Squornshelan Confederate Sports Newswires

by **Squornshelan Remnant States** » Tue Aug 15, 2023 3:12 pm

SCFA Season 19 Preview
Part 7: League 1

Arkintoofle United
Managers:
  MGR Kagamar Dalvir    63   SRS    M
 ASST Shukria Ladipo    40   SRS    F
 ASST Conan Bohler      35   SRS    M
City: Arkintoofle, Megabrantis
Stadium: ArkArena (cap. 27,300)
Nickname(s): the Sharks
Captain: Fruzsinja Tarr
Notable Products: Tudan Povarnin, Jaska Povarnin
Rivals: Olympia Arkintoofle, UFC Flamarion
Trophy Case: Youth Series 2 (S13)
Club Summary: The original Arkintoofle United fell apart during the chaos of the war. They were never a particularly good club, but had a fair amount of history. The current incarnation was refounded by a prominent group of Arkintoofle citizens, and has enjoyed some modest success. Ark U are usually fairly popular among neutrals, many of whom would like to see them supplant Olympia as the city's best team, a goal they've flirted with over the past several seasons.
Predicted Finish: 6th
Probable First Team: (4-3-1-2)
GK: Hagop Jamshidi, SRS, 30
DF: LB Aderyn Hilmann, SRS, 29; RB Halda Neviud, SRS, 33; CB Sumati Keo, SRS, 25; CB Imran Kostadin, SRS, 27
MF: LM Hao Devi, SRS, 25; RM Fruzsinja Tarr, SRS, 29; CM Takim Roedgren, SRS, 28; CM Arsen Ebukir, SRS, 26
FW: LS Vamuru Felran, SRS, 34; RS Josefine Fürstenberg, CMT, 23
Notable Reserves: LB Rajkumar Phan, SRS, 25; CM Oie Bousa, SRS, 19; Inaki Hobeika, SRS, 19

Athletic Club of Damogran
Managers:
  MGR Marjut Grahn       59   SRS    F
 ASST Esti Nibak         39   SRS    F
 ASST Ederna Pinder      41   SRS    F
City: Damogran, Algolia
Stadium: Overburg Arena (cap. 46,222)
Nickname(s): the Furies
Captain: Meera Mhadav
Notable Products: Slater Jant, Vrenz Tambura
Rivals: Sporting Jaglan, Emerald Coast, Damogran FC, Agolia AC
Trophy Case: League 1 (S9), League 2 (S1), Confederacy Cup (S8), Supercup (S9)
Club Summary: Founded by former Damogran FC goalkeeper Pyotr Nedvinsky, Athletic has always had a sort of sibling rivalry toward their older, more successful, and more afflent neighbors. That said, they've often been a solid club in their own right, and have spent recent years either as a decent bottom half team in the top tier, or as one of the best teams in the second tier. Upset-minded, but inconsistent may be the best summation of the club's overall reputation. Fan groups coordinate their wardrobe on match days to create stripes, checkerboards, or other designs of Athletic's orange and purple in the stands.
Predicted Finish: 4th
Probable First Team: (4-4-2)
GK: Dipti Kahun, SRS, 31
DF: LB Valenta Baranel, SRS, 25; RB Kumar Sharad, SRS, 24; CB Rohan Viren, SRS, 25; CB Sunil Perko, SRS, 23
MF: LM Pilvi Tikra, SRS, 20; RM Aniela Glankat, SRS, 25; CM Meera Mhadav, SRS, 24; CM Usman Cheynar, SRS, 20
FW: LS Aylit Swerdlen, SRS, 33; RS Jagusza Wojewodka, SRS, 33
Notable Reserves: CB Zakaria Ngo, SRS, 22; ST Sigbritt Rydberg, NRH, 19; CM Joonas Priam, SRS, 18

Brasta Football Club
Managers:
  MGR Housam Voyels    50   SRS    M
 ASST Haluk Yeruva     55   SRS    M
 ASST Vrenz Tambura    43   SRS    M
City: Brasta, Sivolvia
Stadium: Henkmar Field (cap. 29,850)
Nickname(s): the Buccaneers
Captain: Lydia Peregos
Notable Products: Valda Harkhan, Eetu Pianka
Rivals: Syneca AC, Sivolvia Capitalizt, Yassaca, Always Ready
Trophy Case: N/A
Club Summary: The largest club in Sivolvia's smallest major city, which is also the southernmost in the Confederacy, Brasta's gold and gray symbolize the sand and lava rock of the local beaches. Brasta is known primarily as a tourist destination through most of the Confederacy, but football matches are one place where the townies can go to get away from the Brantids and Algolians crowding their beaches and bars. They have a reputation for frequent drunkenness and debauched fan behavior, but it's debatable how deserved it is. Certainly there are a highly visible minority of fans who get up to stereotpical nonsense. Most of them though, boring as it may be, are pretty well behaved.
Predicted Finish: 9th
Probable First Team: (3-5-2)
GK: Sathala Pergram, SRS, 33
DF: LB Bohdan Perko, SRS, 31; RB Grita Sardis, SRS, 34; CB Lydia Peregos, SRS, 28
MF: LM Jetendra Jughash, SRS, 28; RM Staza Zientek, SRS, 32; CM Kailash Amjad, SRS, 24; CM Jarmo Ytsdan, SRS, 24; CM Esha Madathil, SRS, 20
FW: LS Boghos Maranga, SRS, 25; RS Daire Gilran, SRS, 31
Notable Reserves: RM Raakel Kashkeli, SRS, 19; ST Jaganath Baran, SRS, 18; RB Kulliki Aarsand, SRS, 19

Always Ready Brasta
Managers:
  MGR Latif Shawkat     46   SRS    M
 ASST Zhyrgal Chugtai   41   SRS    F
 ASST Inkara Sherzai    39   SRS    M
City: Brasta, Sivolvia
Stadium: Civic Arena (cap. 37,500)
Nickname(s): the Guardians
Captain: Ghulam Scordo
Notable Products: N/A
Rivals: Brasta FC, Bayfront FC
Trophy Case: League 3 (S12)
Club Summary: Always Ready have been the younger sibling club in Brasta for as long as they’ve existed. The few times they’ve met with their cross-town rivals in cup competition, they’ve been, to put in bluntly, stomped flat. Now though, for the first time, they’ll have the opportunity to face Brasta FC in league play, and will hope to make a big statement. They’re a young team at present, with just one member of the first team above the age of 30, and their inexperience will make competition at this level a major challenge.
Predicted Finish: 20
Probable First Team: (4-3-1-2)
GK: Aroha Pobuda, SRS, 25
DF: LB Kiran Lynnar, SRS, 26; RB Maoil Reis, SRS, 29; CB Cliona Barth, SRS, 31; Ghulam Scordo, SRS, 28
MF: LM Jayanta Kopal, SRS, 27; RM Rozina Braam, SRS, 27; CM Ognjan Malinkowski, SRS, 25; AM Korvold Stareks, SRS, 23
FW: LS Deepak Jain, SRS, 25; RS Soile Telmar, SRS, 21
Notable Reserves: CB Affan Arkhal, SRS, 19; LM Meera Targas, SRS, 20; ST Tiidrik Isarn, SRS, 18

Cramshananteen Athletic Club
Managers:
  MGR Kasper Karstensen  49   SRS    M
 ASST Georg Aunan        45   SRS    M
 ASST Judit Lorsch       46   SRS    F
City: Cramshananteen, Megabrantis
Stadium: Songbird Park (cap. 18,150)
Nickname(s): the Cavaliers
Captain: Maite Kranat
Notable Products: N/A
Rivals: Arkintoofle United, UFC Flamarion, Flamarion City, Revolution Chalesm
Trophy Case: N/A
Club Summary: Cramshananteen is a small city located near the east coast of Megabrantis between Arkintoofle and the Sivolvian border. Their football club is likewise small, and has spent most of its time in the lower leagues of the SCFA pyramid. They’ve managed to stick around in the lower half of the League 1 table for the past two seasons, however, despite a relative lack of spending on transfers compared to many teams at this level, taking in the majority of their resident players, such as Bubnic, Teke, and Nadaud on frees. Still, their youth development of late has been good enough to avoid the drop, and they’ll look to continue that trend and establish themselves as League 1 regulars.
Predicted Finish: 18th
Probable First Team: (4-4-2)
GK: Anaru Chama, SRS, 26
DF: LB Anbu Suntil, SRS, 25; RB Akram Nadaud, SRS, 33; CB Manaia Higon, SRS, 22; CB Paavo Stavirt, SRS, 25
MF: LM Kaija Iqbal, SRS, 23; RM Maite Kranat, SRS, 27; CM Devith Bubnic, SRS, 34; CM Hurik Uzund, SRS, 26
FW: LS Mubina Teke, SRS, 33; RS Oroitz Grieti, SRS, 21
Notable Reserves: CB Matka Zhubin, SRS, 21; CM Eireann Pinder, SRS, 22; RM Sendoa Cantai, SRS, 21

Dynamo Lublova Fuczbol Club
Managers:
  MGR Ljator Shvets      64   SRS    M
 ASST Dzemetz Klepacki   47   SRS    M
 ASST Aigar Tatsinan     66   SRS    M
City: Lublova, Molvania
Stadium: Chavdarov Arena (cap. 17,100)
Nickname(s): Dynamo, the Thunderbolts
Captain: Meklit Ivanov
Notable Products: Jurzse Bedesnjak
Rivals: Lublova Reds, Dynamo Bardjov, Lokomotiv Dzrebo
Trophy Case: N/A
Club Summary: The smaller of Lublova's two major clubs by a significant margin, Dynamo are generally to be found in the lower tiers, slugging it out with their regional rivals from nearby Bardjov and Dzrebo. Of late, however, Dynamo have been on the rise, finishing in the upper echelons of the second tier, and within shouting distance of promotion.
Predicted Finish: 3rd
Probable First Team: 4-4-2
GK: Omran Oghar, SRS, 31
DF: LB Perula Yakrai, SRS, 33; RB Nola Chevonne, SRS, 31; CB Marijan Zoric, SRS, 32; CB Eitor Garastazu, SRS, 27
MF: LM Przemysl Slaski, SRS, 28; RM Meklit Ivanov, SRS, 33; CM Idalia Kaminski, SRS, 30; CM Aksinia Rajkovic, SRS, 27
FW: LS Milka Dzarkhin, SRS, 34; RS Grita Lindholm, SRS, 28
Notable Reserves: ST Juan Alvarado, BRO, 19; GK Smiljana Nosek, SRS, 25; LM Bruzvyliz Mlynarz, SRS, 24

United Football Club of Flamarion
Managers:
  MGR Gochan Aksoy      48   SRS    M
 ASST Einri Naoimhin    62   SRS    M
 ASST Argider Jansi     31   SRS    M
City: Flamarion, Megabrantis
Stadium: Old Flamarion Stadium (cap. 26,405)
Nickname(s): the Lions
Captain: Raakel Bakarna
Notable Products: Djor Lohani, Jaeduke Arwin, Jelena Aravit, Paavo Lindgren, Vlart Hedberg
Rivals: Flamarion City, Viltvodle City, Viltvodle United
Trophy Case: League 2 (S12, S17)
Club Summary: UFC are the (slightly) more successful club of the least successful city of the AVA megalopolis. Chalesm and Brantisvogan, and even Arkintoofle and Viltvodle have nearly always been represented in the SCFA's top tier. Flamarion is the exception, with its teams generally in the second tier at best, and sometimes languishing even lower. The United Football Club of Flamarion was formed by the merger of three different clubs, but retains little sense of their prior history, the identities of those three subsumed within the new whole.
Predicted Finish: 13th
Probable First Team: 4-1-3-2
GK: Oyvind Aberg, SRS, 34
DF: LB Tipene Szekeres, SRS, 29; LB Marek Jankovic, SRS, 25; CB Raakel Bakarna, SRS, 33; CB Hilda Jedynak, SRS, 24
MF: DM Pilvi Niemenen, SRS, 33; LM Carys Olson, SRS, 28; RM Jadviga Arnecz, SRS, 27; CAM Djabgor Jaksic, SRS, 34
FW: LS Pertti Ikdahl, SRS, 31; RS Finley Mulrennan, SRS, 31
Notable Reserves: CB Lavanya Bhanot, SRS, 19; CM Beni Llava, SRS, 24; ST Jotsna Buki, SRS, 29

Golgafrincham City Football Club
Managers:
  MGR Zoya Mejias     66   SRS    F
 ASST Aryel Tevesh    60   SRS    F
 ASST Obeka Harrion   56   SRS    F
City: Golgafrincham, Megabrantis
Stadium: Reinallt Arena (cap. 41,230)
Nickname(s): the Archers
Captain: Tewodros Heikki
Notable Products: Pertti Ahlqvist, Vlart Hedberg, Aaro Musta
Rivals: FC Hensha, Hensha Rockets
Trophy Case: League 1 (S11), League 2 (S2)
Club Summary: Located in the far northeast of Megabrantis, Golgafrincham is relatively isolated. The densely forested hills and gorges of the Han Dold canyonlands to the east, the vast expanse of the Brantid plain to the south and west, and the forbidding taiga that mantles the foothills of the Northern Reach mean that there are very few places you can easily or quickly get to. Hensha, to the West on the Molvanian border, and Rudlit to the Northwest in West Flania are the only easy drives, though the winding route east to Han Dold City is beautiful. As a result, Golgafrincham has developed a distinct culture of individualism and self-sufficiency as compared to the rest of the Confederacy. Fan culture in Golgafrincham is very much concerned with food, and it is not unusual to see an entire cow or sheep being roasted on match day.
Predicted Finish: 12th
Probable First Team: (4-2-3-1)
GK: Petronia Makela, SRS, 28
DF: LB Sulabha Dieph, SRS, 27; RB Tage Gomolka, SRS, 26; CB Lyydia Koppuri, SRS, 33; CB Kajetan Karelyi, SRS, 30
MF: DM Tewodros Heikki, SRS, 34; DM Niko Sotelo, SRS, 21; LM Jovanka Yaruga, SRS, 33; RM Maariya Poulain, EFL, 32; CM Gerta Kjaer, SRS, 31
FW: Tuija Nazarov, SRS, 31
Notable Reserves: CB Marko Peynir, SRS, 20; DM Meraude Ronvillain, GVN, 17; ST Kalle Baste, SRS, 21

Hensha Rockets Football Club
Managers:
  MGR Livio Zara        63   SRS    M
 ASST Halder Nymris     56   SRS    M
 ASST Imoti Sharos      58   SRS    M
City: Hensha, Megabrantis
Stadium: Carthalion Stadium (cap. 22,300)
Nickname(s): the Rockets
Captain: Aleksi Lahti
Notable Products: Sauli Somogyi, Senja Niemi
Rivals: FC Hensha, Golgafrincham
Trophy Case: League 2 (S7, S11)
Club Summary: Hensha's location far inland in the rocky highlands on the Molvanian-Brantid border made it ideal to some as a location for a ballistic missile base. The Confederacy has long since done away with such weapons but the club, named in a fit of patriotic fervor, remains. More recently, Hensha has carved out a limited role in the Confederate space program, and the club has latched onto this more palatable imagery. The smaller club in Hensha, Rockets have had a surge of good form lately that has brought them up to even footing with FC Hensha.
Predicted Finish: 19th
Probable First Team: (4-4-2 Diamond)
GK: Ratna Jaaso, SRS, 31
DF: LB Symon Tkachuk, SRS, 25; RB, Kolda Borbalaw, SRS, 28; CB Odad Hagarian, SRS, 34; CB Josu Pirin, SRS, 19
MF: CDM Gisila Falk, SRS, 27; LCM Aneczka Stareks, SRS, 33; RCM Tamara Zupan, SRS, 26; CAM Aleksi Lahti, SRS, 34
FW: LS Roshni Aberoa, SRS, 28; RS Fikret Horeb, SRS, 31
Notable Reserves: AM Felicjan Chayka, SRS, 25; LM Kaja Halmi, SRS, 20; CB Uolevi Hamero, SRS, 18

Interblag Fuczbol Club
Managers:
  MGR Emilya Veseli     53   SRS    F
 ASST Damir Volot       47   SRS    M
 ASST Jelena Brodziak   45   SRS    F
City: Luteblag, Molvania
Stadium: The Lutenstaad (cap. 75,000)
Nickname(s): the Blues
Captain: Zorka Darijev
Notable Products: Gezan Djanetic, Przemors Dzetker, Stovar Krieven, Ctibor Tkermec, Jinkzta Ulcviecel, Marzanna Furnadjev, Prijat Vodsavo, Jovanka Yaruga, Vondar Parthalewski, Stela Dzunovski
Rivals: Lublova Reds, Traktor Gryrorik, Molvania Lutenblag, Szlachta Lutenblag
Trophy Case: League 1 (S5), League 2 (S14)
Club Summary: Interblag were demoted, fined, and effectively compelled to release their entire team for their financial ties to Molvanian organized crime. The club have slowly worked to rebuild their roster, finances, and reputation, though that last is likely beyond recovery. They may still lay claim to the longest history of any club in Molvania, and vast past successes in the state’s league, but the Blues are a shadow of their former selves. Bereft of the resources they once had, they’ll need to be a team that builds from within, and puts a priority on youth development if they’re ever going to make it back to the top flight.
Predicted Finish: 5th
Probable First Team: 4-3-1-2
GK: Irham Syafi, PCU, 23
DF: LB Kovar Bolkva, SRS, 21; RB Resimir Terrik, SRS, 23; CB Perdin Ablin, SRS, 31; CB Dalya Durnin, SRS, 26
MF: LM Hanna Borisov, SRS, 29; RM Zorka Darijev, SRS, 33; CM Tiva Dragiuc, SRS, 20; AM Yngve Nikandrin, SRS, 30
FW: LS Naliaka Kejr, SRS, 27; RS Desta Vasiljiev, SRS, 34
Notable Reserves: CB Geralf Stankovic, SRS, 21; LM Jzacol Durbaz, SRS, 19; ST Haleth Radski, SRS, 23

Footballklub Kakrafoon
Managers:
  MGR Henning Karymsky   52   SRS    M
 ASST Ensio Tabol        43   SRS    M
 ASST Nasrin Hartlaf     47   SRS    M
City: Kakrafoon, Isle of Squornshelous
Stadium: Zollner Center (cap. 29,500)
Nickname(s): the Warriors
Captain: Asger Smirnov
Notable Products: Alla Kirylenko, Anselmi Voronin
Rivals: Stavromula United, Gagrakacka Union, Xaxis FC
Trophy Case: League 2 (S13, S18)
Club Summary: Kakrafoon were a moderately successful club back in the old imperial league, winning a few titles and maintaining mid to upper table position most seasons. Their finances weren’t quite as stable as some of the bigger clubs like Vogsphere and Striterax, however, and they’ve taken a bit of a tumble since the unification. This season will be their second foray into League 1, but the last time they went back down first time, and it’ll be a challenge to avoid that again.
Predicted Finish: 16th
Probable First Team: 4-3-1-2
GK: Morten Renberg, SRS, 29
DF: LB Regina Baath, SRS, 28; RB Aleksandra Rigard, SRS, 27; CB Nitika Ghadavi, SRS, 34; CB Colwyn Monartt, SRS, 32
MF: LM Putri Nibhanup, SRS, 33; RM Agnete Kovalenko, SRS, 19; CM Asger Smirnov, SRS, 33; AM Kir Asacha, SRS, 26
FW: LS Ulf Farsand, SRS, 21; RS Ishani Rao, SRS, 32
Notable Reserves: CB Boris Rokossovsky, SRS, 22; RB Tonje Petrov, SRS, 23; AM Zavodar Chuikov, SRS, 20

Football Club Olympia Arkintoofle
Managers:
  MGR Pula Korischet     55   SRS    F
 ASST Rangit Hamevaja    64   SRS    M
 ASST Arushi Cruz        51   SRS    F
City: Arkintoofle, Megabrantis
Stadium: Olympiastad (cap. 47,550)
Nickname(s): the Olympics
Captain: Mazaa Etoba
Notable Products: Olev Clegg, Rasim Orgatz, Damaris Nebojsic, Polter Yndel, Zemen Ystrad
Rivals: Arkintoofle United, Santraginus
Trophy Case: League 1 (S6, S10), Youth Series 2 (S18)
Club Summary: Olympia were founded not long before the war by the Imperial mayor. Accordingly, they were hated by most of the Confederacy, and have not been wholly able to shake off the association with far-right groups and authoritarianism, especially since some of their ultras groups are known for chants and banners that are politically incorrect to say the least (the club has banned several of these groups from matches but they often find ways to sneak in). Despite all this, their support is strong in and around Arkintoofle. Of late, they've had a reputation for badly behaved players, and lackluster performance on the field, though that tide may finally be turning.
Predicted Finish: 1st
Probable First Team: (4-1-4-1)
GK: Nolwenn Nuallain, SRS, 30
DF: LB Jaidev Kaloyan, SRS, 29; RB Aile Tutku, SRS, 19; CB Enai Leirenen, SRS, 33; CB Helod Karman, SRS, 28
MF: DM Nuha Jo, SRS, 29; LM Mazaa Etoba, SRS, 31; RM Zain Tarpinian, SRS, 25; CM Hirune Afmadu, SRS, 33; CM Aakos Rauta, SRS, 30
FW: Piritta Kulmala, SRS, 24
Notable Reserves: CM Mikhail Gorokhov, PYA, 17; LB Kaarle Boundir, SRS, 24; CB Seija Torluk, SRS, 19

Rudlit Miners Football Club
Managers:
  MGR Insco Desh        67   SRS    M
 ASST Milja Pertola     61   SRS    F
 ASST Taavetti Kargbo   57   SRS    M
City: Rudlit, West Flania
Stadium: Eichlen Stadium (cap. 37,500)
Nickname(s): the Miners
Captain: Tiarpin Stavirt
Notable Products: Svenja Baste
Rivals: Rudlit Rovers, Flania Traal, Zarss Porters, FC Hensha
Trophy Case: League 2 (S10)
Club Summary: In Rudlit, there is no white collar vs blue collar football rivalry because it is a town essentially without a white collar, nearly everyone is employed either in mining somehow, or in processing other raw materials derived from the region's abundant forests. Or at least that's how it used to be. The postmodern economy has arrived in Rudlit, meaning that the largest industries in town these days are service related, but the old divide remains. Club support in Rudlit runs in the blood. The rivaly is more friendly than contentious though, and Rudlitters will argue vehemently during the match, but then go for drinks together afterward, and they are united by their strong dislike of both Traal teams. Inter-fandom marriage would be impossible otherwise.
Predicted Finish: 15th
Probable First Team: (5-3-2)
GK: Anusa Prott, SRS, 27
DF: LWB Beren Rebane, SRS, 32; RWB Tiarpin Stavirt, SRS, 31; CB Susheela Tutku, SRS, 27; CB Oleg Pitkin, SRS, 31; CB Paora Tawfiq, SRS, 33
MF: LM Ilhana Prandl, SRS, 32; RM Silvijo Lager, SRS, 25; CM Gamze Matevos, SRS, 25
FW: LS Truus Heimisch, SRS, 34; RS Roshanak Koziel, SRS, 25
Notable Reserves: LB Loke Andaro, SRS, 26; GK Pekka Durrig, SRS, 18; LM Kaisa Bekalls, SRS, 20

Fuczbol Club Sjerezo
Managers:
  MGR Rahul Kaara       65   SRS    M
 ASST Bojan Portniagin  46   SRS    M
 ASST Vadim Koszeniak   60   SRS    M
City: Sjerezo, Molvania
Stadium: Smolak Systemy Stadion (cap. 31,200)
Nickname(s): the Boyars
Captain: Zdzizlav Cervkle
Notable Products: Daczibog Ketadzic
Rivals: Sasava (regional), Svetranj (regional), Interblag (historic), Mukjus Power (regional)
Trophy Case: Youth Series 2 (S11)
Club Summary: Sjerezo, located in the Eastern Molvanian highlands, is neither the state's third largest (4th), nor its third most important city (5th at best), but has lately become home to its third-best football team. Interblag and Lublova are far and away the best two, but Sjerezo have definitely been the best of the rest, ahead of teams from larger cities or provincial captials like Svetranj, Sasava, Bardjov and Dzrebo. They have established themselves in large part thanks to the capable leadership of Viazdek, and a knack for producing homegrown talent that is good enough to keep them competitive in League 1, but not so flashy as to draw too much attention from larger clubs.
Predicted Finish: 11th
Probable First Team: (4-4-1-1)
GK: Kyril Bladzik, SRS, 29
DF: LB Zeljka Dubanovski, SRS, 26; RB Estera Kaloyanchev, SRS, 25; CB Anasztazia Kven, SRS, 20; CB Jaromir Vlcek, SRS, 31
MF: LM Orjan Havryluk, SRS, 29; RM Havva Sjogren, SRS, 27; CM Zdzizlav Cervkle, SRS, 27; CM Tekla Novacek, SRS, 33
FW: SS Borislav Hajek, SRS, 28; ST Dalya Muzychenko, SRS, 31
Notable Reserves: ST Eligia Durnin, SRS, 18; CM Aglaya Baranova, CMT, 23; CB Bazda Cerny, SRS, 18

Stavromula United Football Club
Managers:
  MGR Lyuba Pikalov    45   SRS    F
 ASST Kira Babiak      40   SRS    F
 ASST Nazarii Hjort    42   SRS    M
City: Stavromula, Isle of Squornshelous
Stadium: Zenith Stadium (cap. 57,400)
Nickname(s): the Hammers
Captain: Nikau Davtyan
Notable Products: Halvar Skovgaard, Berit Rapp, Tove Anker
Rivals: Xaxis, Kakrafoon, Striterax, Vogsphere United
Trophy Case: N/A
Club Summary: Stavromula United were once a power in Squornshelan football under the old Imperial league. They were rivals of Striterax for the title of second best behind Vogsphere, and had a storied history of successes all their own. Now, like so many other former Imperial clubs they had to endure the departure of much of their talent, and a disadvantageous entry into the SCFA system. After a couple yo-yo seasons between League 1 and League 2 though, they’ve now been steady in the second tier for the past three seasons.
Predicted Finish: 14th
Probable First Team: 4-3-1-2
GK: Dietmar Hanvald, SRS, 27
DF: LB Lovas Persson, SRS, 31; RB Sine Suibne, SRS, 27; CB Lyydia Aberg, SRS, 21; CB Gulami Damoden, SRS, 25
MF: LM Kasper Golora, SRS, 23; RM Trefor Blair, SRS, 25; CM Pontus Autenrieth, SRS, 22; AM Aada Komarov, SRS, 24
FW: LS Platon Buraschiy, SRS, 20; RS Nikau Davtyan, SRS, 34
Notable Reserves: GK Biljan Surtz, SRS, 21; CB Agata Mishurin, SRS, 18; ST Pavel Kronotsky, SRS, 19

Striterax Football Club
Managers:
  MGR Ulf Bergern        60   SRS    M
 ASST Natalya Roedberg   50   SRS    F
 ASST Ignat Tzoric       62   SRS    M
City: Striterax, Isle of Squornshelous
Stadium: Striterax Cybernetics Arena (cap. 64,325)
Nickname(s): the Knights
Captain: Toril Kambalny
Notable Products: Embla Keltteri, Pyotr Arikansky, Harvard Popov
Rivals: Vogsphere United, FC Santraginus, FC Norrvakt, Gagrakacka Union
Trophy Case: League 1 (S13, S17)
Club Summary: Striterax are, historically, the second most successful club in the old Imperial league, behind Vogsphere. Before that, the Knights were also a power in the pre-war SFL, contributing numerous players to Squornshelan national teams in the premodern era. Striterax itself is a city associated primarily with industry. The hulks of factories, both operational and defunct squat all across its skyline, and a pall of pollution and industrial waste blights the Fallian marshlands for miles around.
Predicted Finish: 2nd
Probable First Team: (4-3-1-2)
GK: Igor Ryndov, SRS, 25
DF: LB Harshal Rahman, SRS, 26; RB Alezan Grost, SRS, 33; CB Darko Bozic, SRS, 34; CB Viljar Halle, SRS, 25
MF: LM Regina Ilyinsky, SRS, 29; RM Syuzanna Romanova, CMT, 23; CM Juni Viltuchik, SRS, 31; AM Voski Alpaslan, SRS, 28
FW: LS Bertil Koryaksky, SRS, 25; RS Toril Kambalny, SRS, 33
Notable Reserves: CB Konstantin Varg, SRS, 23; ST Pella Borg, SRS, 18; GK Gunnar Ulanov, SRS, 21

Viltvodle City Football Club
Managers:
  MGR Corina Pobuda      61   SRS    F
 ASST Oroitz Loridag     57   SRS    M
 ASST Vadim Jezeru       33   SRS    M
City: Viltvodle, Megabrantis
Stadium: Viltvodle Civic Arena (cap. 58,300)
Nickname(s): the Borderers
Captain: Dmitri Panedlin
Notable Products: Taisiya Achthoven, Kambiz Avagyan, Kulap Erer, Ozol Gebara, Talia Nisarizo, Samerin Oouri
Rivals: Viltvodle United, Jaglan Royals, UFC Flamarion
Trophy Case: League 1 (S4, S8)
Club Summary: If we're charting club territory in Viltvodle, City own the urban center, appropriately enough. The club's inspiration comes from a military unit which was, by tradition, recruited from the citizens of medieval Viltvodle to guard the frontier against invasion by Jaglan. By the modern era, the Viltvodle Borderers had become a ceremonial guard unit, populated with rich scions and wealthy social climbers, and was abolished after the Imperial conquest. The club was founded a few years later, hearkening back to the original, urban working-class origins of the Borderers. Despite their roots as the "little brother" to United, they've been around long enough that they are of roughly equal stature as a club, so much so that the Viltvodle Derby, though it doesn't have the same championship implications as other Confederate rivalries, is often among the closest and most contentious matches of the year.
Predicted Finish: 10th
Probable First Team: (4-3-3)
GK: Allison Dunbrook, CDG, 32
DF: LB Ghulam Kjelsson, SRS, 27; RB Karal Baluch, SRS, 26; CB Mikaere Bardak, SRS, 24; CB Ludwika Juriza, SRS, 32
MF: LCM Otokar Barwegen, SRS, 27; RCM Dmitri Panedlin, SRS, 31; CM Cacija, GEE, 35
FW: LW Kari Mustonen, SRS, 23; RW Laila Ozog, SRS, 25; ST Ziaeddin Karimi, SRS, 33
Notable Reserves: ST Yeva Mooshi, SRS, 29; LB Sendoa Erdo, SRS, 19; RM Orolin Silmar, SRS, 28

Viltvodle United Football Club
Managers:
  MGR Evela-Dwada Inu    41 QUS/SRS  N
  MGR Rynyr Xeral Ixi    47 QUS/SRS  N
City: Viltvodle, Megabrantis
Stadium: Chernov Stadium (cap. 57,600)
Nickname(s): the Hornets
Captain: Tibor Nurmela
Notable Products: Yideg Abhe, Terek Cwikla, Katya Musieri, Raibel Peikola
Rivals: Viltvodle City, Chalesm, Olympia Arkintoofle
Trophy Case: Confederacy Cup (S4), Youth Series 2 (S14)
Club Summary: United are the slightly larger, slightly older club, but in almost every regard are equivalent to City in footballing terms. Their support comes more from the suburbs, and the West side of the city in particular. Those fans are in a perpetual state of denial about their relation to V City, firmly believing that their club's true rivals are teams like Chalesm and Royals. The fact of the matter is that United and City are two peas in a pod, and seem destined to wrestle with each other in the bottom half of the Superleague for all time. It'll take something special to separate the two, and the haughtiness of certain United fans stands in defiance of reality.
Predicted Finish: 8th
Probable First Team: (4-3-3)
GK: Xhafer Pentti, SRS, 25
DF: LB Intan Binici, SRS, 25; RB Pernilla Farige, SRS, 22; CB Zoé Woodward, PTR, 28; CB Pekka Salloba, SRS, 20
MF: DM Ukko Endelmi, SRS, 26; CM Kyrylo Vainamoinen, SRS, 24; CM Grishma Sudar, SRS, 32
FW: LW Salwan Rugar, SRS, 29; RW Tibor Nurmela, SRS, 31; ST Kettil Akkeren, SRS, 34
Notable Reserves: CB Haleena Saros, SRS, 21; CM Maarja Srygler, SRS, 20; WNG Ankur Vingelen, SRS, 17

Han Wavel Athletic Club
Managers:
  MGR Stamela Pirin     50   SRS    F
 ASST Arabek Jahoda     39   SRS    M
 ASST Awarvis Skiaro    57   SRS    M
City: Han Wavel, Han Dold
Stadium: Green Heart Center (cap. 20,760)
Nickname(s): the Evergreens
Captain: Chuck Dow
Notable Products: Dermot Hilargi, Gurgen Raynott, Ronit Somhair, Caitrin Ness
Rivals: Wavel Rangers, Han Dold City
Trophy Case: League 1 (S15), Youth Series 2 (S16)
Club Summary: A distinctly smaller club than their cross-town rivals, Rangers, Wavel AC have nonetheless built themselves into a perennial contender in League 1. In fact, they've finished ahead of Rangers more often than not in the Superleague era, something they don't let their larger rivals forget. While the entire state of Han Dold is more interested in ice hockey as a rule, any meeting between one of their big four football clubs is a major
Predicted Finish: 7th
Probable First Team: (4-3-3)
GK: Birgitte Aliani, SRS, 31
DF: LB Tyomin Agras, SRS, 28; RB Caradoc Anghoill, SRS, 24; CB Anjali Krark, SRS, 33; CB Brynmor Magraith, SRS, 26
MF: LCM Liadain Reis, SRS, 19; RCM Penella Riktara, SRS, 29; CM Zeynab Gajurel, SRS 33
FW: LW Aoibhe Eachairn, SRS, 26; RW Chuck Dow, SFD, 35; ST Hassan Enderus, SRS, 27
Notable Reserves: GK Gormlaith Aswydd, SRS, 19; ST Finbar Linos, SRS, 19; CM Aerona Vatutin, SRS, 20

Xaxis Football Club
Managers:
  MGR Pitran Durano     50   SRS    M
 ASST Pal Durano        47   SRS    M
 ASST Sirat Surtz       43   SRS    M
City: Xaxis, Isle of Squornshelous
Stadium: Tkachenkovskiy Stadium (cap. 45,210)
Nickname(s): the Falcons
Captain: Lilia Zhupanovsky
Notable Products: Danila Sokolov, Mirjami Sykko
Rivals: Striterax, Stavromula United, Football Poghrill, Kakrafoon
Trophy Case: N/A
Club Summary: Xaxis were generally a middling club in the Imperial league, so it's something of a surprise that they've started off their SCFA run in much better shape than more traditional powers like Stavromula and Kakrafoon. Xaxis is located in the east central Isle of Squornshelous, not far from Striterax.
Predicted Finish: 17th
Probable First Team: (4-1-3-2)
GK: Hagop Jamshidi, SRS 30
DF: LB Berhan Aizal, SRS, 32; RB Judit Kikhpinych, SRS, 25; CB Vetle Kronotsky, SRS, 24; CB Lilia Zhupanovsky, SRS, 32
MF: DM Otaitz Garsar, SRS, 31; LM Agnete Kashnenikov, SRS, 31; RM Andrej Vasyluk, SRS, 29; CM Platon Karymsky, SRS, 34
FW: LS Torsten Sokolov, SRS, 19; RS Padil Harulin, SRS, 28
Notable Reserves: LB Vitali Dzenzursky, SRS, 27; CM Pieter Arkhipenko, SRS, 19 LM Helia Babin, SRS, 18

by **Squornshelan Remnant States** » Thu Aug 17, 2023 4:41 pm

SCFA Season 19 Results
Part 1: Pre-Season

Contested for the first time between league champion and runner-up due to Algolia's double win the previous season, the Supercup was definitely a hot ticket this season. The Suntigers, as noted, took the double last year, and the Red Flash did the same the year before. And so the last two league champions would face off, the holders facing down the team many have picked as the biggest threat to their hopes of a repeat.

Challengers Cup

(PYA)                  		 Kompas Livropol    2–3    Chalesm FC                       		 (SRS)   1–3   1–0
(GTI)                    		 Bakariksta FC    0–4    Damogran FC                      		 (SRS)   0–2   0–2

Impressive starts for some of the promotion favorites, with Olympia running up the score on Interblag and Brasta doing the same to newly promoted Kakrafoon. Striterax stumbled in an opener pitting relegated clubs against one another as Athletic’s striker duo of Swerdlen and Wojewodka were too much to be contained.

Champions League

(SRS)                  		 Brantisvogan FC    2–1    Bikarish                         		 (PFA)   2–1   0–0

Challengers Cup

(CSA)                            		 Athos    1–6    Damogran FC                      		 (SRS)   1–4   0–2
(CNR)                  		 Lydholm Forened    2–0    Chalesm FC                       		 (SRS)   1–0   1–0

Liga B Champions Trophy

(ASG)                     		 East Railway    0–4    Olympia Arkintoofle              		 (SRS)   0–1   0–3

Olympia continued their momentum to start the season, and claimed bragging rights in Arkintoofle to boot. Kakrafoon were victimized once again and it’s looking like it could be a very long season for them. Always Ready definitely weren’t, as they were ambushed by Rockets, falling to a side that spent last season in League 2.

Champions League

(SRS)                       		 Algolia AC  p 5–5    Scott City FC                    		 (DAR)   4–2   1–3  (4–3 pen)
(SRS)                  		 Brantisvogan FC    2–3    AC Izotz Zubia                   		 (AUD)   2–0   0–3  (aet)

Challengers Cup

(AHR)                      		 Harindar SC    2–5    FC Santraginus                   		 (SRS)   2–4   0–1
(CNR)               		 Sporting Noordende    4–3    Damogran FC                      		 (SRS)   3–2   1–1

Liga B Champions Trophy

(VIL)                    		 Morata Valley    2–4    KFX Halazem                      		 (SRS)   0–2   2–2
(SRS)              		 Olympia Arkintoofle    5–4    FC Arahanthgirichi               		 (BRP)   3–4   2–0  (aet)

Three matches in and Interblag have still not managed to score a goal. There’s still a very long way to go, but they have to be concerned about letting their chances for promotion slip if this poor start continues.

Challengers Cup

(SRS)                   		 FC Santraginus    4–3    Tropicorp FC                     		 (TUR)   3–1   1–2
(SRS)                  		 Brantisvogan FC    2–3    Cove Petrol FC                   		 (CPC)   0–0   2–3  (aet)

Olympia make an emphatic statement of intent in their promotion hunt, taking advantage of great outings by both Tarpinian and Etoba to pummel Striterax. Interblag, meanwhile, are finally off the starting line, with Kejr notching a hat trick as their attack found its feet at last. Arkintoofle United and Viltvodle City also quietly notch their third wins of the season, with the Borderers getting a particularly important one away to Brasta, overtaking the Buccaneers to claim third place. There’s a long way to go yet, but there are signs that the road to promotion may run through Arkintoofle this season. As Olympia and United sit first and second after four.

Champions League

(SRS)                       		 Algolia AC    1–3    Herzegovina City FC              		 (BNJ)   1–3   0–0

Challengers Cup

(SRS)                   		 FC Santraginus    2–7    Wirr Tsi                         		 (CMT)   0–5   2–2

Liga B Champions Trophy

(SRS)              		 Olympia Arkintoofle    3–4    Zhanshi                          		 (NIX)   2–2   1–2
(SRS)                      		 KFX Halazem    3–1    Titanderth                       		 (PAS)   2–1   1–0
(SRS)                     		 Flania Zarss    4–1    Banto Creek Athletic             		 (BRO)   1–0   3–1

And so through a combination of unlucky draws and unfortunate upsets, league holders Algolia will be the only SCFA club to make the group stage of either of the upper competitions. Things are somewhat better with regard to the Liga B, as both Zarss and Halazem clear the qualifers to make the groups. It's exciting, but it'll also prove a challenge for these two promoted clubs to balance the demands of international competition alongside those of playing in the Superleague. We'll find out how they handle it soon, as Matchday 1 is just around the corner.

Not too many surprises to be found here, but we’ve likely found the scalping of the season already. It’s hard to imagine a much bigger mismatch than Damogran against Verduga. The former are fresh off a handful of Challengers Cup appearances against the multiverse’s best. The latter had to see off AC Blerontia in the Qualifying Round just to be here. But the Eagles, resting a number of players in anticipation of their big Matchday 1 clash against Brantisvogan, were far from their best. After 120 scoreless minutes, it came down to the coin flip of a penalty shootout, and the coin came up Verduga. We’ll hear the usual rationalizing about “being free to focus solely on the league” but make no mistake, this is an embarrassment for the black and white, and not one anyone’s likely to let them forget any time soon.

by **Squornshelan Remnant States** » Fri Aug 18, 2023 9:22 pm

SCFA Season 19 Results
Part 2: MD1-MD17

Ah, Opening Day. Always intriguing storylines and way-too-early hot takes on offer. The eye-catchers from this season’s kickoff weekend are definite three of last year’s IFCF entrants losing in convincing fashion. Brantisvogan perhaps have the best excuse, traveling to Damogran to face an excellent Eagles team, but their result is easily the worst, and their vaunted midfield looked unprepared for the fluid ball movement of Damogran’s attack, with Tórrez and Oiva looking particularly polished at this early stage. Of the two matches in Yassaca, Capitalizt definitely made the bigger statement, with a strong performance in possession against a Chalesm team that took the coveted final IFCF spot from them last year. Newcomer Jerat-Forzu was key, assisting on both goals. In Santraginus, it was the visitors who were dominant. The Admirals came out flat and sloppy, and a very experienced Emeralds side made them pay for their mistakes with goals from Shehu, Murphy, and Reynolds.

Beating Zozi away is a solid achievement for just about any club in the multiverse. Hanging five goals on them in the process, as the Suntigers did, is a coup.

Megabrantid versus Yassaca has been a fantastic matchup ever since their 1-2 finish back in Season 5, while current trends suggest Algolia versus Capitalizt could become a new classic. Neither of those matches, excellent though they were, however, produced the biggest stir of the weekend. No, it was lowly KFX Halazem, plundered by the bigger clubs, playing host to a noisy contingent of supporters who’d made the trip from Damogran, who lit up the headlines. Brilliant work in net by Nulzk-Betva held off an Eagles shooting gallery in the first half, and Petonen and Sevet-Matez struck lucky on their second half chances for the Exiles.

Don’t look now, but Megabrantid, eager to erase last season’s disappointment, are tied for first place with three wins from three matches. Their resurgence has been powered by the revamped midfield, where Nirlo-Betva has tried out a few difference players to complement returning starters Álvgeirsdóttir and Dast. Helek Pertz and Sauvage were the big transfer window additions, and will get the lion’s share of the playing time, but neither is naturally a right wing player, so Kukk has seen some action from the bench. Aravit, who could probably start for a fair number of teams in this league, has also featured. If Megabrantid sustain this form, it’ll be that depth of talent in the center that’s the key to their success.

They might only have two points to their name in the league thus far, but Zarss put up quite the show in one of the Liga B’s more dominating victories. New additions Bois-Miller and Gamchen hooked up for four of the five goals, with the Newlandian scoring one and assisting on all three of Gamchen’s. Algolia, meanwhile, were perhaps caught looking ahead and losing focus on the opponent in front of them, stumbling early, and were never quite able to pull the run of play all the way back in their favor, despite Maksimov pulling them back within one with 20 to play.

In this season’s first meeting of the Capital Derby, Brantisvogan’s defense outbattled Chalesm’s and Tarbi Ksudach pounced on a spilled shot to make the only difference in the match. Across town, Mega continued their winning streak, at the expense of Santraginus, who are having an awful start to the season. Brantisvogan, Damogran, and Capitalizt are on hot on their heels though, rattling off wins of their own. Falling unexpectedly at home, Royals were, until now, even with Megabrantid at the top. Schmelling’s squad have quietly had a good beginning to the season, though they’ve only played one of last year’s top half teams so far.

Another round with few upsets. With 15 Superleague teams making it through the first round, all but one seeded team were from the top league. Most of them cruised to victory, though Capitalizt almost made a hash of things against Always Ready, letting the Guardians within one for a hectic final five minutes. Lublova needed penalties to see of Ark U, but the way the Sharks are playing we might see them in the Superleague next season, so that makes a little more sense. The good results for most seeded clubs made It all the more embarrassing for those few who didn’t advance. Yassaca and Viltvodle United was a matchup that was always going to end 1-0, as seldom as those two clubs push forward. With the kind of firepower in Yassaca’s striker arsenal though, you’d have definitely put money on the Tigers to score that goal. They couldn’t get consistent enough service up to Holmberg and Lofthouse though. For Santraginus, though it was even worse, with the Admirals held scoreless through 120 by third-tier side Zarss Porters, and allowing the decisive goal late in extra time to a Joakim Nikula free kick.

Zarss brought a little of their IFCF swagger to the field as they hosted the current league leaders. Megabrantid could probably buy the entire Zarss roster with their weekly catering budget, but the Mariners gave them all they could handle. New arrivals Bois-Miller, Yalwan, and Palk have really played an important role for Zarss so far. While each of them has left their best playing days behind, they’re experienced players who know what it takes to win, and have been leading by example to this point.

Algolia eke out a revenge win against Mosfleet, while Halazem are victimized in the same fashion. Zarss are the only ones to double down and add to their point total, again carried by their veterans. The question that has to be asked, though, is just how deep a run can all those thirty-something bodies weather?

This was not in the script for Algolia. Sure, if you had to balance your league schedule with the Challenger’s Cup group stages, this was probably the match when you’d choose to rest a few starters. The weakened midfield was unable to win the possession battle against Zorno-Penac and Co., and Falayam and Arda could not seem to figure out how to stop Dunn from constantly laying off or nodding on dangerous balls to Sevet-Matez.

Halazem let another one slip away, and will now face a decisive final match against Canalave, needing at least a draw to avoid elimination. Zarss took a draw and are assured of a place in the next round, while Algolia strengthened their own position by taking full points from Zozi once again. At least that loss to Halazem wasn’t all for nought.

In terms of unexpected table position early in the season, everyone’s eyes are on Santraginus down at the bottom. With only two points from seven matches, the Admirals are in desperate trouble, and have looked nothing like the team that claimed a surprisingly third place finish less than a year ago. The other team to keep an eye on though, have crept almost unnoticed into the top half. True, they opened the year with two straight losses and are one of the two teams to hand a point to Santraginus, but they’re still unbeaten in their last five, and even with Damogran and Chalesm on 11 points. Their midfield has been excellent since that rocky start, particularly Volam, Aaltonen, and Tulyakbay. It’s much too early to say for certain, but maybe there’s a chance for this team to finally live up to their potential, as long as they keep beating the lower half teams and stealing a point here and there against the big boys.

Having squandered an excellent start to the group stage with three straight losses, Halazem finished in third, and saw their Liga B adventure come to an end. Zarss rested most of the first team in their visit to the Laith, and still top the group regardless of the loss. Algolia needed a good result to be certain of finishing in first, and got it, fueled by a superb second half from Barthelemy, who came off the bench after Maksimov got a bit of a knock just before the half.

Megabrantid’s perfect run comes to an end after seven victories, and it’s their fellow new-money club, Capitalizt, who put the brakes on the Firm’s party bus. Nianzou’s early strike held up all the way to the 84th minute, when Shakhnovich broke in from the wing and picked out Amjol for the equalizer. Santraginus can’t relax yet, but a lot of held-in breaths were released today after the Admirals’ absolute dismantling of Han Dold City. Both wings were open for Santraginus, with Madsen and Elliot each recording a goal and an assist.

The Firm are back in the win column, making it look easy in Chalesm. Meanwhile the chasing pack are doing more to trip one another up than actually reel them in. Vogsphere climbed over top of Brantisvogan to reach second thanks to and excellent day from Holmes that made Siegel’s goal go the distance. Meanwhile, the draw between Capitalizt and Royals in Yassaca wasn’t really what either club was looking for. Speaking of Yassaca, what exactly is going on across town for the Tigers? Out of the cup already, and struggling to get results, only 6 goals for through 9 matches. Something seems pretty badly wrong, and while the defense is sturdy as ever, shutting down Damogran’s potent attack today, you need to score some of your own if you want to make up ground.

Megabrantid kept a second consecutive clean sheet against Chalesm. The Blues players were visibly frustrated by the end of this one, and Birhat at least will miss the first round of next year’s Cup after picking up a second yellow for a reckless and unnecessary challenge in the dying minutes. There was nothing too eye popping elsewhere. Striterax over Royals, maybe? Kohut was ineffective in relief of Maçon-Petrault, and Alpaslan had a strong game, after considerable struggles in league play.

Vogsphere and Capitalizt kept pace with Megabrantid, who smashed Algolia. The defending champions, like Yassaca, have had significant struggles early in the season. Fixture congestion has doubtless been a factor, and Maksimov’s absence after the injury he picked up in Challengers Cup play was a big setback. Still, supporters probably have a right to expect greater resilience from this team. Some of the youngsters will need to find their way onto the score sheet soon if the Suntigers are going to pull out of this funk.

Algolia were guilty of sending out little more than a B team for these two fixtures, and paid the price. With league position slipping, it’s probably for the best that they have one less competition to worry about. The CWC was, after all, the least important of the three they were engaged in.

Quite a day for rivalries. The Brantid Derby, the Royal Derby, and the Battle of Yassaca were all on the slate. Despite the Tigers’ struggles, they found a rare goal off the foot of Lofthouse to equal one going the other way by Sargsa, and Capitalizt were tripped up in their pursuit of Megabrantid. Combined with Vogsphere’s draw in Vassilian, Megabrantid had the pleasure of increasing their league lead on the field of their most hated rival. It’s damn hard to get anything past Topić and the Brantisvogan back line, but Helek-Pertz found a way at the end of a long buildup. After that, well Megabrantid have a pretty good back line and keeper of their own after all, and threw their midfield depth onto the field in the second half to clog up the passing lanes. Finally, in Algolia, the Suntigers got a badly needed win over the visiting Royals. Kah launched a screamer from 30 yards out for the only goal just a few minutes into the second half, and Mercier looked caught just a bit by surprise.

This isn’t a matchup that the Suntigers can get by while resting anyone, and their injury woes are still a problem. Barring something special in the return leg, this could easily be the end of their IFCF run for the year.

No one apart from Megabrantid seems to be able to string many wins together at this stage, and even the Firm were tripped up today, by Halazem of all teams. Capitalizt were the only one of their close pursuers who really took advantage, fortunate to have an easy match against HDC. Vogsphere were smothered by Traal, who barely looked like they were even trying to score for long stretches of this one. Brantisvogan coughed up a lead to let Royals back into the top five, though credit does have to be given to the Jaglan club for keeping their heads while down two goals at the half, and fighting back to erase first one and then the second of Ji’s tallies. Marić and Vatanian had particularly strong showings. Finally, Chalesm failed to take advantage of down-on-their-luck Yassaca, and ended up allowing one of very few multi-goal games for the Tigers so far this season, with first Holmberg and then Lannier finding an equalizer for Ness’s brace of go-ahead goals.

Oof.

Syneca are a team not much is being said about so far this season, which is a shame because they’ve been a decent team, particularly considering how many of the usual contenders are struggling mightily. The highlight has definitely been their attack, second only to Megabrantid’s absurd total in goalscoring. The central trio of Bortnan, Norup, and Krumins has been more effective than many expected, and they’ve been making good use of Rieder and Arslan off the bench. Khachat is by far the highlight though, and will be getting attention for the national team soon at this rate. Now if only the back line can stop hanging Robinson out to dry, maybe the Sea Lions could climb out of the mid-table.

There’s just not enough gas left in the Algolia tank, and the scary part is, we’re not even halfway done with the season. The only mercy is that their next few matches are against clubs mired deep in the bottom half, and they no longer have the IFCF to worry about.

This week, the chaos bug takes a big bite out of Royals, who likely didn’t expect this much trouble with a visit from an Emeralds team that’s been struggling to keep its head above water. They ran into a vintage performance from Yoltz-Jonto though: a goal and an assist and many, many more touches and pass completions than they’ll be happy with. Emerald Coast’s extensive use of attacking width also seemed to give Royals trouble, as which midfielder was assigned to drop back and help the back line was not always clear.

You’d never have expected it pre-season with such a high average age, but this Zarss team really is pretty exciting, and quite explosive at times with their scoring. When a team moves to cut off Bois-Miller, Heyter has ably stepped up to supply service to Gamchen, and even dedicated defensive mid Yalwan is launching shots here and there. Away goals don’t count anymore, but even so, getting five away from home is a big statement, and Zhanshi will be hard pressed to pull this back in the return leg.

