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by **Commerce Heights** » Mon Jul 23, 2012 12:38 pm

The Forty-First Champions’ Cup
Knockout Phase

First knockout round

(COM)                  Árgos LP    1–3    Fontvielle Impact         (VLD)   1–2   0–1 
(WZI)           Bradley Hornets    2–4    FKM                       (KPZ)   1–1   1–3 
(ASG)            Royal Rumiatzi    1–2    Cannibals                 (ZRB)   0–1   1–1 
(VAL)        Raynor City United    0–3    Edmonton United           (VLD)   0–1   0–2 
(AGU)           12 de noviembre    3–2    East Franz Athletic       (PIS)   3–1   0–1 
(QPM)            Royal Khaldoon    1–6    Carter FC                 (JSY)   0–3   1–3 
(WRL)                  Navel FC  a 4–4    Iona Spaceport Defenders  (UNF)   2–1   2–3 
(PIS)       SK Franz Josef City    1–6    Sonoma Center Panthers    (COM)   1–2   0–4

Quarterfinals

(VLD)           Edmonton United    6–2    Navel FC                  (WRL)   3–1   3–1 
(ZRB)                 Cannibals    1–2    Fontvielle Impact         (VLD)   0–1   1–1 
(KPZ)                       FKM    6–1    12 de noviembre           (AGU)   4–0   2–1 
(JSY)                 Carter FC    1–4    Sonoma Center Panthers    (COM)   1–1   0–3

Semifinals

(VLD)           Edmonton United    5–4    Fontvielle Impact         (VLD)   4–1   1–3 
(COM)    Sonoma Center Panthers    2–1    FKM                       (KPZ)   1–0   1–1

After ousting the defending champion in an energy-efficient semifinal tie, Edmonton United have booked their ticket to Dalenderain to become the first Valladar club other than the famed Fontvielle Impact to reach the Champions’ Cup final. There they will face Sonoma Center Panthers, who likewise are not the best-known club from their association (you have one and only one chance to guess who that is; your time starts now). This will be the Panthers’ fourth time playing for club football’s top prize, though they’ve won it only once; their most recent appearance was their crushing defeat by the Impact the last time the final was played in Mangolana.

The Thirty-Eighth Series B Champions’ Cup
Knockout Phase

First knockout round

(UGO)               Basin Plain    1–6    Klub Atletisk Spitsbergen (PIS)   1–3   0–3 
(JSY)  St Raphael B’ing Bishops    3–2    Koppen Rig Force          (PIS)   3–1   0–1 
(WZI)       Moorcroft Wanderers    4–5    Meteoriti                 (KPZ)   2–1   2–4 
(LLF)               Hatton Town    2–5    Arcrés Millos             (AGU)   0–1   2–4 
(JSY)      Eintracht Maastricht    4–5    Pumas Maldonado           (VLD)   4–2   0–3 
(UNF)              Clwb Sahaive  a 2–2    Seansburgh Cougars        (COM)   1–0   1–2 
(WRL)                  Union FC    5–3    CD Quemavilla             (AGU)   2–0   3–3 
(ZRB)               Morphologic    6–2    Sahmen FC                 (CRM)   4–0   2–2

Quarterfinals

(ZRB)               Morphologic    7–0    Union FC                  (WRL)   4–0   3–0 
(VLD)           Pumas Maldonado    6–1    St Raphael B’ing Bishops  (JSY)   4–0   2–1 
(KPZ)                 Meteoriti    3–6    Klub Atletisk Spitsbergen (PIS)   1–3   2–3 
(AGU)             Arcrés Millos    4–0    Clwb Sahaive              (UNF)   2–0   2–0

Semifinals

(VLD)           Pumas Maldonado    1–3    Klub Atletisk Spitsbergen (PIS)   1–1   0–2 
(ZRB)               Morphologic    2–6    Arcrés Millos             (AGU)   2–2   0–4

Final (at White Meadow Arena, Carloburgo, Valladares)

(AGU)             Arcrés Millos    1–2    Klub Atletisk Spitsbergen (PIS)

Klub Atletisk Spitsbergen becomes the first Polarian team to win the Series B Champions’ Cup, thereby qualifying for the Super Cup.

by **Liventia** » Tue Jul 24, 2012 2:37 am

The Thirty-Eighth Globe Cup

Knockout stage

First knockout round

(KRY)              Stanton Town    3–1    Laketown Rangers          (TAE)   0–1   3–0 
(UGO)           Latimere United    5–3    Metropolis Alligators     (VLD)   3–0   2–3 
(VIL)          Jungle Strike FC    1–2    Yûpo CCK                  (JSY)   1–1   0–1 
(PIS)    Northbrook Diamonds FK    3–4    Grasshoppers Turic        (OSR)   0–2   3–2 
(JSY)     High Mountain Buffalo    5–1    Maethorü                  (KOR)   2–1   3–0 
(ZRB)                  Warriors    0–1    Raktaghav Hathi           (KPZ)   0–0   0–1 
(ACF)                CF Aéropag    2–0    Haitiëns                  (MIU)   1–0   1–0 
(VLD)               AS Bezieres    2–3    Blén CA                   (AGU)   1–2   1–1 
(OSR)      Trothwands Evolution    3–3 p  Navon Beach               (LLF)   2–1   1–2  (3–4 pen)
(ITB)       Sporting Iturributa    3–1    Urajbina                  (KPZ)   2–1   1–0 
(PAS)         Stein-los Turkish    0–7    Augusta                   (DAR)   0–4   0–3 
(KRY)           Casuals Osteria    1–4    Club ESF                  (VAL)   0–1   1–3 
(ZRB)                  Billiard  a 2–2    Stanley United            (WZI)   0–0   2–2 
(ICM)               Frostmarris    2–4    Turoki Tide               (VIL)   2–1   0–3 
(WRL)               FC Atlantis    4–2    Great Falls Cymru         (TBI)   3–0   1–2 
(SSO)                  Directus    0–6    Cednia Beach AFC          (TUR)   0–3   0–3

Second knockout round

(KRY)              Stanton Town    3–6    Latimere United           (UGO)   3–2   0–4 
(JSY)                  Yûpo CCK    1–4    Grasshoppers Turic        (OSR)   1–3   0–1 
(JSY)     High Mountain Buffalo  p 2–2    Raktaghav Hathi           (KPZ)   2–0   0–2  (7–6 pen)
(ACF)                CF Aéropag    2–4    Blén CA                   (AGU)   1–1   1–3 
(LLF)               Navon Beach    5–3    Sporting Iturributa       (ITB)   3–2   2–1 
(DAR)                   Augusta    2–4    Club ESF                  (VAL)   2–1   0–3 
(ZRB)                  Billiard    4–0    Turoki Tide               (VIL)   2–0   2–0 
(WRL)               FC Atlantis    2–6    Cednia Beach AFC          (TUR)   2–2   0–4

Quarterfinals

(UGO)           Latimere United    1–5    Grasshoppers Turic        (OSR)   1–3   0–2 
(JSY)     High Mountain Buffalo    4–4 a  Blén CA                   (AGU)   2–3   2–1 
(LLF)               Navon Beach    0–4    Club ESF                  (VAL)   0–1   0–3 
(ZRB)                  Billiard  p 1–1    Cednia Beach AFC          (TUR)   0–1   1–0  (4–2 pen)

Semifinals

(OSR)        Grasshoppers Turic    3–2    Blén CA                   (AGU)   3–1   0–1 
(VAL)                  Club ESF    6–3    Billiard                  (ZRB)   3–1   3–2

Final
at Oberlander’ajat Stidiyama, Urajbina (Kagdazka and Pazhujebu)

(OSR)        Grasshoppers Turic    1–2    Club ESF                  (VAL)

Congratulations to Valanora's Club ESF on winning the 38th Globe Cup!

by **Commerce Heights** » Tue Jul 24, 2012 2:37 pm

The Forty-First Champions’ Cup Final
at Grego-Johnson Stadium, Dalenderain, Mangolana

(COM)    Sonoma Center Panthers    1–0    Edmonton United           (VLD)

(scorinated by Liventia)

Sonoma Center Panthers win their second Champions’ Cup title. This marks the twentieth UICA tournament won by a club from Capitalizt SLANI, equalling Cafundéu’s record.

The Thirty-Eighth Super Cup

(VAL)                  Club ESF    4–3    Klub Atletisk Spitsbergen (PIS)  
(PIS) Klub Atletisk Spitsbergen    0–1    Sonoma Center Panthers    (COM)  
(COM)    Sonoma Center Panthers    3–1    Club ESF                  (VAL)  

                                 Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts
1 Sonoma Center Panthers    COM    2    2   0   0     4    1   +3     6
2 Club ESF                  VAL    2    1   0   1     5    6   −1     3
3 Klub Atletisk Spitsbergen PIS    2    0   0   2     3    5   −2     0

Sonoma Center Panthers, making its fourth appearance in the Super Cup, finally lifts the trophy.

Updated coëfficients are now available.

The entry limits for the next season of UICA competition will be as follows:

Champions’ Cup 42: The number of teams allowed is determined according to association coëfficients, with the following distribution:

Associations ranked 1–3 (Valladares, Capitalizt SLANI, and Polar Islandstates) are allowed to enter four teams.
Associations ranked 4–6 (Jasĭyun, Kagdazka and Pazhujebu, and Zarbli) are allowed to enter three teams.
Associations ranked 7–28 (Aguazul, Valanora, Cafundéu, Astograth, Estresse Intenso, Krytenia, Whirl Islands, Osarius, Pasarga, Queer Poco el Mono Ara, The Babbage Islands, West Zirconia, Darmen, Civil Citizenry, Vilita, Turori, Carmadin, Taeshan, LAPFL Federation, Saugeais, Eastfield Lodge, and Chenkorya) are allowed to enter two teams.
Associations ranked 29 and below, and unranked associations, are allowed to enter one team.
Special considerations:
- Sonoma Center Panthers is assured a place as the title holder. If it fails to qualify for one of the Élite League’s seven places, it will replace one of those teams.
- Élite League: Has seven places. Capitalizt SLANI must enter at least three teams, and Jasĭyun at least two.
- Liga de Fuego: Has four places, which must be filled by teams from at least two separate associations.
- V-League: Has four places, which must be filled by teams from at least two separate associations.

Globe Cup 39: Every association is allowed to enter three teams. Multiassociational leagues may enter six teams, of which no more than four may be from the same association.
Series B Champions’ Cup 39: Every association is allowed to enter four teams. Multiassociational leagues may enter eight teams, of which no more than six may be from the same association.

The deadline for entry to Champions’ Cup 42 and Series B Champions’ Cup 39 is tentatively set for Sunday, 2012-08-26.

by **Apox** » Tue Jul 24, 2012 3:14 pm

After the first season of the Apox National League draws to a close, the table looks as follows;

No. Club                  Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Dwile Warriors          22   13   8   1    43   29  +14    47    CC
 2 Wrexton F.C             22   11   5   6    40   29  +11    38    GC
 3 Barbury Town            22   10   4   8    29   29    0    34    GC
 4 Urbanista               22    9   6   7    38   32   +6    33    GC
 5 Gwinevra Barbarians     22    8   6   8    31   29   +2    30
 6 Dwile Central           22    8   5   9    29   35   −6    29
 7 Exton F.C               22    7   7   8    32   29   +3    28
 8 Issington F.C           22    6   8   8    36   38   −2    26
 9 Southtown               22    7   5  10    41   46   −5    26
10 F.C Brimstone           22    6   7   9    28   28    0    25
11 Cierbana United         22    5  10   7    25   29   −4    25    Relegated
12 Wye United              22    4   5  13    21   40  −19    17    Relegated

As such, Dwile Warriors gains entry for participation in the Champions Cup and the clubs of Wrexton F.C, Barbury Town and Urbanista all gain entry to the Globe Cup. As below the National League, there is only regional divisions, there will be no entries for the Serie B champions cup.

National Trigramme: APX
Chamipons Cup: Dwile Warriors
Globe Cup: Wrexton F.C, Barbury Town and Urbanista

by **Phoenigetuzstha** » Tue Jul 24, 2012 4:17 pm

Phoenigetuzstha Divizia Nationala

The fourth season of the Phoenigetuzstha Divizia Nationala got underway, with a huge shake-up of the league, designed to make it more competitive. Thus, the second league was disbanded, and selected clubs from the lower two divisions earned themselves a place in the Divizia Nationala. In total, 20 teams contested the title, and competition was more fierce than ever due to the small amount of spots, and larger amount of teams. It was generally believed that this year, Phoenigetuzsthan teams could bring the nation success, in what was perceived as a reasonable attempt at improving Phoenigetuzstha's coefficient last season, especially in the Globe Cup.

Relegation was also changed, the bottom two teams being relegated automatically, and being replaced by the two teams which earned enough coefficient points in the lower leagues to be promoted. This is decided by the PFA (Phoenigetuzsthan Football Association). Furthermore, Gaituzsthan clubs were admitted, due to their only being 5 professional teams in their nation. Thus, we see Hajituza FC in the Divizia Nationala, the only club from Gaituzstha to qualify.

