WC 82 Rosters Thread

[Gor Kebab]

Home kit: full red.

Away kit: full white

Formation 4-3-3

Playstyle +3

LW - Dave Mango (23 yrs) ST - Gareth Bift (27 yrs) RW - Amere Kiljer (19 yrs)

CM - Kujo Hans (30 yrs) CAM - Gabe Giggs (25 yrs) (C) CM - Joe Muir (27 yrs)

LB - Harris Ogogo (20 yrs) (VC) CB - James Haynes (24 yrs) CB - Abu Nacho (28 yrs)

GK - Dean Henderson (20 yrs)

[Valladares]

THE VALLADAR FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION

OFFICIAL ROSTER FOR THE 82^ND WORLD CUP

Coaching Staff:

Head coach: Paulo Oliveira
Assistant coach: Sergio Acevedo
Goalkeeping coach: Martin Legendre
Fitness coach: Ramón Estiaguirre
Team doctor: Jacques Pelletier
Physiotherapist: Dante Palazzi
Video analyst: Lorenzo Coombs

Squad:

GOALKEEPERS
1. Paulo Gaviria - GK - 32 - Nacional (Captain)
12. Antoine Gillet - GK - 33 - Fontvielle Impact
23. Gabriel Ríos - GK - 29 - Bohemians Metropolis

DEFENDERS
2. Jair Marrugo - RB - 28 - Nacional
13. Daniel Brown - RB - 23 - Bohemians Metropolis
3. Martín Delgado - CB - 28 - Nacional
14. Thiago Matheus - CB - 26 - Metropolis Alligators
4. Santiago Rueda - LB - 28 - Nacional
15. Juan Paulo Ponce - LB - 29 - Metropolis Alligators

MIDFIELDERS
5. Fausto Carrillo - DMC - 30 - Metropolis Alligators
16. Leonardo Rojas - DMC - 29 - AS Bezieres
6. Christian O'Brien - LM - 23 - Tannenberg FC
17. Gaëtan Malicki - RM - 27 - Olympique de Fontvielle
7. Ronald Mickel - OMC - 24 - Nacional
18. Daniel Lachlant - OMC - 22 - Ajax Carloburgo
8. Arley Barrios - OMC - 25 - AS Bezieres
19. Ronald Vieira - OMC - 29 - Canalave Dragons

FORWARDS
9. Wilfried Baume - FW - 25 - AC Izotz Zubia (Audioslavia)
20. Christian Núñez - FW - 29 - AS Bezieres
10. Andy Navarro - FW - 30 - Deportivo Junín
21. Brayan Borja - FW - 24 - Metropolis Alligators
11. Adam Pinto - FW - 29 - Tanrısal (Pasarga) (Vice-captain)
22. Aymeric Fortin - FW - 23 - Marinos Metropolis

Starting Lineup, Formation, and Tactics:

The Valladar national football team is known for having its traditional 3-2-2-3 (or 3-4-3 for general reference) formation, which can turn into either a very aggressive yet non-conventional 3-2-5 for attacking or a 5-4-1 (a 3-6-1, even) when the team feel the need to enter into a defensive mode. La Nacional will always be looking to attack and retain ball possession for as long as possible, trying to score many goals in the shortest possible time and mounting an insurmountable lead for the second half of the match when players from both teams start showing signs of fatigue. This squad mostly relies on the speed of both Ronald Mickel and Arley Barrios on the wings both in attack and in defense modes, with Fausto Carrillo and Christian O'Brien playing the role of defensive midfielders that was well covered by Jonathan Bosetti and Pedro Pedretti in the past: both should be able to retreat to the defensive line with ease whenever the team lose ball possession in order to form a line of 5 defenders, thus giving rival forwards a very hard time when trying to break through the Valladar defense. Wilfried Baume, Andy Navarro, and Adam Pinto will be once again playing together up front, and the trio are well prepared under the premises of the typical Valladar forward: very speedy and talented, with the ability to seemingly harmless crosses into goals, create chances and score goals out of nothing, and kill defenses with speed and lethal counterattacks.

Style Modifier: +3

Kits (Brought to you by Meski Sports):

First
Alternate
GK/Third

Home Stadiums:

For this World Cup qualifying campaign, all home games for the Valladar national football team will be played at the Temple of Valladar Football, best known as Alexander I National Stadium in Swangard, District of Metropolis (Capacity: 95,021 seats).

RP Permissions:

In the event my opponent RPs first, they may...
Choose my goalscorers YES
Godmod scoring events YES
RP injuries to my players NO without permission. I'll determine the severity if granted permission.
Godmod injuries to my players NO without permission.
Hand out yellow cards to my players YES
Hand out red cards to my players NO I'll determine whether my players are sent off or not.
Godmod other events YES only if they involve weather conditions.

Special requests:
1) Please no killings.
2) Try to be as realistic as possible, and last but no least...
3) Have fun.

[Geektopia]

Geektopia

Desc:
The MSR and nation of Geektopia are known for being very uncoordinated in their sport of football, even though they have 400 million potential signings, Geektopia lives up to its name. It probably won't get the job done here as well. But on the plus side, they're pretty good flag designers. De Andes, on the other hand is making a name for the team.

RP Permissions
Choose my scorers: Y
Choose my scoring events: Y
Godmod scoring events: Y
RP injuries to my players: Y
Godmod Injuries to my players: N
Give Yellow Cards to my players: Y
Give Red Cards to my players: N
Godmod other events: Y

History
BoF69, placed fourth in group 10
First Win: Geektopia 6-2 Third Asopia
First Loss: Geektopia 1-2 Eraman

+4
Nation: Geektopia
Short Name:: GKTA
Coach: Gary Rozensweig
Form: 3-5-2

Goalee

Ravencers, Lumblut {Gīgol}

Players

Offensive, Red Cards: 9. Yellow Cards: 17.

#1 Lenne, Anīc {Hardīstun} 17 | 6'3, 172 pounds
#2 Orgulus, Trīalata {New Nordham} 22 | 5'10, 181 pounds
#3 Russ de, Andes {Absolute Īnfīnīty} 21 | 5'8, 178 pounds
#7 Boogol, Runīn {Boogawamba} 32 | 5'4, 134 pounds
#52 Tretat, Grīd {Trīanta} 27 | 5'11, 206 pounds

Defensive, Red Cards: 3. Yellow Cards: 4.

#11 Īls, Kamīn {Absolute Īnfīnīty} 19 | 6'1, 169 pounds
#15 Unza de, Ande {Conta} 25 | 5'11, 154 pounds
#45 Beyea, Artribervill {Ogdata} 27 | 5'7, 180 pounds
#50 Mīrk, Grīdgalah {Trīanta} 18 | 5'9, 176 pounds
#67 Ren, Kent {BDCF Docks} 28 | 5'10, 141 pounds

Substitutes, Red Cards: 5. Yellow Cards: 3.

#52 Whickeenet, Orīert {Heptata} 29
#12 Hatherst, Uppostīes {Absolute Īnfīnīty} 18
#44 Ancrīnown, Rourad {Trīalogue} 30
#20 Līscal, Thatell {Tetrex} 33
#60 Exclore, Loneve {Grahal} 29
#37 Thantly, Twore {Gigangol} 21
#93 Smis, Himper {Geegol} 28
#74 Criess, Arither {Gigol} 26
#17 Graime, Thabelloved {Gorgegol} 27
#64 Whoustoll, Whiseas {Goggol} 20
#75 Oway, Theix {Gulgol} 23

I Give My Opponent Permission To:
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Choose My Goalscorers: Y
Godmod Goalscoring Events: N
Injure Players: Y
Godmod Injury Events: N
Red Card Players: Y
Yellow Card Players: Y
Godmod Other Events: N
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[Brusseldorf]

BRUSSELDORFEN NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM

~ LOS ALREDEDORES ~

Newcomers to the international stage, the Brusseldorfen national team Los Alrededores are confident of a praiseworthy showcase on their inaugural outing. The traditional Brusseldorfen style of gorgeous attacking football is sure to attract the attention of football fans worldwide.

Over 500 years of footballing heritage has culminated in the recent reformation of the Brusseldorfen Football Federation (FFB). From grassroots football to the refreshed national team, The FFB has ensured a more open-tiered system that encourages the growth of local football clubs and incites a competitive edge in semi-professional and professional-level play. The heralds of this reformation are Los Alrededores themselves. Meaning The Surroundings, the name refers to the collection of cultures and communities right across Brusseldorf, that find themselves brought together by a common love of Football.

Courtesy of Adidas, here's the beautiful new playing strip Los Alrededores will wear at the World Cup:

Earlier today, Los Alrededores Manager Sir Craig Foster announced the 23-person squad that would be competing in the 82nd NationStates World Cup. In a brief press interview, a confident Craig issued this lighthearted warning to the competition heavyweights: "My main goal is to put on a show. We [Los Alrededores] play sexy football. If we don't nick the cup we'll nick your fans instead!"

Here's how the team will line up:

As you can see, Los Alrededores favours a 4-2-2-2 'magic boxes' formation. Wingers are encouraged to make attacking runs into the opposition half, and cross into the 18-yard box. This style of play puts large amounts of pressure on an opposition's back line and takes full advantage of any structural weaknesses.

The full 23 man squad for the World Cup is announced as follows:

No.    Name                    Pos.         Club
 1     Antony Providence       GK        Casablanca City
 2     Lach Mokrani            RB        Club de Algiers
 3     Gabriel Lellouche       LB        Oahu FC
 4     Ricard Sciolan          CB        Real Marrakesh
 5     Andrea Zidane           CB        Meknes al Morocco
 6     Vindark Al Maghribī     CDM       Casablanca City
 7     Michael Hernández       CAM       Behotzadt Casablanca
 8     Joshua Kensington       CDM       Hanoi FC
 9     Teddy Wolfenden (CAP)   ST        Kénitra Riverside
10     Carlos Ximénez          ST        FK Kragujevac 1928
11     Vance Dessler           CAM       Lisbon
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12     Gimenza Azoulay         GK        Atlas United
13     Dom Harrak              LWB       Tangier Lions
14     Phil Lataste            RM        Salé United
15     George Stambouli        CB        Fez FC
16     Felix Kateb             CDM       Casablanca City
17     Santa Dominguez         ST        FC Stockholm
18     Jay van der Eisen       GK        Real Marrakesh
19     Giroud Sidi             LW        1830 Victroz
20     Actha Achiveal          CF        Bahias Serenadamiata
21     Harry Koehl             CM        Club de Fútbol Rabat
22     Boronia                 CB        Sahara Compétitif
23     Marcev Steyr            CF        Oahu FC


Managing Staff
Manager:             Sir Craig Foster
Assistant Manager:   Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Coaching Staff
Head Coach:          Tim Cahill
Outfield Coach:      Ronaldinho
Goalkeeping Coach:   Lev Yashin

Other Staff
Talent Scout:        Marneus Calgar
Head Chef:           Maurice Pane
Bus Driver:          Papa Nomaly

I Give My Opponent Permission To:

Choose My Goalscorers:        Y
Godmod Goalscoring Events:    Y
Injure Players:               Y
Godmod Injury Events:         Y
Red Card Players:             Y
Yellow Card Players:          Y
Godmod Other Events:          Y
Let Me Win:                   Y
Have Fun:                     Y
Style Modifier +4

And I think that just about does it..!
See you on the other side

[Santa Regada]

Regadan National Football Team

Starting XI

Nickname: Súper Águilas/Las Águilas (Super Eagles/The Eagles).
Style Modifier: +4
Formation: 5-3-2 Box Overload.
Playing Style: Players 2 and 6 drop back on the defensive to form a solid 5 man defensive wall, but on the offensive they push up towards the half way line to supports 7, 8 and 9. Players 9 and 7 generally push to the left or right quarters of the box to either shoot or pass it or onto the wings to deliver a cross in which 10 and 11 would receive due to their high press. Player 8 can be considered the third man in the offensive line as they push up high and often towards the middle of the box. This allows for a defensive formation such as the 5-3-2 to be played with a more aggressive manner in the upper midfield and forward areas of the pitch without compromising the defensive security of the back 5 or the rest of midfield.

DF - Joselito Callejón
DF - Óscar Martínez
DF - Cristopher Zapata
DF - Arturo Toselli
DF - Gerard Monreal

MF - David Santos Borré
MF - Marvin Bejarano
MF - James Torres

FW - Christian Saavedra
FW - Franco Hernández

GK - David López



Reserves

DF - Cristopher Zapata
DF - Leonel Sánchez
DF - Wálter Uribe
DF - Eduardo Aguilar

MF - Santiago Vizcarra
MF - Daniel Cuadrado
MF - Miguel Zenteno
MF - Duván Lampe

FW - Adrián Muriel
FW - Sebastián Pérez
FW - José Valencia
FW - Juan Sagredo

GK - Paco Aspas
GK - Denis Herrera

Kits

Choose my scorers: Yes
Choose my scoring events: Yes
Godmod scoring events: No
RP injuries to my players: No
Godmod Injuries to my players: No
Give Yellow Cards to my players: Yes
Give Red Cards to my players: No
Godmod other events: No
Style Modifier: +2

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[Oberour Ar Moro]

Dominion of Oberour Ar Moro
National Football Team

World Cup 82 Qualification Player Pool

Staff

Manager: Kadvael Heault, age 63 (previously Regium Immortal Manager, Antenne Sports studio football analyst)
Assistant Manager: Guenole Boudin, age 61 (previously Regium Immortal Assistant Manager)
Assistant Manager: Matthieu Augier, age 34 (previously Regium Immortal Assistant Manager)

Players

Goalkeepers

1 GK Laurens Desainctvictori, age 27 (KF Poljak (Qusmo))
12 GK Raphael Friquan, age 33 (Invicta)
24 GK Sanson de Dreux, age 25 (Cyrene Bay)
35 GK Ivon d'Erblay, age 32 (Regium Immortal)
46 GK Typhenon Laisne, age 24 (de la Charite)
57 GK Guenou Chaufe-l’Eaue, age 23 (dit de Compiengne)

Defenders

2 LB Gwion du Bourc-la-Reyne, age 27 (de la Charite)
3 RB Lunen Margas, age 23 (Occident)
14 LB Gilduin Sireu, age 26 (Meridian)
15 RB Pius A' l'Espee, age 30 (Aris)
25 LB Guilhem Darragon, age 31 (Invicta)
26 RB Acacius Thibault, age 27 (Fleuriot)
36 LB Maudez d'Annet, age 23 (Aris)
37 RB Riwal Pescheeur, age 26 (Regium Immortal)
47 LB Felix de Vouges l'Aisné, age 25 (Sesamos)
48 RB Raphael au Cinge, age 26 (Politoria Lions)
58 LB Albin Vivien, age 22 (Clerisy)
59 RB Melar Anciaux, age 22 (Victory Bringer)

Sweepers

10 SW Josselyn Pessiere, age 33 (Patrons)
11 SW Marzhin Petit, age 25 (Fleuriot)
22 SW Drev Brébeuf, age 26 (Hibernus)
23 SW Phelippon de Gentilli, age 29 (Altair)
33 SW Benedig de Croiseus, age 28 (Estipen)
34 SW Briunal Althape, age 27 (Meteor)
44 SW Annaneg Chaumeeur, age 27 (de la Charite)
45 SW Mordiern Emmancheeur, age 30 (Esperance)
55 SW Doenerth Deylaud, age 31 (Regium Immortal)
56 SW Deklan Charpentier, age 25 (Genulca)
66 SW Gwennec le Treffilier, age 19 (Cyrene Bay)
67 SW Denic Aufort, age 19 (Invicta)

Midfielders

5 LM Roparzh Ricouart, age 24 (Regium Immortal)
6 RM Brevalan Gaspard, age 27 (Bourne River (Ethane))
4 CM Jerian Pellier, age 28 (Invicta)
17 LM Morvan Saurine, age 27 (Altair)
18 RM Ruran l’Ermite, age 25 (Regium Immortal)
16 CM Pierres Branon, age 27 (Patrons)
28 LM Gurguy Durerie, age 24 (dit de Compiengne)
29 RM Peterne de Courbueil, age 22 (Patrons)
27 CM Collas Boutier la Reyne, age 31 (Confessor)
39 LM Guénael Frarin, age 27 (Fleuriot)
40 RM Loizig de Charni, age 28 (Massalia City)
38 CM Louarn de Bois-Megre, age 30 (Corinthian)
50 LM Johannes de Cerisi, age 32 (Regium United)
51 RM Laou de Sablonneieres, age 21 (Saint Louis)
49 CM Youn du Bois-d'Arsi, age 30 (Victory Bringer)
61 LM Thommas du Contant de la Mollette, age 24 (Cyrene Bay)
62 RM Beran Pinon, age 24 (Saida Holly)
60 CM Kadec Ronet, age 28 (Celeritas)

Forwards

7 LW Eneour Pique-Pain, age 24 (Patrons)
8 RW Ruran l'Ermite, age 25 (Regium Immortal)
9 ST Kerrian Odierne, age 29 (Cyrene Bay)
19 LW Jakou Chirot, age 28 (Aris)
20 RW Selyf Broderesse, age 26 (Myrrh-Streamer)
21 ST Nycollas Mauranghas, age 22 (Regium United)
30 LW Denig Regnault, age 25 (Regium Immortal)
31 RW Annaeg le Mestre, age 28 (Cyrene Bay)
32 ST Taran Bele, age 22 (Invicta)
41 LW Christopher de Nemours, age 31 (dit de Compiengne)
42 RW Geruaise d'Anevers, age 21 (Patrons)
43 ST Benvenuto de Chypre, age 28 (Regium Immortal)
52 LW Iust de Bonere, age 22 (du Mont Saint Eloy)
53 RW Laurens Grantmorceau, age 30 (Meridian)
54 ST Verick d'Infer, age 29 (Saint Louis)
63 LW Arzhurig au Leu, age 31 (Industrial)
64 RW Urien la Parcheminiere, age 32 (Regium United)
65 ST Socucius Laceeur, age 24 (Esperance)

Formation

Understanding the Pool

World Cup qualification will be taking place in Oberour Ar Moro from June 1754 through March 1755. New manager Kadvael Heault decided that to keep the largest number of fresh athletes and find the best players for, ideally, competiting in the World Cup finals, he wanted a large pool of players to choose from. So: 66 football players who can be called upon throughout qualification. However, he made it clear that he knows his starting 11. The players number 1-11 would be considered the starting 11 if the cup started today. The players 12-24 would be backups. Every layer behind them is competiting for the those 23 spots throughout qualification. When the team qualifies for the World Cup (or the Cup of Harmony, should they fall short) the pool will be cut down, and the numbers will be reassigned to the final squad.

Throughout qualifying, starting rosters and the bench at each game will feature a different mix of players from the pool. Manager Heault is also not above playing mind games by benching players for lesser talents, or sitting players that have displeased him. Ideally, this builds a team that will charge through brick walls for him. Heault has absolute confidence that this will not go wrong.

Stadium Information

All Oberour Ar Moro home matches will by played at the Parade Grounds in the capital of Regium, capacity 46,670.

First and Second-Choice Shirts

RP Permissions
My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my scorers: Yes
Choose my scoring events: Yes
Godmod scoring events: Yes
RP injuries to my players: Yes
Godmod Injuries to my players: Yes
Give Yellow Cards to my players: Yes
Give Red Cards to my players: Yes
Godmod other events: Yes

Style Modifier: +5

[Brenecia]

BRENECIA
World Ranking: 5th
Preferred Formation: 4-1-4-1
Backup Formations: 4-4-2
Style Modifier: -1.5
Home Stadium: Kingsgarden - a 58,000 all-seater in the capital of Rozelle.
Kit Supplier: ediraf
Nickname: the Patriots

Despite a fairly terrible home record in qualifying, winning fewer than half their games in Rozelle, Brenecians are fairly optimistic coming into a World Cup in which they still look set to punch above their weight. They've just hit the landmark of 300 wins, remain under the stewardship of Jim Reid, and have a strong side full of not-quite-world-class talent. This is the tail end of Brenecia's golden age, and people are lapping it up while it lasts.

Honours
Campionato Esportiva 14, 17, 19 and 22 champions.
World Cup 80 champions.
Casaran round participation award.

Overall Record
300 wins - 96 draws - 111 losses
953 scored - 584 conceded

Most Caps
187 - Mathis Woodgate
162 - Catherine Gryphon
157 - Catherine Purrington
126 - Orson Faulkner, Anaximander Scrivener
121 - Miriam Spitfire, Squire Trevelyan
119 - Ursula Rankin
117 - Sam Allbeck
112 - Isadora Cullen
108 - Brandon Duguid
103 - Roisin Carroll
100 - Elsie Drover

Most Goals
67 - Ursula Rankin
50 - Catherine Purrington
48 - Cheney Scherzer
39 - Squire Trevelyan
38 - Brad Kuepper

First Team and Tactics

Jim Reid focuses on a tight-knit 4-1-4-1 formation, two solid banks of four glued together by Alweather's harsh taskmastery. The defence is strong and tight, the central midfield combining physicality and technique with the wingers the main creative outlets. Up front, the striker must forge something of a lonely path, pressing from the front and holding up the ball for support. It's a physically uncompromising, dour side. When they need to chase a match, Carrick can be thrown on as a poacher up front in a 4-4-2.

I Give My Opponent Permission To:
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Choose My Goalscorers:        Y*
Godmod Goalscoring Events:    N
Injure Players:               Y**
Godmod Injury Events:         N
Red Card Players:             Y***
Yellow Card Players:          Y
Godmod Other Events:          N
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* Wheeler takes most free-kicks and corners, Case takes penalties
** I'll have the final say on severity.
*** One per match without prior agreement.

Staff
Manager - Jim Reid (PCR) - Age 53
Asst. Manager - Jess Curtin - Age 39

Jim Reid was the backbone behind the inexplicably successful Port Christopher national football team for years, a former striker who based his success on a simple, disciplined approach. He built his sides from the back, made sure everyone knew what they had to do and then pumped them up to a point where they'd run through walls, walk over coal and, more literally, form micronations for him. Perhaps the least glamorous manager in the world; perhaps one of the best in history. The astute former international midfielder Jess Curtin takes over as assistant.

Goalkeepers
Core
1 - GK - Rostyn Calhoun ( Wexax United) - Age 30 - 44 caps, 26 clean sheets
While still prone to the occasional howler, Calhoun is a big, acrobatic lad who has largely impressed for the national team. In true Brenecian fashion, he's been something of a journeyman, but after winning his place in Wexax, hasn't looked back.

12 - GK - Lenore Drummond ( Rozelle) - Age 30 - 5 caps, 3 clean sheets
A reliable, brawny goalkeeper, nothing fancy, just someone who doesn't make mistakes. Her distribution boils down to pumping it long down the flanks, but when it comes to keeping the ball out of the net, she'll do a great job. And, to be fair, she can kick it REALLY long down the flanks.

20 - GK - Cass Farrell ( Northern Stallions) - Age 24 - 3 caps, 1 clean sheet
The main hope for the future, Farrell's a raw-boned, perhaps overly confident young goalkeeper. Developing very promisingly, but there's still too many errors in her game.

Defenders
2 - RB - Keziah Broxham ( Mallox) - Age 23 - 37 caps, 2 goals
Broxham is not the nicest defender in the world. She's short, sharp, quick and decisive in her movements. If you don't mind a fair bit of needle in the tackle, and even off the ball, the lippy rightback's one of the most promising out there.

3 - LB - Gethin Quill ( Revolutionaries) - Age 29 - 76 caps, 6 goals
Short and stocky, Quill's a quick, powerful runner and isn't afraid to show a little muscle defending his corner. A dirty street-fighter with the technique to back it up, exactly the kind of player everyone hates but secretly wants on their team. When Revolutionaries plucked him from obscurity, as he was cast aside in the aftermath of Union's disgrace, their fans were understandably sceptical. He won them over, fast.

5 - CB - Cheney Heneghan ( Carsby) - Age 30 - 80 caps, 1 goal
A big, brawny defender, a man's man, all action all the time. Strong and tough comes standard for centre-halves, but fast is a nice boost on top of that. Just don't ask him to play the ball out.

6 - CB - Niko Szubanski ( 1830 Cathair, c) - Age 33 - 96 caps, 5 goals
Szubanski's main asset is his physicality. Not just tall and strong, but fast for a centre-half, with a penchant for sliding challenges. Just a defender's defender, proven at the highest level.

18 - Erica Weaver ( North Hall) - Age 24 - 20 caps
Iron will, steely nerve and a calm discipline - Weaver's not someone to slip up or overcommit forward. She's not exactly a dynamic player, just a steady, cautious rightback whose pace and anticipation make her near-impossible to beat on the wing.

19 - LB - Morwen Prentice ( Crystal Fair HC) - Age 22 - 34 caps, 1 goal
A lean, elegant fullback, comfortable with the ball at her feet. Still young and lacking experience at the top level, but her confidence and technique will take her far if she can sharpen up defensively.

22 - CB - Garwyn Varney ( Soldarian FC) - Age 29 - 46 caps, 2 goals
Raw power, physicality and unbridled Brenecian sexual energy. Still a little clumsy and prone to bundling people over, but he's shed some of his coltishness with experience abroad.

Midfielders
4 - DM - Roisin Staunton ( Kingsgrove) - Age 28 - 44 caps, 1 goal
It's hard to step into national legend Catherine Gryphon's shoes, but Staunton has the attitude for it. A media-friendly model professional who runs one of the A-League's most active social media accounts, all without a PR guy. She's a quietly very capable screening midfielder, good in all aspects of the position.

7 - RM - Brae Crowther ( Chenoworth Harriers) - Age 27 - 79 caps, 23 goals
Crowther is lightning-quick and cocky to a fault, always trying to make the difference on her own, and needs to be knocked down a peg. Sure, she's brash and arrogant both on and off the pitch, but it's that level of confidence that means she never goes missing on the pitch - and it never comes at the cost of the team.

8 - CM - Elysse Matheson ( Hornchurch) - Age 22 - 15 caps, 6 goals
A pacy, frictionless midfielder, Matheson passed up the chance to develop at high-flying Rozelle to slum it at Hornchurch, doing the hard yards in Eura. It's already brought out a new dimension in her. She's not a passing playmaker, but a driving force from midfield, eager to make a mark on the edges of the box.

11 - LM - Cathal Keynes ( Lajuno) - Age 24 - 44 caps, 13 goals
Tall, strong and powerful, Keynes probably looks more like a striker, but that loping stride masks a deceptive pace. Has steadily mastered a low, flat cross, and has a real eye for goal. He's quietly made himself indispensable to the side.

13 - CM - Corby Wheeler ( Ramusok United) - Age 25 - 55 caps, 19 goals
A sharp, ambitious midfielder who is constantly darting in and about the danger zone. Has a great vision and a passing range that doesn't quite match it, and can fade out of games, but as a mercurial game-changer she's without equal in the side. Terrifyingly, she's found consistency in recent times.

14 - CM - Claire Ruskin ( Kingsgrove) - Age 25 - 40 caps, 6 goals
A sturdy, tough-skinned box-to-box midfielder. Ruskin's not the sort to take a backward step either on or off the pitch, and while she can sometimes get tunnel vision for the goal - which is a relatively good thing now that she can actually... shoot - she tends to get the basics right. Maybe not the sort of player whose positive contributions are remembered by a neutral.

15 - RM - Cu Roi Garrard ( Rene Skae) - Age 26 - 50 caps, 10 goals
A pure athlete, inclined to be direct in approach. A forceful winger who excels bearing down on fullbacks, far more sledgehammer than rapier. Surprisingly, despite his serious case of white line fever, an extremely friendly face off the pitch. Just not on the negotiating table, where he has a decided mercenary streak.

16 - LM - Tiferet Ashbrown ( Rozelle) - Age 29 - 58 caps, 12 goals
A quick-running, quick-thinking winger. Most doubted she could grow old (by football standards) gracefully, but she continues to revitalise herself despite a terrible year at Usmer. Her decision-making, once her weak point, is now her strength.

21 - CM - Falcon Case ( Barbury Town) - Age 27 - 54 caps, 10 goals
A classy technical midfielder, but Case can back it up with traditional Nepharim muscle, largely because he is Nepharim and only qualifies through ancestry. Tends to leave his mark on games, and boasts a thumping shot. Took a brief sabbatical from the side after recent tensions between Nephara and Brenecia (along with a poor showing against Banija), but returned with a vengeance.

23 - DM - Catsidhe Alweather ( Eastal Lunar) - Age 28 - 66 caps
Alweather is definitely a player who has grown in stature over the past few years. Granted, her distribution is... uncomplicated. But she's an utterly ferocious defensive midfield terrier, something of a mouthy git, and with a penchant for flying into sliding tackles that catch more ball than man. She shuts matches down.

Forwards
9 - ST - Griffin Riordan ( Mallox) - Age 27 - 77 caps, 32 goals
Riordan is burning with ambition, loves scoring goals and doesn't care who she has to shove to the ground to get it in the net. She became something of a hero during the World Cup, not so much for her ability but for her relentless determination and her refusal to be stopped. Ever. More than willing to do the dirty work, too.

10 - ST - Kara Ciogach ( Southern Star) - Age 23 - 9 caps, 6 goals
The shining new hope of Brenecia's strikers, Ciogach is, typically, Schottic. She even won a couple of caps for them. Nevertheless, here she is. She's ambitious, strong despite a lithe physique, fast as hell, and able to finish with either foot or the head.

17 - ST - Niall Bremner ( Unioneers) - Age 25 - 24 caps, 9 goals
A promising striker lacking any real subtlety. Tall, strong, fast and ruthless, preferring to lamp the ball powerfully into the net at any opportunity. He was rushed into the national team picture far too quickly; only now he's been given some time to breathe has he really been able to make an impact.