Megabrantid’s victims this week were the Reds. Despite the loss though, Lublova are still in respectable mid-table position, about as expected for them this season. Likely the last name you’d get when naming all the Superleague clubs that have never been relegated, they appear ready to continue that streak, despite some concerns pre-season. Their defense has been strong, despite Valz missing a few matches early on with a nasty calf bruise. It may not be pretty, but they’ve been the masters of the draw, grinding things out, parking the bus when necessary, and Harbors has had a few clutch goals late. He couldn’t manage to create much against the Firm this week though, as Titov and Anderson had the middle of the field pretty well locked down.

As suspected, Zarss went for all-out defense while resting as many first team attackers as they dared. The one good thing about having such an *ahem* experienced team is that they’re, well, experienced. Bench players like Ilic, Holst, or Vlahovic are known quantities by this point in their careers, and they can generally be relied on to play this type of grind-it-out match, as they did tonight.

The 2nd-12th meat grinder continues to churn. Algolia have fought their way back to within a point of the top five, hammering Zarss, who seemed worn out despite having rested players against Zhanshi. Maksimov’s return from injury was a big boost, and he assisted on one of a brace of goals for Bone. The Suntigers’ striker can’t be crowned with the top attacking performance of the week though. In the matchday’s other 6-goal game, Sporting were all over a Vogsphere team that appeared to think the Rebels would be a pushover. Vogsphere underestimating rebels, now where have I heard that one before? Anyhow, Sporting’s win was powered by the attack, which had been a little on the quiet side so far by their standards, and Jiménez led the way with a brilliant natural hat trick.

Well, at the season’s official halfway point, Megabrantid have an 11-point lead on Capitalizt in second, and Capitalizt have an 11-point lead on Lublova in 11th. Yassaca and Santraginus are stuck on 16 points in the bottom half, even with newly promoted KFX Halazem, who have existed for all of 8 years. Algolia, down in near the bottom with them as recently as Matchday 11, have scratched and clawed their way all the way back up to fourth, climbing over the logjam of Royals, Chalesm, Vogsphere, Syneca, and Brantisvogan in the process. With regard to individual performances, the question isn’t whether Pierre-Alexis Nianzou will win the scoring title, it’s how many clubs he’ll outscore on his own. The other question is in regards to just how much more slack is left for Krajewski and Ryndin, who each need to find a way to emulate Rossi’s Algolia pronto.

Superleague Table:

Pos                      Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Megabrantid            17   14   3   0    43   13  +30    45
 2 Sivolvia Capitalizt    17   10   4   3    28   17  +11    34
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
 3 Damogran               17    9   3   5    22   18   +4    30
 4 Algolia                17    9   2   6    26   26    0    29
 5 Jaglan Royals          17    8   4   5    22   18   +4    28
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
 6 Chalesm                17    8   3   6    20   14   +6    27
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
 7 Vogsphere United       17    7   6   4    21   16   +5    27
 8 Syneca                 17    8   3   6    35   32   +3    27
 9 Brantisvogan           17    7   5   5    28   23   +5    26
10 Sporting Jaglan        17    7   3   7    28   20   +8    24
11 Lublova Reds           17    5   8   4    17   17    0    23
12 Emerald Coast          17    5   4   8    21   27   −6    19
13 Yassaca                17    3   7   7    15   18   −3    16
14 Santraginus            17    4   4   9    14   23   −9    16
15 KFX Halazem            17    4   4   9    15   25  −10    16
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
16 Flania Zarss           17    3   4  10    20   36  −16    13
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
17 Han Dold City          17    4   1  12    15   34  −19    13
18 Traal Athletics        17    2   4  11     6   19  −13    10

League 1 Table:

Pos                      Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Olympia Arkintoofle    21   13   3   5    43   15  +28    42
 2 Wavel AC               21   11   7   3    18    7  +11    40
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
 3 Arkintoofle United     21   11   5   5    23   16   +7    38
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
 4 Brasta                 21   12   2   7    26   25   +1    38
 5 Viltvodle United       21   10   6   5    20   13   +7    36
 6 Golgafrincham          21   10   6   5    20   13   +7    36
 7 Viltvodle City         21   10   3   8    23   25   −2    33
 8 Interblag              21    9   5   7    31   24   +7    32
 9 Stavromula United      21    9   5   7    27   26   +1    32
10 UFC Flamarion          21    8   7   6    29   20   +9    31
11 Athletic               21    9   4   8    21   18   +3    31
12 Striterax              21    8   7   6    22   25   −3    31
13 Xaxis                  21    8   6   7    30   31   −1    30
14 Sjerezo                21    7   5   9    28   21   +7    26
15 Dynamo Lublova         21    7   4  10    32   32    0    25
16 Hensha Rockets         21    6   1  14    15   25  −10    19
17 Always Ready Brasta    21    6   1  14    11   29  −18    19
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
18 Kakrafoon              21    5   2  14    11   35  −24    17
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
19 Rudlit Miners          21    4   4  13    15   25  −10    16
20 Cramshananteen         21    4   3  14    16   36  −20    15

League 2 Table:

Pos                      Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Hunian                 21   14   6   1    43   18  +25    48
 2 Porters                21   13   5   3    27   10  +17    44
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
 3 Gagrakacka Union       21   13   2   6    36   18  +18    41
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
 4 Olympia Sasava         21    9   8   4    28   20   +8    35
 5 Hensha                 21   10   5   6    32   25   +7    35
 6 FC Bayfront            21   10   4   7    31   26   +5    34
 7 Verduga                21    9   6   6    28   21   +7    33
 8 Rudlit Rovers          21    9   5   7    22   24   −2    32
 9 Revolution Chalesm     21    8   7   6    30   28   +2    31
10 Szlachta Lutenblag     21    7   6   8    27   27    0    27
11 Flamarion City         21    6   8   7    17   18   −1    26
12 Football Poghrill      21    7   4  10    18   25   −7    25
13 Svetranj               21    7   3  11    23   31   −8    24
14 Scovelan               21    5   8   8    25   31   −6    23
15 Dynamo Bardjov         21    6   4  11    24   26   −2    22
16 Flania Traal           21    6   4  11    13   26  −13    22
17 FC Norrvakt            21    4   8   9    17   27  −10    20
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
18 Wavel Rangers          21    4   8   9    22   33  −11    20
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
19 Rennerby Town          21    4   6  11    17   29  −12    18
20 Hrund                  21    5   1  15    22   39  −17    16

League 3 Table:

Pos                       Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Traktor Gryrorik        21   12   7   2    38   13  +25    43
 2 Gachikovo               21   10   7   4    35   20  +15    37
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
 3 Railways AC             21   11   4   6    21   15   +6    37
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
 4 Arsenal Jzerbo          21   11   3   7    28   22   +6    36
 5 Dangrabad Athletics     21   10   4   7    27   19   +8    34
 6 Granant Rovers          21   10   4   7    19   15   +4    34
 7 Canyons AC              21   10   4   7    25   22   +3    34
 8 Orenfeld                21    9   5   7    29   22   +7    32
 9 Molvania Lutenblag      21   10   2   9    27   26   +1    32
10 Lokomotiv Dzrebo        21    9   5   7    22   21   +1    32
11 Vogsphere Confederate   21    8   6   7    21   19   +2    30
12 Lizelia                 21    8   6   7    21   28   −7    30
13 AC Blerontia            21    7   6   8    23   24   −1    27
14 Mukjus Power FC         21    7   4  10    20   24   −4    25
15 Sjerezo Independent     21    6   7   8    16   22   −6    25
16 Mismash FC              21    7   3  11    21   29   −8    24
17 Avangard Slagvec        21    6   4  11    12   23  −11    22
18 Svobodno FC             21    4   9   8    25   30   −5    21
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
19 Vassilian City          21    3   5  13    13   35  −22    14
20 Xily'a Brantisvogan     21    3   3  15    12   26  −14    12

by **Squornshelan Remnant States** » Sat Aug 19, 2023 8:42 pm

SCFA Season 19 Results
Part 3: MD18-MD34

The Suntigers blasted Syneca to hoist themselves up into third, overtaking Damogran as the Eagles fell to the Red Flash in Brantisvogan, and pulling within two points of second-placed Capitalizt, who fell to Chalesm. Literally any of those five teams seems a likely pick for second place, along with Vogsphere and Royals, who each also won today. The end result though, is that no one really made Megabrantid pay for slipping up at home against Sporting, and the eleven-point margin remains.

Who could ask for more from semifinal fixtures? The top two teams in the current table on one side of the bracket, and the double winners from the past two years on the other.

How did it come down to this? Two matches left in the season, and after leading by 11 points at the halfway point, Megabrantid have been reeled in by the other contenders until now, when the top four are all within three points of one another. And yet, even with the pursuit closing in, Megabrantid still found ways to be lucky. Kaccoddtob’s late equalizer in Brantisvogan left a chance for Capitalizt to draw level, but as has happened so often, one IFCF contender tripped up another, and the Damogran back line’s sterling defending made sure Kirby’s goal was enough for full points.

After all that work to get within striking range, Brantisvogan draw, only able to find an equalizer for Somers’ early goal, not a winner, and Damogran were shut down by Chalesm, who got by on a single tally from Ness. Capitalizt neatly squashed Syneca, with goals from Mordecai and Amjol, and a brace from Pinder off the bench. But Megabrantid, though nearly stifled by visiting Traal’s determined defense, managed to spring Nianzou in behind the back line on Dast’s cross to find a late winner. These results mean that Megabrantid, after almost choking down the stretch, now have their 20th victory, and a lead of 3 in both points and goal differential. Any points away to Royals in their final match will clinch the club’s sixth league title. Capitalizt, who will play away to Traal, are the only team that can catch them. The Oilers have a lot to play for themselves, though, as with a win and a little help from Emeralds, they can catch Han Dold City and earn a chance to save themselves from the drop in the playoff. Back up in the top half, Royals themselves are trying to hold off Syneca, who will have a stiff challenge as they host Chalesm on the final day. The second Champions League spot is also still very much in play, with Brantisvogan just one point behind Capitalizt. Damogran can catch the Budgies on points, but are so far behind in differential that they’re effectively locked into the Challengers Cup.

All too anticlimactic in the end. A pair of scoreless draws at the top of the table that also served to doom one of the teams at the other end. Traal managed to shut down Capitalizt’s potent attack, but they couldn’t find the goal they needed to ensure their own survival. Capitalizt will be equally devastated by their failure to win, as this result allowed Brantisvogan to overtake them and steal the second Champions League berth. In Jaglan, neutrals cried foul as the lackluster draw between Royals and Megabrantid ensured both teams got the point they needed to be sure of holding their ground in the league table. Was it actual collusion? Probably not, but neither team will be unhappy with the result. For Algolia, this roller coaster of a season that saw them start ice cold, then surge all the way from 12th to 3rd before faltering back to 8th, is finally over. It hurts to lose in this fashion though, falling in the Damogran Derby as their biggest rivals put the finishing touches on their fourth straight trip to the Challengers Cup, and their ninth in the past ten seasons.

This final was everything that you’d hope for from two such talented sides, though the goalkeepers won’t necessarily be too pleased with the outcome. Capitalizt, frustrated with seeing their first Champions League berth slip through their fingers on the final day, came out swinging, and Hoseok banged the first goal in, driving in a rebounding shot on the volley from the corner of the box. Keo then separated Akkaynak from the ball and played the long ball ahead to Sargsa to make it 2-0. The momentum was all Capitalizt, when Dyxkeson took things into his own hands, bowling over Jerat-Forzu, and somehow only being cautioned. The stoppage and consternation seemed to throw the Budgies off their game, and Brantisvogan got themselves on the board before the half through Sevet-Ibilx’s long looping effort.
The second half, the Red Flash picked up where they left off, Hanna N picked out Ji with a driven cross for the equalizer, and the Yue striker put his team ahead with a great individual effort, splitting Winter and Allan to find a shooting window not long afterward. The captain broke through for Brantisvogan next, moving forward in the space offered by Capitalizt and shooting from the edge of the box. Now on the other end of a two goal lead, Sivolvia rallied, keeping the ball amongst their midfielders and fullbacks for long periods, but had trouble creating chances until Mordecai rattled off one of his signature runs down the flank, leaving Äijälä scrambling in his wake and finishing into the roof of the net at the near post. The goal breathed new life into Capitalizt, and they pressed forward in numbers. Brantisvogan, perhaps guilty of feeling comfortable after four unanswered goals, looked a bit strained and hectic, and a missed assignment left Jerat-Forzu with shooting space at the top of the box. Just a few minutes later, an inch-perfect cross in from Shakhnovich met the head of Sargsa. Topić parried the shot away, but off balance she wasn’t able to get it very far, and the ball fell for Keo with her still sprawling.
Back behind on the scoreboard, and with time beginning to tick down, Brantisvogan mounted desperate attacks, and relied on some desperate defending at the same time. More than once, Winter picked the perfect cutoff angle to usher the ball away from the Capitalizt’s wingers and striker. The Red Flash brought on fresh legs to the attack, with Tatsinan replacing Akkaynak, and having an immediate impact. Drawing defenders to him in the center, the teenage midfielder created space for Ksudach to run into, and set the winger up for a low, driven finish to tie the match at 5. Capitalizt pushed hard for a response to reclaim the lead, but Shaknovich tried to force the cross this time, and Dyxkeson sent Ksudach the other way on the counter. He pulled Hobeika out wide and led Ji with a cross for the hat trick.
And then the moment that, despite all the brilliant goals, saves, and tackles so far, everyone is still talking about. Ksudach, perhaps overeager to put the match beyond doubt, led the attack forward again, but was chased down by Mordecai, who sent a long ball forward to Sargsa for the counter. Sargsa pressed forward, played it square to Shakhnovich while continuing to drive toward the net front. Shakhnovich cut the ball back for the late runner, Jerat-Forzu and . . . Dyxkeson plowed into the back of them before the ball arrived. Straight red, no doubts from anyone in attendence. Dyxkeson made a show of arguing his innocent intent, but even if the official saw fit to reduce the card to a yellow the result would have been the same. In the end, Dyxkeson only started off the field, waving to the Brantisvogan supporters as he went, after the official began pointedly counting the seconds passing by on his watch. He’d accomplished his goal though, the kick was from too far out to be truly dangerous, and Topić clutched it to her chest. So, Brantisvogan take their second cup title in three years in controversial circumstances, and Capitalizt will wait at least one more season to claim that coveted silverware.

Algolia went into this match knowing that a victory meant not only the chance to add a coveted piece of storied silverware to their trophy case, but also represented their only chance at international domestic football next season. The strain of so many competitions took its toll on the Suntigers, who slipped to a very disappointing eighth-place finish. Perhaps it’s fitting then, that this match also went the absolute distance. It took 120 minutes and more, but Algolia put a triumphant end to a frustrating season to become the second Confederate club to claim Atlantian Oceania’s highest club honor.

Superleague Final Table:

Pos                      Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Megabrantid            34   20   7   7    69   39  +30    67    IFCF CL, AOCL
 2 Brantisvogan           34   19   8   7    69   38  +31    65    IFCF CL, IFCF CWC
 3 Sivolvia Capitalizt    34   19   7   8    64   37  +27    64    IFCF CC
 4 Damogran               34   20   3  11    39   30   +9    63    IFCF CC
 5 Jaglan Royals          34   17   7  10    43   33  +10    58    IFCF CC
 6 Chalesm                34   17   5  12    39   26  +13    56    VCIAPP
 7 Syneca                 34   16   6  12    64   64    0    54
 8 Algolia                34   16   4  14    50   46   +4    52
 9 Vogsphere United       34   13   9  12    44   39   +5    48
10 Sporting Jaglan        34   14   5  15    52   41  +11    47
11 Yassaca                34   11  11  12    29   31   −2    44
12 Lublova Reds           34   11  10  13    39   43   −4    43
13 Santraginus            34   11   7  16    38   39   −1    40
14 KFX Halazem            34   10   8  16    41   56  −15    38
15 Emerald Coast          34   11   5  18    38   55  −17    38
16 Han Dold City          34   10   1  23    37   75  −38    31    Relegation Playoff
17 Traal Athletics        34    8   5  21    16   34  −18    29    Relegated to League 1
18 Flania Zarss           34    7   4  23    34   79  −45    25    Relegated to League 1

League 1 Final Table:

Pos                      Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Olympia Arkintoofle    38   26   5   7    82   33  +49    83	Promoted to Superleague, IFCF LBCT
 2 Wavel AC               38   19  12   7    37   19  +18    69	Promoted to Superleague, IFCF LBCT
 3 Viltvodle United       38   20   8  10    36   23  +13    68	Promotion Playoff, IFCF LBCT
 4 Brasta                 38   20   7  11    45   39   +6    67
 5 Interblag              38   18  10  10    60   38  +22    64
 6 Golgafrincham          38   18  10  10    32   21  +11    64
 7 Arkintoofle United     38   17  11  10    38   29   +9    62
 8 Striterax              38   17   9  12    42   38   +4    60
 9 Viltvodle City         38   17   8  13    44   45   −1    59
10 Athletic               38   16  10  12    41   32   +9    58
11 Dynamo Lublova         38   14  10  14    53   50   +3    52
12 UFC Flamarion          38   12  12  14    46   42   +4    48
13 Sjerezo                38   13   7  18    53   48   +5    46
14 Always Ready Brasta    38   14   3  21    29   46  −17    45
15 Stavromula United      38   10  11  17    42   55  −13    41
16 Xaxis                  38   10  11  17    38   60  −22    41
17 Kakrafoon              38   11   6  21    30   60  −30    39
18 Rudlit Miners          38   10   7  21    34   40   −6    37    Relegation Playoff
19 Hensha Rockets         38   10   2  26    30   56  −26    32    Relegated to League 2
20 Cramshananteen         38    5   7  26    26   64  −38    22    Relegated to League 2

League 2 Final Table:

Pos                      Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Gagrakacka Union       38   25   5   8    72   31  +41    80    Promoted to League 1
 2 Porters                38   22   8   8    51   28  +23    74    Promoted to League 1
 3 Hunian                 38   20  10   8    64   35  +29    70    Promotion Playoff
 4 Olympia Sasava         38   20   9   9    56   40  +16    69
 5 Hensha                 38   19   7  12    53   36  +17    64
 6 FC Bayfront            38   18   6  14    46   44   +2    60
 7 Svetranj               38   17   7  14    42   39   +3    58
 8 Revolution Chalesm     38   14  12  12    47   49   −2    54
 9 Flamarion City         38   13  13  12    37   36   +1    52
10 Flania Traal           38   15   5  18    34   40   −6    50
11 Verduga                38   13  10  15    46   44   +2    49
12 Rudlit Rovers          38   12  12  14    38   48  −10    48
13 Football Poghrill      38   13   9  16    33   46  −13    48
14 Dynamo Bardjov         38   13   8  17    37   34   +3    47
15 Szlachta Lutenblag     38   12  10  16    39   47   −8    46
16 FC Norrvakt            38   10  12  16    30   41  −11    42
17 Scovelan               38    9  12  17    33   54  −21    39
18 Wavel Rangers          38    7  15  16    43   55  −12    36    Relegation Playoff
19 Rennerby Town          38    7  11  20    28   52  −24    32    Relegated to League 3
20 Hrund                  38    8   5  25    30   60  −30    29    Relegated to League 3

League 3 Final Table:

Pos                       Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Traktor Gryrorik        38   20  12   6    60   27  +33    72    Promoted to League 2
 2 Gachikovo               38   20   9   9    63   38  +25    69    Promoted to League 2
 3 Canyons AC              38   21   5  12    46   33  +13    68    Promotion Playoff
 4 Granant Rovers          38   20   7  11    40   29  +11    67
 5 Arsenal Jzerbo          38   20   4  14    45   38   +7    64
 6 Mukjus Power FC         38   18   8  12    51   37  +14    62
 7 Lizelia                 38   18   8  12    45   43   +2    62
 8 Dangrabad Athletics     38   18   7  13    47   33  +14    61
 9 Railways AC             38   16   8  14    37   32   +5    56
10 Lokomotiv Dzrebo        38   15  10  13    39   35   +4    55
11 Orenfeld                38   14  11  13    40   36   +4    53
12 Molvania Lutenblag      38   16   4  18    45   46   −1    52
13 Avangard Slagvec        38   14   7  17    26   33   −7    49
14 Vogsphere Confederate   38   10  12  16    30   46  −16    42
15 Sjerezo Independent     38   10  11  17    31   47  −16    41
16 AC Blerontia            38   10  10  18    36   51  −15    40
17 Svobodno FC             38    9  12  17    38   50  −12    39    Relegated to Regional East
18 Mismash FC              38   10   8  20    34   57  −23    38
19 Xily'a Brantisvogan     38    9   6  23    25   44  −19    33
20 Vassilian City          38    8   9  21    30   53  −23    33    Relegated to Regional West

by **Squornshelan Remnant States** » Sat Aug 19, 2023 8:43 pm

SCFA Season 19 Results
Part 4: Youth Leagues

Youth Series 1 Final Table:

Pos                      Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Young Emeralds         22   14   5   3    34   13  +21    47    IFCF RSC
 2 Chalesm                22   12   3   7    26   15  +11    39
 3 Algolia                22   12   3   7    27   22   +5    39
 4 Striterax Academy      22   10   7   5    24   20   +4    37
 5 Yassaca                22   11   1  10    32   29   +3    34
 6 Traal Juniors          22    9   5   8    28   22   +6    32
 7 Lublova Reds           22    9   3  10    23   23    0    30
 8 Megabrantid            22    7   6   9    17   20   −3    27
 9 Sporting Juniors       22    7   5  10    30   37   −7    26
10 Olympia Arkintoofle    22    8   1  13    17   27  −10    25
11 Syneca                 22    4   7  11    17   28  −11    19
12 Jaglan Royals          22    5   2  15    15   34  −19    17	Relegated to Series 2

Youth Series 2 Final Table:

Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Santraginus Academy    22   14   5   3    38   15  +23    47    Promoted to Series 1
 2 Stavromula Academy     22   14   3   5    30   16  +14    45
 3 Damogran               22   12   4   6    23   12  +11    40
 4 Sivolvia Capitalizt    22   10   5   7    36   27   +9    35
 5 Vogsphere Academy      22   10   5   7    23   18   +5    35
 6 Brantisvogan           22    9   6   7    39   33   +6    33
 7 Sjerezo                22    8   4  10    23   26   −3    28
 8 Viltvodle United       22    7   5  10    26   30   −4    26
 9 Arkintoofle United     22    7   4  11    20   26   −6    25
10 Viltvodle City         22    6   6  10    24   36  −12    24
11 Golgafrincham          22    5   2  15    13   37  −24    17
12 Hensha Rockets         22    5   1  16    11   30  −19    16    Relegated to Series 3

by **Squornshelan Remnant States** » Tue Sep 05, 2023 8:34 am

(the very belated)
SCFA Season 19 Superleague Awards
Signing of the Season:
Alice Sauvage, MF, MSC
Runners-Up:
Jahangir Shehzad, GK, SCA; Loïc Maçon-Petrault, ST, ROY; Helek-Pertz Zev, AM, MSC

Best Goalkeeper:
Nicolas Mercier, ROY
Runners-Up:
Maja Topić, BRN; Leopold Shim, MSC; Jahangir Shehzad, SCA

Best Defender:
Wesley Medrano, CHA
Runners-Up:
Abi Lavaud, DAM; Ralph Winter, BRN; Dong Xiaowang, MSC

Best Midfielder:
Johanna Álvgeirsdóttir, MSC
Runners-Up:
Jasper Mordecai, SCA; Joelinton Dyxkeson, BRN; Tarbi Ksudach, BRN;

Best Striker:
Pierre-Alexis Nianzou, MSC
Runners-Up:
Ji Weibo, BRN; Rasha Sargsa, SCA; Radoslav Jiménez, SPO

Best Young Player (U-21):
Tarbi Ksudach, LM, BRN
Runners-Up:
Rasmus Andersen, CB, MSC; Iracema Tórrez, MF, DAM; Inder Starovoitov, ST, SYN

Manager of the Season:
Nirlo-Betva Uzo, MSC
Runners-Up:
Moon Tae-Hong, SCA; Riki Schmelling, ROY; Stuart Ekstrom, BRN

Superleague Team of the Season:
First Team: GK Nicolas Mercier, ROY; LB Abi Lavaud, DAM, CB Wesley Medrano, CHA, CB Ralph Winter, BRN, RB Dong Xiaowang, MSC; LM Tarbi Ksudach, BRN, CM Johanna Álvgeirsdóttir, MSC, CM Joelinton Dyxkeson, BRN, RM Jasper Mordecai, SCA; ST Pierre-Alexis Nianzou, MSC, ST Ji Weibo, BRN
Bench: GK Maja Topić, BRN; FB Ffraid Norling, CHA, CB Blasko Titov, MSC; WM Alice Sauvage, MSC; CM Helek-Pertz Zev, MSC; FW Rasha Sargsa, SCA

League 1 Team of the Season:
Manager: Pula Korischet, OLY
First Team: GK Birgitte Aliani, WAC; LB Tyomin Agras, WAC, CB Helod Karman, OLY, CB Zoé Woodward, VLU, RB Caradoc Anghoill, WAC, LM Hanna Borisov, INT, CM Nuha Jo, OLY, CM, Aakos Rauta, OLY, RM Zain Tarpinian, OLY, ST Piritta Kulmala, OLY, ST Naliaka Kejr, INT
Bench: GK Xhafer Pentti, VLU, FB Jaidev Kaloyan, OLY, CB Kajetan Karelyi, GLG, WM Jetendra Jughash BRS, CM Yngve Nikandrin, INT, FW Grita Lindholm, DLB

by **Squornshelan Remnant States** » Tue Sep 05, 2023 8:35 am

Season 5

Final Standings

Pos                      Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Traal Oilers           54   27  15  12   189  152  +37    96
 2 Sjerezo Eagles         54   27  12  15   140  108  +32    93
 3 Icebreaker Zarss       54   28   7  19   177  145  +32    91
 4 Han Dold Voyagers      54   24  15  15   212  166  +46    87
 5 Arkintoofle Sharks     54   20  16  18   192  190   +2    76
 6 Vogsphere HC           54   17  16  21   141  151  −10    67
 7 Santraginus Clippers   54   20   6  28    89  102  −13    66
 8 Han Wavel Walrus       54   15  16  23   170  211  −41    61
 9 Brantisvogan Bears     54   14  16  24   170  208  −38    58
10 HC Lutenblag           54   13  11  30    96  143  −47    50

Playoff teams go to HCL in order by league finish, playoff champion goes to AOICE, Runner-up is AOICE wild card

Playoffs:

First Round:
Traal v Han Dold
Game 1: Traal Oilers 4–1 Han Dold Voyagers
Game 2: Han Dold Voyagers 4–0 Traal Oilers
Game 3: Traal Oilers 13–3 Han Dold Voyagers
Game 4: Han Dold Voyagers 3–5 Traal Oilers
Game 5: Traal Oilers 1–3 Han Dold Voyagers
Game 6: Han Dold Voyagers 3–6 Traal Oilers

Sjerezo v Zarss
Game 1: Sjerezo Eagles 1–2 Icebreaker Zarss
Game 2: Icebreaker Zarss 2–7 Sjerezo Eagles
Game 3: Sjerezo Eagles 1–2 Icebreaker Zarss
Game 4: Icebreaker Zarss 1–0 Sjerezo Eagles (OT)
Game 5: Sjerezo Eagles 2–0 Icebreaker Zarss
Game 6: Icebreaker Zarss 3–6 Sjerezo Eagles
Game 7: Sjerezo Eagles 2–1 Icebreaker Zarss

Final:
Traal v Sjerezo
Game 1: Traal Oilers 2–1 Sjerezo Eagles (OT)
Game 2: Sjerezo Eagles 4–6 Traal Oilers
Game 3: Traal Oilers 2–0 Sjerezo Eagles
Game 4: Sjerezo Eagles 2–1 Traal Oilers
Game 5: Traal Oilers 4–3 Sjerezo Eagles

by **Squornshelan Remnant States** » Mon Oct 16, 2023 7:56 am

SCFA Season 20 Preview
Superleague Part 1

Algolia Athletic Club
Managers:
  MGR: Natalia Rossi    55   SVG    F
 ASST: Ermias Huniani   41   SRS    M
 ASST: Ramaz Korve 	40   SRS    M
City: Damogran, Algolia
Stadium: Albrechtsson Park (cap. 65,400)
Nickname(s): the Suntigers
Captain: Tamara Ulmer
Notable Products: Roffen Ritschl, Terun Cadash, Bruenna Savo
Rivals: Damogran (local/historical/competitive), Jaglan Royals (regional/historical), Athletic (local)
Trophy Case: AOCL (47), Superleague (S18), League 1 (S2), Confederacy Cup (S18), Supercup (S3), Youth Series 2 (S10)
Transfers Out: RB Abishek Kumar, free Ashton Olympic (KRY); RM Indira Pillai, free Club ESF (VAL); RW Zoë Barthelemy (SVG), retired; LM Preston Chapman (TJU), retired
Transfers In: AM/LF Bogdan Laszlo (PAS), 25M Shamrock Cathair (AUD)
Club Summary: One of the oldest clubs in the confederacy, Algolia has been around since well before the war. In the old days, it was seen more as the team of the upper class of Damogran, and in the years following the war, its supporters were often seen as sympathetic to the Imperium. Algolia supporters are more likely to be from the eastern and northern suburbs of Damogran, and a slight income disparity between them and supporters of the other big Damogran clubs remains, fueling resentment. They also enjoy a spirited rivalry against Royals, another team traditionally associated with white-collar supporters. Matches with the big Brantisvogan clubs are also a big affair, especially when there are championship implications. Despite all their success, however, Algolia hasn't quite caught on as a nationwide brand, and their support is still mostly concentrated in and around Damogran, and western Algolia generally.
Last Season: It was a frustrating run for the Suntigers last time out. As defending double champions, they were certainly expected to earn a place in the IFCF, even if there were some doubts about how well they were positioned to repeat their title. A run to the semifinal of the cup before falling to eventual champions Brantisvogan wasn't too bad, but with the team involved in so many competitions - IFCFG and AO Champions Leagues, the Confederacy and Cup Winners Cups - their league form suffered. This wasn't altogether unexpected, but just how far they fell definitely was. They very nearly fell entirely out of the top half, but for a late season surge to salvage eighth place. They'll be determined to improve on that mark, lest the club board go in for major changes, but Season 19 wasn't all gloom for Algolia. While the AOCL certainly isn't what it once was in terms of sheer number of entrants, it's still a prestige tournament with a small but elite cadre of teams battling for the prize. For the 47th edition of the tournament, the Suntigers first saw off New Bremen FC of Baker Park before defeating a pair of titans of the S-FPL in Herzegovina City and Mâ Âlâmëómë to take the title. It was a badly needed triumph to end the season, and likely is what allowed Rossi to keep the team as intact as she did through the window, albeit with a bit of shuffling.
This Season: Let's start right out with the biggest news for Algolia: Bogdan Laszlo. The financial implosion of the Audioslavian league system is (sorry to say) the great benefit of the rest of the footballing world. Sure, the prices have been high, but the sheer quantity and quality of available talent during the past window was nigh unprecedented. And so, enter Laszlo, Pasargan-born but raised in Cathair and a lifelong Shamrock supporter, now described as the club's brightest young prospect. He'll be looked to as a future leader of the attack, and the first big step in Rossi's retool of the steadily aging midfield. Whether the unexpected move away from his childhood club with cause him any difficulties remains to be seen, but great things are certainly expected of the young Pasargan. To make room for Laszlo in the first team, Rossi looks set to slide Marsh further inside to a more central position alongside Satrustegui, while Kah appears to be out of the first team, but will certainly see plenty of time coming off the bench. In defense, it's more of the same, and why not. The back line has been excellent under Rossi, and while she'll need to have an eye out for Dutto's eventual replacement, there really seems no need to make changes at the back simply for the sake of doing something. A lot depends on Laszlo's impact, but between definite underachievement last season and a much less crowded fixture list, the Suntigers look primed to bounce back and should clinch their return to the IFCF.
Roster:
GK: Letap Ved, SRS, 28; Harinder Pran, SRS, 20
DF: Piia Drenel, SRS, 23; Hamida Van, SRS, 23; Gianmarco Dutto, SVG, 34; Brijesh Linder, SRS, 25; Akanksha Taipale, SRS, 32; Suhail Falayam, SRS, 20; Sopheap Arda, SRS, 22; Rizwana Oreselle, SRS, 20
MF: Tamara Ulmer, NPH, 34; Wassa Kah, BNJ, 35; Jonathan Satrustegui, TKT, 23; Peter Marsh, FVA, 30; Vyacheslav Maksimov, SRS, 32; Bogdan Laszlo, PAS, 20; Chandra Detkov, SRS, 19; Mahavir Relhan, SRS, 22; Archana Bindra, SRS, 17
FW: Jaylyn Bone, QAD, 33; Veasna Pudyal, SRS, 18; Abeba Escarano, SRS, 19

Brantisvogan Football Club
Managers:
  MGR: Stuart Ekstrom   	60   TKT    M
 ASST: Ayli Galdra              36   SRS    M
 ASST: Intov-Helek Duk  	43 QUS/SRS  N
City: Brantisvogan, Megabrantis
Stadium: Raddov Arena (cap. 76,800)
Nickname(s): the Red Flash
Captain: Ralph Winter
Notable Products: Ayli Galdra, Jirar Malgos, Aatu Ruoho
Rivals: Chalesm (historical/regional), Megabrantid (local)
Trophy Case: Superleague (S3, S17), Confederacy Cup (S10, S11, S17, S19), Youth Series 1 (S14)
Transfers Out: ST Aisyah Pastern, free Ibini FC (VAL); CM Tevita Rellarin, free Hapbo Koreana (QUE); CB Ayli Galdra, retired; CM Vancy Akkaynak, retired
Transfers In: AM Kepler Marcel Gouveia de Souza "Vegeta" (QUE), 10M Cazadores Cathair (AUD)
Club Summary: BFC are a very wealthy and well-supported club with a long history. Their original association was with the upper class, particularly the Squornshelan ruling elite in the days when Brantisvogan was the capital of West Squornshelous. In fact, until the war, the Imperial Viceroy held an honorary position as club president by tradition. While this old association is often brought up by opposing fans, the modern fanbase spans a broad cross-section of Brantids, and the real reason for resentment is more likely the club's consistent presence in the top tier, and their nationwide support. Nothing is as obnoxious as watching your neighbors, who ought to support their hometown club, jump on the bandwagon of a rich, successful team like Brantisvogan. While Brantisvogan's traditional rival is Chalesm, in more recent years their biggest match of the year has come against nouveau-riche, cross-town rivals, MSC.
Last Season: Another excellent season but one again one that fell short of the final goal of winning the league. Instead the Red Flash took their second-straight second place finish. They did manage to take the Cup again last year though, making it two titles in three seasons in that competition. Stuart Ekstrom notched his hundredth league victory on the Brantisvogan bench, but won't be spending much time resting on that particular laurel. Still, by any other standard than "did you win the league" the Red Flash had an excellent season. Yes, finishing second to your cross-town rivals feels bad, but let's look at the positives for a moment. Brantisvogan's 19-8-7 record represents the second-best points percentage in the team's history. Oddly enough, their best performance ever in that category, Season 2's 28-12-6 run was also only good enough for second in the league. Once again the attack was a point of strength, though Ji's numbers were a bit more human than a season ago. The club still finished tied for most goals scored in the league, and had the best goal differential. What's perhaps most exciting about the midfield and attack is how so many of the biggest contributions have come from the team's younger first-teamers. Dyxkeson and Sevet-Ibilx in midfield and Ksudach on the left flank all had great seasons and were all under the age of 25, with Ksudach running away with the Best Young Player award.
This Season: Like at Algolia, the big news here is a new arrival from Cathair, Cazadores in this case. With 8-year captain and one-club woman Vancy Akkaynak announcing her intention to retire at the end of last season, it was immediately certain that Brantisvogan would be big spenders in the window. Tatsinan and Oonar are decent young players, but neither seems ready to lead a championship team as advanced playmaker. While there were rumors they would join the bidding war for Baillaire Fillar, Ekstrom instead took advantage of the distraction provided by the four Chromatik siblings all hitting the market together to be the only club to make serious approaches to another talented attacking mid looking to leave Audioslavia. Quebecois international Kepler Marcel Gouveia de Souza (mercifully nicknamed Vegeta) brings the right combination of talent and top-tier experience to not only replace Akkaynak in midfield, but likely represents something of an upgrade to the outgoing captain, who could never quite crack the SRS national team. Vegeta will also have chemistry from national team experience with Dyxkeson, and the attacking sextet for the Red Flash looks, frankly, terrifying. At the back, Galdra won't be available off the bench any longer, though she will still be on the bench as an assistant manager. Still, if the defensive depth is slightly depleted, the first choice back line is still very solid, and Winter is an excellent choice to bear the armband.
Roster:
GK: Maja Topić, PAS, 26; Ilmar Golora, SRS, 19
DF: Ralph Winter, VAL, 32; Cameron Allan, QAD, 26; Toby Barr, TLI, 30; Mikaela Äijälä, VIL, 25; Anima Salonen, SRS, 23; Sonja Shiben, SRS, 20; Jere Kademaki, SRS, 18; Tanja Dubagi, SRS, 17
MF: Joelinton Dyxkeson, QUE/VDR, 25; Sevet-Ibilx Kai, QUS/SRS, 25; Tarbi Ksudach, SRS, 21; Hanna Nicosdóttir, GRÆ, 32; Vegeta, QUE, 27; Aamu Martikainen, SRS, 20; Maram Tatsinan, SRS, 20; Krysia Gordan, SRS, 28; Nikora Oonar, SRS, 18
FW: Ji Weibo, YZH, 29; Tuan Parthosi, SRS, 24; Inaki Abri, SRS, 17

Chalesm Football Club
Managers:
  MGR: Sigurkarl Kristiansson   68   GRÆ    M
 ASST: Zeynab Konul        	60   SRS    F
 ASST: Rizwan Dubagi       	66   SRS    M
City: Chalesm, Megabrantis
Stadium: Raftel Park (cap. 59,870)
Nickname(s): the Blues
Captain: Wesley Medrano
Notable Products: Zoban Ajao, Shrike Hagaz, Izoni Hocij, Palla Jagidar, Larel Sonari
Rivals: Brantisvogan (historical/regional), Megabrantid (regional)
Trophy Case: Superleague (S6), Supercup (S7), Youth Series 1 (S18)
Transfers Out: CM Ragavan Birhat, 3.1M Sarim Potato FC (PFA); ST Mainio Dyranut, free, Drumry Athletic (GLZ); RB Pinja Saar, free Hunian; ST Caitrin Ness, parental leave; CB Han Engin (PFA/TMR), retired; CB Réré Picard (KOR), retired; LB Alexndra Firth (BRE), retired
Transfers In: CF Hermann Eld, 12M Latrobe Athletic (KSK); CB Jerold Dickman (HAP), 6.5M KT Itzalovalle (AUD); CM Tyler Reynolds (CDG), 1.5M Emerald Coast
Club Summary: Chalesm is a very old club with a long tradition of excellence dating back well before the war. As the biggest club in the new capital (can it still be called new after over a century?) they are natural rivals of nearby Brantisvogan FC, and the Capital Derby is one of the highlights of the SCFA season. For the first time ever this season, they’ll have to face a cross-town club in league play, and the coming few seasons will show whether they’ll face a challenge for their status as the Chalesm football club, or whether upstart Halazem will fade back into the lower leagues.
Last Season: A decent year, but not the resurgence the club had hoped for. The defense was excellent, averaging three goals allowed per four matches and the lowest total in the league. The attack was less impressive, but got the job done most of the time. Where Kristiansson's side fell short of reaching their goal was in finding late goals to turn losses into draws. The Blues' twelve loss mark was tied for second most among top-half teams, and only earning five points from draws to Royals seven ended up being the difference that kept them out of the top five. Lack of experience in their depth and lack of youth in their first team are the product of a team that has been trying to get over the hump to win a title for several years, but always have come up just short. Kristiansson was perhaps a bit fortunate to get as much out of players like Picard, Firth, Ness, Sonari, and Engin, but will now face the prospect of rapidly rebuilding the team without having much in the way of reserve players to promote. Roster rule compliance will be a challenge these next couple seasons.
This Season: Failing to finish in IFCF position hasn't spelled the end for Kristiansson, but it did touch off a very busy window as the club said goodbye to several older players and took the first steps in completing a rapid retool to return to league contention. Engin, Picard, and Firth have hung up their boots, though all three definitely go out at the top of their game with last season's defensive performance in mind. Ness will be taking the coming season off as she starts a family, and Kartal looks set to move to a reserve role preparatory to her own retirement. Coming in to plug the gaps are nearly 20M worth of window purchases, starting with Hermann Eld at striker. Though little regarded by the SRS national team until recently. Eld has enjoyed club success in Audioslavia, Cassadaigua, and Kelssek, and what the Vogsphere product's career has lacked in stability, it's made up for with experience at some of the very best clubs. He'll start up front for the Blues, and should hopefully be a shot in the arm for their sluggish attack. At the back, Jerold Dickman will work to help stabilize a back line in flux, starting in the center alongside newly minted captain Medrano. To his left, Vaihere Kamgang is the one homegrown player deemed worthy of promotion to the first team, apart from goalkeeper Petyr Sotelo of course. Finally, though he's no spring chicken and won't be the long term answer, holding midfielder Tyler Reynolds joins from Emerald Coast, and will help to stabilize things while Kristiansson waits for either the right player to emerge from either future transfer windows or the Blues' depleted reserves. This team will depend a lot on those of its younger leaders who are returning to provide continuity. Norling, Medrano, Desmirić, and Wallace will have a big role in determining what this season looks like. The overall picture is of uncertainty and instability, but with definite strong points this should still be a top-half team, though not one that immediately returns to the IFCF.
Roster:
GK: Petyr Sotelo, SRS, 25; Safiyyah Kartal, SRS, 35
DF: Wesley Medrano, SNL, 30; Jerold Dickman, HAP, 27 Ffraid Norling, SRS, 26; Vaihere Kamgang, SRS, 22; Vaino Doba, SRS, 18; Jouko Erdos, SRS, 30; Enai Atarka, SRS, 17; Cordrut Kehtna, SRS, 17
MF: Marko Desmirić, ZRH, 28; Laurel Sonari, SRS, 34; Tyler Reynolds, CDG, 32; Joshua Wallace, SYL, 25; Laureline Forestier, EQS, 35; Paavo Rai, SRS, 20; Idoya Barga, SRS, 18; Eeli Aksoy, SRS, 18; Marama Felran, SRS, 18
FW: Hermann Eld, SRS, 25; Oihana Gorver, SRS, 21; Aimo Mejias, SRS, 17

Damogran Football Club
Managers:
  MGR: Gunnar Skeggestad	66   SRS	M
 ASST: Harish Tamboli   	65   SRS	M
 ASST: Jaeduke Arwin    	48   SRS	M
City: Damogran, Algolia
Stadium: Bridger Lane (cap. 72,406)
Nickname(s): the Eagles
Captain: Solan Halfariani
Notable Products: Eyob Zonde, Hakan Gryspos
Rivals: Algolia (local/competitive), Athletic (local), Jaglan Royals (regional)
Trophy Case: Superleague (S13, S14), Confederacy Cup (S14), Youth Series 1 (S15)
Transfers Out: ST Dejan Zgela (MYT), 0.5M Crvena Zvezda (MYT); CM Narges Baghdasar, free AS Cartablanca (CAD); LB Aapo Lieftinck, free BT Klub (SEM); LW Bishin Manrayar, free La Querida (FFD); LB/CB Hurko Lapisonde (ASG), retired
Transfers In: ST Jadwiga Lofthouse (BRE), 5M Yassaca
Club Summary: The largest and best supported of the three big Damogran clubs (Algolia and Athletic are the others) Damogran FC are rich in tradition and in currency. While in their old days they were more of a lower-class club, greatly improved income equality since the war has lessened that distinction. That doesn’t stop their ultras from labelling any Algolia supporter as irredeemably bougie. Most Algolian football fans without a strong connection to another club would probably list Damogran as their favorite club, and the fanbase has a reputation for traveling very well. While many fans from outside Algolia will frequently refer to the club as Damogran FC, sometimes abbreviated to Damo FC, to avoid confusion with Athletic, a true Eagles fan will find this insulting, and bluntly refuse to see any room for ambiguity. "We're Damogran, they're Athletic, and that's all there is to it."
Last Season: For the third straight season, the Eagles finished in fourth place, while accomplishing fairly little in the Challengers and Confederacy Cups. The club in fact has sole possession of the record for the most fourth-place finishes in the SCFA era with 7 across 19 seasons. Not sure whether that means anything in the grand scheme of things, but it is an odd little tidbit of statistics. Not unlike Chalesm and Brantisvogan, their season was a very good one, held to any standard other than winning the league. The Eagles were tied with Megabrantid for most wins with 20, and had a solid defensive record with only 30 goals conceded in 34 matches, the second-best such mark in the league. The trouble was more often with the attack, uncharacteristically for a club that has usually scored freely. Instead, last season saw an aenemic 39-goal performance that too often either failed to create chances or left them wanting. The inability to create goals when the team really needed them showed up as two clubs with one fewer win finished ahead of them. The Eagles split points only three times during the entire season. The relative inexperience and turnover in their midfield was likely partially to blame for that, but Zgela also had a fairly poor season by his standards.
This Season: Skeggestad seems ready to trust his midfield to make the necessary improvements, but added major reinforcement at the point of attack. Dejan Zgela's stated desire to return home to finish out his career coincided nicely with the club's need to bring in a younger player and Yassaca's fire sale. Brenecian Jadwiga Lofthouse looks like a solid option to step into the role of striker, and should help make an instant improvement to the team's finishing. The real question facing the attack though, is this: who is going to step up and lead the midfield? It could be any of half a dozen players, but it needs to be someone. Someone has to take charge and pull the strings, whether from an advanced or deep-lying position, otherwise the fans are in for another frustrating season of missed potential. At the back, the team's age continues to creep closer and closer to needing a rebuild, but for the moment the lineup is solid. Lavaud and Kim are both superb players in their prime, and if Longstreet and Halfariani have taken little steps back of late, they're still well up to the standard of Superleague play. Tarr is an intriguing prospect off the bench, and should see a fair amount of time this season.
Roster:
GK: Teija Sminov, SRS, 33; Abha Pran, SRS, 26
DF: Abi Lavaud, KOR, 29; Hannah Kim, QUE, 28; Fuchsia Longstreet, NPH, 34; Solan Halfariani, SRS, 30; Siona Tarr, SRS, 20; Partos Arigani, SRS, 29; Lochana Ahuja, SRS, 18; Aabas Sekhon, SRS, 17
MF: Iracema Tórrez, VAL, 20; Rolan Oiva, SRS, 24; Sevda Boulos, SRS, 24; Andrea Kirby, CBP, 24; Akhila Arda, SRS, 20; Lana Boreal, QAD, 18; Adnan Tilki, SRS, 20; Sandip Arenz, SRS, 18; Putri Deol, SRS, 17
FW: Jadwiga Lofthouse, BRE, 30; Vimal Anupar, SRS, 22; Baris Katir, SRS, 29

Emerald Coast Athletic Club
Managers:
  MGR: Nyoman Shudet     47   SRS    M
 ASST: Ezuri Thiel  	 43   SRS    F
 ASST: Vaike Pirell 	 45   SRS    F
City: Vassilian, Algolia
Stadium: Emerald Coast Colosseum (cap. 31,200)
Nickname(s): the Emeralds
Captain:Yoltz-Jonto Cel
Notable Products: Nitin Joshi, Lavanya Naqvi, Baishya Zangeste, Valtteri Tirel
Rivals: Sporting Jaglan (regional/competitive), Athletic (regional/competitive), Vassilian City (local), Hunian (regional)
Trophy Case: Youth Series 1 (S12, S13, S17, S19)
Transfers Out: CM Tyler Reynolds (CDG), 1.5M Chalesm; ST Agapito Murphy (PFA), 1.5M Vogsphere United; CM Rauhel Schreiber, free SC Filwarfin (PAS); LB Prijat Vodsavo, free Ceramadhion Lynx FC (TKT); LB Raimo Kostadin, free Wexax United (VAL)
Transfers In: DM Leonisc Vascour (AUP), 2M Birivistice (AUP);
Club Summary: Left-out of the big Algolian rivalries of the Damogran and Jaglan clubs, Emerald Coast have a much more laid back image, something which can also be said of their home, Algolia's third-largest city, Vassilian. That doesn't stop them from contesting heated rivalries with Athletic and Sporting Jaglan though. The club's history is one of relative mediocrity, generally seeing them finish somewhere in the bottom half of the top league, with occasional trips down to the second tier. Despite that, they are generally well-respected as a club that excels at developing young players, and they have the youth championship trophies to prove it.
Last Season: A team of which not very much was expected actually managed to disappoint, finishing just one spot and seven points clear of the relegation playoff. Perhaps most troubling, there was no single aspect of the team's play that can be pointed to as the problem that sunk them to fifteenth. Rather, across attack and defense, both in possession and on the break, they were consistently mediocre. Unfortunately, those whose caliber would have made them the team's most dynamic contributors, Yoltz-Jonto, Ralox-Relaf, Shehu, were all on the wrong side of thirty and better suited to supporting roles for a new cast of core stars that has simply not emerged. Accordingly Nyoman Shudet, though he survived the off-season, is very much on the hot seat heading into the new season, and further listless play will likely see the board pull the trigger quickly on his ouster.
This Season: The good news is that the future at the Emerald Coast Colosseum is bright. The bad news is that the future is likely still in the future. While the Emeralds' senior team has wallowed in mediocrity of late, their youth academy has won half of the last eight top tier championships. The club's bench is loaded down with players who featured on those teams, and three of the coming season's probable first teamer's did as well: Sharavel , Thakkar, and Rivara. Of the reserves, Balya, and Etrandaar are the standouts for the future, though the latest crop of Karman, Thevar, and Chettiar were the stars of last season's youth champs, and could certainly make immediate impacts. How quickly these and other young players are ready to contribute will decide how the season goes, and whether one year from now this club is tuning up for a run back to relevance or left picking up the pieces in the second tier. One supposes, however, that relegation might actually be the best thing for the club in the long run. Their prodigious youth talent has yet to attract a lot of attention, and poaching clubs would likely be more interested in chasing the signatures of players like Badem, Dow, and Vascour than digging deep into the Emeralds bench. Under the right manager, the team could be rebuilt around its youth, and quickly built into a real contender. Try telling the fans that though.
Roster:
GK: Ualraig Dow, TLI, 26; Laure Turati, SRS, 28
DF: Nurazan Badem, SRS, 30; Ralox-Relaf Eva, QUS, 33; Zaxac-Fenaz Pec, QUS, 33; Javad Alserda, SRS, 28; Gherti Balya, SRS, 25; Mitra Roskam, SRS, 20; Anaru Laska, SRS, 21; Manisha Karman, SRS, 17
MF: Yoltz-Jonto Cel, QUS, 34; Gopal Sharavel, SRS, 26; Leonisc Vascour, AUP, 25; Zahida Thakkar, SRS, 18; Danin Etrandaar, SRS, 18; Minali Odur, SRS, 21; Indah Saar, SRS, 25; Ankit Thevar, SRS, 17
FW: Roimata Shehu, SRS, 33; Pego Rivara, SRS, 24; Imran Wibawa, SRS, 26; Saheeli Chettier, SRS, 17

