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Harlighet Ligan Matchday 1

TOP TAKEAWAYS: Ah, can you smell it in the summer breeze? The smell of freshly-cut grass? HL football is back, baby. Take in the scenes from opening weekend: FC Kaldukosic go up to Eastweald and pull off the season's first shocker (already) 4-2 at Old Weldenskirgen, Pelethas United whip a sold-out Xanadu Dome into a frenzy with a furious second half comeback from 3-0 down to tie Cassandra City 4-4 on Gudrun Crowley's late screamer, and FC Ziemelu Skaida's novelty man-marking system leave Ramusok United chasing shadows. Skaida aren't the only newly-promoted side to make an impressive start. Centus Serpents also win 1-0 on the road, downing Alliance with a bending shot from - who else - their Sekundar Ligan ringleader Farrokh Adikhari. And that was only the early afternoon games! The two evening showcases are full of excitement and goals, Alexander Kárpáty getting off the mark to a fast start as champs CCFC blazed past OAS Royal (pressure's on, Syl Denhardt) and Klyde slotting four past Mallox to renew consternation over the Tigers' underachieving defense. Griffin Riordan's brace wasn't enough to bail them out this time, with elder Brenecian countryman Jackson Cornthatch thumping a volley over Lone Va'Nega in the 86th minute to win it for Klyde and celebrating with a cringe-worthy robot dance attempt.

Harlighet Ligan Matchday 2

TOP TAKEAWAYS: Small sample size, but Klyde have to be near the top of the power rankings after rattling off impressive wins against Mallox and now Crawford City FC. With the jagged edges of a bedding-in season behind them, Corey Simmons Jr.'s re-imagined attack is now starting to look like a work of art - Ozaria Gandhi's quality the linchpin in the final third. Surprisingly, the only other two teams with six points so far this season are AC Holmenkollen and Ziemelu Skaida. Both are still expected to end up in the relegation battle, but points gained here will count just the same in that regard as the high-pressure ones at the end of the season. Promisingly, both defenses look legit - the hallmark of a survivor. Shad Vylon has continued his stellar play from last season in goal for Holmenkollen and Ziemelu's center back pairing of Capsin Sibuc and Boleslaw Brodecki are playing at a high level right away. Moving down the table, it was a week for stoppage time stunners. Teenage midfielder Guinevere for Olask Islanders (Dimitra Exarchopolous then added a further exclamation point for 3-1) against slow-starting OAS Royal, Ram United's Corby Wheeler from the spot to leave Real empty-handed in Azuris, as well as a deflected Corsair Gust grass-cutter that allowed Mallox to deny an invigorated-looking FC Kaldukosic a deserved three points from their home opener. Despite having to settle for a draw at the death, FC Kaldukosic scoring four goals in consecutive matches is a good sign after how they struggled for goals last season. Cillian Najdorf will be take consolation that new striker Aidan Denarian opened his HL account this week with a well-taken diagonal strike from the center of the box - hopefully the first of many.

Champions' Cup - Playoff Round, Leg 1
Real Azuris 1-2 Fontvielle Impact (VLD)

Globe Cup - Playoff Round, Leg 1
Cassandra City 0-1 Rammsissil (VIL)

Series B Champions' Cup - Playoff Round, Leg 1
Char Sara FC (VAL) 1-3 Ziemelu Skaida

Another narrow 2-1 home loss isn't what Real Azuris had in mind when they sought to bounce back midweek with the Impact in town. Fjóla Sigurjónsdóttir scored again, but you can't make a habit of conceding two goals in your home matches and expect to make it far in UICA. Might the Azurians have been too quick to sell off a Champions' Cup winner and World Cup veteran like Kurt Wolff? They'll face a tall task to advance to the group stage proper now, traveling to Valladares for the second leg. Cassandra City won't have it much easier in their Globe Cup pursuit after similarly falling 1-0 to Rammsissil at home. Cosumarite goalkeeper Balbulus Grimwade was massive for the Vilitan side, denying Vega Zeale-Riddick at the near post three times in the second half. Finally, in the SBCC, continued their bright start to the season with a convincing win in Valanora. Xandria Springgate's sumptuous curler from the corner of the box was a highlight of the day.

Harlighet Ligan Matchday 3

TOP TAKEAWAYS: Klyde's free-flying attack is finally grounded by Maia Abylon and the Islanders, who capitalize late when Fion Tzyzakoos drives her foot through an immaculate Jade Irwin through ball to break a 0-0 deadlock. Already sweating after consecutive losses to open the season, Syl Denhardt is able to breathe a massive sigh of relief as his OAS Royal terrorize the Serpents. Seven goals is about what you would expect when you put one of the paciest teams in the league (Kahara, Marsteller, Møller...) up against undoubtedly its oldest and slowest back line (Jurist, Lineker, Vadimenko...). A match-up made in heaven (or hell, if you're from Centus). The fact that the rout also included a debut senior goal for Royal academy graduate Sylvester Sundvik was just icing on the cake. Longtime OAS star Corey Simmons III did notch an assist in his first visit to Crowley Memorial as an opposing player, but it was already 7-2 by that point. More eyes were probably on the other side of the capital - the Millennium Miracle battle between Ramusok United and Cassandra City always a spirited one. But it ended up being a rather uneventful slugfest. Royal evidently used up the capital's entire allotment of goals, as United hit a wall time and time again as they tried to brute-force their way through Cassandra's athletic back line. Ursula Rowan's early free kick goal would remain the difference-maker, a nice measure of revenge for the Reds after losing the rivalry series last season. Meanwhile, Stoneshore United are still searching for their first point after catastrophically choking away a late 1-0 lead over Eastweald to lose 2-1 at home. Domé Odóma has scored in every match and looks like he will be a star for them, but so far the Greys ("lump it up to Domé") are a one-trick pony. Finally, Real Azuris lost their third consecutive match by a 2-1 scoreline, unable to find a way past a resolute Samaj team out on the plains, and a juicy striker's duel between Riordan's Mallox and ex-Mallox star Kárpáty's CCFC finished 3-3 after the dust settled on some late fireworks.

Champions' Cup - Playoff Round, Leg 2
Fontvielle Impact 3-0 Real Azuris
Real Azuris eliminated 5-1 on aggregate

Globe Cup - Playoff Round, Leg 2
Rammsissil 2-1 Cassandra City
Cassandra City eliminated 3-1 on aggregate

Series B Champions' Cup - Playoff Round, Leg 2
Ziemelu Skaida 1-2 Char Sara FC
Ziemelu Skaida advance 4-3 on aggregate

Harlighet Ligan Matchday 4

TOP TAKEAWAYS: Week 4 brings several firsts. First win for Stoneshore United (how else but from two set-piece goals off the foreheads of big Stonewall defenders). First goal of the campaign for preseason Player of the Year favorite Brian Bond as Eastweald explode back into peak tiki-taka sharpness, too much firepower for Ramusok United to keep up with despite a golazo from countryman William Stone. First hat trick of the Härlighet Ligan season too! Actually, three of them. Arthur Velasquez's technically came first, though the Centus poacher benefited from a questionable penalty call on Lynul-Savar Mal and a Layla Montgomery backpass straight into his path. The Serpents lost anyways though, unable to get pressure on the ball as young Henry Hollifield orchestrated things from midfield to his heart's content. The other two hat tricks were more impressive, but canceled each other out. New Keenan Athletic winger Makenna Scripps, top scorer in Sekundar Ligan with the Aces last year, scored the first two goals of their match against visiting OAS Royal, who'd overlooked Scripps in their efforts to contain opposite winger Elodie Sade. Royal would recover though, wresting back control of the match in midfield and sending one-way traffic at the Checkers' goal for long stretches. By the hour mark, Sen Marsteller had three goals unanswered to make it 4-2. "We easily could've given up there," Keenan captain Sade would say after the match. "But we knew that Makenna was feeling herself today, so we just kept trying to push the ball out to the left and wait for her to do something magical. She's magical when she's confident." The strategy paid off. Dinko Spisic released Scripps on goal in the 70th minute with a backheel flick of Sade's cross, and the Eastfielder made no mistake, taking a touch to open up the angle and firing low and hard past Aswad Munif Shalhoub. After Scripps' hat trick got Athletic back within a goal, it felt inevitable that they would equalize, which is exactly what happened - teenager Svelta Byfuglien cleaning up a goal-mouth scramble on the last chance of the game.

Harlighet Ligan Matchday 5

TOP TAKEAWAYS: Two of Cosumar's stingiest defenses clashed amidst a thickly-fogged morning in Stoneshore and... a nine-goal shootout ensued? What??? Stoneshore United and FC Kaldukosic both went down to ten men after an 18th minute fracas over... well, we're actually not quite sure what they were fighting about. But that probably helped. In the end, Stoneshore picked up their second on the bounce. For their part, Kal have shown promising signs so far, but need to turn their performances into points. Overlooking this outlier of a match, it'd been three draws in a row since their eye-opening win at Eastweald in the season opener. Moving up the east coast to the capital, two 1-0 matches were played, both decided by set-pieces. OAS Royal's U21 international defender Astrid Omenihu's was impressive, a snapping bullet header off a Marchant free kick, whereas Ramusok United lost because no one could stop 6"5 Willem Maersk from climbing to meet a lofted Pelethas corner. Mallox also grinded out a 1-0 win in their first Gellano Fief Derby against Centus Serpents in over a decade. The boisterous supporters at The Orange Palace were up for this one, displaying a tifo of a triumphant tiger holding a snake in its mouth - which proved to be accurate foreshadowing. Industrious midfielder Hernan Dé was their hero this day, rewarded for his tireless running with a tap-in provided by an unselfish Riordan. The third member of the Gellano Fief triumvirate, Eastweald, completed a perfect day for Mallox fans by falling back down to Earth in Samaj. Jagoda Kovačević struck in the first five minutes, but Eastweald were mostly frustrated thereafter, largely by Szalyk Földessy. The Pasargan continues to accrue renown as one of the most dreaded defensive midfielders in the league. Fortunately, Eastweald weren't alone on upset row, with Real Azuris also defeated by a 2-1 scoreline at AC Holmenkollen. The Wood Elves were beaten by stellar defending, however, Azuris were just sloppy and wasteful. Luis Varezzi - always the gentleman - credited Curtis Théberge after the match, but it's becoming apparent that the Breakers have suffered from the international transfer hiatus. They could use a fresh injection of star talent.

Globe Cup - Qualification Round, Leg 1
Maal Demons (MRN) 2-0 Real Azuris

Copy and paste here the last three sentenced above. Maal is a scrappy opponent, but it's clear from watching that Azuris should be beating them if they're playing near their best. But they're not.

Harlighet Ligan Matchday 6

TOP TAKEAWAYS: Fly, Doves, fly. With a cakewalk 4-1 win against outmatched Ziemelu Skaida, Klyde have climbed into the top place. Been awhile since we could say that! Cathal Turner still isn't firing on all cylinders in front of goal, but it almost doesn't matter. He's making his presence felt with his physicality and ability to involve teammates in the final third, and they're getting goals from a wide variety of other sources. If Corey Simmons Jr.'s defense can hold up, this team will be very, very hard to stop. The only undefeated team remaining, however, is Cassandra City. The Reds aren't piling on goals like we know they can, but they're keeping their heads above water and gritting out results to keep themselves in range of the top. Vega Zeale-Riddick got back on the scoresheet this week, which is encouraging, but fans at The Amphitheatre were left hoping that Wil Jabelon will learn from an up-and-down day. The young center back scored a goal after continuing a swashbuckling run all the way into the box, but also was at fault on Mathilda Jaeger's equalizer for Holmenkollen five minutes later - allowing her to nutmeg him, breeze past, and roll a gentle shot into the side-netting. Elsewhere, a quietly confident Samaj FC picked up another impressive result in Pelethas this time (their formula isn't glamorous, but it's working), while Centus Serpents managed to hang on for dear life to claim a 0-0 draw from the visiting champions (Synara Redd excellent in goal) and red-hot Odóma's goals once again weren't enough for a surprisingly leaky-in-the-back Stoneshore. First-time HL manager Jerrell Drake needs to figure it out. Slightly more seasoned Kennedy Kopenhaver is in a similar position at Mallox after watching his side succumb to a four-goal outburst within an hour against Keenan Athletic...

Globe Cup - Qualification Round, Leg 2
Real Azuris 0-2 Maal Demons
Real Azuris eliminated 4-0 on aggregate

They love their midweek UICA nights in Azuris, but a listless home performance in this one was further salt in the wound from their slow start to the season. Boos could be heard gaining momentum as this one wore on. Things are getting a little ugly in Azuris. They'll probably be just fine and still end up making Top Six, but their play at the moment really does not look like that of a UICA team.