ROSTER
Goalkeepers: 1 - Rostyn Calhoun (Wexax United, VAL), 12 - Lenore Drummond (Rozelle), 20 - Cass Farrell (Northern Union)
Defenders: 2 - Keziah Broxham (Mallox, COS), 3 - Gethin Quill (Revolutionaries, EUR), 5 - Cheney Heneghan (Carsby, EUR), 6 - Niko Szubanski (1830 Cathair, AUD, c), 18 - Erica Weaver (North Hall), 19 - Morwen Prentice (Crystal Fair HC, CRY), 22 - Garwyn Varney (Soldarian FC, VAL)
Midfielders: 4 - Roisin Staunton (Kingsgrove), 7 - Brae Crowther (Chenoworth Harriers, NPH), 8 - Elysse Matheson (Hornchurch, EUR), 11 - Cathal Keynes (Lajuno, EUR), 13 - Corby Wheeler (Goldstaff City, COS), 14 - Claire Ruskin (Kingsgrove), 15 - Cu Roi Garrard (Rene Skae, FFD), 16 - Tiferet Ashbrown (Rozelle), 21 - Falcon Case (Barbury Town, APX), 23 - Catsidhe Alweather (Eastal Lunar, VIL)
Forwards: 9 - Griffin Riordan (Klyde, COS), 10 - Kara Ciogach (Southern Star), 17 - Niall Bremner (Unioneers, EUR)

[Mercedini]

Manager: Elidyr Lyndainium • Formation: 4-4-2

It's been a long grind since their debut back in the 75th edition but the Golden Eagles head into their campaign for the 82nd edition as they try to repeat their feat of the WC81 cycle where they won two trophies within that cycle, with their final victories over Audioslavia and Drawkland giving them the Cup of Harmony title and the Independents Cup title respectively. The team has been on the up ever since the MFA announced that Cenian gaffer Elidyr Lyndainium had been given the role of managing the Mercedinian National Football Team. With two major trophies under his belt, many are wondering how far he can take the national team, and whether or not his tactics and style of football will wear off anytime soon, much like former manager David Bjarnasson after he was sacked in the very next cycle after qualifying for the 77th World Cup.

In the previous cycle, Mercedini qualified for the first time in four editions as the Golden Eagles claimed the first of three automatic qualifying spots as the best ranked second-placed nation in their group, after a competitive fight with Vilita which resulted in both nations qualifying convincingly from their group with two games still to play against lower ranked competition. It all came down to the final group game where the two nations went head to head for the second time, with Vilita completing their double against the blue and blacks to claim top spot, not that it mattered as both teams were already going through to the finals. There, the odds were against them as they were drawn against Nephara and Vilita once again, along with Nova Anglicana to round out an extremely tough group for Mercedini in their second appearance at the World Cup. Their first two games against Nephara and Vilita were competitive, but the quality of the two footballing juggernauts shone through in the end with two losses and a premature elimination from the tournament for the Mercedinian side. A route towards redemption for the team was given to them in the shape of the final match against Nova Anglicana, but even then the team couldn't muster up a result against the team ranked lower then them, resulting in a clean sweep of losses and sending the team home without a single point to their name. Now, the team do it all again as they enter the fray of qualifying for the 82st World Cup, hoping to qualify for the World Cup for the second successive time for the first time in their history.

GOALKEEPERS   Name                    	   Age	          Club	
GK            Daniel Hosset                25           Zoloroni City
GK            Martin Hovek                 27           Langtree United
GK            Callum Polasic               32           Everfree Forest HC
GK            Lukas Poyek                  24           Zoloroni Metropolitan

Four goalkeepers to pick from during qualification, with all the four players being those previously selected for the national, even if their order has been swapped around considerably since the previous edition of the World Cup. Rainard Tatius has been swapped out with Zoloroni Met second-choice goalkeeper Lukas Poyek, with Lyndainium citing Tatius' long move to Velestria as reason for his exclusion into the national team this time round. With the short-notice of the transfer and the age of the former-Elspachia goalkeeper also being a logistical nightmare to ship Tatius around with the Mercedinian national team when he still needs to get suited to the Velestria life with is new team. With his heroics last season in securing the domestic double for Zoloroni City; Daniel Hosset has gone full circle in his circuit as a Mercedinian goalkeeper, and now sits in the number one spot once again to lead his team out onto the pitches of foreign lands. The goalkeeper is the last line of defence for the team, with matches won and lost on the whim of their performances. It's hoped that the four selected goalkeeper with do enough to keep clean sheets or at least limit their opponents to allow an opportunity for victory through their attackers.

DEFENDERS	
LB            Callum Aznelik               30           Langtree United
LB            Preston Aristaros            25           Zoloroni Metropolitan
LB            Liam Koi                     20           Tropicorp FC
CB            Jordan Brindliev             21           Jhanna City
CB            Liam Dosic                   31           Gwinevra Barbarians
CB            Peter Patenkov               31           Orga City
CB            Liam Toivonen                24           Goldstaff City
CB            Lyon Dalamai                 21           Langtree United
RB            Issac Catessic               29           Soldarian FC
RB            Thomas Di Sansev             21           OAS Royal FC
RB            Dominik Dzudzev              29           Langtree United

Not too much change in personnel for the defending roster, with Dalamai and Brindliev the only new faces to be bought in by Lyndainium for the 82nd qualifying campaign. The only real thing worth of note is the number of different clubs and leagues represented by this portion of the roster, with the transfer window allowing clubs from Vilita, Valanora and Starblaydia representation outside of their own national team, in a roster which used to be exclusively formed of domestic players from inside of Mercedini. Critics have mentioned that the number of new clubs that these players are playing for could cause a clash within the team due to the number of different playing styles on show, although most of these players have had the Mercedinian-style of football drilled into them via their former youth academies or via their domestic club they used to play for as a professional. More fixations on youth experience is introduced to the team with tree players from this roster still eligible to play for the Under-21s, although international experience is something the MFA as stressed tat they would like to introduce, in order to increase the quality of the national team and to ensure the quality of these players are kept high has new players come in and older ones drop out.

MIDFIELDERS 
LM            Jakob Vaselko                32           Elspachia
LM            Crp. Tim Crasic              25           Mercedini Armed Forces
LM            Lawrence Garzallo            23           Zoloroni Metropolitan
CM            Adam Kraljic                 26           Olask Islanders
CM            Johannes Nymark              26           Zoloroni City
CM            Johan Karlovic               21           Spartangrad
CM            Dino Santa-Corvani           23           Langtree United
CB            Liam Tagawa                  25           Sleepy Hollow
RM            Ross Presic                  27           Loconstead United
RM            Carlton Pujanic              29           Hoventon & Corlington Town
RM            Leon Kulap                   23           Zoloroni City

Another part of the roster which has stayed relatively untouched by Lyndainium follow the teams successful World Cup Qualification campaign in the last edition, even if a number of new faces are added to the fringes of the first eleven. One controversial edition is that of Liam Tagawa who becomes the second Anglatian-born Mercedinian international to play for the Golden Eagles, following Christian Vacek Jr.'s long stint as the star striker in the U18 National Team (which finished in second place behind Starblaydia in the most recent Sporting World Cup). Currently playing in Taeshan, Tagawa could make a number of appearances in this competition thanks to the long and arduous schedule of the World Cup Qualification Campaign. Kulap comes into the fringe position at right-mid, following his heroics in securing the league and cup double in Mercedini with Zoloroni City. More transfers has seen some of the baked-in choices now playing for different sides, the most notable being Ross Presic who now plays for perennial title challengers in Ethane, Loconstead United. Kraljic increases the Mercedinian count inside Cosumar as he records a move from Azoth to Olask to play for the Islanders. While the career of Mercedinian starlet continues to thrive as the youngster secures a head-turning move from Chromatik champions Tihon to Euran title-challengers and international footballing juggernauts Spartangrad, adding to the international reach of Mercedini as more leagues admit players to enhance their rosters.

STRIKERS 
ST            Daniel Dostalok              24           Starling
ST            Ben Chillotov                23           Lajuno
ST            Charlie Alotic               28           Pelethas United
ST            Cody Graszeszak              22           KF Qastyr
ST            Sgt. Sam Billic              34           Real Azuris

No surprises in the Mercedinian striking roster as the same four players are picked once again for the qualification campaign, although three out of the four horsemen are playing in completely different places since the last World Cup, as they capitalised on their exposure to international audiences with their appearance in Banija and the Free Republics. Dostalok swapped his cushy striking position in Handon for the much more competitive league in Nephara. With multiple bidders after him, the UICA fringe team won his signature where Dostalok looks to guide his new team to a UICA berth and, down the line, challenge for the league title or a deep run in the cup. Chillotov did much the same thing and signed for Euran UICA fringe side Lajuno as the main striker of the side, with the league teeming with the world's top talent where the youngster can learn from the best and take on some of the juggernauts of not just Euran, but international football. Both players will likely be sacrificing their league awards for now, but the pay and the opportunities to improve their football cannot be understated as both leagues will be represented in the Mercedinian roster for the first time. Alotic held firm during the transfer window and was rewarded with a solid position as striker of Pelethas United, who have been punching above their weight in recent seasons. While the oldest of the four, Billic, looks to be ending his career in Cosumar as he moves on the cheap to former Harlighet Ligen champions Real Azuris to add his experience and composure to a team littered with talent and enthusiasm. The question over who will become the fifth and final name of the attacking roster is always up for debate as players move around and record good performances of their own, but Lyndainium offered the final spot to Cody Graszeszak, following his performances as KF Qastyr, and it's not difficult to see why. Qastyr seems to have rose from nowhere to be a regular contender in the UICA Champions Cup knockout rounds to lift Qusmo (couldn't find a flag sorry) into top-20 range after only three seasons on the books. Graszeszak has been a part of that meteoric rise, and has been rewarded with the position as reserve striker for this qualification campaign.

Zoloroni Sports City Stadium

Location: None
Capacity: 74,684
Tenants: Zoloroni City
Year Built: 2012 (refurbished 2017)
Transportation Features:
- Zoloroni Metropolitan Train Service: T2, T9 & TSC
- Zoloroni Metropolitan Bus Service: B9, B16, B19 & SportsCity Direct
- Zoloroni International Airport (or Acoflosa International Airport & Transport Hub)
- Twenty-minute drive from Carlsgrunik MetroBullet Station, Zoloroni Central

The prosperous capital of Mercedini is the stage for the Mercedinian campaign for World Cup Qualification once again. The Zoloroni Sports City Stadium was built in 2012 and has been the national team's home stadium since it was built. The stadium used to hold over 61,000 people, but a recent refurbishment meant that the capacity has increased by approximately 13,000 with the new capacity sitting at roughly 74,500 with the new visiting allocation still being just less than a quarter of that at 18,000. The stadium has hosted a Baptism of Fire final and an Independent's Cup final and third-place play-off during IAC's two and five respectively. those matches were combined with it's hosting of weekly Zoloroni City matches in the MPL, but the capital team have since been evicted after they built their own stadium just down the road. The stadium is still accustomed to regular football featuring the nation's and the multiverse's best teams, when it hosts the MFA Cup final plus playoff finals for National League 1 and National League 2. Mercedinians and visiting spectators who don't have tickets can have a drink in one of the many bars and pubs or they can chill in the World Cup FanZone where they can watch the matches on the big screens along with other football enthusiasts.

Mercedini has two national languages and both are universally spoken in the nation as children are taught both at a young age. Mercedinian is the native language of all citizens and is based around the Italian language, knowing the language isn't paramount to a tourist's experience but Mercedinians always appreciate a foreigner attempting to communicate in Mercedinian. If learning a foreign language isn't your thing then English is also universally spoken throughout the nation (especially in cities and other metropolitan areas as it is considered the language of business and commerce). It is common for Mercedinians to speak more than one language with some opting for a third if proficient enough in their previous two, Google Translate is also only a couple of clicks away if you need it.

Mercedini's national currency is the Mercede (M) and is used universally for the nation's transactions. Currently, the Mercede is a strong and reliable currency with 1.56 NationStates Dollars equalling 1 Yvroni (M0.64 = 1 NS$). Goods & Services in Mercedini are comparably cheap thanks to low operating costs, free-trade deals and low import tariffs for foreign goods, they can be paid for using the common Mercede currency, although visitors can pay with NS Dollars or use their credit or debit cards, with card users ruged to pay in their own currency for better conversion rates. Citizens of Mercedini are pretty well-off with average incomes topping ¥145,000 (226,822 NS$) which means luxury goods & services are as much a part of Mercedinian shopping-culture as the bargains.

Food & Drink is considered a pillar of Mercedinian culture, which means visitors are literally in for a treat when they visit one of the nations many cafes, restaurants, bars or pubs. As previously mentioned, integration has played a large part in the cuisine, but ultimately Mercedinian cuisine has stayed largely close to it's roots. Mercedinian cuisine, like the language, is based on Italian cuisine, with flavourful pasta and rice dishes on offer, along with pizzas and stuffed flatbreads perfect for carnivores and vegetarians. For the tourists, dishes from their home nation will always be on offer which means that visitors can always have a taste of home while enjoying the action in Mercedini. If you're a fan of carb crashes, we think you'll love our nosh!

As it is the official capital city of Mercedini as well as the commercial hub of the nation, Zoloroni is large bustling city littered with modern skyscrapers and office buildings. Zoloroni will be at the centre of the action, holding the host arena as well as hosting most of the pre-festival events that will happen in Mercedini. Visitors will not be disappointed as Zoloroni has restaurants, shops and sightseeing trips in abundance, meaning that performers and fans have plenty of activities waiting for them on their off-days. Zoloroni's main attraction is the Sports City and the shopping centres located just a small journey away from the city centre.

Mercedinans are generally very peaceful to visitors and will pretty much always help out foreigners if they need a recommendation for a restaurant or need help finding direction of their favourite tourist spot, Mercedinian usually keep to themselves out on the street but will converse with almost anyone if approached in a friendly manner, and it always helps to know a bit of Mercedinian first. As a nation, Mercedini welcomes new visitors with open arms and hopes every tourist has a great experience in our nation. Andiamo!

If you want to know more about Mercedini before you visit, feel free to TG me about life in the country

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my goalscorers: Yes
Godmod scoring events: Yes
Injuries to my players: Yes*
Godmod injuries to my players: No
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes
Hand out red cards to my players: Yes*
Godmod other events: Yes
*just let me know what you've done so I can factor that into the qualification schedule

STYLE: +3.5

[Siovanija and Teusland]

Siovanija and Teusland National Football Team

Facts

Nation Name: United Republics of Siovanija and Teusland
Short Names: Siovanija and Teusland, the United Republics
Demonyms: Siovanijan, Teus
FA: Siovanija and Teusland Football Association (STFA)
Colours: Blue and gold
Anthem: ‘High Mountain Skies’
Capital City: Borograd
Other Major Cities: St. Jakob, Stelburg, Vlaikograd, Chernovets, Felsenkirchen
Highest Domestic League: Republikaliga
Nicknames: The Goldhorns
Style Modifier: +2.5

Coaching Staff

Manager: Gavin Hughes (APX)

Gavin Hughes returns to the sideline this World Cup for Siovanija and Teusland, and he has certainly already carved out a strong legacy for himself with the national team. Taking charge for his first tournament at AOCAF 57 in Mriin, the Goldhorns got out of a tricky group stage before defeating Vilita and Turori, of which Vilita are reigning world champions, 5-4 in the Round of 16. The Goldhorns then fought valiantly against 5-time world champions Valanora in the Quarterfinal, but lost 1-0. The great performances, however, gave much hope for the future for Goldhorns supporters. Hughes is known as a thoughtful character who is incredibly analytical in his preparations for matchday, and his experience at the highest levels will surely be a major help to the Goldhorns. For the World Cup, he will continue to use the 4-4-2 system with Siovanija and Teusland.

Extended Squad for Qualifiers

Goalkeepers

GK -- Viktor VENEV -- 34y/o -- FK Metropola Borograd -- 40 caps, 7 clean sheets
GK -- Yanko ZHELYASKOV -- 23y/o -- Ulsa Rovers (EUR) -- 7 caps, 2 clean sheets
GK -- Julian FEHR -- 33y/o -- FC Teussen Stelburg -- 10 caps, 1 clean sheet
GK -- Anatoli SVETEIKOV -- 26y/o -- Olympia Borograd -- 3 caps, 1 clean sheet

This could just be the last time we see Viktor Venev in the number one shirt for the national team, and he is wanting to have a good showing in Qualifiers to cement his legacy with the national team. Young blood is eager behind him, however, to catch up. Yanko Zhelyaskov is fresh off a move to the Euraleague’s Ulsa Rovers, and the 23 year old will certainly stake his claim to the starting position here. His replacement at Olympia Borograd was Anatoli Sveteikov, who will get his opportunity to show his talent as well, while Julian Fehr’s experience could be vital to the Goldhorns as well.

Left Back

LB -- Lyubomir DIMITROV -- 26y/o -- FK Metropola Borograd -- 21 caps, 1 assist
LB -- Dietmar KLEINMANN -- 29y/o -- FC Teussen Stelburg -- 46 caps, 2 assists
LB -- Paul SCHORNER -- 28y/o -- SW Stahlberg -- 3 caps, 1 assist

Lyubomir Dimitrov has taken the starting spot here and ran with it, putting in several good performances at the AOCAF. There was a mistake against the Equestrian States that would have been much more scrutinized had the Goldhorns not advanced to the playoff round, but he was solid overall and his crossing was important in the Goldhorns’ run. Dietmar Kleinmann backs him up, offering solid pace and being a threatening attacking option. Paul Schorner was one of the Republikaliga’s best performers and a key part in SW Stahlberg’s title win, his defensive positioning has always been renowned.

Centre Back

CB -- Raphael KLOPFER -- 29y/o -- 1912 Stelburg -- 53 caps, 2 goals, 3 assists
CB -- Karl-Heinz JAGER -- 20y/o -- FC Teussen Stelburg -- 4 caps, 1 goal, 1 assist
CB -- Nikola KARAPETROV -- 28y/o -- Olympia Borograd -- 22 caps, 1 goal
CB -- Erich THIERSE -- 24y/o -- FC Rotmunde 1932 -- 9 caps
CB -- Karsten LICHTWARK -- 31y/o -- SW Stahlberg -- Uncapped

Karl-Heinz Jager has been predicted to be the ‘next big thing’ on defence for the Goldhorns, and he certainly lived up to that billing at the AOCAF. His defensive work was solid, and his key goal in the win over Vilita and Turori showed an ability to perform under pressure. He and Raphael Klopfer, probably the best centre back in the Republikaliga, will make up the top pairing. Klopfer has been a reliable option in this side throughout the national team’s history, and his role as a leader has earned him the captain’s armband for most matches. Both of those centre backs are strong at playing the ball, especially Klopfer. Karapetrov takes fewer risks than most, and has a good chemistry with Klopfer if needed. Eric Thierse’s development has continued at Rotmunde, and he hopes to build on his 9 caps here, while Karsten Lichtwark was perhaps Stahlberg’s most consistent performer in the title win and looks set to make his first appearance for the national team here.

Right Back

RB -- Lutz DASCHNER -- 32y/o -- 1912 Stelburg -- 53 caps, 2 assists
RB -- Thorsten HELMKE -- 27y/o -- FC Felsenkirchen 1879 -- 23 caps, 3 assists
RB -- Luka AMBROZ -- 20y/o -- FK Metropola Borograd -- Uncapped

Lutz Daschner is one of the old guard here, and has been one of the best performers for the Goldhorns across his storied career. He’s relied on great pace for success, but as he gets older he is slowing down a bit. This could be the time that he passes along the torch, and the competition for it will be interesting. Thorsten Helmke is a defensive-minded option, who has always been a good option in the team, while Luka Ambroz is a hot prospect who is expected to be the future of this position.

Left Wing

LW -- Paulus LEISTNER -- 30y/o -- Letson Town (ETH) -- 43 caps, 5 goals, 10 assists
LW -- Lutz VON BERGEN -- 28y/o -- SW Stahlberg -- 19 caps, 3 goals, 6 assists
LW -- Ingolf KRUGER -- 24y/o -- Marlesee 97 -- Uncapped
LW -- Mario KOGLER -- 23y/o -- FC Teussen Stelburg -- Uncapped

Paulus Leistner retains his hold on the starting spot on the left wing, fresh off a move to Letson Town. He has been a performer under pressure for the Goldhorns throughout his career, 4 of his 5 goals being either the winning goal or saving a tie. He’s got a strong resume at the international level, and will be relied on here. Lutz von Bergen has also done well for himself across 19 caps so far and has been a strong backup for Leistner in the past. Two uncapped wingers are also here, Ingolf Kruger having the best shot of breaking into the first team. He made the Republikaliga Team of the Season last year, and it’s only a matter of time before he becomes a mainstay in the team. Mario Kogler moved to Teussen Stelburg in the offseason, being bought with money the club received for Thorsten Kramer. He had a strong season with relegated SV Preisfeld last year, and could expect to see his debut sooner rather than later.

Centre Midfield

CM -- Thorsten KRAMER -- 23y/o -- 1830 Cathair (AUD) -- 60 caps, 11 goals, 20 assists
CM -- Vladimir KOSTOV -- 33y/o -- Olympia Borograd -- 40 caps, 2 goals, 3 assists
CM -- Dennis BROTZMANN -- 29y/o -- Herzegovina City FC (BNJ) -- 34 caps
CAM -- Viktor DIMITROV -- 28y/o -- Energija Chernovets -- 57 caps, 3 goals, 31 assists
CAM -- Kurt WITZEL -- 20y/o -- TSV Marzig -- Uncapped
CAM -- Lala ZHELYAVA -- 23y/o -- Energija-Nuklearna (MYT) -- Uncapped

Thorsten Kramer bid a tearful farewell to FC Teussen Stelburg this summer, joining up with Audioslavian and world heavyweights 1830 Cathair for a Republikaliga record fee of $15 million tolars. The dynamic midfielder is a creative playmaker who has great skill on the ball. He’s also got a decent shot on him, having scored 11 times for his country. Vladimir Kostov brings physicality to the midfield, playing in more of an anchor role, while Dennis Brotzmann is a similar sort of player and the two combined bring plenty of experience to the team. Viktor Dimitrov is the engine of this team, a true midfield maestro who has been at the heart of many a goal across his career. Behind him are two new faces in the team. Kurt Witzel is a hot prospect for the future, in a similar mold as Dimitrov with a bit more of a scoring touch to him. Lala Zhelyava led the women’s Olympic football team to a fourth-place showing, and was clearly the best player on the team. That earned her a move to Energija-Nuklearna of the Mytanar league. She’s a very technical player with lots of quality on the ball.

Right Wing

RW -- Ivo ROMANOV -- 28y/o -- Rozelle (BRE) -- 57 caps, 19 goals, 15 assists
RW -- Leo HEIDEN -- 24y/o -- FC St. Jakob -- 7 caps, 2 assists
RW -- Aleksander LUKONOV -- 26y/o -- Olympia Borograd -- Uncapped
RW -- Ivo ILEV -- 27y/o -- FK Pomorie -- Uncapped

Ivo Romanov is the obvious star here, his move to Rozelle proving fruitful so far. He’s added a Campionato Esportivano di Campeones trophy to his collection, with a goal and assist in the final match, and is hoping to build on that success with the national team. He also had a very strong performance in the AOCAF tournament. Behind him there are several solid players, albeit with little international experience. Leo Heiden has 7 caps to his name, he’ll probably see more game time here. Alex Lukonov was a great replacement at Olympia Borograd for Ivo Romanov, and that audition has earned him a shot with the national team. Ivo Ilev rounds out here, a pacy winger that has been a key player for Pomorie throughout his career.

Centre Forward

CF -- Krasimir KYNEV -- 25y/o -- Olympia Borograd -- 27 caps, 14 goals
CF -- Michael RIBBECK -- 22y/o -- SW Stahlberg -- 16 caps, 12 goals, 1 assist
CF -- Ludwig REICHWEIN -- 25y/o -- FC Teussen Stelburg -- 3 caps, 3 goals
CF -- Anton DIMITROV -- 26y/o -- FK Metropola Borograd -- 9 caps, 5 goals
CF -- Miroslav DINEV -- 33y/o -- Energija Chernovets -- 39 caps, 21 goals, 1 assist

There’s plenty of options here for Gavin Hughes, and each of these forwards will want to stake their claim to a starting spot. Krasimir Kynev and Michael Ribbeck are the usual duo, and they worked well at the AOCAF. Michael Ribbeck had 5 goals through the 5 games in that tournament, while Kynev added 2 of his own. Both are Republikaliga champions, and Ribbeck won the Golden Boot last season with 30 goals, Kynev having 28. Ludwig Reichwein just moved to FC Teussen Stelburg and is hoping that he can get a fresh start in the national team. Anton Dimitrov’s here again as well, hoping to break through, while this is likely Miroslav Dinev’s last go at qualifiers. He’ll probably see some games as a sub, and perhaps one or two final starts near the end.

Set Pieces
Left Corners: Lyubomir Dimitrov
Right Corners: Ivo Romanov
Free Kicks: Thorsten Kramer, Viktor Dimitrov, Ivo Romanov
Penalties: Krasimir Kynev, Michael Ribbeck, Ivo Romanov, Thorsten Kramer, Viktor Dimitrov

Captains
The official captain of the team is Miroslav Dinev. As he will not be starting the majority of matches, however, Raphael Klopfer will usually wear the armband. If Klopfer does not play, it will pass to Lutz Daschner or Viktor Venev.

Kits

Siovanija and Teusland will continue to use the kits debuted in World Cup 81 Qualifiers second straight Qualifying tournament. The crest, circular, features an edelweiss in the middle with blue and gold colour around it. The home kit is coloured mainly gold, with blue highlights. In addition, a blue stripe is in the middle of the kit, with the crest inside. Gold shorts and blue socks round out the home design. The away kit is coloured mainly blue, with gold highlights and a gold stripe. Blue shorts and gold socks complete the design. The blue and gold here come from the flag of the country. The goalkeeper kit, not pictured, is fully green. Green was both the colour of the House of Stajovic, Siovanija’s old imperial family, and the colour of the uniforms of many Knights from Teusland during several historical conflicts.

Choose my goalscorers: Yes
Choose Scoring Events: Yes
Godmod Scoring Events: No
RP injuries to my players: Yes, I determine length/severity
Godmod injuries to my players: No
Hand out Yellow cards to my players: Yes
Hand out Red cards to my players: Yes
Godmod Other Events: No

The Goldhorns will use three home venues during the qualifiers. These will be the Nationalstadion, the Olimpski-Stadion, and the Draistadion. The Nationalstadion is located in downtown Stelburg, and seats 75,000. The Olimpski-Stadion is located in Borograd, the national capital, and seats 60,000. Finally, the Draistadion is a new addition to the lineup, having recently been completed. It is located in St. Jakob and seats 60,000.

Group and Schedule

The Goldhorns have been drawn into Group 5 for World Cup Qualifiers, alongside:

Damukuni (39)
Freeport (100)
Holy Marsh (339)
Ko-oren (23)
Siovanija and Teusland (76)
Euran Oceania Territories (116)
Libonesia (288)
Ethane (8)
Spokane (UR)
Bongo Johnson (156)

That means the schedule will be:

MD1: Siovanija and Teusland vs Euran Oceania Territories (Olimpski-Stadion, Borograd)
MD2: Libonesia vs Siovanija and Teusland
MD3: Siovanija and Teusland vs Ethane (Nationalstadion, Stelburg)
MD4: Spokane vs Siovanija and Teusland
MD5: Siovanija and Teusland vs Damukuni (Nationalstadion, Stelburg)
MD6: Freeport vs Siovanija and Teusland
MD7: Siovanija and Teusland vs Holy Marsh (Draistadion, St. Jakob)
MD8: Ko-oren vs Siovanija and Teusland
MD9: Siovanija and Teusland vs Bongo Johnson (Olimpski-Stadion, Borograd)
MD10: Euran Oceania Territories vs Siovanija and Teusland
MD11: Siovanija and Teusland vs Libonesia (Nationalstadion, Stelburg)
MD12: Ethane vs Siovanija and Teusland
MD13: Siovanija and Teusland vs Spokane (Draistadion, St. Jakob)
MD14: Damukuni vs Siovanija and Teusland
MD15: Siovanija and Teusland vs Freeport (Olimpski-Stadion, Borograd)
MD16: Holy Marsh vs Siovanija and Teusland
MD17: Siovanija and Teusland vs Ko-oren (Nationalstadion)
MD18: Bongo Johnson vs Siovanija and Teusland

We’ll have complete coverage as the Goldhorns enter World Cup 82 Qualification.

[Krytenia]

Please assume YES for all answers in the Permission Box – just don’t kill anyone, K?
Ages as of World Cup LXXXII finals. Subtract two years for first half of qualifying, one for second half.

KRYTENIA 2262 WORLD CUP SQUAD
Modifier: +3

THE MANAGEMENT TEAM

Caretaker Manager – Alexander SAMPSON, Age 56
Former assistant boss and Krytenian international back in the day, Sampson took the reigns halfway through the Dragons' Matchday Eight game agaisnt Garifunya after Valrauncion's infamous meltdown.