KFX Halazem
Managers:
  MGR  Falax-Vlont Yol       48 QUS/SRS  N
 ASST  Rynyr-Lapij Jok       44 QUS/SRS  N
 ASST  Pilta-Yelto Jan       38 QUS/SRS  N
City: Chalesm, Megabrantis
Stadium: Kaerlastadion, (cap. 19,500)
Nickname(s): The Exiles
Captain: Zorno-Penac Mal
Notable Products: Jerat-Forzu Mal, Helek Pertz Zev
Rivals: Revolution Chalesm (local), Sporting Jaglan (friendly)
Trophy Case: League 2 (S16)
Transfers Out: CB Olorz-Nexev Zev, free Gagrakacka Union; DM Belaj-Trenj Marko, free La Querida (FFD); LB Zenon-Yelto Abe, retired; LM Viktor Petonen, retired
Transfers In: LW Kira Madsen, 1.5M Santraginus; CB Leigh Ballinure, 0.5M Vogsphere United
Club Summary: As the nation of Qusmo descended into authoritarianism and shut its doors to the world, many Qusmi’y who could not accept life under the new regime fled to find new homes for themselves across the multiverse. Here in the SRS, a large number of those refugees found new homes, particularly in the large, central cities of Chalesm and Brantisvogan, and the southern port of Vassilian. The Qusma population brought with them their passion for football, and multiple expat football clubs have sprung up where they have settled. Largest and most successful of those is KFX Halazem, or the Exiles Football Club of Chalesm. Beginning in the regional leagues below the fourth tier, the Exiles rapidly earned promotion after promotion, culminating in their Superleague debut in Season 19.
Last Season: The Exiles' fourteenth-place finish was a qualified success. Yes, they were one of the weaker teams across the board and didn't really excel in any area of play, but that's really what everyone expected from them to begin with. Their goals for the season was to find a way to stay up, and stay up they did, seven points above playoff position, nine clear of automatic relegation. The reinforcements added, Xarense, Dunn, and Gibbons did just enough, together with the returning lineup from KFX's promotion season. With the goal of staying up achieved though, it also has to be said that this was not a very good team. The defense, in particular was poor, as was Nulzk-Betva's performance in net, sorry to say. The attack was the closest thing to a bright spot, but even that was mostly just Sevet-Matez being excellent and making everyone passing to them look better by association.
This Season: The team did succeed in getting a bit younger and adding one quality player, but *ahem* modest finances limited Halazem's ability to do much to address their defensive shortcomings, promoting Xelez-Matez and Kresp-Jerat to the first team rather than bringing someone in from outside. Ballinure provides a little depth and experience at center back behind Xarense and Elfon-Culak, but she's coming off a very shaky season with Vogsphere and isn't expected to help improve the defense, only shore it up a bit. The actually exciting addition to the team is Madsen, who parted ways with Santraginus looking for a fresh start, a change of scenery and any number of other such cliches. In any case, she's a dangerous, if sometimes inconsistent winger, and should help the team get more crosses in to Sevet-Matex and Dunn. Getting the ball to the feet of your best player is good, no matter how it happens. It's a bit uncertain whether all this will be enough to keep the exiles up again, particularly if there's any further decline in their defensive play, but they're going to be in with a shot at sticking around once more.
Roster:
GK: Kresp-Jerat Tez, QUS/SRS, 29; Nulzk-Betva Tla, QUS/SRS, 34
DF: Yelto-Tanar Guv, QUS/SRS, 29; Jukka Xarense, SRS, 25; Elfon-Culak Viz, QUS/SRS, 31; Xelez-Matez Wek, QUS/SRS, 17; Sevet-Ajark Tez, QUS/SRS, 20; Nikodim Khodutka, SRS, 31; Vulav-Prant Yem, QUS/SRS, 17; Leigh Ballinure, SRS, 31
MF: Kira Madsen, SRS, 26; Oxolt-Gerol Uzo, QUS/SRS, 34; Zorno-Penac Mal, QUS/SRS, 32; Samuel Gibbons, CMT, 24; Belaj-Rilan Dar, QUS/SRS, 20; Sevet-Zorno Faz, QUS/SRS, 21; Kynda-Tylyr Ezi, QUS/SRS, 19; Muaidh Idwal, SRS, 30
FW: Sevet-Matez Fox, QUS/SRS, 26; Brigh Dunn, SRS, 34; Jaroslav Kopecky, SRS, 28; Culak-Zelez Guv, QUS/SRS, 18

by **Squornshelan Remnant States** » Sat Oct 21, 2023 7:08 am

SCFA Season 20 Preview
Superleague Part 2:

Han Dold City Football Club
Managers:
  MGR: Delval Kotsyubov    	55   SRS	M    
 ASST: Dimitrichka Rabchevsky   53   SRS	F
 ASST: Zulfikar Nyborg     	43   SRS	M
League Result: 18-7-13, 51GF 38GA, 2nd (promoted)
City: Han Dold City, Han Dold
Stadium: Ralph Wilson Memorial Stadium (cap. 48,700)
Nickname(s): the Wolfpack
Captain: Greggy Rick
Notable Products: Damnagoras, Cephas Lidston, Naiva Storrev, Maol Eanain
Rivals: Wavel Rangers (regional), Canyons (local), Wavel AC (regional)
Trophy Case: League 1 (S12)
Transfers In: LB Chetaar Rusma, 1.5M Club ESF (VAL); Fjolla Rudavski, 1M Flania Zarss
Transfers Out: ST Estina McGill, 5M Iron City (NPH); CM Petra Galasian, free Rapides St-Charles (PTR); LB Valto Balfour, free Coatbridge Town (GLZ); LB Alborz Ialamov, retired; RB Aife Magnhuis, retired; RM Aarla Patzold, retired
Club Summary: Han Dold City are known for two main things. The first is being one of the SCFA’s regular yo-yo teams, with several promotions and relegations in their history. The other is the outrageous behavior of their fans, who are known for impossibly loud chants, and absurd stunts at tailgate and match-watching parties. A match without at least a dozen folding-table related hospitalizations is a dull affair in Han Dold City.
Last Season: Survival by the skin of their teeth in spite of a baffling inability to find a draw, ever, at all, and very nearly the worst defense in the league. Starting with the bright spot though, McGill was not only capable in replacing the departing Dunn, she was excellent. Along with Freeporter Greggy Rick and the returning Damnagoras, McGill spearheaded a pretty decent attack. The team couldn't maintain possession enough to give them enough of the ball to be termed good, but they did a lot with a little. Ok, on to what held them back. The Wolfpack relied too much on several players whose best days were very much behind them, and were left chasing the match more often than not. That they survived is down more to luck that Traal and Zarss were even worse, and that Viltvodle U couldn't quite outdo them in the playoff.
This Season: They've taken some big strides toward getting younger and attempting to improve the back line. Ialamov and Magnhuis are out, as is Patzold in midfield, and a pair of new fullbacks were brought in, Rusma doesn't represent the young future of the team, but still has a season or two left after a career in the Eternal Empire. Rudavski was one of the better players for Zarss as they went down, and will certainly be a boost. The bed part is that McGill's excellent performance drew attention from abroad, and while the five million she brought as a transfer fee is nice, the club still need to find a way to recreate her production. Arnecz is strictly a depth pickup, so they'll be looking to their youth to make up the deficit. Gestaurien and Aodhan look most promising of last season's bench players, but Clachair, Gau, and Baris could also have roles to play. The team is once again going to be driven by Rick and Damnagoras though, and unfortunately will likely be found once again near the bottom of the final table.
Roster:
GK: Hyo-Sook Jang, QUE, 32; Raibeart Kendrik, SRS, 27
DF: Chetaar Rusma, SRS, 34; Brennan Kendal, SRS, 21; Cefwyn Arnaud, SRS, 29; Fjolla Rudavski, SRS, 29; Caolinn Macaba, SRS, 26; Athnid Timolin, SRS, 31; Pederau Delevan, SRS, 22; Findlay Hann, SRS, 18
MF: Dimiter Argal, SRS, 24; Halvar Gestaurien, SRS, 20; Greggy Rick, FPT, 29; Anikke Oljanen, SRS, 32; Tiarnach Baris, SRS, 20; Iagan Deora, SRS, 30; Allbhe Clachair, SRS, 17; Jadviga Arnecz, SRS, 28
FW: Damnagoras, SRS, 34; Rhiannon Aodhan, SRS, 18; Tyyne Gau, SRS, 21; Brogan Harinn, SRS, 17

Jaglan Royal Football Club
Managers:
  MGR:  Riki Schmelling    52   ZRH    M
 ASST:  Laris Argall	   46   SRS    M
 ASST:  Jhanna Skoroplyas  48   SRS    F
City: Jaglan, Algolia
Stadium: Castle Street (cap. 57,300)
Nickname(s): the Royals
Captain: Sarika Boesch
Notable Products: Mithya Hashemi, Kaalia Gerstlauer, Rudi Dalso, Nithya Hoang
Rivals: Damogran (regional/competitive), Algolia (regional/competitive), Sporting Jaglan (local)
Trophy Case: Confederacy Cup (S6), Youth Series 2 (S17)
Transfers Out: LM Ankita Voll, 3M International City (SDC); ST Daryna Kohut, free SC Filwarfen (PAS); ST Ayla Entezam, free Auprussia NF (AUP)
Transfers In: LM Bong Min-Joong (QUE), 8M Osarese Marcadia (AUD); LW/ST Linus Sollien (VAL), 4M Raynor City United (VAL)
Club Summary: Founded well before the war, Royals original patron was the king of Algolia, who was briefly allowed to keep a ceremonial title after Imperial annexation of his kingdom. As a result, they are perhaps the only old, upper-class club in the Confederacy that had little to no association in the minds of fans with the old Imperial regime. Despite that, they’re still seen as associated with conservative and right leaning segments of the population, particularly in contrast to their cross-town rivals Sporting with their far-left base. One of the most heartwarming traditions in Confederate football can be witnessed each year when Royals host Algolia. The patients of a local children's hospital are all crowned honorary Kings and Queens of Jaglan, and are granted free admission to the match with their families.
Last Season: After a few seasons wandering in the proverbial wilderness, Royals seem to have sorted out who they are now, after the end of the Masalkar/Ridenton Era. While they weren't really in with the league contenders, they also weren't impossibly far back in the rearview, finishing five points behind Damogran for fifth. The result will, of course, see Royals triumphant return to the Challengers Cup, and perhaps the beginning of a new era of contention in Jaglan. Their defensive play was excellent, and they were one of just four teams to average fewer than one goal conceded per match. After a bit of a lengthy period of development, Mercier has really come into his own in net, and took home Goalkeeper of the Year. None of Radev, Osinde, or Boesch was a standout star but all three were tireless workers, and got the job done more often than not. The attack was far from spectacular, and a lot of different players saw time in the front three. Maçon-Petrault was the leader up front the team needed though, anchoring a relatively young group of forwards and leading the team in goalscoring.
This Season: Under Schmelling, this team has been built into an adaptable, tactically fluid side whose roster boasts an excellent mixture of youth and experience. Voll, who had an effective season on the wing, is out, but Schmelling has opened up his pocketbook to bring in two players to reinforce the left side. First, Bong Min-Joong is another player of the Audioslavian league exodus. A league and cup winner at Osarese, he'll be a major threat opposite Marić. Linus Sollien certainly seems to fit the Schmelling mold, as a versatile attacker who is comfortable either out on the left wing or further inside, or some combination of the two. His arrival together with an assumed step back in playing time for Maçon-Petrault will let Isasne shift to his preferred central position more often, and generally make it less frequently necessary for Schmelling to play his attackers outside of their natural positions. In midfield, Vatanian is getting to the likely end of his career, but the club looks to have a successor ready, or nearly so, in Arenz, who was the star of Season 17's youth championship side. While Royals still lack the stat power of the other big contenders, they took steps toward addressing that in the window, and will be buoyed by their defense and goalkeeping into another season with a very good shot at the top five.
Roster:
GK: Nicolas Mercier, DEL, 26; Vainio Rabikauskas, SRS, 20
DF: Ageio Osinde, ASG, 33; Sahrivar Radev, SRS, 28; Sarika Boesch, SRS, 28; Haleth Pindar, SRS, 30; Minali Dhingra, SRS, 18; Humira Pelat, SRS, 19
MF: Šimun Čarobnjak Marić, ZRH, 27; Bong Min-Joong, QUE, 28; Stefan Morgan, NPH, 29; Majdi Vatanian, SRS, 34; Aravind Arigani, SRS, 21; Anil Sethurayar, SRS, 18; Sadia Arenz, SRS, 19; Mirsad Kumar, SRS, 27
FW: Linus Sollien, VAL, 21; Loïc Maçon-Petrault, KSK, 36; Widya Mooshi, SRS, 21; Siet Isasne, SRS, 23; Mikhail Lagunov, SRS, 31; Gautam Kalathia, SRS, 20

Lublova Reds
Managers:
 MGR: Vanza-Jerat Gep     49   QUS    N
ASST: Xynat-Evela Cuf     44   QUS    N
ASST: Dzimitri Verenic    47   SRS    M
City: Lublova, Molvania
Stadium: Slavnarzeczpospolitastadion (cap. 61,230)
Nickname(s): the Reds
Captain: Ross Knanirck
Notable Products: Jzeovak Vladcik, Demkjo Jzvanic, Djabgor Dzarkhin, Dymek Raktsov, Ljuba Buczvarov, Blasko Titov, Radoslav Blaha
Rivals: Interblag (regional/historical), Lokomotiv Dzrebo (regional), Dynamo Bardjov (regional), Dynamo Lublova (local)
Trophy Case: Confederacy Cup (S9)
Transfers Out: CM Milovan Antic, free Carelton Park Rangers (XAN); RM Rostislav Shvaliev, free SC Filwarfin (PAS); GK Adreya Jankovic, free Levis Athletic (QUE); RB Kielo Hlinka, free Brusnia Unitidor (KSK)
Transfers In: RM Bridgett Elliot (PFA), 1M Santraginus
Club Summary: Molvania's second team by fan support, it's probably fair to call the Reds the most consistent team in the state of Molvania. They are a safe bet for a mid-table finish most years, and occasionally break into the title race. Their supporters are known as heavy drinkers, but generally hooliganism is minimal. (honestly, if there's a team whose fans don't have a reputation for drinking, I've yet to hear of them). Lublova's steppe nomad heritage is on display at Reds matches though, with elaborate traditional costumes to be found everywhere. Impromptu bareback horse races have even been known to break out at pre-match parties, though these days more often for the benefit of TV crews than anything else.
Last Season: The Reds were solidly embedded in the mid-table, with all the good and bad that implies. Harbors had another decent season up front, but as usual didn't see as many touches as you need your feature striker getting. The midfield trio were decent, as were Antic and Cowper off the bench, and central midfield was probably the strength of the team. The back line was a little hit and miss, with Wassef beginning to show her age, and none of the other three emerging as a true leader. Audette was decent enough in net, but as a follow-up to her excellent first year with the Reds, her season was a bit lackluster by comparison. Still, how you view the season depends on what you think Lubova's goals ought to be. Is this a team trying to recapture its old glory days and make a charge into the upper echelons of the league? In that case they're nowhere near where they should be and have massive amounts of work to do, including likely turning over the entire roster over the next few seasons. Are they trying to hang on to their record of never having been relegated and present a reasonably competitive brand of football to their fans? Well in that case they're right on target. It's important not to overstate the problems in that case. Sure, they don't come close to measuring up to the top of the table, but by the same token there's a big class difference between them and the two teams that were sent down to the second tier.
This Season: The good part about being stuck in mid-table purgatory all season is that bigger clubs generally aren't out to poach your players from you. The bad part is that if you just bring everybody back who doesn't want to leave for some reason, you end up with the same mediocre, mid-table team. That, unfortunately, appears to be what Lublova is headed for. True Vanza-Jerat has brought in Elliot to spell Kaccoddtob at right wing, but that's hardly a long term solution given her age. The other changes to the first team are promotions from within, with Koszcz in net and Ludviczak at center half looking set to start. If this Lublova team is going to climb at all in the standings and maybe creep into the top half, that's what they're going to be relying upon. Now, the Reds do certainly have a history of developing great youth players, just take a look at the list of youth prospects they brought up. Still, it's asking a lot that all of the current crop turn out to be that kind of quality. Lower mid-table looks quite a bit more likely barring some totally unheralded superstar emerging from among the youth on the bench.
Roster:
GK: Zornitza Koszcz, SRS, 24; Oceanne Audette, TKT, 34
DF: Stosija Josipa, SRS, 28; Milan Valz, SRS, 29; Kornelija Reznicek, SRS, 26; Irinia Wassef, SRS, 34; Gunters Yozwiak, SRS, 18; Darko Havryluk, SRS, 21; Radko Ludviczak, SRS, 19; Ankica Krall, SRS, 25
MF: Ross Knanirck, KSK, 34; Elviira Andreev, SRS, 28; Bridgett Elliot, PFA, 34; Laron Veum, BRO, 33; Martin Bartoš, FVR/DEL, 30; Towson Cowper, XAN, 23; Mebda Kaccoddtob, EFK, 28; Arminja Dzafic, SRS, 18; Zachevs Chernigov, SRS, 17
FW: Hoyer Harbors, SWE, 29; Nadija Javurek, SRS, 18; Petra Miazga, SRS, 21

Megabrantid Sports Club
Managers:
  MGR: Nirlo-Betva Uzo  	45 QUS/SRS  N
 ASST: Tewodros Periet  	45   SRS    M
 ASST: Tarno Messer             47   SRS    M
City: Brantisvogan, Megabrantis
Stadium: Megabrantid Financial Field (cap. 69,245)
Nickname(s): the Firm
Captain: Johanna Álvgeirsdóttir
Notable Products: Joris Elzokari, Danin Enesca, Isperia Marrish, Laviska Ryarm, Purna Zazagan, Iuri Takala
Rivals: Brantisvogan (local), Chalesm (regional), Algolia (competitive), Yassaca (competitive)
Trophy Case: Challengers Cup (IFCF 4), AOCL (45), Superleague (S5, S7, S8, S15, S16, S19), Confederacy Cup (S2, S7, S13), SCFA Supercup (S6, S14)
Transfers Out: CB Blasko Titov, 5M Pesfield Trees (SYL); LM Chiranjivi Dast, 2M Sporting Jaglan; RB Viola Partas, free Caversham (KRY); GK Emil Groshev, free Arsenal de Releinthi (AFT); LM Oraz Irvain, free Veriasod Wolves FC (TKT)
Transfers In: ST Klara Holmberg (VAL), 10M Yassaca; CB Jozica Szimon, 1M Pria City (CMT)
Club Summary: MSC lack the long history of their biggest rivals, Chalesm and Brantisvogan, but make up for it with massive amounts of money. Bankrolled by the Confederacy's biggest financial conglomerate, Megabrantid United Financial, they have (some say) bought their way into the top flight of the SCFA. That might be true, but you certainly can't argue with the result. With five league titles, the Firm are the only Confederate club entitled to adorn their crest with a star, in large part because when the chips are down they can probably out-spend any other club in the Confederacy.
Last Season: That they finished on top of the table to take their sixth league title of the SCFA era will mask some problems. This team stormed out to a massive lead by the midway point of the season, and then nearly choked it all away, taking the league in the end by just two points after leading at one point by fourteen. Through the first half of the season, the Firm scored 43, conceded just 13 and amassed a 14-3-0 record. Everything was working to perfection. During the second half, their record was 6-4-7 with 26 for and 26 against. It was as if each area of the team hit its rough patch for the season simultaneously, and it highlighted, perhaps, how the team that had run so far out in front of the rest of the pack might have finished tenth just a season earlier. It’s probably fair to say that neither season truly represented the quality of the team, and that this championship is the product of an overachieving first half of the season, much as the previous result was one of underachievement. Nirlo-Betva may have righted the ship emphatically in the short term, but they’re going to have quite a bit of work to do to sustain the performances that Megabrantid has come to expect.
This Season: After such a big success in their first season in charge, Nirlo-Betva took some significant actions to get the team younger and build for sustained success in the future. The old guard is very much out, with Floren, Dast, and Titov all leaving. In terms of new faces in the first team, Holmberg is the one everyone’s talking about. After spending nine years at Yassaca but finishing outside the top five in the final three of those, she finally had enough and answered when the Firm came calling. Still just 26, she’ll join Nianzou in Megabrantid’s revamped attack, which also sees homegrown prospect Raynott promoted to starting left wing alongside last season’s returning midfielders. At the back, they’ll have a pair of very young center backs in Kurbis and Andersen, though they do add former Lublova standout Szimon for some veteran depth. The question on everyone’s mind is, of course, how good is this team, really? Can they defend their title? It’ll definitely be tough, but possible, as long as the back line doesn’t hang Shim out to dry too often, and the midfield looks more like the dominating unit they were early last year, and less the aimless collection of ball-watchers they sometimes were down the stretch. Keeping the team focused and together after last season’s near collapse will be the biggest challenge for Nirlo-Betva.
Roster:
GK: Leopold Shim, QUE, 28; Tallak Winter, SRS, 24
DF: Slava Jakšić, PAS, 26; Dong Xiaowang, YZH, 30; Rasmus Andersen, VAL, 21; Inaki Kurbis, SRS, 21; Ederna Bolkva, SRS, 19; Orhan Jamshidi, SRS, 17; Eino Somsak, SRS, 20; Jozica Szimon, SRS, 33
MF: Johanna Álvgeirsdóttir, GRÆ, 31; Soile Raynott, SRS, 21; Alice Sauvage, QAD, 26; Helek-Pertz Zev, QUS/SRS, 27; Alikki Seppa, SRS, 17; Ronja Kukk, SRS, 25; Arvo Kostadin, SRS, 19; Jelena Aravit, SRS, 33
FW: Pierre-Alexis Nianzou, QUE, 27; Klara Holmberg, VAL, 26; Teemu Karelyi, SRS, 20; Petra Govard, SRS, 23

Football Club Olympia Arkintoofle
Managers:
  MGR Pula Korischet     55   SRS    F
 ASST Rangit Hamevaja    64   SRS    M
 ASST Arushi Cruz        51   SRS    F
City: Arkintoofle, Megabrantis
Stadium: Olympiastad (cap. 47,550)
Nickname(s): the Olympics
Captain: Mazaa Etoba
Notable Products: Ikra Yonte, Olev Clegg, Rasim Orgatz, Damaris Nebojsic, Polter Yndel, Zemen Ystrad
Rivals: Arkintoofle United, Santraginus
Trophy Case: League 1 (S6, S10, S19), Youth Series 2 (S18)
Transfers Out: GK Alimayu Shiben, free BSN (TAX); CB Kemen Aldra, free Flania Zarss; CM Hirune Afmadu, free Orchideeën (TAX); CB Danika Zlatkovic, free Far Hills SC (CBP); ST Gurutz Falsin, free Cramshananteen; CB Enai Leirenen, retired
Transfers In: CM Otokar Barwegen, 1.5M Viltvodle City; GK Biljan Surtz, 1M Stavromula United; CB Kadriye Palk, 1M Flania Zarss
Club Summary: Olympia were founded not long before the war by the Imperial mayor. Accordingly, they were hated by most of the Confederacy, and have not been wholly able to shake off the association with far-right groups and authoritarianism, especially since some of their ultras groups are known for chants and banners that are politically incorrect to say the least (the club has banned several of these groups from matches but they often find ways to sneak in). Despite all this, their support is strong in and around Arkintoofle. Of late, they've had a reputation for badly behaved players, and lackluster performance on the field, though that tide may finally be turning.
Last Season: Absolute dominance. Olympia outscored their opponents by more than most teams in League 1 score goals in total. The team building by Korischet and her team over the past few seasons and the persistence in the face of a pair of frustrating playoff losses has finally paid off with a monster of a season. There are a few long tenured players still in the lineup, most notably the captain, Etoba. Many of the team’s key contributors were those added or promoted more recently. Karman and Jo from Yassaca and Rockets respectively, and Tarpinian from Viltvodle City in the window just prior to the season. Teenage fullback Tutku as well as Torluk, Boundir, Salovaara, and Gorokhov from the bench.
This Season: Now heading back to the top flight, reinforcements were certainly needed, and a number of players who weren’t going to be able to contribute at this level were let go. Of the two additions to the first team, Barwegen has been a well-rounded box-to-box player at Viltvodle for several years now, and will no doubt be pleased to reunite with Tarpinian. Palk is a well-traveled veteran at center half and still has a few years left. He’s an excellent option as Torluk continues to mature. It’s a little difficult to get a good handle on how ready this team is going to be. They have virtually no names recognizable to the average fan on their roster, having been out of the top flight for the past seven years. Unknown isn’t necessarily the same thing as outclassed though, and the attack that racked up 82 goals this past season will likely catch more than one superleague back line by surprise. The defense is a bit more of a question mark, but Nuallain will be able to keep them in matches that they’d otherwise be blown out of, so Olympia overall have and excellent chance to stay up for at least a season, perhaps longer if they can keep the roster intact.
Roster:
GK: Nolwenn Nuallain, SRS, 31; Bijan Surtz, SRS, 22
DF: Jaidev Kaloyan, SRS, 30; Aile Tutku, SRS, 20; Kadriye Palk, SRS, 32; CB Helod Karman, SRS, 29; Kaarle Boundir, SRS, 25; Bertil Husdal, SRS, 18; Seija Torluk, SRS, 20; Vaino Hult, SRS, 17
MF: Nuha Jo, SRS, 30; Mazaa Etoba, SRS, 32; Zain Tarpinian, SRS, 26; Otokar Barwegen, SRS, 28; CM Aakos Rauta, SRS, 31; Mikhail Gorokhov, PYAm 18; Petteri Vilane, SRS, 29; Lujayn Mjelde, SRS, 18; Kuldeep Lowens, SRS, 20
FW: Piritta Kulmala, SRS, 25; Saara Trettin, SRS, 19; Kaija Salovaara, SRS, 20

Football Club of Santraginus
Managers:
 MGR  Simon Krajewski     60   TMB    M
ASST  Solomiya Medveev    54   SRS    F
ASST  Henning Winther     57   SRS    M
City: Santraginus, Isle of Squornshelous
Stadium: Admiral Cherenkov Stadium (cap. 71,200)
Nickname(s): the Admirals
Captain: Siri Byqvist
Notable Products: Thorgnyr Bondarov, Snorre Fridtjofs, Ottilia Hjort, Vasilii Nyberg
Rivals: Vogsphere United, Striterax Knights, Stavromula United, Olympia Arkintoofle
Trophy Case: Youth Series 2 (S19)
Transfers Out: LW Kira Madsen, 1.5M KFX Halazem; RM Bridgett Elliot (PFA), 1M Lublova Reds; CB Nahia Flodr, free UFC Flamarion; CM Isperia Marrish, retired
Transfers In: RB/WB Kayla Johnstone (SYL), 1.5M Capitol Athletic (SYL)
Club Summary: Based in the old Imperium’s largest port and originally founded as a navy club, Santraginus pretty quickly gained a following among the merchant marine, port workers, and working class of the city in general. Santraginus is, well maybe the best way to put it is that of all the cities on the Isle of Squornshelous, the former Imperium, it bears the closest resemblance culturally to a Confederate city. Progressive where the rest of the Imperium was conservative, left-leaning in a far-right nation, Santraginus developed, among other things, a hard-nosed insistence on doing things its own way, a thriving punk rock scene, and a vicious rivalry with Vogsphere, and their football club is heir to all of those traditions.
Last Season: A pretty ugly setback after season 18’s surprise third-place finish. The team, to be blunt, had gotten a little long in the tooth at some key positions. Marrish just lacked the quickness to win the ball back and get things moving upfield. Elliot certainly didn’t have her best season either, and the different parts of the attack were too easily isolated from each other by opposing midfield presses. Walat regressed as well, perhaps inevitably after a career season, and the back three was not always well enough supported by the holding midfielders Marrish and Arud to bail him out when he needed it. Add to that a series of nagging injuries among the strikers and it was a perfect storm of bad form and bad luck for the Admirals, who will be hoping to bounce back after some R&R this off-season.
This Season: The one bright spot about last season, the youth squad’s second-tier championship, actually presents something of an interesting dilemma. Krajewski’s general preference to load his rosters with experienced players has sometimes been curtailed by SCFA roster rules, and now with multiple very talented young players set to graduate the youth side, how will he look to integrate them into the senior team? Hanvald and Zhupanovsky were two stars of that youth team, and at left back and center mid could be valuable contributors to Krajewski’s future plans. The Tumbran is opting for a tactical readjustment to the lineup after last season’s poor results. Both attacking wingers, Elliot and Madsen, are out, and will be replaced by more defensive-minded wingbacks, with Johnstone joining from Capitol City to play out right and Wilson-Didh shifting outside from left center back on the other side. The Quebecois fullback is a talented enough player to make the transition work, but a good young left back with speed and endurance to burn like Hanvald could take that position, allowing Wilson-Didh to remain in a more defensive role at times, as he’s a better option at left center than Kohut. Likewise, Zhupanovsky could help out in the central holding midfield role, where Arud struggled at times, so long as Krajewski trusts her enough to give her playing time. Of late it’s taken exceptional talent (like Faraldo and Poulin) for young players to break into the first team, just look at Obnizova stuck on the bench for years. But the Admirals will likely need contributions from everyone across the roster to climb back into the top half.
Roster:
GK: Jovon Walat, SRS, 31; Lyosha Utkin, SRS, 30
DF: Caroline Faraldo, PFA, 23; Tiffany Vandendries, ZWZ, 30; Yngve Kohut, SRS, 29; Brian Wilson-Didh, QUE, 26; Kayla Johnstone, SYL, 26; Jari Mankell, SRS, 18; Elena Lindholm, SRS, 21; Halvor Karstensen, SRS, 19; Regina Hanvald, SRS, 17
MF: Siri Byqvist, SRS, 29; Erna Arud, SRS, 27; Anders Ebeling, SRS, 21; Tilda Holm, SRS, 20; Barsaam Khovkoitun, SRS, 18; Tryggve Barsukov, SRS, 20
FW: Theophile-Corneille Poulin, QUE, 20; Lucia Somers, COR, 31; Antonina Obnizova, PYA, 22; Danielle Jackson, OSR, 36

by **Squornshelan Remnant States** » Wed Oct 25, 2023 7:33 am

SCFA Season 20 Preview
Superleague Part 3

Sivoliva Capitalizt Athletic Club
Managers:
  MGR: Moon Tae-Hong        59   QUE    M
 ASST: Keshav Rallinaitis   49   SRS    M
 ASST: Shailaja Desh        42   SRS    F
City: Yassaca, Sivolvia
Stadium: Black Raven Field (cap. 35,400)
Nickname(s): Siv Cap, Capitalizt, the Budgies
Captain: Jasper Mordecai
Notable Products: Keshav Rallinaitis, Ikra Yonte
Rivals: Yassaca (local), Brasta (regional), Syneca (regional), Bayfront (regional), Always Ready (regional)
Trophy Case: League 1 (S14)
Transfers Out: CM Demyan Keo, 1M Wavel AC; DM Ines Tivadar, free Viltvodle City; RB Ehsan Shiraz, free Syneca; DM Arantzazu Voyels, free Asbury Park (XAN)
Transfers In: CM/AM Baillaire Fillar (CMT), 12M 1830 Cathair (AUD); RB Paavo Lindgren, 1.5M Raven River (NPH)
Club Summary: There are two very distinct eras at what was once the smaller of the two major clubs located in the city of Yassaca. The much longer, older era is that of Sivolvia Central Athletic Club. A middling second-tier side, they were always decent but rarely a serious promotion challenger. Decent club, produced a few decent players, but stayed in their lane. That era was emphatically ended when the team was acquired by Black Raven Technologies just a few weeks after earning promotion to the top tier at the end of Season 14. The influx of money and the Black Raven’s lack of concern with the club’s profit margin have led to a charge up the table over the past four seasons, two top five finishes, and the pressure of expectations that they will continue to progress toward the lofty goal of a league title.
Last Season: The best finish in club history, just three points away from the title winners and one away from the second Champions League berth. The attack was a deadly weapon once again, finishing just a handful of goals off the pace set by MSC and Brantisvogan. If we’re to say what kind of weapon, a trident comes to mind, with Shakhnovich and Mordecai the left and right prongs respectively, and Sargsa the middle point. Central midfield was improved by the arrival of Keo and Jerat-Forzu, but sometimes still seemed to lack the presence of a playmaking leader, with none of the three fulling embracing that role. Defense was also quite a bit better, with the steady championship experience of Hoseok making a big difference out left, and Shehzad having a very strong debut in net, earning honorable mention for both Best Goalkeeper and Signing of the Season. Altogether, it was an excellent year, and one that the club's players, management, and supporters can all be happy with. Despite some very justified celebration though, the feeling surrounding this team is still one of hunger for more.
This Season: With statlines and a final result to similar to the two teams ahead of them, you could forgive Capitalizt for standing more or less pat and making small adjustments here and there. That isn’t SivCap style though. Moon continued to tinker with the back line, bringing in Flamarion product Lindgren back to the SRS after a lengthy stint at Raven River. He’ll give Hobeika a bit more time to develop and his attacking flair should lead to a productive partnership with Mordecai. The big addition however, is in the center of the pitch. Capitalizt were unsuccessful in their initial attempt to lure Grayson Fillar, hence the signing of Lindgren. They did win the bidding war for Baillaire’s signature, beating out Myana, CA Paulinthal, Algolia, and Hellenic SC. With Keo shuffled hastily out the door, the way is clear for Baillaire to take over as the main playmaker in the attack, which is saying something with talents like Shakhnovich and Mordecai on the wings, and Sargsa up front. Expect a triangular alignment from the central midfield, with Fillar up front ahead of Jerat-Forzu and Amjol.
Roster:
GK: Jahangir Shehzad, INS, 23; Nasira Ismailov, SRS, 19
DF: Kim Hoseok, QUR, 29; Gandolf Turner, NPH, 27; Paavo Lindgren, SRS, 31; Lela Terijoki, SRS, 32; Adnan Hobeika, SRS, 18; Aygul Baris, SRS, 26; Mazin Krikorian, SRS, 27; Aridai Hartlaf, SRS, 28
MF: Baillaire Fillar, CMT, 26; Jasper Mordecai, NPH, 30; Oystein Shakhnovich, SRS, 24; Nur Amjol, SRS, 22; Jerat-Forzu Mal, QUS/SRS, 28; Ramazan Elmufti, SRS, 20; Akhil Neviud, SRS, 22; Ayaz Sangshak, SRS, 17; Sevan Nejem, SRS, 20
FW: Rasha Sargsa, SRS, 26; Sherifa Saab, SRS, 19; Diksha Pinder, SRS, 23

Sporting Jaglan
Managers:
  MGR  Brio Yafai      54   SRS    F
 ASST  Lochna Gera     41   SRS    M
 ASST  Veasna Sidhu    37   SRS    F
City: Jaglan, Algolia
Stadium: Koilos Field (cap. 21,500)
Nickname(s): The Rebels
Captain: Tyra Volam
Notable Products: Darya Macar, Eetu Nazarov, Ayli Orzhova, Kadek Sherazi, Paiva Shimski, Malai Yarlut, Demyan Keo
Rivals: Jaglan Royals (local), Emerald Coast (regional/competitive), Athletic (regional/competitive)
Trophy Case: League 1 (S7), Confederacy Cup (S16)
Transfers Out: RB Sukhbir Apoorv, free Arkintoofle United; LM/CM Sakineh Nagarkar, free Vantanoch FC (TKT); ST Georg Komarov, free Meldrum Fall (SVI); AM Dejana Bolund, free Bergholz Caledonian FC (CBP)
Transfers In: LM Chiranjivi Dast, 2M Megabrantid; RB Silvi Amathir, 1.25M Hamiltonian Cambria (KSK)
Club Summary: Sporting, like Athletic in Damogran, are the smaller, poorer club in Jaglan, and Royals fans have never let them forget it. As in so many other cases, this imbalance in spending power and prestige has become a point of pride for Sporting's supporters, and years of trash talking against a club styling itself as "Royal" have made Sporting something of a magnet for radical anti-authoritarians and anarchists. Their green and red replica jerseys are frequently seen at political protests, and even being hustled into the back of police vans, something the club generally maintains an uneasy silence about. All publicity is good publicity though, and their ascension to the Superleague is bringing about a new wave of popularity. The club is in the midst of their longest ever stay in the top tier, heading into their 13th straight season in the Superleague. Frequently though, they've only just managed to extend their stay, finishing third from last, one place clear of automatic relegation four times in that stretch.
Last Season: Significant improvement in Yafai’s first season. Whether the management change was the wakeup call the roster needed, or Yafai brought some tactical or motivational secret along with her, it worked. The team added five wins to last year’s total and moved up six places in the final table, very nearly cracking the top half. Arcaster’s arrival made a huge difference in net, and the club had its best defensive performance since the surprise fifth-place finish all the way back in Season 11. The addition of Morphy, who is getting quite acquainted with Algolian sides, having now played for three, also helped to boost the attack, leading to Sporting recording their best ever goal differential in the top tier. It was a good year, but now they have to follow up on it. Not that many expect them to continue rising into the top half, but the Red Queen Paradox certainly applies in football. You have to run as fast as you can just to stay in the same place, so Yafai and her Rebels had better lace them up and get ready.
This Season: Just how Sporting are going about preparing to avoid a slide back into the relegation zone starts with bringing home young fullback Amathir after a couple seasons in Kelssek. Her return has the added bonus of giving the Rebels another homegrown player for roster rules along with a definite upgrade at the position. The other move is a bit more of a high risk high reward tactic. When Megabrantid decided to move on from their longtime left wing, Dast, most clubs seemed to take it as a signal that the former SRS national teamer was about done with his usefulness in top-tier football, and Sporting were the only club to make a bid. Admittedly, they got him for cheaper than former international caliber players usually go, but he’s still going to command a higher wage than the Rebels are usually accustomed to paying. Still, he’s a talented player, if a little slow these days, and if nothing else Tulyakbay and Jaglani can try to benefit from his wealth of experience. Ultimately though, Sporting’s fortunes this season won’t depend so much on Dast alone as the players around him in the midfield and attack, those who are near international caliber on their best days, and near invisible on their worst. Tulyakbay, Aaltonen, Volam. Can the midfield control possession, as they frequently did last season, and provide adequate service to big Rado Jiménez up front? Time will tell.
Roster:
GK: Lowen Arcaster, NPH, 32; Erina Livaja, SRS, 23
DF: Trai Somsak, SRS, 26; Anubis Zlatkowić, ZRH, 31; Darshana Begam, SRS, 24; Silvi Amathir, SRS, 23; Dayaram Jicha, SRS, 19; Taron Plusderr, SRS, 22; Zubin Radev, SRS, 18; Indrani Kudumban, SRS, 20
MF: Tyra Volam, SRS, 32; Chiranjivi Dast, SRS, 33; Tiiu Aaltonen, SRS, 26; Nursultan Tulyakbay, SRS, 26; Inder Ekwem, SRS, 25; Shakuntala Jaglani, SRS, 20
FW: Radoslav Jiménez, CAD, 31; Ona Morphy, EFL, 26; Fusum Kadirc, SRS, 35; Ratnam Kumar, SRS, 25; Zubaida Vantchev, SRS, 20; Nitin Asokan, SRS, 17

Syneca Athletic Club
Managers:
 MGR  Girma Mikhulat     49   SRS    M
ASST  Bulut Poyraz  	 44   SRS    M
ASST  Iroda Hartlaf      39   SRS    F
City: Syneca, Sivolvia
Stadium: Synesoft Arena (cap. 38,600)
Nickname(s): the Sea Lions
Captain: Shripati Norup
Notable Products: Lyzolda Petrov
Rivals: Yassaca (regional/competitive), Brasta (regional), Hunian (regional), FC Bayfront (local)
Trophy Case: Superleague (S4), Confederacy Cup (S12), Supercup (S5, S13), Youth Series 1 (S16), Youth Series 2 (S12)
Transfers Out: CB Damjan Protić (ZRH), 1.25M Riuwiee United (AFT); RB Scott Gillespie (FVA), 1.5M Wanda Island Wanderers (AFT); LB Alayna Maslennikov, 2M Felswyr (CMT); LM Lerap Kanach, free Khalgarh Valley FC (TKT)
Transfers In: CB Margo Szôts (PAS), 2.5M Paulinthal SC (PAS); LB Cephas Lidston, 1.5M Clayquot City (KSK); RB Ehsan Shiraz, free Sivolvia Capitalizt
Club Summary: One of the least likely SCFA top tier champions, Syneca are the only non-inaugural Superleague member to have won a championship, and did so in their first season after promotion. Since then, they’ve generally been a lower mid-table team, without the financial resources to mount a serious challenge to the true contenders, or even to match their regional rivals, Yassaca. In recent history, the club has had a reputation for failing to develop its youth talents well, though that might be changing as a championship youth team in Season 16 begins to come of age in the senior team.
Last Season: The arrival of Hodgson and promotion of Krumins led to significant improvement in the attack, with Berge and Khachat both having big bounce-back seasons. Fueled by that high powered attack, the Sea Lions shot up the table to finish just a handful of points out of an IFCF spot, beating out the likes of Algolia, Vogsphere, and most importantly to Syneca supporters, Yassaca. Defense was still an issue though, with the back line doing a poor job of limiting chance danger for Robinson. When a team is tied for third in the league in goalscoring but has an even differential, there’s a definite problem there.
This Season: Mikhulat has set about addressing the team’s defensive shortcomings with what can only be described as a heavy hand. Fullbacks Maslennikov and Gillespie are out, as is team captain, center half Protić. Lovers of diacritics shouldn’t despair, however, as he’ll be replaced in the center by Szôts. Veteran Lidston will fill in on the left, while homegrown prospect Khachaturyan gets the nod on the right, with Shiraz brought in to provide some experience in reserve. The midfield and attack will be the same that gave such an impressive performance last season, spearheaded by Berge, Khachat, and Hodgson, while Norup inherits the armband and leadership of the midfield. If they can repeat their excellent form, and if the nearly all-new back line can deliver even moderate improvement there, Syneca could be a genuine IFCF contender for the first time since the days of Titor Hlinka, and perhaps even a dark horse for the title race.
Roster:
GK: Rose Robinson, TMB, 25; Feylan Simsek, SRS, 18
DF: Jayden Alonso, BRO, 28; Margo Szôts, PAS, 24; Cephas Lidston, SRS, 34; Shamil Khachaturyan, SRS, 19; Meltem Kader, SRS, 20; Tabassum Saqaf, SRS, 24; Rasha Fevronia, SRS, 22; Ehsan Shiraz, SRS, 30
MF: Eero Bortnan, SRS, 23; Shripati Norup, SRS, 28; Arda Krumins, SRS, 24; Tyler Hodgson, PFA, 30; Yamuna Khachat, SRS, 27; Nandi Korradi, SRS, 18; Alan Rieder, STL, 34; Nurullah Arslan, SRS, 35; Feruza Kubaisi, SRS, 17
FW: Judith Berge, GTK, 24; Inder Starovoitov, SRS, 19; Shabhnam Avaki, SRS, 19

Vogsphere United
Managers:
  MGR: Jens Dahlberg  	 67   VAL    M
 ASST: Pavlo Knutsen  	 59   SRS    M
 ASST: Afanasy Persson   58   SRS    M
City: Vogsphere, Isle of Squornshelous
Stadium: Vogsphere Arena (cap. 90,000)
Nickname(s): The Capitals, The Evil Empire (derogatory)
Captain: Tonje Bakken
Notable Products: Iosif Chaika, Juhani Ljungman, Vilde Martikainen, Lisbet Naumov, Vyacheslav Maksimov
Rivals: Striterax Knights, FC Santraginus
Trophy Case: N/A
Transfers Out: CB Leigh Ballinure, 0.5M KFX Halazem; ST Feofilat Dubynin, 3M Yassaca; AM Agnieska Sorokin, free Hawthorne United (XAN); DM Oskar Sosunov, free Andover Borough SC (CBP); CM Idoya Kronotsky, free Beckton Supermarine (KRY)
Transfers In: CM/AM Deni Cowler (NPH), 6M Burnaby SC (KSK); ST Agapito Murphy (PFA), 1.5M Emerald Coast
Club Summary: If you look all the way back to the premodern, prerevolution era of Squornshelan football, then no club has the history of success, or rather dominance, that Vogsphere does. Others might point out that as the favored club of the highly corrupt Imperial government, Vogsphere always had more money, favorable treatment, and that their dozens of Imperial League titles should accordingly be given less weight, if any at all. Their, shall we say problematic political associations and tendency to draw as right-wing a crowd as you’ll find anywhere in the SRS add to their unpopularity. Still, since unification, they’ve picked up as a force to be reckoned with both on the field and in the transfer window.
Last Season: To be blunt, Vogsphere have appeared to be stuck in the mud and spinning their wheels during Dahlberg’s tenure thus far, with one eighth- and two ninth-place finishes to their credit since the departure of Skeggestad. They’ve consistently been a top-half finisher at least, but once again seemed to be missing something in order to make the leap to top-five contender status. Dahlberg’s moves to improve the team’s defense, bringing in Holmes and Marko worked. The team conceded a respectable 39 goals in their 34 matches, in the same general territory as most of the top teams in the league. They failed to capitalize on this 15-goal improvement over the previous year by scoring 20 fewer goals themselves. As unfair as it seems to lay blame at any one player’s feet when there are 10 outfielders all responsible for a team’s form, Bergfalk’s occasional lapses from last season became more habitual, and the Capitals midfield tripod was left with only two reliable legs. Dahlberg tried out multiple options at CAM, but all came with a flaw. Sorokin was generally invisible, Kremenchug over-aggressive, and while Siegel was capable, he also required replacement at holding midfielder from among the same pool of players. Vogsphere never found a good answer to that problem and their mid-table finish was the result.
This Season: Bergfalk isn’t gone, but she’s definitely out of the first team. We’ll see how long she’s content to ride the bench, but her replacement may be cause for some genuine optimism. Deni Cowler was a Team of the Season honoree, and Cup and League champion in Kelssek with Burnaby. Apart from the obvious addition of her considerable on-field skill, she’ll bring a confidence and swagger that this - let’s face it - rather beaten down Vogsphere team desperately needs. They also added canny striker Murphy from Emerald Coast to provide a more reliable rotational option to complement their talented but mercurial young star, Dahlgren. It’s a good pair of moves from Dahlberg, and the mass availability of talented players this past window was a fortunate circumstance for the embattled Vogsphere manager, who is under significant pressure to bring IFCF football back to Vogsphere. At some point soon Dahlberg, or someone else if things go poorly, will have to start a rebuild of the steadily aging back line; Pellonpekko’s promotion is a good start. But for now, Bakken and Fernández are still themselves, and while the team isn’t stacked to the extent of some others in the league, they have enough punching power in Dahlgren, Cowler, and Khedira to have a definite shot at achieving this season’s goals.
Roster:
GK: Callum Holmes, SYL, 32; Viktor Astrom, SRS, 19
DF: Tonje Bakken, SRS, 32; Felipe Fernández, HUA, 33; Rian Marko, SRS, 32; Anni Pellonpekko, SRS, 23; Elizaveta Nystrom, SRS, 25; Pavel Hogberg, SRS, 18; Grusha Kovalenko, SRS, 31; Erlend Govorov, SRS, 17
MF: Cade Khedira, QUE, 22; Wilfredo Fry, PFA, 30; Joachim Siegel, VAL, 32; Vadim Arkhipov, SRS, 31; Deni Cowler, NPH, 28; Turid Bergfalk, SRS, 26; Nadia Tolbukhin, SRS, 21; Yelizaveta Berg, SRS, 27; Helga Roslovic, SRS, 19; Tahvo Kremenchug, SRS, 21;
FW: Pyotr Dahlgren, SRS, 23; Agapito Murphy, PFA, 33

Han Wavel Athletic Club
Managers:
  MGR Stamela Pirin     51   SRS    F
 ASST Arabek Jahoda     40   SRS    M
 ASST Awarvis Skiaro    58   SRS    M
City: Han Wavel, Han Dold
Stadium: Green Heart Center (cap. 20,760)
Nickname(s): the Evergreens
Captain: Brynmor Magraith
Notable Products: Dermot Hilargi, Gurgen Raynott, Ronit Somhair, Caitrin Ness
Rivals: Wavel Rangers, Han Dold City
Trophy Case: League 1 (S15), Youth Series 2 (S16)
Transfers Out: RB Caradoc Anghoill, 2.5M Hiyashi Celestia (EXT); CB Raugar Borinn, free Brigketh Bishop (SVI); CM Zeynab Gajurel, free Hunian; RW Chuck Dow (SFD), retired
Transfers In: RB Helia Joskaro, 1.5M Baskita (PAS); CM Demyan Keo, 1M Sivolvia Capitalizt
Club Summary: A distinctly smaller club than their cross-town rivals, Rangers, Wavel AC have nonetheless built themselves into a perennial contender in League 1. In fact, they've finished ahead of Rangers more often than not in the Superleague era, something they don't let their larger rivals forget. While the entire state of Han Dold is more interested in ice hockey as a rule, any meeting between one of their big four football clubs is a major event.
Last Season: It was a good season but certainly not smooth sailing as the Evergreens clinched their automatic promotion by a single point, needing help on the final day as Viltvodle City gleefully beat Viltvodle United to deny the rivals the chance to take advantage of Wavel’s own loss to Golgafrincham. It was a huge relief for Wavel supporters, as their club have made an awful habit of choking away promotion. The Evergreens have finished fourth in the second tier five times, and third three times, but have never won a promotion playoff. Fortunately it wasn’t necessary for them in large part due to one of the most smothering defensive performances League 1 has ever seen. The quartet of Agras, Krark, Magraith, and Anghoill were ever-present, and the team also got excellent contributions from a very young defensive reserve, particularly O’Corra, and Bradaigh. With Aliani also in excellent form, this unit held Wavel’s opponents to half a goal per match. The attack was nothing special, but didn’t need to be. Most nights a single goal was good enough for full points.
This Season: Anghoill is off to chase IFCF football, and Dow retired, but apart from that much of the team returns intact. The team parts ways with Gajurel, who finds League 1 more her speed than the Superleague, and Pirin has decided to take a chance on once regarded midfielder Demyan Keo to replace her. A hot youth prospect out of Sporting Jaglan, he was scooped up by Brantisvogan, never cracked the first team there, and underwhelmed in a single season with Capitalizt. Now he’ll be handed what is probably his last chance to impress at this level of football and will be looked to as the main pivot for the entire attack. You can, and perhaps should question the wisdom of entrusting such an integral role in Wavel’s attempt to stay up to such an unproven (perhaps even diproven) player. It’s what they could afford though, and if it pays off it could pay off big, as Keo was once projected to make the national team by now. On defense, rather than rushing the young talent on the bench, Pirin brought in a veteran, Joskaro, who has long experience in the Pasargan SuperLiga. The defense should be a strong point once again, but it’ll take something very special for them to hold Superleague attacks to the same paltry totals they posted last season. Much as we’d like to root for this team, an immediate return to League 1 seems most likely.
Roster:
GK: Birgitte Aliani, SRS, 32; Gormlaith Aswydd, SRS, 20
DF: Tyomin Agras, SRS, 29; Helia Joskaro, SRS, 33; Anjali Krark, SRS, 34; Brynmor Magraith, SRS, 27; Fiachna Bradaigh, SRS, 19; Eibhlin O’Corra, SRS, 19; Osgar Acheson, SRS, 17; Doireann Sabbah, SRS, 18
MF: Liadain Reis, SRS, 20; Penella Riktara, SRS, 30; Demyan Keo, SRS, 26; Azamat Eldred, SRS, 28; Aerona Vatutin, SRS, 21; Lughaidh Colhoun, SRS, 18; Emry Heltain, SRS, 17
FW: Aoibhe Eachairn, SRS, 27; Hassan Enderus, SRS, 28; Emrys Walsh, SRS, 19; Finbar Linos, SRS, 20; Beathan Tyree, SRS, 18