Harlighet Ligan Matchday 7

TOP TAKEAWAYS: *Eyebrows furrow* Six goals again? Stoneshore United have been involved in an unusual number of shootouts this year, but hey, they keep showing up for most of them! Is this their new identity under Jerrell Drake??? Credit to Odóma for continuing to run at the Samaj back line with the match seemingly over at 3-1 even though nothing had been sticking for 85 minutes... until it did, in the 86th minute. Out of nowhere, Gölöncsér dropped an inch-perfect diagonal ball over Odóma's shoulder behind Jakoljevic and the fleet-footed Fevelian was able to bring it down and hammer inside Maston's near post. Three minutes later, Gölöncsér found him again on almost the exact same run -- but this time Odóma held up the ball and waited to slide a pass back across the face of goal to meet Ali Carra's charging run from the left flank. Sliding finish in front of Carl Erakin. Check. 3-3. You'll take the come-from-behind road point as a newly-promoted team. The other two, Centus Serpents and Ziemelu Skaida, also gave themselves needed boosts this week. Skaida's 2-2 at The Orange Palace is probably more impressive than Stoneshore's draw - that all-out man-marking is disrupting opponents - and Centus Serpents actually won on Olask Isle. Erridupizir Na'Verii has been one of the surprise top performers the early season, solidifying that Centus midfield and even getting the better of Maia Abylon in this one.

The good fortunes of the new teams this week is contrasted by the continued struggles of some teams with loftier expectations. The Klyde Isle Derby was the perfect chance - against a league-leading Klyde FC - for Real Azuris to rise up and make a statement. A declaration that they're still a force to be reckoned with and the clear superpower on the Isle. They did not do that. Although they did defend well and control possession. Pelethas United are entering crisis mode too after being handled relatively easily by Treftadaeth Alliance and sinking to the bottom. Despite having considerable goodwill stored up, both Luis Varezzi and Catherine Sedgwick will be sweating soon if bad results keep piling up. The primetime match of the weekend was Cassandra City @ OAS Royal - two of the league's most recognizable teams - and it was the visitors who made a statement under the spotlight, 2-1. Vega Zeale-Riddick, she of a goal and an assist, discounted the result afterwards - "Royal isn't a big club anymore, not really, nobody gets hyped about beating them." Ouch, right where it hurts. Are the Reds trying to start beef with the entire capital region??

Harlighet Ligan Matchday 8

TOP TAKEAWAYS: OAS Royal respond in a BIG way, keeping a clean sheet at Old Weldenskirgen and winning with opportunistic finishes from Aelfwynn Bannion (bulldozing Brevin Scott immediately after coming on) and Sen Marsteller (quietly in the best goalscoring form of her life). Maybe Syl Denhardt just needs VZR to publicly disparage his team every week. Pelethas also bounce back, taking care of business at home with a tidy 2-0 win over Holmenkollen. Golf claps from Sedgwick. Real Azuris still look slow and predictable going forward, however. Another goose egg on the board after 90 minutes - this time at home against a Mallox defense that hasn't been as titanic as years past. The likes of Sigurjónsdóttir and Jeremy Benedict and Semyon Yucob suddenly look a year past their best and strike signing Santo Silvestri hasn't made the immediate impact that was hoped for. Meanwhile, Ramusok United have been fluctuating wildly without the guiding hand of Jock Sonny. New gaffer Kirum Motonsson thought they'd "turned a corner" last week when Corby Wheeler blew holes in FC Kaldukosic, but this week they were on the other end of a 4-1 scoreline, stunned by Samaj of all teams. To be fair to the rest of the team, it shouldn't have been four. Goalkeeper errors directly accounted for the second two goals. It's probably time for the Lilly Kearney era to end at Fire River Arena. Meanwhile, the other 16 teams glance at each other anxiously as they watch the champs eviscerate Ziemelu Skaida...

It's no surprise to see which teams comprise the top three, but there are some surprise names inhabiting the rest of the UICA zone, such as Klyde, Samaj and Kaldukosic. It's doubtful any of them will remain there by the midseason break besides maybe Klyde, but still. Kudos to those teams for taking advantage of slow starts by some more powerful sides and giving themselves a cushion. In Samaj's case, despite starting a different striker in seemingly every single match...

Biggest Overachievers: Samaj FC
Biggest Underachievers: Real Azuris

1016 Härlighet Ligan        Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  Cassandra City          8    5   3   0    16   10   +6    18  CC
 2  Crawford City FC        8    4   3   1    17   10   +7    15  CC
 3  Eastweald               8    5   0   3    17   13   +4    15  CC
 4  Klyde                   8    4   2   2    19   15   +4    14  GC
 5  Samaj FC                8    4   2   2    14   11   +3    14  GC
 6  FC Kaldukosic           8    3   3   2    18   17   +1    12  GC
 7  Olask Islanders         8    4   0   4    13   14   −1    12
 8  OAS Royal FC            8    3   2   3    21   19   +2    11
 9  AC Holmenkollen         8    3   2   3    12   14   −2    11
10  Ziemelu Skaida          8    3   2   3    10   15   −5    11
11  Keenan Athletic         8    2   4   2    22   21   +1    10
12  Stoneshore United       8    3   1   4    20   22   −2    10
13  Mallox                  8    2   3   3    20   21   −1     9
14  Ramusok United          8    3   0   5    14   17   −3     9
15  Pelethas United         8    2   2   4    10   11   −1     8
16  Centus Serpents         8    2   1   5    10   15   −5     7
17  Real Azuris             8    1   3   4    10   12   −2     6
18  Treftadaeth Alliance    8    1   3   4    11   17   −6     6


Golden Boot Leader: 
  Domé Odóma (9)

Nervy start to second-division life for FC Samotath, who lose their first match to the Mariners in Na'Ilee and then lose the first-ever Sekundar Ligan game at Alesund Stadion to FC Flen. Will the pressure and expenditures to go straight back up get to the Black Hawks?

1016 Sekundar Ligan            Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  IFK Aldenskoett            8    5   1   2    18    6  +12    16
 2  Revanigruud Riversharks    8    5   1   2    21   17   +4    16
 3  Morponte Fief              8    5   1   2    11    7   +4    16
 4  Goldstaff City             8    5   1   2    14   11   +3    16
 5  Na'Ilee Mariners           8    4   2   2    22   20   +2    14
 6  FC Flen                    8    4   1   3    18   19   −1    13
 7  Helfin Fief                8    4   1   3    13   15   −2    13
 8  Zakhoro Aces               8    3   2   3    15   15    0    11
 9  Gwynt Tywyll               8    3   2   3    10   11   −1    11
10  Versiaville                8    2   5   1    16   18   −2    11
11  FC Samotath                8    3   1   4    14   15   −1    10
12  Fevelo Colony              8    3   1   4    13   14   −1    10
13  West Gundar                8    3   0   5    12   12    0     9
14  Otkins Numenvernia         8    2   3   3    18   22   −4     9
15  Cassandra Cosmopolitan     8    2   2   4    10    9   +1     8
16  Seryddwyr Aberaeron        8    2   2   4    14   16   −2     8
17  Regalia City               8    2   1   5    16   19   −3     7
18  Pristine Forest            8    1   1   6    12   21   −9     4

1016 Tredje Ligan               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  SC Torpedo Kejsarkona    10    6   2   2    21   13   +8    20
 2  Nomad Brotherhood FC     10    5   3   2    17   10   +7    18
 3  Bergtatt Isle Athletic   10    5   3   2     9    7   +2    18
 4  Rexnor District 3        10    4   5   1     9    3   +6    17
 5  Esterhollow Harbor       10    5   2   3    18   16   +2    17
 6  Fort Archer FC           10    4   4   2    10    6   +4    16
 7  Portsmouth FC            10    5   1   4    13   14   −1    16
 8  Sarmon                   10    4   4   2    10   11   −1    16
 9  Sindo Fief               10    4   3   3    15   12   +3    15
10  Klyde Heritage FC        10    4   3   3     9    6   +3    15
11  Pardock Island           10    3   6   1    18   16   +2    15
12  White Tower FC           10    3   5   2    13   11   +2    14
13  IFK Sundsvall            10    3   5   2    13   15   −2    14
14  Riverside Crew           10    4   2   4     7    9   −2    14
15  Sontäfe City             10    3   4   3    13    9   +4    13
16  Nuur Origins FC          10    4   0   6    11   12   −1    12
17  Atletisk Surpronuk       10    3   3   4    17   20   −3    12
18  AC Sepultura             10    3   1   6    23   26   −3    10
19  AFC Obscura 98           10    3   0   7    11   16   −5     9
20  Sadenia Paladins         10    1   3   6    15   20   −5     6
21  Gnoss Gallants AFC       10    1   3   6     9   18   −9     6
22  Dvinko Black Heart       10    1   2   7    13   24  −11     5

The King's Cup is the FSF's primary cup tournament. The Final, always played in Ramusok's royal district, is the last match of each domestic calendar. The cup, which has the names of all previous holders engraved into it, is presented to the winner by King James himself. The 256 clubs in Cosumar's top five tiers take part, all entering together in a randomized first round draw.

Division represented in parenthesis.
H = Härlighet Ligan (1st tier)
S = Sekundar Ligan (2nd tier)
T = Tredje Ligan (3rd tier)
L1 = Lägre Ligen 1 (4th tier conferences)
L2 = Lägre Ligen 2 (5th tier regional divisions)
Major upsets, high-profile fixtures and/or derbies are bolded.