Assistant Manager – Position Vacant
Goalkeeping Coach – Marcus BAILEY, Age 57
Defensive Coach – Alfie XOUSA, Age 58
Offensive Coach – Graham OWENS, 45
Physiotherapist – Victoria BARCA, Age 45

THE SQUAD

Marcus WASHINGTON
Age: 29
Position: Goalkeeper
Club: Ousevale Borough
Washington's cat-like reflexes are the stuff of legend. Don't let the fact he's only 5'11” fool you.

Thomas SCOTT
Age: 28
Position: Right-back
Club: Emberton Reds
More of a wing-back than a full back. What he lacks in pure speed is made up for in intelligence.

Christopher JOEL
Age: 27
Position: Left-back
Club: Mercia Bromham
Built like a sprinter, and able to move the ball at speed. Doesn't shy away from the tackle, either.

Gareth BRANNAN
CAPTAIN
Age: 26
Position: Centre-back
Club: Ashton Olympic
Built like a boulder. Not the fastest in the world, but when he challenges for the ball, you'll know about it.

Matthew GRAY
Age: 28
Position: Centre-back
Club: Emberton Reds
Tall and rangy, Gray complement's Brannan's strength with wiry speed. Perm would be reminiscent of Colin Ulvæus if it wasn't the wrong colour.

Roberto JULIANO
Age: 30
Position: Central midfield
Club: Avidia United
A true midfield general, can pick out the pass and decent in the tackle.

VALRAUNCION
CAPTAIN
Age: Elf
Position: Forward
Club: AC Izotz Zubia (AUD)
Last seen buggering off on a plane to...you know what, we don't care. Good riddance.

Joe HANSEN
Age: 23
Position: Right midfield
Club: Royal Emberton
Younger of the Hansen twins, by a whole seven minutes.

Chris NAISMITH
Age: 29
Position: Forward
Club: Ousevale Borough
He's been called the next Alex Sampson; luckily for him, the existing one is helping him hone his skills.

Joshua COQUELIN
Age: 24
Position: Forward
Club: Casuals Osteria
Providing the bullets for The Cock? The Coq, natch.

Jake HANSEN
Age: 23
Position: Left midfield
Club: Royal Emberton
Elder of the Hansen twins, by a whole seven minutes.

Murray SCHWARZKOPF
Age: 26
Position: Central midfield
Club: Stanton Town
The crew cut belies this no-nonsense midfielder's mindset.

Pablo IBANEZ
Age: 25
Position: Goalkeeper
Club: Avidia City
No relation. Thankfully.

Malcolm AITKEN
Age: 30
Position: Right midfield
Club: Caledon Simpson
Diminutive but tricky winger.

Will VASSER
Age: 28
Position: Right-back
Club: Casuals Osteria
Agile if not the fastest. Likes to jockey and prevent rather than commit to the tackle.

Freddie HAMES
Age: 29
Position: Central midfield
Club: Mercia Bromham
At ease in the middle of the park or just behind the forwards.

Callum QUIROGA
Age: 24
Position: Forward
Club: Avidia United
Promising talent; expect him to make waves off the bench.

Selaphiel KENNEDY
Age: 19
Position: Forward
Club: Stanton Town
The Kennedy dynasty continues as young Selly follows in the footsteps of Gabriel, Raphael, and Uriel in breaking into the national team. Why this lot are still all loyal to the Dockers is anyone's guess, mind.

Ellis DUCAINE-PETIT
Age: 27
Position: Centre-back
Club: Caversham
Solid centre-back, ridiculous name.

Miguel TORRES
Age: 27
Position: Centre-back
Club: Avidia United
Stocky and solid in the tackle. Suffers a bit with the aerial game though.

John BURTON
Age: 27
Position: Left midfield
Club: Leston Town
A lover of the early cross to the far stick.

Anthony BODZA
Age: 23
Position: Goalkeeper
Club: Dereapolis City
Has burst on the scene in no time flat. Will relish a chance if Washington falters.

Hywel AP HYWEL
Age: 21
Position: Left-back
Club: New Cefn Albion
Young intelligent defender, a biggish fish in a small pond. Suffers from having unimaginative parents, á la Mitchell Mitchell.

LIKELY STARTERS
Washington
Scott – Brannan (c) – Gray – Joel
Joe Hansen – Juliano – Jake Hansen
Coquelin
Kennedy – Naismith

THE KITS – courtesy of ediraf. Yes, ediraf.

[Alluersia]

History
The Alluersian Football Federation, though may be new however citizens of the region have been playing the sport of eons. The regions players however has been forced to play under the national banner of New West Guiana, seeing as Alluersia is not it's own independent country, but a semi-autonomous region. The AFF was founded due in part seeing how the West Guianan Soccer Association has been unwilling to participate in any World Cup qualifying rounds for nearly forty years, and found that it was time for Alluersian players to be given the same advantage that others from around the world are given.

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Godmod Goalscoring Events:    Y
Injure Players:               Y
Godmod Injury Events:         Y (No career or life threatening injuries)
Red Card Players:             Y (Not an insane amount, 1-3 per match)
Yellow Card Players:          Y
Godmod Other Events:          N
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Manager
Kyle Offerns

Form: 2-4-4

Starting XI
Carl Calson, GK, (31 years Old)
Davey Hugs, CFR, (29 Yrs)
Rem Jouhnson, CFL, (27 Yrs)
Shean Pasyts, MFC, (30 yrs)
William DePo, MFL, (25 yrs)
Dan Elksert, MFR, (31 yrs)
Quin Quince, MFC, (27 yrs)
Tucker Forens, BFC, (29 yrs)
Jeorge Wilks, BFC, (26 yrs)
Keeif O'Rosen, BFR(25 yrs)
Franke Velst, BFL, (24 yrs)

[Commonwealth of Baker Park]

Football Association of the Commonwealth of Baker Park

The FAC was founded in 1901 and currently has 124 full member clubs, 307 associate member clubs and approximately 21,000 registered players--male & female--between the ages of 11 to 65+ as well as approximately 3,100 registered officials, both male & female. It sponsors competitions across all age groups, genders and ability levels, including 12 National Championships and 6 domestic cup competitions for men and women.

Major Multiverse Honors
SWC 5 Under-18 Champions
Baptism of Fire 67 Runners-up
DiBradini Cup 42/63 Quarterfinalists
DiBradini Cup 43/64 Round of 16
World Cup Banija/FFR81 Round of 16
World Cup EqueStar80 Group Stage

All time match record—232 wins, 184 losses, 85 draws (current through beginning of WC 82)

National Anthem--"Hear Our Voices Commonwealth"
Region—Atlantian Oceana
Nickname--since the end of the 1960's the National Team has been known as "The Bees", a period when the team's uniforms consisted of alternating black and gold hoops. While the bee is an element on the coat of arms of the Commonwealth—a long accepted heraldic symbol of industriousness--the association was actually a reference made in an Italian newspaper game story when the senior team was wearing the hooped shirts, referring to the BP team as il Bombi (the bumblebees) for their perseverance and swarming tactical play.

Colors--Black & Gold (while they are just 2 of the 5 main colors on the flag of Baker Park--Blue, Red and White are the others--black & gold have been closely associated in the nation's consciousness as representative of the country since its founding.)

style--+2.4
Formation--3-4-1-2
KPB—26.87 (21st, current to WC 82 Finals)(unofficially)



The Commonwealth of Baker Park National Team will aim to qualify for their third consecutive World Cup Finals, in the midst of a changing of the generational guard for the nation's multiverse representative soccer squad.

Several of the starters from the last two WC qualifying sides have called time on their National Team careers, including all time leading goal scorer Ali Salih and two-time team captain Matt Villareal, as well as forward Ian Coverstone, wingers Hafiz Igiekhume and Naroun Patel, and defender Kris Day.

Several other players are looking to this WC cycle as the culmination of their NT experience; keepers Scott Hartline & Mollie Pelletier, defenders Darren Haller, Susan Brown & Faith Enzikomibo, midfielders Nathan Ohler & Erica Shaw, and forwards Evan Ashcroft & Jackie Thomas will all be at least 32 years old by the end of the World Cup, and are aware that a contingent from the nation's Development Scheme is eager to make their name on the biggest stage of all.

Combined Squad
Manager--Trevor Richmond
Assistant Manager--Pamela Scott
Coaches--Will Barnard
Kate DiMarini
Physio--Gina Damicone

GKage   caps   
Mollie Pelletier	1	Newmarket Ladies FC		31	46
Kyle Moyer		20	Newmarket Saxons FC		29	27
Caroline Gordon		22	Brentford Ladies FC		28	25

Defense
Derick Briggs		3	Shirley Metros FC		29	37
Faith Enzikomibo	2	Greenlea Ladies FC		33	62
Tracy Vasillias		18	Middletown City Ladies FC	28	35
Darren Haller		5	Monmouth Park FC		31	45
Susan Brown		4	Meadowdale Ladies FC		32	51
Emily Arnold		19	Hamilton Wanderers Ladies FC	29	24
Terrence Stephens	24	North Royalton Town FC	        24      20

Midfield
Steven DiPietro		21	St Warren City FC		30	43
Annabeth Westmoreland	14	Hondo FC (VAL)		        23	30
Tony Santos		15	Asbury Park FC			28	46
Erica Shaw		6	Shirley Metros Women FC	        32	67
Jamari Bozeman		8	Southend AC			24	44
Brianne Whitestone	7	Mashu Hallowenia (HIN)	        30	41
Nick Haller		11	Kitara Athletic Association(BNJ)29	42
Veronica Navarro	13	Hamilton Wanderers Ladies FC	23	30
Lorenzo Taborn		17	Westwood Sprites FC		24	28

Forwards
Varlerie Agahambri	9	Jamestown City Ladies FC	29	50
Alex Sandoval 		10	Busukuma Athletic Club (BNJ)	28	39
Sabrina Patton		12	Chenoworth Rovers FC (NPH)	27	33
Evan Ashcroft		16	Sanborn Borough FC		31	50
Tyrek Jones		23	St Warren City FC		24	24

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Choose My Goalscorers: Y
Godmod Goalscoring Events: Y
Injure Players: Y (duration of match only please)
Godmod Injury Events: Y
Red Card Players: Y (TG ahead of time please)
Yellow Card Players: Y
Godmod Other Events: N
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[Squornshelan Remnant States]

Squornshelan Remnant States Black-and-Reds Roster

RP Permissions
Choose my scorers: Y
Choose my scoring events: Y
Godmod scoring events: Y
RP injuries to my players: Y
Godmod Injuries to my players: Y
Give Yellow Cards to my players: Y
Give Red Cards to my players: Y
Godmod other events: Y
Please don't kill any of my players without talking to me first
Other than that, anything goes
Style Modifier: -1

#  Name                 Pos  Age  Caps   Ht   Wt   Club
1  Istaro Munib          GK   29   28   185   73   Traal Athletics
2  Djabgor Dzarkhin      LB   26   19   185   80   Foxchester Raiders (STB)
3  Dymek Raktsov         CB   26   28   190   79   Lublova Reds
4  Tervi Oleb (VC)       CB   28   31   192   79   Traal Athletics
5  Jinkzta Ulcviecel     RB   28   26   181   73   Jinja City (BNJ)
6  Gezan Djanetic        LM   28    7   180   75   Ramusok United (COS)
7  Eyob Zonde            RM   29   26   183   73   Damogran FC
8  Arlo Damot (C)        CM   31   30   174   70   Traal Athletics
9  Jzeovak Vladcik       LF   21   30   178   75   Lublova Reds
10 Girma Mikhulat        RF   28    9   188   78   Brantisvogan FC
11 Demkjo Jzvanic        CF   29   25   188   78   Olympic Thessia (MYT)
12 Vrenz Tambura         RM   24   17   179   74   Tekstil Ibon (MYT)
13 Vaarin Strepol        CM   28   24   187   88   Lublova Reds
14 Janar Delu            RB   25   16   169   76   Algolia AC
15 Danin Geladi          LB   26   27   179   71   Hugh Town Millionaires (DAR)
16 Zoban Ajao            ST   24   23   194   87   Unioneers (EUR)
17 Zemen Ystrad          CB   27   21   191   81   Diamondqueen (NPH)
18 Stovar Krieven        GK   26    5   187   74   Bishop (NPH) 
19 Przemors Dzetker      ST   31    8   181   73   Old Sarum (ETN)
20 Ozol Gebara           LM   29   12   179   71   Viltvodle City
21 Ortzi Perparim        CB   29    8   191   78   Brantisvogan FC
22 Rudi Dalso            CB   25    4   188   70   Jaglan Royals
23 Kaalia Gerstlauer     CF   19    1   180   69   Jaglan Royals
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24 Jaska Povarnin        GK   27    1   188   76   Lublova Reds
25 Slater Jant           GK   27    3   188   70   AC Damogran
26 Ctibor Tkermec        CB   31   20   186   78   Viltvodle City
27 Abdeg Darbo           CB   33    6   193   79   Megabrantid SC
28 Skumantas Nakhutin    CB   26    4   190   77   Traal Athletics
29 Bedros Torluk         CB   27    2   186   71   Damogran FC
30 Koit Suharto          LB   30    8   180   69   Jaglan Royals
31 Mamoona Acuff         LB   25    1   171   63   Damogran FC
32 Maryl Antrobus        RB   30    4   178   78   Harmonica Tundra (MBT)
33 Shrike Hagaz          DM   26    8   182   86   Westpike (BRE)
34 Danin Stolp           CM   22    2   165   70   Algolia AC
35 Jirar Lomidan         CM   25    3   187   78   KF Atlant (QUS)
36 Ramaz Dolnight        CM   27    3   184   70   Damogran FC
37 Yideg Abhe            CM   28    3   180   70   Corinthian Spirits (STB)
38 Iuri Takala           CM   22    2   168   68   Megabrantid SC
39 Doron Aldra           CM   23    4   180   68   Traal Athletics
40 Aatu Ruoho            LM   23    2   175   68   Brantisvogan FC
41 Lavanya Naqvi         LM   22    1   161   59   Emerald Coast AC
42 Tudan Povarnin        RM   29    4   162   61   Stein-los Turkish (PAS)
43 Meaza Teklu           RM   24    1   166   62   Megabrantid SC
44 Keshav Rallinaitis    AM   29    2   169   65   Brantisvogan FC
45 Viordar Rebljeten     CF   23    2   179   70   Algolia AC
46 Hakan Gryspos         ST   26    4   179   74   Damogran FC

(height given in centimeters, weight in kilograms)
please check my most recent RP for information about possible roster changes
In the event the Black-and-Reds qualify, this roster will be updated with the final 23-player roster
Formation: 4-3-3
Long Form Name: The Confederacy of Squornshelan Remnant States
Short Form Names: Squornshelan Confederacy, The Confederacy
If You Don't Mind Losing Some Teeth: West Squornshelous
Demonym: Confederate (political); Squornshelan (cultural, not always PC)
Team Nickname: Black-and-Reds (never Red-and-Black)
Team Colors: Squornshelan Red (#BF0000) and Black (#000000)
Trigram: SRS
Captain: Arlo Damot
Vice Captain: Tervi Oleb
Free Kicks: Arlo Damot
Corners: Arlo Damot
Penalties: Demkjo Jzvanic (Arlo Damot, Jzeovak Vladcik, Eyob Zonde, Vaarin Strepol)
Manager: Bethany Donnell (BRE)
A very down-to-earth manager who drills humility and discipline into her players, making sure they do the hard yards and don't get carried away with their status. After she was let go midway through her second year at Northern Union, the SCFA extended an offer based on the promise of her seasons spent at Pikemouth. There, she was able to build a smaller club into a consistent lower-league challenger, and the hope is that she can do a similar job with the still fledgling Black-and-Reds. At the Sixth Independents' Cup, she was able to lead her side to an impressive Group Stage record of three points and no goals allowed, including an upset of hosts Mercedini, before bowing out against the Alpine Union.


Lineup: https://www.buildlineup.com/shared/5c83 ... 2e24ad04ca
Uniforms:
Home: Away: Goalkeeper:

Player Profiles:
Goalkeepers

Club: Traal Atheltics
Munib is known as a very cerebral and vocal keeper, frequently shouting instructions to his defense and launching counterattacks with his distribution. He is not the most athletic keeper in the league, but makes up for that with superb positioning and anticipation. His play so far this year has Traal in the thick of the title race, with every chance of defending their title.

Club: Bishop (NPH)
Krieven is beginning to come into his prime as an athletic, aggressive keeper, relying on his excellent reflexes to bail him our for any lapses in positioning. He is a solid stopper of set pieces and penalties, but can sometimes be caught off his line by clever attackers. The beginnings of his post-Interblag career have not gone entirely to plan, as Bishop hovered on the edges of the relegation zone of the Nepharan Premiership all season long before losing in the playoff. That said, their struggles cannot really be blamed on the young keeper with the woeful goal support he received. Krieven still gets the nod to back up Munib, owing to most of the likely candidates in League 1 this year being, well, not Squornshelan. He will definitely get the chance to work on extending his perfect international record in terms of goals allowed.

Defense

Club: Foxchester Raiders (STB)
Dzarkin's lack of offensive contributions limited his ability to contribute in Lopal Daror's system, which depends heavily on wing backs pushing forward, but something in his form has impressed Donnell, who has him ahead of Geladi on the depth chart. Dzarkin is a dependable defensive presence on the wing, and does an excellent job of closing off potential lanes for crosses.

Club: Lublova Reds
Raktsov will once again anchor the center of the line alongside Oleb. The Molvanian is strong in the air, and will occasionally be a threat from attack set pieces. Lublova's performance fell well short of expectations this year, but their defense was uncharacteristically strong, largely due to Raktsov's leadership.

Club: Traal Atheltics
Oleb is a well-rounded center back, possessed of the height and vertical leap to win headers in dangerous areas, as well as the poise and experience to avoid making mistakes in front of his own net. His rapport with Munib has served him well through last year's tournaments as well as the League. Under his leadership, Traal were once again the stingiest defense in the league.

Club: Jinja City (BNJ)
In somewhat of a surprise, it was Ulcviecel who drew the highest transfer fee during the last window, earning 4M for Interblag on his way to Jinja City. He is probably the fastest player on the roster. His pace allows him to surprise attackers who may think they have him beat, as well as to run right by defenders who misjudge his acceleration. Overlapping runs are a specialty of his, and while his crosses are not always as accurate as one might hope, he is unquestionably a valuable weapon.

Club: Hugh Town Millionaires (DAR)
A converted winger, Geladi is a common sight flying forward up the left wing. While his left foot is strong, his right can let him down at times, and his eagerness to join the attack can leave him out of position. These defensive deficiencies have apparently led Donnell to move him down on the depth chart. He will still get opportunities, however, as the offensive boost he provides will be useful when the Black-and-Reds are in need of a late goal.

Club: Algolia AC
Delu has definitely seen his star rise along with Algolia's strong play. Whether it's entirely his own development, or due in part to the Suntigers' additions in attack, he has made strides in developing his play going forward. While he is still not the dynamic force that Ulcviecel provides, he is a dependable right back, known particularly for keeping his calm under pressure, and a more well rounded player than he was a year ago.

Club: Diamondqueen (NPH)
True to the rumors, Ystrad left Arkintoofle for Nephara during the transfer window. While Diamondqueen's season was certainly less than impressive, Ystrad's physical play certainly seems to be fitting in well with the Nepharan style. He can be a reckless tackler, but definitely adds some grit to the defense. With Donnell shifting from 3 to 2 center backs, he finds himself on the outside looking in for now.

Club: Brantisvogan FC
After getting a brief chance to play at the national level during the second half of WC82 qualifying, Perparim has truly found his form with Brantisvogan, helping (along with considerable transfer reinforcements) to propel them to a second place finish. He is not the tallest center back in the world, but his strength and positioning makes it very difficult for anyone he is assigned to mark. Like Ystrad, he finds himself firmly behind Raktsov and Oleb on the depth chart, though considering his excellent league play this year, he could leapfrog the other two substitutes if any opening in the lineup materializes.

Club: Jaglan Royals
Like Oleb, Dalso was the anchor on a team tied for the fewest goals allowed in the league this year. In moving him ahead of Tkermec on the depth chart, Donnell definitely seems to be signalling that she is looking more to the future of the team

Midfielders

Club: Ramusok United (COS)
Djanetic's national team career has been a frustrating one, but with Donnell experimenting with playing Vladcik at forward, he has finally found his way into a starting role. He is likely on a fairly short leash though, as both he and Gebara have seen time at left mid during Donnell's brief tenure, suggesting she is not entirely decided on her lineup as yet. As a player, Djanetic is a passer, and will usually look to pick out players making runs into space from his position on the wing, rather than roaming inside to go for goal himself.

Club: Traal Athletics
Team captain and leading scorer, Damot will once again be the focal point for the attack. As he is at Traal, he will be the primary distributor of the ball and the main set-piece taker. His small stature, only 5'9" (175cm), gives him a low center of gravity, allowing him to quickly make multiple direction changes and cutbacks to open space for a pass or shot. His accuracy from long range means goaltenders need to be on their toes any time Damot has the ball in the attacking third.

Club: Damogran FC
Zonde appears to have hung onto his starting spot ahead of Tambura, both on the strength of his play in last year's internationals, and for Damogran's stronger than expected performance in hte league. Like Djanetic on the opposite side, Zonde tends to stay out on the wing rather than ranging inside most of the time, although he is more of a threat to score.

Club: Tekstil Ibon (MYT)
Tambura was again a huge factor in Athletic's good performance, propelling them to promotion into the new Super League, but unlike last year, he won't be back, as he has been sold to Tekstil of Mytanija. In contrast to Zonde, Tambura will readily range into the middle of the field, playing shorter passes and supporting the ball carrier. While he remains second on the depth chart, he is certain to get plenty of opportunities to play during qualifying.

Club: Lublova Reds
Strepol is strength and power incarnate. He has a booming shot that he like to let fly regularly, and is very difficult to take off the ball when shielding. He has somewhat of a reputation for hard tackles though, though his discipline during qualifying was excellent. The question with Strepol is always whether he is at 100% for any given match, as his physical style of play often leads to him having to play through nagging minor injuries. With the switch to only 3 midfielders, he finds himself on the bench, but will likely see plenty of action if Donnell ever feels her team is being outmatched physically.

Club: Viltvodle City
Gebara showed some moments of brilliance late in WC81 qualifying, but even with Vladcik out of the way, the competition in midfield means he also starts on the bench for now. As a player, Gebara is fairly well-rounded, and has a knack for accurate aerial crosses.

Forwards:

Club: Lublova Reds FC
Vladcik has done everything to justify the faith put in him by both club and country at a very young age. His latest test will be to adapt to a shift in position. While Lopal Daror did employ Vladcik as a winger with free reign to ranger forward, Donnell seems ready to go one further than that, and has been lining the youngster up as a left forward. The transition was fairly seamless at the Independents' Cup, so we should expect to see Vladcik lining up at left forward for the foreseeable future.

Club: Brantisvogan FC
Held back by his club's poor form last year, Mikhulat has emerged as one of the best forwards in the league this year, and was the centerpiece of Brantisvogan's attack. His prime attribute is his footwork, which allows him to send defenders the wrong way on dribbles, and to make quick turn-around shots. He is not as adept in the air, however, and struggles to impact the match when consistently required to receive the ball at chest height or above. Fortunately, this should not often be the case, as Donnell seems to see him as more of a wing forward than a pure striker.

Club: Olympic Thessia (MYT)
Jzvanic is not the tower of strength that Ajao is, but is more active as a striker. While Ajao tends to remain inside acting as a target man, Jzvanic will readily drop back or slide out to the side in order to give the ball carrier a shorter passing option. When playing as a second forward, he tends to slot in slightly underneath the other striker, and play more as a false 9 than a striker. Over the course of last year's international matches, he took firm hold of the starting striker role, though if Ajao should be subbed on for one of the wing forwards, Jzvanic will most likely slide over to allow the big man to occupy the center.

Club: Unioneers (EUR)
With strength and wiles beyond his years, Ajao spearheaded one of League 1's highest scoring attacks at Chalesm. He has struggled, however, to consistently bring that type of play at the international level. Aside from the obvious aerial threat he poses due to his size, he usually has a knack for playing flicks and otherwise distributing the ball to players making late runs. Undersized center backs will have difficulty marking him, but a defender who can negate him in the air will be able to frustrate him all day. His club elected to sell him during the recent window, as they are in dire need of a complete rebuild, particularly in defense, and he will be lacing them up for Unioneers.

Club: Old Sarum (ETN)
The shortest striker on the roster by a significant margin, Dzetker is a player, like Jzvanic and Mikhulat, who beats opposing defenses with movement. He is quick and shifty, and a dangerous dribbler. He also has excellent timing on runs to receive through balls, and is rarely caught offside. A defender assigned to mark him closely all game will be thoroughly exhausted by stoppage time.
At 31, this is probably Dzetker's last hurrah, as

Club: Jaglan Royals
Gerstlauer is a wild card. She signed a contract with Royals mainly on the strength of her play in an Algolian women's semi-profesional league, where she was by far the dominant attacker. More controversial is the assertion that Royals were also swayed by her massive social media following, where her videos of trick shots, juggling and dribbling moves have attracted millions of views and over 100,000 subscribers. Supporters are sharply divided over what some see as a solid signing to address Jaglan's anemic attack, and others decry as a publicity stunt. Gerstlauer's inclusion in the national team pool would seem to tip the scales toward the former, but we'll have to wait and see.

Qualifying Home Schedule and Venues

MD2:  SRS v Fevhader @ Civic Arena (cap. 37,500), Brasta, Sivolvia, SRS
MD4:  SRS v North Prarie @ Ralph Wilson Memorial Stadium (cap. 48,700), Han Dold City, Han Dold, SRS
MD6:  SRS v Sargossa @ The Lutenstaad (cap. 75,000), Lutenblag, Molvania, SRS
MD8:  SRS v Pasarga @ Megabrantid Financial Field (cap. 69,245), Brantisvogan, Megabrantis, SRS
MD10: SRS v Devonta @ Albrechtsson Park (cap. 65,400), Damogran, Algolia, SRS
MD12: SRS v Najaf @ Westflanarena (cap. 31,200), Zarss, West Flania, SRS
MD14: SRS v Sorrentopia @ Flanoil Arena (cap 50,350), Traal, East Flania, SRS
MD16: SRS v Crystaline Caverns @ Chernov Stadium (cap. 57,600) Viltvodle, Megabrantis, SRS
MD18: SRS v Gutulia @ Sunergy Field (cap 37,550) Hunian, Algolia, SRS

[Kavagrad]

Kavagrad National Team

Background

The Kavagrad Association Football Organisation (KAFO) was formed in 1998 to govern football in Kavagrad after the unification of Kavagrad's 6 Republican teams, which had existed since the formation of the SPRK in 1960. Following the creation of the National Team, Kavagrad would refuse to compete in formal international tournaments out of spite, having been refused a place in said tournaments for the previous 38 years. This led to a slump in Kavagrad football, as the national side would only play close neighbours, and with no competitive element, fans simply didn't care about international football, with the consequence that the results of many friendlies weren't even recorded by Kavagrad media outlets, and so have been lost to history. Despite this, the government continued to pump funding into Kavagrad's football teams, to the point where domestic football thrived in spite of disinterest in the national side.

The appointment of former Kavagrad international Alex-Louis Valentine to the post of Kavagrad manager in 2015 sparked a movement among fans to finally end the national side's self-imposed isolation from international competition. Valentine had, as a player, made strong calls for the team to become competitive, but publicly remained silent whilst manager until May 2018, when KAFO announced that Kavagrad was open to entering international competition, and revealed that Valentine had been pushing heavily for the decision since his arrival. The Redhearts' first taste of international competition came in the Independents Cup 5, where they were knocked out in the Group Stages, despite impressing the press with victories over KPB Top 100 sides Aggrey-Fynn Land and Darkmania. They would then move to the interregional 2018 IAFF World Cup, coming 3rd in the competition after Semi-Final heartbreak against the Red-And-Golds of Llorens. Kavagrad would then enter the 68th Baptism of Fire, and were knocked out in the Round of 32, and then the 81st World Cup Qualifiers, coming 5th out of a 10-nation group. After the dust settled, Kavagrad ranked exactly 100th in the world. However, after a series of poor performances in the ILFA Premier Division, Valentine was sacked and replaced with Ian Wissa, former manager of Grod Island and the first foreigner to manage the Redhearts.

Formation - 4-2-3-1 [+3 Style Modifier]

Country Code/Trigramme: KVG

Kit

Starting Lineup

GK - Edouard Calvin [1] - One of the most renowned goalkeepers to ever grace domestic Kavagrader football, the 37-year old Calvin doesn't seem to have lost a step despite the slow decline of other goalkeepers of his generation. Distinguishing himself both on and off the pitch with his combination of fingertip saves, penalty-saving prowess and near-emotionless demeanour with the media (even in the most emotional of moments), Calvin has been dubbed "The Heartless Redheart" and is rare among national players in that he stresses the individual nature of football, insisting that results are a combination of individual performances, rather than a team effort. It has been speculated that this attitude is the reason that Calvin has never been given a chance to be the national side's captain. Most recently, it was reported that Calvin verbally abused other members of the team after a series of poor results in the ILFA Premier Division.

LB- Oscar Maguire [2] - The 26-year old defensive left-back Oscar Maguire has been considered a surprising pick for the national side. Playing for 6th-Placed First Division side Bostror Borders AFC, Maguire has been consistently picked by manager Alex-Louis Valentine for the national side since early 2016, despite his less-than-stellar league performances. Strangely enough, the decision has payed off, as Maguire has played notably better for Kavagrad than he does for his club. However, rumours were abound that Maguire will be released from his club contract at the end of the summer, making it imperative that he impress in order to avoid falling into the Second Division Draft, which would likely have put an end to his national career. Fortunately, his contract was in fact renewed, and he has appeared to have found a new lease of life, putting in solid performances for both club and country.

