Baptism of Fire and Ice [BoF74 rosters/RPs/scores]

[Graintfjall]

Welcome to the 74th Baptism of Fire [BoF] tournament, being hosted by Græntfjall and Sylestone. This is the in-character [IC] thread for the tournament, and confirmed participants may begin posting rosters and roleplays [RPs] from this point on. If you are not a confirmed participant or if you wish to make an out-of-character [OOC] comment, please do not post here. OOC comments should be posted in the World Cup Discussion Thread [WCDT].

The BoF is a tournament for new nations to the World Cup [WC]. As such, this opening post [OP] is divided into two sections:

• The first section is for entirely new players. If you are new to the NS Sports forum or to football roleplaying, or perhaps returning after a long absence, we strongly recommend you read this section.
• The second section is a specific guide to this tournament and all participants, regardless of whether you are an experienced player or not, must read it as it contains specific, novel information pertinent to this tournament.

Table of contents

1. New players guide
   • Tips on getting a good RP bonus
2. Tournament details
   • Group draw
   • Schedule
   • Hot and Cool XI mini-competition
   • Notes on other issues
   • TL;DR
3. Host IC information and venue listings:
   • Græntfjall
   • Sylestone

New players guide

Everyone should read the guide to sports roleplaying, which contains much important information about what your expectations should be of your hosts, experience, and fellow players, and what the expectations will be of you.

This tournament will be run using a scorinator: a program consisting of a random number generator element, weighted by RP bonus. (In the WC itself, the scorinator will also incorporate overall ranking, but in the BoF all teams begin unranked.) The results will be realistic football outcomes, and they will be heavily influenced by RPing, but randomness is an important, intrinsic part of NS Sport. Results won’t always go your way.

The first thing you should do is create and post a roster. Doing so will earn you some RP bonus which will help your chances of winning; more importantly, it will create a better RPing environment for everyone. It’s hard to RP a 2 – 1 game without any idea who might have scored the goals! The bare minimum for a roster is 11 names, but obviously you can add much more detail. Here are some suggestions:

• The name of your team, the nickname, playing kit(s), crest/logo.
• Player details such as age, vital statistics, playing position, domestic club, role on team, even a brief bio.
• Tactical details such as the coaching staff, the formation employed, style of play, expected substitutions.
• Information about fans who might attend the games.

Here are some examples of rosters from the previous BoF 73, showing the different ways some people customize their rosters.

Some rosters include information about home stadiums. In the BoF, all games will be played within the host nations so you don’t need to include this information.

The most important thing to include in your roster is a permissions box. You can copy the following code and edit it to your preferences:

Code: Select all

[box][b]My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:[/b]
Choose my goalscorers: Yes/No
Godmod scoring events: Yes/No
RP injuries to my players: Yes/No
Godmod injuries to my players: Yes/No
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes/No
Hand out red cards to my players: Yes/No
Godmod other events: Yes/No[/box]

‘Godmod’ or ‘godmode’ in NS Sport generally means RPing weird and unusual events outside the norm. A defender scoring a goal is not godmodding, but a player getting annoyed at a mascot on the sidelines and kicking the ball towards them, only for it to bounce off their fursuit into the goal, would be godmodding. You must follow other users’ RP permissions boxes. You may add additional permissions beyond those listed in the box so long as they do not unreasonably impact others’ RPing e.g. you can request no photographic pictures used to represent your players, but you may not demand other players RP your players as being the best.

Finally, you can post a style modifier in your roster. This is a number between -5 and +5, which indicates how attacking your team’s style of play is. A -5 team is very defensive, with a lot of emphasis on preventing the other team from scoring, even at the expense of scoring themselves. A +5 team is very attacking, with a lot of emphasis on scoring goals, even at the risk of conceding to the other team. If you do not submit a style modifier, your team will automatically be assigned a 0 modifier indicating equal balance between offense and defense. (In practice, because most people tend to submit offensive modifiers, the overall average is usually slightly positive.) A style modifier has no impact on your chance of winning: it is purely cosmetic and used to determine whether you are more likely to win (or lose!) 5–4 or 1–0.

Once you’ve posted your roster, you can begin RPing and earning RP bonus. The BoF is your chance to establish your new team. WC qualification is very hard for new nations and it can take several cycles to emerge as a top team, but the BoF is a unique moment where your team can compete from Day 1. The best way to do this is to post a roster and begin RPing, which will earn your team RP bonus.

Tips on getting a good RP bonus

Vary things up a bit. There is nothing wrong with writing match reports, and this is the primary way most nations RP. That said, if you get a bit bored writing them or if your opponent has already done a detailed match report, trying different formats can add some creativity. Examples could be an interview with your coach or one of your players, a report from a tourist who visited the host nation to watch the game, some reaction from people who watched it back at home, a preview of a coming game, or a diary entry by a player or coach. Not all RPing has to involve written text: you could post a picture of your team’s kit or use a lineup builder website to generate an image of your team’s formation and tactics.

Interact with your opponents, hosts, and fellow competitors. A good way of RP bonus can be to incorporate elements from your opponent’s roster or RP. If they’ve posted a roster, try to credit their players by name in your match report rather than just saying that ‘a striker’ scored a goal. If they’ve RPed their fans doing a specific chant, you could RP your fans responding to the chant. Use information provided by the hosts or other players to flesh out your RP. There’s nothing wrong with only writing about your own team, but RPing is meant to enhance interactivity, so anything that does that will usually earn a good bonus.

Obey good etiquette. Make sure to check your opponent’s roster before you RP their game, and specifically to make note of their RP permissions. Don’t do anything that contradicts their permissions. If they’ve RPed first, don’t do anything that contradicts the way they’ve RPed the game. If you think your opponent hasn’t followed your RP permissions, try to contact them and ask if they would agree to change a detail: these problems can usually be resolved amicably. If not, notify the hosts by telegram and we will check the situation over. Do not plagiarize material from outside sources or other players. Do not post an RP you’ve previously posted in another tournament to try to ‘double dip’ RP bonus.

Have fun. We do not expect every player to spend hours every day working on RPs: you all have real lives, which will take priority, especially over the holiday period. RPs should be fun for other people to read and for you to write. RPs do not need to be long or detailed to earn a high bonus. A short, funny RP could earn a higher RP bonus than a long, dull one. The hosts will make generous allowance that not all users are native English speakers (although all RPs must be posted in English, other than short snippets of flavor text) and not all users are adults, but an effort with spelling and grammar will make it easier for hosts and fellow competitors to read, reward, and respond to your RPs.

If you have further questions or concerns, contact the hosts, or ask the community for help in the WCDT thread.

Tournament details

Teams will be randomly sorted into 8 groups of 6. Each team will play each other team in their group once. Draws will be permitted during the group stage. The final standing in each group will be according to the following tiebreakers:

• Position (in other words, group winners are automatically top seeds)
• Points
• Head-to-head record
• Head-to-head goal difference
• Overall goal difference
• IC coin flip (determined by which team has the higher RP bonus)
• OOC coin flip (an actual RNG coin flip)

The top 4 teams in each group will qualify for the Round of 32. Teams will play in two seeded single elimination brackets, divided between the two host nations. Seeding will be 1v16, 2v15 … 7v10, 8v9, etc., in the first round, then 1/16 v 8/9, 2/15 v 7/10, etc., and so on; the exception will be that in the first round, immediate group stage rematches will be avoided. The winners of each bracket will meet in the overall final. The losers will play a third place playoff. This means that teams will not have to travel back and forth between the two host nations, while preserving a seeded element.

The group draw was conducted by Toilet, representing the Sylestone Football Association. Each team’s name was written on a sheet of toilet paper and placed in Toilet's bowl; he then flushed himself, and teams were drawn in the order in which one particularly unfortunate intern from KG fished them out of the septic tank. The groups are as follows:

Group A (Sylestone)

Jabal Akhdar
Bonbokh u Piche
Cascadia
Regmotto
Mexi Catcha
Hafamarimet

Group B (Sylestone)

Critical Operations
Red Kelp
Chartistan
Mand Blustopia
U-Koro
Arklanda

Group C (Sylestone)

Cirrus Azale
Treekidistan
ArmedKing
North Japan
Yerapia
Belac

Group D (Sylestone)

Rwekazaland
T Republic
Sett Forest
North Alezia
Hispinas
North Britain

Group E (Græntfjall)

Khytonya
State of Trinity
Icecliff
Fjorsz
Hebitaka
Aeprelh

Group F (Græntfjall)

Bluecliff League
Stevidia
Hindu Ram Rajya
Logano Fraza
United Pink States
Saint-Domingue

Group G (Græntfjall)

Silvedania
Magnecia and Galmencia
Ranoria
Acastanha
Freechi
Caryton

Group H (Græntfjall)

Sannyamathland
PSTCT
Muralos
Quemorr Isles
The H Corporation
Gouvanarch

Schedule

Cutoff will be around 21:00 UTC each day. (You can use this page to work out the conversion to your own time zone.)

16 December: Group Draw

19 December: MD1 (1v6, 2v5, 3v4) (A – D) (E – H)
20 December: MD2 (6v4, 5v3, 1v2) (A – D) (E – H)
21 December: MD3 (4v5, 2v6, 3v1) (A – D) (E – H)
22 December: MD4 (2v3, 1v4, 6v5) (A – D) (E – H)
23 December: MD5 (5v1, 3v6, 4v2) (A – D) (E – H)

24 – 26 December: Break

27 December: Round of 32
28 December: Round of 16
29 December: Quarter-finals
30 December: Semi-finals

31 December – 1 January: Break

2 January: Final / 3PPO

Hot and Cool XI

There will also be an ongoing competition to choose a “Hot XI” and a “Cool XI”, who will play an exhibition game at the tournament’s end. The hosts will each select an XI of players from the teams participating in the tournament, based on the RP throughout. Participants could interpret “hot” to mean a hot run of goal scoring form – but it could also be about having a fiery temper, while “cool” players could be those with individual flair and skill – or icy composure under pressure. This will give an opportunity for participants to put focus on some of their individual players, as well as rewarding those who write great RPs but fall foul of an unlucky result. Of course the eventual exhibition match will be unofficial and players are under no obligation to participate.

You do not need to take any action to participate in this mini-competition but if you do not wish your players to be considered for selection please explicitly state as such in your RP permissions box.

Notes on other issues

Discord. NS Sports has a Discord server. However, it is not an official NS function and not all users are members of it. As such, all tournament updates will be posted on the forum.

Etiquette. Any user breaching etiquette by spamming OOC comments, blatantly disregarding others’ RP permissions, engaging in plagiarism, or otherwise breaching NS Sports etiquette, will receive a warning from the hosts. Any user who continues after being warned will have their RP bonus reset to zero.

RP permissions. The hosts strongly encourage all users to, at a minimum, set their ‘Choose goalscorers’ RP permission to Yes.

General restrictions. No user may RP destructive damage to the people or infrastructure of the host nations e.g. stadium collapses. No user may introduce COVID-19 or any such pandemic to the host nations or to other users’ nations.

Style modifier changes. Each nation may change their style modifier once during the tournament. Contact the hosts to arrange this.

Everything else. Other than issues to be resolved by NS site moderation staff, or by the World Cup Committee and its Executive, the hosts’ decision will be final on any other issues.

TL;DR

Cutoffs at 21:00 UTC beginning on 19 December!

RP permissions: post yours and respect others’!

OOC stuff goes in the WCDT!

Have fun!

Many thanks to Tikariot for the logo.

[Graintfjall]

Those of you glancing over the beaches, rainforests and jungles on offer in Sylestone may be starting to wonder where the ‘ice’ part of the ‘fire and ice’ comes in … That would be here.

Welcome to the White Winter Queendom of Græntfjall.