First Round

Olask Islanders (H) 3–0 Tromsdale Town (L2)
Chesterton Cottagers (L2) 0–6 IFK Sokuldijak (L2)
OAS Royal FC II (L2) 0–0 Cape Dutch Copperheads (L2) (0–0 AET) (6–5 pen.)
Talmusok City (L1) 1–0 Yuonela Town (L2)
AC Holmenkollen (H) 7–0 Taigaenplats (L2)
Na'Ilee Mariners (S) 1–0 Eastweald II (L2)
Sporting Corrian (L2) 1–4 Pristine Forest (S)
Drummond's FC (L2) 0–5 Pelethas United (H)
Fort Archer FC (T) 0–0 Noumen Town (L2) (0–1 AET)
FC Kaldukosic (H) 8–0 Novia Alliance (L2)
Mallox (H) 5–2 Sontäfe City (T)
Keenan Athletic (H) 1–0 IFK Aldenskoett (S)
Dusk Athletic (L2) 0–4 Impera Town (L2)
SC Torpedo Kejsarkona (T) 2–1 Wealdheim Bards (L2)
FC Dynamo Kurbads (L1) 0–1 Menoptera United (L2)
Rexnor District 9 (L2) 1–3 Svart-Guld Klingaställe (L2)
OAS Royal FC (H) 5–2 Wilmontsbloom Blue Star (L1)
Hagenheim South End (L1) 2–0 Atletisk Östrad (L2)
Cerulia City FC (L2) 1–1 Falco Na'Diveh (L2) (1–1 AET) (3–0 pen.)
FC Arkadius (L2) 4–3 Marshall-Blue FC (L2)
Centus Serpents (H) 0–1 Nuur Origins FC (T)
Oppland 806 (L2) 2–2 SC Swamport (L2) (2–2 AET) (3–2 pen.)
White Tower FC (T) 2–1 Malm Town (L2)
Ciems Mungonduvia (L2) 0–3 Zakhoro Aces (S)
FC Invierness 912 (L2) 0–1 Goldstaff Athletic (L2)
IFK Sundsvall (T) 1–0 VfL Läutenstadt (L2)
Noths Castle (L2) 0–8 Cassandra City (H)
Rhithlungwerddon Town (L2) 2–1 Satyricon Nemesies AFC (L2)
FC Fejd (L2) 0–4 Nomad Brotherhood (T)
Atlético Oterro (L2) 1–3 Atletisk Kvelertak (L2)
Sporting Club Macofor (L2) 1–3 Tranquility Treepolis (L1)
Sammet Ridge (L1) 0–0 SC Cirith 01 (L2) (0–1 AET)
FC Stellendam (L2) 0–3 West Gundar (S)
West Devellin (L1) 0–0 AFC Centus (L1) (1–1 AET) (6–7 pen.)
Sadenia Paladins (T) 1–0 Orias-Kvissle SC (L2)
Ramusok United II (L2) 0–2 Heofoncandel Uré (L2)
Gibwir Marsnal (L2) 1–0 Villa Forsetti (L2)
Dockery Union (L2) 0–3 FC Samotath (S)
Portsmouth (T) 1–0 Rexnor District 2 (L2)
Klovstad Klub (L2) 1–0 Hamlack Town (L2)
West Ellum (L2) 1–1 Gwynt Tywyll (S) (1–3 AET)
Dawchire Town (L1) 1–0 FC Na'Travii (L2)
Baymar Lagune (L2) 2–1 AC Sepultura (T)
Levithia Shrievenzale (L2) 0–0 Sporting Pirankoper (L1) (0–2 AET)
Cassandra City II (L1) 0–0 Rexnor District 6 (L2) (0–0 AET) (4–5 pen.)
Bergtatt Island Athletic (T) 1–1 Sporting Culmar (L1) (2–1 AET)
SEP Bjärnum (L2) 0–5 Aberaeron Celtic (L1)
FC Kviststad (L2) 4–2 Yambridge City (L1)
Cassandra Cosmopolitan (S) 4–0 Usk Town (L2)
Woods of Ypres (L1) 4–0 Rexnor District 5 (L1)
Dvinko Black Heart (T) 1–1 Ardamirchan Isle United (L2) (2–1 AET)
Brayllor Town (L1) 0–4 Klyde (H)
Theli City (L2) 2–2 Rexnor District 7 (L2) (2–3 AET)
Otkins Numenvernia (S) 0–0 IFK Karlsborg (L2) (0–0 AET) (3–2 pen.)
Miklagaard Salvation (L2) 0–2 CD Panteras Nueces (L1)
Exxeco Station (L2) 1–0 Somberlain FC (L2)
Everlong FC (L1) 4–1 East Gundar (L2)
Pardock Island (T) 1–0 Oxbow Lake (L2)
Grayslake (L2) 0–0 Red Star Karbosic (L2) (0–1 AET)
Fevelo Colony (S) 5–0 Harlegan Rovers (L2)
IFK Nordön (L2) 0–5 Ziemelu Skaida (H)
Rhodes Ravens AFC (L2) 1–0 FC Kaldukosic II (L2)
Samaj FC (H) 2–0 Marinus City (L2)
Scarborough (L2) 2–6 Goldstaff City (S)
Salfa City (L1) 2–0 Sólstafir (L2)
Piander Falls FC (L2) 0–1 Meryuma Marshals (L1)
Morponte Fief II (L2) 0–4 Eastweald (H)
Carnessa County (L2) 0–1 Nexus Magens FC (L2)
Zirconim City (L2) 2–0 Gorgoroth (L2)
Real Bellavista (L1) 0–0 Stoneshore United (H) (0–0 AET) (1–3 pen.)
Tamiat Town (L1) 2–2 Stortrommeby Town (L2) (2–2 AET) (4–2 pen.)
Kalloroda United (L1) 0–0 Mintwick Marmots (L2) (0–1 AET)
Moggington County (L2) 0–2 East Devellin (L1)
Paulsendam Town (L2) 1–0 Kreanoltha Vipers (L2)
Real Azuris (H) 1–0 Riverside Crew (T)
Lindsborg Premier (L2) 0–1 Silk FC (L1)
Braumhill (L2) 1–1 Olympique Sur Mer (L2) (1–1 AET) (4–5 pen.)
Borzac Sequins (L2) 1–3 Gwerin Athletic (L2)
Tornline (L1) 0–1 Inter Juta (L2)
Volmachtia Kaldukosic (L1) 1–0 Keldin Town (L2)
Rexnor District 3 (T) 2–0 Interstellar Erurok (L1)
Ramusok United (H) 3–0 Sarmon (T)
Crawford City FC (H) 6–2 Highlanders (L1)
Drahva United (L2) 1–1 Lykathea City (L2) (1–1 AET) (3–2 pen.)
Ayr Athletic (L2) 3–1 Club Varden (L2)
Treacherous Cove AFC (L1) 3–1 Yellow Meadow Lynwood (L2)
Buscari Bridge Force (L2) 0–1 Whitestone Athletic (L2)
Club Toftir (L2) 0–0 Real Azuris II (L2) (2–0 AET)
Flithby Town (L2) 0–2 Templar-Lune FC (L2)
Azure Lane FC (L1) 2–1 Murkwaamp Suns FC (L2)
Ombra Castle (L2) 0–0 AFC Wernersburg (L1) (0–0 AET) (5–4 pen.)
Austentrapp City FC (L2) 0–0 Chamomile Town (L2) (0–1 AET)
Briquia Southside (L2) 0–5 Gladsax Chariot FC (L2)
Coppell City FC (L2) 0–6 Treftadaeth Alliance (H)
Aläng FF (L1) 2–0 Varvonti Firestorm (L2)
Atletisk Surpronuk (T) 0–0 Seryddwyr Aberaeron (S) (0–0 AET) (5–3 pen.)
Moore Hill Pirates (L2) 1–1 Regalia City (S) (2–2 AET) (2–4 pen.)
Orion Wanderers (L2) 2–1 FC Kastanjestad (L2)
Thergothon Town (L2) 1–2 Alstagruuket Sarlaccs FC (L2)
East Ellum (L2) 1–0 Ajatarra Alligators (L1)
Wiedna Town (L1) 1–0 1. FC Guggenheim (L2)
Hassaburess Athletic (L2) 0–1 FC Flen (S)
Sindo Fief (T) 0–0 Emerald Cove (L1) (0–2 AET)
Versiaville (S) 1–1 Klyde II (L2) (2–1 AET)
Revanigruud Riversharks (S) 1–0 Erpland County (L1)
New Hagenheim Canopy (L2) 0–0 FC Va'Lubasa (L1) (0–0 AET) (3–4 pen.)
Jotungard 99 FC (L1) 1–1 United FC of Stoneshore (L2) (1–1 AET) (4–5 pen.)
IFK Keukenhok (L2) 1–0 Ingleton Town (L2)
Tonsei Tumult (L2) 0–1 Nabataea (L2)
Rhupenhoven Town (L2) 3–1 Cadonica United (L2)
FC1. Richtofen Avalanche (L2) 1–0 Rexnor District 4 (L2)
Gnoss Gallants AFC (T) 5–1 Klyde City (L2)
Bayford City (L2) 2–1 Östrad Rockets FC (L2)
Klyde Heritage FC (T) 1–0 Crawford City FC II (L2)
Black Diamond Osterhaut (L2) 3–0 Glasbon SC (L2)
Helfin Fief (S) 2–0 AC Opjenheim (L2)
Tierra Interstellar Wanderers (L1) 0–2 Morponte Fief (S)
Snaigow Hoarfrost (L2) 2–0 Goldsoul FC (L2)
AFC Obscura 98 (T) 2–0 Attumac Wanderers (L2)
Crawford Sharks SC (L1) 3–1 Duval Town (L2)
Columbia Town (L2) 2–3 Larkinham Town (L1)
Gamma City Zakhoro (L1) 0–0 High Noon FC (L1) (0–0 AET) (3–1 pen.)
Rexnor District 8 (L2) 1–1 FK Pentagram Pjattervid (L2) (1–1 AET) (4–3 pen.)
Romstafar Outpost (L2) 0–1 Forest Hill FC (L1)
FC Samotath II (L2) 0–1 Interstellar Östrad (L2)
Scarromere FC (L2) 0–2 Gamlasir (L2)
Esterhollow Harbor (T) 2–1 Mallox II (L2)
Caledon Legion (L1) 1–2 Hvalsey 08 (L1)

Centus Serpents are the only HL club bounced in the first round, blanked 1-0 by a tough opponent in Nuur Origins FC, who are expected to battle for promotion to Sekundar Ligan this season. On the other end of the spectrum, AC Holmenkollen and FC Kaldukosic achieve the largest win-margins: 8-0 over semi-pro teams in the fifth-tier bowels.

Second Round

Olask Islanders (H) 3–0 IFK Sokuldijak (L2)
OAS Royal FC II (L2) 0–0 Talmusok City (L1) (0–1 AET)
AC Holmenkollen (H) 3–3 Na'Ilee Mariners (S) (4–3 AET)
Pristine Forest (S) 1–2 Pelethas United (H)
Noumen Town (L2) 0–6 FC Kaldukosic (H)
Mallox (H) 3–1 Keenan Athletic (H)
Impera Town (L2) 3–3 SC Torpedo Kejsarkona (T) (3–3 AET) (7–6 pen.)
Menoptera United (L2) 1–1 Svart-Guld Klingaställe (L2) (1–1 AET) (1–3 pen.)
OAS Royal FC (H) 3–2 Hagenheim South End (L1)
Cerulia City FC (L2) 1–0 FC Arkadius (L2)
Nuur Origins FC (T) 1–0 Oppland 806 (L2)
White Tower FC (T) 2–0 Zakhoro Aces (S)
Goldstaff Athletic (L2) 0–1 IFK Sundsvall (T)
Cassandra City (H) 5–1 Rhithlungwerddon Town (L2)
Nomad Brotherhood (T) 2–0 Atletisk Kvelertak (L2)
Tranquility Treepolis (L1) 1–1 SC Cirith 01 (L2) (2–1 AET)
West Gundar (S) 1–1 AFC Centus (L1) (1–1 AET) (3–2 pen.)
Sadenia Paladins (T) 2–0 Heofoncandel Uré (L2)
Gibwir Marsnal (L2) 2–4 FC Samotath (S)
Portsmouth (T) 2–1 Klovstad Klub (L2)
Gwynt Tywyll (S) 0–1 Dawchire Town (L1)
Baymar Lagune (L2) 6–3 Sporting Pirankoper (L1)
Rexnor District 6 (L2) 0–0 Bergtatt Island Athletic (T) (0–0 AET) (4–2 pen.)
Aberaeron Celtic (L1) 2–2 FC Kviststad (L2) (2–2 AET) (3–2 pen.)
Cassandra Cosmopolitan (S) 1–0 Woods of Ypres (L1)
Dvinko Black Heart (T) 1–5 Klyde (H)
Rexnor District 7 (L2) 0–1 Otkins Numenvernia (S)
CD Panteras Nueces (L1) 1–1 Exxeco Station (L2) (1–2 AET)
Everlong FC (L1) 0–1 Pardock Island (T)
Red Star Karbosic (L2) 0–1 Fevelo Colony (S)
Ziemelu Skaida (H) 3–0 Rhodes Ravens AFC (L2)
Samaj FC (H) 0–0 Goldstaff City (S) (0–0 AET) (3–1 pen.)
Salfa City (L1) 1–2 Meryuma Marshals (L1)
Eastweald (H) 5–1 Nexus Magens FC (L2)
Zirconim City (L2) 0–1 Stoneshore United (H)
Tamiat Town (L1) 0–1 Mintwick Marmots (L2)
East Devellin (L1) 0–0 Paulsendam Town (L2) (0–1 AET)
Real Azuris (H) 3–1 Silk FC (L1)
Olympique Sur Mer (L2) 0–1 Gwerin Athletic (L2)
Inter Juta (L2) 0–2 Volmachtia Kaldukosic (L1)
Rexnor District 3 (T) 1–5 Ramusok United (H)
Crawford City FC (H) 2–0 Drahva United (L2)
Ayr Athletic (L2) 1–3 Treacherous Cove AFC (L1)
Whitestone Athletic (L2) 1–0 Club Toftir (L2)
Templar-Lune FC (L2) 2–0 Azure Lane FC (L1)
Ombra Castle (L2) 0–1 Chamomile Town (L2)
Gladsax Chariot FC (L2) 1–2 Treftadaeth Alliance (H)
Aläng FF (L1) 0–1 Atletisk Surpronuk (T)
Regalia City (S) 4–0 Orion Wanderers (L2)
Alstagruuket Sarlaccs FC (L2) 2–0 East Ellum (L2)
Wiedna Town (L1) 0–2 FC Flen (S)
Emerald Cove (L1) 1–1 Versiaville (S) (2–1 AET)
Revanigruud Riversharks (S) 0–0 FC Va'Lubasa (L1) (0–0 AET) (0–3 pen.)
United FC of Stoneshore (L2) 0–0 IFK Keukenhok (L2) (0–0 AET) (4–2 pen.)
Nabataea (L2) 1–1 Rhupenhoven Town (L2) (2–2 AET) (5–6 pen.)
FC1. Richtofen Avalanche (L2) 1–3 Gnoss Gallants AFC (T)
Bayford City (L2) 1–3 Klyde Heritage FC (T)
Black Diamond Osterhaut (L2) 1–3 Helfin Fief (S)
Morponte Fief (S) 3–2 Snaigow Hoarfrost (L2)
AFC Obscura 98 (T) 3–1 Crawford Sharks SC (L1)
Larkinham Town (L1) 1–0 Gamma City Zakhoro (L1)
Rexnor District 8 (L2) 1–1 Forest Hill FC (L1) (2–1 AET)
Interstellar Östrad (L2) 1–0 Gamlasir (L2)
Esterhollow Harbor (T) 2–0 Hvalsey 08 (L1)

For once, the second round holds no major upsets, although there is one Härlighet Ligan battle -- Keenan Athletic unlucky to draw Mallox at this early stage. 18-year-old Mallox striker Vir Vu'Zago has a day to remember as Riordan rests, notching a brace to move the Tigers past the Checkers. The road doesn't get easier in this crowded section of the bracket. Mallox will have to play FC Kaldukosic, another HL side, next.

Last.fm · by **Cosumar** » Fri Jun 28, 2019 12:32 pm

Härlighet Ligan Matchday 9

TOP TAKEAWAYS: Boom we're back!!! Three goals within the very first minute of Saturday morning's slate. Only 12 seconds after the first kick at cavernous Crowley Memorial, Pelethas defender Miro Said catastrophically fell down as Catheline Marchant played a routine ball forward, allowing Thor Møller to break one-on-one with the keeper. He made no mistake. Less than 30 seconds later over in Klyde City, Eastweald struck an early blow in the form of an immaculate curler from beyond the corner of the box by young midfielder Jennifer Townsend-Gregg in her first start of the season. Somuele Der Pros would match her with an equally bendy goal later on to notch Eastweald an impressive 2-0 win. And Domé Odóma still can't stop scoring for Stoneshore United, fizzing a hard low shot past the formidable Shad Vylon at his near post after 56 seconds. It earned the Greys a decent road point at Holmenkollen. As for the other 89 minutes of action this weekend, the most notable takeaway is probably Crawford City FC winning a rowdy rematch of last year's King's Cup Final and getting their revenge, 5-3. Sure, Real Azuris have been bad lately, but they got up for this one. But it wasn't enough against CCFC. The teal and gold are cruising along this year despite not getting a Chimera Moxham goal until the 77th minute of this week, with her reflex header on the goal line that proved to be the winner. That said, Cassandra City are still tops thanks to Lojes de Sájajo's first half left-footed brace in Mallox.