CB - Axel Anderson (C) [4] - As the Redhearts' long-term captain, having held the role since 2013, the 31-year old Anderson towers over opposing strikers, as he stands at 6'8" tall. One of the best headers of the ball in the game, Anderson is a constant threat from corners, having scored 12 goals from his 102 international caps, despite not entering the opponents' halves outside of set pieces.

CB - Raymond Alexander [5] - Seen as the attack dog of the Redheart defence, the 21-year old Raymond Alexander has only recently been promoted from the Kavagrad Under 21s side, and is well-known for his last-gasp tackles and sudden closing in on opposing attackers ahead of the defensive line, designed to elicit mistakes from the opponent on the ball. Very much seen as the opposite of Anderson's calmer style of play, Alexander's play has drawn multiple yellow cards in international games.

RB - Eric Valenti [3] - Much like Raymond Alexander, the young 22-year old Valenti is fiery and aggressive, but without the talent for tackling precision, resulting in far more discipline against him. Valenti will therefore do most of his defending outside of the penalty area. Valenti is a challenge for any winger due to his pure pace, which also helps him provide aid to attacks, often arriving late to provide an option on the right for bogged-down playmakers just outside the box.

CM - Aaron Wordsmith (VC) [8] - The backbone to any built-up Kavagrad attack, the 28-year old Kava-Nida native went underappreciated in the early years of his career, never making it past the lower regional leagues until 2014, when he was moneyballed into the First Division Draft from the Nida South Division (in the 6th tier of Kavagrad domestic football) by a data analyst at league champion side Spartak KVG. Despite not being drafted by Spartak, Wordsmith was picked up late in the draft by newly-promoted Rivers Athletic, proved his worth quickly, and carried the club to an unprecedented 2nd place finish, coming within 2 points of dethroning the Spartak behemoth, in the 2014/15 season. At a national level, Wordsmith debuted in 2015, and has since become vice-captain. He is a renowned set-piece specialist, and will happily pick up long shots outside the box when a stray ball falls his way.

CM - Kyle Keelie [14] - A second-generation player, son of the legendary Roddy Keelie (now manager of the Kavagrad U21s), Kyle debuted for Kavagrad at just 19 years old and is now a tenacious defensive playmaker, and an international mainstay at 24 years of age. Pretty much booked a spot in the Spartak KVG Academy since the day he was born, along with his brother Miles, Keelie brings a rough edge to a club that prides itself on clean, crisp football. On the international stage, Keelie has been impressive, and has already racked up 77 caps, despite his young age. If he stays healthy, he may one day take the caps record and become one of Kavagrad's legends, exceeding perhaps even his own father.

AML -Benjamin Mumuni [44] - An extremely recent addition to the first team, having only debuted on the international stage this summer, Mumuni is the youngest player to ever debut for Kavagrad at just 17 years old. Mumuni was, like some of his other teammates, brought up through the Spartak KVG Academy, but showed exceptional talent as a winger, and so skipped much of the youth system to debut for the first team in October 2017. Mumuni soon created an excellent partnership with striker Louis-Henri Bonne, and ended up with 16 assists from 28 games by the end of his rookie season. During the summer of 2018, he was placed on the bench by Valentine. However, when winger Marrash declined in early July, Mumuni was put on in his place, and earned his starting place in the team quickly with a further 11 assists in his 15 starts for his country, 10 of which led to Bonne goals.

AMC - Moses Maxwell Diaby [21] - A controversial pick from new manager Ian Wissa, Diaby comes into the team as a result of a grandmother born in the outer reaches of the Bostror region before the foundation of the SPRK. Kavagrad's first black player, Diaby never managed to gain an international cap in his home country, and so defected to Kavagrad in January 2019, with the promise of first-team international football. An prodigal playmaker, Diaby is expected to be the spearhead of Kavagrad's new-look attack.

AMR - Kenneth Gordon-Cameron [22] - In any other year, Kenneth Gordon-Cameron would be considered the best player that Kavagrad has. As it is, the development of the Mumuni-Bonne partnership, and the resulting tendency of the long balls to the wing flying disproportionately to the left, has left Gordon-Cameron neglected. The 29-year old has previously expressed fear for a new generation of players that would overtake him and leave him obsolete, and some now argue that Mumuni is doing just that. While Gordon-Cameron, once lauded for the touchline runs that Mumuni performs with ease, has shown no public discontent towards the situation, some have begun to suggest that his career is coming to a slow end.

CF - Louis-Henri Bonne [9] - 23-year old goal machine Louis-Henri Bonne undoubtedly owes his career to former national manager, Alex-Louis Valentine. Bonne was only 18 when his team, Torpedo Daniilsk, was relegated to the Second Division, and the resulting exodus of first-team players led the club to a reliance on near-retirement veterans, and hastily-promoted youth players such as Bonne. Valentine took the post of manager after the previous was booted for his failure to keep the club afloat, and quickly made Bonne the focus of his attack. Bonne delivered, pushing Daniilsk straight back up the First Division with 38 goals in 35 games. After a strong season that saw a leaky defence cost the team a spot in the KAFO Super Cup, Bonne was picked up by Spartak KVG, as Valentine moved on to manage the international side. Bonne is now recognised as the best striker in Kavagrad today.

Substitutes

GK - Ted Mitchell [90] - The 29-year old Ted Mitchell is seen by many as the pinnacle of the new generation of goalkeepers, but has had his spot as Kavagrad's Number 1 withheld while Edouard Calvin carries on in his role seemingly indefinitely. Mitchell, while earning multiple starts for the national side, has never truly broken into the international side, and unless Calvin retires within the next couple of years, the Redhearts will miss out on the best years of Mitchell's career.

LB/RB - Miles Keelie [15] - The older brother of first team midfielder Kyle, the 26-year old Miles Keelie has not had his brother's fortune in football. Suffering a severe knee injury at just 19 years old, Miles didn't play a competitive game of football for 2 years, ruining his development and resulting in Spartak KVG refusing to renew his contract, releasing him around 9 months into his injury. Miles would return in the 2014/15 season, joining Rivers Athletic alongside Wordsmith, Despite not having the full development of most players behind him, Keelie has earned a place on the bench through his ability to adapt to both wing-back positions, although he will almost definitely never live up to his original potential, and will likely spend his career in the shadow of his father and brother.

CB - James Smith-Brown [6] - A solid centre-back of many years, the 32-year old James Smith-Brown is now arguably past his prime, and in the declining years of his career. Still an impressive header of the ball and solid in the tackle, he lacks the pace of his first-team counterparts, but remains a useful backup option at the back for the Redhearts.

CM - David Ochieng [12] - A native of the Bostror Borders, the 19-year old Ochieng has recently graduated from the Bostror Borders AFC Academy, impressing Valentine with his league performance in his rookie season. However, Ochieng was very much lucky to make Kavagrad's 18-man squad, after Valentine's usual backup midfielder, Salih Ahmad, went down with a serious ankle injury in early May, putting him on the shelf for the summer. If Ochieng can prove his worth from the bench, he may yet find himself appearing more often at Ahmad's expense.

AML - Mohammad Ibrahim Marrash [10] - Marrash, a 28-year old left-winger from Kava-Bostror, found himself dropped from the first team to the bench about halfway through the summer campaign as a result of his poor performances in early July, to be replaced by Benjamin Mumuni. As a result, the first team has lost their only culturally Proto-Bostrorian player (while Mumuni is ethnically Proto-Bostrorian, he comes from a culturally Kava-Bostrorian upbringing). Marrash fully intends to fight his way back into the first team, but with the quality of Mumuni's performances as of late, he may have to wait a while for that chance.

AMC - Maurice Morris [32] - A 28-year old attacking midfielder, Morris has gained somewhat of a cult following amongst fans of Tyreux Orange, not least for his name, but also for his goalscoring ability from the midfield and from free-kicks. A victim of Valentine's tactical changes in 2015, Morris lost his place in the squad due to his lack of defensive ability, but he has been re-introduced this year by new manager Ian Wissa, who is seeking more attacking options.

AMR - Elijah Preston [25] - Preston may have a spot in the first team today were it not for his history of injuries. The 24-year old sprinter-turned-footballer, has a history of niggling ankle and hamstring injuries that have denied him a spot in Kavagrad's first team on any regular basis. He still provides an option on the right flank, and his pure pace and technical flair make him almost impossible to deal with when he's healthy.

CF - Jacob Hendriks [45] - An regular in Roddy Keelie's Under 21s side, Hendriks was called up temporarily to the main national side after the disgrace of Shane Dalton resulted in a need for another backup striker. Hendriks has yet to debut from the bench, but he is expected to come on at some point over the summer. The question at that point will be whether or not he can impress Valentine and become a permanent fixture in the side. Hendriks will be alternating on the sub's bench with attacking midfielder Maurice Morris.

RP Permissions

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

[Melbergia]

Melbergia
World Cup 82 Squadlist

The 23-man squad selected for qualification is as follows -

1 GK David Jonson (Age 33)
2 DL Ryan Devlin (Age 32)
3 DR Arne Ahlquist (Age 37)
4 DC Pat Gay (Age 23)
5 DC Jak Gueyre (Age 25)
6 MC Jason Gray (Age 24)
7 MC Neil Monson (Age 26)
8 ML Mike Kennedy (Age 33)
9 FC Simon Carr (Age 29)
10 FC Martin Sovos (Age 27)
11 MR Alistair Caldwell (Age 30)
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12 GK Henrik Lindberg (Age 36)
13 DC Patrick Krosby (Age 33)
14 DL Jesper Kalling (Age 30)
15 MC Robbie O'Connell (Age 27)
16 MR Chris Killeen (Age 29)
17 ML Gary Whelan (Age 34)
18 FC Geoff Trente Age 22)
19 DR Pablo Dahlbeck (Age 31)
20 GK Anders Vik (Age 31)
21 MC Si Hunnyt (Age 29)
22 MC Dalton Surlow (Age 20)
23 FC Stig Wiberg (Age 32)

RP Info:

Choose my goalscorers Y
Godmod scoring events Y
RP injuries to my players Y
Godmod injuries to my players N
Hand out yellow cards to my players Y (Max 3)
Hand out red cards to my players N (Or request via TG)
Godmod other events Y
Style Modifier: -5

[Vilita]

The Football Association of Vilita is based at the Tivali-Ring Stadium (87,000 Seating Capacity) in the capital city of Alikki-Corra, Vilita and many National Team training sessions take place on the grounds of the Tivali-Ring. The Tivali-Ring complex was constructed as part of the Vilitan bid to host the World Cup 14 Cup of Harmony as a replacement to the former National Stadium in Lopinka that was destroyed during a regional conflict. 'The Ring' has since hosted countless international matches including high profile matches such as the World Cup 31 Final and the 40th Series 'B' Champions Cup Final.

Despite being based at the Ring, The Football Association of Vilita regularly schedule matches at arenas throughout Vilita, especially bigger matches as many of the stadiums that host Stellar Division and UICA competition matches have expanded far beyond the 87,000 capacity of the National Stadium at Tivali-Ring, which is used only for the National Team, and, domestically for the Vilitan Cup Final and Tropical Trophy matchups. The Football Association typically releases a stadium schedule when applicable.

The coaches will select the squad from the National Player pool. Players are listed below, grouped by position and sorted by projection 'Depth Chart' position where the top player listed is most likely to be named the first player selected for that position, and so on. Depth chart positions are determined by performance in pre-cup training sessions, as well as performance and average ratings in the Vilitan League competition and previous appearances for the National Team.

Vilita will often play in a traditionally Vilitan 3-1-4-2 formation with a style modifier of +3.14. Against weaker opposition they may instead play a 3-4-3.

Press Note: The Vilita National Team Official Roster Sheet has been overhauled specifically for World Cup 82 to include both Caps, Goals & Clean Sheets for the Vilitan National Team as well as Caps, Goals & Clean Sheets accrued while playing for the Vilita & Turori unified team as a separate statistical category. For many players, only Caps, Goals and Clean Sheets earned since AOCAF 50 are included amongst the Vilita & Turori statistics. If a player's information is misrepresented or incomplete we are confident the error is only typographical. Please submit any corrections to the Vilitan National Sports Desk.

Nation: Nickname: Style: First World Cup: Top Goalscorer: Region: Weather: Map:

The Tropics of Vilita the 'Jungle Cats' +3.14159265359 World Cup 13 Callum Banda (Retired) Atlantian Oceania Mostly Tropical (Inland Weather Varies) Map of Vilita

GOALKEEPERS:

Mako Canopii [ - Yeaddin Owls AFC - ]
GK ( AGE: 26 :: [ NT CAPS: 46 :: NT CLEAN SHEETS: 12 ] :: [ V&T CAPS: 6 :: V&T CLEAN SHEETS: 1 ] )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 77 : World Cup 81 : ]
A member of the Canopii family of Vilitan Goalkeepers, Canopii broke through during World Cup 77 and quickly became known as the 'Shutout King' helping lift the Jungle Cats to the World Cup 77 title. Like his namesake Jungrii Canopii who spent many seasons at Eastal Lunar before finishing out their career with the Yeaddin Owls; Mako Canopii also helped guide the Yeaddin Owls back into relevance in the Vilitan League backstopping the team to a 4th place finish in Season 52 as well as Semi-Final appearances in the Vilitan Cup.

Cilamara Issah [ - Lonngeylin Coast - ]
GK ( AGE: 40 :: [ NT CAPS: 59 :: NT CLEAN SHEETS: 9 ] :: [ V&T CAPS: 0 :: V&T CLEAN SHEETS: 0 ] )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 77 : World Cup 81 : ][ : AOCAF 42 : ] : Stellar Division : Vilitan Cup : Tropical Trophy :
Issah graduated from the Crosaibi Academy in time for the end of Marine Coast United's Season 37 campaign. After being named Marine Coast's player of the season during the first professional campaign, Issah was named Declasse player of the season during Season 38. Issah was a member of the Vilita & Turori Eel-Cat things squad that won back-to-back championships during AOCAF 41 & 42. After remaining dedicated to the cause at Marine Coast United for 10 seasons, Issah finally took the jump to the Stellar Division switching down the coast to Lonngeylin Coast for Season 49. After helping the team grow around him for many seasons, Issah finally reached the pinnacle of Vilitan domestic sport leading Lonngelin Coast to the Vilitan Cup title during Season 55 and following up that performance by going down in Lonngeylin Coast club history; backstopping the team to back to back Stellar Division titles.

Vernasa Sanamun [ - Kiiarana - ]
GK ( AGE: 19 :: [ NT CAPS: 7 :: NT CLEAN SHEETS: 3 ] :: [ V&T CAPS: 8 :: V&T CLEAN SHEETS: 1 ] )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 81 : ] : Tropicorp Cup :
Sanamun came through the academy at Kiiarana and was promoted to the senior squad at the age of 15 after the departure of Super-Llamaland netminder Lukas Bernholm following the clubs relegation from the Vilitan League. Made two group stage appearances for Vilita & Turori in AOCAF 56 at the age of 17 as the Eel-Cat Things eventually earning first ever regional silverware as a player. The youngster impressed helping Kiiarana City to the Tropicorp Cup title and promotion back to the Vilitan League and became a regular fixture with the Vilitan National Team after making their internationstatal debut in goal for the Jungle Cats as they opened up their World Cup 81 Qualifying campaign against Kernovi and Rewgwlas. Sanamun appeared twice in World Cup 81 Qualifying for the Jungle Cats without conceding a goal earning the young netminder the gloves as Vilita competed in the 7th Cup of Champions competition, ultimately conceding their 1st international goal against in the fourth match of their career, the Cup of Champions semi-final against Banija. The impressive performances however earned Sanamun trust and a place on the team for the World Cup 81 finals. Sanamun would start two matches - a group stage defeat to Cassadaigua and the Round of 16 victory over Sargossa as Vilita would go on to win the World Cup.

:: Reserves ::

Maratopa Inita-Arua (28 yo) [ - Makosile FC - ] ;; Zelkki Milake (37 yo) [ - Eastal Lunar - ] ;; Upsin Ajaara (36 yo) [ - Northern Stallions (BRE) - ] ;; Nikki Tzimas (31 yo) [ - Arcticala Inlet - ] ;; Hanauma Ranbomahi (22 yo) [ - Tropicorp FC - ] ;;

DEFENDERS:

Linkat Cjinder [ - Yeaddin Owls AFC - ]
D RC ( AGE: 28 :: [ NT CAPS: 86 :: NT GOALS: 11 ] :: [ V&T CAPS: 5 :: V&T GOALS: 0 ] )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 77 : World Cup 81 : ] : UICA Champions Cup : UICA Super Cup : : Vilitan Cup : Tropical Trophy :
A product of the Turoki Isle academy system, Cjinder was snapped up by Turorian giants Mliona-Lpaka for a professional contract and made his debut during V-League Season 48. Cjinder established himself both in the Vilitan National Team and the Mliona-Lpaka first team, becoming a critical cog in the team that would lift the UICA Champions Cup 68 title. Cjinder has shown the ability to play both a central defender and as a wing back, preferably on the right hand side where the Turoki-born player frequently gets involved in the attack – notably recorded 8 goals and 10 assists from open play during the previous four seasons with Mliona-Lpaka

Rintala Sekagaya [ - Lonngeylin Coast - ]
D RC ( AGE: 29 :: [ NT CAPS: 27 :: NT GOALS: 3 ] :: [ V&T CAPS: 5 :: V&T GOALS: 2 ] )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 77 : ] : Stellar Division : Vilitan Cup :
Born in Makosile, Sekagaya moved to Alikki-Corra to join the Alikki-Corra Academy and ultimately graduated to the Main Squad. After Alikki-Corra were relegated to the Declasse, Sekagaya ultimately made the leap to the Stellar Division joining Lonngeylin Coast during Season 55 and being a part of the Vilitan Cup winning squad. Sekagaya would be an important part of the transformation at Lonngeylin Coast ultmately winning back-to-back Stellar Division titles with the club.

Jirak Trikala [ - Jungle Strike FC - ]
D C ( AGE: 23 :: [ NT CAPS: 25 :: NT GOALS: 1 ] :: [ V&T CAPS: 15 :: V&T GOALS: 6 ] )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 81 : ][ : AOCAF 56 : ] : Vilitan Cup : Tropicorp Cup :
Although born in Vilita, Trikala moved to Tropicoast at a young age and could always be found on the footsport pitch. Trained briefly at the Obaiobao Academy on Turoki Isle before returning to Tropicorp and joining Tropicorp FC. Scored 3 goals in Tropicorp's Season 54 Tropicorp Cup Championship campaign. Trikala's first season in the Vilitan League wasn't especially impressive but the defender provided solid performances as Tropicorp finished impressively in 4th place in the Declasse table. These performances caught the eye of the scouts at Jungle Strike FC who snapped up the young defender as part of their rebuilding project after two consecutive finishes outside the top 5. Trikala got their first taste of triumph with Strike FC during Season 57 as Vilitan Cup Champions. Scored the winning goal for Vilita & Turori in the AOCAF 56 final against Mriin.

Rojara Tiones [ - Yeaddin Owls AFC - ]
D RC ( AGE: 18 :: [ NT CAPS: 2 :: NT GOALS: 0 ] :: [ V&T CAPS: 11 :: V&T GOALS: 1 ] )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 81 : ][ : AOCAF 56 : ]
Rojara Tiones progressed through the training programme at the Owls Castle Academy before getting a call to train with the senior team at Yeaddin Owls AFC for Vilitan League Season 58.

Mileke Drokasorna [ - Colonial Sile - ]
D RC ( AGE: 28 :: [ NT CAPS: 56 :: NT GOALS: 5 ] :: [ V&T CAPS: 6 :: V&T GOALS: 0 ] )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 77 : World Cup 81 : ] : Vilitan Cup : Tropical Trophy :
After a strong debut season after graduating from Marine Coast's Crosaibi Academy, Drokasorna earned a move to the Stellar Division after transferring to Colonial Sile, helping the club to the Season 54 Vilitan Cup Title. Drakasorna had the biggest game of their international career on the big stage during the Group Stage of the World Cup 79 Finals scoring a pair of goals in a 4-0 victory over Sargossa on Matchday 2.

Monner Vileai [ - Eastal Lunar - ]
D RC ( AGE: 30 :: [ NT CAPS: 60 :: NT GOALS: 4 ] :: [ V&T CAPS: 14 :: V&T GOALS: 0 ] )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 77 : ]
Vileai made their debut for the Vilita National Team at the Eagle's Cup V tournament. Domestically, Vileai impressed while playing at Lower League Tropicorp FC and earned a move to the Stellar Division with Eastal Lunar for Season 52.

Kwuimekii Hentetii [ - Iskara Daii (STR) - ]
D RC ( AGE: 34 :: [ NT CAPS: 71 :: NT GOALS: 9 ] :: [ V&T CAPS: 0 :: V&T GOALS: 0 ] )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 77 : World Cup 81 : ] : Vilitan Declasse :
Hentetii was promoted to the senior squad at the Alikki-Corra Academy to support their Season 44 Declasse campaign. Strong performances attracted interests from Eastal Lunar who snapped the player up for their Season 46 campaign. Hentetii would play 6 seasons with Eastal Lunar before moving to Rammsissil and becoming the face of the franchise at the Sissil Bank Stadium.

Jirijii Januaa [ - KT Itzalovalle (AUD) - ]
D LC ( AGE: 37 :: [ NT CAPS: 105 :: NT GOALS: 14 ] :: [ V&T CAPS: 0 :: V&T GOALS: 0 ] )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 68 : World Cup 77 : World Cup 81 : ] : UICA Champions Cup : UICA Super Cup : UICA Series 'B' Champions Cup : : Vilitan Cup :
Januaa began his career at Kiiarana City but after City failed to secure promotion back to the Stellar Division during Season 41, Januaa was recruited by Nycflala Kater to make the switch across town to play for Kiiara-Torra starting in season 42 before spending 3 seasons at Mliona-Lpaka. During Season 46, Januaa transferred to Jlinal-Cove FC but the move was short lived as Januaa returned to Mliona-Lpaka and helped to guide the team to the 68th UICA Champions Cup title. After spending 20 seasons in the Vilitan League, Januaa left the Stellar Division for Audioslavia and KT Itzalovalle.

:: Reserves ::

Inbekira Ajhabekk (27 yo) [ - Iskara Daii (STR) - ] ;; Lohani Riiyaaw (18 yo) [ - Cassandra City (COS) - ] ;; Arocki Tadalek (35 yo) [ - Colonial Sile - ] ;; Amarini Baracelv (38 yo) [ - Cedrus Soundgardia (STB) - ] ;;

MIDFIELDERS:

Cavuna Aquafek [ - Turoki Tide - ]
M C ( AGE: 34 :: [ NT CAPS: 84 :: NT GOALS: 19 ] :: [ V&T CAPS: 0 :: V&T GOALS: 0 ] )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 77 : World Cup 81 : ] : UICA Globe Cup : UICA Super Cup : : Stellar Division : Vilitan Cup : Tropical Trophy :
Aquafek was brought up through the youth system in Turoki and has served as a loyal Turoki Tide player for the duration of his career becoming the clubs second all-time appearance leader behind former goalkeeper Hooizo Nuakoi. Aquafek has earned four Stellar Division Titles and 2 Vilitan Cup titles with the Tide. On the heels of the V-League 55 title the midfield duo of Torerun and Aquafek would be the engine that drove the Turoki Tide to the 66th UICA Globe Cup title.

Polaox Torerun [ - Turoki Tide - ]
M LC ( AGE: 29 :: [ NT CAPS: 88 :: NT GOALS: 21 ] :: [ V&T CAPS: 6 :: V&T GOALS: 2 ] )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 77 : World Cup 81 : ] : UICA Globe Cup : UICA Super Cup : : Stellar Division : Vilitan Cup : Tropical Trophy :
Started Career at Venom Youth Academy, Joined Tropicorp FC and earned promotion to Vilitan Declasse. Transferred to Turoki Tide AFC and won Stellar Division Title during Season 49 and Season 52. Torerun would establish themselves as an international star winning the 77th World Cup with the Vilita National Team and then cemented their legacy at the Turoki Tide winning back to back championships during Vilitan League 54 and 55. On the heels of the V-League 55 title the midfield duo of Torerun and Aquafek would be the engine that drove the Turoki Tide to the 66th UICA Globe Cup title.

Jurzen Devmiko [ - Rammsissil - ]
DM C ( AGE: 28 :: [ NT CAPS: 72 :: NT GOALS: 15 ] :: [ V&T CAPS: 5 :: V&T GOALS: 2 ] )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 77 : World Cup 81 : ]
Trained at Marine Coast United's Crosaibi Academy, Devmiko impressed in his first season and earned a switch to Stellar Division side Colonial Sile. Spent 5 seasons at Colonial Sile before earning a switch to Cednia Beach AFC becoming Colonial Sile's largest transfer. The switch did not pay off for Devmiko, however as while Sile climbed the Stellar Division table, Cednia Beach descended into a relegation fight. After two seasons in Cednia Beach, Devmiko became the most expensive incoming transfer in Inland Peaks history as he joined the newly promoted Declasse Champions for V-League Season 56. However, after one season at the Peaks Devmiko once again transferred, and once again found himself playing on the newly promoted Declasse Champions – this time joining Rammsissil.

Limu Katarakhna [ - Eastal Lunar - ]
M/F ( AGE: 21 :: [ NT CAPS: 24 :: NT GOALS: 3 ] :: [ V&T CAPS: 19 :: V&T GOALS: 8 ] )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 81 : ][ : AOCAF 56 : ]
Limu Katarakhna came through the academy system at Colonial Sile and impressed greatly upon making their debut midway through Season 54. After Colonial Sile failed to qualify for UICA competition in Season 56, the young athlete able to step in anywhere on the field made the switch to Eastal Lunar FC. Katarakhna made their international debut during AOCAF 45 for the Eel-Cat Things but did not commit immediately to playing for Vilita or Turori internationally. After the success of the Cocoabo Squad during World Cup 79 however, the highly touted prospect acceped an invitation to be apart of Vilita's World Cup 80 Qualifying playing pool.

Va'a-Rio Kiwavn [ - Rammsissil - ]
M C ( AGE: 28 :: [ NT CAPS: 55 :: NT GOALS: 12 ] :: [ V&T CAPS: 7 :: V&T GOALS: 1 ] )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 77 : World Cup 81 : ] : Stellar Division : Vilitan Cup : Vilitan Declasse :
Trained at Marine Coast United's Crosaibi Academy, Kiwavyn eventually followed in the footsteps of training partner Jurzen Devmiko in transferring up to the top flight and joined Cednia Beach AFC, helping the Turorian Giants to the Season 51 Vilitan Stellar Division and Vilitan Cup championship double. The duo were finally split up during Season 55 when Vilitan Giants Jungle Strike FC came calling for Kiwavyn's services. With Cednia Beach struggling, Kiwavyn jumped at the opportunity to join one of Vilita's most storied clubs. Kiwavyn would play two seasons at Strike before searching for a more important role in the club, landing a new starting gig at Rammsissil and leading them back to the Stellar Division for Season 57.

Westii Yahaya [ - Yeaddin Owls - ]
M C ( AGE: 33 :: [ NT CAPS: 116 :: NT GOALS: 24 ] :: [ V&T CAPS: 1 :: V&T GOALS: 1 ] )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 77 : World Cup 81 : ]
Yahaya was a graduate of the Turoki Academy drafted in to the Turoki Isle senior squad ahead of V-League Season 44. Yahaya is widely regarded as the last great player to come out of Turoki Isle after the famed club fell into hard times including relegation from the Vilitan League coinciding with the rise of rival clubs the Turoki Tide and Turoki United just across town. Yahaya spent a number of seasons at Eastal Lunar before moving up the the Lirai Asku Castle where they have proven to be a backbone in the midfield

Cywrenta Vlintejni [ - Rammsissil - ]
M LC ( AGE: 25 :: [ NT CAPS: 23 :: NT GOALS: 2 ] :: [ V&T CAPS: 6 :: V&T GOALS: 2 ] )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 77 : World Cup 81 : ]
After being trained in the Crosaibi Academy and playing a first professional season at Marine Coast United, Vlintejni made a switch to Eastal Lunar for V-League Season 54 becoming a main stay in the center of mid field until a switch to Rammsissil for Season 58

Jyuola Mtalata [ - Mliona-Lpaka AFC - ]
M RLC ( AGE: 30 :: [ NT CAPS: 23 :: NT GOALS: 9 ] :: [ V&T CAPS: 1 :: V&T GOALS: 1 ] )
TROPHIES :: None
Spent 6+ Seasons at Eastal Lunar before switching to Arcticala Inlet for Season 54.

Tinjus Mngomeni [ - Arcticala Inlet - ]
M RLC ( AGE: 30 :: [ NT CAPS: 19 :: NT GOALS: 2 ] :: [ V&T CAPS: 1 :: V&T GOALS: 0 ] )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 77 : ] : Stellar Division : Vilitan Cup :
After spending four seasons at Cednia Beach AFC in a squad-player role that included a Stellar Division and Vilitan Cup championship during Season 51, Mngomeni made the switch to Makosile during Season 55 in an attempt to get a more important role in the club. Makosile suffered relegation that same season.