Football is traditionally a summer sport in Græntfjall, which makes it unfortunate that this tournament is being hosted in the deepest depths of winter. Expect snow in the air, snow on the ground, snow on the streets, snow on the roofs, snow getting everywhere. Græntfjall lies on the northern side of a peninsula in Rushmori, but despite lying on the temperate meridian, the combination of the fierce winds coming off the Komodo Channel and the tall Græntfjaller Alps, forming a natural protective border, have created a localized climate of truly frigid proportions.

Græntfjallers are hardy Nords, descended (in their mythic lore) from Viking age sackers and salvagers. The country has recently emerged from decades of communist oppression, but has entered the 21st century with a surging economy, rising social freedoms, and new, if slightly complex, democratic politics. The royal family was reinstalled and Queen Júlíana sits on the throne, reigning in a mostly ceremonial role, while real power is located in the Thing, the national parliament where Prime Minister David Austmannsson of the center-right Blue-Green Party recently overcame financial scandal to win re-election at the head of a coalition government with Liberal-Conservative Alliance partners.

Græntfjall is famous for continuing whaling long after most other countries had abandoned the barbaric practice, but in reality whale meat is a rare commodity in modern Græntfjall and tourists are far more likely to encounter imitation products like lab-grown “Incomprehensible Whaleburger” or purely synthetic “I Can’t Believe It’s Not Blubber!”. Otherwise, the diet tends towards plain, hearty fare. Strong spices and fresh fruits are available, but can be expensive as they are almost wholly dependent on imports. Græntfjallers have a strong tradition of beer drinking; for hard liquors, various clear grain alcohols are the general preference. Smoking is permitted but not widely practised; marijuana is legal.

Græntfjaller society can be quite conservative, especially outside of the major cities. Generally speaking, the further west one travels, the more sympathies to life under the old communist regime you will find expressed; to the east, more virulent anti-communism prevails. The state religion is Roman Catholicism. The vast majority of Græntfjallers are Catholic, though folk traditions incorporating Norse mythology are also common. Homosexuality is legal and homophobic hate crimes both strictly policed and thankfully rare. Rigid gender norms prevail in some strata of society (especially in the south) and are no more obvious than in the country’s naming traditions, which are strictly patronymic: -son surnames for men, -dóttir for women, -bur for gender-neutral persons.

Græntfjallers can be perceived as a bit mercenary. The country has a long history of merchant trading (and an intermittent history of ruthless piracy) and you will generally find that the smiles of your hosts extend only as far as the króna in your pocket. While color-based racism is rare, anti-Islamic sentiment is strong, and there is a bristling tide of anti-immigrant agitation in some working class districts of the major cities, with the nativist National Democratic Front mounting a major challenge in the most recent elections. Freedom of expression is enshrined in the constitution but in practice there are some restrictions, two of the most notable being a ban on the public display of swastikas, hammers-and-sickles, and other such extremist political imagery; and a prohibition on face coverings widely interpreted as a ‘burqa ban’.

Football is the most popular sport in the country. The fiercest domestic rivalry is between the North Háttmark clubs Gunzlach and Steinaux, who regularly vie for the title in the Græntfaller Premier League, although the defending champions are western team Altendalur. Græntfaller fans are generally fairly welcoming of foreign teams and tend to be appreciative of skills that their own rather leaden players (often stereotyped, more or less fondly, as “Big Fucking Græntfallers”) are incapable of. Græntfall does not have a tradition of football hooliganism or firms, and crowd control at games will be strict to prevent any such trouble. Moderate alcohol consumption is permitted in most stadiums.

Venues

Because of the winter conditions, each group has been scheduled to play games in close proximity requiring limited travel. It has not been possible to arrange games in the south or in the northern exclave of Hofvinger, meaning some of the country’s major stadiums are out of action and a selection of smaller, regional stadiums are being rotated into use.

All numbers are graded on a Græntfjaller curve. A 10/10 stadium here probably wouldn't pass 5 or 6 in a major footballing nation. 10/10 friendliness to foreigners doesn't mean they won't try to gouge you on hotel rates. These numbers also reflect the adaptation to winter conditions: the top-rated stadiums feature retractable dome roofs to keep snow off and under-pitch heating to ensure clear playing surfaces; the bottom-rated stadiums employ a couple of grumpy chainsmokers to shovel the pitches clear at a leisurely pace on match day.

On each match day, the first listed match will be at the first listed ground, the second at the second, and there will be a special prize for guessing where the third listed match will be held.

Group E (West)

Florus Stadion [non-commercial name: Altendalur Stadion]
Altendalur is a northwest port city and cultural hub of the West, a region that generally feels under the political thrall of the dominant East. It was built on whaling: the stadium is literally built on whaling, as a massive whale spine ornaments the main entrance gate. Home of the current GPL champions Chessmen, seats are in alternate black and white check patterns.
Stadium quality: 9/10
Friendliness to foreigners: 1/10

Fjistjing Stadion
Home to Hintersfjörður, who are routinely one of the strongest sub-GPL teams and yet seem to constantly miss out on promotion to the big time. A mark of their pedigree is that they contested the last Græntfjall Cup final (and lost). The Fjistjing Stadion is new to hosting international football and did not feature during the Copa Rushmori rotation, but is well suited to winter conditions, with a fully retractable roof. Hintersfjörður lies in the suburbs of Altendalur and has a generally similar cultural disposition, with entrenched hostility to Eastern elites and little interest in outsiders.
Stadium quality: 9
Friendliness to foreigners: 2

Fjlarkfjall Arena
Þingsnitz, who are cruising towards a Division 1 title, play their home games at Fjlarkfjall. Þingsnitz is a small coastal city a few miles east of Altendalur, on the other side of the other side of the Bay of Blood. The two enjoy a healthy rivalry in matters football and otherwise. The Fjlarkfjall Arena is also new to hosting international football; despite its small size and lack of roof, it’s otherwise well appointed for a Division 1 side’s home arena, clearly reflecting its owners’ desires to win promotion. Culturally, the fishing port is much more amenable to visitors than their cross-bay neighbors.
Stadium quality: 6
Friendliness to foreigners: 5

Group F (Center)

OptiFone Arena [non-commercial name: Folte Arena]
Folte is a market town that lies just south of Aigsvinger, the city that sits at the fork of the Odinsfluss River. Much like the city, Folte is a town that embodies traditions of both the East and West: the market bringing fresh produce from the West, the commuter hub going to middle class jobs in the East. The popular local team, the Striders, are one of the most internationally mixed. A huge Catholic church dominates the skyline and on clear days service bells can be heard during matches.
Stadium quality: 4
Friendliness to foreigners: 9

Laxenvöllur
Mühlrich is the club that's most representative of the conservative alpine traditions of the country. Based in the suburbs of Kyrkdorf, the "last city before the mountains", it's an old, traditional club, and the slightly fusty stadium reflects that. Lots of (now fairly dusty, the Turtles have seen better days) trophies in the cabinet, hard seats, and smoking still permitted in certain areas. Interestingly, the stadium itself isn't that old as it has burned down four times. Smoking remains stubbornly permitted. The Turtle Ultras are the most radical Ultras in the country. Racist chanting has mostly been stamped out, but it's not a place to go for provoking intellectual discourse.
Stadium quality: 3
Friendliness to foreigners: 1

VG Arena [non-commercial name: Maigburg Arena]
One of the bigger arenas, in fact the third largest after the GNA/GIA. The Maigburg club is based in the suburbs of Waltenberg, the biggest university city, and reflects its academic traditions, middle-class professions, and fierce anti-communism. The "Catbear" ultras are ferociously loyal. The stadium is big but old and run-down. A multi-purpose arena, it hosts many sports including athletics, notably the final lap of the Waltenberg Marathon.
Stadium quality: 3
Friendliness to foreigners: 2

Group G (West Háttmark)

Grand National Arena
The main national stadium, the 50,000 seater used to be the country's only international-level sports facility. It is the most famous stadium in the country and home of multiple time champions Gunzlach, "the Gunners". The name reflects their origins in the old military arsenal stationed there. On the north side of Háttmark, the GNA is built in what remains a fairly conservative, working-class district, with rumblings of disquiet over recent immigrant arrivals and rapid house price rises in the wake of gentrification.
Stadium quality: 10
Friendliness to foreigners: 6

Sanktjakobvöllur
Another Háttmark arena, but this time based in the south. Háttmark is the capital city of Græntfjall, a bustling port city. The south is more residential than the mainly industrial north. Architecturally, it bore the brunt of the violence that engulfed the tail end of the communist regime: sadly, a lot of the buildings you'll see are very new, but that also testifies to the major economic boom the city is undergoing. This hasn't extended to Korsbach's frankly decrepit arena.
Stadium quality: 3
Friendliness to foreigners: 4

Spajoküm Arena
Home of Molding, "the Gold Shrews", and Korsbach's south Háttmark rivals. The Molding-Korsbach rivalry isn't as intense as Gunzlach-Steinaux, because they're not as good, but the rivalry over who has the best stadium is equally fierce - and in this case, a race to the bottom. Molding are one of the oldest clubs in the country, and the toilet facilities certainly do honour to that. However, the club has had much more foreign influx in recent years, so is a bit more welcoming to outside influences telling them their paint job sucks.
Stadium quality: 2
Friendliness to foreigners: 7

Group H (East Háttmark)

Grander International Arena
The recently built 50,001 seater is home of Steinaux, "the Sausages". Their name is rooted in the working class meat processing and dock warehouse district, which has undergone substantial renovation. Unlike rivals Gunzlach across the river, Steinaux is now located in an upmarket neighborhood with tech and pharma jobs booming. That still hasn't helped the Sausages win any bloody trophies.
Stadium quality: 10.001
Friendliness to foreigners: 8

Hagejoki Play Park
A large but uninspiring stadium, the Play Park is home to the Harlequins, perennially bouncing between Division 1 and the GPL. Hagejoki is another Háttmark suburb, this one located north of the river. It lies on the coast at the far eastern edge of the city limits. Home of the main housing blocks of the University of Háttmark, it has a large student population. It hasn’t undergone the urban renovation of nearby Steinaux – frankly, it’s something of a dump – but it has a lively nightlife.
Stadium quality: 3
Friendliness to foreigners: 10

Kuodorf MSK Football Arena
Kuodorf is a suburb of Háttmark, the capital, located to the south east. Unlike the north of the river industrial suburbs it’s always been affluent. The Kuodorf MSK has purpose-built arenas for individual sports; the Football Arena is small but well-appointed. Set amid quaint villas and with a housing density that would make an urban planner sit down and weep, it’s one of the more pleasant group stage settings.
Stadium quality: 7
Friendliness to foreigners: 6

[Sylestone]

Sylestone is a tropical island nation located in the region of Esportiva. It can be found on the very west of the map, west of Cyborg Holland and north of the SUS Islands. The nation is home to 25 million people and sentient objects who are sure to welcome your national side and supporters to the country. Being a wonderful tourist destination, there are many things to do in off days, including going to the world-class beaches, rainforests, reefs and of course the amazing resort of Felton Island. The nation also has a reasonably high level of technology that ought to make everyone feel comfortable, as well as an efficient transport system. The economy is unsurprisingly run by the tourism industry, although the dairy and agriculture industries are significant in size.

Sylestone is roughly 750,000km square and generally takes about twelve hours to travel by car from Dunkirk in the northwest to Kirkham in the southeast. However, it will only take two if travelling by aeroplane and ten if catching a train. A physical map of Sylestone will be found below and we hope you enjoy your stay in paradise.



Dangers
Sylestone may be beautiful, but like many tropical countries, it is not without its dangers. The nation is full of snakes, spiders, jellyfish, big cats and many other deadly predators. Also watch the Mwimbi Bimbi fruit that will kill if touched, let alone swallowed. It looks like an ordinary plum but with thorns on the stem. Remember to watch out for elves in the Melville Rainforest surrounding Emacuton and Chamberley, they will kill anyone who seems to cause disunity. And whatever you do, do not offend the sentient objects of Kirkham...