Harlighet Ligan Matchday 10

TOP TAKEAWAYS: This weekend was, erm, eventful. First off, there was some Grade-A Drama in Kaldukosic. With Keenan Athletic's high-octane attack in town, goals were to be expected, but few foresaw new Kaldu striker Aidan Denarian hitting the back of the net one, two, THREE times by the 38th minute. "3 - Number of first half goals for @adenarian Welcome to the HL!" FC Kaldukosic's official Twii.tur account posted at half time, with the hat trick emoji. "300 - Number of bureaucrats @fckaldukosic had to suck off to sneak him in, FRAUDS" Makenna Scripps replied, also at half time, from the Athletic dressing room. Scripps' controversial twii ended up motivating herself and her teammates. From their 3-1 half time deficit, Keenan Athletic stormed back to win 4-3, Scripps assisting on both Dinko Spisic's goal and Elodie Sade's winner. Asked about her impromptu online outburst after the match, the aspiring Eastfield Lodge international doubled down, criticizing the Denarian transfer and stating simply, "by legal goals, we won four-nil." Samaj FC also hit the four-goal mark this week, getting some encouraging production from their #9s and easily dispatching Treftadaeth Alliance. Apple Jack won Manager of the Year last season for spurring newly-promoted Trefta to 11th, but his team is now in the midst of a sophomore season slump. The Astronomers sit second-to-bottom and face an uphill climb to stay up and restore their promising trajectory. Aging club icon Cosudel Champali has become a liability in the back this season and fans are regretfully calling for Lorne Morten to take his place in the regular starting eleven. Derbies! There are also derbies! Eastweald skin Mallox in the first half of their home leg of the Weald Classic - Brian Bond a constant menace - and then hang on in the second half to win 4-3. Ramusok United also down AC Holmenkollen in a Minor Ramusok Derby, a peach of a finish by Winston Arrowsmith off a deflected feed from Corby Wheeler sealing the needed three points for Kirum Mortonsson. Lastly, it's also worth noting that Centus Serpents notched an important three points in a potential relegation clash, defeating fellow new side Ziemelu Skaida 1-0. In Samotath. Skaida's crowd was loud, but Erridupizir Na'Verii shut down their midfield and eventually their chants, out-dueling opposite destroyer Ehab Amkura. Serpents also got massive performances from 36-year-old Nepharim center back duo Conan Lineker and Catheline Jurist in procuring their clean sheet. The oldies ain't done just yet!

Harlighet Ligan Matchday 11

TOP TAKEAWAYS: Debates over FC Kaldukosic's "unfair" (or not?) acquisition of Denarian dominated talk shows over the week, so a lot of eyes were on the polarizing Cenian as his Victors traveled up the eastern peninsula to Ashen Point. Instead of further intrigue, curious viewers were treated to an ultra-gritty defensive performance by Treftadaeth Alliance, who righted themselves by kicking snow onto Denarian's goal-scoring fire. Literally. It actually started snowing in the second half just as Denarian had a penalty parried away by Kai Poirier. Elsewhere, Ram U's Minor Ramusok Derby win last week proved to be an effective on-boarding ramp for the Major Ramusok Derby this week. The Blues marched into a hostile Crowley Memorial unfazed, breezing past OAS Royal on a Lara Wedderburn hat trick. United clearly wanted it more - first to every 50/50 ball. Then, in possession, Corby Wheeler was able to dictate the game, OAS lacking defensive bite in midfield. Not a great look for Syl Denhardt, who was decidedly ~uncomfy~ as the boos rang out, constantly adjusting his cuff links. Speaking of under-fire managers, Real Azuris' Luis Varezzi very well could've - and perhaps should've - been sacked last week after an ugly home loss to Olask that - incredibly - sent the Breakers bottom. But a date with an inexperienced side like Centus Serpents this week was just what the doctor ordered. With their backs against the wall, Real Azuris responded with a six-goal flogging. Forwards lacking confidence like Silvestri and Yucob got on the scoresheet, and struggling midfielder Mbdiai Akarenaa put in a vintage performance. Besides being scored on by their own teenage loanee, Apolonia Olonniquin, it was a near-perfect performance for the Azurians. One that smelled of some serious demons being exorcised. They can only go up from here. How far up? Well, the title ship has likely sailed, but it's looking like a it will be a crowded race this year. Crawford City FC drew level with Cassandra last week only to fall to fellow chasers Eastweald this week. That's a landmark result for Theresa Riether at the home of the defending champions. Jagoda Kovačević beat Hansi Weschler from close range twice in the 5-3 win (matching her Wanderers role model Kárpáty on the day) and is on pace for a breakout season in the scoring department.

Harlighet Ligan Matchday 12

TOP TAKEAWAYS: Emblematic of the roller-coaster seasons that many clubs are having, Eastweald follow up last week's bold declaration with a proverbial whimper: a 1-0 loss to Olask Islanders. Being shut out at Old Weldenskirgen is never acceptable, even if the Islanders are at least semi-decent now. Riether spends her entire presser complaining about Maia Abylon kicking her playmakers in the shins. She's not wrong, but come on. With the gulf in attacking quality that Eastweald have over almost everybody, they have to be able to overcome that petty shit. Meanwhile, things go awry quickly for Eastweald's championship rivals CCFC in Pelethas, conceding a flurry of four goals within the span of eleven minutes in the middle of the first half. Regatta Aspenwood racked up a goal and two assists in that brief span, her fluid movement in and out from the left flank giving fits to CCFC's large (but not terribly agile) back line. However, Amethyst Fegelein threw on an extra defender at the start of the second half - the quicker Tas Danko - and that solidified things greatly. With a strong foundation restored, Crawford would come back from 4-1 down to win 5-4. Marigold Belladonna completed her first career hat trick in the second half to win the week's headlines (could the young academy product really be a PoTY candidate???), although Jennifer Farrow's sensational pirouetting finish for the equalizer may steal a couple. Around the league's other matches, Mallox dominated Stoneshore with Riordan smashing her way to a hat trick of her own - don't count her out from defending her Golden Boot just yet - and OAS Royal fended off Denhardt's detractors for another week, sweating out a quality performance under the fierce Samaj sun. Individually-talented but thus far often ill-fitting strike duo Møller and Marsteller combined extremely well - hopefully a sign of things to come.

Harlighet Ligan Matchday 13

TOP TAKEAWAYS: Hey, Centus won a Gellano Fief Derby! The Cassandra Megacasino sportsbook odds on that - especially it being Eastweald rather than Mallox that the Serpents would top - were, well, low. An even greater shock to the senses was the 3-0 half time scoreline in favor of Centus after Olonniquin's darting run and finish in behind. The teenage striker is figuring this HL thing out, her confidence visibly building in recent weeks - momentum that not even Hesterine Mercator could stop this day. Plaudits must also be given to her fellow young loanee Harlan Sheriff in defensive midfield. He was everywhere inserting himself between Eastweald's tiki-taka passes, giving Elwyn Romijnsen a selection dilemma between him and counterpart Na’Verii. Good problem to have! Eastweald may have dominated possession, but the Serpents limited them to only a few quality chances and were scintillating on the counter. Even if the Serpents ultimately go straight back down, the joyously incredulous 40.000 on hand will look back on this upset performance as one of the most memorable Somerset Road has seen in years. Elwyn Romijnsen putting an understated fist in the air towards a frenzied green-clad stand after Lineker's final clearance was a precious sight for long-suffering Centus fans. Cassandra City also enjoyed the sight, as Eastweald's defeat allowed them to stuff three points' more space between them thanks to yet another late goal by Lili Riprov. The former Holmenkollen striker has rapidly made herself at home in red as one of the league's most clutch super-sub scorers. Don't look now, but she has as many goals as Vega Zeale-Riddick so far this season. Crawford also won to keep pace with the Reds (despite Odóma continuing his goal-per-match rate for Stoneshore), Curtis Théberge's AC Holmenkollen reminded people they can still ball at Cedar Road with a furious 5-4 win, while OAS Royal won their third straight - a comprehensive rout of Alliance. Are Royal really back on track?

Harlighet Ligan Matchday 14

TOP TAKEAWAYS: Make it four straight for OAS Royal. They easily felled the Cedars - who looked so dangerous last week! - at Cedar Road. Or, perhaps more accurately, Thor Møller felled them. Just call him the Axe Man. Complete hat trick! Holmenkollen didn't have an answer for Gitonga Kahara's pace out wide either, and the Banijan repeatedly pumped in great service. Also this weekend, former Samaj FC star winger Rachel Del Arro made a homecoming of sorts to the Western Plains and looked almost apologetic as she hit the perfectly-weighted free kick that Ethan Benjamin cushioned inside the far post for Mallox's 82nd minute winner. The only one who should be apologizing, however, is whoever decided to have both Samaj and Mallox wear their "orange" kits (more like burnt rust in Samaj's case) at the same time. Traumatizing to the eyes. But the Tigers overcame the abominable color-clash and, like OAS and Azuris, have recovered nicely from a rocky start. Pelethas United, however, have not. Okay, so, the Miners haven't been explicitly bad at any point this season (their neutral goal-differential an outlier in the nether regions of the table), but they're plagued by an accumulation of results like this one -- settling for draws in matches they should win (and they really should be handling Centus at home) and losing matches, albeit narrowly, that were within their power to get a point out of. Sedgwick needs to preach persistence, because eventually their luck will turn and those results will start to come... right?? As evidenced by Jakki Montelius' leaping one-time finish to equalize 1-1 off a giveaway she herself forced, there's too much raw talent in this team for them to end up in a relegation conversation. Goal of the Week, however, has to go collectively to Eastweald for their own equalizer late on - a sequence of 39 passes capped off by Ishtar Fanaiyan with the cheekiest of scoops while falling forward off-balance at the back post. Remarkable composure by both Fanaiyan on the finish and by all eleven Wood Elves for executing such a patient build-up despite their supporters roaring at them impatiently in the 88th minute. Dat what dey do. Another goal to win it would've been nice though, especially with leaders Cassandra City outlasting Ziemelu Skaida to push the gap beyond the six-point mark.

Champions' Cup - Group Stage

Group D                          Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts   Yub  SfM  Ewd  SWS
1 Yuba United               COM    6    4   2   0    10    3   +7    14    —   2–1  0–0  3–0
2 Sabrefell Moths           NPH    6    4   1   1     8    4   +4    13   1–1   —   1–0  2–0
3 Eastweald                 COS    6    1   1   4     3    5   −2     4   0–1  1–2   —   2–0
4 SW Stahlberg              STL    6    1   0   5     2   11   −9     3   1–3  0–1  1–0   —

Not a great showing for the Eastwealders in an admittedly tough group. After losing their first few matches, they de-prioritized the Champions' Cup in favor of the league but still ended up scraping into the Globe Cup on the sole strength of their nil-nil draw in Commerce Heights. That was all that separated them from SW Stahlberg, who also got swept by Moths, after Eastweald traded home wins with the relative minnows.

Group E                          Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts   IzZ  CfC  FvI  Lts
1 AC Izotz Zubia            AUD    6    4   0   2     8    5   +3    12    —   1–0  1–0  3–0
2 Crawford City FC          COS    6    2   3   1    12    8   +4     9   2–1   —   2–2  2–2
3 Fontvielle Impact         VLD    6    2   2   2    10   10    0     8   3–1  1–1   —   4–2
4 Letson Town               ETN    6    1   1   4     8   15   −7     4   0–1  1–5  3–0   —

Go CCFC! The Elephants march the Cosumarite banner forward in the Champions' Cup after a drawn-out deathly struggle with Fontvielle in Group E. They have their trunks pointed in unison towards a return to the Final, where they hope their newfound status as Cosumarite champs would lead to a better result this time. The coming knockout matches will provide the big stage that big international players like Kárpáty and Moxham crave.

Globe Cup - Group Stage

Group C                          Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts   MRg  30C  Mlx  WxU
1 Mordov Rogak              BRN    6    4   2   0     8    3   +5    14    —   2–1  1–0  1–1
2 1830 Cathair FC           AUD    6    4   1   1    10    2   +8    13   0–0   —   2–0  2–0
3 Mallox                    COS    6    2   0   4     4    7   −3     6   1–2  0–2   —   1–0
4 Wexax United              VAL    6    0   1   5     1   11  −10     1   0–2  0–3  0–2   —

Mordov Rogak in Group C are one of the surprises of the UICA season, topping a trifecta of historic clubs from longtime AO powerhouses Audioslavia, Cosumar and Valanora. Unfortunately, Mallox fell short of the one remaining spot, their 2-0 home loss to 1830 Cathair being the nail in the coffin. The 3-0 win in Wexax was fun though - Stiin Siorrha'Asione went crazy in that one. Being back south closer to Farfadillis brought something out of him that we hadn't seen yet this season.