Intikko Kuhilana [ - Makosile - ]
DM C ( AGE: 20 :: [ NT CAPS: 0 :: NT GOALS: 0 ] :: [ V&T CAPS: 11 :: V&T GOALS: 1 ] )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 81 : ][ : AOCAF 56 : ]
Kuhilana was perhaps too young when being called into the squad at Jlinal Cove on an emergency basis to cover squad gaps as they struggled to keep fit during Vilitan League Season 55. Strong performances did catch the eye of Makosile United, however, who snapped up the youngster in order to fill their own gaps left by departing players following their relegation from the Stellar Division.

:: Reserves ::

Ikala Mravedii (33 yo) [ - Lonngeylin Coast - ] ;; Kudii Davasarii (22 yo) [ - Cednia Beach AFC - ] ;; Karisto Monafog (36 yo) [ - Lonngeylin Coast - ] ;; Tripate Falcon (35 yo) [ - Makosile - ] ;; Purapal Eskiiy (38 yo) [ - Eastal Lunar - ] ;; Kamarul Zaman (37 yo) [ - Phraen Palace (STB) - ] ;;

FORWARDS:

Sipke Tarala [ - Sabrefell Athletic (NPH) - ]
F C ( AGE: 30 :: [ NT CAPS: 88 :: NT GOALS: 31 ] :: [ V&T CAPS: 2 :: V&T GOALS: 0 ] )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 77 : World Cup 81 : ] : Stellar Division : Vilitan Cup :
A trainee at Makosile, Tarala was smartly snapped up by scouts at Lonngeylin Coast shortly after turning pro. The Striker has led the Stellar Division on multiple occasions and became a top choice striker for the Vilitan National Team including their World Cup 77 Championship side. Tarala leveraged that success and transferred it to the domestic leagues earning the Vilitan Cup title with Lonngeylin Coast during Season 55 then back-to-back Stellar Division Championships while being named Lonngeylin Coast's player of the season. Tarala was a top goalscorer for the Vilitan National Team during their World Cup 81 title winning campaign and capped off a memorable cycle with the Vilitan Stellar Division title followed by a high-profile transfer to UICA Champions Sabrefell Athletic of Nephara in the highest value transfer of the 24th UICA Transfer Window.

Berali Tzufarei [ - Rammsissil - ]
F C ( AGE: 33 :: [ NT CAPS: 105 :: NT GOALS: 51 ] :: [ V&T CAPS: 1 :: V&T GOALS: 0 ] )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 77 : World Cup 81 : ] : Vilitan Declasse :
Tzufarei made their debut for the Vilita National Team at the Eagle's Cup V tournament. Tzufarei was a loyal Eastal Lunar FC player for the majority of their playing career and became the second highest goalscorer in club history behind Astronauts legend Mauro Baraza. Tzufarei's goalscoring prowess has made them a fan-favorite in Seraai and has also earned the forward the Stellar Division's Golden boot award for three straight seasons from Season 53-55. The arrival of younger talent in Nuola Brenzil and Nii'arala Milaaso during Season 56 however encouraged Tzufarei to seek a new challenge, landing in the Declasse with Rammsissil and becoming the Golden Boot winner while propelling the Ramms to the Declasse Title. Tzufarei re-claimed the Vilitan Stellar Division's Golden Boot award during Season 57 helping Rammsissil to a 5th place finish in the table.

Nii'arala Milaaso [ - Eastal Lunar - ]
F C ( AGE: 20 :: [ NT CAPS: 27 :: NT GOALS: 16 ] :: [ V&T CAPS: 20 :: V&T GOALS: 11 ] )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 81 : ][ : AOCAF 56 : ]
Born in Vilita to a Turorian and a Starblaydi, Milaaso came through the Eastal Lunar Jr. Academy winning the Tropicorp Youth challenge with the Jr. Astronauts and was adjudged to have the 'DNA of Champions' based on their multi-cultural upbringing. Milaaso had a breakout season during Vilitan League 57 as the 18 year old netted 11 goals in all competitions and was widely regarded as the third best forward in the league behind National Team duo Sipke Tarala and Berali Tzufarei. Miilaaso made their international debut at the end of World Cup 79 qualifying against The Steel Coast, scoring late to net their first international tally on their debut. Was named Galacticos Youth Player of the Season at the age of 18.

Fishtii Blikala [ - Marine Coast United - ]
F C ( AGE: 28 :: [ NT CAPS: 54 :: NT GOALS: 16 ] :: [ V&T CAPS: 6 :: V&T GOALS: 4 ] )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 77 : World Cup 81 : ]
After being trained and promoted to the Main Squad at Marine Coast United, Blikala put in 4 seasons and netted 36 goals before the allure of the Stellar Division called, switching to Makosile United during Season 53 and scoring 11 goals in their debut season. Blikala scored 31 goals in three seasons with the Makos but when the former champions were relegated after Season 55, Blikala left the club and re-joined Marine Coast United. Blikala had a breakout campaign with the Vilitan National Team during World Cup 80 Qualifying, scoring 6 goals in 9 matches to lead all Vilitan players.

Tenziki Kulakao [ - Yeaddin Owls - ]
F C ( AGE: 27 :: [ NT CAPS: 58 :: NT GOALS: 15 ] :: [ V&T CAPS: 5 :: V&T GOALS: 4 ] )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 77 : World Cup 81 : ]
Kulakao was promoted from Owls Castle Academy as a symbol of the future of footsport in Yeaddin, quickly becoming a fan favorite at the Lirai Asku Castle and being named Yeaddin Owls Player of the Season during V-League Season 50 and repeating the feat multiple times from then. Kulukao has been a solid 8-10 goal per season striker in all competitions for the Owls throughout their career but really shone during the Owls memorable Vilitan Cup run during Season 57 leading the competition with 7 goals although the Owls fell just short of the ultimate prize, losing to Jungle Strike FC on penalty kicks in the Vilitan Cup final.

Linvoi Warazil [ - Raynor City United (VAL) - ]
F C ( AGE: 28 :: [ NT CAPS: 42 :: NT GOALS: 5 ] :: [ V&T CAPS: 4 :: V&T GOALS: 3 ] )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 77 : World Cup 81 : ] : Stellar Division : Vilitan Cup :
Warazil was spotted playing at the age of 16 for local side Alona Sissil after having averaged over a goal per game for the team. Was snapped up by Strike FC and quickly became attacking partner to Meldi'ita Mungwaii, eventually being named Vilitan Player of the Season. As Strike's fortunes faded, however, so did Warazil's and while they did lift the Season 57 Vilitan Cup with the club, a disappointing Season 58 campaign left Warazil wanting more and submitting a transfer request to the Lonngeylin based club. The move would eventually see Warazil cross Atlantian Oceania to Valanora to play for one of the regions most decorated sides, Raynor City United.

Enzoril Alabonni [ - Marine Coast United - ]
D/F C ( AGE: 20 :: [ NT CAPS: 8 :: NT GOALS: 3 ] :: [ V&T CAPS: 12 :: V&T GOALS: 3 ] )
TROPHIES :: [ : World Cup 81 : ][ : AOCAF 56 : ]
A young prospect originally from Mavaloiao, Enzoril Alabonni moved with their family to the main Island to be trained by Marine Coast United at the Crosaibi Academy. The Mavaloier has height well above the others in their age group and as such often switches between a center-back role and a role as an aerial target in attack.

:: Reserves ::

Nuola Brenzil (31 yo) [ - Kionao Locals - ] ;; Kiliko Riazen (38 yo) [ - Northern Union (BRE) - ] ;;

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[Balqia]

Nation: Balqia
Short Name: BAL
Style Mod: +1
Typical Formations: 4-4-2, 4-3-3

Staff
General Manager: Viktor Andrec
Assistant Manager: Ladislav Kruma
Training Staff: Leopold Pard, Gaius Inav and Leonidas Alq
Head Coach: Claudius Primlid
Assistant Coach: Antonius R. D. Mariko

Main Team

No Name Pos
1 Stefano Kalniq GK
4 Markus S. Janus LB
6 Vilan R. R. Kuld CB
7 Petre Q. Tiriq CB
8 Adrianus Kalta RB
10 Aio D. Kruma DM
12 Charles Egliti LM
15 Leocadius A. Ptolq RM
18 Balto D. Faj LF
20 Petre Qalti CF
22 Gregorius S. Matiq RF

Others
No Name Pos
2 Erivan Ozot GK
3 Vladiqlav Gezan GK
5 Narvos Balq LB
26 Otto Stravo RB
9 Leopoldo Faj RB
11 Bhaltasar Petriq DM
24 Karl Adrianoviq DM
13 Rigo Erianiq LM
14 Zoltan Zvenqik RM
16 Tiranus Anqil AM
17 Fabianus Ptaviq AM
19 Narvo E. D.Ozot LF
21 Sanzor M. Kalta CF
25 Kaesar Putiniq CF
23 Rigo E. Janus RF

RP Permissions:
Choose My Goalscorers: Y
Godmod Goalscoring Events: Y
Injure Players: Y
Godmod Injury Events: Y (Except killing)
Red Card Players: Y
Yellow Card Players: Y
Godmod Other Events: Y (Be realistic, don’t kill anyone)

[Joshenia]

JOSHENIA FOOTBALL FEDERATION PRESENTS:

The Joshenian Mens Football National Team To NS World Cup 82

Formation: 4-2-3-1
Style Modifier: +2.75
Manager: Leon Natcht
Assistant Manager: Suxannah Natcht

Starting Line up

GK: #99 Jörg Weisz(20)
RB: #2 Uwe Friedman(29)
CB: #3 Benjamin Lemann(25)
CB: #4 Swen Schultz(33)- Captain
LB: #5 Daniel Oster(36)
CM: #6 Phillipp Weiss(24)
CM: #8 Phillipp Cole(26)
LW #7 René Schultheiss(22)
CAM: #9 Torsten Sanger(27)-Vice Captain
RW: #11 Sebastian Baum(21)
ST: #10 Bernd Egger(28)

Bench
GK: #1 Lukas Karius(26)
RB: #12 Kristian Austerlitz(23)
CB: #13 Phillipp Baum(21)- Sebastian Baum's twin brother.
CB: #14 Stefan Sankt(26)
LB: #15 Sven Faerber(22)
CM: #16 Patrick Weisz(27)
CM: #17 Max Pabst(30)
CAM: #18 Dennis Werfel(29)
LW: #19 David Pfeffer(23)
RW: #20 Daniel Frey(18)
ST: #21 Uwe Hirsch(31)
ST: #22 Andreas Becker (43)

KITS
National team kits created by Jsports one of the leading kit designers in Joshenia. The kits make use of the Joshenian colours of purple and gold. The kits make use of the New Flag of Joshenia and a New Football Federation logo. The kit also makes use of a new tone of purple from the new flag of Joshenia. The away kit return back to red kits after using the infamous white kits in first Baker Park Open Cup.


RP PERMISSIONS
I give my opponent permission to(that is if they are first to RP):
Choose my goalscorers: Y
Godmod scoring events: Y
Give my players yellow cards: Y
Give my players red cards: Y
Give injuries to my players: Y
Godmod injuries to my players: Y
Godmod other events: Y

[Busoga Islands]

Busoga Islands National Team

Information
Country code: BUS
Denonym: Busogans/Busoga Islanders/Islanders(Busoga Islanders is the formal term; many Banijans call them Busogans, while locals refer to themselves simply as Islanders, which will be the terminology used by the journalists of this country)
Association: Busoga Islander Soccer Association(BISA)
Manager: Starfire (Pegasus - female), 46 years old, native of the Equestrian States. Starfire is a manager who excels at getting the most out of whatever she's given, regularly keeping the Ponyville Galaxy from relegation with a keen eye for tactics and seemingly boundless optimism that keeps spirits up in the locker room. Starfire was Moon Dust's long-time student as an assistant coach at Ponyville United and pundits tend to think more highly of the pegasus than her club's place in the table might suggest. She has been largely popular so far as the Islander manager- currently coaching under contract through the end of the World Cup 82 cycle, though, of course, almost everybody expects her to be offered an extension.
Senior Assistant Manager: Yamma Mbye. 38 years old, doubles as the new executive director of the Busoga Islands Regional Youth Academy. Spent the twilight of her professional career when she was part of a wave of Banijan female players that went to the Equestrian States, playing for the Manetreal Impact. Just announcing her retirement from the playing scene at 36, she was hired quickly by Starfire to be the Assistant Manager, and they had a good working relationship at the latest AOCAF. She said that connections they shared within the Equestrian States, as well as her own connections in the Busoga Islands, would allow her to be an 'invaluable asset' for the transition.
Captain: Delbin Kasekende
Alternate Captain: Marie Sonko
Home Kits: Red
Away Kits: Black
Alternate: White


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Choose Scoring Events: Yes
Godmod scoring events: No
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes
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Style modifier: +1

Do whatever you want besides godmodding the actual goals(I prefer the actual goals to be real). If anybody dies, please TG me who so I can replace them.

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Roster for World Cup 82 Qualifying

Starters: 4-4-2 diamond.
The six professional clubs on the Busoga Islands are all part of the Banijan soccer pyramid.
Players who have previously received call up to the Banijan national team when the Islands were part of Banija are italicized.
Players who do not play within the Banijan soccer pyramid are bolded.
BSL = Banijan Soccer League, the top-flight for Banija & the Busoga Islands.
GK #1 Delbin Kasekende. 37 years old. Plays for Herzegovina City FC in the BSL. Captain. Male.
RB #2 Berihu Abeselome. 31 years old. Plays for Crystopolis City in the Crystal Empire. Plays in the United League, the top-flight of the United Hoofball Association. Brother of Robel Abeselome. Male.
CB #5 Marie Sonko. 29 years old. Plays for Everfree Forest HC in the Equestrian States. Plays in the United League. Female.
CB #3 Mohan Thakshak. 23 years old. Plays for Dukuma Sporting Club in the Northwestern League. Male.
LB #4 Naaji al-Azam. 24 years old. Plays for Jaribga Soccer Club in the Northwestern League. Male.
CDM #6 Channeh Jarju. 25 years old. Plays for the Canterlot Stars in the Equestrian States. Plays in the United League. Female.
RM #7 Upanshu Paramartha. 22 years old. Plays for Rukunbi FC in the BSL. Male.
LM #11 Madhav Oojam. 22 years old. Plays for the Busembe Timberwolves in the BSL. Male.
CAM #10 Fara Turay. 26 years old. Plays for Fillydelphia Union in the Equestrian States. Plays in the Second League, the second tier of the United Hoofball Association. Male.
ST #9 Ikshu Amitabh. 22 years old. Plays for Kitara Athletic Association in the BSL. Male.
ST #12 Ousman Babaja. 28 years old. Plays for Lakiska SC in the BSL. Male.
Bench
GK #35 Hibbaan al-Shareef. 25 years old. Plays for Jaribga Soccer Club in the Northwestern League. Male.
GK #23 Mantek Ranwa. 24 years old. Plays for Koszagard City in the Northwestern League. Male.
RB #16 Yashpal Gopaal. 21 years old. Plays for the Isipongo Flash in the BSL. Male.
CB #18 Behzad Bina. 20 yeras old. Plays for Jaribga Soccer Club in the Northwestern League. Male.
CB #19 Filije Kolley. 26 years old. Plays for the Busembe Timberwolves in the BSL. Male.
LB #14 Parviz Blourian. 17 years old. Plays for Taramazna United in the Northwestern League. Male.
CM #6 Vyomaang Yuval. 22 years old. Plays for Dukuma Sporting Club in the BSL. Male.
RM #17 Yoosuf al-Zakaria. 29 years old. Plays for the Tripoli Foresters in the Northwestern League. Male.
LM #20 Mutsuhito Barbarossa. 32 years old. Plays for Rukunbi FC in the BSL. Male.
CAM/CM #15 Utpal Ishan. Age 25. Plays for the Hoima Warriors in the BSL.
ST #21 Girum Mikias. 33 years old. Plays for Dukuma SC in the BSL. Male.
ST #25 Kadi Sanneh. 34 years old. Plays for Equestrians Outcasts HC in the Equestrian States. Plays in the United League. Female.

Notes:
- Our free kicks are taken by Fara Turay.
- Our penalty kicks are taken by Ousman Babaja.
- In terms of substitutions, anybody is OK to substitute off the pitch besides Ousman Babaja, Berihu Abeselome, and Delbin Kasekende. Those three are the core of the team with international experience, and are the team's seasoned leaders.
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Select Player Biographies

1. GK Delbin Kasekende

Delbin Kasekende used to be the permanent number one for the Banijan national team, tending the net for the entirety of the World Cup 79 cycle and the entirety of the World Cup 80 cycle. The veteran goalkeeper had previously won back-to-back gold glove campaigns with Herzegovina City FC, including captaining Herzegovina City FC to an undefeated season in Season Six's title run, winning his first professional trophy at the club level. He toiled a long time for Dukuma SC, his hometown and boyhood club. He is a native of Dukuma, Busoga Islands. Dukuma SC has long been ridiculed as the worst club in the BSL, and were relegated after Season 8. He switched to Herzegovina City FC to 'get a chance to play for silverware', and boy, was that a good decision/

He was in line to take the armband for the Banijan national team after Kiggwe Mavuto's retirement from the national side. Goalkeeping, of course, in World Cup 80, he had an excellent tournament and got rave reviews. But, of course, matters at home took quite a turn, with drought and ensuring war with the Equestrian States leading towards full independence for the Busoga Islands. And, like a number of players, after BISA and the RBSA negotiated an agreement, many players, like himself, had decisions to make- which country would they represent?

The eyes of the sporting world within the country were on him. With Toyuwa Okafor choosing to play for Banija, and Berihu Abeselome choosing to switch his allegiance to the Busoga Islands, it was Kasekende who faced all the pressure. Which would he choose? And after struggling, he chose to go home, to the Busoga Islands. He's received a lot of pushback for that decision at Herzegovina City FC, of course- whose fans are known for being right-wing and nationalistic. He ended up finishing the previous season, however, without much incident at club for his decision. But, of course, he holds the distinction of being one of few players to start in an AOCL match, a Globe Cup match, a Champions Cup match, a World Cup Qualifier, a Cup of Harmony match, a World Cup Finals match, and a Baptism of Fire match. Decorated for club and two countries. What a career, right? He's probably one of the only players ever to play in a World Cup Finals match before he played in a Baptism of Fire match- though that is due, of course, to the unique circumstances of his nation. Defying the odds, he is taking the armband for his second World Cup Qualifying campaign, which is almost certainly going to be his last.

2. RB Berihu Abeselome

The other member of Banija's first ever World Cup team who is on this side, being on the roster, though on the bench, for the World Cup 80 Finals, he lost his starting spot halfway through qualifying, when Banija's new manager came in and redid the entire back line. Of course, the new look backline worked wonders, as they helped lead Banija on a 10 game competitive undefeated run en route to their first ever appearance at a World Cup, World Cup 80.

He's spent the majority of his professional career playing in the Crystal Empire, starting for Crystalopolis City, regarded by many as the class of the United League. He was an obvious choice to be one of the key players on this squad- Starfire has seen him play, up close, as she has managed Ponyville Galaxy. He is the youngest of the three who are expected to be leaders, and after a cycle, he will, naturally, be expected to take the armband from Delbin Kasekende when he eventually retires.

He will be a threat, and a force, for the team. He has seemingly endless amounts of energy- meaning that he can turn defense into offense quickly, and will be prone to look for the counter-attack. And, of course, he has some experience, playing for a national team, and playing in the World Cup. Expect him to be part of the emotional heartbeat of this squad as they enter their second ever qualifying campaign, looking to shock the world.

3. ST Ousman Babaja.

Ousman Babaja was part of a shock Lakiska SC squad that challenged greatly for UICA places last season, only to fall just short of Istria City FC for that fourth and final spot. Istria City FC, of course, is a much larger and richer club than Lakiska SC, and is part of their astounding success under their manager from Qusmo. Of course, the level of play was raised on the South Island, and nowhere was that more evident than Ousman Babaja basically exploding onto the scene.

He always had potential, but in Season 8, he finally met it. Leading the team in scoring, his play improved exponentially from the prior season, when Lakiska was in the bottom quarter of the league, and fighting off relegation for much of the season. Babaja was well-integrated into the offense of Winad-Lenpi, and played well with players like Kizza Okafor, and Joseph Williamson to lead them to their surprise, top quarter of the table finish, basically inversing their finish from before.

Now, of course, having met that expectation, he finds himself on the national team-and helping lead the front line. Can his tutelage under Winad-Lenpi help the national team throughout the marathon we call World Cup Qualifying, or will he prove to be a one-hit wonder? We'll find out this campaign.

[Barunia]

Barunia Suns World Cup 82 Squad
Barunia is back to make an impact in World Cup 82, after the inexperienced team from last cup showed they had what it takes to wear the sky-blue and scarlet. Hannah Miller comes back into the side and into the captaincy, relieving Liesel McClelland of her caretaker role. The stars of the future that were identified last cup return: Azarola, De Leon Valera, Coddington, Kovac. John Taylor, Evan Williams, and Brendan Black all make their debuts.

Coach/Manager: Adam Johnson

GK #10 Ryan Jones
GK #33 Sammie White
GK John Taylor
LB #4 Chris Foreman
LB Brendan Black
CB #6 James O'Shea
CB #13 Johnny Evans
RB #24 Chris Burns
RB #39 Liesel McClelland
DM #18 Jan Narcis De Leon Valera
DM #15 Elaine Hillman
CM Evan Williams
CM #34 Sam Miller
LM #12 Andre Azarola
LM #27 Antonio Mendoza
RM #20 Andy Morgan
RM #28 Sarah Brown
AM #11 Hannah Miller - Captain
AM #17 Melissa Hunt
RF #23 Simo Delarosa
RF #9 Neil Coddington
LF #14 Billy Kovac
LF #42 Mary Gabriel

Formations: The Barunians will usually line up in the ‘Barunian Classic’, a style that recalls some of Joric Ruskin’s earlier formations and is loosely based on Stephen Wiggen’s ‘Double Diamond’. However, Johnson has chosen to experiment this time round, and has trained his squad in some more unusual variations of the 3-5-2.
3-5-2 Barunian Classic: http://lineupbuilder.com/?sk=h0vy6

3-5-2 Traditional: http://lineupbuilder.com/?sk=h0v32
3-5-2 Adventurous: http://lineupbuilder.com/?sk=h0vy5

Stadiums
Sun Stadium (National Stadium of Barunia), Porthaven - Capacity: 95,000. Location: Porthaven, Havenia
Sun Stadium is the national stadium of Barunia, and the home of the national team, the Barunian Suns. In honour of these illustrious tenants, the stadium has a strong sun motif. This includes the seat patterning, which represents a yellow sun in a blue sky, and the golden "sunburst" roof. The stadium is multi-purpose too, creating a vibrant sports hub for the capital. It was the obvious choice to hold the grand final of the 66th Baptism of Fire.

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Bayview Stadium - Capacity 70,000. Location: Bayview, Tildos
Bayview Stadium is home to the West Bay Mariners, one of the powerhouses of Barunia's domestic league system. It is located in the town of Bayview, in the West Bay area of Tildos. The stadium is situated on a mountain overlooking Morgan Bay, and is considered to have one of the best views of any stadium in Barunia. Only a recent addition to Barunia’s World Cup tour, where it replaced Newland’s Blackrock Stadium, Bayview has proven a popular destination for both local and foreign fans.

Memorial Stadium - Capacity: 100,000. Location: Edwardton, Marion
Home to both the Marion Hawks and the Edwardtion Eagles, the box-shape and grille-like cladding of Memorial Stadium has earned it the nickname of “The Birdcage”. The largest football stadium in Barunia, Memorial Stadium is named in honour of those who fought in the civil war. Memorial stadium was built by Kytlerian company BNW Varin and features a retractable roof, 90,000 seats plus terraces, plenty of room for foreign media and large movable screens at the back of the top tier.

Sam Garcia Field (Northport Sports Complex) - Capacity: 43,000. Location: Northport-San Baptiste, Northern Isles
Located in the city of Northport-San Baptise in the Northern Islands, this ground is the sacred heart of Barunian football. Often considered to be the place where football in Barunia originated, it's a ground known for firsts, hosting all home matches during the Suns inaugural World Cup campaign (due to it being the only safe ground during the civil war) and is the home of the San Baptiste Sea Lions, the first Barunian Football League championship team. Named in memory of former Sea Lions and Suns goalkeeper Sam Garcia, the main pitch at the Northport Sports Complex is ready to once again provide plenty of firsts.

MD1: @ Nova Anglicana
MD2: @ Antahbrantahstan
MD3: vs Joshenia @ Sam Garcia Field
MD4: @ Jeruselem
MD5: vs Main Nation Ministry @ Sun Stadium
MD6: @ Zwangzug
MD7: vs Libera Populum @ Bayview Stadium
MD8: @ Gor Kebab
MD9: vs Vakolicci Haven and Celeria @ Memorial Stadium
MD10: vs Nova Anglicana @ Sun Stadium
MD11: vs Antahbrantahstan
MD12: @ Joshenia
MD13: vs Jeruselem @ Memorial Stadium
MD14: @ Main Nation Ministry
MD15: vs Zwangzug @ Bayview Stadium
MD16: @ Libera Populum
MD17: vs Gor Kebab @Sam Garcia Field
MD18: @ Vakolicci Haven and Celeria

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Choose my scoring events: Y
Godmod scoring events: N
RP injuries to my players: N
Godmod Injuries to my players: N
Give Yellow Cards to my players: Y
Give Red Cards to my players: N
Godmod other events: N
Style Modifier: 2.5

[Qusmo]

Qusmo has high hopes but must overcome tough Group 11 to qualify

World Cup Qualifiers have nearly arrived, & Qusmo’s national team is about to take the multiversal stage again - or, at least, share it with a hundred forty-nine other nations. Qusmo did relatively poorly in their first round of World Cup Qualifying in the eightieth cycle; they recorded a vast improvement the next cycle, but they did not have the staying power to keep pace for a playoff place. After a bronze medal in Cup of Harmony 73, however, Qusmo wants to prove to the Multiverse that it is ready for even more; &, ranked fortieth in the Multiverse, they are already tantalizingly close to position to qualify for the World Cup. But can they actually make that step? The next eighteen matches will tell.

The effort will be overseen by Avarn-Oxolt Ban, the stately manager who emerged from KF Zwac to oversee Qusmo’s first forays to international football & who transformed the nation from an unknown, unranked footballing backwater to a nation poised at the edge of the World Cup. Managers are always on a hot seat to some extent, but Avarn-Oxolt’s job is very secure; even if the team struggles early in a difficult qualifying group, it would take a massive collapse for Fuzpon Qusma to consider sacking Avarn-Oxolt in the midst of the campaign.

Avarn-Oxolt was the one to oversee player selection for this cycle; all fifty players to play for the national team this season will be drawn from the national team training camp, as it has been in years prior. Avarn-Oxolt gave twelve players their debut in the Tour of the Multiverse friendlies, while twenty-five were on the rosters for Qusmo’s runs in Cup of Harmony 73 or Copa Rushmori XXXI. Fifteen players play their domestic football outside Qusmo, in eleven countries, including two from the Nepharim Premiership, two from the Banijan Soccer League, & three from the Schottic Premier League. The remaining thirty-five can be found on Pug Qusmyra rosters, with four each playing at KF Koflir & KF Werzin & five at KF Trew.

The squad selection isn’t the only area where Avarn-Oxolt has had a big impact, either; especially since World Cup 81 Qualifying, Avarn-Oxolt has created a distinct identity for their Qusma team. The team is built to be solid in the back, & the team is no stranger to clean sheets. In the last tournament Qusmo participated in, Copa Rushmori XXXI, the team did not concede a single goal in their four matches of play. The last time Qusmo entered World Cup Qualifying, the team kept eleven clean sheets & only conceded nine goals in their eighteen matches; in only one match did they concede more than one goal. That was good for the fifth-best defensive record in World Cup 81 Qualifying, & the best among all those teams which did not qualify.

Still, Qusmo did not qualify. If the defense was solid, it would come as no surprise that the culprit was the team’s offense. With thirty goals scored, it was perfectly mediocre, tied for ninety-fifth of one hundred ninety teams in Qualifying - precisely the fiftieth percentile. The problem was not that Qusmo could not put up goals in bunches; eleven times, Qusmo scored multiple goals in a single match, including six in Eastfield Lodge. The problem was the offense’s inconsistency; seven times, Qusmo was shut out over the course of the match. So, all three of Qusmo’s losses were one-nil, & all four of Qusmo’s draws were scoreless. In every match of World Cup 81 Qualifying in which Qusmo was able to score a goal, Qusmo was able to win.

The offense hurt Qusmo again in Cup of Harmony 73; however, though it accomplished its goal of avoiding clean sheets, it suddenly lacked the volume. Before the semifinals, Qusmo had played five matches & won all five, four by a score of one-nil precisely. The lone exception was Qusmo’s final group stage match, against Juvencus, which they played having already guaranteed advancement to the knockout rounds, & which they won four-three. In the rematch in the semifinal, Qusmo was able to score, but only once - & when Juvencus scored three goals again, Qusmo was left to play in the third-place match. The offense came to life again in a three-two victory to win bronze, but it was too late; the defense gave way, & the offense was not able to provide the kind of support for one match that the defense had for so many.

In the last tournament Qusmo has played in, Copa Rushmori XXXI, the offense had an even worse performance. Not only were they not prolific, like their flaw in the Cup of Harmony, but they were also inconsistent, like their flaw in World Cup Qualifying. Qusmo topped their group, never conceded a goal throughout their four matches in the tournament, & scored two thirds of the goals in Group A; however, the actual results saw a scoreless draw against hosts Mytanija sandwiched between a couple of one-nil wins over Eastfield Lodge & Valladares in the group stage, followed by a quarterfinal against Savojarna which remained scoreless after a hundred twenty minutes & was resolved in a penalty kick shootout. The defense could have done no better, but Qusmo’s offense let it down.