Sentient Oval, Kirkham
Capacity: 29,275 Toilet Seats
Assigned Group: A (Matchdays 1-3)
About: Kirkham is situated on the southeast corner of the island of Sylestone and is home to some amazing beaches. However, it is mainly famous for being a city of Sentient Objects. Its 50,000 citizens are all, without exception, sentient in one way or another. However, travelling here brings you no worries, as the inhabitants are very welcoming to foreigners. The stadium itself is new and was only made when Sylestone entered the 72nd edition of the Baptism of Fire. Its most recent update is to change the chairs to toilet seats.

Chamberley Institute of Sport, Chamberley
Capacity:[.u] 109.300
[u]Assigned Group: B (Matchdays 1-3)
About: With a capacity of over 100,000, the Chamberley Institute of Sport is the largest ground in Sylestone in the largest city. Chamberley is surrounded by the Melville Rainforest, where there is an endless supply of beauty and some nice trails. Off the coast are reefs, some of which you can take a day trip to and of course the amazing Felton Island, where humans can meet the wonders of the tropics face-to-face. It is well worth a visit.

Avondale International Sports Stadium, Avondale
Capacity: 99,000
Assigned Group: C (Matchdays 1-3)
About: Located in the nation’s capital, the AISS is the third-most prestigious footballing stadium in Sylestone. However, people always cram into here every time a domestic match is played and recently 12,500 new seats were added to accommodate the need for the last Cup of Harmony. Avondale in itself is a nice city, with an amazing zoo and some pretty nice beaches. Being the capital, it is rich in history so the museums in the city centre may appeal, too. Maybe even the parliament house, which is more interesting than the “norm.” Enjoy your stay!

The Bay Reserve, Betham
Capacity: 59,000
Assigned Group: D (Matchdays 1-3)
About: Despite being Sylestone’s third-largest city after Chamberley and Avondale, the relatively small stadium that is Betham’s football stadium easily houses the local supporters due to Betham being not exactly sport-oriented. 10,000 new seats were added after the Cup of Harmony as many fans did not get in. The stadium has a beautiful view out over Betham Bay, where the water is a pristine turquoise blue. The city itself is located at the edge of a relatively sparse tropical rainforest and is situated on the Charon River that runs from the Cable Mountain Range. It is only a few hours’ drive from Kirkham if you would like to meet some sentient objects.

The Trees, Pesfield
Capacity: 62,000
Assigned Group: A (Matchdays 4-5)
About: In the treetop city of Pesfield, The Trees is a rare feature located on the ground. It has been upgraded since the IFC tournament to hold 17,000 more people to stop the inevitable overflowing of the stadium. Authorities are sure that overflowing will be presented, as the city is one of Sylestone’s most attractive. One million inhabitants all living in the treetops ought to be a sight to see.

Carson Stadium, Cleorough
Capacity: 80,000
Assigned Group: B (Matchdays 4-5)
About: Sylestone’s newest stadium is one that has never been used before, built as a replacement of the 30,000 seater that was the old Carson Stadium. It was under construction when the IFC took place, so it will be new to all. Cleorough is home to Sylestone’s most beautiful reefs and beaches. It is a tourist attraction to all. Three and a half million human beings are citizens of the city and hotels will be easy to come by.

Sunlife Stadium, Halpenley
Capacity: 52,000
Assigned Group: C (Matchdays 4-5)
About: Located in the middle of the Sylestonean desert, Halpenley is extremely hot during the day and extremely cold in the night. There is almost no in-between and the fans and players will find a lot of discomfort out of this. Halpenley is located on a river and an oasis, which was the source of water in ages gone by. The city is home to 1.5 million inhabitants, living in the extremes. It will be tough for those playing there and remember your sunscreen!

Ground of Dunkirk, Dunkirk
Capacity: 43,000
Assigned Group: D (Matchdays 4-5)
About: Dunkirk, located halfway between Avondale and Chamberley, is on the edge of the Melville Rainforest but is home to the main platform of the agriculture industry. The surrounding grasslands are home to lots and lots of brown and black tiger snacks, which you must be wary of when exploring. The ground itself has been upgraded since, with 10,000 new seats added in recently. They will be essential for everyone to have a nice time in the arena.

The Guild will be used for security for the duration of the tournament, you can find details here

[Gouvanarch]

Kevredigezh Gouvanarchais de Mell-Droad
Gouvanarch Football Federation

After decades of international dormancy the Kevredigezh Gouvanarchais de Mell-Droad has decided to bring Gouvanarchais football to the international stage. Football is the by far and wide biggest sport in Gouvanarch, yet there is no benchmark as to its strength. This is about to change. Tactically Gouvanarch is fairly conservative, sticking to a solid 4-4-2, but they are trying to learn from this tournament to potentially gain more tactical flexibility.


Cadhoiarn de Rely - 47
As first national team coach of the international era of Gouvanarchais football, the federation chose one of the few candidates that have some international experience. Cadhoiarn de Rely interned at the academy of Tikariotian powerhouse Oriannor Mountaineers and has gained valuable insight into the inner workings of a strong team, trying to emulate this for the national team as well. While playing a 4-4-2 formation, he puts great emphasis on pressing the opponent, tryingn to force them into making mistakes in their own half.


G Eudon Rocque - 21 - US Laorivoaré - 4 caps, 0 goals, 0 assists
Rocque is showing great potential, but still suffers from inexperience in most areas of his play. He possesses excellent reflexes and is using his height very well for high balls, but he still is insecure when coming out of the goal and sometimes still mistimes his jumps.
LB Judoc Tanet - 28 - AS Plourafel - 7 caps, 0 goals, 0 assists
One of the older players in the squad, Tanet is the calm rock in the Gouvanarchais defense. He does not play flashy and also does not contribute a whole lot to the offense, but he is extremely dependable against oncoming attackers and also does not lose his calm under pressure.
CB Alanig Quiviger - 23 - US Laorivoaré - 7 caps, 0 goals, 1 assist
Quiviger has been likened to a terrier, following his opponents wherever they go and not letting go. While unnerving his opponent(s) and often preventing them from getting to the ball to begin with, he also concedes too many free kicks close to his own team's box and the coaches hope that some additional international experience will help him become calmer. His physical presence, however, already is impressive.
CB Guimand de la Verdure - 18 - Port Tacassam FC Academy - 7 caps, 0 goals, 3 assists
A very modern defender, de la Verdure possesses surprising technique for a centre back, but he is capable of winning the ball and then immediately initiating the counter attack with great long passes into the other half, capable of seeking out offensive midfielders and strikers alike. He is quick, but is lacking aerial play, which requires him to have a strong, tall defender to complement.
RB Domard Prudhomme - 32 - Olympique Sarantec - 7 caps, 0 goals, 1 assist
The oldest player in the starting lineup, Prudhomme is maybe the weakest point in the Gouvanarchais team, lacking speed and offensive contribution, even though he is a dogged contender in any challenge. The defensive right side is a problem area and some experts call Prudhomme the "least likely to commit a fatal mistake".
LM Jagu de Vandes - 19 - FC Carnoël 84 - 7 caps, 1 goal, 2 assists
Part of the championship winning team of FC Carnoël 84, de Vandes is one of the biggest raw diamonds in Gouvanarchais football. He has the speed, the technique and a good tactical acumen, but is severely lacking the physical robustness modern football requires and he also has to work on his decision making. His talent, however, is great and several international teams have already expressed interest in signing de Vandes in the upcoming offseason.
CM Jacut Desesprechin - 27 - Stade Saint-Joadoc - 7 caps, 0 goals, 2 assists
Desesprechin is the central presence in Gouvanarch's defensive midfield and has speed, physicality and a mean streak when it comes to chasing down his opposition. A tireless worker he is known to get stuck in and do (almost) whatever it takes to capture the ball, often toeing the line of what is allowed in the rules, making him a potential red card risk in the more intense games. His freekicks are feared throughout Gouvanarch with some players refusing to go into the wall when he is ready to shoot.
CM Waleran Bracquaval - 27 - US Laorivoaré - 7 caps, 1 goal, 0 assists
Waleran Bracquaval is the midfield motor for Laorivoaré and hopefully also the national team. He is a virtual ball magnet that attracts it and he also has a great eye to redistribute it. The tendency for almost every attack going through him, however, also poses the risk of predictability, which is one thing coach de Rely is trying to instill into the team to avoid. He also possesses a great shot from a distance, making him one of the more dangerous midfielders in this sector as well.
RM Jodoc Gane - 17 - FC Carnoël 84 - 7 caps, 2 goals, 1 assist
Another one of the unpolished gems, Gane played a surprisingly large role in Carnoël's road to the championship. He is all speed and offense, creating a sometimes dangerous vacuum between him and the extremely defensive Prudhomme, but his defensive play leaves a lot to be desired. He has strokes of brilliance that can open up the game, but also is still prone to horrendous mistakes, which then put his defensive teammates in trouble.
FW Adhémar Desreaulx - 24 - AS Guelzec - 7 caps, 7 goals, 1 assist
Tall and wide, Desreaulx is a very powerful, physical attacker, whose nickname "4x4" is program. He does not have the best technique, but once he gets rolling it is very hard for any defender to get him off the ball without committing a foul. Equipped with a powerful shot he is capable to tear down a defense on his own if he can survive the first touch that still has a tendency to bounce too far.
FW Barthelemy de la Cormeilles - 18 - Tikariot City FC Academy - 7 caps, 3 goals, 3 assists
Widely regarded as likely the biggest talent in Gouvanarchais football, Barthelemy de la Cormeilles already is playing for the Tikariot City FC Academy and has all the tools to become a complete striker. He has speed, technique and a decent robustness which is the main point of criticism for now. He possesses a great scoring instinct, but still has to learn to have a better eye for his teammates as he has a tendency to try too much on his own.


GK - Conomor de la Ruelle - 25 - AS Plourafel - 3 caps, 0 goals, 0 assists
LB - Tilio de Lorraine - 17 - Stade Saint-Joadoc - 0 caps, 0 goals, 0 assists
CB - Agenet Boisivon - 32 - AS Plourafel - 2 caps, 0 goals, 0 assists
CB - Cedric Lefebvre - 21 - Stade Olympique Carhaix - 1 cap, 0 goals, 0 assists
RB - Goneri Le Seigneur - 26 - FC Carnoël 84 - 2 caps, 0 goals, 0 assists
LM - Paol Damours - 21 - AS Plourafel - 4 caps, 0 goals, 0 assists
CM - Gwenaël Decottignies - 27 - Campaneac Football - 3 caps, 0 goals, 0 assists
CM - Nolwenn Le Houérou - 27 - AS Douarnac'h - 1 cap, 0 goals, 0 assists
RM - Tudon Bleuzen - 18 - US Deaclan-Gavorique - 2 caps, 0 goals, 0 assists
CF - Eon de Hattes - 22 - FC Vaouënnec - 2 caps, 0 goals, 0 assists
CF - Brocardo de Vymont - 18 - AGS Saint-Pavard-sur-Brocat - 2 caps, 0 goals, 0 assists
GK - Gervese Desmares - 22 - Olympique Sarantec - 0 caps, 0 goals, 0 assists

Home Jersey:


Away Jersey:

+2

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my goalscorers: Yes-ish (TG me and I can give you the names, but we'll figure this out one way or another)
Godmod scoring events: No
RP injuries to my players: Yes (just please be reasonable)
Godmod injuries to my players: No
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes (again please be reasonable)
Hand out red cards to my players: Yes (same deal)
Godmod other events: Maybe? (Please TG in this case)

[Silvedania]

Silvedanian Soccer Team for Baptism of Fire and Ice

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting Team

Position   Name   Number

G   Ryan Brown          14

LB  Eliott Roberts       62

RB  Timothé Fischer   05

RCB Arthur Fabeck     23

LCB Matthias Bassot   19

RM  Adrien Kilburg     07

RCM Michel Laurens   35

LM  William Blevins    82

LCM Isaac Guilbert     41

LW  Keith Beaumanoir 02

RW  Raymond Jung    28

Extras

Position   Name   Number

G   Auguste Connor     112

G   Ralph Majerus        97

R/LB  Victor Sharpe    03

R/RCB Ernest Aioli     134

R/LCB Robert Ruzel    76

L/LCB Mitchell Turmera 128

R/RCM Gregory Charpentier 43

L/LCM  Jon Vietens    59

R/LM   Izaak Yul       153

L/RCM Mars Elkin     69

LW  Thai Hiyu            108

RW  Cinnam Onerj     46

Coaching Staff
Head Coach: Caroline Barbier
Assistant Coach: Alfred Myers
Assistant Coach: Gaston Thymi

Team Kits

International Uniform

Home Uniform

Goalkeeper Uniform


Style Mod: -4
RP Permissions

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my goalscorers: [Yes]/No
Godmod scoring events: Yes/[No]
RP injuries to my players: [Yes]/No
Godmod injuries to my players: [Yes]/No
Hand out yellow cards to my players: [Yes]/No
Hand out red cards to my players: Yes/[No]
Godmod other events: [Yes]/No

[Chartistan]

Why would you dare me to do it again?
Oh, come get your spoiler up ahead...