Group K                          Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts   SfA  Kfl  LNA  RaU
1 Sabrefell Athletic        NPH    6    4   2   0    10    4   +6    14    —   2–2  2–1  2–0
2 Koflir                    QUS    6    2   2   2     9    7   +2     8   0–1   —   2–3  2–0
3 La Nueva Avenida          FFD    6    2   1   3     8   12   −4     7   0–2  1–1   —   2–1
4 Ramusok United            COS    6    1   1   4     6   10   −4     4   1–1  0–2  4–1   —

In a group that easily could've passed for Champions' Cup, Ramusok United did defend Fire River Arena well - holding Sabrefell Athletic to a draw and flaying La Nueva Avenida with a Wedderburn hat trick. However, the Blues didn't travel well. The attack fell flat in all three road fixtures, resulting in three losses that tanked their chances of advancing.

Series B Champions' Cup - Group Stage

Group E                          Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts   Swb  AKw  ZSk  SSl
1 AFC Swanbridge            BRE    6    4   2   0    16    6  +10    14    —   2–2  5–1  4–1
2 Alvinero Kawasuki         HIN    6    2   2   2     6    7   −1     8*  0–2   —   1–1  2–0
3 Ziemelu Skaida            COS    6    2   2   2     6    9   −3     8*  1–1  0–1   —   2–1
4 Sporting Salicus          STB    6    1   0   5     5   11   −6     3   1–2  2–0  0–1   — 
* Alvinero Kawasuki ahead of Ziemelu Skaida on head-to-head points

Cosumar is eliminated from the Globe Cup, and the SBCC too. AFC Swanbridge were the clear class of Group E, and Sporting Salicus the clear doormat. The Halberdiers' spot in the next round was therefore left up to their ability to better Hinode side Alvinero Kawasuki. Although they finished level on points, Alvinero's early 1-0 win at Blashyrk Gate came back to haunt Ziemelu in the tiebreakers.

Harlighet Ligan Matchday 15

TOP TAKEAWAYS: "We're the best fuckin' team in the league right now. I believe that. Tell your neighbor, tell your grandma, tell everybody... tell em Royal is back." Normally, it would be easy to laugh at this quote by Thor Møller after a measly Matchday 15 win (and judging by the Twii memes, people are laughing), but it's not quite as easy to laugh off his confidence after watching OAS pulverize Kaldu 6-1. They're beating their opponents by a combined score of 15-2 over the last 270 minutes. Declaring the Royal Of Old "back" is premature, but maybe there's something to this. Aikin Valcon has been a revelation sliding into central midfield for the tweaked hamstring of Elsie Drover in recent weeks, and Møller himself is putting together a season of consistently impactful performances. Speaking of strikers, Mytanar teenager Dario Gvetadze seems to be solidifying himself as the starting #9 Samaj have been searching for. His play up top isn't flashy, but he has been finding the back of the net more consistently than Totorikagoena or Jurevicius. The high-water mark of his vein of form came this week with a brace on the banks of Lake Crawford. Although the Hunters still lost to the champs 4-3, victims of a Chimera Moxham masterclass, the sharp link-up play between Dario and his brother Alen Gvetadze caused CCFC problems and will be a major positive takeaway for Johannes Lundblade. Finally, viewers this week saw shades of the normal Real Azuris returning as they confidently swept the ball around the Estadio MasseMord against Cassandra City and got key defensive interventions from the Tidesson siblings to win 2-0 and tighten things up at the top.

Harlighet Ligan Matchday 16

TOP TAKEAWAYS: Good job Møller, you jinxed it. Royal's winning run finally runs its course with Klyde visiting Crowley Memorial, although it took a flukey goal accidentally deflected off the face of Peter Butterworth in addition to Kukiri standing on his HEAD in goal. That's a big win for the Doves, hauling them back within five points of OAS Royal - who had been threatening to pull away from them entirely - in the Globe Cup pecking order. We're not used to seeing gritty clean sheets on the road like this from Klyde FC in recent years. But it wasn't even one of the most surprising results of the weekend. First, AC Holmenkollen pulled a 4-0 shocker on Mallox. Godfred Hjelmgaard scored against his parent club, finally rounding into decent form in front of goal after taking two months to open his Holmenkollen account. Perpetually underrated Mathilda Jaeger was the bigger winner though: scoring twice, assisting young Hjelmgaard's goal and looking altogether more influential than her creative counterpart in orange, Cosumar international Taka Masatoshi. Second, Centus Serpents rode out 3-2 winners over Ram U in Ramusok. Romijnsen has his troops well-trained. Even after falling behind 2-0 early, the Serpents remained proactive and energetic despite playing against the Blues, who pride themselves on the same. They were able to fight their way back into the match to equalize by half time and give themselves a chance to steal a win, which is exactly what happened when pacey Arthur Velasquez came on as a super sub with ten minutes left and torched Dorthia Lanios for pace before snapping a shot in off Kearney's near post. The Fire River Army was not happy. Tough break for fullback Lanios, who thought it'd be a day to remember when she scored the opener minutes into her first HL start. But that wasn't all. The third and biggest surprise of the weekend was Alliance over CCFC. We all expect The Wormhole to be tough sledding for any opponent, with hostile fans in an intimate setting and oft-frigid weather. Still, we didn't quite expect Crawford City FC to be 3-0 down after 65 minutes. Give the credit/blame to Zak Nyström. It has taken the FC Samotath-bred striker awhile to acclimate to the Treftadaeth settings too, but the target man is finally clicking with his new teammates this month - particularly mercurial winger Tarmé and Quebecois veteran Jason Goulding. Looking across the week's three surprises, it's evident that fatigue from battling in the UICA group stages is starting to hit some of the big teams. They look ready for the midseason break. One. More. Week. You know what wasn't surprising in the least though? Wave after wave of Fanaiyan's terrifying athleticism battering down Real's arduous resistance for Eastweald to eventually equalize 2-2.

Harlighet Ligan Matchday 17

TOP TAKEAWAYS: The Thor Møller Award For Interview Antics this week goes to Fion "Krazy" Tzyzakoos of the Olask Islanders, for the one-two punch of an Insane Clown Posse mask celebrating her 76th minute overhead kick goal followed by calling Kamu Road "my very own house of horrors" post-match. That's, um, audacious - considering the Islanders still LOST there 4-3 even with her krazy goal. But hey, they very nearly did a cool thing, at least, fighting back three-quarters of the way from 4-0 down against a Trefta defense that's usually adept at locking up shop. A loss is a loss, but Collette Sade's side will still be feeling pretty good about going into the break firmly in the UICA zone. 5th could've been 4th, but it's nevertheless a strong season on the Isle. Take advantage of this moment while you still have Maia Abylon, Olask. Another upward trajectory as the curtain closes on the first half of the season is... Eastweald. All were looking to their match against league leaders Cassandra City to see if the Wood Elves would validate their title ambitions. They have the talent, but do they have the mettle this year? The match understandably felt like a finale of sorts. It was a physical, end-to-end affair that teetered back and forth most of the way, but by winning 3-1 with a pair of Amphitheatre-silencing daaggers in the final minutes, Eastweald answered the questions with a resounding Yes. A four-point gap at the break will feel so much more manageable for Theresa Riether than five or seven. Planted smack-dab in the middle of that four-point window between Cassandra City and Eastweald is Crawford City FC. The defending champs weren't sensational viewing this week, but held on to 2nd thanks to a novelty goal by reserve right back Teague Arbuckle and a dramatic Weschler penalty save on Jaeger in stoppage time. Two other highlights from the final round of the season's first leg will leave a lasting imprint in the memory until we return: 1) Mylon Doyle's silky chip from an acute angle to cap off a neat passing triangle featuring fellow standout Klyde homegrowns Turner and Hollifield, 2) the HL's shortest attacker, Cece St. Ann of Ziemelu Skaida, literally nutmegging big Stoneshore defender Jurg Haahr with her entire body to close in on goal and strike to lift her team into comfortable midway position at Stoneshore's expense. Yeah, you read that right. The collective auditory WTF from Blashyrk Gate as St. Ann got low and scrambled under Haahr's wide stance was, well... you just had to be there. Reverse teabag? The loss condemns the Greys to the cellar for the next few weeks despite the constant flow of goals from Domé Odóma. Can someone else step up for them in the second half? Only two points separate them from Alliance in 14th, so all is not nearly lost yet.

Here's where the table stands at the HL's customary midseason break! Incumbent title contenders CCFC and Eastweald are in the thick of the hunt once again, but this time, Cassandra City have jumped back into the mix to lead what is now a three-dog pack. With their bristling hot streak over the past two months, OAS Royal have surged behind them into the Globe Cup places, joining Klyde FC and Olask Islanders. However, slow-starting UICA hopefuls like Real Azuris and Mallox are finally closing in on the top six with real momentum. Conversely, meanwhile, Samaj and Kaldukosic have fallen off to varying degrees after strong starts. Will these trends survive the weeks off or will the restart a month from now be the hard-reset we've seen in years past?

1016 Härlighet Ligan        Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  Cassandra City         17   11   3   3    40   31   +9    36
 2  Crawford City FC       17   10   4   3    43   30  +13    34
 3  Eastweald              17   10   2   5    40   29  +11    32
 4  OAS Royal FC           17    8   3   6    45   33  +12    27
 5  Olask Islanders        17    9   0   8    35   33   +2    27
 6  Klyde                  17    7   5   5    35   33   +2    26
 7  Real Azuris            17    6   5   6    34   27   +7    23
 8  Samaj FC               17    7   2   8    30   29   +1    23
 9  Mallox                 17    6   5   6    43   44   −1    23
10  Ramusok United         17    6   4   7    28   29   −1    22
11  AC Holmenkollen        17    6   4   7    25   28   −3    22
12  Keenan Athletic        17    4   9   4    46   45   +1    21
13  Ziemelu Skaida         17    6   3   8    27   38  −11    21
14  Treftadaeth Alliance   17    4   6   7    27   37  −10    18
15  Centus Serpents        17    5   3   9    22   32  −10    18
16  Pelethas United        17    4   5   8    32   34   −2    17
17  FC Kaldukosic          17    4   5   8    35   46  −11    17
18  Stoneshore United      17    4   4   9    37   46   −9    16


Golden Boot Leader: 
  Domé Odóma (15)

The early season results were interesting, but another couple of months later and the three sides relegated last year have filtered back to the top. He may have been average in the HL, but it turns out that a former World Cup star like Cade Jones is above Sekundar Ligan level! Who woulda thunk?? His goals have Goldstaff City's necks out in front in first, but the chasing pack isn't far behind.

1016 Sekundar Ligan         Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  Goldstaff City            17   11   2   4    34   24  +10    35
 2  FC Samotath               17   10   2   5    34   22  +12    32
 3  Fevelo Colony             17   10   2   5    35   25  +10    32
 4  Morponte Fief             17    9   3   5    23   14   +9    30
 5  IFK Aldenskoett           17    9   2   6    27   19   +8    29
 6  Na'Ilee Mariners          17    8   4   5    38   34   +4    28
 7  Revanigruud Riversharks   17    7   5   5    35   34   +1    26
 8  Helfin Fief               17    7   5   5    31   33   −2    26
 9  FC Flen                   17    6   5   6    29   33   −4    23
10  Regalia City              17    7   1   9    34   36   −2    22
11  Versiaville               17    4  10   3    31   33   −2    22
12  West Gundar               17    6   2   9    22   22    0    20
13  Zakhoro Aces              17    5   5   7    24   28   −4    20
14  Gwynt Tywyll              17    5   4   8    17   22   −5    19
15  Cassandra Cosmopolitan    17    3   7   7    27   29   −2    16
16  Otkins Numenvernia        17    3   6   8    35   45  −10    15
17  Seryddwyr Aberaeron       17    3   5   9    26   36  −10    14
18  Pristine Forest           17    3   4  10    25   38  −13    13

Nomads have responded to their first relegation in decades the right way, looking hell-bent to get back to their traditional Sekundar Ligan hunting grounds. SC Torpedo Kejsarkona, who have lost out in the playoffs a few times in recent years, have also kept their strong start going in a bid to claim one of the two automatic places this time. Sarmon, fresh arrivals from Conferece Cosumarus, are the biggest surprises, hovering right around the playoff line at the halfway point. But Sarmon is a club with history in Sekundar and Tredje Ligan, so it's not as big of a shock as if the Sadenia Paladins were making a push. By far the most humble club in the CosumarLigan tiers this season, it's no surprise that the Paladins are actually right where you would expect them. Would be a cool story if they survived, but this is reality.