In Qusmo’s most recent Tour of the Multiverse, played to test out new tactics, evaluate new players, gain more experience, & get players warmed up & ready for international action in this set of World Cup Qualifiers, Qusmo’s defense was solid, only conceding twice in five matches, keeping three clean sheets. However, Qusmo’s offense was paltry, only scoring twice in those five matches & being shut out thrice. Qusmo’s personnel shifted from match to match, & the team’s best was not always on the pitch at any given time; however, the final match of the series could prove very concerning to Avarn-Oxolt. The manager used the Starting XI they announced would begin World Cup 82 Qualifying, but they lost to Mytanija, which was employing several new additions to the lineup. That would be troubling in & of itself, but Qusmo has now just learned that it will face Mytanija twice in World Cup 82 Qualifying; given that it has not managed to score in the past one hundred eighty minutes it has faced their Rushmori rivals, Qusmo will need to figure out the Mytanar defense fast.

Over the course of this World Cup Qualifying cycle, then, it will be interesting to see how - or if - Avarn-Oxolt can revive their team’s struggling attack. To that end, they called in fifteen forwards for national team training camp. Of those, however, only five made the cut for the first half of qualifiers. All ten of those who did not make it play for Pug Qusmyra clubs; all five of those who did play for foreign clubs. The five foreign-based players from five attackers on the first half roster is greater than the foreign-based contingent from all twenty goalkeepers, defenders, & midfielders; only four of those twenty play outside Qusmo.

Avarn-Oxolt elected to select a left wing & ring wing forward - Ozolx-Mazur Guv & Jralv-Nexev Pec, respectively - despite the fact they do not normally employ players at those positions. Ozolx-Mazur Guv has to be included in the squad, however, as a dangerous threat from the side, & clearly one of Qusmo’s best forwards. Jralv-Nexev is not the best player, but their selection complements Ozolx-Mazur, at least. There was no question about who ought to be the poacher selected for the team, either, as Paliv-Xilit Max has proven themself at a high level with Pascal Mashu, one of the top offenses in the KiHi-LEAGUE, & has translated that success onto the international level, too; they are only one of two Qusmi’y to have a double digit goal international goal tally, with twenty-three.

The two strikers on the twenty-five-player roster are no strangers to fans of the national team, either. Xilit-Zaxac Yol was practically certain to get a call-up, too, as Qusmo’s record goalscorer, having scored twenty-seven times. Those two alone account for just short of half of Qusmo’s goals over the course of the national team’s history. The last spot went to Prant-Pertz Gor, a striker who moved from KF Qastyr to Ethane in what was then a record-setting deal for Pug Qusmyra - since eclipsed by Xilit-Zaxac’s own in this transfer window - after Prant-Pertz led Qastyr from the UICA Champions’ Cup second preliminary round to its quarterfinals, helping the team be the highest-scoring in the Champions’ Cup group stage to boot. The potential is there, but Avarn-Oxolt needs to find a way to convert that potential into goals.

If Avarn-Oxolt doesn’t manage to do that, they might turn to one of the ten other forwards they called to training camp. Ucyxi-Tylyr Fox is a young option at left wing forward, but they are doubtful to be called up simply because Ozolx-Mazur has a strong hold on the position. KF Trew’s Upuln-Cralt Guv has a better chance of replacing Jralv-Nexev if Avarn-Oxolt loses confidence in the right wing forward. However, the most high-profile forward that will be left at home for the first half of Qualifiers is Rilan-Jerat Nev. Rilan-Jerat is just twenty-one, but only Paliv-Xilit & Xilit-Zaxac have scored more goals for Qusmo than they. They had been a regular starter for Avarn-Oxolt, alongside Xilit-Zaxac, but Prant-Pertz pushed them out of the regular national team Starting XI, before Paliv-Xilit did the same to Prant-Pertz. They are the captain of the U21 team, & they have gained quite a bit of experience with the senior side for a player so young, but they seem to have fallen out of favour with the manager; at this point, they must be hoping merely for another opportunity.

Moving our sights to midfield, Qusmo certainly is not lacking. Many of the players Qusmo has exported abroad have been from the midfield, & unquestionably the best player Qusmo has ever produced can be found in midfield, too. National team centre midfielder, captain, & all-time caps leader Ilinx-Kepex Zev may be the oldest player called up, but they are also unquestionably the leader of this team. Despite their age of thirty-four, they may even be the most talented player on the team; in addition to leading Qastyr to two Champions’ Cup quarterfinals, they have won Pug Qusmyra & been named Fuzpon Qusma Player of the Season in all three years each of the trophies have been awarded. Anyone who says they know how much longer Ilinx-Kepex can keep playing is lying, but they surely have to be pushing for a World Cup sooner rather than later; in any event, though, they are more than capable of playing at a high level & are essentially a must-start player. They have played in, started, & been the captain for every competitive match Qusmo has ever played; that is not expected to change any time soon.

They aren’t the only midfielder Qastyr has sent to the national team; in fact, all three of its starting midfielders made the national team’s twenty-five-player roster for the first half of World Cup 81 Qualifiers; in fact, all will be in Avarn-Oxolt’s Starting XI in Kavagrad on Matchday One. Helek-Nenzi Ono on the left & Forzu-Ralox Kal on the right made for a formidable duo, & they can help supplement attacks, just as they do so capably for Qastyr. If they falter, capable replacements are behind them on the roster, too, with Koflir’s Kynda-Sevet Pec & Trew’s Ilinx-Ibilx Tla having recorded eighty caps between them on the left & right, respectively.

The other two midfielders to earn the starting nod from Avarn-Oxolt for Matchday One also hail from the same club: KF Poldanz. Yunal-Julad Waz is a defensive midfielder, & they certainly do a good job as a first line of defense, but they are far from a water carrier. They are skilled at moving the ball upfield & can even handle possession quite well; most of all, they have had a three-year connection in domestic seasons with attacking midfielder Ilinx-Vulav Ixi. Ilinx-Vulav has plenty of experience as a creative player, & they have played with Xilit-Zaxac for three years at KF Poldanz; only next season will the trio of Yunal-Julad, Ilinx-Vulav, & Xilit-Zaxac not be playing on the same Poldanz team together. Ilinx-Vulav knows how to play a through ball, & they have an excellent ability to pick out passes, especially when Xilit-Zaxac is the one making the run. In order for Xilit-Zaxac or other Qusma forwards to score, they need to be given chances with the ball, & the inclusion of Yunal-Julad & Ilinx-Vulav in the Starting XI has been designed to provide just that.

Of course, they aren’t the only ones Avarn-Oxolt selected who play in the middle of the park. Gavax-Nenzi Abe could help provide some more attacking punch, especially if the Poldanz plan does not come to fruition. However, two players on the bench are especially intriguing: Yamaj-Blonz Jok & Jerat-Jonto Jan. Yamaj-Blonz has the quality to be a starting centre midfielder for the national team; the only problem is that Ilinx-Kepex is a legend of Qusma football. Eleven years their junior, however, Yamaj-Blonz is poised to get an opportunity to fully showcase their talent soon. Jerat-Jonto Jan is another young player, & they are the only foreign-based midfielder called up to the twenty-five-player roster, as well as only one of two Qusmi’y on the roster to have fewer than ten caps. Commonly known as JJJ in Siovanija & Teusland, Jerat-Jonto has become something of a fan favourite; though they do not contribute quite as much to attacks as Yunal-Julad, their heavier emphasis on defensive & holdup play could be a good addition when Avarn-Oxolt needs to preserve a late lead.

However, despite the talent that Qusmo boasts in midfield, they have really shined of late in their defensive prowess. That success begins with the play of Cunix-Betva Tla, vice captain of the national team. They played for KF Niom for three years, but they moved for Schottia after the club’s relegation. That bodes extremely poorly for Niom supporters, as they had a true gem on their hands at centreback, despite the relegation. Cunix-Betva has been one of the cornerstones of Qusmo’s defensive solidity, & they have started all but one of Qusmo’s competitive matches. They have the quality & experience to take on any opponent in any setting, & their continued success is vital to Qusmo’s defense.

They are complemented by Zenon-Gerol Kal & Yelto-Alfan Ono at centreback. The centreback pair for KF Koflir have been dominant domestically in Qusmo, & they have parlayed that partnership to the national team. In fact, Yolt-Tlanx Sal is another representative of Koflir in the national team, being the only leftback on the roster. The three defenders have helped Koflir concede only thirty-seven goals in the past two seasons, which last thirty-eight matches each. Those marks have completely blown away any records for Pug Qusmyra defensive statistics, & especially goals conceded. The three are twenty-six, twenty-seven, & twenty-seven, respectively, so these three figure to get even better in the future - & both Koflir & the national team figure to benefit.

They represent most of the defenders called up, but not all. Ozolx-Alfan Ixi is another centreback who is Starting XI calibre; they have forty-five caps to prove it, too. They will surely see playing time often, as with three centrebacks starting each match, they are going to need a rest - & Ozolx-Alfan projects to be Avarn-Oxolt’s first choice to relieve them. Lynul-Savar Mal could easily get called into the mix, too, if someone above them is out of form or two centrebacks need a rest. & if Avarn-Oxolt really wants to switch things up, they can introduce fullbacks onto the pitch. Qusmo’s highest-capped fullback is rightback Nirlo-Betva Uzo, the one player from KF Atlant who survived Avarn-Oxolt’s public dispute with Atlant’s back line early in their tenure with their spot in the squad secure.

Of course, that is not all that the Qusma talent pool has to offer. Denir-Slokt Jok & especially Kresp-Cinic Jan earned looks during the Tour of the Multiverse, but Avarn-Oxolt decided to give precedence to the quintet of centrebacks which have been the core of Qusmo’s success of late instead of calling up a relatively inexperienced defender with only one cap. If Qusmo’s defense falters, however, Avarn-Oxolt could take a closer look at either, especially Kresp-Cinic. Leftback is another interesting position, as both KF Poldanz defender Karar-Nirlo Hus & KF Atlant defender Jralv-Yamaj Mal have put together some very good performances. Karar-Nirlo, in particular, is more of a wingback, & they could bring a different style of play to the Qusma team; however, given their extraordinary domestic success, Yoltz-Tlanx will be given the first chance to play at that position.

Finally, we arrive at the players who wear the black kits: the goalkeepers. Xynat-Evela Cuf has been given the number one kit by Avarn-Oxolt, & for good reason. They have been the reason why KF Trosoc has done so well in Pug Qusmyra, improving all the way to third place in the past season. They’re mediocre in distribution, but they have an uncanny knack for making phenomenal acrobatic saves. That was something of a regular necessity when Qusmo started off, but they have been given the luxury of being able to sit back & rest for a bit as Qusmo’s defensive line has solidified itself.

On the opposite side, we see Vanza-Jerat Gep, who wears the number twelve shirt. The former Qusmo number one moved to Brenecia after contributing to a Champions’ Cup run at KF Qastyr. Qastyr has been a very successful side in Qusmo, but that has also posed some challenges for Vanza-Jerat; after all, if they are not constantly challenged, it is hard for them to show off their skills & prove they deserve to be listed in the programmes as number one - & Qastyr was simply too good for Vanza-Jerat to be constantly challenged. That’s why they made the bold move to Brenecia, & though they haven’t been able to reclaim that shirt yet, they have been testing themselves at a higher quality of opposition at a much more frequent rate, which is experience that is bound to pay off if & when Avarn-Oxolt calls.

As former national team third-choice goalkeeper Pilta-Jerat Zev retired, a new spot on the roster opened up. Ultimately, it was Otoln-Irtix Uzo who seized it. They were not the favourite to nab it, but they had a quietly impressive campaign for quietly impressive KF Renan, which established themselves as solidly in midtable despite finishing sixth in Pug Qusma & being the surprise winner of the promotion playoff, which many experts thought boded poorly for their future. After an impressive showing against the Squornshelan Remnant States, against whom they maintained a clean sheet, Otoln-Irtix was selected to wear the twenty-fifth & final official kit that Avarn-Oxolt had to give.

Qusmo has come a long way in just a few short years - but there is more to their success than just luck. In Avarn-Oxolt Ban, Qusmo has had a capable manager at the helm throughout its time on the multiversal stage, & they have had star players at every level to help Qusmo succeed. Players like Xynat-Evela Cuf is the Qusmi in goal, Cunix-Betva Tla leads the defense, Xilit-Zaxac Yol is the star forward, &, of course, Ilinx-Kepex Zev is the legendary captain. Together, they & the rest of their team - & the rest of their nation - hope to reach Valanora & Cosumar for World Cup 82. They have a highly imposing set of fixtures to get through before they can reach that point, however. Qusmo has the potential to qualify - whether they will is another matter entirely.

Ps   Name              Age       Club                        Caps   Starts   Goals

GK   Xynat-Evela Cuf    29    KF Trosoc                     48       47       0
GK   Vanza-Jerat Gep    29    Southern Star                 23       21       0
GK   Prant-Telew Wek    29    Stahlburg City                 4        4       0
GK   Jralv-Vlont Abe    30    KF Poljak                      1        1       0
GK   Otoln-Irtix Uzo    31    KF Renan                       1        1       0

CB   Cunix-Betva Tla    30    Port Sebastian                70       70       1
CB   Zenon-Gerol Kal    26    KF Koflir                     60       59       0
CB   Yelto-Alfan Ono    27    KF Koflir                     52       47       1
CB   Ozolx-Alfan Ixi    28    KF Werzin                     45       32       1
CB   Lynul-Savar Mal    32    Klyde                         10        3       0
CB   Denir-Slokt Jok    26    KF Atlov                       1        1       0
CB   Kresp-Cinic Jan    32    Stahlburg Rovers               1        1       0
LB   Karar-Nirlo Hus    27    KF Poldanz                    15        6       1
LB   Yoltz-Tlanx Sal    27    KF Koflir                     15        6       0
LB   Jralv-Yamaj Mal    26    KF Atlant                      6        3       0
LB   Intov-Helek Duk    28    KF Werzin                      2        2       0
RB   Nirlo-Betva Uzo    27    KF Atlant                     27        8       0
RB   Matez-Fenaz Yan    26    KF Werzin                      3        3       0
RB   Hirom-Vanza Roz    32    Harbor                         2        2       0
RB   Nexev-Elfon Cel    30    KF Trosoc                      2        2       0

DM   Yunal-Julad Waz    28    KF Poldanz                    47       38       2
DM   Jerat-Jonto Jan    24    FK Metropola Borograd          5        2       0
DM   Zylyz-Wanar Ulv    29    Hallad Reavers                 1        1       0
CM   Ilinx-Kepex Zev    34    KF Qastyr                     73       73       7
CM   Yamaj-Blonz Jok    23    KF Werzin                     42       32       1
CM   Forzu-Nirlo Uzo    30    Langlois Océanic               4        0       0
AM   Ilinx-Vulav Ixi    28    KF Poldanz                    57       54       4
AM   Gavax-Nenzi Abe    26    KF Trew                       28       14       3
AM   Nenzi-Frolt Erv    30    Port James Athletic            1        1       0
LM   Kynda-Sevet Pec    24    KF Koflir                     52       50       3
LM   Helek-Nenzi Ono    26    KF Qastyr                     29       22       0
LM   Otoln-Cunix Hal    22    KF Vlonz                       1        1       0
RM   Forzu-Ralox Kal    28    KF Qastyr                     54       52       2
RM   Ilinx-Ibilx Tla    31    KF Trew                       28       21       1
RM   Harta-Mazur Tla    28    KF Vlonz                       3        3       0

LW   Ozolx-Mazur Guv    30    Hoima Warriors                27        7       5
LW   Belaj-Kresp Abe    25    KF Trew                        3        2       0
LW   Ucyxi-Tylyr Fox    22    KF Dynynon                     2        0       0
RW   Jralv-Nexev Pec    28    Blue Coast 1981               23        7       0
RW   Upuln-Cralt Guv    24    KF Trew                        3        2       0
RW   Upuln-Lenpi Ezi    27    KF Dynynon                     1        0       0
SS   Paliv-Xilit Max    26    Pascal Mashu                  49       43      23
SS   Lenpi-Xelez Roz    32    KF Vlonz                       2        1       0
SS   Nexev-Nalet Guv    27    KF Polxar                      1        1       0
ST   Xilit-Zaxac Yol    26    Jinja City                    62       57      27
ST   Prant-Pertz Gor    28    Loconstead United             39       18       7
ST   Rilan-Jerat Nev    21    KF Trew                       34       27       9
ST   Gerol-Elfon Jok    31    KF Polxar                      1        0       0
ST   Ilinx-Fenaz Lec    32    KF Trosoc                      1        0       0
ST   Kresp-Falax Zka    25    KF Poljak                      1        1       0

Twenty-Five-Player National Team Roster
Players assigned shirts 1-11 will start for Qualifying Matchday One

N°   Pos   Name              Age       Club                        Caps   Starts   Goals

 1   GK    Xynat-Evela Cuf    29    KF Trosoc                     48       47       0
12   GK    Vanza-Jerat Gep    29    Southern Star                 23       21       0
25   GK    Otoln-Irtix Uzo    31    KF Renan                       1        1       0

 2   CB    Cunix-Betva Tla    30    Port Sebastian                70       70       1
 3   CB    Zenon-Gerol Kal    26    KF Koflir                     60       59       0
 4   CB    Yelto-Alfan Ono    27    KF Koflir                     52       47       1
13   CB    Ozolx-Alfan Ixi    28    KF Werzin                     45       32       1
14   CB    Lynul-Savar Mal    32    Klyde                         10        3       0
15   LB    Yoltz-Tlanx Sal    27    KF Koflir                     15        6       0
16   RB    Nirlo-Betva Uzo    27    KF Atlant                     27        8       0

 5   DM    Yunal-Julad Waz    28    KF Poldanz                    47       38       2
17   DM    Jerat-Jonto Jan    24    FK Metropola Borograd          5        2       0
 6   CM    Ilinx-Kepex Zev    34    KF Qastyr                     73       73       7
18   CM    Yamaj-Blonz Jok    23    KF Werzin                     42       32       1
 7   AM    Ilinx-Vulav Ixi    28    KF Poldanz                    57       54       4
19   AM    Gavax-Nenzi Abe    26    KF Trew                       28       14       3
20   LM    Kynda-Sevet Pec    24    KF Koflir                     52       50       3
 8   LM    Helek-Nenzi Ono    26    KF Qastyr                     29       22       0
 9   RM    Forzu-Ralox Kal    28    KF Qastyr                     54       52       2
21   RM    Ilinx-Ibilx Tla    31    KF Trew                       28       21       1

22   LW    Ozolx-Mazur Guv    30    Hoima Warriors                27        7       5
23   RW    Jralv-Nexev Pec    28    Blue Coast 1981               23        7       0
10   SS    Paliv-Xilit Max    26    Pascal Mashu                  49       43      23
11   ST    Xilit-Zaxac Yol    26    Jinja City                    62       57      27
24   ST    Prant-Pertz Gor    28    Loconstead United             39       18       7

Special Roles
Formation: 3 - 5 - 2
Manager: Avarn-Oxolt Ban (69 y. o.)
Captain: Ilinx-Kepex Zev (vice captain: Cunix-Betva Tla)
Penalties: Xilit-Zaxac Yol (if subbed: Paliv-Xilit Max)

Qusma Stadia
Traditionally, for an eighteen-match qualifying campaign featuring nine matches in Qusmo, Fuzpon Qusma schedules four at Mastad Qusma: the first home match of the campaign, the last home match of the campaign, & the two other highest profile fixtures. The other five stadia are selected both to reward the supporters of high-performing Pug Qusmyra clubs & to allow Qusmi’y from across the country to support their national team in a match closer to home. As such, Mastad Qastyra, Mastad Kolla, Mastad Tracama, Mastad Poldanza, & Mastad Atlanta were selected to host one World Cup Qualifying match each.

Mastad Qusma was selected to host four World Cup Qualifying matches on the basis of being the national stadium of Qusmo. It is the largest stadium in Qusmo, & it hosts all Qusma domestic cup finals. It also hosted the national team’s first-ever match, as well as the semifinals & final of UICA Youth Cup 24 & the final of UICA Series B Champions’ Cup 69. In keeping with tradition, the first & last qualifying group opponents Qusmo will host - Kavagrad, on Matchday Two, & Alluersia, on Matchday Seventeen - will play at Mastad Qusma. Additionally, the Matchday Four clash against Pot 1 team Cosumar will also be played at the national stadium. However, Pot 2 rivals Saltstead were not selected for the fourth & final match at Mastad Qusma; as a result of their recent history against each other & the fact that they are regionmates, Pot 5 team Mytanija was given that honour.

Fuzpon Qusma then decided to let another team leapfrog Saltstead, with Mattijana getting to play in Mastad Qastyra, home of three-time consecutive Pug Qusmyra champions & two-time consecutive UICA Champions’ Cup quarterfinalists KF Qastyr on account of being reigning champions of Esportiva, as well as presenting the opportunity for Qusmo to stay in the same city in consecutive matchdays in the final stretch of the campaign. Saltstead was left for Mastad Kolla, home of Pug Qusmyra runners-up KF Koflir, then.

The final three fixtures were scheduled relatively easily by Fuzpon Qusma. As a nation Qusmo has faced before, & as the highest-ranked team remaining to be scheduled, Fuzpon Qusma slotted the Velestria match for Mastad Tracama, home of Pug Qusmyra second runners-up KF Trosoc. Sajnur, as an up-&-coming nation but one that is still outside the top three hundred for now, was granted Mastad Poldanza, home of fourth-placed Pug Qusmyra side KF Poldanz. Finally, Fuzpon Qusma gave Vartugia - the group’s Pot 10 team, & the only team to play in Baptism of Fire 69 & emerge without a single point after playing six matches - Mastad Atlanta, home of KF Atlant, the club which finished sixth in the last Pug Qusmyra season.

MD   Opponent    Stadium         Capacity   Tenant         Opolq   Population   Vovoq
 2   Kavagrad    Mastad Qusma      80 000   Fuzpon Qusma   Qanz     4 228 955   Quzqeq
 4   Cosumar     Mastad Qusma      80 000   Fuzpon Qusma   Qanz     4 228 955   Quzqeq
 6   Velestria   Mastad Tracama    60 000   KF Trosoc      Tracam     872 142   Zeqveq
 9   Saltstead   Mastad Kolla      60 000   KF Koflir      Kolle    1 265 406   Zeqyeq
10   Sajnur      Mastad Poldanza   68 000   KF Poldanz     Polan    2 142 489   Neqyeq
12   Mytanija    Mastad Qusma      80 000   Fuzpon Qusma   Qanz     4 228 955   Quzqeq
14   Vartugia    Mastad Atlanta    65 000   KF Atlant      Atlem    1 734 510   Neqxeq
16   Mattijana   Mastad Qastyra    72 000   KF Qastyr      Qanz     4 228 955   Quzqeq
17   Alluersia   Mastad Qusma      80 000   Fuzpon Qusma   Qanz     4 228 955   Quzqeq

Kits

The official kit supplier of the Qusma national team is the Starblaydian-based enterprise ediraf. These kits were officially debuted in the Third Tour of the Multiverse, a friendly series scheduled in preparation for World Cup 82 Qualifying. A new national team crest was also created by the design team at ediraf to completely overhaul Fuzpon Qusma’s visual identity. The kits harken back to the original kits worn by the national team for their first two cycles of competition &, most importantly, to national symbols like Qelam Qusma & the flag of Qusmo. With a national team that is rapidly rising through the ranks, fortieth seems just on the edge of the top thirty-two. Fuzpon Qusma hopes that this will be the first cycle in which it will send its national team to the World Cup; the supply of all new, advanced technology kits that are lighter & more comfortable, durable, & breathable than their previous ones may not grant Qusma players much of an actual physical edge over their opposition, but it is a statement of intent: Fuzpon Qusma intends to qualify for the World Cup, & Fuzpon Qusma intends to spare no expense to ensure not even the smallest advantage is left untaken.

Note on Qusma Culture
All Qusma are biologically androgynous; you should refer to them in your RPs as they or them. Speaking of referring to Qusmi’y, if you plan to use names, know that the “first” name - the long, hyphenated one - is a Qusmi’s family name, & the “last” name - the short, unhyphenated one - is their given name. On the subject of proper nomenclature, when you read my RPs, you should know that Qusmo refers to the country of Qusmo, Qusma is an adjective for something that is from or of Qusmo, a Qusmi is a person who is Qusma, Qusmi’y are a group of more than one Qusmi, Qusmu is the native language of most Qusmi’y, & the Qastyr is the Qusmu name for the country’s leader. I keep many of my RPs stored in my sportswire; feel free to reference these or contact me directly if you have any questions or would like to learn more.

Word      Definition                              RL Equivalent
Qusmo     Nation of Qusmo                         United Kingdom
Qusma     Something which is of or from Qusmo     British
Qusmi     Someone which is from Qusmo             Brit
Qusmi’y   Multiple people from Qusmo              Brits
Qusmu     Language originating in Qusmo           English
Qastyr    Head of state of Qusmo                  Monarch

The Queen of Britain is a Brit; like many other Brits, she loves British culture & is fluent in English.
The Qusmyr of Qusmo is a Qusmi; like many other Qusmi’y, they love Qusma culture & are fluent in Qusmu.

Qusma History
Before World Cup 80 Qualifying, Qusmo was unranked. Its national team had never played a match before. It entered competition with almost no expectations of success. However, its first-ever match was an historic two-nil victory over Wolves Clans at Mastad Qusma, & the Qusmi’y followed that with a four-nil win over reigning Baptism of Fire champions Beepee in that country’s first home match. Though the team could not maintain that form, it played well enough to be invited to Cup of Harmony 72 &, surprisingly, win its group, being eliminated from the knockout rounds on penalties. It then entered World Cup 81 Qualifying ranked eighty-first, & the team resolved not to occupy eighty-second for the next cycle; they made a valiant effort at a playoff spot, but fell just short when the pressure was on. They were invited to Cup of Harmony 73, & this time they mounted a run through the knockouts; again, however, they faltered when the pressure was at its highest, losing a group stage rematch against Juvencus in the semifinals before capturing the bronze medal against Jeruselem. Now, on the back of that Cup of Harmony run, Qusmo sits in fortieth after only two cycles of competition, & the proud nation looks to make a name for itself as a real contender for a berth in World Cup 82.

Competition                    M    W    D    L        P/M    W%    GF   GC    GD
All-Time Record               80   36   18   26       1.58   45%   101   90   +11
Competitive Matches           55   27   13   15       1.71   49%    73   52   +21
WCC Competition Matches       47   24   11   12       1.77   51%    70   47   +23
World Cup Qualifying          36   16    9   11       1.58   44%    52   37   +15

Tournament                 Eighty-First Cycle       Eightieth Cycle
Baptism of Fire                       never participated
World Cup Qualifying       Forty-Eighth of 190      Eighty-Fifth of 150
World Cup                             never participated
Cup of Harmony             Third Place              Round of Sixteen
Copa Rushmori              Quarterfinals            Round of Sixteen

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[Cosumar]

Cosumar National Team
World Cup 82

National Information

Name: The Fiefdom of Cosumar

Gov/Culture: Cosumar has 21 historical "fiefs" that now function as provinces. We are an executive constitutional monarchy, which means the crown wields significant governing power but is limited therein by a constitution. Cosumarite society believes in complete civil freedoms, scientific discovery, space exploration and respect for all life. Cosumar has the highest HDI in AO according to the WA, and is in Top 1% of world's Most Cultured and Intelligent.

Region: Atlantian Oceania

Nicknames: Vanquishers (since WC 72) or, traditionally, Azure Dragons

Stadium: Farris Crowley Memorial World Cup Stadium at The Royal Palace (capacity 105,000)

Built specifically to host WC78 Final. Mouthful of a name aside (just call it "Crowley Memorial"), the stadium is a beacon of Cosumarite design. Sleek and simple, bathed in gold to match the King James' own palace a block away. The regular tenants are the club he owns: four-time HL champion OAS Royal FC. Namesake Farris Crowley, who managed the national team for 40 years, died just before its completion.

Ramusok itself? It's the capital city. Home of the royal family, King's Congress and 14 million others. Ramusok is our crown jewel, the pinnacle of 1000 years of Cosumarite civilization. Epicenter of historic dynasties. Bastion of knowledge and creativity. Young and eccentric, yet clean and elegant. Ancient libraries & museums everywhere, coexisting with stunning modern architecture in harmonic balance. Nightlife is extravagant thanks to a "hip" population (Ramusok Capital University contributes). People and species of all kinds congregate here, though Ramusok does retain a Swedish component leftover from the Albertsson dynasty, evident in many place names. Generally pleasant and moderate climate, with four distinct seasons.

FA: Fiefdom Soccer Federation (FSF). HQ in Kaldukosic. President Tomás Navarro (90).


Team History

Snapshot: Cosumar debuted in WC 51 and first qualified in WC 54. In WC 73, new manager Gethin Ramsey built on momentum from winning the preceding Cup of Harmony to qualify Cosumar for the first time since WC 62, ending a miserable 20-year drought. Since, the Vanquishers had advanced to seven consecutive WC knockout rounds (including four Quarterfinals) until the streak was snapped at WC 81. Cosumar is firmly re-established, but the unbridled optimism from Alexander Pearce's early tenure (hosting World Cup 78, winning AOCAF 54 and the Eagle's Cup) has subsided, casting doubt over whether this team is still heading in the right direction.