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CHARTISTANI NATIONAL TEAM
Squad for the 74th Baptism of Fire

About Chartistan

IC: The Musicalistic Union of the Cities of Chartistan (Often just Chartistan) is a nation in the region of Sonnel. The capital city, Billboard, is where most of the residents live and work, and is also home to the main governing jurisdiction of the country. Other major cities include Official City, Gaon and Aria.

OOC: The music chart companies I used for those cities are Billboard (United States), the Official Charts Company (United Kingdom), Gaon (South Korea) and ARIA (Australia). Official City is where the UK artists live and Aria is where the Australian artists live.

About the National Team

IC: The Chartistani national team picture varies from week to week as do the Chartistani... Charts. The Chartistani NT was decided by this week's Chartistani Hot Chart, a 100 player index of the top players in Chartistan, the Bubbling Under Hot Chart, a 25 player index of up and comers, and whatever other chart we could find.

OOC: I ended up using the Billboard Hot 100 from the week I wrote the roster (Which can be found here), as well as the Bubbling Under Hot 100 from that week as well as any other Billboard genre or region specific charts (Like the Canadian Hot 100, the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart, the Hot Country Songs chart, etc). For the starting eleven (Also known as the Hot 11), the goalkeeper spot is usually reserved for the artist with the song #100 on the Hot 100, while the artist with the #1 song on the Hot 100 is the main striker and team captain.


The main Chartistani home kit is purple with blue accents, while the away kit is mostly black.

Manager: Doctor Lucas Combbrush
A Musicville district citizen of Chartistan's largest city Billboard, Doctor Combbrush has been inside and outside the game of football for the last couple of years as a player and a manager. After a Dusk Bracket performance in the Wonder Cup thanks to Kohnhead beating them in their final league game, he will guide Chartistan on the road to silverware.

Hot 11

Formation - 4-4-2 Shadow Striker

#1 (Goalkeeper) - Callie Deadbrush - Musicville legend getting her act together with one last gig. (Eligible for the Hot XI)
#2 (Leftback) - Adult Royce - Billboard resident who is so done with his job. (Eligible for the Hot XI)
#3 (Centerback) - Nico Celestium - Musicville resident and the "face" of that district's footballing scene. (Eligible for the Cool XI)
#4 (Centerback) - Michael Williams - Musicville resident, has a huge fanbase from his area. (Eligible for the Cool XI)
#5 (Rightback) - Tatertot Crazy - Cana district member, gets a bunch of love in Official City for no reason. (Eligible for the Hot XI)
#6 (Left Midfielder) - Little Exnash - Chartistani legend, Billboard resident and that guy who came in with a Porsche. (Eligible for the Cool XI)
#7 (Center Midfielder) - Kimmi Yamjune - Gaon resident and rising up and comer for the better part of 7 years. (Eligible for the Hot XI)
#8 (Center Midfielder) - Player Cee - Money moves for days! (Eligible for the Hot XI)
#9 (Right Midfielder) - Jhawn Corerra - Random shmuck who found himself at the right place at the right time. (Eligible for the Hot XI)
#10 (Shadow Striker) - Air Latte - Always switching posititons. (Eligible for the Cool XI)
#11 (Main Striker and Captain) - Mama Coriel - Chartistani legend that usually comes out around this time. (Eligible for the Cool XI)

Bubbling Under Hot 11

That one part of the team that once had a Minceraft streamer in its ranks.

#12 (Goalkeeper) - Rustic "Flats" Caldwell
#13 (Centerback) - Two Tree
#14 (Rightback) - Plasticium Amphibia
#15 (Center Midfielder) - Westward Zodiac
#16 (Center Midfielder) - Brandon Black
#17 (Shadow Striker) - Liam Barney
#18 (Main Striker) - Donald Daniel Gomez

Absolute Juveniles of Reserves

Let's go out with a bang...

#19 (Leftback) - Jose Puebes
#20 (Centerback) - Joey Bonfire
#21 (Center Midfielder) - Paul McNard
#22 (Main Striker) - Kimi Hootjuice
#23 (Goalkeeper) - Cheesus Cheesus

Style: +2
RP Permissions - I will allow the person to RP before me to:
Choose my goalscorers: Yes
Godmod scoring events: Yes, but within reason
RP injuries to my players: Yes, but only for a couple games
Godmod injuries to my players: TG me first
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes, only a couple
Hand out red cards to my players: Yes, but only one, TG if interested
Godmod other events: Yes, but within reason and also no cases of the F2020, the 6 Feet Apart or the Stuck With U

[Somehow Related to Rarity]

PSTCT Roster
Manager: Ryder the Rider
His Wife: Katie Babie
Staff: Snoop Pawg, Snoop Pog, Snoop Dawg

Footballers:
Sluttershy
Painbow Bruh
Twilight the vampire
Rarihoe
Alppe Slow
Pinkie Blue
Based Chase
Skye High
Thick Everest
Tracker ‘El cartel de la droga’
Rubble Double
Zuma W E T
Daddy Rocky
Marshal Marshall

There isn’t any actual position because they’re all talented.
When picking the Starting XI you’ll see there are some extras; they’re the substitutes.
If all other options fail, you can use a clone of any of the players as a substitute.

RP Permissions
RP Permissions
Choose my scorers: Y
Choose my scoring events: Y
Godmod scoring events: Y
RP injuries to my players: Not too serious
Godmod Injuries to my players: Y
Give Yellow Cards to my players: Y
Give Red Cards to my players: Y
Godmod other events: Y

[Cascadia Empire]

Cascadia Empire National Team Roster

Coaching Staff
Head Coach: Cohen Daniel: 39, Tacoma Stars FC
Assistants: Kian Gesner: 53, Lewiston United
Peter Wilson: 43, Spokane United
Head Trainer: Leonardo Molson: 65, University of Washington Bothell

Roster
Starters in Italics
Flag Key:
British Columbia =
Washington =
Oregon =
Idaho =

Goalkeepers
Paul Wellington: 23, Fort Surrey AFC
Mark Nevin: 26, Portland Pioneers FC
Blake Parker: 34, Spokane United

Left Backs
Julian Wood: 25, Kelowna Millionaires
Drew Preston: 28, Corvallis United

Centre Backs
Logan Fessenden: 29, Nanaimo FC
Cody Roberts: 32, Portland Riot
Jonah Granholm: 20, Meridian FC

Right Backs
Finley Macdonald: 23, AFC Boise
Daxton Oliver: 18, Skagit Valley Rapids

Left Midfielders
Ben Lewis: 26, AFC Pocatello
Callum Hamilton: 35, Salem Capitals

Centre Midfielder
Fabian Gonzalez: 29, Rainier Rangers
Callan Battle: 21, Astoria AFC
Julio Larson: 32, Port Angeles FC
Corbin Sparks: 24, Okanogan Ice

Right Midfielder
Marcell Roy: 33, Victoria Highlanders FC
Michael Staley: 31, Gresham Cascadians

Strikers
Cody Chambers: 24, Spokane United
Benjamin Rees 29, AFC Seattle
Logan Saunders: 32, Portland Pioneers FC
Zachary Atkinson: 29, AFC Boise
Dax Espinoza 21, Tacoma Stars FC

Most Likely to...
Score a goal: Cody Chambers
Get a Caution: Fabian Gonzalez
Get a Red Card: Julian Wood
Make a Centre Pass: Logan Saunders
Get an Assist: Finley Macdonald
Win an MVP Award: Cody Chambers

OOC Info

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my goalscorers: Yes
Godmod scoring events: Yes
RP injuries to my players: Yes
Godmod injuries to my players: No
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes
Hand out red cards to my players: Yes
Godmod other events: No
Style Mod: +4

[Spiritual Republic of Caryton]

National Information: The Spiritual Republic of Caryton is an Ecclesiastical Meritocracy in its infancy, founded merely on October the 5th, 2018. Created after a brutal civil war which disposed of a tyrannical fascist regime, reactionary social rebounds have lead to a 99% Christian populace, a mass migration out of urban areas into the rural farmland leaving only 6% of the population in a large city, and the rise of the Gospel Church of Caryton to a ruling position within Carytonic society.

The Spiritual Republic of Caryton is a nation where Church and State are not separate. Thus, the Gospel Church of Caryton and its unique beliefs govern the whole population, with 82% adherence to this sect alone. Caryton is a deeply agrarian country, with an agricultural economy and lifestyle attributed to its 94% rural population. The nation’s people are easily described as hard-working, fiscally conservative, religiously fundamentalist, evangelist, joyless, and so locally-minded to their own hamlets that they are willingly ignorant to the standards and events of the outside world.

Sports Information: In the context of sports, the Ecclesiastical Meritocracy has an informal stance towards teams and leagues. American Football is the national sport of Caryton, but soccer is considered a minor sport to be played among farmers and Sunday School kids in their spare time.

The National Soccer Team of Caryton, named “The Guardians” operates on a reservist doctrine, where professional players only play part time, with most being farmers, evangelists, or students in their main lives. By no means do these people make an impressive salary, as they only play for fun and to spread the word of Jesus Christ. The Guardians are managed by the National Soccer Association of Caryton.

The logo of the National Soccer Association of Caryton.


The logo of the Guardians.

Fan Culture: The Guardians have a dual mascot-- a beautiful woman dressed in an angelic robe to act as a guardian angel. The angel is selected on a yearly basis through a pageant. The second mascot is the baby of the harvest- who serves a yearly term as well. The baby of the harvest is adorned in bushels of fresh oats, honey, and flowers and it’s the guardian angel’s job to protect said baby, namely in the form of feeding it.

Carytonic spectators are renowned for their centuries-old clothing norms, uptight nature, and random singing of church hymns as a form of cheerleading.

For more information on Caryton, visit these factbooks:

https://www.nationstates.net/nation=spi ... id=1434833 NATIONAL OVERVIEW
https://www.nationstates.net/nation=spi ... id=1435954 LIFE IN CARYTON [PICTURES] https://www.nationstates.net/nation=spi ... id=1400693 THE GOSPEL CHURCH OF CARYTON

HOME
AWAY
GK

TEAM:

GOALKEEPERS:
Abraham Torton, #1. Age 20. A former postman from the small village of Togethertown. Known for his broad stature and dug-in posture which aid him greatly in defense.

David Samson, #2. Age 19. A lithe and quick-moving college student from Georgine with good agility. He directly contrasts Torton's abilities to where he is extremely mobile and quick-acting in the flanks, but not the ideal choice for frontal defense.

DEFENSE:
Kevin Hannis, #17. Age 23. (STARTING)
Michael Houston, #20. Age 30. (STARTING)
Whit Jackson, #3. Age 23. (STARTING)
Russell Monson, #10. Age 26. (STARTING)
Piero Abt, #4. Age 20.
Michael Brown, #7. Age 27.
Samuel Morel, #23. Age 28.
Roy Black, #14. Age 27.