Various transfers took place, too many to mention, but we still see a completely Phoenigetuzsthan line-up in each and every team, with absolutely no outside exchanges. In other financial related matters, the original Divizia Nationala clubs had their values published by the PFA, and are as follows:

With this information, the season kicks off!

by **Lithatrius** » Tue Jul 24, 2012 6:15 pm

Lithatrian Football Association (Lithatrianse Voetbalbond) - LFA/LVB

Eerste Divisie (First Division):

• Amerongen FC
- Colours: Green/Yellow
- Home Stadium: Amerongenstraase (15,000)
• FC Achterberg
- Colours: Red/White
- Home Stadium: Achterberg Arena (32,542)
• FC Diermen
- Colours: Red/White
- Home Stadium: Diermenshuize (17,000)
• FC Leusden
- Colours: Green/White
- Home Stadium: De Kathedral (22,000)
• FC Opheusden
- Colours: Red
- Home Stadium: De Veste (30,200)
• FC Rutten
- Colours: Red/White
- Home Stadium: Ruttenstraase (24,426)
• FC Scharsterbrug
- Colours: Green/Yellow
- Home Stadium: Delta Stadion (10,000)
• FC Stoutenberg
- Colours: Red/White
- Home Stadium: Stadion Stoutenberg (22,300)
• Kattenbroek FC
- Colours: Black/White
- Home Stadium: Holman Stadion (8,000)
• Kortehemmen FC
- Colours: Green
- Home Stadium: de Kortehemmen (12,500)
• Liendert FC
- Colours: Red/White
- Home Stadium: LFC Arena (30,000)
• Luchtenburg FC
- Colours: Blue/Yellow
- Home Stadium: Luchtenbergstadion (7,500)
• Oostersee FC
- Colours: Yellow
- Home Stadium: Allanstraase (19,979)
• Scherpenveel FC
- Colours: Blue/White
- Home Stadium: de S-Huiz (26,800)
• Slichtenhorst FC
- Colours: Black/Yellow
- Home Stadium: Slichtendome (25,000)
• Woudenberg FC
- Colours: Yellow
- Home Stadium: de Woudenarena (8,000)

Eerste Divisie (First Division):

• Andel FC
• FC Ellenshuizen
• FC Harfsen
• FC Laaghalen
• FC Lemeelerveld
• FC Marienheim
• FC Niuwebrug
• Lutenberg FC
• Sterrenwacht FC
• Surhuisteveen FC
• Witharen FC
• Zuidwolde FC

MATCHDAY 1
Amerongen FC 0-0 Woudenberg FC
FC Achterberg 1-0 Slichtenhorst FC
FC Diermen 3-1 Scherpenveel FC
FC Leusden 1-1 Oostersee FC
FC Opheusden 1-1 Luchtenburg FC
FC Rutten 1-2 Liendert FC
FC Scharsterbrug 0-4 Kortehemmen FC
FC Stoutenberg 3-0 Kattenbroek FC

MATCHDAY 2
Slichtenhorst FC 1-0 Amerongen FC
Scherpenveel FC 1-1 Woudenberg FC
Oostersee FC 1-1 FC Achterberg
Luchtenburg FC 0-2 FC Diermen
Liendert FC 2-0 FC Leusden
Kortehemmen FC 1-1 FC Opheusden
Kattenbroek FC 3-0 FC Rutten
FC Stoutenberg 0-1 FC Scharsterbrug

MATCHDAY 3
Amerongen FC 3-1 Scherpenveel FC
Slichtenhorst FC 0-1 Oostersee FC
Woudenberg FC 1-0 Luchtenburg FC
FC Achterberg 0-1 Liendert FC
FC Diermen 3-2 Kortehemmen FC
FC Leusden 2-1 Kattenbroek FC
FC Opheusden 1-2 FC Stoutenberg
FC Rutten 1-0 FC Scharsterbrug

MATCHDAY 4
Oostersee FC 0-1 Amerongen FC
Luchtenburg FC 1-1 Scherpenveel FC
Liendert FC 3-0 Slichtenhorst FC
Kortehemmen FC 1-0 Woudenberg FC
Kattenbroek FC 1-3 FC Achterberg
FC Stoutenberg 1-1 FC Diermen
FC Scharsterbrug 2-2 FC Leusden
FC Rutten 2-1 FC Opheusden

MATCHDAY 5
Amerongen FC 1-2 Luchtenburg FC
Oostersee FC 2-0 Liendert FC
Scherpenveel FC 1-0 Kortehemmen FC
Slichtenhorst FC 2-1 Kattenbroek FC
Woudenberg FC 0-1 FC Stoutenberg
FC Achterberg 0-1 FC Scharsterbrug
FC Diermen 1-1 FC Rutten
FC Leusden 0-1 FC Opheusden

MATCHDAY 6
Liendert FC 1-2 Amerongen FC
Kortehemmen FC 0-2 Luchtenburg FC
Kattenbroek FC 2-1 Oostersee FC
FC Stoutenberg 0-2 Scherpenveel FC
FC Scharsterbrug 1-2 Slichtenhorst FC
FC Rutten 3-2 Woudenberg FC
FC Opheusden 0-2 FC Achterberg
FC Leusden 1-4 FC Diermen

MATCHDAY 7
Amerongen FC 1-3 Kortehemmen FC
Liendert FC 0-2 Kattenbroek FC
Luchtenburg FC 0-0 FC Stoutenberg
Oostersee FC 1-2 FC Scharsterbrug
Scherpenveel FC 0-3 FC Rutten
Slichtenhorst FC 2-2 FC Opheusden
Woudenberg FC 1-0 FC Leusden
FC Achterberg 0-0 FC Diermen

x   Team                  P  W  D  L For  Ag +/- Pts
  1 FC Diermen            7  4  3  0  14   6  +8  15   TQCC
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  2 FC Rutten             7  4  1  2  11   9  +2  13   GC
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  3 Liendert FC           7  4  0  3   9   7  +2  12
  4 FC Achterberg         7  3  2  2   7   4  +3  11
  5 FC Stoutenberg        7  3  2  2   7   5  +2  11
  6 Kortehemmen FC        7  3  1  3  11   8  +3  10
  7 Amerongen FC          7  3  1  3   8   8  +0  10
  8 Slichtenhorst FC      7  3  1  3   7   9  -2  10
  9 FC Scharsterbrug      7  3  1  3   7  10  -3  10
 10 Luchtenburg FC        7  2  3  2   6   6  +0   9
 11 Kattenbroek FC        7  3  0  4  10  11  -1   9
 12 Oostersee FC          7  2  2  3   7   7  +0   8
 13 Woudenberg FC         7  2  2  3   5   6  -1   8
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 14 Scherpenveel FC       7  2  2  3   7  11  -4   8   R
 15 FC Opheusden          7  1  3  3   7  10  -3   6   R
 16 FC Leusden            7  1  2  4   6  12  -6   5   R

MATCHDAY 1
Andel FC 3-2 Zuidwolde FC
FC Ellenshuizen 1-0 Witharen FC
FC Harfsen 0-2 Surhuisteveen FC
FC Laaghalen 2-1 Sterrenwacht FC
FC Lemeelerveld 1-1 Lutenberg FC
FC Marienheim 0-1 FC Niuwebrug

MATCHDAY 2
Witharen FC 1-3 Andel FC
Surhuisteveen FC 1-0 Zuidwolde FC
Sterrenwacht FC 1-0 FC Ellenshuizen
Lutenberg FC 2-0 FC Harfsen
FC Niuwebrug 2-0 FC Laaghalen
FC Marienheim 2-2 FC Lemeelerveld

MATCHDAY 3
Andel FC 2-1 Surhuisteveen FC
Witharen FC 0-0 Sterrenwacht FC
Zuidwolde FC 1-0 Lutenberg FC
FC Ellenshuizen 1-0 FC Niuwebrug
FC Harfsen 3-2 FC Marienheim
FC Laaghalen 2-0 FC Lemeelerveld

MATCHDAY 4
Sterrenwacht FC 0-1 Andel FC
Lutenberg FC 0-0 Surhuisteveen FC
FC Niuwebrug 1-1 Witharen FC
FC Marienheim 2-1 Zuidwolde FC
FC Lemeelerveld 1-0 FC Ellenshuizen
FC Laaghalen 1-2 FC Harfsen

MATCHDAY 5
Andel FC 3-1 Lutenberg FC
Sterrenwacht FC 1-1 FC Niuwebrug
Surhuisteveen FC 2-0 FC Marienheim
Witharen FC 3-0 FC Lemeelerveld
Zuidwolde FC 2-1 FC Laaghalen
FC Ellenshuizen 1-2 FC Harfsen

MATCHDAY 6
FC Niuwebrug 2-0 Andel FC
FC Marienheim 0-2 Lutenberg FC
FC Lemeelerveld 1-0 Sterrenwacht FC
FC Laaghalen 0-1 Surhuisteveen FC
FC Harfsen 0-1 Witharen FC
FC Ellenshuizen 0-1 Zuidwolde FC

MATCHDAY 7
Andel FC 0-0 FC Marienheim
FC Niuwebrug 0-1 FC Lemeelerveld
Lutenberg FC 0-3 FC Laaghalen
Sterrenwacht FC 1-0 FC Harfsen
Surhuisteveen FC 0-0 FC Ellenshuizen
Witharen FC 2-1 Zuidwolde FC

X   Team                  P  W  D  L For  Ag +/- Pts
  1 Andel FC              7  5  1  1  12   7  +5  16   P
  2 Surhuisteveen FC      7  4  2  1   7   2  +5  14   P
  3 FC Niuwebrug          7  3  2  2   7   4  +3  11   P
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  4 Witharen FC           7  3  2  2   8   6  +2  11
  5 FC Lemeelerveld       7  3  2  2   6   8  -2  11
  6 FC Laaghalen          7  3  0  4   9   8  +1   9
  7 Zuidwolde FC          7  3  0  4   8   9  -1   9
  8 FC Harfsen            7  3  0  4   7  10  -3   9
  9 Sterrenwacht FC       7  2  2  3   4   5  -1   8
 10 Lutenberg FC          7  2  2  3   6   8  -2   8
 11 FC Ellenshuizen       7  2  1  4   3   5  -2   7
 12 FC Marienheim         7  1  2  4   6  11  -5   5

by **United Gordonopia** » Tue Jul 24, 2012 7:58 pm

Gordonopia Premier League
2014 Season Preview

As the Empire gears up for the third season of the Gordonopia Premier League, fans throughout the nation and the world are preparing themselves for what could be the most exciting season yet.

With a respectable WCC cycle now out of the way, the Gordonopia's best will be able to better focus on GPL play. The returning squad also brings with it experience and knowledge that can only be acquired at the international level, and the teams they play for will certainly benefit.

Even more impressive since the last season has been the performance of Gordonopian clubs in UICA competition. Following a decent performance last year, Gordonopian clubs kicked it into high gear, earning the tenth most qualification points of any federation, and the most for any federation out of the top fifteen. This performance helped skyrocket the Gordonopia Football Federation from 53rd in the world to 35th, bringing it to the cusp of earning two Champions Cup spots.

Click here for statistics on all teams, as well as starting 11 rosters

Teams to Watch

FC Deska
Once again, the Northern Wall is a favorite to win both the league and the cup. Following a somewhat disappointing 5th place finish in the 2013 regular season, partly due to the fact that half of the team's starting defense also started on the concurrently playing national squad, the team managed to take 3rd for the second year in a row in the Gordonopia Cup. This year, though, coming off of an impressive run in the Globe Cup that saw the team make it to the Group Stage, and with the first batch of internationals mixing in with the roster, the team may finally lift its first GPL-era Cup. Adding on to the sense of urgency is the fact that captain and goalkeeper, Ludwig Strauss, who is the league's only big name star still playing from the Republican era, has stated that this will be his last season.

Latimere United
After placing 3rd in the 2013 regular season, and hoisting the Gordonopia Cup over their bitter rivals, Kaje Football, Latimere United already had a lot of momentum going into this year. After a respectable performance in the Champions Cup that led to a quarterfinal berth in the Globe Cup, though, the team is poised to make an even stronger showing in the 2014 season. Will this be the first time the champions repeat?

Kaje Football
Despite an average performance in the Globe Cup, and a crushing loss to rivals Latimere United in the Gordonopia Cup Final, the dominant offensive team in the GPL remains one of the league's strongest. During the offseason, the team managed to secure one of the stronger international newcomers to the league with veteran fullback Joe Long now shoring up their back line. Better still is the news that star attacking midfielder Roman 'Galdinho' Galoslon, previously of Erathore, has just nationalized as a Gordonopian citizen. With that, he extended his contract with Kaje, securing the team's 'Dynamic Duo', along with striker Vonn Keller, for the future.

Kjeldor Knights
The black sheep of our teams to watch, the Knights managed to follow up their impressive 2012 season, one which saw them earn a semifinal spot in the Gordonopia Cup, with a disappointing 10th place finish in 2013. This year, they hope to turn that around. Not only is Golden Glove winning goalie Dale Keller returning, but the team's starting lineup is back to full form, following an injury plagued 2013. As long as the team can stay healthy, it will certainly be a contender throughout the year.

Imperial Guardian Pre-Season Power Rankings

1. FC Deska
2. Latimere United
3. Kaje Football
4. Teva FC
5. Gordonopia FC
6. Willingham AC
7. Gordonopia FC
8. Kjeldor Knights
9. Fusba United
10. Plains
11. Reinheim Metro
12. Union Holiday
13. FC Gordonopia City
14. Reichsburg FC
15. Territories Alliance
16. München SV
17. Bolsom Sport

by **Phoenigetuzstha** » Wed Jul 25, 2012 8:46 am

Phoenigetuzstha Divizia Nationala

Preview: Club Expectations - The Big Five

Before the season kicks off, let us look at some of the big teams, and assess their potential finishes in the season. This overview will not look at all clubs, mainly due to limitations in information, but we will look at the larger clubs, those known as 'The Big Five' which have dominated the league in the past few seasons. This is so that people can get a more in depth perception of how their team will perform over the season, and maybe so they can heighten, or lower their expectations.

AC Regia Artadates

Full Name: Athletic Club Regia Artadates
Ground: Didoan Foundation Stadium
Last Season Finish: 1st
Predicted Finish: 1st

AC Regia Artadates are the most successful team in the league, and the only team to ever win the Phoenigetuzstha Divizia Nationala, that is because they have won it three times in a row. With no major changes to this set up, AC Regia Artadates should make this year their fourth successive title, and, if they don't, then they will probably find their manager, Damtibel Ghammitas out of a job. Their offence usually sees them through, but with the huge youth investment coming from Olimpia Tyreebi, they may be pushed to the wire, but, for the Regia fans, the team must perform how they can, and not think they have this in the bag, and then they'll succeed.

Olimpia Tyreebi

Full Name: Olimpia Tyreebi Football
Ground: Tyreebiad Stadium
Last Season Finish: 3rd
Predicted Finish: 2nd

Having always been a competitive team, Olimpia Tyreebi have never placed outside the top 4 in the league, with their best result coming two seasons ago, when they finished second. They have invested a lot of money in their youth development, and for the first season ever, look like a genuine contender for the title. While it would be unwise to get the fans hopes up for a title in the league, they will give a good showing and are almost certain of retaining a top four finish that all the teams so desperately crave.

Torpedo Okhtepes Oztenza

Full Name: Torpedo Okhtepes Oztenza
Ground: Ezhdar Meidân
Last Season Finish: 2nd
Predicted Finish: 3rd

Torpedo are the over achievers in the Divizia Nationala. Finishing 2nd on two occasions over the three seasons of the league, they are believed to be the huge underdog to succeed every year, but still, miraculously manage to. Their pitiful financial status used to be their weakness, but with a small investment from one of the Queen's nephews, they have been invigorated, and for once, they too, like Olimpia Tyreebi, look like a contender. Their impressive defence will be the key to their success, and the owners haven't bothered to change the starting four at the back, a very wise decision. We will see how it plays out then, over the season, and whether any royal backing as helped them or not.

FC Zimbru Asisuus

Full Name: Football Club Zimbru Asisuus
Ground: Zargale Arena
Last Season Finish: 4th
Predicted Finish: 4th

Zimbru Asisuus in the past have looked like title contenders, leading the first league until it came down to the Championship Group, were they floundered, and finished 3rd overall. Since then, they have failed to replicate such form, finishing 5th and 4th the past two seasons. While a reasonably successful (In Phoenigetuzsthan terms) run in the Globe Cup was witnessed, it still remains to be known when they will become great again, like they were on the very first season. A number of international backers have been interested in the club, but the current owners, who are well liked by the fans have issued a hands of warning and are staying put. Only time will tell if this was the right decision.

Inter Novi Xan

Full Name: English: International New Xan, Phoenigetuzsthan: Bein Ol-Melali Novi Xan
Ground: Mostarad Ja
Last Season Finish: 5th
Predicted Finish: 5th

Out of "The Big Five" Inter Novi Xan is the least successful, finishing 5th on two occasions. They are clearly weaker than the other members, but are still head and shoulders above the other teams in the league. Being realistic, they should comfortably secure fifth, and if lucky, may push Zimbru for fourth, but that seems, as the club is, unlikely. They, like Olimpia Tyreebi, have many youth prospects, but these are under developed, and are unlikely to have an impact for a few seasons, and they'll have to rely on their experienced signings.