Yassaca Football Club
Managers:
 MGR: Julia Atherton      47   TIN    F
ASST: Orislava Pensinger  41   SRS    F
ASST: Talaat Demirki      40   SRS    F
City: Yassaca, Sivolvia
Stadium: Pheldagrif Stadium (cap 45,620)
Nickname(s): The Tigers
Captain: Mare Si
Notable Products: Jirar Lomidan, Selvala Tabur, Shreya Krusan, Saffiyah Kartal
Rivals: Syneca (regional, competitive), Brasta (regional), Megabrantid (competitive)
Trophy Case: Challengers Cup (IFCF Cycle 6), Superleague (S9, S10, S11, S12). Confederacy Cup (S15), SCFA Supercup (S10, S11, S12, S16), Youth Series 1 (S9, S10)
Transfers Out: ST Klara Holmberg (VAL), 10M Megabrantid; ST Jadwiga Lofthouse (BRE), 5M Damogran; CM Mare Si (CMT), 3.5M Urrhed FC (CMT); ST Juni Sidorov, free Traal Athletics; LB Hayden Cochrane, retired
Transfers In: DM You Liang Mok (NIX), 3.5M Fuchou (NIX); ST Feofilat Dubynin, 3M Vogsphere United; LB Intan Binici, 1.5M Viltvodle United
Club Summary: Yassaca are the highest profile team in the southeastern state of Sivolvia. They’re a smaller, less financially endowed club than the giants of Megabrantis and Algolia, but have an excellent record with youth prospects. They are second only to Megabrantid with respect to their silverware collection. While many neutrals may not enjoy watching their unexciting style of play, the club and its supporters don't care at all. Under Irfun Melkum they developed a very specific brand of football, and have stuck to it. The Tigers aim to keep possession no matter what, and aggressively close down to regain the ball when they lose it. Opposing attacks are contained to the wings, while high-danger areas in the middle of the field are clogged with defenders. The future of that style and the club itself are in doubt now though, after Melkum’s retirement, his chosen successor’s one-season flameout, and the club’s financial limitations.
Last Season: Disaster. Instead of recovering from the two-season swoon that soured the end of legendary manager Irfun Melkum’s career, things got even worse. For the first time since the inaugural SCFA season, Yassaca finished in the bottom half of the league. The defense was good, but that was never really in doubt. All the shuffling done in midfield over the past few seasons has failed to produce a team that can consistently control possession and create chances. Kioz Ryndin, handpicked successor to Melkum, was fired before the sun had gone down on Matchday 30, and the process of picking up the pieces began. While the board went back and forth on managerial candidates, the club’s stars found their ways out, one by one. Holmberg was the first to leave, joining Megabrantid’s title defense effort. Then the floodgates opened. Lofthouse to Damogran, the Eagles trying to keep pace in the league arms race. Si returning to Chromatika, and Cochrane decided now was as good a time as any to hang up his boots.
This Season: By the time Julia Atherton was named manager, the roster she inherited had already been gutted. Fortunately, the exodus had not been complete. Keresh and Duret remained at the center of the defense, and Nacar and Lannier in the midfield. Despite the twin absences up front, Atherton’s first order of business was to plug the gap at holding midfielder. Toward that end, Mok looks like a solid pickup. A deep-lying playmaker and prolific goal creator, he’s an international caliber player who it’s hoped will immediately become an on-field leader for Yassaca’s aimless midfield. The rest of the team, though, very much looks a work in progress. The closure of the international window left Atherton to look domestically to plug the other gaps in her first team. She managed to find a good young striker prospect in Dubynin from a Vogsphere team that was looking ore for experience, and a solid fullback in Binici who was a point away from promotion with Viltvodle United last season. She’d probably have liked to add some experience to the bench as well, but the time and money available were both limited. The result is the Superleague’s youngest roster, and a paper thin team that has talent on the bench but hardly any experience, and precisely one player remaining from the club’s four straight league titles. Unsurprisingly, it’s that player, center back Ganter Keresh, who Atherton tapped to wear the armband going forward. Still, it’s going to take a lot more than that before this team is competitive again.
Roster:
GK: Timon Rustil, NPH, 26; Murat Kylar, SRS, 19
DF: Intan Binici, SRS, 26; Anahit Najm, SRS, 25; Amadou Duret, MNV, 31; Ganter Keresh, SRS, 32; Bekzot Kushk, SRS, 18; Khayrat Arkhal, SRS, 19; Nima Khadgar, SRS, 20; Feruza Bangulzai, SRS, 18
MF: You Liang Mok, NIX, 25; Allyson Lannier, CDG, 24; Ilhami Nacar, SRS, 26; Asmundr Thorgilsson, SVJ, 33; Warda Nakouzi, SRS, 18; Afif Tohme, SRS, 18; Tahira Vongxay, SRS, 19; Gulbahar Kos, SRS, 20
FW: Feofilat Dubynin, SRS, 20; Nehira Cavard, SRS, 24; Serdar Amiri, SRS, 24; Parvina Shawkat, SRS, 17

by **Squornshelan Remnant States** » Fri Oct 27, 2023 7:35 am

SCFA Season 20 Preview
League 1

Arkintoofle United
Managers:
  MGR Kagamar Dalvir    64   SRS    M
 ASST Shukria Ladipo    41   SRS    F
 ASST Conan Bohler      36   SRS    M
City: Arkintoofle, Megabrantis
Stadium: ArkArena (cap. 27,300)
Nickname(s): the Sharks
Captain: Fruzsinja Tarr
Notable Products: Tudan Povarnin, Jaska Povarnin, Sawda Bedrosian, Alborz Ialamov
Rivals: Olympia Arkintoofle, UFC Flamarion
Trophy Case: Youth Series 2 (S13)
Club Summary: The original Arkintoofle United fell apart during the chaos of the war. They were never a particularly good club, but had a fair amount of history. The current incarnation was refounded by a prominent group of Arkintoofle citizens, and has enjoyed some modest success. Ark U are usually fairly popular among neutrals, many of whom would like to see them supplant Olympia as the city's best team, a goal they've flirted with over the past several seasons.
Predicted Finish: 6th
Probable First Team: (4-3-1-2)
GK: Hagop Jamshidi, SRS, 31
DF: LB Aderyn Hilmann, SRS, 30; RB Sukhbir Apoorv, SRS, 27; CB Sumati Keo, SRS, 26; CB Imran Kostadin, SRS, 28
MF: LM Hao Devi, SRS, 26; RM Fruzsinja Tarr, SRS, 30; CM Takim Roedgren, SRS, 29; CM Arsen Ebukir, SRS, 27
FW: LS Teodor Laska, SRS, 28; RS Josefine Fürstenberg, CMT, 23
Notable Reserves: LB Rajkumar Phan, SRS, 26; CM Oie Bousa, SRS, 20; ST Inaki Hobeika, SRS, 20

Athletic Club of Damogran
Managers:
  MGR Marjut Grahn       60   SRS    F
 ASST Esti Nibak         40   SRS    F
 ASST Ederna Pinder      42   SRS    F
City: Damogran, Algolia
Stadium: Overburg Arena (cap. 46,222)
Nickname(s): the Furies
Captain: Meera Mhadav
Notable Products: Slater Jant, Vrenz Tambura
Rivals: Sporting Jaglan, Emerald Coast, Damogran FC, Agolia AC
Trophy Case: League 1 (S9), League 2 (S1), Confederacy Cup (S8), Supercup (S9)
Club Summary: Founded by former Damogran FC goalkeeper Pyotr Nedvinsky, Athletic has always had a sort of sibling rivalry toward their older, more successful, and more afflent neighbors. That said, they've often been a solid club in their own right, and have spent recent years either as a decent bottom half team in the top tier, or as one of the best teams in the second tier. Upset-minded, but inconsistent may be the best summation of the club's overall reputation. Fan groups coordinate their wardrobe on match days to create stripes, checkerboards, or other designs of Athletic's orange and purple in the stands.
Predicted Finish: 4th
Probable First Team: (4-4-2)
GK: Dipti Kahun, SRS, 32
DF: LB Valenta Baranel, SRS, 26; RB Kumar Sharad, SRS, 25; CB Sunil Perko, SRS, 23; CB Zakaria Ngo, SRS, 23
MF: LM Pilvi Tikra, SRS, 21; RM Aniela Glankat, SRS, 26; CM Meera Mhadav, SRS, 25; CM Usman Cheynar, SRS, 21
FW: LS Aylit Swerdlen, SRS, 34; RS Sigbritt Rydberg, NRH, 20
Notable Reserves: CM Joonas Priam, SRS, 19; RB Kamphet Suharto, SRS, 20; RM Abishek Vasiliani, SRS, 20

Brasta Football Club
Managers:
  MGR Danin Geladi     42   SRS    M
 ASST Tanja Pinder     56   SRS    M
 ASST Burhan Hagarian  43   SRS    M
City: Brasta, Sivolvia
Stadium: Henkmar Field (cap. 29,850)
Nickname(s): the Buccaneers
Captain: Lydia Peregos
Notable Products: Valda Harkhan, Eetu Pianka
Rivals: Syneca AC, Sivolvia Capitalizt, Yassaca, Always Ready
Trophy Case: N/A
Club Summary: The largest club in Sivolvia's smallest major city, which is also the southernmost in the Confederacy, Brasta's gold and gray symbolize the sand and lava rock of the local beaches. Brasta is known primarily as a tourist destination through most of the Confederacy, but football matches are one place where the townies can go to get away from the Brantids and Algolians crowding their beaches and bars. They have a reputation for frequent drunkenness and debauched fan behavior, but it's debatable how deserved it is. Certainly there are a highly visible minority of fans who get up to stereotpical nonsense. Most of them though, boring as it may be, are pretty well behaved.
Predicted Finish: 9th
Probable First Team: (3-5-2)
GK: Sathala Pergram, SRS, 34
DF: LB Bohdan Perko, SRS, 32; RB Stefcia Radicz, SRS, 33; CB Lydia Peregos, SRS, 29
MF: LM Jetendra Jughash, SRS, 29; RM Staza Zientek, SRS, 33; CM Kailash Amjad, SRS, 25; CM Jarmo Ytsdan, SRS, 25; CM Esha Madathil, SRS, 21
FW: LS Boghos Maranga, SRS, 26; RS Daire Gilran, SRS, 32
Notable Reserves: RM Raakel Kashkeli, SRS, 20; ST Jaganath Baran, SRS, 19; RB Kulliki Aarsand, SRS, 20

Always Ready Brasta
Managers:
  MGR Latif Shawkat     47   SRS    M
 ASST Zhyrgal Chugtai   42   SRS    F
 ASST Inkara Sherzai    40   SRS    M
City: Brasta, Sivolvia
Stadium: Civic Arena (cap. 37,500)
Nickname(s): the Guardians
Captain: Ghulam Scordo
Notable Products: N/A
Rivals: Brasta FC, Bayfront FC
Trophy Case: League 3 (S12)
Club Summary: Always Ready have been the younger sibling club in Brasta for as long as they’ve existed. The few times they’ve met with their cross-town rivals in cup competition, they’ve been, to put in bluntly, stomped flat. Now though, for the first time, they’ll have the opportunity to face Brasta FC in league play, and will hope to make a big statement. They’re a young team at present, with just one member of the first team above the age of 30, and their inexperience will make competition at this level a major challenge.
Predicted Finish: 20
Probable First Team: (4-3-1-2)
GK: Aroha Pobuda, SRS, 26
DF: LB Kiran Lynnar, SRS, 27; RB Alezan Grost, SRS, 34; CB Cliona Barth, SRS, 32; Ghulam Scordo, SRS, 29
MF: LM Jayanta Kopal, SRS, 28; RM Rozina Braam, SRS, 28; CM Ognjan Malinkowski, SRS, 26; AM Korvold Stareks, SRS, 24
FW: LS Deepak Jain, SRS, 26; RS Soile Telmar, SRS, 22
Notable Reserves: CB Affan Arkhal, SRS, 20; LM Meera Targas, SRS, 21; ST Tiidrik Isarn, SRS, 19

Dynamo Lublova Fuczbol Club
Managers:
  MGR Ljator Shvets      65   SRS    M
 ASST Dzemetz Klepacki   48   SRS    M
 ASST Aigar Tatsinan     67   SRS    M
City: Lublova, Molvania
Stadium: Chavdarov Arena (cap. 17,100)
Nickname(s): Dynamo, the Thunderbolts
Captain: Meklit Ivanov
Notable Products: Jurzse Bedesnjak
Rivals: Lublova Reds, Dynamo Bardjov, Lokomotiv Dzrebo
Trophy Case: N/A
Club Summary: The smaller of Lublova's two major clubs by a significant margin, Dynamo are generally to be found in the lower tiers, slugging it out with their regional rivals from nearby Bardjov and Dzrebo. Of late, however, Dynamo have been on the rise, finishing in the upper echelons of the second tier, and within shouting distance of promotion.
Predicted Finish: 3rd
Probable First Team: 4-4-2
GK: Omran Oghar, SRS, 32
DF: LB Perula Yakrai, SRS, 34; RB Nola Chevonne, SRS, 32; CB Marijan Zoric, SRS, 33; CB Eitor Garastazu, SRS, 28
MF: LM Bruzvyliz Mlynarz, SRS, 25; RM Meklit Ivanov, SRS, 34; CM Idalia Kaminski, SRS, 31; CM Aksinia Rajkovic, SRS, 28
FW: LS Otsobi Pohlegar, SRS, 34; RS Grita Lindholm, SRS, 29
Notable Reserves: ST Juan Alvarado, BRO, 20; GK Smiljana Nosek, SRS, 26; CB Davorka Racszak, SRS, 21

United Football Club of Flamarion
Managers:
  MGR Gochan Aksoy      49   SRS    M
 ASST Einri Naoimhin    63   SRS    M
 ASST Argider Jansi     32   SRS    M
City: Flamarion, Megabrantis
Stadium: Old Flamarion Stadium (cap. 26,405)
Nickname(s): the Lions
Captain: Raakel Bakarna
Notable Products: Djor Lohani, Jaeduke Arwin, Jelena Aravit, Paavo Lindgren, Vlart Hedberg, Alidia Priam
Rivals: Flamarion City, Viltvodle City, Viltvodle United
Trophy Case: League 2 (S12, S17)
Club Summary: UFC are the (slightly) more successful club of the least successful city of the AVA megalopolis. Chalesm and Brantisvogan, and even Arkintoofle and Viltvodle have nearly always been represented in the SCFA's top tier. Flamarion is the exception, with its teams generally in the second tier at best, and sometimes languishing even lower. The United Football Club of Flamarion was formed by the merger of three different clubs, but retains little sense of their prior history, the identities of those three subsumed within the new whole.
Predicted Finish: 13th
Probable First Team: 4-1-3-2
GK: Oyvind Aberg, SRS, 35
DF: LB Tipene Szekeres, SRS, 30; LB Marek Jankovic, SRS, 26; CB Raakel Bakarna, SRS, 34; CB Hilda Jedynak, SRS, 25
MF: LM Carys Olson, SRS, 29; RM Balter Gestaurien, SRS, 29; CM Beni Llava, SRS, 25; CAM Markko Olwin, SRS, 29
FW: LS Pertti Ikdahl, SRS, 32; RS Finley Mulrennan, SRS, 33
Notable Reserves: CB Lavanya Bhanot, SRS, 20; LM Igone Vass, SRS, 20; LB Tapio Peregos, SRS, 18

Gagrakacka Union Football Club
Managers:
  MGR Bertil Shuchhardt  48   SRS    M
 ASST Pieter Boesch      45   SRS    M
 ASST Synnove Palme      41   SRS    F
City: Gagrakacka, Isle of Squornshelous
Stadium: Summit Banking Arena (cap. 28,250)
Nickname(s): the Rams
Captain: Denis Shiveluch
Notable Products: N/A
Rivals: Football Poghrill, Striterax, Argabuthon
Trophy Case: League 2 (S19)
Club Summary: Gagrakacka were never one of the traditional powers of the old Imperial league. Rather, they were a lower-table beneficiary of the league’s franchised nature. Policies meant to prevent the massive, money-making engines of Vogsphere, Striterax, Stavromula and others from ever being relegated served to keep the smaller sides like Gagrakacka afloat in the top tier much longer than they’d have otherwise been. Since reunification, the Rams have benefited from the much more equitable policies of the SCFA and have caught up or even outpaced many teams that were once far superior to them.
Predicted Finish:
Probable First Team: (4-3-1-2)
GK: Denis Shiveluch, SRS, 31
DF: LB Damla Khangar, SRS, 28; RB Grimm Kamen, SRS, 24; CB Helga Sredniy, SRS, 30; CB Olorz-Nexev Zev, QUS/SRS, 24
MF: LM Rago Hengill, SRS, 31; RM Pasi Ushkovsky, SRS, 26; CM Anastasia Kebeney, SRS, 27; AM Halti Kverk, SRS, 27
FW: LS Sveinn Kvislar, SRS, 23; RS Petr Zimina, SRS, 30
Notable Reserves: GK Ganna Beerenberg, SRS, 24; AM Eirik Krafla, SRS, 18; ST Hekla Nylund, SRS, 23

Golgafrincham City Football Club
Managers:
  MGR Zoya Mejias     67   SRS    F
 ASST Aryel Tevesh    61   SRS    F
 ASST Obeka Harrion   57   SRS    F
City: Golgafrincham, Megabrantis
Stadium: Reinallt Arena (cap. 41,230)
Nickname(s): the Archers
Captain: Tewodros Heikki
Notable Products: Pertti Ahlqvist, Bedros Torluk, Aaro Musta
Rivals: FC Hensha, Hensha Rockets
Trophy Case: League 1 (S11), League 2 (S2)
Club Summary: Located in the far northeast of Megabrantis, Golgafrincham is relatively isolated. The densely forested hills and gorges of the Han Dold canyonlands to the east, the vast expanse of the Brantid plain to the south and west, and the forbidding taiga that mantles the foothills of the Northern Reach mean that there are very few places you can easily or quickly get to. Hensha, to the West on the Molvanian border, and Rudlit to the Northwest in West Flania are the only easy drives, though the winding route east to Han Dold City is beautiful. As a result, Golgafrincham has developed a distinct culture of individualism and self-sufficiency as compared to the rest of the Confederacy. Fan culture in Golgafrincham is very much concerned with food, and it is not unusual to see an entire cow or sheep being roasted on match day.
Predicted Finish: 12th
Probable First Team: (4-2-3-1)
GK: Petronia Makela, SRS, 29
DF: LB Sulabha Dieph, SRS, 28; RB Tage Gomolka, SRS, 27; CB Rohan Viren, SRS, 26; CB Kajetan Karelyi, SRS, 31
MF: DM Tewodros Heikki, SRS, 35; DM Niko Sotelo, SRS, 22; LM Przemysl Slaski, SRS, 29; RM Maariya Poulain, EFL, 33; CM Gerta Kjaer, SRS, 32
FW: Tuija Nazarov, SRS, 32
Notable Reserves: CB Marko Peynir, SRS, 21; DM Meraude Ronvillain, GVN, 18; ST Kalle Baste, SRS, 22

Football Cub of Hunian
Managers:
  MGR Antira Horgall    65   SRS    F
 ASST Soheyla Zaglul    65   SRS    M
 ASST Indra Zagaruka    66   SRS    F
City: Hunian, Algolia
Stadium: Sunergy Field (cap 37,550)
Nickname(s): the Seagulls
Captain: Nalini Chandra
Notable Products: Aram Gnau, Cordrut Malanta
Rivals: Vassilian City, FC Bayfront, Brasta
Trophy Case: N/A
Club Summary: Hunian are a club that have struggled to make a mark on their local Algolian football landscape. They have proven unable to compete on the same level as the Big Three (Algolia, Damogran, and Royals) and even the second level trio of Athletic, Sporting, and Emerald Coast have also left them behind. They remain a cut above the likes of Vassilian and Halfarian, but are definitely a distant seventh-best when ranking the teams in the state. At least there's plenty of excellent Hunian wine around to drown their sorrows.
Predicted Finish:
Probable First Team: (4-4-2)
GK: Adelie Parva, SRS, 29
DF: LB Reko Nourad, SRS, 28; RB Inderpal Monar, SRS, 26; CB Pilko Bartledan, SRS, 30; CB Nalini Chandra, SRS, 30
MF: LM Arafel Baran, SRS, 29; RM Dipti Pratikan, SRS, 25; CM Zeynab Gajurel, SRS, 34; CM Ortzi Baris, SRS, 31
FW: LS Payam Charmchi, SRS, 34; RS Varpu Kavelan, SRS, 35
Notable Reserves: LM Nardeep Meghani, SRS, 21; ST Jayanta Bul, SRS, 21; CB Nitya Yalwan, SRS, 22

Interblag Fuczbol Club
Managers:
  MGR Emilya Veseli     54   SRS    F
 ASST Damir Volot       48   SRS    M
 ASST Jelena Brodziak   46   SRS    F
City: Luteblag, Molvania
Stadium: The Lutenstaad (cap. 75,000)
Nickname(s): the Blues
Captain: Zorka Darijev
Notable Products: Gezan Djanetic, Przemors Dzetker, Stovar Krieven, Ctibor Tkermec, Jinkzta Ulcviecel, Marzanna Furnadjev, Prijat Vodsavo, Jovanka Yaruga, Vondar Parthalewski, Stela Dzunovski
Rivals: Lublova Reds, Traktor Gryrorik, Molvania Lutenblag, Szlachta Lutenblag
Trophy Case: League 1 (S5), League 2 (S14)
Club Summary: Interblag were demoted, fined, and effectively compelled to release their entire team for their financial ties to Molvanian organized crime. The club have slowly worked to rebuild their roster, finances, and reputation, though that last is likely beyond recovery. They may still lay claim to the longest history of any club in Molvania, and vast past successes in the state’s league, but the Blues are a shadow of their former selves. Bereft of the resources they once had, they’ll need to be a team that builds from within, and puts a priority on youth development if they’re ever going to make it back to the top flight.
Predicted Finish: 5th
Probable First Team: 4-3-1-2
GK: Irham Syafi, PCU, 24
DF: LB Kovar Bolkva, SRS, 22; RB Resimir Terrik, SRS, 24; CB Jahan Attar, SRS, 34; CB Dalya Durnin, SRS, 27
MF: LM Hanna Borisov, SRS, 30; RM Zorka Darijev, SRS, 34; CM Tiva Dragiuc, SRS, 21; AM Yngve Nikandrin, SRS, 31
FW: LS Naliaka Kejr, SRS, 28; RS Haleth Radski, SRS, 24
Notable Reserves: CB Geralf Stankovic, SRS, 22; LM Jzacol Durbaz, SRS, 20; AM Wenslauv Grafranek, SRS, 20

Footballklub Kakrafoon
Managers:
  MGR Henning Karymsky   53   SRS    M
 ASST Ensio Tabol        44   SRS    M
 ASST Nasrin Hartlaf     48   SRS    M
City: Kakrafoon, Isle of Squornshelous
Stadium: Zollner Center (cap. 29,500)
Nickname(s): the Warriors
Captain: Asger Smirnov
Notable Products: Alla Kirylenko, Anselmi Voronin
Rivals: Stavromula United, Gagrakacka Union, Xaxis FC
Trophy Case: League 2 (S13, S18)
Club Summary: Kakrafoon were a moderately successful club back in the old imperial league, winning a few titles and maintaining mid to upper table position most seasons. Their finances weren’t quite as stable as some of the bigger clubs like Vogsphere and Striterax, however, and they’ve taken a bit of a tumble since the unification. This season will be their second foray into League 1, but the last time they went back down first time, and it’ll be a challenge to avoid that again.
Predicted Finish: 16th
Probable First Team: 4-3-1-2
GK: Morten Renberg, SRS, 30
DF: LB Regina Baath, SRS, 29; RB Aleksandra Rigard, SRS, 28; CB Boris Rokossovsky, SRS, 23; CB Colwyn Monartt, SRS, 33
MF: LM Jovanka Yaruga, SRS, 33; RM Agnete Kovalenko, SRS, 20; CM Asger Smirnov, SRS, 34; AM Kir Asacha, SRS, 27
FW: LS Ulf Farsand, SRS, 22; RS Ishani Rao, SRS, 33
Notable Reserves: RB Tonje Petrov, SRS, 24; AM Zavodar Chuikov, SRS, 21; LM Afanasy Keltteri, SRS, 20

Fuczbol Club Sjerezo
Managers:
  MGR Rahul Kaara       66   SRS    M
 ASST Bojan Portniagin  47   SRS    M
 ASST Vadim Koszeniak   61   SRS    M
City: Sjerezo, Molvania
Stadium: Smolak Systemy Stadion (cap. 31,200)
Nickname(s): the Boyars
Captain: Zdzizlav Cervkle
Notable Products: Daczibog Ketadzic
Rivals: Sasava (regional), Svetranj (regional), Interblag (historic), Mukjus Power (regional)
Trophy Case: Youth Series 2 (S11)
Club Summary: Sjerezo, located in the Eastern Molvanian highlands, is neither the state's third largest (4th), nor its third most important city (5th at best), but has lately become home to its third-best football team. Interblag and Lublova are far and away the best two, but Sjerezo have definitely been the best of the rest, ahead of teams from larger cities or provincial captials like Svetranj, Sasava, Bardjov and Dzrebo. They have established themselves in large part thanks to the capable leadership of Viazdek, and a knack for producing homegrown talent that is good enough to keep them competitive in League 1, but not so flashy as to draw too much attention from larger clubs.
Predicted Finish: 11th
Probable First Team: (4-4-1-1)
GK: Kyril Bladzik, SRS, 30
DF: LB Zeljka Dubanovski, SRS, 27; RB Maoil Reis, SRS, 30; CB Anasztazia Kven, SRS, 31; CB Jaromir Vlcek, SRS, 32
MF: LM Orjan Havryluk, SRS, 30; RM Havva Sjogren, SRS, 32; CM Zdzizlav Cervkle, SRS, 28; CM Aglaya Baranova, CMT, 24
FW: SS Borislav Hajek, SRS, 29; ST Dalya Muzychenko, SRS, 32
Notable Reserves: ST Eligia Durnin, SRS, 19; CB Bazda Cerny, SRS, 19; GK Otlev Bartos, SRS, 20

Stavromula United Football Club
Managers:
  MGR Lyuba Pikalov    46   SRS    F
 ASST Kira Babiak      41   SRS    F
 ASST Nazarii Hjort    43   SRS    M
City: Stavromula, Isle of Squornshelous
Stadium: Zenith Stadium (cap. 57,400)
Nickname(s): the Hammers
Captain: Sine Suibne
Notable Products: Halvar Skovgaard, Berit Rapp, Tove Anker
Rivals: Xaxis, Kakrafoon, Striterax, Vogsphere United
Trophy Case: N/A
Club Summary: Stavromula United were once a power in Squornshelan football under the old Imperial league. They were rivals of Striterax for the title of second best behind Vogsphere, and had a storied history of successes all their own. Now, like so many other former Imperial clubs they had to endure the departure of much of their talent, and a disadvantageous entry into the SCFA system. After a couple yo-yo seasons between League 1 and League 2 though, they’ve now been steady in the second tier for the past three seasons.
Predicted Finish: 14th
Probable First Team: 4-3-1-2
GK: Dietmar Hanvald, SRS, 28
DF: LB Lovas Persson, SRS, 32; RB Sine Suibne, SRS, 28; CB Lyydia Aberg, SRS, 22; CB Gulami Damoden, SRS, 26
MF: LM Kasper Golora, SRS, 24; RM Trefor Blair, SRS, 26; CM Pontus Autenrieth, SRS, 23; AM Aada Komarov, SRS, 25
FW: LS Platon Buraschiy, SRS, 21; RS Kalevi Halena, SRS, 34
Notable Reserves: CB Agata Mishurin, SRS, 19; ST Pavel Kronotsky, SRS, 20; CM Ivan Khovkhoitun, SRS, 22

Striterax Football Club
Managers:
  MGR Ulf Bergern        61   SRS    M
 ASST Natalya Roedberg   51   SRS    F
 ASST Ignat Tzoric       63   SRS    M
City: Striterax, Isle of Squornshelous
Stadium: Striterax Cybernetics Arena (cap. 64,325)
Nickname(s): the Knights
Captain: Toril Kambalny
Notable Products: Embla Keltteri, Pyotr Arikansky, Harvard Popov
Rivals: Vogsphere United, FC Santraginus, FC Norrvakt, Gagrakacka Union
Trophy Case: League 1 (S13, S17)
Club Summary: Striterax are, historically, the second most successful club in the old Imperial league, behind Vogsphere. Before that, the Knights were also a power in the pre-war SFL, contributing numerous players to Squornshelan national teams in the premodern era. Striterax itself is a city associated primarily with industry. The hulks of factories, both operational and defunct squat all across its skyline, and a pall of pollution and industrial waste blights the Fallian marshlands for miles around.
Predicted Finish: 2nd
Probable First Team: (4-3-1-2)
GK: Igor Ryndov, SRS, 26
DF: LB Harshal Rahman, SRS, 27; RB Estera Kaloyanchev, SRS, 26; CB Darko Bozic, SRS, 35; CB Viljar Halle, SRS, 26
MF: LM Regina Ilyinsky, SRS, 30; RM Syuzanna Romanova, CMT, 24; CM Juni Viltuchik, SRS, 32; AM Voski Alpaslan, SRS, 29
FW: LS Bertil Koryaksky, SRS, 26; RS Toril Kambalny, SRS, 34
Notable Reserves: CB Konstantin Varg, SRS, 24; ST Pella Borg, SRS, 19; GK Gunnar Ulanov, SRS, 22

Traal Athletics
Managers:
  MGR: Istaro Munib 	47   SRS    M
 ASST: Manala Rauta     38   SRS    F
 ASST: Risto Oreselle   41   SRS    M
City: Traal, West Flania
Stadium: Flanoil Arena (cap. 50,350)
Nickname(s): the Oilers, the Snowmen
Captain: Kereshaspa Igras
Notable Products: Tervi Oleb, Skumantas Nakhutin, Doron Aldra, Danin Geladi, Maryl Antrobus, Suaham Ararina, Aryel Ciernik, Dagmund Zarek
Rivals: Brantisvogan (competitive), Lublova Reds (competitive), Flania Traal (local), Flania Zarss (regional)
Trophy Case: League 1 (S1, S16), Confederacy Cup (S1, S3), SCFA Supercup (S4), Youth Series 1 (S11)
Club Summary: Traal, the northernmost city in the Confederacy, is not an easy place to live, nor is it an easy place to play football. Still, Traal manage better than one might expect for a team located at the ends of the earth. The Oilers are the only club from outside the states of Algolia, Megabrantis, and Sivolvia to have won the SCFA’s top league. Sure, it’s been 19 years since that triumph, but there are plenty of clubs that rest comfortably on much older laurels.
Predicted Finish:
Probable First Team: 4-5-1
GK: Tiova Kranat, SRS, 34
DF: LB Tyler Smith, TFS, 26; RB Rachel Clarkin, TKT, 32; CB Gavax-Ajark Tez, QUS/SRS, 23; CB Denis Konyov, SRS, 23
MF: DM Drazenko Sitko, SRS, 26; LM Kereshaspa Igras, SRS, 33; RM Pekka Ruotsi, SRS, 31; CM Harun Farrow, EFL, 23; CM Darko Tonel, SRS, 26;
FW: Rathnait Nymris, SRS, 21
Notable Reserves: LB Siors Nyilas, SRS, 28; GK Ronan Pharlain, SRS, 18; RB Waldemar Haknaa, SRS, 25

Viltvodle City Football Club
Managers:
  MGR Corina Pobuda      62   SRS    F
 ASST Oroitz Loridag     58   SRS    M
 ASST Vadim Jezeru       34   SRS    M
City: Viltvodle, Megabrantis
Stadium: Viltvodle Civic Arena (cap. 58,300)
Nickname(s): the Borderers
Captain: Dmitri Panedlin
Notable Products: Taisiya Achthoven, Kambiz Avagyan, Kulap Erer, Ozol Gebara, Talia Nisarizo, Samerin Oouri
Rivals: Viltvodle United, Jaglan Royals, UFC Flamarion
Trophy Case: League 1 (S4, S8)
Club Summary: If we're charting club territory in Viltvodle, City own the urban center, appropriately enough. The club's inspiration comes from a military unit which was, by tradition, recruited from the citizens of medieval Viltvodle to guard the frontier against invasion by Jaglan. By the modern era, the Viltvodle Borderers had become a ceremonial guard unit, populated with rich scions and wealthy social climbers, and was abolished after the Imperial conquest. The club was founded a few years later, hearkening back to the original, urban working-class origins of the Borderers. Despite their roots as the "little brother" to United, they've been around long enough that they are of roughly equal stature as a club, so much so that the Viltvodle Derby, though it doesn't have the same championship implications as other Confederate rivalries, is often among the closest and most contentious matches of the year.
Predicted Finish: 10th
Probable First Team: (4-3-3)
GK: Allison Dunbrook, CDG, 33
DF: LB Ghulam Kjelsson, SRS, 28; RB Karal Baluch, SRS, 27; CB Mikaere Bardak, SRS, 25; CB Ludwika Juriza, SRS, 33
MF: LCM Cacija, GEE, 36; RCM Dmitri Panedlin, SRS, 32; CM Mislav Botha, SRS, 26
FW: LW Kari Mustonen, SRS, 24; RW Laila Ozog, SRS, 26; ST Ziaeddin Karimi, SRS, 34
Notable Reserves: ST Yeva Mooshi, SRS, 30; LB Sendoa Erdo, SRS, 20; GK Ayli Balodis, SRS, 24

Viltvodle United Football Club
Managers:
  MGR Evela-Dwada Inu    42 QUS/SRS  N
  MGR Rynyr Xeral Ixi    48 QUS/SRS  N
City: Viltvodle, Megabrantis
Stadium: Chernov Stadium (cap. 57,600)
Nickname(s): the Hornets
Captain: Tibor Nurmela
Notable Products: Yideg Abhe, Terek Cwikla, Katya Musieri, Raibel Peikola
Rivals: Viltvodle City, Chalesm, Olympia Arkintoofle
Trophy Case: Confederacy Cup (S4), Youth Series 2 (S14)
Club Summary: United are the slightly larger, slightly older club, but in almost every regard are equivalent to City in footballing terms. Their support comes more from the suburbs, and the West side of the city in particular. Those fans are in a perpetual state of denial about their relation to V City, firmly believing that their club's true rivals are teams like Chalesm and Royals. The fact of the matter is that United and City are two peas in a pod, and seem destined to wrestle with each other in the bottom half of the Superleague for all time. It'll take something special to separate the two, and the haughtiness of certain United fans stands in defiance of reality.
Predicted Finish: 8th
Probable First Team: (4-3-3)
GK: Xhafer Pentti, SRS, 26
DF: LB Sandro Balniks, SRS, 26; RB Pernilla Farige, SRS, 23; CB Zoé Woodward, PTR, 29; CB Pekka Salloba, SRS, 21
MF: DM Ukko Endelmi, SRS, 27; CM Kyrylo Vainamoinen, SRS, 25; CM Grishma Sudar, SRS, 33
FW: LW Salwan Rugar, SRS, 30; RW Tibor Nurmela, SRS, 32; ST Kettil Akkeren, SRS, 35
Notable Reserves: CB Haleena Saros, SRS, 22; CM Maarja Srygler, SRS, 21; WNG Ankur Vingelen, SRS, 18

Xaxis Football Club
Managers:
  MGR Pitran Durano     51   SRS    M
 ASST Pal Durano        48   SRS    M
 ASST Sirat Surtz       44   SRS    M
City: Xaxis, Isle of Squornshelous
Stadium: Tkachenkovskiy Stadium (cap. 45,210)
Nickname(s): the Falcons
Captain: Lilia Zhupanovsky
Notable Products: Danila Sokolov, Mirjami Sykko
Rivals: Striterax, Stavromula United, Football Poghrill, Kakrafoon
Trophy Case: N/A
Club Summary: Xaxis were generally a middling club in the Imperial league, so it's something of a surprise that they've started off their SCFA run in much better shape than more traditional powers like Stavromula and Kakrafoon. Xaxis is located in the east central Isle of Squornshelous, not far from Striterax.
Predicted Finish: 17th
Probable First Team: (4-1-3-2)
GK: Hagop Jamshidi, SRS 31
DF: LB Berhan Aizal, SRS, 33; RB Judit Kikhpinych, SRS, 26; CB Vetle Kronotsky, SRS, 25; CB Lilia Zhupanovsky, SRS, 33
MF: DM Otaitz Garsar, SRS, 32; LM Agnete Kashnenikov, SRS, 32; RM Andrej Vasyluk, SRS, 30; CM Pieter Arkhipenko, SRS, 20
FW: LS Torsten Sokolov, SRS, 20; RS Padil Harulin, SRS, 29
Notable Reserves: LB Vitali Dzenzursky, SRS, 28; LM Helia Babin, SRS, 19; RM Ingrid Zollner, SRS, 21

Athletic Club Flania Zarss
Managers:
  MGR  Ortzi Perparim       48   SRS    M
 ASST  Petra Bendere        39   SRS    F
 ASST  Tabassum Bernat      42   SRS    M
City: Zarss, East Flania
Stadium: Estflanarena (cap. 31,200)
Nickname(s): the Mariners
Captain: Vlasta Heyter
Notable Products:
Rivals: Zarss Porters (local), Traal Athletics (regional), Flania Traal (regional)
Trophy Case: League 1 (S18), League 2 (S5, S15)
Club Summary: The older, but not always the more successful of the two major clubs located in Zarss. While their crosstown rival, Porters, was a grassroots foundation by the dockyard workers, Flania Zarss was created by the merger of several clubs founded by steamship companies, and had always been led and managed by the companies themselves. Accordingly, there's somewhat of a culture clash between supporters of the two clubs, with Flania having a decidedly more middle class fanbase. The Mariners will be the second most northely club in the Superleague this season, as Traal just barely beat them out for that title, and matches at the Estflanarena won't be a lot of fun for visitors late in the season.
Predicted Finish:
Probable First Team: (4-4-1-1)
GK: Aatami Tjaard, SRS, 30
DF: LB Amalthea Serban, SRS, 32; RB Bugra Tiryaki, SRS, 32; CB Afrim Degirmen, SRS, 33; CB Kemen Aldra, SRS, 21
MF: DM Junayd Yalwan, SRS, 34; LM Vlasta Heyter, SRS, 34; RM Arnold Bois-Miller, SNL, 35; CM Sina Verast, SRS, 26; AM Theron Solak, SRS, 33
FW: Agrafena Gamchen, SRS, 25
Notable Reserves: ST Kunthea Vass, SRS, 18; CM Yasir Silumgar, SRS, 20; GK Iruna Baeli, SRS, 20

Zarss Porters Football Club
Managers:
  MGR  Arlo Damot         48   SRS    M
 ASST  Pruld Ravoyna      39   SRS    F
 ASST  Eder Kehtna        42   SRS    M
City: Zarss, East Flania
Stadium: Igbar Steel Arena (cap. 15,100)
Nickname(s): the Porters
Captain: Rinchet Alinejad
Notable Products: Arlo Damot, Kekoan Pober, Jaana Jokinen
Rivals: Flania Zarss (local), Traal Athletics (regional), Flania Traal (regional)
Trophy Case: N/A
Club Summary: The very definition of a blue collar club, founded by dock workers, for dock workers, their colors are derived from those of the Zarss Port Authority. Their modest finances make it difficult for them to retain talent for very long, but they do have a good youth academy, and are generally regarded as one of the better teams in League 2 at identifying and developing talent. They have something of an unofficial pipeline relationship with Traal Athletics.
Predicted Finish:
Probable First Team: (4-4-2)
GK: Anaru Chama, SRS, 27
DF: LB Nessa Halas, SRS, 30; RB Esko Kontiola, SRS, 29; CB Rinchet Alinejad, SRS, 34; CB Juga Yllonen, SRS, 29
MF: LM Joakim Nikula, SRS, 34; RM Siiri Ranta, SRS, 35; CM Kadri Benes, SRS, 31; CM Pilvi Niemenen, SRS, 34
FW: LS Jagusza Wojewodka, SRS, 34; RS Eerika Pekkanen, SRS, 35
Notable Reserves: CM Marjo Tabon, SRS, 20; LM Jyrki Tangeman, SRS, 23; LB Aulikki Redrin, SRS, 25

by **Squornshelan Remnant States** » Sun Oct 29, 2023 5:43 am

SCFA Season 20 Results
Part 1: Pre-Season

A big derby matchup always helps spice up the Supercup, which all too often is a mostly meaningless exhibition. This year's edition not only features the Cup and League Champions, but also last year's League champions and runners-up, and it's the Brantid Derby on top of that? Banger. Things were a little tentative through normal time, bit of a feeling out period for the new rosters. It was a dream debut for Vegeta, scoring in the second half to negate Helek-Pertz's go ahead goal and giving the Red Flash the lead early in extra time. It was the Firm though, that held the advantage in the end, getting goals in the second half of extra time from Testiculo long-lister Nianzou and Aravit off the bench.

Halfarian are freshly returned from a few years in Regional West and gave a pretty decent Poghrill side everything they could withstand. Other than that it`s a pretty straightfoward qualifying round, with the top of League 3 and the bottom of League 2 mostly advancing. Blerontia's win is a bit of an eye-raiser but only a bit, Scovelan weren't exactly expected to be world beaters.

Challengers Cup First Qualifying Round

(TMZ)                  Jeunesse Tan-Tan    2–5    Damogran FC                       (SRS)   2–4   0–1 
(TAX)                     Standard Lily  p 2–2    Jaglan Royals                     (SRS)   1–2   1–0  (10–9 pen)

Champions League Second Qualifying Round

(SRS)                   Brantisvogan FC    1–5    Cazadores Cathair                 (AUD)   0–2   1–3

Challengers Cup Second Qualifying Round

(KRN)                   FC Sögelmaister    2–3    Damogran FC                       (SRS)   1–2   1–1

Liga B Champions Trophy Second Qualifying Round

(TKT)               Ceramadhion Lynx FC    4–4 p  Viltvodle United                  (SRS)   3–3   1–1  (2–4 pen)

Champions League Third Qualifying Round

(GEE)               N.O.K. Bandits Lito    2–2 p  Megabrantid SC                    (SRS)   1–1   1–1  (6–7 pen)

Challengers Cup Third Qualifying Round

(PYA)                     Sila Saykonur    2–1    Damogran FC                       (SRS)   0–0   2–1
(SRS)                   Brantisvogan FC    5–0    Royal Daulapura                   (ERM)   4–0   1–0 
(SRS)               Sivolvia Central AC    4–3    Montreal City                     (QUE)   3–1   1–2

Liga B Champions Trophy Third Qualifying Round

(SRS)               Olympia Arkintoofle    2–3    WSR AFC                           (KOR)   1–1   1–2
(DKI)              Zikoma Knight Riders    3–6    Viltvodle United                  (SRS)   2–5   1–1
(ACS)                        FC. Padana    1–8    Wavel AC                          (SRS)   1–5   0–3

Challengers Cup Fourth Qualifying Round

(SRS)               Sivolvia Central AC    1–2    Aleiusia Capital                  (ZRH)   1–2   0–0
(SRS)                   Brantisvogan FC    0–3    Herzegovina City FC               (BNJ)   0–2   0–1

Liga B Champions Trophy Fourth Qualifying Round

(VAL)                 Gladerial United    5–3    Viltvodle United                  (SRS)   2–2   3–1
(VLD)            FC Maritime Westporte    3–1    Wavel AC                          (SRS)   2–0   1–1

Champions League Playoff Round

(ELM)                   Italia Mosfleet    3–7    Megabrantid SC                    (SRS)   2–4   1–3

Despite some promising early results, in the end nearly everyone came up short. Megabrantid's strong run through the Champions Path is the only saving grace, and though their penalty win over Lito was anything but convincing, they got things together in a dominant two legs against Italia to make sure that at least one Confederate club made a group stage.

Ugly losses for Vogsphere and Yassaca, who are the only two Superleague sides to fail to advance. The absence of Cup distractions might turn out just the thing for a Yassaca side seeking to reinvent itself, but for Vogsphere, who are desperately seeking some kind of silverware, it's a pretty serious setback.

by **Squornshelan Remnant States** » Tue Oct 31, 2023 6:31 am

SCFA Season 20 Results
Part 2

Superleague MD15 Table:

Pos                      Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Algolia AC             11    9   0   2    29   14  +15    27
 2 Chalesm FC             11    8   1   2    17   10   +7    25
 3 Sivolvia Capitalizt    11    7   2   2    23   15   +8    23
 4 Jaglan Royals          11    7   1   3    21   15   +6    22
 5 FC Santraginus         11    5   3   3    17   13   +4    18
 6 Brantisvogan FC        11    4   5   2    24   17   +7    17
 7 Damogran FC            11    5   2   4    20   16   +4    17
 8 Megabrantid SC         11    4   3   4    18   19   −1    15
 9 Sporting Jaglan        11    3   5   3    18   21   −3    14
10 Wavel AC               11    4   2   5     9   13   −4    14
11 Olympia Arkintoofle    11    3   4   4    10    9   +1    13
12 Vogsphere United       11    3   4   4    17   22   −5    13
13 Yassaca FC             11    3   3   5    18   20   −2    12
14 Syneca AC              11    2   5   4    13   13    0    11
15 Lublova Reds           11    3   1   7    11   14   −3    10
16 Emerald Coast          11    2   3   6     7   13   −6     9
17 Han Dold City          11    2   1   8    13   26  −13     7
18 KFX Halazem            11    1   3   7    10   25  −15     6

A fair number of surprises early on, some bigger, some smaller. Algolia are enjoying the bounceback they'd hoped for after last season's difficulties. The attack has been absolutely on fire. Laszlo's arrival has been the shot in the arm it was predicted to be, but having Bone, Maksimov, Marsh, and Ulmer more rested more often has also paid dividends. The highlights of the season so far for the Suntigers are their two huge away wins over Capitalizt and Megabrantid by a combined score of 1-9. Their ugly loss at Chalesm though, put a damper on a superb first ten matches, and allowed the Blues to keep them from building much of a lead at the top. The Blues themselves got off to a poor start with a terrible showing away to Han Wavel, but got things back on track with a good victory over Megabrantid in the young season's first big derby match. There were a few other early bumps in the road, but their new additions Dickman and Reynolds seem to have found their places and Sotelo is riding a streak of 5 straight clean sheets to send Chalesm shooting up the table. Close behind the Blues, Sivolvia Capitalizt have also had a strong beginning despite a few letdowns. Both their losses thus far have come at home, and while losing to Algolia was perhaps understandable, if undesirable, they're one of a few high caliber teams to have given full points away to Sporting. Class should show more and more as the season wears on though, and Capitalizt have as much of that as any club in the league. Speaking of matches against Sporting, Jaglan Royals were certainly not caught by surprise in their Matchday 9 visit to their crosstown rivals, dominating both possession and the scoresheet. Schmelling's side have been quietly beating all the teams they're expected to, and while they've only got one surprise result to their name (their MD6 drubbing of Chalesm at Castle Street) they've avoided any big letdown matches, generally doing a solid job of picking up full points when matched against the bottom half. As a result, they round out a distinct top four after 11 matches.

A little way back from Royals, Santraginus have been anything but consistent. Beating Megabrantid one week, losing to Emerald Coast a few weeks later, settling for draws with teams they're trying to overtake in the final table like Syneca and Damogran. Despite the issues with their form though, they've been quite a bit better defensively, and holding onto table position is always easier than gaining spots. That's the task that Brantisvogan will be faced with. They've done just enough in between IFCF fixtures to earn draws and keep their heads above water, but that's not a sustainable model in the long run. For the Red Flash, the attack is working, but their team defense and discipline has been lacking, and their opponents have been gifted far too many chances. As fixture congestion eases a bit now that they're out of the Champions League, Ekstrom will look to his veterans to lock things down a little more. For the next two sides, there have simply been more losses than they're accustomed to accept. Megabrantid had an absolutely terrible start to the season, balancing the league and Champions League group stage, and their form suffered significantly. They are now on a four-match point streak, but three of those results have been draws, and they'll never climb back into league contention at that rate. Nirlo-Betva needs much better from their midfield and back line. Fortunately, Andersen, Kurbis, and Raynott should only get better with experience, but management needs to take an active role to speed that process along as much as possible. For Damogran, just ahead of the Firm, their 7-2 dismantling of KFX Halazem masks the problems that have plagued the midfield, and a frustrating inability to find a go ahead goal in clutch moments late in matches. Skeggestad is very much on the hot seat as a result, as this was supposed to be the year the Eagles made a leap forward, not back.

Sporting Jaglan despite their major improvement last season, have definitely been something of a surprise early on, and have consistently found a way to play up to the level of their opposition, with wins over Algolia and Capitalizt, draws against Brantisvogan and Santraginus. The trouble is they've also found ways to play down to the level of their opposition, as shown in their last two matches, a terrible loss to HDC, and a scoreless draw in Han Wavel. Though perhaps we shouldn't criticize too harshly over that second result, as Han Wavel, predicted by many to be among the worst teams in the league, have gotten off to a hot start. Wins over Chalesm, Brantisvogan, and Damogran all came in the first seven matches, and while they're winless in their last four, squirreling away points early goes a long way toward keeping a newly promoted team up. Speaking of the newly promoted, who would have expected Olympia Arkintoofle to have the league's top defense after eleven matches? Ok, yes, they've also had the worst attack during that time, but getting by on 1-1 and 0-0, while it won't win you any silverware, will keep you out of the drop zone. And that brings us to Vogsphere United, worst defensive record outside of the bottom two. Dahlberg looks set to yank Pellonpekko back out of the first team, but Kovalenko doesn't really project to be much of an upgrade there. Holmes needs to show his class and start bailing out this back line more often if the Capitals are going to save their manager's job. Yassaca, meanwhile, are in unfamiliar territory, mired here solidly in the bottom half, but not unexpetedly. With a team nearly half composed of teenagers, a poor start and to be honest a poor final position are the expectation for the season, and Atherton's success will be measured by the progress made by the young talent on the field, so long as the Tigers don't suffer the disaster of relegation.

Syneca on the other hand, are not supposed to be here, just a few points outside the drop zone. Sure, they didn't pack in fresh talent to the degree that others of last year's top half did this past window. Still, they were supposed to have an outside chance at IFCF qualification, not an outside chance at relegation. The only good news is that Mikhulat's defensive reinforcements seem to be doing their job, so if he can re-energize the Sea Lions' toothless attack, they could be in a good spot to rise rapidly back through the ranks. Their next two matches are derbies against Yassaca and Siv Cap, so they'll have every chance to prove whether this 11-point effort actually represents them or not. Lublova, unfortunately, have spent a lot of time looking outclassed so far this season. There's not really a lot of signs that this represents underachievement, and it could spell the end of Vanza-Jerat's tenure if things continues like this, even if they can keep the Reds from going down. Shudet is also on the hot seat for Emerald Coast. This was supposed to be a lean year for the Emeralds, but not this lean. They may be guilty of coasting for too long on their aging stars, stars who are no longer up to the task of carrying the team. There's still time for a recovery, but it won't be easy, as nearly every team ahead of them tries to do the same thing. For Han Dold City and KFX Halazem, though, this has the appearance of reversion to the mean. Both sides managed to avoid their expected relegation last season, but their luck appears to have run out. Halazem supporters will be delighted, however, that their club managed to take a point away from high and mighty Chalesm, while Wolfpack supporters have their sights set on next week's big local matchup against Wavel AC.

CL Group Stage
Group H

#  Team                                         P  W  D  L  GF  GA  GD  Pts    ShC    FVN    Meg    Mip
1  Shamrock Cathair                       AUD   6  4  1  1  14   7   7  13      -     0-3    2-2    1-0  
2  Fort Viljan Northern FC                TKT   6  2  2  2   8   8   0   8     0-2     -     2-2    2-1  
3  Megabrantid SC                         SRS   6  1  3  2   9  11  -2   6 *   1-4    1-1     -     3-1  
4  Mipojoseon                             QUE   6  2  0  4   6  11  -5   6 *   1-5    2-0    1-0     -   
Tie broken by head to head goal difference

CWC Preliminary Round

(SRS)              Brantisvogan FC    5–2    O.K. Athletic Moscaritolo    (GEE)   1–0   4–2

RSC Group Stage

#  Group H                                      P  W  D  L  GF  GA  GD  Pts    MBD    FVN    SMC    MJN
1  Megabrantid SC                         SRS   6  2  3  1  10   7   3   9 *    -     1-1    3-0    1-1      
2  Fort Viljan Northern FC                TKT   6  2  3  1  10   8   2   9 *   2-1     -     1-2    2-2      
3  Shamrock Cathair                       AUD   6  3  0  3   8  11  -3   9 *   1-2    2-4     -     1-0  
4  Mipojoseon                             QUE   6  0  4  2   6   8  -2   4     2-2    0-0    1-2     -   
* Tie broken by head to head results

RSC Prelim

(CDG)         Concords Heights Regional    8–2    Young Emeralds                    (SRS)   3–2   5–0

Mixed results, literally, for Megabrantid's teams. The senior side's inability to get the win against Fort Viljan at home or any point at all away to Mipojoseon ended up costing them advancement, though they did just enough to drop down to the Challengers Cup rather than completely out of the tournament structure. The youth side, meanwhile, leveraged a big win away in Cathair to take the top spot in a three-way tie. Brantisvogan got key performances from some depth players, particularly Gordan and Tatsinan in a relativey easy cruise to the CWC proper, while the very much depleted Young Emeralds, who graduated three of their very best to the senior squad, were absolutely shelled on their own ground. At least there was no long uncomfortable flight home afterward.

(SRS)	Megabrantid SC		5–4	YEMSC				(YAK)	1-0 4-4

Many expected something of a walkover from this fixture, but YEMSC hung tough and pushed the Firm hard, especially in the second leg. Going goal for goal with an attack led by Nianzou and Holmberg is no easy task.

In a second round rife with upsets, the biggest shock was Capitalizt's utter failure to show up against third-tier side Rudlit Miners.