MIDFIELD:
Preston Torbert, #5. Age 24. (STARTING)
Andrew Macdonald, #6. Age 28. (STARTING)
Tupu Nu'tok'a, #8. Age 21. (STARTING)
Chad Emmanuel, #11. Age 25.
Stephen Williams, #12. Age 24.
Jimmy Brown, #13. Age 22.

OFFENSE:
Daniel Ruff, #15. Age 26. (STARTING)
Tyson Alger, #16. Age 26 (STARTING)
Zion Glick, #18. Age 22. (STARTING)
Hayden Jackson, #19. Age 29.
Matthew Mikos, #20. Age 24.
Brody Lundberg, #21. Age 20.

COACHES:
Jeremy Adame - Head Coach
Caryl Gough-Queen - Asst. Coach
Alex Hall - Asst. Coach

MISC:
Brittany Huddleston - Athletic Trainer
Zach Jones - Athletic Trainer Assistant
Gregory Teng - Media Commentator for TBNC Sports

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my goalscorers: Yes
Godmod scoring events: Yes
RP injuries to my players: Yes, but it must be recoverable. No "they'll never walk again".
Godmod injuries to my players: Yes, see above.
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes.
Hand out red cards to my players: No.
Godmod other events: Yes, but keep it within reason. Do not break the character of the Carytonic audience/staff/people and have them shout obscenities or start fights. I'd recommend asking me personally before doing anything with my people. As for anything else, fair game.
STYLE MOD: -4

[Sannyamathland]

The United Soviet Republic of Sannyamathland's Squad for the BoF 74

Kit Sponsor:Owayo Sports
Principal Sponsors:Hyundai,Coca Cola,Ooredoo,Magnung Mobiles

Coach:Dmitry Miloven
Assistant Coach:Mark Vanisic
Physio:Ramires De Silva(Brazilian)
Goalkeeping Coach:Sergey Kramnik

Squad:
Goalkeepers:
1.Denis Safonov(28),club:Sanderburry City FC Sannyamathland(Vice Captain)
2.Mark Handanovic(32),club:Lommardy FC Sannyamathland
3.Martin Kasparov(17),club:Wellington Rangers FC Al Wadiya

Defenders:
5.Jeff Chalov(26),club:Hepley United FC Sannyamathland
3.Leon Vladinovich(25),club:East Rowling FC Sannyamathland
2.Savreck Javcherenko(34),club:East Rowling FC Sannyamathland
74.Charles Bloomberg(23),club;Hepley United FCSannyamathland
25.Joe Wallow(23),club:Edenborough FC Sannyamathland
33.Dymitry Karpov(28),club:Oldcastle United FCSannyamathland
Midfielders:
11.Vladimir Savchencko(25),club:Lommardy FC Sannyamathland
23.Stephan Chubukov(27),club:East Rowling FC Sannyamathland
15.Alexei Diyev(20),club:Damas FC Sannyamathland
19.Pedro Dos Santos (24),club:West Rowling Albion Sannyamathland
22.Lev Bronstein(23),club:Oldcastle United FC Sannyamathland
13.Joe Leck-Ngidi(19),club:Wilkes Wonderers FC Sannyamathland

Forwards:
19.V.I.Mount (27),club:Hepley United FC Sannyamathland (captain)
10.Peter Philips(17),club:West Rowling Albion Sannyamathland
9.Fydor Tchaivok(23),club:Oldcastle United FC Sannyamathland
7.Ben Sergeyvich Golovin(28),club:Sanderburry FC Sannyamathland
12.Ivan Sandiev(21),club:Borrussia Dortmund [Real life Germany]

Home Kit:


Away Kit:

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my goalscorers: Yes
Godmod scoring events: No
RP injuries to my players: Yes(No career threatning injuries please,World Cup is close by )
Godmod injuries to my players: No
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes
Hand out red cards to my players: Yes
Godmod other events:No

[Treekidistan]

Treekidistan Football Federation
BoF 74 Roster

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FA Name: Treekidistan Football Federation (TFF)
Sponsors: EcoHerb™: “Make your nation green!”

Squad

Goal Keepers (GK)
#1 Melix Henmann
#2 Auphis Trevor
#97 Jaganath Sharma

Defenders (DF)
#4 Henry Stillstone 
#5 Koral Neumann
#11 Mahesh Kishanraj
#17 Ahmad Aziz
#19 Joseph Ali Ahmed
#66 Benny Helmut
#88 Mathias Schneider

Mid Fielders (MF)
#9 Shahid Nawaz
#33 Sryne Goorder
#15 Kishore Das
#12 Benjamin Elvis
#100 Kirtidas Vitridas
#26 Ashok Pyarelal

Strikers/Forward (FW)
#7 Kristy Johnson
#50 Henry Dallas
#24 Krishna das Patel
#10 David Henry Gonzales

The Blue Color in the squad shows the playing eleven in the BoF this edition

[United Pink States]

United Pink States Roster

Location- SE Sonnel
Trigramme- UPS (if it's used by someone else, I'll alter it in an applicable tournament)
Denonym for Citizens- Pinksters
Sports Team Nickname- The Couriers

About the Nation- Despite the nation's name, and the user behind the nation's master nation, the UPS is a normal nation with traditional gender roles. It should not be considered as equivalent to Cassadaigua in that regard.

Starters In Green
Subs In Blue
Reserves in Red

Manager- Oliver Campagna (47)

Goalkeepers:
#1- Logan Hughes (25)
#20-Sophia Murray (26)
#21- Noah Bell (23)

Defenders:
#2- Alex Casler (29)
#3- Brian Tucker (26)
#4- Lyle McGrady (25)
#5- Ashley Crossman (27)
#22- Hannah Girard (22)
#23- Kelsie Kingman (26)
#24- Stevie McCord (25)
#25- Javier Cervantes (28)

Midfielders:
#6- Donnie Price (30)
#7- Ellis Spiers (23)
#8- Jose Nieves (29)
#9- Jason Kinzey (23)
#13- Missy Palmer (28)
#14-Amy Palmer (26)
#16- Wilson Vanora (21)
#19- Kylie Donaldson (21)


Forwards:
#10- Byron Smith (28) ***CAPTAIN***
#11- Jordan Irvine (23)
#12- Ava Brookdale (23)
#15- Caitlyn Snyder (24)
#17- Erica Sizemore (26)
#18- Daisee Santana (27)

Team Info:
Style Mod: +1
Formation: 4-4-2

RP Permissions:
Choose my goalscorers: Yes
Godmod scoring events: Yes
RP injuries to my players: Yes but only say they hurt
Godmod injuries to my players: No
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes
Hand out red cards to my players: Yes, no more then one
Godmod other events: TG idea first. If it fits the theme of my team, I probably will allow it.

[Fjorsz]

Fjorsz Polares National Squad

STYLE MOD: +2.5

PRESIDENT: Joseff Barion
MANAGER: Angel Nickolas
FORMATION: 3-4-3
CAPTAIN: Ivan Vaard

Thomas Keep
He literally has Keep in his name. A great 'Keep', Keep is pretty fast and has great reflexes, often dubbed 'The Ice Barrier'. He sometimes even shows flair against strikers, knowing that he was a midfielder before he was a goalkeeper

Tristan Kennard
A sturdy defender, Kennard is tall and a great LCB. He is quick to the ball, and is sometimes the head that puts it into the back of the net; the opposition's net, of course, what were you thinking? He mostly clears the ball in danger.

Jaxx Turner
The main stronghold in the defense, Turner is the right man for the role of pressure. Quick, and good with stealing balls while not catching fouls, Turner is maybe a little soft, but he can still get the ball in 1v2 situations.

Ryker Harding
The aggressive guy in the back, Harding has got a pretty big gut to go for the slidetackle when outran. He is pretty slow, but is tall and his long legs makes up for his slowness.

Patrik Malone
Quick with his feet, and a great option if you want to play an attacking ball, the left mid is super quick and shows a high amount of flair. So high, in fact, that he's been argued to be more of a freestyler. He's hit back on these claims with more goals and more passing plays, and finally, making it to the national team.

Edison Dillon
Dillon is a great pass-and-move player, who is the main defensive anchor in the midfield. Usually the one to start the attacks, and not finish, he is blessed with a great foot that makes him the one who takes corners.

Sky Pearson
Pearson is the main attacking anchor of the midfield, going up a lot. Small but quick, he is an expert at quick plays and through balls.

Ralph North
North is a simple player - attack, cross and score. He shows a lot of flair, but also uses this flair against defenders to bag goals or assists.

Ivan Vaard (C)
The captain of the team, Vaard, the left-winger, is a great attacker, but shows less skill. However, he bags literally every goal in the game, with him breaking the Fjorszian record on goals in a season (61). He also holds the role of taking penalties

Krystofir Mandel
A amazing striker, Mandel is usually the one to take long shots. His accuracy and power is literally pitch-perfect, earning him the role to take free-kicks.

Niko Mac
The final player on the squad, the right-winger (both politically and athletically) is a great dribbler, getting past players with ease. The young Fjordi will be looking to make a name for himself in the national team.

Kits:

Home FjorszFjorsz
Away FjorszFjorsz

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my goalscorers: Yes
Godmod scoring events: Yes
RP injuries to my players: Yes, minor
Godmod injuries to my players: No
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes
Hand out red cards to my players: Yes, only 2permatch
Godmod other events: TG

[Hafamarimyht]

Hafamarimet to send a team to the World Cup
While Hafamarimet is not necessarily known internationally for sporting achievements, the Hafamari Activities and Sporting Council have decided to put together a team for this round of the World Cup and Baptism of Fire (and Ice) by selecting the best players from the Hafamari League. After weeks of strenuous practice, the general feeling in the nation is one of optimism and, of course, the Hafamari readiness to party and celebrate, whether they achieve victory or simply participation. Already there are plans to host massive viewing parties in stadiums across the country, and many Hafamari are busy making plans to travel to the host countries, eager to befriend people from around the world!

Twitter buzz


Uniforms
Home


Away


GK


The Team

Coach: Tijet Sïmdanë, 48, FC Zavanjë

Goalkeepers
Gjörëg Cedrë, 29, FC Baspink (Starting), Cool XI candidate
Sinhë Bïngan, 24, Mïvnahma Mihlërë
Pmigan Ojmunetka, 34, FC Pöcë

Left Backs
Vnëg Drïlgano, 26, FC Pöcë (Starting)
Pažïs Ecënim, 26, Söjhadje Čentralavjë FC

Centre Backs
Ïnüh Puntërë, 28, FC Zavanjë (Starting), Cool XI candidate
Ïsöm Ëto, 27, FC Bruhjë (Starting)
Vïtal Šidravi, 24, Sučavjë Speed (Starting), Hot XI candidate
Ëhtanav Sïlje, 28, FC Baspink

Right Backs
Kïmöjan Pëš, 24, Söjhadje Čentralavjë FC (Starting)
Milïč Rutvöndër, 18, FC Zavanjë

Left Midfielders
Jeldün Knïvčem, 23, Sučavjë Speed (Starting)
Cömjas Dinë, 27, FC Zavanjë

Centre Midfielders
Nögan Rëtnetka, 30, Mïvnahma Mihlërë (Starting)
Bisman Votrüs, 22, FC Zavanjë (Starting)
Moma Danahlë, 24, FC Zavanjë

Right Midfielders
Bada Bremeb, 28, FC Pöcë (Starting)
Hidan Ümënë, 32, FC Bundič

Strikers
Sït Ničïh, 21, Sučavjë Speed (Starting), Hot XI candidate
Ïmal Rahtan, 25, FC Pöcë
Žïlëp Sejmah, 31, FC Baspink

Most Likely to...
Score a goal: Sït Ničïh
Get a Caution: Vïtal Šidravi
Get a Red Card: Sït Ničïh