THE SEASON

Team                               P   W   D   L  For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Olimpia Tyreebi               38  26   5   7  113  55  +58  83 (Champions Cup)
  2 AC Regia Artadates            38  24   8   6  118  55  +63  80 (Globe Cup)
  3 Torpedo Okhtepes Oztenza      38  23   9   6   77  39  +38  78 (Globe Cup)
  4 FC Zimbru Asisuus             38  19   9  10   73  55  +18  66 (Globe Cup)
  5 Tanitas Aleshera              38  18  11   9   77  54  +23  65
  6 Inter Novi Xan                38  18   8  12   66  45  +21  62
  7 Raikaza Opone                 38  17   6  15   62  71   -9  57
  8 KA Assyriarcha                38  15   8  15   57  58   -1  53
  9 AZAL Artadates                38  15   8  15   63  48  +15  53
 10 Dynas Megardes                38  15   7  16   81  76   +5  52
 11 Royal Laodicaea               38  14   9  15   58  82  -24  51
 12 Belmannos Aleshera            38  14   9  15   60  84  -24  51
 13 Olimpia Bybliis               38  13  10  15   65  69   -4  49
 14 Spartaki Asisuus              38  13   7  18   40  55  -15  46
 15 Hajituza FC                   38  13   7  18   55  75  -20  46
 16 Politehnica Tyreebi           38  13   5  20   36  55  -19  44
 17 Fewetebal Parsa               38   8   9  21   44  70  -26  33
 18 CSC Diante Artadates          38   8   8  22   52  77  -25  32
 19 Dagon Xifharaigon             38   7   9  22   49  86  -37  30 (Relegated)
 20 Ba'alikk Novi Xan             38   5  12  21   40  77  -37  27 (Relegated)

So, as we can see, Olimpia Tyreebi has ended AC Regia Artadates reign as champion. So, the qualifiers are:

Champions Cup: Olimpia Tyreebi
Globe Cup: AC Regia Artadates, Torpedo Okhtepes Oztenza, FC Zimbru Asisuus

Olimpia Tyreebi - First Title

by **Aels** » Wed Jul 25, 2012 2:06 pm

Procedural notes: The entry of Prison Guards (Perfidious Revolution) has been rejected as each user is only entitled to two associations in the Cygnus Cup.

Key to abbreviations

AEL  Aels                     LLF  LAPFL Federation
AGU  Aguazul                  MAP  Mapletish
AIS  Arcadian Islands         MIC  Michael VII
AMV  Andossa Se Mitrin Vega   MNG  Mangolana
ANC  Ancharmunn               NSI  Northern Sunrise Islands
ASG  Astograth                OSD  Ossidiacqua
BRP  Boring Paradise          OSR  Osarius
BVR  Beaverriver              PIS  Polar Islandstates
COM  Capitalizt SLANI         SAU  Saugeais
CPV  Capivara Group           SSO  The FSSO
CRM  Carmadin                 TAE  Taeshan
CVC  Civil Citizenry          TBI  The Babbage Islands
DAI  Dainer                   THL  Thaulandi
DAL  Danaelia                 UNF  Unified Falcon		
FLP  Filopines                VAL  Valanora
FRU  Free University          VIL  Vilita
FSC  Free South Califas       VLD  Valladares
HLO  Homelands our            WIL  Wild Isle
ICM  The Icemark              WRL  Whirl Islands
ITB  Iturributa               WZI  West Zirconia
KOR  Ko-oren                  YSP  Yesopalitha
KPZ  Kagdazka and Pazhujebu   ZRB  Zarbli
LCP  Licentiapacisterra

Cygnus Cup XVI

The 16th Cygnus Cup sees the number of entrants skyrocket to 46 from 45 associations, breaking the old mark by 8 teams and 7 associations. AS Bezieres, the title holders, qualified as defending champions despite not qualifying through the Valladar cup system.

With an even number of teams involved, there will once again be no complicated qualifying rounds. There will be 28 teams taking part in a Playoff Round, with the remaining 18 teams qualifying directly to the first round.

The final of Cygnus Cup 16 will be held at Estadio Prosperea, Ciudaga (AGU), capacity 70,000.

Playoff round results

*Team 1 is at home in first leg; Team 2 at home in second leg

(THL)                   Tower 3    2–6    Sporting Iturributa       (ITB)   1–2   1–4 
(NSI)       Ninon Beart Reapers  p 2–2    Errion Vega FK            (AMV)   1–1   1–1  (4–2 pen)
(MAP)               Home United    2–1    Caernankry City           (ANC)   0–0   2–1 
(LCP)        Montfort Wanderers    4–5    Iona Spaceport Defenders  (UNF)   3–2   1–3 
(YSP)           Unbidden United    4–1    SC Derrota                (CPV)   1–0   3–1 
(BRP)         Empilot United FC  a 3–3    Bastion                   (SSO)   1–1   2–2 
(MIC)          FC Jagoza United    8–1    Ragaman                   (DAI)   6–0   2–1 
(FSC)                   Fontana    2–4    Arsenrall                 (MNG)   1–3   1–1 
(WIL)             Ruaonemotunga    3–1    Ko-oren Capital           (KOR)   2–1   1–0 
(BVR)            Tributary Town    0–3    Trechoid Wanderers        (AEL)   0–1   0–2 
(DAL)              Flamiango CV    0–5    Learton                   (ICM)   0–2   0–3 
(FRU)      Maritime Archaeology    0–6    Riverside                 (SAU)   0–5   0–1 
(FLP)               West Doddon    3–2    Clube Cobreloa            (OSD)   2–1   1–1 
(AIS)        North Esperance FC    1–3    East Kilbride Untied      (HLO)   0–3   1–0

Draw for the First Round proper

Trechoid Wanderers (AEL)–Iton Valley FC (OSR)
FC Jagoza United (MIC)–Cross SC (ZRB)
East Kilbride Untied (HLO)–AS Bezieres (VLD)
Navon Beach (LLF)–Sonoma Center Panthers (COM)
Iona Spaceport Defenders (UNF)–Redwood Forest (WZI)
Home United (MAP)–AS Peravova (VAL)
Sporting Iturributa (ITB)–Great Falls Cymru (TBI)
Unbidden United (YSP)–Portland Greencaps (WRL)
Arsenrall (MNG)–Olympique de Fontvielle (VLD)
Ninon Beart Reapers (NSI)–Merrilin Chasers (CVC)
Empilot United FC (BRP)–Northeastern (CRM)
Learton (ICM)–Resolute Storm 1913 FC (PIS)
Ruaonemotunga (WIL)–Jungle Strike FC (VIL)
West Doddon (FLP)–FKM (KPZ)
Riverside (SAU)–CA Condadore (AGU)
Mt. Ceabring Thunder (TAE)–Astograth University (ASG)

by **United Gordonopia** » Wed Jul 25, 2012 7:14 pm

Gordonopian Premier League
2014 Season - Weeks 1-10 Official Wrap Up

Pos Team                 Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts  
 1 FC Deska               10    8   1   1    18    7  +11    25
 2 Willingham AC          10    5   3   2    24   19   +5    18
 3 Reichsburg FC           9    5   2   2    19   16   +3    17
 4 Gordonopia FC           9    5   2   2    23   21   +2    17
 5 FC Gordonopia City      9    5   1   3    16   11   +5    16
 6 Reinheim Metro         10    4   2   4    12   15   −3    14
 7 Latimere United         9    4   1   4    21   19   +2    13
 8 Kaje Football           9    4   1   4    16   14   +2    13
 9 Territories Alliance    9    3   4   2    13   13    0    13
10 München SV             10    3   4   3     7    8   −1    13
11 Bolsom Sport            9    4   0   5    15   17   −2    12
12 Kjeldor Knights        10    4   0   6    12   14   −2    12
13 West Tolten             9    2   3   4    21   23   −2     9
14 Plains                 10    2   3   5     8   13   −5     9
15 Teva FC                 9    3   0   6    16   24   −8     9
16 Union Holiday           9    2   2   5     8    9   −1     8
17 Fusba United           10    1   3   6     9   15   −6     6

The 2014 season of the Gordonopia Premier League is now under way, and a mere ten weeks into the season fans have already had their share of both expected results and big surprises.

To the surprise of few, FC Deska currently sits atop the standings by a comfortable seven points, with an impressive 8-1-1 stretch, with their only loss coming on opening night. The run equals last year's performance from Kaje Football, which ultimately won the regular season. One notable aspect of this run, on top of the stellar defense typically displayed by the 'Northern Wall', is the fact that Deska seems to have finally found some offensive kick. Their 18 goals puts them five above any of their previous season starts, with three goals scored in three of their matches so far, on top of their five clean sheets. The success so far seems to come from the team as a whole, rather than one or a few standout players. The young Martin Mallorn, in his third season with the Wall, is so far showing that he may be the best striker to come out of the Deska academy in years, if not ever. Captain Ludwig Strauss is showing why he has remained a fixture in the Deska and National Team goal for twenty years with a performance perhaps better than his Golden Glove-winning effort in 2012. The defensive line as a whole is performing as well as any point in the team's storied history, with notable examples including national team starters Roger Steiner and Lane Franz, who have played every minute this season, and Mangolanan international Alex Wesley, who is so far shaping up to be the best foreign newcomer this year. As long as the team can continue, or even come close, to their performance thus far, they could easily dominate the league for most of the season.

Another notable aspect at the top of the rankings is the sheer dominance of teams from the nation's two largest metro areas. Unlike in past seasons, where the front-runners have had a mix of small-city and territorial-based teams along with the big market contenders, all of the top six teams come from the nations largest markets, with three coming from the massive Capitol Metro Area alone: Gordonopia FC, FC Gordonopia City and Willingham AC. Rounding out this big-city dominance are the two teams from Greater Deska, FC Deska and Reinheim Metro (which was expected to be a middle flight team this season), and Reichsburg FC, from the Reichsburg-Holiday Metro Area. Of these teams, all but Reinheim are within a single win of one another, with the leader, Willingham, having played an extra game over the other three.

A big surprise thus far has been the sluggishness of two expected powerhouses: Kaje Football and Latimere United. The two teams sit at eighth and seventh places respectively, separated only by goals scored. Although this is still within post-season contention, the result is a far cry from the dominating performances expected from two of the league's best teams. Latimere began the season well, coming off a first matchday bye to win their first three games, before entering a rut in which they lost the next three. Kaje, meanwhile, had an abysmal performance in their first few games, but following a 3-0 victory over Latimere in the 5th week, have only lost a single match. Both teams certainly have the talent to move up in the rankings, but only time will tell whether or not that will happen.

An even bigger surprise, though, is the poor performance showed by two of the league's best squads: Teva FC and West Tolten. Both have remained consistent offensive threats, but thus far have showed an anemic performance on the defensive end. West, which is tied for third in the league for goals scored, with only nine games played, has a negative goal differential of two, while Teva has so far shown the worst goal difference in the league. Although it is too early to rule either of these contenders out, both teams will have to put in serious effort to dig themselves out of this early-season hole.

Moving on to individual performances, there are a number of contenders for the Golden Boot from a variety of teams, though three appear to be leading the pack. Orzaize Lizaran of Willingham AC, a Ittuributan striker, has so far earned an impressive eight goals, with three further assists. Deska's Martin Mallorn has equaled Lizaran in terms of goals, but with only one assist thus far. Finally, Gordon Brink, last year's winner, has earned seven goals, with six assists, making him a vital offensive asset for his team.

On the defensive end, the 38 year old Ludwig Strauss is currently the front runner, though several other keepers are nipping at his heels. Jonathon Hughes of Union Holiday, a newcomer from the National University of Gordonopia, is showing his team's defensive capabilities even without their former star goalie, Jeffery Street, who signed MS Leighton of Queer Poco el mono Ara following last season. However, unless Holiday can move much better offensively, they may be in serious danger of relegation. Additionally, Simon Swift out of München SV has shown a strong performance, with four clean sheets this season; one less than Deska's Strauss. However, Swift faces a similar issue as Hughes, with a team that can perform very well defensively, but packs little to no punch on the attack.

Matchday Results

by **Earent** » Thu Jul 26, 2012 9:52 am

The lead changes by day...

Matchday One: Attereg, Nithgard, and Stroyfungul GU

First alphabetically are Attereg GU, hoping to recover from Tykel Marsinee's departure. They made a good showing at home against Brayntel, with Tash Mylee scoring early on in an attempt to break into the starting eleven, and Huste Leal adding insurance after halftime. Stroyf had an easy start visiting Rogglebo, with Toyvin Vish and Teav Rettin scoring early on. The second half was much better for the hosts, with Vofe Santee leading the defense, but not much adventure.

Nithgard shockingly scored three goals all at once, and just as shockingly are not sixth. Pesser Hast and Balgin Tyvay scored in the first half before small midfielder Pyp Lunas recorded unheralded Stirvik's first goal of the season. However, Moyer Lurint would give Nithgard another goal back, so they wind up two-goal winners as well.

Matchday Two: Stroyfungul GU, outright

It would have been very difficult for Attereg and Nithgard to remain joint leaders after the second matchday, because they were playing each other.

It was a pretty exciting match, with an excellent second half making up for a sloppy first half that had allowed Brantel Soroff and Hast to score. The second saw Klayf Brog give Kaynd the lead with a fortunate chip shot from the midfield (although they had controlled possession for the prior ten minutes, so it was not entirely undeserved) before Ipe Hengel gave the visitors a late equalizer.

This left Stroyfungul free to win by a pair again, which they did, Raysil McFree and Kaysor Enthrak easing past an Assertham still probably dazed about staying up.

Matchday Three: Ungalb Devsgrybe

The champions cometh? Once again, Brayntel were in the focus--for all the wrong reasons. We'd ask how their fans handeled Dotch Belken's utter implosion in goal, but, you know, Brayntel fans live in their own little world.

The first half at least was close, with Iles Maxik and Nayn scoring on opposite sides of a Moyer Kayns effort. His fellow on the national team (well, whenever we have/had one of those), Tearim Hayz, would score quickly to open the second half. And then Dorim Atik added another one, before Charden Maris' humiliatingly-long effort. Somehow Paykev Myder pulled one back for the visitors. And his religious bling will probably be appreciated more by Ungalb Devsgrybe fans than the Brayntel faithful-ish.

(Stroyf won also and are the only other perfect team, Doncher Maygul's goal putting them past Atteregav Numa; they're second on goal difference, though.)

Matchday Five: Stroyfungul GU

Your perntmakers of the first seventh are without question Brayntel TU. And that's really about all they're good for, with the worst defensive display in the league to date. Myder has put in his transfer offer, which is symbolic because ha, like we do transfers. (And all the Attereg GU fans exhale because at least no one can defect from the club now.)

In fairness, Devsgrybe's failing to win is probably just as influential here. They had Stivarnel GU well under control for a while thanks to a Nayn effort, before Talia Klyn equalized.

But to Kolpuung, where Stroyf actually had a very precarious time of it in a manner not inherently befitting, let us say for the purposes of argument, a side in the top half never mind title chasers. On paper it was a comeback; after the first half, Kayns had scored two to Rettin's one--yet, the hosts were by far the more confident side, and Vish eventually assisted Talia Wonker for the equalizer before a less natural pass to Maygul gave them the win.

Matchday Seven: Rogglebo TU

What?

Sure, there's been several overachievements from relatively new sides. But that doesn't mean we're used to it. Part of the problem is that Vofe Santee is really coming into his own as a leader at the (very crowded) back, rather than an individual who excels on his own, with Yels Hannoway still doing nothing on the bench. So it's hard to single out individual achievements.