League 1 MD15 Table:

Pos                      Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Golgafrincham City     15    9   4   2    19    9  +10    31
 2 Striterax FC           15    9   3   3    34   23  +11    30
 3 Flania Zarss           15    8   5   2    21   10  +11    29
 4 Brasta FC              15    7   5   3    16    6  +10    26
 5 Traal Athletics        15    7   4   4    14   10   +4    25
 6 Viltvodle City         15    7   2   6    20   14   +6    23
 7 Athletic Damogran      15    6   5   4    20   17   +3    23
 8 Viltvodle United       15    7   2   6    15   14   +1    23
 9 Xaxis FC               15    6   4   5    11   10   +1    22
10 FC Sjerezo             15    6   3   6    23   20   +3    21
11 FC Hunian              15    6   3   6    20   17   +3    21
12 Gagrakacka Union       15    6   3   6    13   13    0    21
13 UFC Flamarion          15    6   2   7    11   15   −4    20
14 Arkintoofle United     15    4   6   5    15   13   +2    18
15 Dynamo Lublova         15    5   3   7    14   26  −12    18
16 Interblag FC           15    4   5   6    16   23   −7    17
17 FK Kakrafoon           15    4   3   8    10   20  −10    15
18 Stavromula United      15    4   1  10    11   20   −9    13
19 Always Ready Brasta    15    2   4   9    12   18   −6    10
20 Zarss Porters          15    2   3  10     5   22  −17     9

It's one of the ultimate unanswerables in football. What's better, an impenetrable defense or an unstoppable offense. Yes, I'm well aware that the answer is "both" but if you had to choose just one or the other? League 1's two top sides have come up with opposite answers, as Golgafrincham prefer to smother their opponents while Striterax just blow them away. For the Knights, Kambalny looks ageless at striker, though we'll see how she holds up through the long season. The Archers, meanwhile, are getting everything they hoped for from new arrival Viren, alongside their returning defenders. Flania Zarss supporters must be pleased to be so near the top of the table after having most of their defense poached after last season's relegation, while Brasta are probably regretting not adding any reinforcements to the attack, as the fantastic play of their defense is currently going entirely to waste. Glancing further down the table, something is badly wrong at both Arkintoofle United and Interblag. With scoring down across the league this season, they've both had pretty poor performances from their defenses, relatively speaking. Interblag have been particularly poor, with veteran signing Attar recently being benched in favor of Stankovic.

League 1 MD15 Table:

Pos                      Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Hensha Rockets         15    9   5   1    25   10  +15    32
 2 Olympia Sasava         15    8   2   5    28   14  +14    26
 3 Flamarion City         15    8   2   5    16   11   +5    26
 4 FC Hensha              15    7   5   3    18   17   +1    26
 5 Rudlit Miners          15    7   4   4    16   10   +6    25
 6 Football Poghrill      15    7   2   6    17   17    0    23
 7 FC Scovelan            15    7   2   6    17   18   −1    23
 8 FC Bayfront            15    6   4   5    19   16   +3    22
 9 Rudlit Rovers          15    6   4   5    15   13   +2    22
10 Szlachta Lutenblag     15    7   1   7    19   18   +1    22
11 Revolution Chalesm     15    6   4   5    14   13   +1    22
12 Cramshananteen AC      15    6   2   7    18   11   +7    20
13 Verduga FC             15    6   2   7    17   22   −5    20
14 Svetranj United        15    5   4   6    14   23   −9    19
15 Gachikovo FC           15    5   3   7    16   18   −2    18
16 Flania Traal           15    5   3   7    17   21   −4    18
17 Wavel Rangers          15    4   5   6    11   16   −5    17
18 FC Norrvakt            15    3   7   5    20   17   +3    16
19 Dynamo Bardjov         15    3   1  11    15   29  −14    10
20 Traktor Gryrorik       15    2   4   9    13   31  −18    10

League 1 MD15 Table:

Pos                       Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Lokomotiv Dzrebo        15   11   3   1    28    9  +19    36
 2 Mukjus Power            15   10   2   3    22    9  +13    32
 3 Railways AC             15    9   3   3    18    8  +10    30
 4 Arsenal Jzerbo          15    9   2   4    12    7   +5    29
 5 Rennerby Town           15    8   3   4    19   13   +6    27
 6 Granant Rovers          15    8   3   4    18   12   +6    27
 7 FC Halfarian            15    8   2   5    19   15   +4    26
 8 Lizelia FC              15    8   2   5    20   17   +3    26
 9 Dangrabad Athletics     15    7   3   5    20   14   +6    24
10 Canyons AC              15    7   3   5    18   15   +3    24
11 Hrund AC                15    7   3   5    20   20    0    24
12 Argabuthon FC           15    6   3   6    18   18    0    21
13 AC Blerontia            15    5   2   8    18   22   −4    17
14 Avangard Slagvec        15    4   4   7    14   13   +1    16
15 Molvania Lutenblag      15    4   3   8    15   19   −4    15
16 Orenfeld AC             15    4   1  10     9   24  −15    13
17 Xily'a Brantisvogan     15    3   3   9    10   22  −12    12
18 Sjerezo Independent     15    2   3  10    13   27  −14     9
19 Mismash FC              15    2   2  11    12   29  −17     8
20 Vogsphere Confederate   15    1   4  10    11   21  −10     7

by **Squornshelan Remnant States** » Wed Nov 01, 2023 11:52 am

SCFA Season 20 Results
Part 3

Superleague MD22 Table:

Pos                      Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Sivolvia Capitalizt    22   15   4   3    47   24  +23    49
 2 Algolia AC             22   14   3   5    52   27  +25    45
 3 Chalesm FC             22   12   4   6    30   21   +9    40
 4 Brantisvogan FC        22   10   7   5    46   33  +13    37
 5 Jaglan Royals          22   11   2   9    36   28   +8    35
 6 Megabrantid SC         22   10   4   8    40   37   +3    34
 7 Damogran FC            22    9   6   7    30   27   +3    33
 8 Syneca AC              22    8   8   6    28   16  +12    32
 9 Vogsphere United       22    7   8   7    34   39   −5    29
10 Sporting Jaglan        22    7   8   7    29   35   −6    29
11 FC Santraginus         22    7   7   8    25   22   +3    28
12 Olympia Arkintoofle    22    7   6   9    20   23   −3    27
13 Wavel AC               22    7   6   9    14   20   −6    27
14 Lublova Reds           22    6   5  11    25   31   −6    23
15 KFX Halazem            22    6   5  11    22   38  −16    23
16 Han Dold City          22    6   3  13    26   41  −15    21
17 Yassaca FC             22    5   4  13    24   41  −17    19
18 Emerald Coast          22    3   6  13    15   40  −25    15

By far the best form during this second third of the season belonged to Sivolvia Capitalizt, who won eight of their last eleven to vault past both Chalesm and Algolia and seize the top spot. The difference was improved possession play and team defense, while still maintaining the same high level of attacking output. Fillar, Jerat-Forzu, and Amjol have worked out the minor kinks that cost the team a handful of points in the early going, and at least at present appear to be the answer to which midfield unit would be the most dominant in the league. One doesn't catch the league leader without that leader slipping up however. At first glance, Algolia have kept up their high level of play, but a closer examination reveals that their goalscoring totals are being propped up by a few blowout wins, and in reality its been feast or famine for the Suntigers' attack with no in-between. Sure, they racked up important wins over Siv Cap and Brantisvogan during this stretch, but they were also shut out in losses to Olympia, Sporting, and HDC. Rossi needs to iron things out before this slide gets any worse, and not allow Capitalizt to open up their lead any further. Chalesm are also in a bit of trouble, earning just 15 points from the past eleven matches, with three of their four victories in that stretch comig against Wavel, HDC, and Yassaca. They'll also hope to recover, with Rai replacing Sonari in the first team of late, but the attack has struggled, and their biggest window acquisition, Eld, has been limited in his effectiveness by a series of nagging injuries.

The recent picture is quite a bit rosier for the next few teams in the standings, though none of them will be completely satisfied with how things have gone for one reason or another. Brantisvogan are 6-2-3 over their past eleven, which is a sight better than how they opened the season, but still too many losses for a team with title ambitions. They were unable to fully take advantage of Chalesm's poor form, settling for a draw in the Capital Derby, and lost two big six-pointers against Siv Cap and Algolia. There was more good than bad though, as excellent play by Ji and the rest of the attack carried them to important wins over Santraginus, Damogran, and Royals that allowed the Red Flash to climb up into IFCF position. As for Jaglan Royals themselves a rash of losses to teams close to them in the standings has kept them from taking advantage of the upheaval ahead of them. A 1-4 home loss to Algolia in the Royal Derby stings in particular. The team has, at times, struggled with keeping its defensive shape, and better coordination is needed from wide players in particular in transitional play. Their main saving grace is that Damogran have been similarly mediocre, and Santraginus, the club best positioned to take advantage of their struggles, have fallen off a cliff. With the grueling IFCF group stage now behind them, Megabrantid, like their cross-town rivals, have been resurgent in the league, though also not yet in the form they'd like. Their 6-1-4 record saw them overtake Damogran, as well as plummeting Santraginus. They'll be pleased overall with the climb back up in the standings, but their play has been a bit too wide open, and it continues to look like Nirlo-Betva may have been premature in moving on from Titov at center back. The team hasn't kept a clean sheet since matchday 15. The Firm's latest loss was to Damogran continuing the Eagle's perplexingly inconsistent form. Just when they appear ready to drop further back in the IFCF chase, they'll rattle off a result like that. During the past eleven, Skeggestad's side have beaten Royals and MSC, and drawn with Algolia but also lost to Wavel and drawn with HDC. Lofthouse has been good when she gets enough touches, but that hasn't happened often enough, and the defense, while good, hasn't been as dominant as the past couple seasons.

That breeze felt around Syneca is the collective sigh of relief let out by all the club's supporters. Their 6-3-2 record since MD11 is second only to Siv Cap for recent form. Some really superb goalkeeping is the main reason for that improvement, and Robinson has allowed just three goals in the past eleven matches, playing every minute for the Sea Lions. The back line was good early on, but they've been sublime of late, The only frustrating part is that things could have, should have been even better, as their only two losses were a pair of 0-1 headscratchers against Lublova and Halazem. Vogsphere have also improved, but only incrementally, their 4-4-3 record only just barely better than the first third's 3-4-4. They've had a few good results against the top half, Dahlgren's acquisition of Murphy in the window is looking like a wise decision in retrospect, as Dahlgren has struggled with consistency, but the attack has fared only a little better behind the Poafmersian striker. Sporting dropped back a spot, but will still be perfectly content to play the role of upset-minded mid-table side. Yafai is still struggling to get consistent form from her side though, as wins over Mega, Algolia, and Chalesm have been followed up by losses against Lublova, Santraginus, and Olympia. Still, they've held onto their mid-table position, and look well on their way to sustaining last season's improvements. For Santraginus, meanwhile, mid-table position is a serious concern, given they were in fifth just a few months ago. It's true that they've been through a particularly difficult stretch of their schedule of late. Between matchday 13 and matchday 17 they faced Algolia and Brantisvogan, then had a big derby matchup with Vogsphere and hosting Siv Cap. Still, they've had letdowns against Yassaca and Olympia, and while there is still a lot of football to be played, the Admirals now find themselves seven points out of IFCF position with five other chasing teams between them and the prize.

Olympia Arkintoofle and Wavel AC will, like Sporting, be perfectly content with their current table positions. With goals of simply avoiding relegation, each team has been unexpectedly strong, and while some of the early underachievers like Syneca and Vogsphere have now passed them by, they're still looking very healthy as we near the home stretch of the season. Wavel in particular have played some fantastic defense of late, allowing just seven goals in their past eleven matches. Find me another newly promoted side across the multiverse that's conceding less than a goal per match. Olympia have also been unexpectedly strong at the back, letting them eke out a few 1-0 victories that some other sides have really regretted. Lublova have done a fair bit better at avoiding losses, but they'll need wins if they want to climb more than one or two spots in the table. KFX Halazem, on the other hand, had the opportunistic approach needed for a team that looked certain for relegation to climb out of the pit. Falax-Vlont returned to Nulzk-Betva in net, and the veteran proved they have quite a bit left in the tank, stealing a few close ones for the exiles. Han Dold City also had a much better showing in the season's middle third, with Hyo-Sook Jang showing some of her old flair in net, and the back four ahead of her also on good form. Brennan Kendal, who was a distinct liability early on has made big strides in his development this season, and looks to be a defensive leader for the short term, and a big earner on the transfer market in the long run for the Wolfpack. For Julia Atherton's Yassaca, however, the bottom has fallen out of the season. The tumble down into the drop zone is bad enough, but they've also only scored six in their past eleven matches, and the paper thin lineup seems to have torn through, especially at striker, where Dubynin has shown promise, but not consistency. It's true that the club was expecting some hard times as they rebuild, but Atherton has to find a way to wring a few wins out of this young lineup, because relegation would derail the entire effort. But at least the Tigers circumstances aren't as dire as those facing Emerald Coast. The Emeralds have one win from their past eleven matches, allowing 27 goals during that span. The team can hardly keep the ball, let alone get it out wide or up ahead to their most dangerous players. Shudet needs to find some way to completely overhaul things; maybe add another player to the midfield. They can't keep on like this though, or the exodus will be massive.

CC Round of 32

(SRS)                    Megabrantid SC    1–2    Spartangrad                       (EUR)   1–2   0–0

CWC First Round

(SRS)              Brantisvogan FC    2–3    Bavingtor FC                 (FVA)   0–2   2–1

RSC Round of 16

(SRS)            Megabrantid SC    1–3    Alnio U-18s               (CMT)

And that, as they say, is that, with both Brantisvogan sides taking the loss at home and unable to make up the differential in the away leg.

(CCO)	Eastern University Biohazards	2–7	Algolia AC		(SRS)	0-3 2-4
(SRS)	Megabrantid SC			2–5	Mâ Âlâmëómë		(FFD)	2-3 0-2

Megabrantid where overwhelmed by the Farf supergiants, Ji and Vegeta scoring the only goals in the tight home leg but silenced away. Algolia, meanwhile, were dealt a much kinder hand by the draw, and won comfortably in Corporate City before getting another good performance from a partial B team at home to advance easily. Laszlo and Maksimov starred in the first leg with a goal and assist each, while Detkov, Kah, Taipale and Falayam did good work off the bench in the second.

It was anything but a cruise, however, for the Suntigers in domestic cup competition. Syneca, in the midst of their climb back up the table, matched depth with depth, calling on rested veterans Arslan and Rieder in midfield, and benefitting from a superb brace from Starovoitov, who played in relief of Khachat. Brasta's win never looked in doubt, with Miners utterly unable to establish anything in front of goal. Olympia, by contrast, had to gut it out for 86 scoreless minutes against Golgafrincham before Barwegen finally tallied the winner by heading home an Etoba free kick. in the final quarterfinal, Sporting might have hoped to catch Brantisvogan by surprise, as they've done a number of clubs this season. The Red Flash were well prepared though, and passed the Rebels' midfield to death en route to a brace for Hanna, and additional goals from Ksudach and Tatsinan.

League 1 MD26 Table:

Pos                      Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Golgafrincham City     26   15   7   4    30   14  +16    52
 2 Brasta FC              26   15   6   5    36   12  +24    51
 3 Traal Athletics        26   14   6   6    26   16  +10    48
 4 Striterax FC           26   14   4   8    49   32  +17    46
 5 Viltvodle United       26   14   4   8    28   20   +8    46
 6 Flania Zarss           26   11   9   6    32   24   +8    42
 7 Arkintoofle United     26   10   9   7    36   22  +14    39
 8 Viltvodle City         26   12   3  11    33   25   +8    39
 9 Athletic Damogran      26   10   8   8    30   27   +3    38
10 Interblag FC           26   10   8   8    30   31   −1    38
11 FC Hunian              26   11   4  11    27   32   −5    37
12 FC Sjerezo             26    9   8   9    37   34   +3    35
13 Xaxis FC               26   10   5  11    19   19    0    35
14 Dynamo Lublova         26    9   7  10    24   40  −16    34
15 UFC Flamarion          26    9   6  11    23   31   −8    33
16 FK Kakrafoon           26    7   6  13    20   30  −10    27
17 Gagrakacka Union       26    7   5  14    16   31  −15    26
18 Stavromula United      26    7   3  16    19   33  −14    24
19 Zarss Porters          26    5   3  18    11   35  −24    18
20 Always Ready Brasta    26    3   5  18    18   36  −18    14

It's well, not terribly exciting down in League 1. Golgafrincham hold on at the top, but don't look particularly convincing doing so. Brasta, meanwhile, have an attacking outburst by their standards: 20 goals in 11 matches, and have now pulled within a point of the leaders. Just behind the Buccaneers sit Traal, also surging up the table, and with their inclusion, the top three clubs in the league have allowed just 17 goals over the past 11 matchdays, just over half a goal per match between the three of them. Supporters of other clubs around the league have loudly bemoaned this state of affairs and the domination of defensive football online, where a petition for the SCFA to crack down on defensive obstruction and have its officials call the game tighter to prevent this sort of drudgery. The only two really interesting stories from the first third, the struggles of Arkintoofle United and Interblag, no longer exist, as both teams recovered themselves well enough to reenter the top half, though only just in the case of Interblag. Now the only thing to pick on is the eight teams failing to average even one goal per match, though the dominant defense of our leaders is to blame for much of that.

League 2 MD26 Table:

Pos                      Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Olympia Sasava         26   17   3   6    42   19  +23    54
 2 Hensha Rockets         26   14   7   5    35   17  +18    49
 3 Football Poghrill      26   14   3   9    32   25   +7    45
 4 Rudlit Miners          26   12   7   7    31   20  +11    43
 5 Cramshananteen AC      26   12   4  10    39   30   +9    40
 6 Flamarion City         26   12   4  10    30   23   +7    40
 7 Szlachta Lutenblag     26   12   3  11    26   24   +2    39
 8 Flania Traal           26   11   5  10    32   34   −2    38
 9 Verduga FC             26   12   2  12    27   34   −7    38
10 Svetranj United        26   11   4  11    32   36   −4    37
11 FC Hensha              26   10   7   9    25   31   −6    37
12 Revolution Chalesm     26   10   6  10    28   26   +2    36
13 Rudlit Rovers          26    9   8   9    22   20   +2    35
14 FC Bayfront            26    9   7  10    32   30   +2    34
15 FC Scovelan            26   10   3  13    24   34  −10    33
16 Gachikovo FC           26    8   8  10    28   29   −1    32
17 Wavel Rangers          26    7   9  10    29   36   −7    30
18 FC Norrvakt            26    6   9  11    28   33   −5    27
19 Dynamo Bardjov         26    5   4  17    22   42  −20    19
20 Traktor Gryrorik       26    4   7  15    19   40  −21    19

League 3 MD26 Table:

Pos                       Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Lokomotiv Dzrebo        26   18   3   5    41   16  +25    57
 2 Railways AC             26   15   7   4    36   15  +21    52
 3 Rennerby Town           26   14   7   5    32   20  +12    49
 4 Canyons AC              26   14   6   6    30   20  +10    48
 5 Mukjus Power            26   13   6   7    32   19  +13    45
 6 Granant Rovers          26   13   5   8    36   23  +13    44
 7 Argabuthon FC           26   13   4   9    30   25   +5    43
 8 FC Halfarian            26   13   3  10    29   25   +4    42
 9 Dangrabad Athletics     26   12   5   9    33   24   +9    41
10 Lizelia FC              26   11   4  11    31   29   +2    37
11 Orenfeld AC             26   12   1  13    26   34   −8    37
12 Arsenal Jzerbo          26   10   6  10    16   18   −2    36
13 Hrund AC                26   10   6  10    32   38   −6    36
14 Molvania Lutenblag      26    8   4  14    26   32   −6    28
15 Xily'a Brantisvogan     26    7   6  13    23   37  −14    27
16 Avangard Slagvec        26    7   5  14    21   27   −6    26
17 AC Blerontia            26    7   5  14    23   35  −12    26
18 Sjerezo Independent     26    7   4  15    29   44  −15    25
19 Mismash FC              26    4   4  18    20   46  −26    16
20 Vogsphere Confederate   26    2   9  15    16   35  −19    15

by **Squornshelan Remnant States** » Fri Nov 03, 2023 10:18 am

SCFA Season 20 Results
Part 4

Superleague MD33 Table:

Pos                      Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Sivolvia Capitalizt    33   22   7   4    67   32  +35    73
 2 Brantisvogan FC        33   18   9   6    65   40  +25    63
 3 Algolia AC             33   19   4  10    69   41  +28    61
 4 Chalesm FC             33   18   6   9    38   26  +12    60
 5 Jaglan Royals          33   16   6  11    55   37  +18    54
 6 Megabrantid SC         33   16   6  11    60   48  +12    54
 7 Vogsphere United       33   13  10  10    53   53    0    49
 8 Damogran FC            33   13   9  11    40   36   +4    48
 9 Sporting Jaglan        33   11  12  10    52   49   +3    45
10 Syneca AC              33   11  11  11    37   29   +8    44
11 FC Santraginus         33   10  12  11    36   32   +4    42
12 Olympia Arkintoofle    33   11   9  13    30   36   −6    42
13 Wavel AC               33    9  10  14    21   33  −12    37
14 Lublova Reds           33    9   8  16    39   47   −8    35
15 Yassaca FC             33    9   7  17    33   53  −20    34
16 Han Dold City          33    7   7  19    40   70  −30    28
17 KFX Halazem            33    6   9  18    29   65  −36    27
18 Emerald Coast          33    4   8  21    18   55  −37    20

Not so dramatic a final day as might have been imagined given the number of clubs with preseason ambitions. Sivolvia Capitalizt not only maintained their lead but built on it, With five matches to play, they held an eleven point advantage over Brantisvogan and Chalesm. With the Red Flash drawing with woeful Emerald Coast and the Blues falling away to Vogsphere, Siv Cap looked all set to clinch the league title at home, but suffered their own disappointment, letting Lublova steal a point and postpone their celebration. Algolia's easy win over Santraginus actually cut into their lead, and while the odds of blowing a ten point lead with only four matches to go were remote, it was an uncomfortable feeling for a club, fanbase, and ownership group that had their ultimate goal nearly in their grasp. They didn't have much longer to wait though. A week later, Algolia were battered in the Damogran Derby, Brantisvogan and Chalesm were held to draws while Capitalizt took care of business across town from the Blues in their visit to KFX. 13 points up on the Red Flash and Suntigers with only three to play, the Sivolvian contingent in attendance drank the bars near Kaerlastadion dry after the match. As for how Siv Cap managed such a dominant season, it's really quite simple. They were at their best more often than everyone else, and at both ends of the pitch. Fillar's performance has been superlative, not that there was much doubt of that heading into the season. Everyone knew that a midfield highlighted by Fillar, Mordecai, and Shakhnovich would be superb. What perhaps wasn't realized was how good this defense would be. Sure they had Shehzad in net and Hoseok and Turner are dependable defenders, but there's few who can honestly say they expected Terijoki and Lindgren to be this good. When Black Raven announced their intentions six years ago to win the Superleague with what had up until then been a club perpetually found in the mid table of the second tier, people laughed.

All right, so Brantisvogan aren't winning the league this season. They've still got work to do though. The league's other candidate club for most terrifying midfield first team are after their fourth straight Champions League appearance, and need to take care of business on the final day to hold off Algolia. Conveniently, Brantisvogan will have home field advantage as they host the Suntigers in a literal battle for second. Both teams will be frustrated with how far back of the leaders they find themselves, given that they really haven't played poorly at all. Both the Red Flash and Suntigers have flexed potent attacking muscles of their own, with Ji racking up another strong season in Brantisvogan and Algolia employing more of a platoon system at the front with their strong depth at midfield and striker. Neither side kept things as tight at the back as Siv Cap did though, with Algolia's young back line looking more like last season's eighth-place unit than the title winners of the year before, and Brantisvogan occasionally having issues with defending in wide areas, and insufficient backtracking by some midfielders. Algolia and Brantisvogan facing one another next week means the best Chalesm can hope for is to catch up with the loser of that match, though their large deficit in goal difference will make that task nearly impossible should they finish even on points with either club. For the Blues, however, the season has been a positive overall, if a smallish one. They successfully reversed last season's slide out of IFCF position, and got excellent service from two out of their three window acquisitions: Dickman and Reynolds made significant contributions in some key defensive moments. Eld, on the other hand, was good but inconsistent, not always healthy enough to be available, and generally probably not worth the 12M the club paid for him. Without a clear option coming out of the youth ranks though, Kristiansson will have to either double down and hope for a better sophomore season, or take a loss selling Eld in the upcoming window and look for another option.

The other big battle of Matchday 34 is for the fifth and final IFCF spot. Jaglan Royals and Megabrantid sit even on points with identical records and Jaglan holding the advantage in goal difference. Both clubs will be at home, with Royals facing Lublova while the Firm face Syneca. Given those opponents and their tiebreaker edge, Royals are definitely the favorites to take fifth, which would be a serious setback for MSC. Following up a league championship with a failure to return to IFCF football might not necessarily get Nirlo-Betva sacked, but it would certainly take some of the shine off their tenure in charge. The good news is that should Nirlo-Betva survive the season, most of Megabrantid's troubles are related to the relative youth of their team, and should therefore be smoothed over with time, assuming players develop as expected. Some work on the teams defensive depth will likely be needed in the window, however, just in case. As for Royals, it's good that they've put together a third straight top-half season after bringing in Schmelling to start rebuilding five years ago. They're also well positioned for the future, particularly in the attack, as the mission will shift from rebuilding to shedding the unwanted distinction of being the only of the so-called Big Six without a league title in the SCFA era.

Further down in the top half, it appears Dahlberg may have done just enough to buy himself another year at Vogsphere, recovering from a poor start carried by a strong, though not spectacular attacking performance. Skeggestad, the former Vogsphere man, looks all but certain to soon be a former Damogran man as well, as the Eagles finished outside the top six for the first time in over a decade. They have the financial resources to avoid the kind of collapse that's stricken Yassaca, but they're alarmingly showing many of the same symptoms. An aging star keeper and back line that held up, but were under siege much more often than they should have been, and a young, relatively inexperienced midfield that wasn't able to win possession battles often enough against top teams. Whoever comes in to take charge here will have some difficult decisions to make. Sporting Jaglan kept pace in the middle of the pack all season and will be quite pleased about it, but there may be a reckoning coming for them, as clubs looking to keep pace with Siv Cap's relentless spending look to the Rebels' roster for their next big purchase. The lower midtable is full of overachievers and underachievers. Syneca and Santraginus (the latter) will be bitterly disappointed at not having taken better advantage of their opportunities this season, when so many top half teams spent long stretches of the season looking very mortal indeed. Olympia[b] and [b]Wavel AC then are very much the former, with both sides playing solid fundamental football and taking their chances when they appeared.

Down at the bottom of the table, we find the other set of matches that actually matter heading into the final day. Yassaca pulled together down the stretch to save themselves, allowing only 13 goals in their past 11 matches as opposed to 41 in their first 22. Watching the new-money upstarts from across town win the league can't have been any fun, but at least it wasn't compounded by relegation. Instead Emerald Coast, utterly unable to find any handhold to pull themselves out of their spiral, are on the way down, their fate sealed with multiple matches to play. Who joins them and who has a chance at playoff salvation remains to be seen, however. Han Dold City have the one point edge on KFX Halazem heading into next week, and an advantage in goal difference that will be tough to overcome, but they also have the much tougher matchup, hosting Chalesm while the Exiles travel to Han Wavel.

(VAL)	Raynor City United	1–3	Algolia AC	(SRS)	0-2 1-1

So, walking into the Battleground and punching one of the best club teams in history in the mouth 0-2 has to be such a fucking rush. The Suntigers were out of the cup in the quarters and ruled out of winning the league with three matches to spare. They'll be in their second straight AOCL final though, thanks to an incredible performance by Ved and the back line across both legs, and attack by committee, with Ulmer and Escarano of all people getting the goals in the Empire, and a late header from Kah putting the result beyond doubt at Abrechtsson park. That final, by some travesty of bureaucratic malfeasance, will take place at the Lutenstaad, and traveling to meet the Suntigers once again will be Farf giants Mâ Âlâmëómë, who bounced Megabrantid in the quarters and will be looking for revenge after last year. It's sure to be a good one.

And there you have it, BFC will win the Confederacy Cup, just a matter of which one. Will the Red Flash claim their third cup triumph in four years, or will Brasta, who have not a single piece of silverware to their name, claim their first? One thing that's already certain is that falling to a second-tier team, even a very good second tier team, is a real blow for Syneca. The Sea Lions have suffered disappointment in their league campaign, and a cup title, even just a final appearance would've been just the sort of redemption they were looking for. The adage that no one remembers who lost the final goes double for semifinals though, and instead of polishing a cup trophy, it'll just be soul searching this off-season in Syneca.

League 1 MD37 Table:

Pos                      Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Brasta FC              37   24   7   6    50   16  +34    79
 2 Golgafrincham City     37   22  11   4    43   16  +27    77
 3 Flania Zarss           37   19  12   6    52   32  +20    69
 4 Traal Athletics        37   18   9  10    38   26  +12    63
 5 Viltvodle United       37   18   8  11    38   30   +8    62
 6 Arkintoofle United     37   15  12  10    51   33  +18    57
 7 Striterax FC           37   15  11  11    61   45  +16    56
 8 Viltvodle City         37   16   7  14    47   38   +9    55
 9 Interblag FC           37   15  10  12    38   36   +2    55
10 Athletic Damogran      37   14  12  11    45   41   +4    54
11 FC Hunian              37   14   6  17    38   50  −12    48
12 Dynamo Lublova         37   13   9  15    40   56  −16    48
13 FC Sjerezo             37   12   9  16    48   47   +1    45
14 Xaxis FC               37   13   6  18    27   38  −11    45
15 UFC Flamarion          37   12   8  17    29   42  −13    44
16 Stavromula United      37   12   6  19    36   43   −7    42
17 Gagrakacka Union       37   10   9  18    25   44  −19    39
18 FK Kakrafoon           37    9   9  19    36   48  −12    36
19 Zarss Porters          37    8   5  24    17   49  −32    29
20 Always Ready Brasta    37    4   8  25    28   57  −29    20

League 1 is the only one of the four levels of the SCFA pyramid with its title still in doubt heading into next week. Brasta and Golgafrincham have gone clean sheet for clean sheet all season, each having allowed less than half a goal per match on average. Brasta have found a few more goals of their own along the way though, and head into the final day in pole position to win League 1 for the first time in their history. The Buccaneers' central midfield, led by Ytsdan, has been a particular point of strength as they've denied opponents the ball and frequently had seemingly all match long to find their own opportunities. For Golgafrincham, it's been a slightly different approach, much more park the bus, with five players dedicated to defense, not including Makela in net, who has been superb. Zarss have continued their strong play despite losing almost their entire back line in the window, and have the satisfaction of finishing ahead of their fiercest rivals, Traal, and the chance to head straight back up to the top tier.

League 2 MD37 Table:

Pos                      Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Olympia Sasava         37   23   8   6    62   30  +32    77
 2 Hensha Rockets         37   20   8   9    55   28  +27    68
 3 Football Poghrill      37   19   3  15    43   39   +4    60
 4 FC Hensha              37   16  10  11    35   36   −1    58
 5 Flamarion City         37   16   9  12    45   36   +9    57
 6 Cramshananteen AC      37   16   8  13    52   41  +11    56
 7 Rudlit Miners          37   14  13  10    44   34  +10    55
 8 Flania Traal           37   16   7  14    49   51   −2    55
 9 Svetranj United        37   15   8  14    45   42   +3    53
10 Szlachta Lutenblag     37   15   8  14    36   36    0    53
11 Revolution Chalesm     37   15   7  15    37   35   +2    52
12 Verduga FC             37   16   4  17    38   44   −6    52
13 Rudlit Rovers          37   14   9  14    40   31   +9    51
14 FC Bayfront            37   13   9  15    44   43   +1    48
15 Wavel Rangers          37   11  12  14    38   46   −8    45
16 Gachikovo FC           37   10   9  18    36   48  −12    39
17 FC Scovelan            37   11   6  20    31   54  −23    39
18 FC Norrvakt            37    9  11  17    34   47  −13    38
19 Dynamo Bardjov         37   10   6  21    32   52  −20    36
20 Traktor Gryrorik       37    9   9  19    30   53  −23    36

League 3 MD37 Table:

Pos                       Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Lokomotiv Dzrebo        37   25   5   7    60   27  +33    80
 2 Railways AC             37   21  10   6    51   25  +26    73
 3 Granant Rovers          37   18   9  10    52   31  +21    63
 4 Rennerby Town           37   17  11   9    47   33  +14    62
 5 Dangrabad Athletics     37   18   7  12    52   35  +17    61
 6 Canyons AC              37   17  10  10    35   27   +8    61
 7 Argabuthon FC           37   18   5  14    41   38   +3    59
 8 Hrund AC                37   15   8  14    45   50   −5    53
 9 Orenfeld AC             37   15   7  15    35   40   −5    52
10 Arsenal Jzerbo          37   14   9  14    29   36   −7    51
11 FC Halfarian            37   14   8  15    37   37    0    50
12 Mukjus Power            37   13  10  14    39   34   +5    49
13 Lizelia FC              37   14   6  17    40   41   −1    48
14 Xily'a Brantisvogan     37   12   9  16    34   48  −14    45
15 Molvania Lutenblag      37   12   7  18    38   44   −6    43
16 Avangard Slagvec        37   11   7  19    34   42   −8    40
17 Sjerezo Independent     37   10   9  18    43   56  −13    39
18 AC Blerontia            37   10   9  18    32   49  −17    39
19 Vogsphere Confederate   37    8  10  19    34   50  −16    34
20 Mismash FC              37    6   8  23    31   66  −35    26

by **Squornshelan Remnant States** » Sat Nov 04, 2023 1:57 pm

SCFA Season 20 Results
Part 5

Siv Cap certainly found a way to finish things off in style, assuring themselves of the goalscoring title, and securing a rather gaudy +43 goal difference in the final table. But the parade of goals from nearly every member of the champions' lineup was a sideshow, with the eyes of the nation on Castle Street in Jaglan, and one the two massive arenas in Brantisvogan, where the final details of IFCF qualification were being sorted out. All three contests were tense affairs, and though Lublova and Syneca had nothing but pride to play for, they pushed Megabrantid and Royals hard. A lone early goal by Holmberg at the MFF proved the only tally between the two matches together, and saved Megabrantid from the ignominy of sixth place one year after their championship. Across town, the Red Flash were in a fight of their own to try to secure a third straight second-place finish and fourth straight trip to the Champions League. The resurgent Suntigers weren't exactly interested in playing their assigned part in that narrative, however, and opened the scoring themselves through Laszlo's 11th minute screamer. Brantisvogan did eventually find the equalizer, but it took a concerted effort, and Topić fended off several opportunities at the other end before Hanna N finally broke through between Drenel and Van and beat Ved to the near side just before half time. The second half saw several instances of heroic defending and goalkeeping at either end, and the score heading into the final ten minutes could have just as easily been 3-3 as 1-1. The keepers couldn't hold up forever, though, and with time winding down, Algolia found a way through, with Marsh taking a first-touch shot on a lay off by Escarano, who had come in for Bone just a few minutes earlier. Brantisvogan tried to rally but Ved clutched Ji's desperation toe poke to his chest and the final whistle went, sending Algolia to the Champions League, and Brantisvogan to the Challengers Cup

It wasn't over yet for the Red Flash though after their final day loss to Algolia. They still needed to pull themselves together to stop the SCFA from incurring the wrath of the IFCF entry committee by sending a second-tier club to the Cup Winners Cup. They also had an opportunity to be repeat cup champions fort just the second time in the SCFA's twenty seasons, potentially accomplishing the feat twice before any other club could do so once. Opposing them, a stern-faced Buccaneers side that had just claimed its first trophy of the SCFA era while allowing just 17 goals in 38 league matches. Eager to add more silverware, and led by their talented young midfield trio, Brasta proved they weren't overawed at all, holding the ball early and peppering Topić throughout the first several minutes, and shocked their opponents with an early goal off the foot of Jughash. Steadily though, Brantisvogan began to claim the midfield. Brasta had no answer for the physical presence of Dyxkeson, the playmaking virtuosity of Vegeta. Sevet-Ibilx was on the bench after tweaking an ankle against Algolia, but ably replaced by Tatsinan and her workrate. It was predictable then, that Vegeta would create the equalizer, leading Ksudach forward into space for an eventual low cross to Ji for a tap-in. Before they half, they were able to take advantage of their control once again, this time on the opposite wing as Hanna cut inside and fired across goal. Pergram got a hand to the ball, but wasn't able to punch it far enough out, and it fell for a deft finish by Vegeta. The second half was mostly more of the same. Though Brasta did launch the occasional counter, Brantisvogan's back line stayed alert and kept Topić from being too busy. Brantisvogan didn't find the net again, but made Brasta work hard just to keep within one, and the Buccaneers never looked particularly likely to equalize.

Superleague Final Table:

Pos                      Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Sivolvia Capitalizt    34   23   7   4    76   33  +43    76    IFCF CL, Arrosian Championship
 2 Algolia AC             34   20   4  10    71   42  +29    64    IFCF CL
 3 Brantisvogan FC        34   18   9   7    66   42  +24    63    IFCF CC, IFCF CWC, Arrosian Championship
 4 Chalesm FC             34   19   6   9    40   26  +14    63    IFCF CC
 5 Megabrantid SC         34   17   6  11    61   48  +13    57    IFCF CC
 6 Jaglan Royals          34   16   7  11    55   37  +18    55
 7 Vogsphere United       34   14  10  10    54   53   +1    52
 8 Damogran FC            34   14   9  11    41   36   +5    51
 9 Sporting Jaglan        34   11  13  10    54   51   +3    46
10 Syneca AC              34   11  11  12    37   30   +7    44
11 FC Santraginus         34   10  12  12    37   41   −4    42
12 Olympia Arkintoofle    34   11   9  14    30   37   −7    42
13 Wavel AC               34   10  10  14    22   33  −11    40
14 Lublova Reds           34    9   9  16    39   47   −8    36
15 Yassaca FC             34    9   7  18    33   54  −21    34
16 Han Dold City          34    7   7  20    40   72  −32    28    Relegation Playoff
17 KFX Halazem            34    6   9  19    29   66  −37    27    Relegated to League 1
18 Emerald Coast          34    4   9  21    20   57  −37    21    Relegated to League 1

The Lutenstaad (75,000), Lutenblag, Molvania, SRS

(SRS)	Algolia AC	5–4	Mâ Âlâmëómë	(FFD)

Whose idea was it to stage a major international club final at the fucking Lutenstaad? The weathered, indeed crumbling concrete edifice was constructed when your grandparents were still dating and hasn't had a major overhaul since before the internet was a thing. That's not even bringing up the recently sanctioned football club that plays there and its not-entirely-cleaned-up image and possibly not-entirely-severed associations with Molvanian organized crime and money laundering. The match also took place against the uncomfortable backdrop of the emerging match fixing and corruption scandal that has lately rocked the landscape of sport in Atlantian Oceania. Between all of that, you almost feel that Mâ Âlâmëómë would have felt more at home than Algolia, despite the Suntigers being just a few hours from home. The match certainly played out in a fairly Farf friendly fashion. A shootout for the ages, and if the future of the tournament is uncertain, the AOCL was certainly sent off with a good one. Lead changes, post-whistle scrums, and one instant of a sideline microphone picking up some particularly colorful and creative suggestions given to the official, though no one seems quite aware who exactly made them. When the dust settled, the result was the same as last year. Algolia triumphed, denying Farfadillis its tenth AOCL title, and making the Suntigers the first team to defend the title since Raynor City 7 cycles ago. That they may also prove the last holders of the title adds a touch of bitter to the sweetness of victory, but that's a worry for another day. For now, Algolia are champions, and no one can take that away from them.

League 1 Final Table:

Pos                      Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Brasta FC              38   24   8   6    51   17  +34    80    Promoted to Superleague, IFCF LBCT
 2 Golgafrincham City     38   22  11   5    44   18  +26    77    Promoted to Superleague, IFCF LBCT
 3 Flania Zarss           38   19  12   7    53   34  +19    69    Promotion Playoff, IFCF LBCT
 4 Traal Athletics        38   19   9  10    40   27  +13    66
 5 Viltvodle United       38   19   8  11    40   30  +10    65
 6 Arkintoofle United     38   15  13  10    52   34  +18    58
 7 Viltvodle City         38   17   7  14    48   38  +10    58
 8 Interblag FC           38   16  10  12    40   37   +3    58
 9 Striterax FC           38   15  12  11    62   46  +16    57
10 Athletic Damogran      38   14  13  11    45   41   +4    55
11 FC Hunian              38   14   7  17    39   51  −12    49
12 FC Sjerezo             38   13   9  16    49   47   +2    48
13 Dynamo Lublova         38   13   9  16    40   58  −18    48
14 Xaxis FC               38   13   6  19    27   39  −12    45
15 UFC Flamarion          38   12   8  18    29   43  −14    44
16 Stavromula United      38   12   6  20    37   45   −8    42
17 FK Kakrafoon           38   10   9  19    38   49  −11    39
18 Gagrakacka Union       38   10   9  19    26   47  −21    39    Relegation Playoff
19 Zarss Porters          38    9   5  24    20   50  −30    32    Relegated to League 2
20 Always Ready Brasta    38    4   9  25    28   57  −29    21    Relegated to League 2

League 2 Final Table:

Pos                       Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Olympia Sasava         38   23   9   6    64   32  +32    78    Promoted to League 1
 2 Hensha Rockets         38   20   9   9    55   28  +27    69    Promoted to League 1
 3 Football Poghrill      38   19   4  15    43   39   +4    61    Promotion Playoff
 4 Flamarion City         38   17   9  12    46   36  +10    60
 5 FC Hensha              38   16  11  11    35   36   −1    59
 6 Rudlit Miners          38   15  13  10    48   34  +14    58
 7 Cramshananteen AC      38   16   8  14    52   42  +10    56
 8 Flania Traal           38   16   8  14    50   52   −2    56
 9 Verduga FC             38   17   4  17    40   45   −5    55
10 Szlachta Lutenblag     38   15   9  14    38   38    0    54
11 Svetranj United        38   15   8  15    46   44   +2    53
12 Revolution Chalesm     38   15   8  15    38   36   +2    53
13 Rudlit Rovers          38   14   9  15    40   35   +5    51
14 FC Bayfront            38   13   9  16    44   45   −1    48
15 Wavel Rangers          38   12  12  14    40   46   −6    48
16 FC Scovelan            38   11   7  20    31   54  −23    40
17 Gachikovo FC           38   10   9  19    37   50  −13    39
18 FC Norrvakt            38    9  12  17    34   47  −13    39    Relegation Playoff
19 Dynamo Bardjov         38   11   6  21    34   53  −19    39    Relegated to League 3
20 Traktor Gryrorik       38    9  10  19    30   53  −23    37    Relegated to League 3

League 3 Final Table:

Pos                       Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Lokomotiv Dzrebo        38   25   6   7    60   27  +33    81    Promoted to League 2
 2 Railways AC             38   22  10   6    52   25  +27    76    Promoted to League 2
 3 Granant Rovers          38   19   9  10    55   31  +24    66    Promotion Playoff
 4 Rennerby Town           38   18  11   9    48   33  +15    65
 5 Dangrabad Athletics     38   19   7  12    53   35  +18    64
 6 Canyons AC              38   17  10  11    35   30   +5    61
 7 Argabuthon FC           38   18   5  15    41   39   +2    59
 8 Hrund AC                38   15   9  14    47   52   −5    54
 9 FC Halfarian            38   15   8  15    38   37   +1    53
10 Orenfeld AC             38   15   8  15    35   40   −5    53
11 Arsenal Jzerbo          38   14  10  14    30   37   −7    52
12 Mukjus Power            38   13  11  14    39   34   +5    50
13 Lizelia FC              38   14   7  17    42   43   −1    49
14 Xily'a Brantisvogan     38   12   9  17    34   49  −15    45
15 Molvania Lutenblag      38   12   7  19    38   45   −7    43
16 Avangard Slagvec        38   12   7  19    35   42   −7    43
17 AC Blerontia            38   10  10  18    33   50  −17    40
18 Sjerezo Independent     38   10   9  19    43   57  −14    39
19 Vogsphere Confederate   38    8  10  20    34   51  −17    34    Relegated to Regional East
20 Mismash FC              38    6   9  23    31   66  −35    27    Relegated to Regional West

SCFA Season 20 Superleague Awards
Signing of the Season:
Baillaire Fillar, AM, SCA
Honorable Mention:
Bogdan Laszlo, AM/LF, ALG; Jerold Dickman, CB, CHA; Kepler Marcel Gouveia de Souza, AM, BRN

Best Young Player (U-21):
Bogdan Laszlo, AM/LF, ALG
Honorable Mention:
Maram Tatsinan, CM, BRN; Shamil Khachaturyan, RB, SYN; Akhila Arda, LM, DAM

Manager of the Season:
Moon Tae-Hong, SCA
Honorable Mention:
Natalia Rossi, ALG; Sigurkarl Kristiansson, CHA; Stuart Ekstrom, BRN

Superleague Team of the Season:
First Team: Nicolas Mercier, ROY; Kim Hoseok, SCA; Ralph Winter, BRN; Jerold Dickman, CHA; Sarika Boesch, ROY; Bogdan Laszlo, ALG; Baillaire Fillar, SCA; Joelinton Dyxkeson, BRN, Jasper Mordecai, SCA; Rasha Sargsa, SCA; Ji Weibo, BRN
Bench: Jahangir Shehzad, SCA; Brynmor Magraith, WAC; Ffraid Norling, CHA; Kepler Marcel Gouveia de Souza, BRN; Oystein Shakhnovich, SCA; Klara Holmberg, MSC

League 1 Team of the Season:
Manager: Danin Geladi, BRS
First Team: Petronia Makela, GLG; Sulabha Dieph, GLG; Rohan Viren, GLG; Lydia Peregos, BRS; Rachel Clarkin, TRA; Jetendra Jughash, BRS; Sina Verast, FLZ; Jarmo Ytsdan, BRS; Fruzsinja Tarr, ARK; Toril Kambalny, STX; Naliaka Kejr, INT
Bench: Tiova Kranat, TRA; Zoé Woodward, VLU; Stefica Radicz, BRS; Gerta Kjaer, GLG; Arnold Bois-Miller, FLZ; Josefine Fürstenberg, ARK

by **Squornshelan Remnant States** » Sat Nov 04, 2023 2:01 pm

SCFA Season 20 Results
Youth Leagues

Youth Series 1 Final Table:

Pos                      Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Yassaca Juniors        22   15   2   5    32   14  +18    47    IFCF RSC
 2 Algolia Juniors        22   13   5   4    47   30  +17    44
 3 Striterax Academy      22   12   2   8    32   22  +10    38
 4 Olympia Arkintoofle    22    9   5   8    32   23   +9    32
 5 Chalesm Academy        22    9   4   9    23   21   +2    31
 6 Traal Juniors          22    8   5   9    19   20   −1    29
 7 Megabrantid Academy    22    8   5   9    25   36  −11    29
 8 Sporting Juniors       22    6   9   7    36   36    0    27
 9 Young Emeralds         22    6   8   8    23   27   −4    26
10 Santraginus Academy    22    5   8   9    22   29   −7    23
11 Lublova Reds           22    6   5  11    28   43  −15    23
12 Syneca Academy         22    3   6  13    12   30  −18    15    Relegated to Series 2

Youth Series 2 Final Table:

Pos                      Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Jaglan Royals          22   12   7   3    44   30  +14    43    Promoted to Series 1
 2 Vogsphere Academy      22    9   9   4    42   33   +9    36
 3 Viltvodle United       22   10   4   8    24   20   +4    34
 4 Stavromula Beta        22    8   9   5    34   27   +7    33
 5 Brantisvogan Junior    22    9   4   9    29   29    0    31
 6 Golgafrincham City     22    8   6   8    16   18   −2    30
 7 Viltvodle City         22    8   5   9    35   25  +10    29
 8 Damogran Juniors       22    8   5   9    25   25    0    29
 9 Arkintoofle United     22    7   8   7    21   21    0    29
10 Sivolvia Capitalizt    22    6   9   7    29   36   −7    27
11 KFX Halazem            22    5   6  11    24   44  −20    21
12 Sjerezo Akademi        22    4   4  14    27   42  −15    16    Relegated to Series 3

by **Squornshelan Remnant States** » Mon Jan 22, 2024 2:57 pm

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Superleague Part 1

Algolia Athletic Club
No Pos Player               Age  Nat Gen Status
13 GK  Letap Ved             29  SRS  M  H
23 LB  Piia Drenel           24  SRS  F  H
24 CB  Hamida Van            24  SRS  F  H
 5 CB  Suhail Falayam        21  SRS  M  H
22 RB  Brijesh Linder        26  SRS  M  H
 8 DM  Tamara Ulmer          34  NPH  F  R
16 LCM Peter Marsh           31  FVA  M  R
27 RCM Jonathan Satrustegui  23  TKT  M  H
17 LW  Bogdan Laszlo         21  PAS  M  F
10 RW  Vyacheslav Maksimov   33  SRS  M  R
11 ST  Idina Slazenger       29  NPH  F  F
Subs:
21 GK  Harinder Pran         21  SRS  M  H
 3 LB  Akanksha Taipale      33  SRS  F  R
 4 CB  Gianmmarco Dutto      35  SVG  M  R
 6 CB  Devadas Phan          17  SRS  M  H
30 RB  Rizwana Oreselle      21  SRS  F  H
18 LM  Kira Madsen           27  SRS  F  R
19 CM  Chandra Detkov        20  SRS  F  H
15 CM  Mahavir Relhan        23  SRS  M  H
28 MF  Manisha Nupudi        17  SRS  F  H
 9 ST  Jaylyn Bone           33  QAD  M  R
32 FW  Abeba Escarano        20  SRS  F  H
Managers:
  MGR: Natalia Rossi    56   SVG    F
 ASST: Ermias Huniani   42   SRS    M
 ASST: Ramaz Korve 	41   SRS    M
City: Damogran, Algolia
Stadium: Albrechtsson Park (cap. 65,400)
Nickname(s): the Suntigers
Captain: Tamara Ulmer
Notable Products: Roffen Ritschl, Terun Cadash, Bruenna Savo
Rivals: Damogran (local/historical/competitive), Jaglan Royals (regional/historical), Athletic (local)
Trophy Case: AOCL (47), Superleague (S18), League 1 (S2), Confederacy Cup (S18), Supercup (S3), Youth Series 2 (S10)
Transfers Out: ST Veasna Poudyal, 1.5M KFX Halazem; LM Archana Bindra, Und. La + Querida (FFD); CB Sopheap Arda, free Rio CF (VAL); CM Wassah Kah (BNJ), retired
Transfers In: ST Idina Slazenger (NPH), 5M TIhon (CMT); LM Kira Madsen, 1.5M KFX Halazem
Club Summary: One of the oldest clubs in the confederacy, Algolia has been around since well before the war. In the old days, it was seen more as the team of the upper class of Damogran, and in the years following the war, its supporters were often seen as sympathetic to the Imperium. Algolia supporters are more likely to be from the eastern and northern suburbs of Damogran, and a slight income disparity between them and supporters of the other big Damogran clubs remains, fueling resentment. They also enjoy a spirited rivalry against Royals, another team traditionally associated with white-collar supporters. Matches with the big Brantisvogan clubs are also a big affair, especially when there are championship implications. Despite all their success, however, Algolia hasn't quite caught on as a nationwide brand, and their support is still mostly concentrated in and around Damogran, and western Algolia generally.
Last Season: They got the expected bounce back season, and though no one really presented Capitalizt with a real challenge, the Suntigers finished as best of the rest with their final-matchday win over Brantisvogan to steal second place and a spot in the Champions League. The irony is that Algolia actually finished three points better than their championship season of three years ago, testament to just how dominant Capitalizt were. The main storylines for Algolia were a return to form for the returning attackers like Satrustegui, Marsh, Maksimov, and Bone, as well as the arrival of Laszlo, who had a massive impact on the left side, and occasionally at striker as well. With the defense steady again, and the attack on its feet again, you might have expected the Suntigers to make more of a title push, rather than the late charge they needed to salvage second. Unfortunately, they didn't leave behind them the inconsistency and excessive losses that held them back last season. You can't lose nearly a third of your matches and expect to win a title.
This Season: Algolia's transfer window was more about shoring up and reinforcing depth than making a big splashy move like last season. Slazenger is prime aged with a wealth of experience from her time at Tihon, and should be an excellent counterpart to Bone, who while still a very useful player, isn't in his mid 20s anymore. The other addition, Madsen, provides some solid experience and a generally dependable, if unspectacular player to help out behind Marsh and Laszlo on the depth chart. It's not a move that'll turn a lot of heads, but being able to trot out bench players who still know how to win is essential for any team with both league and IFCF ambitions. Defense once again projects as an area of strength, with the experience of Dutto and Taipale available from the bench, and the excellence of Van and Drenel leading the way in the first team, with Falayam and Linder not far off their standard. The team will want to start scouting a replacement for Maksimov, though they do have an excellent young center mid in Detkov already on the bench behind Satrustegui and Ulmer.