STYLE MOD: -3

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my goalscorers: Yes
Godmod scoring events: Yes (tg me first?)
RP injuries to my players: Yes (would prefer a tg first)
Godmod injuries to my players: Yes (see above)
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes
Hand out red cards to my players: Yes (again, please tg me!)
Godmod other events: Yes (basically just tg me lmaoooo)

[The H Corporation]

- First Eleven
PO - Sierra Gill Willis (Bill) | 21 years | H District FC
Born in the richest capital city of the H Corporation, he played in the youth academy of the H New District but was called up to play for H District FC. He was outstanding in the first season and became one of the youngsters with a bright future, winning most of the league cups with the team that picked him up and has very big ambitions
LB - America Hansen Grows | 32 years | H Maquina Force
Born in a very conflictive neighborhood, he is fierce, strong, and very smart. He is known for getting the most red cards in the league, but overall a great man that it isn't intimidated by the enemy in front of him. He works at the H Maquina and is a very serious man
CB - Pearl Torres Jennings | 25 years |H Agricultural Corps
Living comfy in a small village in the mountains, he joined the Agricultural Corps to get something to do on his free time, he became the team captain of his team on the 17th Season, giving his team their first promotion to the League A
RB - Dale Fernandez Potter | 18 years | H District FC
A very strong kid, he cannot be stopped and he can take you down just by staying close to you. He always goes to the gym and runs every 2 days 100K, and he was immediately called up for the first team and proved himself to be the strongest Right-Back in the league
CDM - Duscha Gomez May (Captain) | 38 years | H District FC
Served in the youth academy of One AC but was sold to the best bidder, and so the H District got their hands on him. They made him the best CDM of the league who lead the H District FC to what it is now, one of the strongest teams with the most cups in their history
CM - Dallas Moore Dalton | 26 years | H Red Jeans
He played for the H Loopers but was contacted by the reds to help them to get their promotion to League A. But it is known to be the fastest CM, but not the smartest
CM - Jowan Perez Shah | 26 years | H Faster Boots
As the name of the team says, they focus on agility and speed plus some technique with the ball on their feet. Even though the team has been involved in serious cases of corruption, Jowan is an honest man who plays for the people and only for the people, he accepted to be on the national team because the people wanted him to be there
LM - Onofre Sanchez Eaton | 28 years | H People's Team
He is a very tall man, and even though he would be a great man on the front he prefers to be on the sides serving as great support for the offensive and defensive, he moves around and can dribble his enemies. He is a man of great values and plays the way he wants
RM - Henning Palmer Singleton | 24 years | H District FC
He is the definition of the perfect man, he has the money, the beauty, and the abilities that made him being admired, he is a very respectful man. But on the field he is fierce, making fun of his enemies and destroying them and he was involved in corruption scandals with other players. The perfect man to deceive the enemy players
CF - Roald Harris Simon | 35 years | H Nordian Districts
He is a man born in the capital, the man who describes very well the culture of the H Corporation. He cares only for the money and a good salary, he played for the H District, H Kleinmerg, H Red Jeans, and now with the Nordians, he only cares for himself and wants to be the center of attention and has everything he calls a "Simple life"
ST - Harris Quinn Brewer | 20 years | H District FC
Scoring 100th goals in just 3 seasons, Harris never misses a shot and no one can stop him. He was born in a small town nearby a Japanese community and every day watched Captain Tsubasa, making him the most dramatic top scorer in the league
- Substitutes
PO - Jac Rose Hoffman | 41 years | H Nordian Districts
LB - Urbano Mitchell Pennington | 25 years | H Kleinmerg
CB - Benjamin Cook Roach (Ben) | 19 years | H Maquina Force
RB - Quan Cole Huber (Klas) | 20 years | H District FC
CDM - Leandro Young Turner | 34 years | H District FC
CM - Sol Sanders Potts | 26 years | H Pleems
CM - Hope Kemp Leon | 27 years | H Pleems
LM - Niels Morton Perez (Cole) | 23 years | H Haarvey
RM - Alvaro John Griffin (Gino) | 32 years | H District
CF - Rolf Gibson Ingram | 25 years | H Pleems
ST - Viggo Kay Mueller | 19 years | H Pleems
- Reserves
PO - Elmo Rogers Hensley | 23 years | H District FC
CB/RB - Diesel White Mullen | 25 years | H Mini Reds
CM/CDM - Addai Anderson Lynn (Dru) | 34 years | H Nordian Districts
RM/CM - Princeton Line Donnelly | 22 years | H Faster Boots
ST - Kalim Nelson Berger (Nels) | 26 years | H District FC
LM/LB - Sara Jacobs Horton | 40 years | H White Shirts
- Coach
Dr. Zeus Brown Torres | 56 years | Free Agent

3-5-1-1

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my goalscorers: Yes
Godmod scoring events: No
RP injuries to my players: Yes
Godmod injuries to my players: No
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes
Hand out red cards to my players: Yes
Godmod other events: Yes

[Yerapia]

THE BEST SCANDANAVIAN FOOTBALL TEAM, NOT THAT THERE ARE ANY OTHERS
BUT STILL. AKA: THE VIKINGS

Our stunning kits (kind of)

The kit we were when its freezing (which means where in mother yerapia)
to be revealed soon

The kit we were when its NOT freezing (which means we arent in mother yerapia)
to be revealed soon

The kit worn by whoever can use they're hands
to be revealed soon

everyone else is poor and will be on the bench

the attackers (trained by old joe the hobo who SAYS he used to play football)

LW: Quoc Lien
LW: Reinert Sæther
RW: Caspian Rønning
RW: Ksenia Hamre
SS: Andy Lie
ST: Zakaria Jawad Shadi Al-Hantushi
ST: Atsushi Sakamoto

the midfielders(trained by the words to live by; GET THE BALL AND PASSSSSSSSS!)

CAM: Roy Jonasson
CM: Hasse Ström
CM: Isak Öberg
CM: Isa Ruud
CDM: Halldor Sandvik

the defenders(they dont know how to score so they dont let other people score)

LB: Topi Niskala
LB: Eelis Rautaporras
CB: Mika Akkala
CB: Marko Leskinen
CB: Villiam Gustafsson
CB: Kristoffer Björklund
RB: Sölve Ström
RB: Tage Lindberg

the 11 richest best player

ST: Atsushi Sakamoto
SS: Andy Lie
LW: Reinert Sæther
RW: Caspian Rønning
CM: Hasse Ström
CM: Isak Öberg
LB: Eelis Rautaporras
CB: Villiam Gustafsson [C]
CB: Kristoffer Björklund
RB: Tage Lindberg

COACH:

Old Joe the Hobo PhD

everyone else is poor

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my goalscorers: Yes
Godmod scoring events: Yes
RP injuries to my players: Yes
Godmod injuries to my players: No
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes
Hand out red cards to my players: Yes, only if a second yellow.
Godmod other events: Yes, telegram me before tho

[Chartistan]

THE BILLBOARD GAZETTE

IT'S ALWAYS CLOUDY WHEN YOU LOOK INTO THE CRYSTAL BALL

Billboard Gazette writers try to predict the Baptism of Fire Group Stage

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Well well well, it's almost time to have this barn going down while yelling timber! The Baptism of Fire is fast approaching for the Chartistan national team, and with all 48 teams drawn into their groups, from the mighty T Republic to minnows like North Britain and Magnecia and Galmencia, the staff of the Billboard Gazette will try to put all of these skills down to paper - Who do they think will at the very least advance to the Round of 32, and which tiers are all the teams in.

Each group will be judged on its own and will be separated into advancing teams and eliminated teams, 4 for the first, 2 for the last. The listing of the teams are in no particular order - If T Republic are listed 4th in the advancing teams, that doesn't mean the Gazette think they'll finish 4th in the group!

Group A(s If It's Your Last)

Advancing:
Bonbokh u Piche
Cascadia
Mexi Catcha
Hafamarimet

Eliminated:
Jabal Akhdar
Regmotto

You take a look at the opening group of the Baptism of Fire and there's really 2 teams who look like locks for the knockouts: Cascadia and Mexi Catcha. Bonbokh u Piche only just re-confirmed their entry to the competition, but them (Along with Hafamarimet) are dark horse picks for the knockouts. We don't thing Regimotto or Jabal Akhdar look like teams that can break the mold.

Group B(efore You Go)

Advancing:
Critical Operations
Red Kelp
Chartistan
U-Koro

Eliminated:
Mand Blustopia
Arklanda

Is it really a surprise that Chartistan is set to advance from Group B? Yes, we here at the Billboard Gazette are biased to the national team, but our biggest opposition in this group? Critical Operations in Matchday 3. We have Mand Blustopia to kick off the journey and we should be able to beat them handedly. Arklandia also do not look good for now, and as such they likely will be eliminated. Don't be surprised, however, if Red Kelp gets their act together and scrapes a run through.

Group C(uz I Love You)

Advancing:
Cirrus Azale
Treekidistan
North Japan
Yerapia

Eliminated:
ArmedKing
Belac

A little explanation on this group. We don't see ArmedKing doing much here, although their name looks very threatening to anyone who dares challenge them. Imagine that, a nation of armed kings playing football. Makes as much sense as music people playing football. But they won't really do much and crash out - North Japan will have their number and Cirrus Azale and Yerapia could do damage in their group.

Group D(eath Of A Bachelor)

Advancing:
Rwekazaland
Sett Forest
North Alezia
Hispinas

Eliminated:
T Republic
North Britain

We are sorry if we offended the T Republic by putting them in the eliminated tier of Group D - Truth be told this group is hard as all nails, and Hispinas look like a team who can win the Baptism of Fire (Just, ahem, remember that Chartistan beat them in the Wonder Cup 3 goals to 0). Sett Forest look like an underdog pick and can easily do damage while Rwekazaland and North Alezia will likely coast off bottomfeeders like North Britain. Imagine that, North Japan over North Britain!

Group E(lectric Avenue)

Advancing:
Khytonya
Icecliff
Fjorsz
Hebitaka

Eliminated:
State of Trinity
Aeprelh

To be honest there are 3 candidates who are locks to advance from this group: Khytonya, rising powers in AO, Icecliff and Hebitaka. Those 3 can and will make noise in their group. Fjorsz are the team that are most likely going to make it through from the rest. We were going to see Mooworld or whatever before the cows withdrew, and as much as it is a shame to not see literal freaking Mooworld in the World Cup, Fjorsz could make their name known.

We wrote this up before the Chartistan versus Hebitaka game in the Wonder Cup. If you have any questions about Hebitaka after the game, please write us a letter at:

The Billboard Gazette
3435 Good News Drive
Billboard
Chartistan
123O4OR

Or contact the editor at editorofpublication@billboardgazette.cha.

Group F(orever Young)

Advancing:
Stevidia
Hindu Ram Rajya
United Pink States
Saint-Domingue

Eliminated:
Logano Fraza
Bluecliff League

UPS are in here. Moving on:

Group G(ot What I Got)

Advancing:
Silvedania
Ranoria
Acastanha
Caryton

Eliminated:
Magnecia and Galmencia
Freechi

Yeah this group has already been decided before a ball is even kicked. Ranoria may be known for gridiron football more than anything else but we think the football team is going to be promising (Even if it turns out to be 20 college football kickers and 3 cornerbacks who happen to take care of the net), while Caryton... We think they're the dark horse candidate for winning the entire thing. Magnecia and Galmencia never stood a chance.

Group H(ell's Bells)

Advancing:
Sannyamathland
Muralos
The H Corporation
Gouvanarch

Eliminated:
PSTCT
Quemorr Isles

Ladies and gentlemen: The Group of Death. We don't think any other group prediction will age as poorly as that of Group H, although 2 teams are most likely going to top the group once the dust settles: Muralos and Govanarch. They are favorites for the tournament, although we at the Billboard Gazette think that Muralos are more likely going to win the Baptism of Fire than Gouvanarch. Sannyamathland we kinda chose because we're still salty that Chartistan lost at them, and The H Corporation are likely going to upset the Ponyvillian Seperatists of Twicetagrien Canterlotine Territories (Did we spell that right?) and book a place in the knockouts. If that means Quemorr Isles aren't going to do much then so be it.