1016 Tredje Ligan          Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  Nomad Brotherhood FC     21   11   6   4    38   26  +12    39
 2  SC Torpedo Kejsarkona    21   11   5   5    37   29   +8    38
 3  Bergtatt Isle Athletic   21   10   6   5    23   16   +7    36
 4  Esterhollow Harbor       21   10   4   7    34   31   +3    34
 5  Pardock Island           21    9   6   6    37   31   +6    33
 6  Riverside Crew           21    9   5   7    22   18   +4    32
 7  Sarmon                   21    8   8   5    24   25   −1    32
 8  Atletisk Surpronuk       21    9   5   7    33   35   −2    32
 9  Klyde Heritage FC        21    8   6   7    19   17   +2    30
10  Portsmouth FC            21    9   3   9    24   26   −2    30
11  Sontäfe City             21    8   5   8    34   27   +7    29
12  IFK Sundsvall            21    7   8   6    25   26   −1    29
13  Rexnor District 3        21    6  10   5    18   15   +3    28
14  Sindo Fief               21    8   4   9    31   30   +1    28
15  Fort Archer FC           21    6   8   7    29   30   −1    26
16  White Tower FC           21    6   8   7    28   29   −1    26
17  Gnoss Gallants AFC       21    7   5   9    32   34   −2    26
18  AFC Obscura 98           21    8   2  11    21   27   −6    26
19  Dvinko Black Heart       21    6   6   9    27   35   −8    24
20  Nuur Origins FC          21    6   3  12    14   20   −6    21
21  AC Sepultura             21    4   6  11    41   53  −12    18
22  Sadenia Paladins         21    2   7  12    24   35  −11    13

Third Round

Avert your eyes, FC Kaldu stans. Both they and Mallox rotate and play B-sides, but it turns out Mallox's depth is better. Much better. Seven goals better. Stiin Siorrha'Asione was one of the remaining starters for Mallox and he led the mauling with a brace of goals and assists. OAS Royal's league form extended to the Cup too, Thor Møller tallying yet another goal - from the penalty spot this time - after a hapless fifth-tier defender had to resort to jumping on him piggy-back style to prevent him from scoring after pulling down Roxana Coffey's cross beautifully. In other notable results, Crawford City FC edge Ramusok United in extra time (Kim Coultan the hero) and Trefta are upended at home by third-tier Parougan Fief neighbors Surpronuk.

Fourth Round

Royal felled! Royal felled! The hottest team in Cosumar right now are brought back down out of orbit by extraterrestrial side Nuur Origins FC. Poor Sen Marsteller skied her penalty and then Shalhoub tipped Nuur's ensuing penalty in off the post. Fortunately, they weren't alone in being upset by Tredje Ligan clubs. Samaj also slipped up against Pardock Island, a second-choice defense showing just why it is that Carl Erakin and Tomi Jakoljevic have started every single league match of the last three years for them at CB. As we move into the Round of 16, the favorites remaining have to be Mallox, Cassandra City, Eastweald, Crawford City FC, and legendary cup specialists Real Azuris. So... the usual suspects.

Last.fm · by **Cosumar** » Mon Oct 21, 2019 6:29 pm

Harlighet Ligan Matchday 18

TOP TAKEAWAYS: The flag raises on the second half of the season and Cassandra City slam pedal to the metal! It's Jarobi Konsé to Belle Serafino on a beautiful backheel goal that gave the Reds a win over Pelethas - less than two minutes after Regatta Aspenwood had equalized! Does the season restart also bring a new start for Corey Simmons III? After taking shots from critics for the entire first half of the season for his lack of end-product, CS3 finally gets his Somerset Road debut goal. It's a beauty, curled to the top corner after a quick cut past Teijeiro, but it's only a consolation. Unfortunately for Simmons III and the Serpents, Adam Vadimenko had the type of Bad Day only a fullback can have, utterly humiliated twice for goals by Trefta winger Tarmé. Over amongst the Kaldu spires, newly-crowned DBC champion Theris Flaksenhaar returns from a breakout tournament and continues his great form, scoring a late leveler to steal a point off an otherwise dominant Eastweald. Can FC Kaldu manager Cillian Najdorf find a feasible way to get Flaksenhaar and Nisa on the field at the same time? Arguably more vital than Kaldu's point was Arrowsmith's 82nd minute finish on the end of a Corby Wheeler cross to deliver Ramusok United all three points from a tough trip to Blashyrk Gate. That's the tone Kirum Mortonsson needed to set after spending the entire break talking about the need for his side to develop a killer instinct.

Harlighet Ligan Matchday 19

TOP TAKEAWAYS: For teams that struggled for consistency in the first half of the season, the month-long break is an opportunity to clear the air and start fresh. For the teams that were in-form, it presents a challenge to carry that momentum through. Case in point: OAS Royal were the hottest team in Cosumar a month ago but have come back with rust on their gears (two losses). Klyde too have lost their tenuous hold on a UICA place with two losses since returning. By contrast, Mallox - particularly Griffin Riordan - have returned looking supercharged by their time off. Three goals and an assist for Riordan in the last two matches as the Tigers mauled Kaldu and the aforementioned Klyde for seven goals. As the season wears on from here, the impact of the break will even out and the cream will rise. Much-improved Real Azuris sure look like one of those creamy sides as they fleece Ramusok United 4-1 at Fire River Arena. Not a great first start in United blue for teenage defender Leandro Dellavigna, who had difficulty defending the likes of Antúnes and Benedict 1v1, although he did at least nab a headed goal as well. His midfield didn't do him any favors either by repeatedly giving the ball away to Chandler Clorfeine, who would turn and ping long passes into Dellavigna's danger zone with pinpoint precision. But the bastions of consistency this season so far have definitely been Cassandra City. They continue to rack up results despite VZR being in-and-out with nagging injuries. Charles Dyer Vry might not be the pure predator in the box that Zeale-Riddick is, but he can definitely put chances away if you hit him perfect lead passes like the one Lohani Riiyaaw (still just 17??) did for the second goal of their 3-2 win in Stoneshore. CDV? You can call him CDF (Charles Double Figures) now for the rest of the season.

Harlighet Ligan Matchday 20

TOP TAKEAWAYS: The league promoted this Sunday's two-match slate as something of a "Rivalry Day", headlined by the Millennium Miracle rematch between Cassandra City and Ramusok United. Although Cassandra City had the marginally better of the play, Lara Wedderburn's opportunistic poaching and some vintage stops from Lilly Kearney allowed United to canter to a surprisingly routine victory at The Amphitheatre - where victories are usually anything but. The actual "Miracle" of the weekend, however, was Centus Serpents scuffling two goals across the line in stoppage time (the first by mere centimeters after VAR overturned the call) to come back from 2-0 in the hole and steal a point off visitors OAS Royal, who had been cruising on autopilot for 30 minutes. LOL. The Serpents had only registered a single shot until stoppage time. That's sooo Royal... But back to the other half of Sunday's rivalry slate. The Battle of the North between Treftadaeth Alliance and Ziemelu Skaida is one with some juicy history. The clubs' close ties with academia and the military, respectively, are narrative gold (who doesn't love a classic Brains vs. Brawn storyline?). Hitherto, however, they had been exclusively Sekundar Ligan storylines. The big-league stage for this edition resulted in even more bite between the two sides than usual. The frosty dialogue between the two fanbases leading up was fitting of the matchday settings at Blashyrkh Gate, with the paper halberds of the Ziemelu supporters ominously slicing through the light snow hanging in the air. Unfortunately for them, most of the slicing on the day was done not by the Halberdiers, but by the Astronomers. Attacking fullbacks Baldomero Teijeiro and Socorro Shakir pushed forward to devastating effect and produced three goals with their crosses. Eastfielder right back Shakir even got on the scoresheet himself by making a late run in the box to clean up Zak Nyström's saved strike (which itself had resulted from another crafty Teijeiro feed from the byline). By halftime, Trefta were up 4-1 and the halberds were sagging sadly in defeat.

Other dominant performances this weekend that must not go unmentioned were Eastweald's and Samaj's. Despite the final scoreline, Eastweald pretty much mopped the floor with Stoneshore at home (as they should). They too were up 4-1 after an hour and change and probably should've had 6 or 7, all told. Watching Ishtar Fanaiyan run at aging left back Senter Senterekoesima was downright comical at times. For Samaj, breakout teenage Mytanar Dario Gvetadze crowned himself the Little King of Azuris with strikes on either side of halftime to stun the home side EVEN WITH their lucky rainbow alternate kits on. Dario had some help from fellow 1016 revelation Annlaug Larsen - the forgotten Schottic winger quietly in the top echelon of the league in Goals+Assists. Where do Samaj FC keep finding these players??? Every time you think the hardscrabble westerners are finally on the down-and-out, they pop back up with new fresh-faced young stars plucked from obscurity!

AOCL Group Stage

P Group B                   Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts                      
1 AC Izotz Zubia              6   4  1  1   14   2 +12   13    —   3–1  6–0  3–0
2 SW Stahlberg                6   2  3  1    6   4  +2    9   0–0   —   1–1  3–0
3 Crawford City FC            6   2  3  1    5   8  −3    9   1–0  0–0   —   1–1
4 Alissar Phoenix             6   0  1  5    1  12 −11    1   0–2  0–1  0–2   —

Yawn. CCFC are saving themselves for the UICA Champions. Yeah, let's tell ourselves that.

Harlighet Ligan Matchday 21

TOP TAKEAWAYS: Or maybe they were saving their best for FC Kaldukosic. The forest-green-colored visitors still had a respectable 2-2 scoreline after an hour on the banks of Lake Crawford, but CCFC ripped the band-aid off after that point. Reigning PoTY Chimera Moxham came on with a hug from mentor Kim Coultan and proceeded to help pour on FOUR more goals, assisting Kárpáty's second of the day to help the Pasargan pull clear of Domé Odóma in the Golden Boot race and then picking out the top corner herself with startling ease two minutes later. Yikes. Crawford City FC's Champions' Cup Round of 16 opponents, Northern Union, might be sweating a little bit after seeing a barrage like that.

Other noteworthy performances include Olask Islanders storming back and stealing a point from 3-0 down at Mallox on a massive day in midfield by Maia Abylon, Vega Zeale-Riddick finding the back of the net for Cassandra City on her return from injury with a nice cushioned 10-yard header and, down in a southern coast affair, Pelethas United extending their winning streak to three matches late on - Aspenwood pouncing on a moment of catastrophic miscommunication between Stoneshore goalkeeper John-Arnold Dane and defender Thoralf Brynjolfsson. Two veterans, too... Hate to see it. Also keep an eye on Ramusok United. Something might be brewing in the capital. After beating archrivals Cassandra City last week, Ram Utd seem to be hitting their stride under Kirum Mortonsson, this week successfully defending their home turf from Eastweald's terrifying three-pronged assault. Every member of the Blues' back line - Sutton, Hare, Steelhenge, Topić - put in a season-best performance to keep Bond, Fanaiyan and Kovačević firmly in their pocket. Instead, United teen Rosalie Duvalier stole the show with her great curling goal from outside the box. The kid is pacey and dangerous and Mortonsson is justified in handing her more and more starts recently. The most concerning aspect of this loss for Eastweald, however, is that no one in their midfield could get a body on Corby Wheeler to disrupt her from controlling the tempo of the match. They're terrific going forward, but on days when that possession isn't clicking, it doesn't seem like the Wood Elves have enough defensive presence to grind out ugly wins.

Harlighet Ligan Matchday 22

TOP TAKEAWAYS: Ramusok and Pelethas United are both coming in hot, and the Xanadu Dome feels a little closer to full than usual for the anticipated fixture between UICA hopefuls. Their respective mojos at the moment end up canceling each other out in a 2-2 draw, but it was a great game nonetheless. Wedderburn shushed the Pelethas crowd early, lunging in front of Miro Said to lift Didrik Miettinen's ball in from the right into the roof of the net first-time. The Blues' relentless pressing energy had the Miners on their heels for most of the first half, and Pelethas were in fact lucky to escape to the break only down 1-0. Luminesce and Winston Arrowsmith both forced great saves out of Jillian Nier in the final five minutes. In the second half, however, Catherine Sedgwick made some tactical adjustments and Pelethas were able to gain a foothold in the game. Said made up for his earlier lapse by karate-kicking a post-corner loose ball straight past Lilly Kearney for the equalizer, and ten minutes later Kearney spilled Miettinen's cross straight out to a lurking Charlie Alotic. That man doesn't miss on an open goal. Suddenly finding themselves down 2-1 and facing a Pelethas deep block, Ramusok United threw on some attacking subs - Duvalier and William Stone - to liven things up. Luminesce and Duvalier continued to pepper the box with crosses and Wheeler earned a couple dangerous free kicks, but still the Miners held on to their lead. Until... the game got really stretched in the final minutes. Desperate for a release valve from the Ramusoki pressure, Pelethas struck out on a counter-attack, Sedgwick wheeling her arms dramatically to urge her exhausted players forward. But as they surged into the Blues' half to try to connect some passes and take time off the clock, Hestia Greenchurch accidentally redirected a quick Aspenwood pass straight to Dustin Bachelor. Suddenly, Ramusok United had a 3-on-2 going the other way! Bearing down on goal 1v1 with Nier, veteran striker Stone unselfishly laid the equalizer off to Wheeler after forcing the second defender to commit to him. For a moment, it seemed as if Wheeler would bungle the opportunity - taking a heavy touch that allowed Nier to scramble back and dive for the ball! But, cool as a cucumber - as if the touch had been exactly as she meant it, Wheeler poked the golden 89th minute chance past Nier at the last possible moment.