Brantisvogan Football Club
No Pos Player             Age   Nat  Gen Status
 1 GK  Maja Topić          27   PAS   F  H
 3 LB  Sæi Adríansson      24   GRÆ   M  F
31 CB  Cameron Allan       27   QAD   M  R
 4 CB  Ralph Winter        33   VAL   M  R
 5 RB  Toby Barr           31   TLI   M  R
99 DM  Joelinton Dyxkeson  26 QUE/VDR M  R
23 CM  Sevet-Ibilx Kai     26   SRS   N  H
 7 CAM Vegeta              28   QUE   M  F
15 LW  Tarbi Ksudach       22   SRS   N  H
17 RW  Hanna Nicosdóttir   34   GRÆ   F  R
19 ST  Ji Weibo            30   YZH   M  R
Subs:
13 GK  Ilmar Golora        20   SRS   M  H
22 LB  Sonja Shiben        21   SRS   F  H
14 CB  Niilas Hamero       17   SRS   M  H
 4 CB  Anima Salonen       24   SRS   F  H
 2 RB  Jere Kademaki       19   SRS   M  H
20 LM  Aamu Martikainen    21   SRS   F  H
18 CM  Vanna Solak         17   SRS   F  H
26 CM  Nikora Oonar        19   SRS   F  H
21 RM  Halvar Gestaurien   21   SRS   M  R
16 ST  Inaki Abri          18   SRS   M  H
27 FW  Tuan Parthosi       25   SRS   M  H
Managers:
  MGR: Stuart Ekstrom   	61   TKT    M
 ASST: Ayli Galdra              37   SRS    M
 ASST: Intov-Helek Duk  	44 QUS/SRS  N
City: Brantisvogan, Megabrantis
Stadium: Radlov Arena (cap. 76,800)
Nickname(s): the Red Flash
Captain: Ralph Winter
Notable Products: Ayli Galdra, Jirar Malgos, Aatu Ruoho
Rivals: Chalesm (historical/regional), Megabrantid (local)
Trophy Case: Superleague (S3, S17), Confederacy Cup (S10, S11, S17, S19, S20), Youth Series 1 (S14)
Transfers Out: CM Maram Tatsinan, 7M Lakewood United (TMB); RM Krysia Gordan, 1.5M Wexax United (VAL); LB Mikaela Äijälä (VIL), free Tijhuis Archimedes (TAX); CB Tanja Dubagi, free Inteachan National University (QUE)
Transfers In:
Club Summary: BFC are a very wealthy and well-supported club with a long history. Their original association was with the upper class, particularly the Squornshelan ruling elite in the days when Brantisvogan was the capital of West Squornshelous. In fact, until the war, the Imperial Viceroy held an honorary position as club president by tradition. While this old association is often brought up by opposing fans, the modern fanbase spans a broad cross-section of Brantids, and the real reason for resentment is more likely the club's consistent presence in the top tier, and their nationwide support. Nothing is as obnoxious as watching your neighbors, who ought to support their hometown club, jump on the bandwagon of a rich, successful team like Brantisvogan. While Brantisvogan's traditional rival is Chalesm, in more recent years their biggest match of the year has come against nouveau-riche, cross-town rivals, MSC.
Last Season: Another cup triumph, the Red Flash's third Confederacy Cup title and fourth final appearance in the past four years, but also another season coming up short of following up their increasingly distant Season 17 league title. This season they'll be in the Challengers Cup for the first time in three seasons, as Algolia overtook them for second on the final matchday, and doing it by beating Brantisvogan on their own field to boot. Brantisvogan's form overally was roughly consistent with the past three years of success, roughly 2 goals scored per game and a little over one allowed translates to a lot of points. Still, slight steps back in both those categories this past season were mirrored by the same in their final table position. It was a need to just be a little better at the crucial moments, such as that final day against Algolia. With important players aging, squad management to ensure the team is at its absolute best at the most important moments becomes all the more important.
This Season: Unfortunately not quite everything turned out for Brantisvogan at the window. The blockbuster sale of young center mid Maram Tatsinan went off as planned, and with a duo like Sevet-Ibilx and Dyxkeson in place, it just made sense to ship the youngster off rather than squandering her on the bench. They didn't go as big in the window as you might have expected after that winfall of seven million though. Sæi Adríansson is a solid replacement for the departing Äijälä, but the only other addition is depth midfielder and potential future starter Gestaurien. If Ekstrom had it to do over again, he might've spent the balance of his budget to further bolster the back line, which is perilously thin behind 33-year-old Winter and 31-year-old Barr. Ironically, Brantisvogan's strongest bench defender is probably the left back, Shiben, the one position they did decide to spend on. Still, as long as the defense holds together, the Red Flash should be among the league contenders once again. The midfield is, quite frankly, terrifying, and while Ji won't be heading to the Cope Rushmori this time around, he's still a force at the point of attack. They should have a very good chance to get the 19 wins that Ekstrom needs to reach 150 victories in charge of Brantisvogan, and a mark like that would be all but certain to see them clinch their fifth straight IFCF appearance.

Brasta Football Club
No Pos Player           Age  Nat Gen Status
 1 GK  Sathala Pergram   35  SRS  F  H
30 LCB Bohdan Perko      33  SRS  M  R
 4 CB  Stefcia Radicz    34  SRS  F  R
 5 RCB Yunus Baluch      30  SRS  M  R
 6 CM  Kailash Amjad     26  SRS  M  H
15 CM  Arda Krumins      25  SRS  M  R
21 CM  Esha Madathil     22  SRS  F  H
11 LW  Jetendra Jughash  30  SRS  F  R
17 RW  Staza Zientek     34  SRS  F  R
 9 ST  Boghos Maranga    27  SRS  M  H
10 ST  Vanessa Huet      30  PTR  F  F
Subs:
13 GK  Shavkat Kushk     19  SRS  M  H
 3 LB  Karel Vislar      30  SRS  M  H
16 CB  Manas Zonde       20  SRS  M  H
 2 RB  Kulliki Aarsand   21  SRS  F  H
26 DM  Hendle Brithoven  32  SRS  M  H
20 CM  Umida Ahmed       19  SRS  F  H
19 CM  Viyan Zangeste    20  SRS  N  H
25 LM  Brogan Gazzah     20  SRS  M  H
 7 RM  Raakel Kashkeli   21  SRS  F  H
14 ST  Jaganath Baran    20  SRS  M  H
18 ST  Ullma Redrin      32  SRS  F  H
Managers:
  MGR: Tanja Pinder       39   SRS    F
 ASST: Burhan Hagarian    41   SRS    M
 ASST:
City: Brasta, Sivolvia
Stadium: Henkmar Field (cap. 29,850)
Nickname(s): the Buccaneers
Captain: Jetendra Jughash
Notable Products: Valda Harkhan, Eetu Pianka
Rivals: Syneca AC, Sivolvia Capitalizt, Yassaca, Always Ready
Trophy Case: League 1 (S20)
Transfers Out: CM Jarmo Ytsdan, 2.5M CF Outineau (KSK); CB Lydia Peregos, 2M Lublova Reds; ST Daire Gilran, free Viltvodle City
Transfers In: CM Arda Krumins, 2M Syneca; RB Yunus Baluch, 1.5M Pembina City (KSK); ST Vanessa Huet (PTR), 1M Grand-Ours Rovers (PTR)
Club Summary: The largest club in Sivolvia's smallest major city, which is also the southernmost in the Confederacy, Brasta's gold and gray symbolize the sand and lava rock of the local beaches. Brasta is known primarily as a tourist destination through most of the Confederacy, but football matches are one place where the townies can go to get away from the Brantids and Algolians crowding their beaches and bars. They have a reputation for frequent drunkenness and debauched fan behavior, but it's debatable how deserved it is. Certainly there are a highly visible minority of fans who get up to stereotpical nonsense. Most of them though, boring as it may be, are pretty well behaved.
Last Season: 20 seasons is a long time to wait for a bit of silverware, and Brasta's supporters were hungry for that drought to end. The Buccaneers have been promoted as League 1's second place finisher no less than four times in that span, having been the definition of a yo-yo club. But this past season, their third under energetic young manager and former SRS international wingback Danin Geladi, they finally broke through to the top spot. Their defensive record bordered on absurd, allowing just 17 goals in their 38 matches, making the 51 of their own good enough for 24 victories. Their back three of Peregos, Perko, and Radicz were superb and Pergram had a career year at 34 years of age. The midfield fought fiercely to hold possession, led by do-it-all center mid Ytsdan, and a pair of veteran wingers in Jughash and Zientek.
This Season: They'll have to face the Superleague, where Brasta's last three forays have ended after a single season, without their manager, midfield leader, and their captain and defensive anchor. Ytsdan earned himself a trip to Kelssek with his play, while Peregos was poached by Lublova to be part of Farrione Larriane's rebuilding project. Geladi will take on a rebuilding project of his own at troubled Santraginus. Meanwhile, many of the players who didn't draw the attention of larger clubs may be under the glance of Father Time. Pergram at 35 should still be good in net, but can she handle the Superleague slate on top of Brasta's matches in the Liga B Cup? On defense, Perko is 33 and Radicz 34, and even Baluch, returning home from Kelssek, is 30. They'll need depth players to step up if they're going to do even half as well as last season's defensive performance. Fortunately, there's better news in the attack, where Amjad, Madathil, and newcomer Krumins bring needed youth to the lineup, and Jughash and Zientek should still have a bit to give. Swapping Gilran out for the Patriotlandian Huet should also be a boost. Still, promoted assistant manager Tanja Pinder may still find that it isn't enough to hang with the big clubs.

Chalesm Football Club
No Pos Player              Age  Nat Gen Status
23 GK  Petyr Sotelo         26  SRS  M  H
 2 LB  Sandro Balniks       25  SRS  M  R
 4 CB  Jerold Dickman       28  SRS  M  F
15 CB  Wesley Medrano       31  SNL  M  R
28 RB  Ffraid Norling       27  SRS  F  H
26 DM  Marko Desmirić       29  ZRH  M  R
 6 CM  Tyler Reynolds       33  CDG  M  R
 8 CM  Paavo Rai            21  SRS  M  H
13 LW  Joshua Wallace       26  SYL  M  R
17 RW  Marie-Claire Gill    23  TMB  F  F
29 ST  Hermann Eld          26  SRS  M  R
Subs:
35 GK  Safiyyah Kartal      36  SRS  F  R
 3 LB  Enai Atarka          18  SRS  F  H
40 CB  Cordrut Kehtna       18  SRS  M  H
55 CB  Jouko Erdos          31  SRS  M  H
20 RB  Vaino Doba           19  SRS  M  H
16 LM  Idoya Barga          19  SRS  F  H
24 DM  Eeli Aksoy           19  SRS  M  H
 9 CM  Larel Sonari         35  SRS  F  H
 7 RW  Laureline Forestier  36  EQS  F  R
25 FW  Oihana Gorver        22  SRS  F  H
19 ST  Aimo Mejias          18  SRS  M  H
Managers:
  MGR: Sigurkarl Kristiansson   69   GRÆ    M
 ASST: Zeynab Konul        	61   SRS    F
 ASST: Rizwan Dubagi       	67   SRS    M
City: Chalesm, Megabrantis
Stadium: Raftel Park (cap. 59,870)
Nickname(s): the Blues
Captain: Wesley Medrano
Notable Products: Zoban Ajao, Shrike Hagaz, Izoni Hocij, Palla Jagidar, Larel Sonari
Rivals: Brantisvogan (historical/regional), Megabrantid (regional)
Trophy Case: Superleague (S6), Supercup (S7), Youth Series 1 (S18)
Transfers Out: LB Vaihere Kamgang, Und, Istria City (BNJ); ST Caitrin Ness, Und, Montreal City (QUE); RM Marama Felran, free Striterax; ST Zorion Cantai, free Zeal FC (STR)
Transfers In: LB Sandro Balniks, 4M Viltvodle United; RW Marie-Claire Gill (TMB), free University of the Islands (CMT)
Club Summary: Chalesm is a very old club with a long tradition of excellence dating back well before the war. As the biggest club in the new capital (can it still be called new after over a century?) they are natural rivals of nearby Brantisvogan FC, and the Capital Derby is one of the highlights of the SCFA season. For the first time ever this season, they’ll have to face a cross-town club in league play, and the coming few seasons will show whether they’ll face a challenge for their status as the Chalesm football club, or whether upstart Halazem will fade back into the lower leagues.
Last Season: Not quite as much improvement as the club was hoping for, but the Blues were back into the Challengers Cup after finishing sixth and missing out the prior year. Much of their statline was essentially the same, except swapping in two more wins and moving two spots up the table, and doing it despite significant subtractions from the side. The defense was hard hit, with Engin, Picard, and Firth all retiring, while the attack wasn't spared either, with Birhat departing and Cait Ness taking parental leave. The well traveled Hermann Eld replaced Ness adequately, if not exactly impressively, but the real impact arrivals were Dickman, who seamlessly filled the hole left by Picard, and Reynolds, who played a semi-holding role to make the midfield even more annoying to play against than it already was under Kristiansson's hard-nosed tactics. Still, with aging players like Forestier and Sonari playing big roles in the attack, which was fairly anemic by the standard of most superleague clubs, this result fairly reeked of overachievement.
This Season: Despite doubt swirling around their manager, who was on the shortlist for the Græntfjall national team job, the Blues had a fairly successful window, letting a few surplus young players go, selling off Ness's contract rather than simply letting her walk, and thinking on their feet after a last-minute swoop by Istria City saw them lose talented young fullback Vaihere Kamgang. First and foremost on the agenda though was the injection of some youth into the midfield. This was accomplished for the expenditure of exactly no money in transfer fees, with the club making the best pitch to Tumbran winger and UotI alum Marie-Claire Gill, and promoting Paavo Rai, who recently appeared for the SRS at the Di Bradini Cup and is on the shortlist for the ARC roster. Forestier and Sonari will stick around to provide some veteran savvy from the bench, and to hope that they might end their careers with an eleventh-hour title run. The newcomer on defense, former Yassaca youth star Balniks is no Kamgang, but he was an important player for a strong Vil United defense, and for Flania Zarss the season before. He won't let them down too often, and the rest of the back line is quite literally of international caliber, while Sotelo has been knocking on the door of earning his first NT cap for a couple years now.

Damogran Football Club
No Pos Player              Age  Nat Gen Status
22 GK  Ualraig Dow          27  TLI  M  R
 3 LB  Abi Lavaud           30  KOR  F  R
 5 CB  Gojmir Antonov       24  MYT  M  F
 6 CB  Fuchsia Longstreet   35  NPH  F  R
 2 RB  Johannes Braun       30  PIS  M  F
16 DM  Leonisc Vascour      26  AUP  M  R
24 CM  Rolan Oiva           25  SRS  M  H
20 LM  Akhila Arda          21  SRS  M  H
 7 RM  Andrea Kirby         25  CBP  F  F
21 AM  Iracema Tórrez       21  VAL  F  H
 9 ST  Jadwiga Lofthouse    31  BRE  F  R
Subs:
22 GK  Teija Sminov         34  SRS  F  H
 4 LB  Aabas Sekhon         18  SRS  M  H
15 CB  Siona Tarr           21  SRS  F  H
31 CB  Lochana Ahuja        19  SRS  F  H
32 RB  Solan Halfariani     31  SRS  M  H
13 LM  Sandip Arenz         19  SRS  M  H
18 MF  Lana Boreal          19  QAD  F  H
29 CM  Putri Deol           18  SRS  F  H
14 RW  Adnan Tilki          21  SRS  M  H
17 ST  Baris Katir          30  SRS  M  R
11 ST  Vimal Anupar         23  SRS  M  H
Managers:
  MGR: Nick Cole       63   FVA   M
 ASST: Lorcan Malloy   42   SRS   M
 ASST: Granit Peden    44   SRS   M
City: Damogran, Algolia
Stadium: Bridger Lane (cap. 72,406)
Nickname(s): the Eagles
Captain: Fuchsia Longstreet
Notable Products: Eyob Zonde, Hakan Gryspos
Rivals: Algolia (local/competitive), Athletic (local), Jaglan Royals (regional)
Trophy Case: Superleague (S13, S14), Confederacy Cup (S14), Youth Series 1 (S15)
Transfers Out: CB Hannah Kim (QUE), Und. Sivolvia Capitalizt; CM Sevda Boulos, 3M Hesham (TMB); GK Abha Pran, 1M Viltvodle United; RB Partos Arigani, free Kozakken Boys (TAX); GK Velika Sookram, free Chromatik State University (CMT)
Transfers In: CB Gojmir Antonov (MYT), 3M CDSA (MYT); RWB Johannes Braun (PIS), 3M SK Nasjonale Hauker (PIS); GK Ualraig Dow (TLI), 2.5M Emerald Coast; CDM Leonisc Vascour (AUP), 2M Emerald Coast
Club Summary: The largest and best supported of the three big Damogran clubs (Algolia and Athletic are the others) Damogran FC are rich in tradition and in currency. While in their old days they were more of a lower-class club, greatly improved income equality since the war has lessened that distinction. That doesn’t stop their ultras from labelling any Algolia supporter as irredeemably bougie. Most Algolian football fans without a strong connection to another club would probably list Damogran as their favorite club, and the fanbase has a reputation for traveling very well. While many fans from outside Algolia will frequently refer to the club as Damogran FC, sometimes abbreviated to Damo FC, to avoid confusion with Athletic, a true Eagles fan will find this insulting, and bluntly refuse to see any room for ambiguity. "We're Damogran, they're Athletic, and that's all there is to it."
Last Season: Eighth place was simply not good enough, and the club board lost patience with Gunnar Skeggestad for good. Supporters (who will be glad to see him land on his feet at Crossroads) will say that the club didn't give him long enough to do much with a team that needed its whole attack rebuilt during his three-year tenure. Detractors will say he was given a good team and piles of money and should have gotten better execution out of his roster. Lofthouse had a difficult debut season after arriving from Yassaca, while the continually retooled and reshuffled midfield often struggled to keep possession and generate chances when the team really needed them. The team's poor goalscoring totals from the previous year returned as a result, and they left the field more often than not still in need of that one more goal to force a draw or steal a win. The defense was good, Sminov decent in net, but it was wasted most of the time.
This Season: Nick Cole has arrived with a businesslike manner and a definite plan, if his transfer decisions are any indication so far. In the shock of the summer for Squornshelan football fans, he sold Quebecois international and team vice captain Hannah Kim, and sold her within the league to defending champions Sivolvia Capitalizt. He also signalled the end of the Sevda Boulos experiment, shipping her off to Tumbra and shifting the midfield around to focus on Tórrez while promoting Arda from the bench and bringing in Vascour from relegated Emerald Coast. Vascour's former Emeralds Teammate Ualraig Dow is the presumptive starter at keeper, with Sminov apparently demoted to a rotational role. Another team icon showing signs of decline, Solan Halfariani is demoted to the bench and stripped of the captaincy in favor of Polarian Braun, and Kim's vacant spot in the defense will by filled by the Mytanar, Antonov. Kirby and Oiva, who've been iffy at times in midfield will keep their jobs for now, as will Lofthouse. If Cole can get resurgence from Lofthouse and ride the wave of youth he's started in the midfield, Damogran could be a good team, but making so many drastic moves risks upsetting the locker room balance if slighted veterans don't buy in, and this first season could be a painful one. The board has indicated they have faith in Cole and a multi-season commitment to the retool, but if things go bad, how long will they stay their hand?

Golgafrincham City Football Club
No Pos Player                Age  Nat Gen Status
13 GK  Petronia Makela        30  SRS  F  H
 3 LB  Sulabha Dieph          29  SRS  F  R
14 CB  Marko Peynir           22  SRS  M  H
22 CB  Kajetan Karelyi        32  SRS  M  R
 2 RB  Tage Gomolka           28  SRS  M  R
18 DM  Tewodros Heikki        36  SRS  M  H
 6 DM  Niko Sotelo            23  SRS  M  H
11 LM  Finn Östberg           34  SVJ  M  F
15 CM  Gerta Kjaer            33  SRS  F  R
 7 RM  Maariya Poulain        34  EFL  F  R
19 ST  Sveinn Kvislar         24  SRS  M  R
Subs:
67 GK  Vladimir Hesklimanoff  21  SRS  M  H
22 LB  Aszala Hamero          21  SRS  F  H
24 CB  Eguzki Yndel           17  SRS  M  H
 5 CB  Tervi Paako            33  SRS  M  R
16 RB  Pinja Tolvanen         19  SRS  F  H
26 DM  Meraude Ronvillain     19  GVN  F  F
17 LM  Zyanek Abspoel         21  SRS  M  H
 8 CM  Tapio Matevos          22  SRS  M  H
37 RW  Ahti Lankinen          31  SRS  M  H
10 ST  Silja Pirell           21  SRS  F  H
 9 ST  Kalle Baste            23  SRS  M  H
Managers:
  MGR Zoya Mejias     66   SRS    F
 ASST Aryel Tevesh    60   SRS    F
 ASST Obeka Harrion   56   SRS    F
City: Golgafrincham, Megabrantis
Stadium: Reinallt Arena (cap. 41,230)
Nickname(s): the Archers
Captain: Tewodros Heikki
Notable Products: Pertti Ahlqvist, Vlart Hedberg, Aaro Musta
Rivals: FC Hensha, Hensha Rockets
Trophy Case: League 1 (S11), League 2 (S2)
Transfers Out: CB Rohan Viren, 3.5M Vogsphere United; LM Przemysl Slaski, free Interblag; ST Tuija Nazarov, free SC Kiel (PIS)
Transfers In: ST Sveinn Kvislar, 2M Gagrakacka Union; LM Finn Östberg (SVJ), 1M AFK Savojagrad (SVJ)
Club Summary: Located in the far northeast of Megabrantis, Golgafrincham is relatively isolated. The densely forested hills and gorges of the Han Dold canyonlands to the east, the vast expanse of the Brantid plain to the south and west, and the forbidding taiga that mantles the foothills of the Northern Reach mean that there are very few places you can easily or quickly get to. Hensha, to the West on the Molvanian border, and Rudlit to the Northwest in West Flania are the only easy drives, though the winding route east to Han Dold City is beautiful. As a result, Golgafrincham has developed a distinct culture of individualism and self-sufficiency as compared to the rest of the Confederacy. Fan culture in Golgafrincham is very much concerned with food, and it is not unusual to see an entire cow or sheep being roasted on match day.
Last Season: The Archers' defense was almost as absurdly good as Brasta's allowing 18 goals in 38 matches and winning 22 to finish just behind them for automatic promotion in second. Former Athletic center back Rohan Viren struck up an instant partnership with Karelyi, and Makela had a fantatic year in net. Holding midfielders Tewodros Heikki and Niko Sotelo (no relation to Chalesm keeper Petyr) were the terrors of League 1 ball carriers, and the attack did just enough, boosted by the arrival of Slaski, whose efforts had helped make Dynamo Lublova a contender before the club ran into financial trouble of late.
This Season: The two players who helped boost the team to promotion are gone immediately. Slaski is a League 1 caliber player, plain and simple. He also indicated a wish to return home to Molvania, and so ships off to Interblag. Viren, meanwhile, was poached by Vogsphere and will try to help the make a push to league contention. Mejias has had to scramble to replace them, in the end having to look to her own bench for a replacement defender, and finding a . . . well-seasoned midfielder in Östberg. Kvislar does bring a little youth to this greybearded attack, but he did most of his best work helping Gagrakacka earn promotion from the third tier to the second, and will now be asked to be the feature striker for a Superleague side. As you'd expect, the Archers will once again be a team that relies on their defense to keep them in games, striking on counterattacks, but barring the mother of all "more than the sum of its parts" seasons, this is going to be a rough ride for Golgafrincham and their supporters.

by **Squornshelan Remnant States** » Wed Jan 24, 2024 7:46 am

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Superleague Part 2:

Jaglan Royal Football Club
No Pos Player                Age   Nat  Gen Status
15 GK  Nicolas Mercier        27   DEL   M   R
 4 LCB Brynmor Magraith       28   SRS   M   R
 5 CB  Ageio Osinde           34   ASG   M   R
 7 RCB Sarika Boesch          29   SRS   F   H
11 LM  Bong Min-Joong         29   QUE   M   F
10 CM  Majdi Vatanian         35   SRS   M   R
 8 CM  Sadia Arenz            20   SRS   F   H
17 RM  Šimun Čarobnjak Marić  28   ZRH   M   R
21 LW  Linus Sollien          22   VAL   M   F
14 RW  Widya Mooshi           22   SRS   F   H
 9 ST  Vondar Parthalewski    29   SRS   M   R
Subs:
13 GK  Vainio Rabikauskas     21   SRS   M   H
20 LB  Sahrivar Radev         29   SRS   M   H
19 CB  Halath Pindar          31   SRS   F   H
 2 RB  Humira Pelat           20   SRS   F   H
 6 DM  Anil Sethurayar        19   SRS   M   H
28 LM  Aravind Arigani        22   SRS   M   H
15 CM  Nandita Carmody        17   SRS   F   H
25 CM  Mirsad Kumar           28   SRS   M   H
18 LW  Gautam Kalathia        21   SRS   M   H
23 RW  Gianna Narváez         16   VAL   F   F
16 RW  Mikhail Lagunov        32   SRS   M   R
Managers:
  MGR:  Riki Schmelling    53   ZRH    M
 ASST:  Laris Argall	   47   SRS    M
 ASST:  Jhanna Skoroplyas  49   SRS    F
City: Jaglan, Algolia
Stadium: Castle Street (cap. 57,300)
Nickname(s): the Royals
Captain: Sarika Boesch
Notable Products: Mithya Hashemi, Kaalia Gerstlauer, Rudi Dalso, Nithya Hoang
Rivals: Damogran (regional/competitive), Algolia (regional/competitive), Sporting Jaglan (local)
Trophy Case: Confederacy Cup (S6), Youth Series 2 (S17)
Transfers Out: CM Stefan Morgan (NPH), 3M Syneca; ST/LW Siet Isasne, 2M Wavel AC; LB Minali Dhingra, free Stavromula United; LB Kiran Pinder, free Nunavut north Stars (QUE); ST Loïc Maçon-Petrault (KSK), retired
Transfers In: CB Brynmor Magraith, 3m Wavel AC; ST Vondar Parthalewski, free Vilitan League TBA; RW Gianna Narváez (VAL), undisclosed Night Academy (VAL)
Club Summary: Founded well before the war, Royals original patron was the king of Algolia, who was briefly allowed to keep a ceremonial title after Imperial annexation of his kingdom. As a result, they are perhaps the only old, upper-class club in the Confederacy that had little to no association in the minds of fans with the old Imperial regime. Despite that, they’re still seen as associated with conservative and right leaning segments of the population, particularly in contrast to their cross-town rivals Sporting with their far-left base. One of the most heartwarming traditions in Confederate football can be witnessed each year when Royals host Algolia. The patients of a local children's hospital are all crowned honorary Kings and Queens of Jaglan, and are granted free admission to the match with their families.
Last Season: It wasn't so much that the team regressed. They had a nearly identical record, and goalscoring actually increased significantly, buoyed by the arrival of Linus Sollien and Bong Min-Joong. The issue was the Royals improvement didn't keep pace with the true league contenders (if anyone can really be called that apart from Capitalizt last season). Still, they were very much in the IFCF hunt, if not in the conversation for league title, and had they managed to beat Lublova on the final matchday, they'd have pipped MSC for fifth on goal difference. Still, it was a case of walking where others were running, and Royals lost ground in the race for excellence. The big bright spot was another great season from Mercier in net, as well as solid play from Boesch on the right side of the defense.
This Season: Hoping to make some incremental improvement, which is all it would really take for this team to make a run for the top two, Schmelling brought in reinforcements at both ends of the field. Wavle AC captain and central anchor on defense, Brynmore Magraith joins and should have an instant impact, as Radev looked a little sluggish at times, and age is creeping up on Osinde. Up front, with Maçon-Petrault ready to hang them up, Vondar Parthalewski comes home after a decade at Yutzie Sorma and like Sollien, is comfortable at either striker or left wing, though he prefers the former. Both additions are veteran players, but still very much athletically capable. The question mark for the upcoming season lies in central midfield, where the departure of Morgan leaves the 35-year-old Vatanian, the talented buy young Arenz, career substitute Kumar, and fresh youth graduate Carmody, as well as teenaged enforcer Sethurayar. If there's going to be a breakdown that holds this team back, it'll be there.

Lublova Reds
No Pos Player               Age   Nat  Gen Status
25 GK  Zornitza Koszcz       25   SRS   F   H
21 LB  Stosija Josipa        29   SRS   F   R
19 CB  Kornelija Reznicek    27   SRS   F   H
 5 CB  Lydia Peregos         30   SRS   F   R
24 RB  Milan Valz            30   SRS   M   H
 6 DM  Ross Knanirck         35   KSK   M   R
 8 LCM Martin Bartoš         31 FVR/DEL M   R
10 RCM Laron Veum            34   BRO   M   R
16 LW  Elviira Andreev       29   SRS   F   H
 7 RW  Nash Kershaw          28   TKT   M   F
 9 ST  Hoyer Harbors         30   SWE   M   R
Subs:
 1 GK  Oceanne Audette       35   TKT   F   R
23 LB  Gunters Yozwiak       19   SRS   M   H
 4 CB  Irinia Wassef         35   SRS   F   R
13 CB  Ankica Krall          26   SRS   F   H
30 RB  Darko Havryluk        22   SRS   M   H
15 LM  Arminja Dzafic        20   SRS   F   H
14 DM  Towson Cowper         24   XAN   M   F
19 CM  Zachevs Chernigov     18   SRS   M   H
11 RM  Bridgett Elliot       35   PFA   F   R
22 ST  Nadija Javurek        19   SRS   F   H
27 FW  Petra Miazga          22   SRS   F   H
Managers:
 MGR: Farrione Larriane      276   YSP   F
ASST: Aitor Koptsev           46   SRS   M
ASST: Emilija Rakiric         40   SRS   F
City: Lublova, Molvania
Stadium: Slavnarzeczpospolitastadion (cap. 61,230)
Nickname(s): the Reds
Captain: Ross Knanirck
Notable Products: Jzeovak Vladcik, Demkjo Jzvanic, Djabgor Dzarkhin, Dymek Raktsov, Ljuba Buczvarov, Blasko Titov, Radoslav Blaha
Rivals: Interblag (regional/historical), Lokomotiv Dzrebo (regional), Dynamo Bardjov (regional), Dynamo Lublova (local)
Trophy Case: Confederacy Cup (S9)
Transfers Out: CB Radko Ludviczak, 5.2M Athletique Alexandrie (PTR); RM/RW Mebda Kaccoddtob, 1.5M Yassaca; CM Janei Jankovic, free Z'ai'ai Institute of Technology (CMT)
Transfers In: CB Lydia Peregos, 2M Brasta; RM Nash Kershaw (TKT), 1.5M Avanaroch White Wings FC (TKT)
Club Summary: Molvania's second team by fan support, it's probably fair to call the Reds the most consistent team in the state of Molvania. They are a safe bet for a mid-table finish most years, and occasionally break into the title race. Their supporters are known as heavy drinkers, but generally hooliganism is minimal. (honestly, if there's a team whose fans don't have a reputation for drinking, I've yet to hear of them). Lublova's steppe nomad heritage is on display at Reds matches though, with elaborate traditional costumes to be found everywhere. Impromptu bareback horse races have even been known to break out at pre-match parties, though these days more often for the benefit of TV crews than anything else.
Last Season: Another mid table finish, and a shakeup at season's end. Vanza-Jerat and Xynat-Evela are off, and have been handed the keys to a proverbial muscle car at Raynor City. Lublova regressed a bit in the table, but there really wasn't much to separate their performance from prior years. Elliot was a good contributor in the attack, and Veum, Harbors, and Andreev were also dependable. There wasn't a lot exciting about it though, as the Reds barely managed more than a goal per match. The defense was a bit stronger, helping Koszcz to ease into her first season as a starter. The emergence of Ludviczak in particular was a big boost. The question for the team to face is whether they're content to be a mid-table team that really doesn't have a sniff of IFCF position, or if they want to push for more than that.
This Season: With the roster aging, though, the immediate task is to stabilize and solidify their position in the mid-table before looking any further ahead. Bringing in Larriane, the club have made it clear that their immediate goals are none too ambitious, as the Yesopalithian is not known for taking her clubs to the top of the table, but has a solid record of helping fringe teams climb out of the lower echelons of their leagues. She'll have to forge the path ahead without Ludviczak though. The talented youngster was too tempting a target, and takes a big payday to head to Patriotlandia. Still, the rest of the back line is intact, and should be helped out by the arrival of Lydia Peregos after her superb promotion season with Brasta. The attack looks a bit questionable again though. Nash Kershaw is brought in to share time with Elliot, now 35, but there's no other real changes, barring someone stepping up from the bench. Lower mid-table seems most likely for the Reds once again, though it will be interesting to see what Larriane can do in her first season in charge. Getting even just a little more out of her current roster in this area of the table could result in significant changes in final position.

Megabrantid Sports Club
No Pos Player                Age   Nat  Gen Status
 1 GK  Leopold Shim           29   QUE   M   R
 3 LB  Slava Jakšić           27   PAS   F   H
44 CB  Tôsgo Türrângel        25   FFD   M   F
 5 CB  Rasmus Andersen        22   VAL   M   H
 2 RB  Dong Xiaowang          31   YZH   M   R
 8 CM  Johana Álvgeirsdóttir  33   GRÆ   F   R
17 LM  Soile Raynott          22   SRS   F   H
 7 RM  Alice Sauvage          27   QAD   F   F
10 AM  Helek-Pertz Zev        28 QUS/SRS N   R
69 ST  Pierre-Alexis Nianzou  28   QUE   M   R
 9 ST  Klara Holmberg         27   VAL   F   R
Subs:
33 GK  Tallak Winter          25   SRS   M   H
23 LB  Ederna Bolkva          20   SRS   F   H
 4 CB  Inaki Kurbis           22   SRS   M   H
15 CB  Eino Somsak            21   SRS   M   H
16 RB  Orhan Jamshidi         18   SRS   M   H
29 LM  Alikki Seppa           18   SRS   F   H
 6 CM  Arvo Kostadin          20   SRS   M   H
11 CM  Jelena Aravit          34   SRS   F   R
18 RM  Priidik Bulut          17   SRS   M   H
21 ST  Teemu Karelyi          21   SRS   M   H
14 ST  Petra Govard           24   SRS   F   H
Managers:
  MGR: Nirlo-Betva Uzo  	46 QUS/SRS  N
 ASST: Tewodros Periet  	46   SRS    M
 ASST: Tarno Messer             48   SRS    M
City: Brantisvogan, Megabrantis
Stadium: Megabrantid Financial Field (cap. 69,245)
Nickname(s): the Firm
Captain: Johanna Álvgeirsdóttir
Notable Products: Joris Elzokari, Danin Enesca, Isperia Marrish, Laviska Ryarm, Purna Zazagan, Iuri Takala
Rivals: Brantisvogan (local), Chalesm (regional), Algolia (competitive), Yassaca (competitive)
Trophy Case: Challengers Cup (IFCF 4), AOCL (45), Superleague (S5, S7, S8, S15, S16, S19), Confederacy Cup (S2, S7, S13), SCFA Supercup (S6, S14)
Transfers Out: RM Ronja Kukk, 3M Caledon Simpson (KRY); CB Jozica Szimon, free Hunian; CB Bragi Borg, free Leaside Lions (QUE)
Transfers In: CB Tôsgo Türrângel (FFD), Undisclosed Mâ Âlâmëómë (FFD)
Club Summary: MSC lack the long history of their biggest rivals, Chalesm and Brantisvogan, but make up for it with massive amounts of money. Bankrolled by the Confederacy's biggest financial conglomerate, Megabrantid United Financial, they have (some say) bought their way into the top flight of the SCFA. That might be true, but you certainly can't argue with the result. With five league titles, the Firm are the only Confederate club entitled to adorn their crest with a star, in large part because when the chips are down they can probably out-spend any other club in the Confederacy.
Last Season: As most predicted, Megabrantid suffered some regression after their surprise championship in Nirlo-Betva's first season in charge. Selling off Blasko Titov proved premature, and Jozica Szimon was not much use playing from the bench to support young first teamers Andersen and Kurbis. The result was nine more goals allowed than in their championship year, and three fewer wins. They managed to steal fifth place at the last moment, anxiously watching the out of town scoreboard as the clock ticked down on Royals. But it was evident that the team Nirlo-Betva sent out was simply not cut out to compete for the league in any serious way. The good news though, was that the arrival of Klara Holmberg totally offset the departure of Floren, and left mid Soile Raynott had a breakout season replacing Chiranjivi Dast that saw her getting national team consideration.
This Season: Nirlo-Betva appears to have learned the lessons of last season's transfer window, and looks to emphatically plug the hole at center back with Farf international Tôsgo Türrângel. The move also puts Mega decisively into the lead in the Superleague Cabañas Cöëffïcïënt standings, though reports that the Confederate government is mulling retooling the nation's official alphabet to better represent phonologies, particularly Molvanian, might throw that into doubt. With the uncertainty removed from central defense, however, this team looks like a contender again. A striker duo of Nianzou and Holmberg is second to none in this league, and while the midfield behind them isn't as scary as its been in years past, it's still plenty dangerous. Most importantly though, the back line will be much improved, which should help Leopold Shim to rebound in net as well. Siv Cap are on notice, they aren't the only ones with money and ambition.

Football Club Olympia Arkintoofle
No Pos Player               Age   Nat  Gen Status
13 GK  Nolwenn Nuallain      32   SRS   F   R
 3 LB  Jaidev Kaloyan        31   SRS   M   H
 4 CB  Kadriye Palk          33   SRS   F   R
55 CB  Joo Hyeong-Seok       24   QUE   M   F
22 RB  Aile Tutku            21   SRS   F   H
16 DM  Nuha Jo               31   SRS   F   R
 6 LM  Mazaa Etoba           33   SRS   F   H
 8 CM  Otokar Barwegen       29   SRS   M   R
20 CM  Aakos Rauta           32   SRS   M   H
 7 RM  Zain Tarpinian        27   SRS   M   R
 9 ST  Sevet-Matez Fox       27 QUS/SRS N   R
Subs:
27 GK  Biljan Surtz          23   SRS   M   R
14 LB  Kaarle Boundir        26   SRS   M   H
 5 CB  Vaino Hult            18   SRS   M   H
25 CB  Seija Torluk          21   SRS   F   H
15 RB  Bertil Husdal         19   SRS   M   H
11 LM  Lujayn Mjelde         19   SRS   F   H
18 CM  Mikhail Gorokhov      19   PYA   M   H
31 CM  Petteri Vilane        30   SRS   M   H
21 RM  Kuldeep Lowens        20   SRS   M   H
17 ST  Saara Trettin         19   SRS   F   H
29 ST  Aglaya Hedlund        17   SRS   F   H
Managers:
  MGR Pula Korischet     57   SRS    F
 ASST Rangit Hamevaja    66   SRS    M
 ASST Arushi Cruz        53   SRS    F
City: Arkintoofle, Megabrantis
Stadium: Olympiastad (cap. 47,550)
Nickname(s): the Olympics
Captain: Mazaa Etoba
Notable Products: Ikra Yonte, Olev Clegg, Rasim Orgatz, Damaris Nebojsic, Polter Yndel, Zemen Ystrad
Rivals: Arkintoofle United, Santraginus
Trophy Case: League 1 (S6, S10, S19), Youth Series 2 (S18)
Transfers Out: ST Kaija Salovaara, 4.2M Sporting Club November City (CAD); CB Helod Karman, free SK Aasiaat Harbour (PIS); ST Piritta Kulmala, free Northshore FC (XAN)
Transfers In: ST Sevet-Matez Fox, 3M KFX Halazem; CB Joo Hyeong-Seok (QUE), 2M Montreal Koreana (QUE)
Club Summary: Olympia were founded not long before the war by the Imperial mayor. Accordingly, they were hated by most of the Confederacy, and have not been wholly able to shake off the association with far-right groups and authoritarianism, especially since some of their ultras groups are known for chants and banners that are politically incorrect to say the least (the club has banned several of these groups from matches but they often find ways to sneak in). Despite all this, their support is strong in and around Arkintoofle. Of late, they've had a reputation for badly behaved players, and lackluster performance on the field, though that tide may finally be turning.
Last Season: Despite a miserable attack, the team was highly successful on the back of excellent goalkeeping by Nuallain behind a strong back line. Fullback Aile Tutku, whose big breakout season at 19 helped the Olympics earn promotion a year earlier, followed up with another strong effort, this time against Superleague opposition. All this led to Olympia getting off to a hot start, and holding onto their mid-table position down the stretch. Young striker, Kaija Salovaara, who started the season on the bench, quickly played her way into a starting role, and produced a third of the team's goals. New arrivals Kadriye Palk and Otokar Barwegen helped to stabilize the defense and midfield respectively, and Olympia were generally speaking a real pain in the ass to play against, and consistently a "trap game" for the upper table teams, while beating those below them more often than not.
This Season: Well, both Salovaara and last year's initial starter at striker, Piritta Kulmala are gone, but the Arkintoofle faithful aren't losing hope. Accomplished striker Sevet-Matez Fox is lured from relegated KFX Halazem and should ensure a smooth transition for Olympia's attack. There's also been a bit of retooling on defense, despite it having been an area of strength last season. Hoping to avoid complacency and stagnation and with an eye to the team's future, Korischet shipped off Helod Karman in favor of a younger player, Joo Hyeong-Seok of Montreal Koreana. There shouldn't be much difference there in the level of play for the present, but getting the back line a bit younger a bit at a time is good planning, as no one wants to be in a situation where half your back line decides to retire all at once. Nuallain likewise looks ready to go once again, so the main question facing this team is the extent to which the midfield, unreinforced in the window, will be able to maintain possession and feed Sevet-Matez chances.

Football Club of Santraginus
No Pos Player               Age   Nat  Gen Status
 1 GK  Jovon Walat           32   SRS   M   R
22 LCB Yngve Kohut           30   SRS   M   H
 5 CB  Serge Amrouche        27 QUE/TMZ M   F
13 RCB Tiffany Vandendries   31   ZWZ   F   R
 2 LWB Brian Wilson-Didh     27   QUE   M   F
21 RWB Kayla Johnstone       27   SYL   F   F
20 LCM Erna Arud             28   SRS   F   H
 7 RCM Anders Ebeling        22   SRS   M   H
23 CAM Siri Byqvist          30   SRS   F   H
33 ST  Antonina Obnizova     23   PYA   F   R
10 ST  Lucia Somers          32   COR   F   R
Subs:
30 GK  Lyosha Utikin         31   SRS   F   H
 3 LB  Regina Hanvald        18   SRS   F   H
14 CB  Elena Lindholm        22   SRS   F   H
19 CB  Halvor Karstensen     20   SRS   M   H
25 RB  Jari Mankell          19   SRS   M   H
 6 CDM Nitin Joshi           34   SRS   M   R
28 CM  Kidist Zhupanovsky    18   SRS   F   H
 9 AM  Barsaam Khovkoitun    19   SRS   M   H
18 LM  Tryggve Barsukov      21   SRS   M   H
16 ST  Varg Malle            17   SRS   M   H
11 ST  Torsten Sokolov       21   SRS   M   R
Managers:
 MGR: Danin Geladi        43   SRS   M
ASST: Maryl Antrobus      47   SRS   M
ASST: Jonas Rask          41   SRS   M
City: Santraginus, Isle of Squornshelous
Stadium: Admiral Cherenkov Stadium (cap. 71,200)
Nickname(s): the Admirals
Captain: Siri Byqvist
Notable Products: Thorgnyr Bondarov, Snorre Fridtjofs, Ottilia Hjort, Vasilii Nyberg
Rivals: Vogsphere United, Striterax Knights, Stavromula United, Olympia Arkintoofle
Trophy Case: Youth Series 2 (S19)
Transfers Out: ST Theophile-Corneille Poulin (QUE), 6.5M Avondale City (SYL); CB Caroline Faraldo (PFA), 3.5M Anomalies; DM Tilda Holm, free Emerald Coast; CM Viljar Alakas, free Cornwall Clippers (QUE); ST Danielle Jackson (OSR), retired
Transfers In: CB Serge Amrouche (QUE/TMZ), 2.5M Perce Town (QUE); ST Torsten Sokolov, 2M Xaxis; DM/CM Nitin Joshi, free Vilitan League TBA
Club Summary: Based in the old Imperium’s largest port and originally founded as a navy club, Santraginus pretty quickly gained a following among the merchant marine, port workers, and working class of the city in general. Santraginus is, well maybe the best way to put it is that of all the cities on the Isle of Squornshelous, the former Imperium, it bears the closest resemblance culturally to a Confederate city. Progressive where the rest of the Imperium was conservative, left-leaning in a far-right nation, Santraginus developed, among other things, a hard-nosed insistence on doing things its own way, a thriving punk rock scene, and a vicious rivalry with Vogsphere, and their football club is heir to all of those traditions.
Last Season: Incremental improvement in point total and final table position, but not enough to save Krajewski's job, especially considering the team registered one win fewer than the prior season's total. The Tumbran's legacy should be one of major success, however, as over the course of four seasons, he built the Admirals from a lower table side into one that snatched a top five position before tumbling back into the bottom half the past two seasons. Trouble is, now the board's had a taste of success, they're hungry for more, and thus things have come to a close for the Krajewski era. It's something of a pity too, as the process of retooling the team had already begun, and several players who will be important in any resurgence are already in place. The team was led, no doubt, by Poulin up front and Faraldo at the back, while Byqvist and Walat had off seasons by their standards. Still, despite the tactical switch from 4-4-2 to 5-3-2, there wasn't really much serious disruption in either defense or attack, and the emergence of promising young players like Anders Ebeling and Barsaam Khovkoitun gives definite hope for the future of the midfield in particular.
This Season: In the immediate future, the board wants to see a return to the top half, so the flavor of the week manager, Brasta's Danin Geladi, is brought in to shake things up a bit. At first glance though, it appears the team has gotten considerably worse in the window. Poulin and Faraldo are gone, and only about half the money earned from their sale was immediately reinvested in new acquisitions. Still, it's not all bad. Santraginus has had a stable of strikers for a few years now, and Antonina Obnizova seems ready to step up to the first team, while Torsten Sokolov was brought in after drawing some attention at Xaxis to take up the slack as Somers grows older. Amrouche will plug the hole at center back, while Joshi is a solid defensive midfielder that can help the back line out while also helping to set an example for the Admirals' young midfielders. It'll be a stretch goal to make it out of the bottom half at their first attempt, but there are signs of life, particularly if the energetic Geladi can get the best out of his slightly faded veterans.

Sivoliva Capitalizt Athletic Club
No Pos Player               Age   Nat  Gen Status
 1 GK  Jahangir Shehzad      24   INS   M   F
 3 LB  Kim Hoseok            30   QUR   M   R
 4 CB  Hannah Kim            29   QUE   F   R
 5 CB  Gandolf Turner        28   NPH   M   R
 6 RB  Adnan Hobeika         19   SRS   M   H
22 CM  Nur Amjol             23   SRS   F   H
 8 CM  Jerat-Forzu Mal       29   SRS   N   R
27 LAM Oystein Shakhnovich   25   SRS   M   R
10 CAM Baillaire Fillar      27   CMT   F   F
 7 RAM Jasper Mordecai       31   NPH   M   R
 9 ST  Rasha Sargsa          27   SRS   F   H
Subs:
13 GK  Nasira Ismailov       20   SRS   F   H
30 LB  Aygul Baris           27   SRS   M   H
14 CB  Lela Terijoki         33   SRS   F   H
23 CB  Aridai Hartlaf        29   SRS   M   H
33 RB  Paavo Lindgren        32   SRS   M   R
11 LM  Ramazan Elmufti       21   SRS   M   H
15 CM  Ayaz Sangshak         18   SRS   M   H
16 CM  Sevan Nejem           21   SRS   F   H
20 RM  Anvar Pehlivan        22   SRS   M   H
17 ST  Sherifa Saab          20   SRS   F   H
19 ST  Diksha Pinder         24   SRS   F   H
Managers:
  MGR: Moon Tae-Hong        60   QUE    M
 ASST: Keshav Rallinaitis   50   SRS    M
 ASST: Shailaja Desh        43   SRS    F
City: Yassaca, Sivolvia
Stadium: Black Raven Field (cap. 35,400)
Nickname(s): Siv Cap, Capitalizt, the Budgies
Captain: Jasper Mordecai
Notable Products: Keshav Rallinaitis, Ikra Yonte
Rivals: Yassaca (local), Brasta (regional), Syneca (regional), Bayfront (regional), Always Ready (regional)
Trophy Case: League 1 (S14)
Transfers Out: RM Akhil Neviud, 3M Colbrook City (TMB); CB Mazin Krikorian, free FC Travesian (VAL); LM Aslan Suntil, free Cassaholm Academy (SVI)
Transfers In: CB Hannah Kim (QUE), Undisclosed Damogran
Club Summary: There are two very distinct eras at what was once the smaller of the two major clubs located in the city of Yassaca. The much longer, older era is that of Sivolvia Central Athletic Club. A middling second-tier side, they were always decent but rarely a serious promotion challenger. Decent club, produced a few decent players, but stayed in their lane. That era was emphatically ended when the team was acquired by Black Raven Technologies just a few weeks after earning promotion to the top tier at the end of Season 14. The influx of money and the Black Raven’s lack of concern with the club’s profit margin have led to a charge up the table over the past four seasons, two top five finishes, and the pressure of expectations that they will continue to progress toward the lofty goal of a league title.
Last Season: It took a few years of work and a lot of "investment" by the new owner, but Black Raven finally accomplished their goal to win the league with Sivolvia Capitalizt, and what a win. They recorded the single most dominant season in Superleague history, earning just shy of three quarters of the points available with a gaudy +43 goal difference and just 4 losses all season long. It was just the fourth time that a club has earned more than 70% of points possible in a top-tier season, and the first since Irfun Melkum's Yassaca and Elrik Raskine's Damogran accomplished the feat in seasons 12 and 13 respectively. The big story in the media was, of course, the arrival of Baillaire Fillar. While the Chromatik's addition to the team was certainly what put them over the top, to focus to much on her admittedly large contributions to this title would be to ignore the rest of the team. Rasha Sargsa has a achieved a level of dominance as a Squornshelan striker probably not seen since the prime years of Lyzolda Petrov. Jasper Mordecai and Oystein Shakhnovich were a deadly duo of wing bookends, while Jerat-Forzu and Amjol made sure they were in possession of the ball often enough to take advantage of all the talent ahead of them.
This Season: How do you follow up landing one of the best players in the world in Fillar, and winning the title by a bigger point margin than any Squornshelan club ever has? Well, if you're Moon Tae-Hong, you set out to steal from your neighbors. There was no need to tinker with the attack, deadly as it was last season, and Jahangir Shehzad has been solid in net, so the back line was the area to focus on. With Hoseok holding steady on the left and both Hobeika and Lindgren to call upon on the right, center back was where it made sense to invest, someone to spell Terijoki. Thus, the Capitalizts opened the checkbook once again, though the exact number is not public, to pry Quebec international Hannah Kim away from Damogran after a down season for the Eagles. So, despite the moves made elsewhere in the league, a look at this lineup shows emphatically that Siv Cap are the team to beat in the Superleague until someone proves otherwise. It wouldn't be surprising at all for them to become the fourth club to successfully defend a Superleague title.

by **Squornshelan Remnant States** » Fri Jan 26, 2024 9:33 am

SCFA Season 21 Preview
Superleague Part 3

Sporting Jaglan
No Pos Player                Age   Nat  Gen Status
 1 GK  Lowen Arcaster         33   NPH   M   R
30 LB  Trai Somsak            27   SRS   M   H
24 CB  Darshana Begam         25   SRS   F   H
 5 CB  Anubis Zlatkowić       32   ZRH   M   R
23 RB  Silvi Amathir          24   SRS   F   H
21 LM  Chiranjivi Dast        34   SRS   M   R
37 CM  Tyra Volam             33   SRS   F   R
 7 RM  Dipti Pratikan         26   SRS   F   R
11 LW  Ixtlilxochitl          25 TLA/TIK M   F
17 RW  Ona Morphy             27   EFL   F   R
 9 ST  Radoslav Jiménez       32   CAD   M   R
Subs:
13 GK  Erina Livaja           24   SRS   F   H
 3 LB  Dayaram Jicha          20   SRS   M   H
 4 CB  Taron Plusderr         23   SRS   M   H
25 CB  Zubin Radev            19   SRS   M   H
16 RB  Indrani Kudumban       21   SRS   F   H
 6 CM  Inder Ekwem            26   SRS   M   H
31 LM  Shakuntala Jaglani     21   SRS   F   H
10 RM  Khadiga Amezaga        17   SRS   F   H
18 LW  Ratnam Kumar           26   SRS   M   H
14 ST  Zubaida Vantchev       21   SRS   F   H
22 ST  Nitin Asokan           18   SRS   M   H
Managers:
  MGR  Brio Yafai      55   SRS    F
 ASST  Lochna Gera     42   SRS    M
 ASST  Veasna Sidhu    38   SRS    F
City: Jaglan, Algolia
Stadium: Koilos Field (cap. 21,500)
Nickname(s): The Rebels
Captain: Tyra Volam
Notable Products: Darya Macar, Eetu Nazarov, Ayli Orzhova, Kadek Sherazi, Paiva Shimski, Malai Yarlut, Demyan Keo
Rivals: Jaglan Royals (local), Emerald Coast (regional/competitive), Athletic (regional/competitive)
Trophy Case: League 1 (S7), Confederacy Cup (S16)
Transfers Out: RM Tiiu Aaltonen, 5.5M Club ESF (VAL); LW Nursultan Tulyakbay, 3M Mar Sara FC (VAL); RW/ST Fusum Kadirc, free Han Dold City; RB Lusine Koeru, free Pria Technical College
Transfers In: LW Ixtlilxochitl (TLA/TKT), 2.5M ALcassar 1896 FC (TKT); RM Dipti Pratikan, 1.5M Hunian
Club Summary: Sporting, like Athletic in Damogran, are the smaller, poorer club in Jaglan, and Royals fans have never let them forget it. As in so many other cases, this imbalance in spending power and prestige has become a point of pride for Sporting's supporters, and years of trash talking against a club styling itself as "Royal" have made Sporting something of a magnet for radical anti-authoritarians and anarchists. Their green and red replica jerseys are frequently seen at political protests, and even being hustled into the back of police vans, something the club generally maintains an uneasy silence about. All publicity is good publicity though, and their ascension to the Superleague is bringing about a new wave of popularity. The club is in the midst of their longest ever stay in the top tier, heading into their 13th straight season in the Superleague. Frequently though, they've only just managed to extend their stay, finishing third from last, one place clear of automatic relegation four times in that stretch.
Last Season: The Rebels maintained their level of play from last season, and treading water in mid table for a couple of years isn't so bad for a team that was flirting with relegation not so long ago. The attack remained strong, with the addition of veteran Chiranjivi Dast to Volam and Aaltonen in the midfield paying dividends, and Tulyakbay having an excellent season alongside Jiménez up front. Silvi Amathir arrived back on defense, returning home from Kelssek to her youth club and with her help, the defense did well enough to let Sporting record a positive goal differential in consecutive years for their first time ever in top tier compeition. It would definitely be a stretch to call them a realistic IFCF contender, even if they manage to hold the current collection of talent together, but Yafai has built them into a team that for once doesn't need to worry much about relegation.
This Season: They'll have to find a way to follow up on the last two seasons' success without their two best wing players, as both Aaltonen and Tulyakbay bolted for the Eternal Empire. Had they been able to keep those two around for another season they might've had a shot at sneaking further into the top half, but with the roster currently at Yafai's disposal, avoiding regression is going to be the immediate task instead. Ixtilxochitl and Pratikan are decent enough players, but hardly replacements for what's been lost. Volam and Dast, while each among the best in the Confederacy in their prime, have each left their glory days behind by this point. The Sporting faithful will have to bank on the team's young talent breaking out in a big way, which is never a great feeling heading into the season. Zlatkowić, should be dependable as usual, but there will be a lot of pressure on Begam and Amathir in particular to emphatically demonstrate that they are the future of the defense. Some good showings from Livaja wouldn't hurt too much either. Hopefully the team's making some smart financial moves with the windfall from the window, as they're likely to need to be able to spend a little cash in one season's time.