Expanded History: Cosumar qualified for six consecutive WCs (54-59) in its original "golden age", going out four times in the Round of 16. After WC 59, Cosumar reached a peak ranking of #7. The National Team began a gradual decline in WCs 60 & 61, eliminated in the Qualification Playoffs despite strong campaigns. They would qualify once again for WC 62, but the downward trajectory had already set in. WCs 64-66 were particularly bleak and our once-elite ranking dipped as low as the 80s. But the FSF stuck with Farris Crowley, manager since WC54, and Cosumar re-emerged around WC 68. A crop of talent (Sur Arora, Alexander Pearce, etc) now lovingly referred to as the "Renaissance Generation" started to make waves. They led increasingly competitive Qualifying and CoH campaigns...though never did manage to return to the biggest stage. The generation's swansong ended up being 3rd place at CoH 62. The next Qualifying, WC 72, was a rough transition, however. The worst campaign since Cosumar's debut, it saw EIGHT draws against low-ranked minnows. Crowley was finally sacked after 40 years and the momentum that had been building seemed eviscerated. Nephara legend Gethin Ramsey stepped in, salvaging Cosumar's dignity by winning the subsequent CoH. Ramsey then continued his savior's work up to his death, leading his "Vanquishers" to five consecutive WC Finals (73-77), including our best-ever finish (QFs)... thrice. The Cosumarite game grew more in Ramsey's wake. For the first time, Cosumar won the right to host (WC78) and new manager Pearce led the team, again, to the Quarterfinals. With a talent pool deeper than ever thanks to a burgeoning Harlighet Ligan, Pearce was then able to break Cosumar's curse in regional competition by winning AOCAF LIV. The only thing left is to finally make a WC semifinal and medal game.

Recent Results:
WC 79 Qualifying: 1st in Group 9 (13-2-3)
WC 79: 1st in Group A (1-1-1), eliminated by Pasarga in Ro16
AOCAF 55: 1st in Group D (6-0-1), 3rd Place

WC 80 Qualifying: 1st in Group 15 (11-3-4)
WC 80: 2nd in Group F (1-1-1), eliminated by Vilita in Ro16
AOCAF 56: 1st in Group 2 (2-0-1), eliminated by Vilita in Ro16

WC 81 Qualifying: 1st in Group 2 (16-1-1)
WC 81: 4th in Group H (1-0-2)
AOCAF 57: 1st in Group G (6-1-0), 2nd Place

Records:
All-time Record: 421-149-195

First International Match: Cosumar 0-0 Krytenia (WC 51 Qualifiers MD1)
First win: Cosumar 4-3 The Ursine Northlands (WC 51 Qualifiers MD3)
First WC match: Akbarabad 3-0 Cosumar (WC 54, MD1)
First WC win: Cosumar 2-1 Al Mumtaz (WC 55, MD2)

Largest win: Hladio Huggers 0-7 Cosumar (WC 57 Qualifiers, MD12)
Largest defeat: Cosumar 0-9 Valanora (WC 55 Qualifiers, MD11)

Most glorious moments:
Cosumar 1-0 Cotdelapoms - CoH 45 3rd Place Playoff - Late Rikki Varshney winner for our first medal.
Cosumar 4-0 Haginonia - WC 54 Interzonal - Showdown on the final day of Qualifying with both sides' first WC berth at stake.
Cosumar 1-0 Sarzonia - WC57 MD3 - Cosumar advances to its first Round of 16 at Sarzonia's expense.
Cosumar 7-3 Kagdazka & Pazhujebu - WC 60 Qual. Playoff - Revenge against K&P for ousting us on penalties in the Round of 16 last WC.
Cosumar 5-1 The Sarian - CoH 64 Final - Ramsey's newly-christened "Vanquishers" propel Cosumar to a first WCC title.
Valanora 2–2 Cosumar (3–3 AET) (7–8 pen.) - WC 73 Ro16 - After splitting the series in group play, we triumphed over the Elves to claim our first Quarterfinal.
Cosumar 2-2 Eshan (2-2 AET) (6-5 pen.) - AOCAF LIV Final - After three consecutive ET games, we win that elusive regional trophy with another helping of late drama.

Most heartbreaking moments:
Cosumar 1-1 (1-1 AET, 3-4 PKs) Churchma - CoH 45 Semifinal - Losing on penalties hurts, especially when it's to your first rival deep in a tourney.
Cosumar 0-3 Sorthern Northland - WC 55 MD3 - It came down to this for our first Ro16, and we got our asses kicked.
Cosumar 2-4 Sorthern Northland - WC 56 Ro16 - We finally make it to the knockout rounds just to be humbled by these guys again.
Cosumar 1-4 Jeru FC - WC 57 Ro16 - Another drubbing to fall short of Quarterfinals. This team had such potential...
Cosumar 0-4 The Babbage Islands - WC 58 Ro16 - New Cup, same story. Cosumar fall apart in the knockouts.
Cosumar 3-3 (3-3 AET, 2-4 PKs) Kagdazka & Pazhujebu - WC 59 Ro16 - THE match that haunts the dreams of every Cosumarite to this day. We'd rolled through our Qualifying and WC groups completely undefeated. It was a historic Cosumarite team, destined for new heights. We led the Urchins 3-0 late. The Ro16 curse seemed broken - celebrations had begun. But Chalia Sajid scored an unlikely hat trick in final 15 minutes. In the eventual shootout, we choked - missing the target twice. Numbing. Many wondered if Cosumar would EVER recover. It took nearly 30 years.
Cosumar 0-0 (0-2 AET) Unified Sunrise Islands - WC 75 Quarterfinal - Sunk by a Stabb ET brace on the brink of sealing the chance to play for a WC medal for the first time.
Cosumar 2-2 (2-3 AET) Chromatika - WC 76 Quarterfinal - Agonizingly close to semifinals again. We gave up two leads and fell in ET despite Chromatika going down to ten men and infamously moving a star attacker to goalkeeper in desperation. This match made Chromatika our biggest rival today.

Most Goals: 104 - Sur Arora (WC 63-72)
Most Assists: 77 - Irvinn Rincon (WC 51-56)
Most Caps: 228 - Jakk Winterfyll (WC 70-80)

Cap/goal tallies and more records HERE

Kit

Designed by ediraf, unveiled for the WC 82 cycle. The design was inspired by the beloved WC 54-69 classic kit by Meski, and includes inspiration from the Cosumarite Azure Dragon and the royal family's colors (green & gold).

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Team Information

Going into his fifth cycle, Alexander Pearce scales back the aggressive possession-based attacking approach that he initiated in the victorious AOCAF LIV but that backfired in World Cup 81, going from his trademark wide 4-1-3-2 to a 4-2-2-2 with a bit more meat in front of the back line. This team will feature several players that made their debuts in last year's experimental AOCAF, and is also notable for the high turnover on the defensive side since the much-maligned defensive performance at WC81.

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Pre-WC81 Ranking: #15 (KPB 30.88)

Usual Formation: 4-2-2-2 (see graphics below for other possibilities)

Tactical Breakdown: The play flows narrow, with chances being worked through the center rather than just channeling it wide and pumping in crosses. This is ideal because of Sibučić's instincts pulling strings. Top striker Valgard is also much better finishing with his feet than in the air, although VZR and Ruhl are strong headers. After the ball is won in the defensive half by the "magic box" formed by the two CBs and two midfielders in front of them, the onus is then on the two attacking midfielders to flow freely across the width of the pitch to provide most of the creativity and chance-creation for the two strikers. They must be alert and mobile enough to fulfill multiple roles on the pitch... as inverted wingers, as support strikers, and as conduits of defensive pressure. This could work since that "middle 2" will be Cosumar's best two players... Isla Sibucic and Bryger Tidesson. Both are dynamic attacking players that should thrive with this freedom, responsibility and license to play off each other. One of the defensive midfielders, especially Mokumdarian, is someone who can also drive forward to provide additional attacking support if necessary, restoring the 4-1-3-2 look for limited spells.

Vloo: 36 of the 40 pool players are human. The other four (defenders Va'Afaja, Na'Kale and Na'Duha and keeper Na’Kefir) are of the Vloo people (homo cosumarensis), a humanoid race native to Cosumar. On average, two inches taller than humans, and must use different footwear and handwear. Vloo have a pale-blue tint to their skin, two small black horns protruding from their foreheads, and spiky spines visible on back of their neck. They're distinguished by their surnames, which typically begin with clan prefixes Na', Va' or Vu'. Since WC51, there has usually been at least one Vloo player in the squad, but never over four.



"The 40" - WCQ Player Pool

Of this group, 23 will earn a place at the World Cup proper in Apox & Valanora. There's a core group (in blue) who are most likely to be called up or start the big matches in Qualifying.

GK 	Shjegrzh Na’Kefir	29m	Crisisbless	        [NPH]
GK 	Hansi Weschler	        28m	Crawford City FC     	[COS]
GK 	Edith Tidesson	        24f	Real Azuris     	[COS]
LB	Q'orianka Va'Afaja	25f	Cassandra City  	[COS]
LB	Bacary Na’Kale		33m	Mâ Âlâmëómë 		[FFD]
LB/RB   Mei Hamilton		29f	Coret Hawks		[NPH]
CB      Kadija Na'Duha      	27f	Aries Chariots   	[NPH]
CB      Horatius Chaumancer	24m	Northern Union		[BRE]
CB      Alfred Tidesson      	25m	Real Azuris 	        [COS]
CB      Eero Solari            	24m	Bastion      	       	[EUR]
CB 	Peter Svensson		36m	AFC Treason 		[NPH]
CB 	Shrey Sumiile		24m	Ulsa 	         	[EUR]
RB	Ville Pakkanen	        30m   	Newrook City 	        [NPH]
RB	Thomas Uribe         	27m   	Spartangrad         	[EUR]
RB	Skaldir Tibrewal        21m   	Gwinevra Barbarians     [APX]
DM	Stig Söderquist	        32m	Brinemouth 	        [NPH]
DM	Viablaine               30f	Rozelle              	[BRE]
CM      Maia Abylon             24f	Olask Islanders         [COS]
CM	Dexter Tricklebank   	25m	Falourr	                [EUR]
CM	Will Couturiaux         32m	Newrook City	        [NPH]
CM      Harald Fireblade        26m	Herzegovina City FC	[BNJ]
CM	Kai-Kai Mokumdarian   	24m	Jungle Strike FC        [VIL]
LM/CM   Bellerophon Serafino    32m	Cassandra City	        [COS]
LW      Olvir Texström		30m 	Falourr     	        [EUR]
LW/AM   Zoë Aedelbrandt       	26f 	Sabrefell Moths	        [NPH]
LW      Lorelei Neptune		26f	AFC Treason		[NPH]
RW/AM	Bryger Tidesson	        26m	Brinemouth        	[NPH]
RW/CM	Hakki Ojala        	28m	Sabrefell Athletic      [NPH]
RW      Elodie Sade		27f	Keenan Athletic		[COS]
AM	Isla Sibučić		26f	Cednia Beach AFC       	[TUR]
AM	Hidalgo Antúnes   	27m	Real Azuris 	        [COS]
AM      Taka Masatoshi		22m	Mallox	         	[COS]
F LRC	Charles Dyer Vry     	26m	Cassandra City		[COS]
F LRC	Sen Marsteller  	25f	OAS Royal FC	        [COS]
ST	Romikk Valgard       	31m	Ulsa                    [EUR]
ST	Vega Zeale-Riddick  	28f	Cassandra City	        [COS]
ST	Aron Riise  	        25m	Oakstone         	[EUR]
ST	Arden Lemons  	        24f	Hondo FC         	[VAL]
ST	Airik Ruhl       	30m	Crisisbless             [NPH]
ST	Dakota Blaylock       	28m  	Northern Union          [BRE]

1ST FROM TOP LEFT: Attacking lineup
3-3-1-3 is likely to be used against vulnerable opponents, or when behind. It gets our best attacking options out there at the same time, with pacy wingers out wide and the ability to still carve through the middle with Isla playing into the feet of Valgard. The two shuttlers in the diamond can push forward to get involved in the attack. The high back three too with Solari's passing range and Na'Duha's ease on the ball.

2ND FROM TOP LEFT: Moderate lineup
This 4-2-2-2 is the default formation. Tidesson as more of a roving playmaker, two holding midfielders, and actual fullbacks up/down the flanks. There's still plenty of attacking firepower though, including two out-and-out strikers.

3RD FROM TOP LEFT: Defensive lineup
This 4-5-1 is used against elite attacking opponents, or when protecting a narrow lead. The fullbacks stay back, numbers are loaded into the midfield, leaving a lone striker to apply pressure.





Player Bios - Ideal First XI

Goalkeeper - Shjegrzh Na’Kefir - 29 - Crisisbless
With his catlike reflexes, this Vloo became Keenan Athletic's first-choice goalkeeper as a mere 18-year-old. In the decade since, he has lived up to that initial promise, accomplishing much. With nimble leaps and strong hands, he guided the Checkers to promotion, top half of the Härlighet Ligan and even the SBCC Final. This earned him a move to Handon United, where he continued his noteworthy performances in the Schottic capital and earned Jakk Winterfyll's #1 shirt. Then, he arrived in the Nepharim Premiership with title contenders Crisisbless. Now at the peak of his powers and easily the best Vloo goalkeeper of all time. His #1 place isn't cemented beyond doubt, however, due to a stable of other Cosumarite goalkeepers also playing at a high level and lingering memories of his poor World Cup 80. Na'Kefir's pet peeve is mispronunciation of his first name. He once slapped a teammate mid-match when they forgot the 'g'.

Left Back - Bacary Na'Kale - 32 - Mâ Âlâmëómë
Na'Kale's calling card is his extraordinary offensive production from the fullback position. He has registered double-digit goals almost every season for frequent Farf champs Mâ Âlâmëómë. Na'Kale's pace may be declining, but it was his intrinsic understanding of positioning and timing that, combined with his reflexes and touch, made him so productive. A starter for Cassandra City immediately upon his 18th birthday, Mâ Âlâmëómë then landed his services and the Vloo further surprised by playing almost every minute of the last decade-plus for the renowned club, helping them to a Champions' Cup Final. His rise to club stardom was mirrored in the National Team, in which he is among the all-time leaders in caps and assists.

Center Back - Horatius Chaumancer - 24 - Northern Union
Chaumancer's solid spot minutes were a silver lining of the defensive meltdown at World Cup 81, and now the well-muscled former DBC captain has established himself as an emerging leader on the senior team. Already deferred to by those around him due to his unerringly direct personality - he says what he means and what needs to be said, even when unpopular or uncomfortable. Just like he does what needs to be done on the pitch - never one to shy away from a tackle. Chaumancer's physique and fierce mentality first caught scouts' eyes in Sekundar Ligan at age 17 before moving to Centralis Heart and now the A-League champs.

Center Back - Kadija Na'Duha - 27 - Aries Chariots
Na'Duha has gradually grown into one of the standout defenders in Nephara under Cosumarite manager Isla Safarova -- the Vloo's development mirroring the Chariots' ascending prominence lately. In a handful of AOCAF starts last year, Na'Duha displayed her knack for anticipating attacking movements before they develop. With pace, quickness and skill on the ball (perhaps Cosumar's most comfortable defender in possession now), she's a modern defender who can slot into any defensive system. Her skill set is a big reason why Pearce may experiment with a three-man backline in Qualifying. And she's Vloo, so she's tall. Sorry, that was speciesist. The only thing still questioned is her physicality.

Right Back - Ville Pakkanen - 30 - Newrook City
"Pacy Pakkanen" grew up blazing up and down the right for FC Kaldukosic up until age 25. He loved playing in Cosumar's biggest city and the partying lifestyle that it entailed, but FC Kal's repeated near-misses on getting back to the top flight (where he had already impressed as a teenager) eventually pushed him to move in the interests of his career ...To Newrook City, where he has been a leading part of their transformation into a UICA club under Cosumarite manager Andreu Bartolnicci. He had a spectacular World Cup 81 Qualifying as the starter, registering the second-most assists on the team and providing constant danger on the overlap, but was exploited defensively in the World Cup proper. Under immense pressure to restore defensive solidity, Alexander Pearce briefly benched Pakkanen for defensive fullback Thomas Uribe at the AOCAF. It's still an open battle going into the new cycle.

Center Midfielder - Stig Söderquist - 32 - CAPTAIN - Brinemouth
A rockstar amongst tidy sharp-passing midfielders, Stig's best role - especially now that he's not quite as quick as he was a few years ago - is to cover for and feed a more forward-focused partner (Mokumdarian). He doesn't do much that pops off your screen, but he does all the little things that help a team succeed. Always finishes with extremely high pass completion and ratio of successful tackles. Easy to take for granted, as Pearce learned the hard way last cycle. Many fans pointed at Stig's diminished role at World Cup 81 as a reason for the undisciplined defensive performance. An excellent AOCAF last year as a starter once again underscored that he's still important to this team. Stig is a native of Azuris who joined Real's "El Faro" academy at age 11 and worked his way through all the ranks. With Söderquist efficient beyond his years as the beating pulse in midfield, a Real Azuris dynasty swept the rest of the HL aside for several trophies (and two UICA titles). He then joined the gradual exodus of that dynasty to Brinemouth, along with manager Lujendra Mescalin and now Bryger Tidesson.

Center Midfielder - Kai-Kai Mokumdarian - 24 - Jungle Strike FC
A center mid distinctly unlike the traditional Cosumarite mold (see: Söderquist, Tricklebank), Double K is tall, elegant, supremely fast, two-footed... not to mention his ridiculously elaborate and stylish haircuts. Mokumdarian is at his best winning the ball in the air and surging up through the middle at pace with the ball, seting things in motion. He set Port Christopher alight after arriving as a touted prospect from Rexnor Colony, earning honors both domestic and international (Galactico Junior runner-up) and a move to Schottic giant Cornellians. However, he hasn't quite settled into life as a top-tier international footballer yet. Turmoil at Cornellians has seen him move clubs again, and his World Cup 81 cycle as a starter was an up-and-down one full of growing pains. This will be a big cycle for him to prove that he IS really Cosumar's future at center midfield.

Attacking Midfielder - Bryger Tidesson - 26 - Brinemouth
Famously branded as the most expensive Cosumarite ever (following "The Move" to Nephara for an eye-watering $65 million), Bryger Tidesson has entered his prime and now takes the world stage ready to shine as perhaps (perhaps) the best overall player Cosumar has ever produced. The eldest Tidesson's accolades are already too numerous to list, from his record for youngest Champions' Cup goalscorer (at 16) to his Boldsport Young Galactico award to his domestic prowess (HL PoTY recognition and automatic for double-digit goals and assists). He has everything you want in a winger. He's fearless, creative, physically gifted to a rare degree, and has an eye for goal to boot. He even runs and works hard defensively for the national team, which he wasn't asked to do much for Azuris. The Tidesson train has taken off, and one gets the sense it hasn't quite reached top speed yet either. He is still honing the finer details of his technical skills. He could really explode globally if he can take his level up just one more small notch. Like, say, a World Cup title...

Attacking Midfielder - Isla Sibučić - 26 - Cednia Beach AFC
Take a look at this name and the one above. Tidesson-Sibučić will likely be Cosumar's creative engine for the foreseeable future. Sibučić is a petite lil' thing, but a gifted playmaker, proof size matters not in football. Watching her small blonde head zip around the pitch and bring a defense to its knees is... wondrous. Sure, she's staggeringly quick, but the main way she makes up for her lack of physical prowess is by simply being a one-in-a-million technical prodigy. Whether it's free kicks, dribbles fit for a circus, you-name-it... the ball is her best friend. All of that promise, forged on the rocky streets of subterranean colony of Fevelo, has translated against the odds into on-field production under the brightest Multiverse spotlights. Beyond her wildest dreams. First with Schottic giants Cornellians, where she was a title-winning inspiration for them and scored 25 goals in her best season. One Golden Boot, please. Then with Cednia Beach AFC, where she led the Turorian club to the AOCL title upon her arrival And now with the Vanquishers. She finally came into her own as a consistent star on this team last cycle with 8 goals and 5 assists. Hailing from the dark caves of Fevelo, Sibučić has very pale skin as well as rare purple eyes. She's part of an emerging trend of extraterrestrial-born players making bigger impacts in Cosumarite sport. Her idol was Paaron Petrov - hitherto the only capped Fevelian and still Cosumar's only colonial captain.

Striker - Romikk Valgard - 31 - Ulsa
Valgard is Cosumar's most complete striker. He can thrive maneuvering himself a window on goal in tight spaces, or run into open space with bursting acceleration and finish in a variety of ways. He's weak in the air for someone of his height though - factored into the narrow tactics. This cycle, he'll often line up as the more mobile second striker playing off of target forward Zeale-Riddick. Arguably Cosumar's most visible star ever since he willed us to the AOCAF 54 trophy, Valgard is iconic for his mohawk haircut, love of bananas, and headstrong self-belief. Valgard's rate of development was dizzying. His goal rate increased exponentially each of his three seasons at West Gundar after being scooped up from obscurity. Valgard then announced his ability to the whole multiverse during the WC 77 cycle. In six substitute appearances, he scored five dramatic late winners! Instant headlines! Many thought Ulsa would be too big of a jump from lower-table HL, but he found his footing at the Euran superclub thanks to a rare mentor in Kris Campbell. Valgard notched double-digit goals in his first season at Troutbridge, proving he was more than an one-off oddity from Qualifying. Now a 30-goal man and multiple-time EFA Golden Boot winner, Valgard has developed the touch, composure, two-footed ability (and ego) of an elite striker. His newfound ego subsided (somewhat) with the humbling experience of a yearlong injury recovery last cycle. Valgard is the first and only player from extraterrestrial colony Kalloroda to play for the NT.

Striker - Vega Zeale-Riddick - 28 - Cassandra City
The woman formerly known as Princess of the Plains, now known as Queen of Cassandra, VZR, or even just "V" deserves her copyrighted nicknames. With 124 goals in five HL seasons as a starter, Vega has already made her mark on the history books. Most notably, she broke Anders Engström's record for goals in a Härlighet Ligan season with 32 and then broke her own record with 33 en route to her first HL championship in 1014 -- also setting a new points record in doing so. Vega will never be a flashy technician, but she is extremely good at what she does. Towering over most players with springs for legs, she fits the mold of a prototypical target forward. She is a naturally gifted first-time finisher with head or foot. Don't dare stereotype her though. Vega is very nimble for her height and deceptively clever with ball underfoot. In City's high-press, she has shown she can run and defend too. While Alexander Pearce will primarily use her alone up top when he wants to adjust to more direct tactics, she has shown she CAN partner amicably with main man Valgard too, which is why she continues to get more opportunities than Ruhl. Valgard-VZR was the partnership used for most of the AOCAF 54 title run, after all. The public image of VZR is that she's something of a "spoiled princess", but in an endearing way. Off the pitch, she's into fashion design and runs her own "VZR" brand in the Cassandra runway circuit.




Player Bios - Rest of Pool

GK - Hansi Weschler - 28 - Crawford City FC
Weschler is a very vocal goalkeeper who can organize a defense well, but his best attribute is his natural ability to always be light on his toes and get down instantly to block low shots. Confidence in coming out to claim aerial balls is occasionally an issue. Weschler is a one-club man, coming up through the CCFC academy and earning the trust of decorated Nepharim manager Amethyst Fegelein when she arrived at Orangi Stadium six years ago. The last two years have been the best of his career. He played well on a deep Champions' Cup run and then won CCFC its first HL title last season. He will get opportunities in Qualifying to challenge Na'Kefir for the #1 shirt. Plays bass guitar as a side hobby, primiarly in a jazz-funk cover band during his off-seasons. Can occasionally be seen jamming on the Crawford night circuit.

GK - Edith Tidesson - 24 - Real Azuris
Tall, long-limbed goalkeeper with excellent reflexes, and her confidence commanding her six-yard box is growing. Very intelligent (book smarts) and enjoys showing it off, but sometimes lacks a bit of common sense. Looked very much like one of the best goalkeepers in the HL last year as she started every match in a 20-win season. Thanks to those performances, she'll have the chance in Qualifying to become the third capped Tidesson sibling. She's the middle of the five: younger than Bryger and Alfred, older than Birgid and Tilda.

LB - Q'orianka Va'Afaja - 25 - Cassandra City
Technically-adept Vloo defender who has been starting in the HL since she was 17. Not one of those flashy modern fullbacks, but gets stuck in and makes the responsible decision without fail. So quietly effective, in fact, that it took her starting all 34 games as Cassandra City smashed the points record in 1014 for her to finally get her first look in the national team at the AOCAF. Despite being involved with the national team at multiple youth levels. With Cosumar crying out for an overhaul of the back line and more defensive solidity, she used those first caps as a springboard to a regular place in Alexander Pearce's team for this World Cup cycle. Almost as quiet off the pitch as on it. In fact, some Cassandra City fans half-jokingly speculate that she might be mute.

LB/RB - Mei Hamilton - 29 - Coret Hawks
Hamilton is a feisty, energetic fullback who has always given her all and painstakingly honed her craft, even developing a left foot in recent seasons in pursuit of greater positional versatility. She deserves the uptick of recognition she has received this year, earning a move to UICA-bound Coret and now her first Vanquishers call-up. A product of the collegiate system, she joined Sekundar Ligan side Na'Ilee Mariners after graduating in Art History and helped them gain promotion. Her attacking contributions in the HL caught the eye of Premiership side Cypher Town, where she spent several good years before joining Hawks.

CB - Eero Solari - 24 - Bastion
Tall, athletic, composed on the ball and has the DNA of a natural leader. Earned the captaincy at fourth-tier Somberlain FC at only 17 and anchored their defense to promotion. Snapped up by Bastion after subsequent exposure at the U18 WC. After a couple seasons bouncing between their reserve team and the first team bench, he eventually carved out a role for himself and is now a regular starter at one of Eura's biggest clubs. With all of his intangibles and technique, there's not really a limit to his potential. Still raw, but growing before our eyes with every match at Bastion. Probably the best passing CB Cosumar has right now, he can really hit them between the lines. Still looks shaky against top opponents though. Hopefully that will improve with experience.

CB - Alfred Tidesson - 25 - Real Azuris
The younger brother of Bryger Tidesson has surpassed former Galctico finalist Kurt Wolff as the best defender for Real Azuris, so it makes sense that he has now supplanted Wolff here too. After all, Wolff was part of the Defense That Failed at World Cup 81. Alfred is known for being fiercely competitive, even to a fault. Product of growing up in the shadow of a perfect brother like Bryger and not having Bryger's effortless athleticism. Sometimes his aggressiveness gets him in trouble, as he'll rack up vengeful yellow cards or overcommit on developing attacks. But more often than not, his fiery drive serves him well, getting in opponents' heads and allowing him to make some spectacular defensive plays. Like Solari, a young talent that Pearce is hoping will coagulate into a mainstay for cycles to come.

CB - Peter Svensson - 36 - AFC Treason
Unlike Wolff and Jorgensen, Svensson escaped the wrath of the Cosumarite public for being part of WC81's The Defense That Failed. By virtue of simply being Peter Svensson. After all, the former captain was the heart and soul of the Cosumarite defense since WC74. After stepping away for a bit during the AOCAF, Svensson now returns to redeem himself. The armband is Söderquist's now, and he might not even start most matched, but Svensson is still a leader on this team. His presence will be invaluable, especially for younger CBs like Alfred and Solari who haven't had a chance to play with him. A titanic figure for FC Jansberg from age 19 through the entirety of its LigAnaia tenure and for the last decade of AFC Treason, Svensson is universally recognized as one of the Multiverse's best defenders of his generation. He is a master of interceptions, is as strong as he looks, can dribble and pass out of the back comfortably and, most of all, is an infamous aerial threat on set-pieces. He'll contribute several goals per domestic season with his head. Peter is nephew of Herrgly Svensson, a daredevil known for skydiving out of space stations, and brother of Congressman Erak Svensson. Product of the Na'Ilee Mariners academy.

CB - Shrey Sumiile - 24 - Ulsa
Shrey is often compared to Eero Solari, both being Cosumarite teenagers who moved to big Euran clubs around the same time. The fact that they were both prototypical modern CB prospects didn't help. Solari is stronger and a better passer, but Sumiile is longer and quicker and really gets in the air. It took Sumiile a little bit more time make his way in Eura, but he made his breakthrough as a regular starter last season at last. If you're getting significant minutes for Ulsa, you're worthy of a first cap. Alexander Pearce better watch closely. Alfred Tidesson and Horatius Chaumancer are bigger names on these shores, they aren't the only CB options for the future. Pairing Sumiile and Solari could be an intriguing option due to their chemistry as friends. Sumiile also comes from an interesting football lineage... distantly related to all-time Cosumar great Rikki Varshney.

RB - Thomas Uribe - 27 - Spartangrad
Former FC Kaldukosic youth product Uribe came out of nowhere last year to land on Pearce's first-choice AOCAF team sheet without a cap to his name. Everyone had forgotten about him after Spartangrad scooped him up as a youngster and he didn't immediately make it in Eura, but Uribe kept his head down and eventually became Walter Crasder's first-choice right back with his lockdown defensive instincts. During a title defense and Champions' Cup campaign, no less. Now, there's not a winger left in Eura that he hasn't frustrated. A little undersized and not particularly fast either, but his mechanics while defending one-on-one are foolproof. In stark contrast to Pakkanen, Uribe has a conservative defense-first mindset, but he is nevertheless an extraordinarily technical dribbler for a fullback. He mainly uses this to keep possession and squirm free from tough spots. It will be fascinating to watch "safe option" Uribe and "Pacy Pakkanen" jockey for pecking order at RB in Qualifying. Uribe's defensively-sound approach was what fans want after the irresponsible performance by the aggressive wingbacks at WC 81.