Today, they relied on a goal from Rumee Dasser, a tall centralish defender who lopes forward on occasion and can't be really considered a wingback. Then, they scored an extra goal, just for kicks, from Nyp Brond, essentially a midfielder.

An extra goal.

Against Ousteeble TU.

Who are even more defensive than Rogglebo themselves.

This just doesn't happen.

Matchday Twelve: Ungalb Devsgrybe

Well, that lasted about half the season to date and also about half the season to date longer than anyone expected, but some normalcy has resumed. Rogglebo were defeated by another surprising team, Deahpild, who are now in the top half, in that nice "overachievement we can wrap our head around" place.

Today their fan base was excited if not contented. They needed to work early on before a long goal from a huffing Pask Trindor gave them the lead, only for Papint Luvelee to equalize after a defensive miscue from Norn Tovee. Stavin Bulris eventually won it for Deahpild, after a series of short passes from the midfield.

Devsgrybe took advantage, with Hayz scoring the only goal against Stirvik. Reaven Laynee is coming to see the issues with the three-points-for-a-win system, a sentiment she illustrates in traditionally elaborate prose, this involving arson, scarves, and flyswatters. Both clubs have equal defensive records, giving up just over a goal per game through the first third; Devsgrybe's offense is, unsurprisingly, far better.

And they stayed at the top of the table for a good long time, cuing many dire "males in threepeat" puns from the Devsgrybe press. We shall pause mid-run to the half-important

Halfway checkpoint

with a selection of games that may or may not foreshadow the end of the season.

Ungalb Devsgrybe's trip to Kolpuung was big; Stroyfungul started out tied for fifth, after tailing off from their hot start. Neither of these sides are known for defense, and yet, that was what was on display with the Gull pair in particular making several clearances for the hosts. Chalk some of it up to nerves on both sides--neither high-powered offense was really able to get up off the ground. No score.

Another big one was the Bloyben derby. This season has brought a new answer to the old question of "what if one goes down, what will the other do with themselves?" namely "maybe go down with them." They were seventeenth and eighteenth heading in, and the resulting draw was a moral victory for the hosts, who go clear of the drop zone on a messy tiebreaker with Stirvik and Ungalb Impodel (more on whom soon).

Those hosts, I shall clarify, were Stivarnel GU. And, fittingly, Lakee Varnel would be their goalscorer in the 37th minute. Ronthand equalized through Tanch Laygel, but that wasn't enough to escape the bottom of the table.

As for Impodel, well, at first they didn't look like much. Facing Ousteeble TU, they quickly conceded a goal to Paita Rinth and then settled down before miscommunication between Tavoy Noynis and Durint Longe let Aleash Allagondee through to score again.

But then they did something very surprising indeed. Ranthit Tearlilee scored a goal. Against Ousteeble.

That joins the two Rogglebo scored against them on Matchday Seven for a grand first-half total of, um, three.

Moving on.

Matchday Twenty-four: Ousteeble TU

They'd been tied since matchday twenty, but Devsgrybe's goal difference proved too much to make up. At first. But Ousteeble got their job done, with a Neahat Layn goal getting revenge on Rogglebo.

This meant that Devsgrybe slipped up, and how. Brandith GU's impressive survival hasn't received as much coverage as some other teams', mostly because their players seem too evilish/under the control of evilish managers to ever be called up to the national team. And yes, maybe there's something in that; Maxik was at best unlucky to be called offsides early on, Buug Mylee's shot might not have crossed the line, Kayv Rashith might have added a second goal had he not been yellow-carded...but all the same, there's no excuse for how the defense seemed to give up in the second half. Tarn Meanlee scored a brace, and Dosin Langer tacked on another one with Devsgrybe futile. It's not clear what it would have looked like had they been more obviously trying--maybe just "out of position," with the implication that at least the defenders meant to run somewhere.

So Ousteeble took the lead, and in the lead they stayed. Devsgrybe lost their next two, to Brantslaybel and Ungalb Impodel, but slowly recovered, preventing Ousteeble from outright putting the title away.

We take you now to matchday thirty-four.

Ousteeble lead by one; a win against Impodel (seventeenth and doomed) will secure the win, and a draw will suffice unless Devsgrybe win against Stroyfungul (in a big tie for seventh, underwhelming after last season's expectations and their start, but whaddaya do?)

6 minutes: First goal of the day comes for Drenda Munge of Stivarnel, whose crosstown rivals are throwing them a "you're going to be last whatever happens" party. Maybe some consolation. Oh well. A fresh wave of invective taunts from the Ronthand fans begins, in spite of this. Or perhaps because.
13 minutes: Even less relevance from Tash Mylee scoring for Attereg GU against Ungalb Gultpyret. He's been one of the breakout rookies of this year--slowly, Dagin Hender is earning the fans' trust, and this has helped.
19 minutes: A bit of nidjing action. Padig Mune elegantly assists his nidjlome Ruva Klyg, who scores for Nithgard against Deahpild. Beautiful stuff from the youngsters, though nothing novel--you have to wonder whether Nithgard will ever come up with anything new.
20 minutes: As I was typing that up, Sylev Reands has equalized in the Bloyben derby. Unnecessary delirium for the host fans, numbness for the visitors.
21 minutes: Goal in a relevant match! Brantslaybel began the day in a Globe Cup spot on goal difference, but have fallen behind thanks to a penalty kick from Dess Hean of Brandith. Meanlee was probably diving. Oh well.
26 minutes: Talia Klyn gives Stivarnel the lead in the derby once again, trying to rally the side. Not sure how much good is done now but then again, they're playing for pride, they want this.
28 minutes: Goal! It's Dorim Atik putting Ungalb Devsgrybe in front! And that would leave them in first overall. Ousteeble want Stroyf to equalize, or could settle for scoring against Impodel, aka the worst defense in the league.
31 minutes: As they say in Kukalaya, the goals have ingeminated. First is Teaden Amsee scoring for Devsgrybe to make it a lot harder for Stroyf to come back now--Ousteeble will have to win this title themselves. And there's another goal, and the second equalizer for Ronthand, this thanks to Nays Dearan.
32 minutes: Ingemination, ingeminated. Remember how Brantslaybel fell behind? Well, the team they were tied with, Rogglebo, found themselves in the same position courtesy of Moyna Hayris of Assertham. After surprising themselves by surviving last season, they're almost safe now, though could struggle if Stirvik beat Brayntel. Well, not to be outdone, little Rogglebo went and tied it right back up, thanks to Joundra Hylee. I mean, right off the restart. Oops.
35 minutes: Momentum. It's a thing. Rogglebo decide that perhaps winning would help their cause (and if Hannoway came up with this stratagem it'll be her greatest contribution of the season perhaps), and duly score through Luvelee.
37 minutes: Ingemination to the whateverth power! Assertham were vaguely concerned that Stirvik could beat Brayntel, but Brayntel (secure in third place) make that harder by scoring through Paghif Bell. Somewhat like last season, Assertham try and show that they don't need the help, with Nayz Harsith tying up their game. That's four goals in five minutes for two teams closer to Ousteeble (stylistically) than to neutral play. What is this madness.
43 minutes: Talia Klyn is holding this team together. Or trying to. An assist gives Munge a brace and provokes some appreciative applause from the visitors. The hosts appear to be throwing more food than usual at them...
44 minutes: Off the restart! And it's Lakee Varnel who comes through again, blazing past a bewildered Arbis Kakyl and leaving Ronthand no chance. Okay, now Stivarnel fans are enjoying it.
45+1 minutes: This could be big.

It is a goal for Tarbor Lyk of Deahpild.

And it has knocked Nithgard GU out of sixth place.

Will wonders never cease...
51 minutes: We return with Stevin Hasper scoring, um, Ungalb Devsgrybe's third goal against Stroyfungul. Ousteeble, any time you want to start winning would probably be good...
59 minutes: Vivid Hyf equalizes for Ungalb Gultpyret against Attereg. Tempo increasing a little for Ousteeble. Still no score there.
61 minutes: Midfielder Meltee Peskin gives Deahpild their lead back. Say what you will about the fans but he's been great for them this season, well deserving of a callup. Come to think of it that could be more desperation than anything else for Ousteeble.
65 minutes: Okay, um, Enthrak puts Stroyf on the scoreboard. Sure, they ran wild last season when it meant nothing, but it has to be too late for them to come back now. Doesn't it?
67 minutes: Mylee has grabbed a second for Attereg, assisted by Hengel. That's probably nice.
80 minutes: Bit of a quieter second half, hasn't it been? Ousteeble trying not to look at the scoreboard anymore, Impodel know what they're doing now and have stepped it up a notch. Stroyfungul not so much doing well on defense, but Devsgrybe are playing it a little more conservatively now. Also, Hast has scored for Nithgard.
82 minutes: Things calmed down for Assertham-Rogglebo in spite, or perhaps because, of that first-half spurt, no changes in the Globe Cup representation either it seems. Unless Devsgrybe get knocked down there...Gelp Rofazh scoring for Attereg GU now.
85 minutes: Attereg are enjoying this now, it's a hat trick for young Mylee.
88 minutes: And in spite of that they can't even score the last goal for their own city! Tayrin Blume gets Numa on the board against Perntav Marna.
90 minutes: And nothing else in Bloyben in spite of their first half, either. Stivarnel win the battle and lose the war. Unless Ronthand have nothing to play for next season and so they both lose the war. Um. That doesn't make sense. Is anything going to happen for Ousteeble?
90+minutes: No.

Pos/Team                 Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Ungalb Devsgrybe       34   22   5   7    70   35  +35    71 C/CC
 2 Ousteeble TU           34   20  10   4    33   11  +22    70 GC
 3 Brayntel TU            34   20   6   8    46   34  +12    66 GC
 4 Rogglebo TU            34   17   3  14    31   30   +1    54 GC
 5 Brantslaybel TU        34   15   8  11    49   42   +7    53
 6 Attereg GU             34   14   8  12    57   57    0    50
 7 Nithgard GU            34   13  10  11    39   33   +6    49
 8 Brandith GU            34   14   7  13    54   55   −1    49
 9 Deahpild TU            34   14   6  14    50   56   −6    48
10 Stroyfungul GU         34   13   8  13    58   52   +6    47
11 Atteregav Numa         34   13   6  15    24   31   −7    45
12 Perntav Marna TU       34   12   5  17    32   40   −8    41
13 Ronthand TU            34   11   7  16    53   57   −4    40
14 Ungalb Gultpyret       34   10   8  16    44   57  −13    38
15 Assertham TU           34   10   7  17    32   47  −15    37
16 Stirvik TU             34    8   9  17    42   52  −10    33 Relegated
17 Ungalb Impodel         34    7  10  17    57   70  −13    31 Relegated
18 Stivarnel GU           34    6  11  17    41   53  −12    29 Relegated

Promoted:
Retatyn TU: The Green Dots of Dyma Konga are actually closer to teal, but no one is looking too closely. Retatyn is an interesting small town, whose residents tend to embrace immigrant-style enthusiasm as opposed to staider liturgy, but are more or less all Earental old stock.
Ungalb Tratbongent: The dockworkers return, as defensive as ever.
Kolpuung GU: Honestly known for their facilities in other sports. Very nice swimming pool and tennis courts if you're into that kind of thing. Not much in the way of football to date, though.

by **United Gordonopia** » Thu Jul 26, 2012 1:58 pm

Gordonopian Premier League
2014 Season - Weeks 11-20 Official Wrap Up

Pos Team                 Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts  
 1 FC Deska               19   11   5   3    28   14  +14    38
 2 Gordonopia FC          18   11   4   3    45   35  +10    37
 3 Reichsburg FC          19   10   4   5    41   34   +7    34
 4 Willingham AC          19    8   5   6    39   35   +4    29
 5 Reinheim Metro         19    9   2   8    25   27   −2    29
 6 Kaje Football          19    8   4   7    31   28   +3    28
 7 Teva FC                19    9   1   9    37   41   −4    28
 8 Territories Alliance   19    7   6   6    27   30   −3    27
 9 Latimere United        18    7   4   7    35   34   +1    25
10 Union Holiday          19    7   3   9    16   16    0    24
11 Plains                 19    6   6   7    25   27   −2    24
12 FC Gordonopia City     19    7   2  10    31   29   +2    23
13 Kjeldor Knights        19    7   2  10    21   23   −2    23
14 West Tolten            19    5   6   8    49   51   −2    21
15 München SV             19    5   5   9    21   30   −9    20
16 Bolsom Sport           18    6   1  11    27   36   −9    19
17 Fusba United           19    3   8   8    18   26   −8    17

With the conclusion of the 2014 second leg, it seems that a pattern, or perhaps a curse, is appearing in the GPL.

Although Deska has managed to cling to its lead by a single point over historic rival Gordonopia FC, its gaping seven point lead from the first leg has been nearly released. This comes on the back of a 3-4-2 performance over the ten weeks, a far cry from the 8-1-1 effort seen throughout the first ten. This rapid drop, though, is not without precedent, and in fact seems to follow the pattern established by the league's early leaders throughout its first seasons. In the inaugural 2012 season, Plains led the pack by a healthy three points following a 7-2-0 run in the first leg. By the end of the second leg, though, it had been passed by Reichsburg FC via goal difference thanks to a 3-3-4 result in the second leg. The team ultimately regained a solid lead after the third leg, but was narrowly passed up by FC Deska in the final four weeks. Similarly, Kaje football matched this year's 8-1-1 performance by FC Deska in the 2013 season, only to see that lead virtually erased as it went 4-2-3 from weeks 11-20. In the end, the team managed to hold itself together, and win the regular season by a margin of a single point.

Is this trend part of some superstitious 'leaders curse' in the middle weeks of the season? Or is it simply other teams figuring out how to play against the league's top squad? As the GPL continues, it will be interesting to see if this trend proliferates, and is FC Deska managed to repeat the late-leg performance of its predecessors.

Outside of the top spot, there has been a lot of movement in the table. The second, third and fourth places remain the same, although Gordonopia FC, which held the fourth spot following the tenth matchday, has switched places with Willingham AC, which previously held the second spot. Former fifth place FC Gordonopia City has fallen all the way to twelfth after an abysmal 2-1-7 run. Kaje Football has managed to move from 8th to 6th, while Teva FC has posted an impressive 6-1-3 streak to shoot from 15th to 7th. Several other teams, such as München SV and Union Holiday, have seen big changes from their first-leg standings.

The front-runners for individual awards have shifted somewhat since the conclusion of the first leg. Willingham AC's Orzaize Lizaran continues to impress, with 17 goals and five assists to his credit. Gordon Brink of Latimere United has continued to perform as well, though with 14 goals and seven assists he may be falling behind Lizaran. Coming new into the front runners is national team co-captain Norm Bates, the star attacking midfielder or West Tolten. Despite his team's miserable 14th place spot in the standings, West has managed to score more goals than any other team in the league. Bates has thus far earned eight to his credit, but also leads the league with an unbelievable 21 assists, making him involved in nearly 60% of his teams nets. Young Gordonopia FC striker Jonathon Turner also appears to be bubbling under, with 11 goals and three assists over the last leg, bringing his total to 14 and four.

