Pencawan was very silent this offseason, opting to keep the core of the squad, with the front trio of Bienvenido, Ina,and Oriol Vives. Manaahil took Kartio's spot at center-back. Other than that, no other changes except some retirements, and the promotion of Daneil to the senior squad. Keep an eye on Hutabagas as he might blossom this season, giving headaches to the new coach.
Location: Bandarito, Pelita Raya
Stadium: Stadium Petrofilindo
Capacity: 30,000
Chairman:
Jotham "Jotham" Tarigan
Manager:
Jair "Jair" Lumbansiantar
Last Season: The Greens, the club's new official nickname, finished last season at fourth place, both in the regular season, and in the season-ending Festival, making them the last entry for the Globe Cup. This did not stop Yakob however from leaving the club for a place at Marianne's Tout-Puissant Outremont. Other than Yakob, and some few retirements, coach Jair kept his core intact for the new season.
This Season: Perouno added Brenecian midfielder Cassie Larquin from Rozelle, the 25-year old will feature much into the coach Jair's plans, and along with Audioslavian Mason Syndi, which is in his third season, look for Perouno to challenge the now so-called Big 3 of Filindostani football.
Location: Massakar, Tanjung Pagi
Stadium: Tanjung Pagi Regional Stadium
Capacity: 14,883
Chairman:
Joash "Joash" Singarimbun
Manager:
Willy "Willy" Gurnawan
Last Season: Finishing fifth in the regular season, it just took only one point between The Pentas playing in the Upper Bracket and being eliminated altogether from the Festival. The runners-up of the first season's final met with the winners of that match - Fortunas, having lost their upper bracket match against Perokojak. They were able to keep the Spartans at bay, forcing extra time after the two teams were level at 1-1 after 90 minutes, but Fortunas was able to score three goals in thirty minutes, eliminating them from the competition.
This Season: Amberian striker Pavel Kilalurak was let go at the end of the season, being replaced by new signing Jeronimo Abril up front. Damaris also left the club to play in the Terranean League. New coach Willy Gurnawan, fresh from his sacking at the national team, will lead the rebuilding the team and they hope that the additions can offset the departure of arguably their best player in Damaris.
Location: Yogyakulta, Pelita Raya
Stadium: Kompleks Olahraga Yogyakulta
Capacity: 16,850
Chairman:
Puspita "Puspita" Hadisapoetro
Manager:
Harsono
Last Season: After debuting last season, many pundits never put the name of the club into Festival contention. Oh boy, they were proven wrong. In their very first season, they qualified to the Festival proper, and looked very good to qualify for the UICA places, only to be denied by a late Tri Buana goal in the 87th minute.
This Season: Despite having one of the emerging keepers in Farah, the management of the Tigers inexplicably shopped for a foreigner keeper in Wu Zhen, the Yueren being one of the national team's keepers. They also signed Magnus Hakonarsson, another national team player. Other than the two, the made the permanent signing of Juanda and Onyok to bolster the squad further and hope to reach the top of the league someday.
Location: Bandaroon, Pelita Jaya
Stadium: Hilura Bong Kanor Stadium
Capacity: 20,782
Chairman:
Sri Harjanti "Harjanti" Wibowo
Manager:
Debby "Debby" Sasongko
Last Season: The 0-1 loss suffered at home against San Lomar Cooperative costed this team dearly, as they were five goals away from another Festival appearance. This ensured that they Reuben's squad will miss their second successive postseason, and which cost his job dearly. Things would be more difficult next season with only four teams making it to the playoffs.
This Season: Debby was promoted from assistant manager to lead the squad next season. One of the youngest starting eleven, she looks to build the foundation of this team with the help of veterans Lance, Buknoy, and Betsay, to try being competitive this season.