RB - Skaldir Tibrewal - 21 - Gwinevra Barbarians
A man-child who was getting senior minutes at Goldstaff City since he was 15 (though he already looked 28). Now he's an ANL Team of the Season starter at 21 and looks 30. Doesn't appear particularly athletic, but gets up and down the right side surprisingly fast. Has great instincts in the final third, always seeming to find the correct pass at speed. Plays with a real ball-winning moxie and steel too. Probably at his best in a wingback role, but has enough skill to do a job as a winger at this level too. Possesses shades of both Pakkanen and Uribe, leading many to believe he could be the perfect solution at the position in the future.

DM - Viablaine - 30 - Rozelle
Spunky defensive midfielder who plays with an attitude. Lives to hound attackers, win the ball back and send her team going in the other direction. Broke out with Pelethas on their team that initially earned promotion and took the HL by storm, but saw her career stagnate somewhat after what was *supposed* to be an upward-move to Ramusok United. Until two years ago! Jock Sonny's arrival in Ramusok rejuvenated Viablaine and produced her best season since Pelethas, robust and energetic at the base of a diamond. Then she moved to Rozelle, where she continued her ascendant form and became an A-League champion. Now she's back as a national team regular after making a few key substitute appearances in World Cup 81. Her primary role with the team is to come on late and help kill games off when we have a lead.

DM/CM - Maia Abylon - 24 - Olask Islanders
Maia is blessed with ~pace~ and some of the quickest feet in Cosumar. She probably could've become a great winger, but why limit herself to one side? Besides, she has the mentality of a ball-winner. So instead, she uses her speed to be seemingly everywhere at once on the pitch, and uses her flashy feet to steal the ball from opponents and dribble through midfield lines. Notoriously wasteful in the final third, but anywhere else on the pitch, she's dynamite. Near single-handedly propelled her local club IFK Sundsvall to consecutive promotions (fourth tier to second tier) before being snapped up by Olask Islanders. Was an instant phenomenon in the HL, likewise propelling Olask up the table. She's just a winner who seems to instantly make any team holistically better.

CM - Dexter Tricklebank - 25 - Falourr
Lithe midfielder who excels passing and moving in fast combinations. Can also play a nice long ball. Never stops running. Is it a coincidence that Tricklebank's first season as a starter for Eastweald produced their first HL championship? He buried himself in the heart of the midfield and did the connective work up and down the pitch (with such zeal!) that allowed Jo de Marisco and Mina Mordini to flex their creative muscles. Not the biggest nor strongest (he's actually quite small), but excellent positional understanding and closing speed. Relentless. A very capable dribbler and creator too when he wants to be. Now with Euran champs Falourr, Tricklebank can use this cycle to truly establish himself as a NT regular for years to come. Hails from the quaint oceanside town of Corrian in Hvalsey Fief. Easily the most prominent footballer with ties to tiny Hvalsey Fief since Brian Emerson, one of the original Golden Generation greats. Funny... Tricklebank's feisty yet smooth game eerily resembles Emerson's.

CM - Will Couturiaux - 32 - Newrook City
Silky long-range passer and set-piece taker who was the unheralded man behind the curtains of some decent Islanders and Morponte Fief sides throughout the 1000s and early 1010s. He always knew he was better than that level though, and finally got the chance to prove it when Cosumarite manager Bartolnicci recruited him to join his project at Newrook. Nepharim were initially skeptical of Couturiaux's pedigree, but his sweet free kick deliveries (along with the UICA berths) soon won them over. Couturiaux is still playing the best football of his career, so this could be his best/last chance to really have a big say on a World Cup stage. Cons? Not very physical and always misses a few games per year with nagging injuries.

CM - Harald Fireblade - 26 - Herzegovina City FC
One of the most athletic and physically intimidating players in the game, Fireblade is a tornado of a box-to-box midfielder. He has a reputation for being an unpredictable wild card, but legendary Cosumarite manager Brian Emerson has been trying smooth out his game in Banija this year. Pearce has apparently seen progress. Fireblade played well in HCFC's run to the AOCL Final.

CM/LM - Bellerophon Serafino - 32 - Cassandra City
It's apt that Serafino's parents named him after a pegasus-riding Greek hero. With long legs and galloping stride that rapidly eats ground, he's a true pegasus-like workhorse. Minus the flying. In his 20s, he would break his own Härlighet Ligan record for mileage covered each season, holding Cassandra City's thinly-spread midfield together. Now, he's transitioning into a role where he relies on his technical quality, versatility and uncanny sense of timing more than his legs. Serafino's ability on the ball is limited - he won't often beat defenders with skill - but he can flow, move and combine with the best of 'em and whips some nice long balls in. He's an old Pearce favorite so it's no surprise that he's back after sitting out the AOCAF, but he might not be an automatic starter anymore. Nevertheless, you can expect Pegasus to make his contributions felt in a variety of spots throughout Qualifying. Off the pitch, he's known for his satirical (we hope?) covers of popular rap songs on social media.

AM - Hidalgo Antúnes - 27 - Real Azuris
Overshadowed in the same Real Azuris academy class as Bryger Tidesson, it took too long for Hidalgo to get his due recognition from anyone outside the Azurian supporters' groups. They have a special love for the lad because he's actually a fifth-generation Azuris native (unlike the Tidessons, who moved there as teens). But Antúnes has become a star in his own right, his production increasing each season. From his fluid position as an advanced central midfielder or slightly withdrawn #10, Antúnes stepped up in the wake of Bryger's departure to lead the entire HL in assists last year. The ball sticks to him and he has a certain... ingenuity. He tries new ideas, even if they don't always work. Some still criticize Hidalgo's corresponding turnover volume and say he's merely a medium talent benefiting from world-class teammates, but those voices are fewer and fewer.

AM - Taka Masatoshi - 22 - Mallox
The former Galactico Junior finalist's best attribute is his quickness and evasiveness. He looks faster while dribbling the ball than without it -- and it's very difficult to take it off of him due to his close-control. He also doesn't seem to get fazed by big moments or stages. Can play as a pure #10 set-up man or as a floating secondary striker (as he does at Mallox alongside Griffin Riordan).

RW/CM - Hakki Ojala - 28 - Sabrefell Athletic
Once a young superstar for the Anglatia NT, Hakki naturalized as Cosumarite after several productive seasons as a starter at Real Azuris. Härlighet Ligan, Champions' Cup and Cygnus Cup champion. His subsequent move to Sabrefell Athletic has paid off too. He has had a good run as a regular in one of Nephara's top teams. Hakki is a very skilled and versatile player who can play anywhere across a midfield at the highest levels. A true utility guy for Pearce. Played most often as a left winger for Real Azuris, as more of a classic winger who can beat people one-on-one rather than a modern passing winger, but plays on the right for Athletic. Despite his intimidating 6"4 size, Hakki is an emotionally sensitive person and who can get distraught if things don't go his way. Not angry or violent, just... sad and unstable.

RW - Elodie Sade - 27 - Keenan Athletic
Sade is a pure goalscoring winger best known for her trademark move: using on-a-dime stops and sudden changes of direction/momentum to give defenders whiplash (and broken ankles). Could be cleaner with the ball, however, and offers about as much defensive resistance as a traffic cone. Daughter of Olask Islanders and former Real Azuris and Keenan Athletic manager Collette Sade.

LW/AM - Zoë Aedelbrandt - 26 - Sabrefell Moths
Extremely lively presence on the left wing who never stops running and trying to make things happen. Zoe's boundless energy and audacity to Try Things has the potential to turn a game on its head, which makes her an ideal super-sub here since she sometimes fades in and out when playing full 90s. Sometimes her first touch also lets her down... but her last touch usually makes up for it. Zoe fires a cracker of a shot. Also develops really good chemistry with the players around her and plays a mean one-two, like OAS Royal fans saw countless times with her best friend Sen Marsteller. Now she's part of a formidable Moths side, hand-picked by Sur Arora, her mentor and advocate as a youth at Royal.

LW - Olvir Texström - 30 - Falourr
Pace for days! Texström is usually the fastest player on the pitch. And he actually has end-product to match. 26 goals in 66 breakout appearances at Keenan Athletic and then similar record in two very good years at Dwile Warriors. Ever onwards and upwards, he then moved to Euraleague and helped turn Falourr into title-winners. Now Cosumar's first-choice on the left when Pearce feels need for a pure "hug-the-touchline, beat-you-on-the-dribble" winger. Oh yeah, and PACE. Not really a great crosser or defender, but who needs those luxuries when you can rust past everybody and score? Euraleage Best XI and Midfielder of the Season finalist.

LM - Lorelei Neptune - 28 - AFC Treason
Culturally Nepharim yet eligible for Cosumar through her dad, Lorelei brings a direct and explosive mentality to the left side. She helped Bishop finish top half in her first season as a Premiership starter, and then found her level as a consistent performer for AFC Treason. Lorelei's shoot-first mentality and aggression offers a wonderfully Nepharim dimension that is somewhat lacking in the other attacking options.

F LRC - Charles Dyer Vry - 28 - Cassandra City
Cassandra City's jack-of-all trades forward was indispensable across the Reds' front three in 1014 as they stormed the league title in record-breaking fashion. In 1015, he then scored the highest goal tally of his career despite Cassandra City's sputtering title defense, silencing a common criticism that he didn't score enough. And his work rate, passing, cultured first touch and hold-up play were the same as ever. A strapping, broad-shouldered physique belies his agile movement.

F LRC - Sen Marsteller - 27 - OAS Royal FC
Wherever you play her, Marsteller is clinical and has great attacking instincts. Centrally as a striker, withdrawn in the hole, or out wide. Homegrown Marsteller has captured imaginations over the last several seasons for OAS Royal FC, becoming one of the faces of the club. She's not elite in any one attribute, but she has good size, pace, first touch, and makes great runs. Put all this together and you have an extremely productive player. Marsteller scored 20+ goals in two seasons as an out-and-out striker under Sur Arora. She has yet to match those levels under successor Syl Denhardt, who has taken to using her in other roles, but she's still a consistent double-digit scorer. Pearce is a noted fan, but Marsteller will have to fight hard to make the final World Cup squad as she did in '81.

CF - Airik Ruhl - 30 - Crisisbless
Ruhl is an angry, monstrous forward, using his godlike body to dominate defenders, yet with a surprisingly delicate touch for his imposing physique. In his first Premiership season, he led Chenoworth Harriers to the CC with an impressive 22 goals. Most ever by a Cosumarite in Nephara. Then he repeated it the next season and followed his manager to Crisisbless, where he has been a staple for years. Notably scored a new high of 24 goals as the Heelers won the title a couple years ago. He's definitely a top striker now, though his career hasn't been all smooth sailing. Ruhl's commitment to the game has been questioned in the past. He couldn't be arsed to give full effort for boyhood club Morponte Fief or Cosumar U21. The reputation has lingered in Cosumar despite his success, though that may be partially due to his name (Clan Ruhl has a long and nefarious history here). He's not exactly a favorite of the media either due to his decidedly un-Cosumarite manners and troubling criminal history, which you can read about here. Has trouble getting along with certain teammates, such as Romikk Valgard. Ruhl would have way more caps by now if he and Valgard could work together. As good as Ruhl is, Valgard takes precedence.

ST - Aron Riise - 25 - Oakstone
He's not the fastest nor most technically skilled, but what the golden-haired poster-boy from Helfin Fief IS is a clinical finisher. Point out a specific patch of net and, given a window, he'll hit it. Decent in the air and with his head, but he's most effective with the ball played in front of him to shoot. Was the 2x HL Young Player of the Year with back-to-back 17 goal seasons on a bad HL team. Scored a respectable 14 goals in his first season in Eura after being bought by Oakstone. He initially caught the eyes of Euran scouts with his breakout performances at the end of the last Qualifying cycle, finally getting his chance and seizing it with 2 goals and 2 assists in 2 appearances. The Cosumarite public is hungry to see more of him in the Dragonshirt.

ST - Arden Lemons - 24 - Hondo FC
Arden Lemons has arrived. We'd heard good things about "this girl from CCFC's academy" for years, but the 1014 HL season was the first time the masses saw her quality shine at the senior level. And what an impact it made. In the mix of 19 substitute appearances and rotational starts that Amethyst Fegelein gave her, Lemons scored 8 goals and at times looked like their most dangerous striker. Moreso than World Cup champions Hannah Alcouin and Kevin Stabb. Yet, unable to promise her the starting role she desired with Pasarga star Alexander Kárpáty arriving, the Elephants instead sold her to Hondo FC. She has immediately thrived in Valanora, helping Hondo to success in the Premiership AND internationally (a Globe Cup title and Champions' Cup semifinal). Lemons is a smooth, two-footed finisher. Not someone who will create her own chances with the ball, but she makes great runs. If you can find them, she'll usually find a way to maneuver something on-frame.

ST - Dakota Blaylock - 28 - Northern Union
Blaylock is an aggressive, assertive forward who seemed tailor-made for the Nepharim leagues. Always hungry to score goals in whatever manner possible, be it head, chest, kneecap, shoulder, face... Thus it proved, as he helped bruise Cranequin's way back to the top flight in a breakthrough year before a decent first season as a regular Premiership striker. His team was relegated, but he moved to Diamondqueen to stay in the top flight. The going was tough there, and he decided a change of scenery was needed before he became permanently typecast as a Scrappy First Division Poacher™. Not that that's a bad thing, but it implies a certain limitedness that Blaylock feels he can transcend. So far, so good at Northern Union, winning an A-League title. He's something of a pet project for Pearce, who used his connections in Schottia to set him up at Kirk Preston United between his stops at Diamondqueen and Union.




Staff

Manager: Alexander Pearce
Alexander Pearce, 56, is a Cosumarite legend in defense, and the 5th person to manage the NT - the first former player to do so. He has large legacies to live up to. Before him, Nepharim icon Gethin Ramsey made five WC knockouts and won a CoH. Before that, Farris Crowley held the post for decades and took Cosumar to its first seven WCs. What will Pearce's legacy be? Well, he's already quite gifted at building legacies. Just look at what he did with Cornellians: overseeing the club's transition from the MPL to SPL and dominating Schottia with five consecutive titles. No one expects him to win five WCs, but it's reasonable to expect great things - especially after winning AOCAF LIV and Eagle Cup in one cycle. Pearce possesses a well-rounded managerial skillset: studious tactical acumen, eye for new talent, elegant motivational speaking, effective org management and even shrewd with finances. Known for his ability to coordinate and command others without condescension or volume. Pearce comes from a family with deep roots in the sport and takes great pride in representing his name and country. In his playing days, a rangy, mobile defender at center or left back for OAS Royal and Cornellians. Also ruggedly handsome. Full bio.

Assistant Manager: Casey Brind
Pearce brought his Cornellians assistant and ex-teammate with him. Casey Brind, now 48 years old, was a well-traveled midfielder, including stops at Iron City, Vermillion Rage and others, ending at Cornellians. Pearce/Brind is a well-oiled machine, proven through their glories at Cornellians. Brind will be hoping that the success translates to the international level, inspired by filling the void of Nepharim legend Ramsey. Maybe she'll have a storied managerial career of her own.

Goalkeepers Coach: Robert Sieuwerd

Defenders Coach: Artis Thomas

Midfielders Coach: Vareza Na'Noni

Forwards Coach: Vladimir Lewin

Head Trainer: Yvette Carson

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United Republican Soccer Federation
6 Jacques la Rouge Road
Port Alexandre, AM 18-A40
UNITED REPUBLICS OF OMERICA

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About Omerica
National anthem: “Hymn of the Avonian Martyrs” (English version — French version)
Capital: Port-des-Saints
Largest city: Charlottesville (by city limits); Philibiscostal (by urban area)
Official languages: English, French
Population: 67,427,652 (2009 census)
Drives on the: left

A federation in the far north, Omerica is a cosmopolitan maritime nation, famed for its environmental beauty, thriving black markets and love of a good drink. Omerica is a federal parliamentary republic with a semi-direct democratic system of governance. An influential country in international affairs, the nation ranks as one of the most politically and socially free states in the multiverse. The nation is noted for having some of the most friendly, compassionate and brash people in the multiverse, who enjoy high rates of economic, scientific and cultural development. The nation is rated as one of the least corrupt and least authoritarian in the world, with low rates of ignorance, obesity, political apathy and preventable death.

About the Incorrigibles
Association code: OME
Team nickname: “The Incorrigibles”
KPB rating: 12.17 (61st)

Just like the history of the nation, the history of Omerican football has been rocky. The nation was one of fifty-six to début in Baptism of Fire 56, where the team made the knockout stage with an undefeated record before bowing out to Lons after extra time in the last 32. The Griffons subsequently floundered for several cycles, finishing below expectations in tournament after tournament and struggling to find their footing. But fortunes turned around during the Campionato Esportiva in the Sarian, where Omerica unexpectedly won their group and made the quarterfinals after defeating Yttribia. Despite falling to runners-up Nephara in a close match, the tournament marked a significant turn in fortunes: a bitter (and, to Osarians, infamous) third-place finish in the World Cup 73 qualifiers, two consecutive knockout stage qualifications and Round of 16 exits and—the nation’s crowning moment of glory—an upset qualification for World Cup 74, where the team scalped Flardania and nearly advanced to the knockout phase.

However, success proved short-lived. After boycotting CE XVI in Falatulu, the Omerican Football Federation found itself mired in a corruption and betting scandal. Combined with a riotous fanbase which had caused numerous bouts of destruction, the scandal dogged the team’s World Cup 75 qualifying campaign and ultimately brought the OFF to an untimely end, ordered dissolved by the Sessions Court of the Metropolitan Arrondissement and liquidated to cover the fines issued to its executives. In the aftermath of the scandal, the republican football associations, which had predated and existed parallel to the OFF, formed the United Republican Soccer Federation to take over the OFF’s functions and opted to indefinitely pull Omerica from international competition. Half a decade later, a new national team emerged to contest the Independents Cup and, after much internal debate, the World Cup with little success.

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Staff
Manager: Anne-Sophie Groothuis
Now approaching the status of a minor deity to Omericans after being the first manager to lead the nation to a major tournament final at the sixth Independents Cup, where the Incorrigibles took perennial IAC bridesmaids Drawkland all the way to penalties. Prior to her time with the national team, Groothuis led Club du 28 Mars to local success on the regional and national stage and comfortably sealed the New East Flemish side a berth as a founding member of Ligue.A. A flexible and disciplined tactician, Anne-Sophie is known to favour a moderately attack-minded approach that has brought 28 Mars four New Flemish and two Federal Championships in her stint at the club, but is unafraid to mix things up from time to time in order to keep opponents guessing.

Assistant Manager: Jean-Luc Nyhof

Strength and Fitness Coach: Mats Aaltink
Equipment Manager: Josèphe Veerke Dufort
Medical Lead: Romain Luzzatto
Physical Trainer: Veronica Aquila
Physical Therapists: Mees Dreessen and Don Bloodworth

Fitness Coach: Veronica Aquila
Equipment Manager: Josèphe Veerke Dufort
Medical Lead: Romain Luzzatto
Physical Therapists: Mees Dreessen and Don Bloodworth

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Players
Default starting eleven
№1—GK Frédérique Acardi (F, age 27; United Philibiscostal)
№14—LD Julie Boulos (F, age 24; Corona Christiana)
№17—CD Aristide de Felice (M, age 23; Olympique Provençal)
№5—CD Jesús Cruz (M, age 25; Corona Christiana)
№6—RD Fernand Michelakakis (M, age 26; Sassari Trailblazers)
№8—DM John Soares (M, age 25; FC Kingsmouth)
№21—DM Elise Bianchi (F, age 26; Forestia Cricket)
№7—LM Clemente Affini (M, age 25; Carthaginians)
№9—AM Red Bolton (M, age 26; FC Londonderry)
№10—RM Maria Nelissen (F, age 25; SC Williamsburg)
№11—ST Morgan Barzetti (F, age 27; Cherrygrove City [SAL])

Substitutes
№13—GK Valentine Augustin (F, age 23; Saint-Georges Uni)
№23—GK Will Rake (M, age 22; Plymouth Rock)
№2—LD Maria “Jet” Sneyders (F, age 25; Andreaskruis)
№3—CD Emily Michelakis (F, age 24; AFC Georgetown)
№4—CD Charity Kayode (F, age 23; FC Nassau)
№18—RD Marine Roldan (F, age 25; AS Républicains)
№20—DM Alex Rodrigues (M, age 21; Phoenix Carlisle)
№15—DM Sean Tester (M, age 24; Willemspoort)
№19—LM George Palmeiro (M, age 21; Northport Naval)
№22—CM Robin van Tyn (M, age 26; Ever Grande)
№16—RM Martin la Rouge (M, age 23; AS Républicains)
№24—ST Éduoard Bouchard (M, age 23; Malavan Romainbourg)
№25—ST Lucky Ashworth (F, age 24; Falcon United)

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Formation and tactics (4–2–3–1)

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Kits (expertly crafted by ediraf)

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Home venues
As with the previous World Cup cycle, the URSF will be employing the “Tour of Omerica” concept, which will see home games rotate around the country. All nine Omerican home matches will be hosted in a different venue, with the aim to bring the national team closer to the people of the United Republics.

Omerica v Abristan — Revolution Field
Location: Falconbarrow, Strathavon
Tenants: Falcon United
Capacity: 51,000

Omerica v Britaen — Seafoam Athletic Park
Location: Saint Anne, Seafoam Islands
Tenants: Saint Anne Athletic
Capacity: 66,000

Omerica v Cassadaigua — Arena la Rouge
Location: Port-Alexandre, Philibiscostal
Tenants: United Philibiscostal
Capacity: 70,000

Omerica v Filindostan — Stade de l’Indépendance
Location: Ville du 28 Mars, New East Flanders
Tenants: Club du 28 Mars
Capacity: 72,000

Omerica v North Quadana — Stade Olympique de Syracuse
Location: Syracuse, South Provence
Tenants: Olympique Provençal
Capacity: 49,000

Omerica v Polkopia — Azure Stadium
Location: Nassau, Free State
Tenants: FC Nassau
Capacity: 59,000

Omerica v the Sherpa Empire — Stadion van het Westen
Location: Saint Christopher, New West Flanders
Tenants: Sporting Saint Christopher
Capacity: 72,000

Omerica v Starblaydia — Stade de la République
Location: Romainbourg
Tenants: AS Républicains
Capacity: 73,000

Omerica v Tiiwark — Londonderry Court
Location: Londonderry, Coleraine
Tenants: FC Londonderry
Capacity: 52,000

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Who we are
The United Republican Soccer Federation is the national football association of the United Republics of Omerica. The URSF is organised as a federation of twenty-five republican and eight regional football associations, with special membership status for the Omerican Professional Soccer League, Omerican Amateur Football Association and Omerican University Sports Association. The URSF responsible for overseeing association football in Omerica, organising Omerican representative teams and—with the cooperation of the Federal Anti-Doping Authority and Omerican Council for Sporting Integrity—ensuring the integrity of Omerican football.

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Conformément à la loi fédérale, ce document est disponible en français sur demande. — In accordance with federal law, this document is available in French upon request.

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[Saltstead]

Style modifier: -5 (or whatever the most defensive modifier might be)

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RP permissions: Your RP permissions are mine, short of death and career-ending injuries. If I can send off your players, you can send off mine. If your players can’t be booked, neither can mine. If I can rain a hail of meteors down on the city, so can you. Just make it funny/entertaining, if you don’t mind.

Note: Saltsteadish surnames follow RL Netherlands Dutch conventions on surname prefixes: they aren’t capitalised when used in combination with first names or initials, but are capitalised in all other situations. For example, “Carle de Marħt” is correct, while “Carle De Marħt” is not; however, when the given name is not used, “De Marħt” is proper, while “de Marħt” is not.

ROYAL SALTSTEADISH FOOTBALL FEDERATION
THE NATIONAL ELEVEN

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Country code: SAL
Nickname: The Stallions
National Anthem: Risen from Ruins

Competitive statistics
Overall record: 46–21–34 (45.5% win rate/1.57 points per game)
First international: Saltstead 0–2 Loynn (Bellator, DRK; BoF 65 matchday 1)
First win: Finland 0–1 Saltstead (Bellator, DRK; BoF 65 matchday 2)
First loss: Saltstead 0–2 Loynn (Bellator, DRK; BoF 65 matchday 1)
First draw: Saltstead 4–4 Acapais (Bellator, DRK; BoF 65 semifinal)
Biggest win: Saltstead 6–1 Frejo (Port Michael, SOL; WCQ 78 matchday 5)
Biggest loss: Saltstead 0–4 Starblaydia (Maneapolis, EQS; AOCAF LVI matchday 3)

The default Saltsteadish strategy can be summed up in one phrase: “the best offence is a good defence”. The Stallions play a highly opportunistic attack, lying in wait for an opportunity rather than charging head-on. Possession is mostly confined to the midfield, keeping the ball comfortably away from Valeriė Rotsħeud’s goal and close enough to Saltstead’s lone striker Michael d’Angel for him to attack when necessary. Saltstead prefer to play a passing game in possession, while attempting to pry the ball away from the opposition when not, either by intercepting a pass or tackling players. The Stallions will attempt to frustrate and infuriate the opposition through tactics of time wasting, bus parking and—in the most desperate of circumstances—dirty play if necessary to achieve the desired result and are unashamed of drawing games and advancing via penalty shoot-outs.

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Personnel
Manager: Gay Ware
Assistant Manager: Nelis Mikäelssen
Medical Lead: Konroud Abbetspoul

Starting Eleven
Goalkeeper №1 Valeriė Rotsħeud (age 31, Cherrygrove City)
Defender №2 Otto Frederickssen (age 26, Sant-Claudie)
Defender №14 Jean de Marħt (age 21, Köninglik Veelheim)
Defender №4 Emmet le Duc (age 25, Ōtachi Audfort)
Defender №5 Camillė Dalman (age 28, Cherrgrove City)
Defender №17 Ann-Elisabeth Smid (age 28, Metropolitan Constabulary)
Midfielder №19 Ann-Marine Crabshaas (age 28, Sant-Claudie)
Midfielder №9 Ann-Claudie Uristssen (age 25, Köninglik Veelheim)
Midfielder №20 Martin Wissen (age 27, St George University)
Midfielder №10 Clement Kolen (age 30, SIS FC)
Striker №23 Michael d’ Angel (age 27, Köninglik Veelheim)

Substitutes
Goalkeeper №12 Julian Lyksdal (age 33, Sant-Claudie)
Goalkeeper №13 Robert-Jan van Daal (age 21, Köninglik Veelheim)
Defender №3 Matthias Asħeud (age 26, Cherrygrove City)
Defender №15 Raimond Cornelius (age 25, FC Vengelo)
Defender №16 Johannė Coursson (age 25, Grandstrasse)
Defender №6 Maxime Crabshaas (age 22, Ōtachi Audfort)
Defender №18 Jean Peterssen (age 28, Sant-Claudie)
Midfielder №7 Mäts Jager (age 27, Union Orange)
Midfielder №8 Constantinė van Bleck (age 22, Metropolitan Constabulary)
Midfielder №21 Otto Stephenssen (age 29, Ōtachi Audfort)
Midfielder №22 Martin Moss (age 28, Metropolitan Constabulary)
Striker №11 Hadrjen Mätjassen (age 26, Grandstrasse)
Striker №24 Gajus Bleik (age 26, Cherrygrove City)

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Most likely to …:
Foul: Emmet le Duc
Be fouled: Michael d’ Angel
Be subbed out: Clement Kolen
Be subbed in: Otto Stephenssen
Shoot: Michael d’ Angel
Score from close range: Michael d’ Angel
Score from long range: Michael d’ Angel
Attempt the spectacular: Martin Wissen

Player roles:
Captain: Ann-Marine Crabshaas
Vice-captain: Ann-Elisabeth Smid
Second vice-captain: Clement Kolen
Left corners: Anne-Marine Crabshaas
Right corners: Clement Kolen
Direct free kicks: Martin Wissen
Indirect free kicks: Martin Wissen
Penalties: Michael d’ Angel

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Formation: (5-4-1)

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Home stadium
King William VII National Park, Ashwell
Capacity: 77,000
Located in the heart of Romanesque city of Ashwell in the borough of Grandstrasse, Champions’ Cup 70 final venue de Nationalėpark is at the centre of de Nationalėplaats, the sporting mecca of the Commonwealth and home to the Royal Olympic Federation of Saxland, Sealand and Walland, the Royal Soltsteadish Football Association and several of the most important venues in Saltsteadish sport. The surrounding city is an ancient city in the modern era and home to the royal family and some of the nation’s biggest attractions, giving visitors plenty of sightseeing to do before and after the game.

The stadium—which takes its name from the father of Saltsteadish democracy, longest-reigning Saltsteadish monarch and great-grandfather of the Reigning King—is the largest in the country, features amenities such as a retractable roof, air conditioning, sports museum and full Wi-Fi access and is readily accessible to fans through the capital’s bus network and Ondergrundtrein metro system. A venue owned and operated solely by the Royal Saltsteadish Football Federation, de Nationalėpark serves as the usual home of the Saltsteadish national football team, the host venue of Silver and Bronze Division promotion play-off finals and the final of the annual Royal Cup.

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Kits:

Heim: Red-and-black-hooped shirt with black shorts and socks
Away: White-and-green-hooped shirt with green shorts and socks
Goalkeeper: All gold
Courtesy of: No Nonsense Sportswear