For the Golden Glove, there appears to be only two contenders, with München SV's defense having a virtual meltdown compared to the first leg. Ludwig Strauss appears to be the front-runner, with a mere 14 goals against him and his team's stellar defense throughout the entire season. Union Holiday's Jonathon Hughes, meanwhile, has been a major factor in keeping his team down to 16 goals, which has certainly helped the team rise from 16th to 10th from the end of the last leg.

Matchday Results

by **Aels** » Thu Jul 26, 2012 2:40 pm

Cygnus Cup XVI

First round results

*Team 1 is at home in first leg; Team 2 at home in second leg

(AEL)        Trechoid Wanderers    7–4    Iton Valley FC            (OSR)   3–1   4–3 
(MIC)          FC Jagoza United    5–3    Cross SC                  (ZRB)   2–1   3–2 
(HLO)      East Kilbride Untied    0–6    AS Bezieres               (VLD)   0–4   0–2 
(LLF)               Navon Beach    0–1    Sonoma Center Panthers    (COM)   0–1   0–0 
(UNF)  Iona Spaceport Defenders    1–6    Redwood Forest            (WZI)   0–3   1–3 
(MAP)               Home United    3–4    AS Peravova               (VAL)   2–1   1–3 
(ITB)       Sporting Iturributa    4–1    Great Falls Cymru         (TBI)   3–1   1–0 
(YSP)           Unbidden United    2–3    Portland Greencaps        (WRL)   1–2   1–1 
(MNG)                 Arsenrall    2–4    Olympique de Fontvielle   (VLD)   0–2   2–2 
(NSI)       Ninon Beart Reapers    1–7    Merrilin Chasers          (CVC)   0–3   1–4 
(BRP)         Empilot United FC    0–3    Northeastern              (CRM)   0–1   0–2 
(ICM)                   Learton    4–4 a  Resolute Storm 1913 FC    (PIS)   3–2   1–2 
(WIL)             Ruaonemotunga    0–2    Jungle Strike FC          (VIL)   0–1   0–1 
(FLP)               West Doddon    1–6    FKM                       (KPZ)   0–1   1–5 
(SAU)                 Riverside    1–4    CA Condadore              (AGU)   0–3   1–1 
(TAE)      Mt. Ceabring Thunder    2–4    Astograth University      (ASG)   2–1   0–3

Second round results

(KPZ)                       FKM    3–2    Sonoma Center Panthers    (COM)   1–1   2–1  (aet)
(VAL)               AS Peravova    4–2    FC Jagoza United          (MIC)   2–1   2–1 
(AEL)        Trechoid Wanderers  p 2–2    Jungle Strike FC          (VIL)   2–0   0–2  (5–4 pen)
(CVC)          Merrilin Chasers    5–6    Olympique de Fontvielle   (VLD)   2–2   3–4 
(ITB)       Sporting Iturributa    5–0    Portland Greencaps        (WRL)   4–0   1–0 
(PIS)    Resolute Storm 1913 FC    6–3    Redwood Forest            (WZI)   4–1   2–2 
(VLD)               AS Bezieres    4–3    Northeastern              (CRM)   3–1   1–2 
(ASG)      Astograth University    7–2    CA Condadore              (AGU)   3–0   4–2

Quarterfinal results

(ASG)      Astograth University    3–2    Trechoid Wanderers        (AEL)   1–0   2–2 
(PIS)    Resolute Storm 1913 FC    2–6    FKM                       (KPZ)   1–3   1–3 
(VLD)   Olympique de Fontvielle    1–5    AS Bezieres               (VLD)   0–1   1–4 
(ITB)       Sporting Iturributa    8–0    AS Peravova               (VAL)   4–0   4–0

Semifinal results

(VLD)               AS Bezieres    5–3    Astograth University      (ASG)   3–1   2–2 
(ITB)       Sporting Iturributa    5–3    FKM                       (KPZ)   5–3   0–0

Therefore Sporting Iturributa (ITB) will go up against defending champions AS Bezieres (VLD) as the latter club bids to become the first team since Raynor City United (Cygnus Cups 8 and 9), and just the second team overall, to successfully defend the Cygnus Cup. The final of Cygnus Cup 16 will be held at Estadio Prosperea, Ciudaga, Aguazul; capacity 70,000.

by **Free South Califas** » Fri Jul 27, 2012 8:43 am

Free South Califas wrote:UICA COMPETITION ENTRANTS
Champions Cup: Bakersfield
Globe Cup 1: Thousand Oaks
Globe Cup 2: Santa Barbara
Globe Cup 3: San Diego
Cygnus Cup: Santa Maria
SBCC 1: FC Syndical
SBCC 2: Indio
SBCC 3: Channel Islands
SBCC 4: Sycuan

by **Northern Sunrise Islands** » Fri Jul 27, 2012 12:29 pm

And here it is, the NSI post resuming around 60% of the season, for special reasons (OOC: I'll be moving to a new neighborhood.), the NSICA season will be not recorded and the NSI Cup will probably have less teams playing.

LEAGUE THREE 2014

Champions and Runners-Up of the Union League Three:
2012 - Amy City Roses (champion), Maori Town Warriors (runners-up)
2013 - FC Currien (champion), Saint Paul Metropolitanos (runners-up)

   Northern Conference                           Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
01 Mabel Wigglytuffs B                            36   20   6  10    53   38  +15    66
02 Younglins Town Maroons                         36   18   8  10    54   38  +16    62
03 Fannington Town Swifts                         36   16  10  10    55   47   +8    58
04 Desportivo January River                       36   16   9  11    51   39  +12    57
05 Saint Monica Sharks                            36   17   4  15    50   48   +2    55
06 Deaver Town Athletic                           36   13   8  15    49   56   −7    47
07 Catholical University of Northern Sunrise      36   11  12  13    49   47   +2    45
08 Mazini City Midshipmen                         36   12   8  16    40   53  −13    44
09 Rev. Jones Town Priests                        36    7  11  18    47   56   −9    32
10 Braddock Town Bloodlust                        36    7  10  19    38   64  −26    31

   Southern Conference                           Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
01 Victorian Town Islanders                       36   18   8  10    70   51  +19    62
02 Selyne City Purple Pearls                      36   15   9  12    51   45   +6    54
03 Edenia Town Ethernals                          36   14   9  13    47   44   +3    51
04 Dillmington City Spartans                      36   14   9  13    53   51   +2    51
05 Byrd City Penguins                             36   13  12  11    48   46   +2    51
06 Tivoli Green Wave                              36   14   6  16    48   49   −1    48
07 Havellin Town Sport                            36   12  11  13    46   52   −6    47
08 Meadowhill Town Scarecrows                     36   12  10  14    46   45   +1    46
09 Sparx Town Fireflies                           36   11  11  14    33   46  −13    44
10 Lorelei Gyarados                               36    8  13  15    45   58  −13    37

   Western Conference                            Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Western Bliss                                  36   19  11   6    50   33  +17    68
 2 Red Bull Brighton City                         36   20   5  11    63   47  +16    65
03 Seaside Squirtles B                            36   17   7  12    53   47   +6    58
04 Camburria United                               36   17   5  14    43   36   +7    56
05 Indiana Peace                                  36   14  10  12    50   45   +5    52
06 Topeka Chiefs                                  36   12  11  13    43   48   −5    47
07 San Jose Town Priests                          36   13   8  15    39   44   −5    47
08 Pallet Town Mighty Rattatas                    36   12   7  17    51   54   −3    43
09 Maori Town Devils                              36    8  10  18    46   56  −10    34
10 SC Zobio                                       36    8   6  22    35   63  −28    30

   Eastern Conference                            Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts
01 Dundee Athletic                                36   17   7  12    65   48  +17    58
02 Dundee Wild                                    36   17   7  12    53   47   +6    58
03 Sportive Auxerre                               36   15  11  10    52   40  +12    56
04 Union of Leighart                              36   16   8  12    46   39   +7    56
05 Norway Athletic                                36   15  10  11    63   47  +16    55
06 New Hull City Pillgrims                        36   13   8  15    54   60   −6    47
07 Motley Crew                                    36   10  15  11    48   48    0    45
08 Camaro Town Lowriders                          36   11   9  16    50   71  −21    42
09 Kokoto Village Underlings                      36   11   7  18    51   67  −16    40
10 Eastern Prairies United                        36   11   6  19    44   59  −15    39

Champions: Western Bliss
Runners-Up: Mabel Wigglytuffs B

LEAGUE TWO 2014

Champions and Runners-Up of the Union League Two:
2012 - Maori Town Indians (champion), Matthew City Rangers (runners-up)
2013 - Selyne City Athenians (champion), Moncton Citadelles (runners-up)

   Northern Conference                     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts
01 Braddock Town Attack                     34   16  12   6    71   43  +28    60
02 Weddington Town Cupids                   34   16  10   8    63   43  +20    58
03 Villenueve City Racers                   34   17   7  10    64   52  +12    58
04 Jason Town Nightmare                     34   15   9  10    76   62  +14    54
05 Lynder United                            34   15   8  11    57   54   +3    53
06 Maori Town Warriors                      34   14   9  11    73   61  +12    51
07 Arrendine City Aviators                  34   14   9  11    79   70   +9    51
08 Solar City Monfernos                     34   15   6  13    68   68    0    51
09 Palymena Town Dragons                    34   13  10  11    71   60  +11    49
10 Beart City Roses                         34   13   8  13    66   55  +11    47
11 Columbian Town Crew                      34   13   7  14    61   72  −11    46
12 Heartline City Passionfruit Knights      34   12   8  14    60   62   −2    44
13 Rover Town Blues                         34   10  12  12    61   65   −4    42
14 Durmley Town Brewers                     34   10  11  13    58   66   −8    41
15 Northwestern University                  34    7  16  11    46   60  −14    37
16 Brentwood Athletic                       34    9   9  16    62   92  −30    36
17 Aggiesplit Town Dynamo                   34    6  10  18    37   60  −23    28
18 Saint Paul Metropolitanos                34    6   9  19    51   79  −28    27

   Southern Conference                     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts
01 Medley City Brewers                      34   17   9   8    60   42  +18    60
02 Heather Town Rovers                      34   17   8   9    76   56  +20    59
03 Nocturne Casino FC                       34   16   9   9    71   51  +20    57
04 North Londrich Lions                     34   16   7  11    51   50   +1    55
05 Madjorie City Revoltuion                 34   15   9  10    69   50  +19    54
06 Mink Town Survivors                      34   16   6  12    71   56  +15    54
07 Amy City Roses                           34   12  14   8    71   50  +21    50
08 Bicep Beach Town Seals                   34   14   8  12    72   72    0    50
09 FC Currien                               34   12  11  11    68   63   +5    47
10 Redingberg Whalers                       34   11  13  10    63   60   +3    46
11 Byrd City Attack                         34   13   6  15    51   65  −14    45
12 Mingleten Town Kitties                   34   10  12  12    59   62   −3    42
13 Darveston Folkmen                        34   13   3  18    64   79  −15    42
14 South Villages United                    34   12   4  18    54   61   −7    40
15 New Hull City Tigers                     34   10   9  15    54   76  −22    39
16 Ross Hill Mythians                       34   10   7  17    53   63  −10    37
17 Ajax Charlestone                         34    8  11  15    38   60  −22    35
18 Charleston Town Hope                     34    6  10  18    40   69  −29    28

Champions: Braddock Town Attack
Runners-Up: Medley City Brewers

LEAGUE ONE 2014

Champions and Runners-Up of the Union League One:
2012 - Carnival City Samba (champion), Mowling City Tigercats (runners-up)
2013 - Matthew City Rangers (champion), Pearl of the South (runners-up)

   Union League One              Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts
01 Selyne City Athenians          34   17   8   9    45   31  +14    59
02 Brighton City Hove             34   17   8   9    55   44  +11    59
03 Lillepool Dragons              34   16   8  10    46   42   +4    56
04 Baselin Freezers               34   16   7  11    59   42  +17    55
05 Barnesville Town Roosters      34   15   7  12    42   38   +4    52
06 Hayden City Lightning          34   14   9  11    55   48   +7    51
07 Castletown Lords               34   11  16   7    53   43  +10    49
08 Canondale Bombers              34   13  10  11    53   49   +4    49
09 Tremways Rovers                34   13   8  13    51   47   +4    47
10 Brighton Park Robins           34   13   8  13    48   47   +1    47
11 Mist City Floatzels            34   11  14   9    43   43    0    47
12 Maori Town Indians             34   12   7  15    41   52  −11    43
13 Red Wood Ashes                 34   12   6  16    52   57   −5    42
14 Shredsbury Lions               34    9  12  13    42   50   −8    39
15 Easterhill Rabids              34    7  15  12    41   54  −13    36
16 Camelot Town Sirs              34    7  14  13    37   48  −11    35
17 Moncton Citadelles             34    7  11  16    37   52  −15    32
18 Brentwood University           34    5  14  15    39   52  −13    29

Champions: Selyne City Athenians
Runners-Up: Brighton City Hove

PREMIER LEAGUE 2014

International Signings

Lynder Frosslasses
Urbain LEANDRES [MID] (Saugeais)
Thomas SAMUEL [MID] (Saugeais)
Vincent ROSE [FW] (Saugeais)
Fernand BLAISE [FW] (Saugeais)

Mabel Wigglytuffs
Jean-Baptiste MONETTE [GK] (Saugeais)
Winoc COMTOIS [CB] (Saugeais)
ESTEBERRY [CMF] (Dainer)
Thierry TRAVERT [FW] (Saugeais)
USNAVY [ST] (Dainer)

Mardi Lopunnies
RUDIGERT [CB] (Dainer)
VILLEJACK [SMF] (Dainer)

Mallwill Hitmonlees
EDY MARFY [CB] (Dainer)
ISAAC [DMF] (Dainer)
Rodolphe AUGUSTIN [FW] (Saugeais)

Matthew City Senators
Fabien LECLAIR [MID] (Saugeais)
Ariel ROCHE [FW] (Saugeais)

Champions and Runners-Up of the Premier League:
2012 - Ayeville Pikachus (champion), Tivoli City Venassaurs (runners-up)
2013 - Matthew City Senators (champion), Mabel Wigglytuffs (runners-up)

   Premier League             Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts
01 Matthew City Senators       42   25   9   8    71   46  +25    84
02 Mardi Lopunnies             42   23  11   8    65   43  +22    80
03 Mabel Wigglytuffs           42   20  11  11    71   50  +21    71
04 Lynder Frosslasses          42   19  11  12    69   51  +18    68
05 Seaside Wartortles          42   18  13  11    66   52  +14    67
06 Neuville Scythers           42   17  15  10    63   50  +13    66
07 Mowling City Tigercats      42   16  17   9    65   53  +12    65
08 San Jose Sharks             42   15  18   9    55   43  +12    63
09 Davencreek Victinis         42   17  12  13    60   54   +6    63
10 Mallwill Hitmonlees         42   14  18  10    66   54  +12    60
11 Crassweil Houndooms         42   16  12  14    63   62   +1    60
12 Tivoli City Venassaurs      42   13  17  12    62   52  +10    56
13 Ninon Beart Reapers         42   13  15  14    56   54   +2    54
14 Carnival City Samba         42   12  15  15    52   63  −11    51
15 Preston Athletic            42   11  13  18    56   73  −17    46
16 Matthew City Rangers        42   10  15  17    53   61   −8    45
17 Ayeville Pikachus           42    9  18  15    52   62  −10    45
18 Brentwood Charizards        42   10  13  19    47   66  −19    43
19 Pearl of the South          42   10  13  19    45   64  −19    43
20 Depreche City Retros        42    8  14  20    49   81  −32    38
21 Mignon Beart Charmers       42    8  10  24    47   75  −28    34
22 Saint Magdalene United      42    7  12  23    46   70  −24    33