Syneca Athletic Club
No Pos Player                Age   Nat  Gen Status
 1 GK  Rose Robinson          26   TMB   F   R
 4 LB  Cephas Lidston         35   SRS   M   R
 5 CB  Margo Szôts            25   PAS   F   F
14 CB  Jayden Alonso          29   BRO   M   F
16 RB  Shamil Khachaturyan    20   SRS   M   H
24 CM  Shripati Norup         29   SRS   F   H
 8 CM  Stefan Morgan          30   NPH   M   
31 AM  Eero Bortnan           24   SRS   M   H
 7 LW  Tyler Hodgson          31   PFA   M   F
17 RW  Yamuna Khachat         28   SRS   F   R
 9 ST  Judith Berge           25   GTK   F   R
Subs:
20 GK  Feylan Simsek          19   SRS   M   H
15 LB  Meltem Kader           21   SRS   F   H
41 CB  Tabassum Saqaf         25   SRS   M   H
 6 CB  Rasha Fevronia         23   SRS   F   H
23 RB  Ehsan Shiraz           31   SRS   M   R
26 CM  Nandi Korradi          19   SRS   F   H
10 AM  Alan Rieder            35   STL   M   R
18 CM  Aleksandar Matijević   16   PAS   M   F
28 LW  Feruza Kubaisi         18   SRS   F   H
22 RW  Inder Starovoitov      20   SRS   M   H
30 ST  Shabhnam Avaki         20   SRS   F   H
Managers:
 MGR  Girma Mikhulat     50   SRS    M
ASST  Bulut Poyraz  	 45   SRS    M
ASST  Iroda Hartlaf      39   SRS    F
City: Syneca, Sivolvia
Stadium: Synesoft Arena (cap. 38,600)
Nickname(s): the Sea Lions
Captain: Shripati Norup
Notable Products: Lyzolda Petrov, Sahnaz Panoss, Sevda Boulos
Rivals: Yassaca (regional/competitive), Brasta (regional), Hunian (regional), FC Bayfront (local)
Trophy Case: Superleague (S4), Confederacy Cup (S12), Supercup (S5, S13), Youth Series 1 (S16), Youth Series 2 (S12)
Transfers Out: CM Arda Krumins, 2M Brasta; DM Vetle Barzegar, free Eyrods Tech (CMT); CM Nurullah Arslan, retired
Transfers In: CM Aleksandar Matijević (PAS), Undisclosed, Evenfar FC (PAS); Stefan Morgan (NPH), 3M Jaglan Royals
Club Summary: One of the least likely SCFA top tier champions, Syneca are the only non-inaugural Superleague member to have won a championship, and did so in their first season after promotion. Since then, they’ve generally been a lower mid-table team, without the financial resources to mount a serious challenge to the true contenders, or even to match their regional rivals, Yassaca. In recent history, the club has had a reputation for failing to develop its youth talents well, though that might be changing as a championship youth team in Season 16 begins to come of age in the senior team.
Last Season: The wholesale overhaul of the defense worked out well. Margo Szôts was obviously the most important arrival, and earned herself serious consideration from the Pasargan FA for their national team. Adding the veteran savvy of Lidston and Shiraz was also a boost, though, and together with the emergence of Khachaturyan, the Sea Lions actually had an excellent back line. In turn, that allowed Robinson to post the by far the best statistical season of her career, and Syneca were quite unexpectedly one of the more difficult sides to score against. Unfortunately, the attack, which had put up 64 goals just a year prior, dried up almost completely. The central midfield was unable to do very much with possession when they could keep it, and Khachat followed up a career year by being nearly invisible. Berge was very often stranded up at the point of attack, with no one able to get the ball to her in any useful way. Not what you expect from a manager who in his own day was a brilliant striker.
This Season: Now that the defense seems reasonably sorted out, the process of fixing the midfield begins. Mikhulat is apparently taking the approach that if he can fix the center of his attack, the better possession numbers will allow his wingers and striker to have better seasons. To that end, Stefan Morgan joins from Royals, who were hard up against roster regulations. The question there remains though, whether Bortnan is equal to the role of attacking playmaker, or whether the team might be better served by trotting out Alan Rider, advanced though his age might be. Aleksandar Matijević is an intriguing prospect, but really only that for the moment, as there is little expectation for him to make a significant impact at just 16. Two young players who might have roles to play if the expected first team can't get things done in front of the opposition's net are Korradi and Starovoitov. Both showed a few flashes of ability in limited playing time last season, and could make a case for more chances if the team struggles early.

Vogsphere United
No Pos Player                Age   Nat  Gen Status
31 GK  Callum Holmes          33   SYL   M   F
33 LB  Tonje Bakken           33   SRS   F   H
 4 CB  Rian Marko             33   SRS   M   R
 5 CB  Rohan Viren            27   SRS   M   R
 2 RB  Felipe Fernández       34   HUA   M   R
 7 LCM Wilfredo Fry           31   PFA   M   R
17 RCM Joachim Siegel         31   VAL   M   R
19 RW  Ana Blackwold          28   NPH   F   F
30 LW  Cade Khedira           23   QUE   M   H
10 CAM Deni Cowler            29   NPH   F   F
 9 ST  Pyotr Dahlgren         24   SRS   M   H
Subs:
13 GK  Viktor Astrom          20   SRS   M   H
 3 LB  Elizaveta Nystrom      26   SRS   F   H
22 CB  Erlend Govorov         18   SRS   M   H
18 CB  Grusha Kovalenko       32   SRS   F   H
29 RB  Pavel Hogberg          19   SRS   M   H
41 LM  Nadia Tolbukhin        22   SRS   F   H
16 CM  Yelizaveta Berg        28   SRS   F   H
40 MF  Helga Roslovic         20   SRS   F   H
15 AM  Tahvo Kremenchug       22   SRS   M   H
25 AM  Afanasy Nyberg         17   SRS   M   H
20 ST  Agapito Murphy         34   PFA   M   R
Managers:
  MGR: Jens Dahlberg  	 68   VAL    M
 ASST: Pavlo Knutsen  	 60   SRS    M
 ASST: Afanasy Persson   59   SRS    M
City: Vogsphere, Isle of Squornshelous
Stadium: Vogsphere Arena (cap. 90,000)
Nickname(s): The Capitals, The Evil Empire (derogatory)
Captain: Tonje Bakken
Notable Products: Iosif Chaika, Juhani Ljungman, Vilde Martikainen, Lisbet Naumov, Vyacheslav Maksimov
Rivals: Striterax Knights, FC Santraginus
Trophy Case: N/A
Transfers Out: CB Anni Pellonpekko, 3.5M Straton (TMB); AM Turid Bergfalk, 2.5M Morannon Athletic FC (TKT); RM Vadim Arkhipov, free Scapa Bay Rovers (PIS); WNG Jermolai Yasov, free Felswyr State University (CMT)
Transfers In: CB Rohan Viren, 3.5M Golgafrincham; RAM/RW Ana Blackwold (NPH), 3M Olympic Težia (MYT)
Club Summary: If you look all the way back to the premodern, prerevolution era of Squornshelan football, then no club has the history of success, or rather dominance, that Vogsphere does. Others might point out that as the favored club of the highly corrupt Imperial government, Vogsphere always had more money, favorable treatment, and that their dozens of Imperial League titles should accordingly be given less weight, if any at all. Their, shall we say problematic political associations and tendency to draw as right-wing a crowd as you’ll find anywhere in the SRS add to their unpopularity. Still, since unification, they’ve picked up as a force to be reckoned with both on the field and in the transfer window.
Last Season: Incremental improvement, once again not the IFCF contention that the club longs for, nay demands. It's pretty clear that Dahlberg will be on a short leash this season, and a failure to at the very least challenge for a top five finish will spell the end of his run at Vogsphere. He was, to his credit, able to address the decline in scoring the previous season, bringing in veteran striker Agapito Murphy from relegated Emeralds, as well as one of the overlooked gems of the SCFA transfer window, flexible attacking midfielder Deni Cowler, formerly of Burnaby. The two added depth and creativity to his attack, and the Capitals were a dangerous team on the ball all season long. Dahlgren benefited from not having to carry the load at striker all on his own, and though she wasn't exactly thrilled with being pushed back on the depth chart, having a player like Turid Bergfalk in reserve was also useful on several occasions.
This Season: I'm really not quite sure how Dahlberg's transfer policy this season is going to pan out. With an aging and leaky back line, he sold off his youngest first team defender. True, Pellonpekko didn't have a great season, but Marko wasn't a whole lot better, and she at least had the possibility of improving. Rohan Viren definitely looks like an upgrade; he was excellent last season for the Archers, but its uncertain how much longer this club can lean on Bakken and Fernández. Blackwold should also be a strict up grade at right wing, and keeping defenses honest will only do good things for Khedira on the other side of the field. Vogsphere are once again a very talented attacking team and should remain so for the foreseeable future, but we might be looking at a repeat of last season's result if the back line falters, particularly as the team's reserves in defense are pretty far from inspiring.

Han Wavel Athletic Club
No Pos Player                Age   Nat  Gen Status
13 GK  Birgitte Aliani        33   SRS   F   R
14 LB  Tyomin Agras           30   SRS   M   R
 3 CB  Anjali Krark           35   SRS   F   R
15 CB  Catelyn Alfonso        26   CDG   F   F
 5 RB  Helia Joskaro          34   SRS   F   R
19 LCM Liadain Reis           21   SRS   F   H
 8 CM  Demyan Keo             27   SRS   M   R
16 RCM Penella Riktara        31   SRS   F   R
18 LW  Aoibhe Eachairn        28   SRS   F   H
11 RW  Emrys Walsh            20   SRS   M   H
20 ST  Siet Isasne            24   SRS   M   R
Subs:
21 GK  Gormlaith Aswydd       21   SRS   F   H
30 LB  Fiachna Bradaigh       20   SRS   M   H
 4 CB  Eibhlin O'Corra        20   SRS   F   H
24 CB  Osgar Acheson          18   SRS   M   H
22 RB  Doireann Sabbah        19   SRS   F   H
17 LM  Maiev Malloch          17   SRS   F   H
26 CM  Aerona Vatutin         22   SRS   F   H
 7 CM  Lughaidh Colhoun       19   SRS   M   H
31 RM  Emry Heltain           18   SRS   F   H
25 ST  Finbar Linos           21   SRS   M   H
 9 ST  Beathan Tyree          19   SRS   M   H
Managers:
  MGR Stamela Pirin     52   SRS    F
 ASST Arabek Jahoda     41   SRS    M
 ASST Awarvis Skiaro    59   SRS    M
City: Han Wavel, Han Dold
Stadium: Green Heart Center (cap. 20,760)
Nickname(s): the Evergreens
Captain: Brynmor Magraith
Notable Products: Dermot Hilargi, Gurgen Raynott, Ronit Somhair, Caitrin Ness
Rivals: Wavel Rangers, Han Dold City
Trophy Case: League 1 (S15), Youth Series 2 (S16)
Transfers Out: CB Brynmor Magraith, 3M Jaglan Royals; LM Azamat Eldred, free Iron Nest Shores FC (HTR); ST Hassan Enderus, free FC Travesian (VAL)
Transfers In: ST/LW Siet Isasne, 2M Jaglan Royals; CB/RB Catelyn Alfonso (CDG), 1.5M Concord Heights Suburban (CDG)
Club Summary: A distinctly smaller club than their cross-town rivals, Rangers, Wavel AC have nonetheless built themselves into a perennial contender in League 1. In fact, they've finished ahead of Rangers more often than not in the Superleague era, something they don't let their larger rivals forget. While the entire state of Han Dold is more interested in ice hockey as a rule, any meeting between one of their big four football clubs is a major event.
Last Season: A solid performance from a team most predicted to head straight back down to the second tier. The Evergreens rode a sturdy defense up into the mid-table early on in the year, and hung on tenaciously one narrow win or low-scoring draw at a time. With a paper thin lineup, they managed to stay healthy and got strong performances from a few young players. Liadain Reis and Emrys Walsh, while denied mention as finalists, were each longlisted for young player of the year. Demyan Keo, while far from a superstar, was a pleasant surprise in how well he performed as a midfield pivot after being essentially rejected by Siv Cap. The best performance though, was from defensive anchor Brynmor Magraith, who held the team together around him by sheer force of will at times.
This Season: The difficulty now is that the team's strong defense, like a few others around the league, is getting a bit old, with Agras now joining Krark and Joskaro on the wrong side of 30. Pirin did find a replacement for Magraith, who was poached by Royals, bringing in the flexible Catelyn Alfonso, but she failed to add badly needed experience to the defensive bench. O'Corra has shown signs of being ready to step up and play, which would allow the team to weather the loss or decline of one of Krak or Joskaro, but not both. In the attack, it's also looking very thin, with teenagers standing behind nearly every first teamer on the depth chart. Money's always been tight at Wavel, sure, but surely there were some frees that could've helped them out a bit in that area. Spending 2 million on an inconsistent Siet Isasne feels like a bit of a waste.

Yassaca Football Club
No Pos Player                Age   Nat  Gen Status
 1 GK  Timon Rustil           27   NPH   M   F
21 LB  Intan Binici           27   SRS   M   R
 4 CB  Amadou Duret           33   MNV   M   R
27 CB  Ganter Keresh          33   SRS   M   H
 3 RB  Anahit Najm            26   SRS   F   H
 6 CDM You Liang Mok          26   NIX   M   F
29 LCM Allyson Lannier        25   CDG   F   R
19 RCM  Ilhami Nacar          27   SRS   M   H
 7 AM  Mebda Kaccoddtob       29   EFK   M   R
11 ST  Josefine Fürstenberg   25   CMT   F   F
 9 ST  Feofilat Dubynin       21   SRS   M   R
Subs:
 2 GK  Murat Kylar            20   SRS   M   R
30 LB  Bekzot Kushk           19   SRS   M   H
 5 CB  Nima Khadgar           21   SRS   F   H
35 CB  Feruza Bangulzai       19   SRS   F   H
14 RB  Khayrat Arkhal         20   SRS   M   H
20 AM  Asmundr Thorgilsson    34   SVJ   M   R
15 CM  Afif Tohme             19   SRS   M   H
17 LM  Tahira Vongxay         20   SRS   F   H
27 AM  Gulbahar Kos           21   SRS   M   H
24 ST  Parvina Shawkat        18   SRS   F   H
18 ST  Nehira Cavard          25   SRS   F   H
Managers:
 MGR: Julia Atherton      48   TIN    F
ASST: Orislava Pensinger  42   SRS    F
ASST: Talaat Demirki      41   SRS    F
City: Yassaca, Sivolvia
Stadium: Pheldagrif Stadium (cap 45,620)
Nickname(s): The Tigers
Captain: Ganter Keresh
Notable Products: Jirar Lomidan, Selvala Tabur, Shreya Krusan, Saffiyah Kartal
Rivals: Syneca (regional, competitive), Brasta (regional), Megabrantid (competitive)
Trophy Case: Challengers Cup (IFCF Cycle 6), Superleague (S9, S10, S11, S12). Confederacy Cup (S15), SCFA Supercup (S10, S11, S12, S16), Youth Series 1 (S9, S10)
Transfers Out: DM Warda Nakouzi, 2M Avondale City (SYL); ST Serdar Admiri, free St. Bernadine Accountants (TAX)
Transfers In: ST Josefine Fürstenberg (CMT), 2M Arkintoofle United; RM/LM Mebda Kaccoddtob, 1.5M Lublova Reds
Club Summary: Yassaca are the highest profile team in the southeastern state of Sivolvia. They’re a smaller, less financially endowed club than the giants of Megabrantis and Algolia, but have an excellent record with youth prospects. They are second only to Megabrantid with respect to their silverware collection. While many neutrals may not enjoy watching their unexciting style of play, the club and its supporters don't care at all. Under Irfun Melkum they developed a very specific brand of football, and have stuck to it. The Tigers aim to keep possession no matter what, and aggressively close down to regain the ball when they lose it. Opposing attacks are contained to the wings, while high-danger areas in the middle of the field are clogged with defenders. The future of that style and the club itself are in doubt now though, after Melkum’s retirement, his chosen successor’s one-season flameout, and the club’s financial limitations.
Last Season: The team looked to be in pretty serious trouble early on, and trying to figure out how the attack worked without Mare Si, Klara Holmberg, and Jadwiga Lofthouse all at once was a massive challenge. Fortunately, given the massive offseason upheaval, that kind of beginning to the season was expected. Atherton, though inheriting a roster filled with central midfielders, did manage to forge the team into a sort of 4-3-1-2 by mid-season, though the endurance demands of being the forward playmaker in that setup were perhaps a bit much for Thorgilsson. The team was frequently victimized on the wings, and struggled to make effective use of wide areas when they had the ball. Dubynin gave a few bright spots and highlights up front though, but Mok was the best of the new arrivals, helping to anchor a midfield very much in flux, as nearly everyone in it but him was being asked to adjust their preferred position somewhat. In the end, the Tigers did just enough to avoid the drop zone.
This Season: Arkintoofle's misfortune was Yassaca's windfall, as League 1 team of the season striker Fürstenberg was after a move to a higher-status club, and her transfer request forced the Sharks' hand, letting Atherton avoid breaking the bank. She bring a ton of experience for a player just 25 years old, and should strike up an easy partnership with Dubynin, having played in a two-striker system the past two seasons at Arkintoofle already. The midfield behind those two is still something of a mess, however. There are excellent players, Mok and Nacar in particular, still in the mix there, but everyone still would rather play in the center. Reportedly, Lannier and Vongxay have taken a little more to wider positions than the rest, but neither is a natural winger. Mebda Kaccoddtob, surplus to team needs at Lublova, is a natural winger, and ambifootsterous to boot. Despite the obvious fact that he clearly can't play both wings at the same time, it appears that may be the short term solution Atherton will opt for until someone else distinguishes themself. The word from the Tigers' practice facility is that the team is experimenting with playing Kaccoddtob as an attacking libero, allowing the Efnaki to range back and forth across the field to wherever he's needed most, and trusting Mok and the back line to clean up the counterattacks this may lead to. Desperate time, desperate measures I suppose.

Flania Zarss
No Pos Player                 Age   Nat  Gen Status
13 GK  Aatami Tjaard           31   SRS   M   H
14 LB  Amalthea Serban         33   SRS   F   H
 4 CB  Kemen Aldra             22   SRS   M   R
25 CB  Afrim Degirmen          34   SRS   M   R
31 RB  Bugra Tiryaki           33   SRS   M   H
 6 CDM Allison Iowa-Burroughs  24   XAN   F   F
16 LM  Vlasta Heyter           35   SRS   F   H
11 CM  Sina Verast             28   SRS   F   H
10 CM  Yasir Silumgar          21   SRS   M   H
 7 RM  Arnold Bois-Miller      36   SNL   M   R
22 ST  Agrafena Gamchen        26   SRS   F   R
Subs:
23 GK  Iruna Baeli             21   SRS   F   H
 3 LB  Grusha Pahlsson         18   SRS   F   H
33 DF  Simone Eisenhauer       16   PAS   F   F
 5 CB  Arneth Shelomo          30   SRS   M   H
15 RB  Rustik Babiak           18   SRS   M   H
20 LM  Yaser Eld               27   SRS   M   H
26 DM  Junayd Yalwan           35   SRS   M   R
25 CM  Galsla Viren            17   SRS   M   H
 8 RM  Indira Holst            30   SRS   F   H
29 ST  Alyonka Ryer            17   SRS   F   H
 9 ST  Kunthea Vass            19   SRS   F   H
Managers:
  MGR  Ortzi Perparim       49   SRS    M
 ASST  Petra Bendere        40   SRS    F
 ASST  Tabassum Bernat      43   SRS    M
City: Zarss, East Flania
Stadium: Estflanarena (cap. 31,200)
Nickname(s): the Mariners
Captain: Vlasta Heyter
Notable Products:
Rivals: Zarss Porters (local), Traal Athletics (regional), Flania Traal (regional)
Trophy Case: League 1 (S18), League 2 (S5, S15)
Transfers Out: CM Milada Ilic, free Kakrafoon; AM Theron Solak, free Gagrakacka Union; RM Sibeal Ganoda, free University of Wirr Tsi (CMT)
Transfers In: DM Allison Iowa-Burroughs (XAN), 1M Destin Easterners (XAN); L/CB Simon Eisenhauer (PAS), Undisclosed Isnat'pa United (PAS)
Club Summary: The older, but not always the more successful of the two major clubs located in Zarss. While their crosstown rival, Porters, was a grassroots foundation by the dockyard workers, Flania Zarss was created by the merger of several clubs founded by steamship companies, and had always been led and managed by the companies themselves. Accordingly, there's somewhat of a culture clash between supporters of the two clubs, with Flania having a decidedly more middle class fanbase. The Mariners will be the second most northely club in the Superleague this season, as Traal just barely beat them out for that title, and matches at the Estflanarena won't be a lot of fun for visitors late in the season.
Last Season: Getting the drop ended up eviscerating the defense of this team, with nearly the entire first team back line leaving. Ortzi Perparim shamed them a bit as his cobbled together back line held a respectable record, and the Mariners earned promotion back to the Superleague on their first attempt. It wasn't as impressive a campaign as their Season 18 championship, but they're still headed to the big league. They weren't in the same territory with Brasta and Golgafrincham, but still a solid team effort, particular from Serban and Tiryaki, and the youngster thrown to the wolves, Kemen Aldra. The midfield, not boasting a ton of young athletic talent, tended to pass the opposition to death, but found their share of goals, particularly off the foot of Gamchen, who looked more comfortable in her second season since joining from Xaxis.
This Season: It's a mystery why Perparim wouldn't want to reinforce his defensive line, even after the good performance they gave last time out. They certainly aren't getting any younger, and players don't put on a career performance every year. Adding the younger legs of Iowa-Burroughs in front of the line and using Yalwan from the bench should help somewhat, but this is still a pretty old team, and the sheer athleticism of some of this league's teams is going to run them ragged. Maybe Perparim just believes in his players all that much, but all indications are that his belief is going to be proven unfounded in short order. On the attack, this is going to be a team that works through the middle in possession, they simply lack the speed to properly take advantage of the wings.

by **Squornshelan Remnant States** » Sun Jan 28, 2024 6:35 am

SCFA Season 21 Preview
League 1

Arkintoofle United
Managers:
  MGR Kagamar Dalvir    65   SRS    M
 ASST Shukria Ladipo    42   SRS    F
 ASST Conan Bohler      37   SRS    M
City: Arkintoofle, Megabrantis
Stadium: ArkArena (cap. 27,300)
Nickname(s): the Sharks
Captain: Fruzsinja Tarr
Notable Products: Tudan Povarnin, Jaska Povarnin, Sawda Bedrosian, Alborz Ialamov
Rivals: Olympia Arkintoofle, UFC Flamarion
Trophy Case: Youth Series 2 (S13)
Club Summary: The original Arkintoofle United fell apart during the chaos of the war. They were never a particularly good club, but had a fair amount of history. The current incarnation was refounded by a prominent group of Arkintoofle citizens, and has enjoyed some modest success. Ark U are usually fairly popular among neutrals, many of whom would like to see them supplant Olympia as the city's best team, a goal they've flirted with over the past several seasons.
Probable First Team: (4-3-1-2)
GK: Hagop Jamshidi, SRS, 32
DF: LB Aderyn Hilmann, SRS, 31; RB Sukhbir Apoorv, SRS, 28; CB Sumati Keo, SRS, 27; CB Wilsrë Mêsdepël, FFD, 30
MF: LM Hao Devi, SRS, 27; RM Fruzsinja Tarr, SRS, 31; CM Takim Roedgren, SRS, 30; CM Arsen Ebukir, SRS, 28
FW: LS Teodor Laska, SRS, 29; RS Dejan Madalins., SRS 28
Notable Reserves: LB Rajkumar Phan, SRS, 27; CM Oie Bousa, SRS, 21; ST Inaki Hobeika, SRS, 21

Athletic Club of Damogran
Managers:
  MGR Marjut Grahn       61   SRS    F
 ASST Esti Nibak         41   SRS    F
 ASST Ederna Pinder      43   SRS    F
City: Damogran, Algolia
Stadium: Overburg Arena (cap. 46,222)
Nickname(s): the Furies
Captain: Meera Mhadav
Notable Products: Slater Jant, Vrenz Tambura
Rivals: Sporting Jaglan, Emerald Coast, Damogran FC, Agolia AC
Trophy Case: League 1 (S9), League 2 (S1), Confederacy Cup (S8), Supercup (S9)
Club Summary: Founded by former Damogran FC goalkeeper Pyotr Nedvinsky, Athletic has always had a sort of sibling rivalry toward their older, more successful, and more afflent neighbors. That said, they've often been a solid club in their own right, and have spent recent years either as a decent bottom half team in the top tier, or as one of the best teams in the second tier. Upset-minded, but inconsistent may be the best summation of the club's overall reputation. Fan groups coordinate their wardrobe on match days to create stripes, checkerboards, or other designs of Athletic's orange and purple in the stands.
Probable First Team: (4-4-2)
GK: Dipti Kahun, SRS, 33
DF: LB Valenta Baranel, SRS, 27; RB Kumar Sharad, SRS, 26; CB Sunil Perko, SRS, 25; CB Zakaria Ngo, SRS, 24
MF: LM Pilvi Tikra, SRS, 22; RM Abishek Vasiliani, SRS, 21; CM Meera Mhadav, SRS, 26; CM Usman Cheynar, SRS, 22
FW: LS Asha Uzund, SRS, 22; RS Sigbritt Rydberg, NRH, 21
Notable Reserves: CM Joonas Priam, SRS, 20; RB Kamphet Suharto, SRS, 21; FB Devi Hirelna, SRS, 25

Dynamo Lublova Fuczbol Club
Managers:
  MGR Ljator Shvets      66   SRS    M
 ASST Dzemetz Klepacki   49   SRS    M
 ASST Aigar Tatsinan     68   SRS    M
City: Lublova, Molvania
Stadium: Chavdarov Arena (cap. 17,100)
Nickname(s): Dynamo, the Thunderbolts
Captain: Idalia Kaminski
Notable Products: Jurzse Bedesnjak
Rivals: Lublova Reds, Dynamo Bardjov, Lokomotiv Dzrebo
Trophy Case: N/A
Club Summary: The smaller of Lublova's two major clubs by a significant margin, Dynamo are generally to be found in the lower tiers, slugging it out with their regional rivals from nearby Bardjov and Dzrebo. Of late, however, Dynamo have been on the rise, finishing in the upper echelons of the second tier, and within shouting distance of promotion.
Probable First Team: 4-4-2
GK: Omran Oghar, SRS, 33
DF: LB Filip Strawski, SRS, 30; RB Nola Chevonne, SRS, 33; CB Marijan Zoric, SRS, 34; CB Eitor Garastazu, SRS, 29
MF: LM Bruzvyliz Mlynarz, SRS, 26; RM Anksa Nikitin, SRS, 21; CM Idalia Kaminski, SRS, 32; CM Aksinia Rajkovic, SRS, 29
FW: LS Juan Alvarado, BRO, 21; RS Grita Lindholm, SRS, 30
Notable Reserves: GK Smiljana Nosek, SRS, 27; CB Davorka Racszak, SRS, 22; CM Bazda Stojaspal, SRS, 21

Emerald Coast Athletic Club
Managers:
  MGR Natalya Roedberg   52   SRS    F
 ASST Aibek Blom         46   SRS    M
 ASST Donella Byqvist    43   SRS    F
City: Vassilian, Algolia
Stadium: Emerald Coast Colosseum (cap. 31,200)
Nickname(s): the Emeralds
Captain: Yoltz-Jonto Cel
Notable Products: Nitin Joshi, Lavanya Naqvi, Baishya Zangeste, Valtteri Tirel
Rivals: Sporting Jaglan (regional/competitive), Athletic (regional/competitive), Vassilian City (local), Hunian (regional)
Trophy Case: Youth Series 1 (S12, S13, S17, S19)
Club Summary: Left-out of the big Algolian rivalries of the Damogran and Jaglan clubs, Emerald Coast have a much more laid back image, something which can also be said of their home, Algolia's third-largest city, Vassilian. That doesn't stop them from contesting heated rivalries with Athletic and Sporting Jaglan though. The club's history is one of relative mediocrity, generally seeing them finish somewhere in the bottom half of the top league, with occasional trips down to the second tier. Despite that, they are generally well-respected as a club that excels at developing young players, and they have the youth championship trophies to prove it.
Probable First Team: 4-4-2 Diamond
GK: Laure Turati, SRS, 29
DF: LB Nurazan Badem, SRS, 31; RB Ralox-Relaf Eva, QUS/SRS, 34; CB Zaxac-Fenaz Pec, QUS/SRS, 34; CB Javad Alserda, SRS, 29
MF: DM Indah Saar, SRS, 26; LM Gopal Sharavel, SRS, 27; RM Yoltz-Jonto Cel, QUS/SRS, 35; AM Zahida Thakkar, SRS, 19
FW: LS Roimata Shehu, SRS, 34; RS Pego Rivara, SRS, 25
Notable Reserves: GK Claudia Di Rei, JUE, 17; LM Danin Etrandaar, SRS, 19; CB Anaru Laska, SRS, 22

United Football Club of Flamarion
Managers:
  MGR Gochan Aksoy      50   SRS    M
 ASST Einri Naoimhin    64   SRS    M
 ASST Argider Jansi     33   SRS    M
City: Flamarion, Megabrantis
Stadium: Old Flamarion Stadium (cap. 26,405)
Nickname(s): the Lions
Captain: Raakel Bakarna
Notable Products: Djor Lohani, Jaeduke Arwin, Jelena Aravit, Paavo Lindgren, Vlart Hedberg, Alidia Priam
Rivals: Flamarion City, Viltvodle City, Viltvodle United
Trophy Case: League 2 (S12, S17)
Club Summary: UFC are the (slightly) more successful club of the least successful city of the AVA megalopolis. Chalesm and Brantisvogan, and even Arkintoofle and Viltvodle have nearly always been represented in the SCFA's top tier. Flamarion is the exception, with its teams generally in the second tier at best, and sometimes languishing even lower. The United Football Club of Flamarion was formed by the merger of three different clubs, but retains little sense of their prior history, the identities of those three subsumed within the new whole.
Probable First Team: 4-3-1-2
GK: Muhsin Tikra, SRS, 33
DF: LB Tipene Szekeres, SRS, 31; LB Marek Jankovic, SRS, 27; CB Raakel Bakarna, SRS, 35; CB Hilda Jedynak, SRS, 26
MF: LM Carys Olson, SRS, 30; RM Balter Gestaurien, SRS, 30; CM Aaro Maran, SRS, 18; CAM Markko Olwin, SRS, 30
FW: LS Imran Wibawa, SRS, 27; RS Finley Mulrennan, SRS, 34
Notable Reserves: CB Lavanya Bhanot, SRS, 21; LM Igone Vass, SRS, 21; LB Tapio Peregos, SRS, 19

Football Poghrill
Managers:
  MGR Ingrid Alexeyev    44   SRS    F
 ASST Yasir Nadaud       51   SRS    M
 ASST Harding Rybak      46   SRS    M
City: Poghrill, Isle of Squornshelous
Stadium: PoCo Ag Stadium (cap. 27,300)
Nickname(s): the Cockerels, the Poggers
Captain: Natalya Chulkov
Notable Products: N/A
Rivals: Gagrakacka Union, Argabuthon
Trophy Case: N/A
Club Summary: Poghrill is a small city surrounded by farming towns that are smaller still, located in the fertile south of the Isle of Squornshelous. This has led to the stereotype from the more urbanized north of the Isle that Poghrillers are so dumb that when it came time to name their club, all they could think of was "Football." The Cockerels have not been a particularly successful club by the standard of winning trophies or maintaining position in the top tier, but have enjoyed a surge of success in recent seasons under Alexeyev, who has proven an excellent man-manager.
Probable First Team: (4-1-3-2)
GK: Bjorn Voyar, SRS, 32
DF: LB Grigor Abakumov, SRS, 28; RB Iuri Haakelund, SRS, 25; CB Imran Kostadin, SRS, 29; CB Sovanna Kerling, SRS, 23
MF: DM Aili Sminov, SRS, 31; LM Natalya Chulkov, SRS, 30; RM Aniela Glankat, SRS, 27; CB Bozak Darbo, SRS, 24
FW: AM Staza Bohler, SRS, 27; ST Voitto Sekhon, SRS, 22
Notable Reserves: GK Alja Gubanov, SRS, 21; CM Gjurd Raktsaas, SRS, 20; AM Kjellfrid Dadneko, SRS, 19

Kypin Fuzpona Xily'a Halazem
Managers:
  MGR Falax-Vlont Yol  49 QUS/SRS N
 ASST Rynyr-Lapij Jok  61 QUS/SRS N
 ASST Pilta-Yelto Jan  57 QUS/SRS N
City: Chalesm, Megabrantis
Stadium: Kaerlastadion, (cap. 19,500)
Nickname(s): the Exiles
Captain: Zorno-Penac Mal
Notable Products: Jerat-Forzu Mal, Helek Pertz Zev, Belaj-Trenj Marko, Sevet-Matez Fox
Rivals: Revolution Chalesm (local), Sporting Jaglan (friendly)
Trophy Case: League 2 (S16)
Club Summary: As the nation of Qusmo descended into authoritarianism and shut its doors to the world, many Qusmi’y who could not accept life under the new regime fled to find new homes for themselves across the multiverse. Here in the SRS, a large number of those refugees found new homes, particularly in the large, central cities of Chalesm and Brantisvogan, and the southern port of Vassilian. The Qusma population brought with them their passion for football, and multiple expat football clubs have sprung up where they have settled. Largest and most successful of those is KFX Halazem, or the Exiles Football Club of Chalesm. Beginning in the regional leagues below the fourth tier, the Exiles rapidly earned promotion after promotion, culminating in their Superleague debut in Season 19.
Probable First Team: (4-4-1-1)
GK: Kresp-Jerat Tez, QUS/SRS, 30
DF: LB Xelez-Matez Wek, QUS/SRS, 19; RB Yelto-Tanar Guv, QUS/SRS, 30; CB Jukka Xarense, SRS, 26; CB Elfon-Culak Viz, QUS/SRS, 32
MF: LM Belaj-Rilan Dar, QUS/SRS, 21; RM Oxolt-Gerol Uzo, QUS/SRS, 35; CM Zorno-Penac Mal, QUS/SRS, 33; CM Muadh Idwal, SRS, 31
FW: SS Brigh Dunn, SRS, 35; ST Jaroslav Kopecky, SRS, 29
Notable Reserves: RB Sevet-Ajark Tez, QUS/SRS, 21; RM Sevet-Zorno Faz, QUS/SRS, 22; ST Culak-Zelez Guv, QUS/SRS, 19

Han Dold City Football Club
Managers:
  MGR Delval Kotsyubov       56   SRS   M
 ASST Dimitrichka Rabchevsky 54   SRS   F
 ASST Zulfikar Nyborg        44   SRS   M
City: Han Dold, Han Dold
Stadium: Ralph Wilson Memorial Stadium (cap. 48,700)
Nickname(s): the Wolfpack
Captain: Greggy Rick
Notable Products: Damnagoras, Cephas Lidston, Naiva Storrev, Maol Eanain
Rivals: Wavel Rangers (regional), Canyons (local), Wavel AC (regional)
Trophy Case: League 1 (S12)
Club Summary: Han Dold City are known for two main things. The first is being one of the SCFA’s regular yo-yo teams, with several promotions and relegations in their history. The other is the outrageous behavior of their fans, who are known for impossibly loud chants, and absurd stunts at tailgate and match-watching parties. A match without at least a dozen folding-table related hospitalizations is a dull affair in Han Dold City.
Probable First Team: (4-3-1-2)
GK: Raibeart Kendrik, SRS, 28
DF: LB Chetaar Rusma, SRS, 35; RB Fjolla Rudavski, SRS, 29; CB Brennan Kendal, SRS, 21; CB Cefwyn Arnaud, SRS, 30
MF: LM Dimiter Argal, SRS, 25; RM Jadviga Arnecz, SRS, 29; CM Anikke Oljanen, SRS, 33; AM Greggy Rick, FPT, 30
FW: TK Damnagors, SRS, 35; ST Rhiannon Aodhan, SRS, 20
Notable Reserves: ST Tyyne Gau, SRS, 22; CB Pederau Delevan, SRS, 22; LM Tiarnach Baris, SRS, 21

Hensha Rockets Football Club
Managers:
  MGR Ucyxi-Slokt Eva   41 QUS/SRS  N
 ASST Mahavir Macar     42   SRS    M
 ASST Uzana Shvets      44   SRS    F
City: Hunian, Algolia
Stadium: Carthalion Stadium (cap. 22,300)
Nickname(s): the Rocketeers, Rockets
Captain:
Notable Products: Sauli Somogyi, Senja Niemi
Rivals: FC Hensha, Golgafrincham City, Rudlit Rovers, Rudlit Miners
Trophy Case: League 2 (S7)
Club Summary:Hensha's location far inland in the rocky highlands on the Molvanian-Brantid border made it ideal to some as a location for a ballistic missile base. The Confederacy has long since done away with such weapons but the club, named in a fit of patriotic fervor, remains. More recently, Hensha has carved out a limited role in the Confederate space program, and the club has latched onto this more palatable imagery. The smaller club in Hensha, Rockets have had a surge of good form lately that has brought them up to even footing with FC Hensha.
Probable First Team: (4-1-3-2)
GK: Ratna Jaaso, SRS, 33
DF: LB Symon Tkachuk, SRS, 27; RB Kolda Borbalaw, SRS, 30; CB Josu Pirin, SRS, 21; CB Odad Hagarian, SRS, 36
MF: DM Gisila Falk, SRS, 29; LM Kaja Halmi, SRS, 22; RM Tamara Zupan, SRS, 28; AM Beni Llava, SRS, 26
FW: LS Roshni Aberoa, SRS, 30; RS Fikret Horeb, SRS, 33
Notable Reserves: CB Uolevi Hamero, SRS, 20; CM Felicjan Chayka, SRS, 27; FW Nerea Farnau, SRS, 22

Football Cub of Hunian
Managers:
  MGR Antira Horgall    66   SRS    F
 ASST Soheyla Zaglul    66   SRS    M
 ASST Indra Zagaruka    67   SRS    F
City: Hunian, Algolia
Stadium: Sunergy Field (cap 37,550)
Nickname(s): the Seagulls
Captain: Nalini Chandra
Notable Products: Aram Gnau, Cordrut Malanta
Rivals: Vassilian City, FC Bayfront, Brasta
Trophy Case: N/A
Club Summary: Hunian are a club that have struggled to make a mark on their local Algolian football landscape. They have proven unable to compete on the same level as the Big Three (Algolia, Damogran, and Royals) and even the second level trio of Athletic, Sporting, and Emerald Coast have also left them behind. They remain a cut above the likes of Vassilian and Halfarian, but are definitely a distant seventh-best when ranking the teams in the state. At least there's plenty of excellent Hunian wine around to drown their sorrows.
Probable First Team: (4-4-2)
GK: Adelie Parva, SRS, 30
DF: LB Reko Nourad, SRS, 29; RB Inderpal Monar, SRS, 27; CB Nitya Yalwan, SRS, 23; CB Nalini Chandra, SRS, 31
MF: LM Arafel Baran, SRS, 30; RM Anuja Bulsara, SRS, 20; CM Zeynab Gajurel, SRS, 35; CM Ortzi Baris, SRS, 32
FW: LS Payam Charmchi, SRS, 35; RS Jayanta Bul, SRS, 22
Notable Reserves: LM Nardeep Meghani, SRS, 22; CM Suman Arzun, SRS, 18; CB Jozica Szimon, SRS, 34

Interblag Fuczbol Club
Managers:
  MGR Emilya Veseli     55   SRS    F
 ASST Damir Volot       49   SRS    M
 ASST Jelena Brodziak   47   SRS    F
City: Luteblag, Molvania
Stadium: The Lutenstaad (cap. 75,000)
Nickname(s): the Blues
Captain: Yngve Nikandrin
Notable Products: Gezan Djanetic, Przemors Dzetker, Stovar Krieven, Ctibor Tkermec, Jinkzta Ulcviecel, Marzanna Furnadjev, Prijat Vodsavo, Jovanka Yaruga, Vondar Parthalewski, Stela Dzunovski
Rivals: Lublova Reds, Traktor Gryrorik, Molvania Lutenblag, Szlachta Lutenblag
Trophy Case: League 1 (S5), League 2 (S14)
Club Summary: Interblag were demoted, fined, and effectively compelled to release their entire team for their financial ties to Molvanian organized crime. The club have slowly worked to rebuild their roster, finances, and reputation, though that last is likely beyond recovery. They may still lay claim to the longest history of any club in Molvania, and vast past successes in the state’s league, but the Blues are a shadow of their former selves. Bereft of the resources they once had, they’ll need to be a team that builds from within, and puts a priority on youth development if they’re ever going to make it back to the top flight.
Probable First Team: 4-3-1-2
GK: Irham Syafi, PCU, 25
DF: LB Kovar Bolkva, SRS, 23; RB Resimir Terrik, SRS, 25; CB Svetomir Jaskulski, SRS, 26; CB Dalya Durnin, SRS, 28
MF: LM Przemysl Slaski, SRS, 30; RM Luka Streczyk, SRS, 25; CM Tiva Dragiuc, SRS, 22; AM Yngve Nikandrin, SRS, 32
FW: LS Naliaka Kejr, SRS, 29; RS Haleth Radski, SRS, 25
Notable Reserves: CB Geralf Stankovic, SRS, 23; LM Jzacol Durbaz, SRS, 21; AM Wenslauv Grafranek, SRS, 21

Footballklub Kakrafoon
Managers:
  MGR Henning Karymsky   54   SRS    M
 ASST Ensio Tabol        45   SRS    M
 ASST Nasrin Hartlaf     49   SRS    M
City: Kakrafoon, Isle of Squornshelous
Stadium: Zollner Center (cap. 29,500)
Nickname(s): the Warriors
Captain: Aleksandra Rigard
Notable Products: Alla Kirylenko, Anselmi Voronin
Rivals: Stavromula United, Gagrakacka Union, Xaxis FC
Trophy Case: League 2 (S13, S18)
Club Summary: Kakrafoon were a moderately successful club back in the old imperial league, winning a few titles and maintaining mid to upper table position most seasons. Their finances weren’t quite as stable as some of the bigger clubs like Vogsphere and Striterax, however, and they’ve taken a bit of a tumble since the unification. This season will be their second foray into League 1, but the last time they went back down first time, and it’ll be a challenge to avoid that again.
Probable First Team: 4-3-1-2
GK: Morten Renberg, SRS, 31
DF: LB Regina Baath, SRS, 30; RB Aleksandra Rigard, SRS, 29; CB Boris Rokossovsky, SRS, 24; CB Judit Arud
MF: LM Jovanka Yaruga, SRS, 34; RM Agnete Kovalenko, SRS, 21; CM Milada Ilic, SRS, 33; AM Kir Asacha, SRS, 28
FW: LS Ulf Farsand, SRS, 23; RS Nazar Lindgren, SRS, 24
Notable Reserves: RB Tonje Petrov, SRS, 25; AM Zavodar Chuikov, SRS, 22; ST Ishani Rao, SRS, 34

Fuczbol Club Olympia Sasava
Managers:
  MGR Henning Karymsky   54   SRS    M
 ASST Ensio Tabol        45   SRS    M
 ASST Nasrin Hartlaf     49   SRS    M
City: Sasava, Molvania
Stadium: Orlanskiy Stadion (cap. 23,250)
Nickname(s): the Lavender(s)
Captain:
Notable Products: Naliaka Kejr
Rivals: Stavromula United, Gagrakacka Union, Xaxis FC
Trophy Case: League 2 (S13, S18, S20)
Club Summary: The regional capital of Eastern Molvania, Sasava nonetheless plays second fiddle to nearby Sjerezo in most things, including the stature of its football club. Olympia style themselves as a club with a lot of history, and to be fair they have been around for a very long time. They've hardly won a damn thing in all that time though, aside from a few East Molvanian state championships. In non-football areas, Sasava is probably best known to the rest of the Confederacy as the gateway to the Molvanian wine country.
Probable First Team: 4-3-1-2
GK: Milka Bikowski, SRS, 29
DF: LB Rafal Zhitnik, SRS, 27; RB Zuzia Veseli, SRS, 30; CB Pilko Bartledan, SRS, 31; CB Dusan Ovesen, SRS, 29
MF: LM Hanna Borisov, SRS, 31; RM Florijan Bartos, SRS, 29; CM Desta Hodulov, SRS, 21; AM Velimir Vlcek, SRS, 34
FW: LS Lukasz Hlavacek, SRS, 26; RS Borivoj Suchy, SRS, 33
Notable Reserves: CB Lyudmila Trostani, SRS, 20; CM Boruvo Tzoric, SRS, 17; ST Rurik Buras, SRS, 22

Fuczbol Club Sjerezo
Managers:
  MGR Bojan Portniagin  48   SRS   M
 ASST Milovan Soucek    45   SRS   M
 ASST Vrona Cech        39   SRS   M
City: Sjerezo, Molvania
Stadium: Smolak Systemy Stadion (cap. 31,200)
Nickname(s): the Boyars
Captain: Zdzizlav Cervkle
Notable Products: Daczibog Ketadzic
Rivals: Sasava (regional), Svetranj (regional), Interblag (historic), Mukjus Power (regional)
Trophy Case: Youth Series 2 (S11)
Club Summary: Sjerezo, located in the Eastern Molvanian highlands, is neither the state's third largest (4th), nor its third most important city (5th at best), but has lately become home to its third-best football team. Interblag and Lublova are far and away the best two, but Sjerezo have definitely been the best of the rest, ahead of teams from larger cities or provincial captials like Svetranj, Sasava, Bardjov and Dzrebo. They have established themselves in large part thanks to the capable leadership of Viazdek, and a knack for producing homegrown talent that is good enough to keep them competitive in League 1, but not so flashy as to draw too much attention from larger clubs.
Probable First Team: (4-4-1-1)
GK: Kyril Bladzik, SRS, 31
DF: LB Zeljka Dubanovski, SRS, 28; RB Maoil Reis, SRS, 31; CB Lyydia Aberg, SRS, 23; CB Jaromir Vlcek, SRS, 33
MF: LM Orjan Havryluk, SRS, 31; RM Djoban Koszeniak, SRS, 22; CM Zdzizlav Cervkle, SRS, 29; CM Aglaya Baranova, CMT, 25
FW: SS Borislav Hajek, SRS, 30; ST Dalya Muzychenko, SRS, 33
Notable Reserves: ST Eligia Durnin, SRS, 20; CB Bazda Cerny, SRS, 20; GK Otlev Bartos, SRS, 21

Stavromula United Football Club
Managers:
  MGR Lyuba Pikalov    47   SRS    F
 ASST Kira Babiak      42   SRS    F
 ASST Nazarii Hjort    44   SRS    M
City: Stavromula, Isle of Squornshelous
Stadium: Zenith Stadium (cap. 57,400)
Nickname(s): the Hammers
Captain: Sine Suibne
Notable Products: Halvar Skovgaard, Berit Rapp, Tove Anker
Rivals: Xaxis, Kakrafoon, Striterax, Vogsphere United
Trophy Case: N/A
Club Summary: Stavromula United were once a power in Squornshelan football under the old Imperial league. They were rivals of Striterax for the title of second best behind Vogsphere, and had a storied history of successes all their own. Now, like so many other former Imperial clubs they had to endure the departure of much of their talent, and a disadvantageous entry into the SCFA system. After a couple yo-yo seasons between League 1 and League 2 though, they’ve now been steady in the second tier for the past three seasons.
Probable First Team: 4-3-1-2
GK: Dietmar Hanvald, SRS, 29
DF: LB Lovas Persson, SRS, 33; RB Sine Suibne, SRS, 29; CB Agata Mishurin, SRS, 20; CB Gulami Damoden, SRS, 27
MF: LM Kasper Golora, SRS, 25; RM Trefor Blair, SRS, 27; CM Pontus Autenrieth, SRS, 24; AM Aada Komarov, SRS, 26
FW: LS Platon Buraschiy, SRS, 22; RS Kalevi Halena, SRS, 34
Notable Reserves: CM Ivan Khovkhoitun, SRS, 23; LB Minali Dhingra, SRS, 19; RM Pieter Kvist, SRS, 19