In other news, Real Azuris are taking advantage of a soft part of their schedule, sweeping Holmenkollen away 3-0 after a much-needed 3-1 win at Alliance last week. Veteran winger Semyon Yucob has re-entered Varezzi's line-up and rewarded the manager with a goal and an assist in both matches. There are two derbies of sorts this week too, although they play out in very much opposite fashion. A Gellano Fief derby between Mallox and Centus features two sides profligately wasteful on the day, with only a deflected free kick by Mallox's Rachel Del Arro finding its way home. Regardless, the large sect of orange away fans at Somerset Road had no issue celebrating the three points in Centus' face as if they were gloriously-won. Balancing the scales, a West Coast clash between Crawford City FC and the Islanders turns into an utter goalfest after a relatively quiet first half. Unfortunately for the deflated Olask fans at Kamu Road, five of the six were scored by the defending champs, who now have twelve in their last two matches. It's a testament to Amethyst Fegelein's man-management that she has fully turned the page to a new era led by Moxham, Kárpáty and the red-hot Marigold Belladonna... while still keeping remaining stars of the previous era like Coultan and Alcouin totally engaged and contributing timely goals.

Harlighet Ligan Matchday 23

TOP TAKEAWAYS: FC Kaldukosic, almost completely reliant on Aidan Denarian's poaching at this point, force Olask to draw upon more comeback magic to salvage a home win. There were "moral victories" in the late loss for Cillian Najdorf to vaguely reference in his presser, but the "Victors" are getting pretty starved for actual non-moral victories. The tough thing for Kaldu fans is that they have no convenient target towards which to direct their rage. The manager isn't making mistakes and the players are really trying, they're just... not good enough. Down the western coast in Crawford, Mari Belladonna & CCFC continued their rich vein of goalscoring form against a Serpents side that actually provided formidable resistance... for one half. Real Azuris made the case that there's more to their recent revival than a soft schedule, notching an impressive 2-0 win at Crowley Memorial that included a much-needed confidence-boosting goal for slumping striker Santo Silvestri. Edith Tidesson also dominated highlight reels with her everywhere-at-once triple save to keep OAS Royal off the board. A few miles up the road, AC Holmenkollen labored badly at home against Cassandra City - unable to get much attack going in recent weeks. Former Holmenkollen woman Lili Riprov came on for Zeale-Riddick (minutes still being managed) at the hour mark and eventually drove the 4-1 dagger through the home fans' hearts. Finally, it's worth nothing that former FC Samotath and Cosumar U21 forward Zak Nyström has really come into his own in the last stretch of games as the main man at Treftadaeth Alliance, creeping up the goalscoring charts. He had a brace this weekend against Eastweald, although it wasn't enough to keep up with the four goals the green-and-gold stacked up at The Wormhole. Meanwhile, Pelethas snatched another draw from the jaws of victory, conceding a precise 19-yard daisy-cutter in stoppage time in Samaj. "CLOSE DOWN THE BALL!" Nier could be heard screaming to her defense just before Földessy rolled out the shot.

Champions' Cup Round of 16, First Leg
Crawford City FC 1-1 Northern Union (BRE)

The UICA knockout rounds are finally here! It feels like it has been ages since Crawford City FC scored less than four goals in a match, but on the biggest stage they are held to just one by Northern Union in a very evenly-played match. In fact, it could've easily been a 2-1 loss if the referee had felt inclined the call a penalty on Sarah Arrowsword for her sliding challenge from behind on Dakota Blaylock. They can still flip the switch in the second leg, but the fans at Orangi Stadium today can only feel disappointment after a draw with an away goal conceded.

Globe Cup Round of 16, First Leg
Eastweald 0-1 Tanrısal (PAS)

It's a shame that the only goal in the first leg will go down as a Hesterine Mercator 81st minute own goal (a fizzing ball across the face of goal deflecting in off the inside of her knee) when she had been Eastweald's hero to that point with four crucial saves. They had their chances on the other end too, the most agonizing being Mina Mordini's blast off the crossbar in the 89th.

Harlighet Ligan Matchday 24

TOP TAKEAWAYS: There's the usual fanfare surrounding the Klyde Isle Derby, but everyone thinks it's over when Real Azuris go 2-0 up on their northern neighbors by halftime and then 3-1 at the hour mark, riding the surge of Semyon Yucob and Andrew Arrowsword rounding back into form. But then... the Cathal Turner of the U20 World Cup decided to finally show up for the last half-hour! And what an entrance he made. Klyde would still lose 3-2, but Turner probably deserved a second-half hat trick and share of the points. After a far side-netting strike of devastating power and precision to make it 3-2 in the 89th minute, Turner brought down a long ball from Kvalderkorr with a staggering first touch, juked to the right and nutmegged Edith Tidesson with a side-footed shot from 15 yards. Estadio MasseMord... stone-cold silent. So quiet you could hear Turner's hoots and hollers throughout the stadium and the broadcast as he wheeled away to celebrate. 3-3 in the last minute of extra time. Then, Klyde fans everywhere inwardly groaned when - several seconds delayed - the referee put his hand to his earpiece, indicating communication with the VAR booth. After a loooong review, the referee adjudged that Turner had pushed off from defender Kurt Wolff before bringing down the ball. Apparently, a clear and obvious foul. No goal. Real Azuris win and the stadium belatedly lurches into song, still somewhat hesitant as to the validity. Them and all of Cosumar. Could it have been called a push-off foul on Turner originally? Sure. Was it a clear and obvious error not to call one? Ehhhhh.

Elsewhere, Alexander Kárpáty continued to do what he has been doing all season for Crawford City FC. Score a goal almost every week. Kárpáty's stats have skyrocketed in his second season on the west coast, making him the odds-on Golden Boot favorite by a clear margin now at the Cassandra Megacasino books. Hand-in-hand with his success is the incredible season attacking midfielders Moxham and Belladonna are having as roving playmakers behind him. Belladonna has emerged as a devilish finisher, and while Moxham's shooting opportunities have taken a back seat this season, she's on course to shatter her assists mark from last season. It seems like every goal Kárpáty scores comes off the Nepharim international's sweet, sweet foot. And there's a great chance the pre-assist came from another Nepharim in Rusalka Klein before that. A 3-1 win up at Keenan's charged DragonBull Field atmosphere is nothing to dismiss offhand these days.

Champions' Cup Round of 16, Second Leg
Northern Union 3-1 Crawford City FC
Crawford City FC eliminated 4-2 on aggregate

Crawford start brightest against Union, Moxham hitting the post just six minutes in, but they’re thrown off their stride when Union’s first corner of the match leads to their first shot on target, Garrett Horgan with a forceful downward header that just leaves Weschler too much to do. Garrard’s far-post header is another smack in the mouth on the brink of half-time, and while Karpaty, as he so often does, finds a goal from nowhere and rejuvenates hope, a piledriver from Considine snuffs it out..

Globe Cup Round of 16, Second Leg
Tanrısal 2-0 Eastweald
Eastweald eliminated 3-0 on aggregate

Eastweald are a fearsome attacking team on their day, especially this season (like three days ago), but they can't quite seem to shake the long-running stigma that they go missing for games of true consequence, late in the season. They can't afford for whatever that was in Pasarga to spread to their league form if they want to hold onto their fringe title hopes for a little longer or secure a Champions' Cup place.

Harlighet Ligan Matchday 25

TOP TAKEAWAYS: Never fear! Come the weekend, Eastweald right the ship at OAS Royal. They work three routine team goals through Royal's slow defense and then golden girl Regine Rao comes on for the final ten minutes and chops Thomas Di Sansev en route to a solo run and finish for the fourth. If there's a bright side for whatever sparse crowd at cavernous Royal Palace remained by the final whistle, it's that the Whites' tattered defense remained in decent goal-scoring form themselves. With her first half header, towering center back Ellie Hanger notched her career-best 6th goal of the season. That's the highest tally on the team by a non-striker. And that's a problem. After a hot start, marquee wing signing Gitonga Kahara has gone cold in his first HL season, leaving Syl Denhardt without any secondary goal threats behind Møller/Marsteller to be a true contender. Theresa Riether just crowded them in the box and dared someone else to make them pay for it. It worked. Coffey has a nice collection of assists in an OAS Royal shirt, but has she even scored yet this season?

Cathal Turner and Klyde, invigorated by their narrow derby loss in Azuris last week, come out fired up in instant combustion mode at home with heavyweights Cassandra City visiting. When you balls to the wall against a team that makes their living from their balls-to-the-wall pressing, this is what ensues. An explosive first half ends 4-3 in favor of Klyde, with only the whistle stopping the nonstop back-and-forth blows. Predictably, both teams' tanks were empty after that type of first half. There would be no more goals, but even still, the Klydians had to fight tooth and nail to defend their lead from a spirited Cassandra City comeback attempt in the second half. Even after going down to 10 men on an 81st minute stomp by Tarashaj, they found a way to see the 3 points to the finish line. Might we look back on this as a turning point for Corey Simmons Jr.'s project in Klyde City? Regardless, it certainly helps out Crawford City FC, who keep putting up big numbers and pad their lead a bit. Finally, it was kinda nice to see Elodie Sade mint her best season yet at Keenan Athletic (I know, I know, we said that last season too when she became a Cosumar international) with a pair of smooth assists from the byline celebrated directly in front of her grim-faced mother on the Olask Islanders touchline.

Harlighet Ligan Matchday 26

TOP TAKEAWAYS: After his side was outclassed in the Palace by Eastweald, Syl Denhardt spent the week railing against the Ramusok press for every insinuation that his job would be on the line this Saturday in Pelethas. With Royal two points behind the Miners on the outer fringe of the UICA race, it's easy to see why this six-point swing would be viewed as do-or-die. Regardless of the truth to all of it, his players responded like they really were fighting for their manager. They absolutely spazzed out on Pelethas. Especially for a thirty-minute stretch at the beginning of the second half, they were at their best, Elsie Drover breaking ankles in midfield and Gitonga Kahara torching fullbacks on the wings. Every pass and touch was simply coming off. 6-2 would be the final, pulling OAS Royal back within six points of the coveted Top Six.

Pelethas United's no-show was only the beginning of a bad week for home sides. Ko-orenite defender Ethan Benjamin, of all people, hit a volleyed goal of immaculate technique for visiting Mallox to spoil Cassandra City's chance to close the title gap to one point. Lona Va'Nega had a massive day for the Tigers in goal as well with seven saves. Then, Treftadaeth Alliance marched into Fire River Arena and silenced the ever-hostile Ramusok United faithful with their fearless, direct attacking play, resulting in goals for Zak Nyström and Toussaint Robitaille, both in the form of their careers. Among the home sides immune to the week's zeitgeist, however, were Real Azuris and Eastweald. Fjóla Sigurjonsdottir's low strike to the bottom corner in the 90th minute (after a sensational Santo Silvestri mid-air flick-on) was one of the most important winners of the season since it handed leaders CCFC just their fourth loss, and Brian Bond had one of the most dominant individual performances of the season to erase eager but undisciplined Klyde's early 2-0 lead.

As we enter the final eight games, it appears to be a two-horse race between Crawford City and Cassandra City for the title, with Eastweald still in with a shout as well. Perhaps more than just a shout if Brian Bond can maintain his sparkling recent form. The UICA field (top six this season) looks relatively set, with a more of a definite upper caste emerging than in seasons past. Don't count the Islanders or Royals out yet though. The former could rally around their momentous Cup run to make a push, and the latter have the talent to do the same - especially if Thor Møller hits a thick vein of goals reminiscent of his early-season stretch.