Champions: Matthew City Senators
Runners-Up: Mardi Lopunnies

UICA:
TQCC: Matthew City Senators
GC: Mardi Lopunnies, Mabel Wigglytuffs, Lynder Frosslasses
SBCC: Selyne City Athenians, Brighton City Hove, Lillepool Dragons, Baselin Freezers

by **Aels** » Fri Jul 27, 2012 1:47 pm

Cygnus Cup XVI

FINAL (at Estadio Prosperea, Ciudagua, Aguazul)

(VLD)               AS Bezieres  e 2–0    Sporting Iturributa       (ITB)  (0–0 FT)

Congratulations to Valladar team AS Bezieres, who successfully defend their title as the champion of national cup winners. They are the first team to do so since Raynor City United defended their Cygnus Cup 8 title in CYG9. Therefore they will play in Cygnus Cup 17 as defending champions, should they fail to qualify for it through the Valladar association's national or league cup.

by **United Gordonopia** » Fri Jul 27, 2012 3:02 pm

Gordonopian Premier League
2014 Season - Weeks 21-30 Official Wrap Up

Pos Team                 Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts  
 1 FC Deska               29   15  10   4    38   18  +20    55
 2 Gordonopia FC          28   15   7   6    66   53  +13    52
 3 Reichsburg FC          28   12   8   8    52   47   +5    44
 4 Kaje Football          28   12   7   9    50   43   +7    43
 5 West Tolten            28   11   7  10    72   70   +2    40
 6 Reinheim Metro         28   12   4  12    37   37    0    40
 7 Teva FC                28   11   6  11    56   59   −3    39
 8 Latimere United        28   11   5  12    55   54   +1    38
 9 Willingham AC          28    9  10   9    52   53   −1    37
10 Plains                 28   10   7  11    37   38   −1    37
11 Territories Alliance   28   10   7  11    39   48   −9    37
12 Kjeldor Knights        29   11   3  15    34   38   −4    36
13 FC Gordonopia City     28   10   4  14    41   40   +1    34
14 Union Holiday          28    9   7  12    22   25   −3    34
15 Fusba United           29    7  13   9    29   35   −6    34
16 Bolsom Sport           28   10   3  15    46   53   −7    33
17 München SV             29    8   6  15    34   49  −15    30

With only four matchdays remaining in the regular season, the Gordonopia Premier League is as exciting as ever.

At the top of the table, well ahead of any other team, is perhaps the deepest rivalry in Gordonopian sports: FC Deska and Gordonopia FC. Throughout the days of the republic, the two teams constantly vied for the top spot using two contrasting styles of play. Now, Deska's defense and GFC's offense collide again at the top of the table, with Deska three points ahead, but with one game less to play. As they have throughout the season, Deska holds the top spot, thanks largely due to a stellar defensive performance that has seen them allow only four goals in ten games. Meanwhile, GFC has managed consistent scoring, getting shut out only once during the leg, and holding the league's second highest number of goals scored.

Below the top two, the number of points drops significantly, but because of this, virtually every team in the league still clings to a shot at the Gordonopia Cup. The seventh through twelfth place teams are within three points of one another, while even the current third-ranked squad, Reichsburg FC, could theoretically lose their berth in the Gordonopia Cup should they go on a bad losing streak over the final four games. No team is more evident of this mobility than West Tolten, who only ten weeks ago were mired at the fourteenth spot. The team now sits in fifth, following a series of stellar performances, including wins over top-ranked sides, including Gordonopia FC and FC Deska. The team is currently on a four game winning streak, and is 6-1-2 over the last leg.

Although a number of teams are still theoretically in danger of relegation, several sides are crossing their fingers more than others. In the most danger is München SV, which currently holds the bottom spot in the table, and will only play three of the four remaining games, with one bye week. The team is currently three points behind the next closest team, Bolsom Sport, which also has an extra game.

The leaders for individual awards are starting to become clear. For the Golden Glove, Ludwig Strauss is almost certainly the leader, having allowed only .62 goals per game throughout the entirety of the season. In terms of goals against, the next closest side of Union Holiday, who has seven more balls in the net than Deska.

The Golden Boot is a somewhat larger race, with several clear front-runners. Norm Bates of West Tolten appears to be the leader. Despite only having scored twelve goals, far fewer than the other top offensive men, Bates leads the league with a massive 30 assists; twice as many as any other player in the league. Jonathon Turner of Gordonopia FC, currently with 18 goals and five assists, has been a major factor in his teams continued presence near the top of the table. Several other strikers, including Orzaize Lizaran of Willingham AC and Gordon Brink of Latimere United are also in the running.

Matchday Results

by **Kelssek** » Fri Jul 27, 2012 8:09 pm

First round
Coquitlam United 2–2 CS Saint-Rémy (2–3 AET)
Kirkenes FC 1–3 Latrobe AFC

Second round
CS Saint-Rémy 0–0 Latrobe AFC (1–2 AET)

Third round
Burnaby SC 1–3 Latrobe AFC

TQCC: Latrobe AFC
GC: Burnaby SC, CS Saint-Rémy, Coquitlam United
SBCC: Metropolitan FC, Redswyth Red Stars, Ainslie County, CF Mirabel (see full results here)

by **Cyborg Holland** » Sat Jul 28, 2012 6:35 am

Ammant Bank Premier Division

The ABPD is the top tier of Cybor Dutch football, it is contested by 16 sides from April to October. The current champions are FC Guingamp, who have also won the trophy the most times since its formation in 1992. There is a three team promotion-demotion swap between the ABPD and NatEc Div1. This year, SV Karbruner won the NatEc Div1 trophy, the Tragaan Bulls came second and Darlannia Veringt won the play-offs, after coming third.

ABPD Standings

Team                     P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 FC Guingamp             30  18   7   5  51  21  +30  61 TQCC
  2 Amzterdam FC            30  17   9   4  51  20  +31  60 GC
  3 Hague PPRC              30  16  10   4  55  34  +21  58 GC
  4 Eindhoven Tigers        30  14   9   7  46  31  +15  51
  5 BC Utrecht              30  14   6  10  42  32  +10  48
  6 Amzterdam Wykes SC      30  11  14   5  41  34   +7  47 GC
  7 Preeta Bay              30  13   6  11  42  30  +12  45
  8 Paritzburg City SC      30  12   6  12  39  32   +7  42
  9 Darlannia Rovers        30  12   6  12  37  38   -1  42
 10 Overijessel Town        30  11   9  10  37  44   -7  42
 11 Harburg ARC             30  11   7  12  41  45   -4  40
 12 FC Groenigen            30  11   5  14  37  43   -6  38
 13 Limburg ACM             30   7  10  13  33  45  -12  31
 14 SV Karbruner            30   6   9  15  32  49  -17  27 R
 15 Tragaan Bulls           30   4   5  21  21  58  -37  17 R
 16 Darlannia Veringht      30   1   6  23  15  64  -49   9 R

TQCC: FC Guingamp
GC: Amzterdam FC, Hague PPRC, Amzterdam Wykes SC (OC RUs)
SBCC: SV Karbruner, Darlannia Veringht, FC Brussels, Tragaarn Bulls

National Electricity Division 1 (NatEc1)

[align=center]The National Electricity Division 1 is competed by 10 teams. Three get promoted to the ABPD, and two get demoted to NatEc Div 2. The winners last year SV Karbruner, who dominated the table. (each team playes each other three times)

MATCHDAY 10
MATCHDAY 8
Eindhoven PPRC 0-1 New Amzterdam University
FC Brussels 2-2 Frior & Transistria
Maastricht Vipers 4-0 Kaalstorm
Nijmeigan Eagles 2-1 SV Preeta
Hague Capitol Wolves 5-0 Drattenburg

MATCHDAY 9
New Amzterdam University 1-0 FC Brussels
Eindhoven PPRC 1-1 Maastricht Vipers
Frior & Transistria 1-1 Nijmeigan Eagles
Kaalstorm 0-2 Hague Capitol Wolves
SV Preeta 0-3 Drattenburg

MATCHDAY 10
Maastricht Vipers 1-3 New Amzterdam University
Nijmeigan Eagles 1-3 FC Brussels
Hague Capitol Wolves 3-0 Eindhoven PPRC
Drattenburg 2-1 Frior & Transistria
SV Preeta 0-1 Kaalstorm

MATCHDAY 11
New Amzterdam University 0-0 Nijmeigan Eagles
Maastricht Vipers 0-0 Hague Capitol Wolves
FC Brussels 2-0 Drattenburg
Eindhoven PPRC 2-0 SV Preeta
Frior & Transistria 1-2 Kaalstorm

MATCHDAY 12
Hague Capitol Wolves 2-1 New Amzterdam University
Drattenburg 2-1 Nijmeigan Eagles
SV Preeta 0-2 Maastricht Vipers
Kaalstorm 0-1 FC Brussels
Frior & Transistria 3-1 Eindhoven PPRC

MATCHDAY 13
New Amzterdam University 4-0 Drattenburg
Hague Capitol Wolves 1-1 SV Preeta
Nijmeigan Eagles 0-0 Kaalstorm
Maastricht Vipers 1-0 Frior & Transistria
FC Brussels 0-0 Eindhoven PPRC

MATCHDAY 14
SV Preeta 1-4 New Amzterdam University
Kaalstorm 3-0 Drattenburg
Frior & Transistria 1-3 Hague Capitol Wolves
Eindhoven PPRC 1-0 Nijmeigan Eagles
FC Brussels 0-2 Maastricht Vipers

MATCHDAY 15
New Amzterdam University 3-2 Kaalstorm
SV Preeta 3-1 Frior & Transistria
Drattenburg 0-1 Eindhoven PPRC
Hague Capitol Wolves 5-0 FC Brussels
Nijmeigan Eagles 2-1 Maastricht Vipers

MATCHDAY 16
Frior & Transistria 1-2 New Amzterdam University
Eindhoven PPRC 0-1 Kaalstorm
FC Brussels 1-2 SV Preeta
Maastricht Vipers 2-1 Drattenburg
Nijmeigan Eagles 1-1 Hague Capitol Wolves

MATCHDAY 17
New Amzterdam University 2-0 Eindhoven PPRC
Frior & Transistria 1-0 FC Brussels
Kaalstorm 2-1 Maastricht Vipers
SV Preeta 0-1 Nijmeigan Eagles
Drattenburg 1-3 Hague Capitol Wolves

MATCHDAY 18
FC Brussels 2-2 New Amzterdam University
Maastricht Vipers 2-0 Eindhoven PPRC
Nijmeigan Eagles 0-1 Frior & Transistria
Hague Capitol Wolves 2-1 Kaalstorm
Drattenburg 2-3 SV Preeta

NatEc Division 1 Standings

Team                           P   W  D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 Hague Capitol Wolves          27  17  8   2  59  22  +37  59 P SBCC
 2 New Amzterdam University      27  13 10   4  44  28  +16  49 P SBCC
 3 Maastricht Vipers             27  11  8   8  38  29   +9  41 PLY
 4 FC Brussels                   27  10  8   9  27  32   -5  38 PLY
 5 Nijmeigan Eagles              27   9 10   8  34  23  +11  37 PLY
 6 Kaalstorm                     27  11  4  12  33  30   +3  37 PLY
 7 Eindhoven PPRC                27   8  9  10  23  27   -4  33
 8 SV Preeta                     27   5 10  12  27  45  -18  25
 9 Drattenburg                   27   7  3  17  21  54  -33  24
10 Frior & Transistria           27   5  8  14  28  44  -16  23

NatEc 1 Playoffs

First Round
Maastricht Vipers 0-1 FC Brussels (0-1 agg)
FC Brussels 1-1 Maastricht Vipers (2-1 agg)

Nijmeigan Eagles 2-3 Kaalstorm (2-3 agg)
Kaalstorm 3-1 Nijmeigan Eagles (6-3 agg)

Final

FC Brussels 2-1 Kaalstorm (2-1 agg)

FC Brussels are promoted to the ABPD

Orange Cup

The Orange cup is a FA-esque tournament held alongside the ABPD and NatEcs 1,2 & 3. 32 teams enter, and one winner is crowned at the end. The current holders are the Eindhoven Lions.

First Round

Limburg ACM 4-0 Frior & Transistria (4-0 agg)
Overijessel Town 0-1 Amzterdam FC (0-1 agg)
SV Karbruner 2-0 Lukasberg SC (2-0 agg)
Darlannia Rovers 1-4 Hague Capitol Wolves (1-4 agg)
FC Brussels 2-2 Drattenburg (2-3 AET, 2-3 agg)
Freibaal Stars FC 0-2 New Amzterdam University (0-2 agg)
FC Guingamp 5-1 FC Groenigen (5-1 agg)
Harburg ARC 1-0 SV Preeta (1-0 agg)
Hague PPRC  0-1 Nijmeigan Eagles (0-1 agg)
BC Utrecht 2-0 Paritzburg ACM (2-0 agg)
Hague Rhinos 1-2 Kaalstorm (1-2 agg)
Eindhoven Tigers 3-0 Preeta Bay (3-0 agg)
Varbvull FC 1-1 Kalsiig SC (2-2 AET, 2-2 agg, 4-3 PKs)
Tragaan Bulls 0-2 Darlannia Veringht (0-2 agg)
Eindhoven PPRC 2-2 Maastrciht Vipers (2-2 AET, 2-2 agg, 6-7 PKs)
Amzterdam Wykes SC 2-1 Paritzburg City SC (2-1 agg)

Ro16

BC Utrecht 2-3 SV Karbruner (2-3 agg)
Amzterdam Wykes SC 1-0 Kaalstorm (1-0 agg)
New Amzterdam University 1-1 Drattenburg (2-1 AET, 2-1 agg)
Darlannia Veringht 1-2 Amzterdam FC (1-2 agg)
Hague Capitol Wolves 1-0 Harburg ARC (1-0 agg)
Limburg ACM 1-1 Eindhoven Tigers (2-1 AET, 2-1 agg)
Varbvull FC 2-2 Nijmeigan Eagles (2-2 AET, 2-2 agg, 2-1 PKs)
FC Guingamp 0-0 Maastrciht Vipers (1-0 AET, 1-0 agg)

Quater Finals

Amzterdam Wykes SC 3-0 Hague Capitol Wolves (3-0 agg)
SV Karbruner 0-1 Limburg ACM (0-1 agg)
Amzterdam FC 4-0 Varbvull FC (4-0 agg)
FC Guingamp 3-1 New Amzterdam University (3-1 agg)

Semi Finals

Amzterdam FC 2-0 FC Guingamp (2-0 agg)
Limburg ACM 2-3 Amzterdam Wykes SC(2-3 agg)

Final
Amzterdam Wykes SC 1-3 Amzterdam FC(1-3 agg)

Amzterdam Wykes SC are runners up the Orange Cup and Qualify for the Globe Cup (Amzterdam FC had already qualified)

by **United Gordonopia** » Sat Jul 28, 2012 12:53 pm

Gordonopian Premier League
2014 Season - Weeks 30-34 Official Wrap Up

Pos Team                 Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts  
 1 FC Deska               32   17  11   4    41   19  +22    62
 2 Gordonopia FC          32   17   8   7    69   55  +14    59
 3 Kaje Football          32   15   8   9    61   50  +11    53
 4 Reichsburg FC          32   14   9   9    61   55   +6    51
 5 Teva FC                32   14   6  12    64   64    0    48
 6 Plains                 32   13   8  11    45   41   +4    47
 7 Willingham AC          32   11  10  11    58   58    0    43
 8 West Tolten            32   12   7  13    78   79   −1    43
 9 Latimere United        32   12   6  14    64   64    0    42
10 Reinheim Metro         32   12   6  14    39   41   −2    42
11 Kjeldor Knights        32   12   4  16    35   40   −5    40
12 Territories Alliance   32   10   9  13    41   52  −11    39
13 FC Gordonopia City     32   11   5  16    45   45    0    38
14 Union Holiday          32   10   8  14    25   30   −5    38
15 Fusba United           32    8  13  11    31   39   −8    37
16 Bolsom Sport           32   11   3  18    52   62  −10    36
17 München SV             32    8   9  15    39   54  −15    33

After a thrilling final leg, capped by a stunning match between table leaders Gordonopia FC and FC Deska, the 2014 regular season of the Gordonopia Premier League has come to a close.