Striterax Football Club
Managers:
  MGR Ulf Bergern        62   SRS    M
 ASST Zlata Dvor         37   SRS    F
 ASST Ignat Tzoric       64   SRS    M
City: Striterax, Isle of Squornshelous
Stadium: Striterax Cybernetics Arena (cap. 64,325)
Nickname(s): the Knights
Captain: Toril Kambalny
Notable Products: Embla Keltteri, Pyotr Arikansky, Harvard Popov
Rivals: Vogsphere United, FC Santraginus, FC Norrvakt, Gagrakacka Union
Trophy Case: League 1 (S13, S17)
Club Summary: Striterax are, historically, the second most successful club in the old Imperial league, behind Vogsphere. Before that, the Knights were also a power in the pre-war SFL, contributing numerous players to Squornshelan national teams in the premodern era. Striterax itself is a city associated primarily with industry. The hulks of factories, both operational and defunct squat all across its skyline, and a pall of pollution and industrial waste blights the Fallian marshlands for miles around.
Probable First Team: (4-3-1-2)
GK: Igor Ryndov, SRS, 27
DF: LB Harshal Rahman, SRS, 28; RB Estera Kaloyanchev, SRS, 27; CB Konstantin Varg, SRS, 25; CB Viljar Halle, SRS, 27
MF: LM Regina Ilyinsky, SRS, 31; RM Marama Felran, SRS, 19; CM Juni Viltuchik, SRS, 33; AM Voski Alpaslan, SRS, 30
FW: LS Bertil Koryaksky, SRS, 27; RS Toril Kambalny, SRS, 35
Notable Reserves: ST Pella Borg, SRS, 20; GK Gunnar Ulanov, SRS, 23; CB Mitka Ranmpa, SRS, 29

Traal Athletics
Managers:
  MGR: Istaro Munib 	49   SRS    M
 ASST: Manala Rauta     39   SRS    F
 ASST: Risto Oreselle   42   SRS    M
City: Traal, West Flania
Stadium: Flanoil Arena (cap. 50,350)
Nickname(s): the Oilers, the Snowmen
Captain: Kereshaspa Igras
Notable Products: Tervi Oleb, Skumantas Nakhutin, Doron Aldra, Danin Geladi, Maryl Antrobus, Suaham Ararina, Aryel Ciernik, Dagmund Zarek
Rivals: Brantisvogan (competitive), Lublova Reds (competitive), Flania Traal (local), Flania Zarss (regional)
Trophy Case: League 1 (S1, S16), Confederacy Cup (S1, S3), SCFA Supercup (S4), Youth Series 1 (S11)
Club Summary: Traal, the northernmost city in the Confederacy, is not an easy place to live, nor is it an easy place to play football. Still, Traal manage better than one might expect for a team located at the ends of the earth. The Oilers are the only club from outside the states of Algolia, Megabrantis, and Sivolvia to have won the SCFA’s top league. Sure, it’s been 19 years since that triumph, but there are plenty of clubs that rest comfortably on much older laurels.
Probable First Team: 4-5-1
GK: Tiova Kranat, SRS, 35
DF: LB Tyler Smith, TFS, 27; RB Rachel Clarkin, TKT, 33; CB Gavax-Ajark Tez, QUS/SRS, 25; CB Denis Konyov, SRS, 24
MF: DM Drazenko Sitko, SRS, 27; LM Kereshaspa Igras, SRS, 34; RM Aatos Routan, SRS, 30; CM Harun Farrow, EFL, 24; CM Darko Tonel, SRS, 27
FW: Rathnait Nymris, SRS, 22
Notable Reserves: LB Siors Nyilas, SRS, 29; GK Ronan Pharlain, SRS, 19; RB Waldemar Haknaa, SRS, 26

Viltvodle City Football Club
Managers:
  MGR Corina Pobuda      63   SRS    F
 ASST Oroitz Loridag     59   SRS    M
 ASST Vadim Jezeru       35   SRS    M
City: Viltvodle, Megabrantis
Stadium: Viltvodle Civic Arena (cap. 58,300)
Nickname(s): the Borderers
Captain: Dmitri Panedlin
Notable Products: Taisiya Achthoven, Kambiz Avagyan, Kulap Erer, Ozol Gebara, Talia Nisarizo, Samerin Oouri
Rivals: Viltvodle United, Jaglan Royals, UFC Flamarion
Trophy Case: League 1 (S4, S8)
Club Summary: If we're charting club territory in Viltvodle, City own the urban center, appropriately enough. The club's inspiration comes from a military unit which was, by tradition, recruited from the citizens of medieval Viltvodle to guard the frontier against invasion by Jaglan. By the modern era, the Viltvodle Borderers had become a ceremonial guard unit, populated with rich scions and wealthy social climbers, and was abolished after the Imperial conquest. The club was founded a few years later, hearkening back to the original, urban working-class origins of the Borderers. Despite their roots as the "little brother" to United, they've been around long enough that they are of roughly equal stature as a club, so much so that the Viltvodle Derby, though it doesn't have the same championship implications as other Confederate rivalries, is often among the closest and most contentious matches of the year.
Probable First Team: (4-3-3)
GK: Allison Dunbrook, CDG, 34
DF: LB Ghulam Kjelsson, SRS, 29; RB Karal Baluch, SRS, 28; CB Mikaere Bardak, SRS, 26; CB Ludwika Juriza, SRS, 34
MF: LCM Cacija, GEE, 37; RCM Dmitri Panedlin, SRS, 33; CM Mislav Botha, SRS, 27
FW: LW Kari Mustonen, SRS, 25; RW Laila Ozog, SRS, 27; ST Daire Gilran, SRS, 33
Notable Reserves: ST Yeva Mooshi, SRS, 31; LB Sendoa Erdo, SRS, 21; GK Ayli Balodis, SRS, 25

Viltvodle United Football Club
Managers:
  MGR Evela-Dwada Inu    43 QUS/SRS  N
  MGR Rynyr Xeral Ixi    49 QUS/SRS  N
City: Viltvodle, Megabrantis
Stadium: Chernov Stadium (cap. 57,600)
Nickname(s): the Hornets
Captain: Tibor Nurmela
Notable Products: Yideg Abhe, Terek Cwikla, Katya Musieri, Raibel Peikola
Rivals: Viltvodle City, Chalesm, Olympia Arkintoofle
Trophy Case: Confederacy Cup (S4), Youth Series 2 (S14)
Club Summary: United are the slightly larger, slightly older club, but in almost every regard are equivalent to City in footballing terms. Their support comes more from the suburbs, and the West side of the city in particular. Those fans are in a perpetual state of denial about their relation to V City, firmly believing that their club's true rivals are teams like Chalesm and Royals. The fact of the matter is that United and City are two peas in a pod, and seem destined to wrestle with each other in the bottom half of the Superleague for all time. It'll take something special to separate the two, and the haughtiness of certain United fans stands in defiance of reality.
Probable First Team: (4-3-3)
GK: Xhafer Pentti, SRS, 27
DF: LB Kiran Lynnar, SRS, 28; RB Pernilla Farige, SRS, 24; CB Zoé Woodward, PTR, 30; CB Pekka Salloba, SRS, 22
MF: DM Ukko Endelmi, SRS, 28; CM Kyrylo Vainamoinen, SRS, 26; CM Svetlana Broz, SRS, 27
FW: LW Ankur Vingelen, SRS, 19; RW Tibor Nurmela, SRS, 33; ST Lathiel Caden, SRS, 19
Notable Reserves: CB Haleena Saros, SRS, 22; CM Maarja Srygler, SRS, 21; CM Grishma Sudar, SRS, 34

Xaxis Football Club
Managers:
  MGR Pitran Durano     52   SRS    M
 ASST Pal Durano        49   SRS    M
 ASST Sirat Surtz       45   SRS    M
City: Xaxis, Isle of Squornshelous
Stadium: Tkachenkovskiy Stadium (cap. 45,210)
Nickname(s): the Falcons
Captain: Lilia Zhupanovsky
Notable Products: Danila Sokolov, Mirjami Sykko
Rivals: Striterax, Stavromula United, Football Poghrill, Kakrafoon
Trophy Case: N/A
Club Summary: Xaxis were generally a middling club in the Imperial league, so it's something of a surprise that they've started off their SCFA run in much better shape than more traditional powers like Stavromula and Kakrafoon. Xaxis is located in the east central Isle of Squornshelous, not far from Striterax.
Probable First Team: (4-1-3-2)
GK: Hagop Jamshidi, SRS 32
DF: LB Berhan Aizal, SRS, 34; RB Judit Kikhpinych, SRS, 27; CB Vetle Kronotsky, SRS, 26; CB Lilia Zhupanovsky, SRS, 34
MF: DM Otaitz Garsar, SRS, 33; LM Agnete Kashnenikov, SRS, 33; RM Andrej Vasyluk, SRS, 31; CM Pieter Arkhipenko, SRS, 21
FW: LS Pertti Ikdahl, SRS, 33; RS Padil Harulin, SRS, 30
Notable Reserves: LB Vitali Dzenzursky, SRS, 29; LM Helia Babin, SRS, 20; RM Ingrid Zollner, SRS, 22

by **Squornshelan Remnant States** » Sun Jan 28, 2024 2:35 pm

SCFA Supercup:
Sivolvia Capitalizt 4–1 Brantisvogan FC

Superleague Final Table:

Pos                      Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Sivolvia Capitalizt    34   20   9   5    65   28  +37    69    IFCF CL, Hui Lā
 2 Brantisvogan FC        34   21   5   8    76   38  +38    68    IFCF CL
 3 Megabrantid SC         34   20   7   7    66   33  +33    67    IFCF CC
 4 Jaglan Royals          34   18   6  10    53   40  +13    60    IFCF CC
 5 Chalesm FC             34   16  11   7    39   32   +7    59    IFCF CC, IFCF CWC, Arrosian Championship
 6 Algolia AC             34   15   9  10    60   39  +21    54
 7 Syneca AC              34   14   9  11    37   35   +2    51
 8 FC Santraginus         34   14   8  12    26   22   +4    50
 9 Olympia Arkintoofle    34   13  10  11    33   36   −3    49
10 Damogran FC            34   11   9  14    37   36   +1    42
11 Yassaca FC             34   12   6  16    33   44  −11    42
12 Wavel AC               34   12   6  16    20   31  −11    42
13 Lublova Reds           34    9   9  16    35   57  −22    36
14 Sporting Jaglan        34   10   5  19    23   49  −26    35
15 Vogsphere United       34    9   7  18    35   47  −12    34
16 Brasta FC              34    9   7  18    24   40  −16    34    Relegation Playoff
17 Golgafrincham City     34    9   6  19    25   39  −14    33    Relegated to League 1
18 Flania Zarss           34    7   5  22    16   57  −41    26    Relegated to League 1

High drama in Brantisvogan as the season ended with the same matchup that began it in the ceremonial Supercup. The Red Flash entered the day two points clear atop the table and directly in control of their own title hopes as they hosted second-place Sivolvia Capitalizt in one match for all the marbles. As had happened twice earlier in the season though, Siv Cap’s potent attack just proved too much for Brantisvogan to contain, and Capitalizt took the match running away to win the league by a single point. It was a far cry from last season’s dominant performance, but trophies are trophies, no matter what the margin of victory.

So for Siv Cap, the party begins all anew, but something feels a bit different from last season. A year ago, this was a celebration of absolute supremacy, of a team that had won the league by a bigger margin than anyone ever, and had simply overwhelmed its opponents with the massive talent on its roster. Now, it feels like everyone else is catching up. Rather than holding first place comfortably throughout the home stretch, Capitalizt needed a late season push and crucial final day victory to finish on top. As superb as their lineup already is, there’s a perception among many of their supporters that they have to go even bigger to keep the rest of the contenders from overtaking them.

For Brantisvogan, the disappointment of stumbling at the finish line is bitter. It’s still a good result, and an improvement in nearly every area of the game from last season, but nobody remembers who came in second. In the end, it just wasn’t enough from the Red Flash, and it’s going to be a delicate balancing act for Ekstrom in the offseason, picking and choosing which players to keep, when to pull the trigger on replacing aging talent, and where this roster can be improved to the best effect.

It seems odd, but just about everyone else in the top half is much happier about their finish than Brantisvogan will be, case in point: Megabrantid. Yeah are always the unreasonable fans that expect them to win the title every year, but it really wasn’t in the cards this time around, and they were looking more to address the concerns that led them to almost miss out on IFCF football a year ago. Nirlo-Betva didn’t change much, but the result of their tinkering was significant defensive improvement. 15 fewer goals allowed season to season, and an improvement of 10 points. It’s a good thing too, because with the age of the current lineup, the Firm might only have one more year before the championship window of their current group starts to close.

Like Megabrantid, whom they finished just behind a year ago, Royals will be pleased with the improvement shown. Schmelling’s team has quietly strung together four straight top 7 finishes, and made the Challengers Cup two of the past three years. This string of good results and the number of talented but still quite young players on the roster has people in Jaglan starting to wonder. Could the dream of a league title be within reach with the current core? It’ll take some more investment, as the immediate concern is with the impending retirement of Osinde and Vatanian, but with a little luck, Royals could be a threat in years to come.

It’s yet another Challengers Cup berth for Chalesm. They’ve made an IFCF tournament ten of the past eleven seasons, all of those under the same manager, making them among the league’s most consistent clubs. But during that stretch, they’ve never had the privilege of hoisting a senior trophy of any kind. Until now, that is. Their league finish may have been the same old “good not great” performance, but they’ve finally etched their name into the list of Confederacy Cup winners. Did a small tear trickle down the craggy face of Sigurkarl Kristiansson as the full time whistle went on the final, or as the team carried him across the field to the podium where medals were awarded and the Cup was hoisted? Perhaps.

In Algolia, there was no such triumph to console those dissatisfied with the league result. This team have been so difficult to pin down. Champions, then eighth, then second, then sixth. Which team was the real Suntigers? Are Satrustegui and Laszlo up to the task of carrying this attack forward as players like Bone, Ulmer, Marsh, and Maksimov grow older? Should the club turn to Rossi when looking for the cause of the team’s inconsistencies? Hard questions to be answered in the offseason.

It goes to show how much expectation colors perception of a team’s results. Syneca, most though, had overachieved in their seventh place finish a couple years ago, and were due for regression. Accordingly, their placement here in the top half once again is a pleasant surprise for many, and a vindication for the Sea Lions and their supporters. Have they managed to finally develop a homegrown core to lead them to sustained success?

Yeah, this is definitely the top-half surprises section. Very few people would have predicted at the season’s start that Danin Geladi would take this depleted Admirals roster to an eighth-place finish in his first season managing in the top tier. They succeeded by totally reversing the moderately attacking approach to the 5-3-2 they had previously employed, and instead making their formation into a central bulwark with quick counterattacks heading up the wings when the opportunity arose. Combined with a bounce-back year from Walat, they were the most difficult team to score against.

Ok, as surprising as the last two were, Olympia in the top half is a real shock. Last season’s 12th place finish was moderately surprising, but finding them in the top half at season’s end is just above and beyond. You look around their roster and it’s hard to see enough talent to finish above half of the Superleague. Pula Korischet has definitely had lightning in a bottle these past two years, and if she wants to test the managerial job market, there’ll probably never be a better time.

Some degree of regression for Damogran was not unexpected as their rebuild project began. Optimists may have expected to stay in the top half, but this result really isn’t so terrible, particularly when compared to the setbacks Yassaca suffered recently in embracing their own rebuild. Cole did a good job to keep the team from sliding too far, as some doomsayers expected after the major lineup changes made in the last window. This qualified success should allow the Eagles to be a little more conservative in the coming window, shoot for a lower top half finish next season, and perhaps a return to relevance after that.

Speaking of Yassaca, they’re looking much healthier now than a year ago. The roster is still loaded down with central midfielders, obviously, but Atherton has to be applauded for finding creative solutions and getting better out of her roster, which still had a lot of quality players on it who simply weren’t playing to their potential. There’s still considerable work to be done, but there is perhaps a tiny light at the end of the tunnel for the Tigers.

Wavel were the shock of the league as they went on an eight match unbeaten streak early on and held third place all the way through matchday 12. They racked up enough points early by keeping things very tidy in their defensive third, and were able to weather the storms of the second half to finish quite comfortably in the safe zone, much to the credit of Pirin and the veteran leaders on her roster.

Lublova put in a performance almost identical to the previous seasons in their first year under Larriane, which honestly isn’t particularly surprising. What will be crucial in their case, both due to the age of several starters and their limited finances, will be the ability to develop what has historically been a very productive youth academy.

At Sporting, even more alarming than the slide in table position is the drastic decrease in goalscoring, as they were second-worst in the league in that area, surpassing only woeful Zarss. Yes, things were always going to be difficult after losing both Aaltonen and Tulyakbay, but there are now very serious concerns about the attacking leaders who remained behind, and about Yafai’s ability to make tactical adjustments to fix an attack that was very clearly not working from an early stage. Heads aren’t rolling in Jaglan just yet, but the Sword of Damocles has been hoisted.

While the Cup final spelled redemption and relief for Chalesm, for their vanquished opponent, it spelled the final nail in the coffin of their season. Vogsphere, were injury riddled all season long, fielding players out of position and sending out teams half composed of teenagers for much of the season. Some of that is simply bad luck and out of anyone’s control, but the roster wasn’t built to weather those types of difficulties, and Jens Dahlberg announced his resignation and retirement at the presser after the final. Grim times to come for the Capitals as they rebuild.

Brasta managed to just barely hang on, winning on the final matchday to keep pace with Golgafrincham and avoid the automatic drop. It was difficult going, as their two most important central players of a year ago were gone, and the team struggled to maintain possession as a result. If they can prevail in the relegation playoff, they’ll definitely be heading out in search of budget reinforcements.

Golgafrincham had a somewhat respectable season. The Archers were actually in position to potentially catch Brasta, Vogsphere or both on the final day but didn’t get the help they needed with results elsewhere. Mejias in retrospect relied too heavily on her veterans, and probably would have done better to give a little more playing time to some of the youngsters on the bench. In any case, someone else will be taking the reins in the second tier next season, as she announced her retirement.

Flania Zarss had a season that was just plain terrible. They didn’t do enough to bring in or bring up new talent to replace aging or poached players, and just got absolutely steamrolled. Their goalscoring rate, at less than half a goal per match, was tied for second-worst in Superleague history. Ortzi Perparim announced his resignation at the end of the season after 8 years in charge of the Mariners, and another 4 as an assistant.

by **Squornshelan Remnant States** » Sun Jan 28, 2024 2:42 pm

League 1 Final Table:

Pos                      Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Interblag FC           38   24   4  10    61   35  +26    76    Promoted to Superleague, IFCF LBCT
 2 Emerald Coast          38   22   9   7    63   33  +30    75    Promoted to Superleague, IFCF LBCT
 3 Viltvodle United       38   19   9  10    45   38   +7    66    Promotion Playoff, IFCF LBCT
 4 Traal Athletics        38   18   8  12    40   30  +10    62
 5 Striterax FC           38   18   8  12    54   57   −3    62
 6 Athletic Damogran      38   17   9  12    62   52  +10    60
 7 Viltvodle City         38   16  11  11    57   44  +13    59
 8 Han Dold City          38   16  10  12    62   54   +8    58
 9 KFX Halazem            38   15  11  12    45   39   +6    56
10 FK Kakrafoon           38   16   8  14    47   45   +2    56
11 UFC Flamarion          38   17   5  16    40   38   +2    56
12 Arkintoofle United     38   15  10  13    61   41  +20    55
13 Hensha Rockets         38   15   7  16    58   54   +4    52
14 Stavromula United      38   14   4  20    35   38   −3    46
15 Dynamo Lublova         38   10  11  17    41   48   −7    41
16 Olympia Sasava         38   11   8  19    35   53  −18    41
17 FC Sjerezo             38    9  11  18    52   68  −16    38
18 FC Hunian              38    8  13  17    40   68  −28    37    Relegation Playoff
19 Football Poghrill      38   10   4  24    28   53  −25    34    Relegated to League 2
20 Xaxis FC               38    8   4  26    23   61  −38    28    Relegated to League 2

League 2 Final Table:

Pos                      Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Cramshananteen AC      38   23   7   8    50   29  +21    76    Promoted to League 1
 2 Rudlit Miners          38   21   5  12    59   43  +16    68    Promoted to League 1
 3 Zarss Porters          38   17  15   6    43   23  +20    66    Promotion Playoff
 4 FC Hensha              38   19   6  13    47   31  +16    63
 5 Flania Traal           38   17  12   9    44   34  +10    63
 6 Svetranj United        38   16  12  10    37   31   +6    60
 7 Gagrakacka Union       38   16  11  11    34   30   +4    59
 8 Always Ready Brasta    38   16   8  14    52   34  +18    56
 9 Wavel Rangers          38   14  12  12    35   32   +3    54
10 FC Norrvakt            38   15   8  15    38   45   −7    53
11 FC Bayfront            38   15   6  17    42   46   −4    51
12 Verduga FC             38   15   6  17    36   47  −11    51
13 Lokomotiv Dzrebo       38   14   8  16    39   42   −3    50
14 Flamarion City         38   12  12  14    43   42   +1    48
15 Revolution Chalesm     38   13   9  16    40   47   −7    48
16 Rudlit Rovers          38   13   7  18    30   38   −8    46
17 Szlachta Lutenblag     38   12   6  20    32   39   −7    42
18 Gachikovo FC           38   10  11  17    32   40   −8    41    Relegation Playoff
19 Railways AC            38    6  10  22    32   61  −29    28    Relegated to League 3
20 FC Scovelan            38    7   7  24    29   60  −31    28    Relegated to League 3

League 3 Final Table:

Pos                      Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Argabuthon FC          38   23   6   9    53   34  +19    75    Promoted to League 2
 2 Mukjus Power           38   21   8   9    60   31  +29    71    Promoted to League 2
 3 Granant Rovers         38   21   8   9    52   30  +22    71    Promotion Playoff
 4 Avangard Slagvec       38   20   8  10    50   32  +18    68
 5 Dangrabad Athletics    38   21   5  12    45   29  +16    68
 6 Rennerby Town          38   19  11   8    48   34  +14    68
 7 Dynamo Bardjov         38   18   9  11    45   23  +22    63
 8 Hrund AC               38   17   7  14    45   38   +7    58
 9 Lizelia FC             38   17   6  15    44   38   +6    57
10 Arsenal Jzerbo         38   15  10  13    48   45   +3    55
11 Traktor Gryrorik       38   16   6  16    41   41    0    54
12 FC Halfarian           38   13  11  14    36   36    0    50
13 Xily'a Brantisvogan    38   12   8  18    29   47  −18    44
14 SC Cruxwan             38   11  10  17    24   33   −9    43
15 Canyons AC             38    9  12  17    23   38  −15    39
16 AC Blerontia           38    9  11  18    25   44  −19    38
17 Molvania Lutenblag     38    7  15  16    37   54  −17    36
18 Qualactin AC           38    9   9  20    35   61  −26    36
19 Orenfeld AC            38    6  12  20    27   47  −20    30    Relegated to Regional East
20 Sjerezo Independent    38    7   6  25    25   57  −32    27    Relegated to Regional West

Relegation Playoffs
Superleague/League 1:
Brasta FC 4–4 Viltvodle United (5–4 AET)

League 1/League 2:
FC Hunian 1–0 Zarss Porters

League 2/League 3:
Gachikovo FC 0–0 Granant Rovers (1–0 AET)

by **Squornshelan Remnant States** » Sun Jan 28, 2024 2:45 pm

Youth Series 1 Final Table:

Pos                      Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Young Emeralds         22   14   1   7    43   23  +20    43    IFCF RSC
 2 Chalesm Academy        22   12   6   4    25   18   +7    42
 3 Algolia Juniors        22   10   7   5    41   27  +14    37
 4 Yassaca Juniors        22   10   6   6    27   27    0    36
 5 Sporting Juniors       22    9   6   7    37   30   +7    33
 6 Traal Juniors          22    8   7   7    18   15   +3    31
 7 Santraginus Academy    22    9   3  10    36   34   +2    30
 8 Striterax Academy      22    7   5  10    21   28   −7    26
 9 Olympia Arkintoofle    22    6   7   9    24   30   −6    25
10 Megabrantid Academy    22    7   3  12    26   46  −20    24
11 Lublova Reds           22    3  10   9    23   34  −11    19
12 Jaglan Royals          22    5   3  14    21   30   −9    18    Relegated to Series 2

Youth Series 2 Final Table:

Pos                      Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Stavromula Beta        22   12   6   4    27   15  +12    42    Promoted to Series 1
 2 Brantisvogan Junior    22   12   3   7    33   29   +4    39
 3 Damogran Juniors       22   11   5   6    34   22  +12    38
 4 Sivolvia Capitalizt    22   10   8   4    33   24   +9    38
 5 Syneca Academy         22   10   6   6    36   22  +14    36
 6 Viltvodle United       22    9   5   8    26   24   +2    32
 7 Viltvodle City         22    8   7   7    33   39   −6    31
 8 Athletic Damogran      22    6   7   9    23   29   −6    25
 9 KFX Halazem            22    7   3  12    31   40   −9    24
10 Golgafrincham City     22    6   5  11    20   25   −5    23
11 Vogsphere Academy      22    5   7  10    31   39   −8    22
12 Arkintoofle United     22    2   6  14    21   40  −19    12    Relegated to Series 3

by **Squornshelan Remnant States** » Thu Apr 11, 2024 2:12 pm

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Superleague Part 1

Algolia Athletic Club
No Pos Player                  Age  Nat Gen Status
13 GK  Letap Ved         	30  SRS  M  H
23 LB  Piia Drenel       	25  SRS  F  H
24 CB  Hamida Van        	25  SRS  F  H
 5 CB  Suhail Falayam    	22  SRS  M  H
22 RB  Brijesh Linder    	27  SRS  M  H
19 CM  Chandra Detkov    	21  SRS  F  H
16 LCM Peter Marsh       	32  FVA  M  R
27 RCM Jonathan Satrustegui     24  TKT  M  H
17 LW  Bogdan Laszlo     	22  PAS  M  F
 7 RW  Lasse Jensen             26  SEM  M  F
11 ST  Idina Slazenger   	30  NPH  F  F
Subs:
21 GK  Harinder Pran     	21  SRS  M  H
 3 LB  Akanksha Taipale  	33  SRS  F  R
 4 CB  Pallavi Kahlon    	17  SRS  F  H
 6 CB  Devadas Phan      	17  SRS  M  H
30 RB  Rizwana Oreselle  	21  SRS  F  H
18 LM  Kira Madsen       	27  SRS  F  R
15 CM  Mahavir Relhan    	23  SRS  M  H
14 CM  Nadim Sahota      	17  SRS  M  H
10 RW  Vyacheslav Maksimov      33  SRS  M  R
 9 ST  Jaylyn Bone       	33  QAD  M  R
32 FW  Abeba Escarano    	20  SRS  F  H
Managers:
  MGR: Natalia Rossi	57   SVG	F
 ASST: Ermias Huniani   43   SRS	M
 ASST: Ramaz Korve      42   SRS	M
City: Damogran, Algolia
Stadium: Albrechtsson Park (cap. 65,400)
Nickname(s): the Suntigers
Captain: Hamida Van
Notable Products: Kinner Mustahil, Janar Delu, Junayd Yalwan, Roffen Ritschl, Terun Cadash, Bruenna Savo
Rivals: Damogran (local/historical/competitive), Jaglan Royals (regional/historical), Athletic (local)
Trophy Case: AOCL (47), Superleague (S18), League 1 (S2), Confederacy Cup (S18), Supercup (S3), Youth Series 2 (S10)
Transfers Out: RM Manisha Nupudi, free KFX Halazem; CB Gianmarco Dutto (SVG), retired; CM Tamara Ulmer (NPH), retired
Transfers In: AM Lasse Jensen (SEM), 2.5M Krsthaven (SEM)
Club Summary: One of the oldest clubs in the confederacy, Algolia has been around since well before the war. In the old days, it was seen more as the team of the upper class of Damogran, and in the years following the war, its supporters were often seen as sympathetic to the Imperium. Algolia supporters are more likely to be from the eastern and northern suburbs of Damogran, and a slight income disparity between them and supporters of the other big Damogran clubs remains, fueling resentment. They also enjoy a spirited rivalry against Royals, another team traditionally associated with white-collar supporters. Matches with the big Brantisvogan clubs are also a big affair, especially when there are championship implications. Despite all their success, however, Algolia hasn't quite caught on as a nationwide brand, and their support is still mostly concentrated in and around Damogran, and western Algolia generally.
Last Season: It was a puzzling one for the Suntigers. Strong attack, decent defense, but they ended up finishing five points outside of IFCF position. There seems to be little consensus as to the precise reason why they came up short, making the off-season all the more challenging for the club as they worked to build back toward IFCF position. As you’d imagine when there was no obvious on-field deficiency, just inconsistent play, Rossi came in for the majority of criticism, as inconsistency and an apparent lack of focus at certain times led to points being dropped unnecessarily. Points that could’ve easily propelled this team up into the top five.
This Season: The club have kept the faith with Rossi, however, as a league title, and two trips to the Champions League in the past four seasons still weigh heavily in her favor. The team’s recent form also suggests they’ll enjoy a resurgence this season. They’ve alternated between upper mid-table and league contender status during that time. They’ll have to face that task without their captain of the past five seasons, however, as Tamara Ulmer opted for retirement. Replacing her in center midfield will likely prove impossible, though Detkov will do his best. Adding reinforcement elsewhere in the attack, as Rossi has done bringing Jensen in to spell Maksimov seems like a good balancing act though. The Suntigers will enjoy some of the best attacking depth in the league, with Madsen, Bone, and Maksimov all available off the bench behind Laszlo, Slazenger, and Jensen. With a solid, prime-aged back line still in place, Algolia definitely look primed for the expected bounceback, and barring major injuries or a complete collapse, should be among the best teams in the league.

Brantisvogan Football Club
No Pos Player         	  Age   Nat  Gen Status
 1 GK  Maja Topić      	   28   PAS   F  H
 3 LB  Sæi Adríansson  	   25   GRÆ   M  F
31 CB  Cameron Allan   	   28   QAD   M  R
11 CB  Sarah Arrowsword	   58   DRK   F  F
 5 RB  Toby Barr       	   32   TLI   M  R
99 DM  Joelinton Dyxkeson  27 QUE/VDR M  R
23 CM  Sevet-Ibilx Kai 	   27   SRS   N  H
 7 CAM Vegeta          	   29   QUE   M  F
15 LW  Tarbi Ksudach   	   23   SRS   N  H
21 RM  Halvar Gestaurien   22   SRS   M  R
19 ST  Ji Weibo        	   31   YZH   M  R
Subs:
13 GK  Ilmar Golora    	   21   SRS   M  H
22 LB  Sonja Shiben    	   22   SRS   F  H
14 CB  Niilas Hamero   	   18   SRS   M  H
 4 CB  Anima Salonen   	   25   SRS   F  H
 2 RB  Jere Kademaki   	   20   SRS   M  H
20 LM  Aamu Martikainen	   22   SRS   F  H
18 CM  Vanna Solak     	   18   SRS   F  H
26 CM  Nikora Oonar    	   20   SRS   F  H
25 RM  Lamecha Afmadu      17   SRS   F  H
16 ST  Inaki Abri      	   19   SRS   M  H
27 FW  Tuan Parthosi   	   26   SRS   M  H
Managers:
  MGR: Stuart Ekstrom  	 61   TKT   M
 ASST: Ayli Galdra       38   SRS   M
 ASST: Intov-Helek Duk 	 45 QUS/SRS N
City: Brantisvogan, Megabrantis
Stadium: Radlov Arena (cap. 76,800)
Nickname(s): the Red Flash
Captain: Sevet-Ibilx Kai
Notable Products: Ayli Galdra, Jirar Malgos, Aatu Ruoho, Maram Tatsinan
Rivals: Chalesm (historical/regional), Megabrantid (local)
Trophy Case: Superleague (S3, S17), Confederacy Cup (S10, S11, S17, S19, S20), Youth Series 1 (S14)
Transfers Out: CB Ralph Winter (VAL), retired; RM Hanna Nicosdóttir (GRÆ), retired
Transfers In: CB Sarah Arrowsword (DRK), 10M Bethelm Warriors (DRK)
Club Summary: BFC are a very wealthy and well-supported club with a long history. Their original association was with the upper class, particularly the Squornshelan ruling elite in the days when Brantisvogan was the capital of West Squornshelous. In fact, until the war, the Imperial Viceroy held an honorary position as club president by tradition. While this old association is often brought up by opposing fans, the modern fanbase spans a broad cross-section of Brantids, and the real reason for resentment is more likely the club's consistent presence in the top tier, and their nationwide support. Nothing is as obnoxious as watching your neighbors, who ought to support their hometown club, jump on the bandwagon of a rich, successful team like Brantisvogan. While Brantisvogan's traditional rival is Chalesm, in more recent years their biggest match of the year has come against nouveau-riche, cross-town rivals, MSC.
Last Season: Absolute heartbreak. Brantisvogan had the league title in the palm of their hand, hosting Sivolvia Capitalizt on the final matchday with a two-point advantage. All they needed was a draw, but Siv Cap’s attack overwhelmed them and the league title slipped through their fingers. They had the type of performance that’s difficult to find ways to improve on, given the Red Flash were such a good team. They boasted the league’s most dangerous attack, with perhaps the most effective center midfield trio in Sevet-Ibilx, Dyxkeson, and Vegeta. The defense had the occasional lapse, but still generally played to the same standard as the rest of the IFCF contenders. They had the advantage in wins, and the best goal differential in the league, but ended up falling short when it mattered most. Tough to swallow.
This Season: The main challenge for the Red Flash as they try once again to wrest league dominance away from Siv Cap, will be to replace two of the sides veteran leaders who each hung them up after last season. Nicosdóttir was expected, she’d been sidling toward retirement for a few years now, splitting time with her heir apparent, Gestaurien. Winter’s announcement though, gave Brantisvogan fans something of a shock, as the Vanorian stalwart was only 34, and still capable of playing at quite a high level. Fortunately, Ekstrom won a bidding war for the signature of Sarah Arrowsword, quite a veteran presence in her own right as one of the multiverse’s small number of non-elven, non-statistician immortals. She’s the outlier who’ll make the Red Flash the oldest team in the league on average, but a closer look at their first team shows that Brantisvogan’s championship window is still very much open, with Sevet-Ibilx and Dyxkeson still very much in their prime, Ksudach somehow only 23, and Ji remaining quite capable up front despite now being the wrong side of 30. If Arrowsword can slot into the back line as seamlessly as Adríansson did last season, the defense should also be fine ahead of Topić, who is the longest tenured member of the team, a 12-year veteran at just 28.

Brasta Football Club
No Pos Player       	Age  Nat Gen Status
 1 GK  Diderot Maturen   25  QUE  M  F
30 LCB Bohdan Perko  	 34  SRS  M  R
16 CB  Manas Zonde   	 21  SRS  M  H
 5 RCB Yunus Baluch  	 31  SRS  M  R
 6 CM  Kailash Amjad 	 27  SRS  M  H
15 CM  Arda Krumins  	 26  SRS  M  R
21 CM  Esha Madathil 	 23  SRS  F  H
11 LW  Jetendra Jughash  31  SRS  F  R
 7 RW  Raakel Kashkeli   22  SRS  F  H
 9 ST  Boghos Maranga	 28  SRS  M  H
10 ST  Vanessa Huet  	 31  PTR  F  F
Subs:
13 GK  Shavkat Kushk 	 19  SRS  M  H
 3 LB  Karel Vislar  	 30  SRS  M  H
 4 CB  Khachatur Geremek 17  SRS  M  H
 2 RB  Kulliki Årsand    21  SRS  F  H
26 DM  Hendle Brithoven  32  SRS  M  H
20 CM  Umida Ahmed   	 19  SRS  F  H
19 CM  Viyan Zangeste	 20  SRS  N  H
25 LM  Brogan Gazzah 	 20  SRS  M  H
17 RM  Florijan Bartoš   30  SRS  M  R
14 ST  Jaganath Baran	 20  SRS  M  H
18 ST  Ullma Redrin  	 32  SRS  F  H
Managers:
  MGR: Tanja Pinder   	40   SRS	F
 ASST: Burhan Hagarian	42   SRS	M
 ASST:
City: Brasta, Sivolvia
Stadium: Henkmar Field (cap. 29,850)
Nickname(s): the Buccaneers
Captain: Jetendra Jughash
Notable Products: Valda Harkhan, Eetu Pianka
Rivals: Syneca AC, Sivolvia Capitalizt, Yassaca, Always Ready
Trophy Case: League 1 (S20)
Transfers Out: GK Sathal Pergram, retired; CB Stefcia Radicz, retired; RM Staza Zientek, retired
Transfers In: GK Diderot Maturen (QUE), 1M Jolbonopolis United (QUE); RM Florijan Bartoš, 0.5M Olympia Sasava
Club Summary: The largest club in Sivolvia's smallest major city, which is also the southernmost in the Confederacy, Brasta's gold and gray symbolize the sand and lava rock of the local beaches. Brasta is known primarily as a tourist destination through most of the Confederacy, but football matches are one place where the townies can go to get away from the Brantids and Algolians crowding their beaches and bars. They have a reputation for frequent drunkenness and debauched fan behavior, but it's debatable how deserved it is. Certainly there are a highly visible minority of fans who get up to stereotypical nonsense. Most of them though, boring as it may be, are pretty well behaved.
Last Season: They survived. It needed extra time to find a winning goal in the playoff against Viltvodle United, but the Buccaneers will head into a second consecutive season in the top flight for the first time in over a decade. They played more than their share of ugly games in the process though. Their defensive performance was halfway decent all things considered, but don’t let yourself be deceived, this was still not a great team, and as advanced as their age was, it was a minor miracle they weren’t half injured along with being outclassed by the end of the year. Jughash was the highlight for them, as expected, though Huet also played pretty well in her debut season, considering how seldom the Buccaneers were able to keep possession long enough to feed her the ball.
This Season: They lose some longtime leaders, though it might not be the blow it first appears. Yes, Radicz and Zientek had been in the first team for years, but each of them had left their best form behind years ago, and a youth injection is important for the future of the team, whether to help them survive another Superleague season, form the new core after they’re relegated, or finance the rebuild with transfer fees. There’s the potential makings of a pretty good young midfield here in Kashkeli, Madathil, and Zangeste in particular. There’s also still plenty of veteran leadership in this side, with Jughash, Huet, and Perko in particular. The biggest question will be how well Maturen plays in net, as Pergram was still close to the top of her game, and an important factor keeping matches close for the Buccaneers. If they don’t get the same kind of performance from their new backstop, it could spell trouble.

Chalesm Football Club
No Pos Player          	Age  Nat Gen Status
23 GK  Petyr Sotelo      27  SRS  M  H
 2 LB  Sandro Balniks    26  SRS  M  R
 4 CB  Jerold Dickman    29  SRS  M  F
15 CB  Wesley Medrano    32  SNL  M  R
28 RB  Ffraid Norling    28  SRS  F  H
26 DM  Marko Desmirić    30  ZRH  M  R
 8 CM  Paavo Rai         22  SRS  M  H
10 CM  Kye White         23  SYL  M  F
13 LW  Joshua Wallace    27  SYL  M  R
17 RW  Marie-Claire Gill 24  TMB  F  F
29 ST  Hermann Eld       27  SRS  M  R
Subs:
13 GK  Petronia Makela   31  SRS  F  R
 3 LB  Enai Atarka       19  SRS  F  H
40 CB  Cordrut Kehtna    19  SRS  M  H
55 CB  Jouko Erdos       32  SRS  M  H
20 RB  Vaino Doba        20  SRS  M  H
16 LM  Idoya Barga       20  SRS  F  H
24 DM  Eeli Aksoy        20  SRS  M  H
 6 CM  Tyler Reynolds    34  CDG  M  R
22 RW  Rønnaug Higon     17  SRS  F  H
25 FW  Oihana Gorver     23  SRS  F  H
19 ST  Aimo Mejias       19  SRS  M  H
Managers:
  MGR: Sigurkarl Kristiansson    70   GRÆ	M
 ASST: Zeynab Konul   		 62   SRS	F
 ASST: Rizwan Dubagi  		 68   SRS	M
City: Chalesm, Megabrantis
Stadium: Raftel Park (cap. 59,870)
Nickname(s): the Blues
Captain: Wesley Medrano
Notable Products: Zoban Ajao, Shrike Hagaz, Izoni Hocij, Palla Jagidar, Larel Sonari
Rivals: Brantisvogan (historical/regional), Megabrantid (regional)
Trophy Case: Superleague (S6), Confederacy Cup (S21), Supercup (S7), Youth Series 1 (S18)
Transfers Out: GK Saffiyah Kartal, retired; RW Laureline Forestier (EQS), retired; CM Larel Sonari, retired
Transfers In: AM Kye White (SYL), 7.5M Pesfield Trees (SYL)
Club Summary: Chalesm is a very old club with a long tradition of excellence dating back well before the war. As the biggest club in the new capital (can it still be called new after over a century?) they are natural rivals of nearby Brantisvogan FC, and the Capital Derby is one of the highlights of the SCFA season. For the first time ever this season, they’ll have to face a cross-town club in league play, and the coming few seasons will show whether they’ll face a challenge for their status as the Chalesm football club, or whether upstart Halazem will fade back into the lower leagues.
Last Season: Ah Chalesm, always a bridesmaid. Their campaign was a prototypical Sigurkarl Kristiansson season. Sturdy defense, sensible, responsible tactics, a bevy of talented midfielders switching in and out to play their roles. A finish good enough to earn a trip to the Challengers Cup, but they were never really in the title conversation. They did, however, finally win Kristiansson his first bit of silverware, in his twelfth season with the club. Showcasing the depth of his carefully crafted roster, the Blues marched laboriously through the tournament, winning every match by a score of 1-0 before eventually conceding in the final against Vogsphere, but managing just enough to get a second goal in the dying moments. It was far from a tour de force, but did show the mental strength and poise of this club with its veteran leaders. Pity several of them seemed to take the championship as the perfect capstone for their careers.
This Season: It’s a matter of opinion whether the minimal changes to the side are a good thing or a bad thing. Sonari, Kartal, and Forestier will no longer contribute to this team’s depth, but acquisitions in the window have largely addressed that. Kye White is certainly an upgrade in midfield, and adding him to the team while still retaining Reynolds does mean the midfield looks improved overall. Makela joining to take the role of veteran reserve keeper is less exciting. Kristiansson is putting a lot of stock in Gill and Rai, who together with White look to form the up and coming core of the midfield. The defense should be solid once again, with Balniks the closest thing to a weak link there is at the back. The question here is one of star power. It’s easy to look at the teams that have dominated the last several seasons and see where they’re going to find that explosive attacking moment. Less so for the Blues, who have a collection of very good players, but perhaps not one who has distinguished themself enough yet to be called great.

Damogran Football Club
No Pos Player          	Age  Nat Gen Status
22 GK  Ualraig Dow       28  TLI  M  R
 3 LB  Abi Lavaud        31  KOR  F  R
 5 CB  Gojmir Antonov    25  MYT  M  F
15 CB  Siona Tarr        22  SRS  F  H
 2 RB  Johannes Braun    31  PIS  M  F
16 DM  Leonisc Vascour   27  AUP  M  R
18 MF  Lana Boreal       20  QAD  F  H
20 LM  Akhila Arda       22  SRS  M  H
 7 RM  Andrea Kirby      26  CBP  F  R
21 AM  Iracema Tórrez    22  VAL  F  H
 9 ST  Jadwiga Lofthouse 32  BRE  F  R
Subs:
22 GK  Teija Sminov      35  SRS  F  H
 4 LB  Aabas Sekhon      19  SRS  M  H
24 CB  Lyydia Åberg      24  SRS  F  R
31 CB  Lochana Ahuja     20  SRS  F  H
32 RB  Solan Halfariani  32  SRS  M  H
13 LM  Sandip Arenz      20  SRS  M  H
 8 CM  Zarina Grodecky   17  SRS  F  H
29 CM  Putri Deol        19  SRS  F  H
14 RW  Adnan Tilki       22  SRS  M  H
30 ST  Lavoslav Madar    22  MYT  M  F
11 ST  Vimal Anupar      24  SRS  M  H
Managers:
  MGR: Nick Cole   	63   FVA   M
 ASST: Lorcan Malloy    43   SRS   M
 ASST: Granit Peden	45   SRS   M
City: Damogran, Algolia
Stadium: Bridger Lane (cap. 72,406)
Nickname(s): the Eagles
Captain: Iracema Tórrez
Notable Products: Eyob Zonde, Hakan Gryspos
Rivals: Algolia (local/competitive), Athletic (local), Jaglan Royals (regional)
Trophy Case: Superleague (S13, S14), Confederacy Cup (S14), Youth Series 1 (S15)
Transfers Out: MF Rolan Oiva, 1.5M Golgafrincham; ST Baris Katir, free KFX Halazem; CB Fuchsia Longstreet (NPH), retired
Transfers In: CB Lyydia Åberg, 1.5M Sjerezo FC; ST Ladoslav Madar (MYT), 0 Staramara Tech University (CMT)
Club Summary: The largest and best supported of the three big Damogran clubs (Algolia and Athletic are the others) Damogran FC are rich in tradition and in currency. While in their old days they were more of a lower-class club, greatly improved income equality since the war has lessened that distinction. That doesn’t stop their ultras from labeling any Algolia supporter as irredeemably bougie. Most Algolian football fans without a strong connection to another club would probably list Damogran as their favorite club, and the fanbase has a reputation for traveling very well. While many fans from outside Algolia will frequently refer to the club as Damogran FC, sometimes abbreviated to Damo FC, to avoid confusion with Athletic, a true Eagles fan will find this insulting, and bluntly refuse to see any room for ambiguity. "We're Damogran, they're Athletic, and that's all there is to it."
Last Season: The fact that everyone knew a lean season was coming didn’t make it any more fun for Eagles fans. Skeggestad out as manager, Hannah Kim poached by Siv Cap, Sminov and Halfariani falling out of form. Still, new bench boss Nick Cole did his level best to staunch the bleeding. Dipping into the club’s deep cash reserves, he went after players in the window to rebuild the crumbling back line, landing Antonov and Braun. Damogran also picked up a couple survivors from Emeralds sinking ship, finding their new first team goalkeeper in Dow, and a useful midfielder in Vascour. Even more impressive, their legal department pulled off some minor wizardry to get Vascour classified as a resident, keeping them just within roster limits. Still, the team was a bit disjointed, and didn’t always work together smoothly, struggling to hold possession against top competition, and failing to create chances as a result.
This Season: The good news is that Damogran is too big a club to crumble after a couple bad seasons. Cole kept most of his roster intact, emphasizing in press conferences that his main objective is to improve the team’s execution and cohesion, rather than simply throwing more new players into the mix and hoping for the best. It’s also worth mentioning here that roster restrictions would have limited his options even if he’d wanted to mix things up. Accordingly, the Eagles took a more measured approach to acquisitions this window, bringing in Madar as a presumptive heir to Lofthouse, and Åberg as a good depth reinforcement for the defense who might also have some upside. The Eagles ought to be better, but how much isn’t exactly certain. Cole believes the players brought in last season have the ability to take his club back to the IFCF, but until they show that’s true, there’ll be doubt about this roster.

Emerald Coast Athletic Club
No Pos Player          	Age  Nat Gen Status
 1 GK  Lorée Bautista    32   CMT   M  F
 3 LB  Nurazan Badem     32   SRS   M  R
13 CB  Zaxac-Fenaz Pec   35 QUS/SRS N  R
 5 CB  Olorz-Nexev Zev   26 QUS/SRS N  R
28 RB  Ralox-Relaf Eva   35 QUS/SRS N  R
27 DM  Indah Saar        27   SRS   F  H
45 LM  Danin Etrandaar   20   SRS   M  H
16 RM  Yoltz-Jonto Cel   36 QUS/SRS N  R
 8 AM  Zahida Thakkar    20   SRS   F  H
11 ST  Juan Alvarado     22   BRO   M  R
31 ST  Andze Nedeljkovic 33   SRS   M  R
Subs:
33 GK  Claudia di Rei    18   JUE   F  H
23 LB  Manisha Karman    19   SRS   F  H
 4 CB  Mitra Roskam      22   SRS   F  H
30 CB  Anaru Laska       23   SRS   M  H
 2 RB  Gherti Balya      27   SRS   F  H
15 LM  Mukesh Sapru      17   SRS   M  H
20 CM  Tilda Holm        22   SRS   F  R
18 CM  Ankit Thevar      19   SRS   M  H
21 RW  Minali Odur       23   SRS   F  H
29 ST  Saheeli Chettiar  19   SRS   F  H
10 ST  Pego Rivara       26   SRS   M  H
Managers:
  MGR Thomas Crawford    64   PFA	M
 ASST Aibek Blom     	 47   SRS	M
 ASST Donella Byqvist	 44   SRS	F
City: Vassilian, Algolia
Stadium: Emerald Coast Colosseum (cap. 31,200)
Nickname(s): the Emeralds
Captain: Yoltz-Jonto Cel
Notable Products: Nitin Joshi, Lavanya Naqvi, Baishya Zangeste, Valtteri Tirel
Rivals: Sporting Jaglan (regional/competitive), Athletic (regional/competitive), Vassilian City (local), Hunian (regional)
Trophy Case: Youth Series 1 (S12, S13, S17, S19)
Transfers Out: GK Laure Turati, 1M UFC Flamarion; LM Gopal Sharavel, 0.5M Golgafrincham; CB Javad Alserda, free Viltvodle City; ST Roimata Shehu, retired
Transfers In: ST Juan Alvarado, 2M Dynamo Lublova; CB Olorz-Nexev Zev (QUS/SRS), 1.5M Gagrakacka Union; ST Andze Nedeljkovic, 1.5M Frenei Tor (CMT); GK Lorée Bautista (CMT), free Sabrefell Moths (NPH)
Club Summary: Left-out of the big Algolian rivalries of the Damogran and Jaglan clubs, Emerald Coast have a much more laid back image, something which can also be said of their home, Algolia's third-largest city, Vassilian. That doesn't stop them from contesting heated rivalries with Athletic and Sporting Jaglan though. The club's history is one of relative mediocrity, generally seeing them finish somewhere in the bottom half of the top league, with occasional trips down to the second tier. Despite that, they are generally well-respected as a club that excels at developing young players, and they have the youth championship trophies to prove it.
Last Season: A stretch of 13 seasons in the top flight might have come to an end, but the Emeralds dusted themselves off and set about putting themselves in position to start a new streak right away. As always seems the case with Emeralds, their prolific youth academy, which has won three youth titles in the past five years, is supplying a new generation to lead the club forward. The biggest breakout was Zahida Thakkar, who played her way into the first team as Emeralds raced Interblag for the League 1 title. Other stars of those youth teams featured prominently from the bench, including Etrandaar, Chettiar, Karman, and Thevar. The youth movement had the advantage of being able to play with and learn from several veteran talents that the team was able to retain despite their relegation, most notably the Qusma trio of Zaxac-Fenaz, Ralox-Relaf, and Yoltz-Jonto, along with former A-League golden boot winner and SRS international Roimata Shehu. They might have finished second to Interblag, but this was an excellent team that only promises to get better as its young talent matures.
This Season: Natalya Roedberg, promotion specialist that she is, is off, looking for her next lower-tier project, and Thomas Crawford will lead the team into the Superleague. There’ll be significant changes to the lineup for his debut. Emeralds took advantage of some players whose transfer value was at a low ebb for one reason or another, and also poached a bit from the lower tiers to top off their roster. Another Qusmi is added to the back line, as Halazem product Olorz-Nexev was scooped up from Gagrakacka after featuring prominently in the mountaineers ascension from the lower echelons of the SCFA pyramid. With Shehu retiring and Rivara in poor form to finish the season, Emeralds scored something of a coup by landing Nedeljkovic, who still hovers around the periphery of the SRS national team. They also bring up Brookstaioner Alvarado, who’s earned resident status and a solid reputation in the second tier. Finally, Bautista will be a more capable option in net that Turati was, having faced plenty of top attacking talent in his time with Moths. It’s an express rebuild, and team cohesion is always a potential issue with this many changes to the side. Still, with the raw talent that’s coming along and the caliber of players brought in, albeit late in their careers, it’s easy to pick Emeralds as a team to stay up, and one that could even play spoiler down the stretch to incautious league contenders.

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