Knockout Stage Tiers

These are based on the 32 teams the Billboard Gazette will think will advance to the Round of 32. All of this is completely subjective. If you think your team has been treated unfairly, please write us a letter at:

The Billboard Gazette
3435 Good News Drive
Billboard
Chartistan
123O4OR

Or contact the editor at editorofpublication@billboardgazette.cha.

Tournament Contenders
Hispinas
Khytonya
Ranoria
Caryton
Muralos
Gouvanarch

Dark Horses
Hafamarimet
Critical Operations
Chartistan
Cirrus Azale
Yerapia
Sett Forest
Icecliff
United Pink States
Saint-Domingue
Acastanha
The H Corporation

Could Do Damage
Cascadia
Red Kelp
Rwekazaland
Treekidistan
Stevidia
North Japan
Hebitaka
Silvedania
Sannyamathland

One and Dones
Mexi Catcha
Bonbokh u Piche
U-Koro
North Alezia
Fjorsz
Hindu Ram Rajya

[Jabal Akhdar]

Nation name: Jabal Akhdar
Trigram: EJA
Adjective/demonym: Akhdari
Nickname: Green Falcons

Coach: Youcef Dawud Al-Mufti

Inexperienced international coach appointed thanks to extended family ties to the regime. Aggressive, abrasive, and discourteous. Tactically inept, favors pace above all else.

Goalkeepers

1 - GK - Abdul-Ghafur Ja'far Naser (Ashkharqa) - 29
12 - GK - Mamdooh el-Abdul (Salayrah) - 20
23 - GK - Saqr al-Nouri (Khamad) - 21

Naser is an experienced keeper on the domestic circuit. He's positionally smart which makes up for his physical shortcomings, but prone to impulsiveness and has been disciplined for abuse, verbal and physical, to match officials. His young rivals aren't much better: el-Abdul has already served a doping ban in his short domestic career, and despite some highlights-reel acrobatic saves can be indecisive in managing his defensive area; al-Nouri is from a wealthy family and has essentially bought his way onto the national team - his lazy attitude on the pitch and drunken antics off it certainly don't suggest any other reason he could have been picked.

Defenders

2 - DL - Mu'min Humam Kassis (Hilalla) - 21
3 - DR - Rayyan Noor Zaman (Ashkharqa) - 20
4 - DC - Shameem al-Zaki (Al Maidura) - 19
5 - DC - Abdul Baasid el-Imam (Hilalla) - 22
17 - DC - Abdullah Sabah ud-Din Karim (Souday) - 24
18 - DC - Zaahir Kamil Abdullah (Kalbam) - 22
19 - DC - Asmar al-Hammoud (Khamad) - 25
22 - DR - Shihab Madani Kassab (Khamad) - 19

The back line is exceptionally young, and that's reflected in a pretty gauche attitude to their defensive responsibilities. More interested in charging up field to score, Kassis is a popular player for his flashy style and Zaman a pacy wingback who's a regular threat to cross or even shoot. The center backs are the team's biggest weakness: el-Imam doesn't have the physical stature to be a shutdown threat and, after negotiating a huge salary increase from his club, was widely seen as slacking off. al-Zaki is stronger off the ball but sloppy on it, and prone to loose passes and easy turnovers. Even the replacements are pretty green, offering much the same package of defensive liabilities, attacking intent and, in the game of Kassab, nakedly having bought his way onto the team.

Midfielders

6 - DM - Mirza Lutfi Samara (Khamad) - 29
7 - MC - Abdul-Majid Jarir Hakimi (Hilalla) - 21
11 - MC - Salim Lutfi Nazari (Madufi) - 27
13 - DM - Maahir el-Mourad (Ashkharqa) - 20
16 - MC - Zainuddeen al-Naim (Madufi) - 31
20 - MC - Shaddaad el-Hashemi (Kalbam) - 20

The narrow midfield three rotate somewhat: Samara is the most defensively-minded, bravely throwing himself into (sometimes reckless) tackles to cover up for the mistakes behind him, Nazari alternating between defensive and more forward roles, a rare hard-working scrapper on a team mostly full of arrogant wasters, but not really possessing the quality to be effective in his more offensive moves, and Hakimi, a popular young player who holds down an attacking position most of the time. He alternates between filming trick videos showing off his talents and getting suspended for on-field violence and off-field ill-discipline. el-Mourad is a strikingly clumsy hoofer usually good for a few fouls, al-Naim a good passer let down by a total lack of a right foot, and el-Hashemi has already amassed a long and depressing injury history in his short young career as a playmaking attacking midfielder.

Forwards

8 - WL - Ghassan Kedar Kanaan (Madufi) - 26 - captain
14 - WL - Raafi el-Begum (Kalbam) - 32
9 - FC - Abdul-Hadi Anis Haddad (Kalbam) - 30
15 - FC - Abdul Baasid el-Moghaddam (Salayrah) - 29
10 - WR - Mu'awiya el-Burki (Souday) - 27
21 - WR - Kamil Fahad el-Moghaddam (Salayrah) - 20

The attacking three form a dynamic force, led by the graceful Kanaan, soaring up and down the left flank. A working class kid from the slums who's risen to captain his country at the World Cup, his is an inspiring story. Haddad is a tolerable central forward without really being an absolute goal machine. He doesn't have a huge nose for goal and seems content to work as a big-bodied target man holding up play and letting the quicker players work around him. el-Burki is an irrascible figure who often feuds with his teammates, but supplies plenty of accurate crosses all the same. The backups aren't a particularly inspiring selection: el-Begum is over the hill, and the el-Moghaddam brothers, despite their popularity for their flashy style of player and bling-bling lifestyle off the field, prone to ill-discipline and wild errors.

Style modifier: +4

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my goalscorers: Yes
Godmod scoring events: Yes
RP injuries to my players: Yes
Godmod injuries to my players: Yes
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes
Hand out red cards to my players: Yes
Godmod other events: Yes
If you use photographs for your RPs, please do not say the photographs represent my players without asking me first

[Hafamarimyht]

[Fjorsz]

BOF 74 - Electric Fjorszaloo

Fjorsz was placed in Group E. 24.1 million fans voted for who was going to be first, second, third, fourth... and so on.


6: Aeprelh
We haven't seen them compete in any tournaments before this, which is a good thing but also a bad thing. The bad thing is that they are a complete surprise package, and that they are inexperienced is the good thing

5: State of Trinity
We haven't heard much of them either, but I've got a feeling that the State of Trinity will have some luck on their side. Still, probably not enough to make it out of the group

4: Fjorsz
Yep! That's right, Fjorszian fans predict Fjorsz to be fourth. If lucky, they could make it to third, but critics said that Fjorsz was too cold to really play 'proper' football. Yeah, to hell with you, we'll show you how it's done.

3: Hebitaka
Ah, yes, Hebitaka. They may be new to the World Cup, but they are definitely not new to the sport of football. I remember our parent nation, Megistos, defeating them 1-0 in the IFC. Hmm, but they've got talent.

2: Icecliff
Icy like us! Anyway, Icecliff has shown that despite being new, they won't spare teams they face a single little bit. Their form in the IAC was really good, also.

1: Khytonya
Ah, yes, the masterminds from AO, the rising stars. In my opinion, they're going to bag first pretty easily. Guess we will have to wait and see!

[Hispinas]

Hispinas National Football Team
Equipo Nacional de Futbol de Hispinas
Pambansang Koponang Pamputbol ng Hispinas
Hispinako Futbol Talde Nazionala

TEAM INFORMATION / INFORMACION DEL EQUIPO
Team Record: GP 13, W 4, D 4, L 5, GF 11, GA 19, WP 30.77%
Consultant: Iago Escobar Ferreiro, 50, Male, native of Ciudad de Cebuenas
Head Coach: Alfonzo Medrano Rama, 49, Male, native of Ciudad de Cebuenas
Assistant Coach: Gorane Iturraspe Zarauz, 40, Female, native of Haranbehera
Coaches:
Josepe Agerre Norzagarai, 35, Male, native of Vallezul
Maria Jesus Capote Andino, 51, Female, native of Lirio
Captain: Cordovan Chia Hierro, 32, Male, native of Felipamerigo
Vice-Captain: Ozeano Amunategui Gonzalez De Artaza, 28, Male, native of Vallezul

TEAM ROSTER / LISTA DEL EQUIPO
Goalkeepers
1 - GK - Natalio Londono Cerna, 22, Male, native of Ciudad de Cebuenas - 1.97 m, 85.1 kg
13 - GK - Errasti Ochoa De Olza Ecala, 22, Female, native of Seviguio - 1.93 m, 82.2 kg
23 - GK - Elpidio Campoy Piedra, 21, Male, native of Mandrid - 2.10 m, 107.7 kg

Centerbacks
5 - CB - Chequil Puma Bonito, 25, Male, native of Mandrid - 1.93 m, 83.2 kg
6 - CB/RB - Guilla Ledezma Plata, 23, Female, native of Ciudad de Cebuenas - 1.78 m, 79.5 kg
16 - CB - Casimiro Coro Velasco, 23, Male, native of Murosur - 1.87 m, 88.7 kg

Side/Wingbacks
2 - RB/CB - Gurutze Aranaz Azcarate, 25, Female, native of Haranbehera - 1.75 m, 68.4 kg
3 - LB - Fermin Maquibar Artazcoz, 23, Male, native of Piedramarilla - 1.67 m, 74.2 kg
17 - LB - Latisha Gurule Matute, 24, Female, native of Ciudad de Cebuenas - 1.60 m, 65.6 kg
19 - RB - Geralda Uriarte Moralez, 22, Female, native of Mascardo - 1.63 m, 66 kg

Central Midfielders
4 - CM/DM - Cordovan Chia Hierro, 32, Male, native of Felipamerigo - 1.80 m, 84.5 kg
8 - CM/AM - Trinidad Quevedo Nepomuceno, 28, Male, native of Ciudad de Cebuenas - 1.53 m, 61.2 kg
14 - CM/AM - Maite De la Pena Sedano, 28, Female, native of Piedramarilla - 1.64 m, 68.3 kg
18 - CM/DM - Rogerio Coloma Cosio, 27, Male, native of Punta de Malklan - 1.83 m, 91 kg

Side Midfielders
7 - LM/CM - Salomon Duran Acevedo, 24, Male, native of Ciudad de Cebuenas - 1.55 m, 60.2 kg
11 - RM/RW - Florita Carrion Tallon, 27, Female, native of Punta de Malklan - 1.56 m, 68.4 kg
12 - LM/LW - Pancho Del Olmo Molina, 19, Male, native of Piedramarilla - 1.77 m, 73.9 kg
21- RM/CM - Barkarna Anchia Zuluaga, 33, Female, native of Seviguio - 1.56 m, 58.1 kg

Wingers/Forwards
9 - ST - Ozeano Amunategui Gonzalez De Artaza, 28, Male, native of Vallezul - 1.86 m, 90.6 kg
10 - ST/LW - Peppi Palmero Campana, 25, Female, native of Piedramarilla - 1.70 m, 66.6 kg
15 - LW/RW - Gorka Uralde Cruzalegui, 30, Male, native of Vallezul - 1.58 m, 63.9 kg
20 - ST/RW - Carmelita Grimaldo Lainez, 25, Female, native of Ciudad de Cebuenas - 1.64 m, 69.8 kg
22 - ST - Adrin Losada Solis, 26, Male, native of Mandrid - 1.84 m, 82.4 kg

FORMATION / FORMACION

STYLE OF PLAY / ESTILO DE JUEGO
Style Modifier: +2
Description: Alfonzo Medrano likes to play attacking football with three players up front, with tall strikers Amunategui or Losada in the middle and abundance of wingers capable of playing multiple positions at their disposal. The three players upfront is mandatory in his lineups, and he prefers the 4-3-3 over the 3-4-3 formation due to lack of central defenders in his squad. He may also play 2-5-3 depending on the situation. They also employ a physical brand of football where players commit to tackles and prefer to roughen up the opposition.