For the second time in three years, FC Deska has won the regular season, giving it not only a leg up going into the Gordonopia Cup, but a guaranteed ticket into UICA competition. Deska's victory was sealed in the final match of the regular season; a rivalry battle between second placed team Gordonopia FC, who going into the final match was tied with Deska at 59 points. The match ended up being a closely fought 1-0 win for the Northern Wall, who needed to either win or draw to top the table. As the team seeks to win its first Gordonopia Cup, its key to success will likely continue to be its defense. The team put in the best defensive performance in the history of the GPL, with only 19 goals against throughout the 32 games of the season.

For the remainder of the qualifiers for the post-season, the final leg held a mix of suspense and heartbreak. Kaje Football, following three wins and a draw in the final leg, jumped up to third place, putting them once again in a strong position for the Gordonopia Cup. Teva FC continued its climb following a rough season start to move into the fifth spot. Plains, after a disastrous 2014 season, managed to secure the sixth spot in the table with a Kaje-equaling performance. West Tolten earned the 8th spot with the strongest offense in the league, despite having a negative goal difference. Notably absent is Latimere United, last year's Gordonopia Cup winner, which narrowly missed the cutoff due to a final match draw with München SV.

On the relegation end is München SV in the 17th spot, which will be automatically demoted to Inter-Metro League, with its spot next year being taken by Basin Plain. Bolsom Sport will once again have a playoff match for a spot next year, facing off against Bellum Neu.

Finally, the two individual player awards have been announced:

Golden Boot - Norm Bates, 33, Latimere United - The hero of inner-city Tolten, Attacking Midfielder Norm Bates has won the Golden Boot thanks to a stellar offensive performance, leading the league's highest scoring team. With 13 goals on his sheet, Bates has scored less than most of the other frontrunners for the Boot, but with an unbelievable 31 assists, the selection of Bates is not a surprise. Bates is the first winner from West Tolten, and the victory will likely solidify his starting spot on the national team, as well as his spot as team captain for the upcoming world cup cycle.

Golden Glove - Ludwig Strauss, 39, FC Deska - In his last season, Ludwig Strauss has won the GPL Golden Glove for the second team, after leading FC DEska to the greatest defensive season in league history. With only 19 goals getting past Strauss over 32 games, Strauss smashed the chances of any competitor. Although the defensive lineup of Deska certainly simplified Strauss' job, the former National Team captain made a number of impressive saves throughout the year, including several penalty kick stops. In addition, 18 of Strauss' games were clean sheets, beating his Glove winning 2012 season by four. With a Golden Glove and regular season victory in his pocket, Strauss needs only a Gordonopia Cup win to complete an ideal final year.

Gordonopia Cup Schedule

Matchday Results

Inter-League Cup

The third annual Inter-League Cup has also been completed. The Cup, played between the winners of the eight regional leagues to determine promotion to the GPL and UICA entrants, had several notable aspects, including being the first year to sell out every game.

Because of the nature of the cup, the teams were a diverse mix of former GPL sides, second-tier powerhouses and underdogs. Tolven, for example, played in the inaugural GPL season before being relegated. Basin Plain, on the other hand, has established itself as a powerhouse in the second-tier, showing its talent in the most recent UICA Series B Championship where the team made it to the knockout stage. This contrasts greatly with sides like Forest Rangers, which comes from a small Gordonopian controlled city in the Great Forest.

After two rounds, the championship ultimately came down to a nailbiting fixture between Basin Plain and Bellum Neu. Basin won the River Basin League by a commanding league, and hails from the Reichsburg-Holiday Metro Area. Bellum Neu, meanwhile, is based in the Southern metropolis of New Bellum, where it won the Southern League. After 120 scoreless minutes, the game went to penalty kicks, which Basin won on the last kick, 5-4.

Basin will take the spot of München SV in the GPL, while Bellum Neu will play its metro-rival Bolsom Sport for another spot.

First Round

Riverside Works 2–3 Forest Rangers
Basin Plain 2–1 Tolven
Harbor Football 1–0 SC Kjiel
Bellum Neu 2–0 Whitworth Provincial

Semi-Finals

Forest Rangers 0–0 Basin Plain (0–1 AET)
Harbor Football 3–4 Bellum Neu

Championship Match

Basin Plain 0–0 Bellum Neu (0–0 AET) (5–4 pen.)

by **Yesopalitha** » Sat Jul 28, 2012 8:04 pm

Yesopalitha Football League
Season Two Preview

The Favorites
* - indicates National Team ^ - indicates U-21 Team Italics - indicates foreigner

Unbidden United
Colors: Black and white
Nickname: The Undead, Unbidden, Double U
Manager: Marcus DuPont
Grounds: La Jumbotron, Freedom's Altar (Cap. 31,200)
Formation: 3-4-3 (-5)
Starting Lineup: Jonah Calhoun*, Liam KarMichael, Naisi Von Helz*, Santiago Hébert, Mattieu Jackson, Qadeem Mietz, Brock Irxam, Peter James, Anatole Gagnon, Xavier Nu Manz, Tamera Benson.
Greatest Strength: The defense.
Greatest Weakness: Scoring goals at important times.
Last Season's Finish: Champions.

North Hampton City
Colors: Orange and blue
Nickname: The Skys, NHC
Manager: Jefferson Vickson
Grounds: NHC Dome, North Hampton (Cap. 44,100)
Formation: 4-3-3 (-2)
Starting Lineup: Terrance Housen^, Lucas Rodrigue, Marcus Yersau^, Herbert Schanz, Seth McMillan, Peter Van Gogh, Henry Bareem, Park Sung Hwan^, Quincy Demitrius-Adams*, William Dermott, Taylor Raleigh.
Greatest Strength: A core of young players.
Greatest Weakness: Lack of experience.
Last Season's Finish: Runners-Up.

Freedom's Altar FC
Colors: Yellow and white
Nickname: The Butter, The Lemons
Manager: Isaac Hanson
Grounds: SmartCube Field, Freedom's Altar (Cap. 40,360)
Formation: 2-5-3 (+2)
Starting Lineup: Emmanuel Dietz, Taylor McRoberts, Breanna Dickinson, Roch Langlais, Akeem Howard, Jacques Kemp^, Ashleigh Wi, Willow Ewers, Zachary Rickz, Patricia Potts, Larissa Lan.
Greatest Strength: Transition game.
Greatest Weakness: Coming through in the clutch in big games.
Last Season's Finish: 3rd Place.

New Hazingafar FC
Colors: Purple and black
Nickname: The Monsters, Les Violets
Manager: Thayer Evans
Grounds: The Dam, New Hazingafar (Cap. 35,410)
Formation: 4-2-4 (+0)
Starting Lineup: Mario Hadeli, Einar Ladouceur, JeMichael Tern^, Kathleen Iverson, Vance Qricks, Hippoplyte Petit, Peter Van Doren, Brianna Carheim^, Maria La Piera, Zachary Miles, Rosanne Sörensen
Greatest Strength: The midfield.
Greatest Weakness: The defense, especially during the counter-attack.
Last Season's Finish: 4th Place.

Overview of The Favorites:

Unbidden United will be the favorites to win this league for the second time in a row due to the all-star goalkeeper in Jonah Calhoun. Calhoun is only entering his prime and will most likely have another superb season. However, Calhoun isn't the only cause for optimism: The Unbidden also boast a strong defense and an opportune offense. The likes of Naisi Von Helz and Liam KarMichael will try to keep Jonah clean while Anatole Gagnon of Saugeais will join Wilson Bennett and Tamera Benson on the attack.

Breathing down their necks will be Noth Hampton City, who really spared no expense during the off-season to try to get any sort of advantage against their rivals, Unbidden United. Lucas Rodrigue is an interesting signing, while Park Sung-Hwan and soon-to-be-retired Quincy Demitrius-Adams will anchor the forward front. Jefferson Vickson's team defied all expectations by finishing in second place during the first season, and hence, observing how they play while under pressure of expectations will be an interesting facet of the season to watch.

It is unlikely that Unbidden and the Skys will trip too far down, but if they do, Freedom's Altar FC will be lying in wait. Nicknamed "Butter" due to their yellow and white jerseys, Isaac Hanson's side features a young core of players who will provide a lightning-quick transition game. The four games against Unbidden and the Skys will determine where The Lemons finish, but they will most likely be in charge of their own destiny. This team, if they click, has the chance to go a long ways.

New Hazingafar FC is another team starting to come to their own, with young players like Brianna Carheim and Rosanne Sörensen offering the excitement. They probably aren't a side good enough to win the title, but they shouldn't be ignored at all. Mario Hadeli is the best goalkeeper in the league not named Terrance or Jonah, and Thayer Evans has proved over and over again that he is capable of calling for half-time adjustments that win games.

The Dark Horses
* - indicates National Team ^ - indicates U-21 Team Italics - indicates foreigner

Avengers United
Colors: Green and white
Nickname: The Avengers, The Greens
Manager: Jared Kraus
Grounds: Palace of Vengeance, Kingston (Cap. 32,400)
Formation: 2-4-4 (+4)
Starting Lineup: Harsha Waldfogel, Louis Herbert, Kurt Stephens, Shazi Lavigne, Justinian Marquette^, Jane Vander Rox*, Borislava Brun, Victoria Hellion^, Henri Jean-Lafayette, Aleida Como, Valerio Petőcs
Greatest Strength: Striking ability.
Greatest Weakness: Goalkeeping.
Last Season's Finish: 1st in Secondary Division.

Freedom's Altar United
Colors: Red and black
Nickname: FAU, University United
Manager: Peter Erickson
Grounds: Freedom's Altar University Stadium, Freedom's Altar (Cap. 69,200)
Formation: 3-4-3 (+2)
Starting Lineup: Josephina Traiylor, Alain Faure, Meagan Alferink, Krishna Delgado, André Maçon, Cassidy Jones, Mateu Kavanah, Nazzareno Knutsen, Kenny Martinez, Hilaria Van Der Vennen, Baruch Gladwyn
Greatest Strength: Great finesse and technical ability.
Greatest Weakness: Lack of physical play.
Last Season's Finish: 5th Place.

Denal-Ithorn Warriors FC
Colors: White with black stripes
Nickname: The Warriors, The Stripes
Manager: Sandoval Marrion
Grounds: The Palace of Past at Present, Denal-Ithorn (Cap. 55,000)
Formation: 2-6-2 (+3)
Starting Lineup: Dragana Senft, Guillaume Jolicœur, Arile Patenaude, Fiachra Vogel, Jessika Meyer, Vasilka Nelson, Tufayl Ackermann, Cipriano Joossens, Aile Kappel, Nico Yankov, Immacolata Blanco.
Greatest Strength: The ever-changing midfield.
Greatest Weakness: Finishing offensive plays for goals.
Last Season's Finish: 6th Place.

New Hazingafar Knights
Colors: Maroon and gray
Nickname: The Knights, Maroon
Manager: Jedar Mekafor
Grounds: City Dome, New Hazingafar (Cap. 35,200)
Formation: 3-4-3 (+1)
Starting Lineup: Nawal Radic, Huppert Coileain, Adorra Readdie, Lubomir Ericson, David Roger, Kathryn Vanasse^, Victor Ilyeovich, Kenneth Cody, Samuel Klements, Chau Vargas, Fawziya Moriarty.
Greatest Strength: Roger, Vanasse, and Ilyeovich forming the core.
Greatest Weakness: How everybody else will fit in.
Last Season's Finish: 2nd in Secondary Division.

Overview of The Dark Horses:

Maybe putting Avengers United as the most likely Dark Horse is a reach. However, putting a side with Jane Vander Rox, Justinian Marquette, Henri Jean-Lafayette, and Victoria Hellion out of title contention talk is pure madness. This team will score goals and score them in bunches. They have the veteran presence in Jane, the young star in Henri and Victoria, the assist ability of Justinian... It will literally be the goalkeeping abilities of Harsha that will be the only drawback to this squad. They may look for an upgrade in the goalkeeping position in the mid-season trade deadline. Look for that.

Freedom's Altar United finished outside of a UICA berth last season, and getting to the UICA will be the primary goal for University United, thus named because they share FAU's stadium. Another goal for FAU will be to defeat Freedom's Altar FC, their bitter rivals. Though their technical ability and finesse is unparalleled, they lack the physical presence required to go far, and they also lack the killer instinct required to win close games. They will wow opponents with shots from afar, but if any team is truly physical with them, they won't go very far.

If one wishes to watch a truly interesting football team, watch Denal-Ithorn Warriors FC at The Palace of Past at Present. Sandoval Marrion has installed a system that uses six interchanging midfielders that separate the midfield into two zones and change their position in them at all times. This formation confuses other teams immensely, leading to numerous opportunities. However, Marrion's side does not have the one or two players that can turn opportunities to shots on goal, and that is why they finished in sixth place last year. Who will step up to take that role, or will the role go unfilled again?

Though a recently promoted team, opponents should not overlook New Hazingafar Knights. Roger, Vanasse, and Ilyeovich is a core that is as solid as any others in the league, and other coming stars like Chau Vargas and Lubomir Ericson provide this team with plenty of hope and optimism. If they can start playing as a cohesive unit and not "The three and the sidekicks", this team has the aptitude to surprise many teams in the coming season.

The Also-Rans
* - indicates National Team ^ - indicates U-21 italics - indicates foreigner

Hansbrough Dolphins FC
Colors: Aqua and yellow
Nickname: The Dolphins
Manager: Sir David Dickens
Grounds: The Turtle Shell, Hansbrough (Cap. 44,400)
Formation: 2-5-3 (+5)
Starting Lineup: Sagi O Suiard, Brock Turner, Romain Jolicœur, Cho Roth, Peter Weigand, Jayanta Fernandez, Ales Joiner, Narcissa Elena, Xadeem Morkal, Casimiro Wakefield, Andelo Rome.
Greatest Strength: The striking ability.
Greatest Weakness: Lack of leadership in the defense.
Last Season's Finish: 7th Place.

Xavier United
Colors: Purple and white with blue stripes
Nickname: The Crosses
Manager: Harrison Barnes, Jr.
Grounds: Cross Field, Xavier (Cap. 37,250)
Formation: 4-2-4 (-1)
Starting Lineup: Tómas Sala, Tedora Specht, Florus Otten, Caratacus Kader, Szilvia Valencia, Biddy Cseh, Baldomar Byrnes, Amable Deniau, Vince Thorne, Shlomit Albu, Nika Kaminski.
Greatest Strength: The midfield of Cseh and Byrnes.
Greatest Weakness: The defense - can they help Sala?
Last Season's Finish: 8th Place.

Raxton Beavers FC
Colors: Black and gold with navy stripes
Nickname: The Beavers
Manager: Otto Van Buren
Grounds: Beaver's Dam, Raxton (Cap. 36,500)
Formation: 4-4-2 (-4)
Starting Lineup: Lucas Boivin, Gwendoline Vincent, Césaire Lemaire, Nadine Roux, Robert Sauveterre, Edmond Duguay, Timothée Olivier, Chloé Lemaire, Léonie Dubois, Domitille Pettigrew, Dominique Fay
Greatest Strength: The Lemaire siblings. They are the leaders of this squad.
Greatest Weakness: A consistent offense. They can defend for ninety minutes, no problem, but scoring goals has been a problem for this squad.
Last Season's Finish: 9th Place.

Tarahal Lake Athletic
Colors: Olive green and black
Nickname: Lake Athletic, Tarahal Lake
Manager: Bice Glaisyer
Grounds: Tarahal Lake Center, Tarahal Lake (Cap. 42,100)
Formation: 5-3-2 (-5)
Starting Lineup: Jérémy Berthiaume, Kirsi Stenberg, Ritva Albrektsson, Katriina Elmersson, Steffen Bergstrom, Rikard Jonsson, Gervais Labelle, Sigurd Nystrom, Jens Einarsson, Peter Ingesson, Edvin Rinne
Greatest Strength: The ironclad defense that doesn't give up many goals.
Greatest Weakness: Lack of an offensive presence.
Last Season's Finish: 10th Place.

Overview of The Also-Rans:

Hansbrough Dolphins FC is a team on the rise, or is it? They can score anytime from anywhere, and will most likely be one of the top five scoring sides this season. What will determine whether David Dickens's side takes the next step, though, is how fast the defense matures with the addition of two foreign players. O Suiard is a pretty raw goalkeeper to break in, and they might have to score all the goals they can get in order to do well this season.

The Crosses of Xavier United have arguably the best midfield tandem in Cseh and Byrnes. Between the two, they can stretch the field in any direction. What matters, though, is what happens when the ball moves outside of the middle third of the pitch. The Crosses need a defensive presence in the back and an offensive presence in the front to alleviate the pressure on the middle, or opposing sides will basically play around the duo of Cseh and Byrnes.

Raxton Beavers FC has the Lemaire siblings, who are absolutely fun to watch. The days that Beavers FC fans can enjoy them, though, may be coming to an end. If the Beavers don't get much going this season, and odds are against them, the Leamire siblings may be headed elsewhere to sides with bigger dreams and bigger paychecks. To keep their darlings, the Beavers must rally around the Lemaire siblings and at least finish mid-table.

Tarahal Lake Athletic has no problem at all defending the goal, it's scoring that is their problem. They have too many defensive minded players and not enough offensive spark plugs. Manager Glaisyer added Edvin Rinne from the reserve squad with the hopes that the young man will help out the offense, but it will be a good season for Lake Athletic if they avoid being relegated.

The Danger Zone
* - indicates national team ^ - indicates U-21 Italics - indicates foreigner

Freedom's Altar Holy Templars
Colors: White with pink stripes.
Nickname: Templars, Capitals.
Manager: Antje Zeegers
Grounds: The Sacred Heart, Freedom's Altar (Cap. 144,000)
Formation: 3-3-4 (+3)
Starting Lineup: Robbe Van Tonder, Kasimira Askes, Lilli Ebner, Radomilla Van Der Venn, Michael Stahl, Clarence Patterson^, Miroslawa Penzig, Ambroos Marquerink, Mikelis Kneib, Petra Weib
Greatest Strength: Stahl and Patterson putting up a show.
Greatest Weakness: Lack of experience as a whole leading to defensive meltdowns.
Last Season's Finish: 3rd in Secondary Division.

South Hampton City
Colors: Yellow and black.
Nickname: The Bees.
Manager: Janis Vladimirescu
Grounds: The Garage, South Hampton (Cap. 41,210)
Formation: 3-4-3 (-2)
Starting Lineup: Bianca Fyodorov, Winoc Quéré, Éric Horton, Valentin Budny, Serhiy Nicolescu, Anna Pavlov, Kuzma Lupei, Nazariy Pasternack, Elisabeta Ungur, Visvaldis Antonescu, Gavril Iliescu
Greatest Strength: Pavlov is one heck of a player.
Greatest Weakness: There is nobody on this team besides her.
Last Season's Finish: 11th Place.

Worthington Cougars
Colors: Orange and gray
Nickname: The Cougars
Manager: Gyula Kaspersen
Grounds: Cougars Stadium, Worthington (Cap. 44,400)
Formation: 2-5-3 (+4)
Starting Lineup: Merete Falk, Zacharie Lefebvre, Stian Vrubel, Peer Herczog, Linda Svobada, Johana Laska, Érik Desilets, Otmar Petofi, Branislav Almassy, Hjordis Pechacek, Tea Cseh.
Greatest Strength: They score goals. Somehow.
Greatest Weakness: Lack of defensive presence.
Last Season's Finish: 12th Place.

Lenox Athletic
Colors: Indigo and white
Nickname: Lenox
Manager: Marni Seuss
Grounds: The Lenox Wall, Lenox (Cap. 34,500)
Formation: 3-4-3 (+0)
Starting Lineup: Eitan Herschel, Anatole Bordeur, Falk Warshawsky, Tuvya Mendelsohn, Kazuko Nishimura, Elkan Ziberschlag, Yoav Krakowski, Yun Adam, Zisel Wexler, Dafna Yi, Deror Orenstein.
Greatest Strength: They somehow managed to not be relegated last season.
Greatest Weakness: Lack of production.
Last Season's Finish: 13th Place

Overview of The Danger Zone:

The Freedom's Altar Holy Templars get the honor of playing at the national stadium, The Sacred Heart. They have enough pieces to make a run for the mid-table this season, but indications are that they will probably fall short. The players are not used to playing with each other against high opposition, and it just may be too much for them to handle. They should be an interesting foe for higher sides to perhaps fall and trip against if they are underestimated.

South Hampton City are a side in need for some major upheaval. Anna Pavlov is the only player of note in that squad, and she may seek employment elsewhere if the side doesn't make moves to bolster their strength. Lupei and Ungur have shown signs of promise, but they will need to have a steeper learning curve if they wish to keep the employment of Pavlov.

Worthington Cougars can score but cannot defend. Lenox Athetic can somewhat defend but cannot score. Either side will require more than they have to keep from being relegated this season, and it is most likely that both of them will be among the last three.

Secondary Division Preview

In the secondary division, Etoile City FC will look to grab one of the top three berths that it missed out on last season, while Hansbrough United and Etoile United will also look for jumps to the Premier Division. Worthington United are a dark horse spot, as are Kinigston City FC and Xavier City FC. Also looking to make it back up to the Premier Division after being relegated last season will be Wolvesbane Athletic, Kingston United, and Irkan City FC.

It should be a very exciting second season for Yesopalithan Football.

by **Bleak Rock** » Sun Jul 29, 2012 6:16 am

According to this post, Blockhead qualifiers.

Rushmori Competitions:
CdC: Náhvarðvíkur Bæ IF, FF Berafjörðinn
CdlP: Hrafninn Knattspyrnufélag, Hreindýrsal Stríðsmaður

by **Ares-y-Penthesilea** » Sun Jul 29, 2012 6:27 am

Showing off their incredibly minor league's results for the sixth time, its the twin-city of Ares-y-Penthesilea's very own Emirate League.

Εμιράτο Λιγκ (Emirate League) Standings

   Team                                          P   W  D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 Αργοναύτες Α.Σ. (Argonauts AS)               28  17  5   6  56  28  +28  56
 2 Tο Aιώνιοι (The Eternals)                    28  14  3  11  51  41  +10  45
 3 Ο.Έ. Πενθεσίλεια (OE Penthesilea)            28  12  6  10  35  33   +2  42
 4 Α.O. του Αμαζόνιοι (AO Amazonians)           28  10  7  11  47  53   -6  37
 5 Παλάτι της Γνώσης (Palace of Knowledge)      28  10  7  11  47  38   +9  37
 6 Πανεπιστήμιο Α.Λ. (University AL)            28  10  5  13  38  42   -4  35
 7 Έ.Σ. του Άρη (ES Ares)                       28   8 10  10  37  48  -11  34
 8 Aποβάθρα Λ.E. (Quayside LE)                  28   6  7  15  23  51  -28  25

CHAMPIONS: Αργοναύτες Α.Σ.

by **Djocoranga** » Sun Jul 29, 2012 6:38 am

Mtoleague time! If the awful standard of play doesn't get you, the crowd violence certainly will...

Mtoleague-Premier Standings

    Team                    P   W   D   L  For   Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Mtoville Sunshine      46  29   7  10  126   56  +70  94
  2 Zabaki                 46  26  13   7  110   55  +55  91
  3 Wana Wa Mungu          46  25  12   9   91   52  +39  87
  4 Yangeyange             46  24  11  11  104   64  +40  83
  5 Nhati Madini           46  25   7  14   73   52  +21  82
  6 Mbuzis                 46  24   9  13   96   54  +42  81
  7 Wananunzi              46  21  13  12   70   54  +16  76
  8 Chuo Kikuu             46  22   8  16   81   67  +14  74
  9 Manispaa Mtoville      46  19  14  13   49   46   +3  71
 10 Nyota                  46  20  11  15   55   57   -2  71
 11 Mapera                 46  20   8  18   61   66   -5  68
 12 Nguvu                  46  18  13  15   69   57  +12  67
 13 Wanderers              46  18  11  17   74   75   -1  65
 14 Wapiganaji             46  17  13  16   70   60  +10  64
 15 Pwani                  46  16  11  19   65   83  -18  59
 16 Mwerezi                46  15  13  18   51   54   -3  58
 17 Mlima                  46  14  12  20   52   63  -11  54
 18 Oasiricans             46  15   9  22   56   61   -5  54
 19 Umeme                  46  12  12  22   61  113  -52  48
 20 Amani                  46  10  12  24   66  116  -50  42
 21 Tai                    46  10   9  27   27   62  -35  39
 22 Kijuvu Kilele          46   8  11  27   73  112  -39  35
 23 Jeshi                  46   7  13  26   27   59  -32  34
 24 Matope Kitaifa         46   6  10  30   48  117  -69  28

Sunshine!

INTERNATIONAL ENTRANTS
CdC: Mtoville Sunshine (DJO), Zabaki (MWE)
CdlP: Wana Wa Mungu (MWE), Mbuzis (MWE), Yangeyange (DJO), Nhati Madini (DJO)

by **Urszag-Csatoria** » Sun Jul 29, 2012 2:23 pm

"All hail Csar László XVII!"

"Oh, it's you, István. Can't a political prisoner eat his dinner in peace? What do you want?"

"Political prisoner? Why, Dear Leader, that's a rather non-poetic view of your situation..."

"Well, its trust, isn't it? I am an old man, and I have no freedom. I merely do as the Tanácsadók say, or fear the repercussions."

"They are far closer to the will of the Citizens than yourself, Dear Leader, surely you must concede that they are better placed to interpret the will and desire of the people than yourself? All up here, tucked away safely in your white palace...?"

"Well maybe if I was allowed out once in a while... This is what I mean, István, I'm locked down in here! Only wheeled out whenever the Tanácsadók need me."

"The Tanácsadók are merely looking after your safety, Dear Leader. The Citizens look up to you and respect you. They value your presence and your guiding hand. It is of the utmost importance to the Tanácsadók that they do not allow you to come to harm. The security measures are only for your own wellbeing."

"Hah. Security measures. Is that what they're calling them?"

"I'm sure if Dear Leader made an educated argument that the Tanácsadók would consider dropping some of the measures..."

"I wo-... wait, what? I don't like that pause. That sentence doesn't sound finished. Finish that sentence."

"... its just that I'm sure the Tanácsadók would never forgive themselves if a band of separatist rebels from the south west were to burst into the Royal Palace and slaughter the entire royal family as a result of lifted security protocol, that's all."

"I see. Thank you István. What do you want?"

"The latest football results are in, Dear Leader, and the Tanácsadók request your signature on this decree congratulating the victors."

"Very well. Pass it here."



    Team                       P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Kőszén-Erdei VTK          34  24   6   4  69  29  +40  78
  2 SE Szaracénok             34  23   6   5  89  34  +55  75
  3 Vécsei-Veszprém LK        34  20  11   3  54  16  +38  71
  4 UCKV Fennsíkvárosi        34  20   5   9  75  40  +35  65
  5 Királyi-Gárda SK          34  15   9  10  32  26   +6  54
  6 VTK Moholy-Nagy           34  16   6  12  51  48   +3  54
  7 Szent-Ferenc TE           34  13  13   8  36  25  +11  52
  8 Egyesült Völben VSE       34  13   8  13  29  39  -10  47
  9 Huszár-Lovag 1914 SE      34  11  12  11  48  42   +6  45
 10 KSC Hortobágy             34  11  11  12  26  31   -5  44
 11 Katonaság VSE             34   9  14  11  27  35   -8  41
 12 SK Bányászok              34  11   4  19  39  66  -27  37
 13 Forradalmárok SE          34   9   9  16  25  40  -15  36
 14 Csapadék-Zsóry SSE        34   9   8  17  23  36  -13  35
 15 Mérnökök LK               34   9   7  18  35  52  -17  34
 16 VTK 1910 Sziget           34   7   8  19  31  59  -28  29
 17 Zöldharkályi EAC          34   6   8  20  26  67  -41  26
 18 Medvék EAC                34   1  13  20  13  43  -30  16

"There. Done."

"Thank you, Dear Leader."

"Whatever happened in that tournament thing you entered?"

"The Cuppet? Not so good, Dear Leader. The opposition sides used terribly backhanded tactics to cheat their way past our brave heroes. Nonetheless, we will return. And even stronger than before. Furthermore, two of our most promising young players have, I believe, been signed to play for teams in the Polarian Islands, a great honour for them to be playing in such a highly esteemed league."

"What, abroad?!"

"Indeed so."

"And the Tanácsadók is okay with this?"

"Well, I believe they aare currently working towards finding ways in this they can use the situation to the advantage of Urszag-Csatoria. But we will see."

"Indeed we will. Oh, and anymore on that handball league?"

"Not yet, Dear Leader, I believe there is still major objections from the Szocialista Munkáspárt about it becoming a profession rather than an amateur pastime. They are to be applauded for their socialist spirit."

"Well, if that's everything for now, István, I should like to get on with my dinner."

"As you wish. Good day, Dear Leader. All hail Urszag-Csatoria!"

"All hail."

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