The team prefer the usage of wingers to deliver the ball to the box via low to high crosses, and does not prefer to keep the ball at the middle of the park. Corners are usually delivered via crosses with the ball kicked from the corner spot.

Medrano is a calm man and is less likely to react violently to partial calls. His coaching staff however, have a quirk to start touchline brawls.

Most likely to:
Score penalties: Quevedo, Amunategui, Chia
Score a direct free kick: Chia, Quevedo, Palmero
Concede a penalty: Ledezma, Puma, Aranaz
Booked for short temper: Puma, Duran, Maquibar

OFFICIAL KITS / EQUIPOS OFICIALES
Provided by Harrokeria from Vallezul. Bring on the swag.

ROLEPLAY PERMISSIONS / PERMISOS DE JUEGO DE ROLES

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my goalscorers: Yes
Godmod scoring events: No
RP injuries to my players: Yes
Godmod injuries to my players: No
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes
Hand out red cards to my players: Yes
Godmod other events: Yes

ADDITIONAL NOTES / NOTAS ADICIONALES

• IC History with Hispania y Filipinas is expunged and not recognized by the Hispino Monarchy. Thus, any mention of the Hispania y Filipinas name or its stint in the past IBCs will be met with raised eyebrows by the government.
• Spanish naming customs is followed, Given name, then paternal name, then maternal name. Jersey names will be the players' paternal names, in certain exceptions, the known nickname of the player, is used

[The H Corporation]

Where the groups are drawn

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The citizens watch the group stage they are in, they are shocked about the teams they have to put a fight against, many of them very experienced and not to be messed with. They fear... they fear their first participation would be a catastrophe, they fear their team is going to be humiliated by everyone, many analytics reserve their own hopes for what they are going to see. But the most patriotic ones, localized in the capital, still believe that their team is going to make history on his first time in the cup and that this will be the time the H Corporate flag will fly over in the stadiums, showing their strength and love for the things they believe in, they believe in their team and that they will win against any rival they encounter with.

Meanwhile in the training fields, the players, very nervous, this is their first participation, and don't want to ruin it. They know this first match will be the decider of the support of those who watch the TV to see them play, many opinions divided on how they will perform. They kept on practicing until midnight and Zeus asked them to follow him for a small inspirational talk, he believes in the teams he has assembled, the team he saw on the field playing like there was no tomorrow, he knows his team, he knows what they are capable of, and will never let them down. After that small talk, many of them returned to their homes, but 3 of them stayed a little longer to practice. No one is sure of what destiny has prepared for them, but they are ready to cope with it and play the game.

On the next day, an interview was scheduled for the evening, Zeus attended it and prepare himself for the big stack of questions they were going to throw him. He answered wisely every question so far, not trying to be too optimistic, but also not too pessimistic, then another question was asked, his rival for the job of the manager Ulises Gallardo Klansen asked the final question of the interview:

Ulises: "Dr. Zeus... I have a last question"
Zeus: "Go ahead"
Ulises: "Do you think our team has the ability to beat the other teams? And why?"
Zeus: "Yes, I do think our team has a chance to beat the rival teams in our group because we have the mentality, the strength, the intelligence to pull us to the next round, and even if we don't, we should thank our team for having the opportunity to participate in these games, even if the results are not what you expect, we should all be thankful for their hard work at the field. We have to support them no matter what because this team is special, I have seen it with my own eyes. They are extraordinary people that will do their best, and even if that is not enough they will aim higher and higher. So, yes I think they have a chance at this competition"

The team was relieved, the people were proud and any of them applaud the words of the coach. Will the H Corporation do their best performance ever? Or will they be the worst teams in the BoF? Only time will tell...

[Quemorr Isles]

Quemorr Isles is a tiny archipelago located in the region of Sonnel and is mostly underwater. The islands themselves are basically uninhabited as the residents swarm the oceans. Many of these creatures are sentient fish, coming through the portal from outside Kirkham, Sylestone, to establish a new life here in stunning Sonnel. The Quemorr Isles have now decided to form their own national football team. This side has been sent to Græntfjall and their homeland, Sylestone, for the 74th Baptism of Fire. The roster is as follows:

Goalkeepers:
Blue Whale
Ocean Sunfish

Defenders:
Whale Shark
Barramundi
Tuna
Reef Shark
Fish Toilet
Green Turtle
Bottlenose Dolphin

Midfielders:
Basking Shark
Box Jellyfish
Clownfish
A big fat swarm of plankton
Beaked Sea Snake

Forwards:
Great White Shark
Piranha
Sailfish
Manta Ray
Swordfish
Megalodon
Pufferfish
Humpback Whale

Style Mod: +7777777 (if xkoranate breaks then +5 is OK)
RP Permissions: Do whatever you want, just don't kill them. That would be sad.
Formation: 4-2-4

[Ranoria]

Style Modifier: -2

Overview

Football isn't a big thing in Ranoria (well, this version anyway) and frankly no one is expecting a huge run from this team. However, Ranorian soccer players also haven't gotten a ton of international exposure in terms of competition. With that said, we have no idea how good they are in comparison to other players around the world, we just know they're probably under appreciated at home!

Anyway, the most recognizable name here is Barry Chlorid. He's an NSCF championship winner with the Cold Hill Buffalo, served as Ranoria's world bowl kicker every year but this year (citing wanting to focus on preparing for the Baptism of Fire). He kicked four field goals in the Buffalo's NSCF XX victory over Northern Moravica, and he's a three time first team all pro already. He was actually a two time All Ranorian at Cold Hill as well in what Ranorians refer to as soccer, but he couldn't turn down the millions the RFL was offering. Anyway, here he is, a strong athlete with a god-gifted leg, hoping to help keep our Krauts from humiliating themselves on the world stage.

Meet the coaching staff!
HC: Mark Tilmann, who favors a just ever so slightly conservative to the game.
Assistant: Kevin Raeger, an aggressive youngster who's pretty good at communicating with his players
Assistant: Angela von Kuhn, sister to Tim and Wolfram von Kuhn, who compete at the professional level in baseball. She's got the size of her brothers, if not the athleticism, and is the eldest of the family by ten years. Retired soccer player herself

Roster/Depth Chart: Weight in pounds, height in feet and inches, starters listed in bold

Strikers

Number     Name         Ht.     Wt.   Age           Team
1     Barry Chlorid     6-1     187    26        (Free Agent)
27     Felix Graf       6-5     220    23       RC Privateers
28    Tony Hamilton     6-3     180    30     Memphis Delta Blues
29    Dresden Crux      6-1     170    29       RC Privateers
26    Elmo Germann      6-2     165    27      Cleveland Curses
24    Julian Morris    5-9      160    25     Cold Hill Couriers

Midfielders

Number     Name         Ht.     Wt.   Age           Team
34    August Mueller    6-1     175     24     Memphis Delta Blues
36    Rayko Grossman    5-10    165     31      Cold Hill Couriers
38    Esther Simson     5-9     155     27     Richardson Revolt
40    Horace Forbes      6      165     26     Vricksinburg Thunder
35    Dirk Wetter        6      170     25     Vricksinburg Thunder
33   Gregor Berger      6-1     170     24     Dietrich Dirks

Defenders

Number     Name         Ht.     Wt.   Age           Team
11    Eugene Rimold    6-1     170     25     Dietrich Dirks
13    Michael Bier      6      165     28     Vricksinburg Thunder
15    Chris Jenkins    6-2     175     24     Dietrich Dirks
17    Lioni Grendel    5-6     140     30     Vricksinburg Thunder
19    Sam Murphy       5-1     125     27    Cold Hill Couriers
21    Organa Philly    6-1     185     26     Richardson Revolt
41   Kris Reinhardt    6-2     175     21     New York Golems
44    Jules Annina     5-9     155     23    New York Golems

Goalkeepers

Number     Name         Ht.     Wt.   Age           Team
4    Vincent Emilia    6-2     215     24     Richardson Revolt
62  Karsten Leonore    6-3     180     22       New York Golems
6      Tony Berg       6-1     175     26     Cold Hill Couriers

Barry Chlorid: Chlorid is a highly decorated gridiron kicker, but he only went to the fake football "dark side" in order to pay for school, and later to make the kind of money that he never could have touched otherwise. Regardless, he's here, and plans on also serving as Ranoria's World Bowl kicker once again next season, as the Baptism of Fire will allow him a bit more leeway to train. NSCF XX champ, 3x all pro in the RFL, and he's been Ranoria's World Bowl kicker in all but one of his professional seasons. He was a two time all Ranorian in this sport in college and was a phenom in high school, despite playing two sports at both levels. Expect a fluid and talented if rusty athlete.

Felix Graf: Obviously larger for a soccer player, Graf is often asked why he's here, and not playing gridiron. He'd probably call you a meathead, but the guy has deceptive straight-line speed and obviously he's a physical presence on the field.

Rayko Grossman: An older player with an impressive resume, Grossman can be expected to sport solid fundamentals at any stage of the game, but he may have lost a step in the last few years.

Esther Simson: An agile and athletic player in the prime of his career, he's a perfect foil for Grossman, as he stll has a tendency to be out of position from time to time.

Chris Jenkins: Jenkins exhibits a ton of potential and is an impressive athlete, but he isn't a top-notch player just yet.

Kris Reinhardt: A fresh prospect just out of college who probably won't get a ton of playing time this go around, but he's certainly busting his tail to break into that starting lineup.

Vincent Emilia: A solid goalkeeper for the Revolt, he's got a few all pros under his belt at this point. Expect as good of play from him as you can expect from a Ranorian. That said, he's got Karsten Leonore, an up and comer, breathing down his neck.

Le Permissiones Box

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my goalscorers: Yuppers
Godmod scoring events: Yee
RP injuries to my players: Nope
Godmod injuries to my players: Nah
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yez'm
Hand out red cards to my players: Yep
Godmod other events: Sure

[Cirrus Azale]

The Assorted Territories of Cirrus Azale, or Azale in most formal cases, has been isolationist for most of its existence. The nation rarely interacts with nations outside Thaecia. The isolationist policies enacted by Erik Cynders aren’t helping. So the ASA, or Azalean Sports Administration, has entered Azale into the World Cup and BoF.

COACHING

Head Coach: Eloise Darrell
Assistant Head Coach: Thomas Darrell
Other Coaching Staff:
Casey Darrell
Freehealthcareisforenerds Darrell
Consumerreportmagazinefrom2005 Darrell
Magic Friendship Sparkle Glitter Darrell

PLAYERS


Darrell Tamerlain, 31, left back.

Darrell McDarrellson, 97, backup goalkeeper.

Darrell Fitzwallace, 40, centre midfield.

Darrell Maher, 71, center forward.

Darrell Keanes, 62, attacking midfield.

Darrell Smythe-Wellington, 11, right wing back.

Sernie Banders, 79, right midfield.

Darrell Crowe, 26, backup anything.

Darrell Majewski, 29, left midfield.

Darrell Hepburn, 22, left wing back.

Darrell Cantthinkofaname

Darrell Kelley, 41, defensive midfield.

Darrell Ecklund, 69, second striker.

Darrell Seinfeld, 06, teller of jokes on the sidelines.

Darrell Utrtfvybuhni;uhbt&rd, 49, sweeper.

Darrell Lydekker, 72, goalkeeper.

Darrell Addams, 03, centre forward.

Darrell of Gravity Falls, 29, right back.

Darrell Ragen, 17, left winger.

RANKINGS
Keanes

OOC stuff:
Believe it or not, this is my first RP thing. My roster is very basic, but serves well for the World Cup.

[box]My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my goalscorers: Yes
Godmod scoring events: Yes
RP injuries to my players: Yes
Godmod injuries to my players: Yes
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes
Hand out red cards to my players: No
Godmod other events: Telegram me for permission