1016 Härlighet Ligan     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  Crawford City FC       26   17   5   4    69   42  +27    56
 2  Cassandra City         26   16   4   6    61   46  +15    52
 3  Eastweald              26   15   4   7    65   49  +16    49
 4  Real Azuris            26   13   6   7    56   38  +18    45
 5  Mallox                 26   11   9   6    60   53   +7    42
 6  Ramusok United         26   12   5   9    46   44   +2    41
 7  Olask Islanders        26   11   4  11    51   52   −1    37
 8  OAS Royal FC           26   10   5  11    60   50  +10    35
 9  Klyde                  26    9   7  10    53   56   −3    34
10  Pelethas United        26    9   7  10    48   51   −3    34
11  Treftadaeth Alliance   26    9   6  11    46   50   −4    33
12  Samaj FC               26    9   5  12    43   44   −1    32
13  Keenan Athletic        26    7  10   9    61   63   −2    31
14  AC Holmenkollen        26    8   5  13    36   49  −13    29
15  Ziemelu Skaida         26    8   5  13    37   57  −20    29
16  FC Kaldukosic          26    6   7  13    53   68  −15    25
17  Centus Serpents        26    6   6  14    34   51  −17    24
18  Stoneshore United      26    5   6  15    47   63  −16    21

Golden Boot Leader: 
  Alexander Kárpáty (22)

1016 Sekundar Ligan           Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  Goldstaff City            26   16   3   7    51   36  +15    51
 2  Morponte Fief             26   14   5   7    36   21  +15    47
 3  Fevelo Colony             26   15   2   9    60   46  +14    47
 4  Na'Ilee Mariners          26   14   5   7    58   51   +7    47
 5  IFK Aldenskoett           26   14   4   8    48   36  +12    46
 6  FC Samotath               26   13   5   8    58   40  +18    44
 7  Helfin Fief               26   12   5   9    48   47   +1    41
 8  Versiaville               26    9  11   6    51   47   +4    38
 9  West Gundar               26   11   4  11    40   38   +2    37
10  FC Flen                   26   10   6  10    48   53   −5    36
11  Zakhoro Aces              26    9   8   9    37   39   −2    35
12  Regalia City              26   11   1  14    52   54   −2    34
13  Revanigruud Riversharks   26    9   7  10    53   61   −8    34
14  Otkins Numenvernia        26    7   7  12    54   63   −9    28
15  Gwynt Tywyll              26    7   6  13    25   34   −9    27
16  Cassandra Cosmopolitan    26    5   8  13    38   50  −12    23
17  Pristine Forest           26    5   5  16    39   57  −18    20
18  Seryddwyr Aberaeron       26    4   6  16    32   55  −23    18

1016 Tredje Ligan            Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  SC Torpedo Kejsarkona    32   18   8   6    65   49  +16    62
 2  Pardock Island           32   16   9   7    63   44  +19    57
 3  Nomad Brotherhood FC     32   16   9   7    49   36  +13    57
 4  Bergtatt Isle Athletic   32   15  10   7    34   24  +10    55
 5  Sindo Fief               32   15   7  10    55   39  +16    52
 6  Riverside Crew           32   14   7  11    36   30   +6    49
 7  Esterhollow Harbor       32   14   6  12    47   45   +2    48
 8  Sontäfe City             32   13   7  12    46   35  +11    46
 9  IFK Sundsvall            32   12  10  10    42   45   −3    46
10  Sarmon                   32   12  10  10    41   46   −5    46
11  Portsmouth FC            32   12   9  11    41   41    0    45
12  Atletisk Surpronuk       32   12   8  12    45   53   −8    44
13  Klyde Heritage FC        32   11  10  11    31   27   +4    43
14  Gnoss Gallants AFC       32   11   9  12    44   51   −7    42
15  Fort Archer FC           32   10  11  11    55   51   +4    41
16  Nuur Origins FC          32   12   5  15    27   28   −1    41
17  Dvinko Black Heart       32   10   8  14    41   49   −8    38
18  AFC Obscura 98           32   10   7  15    35   43   −8    37
19  Rexnor District 3        32    8  11  13    29   34   −5    35
20  White Tower FC           32    7  12  13    51   55   −4    33
21  AC Sepultura             32    5   7  20    54   89  −35    22
22  Sadenia Paladins         32    2  14  16    33   50  −17    20

Round of 16
Olask Islanders (H) 1–0 Mallox (H)
Nuur Origins FC (T) 3–7 Cassandra City (H)
FC Samotath (S) 2–0 Aberaeron Celtic (L1)
Klyde (H) 3–4 Pardock Island (T)
Eastweald (H) 0–1 Real Azuris (H)
Crawford City FC (H) 5–2 Atletisk Surpronuk (T)
Regalia City (S) 3–2 Gnoss Gallants AFC (T)
Morponte Fief (S) 0–0 Interstellar Östrad (L2) (0–0 AET) (5–4 pen.)

An August Chappelle shoulder/hand- (take your pick) -ball and Krazy Tzyzakoos penalty is all that separates Olask Islanders from Mallox in a uproarious win at Kamu Road. Afterwards, Collette Sade does not shy away from declaring the Islanders desperately want their first top-flight trophy and will prioritize the Cup heading into the Quarterfinals. In the upset of the round, a team that resembles Klyde FC's U21 side succumbs to a comeback from 2-0 and then 3-1 down by Pardock Island, riding a red-hot wave of form in Tredje Ligan recently. The heavyweight bout of the round, on the other hand, turns out to be a cagey, defensive snooze-fest between Eastweald and Real Azuris. It's Turori international veteran Mdiai Akarenaa who makes the difference for Real Azuris, tucking away a tidy finish off a blocked clearance on a late run into the box in the 78th minute.

Quarterfinals
Olask Islanders (H) 4–0 Cassandra City (H)
FC Samotath (S) 3–0 Pardock Island (T)
Real Azuris (H) 4–4 Crawford City FC (H) (4–5 AET)
Regalia City (S) 1–0 Morponte Fief (S)

Collette Sade wasn't kidding! The Olask Islanders look to be on a mission in the King's Cup Quarterfinals, dispatching a mostly full-strength Cassandra City four-nil. They just wanted it more, first to every 50/50 ball and winning the midfield battle. The likes of Bellerophon Serafino and Ursula Rowan have played a lot of matches recently and aren't getting any younger, which is probably why they - critically - looked more than a half-step slower than Olask burgeoning star #6 Maia Abylon. Adam Kraljic and Jade Irwin were excellent keeping traffic flowing the other direction past the Reds' press as well. Tzyzakoos again applied the finishing touches with a brace. The other three fixtures saw FC Samotath end the Pardock pipe dream, potential double-winners CCFC prevail over Real Azuris in a wild 5-4 ride (who else but Kárpáty with the ET dagger?), and Regalia City uglily eking out a second spot for Sekundar Ligan in the semis.

Semifinals Fixtures

Olask Islanders vs. FC Samotath
@ Kamu Road (24.000), Olask, Olask Fief

Crawford City FC vs. Regalia City
@ Leviathan Arena (99.114), Kaldukosic, Kaldukosic Fief

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Härlighet Ligan Matchday 27

TOP TAKEAWAYS: Centus Serpents notch a huge 2-1 win to draw within two points of opponents Ziemelu Skaida and guaranteed safety. Elwyn Romijnsen is vindicated for continuing to rely on his very "veteran" preferred center back duo of Conan Lineker and Catheline Jurist - 72 years between them - when both Nepharim pop up on the scoresheet in the Serpents' biggest win of the season. Lineker had a late goal-line clearance to deny Xandria Springgate and preserve the vital three points as well. Their Gellano Fief neighbors, Mallox and Eastweald, played to a 1-1 stalemate in the return leg of the Weald Classic, the Tigers unable to find full redemption at home for the brutalization they received at Old Weldenskirgen earlier in the season. The other derby this day - in Ramusok - is scarcely worth mentioning by virtue of how effortlessly Corby Wheeler (goal + assist) bossed AC Holmenkollen at their very own Cedar Road. Then, Pelethas United righted the ship from last week's home humiliation at the hands of OAS Royal by winning at Klyde, while Royal kept up their inspired play with last-place Stoneshore in town. At least, it was inspired play from Denhardt's side until Stoneshore nearly came back from 3-0 down with two goals in the final 12 minutes. Finally, in the most monumental match of the season thus far, leaders Crawford City FC thwarted Cassandra's bid to draw within a point and instead opened up a seven-point lead atop the table. Might that 88th minute Hansi Weschler save on Cosumar teammate Vega Zeale-Riddick be the moment that won the Elephants their second straight Härlighet Ligan title?

Härlighet Ligan Matchday 28

TOP TAKEAWAYS: Credit to Apple Jack. The reigning Manager of the Year continues to squeeze every last ounce of potential out of this Treftadaeth Alliance side. Who knew Toussaint Robitaille and Tarmé could both be 10+ goal wingers, let alone in the same season? With this weekend's resounding 4-1 win at Leviathan Arena, the Astronomers elevated themselves into the top half of the table (!) and dropped FC Kal into the relegation zone, unleashing a new round of apocalyptic doom and gloom in the Kaldukosic press. Stoneshore-Klyde, meanwhile, features an intriguing duel of recent DBC-winning young Cosumarite strikers in Domé Odóma and Cathal Turner. Both live up to the billing with a brace, but Turner undoubtedly has the better supporting cast and that's why Klyde run out 4-2 winners and Odóma is left wondering if he'll be the first Golden Boot winner on a relegated team. Elsewhere, Kirum Mortonsson has Ramusok United coming alive at the right time, winning their second Ramusok Derby in as many weeks. Globe Cup looks assured now, but will they look upward and make a run at Eastweald for Top 3 and Champions' Cup? Similar ambitions might be circulating the Mallox dressing room, however, after Taka Masatoshi and Griffin Riordan link up to score twice in quick succession in the dying minutes in Pelethas to turn a one-nil loss into a 2-1 win. The dramatic turnaround effectively eliminated any hope of UICA football for the Miners. At the final whistle moments later, the disapproval in the Xanadu Dome was cacophonous enough to practically shake the floor. It has been a difficult season for Sedgwick and only the goodwill earned by making UICA last season is keeping her in her job.

Härlighet Ligan Matchday 29

TOP TAKEAWAYS: Weird weekend. None of the Top Six win, laying down a red carpet for 7th-place Olask Islanders to continue their resurgent form and close the gap behind... everybody. After going down 1-0 to Eastweald in the first half, the Islanders refused to break down further like so many teams do after conceding against the Elves. Instead, the likes of Bourass, DeKlan and Baker held firm and allowed their team the chance to rally with two well-taken goals in the second half. One of the best results at Kamu Road in the Collette Sade era. Don't look now, but this one-time rustbucket of a club is now only two points outside of their first-ever UICA zone finish. Some props are also due to clubs that have struggled at times this season but not given up. Wildly inconsistent Pelethas United once again responded to a home humiliation by logging an impressive performance on the road, this time outscoring the likely champions on the banks of Lake Crawford with longtime club servant Jens Kåsa returning to the lineup and inspiring in midfield. Stoneshore stunned Mallox with a lonely goal from 18-year-old Tom Mammes to keep themselves within a reasonable shot at safety and Centus Serpents held a furiously-attacking Cassandra City at bay to preserve a point in the relegation race as well.

Härlighet Ligan Matchday 30

TOP TAKEAWAYS: The Globe Cup places (4-6) reshuffle as Ramusok United fall to Mallox at home and Real Azuris cruise, allowing the latter two to leapfrog the former. Pelethas and Olask are comparably talented sides on paper, but the Islanders have form and narrative on their side, allowing them to emerge 2-0 winners in the second half after both sides went down to 10 men for a face-grabbing altercation between Olask goalkeeper Trent Fielding and Pelethas left back Arthur Bourillion. Islanders now within one point of a historic UICA berth... look out, Ram Utd. The most impactful win of the bunch might just be FC Kaldukosic's, however. Cillian Najdorf tinkered with his formation, deploying Nisa as a false nine and Theris Flaksenhaar in Nisa's usual spot on the left and switching up his back line. It worked! The Victors dominated the share of chances against Holmenkollen, won 3-1, and rose from 17th (automatic relegation) to 14th (safety). They're still in the thick of the relegation fight though, one of five clubs that are still uneasy.

1 Crawford City FC       30   19   6   5    77   49  +28    63  CC
 2 Cassandra City         30   16   7   7    68   54  +14    55  CC
 3 Eastweald              30   16   6   8    71   52  +19    54  CC
 4 Real Azuris            30   15   6   9    64   45  +19    51  GC
 5 Mallox                 30   13  10   7    65   57   +8    49  GC
 6 Ramusok United         30   14   6  10    55   51   +4    48  GC
 7 Olask Islanders        30   14   5  11    59   56   +3    47
 ...
14 FC Kaldukosic          30    7   9  14    62   78  −16    30
15 AC Holmenkollen        30    8   6  16    39   57  −18    30
16 Ziemelu Skaida         30    8   6  16    46   71  −25    30  RPO
17 Centus Serpents        30    7   7  16    36   57  −21    28  R
18 Stoneshore United      30    6   6  18    53   72  −19    24  R

Härlighet Ligan Matchday 31

TOP TAKEAWAYS: Cassandra City's trip to Samotath to take on FC Ziemelu Skaida is nearly disastrous. Former OAS Royal markswoman Beatriz Koclanes is on-the-mark, as she has been so often for Skaida this season, and puts the Reds in a shocking 3-0 hole early. With Eastweald professionally taking care of Keenan Athletic earlier in the day, the live standings saw their long-standing 2nd place position usurped by the Elves. The 4-1 half time scoreline reverberated around Cosumarite sports media but, somewhat predictably, Arturo Mancini's charges came charging back in the second half, led by an apoplectic Ursula Rowan in midfield. Skaida could only bend their knee to Rowan's playmaking and accept the equalizing 4-4 goal when it came... off Vega Zeale-Riddick's knee. The point keeps Cassandra City's noses in front of Eastweald for 2nd and nominally in the title race (CCFC were also forced to claw tooth and nail for a comeback draw), but the glances over their shoulder are becoming more and more anxious. And although Ramusok United's aforementioned point in Crawford was a good result for Kirum Mortonsson, it wasn't enough to stop Olask Islanders from catapulting them into the UICA zone with a lock-it-down 1-0 win that might just have put the nail in Stoneshore United's coffin as well. And pushed it out to sea.

It's a bitter realization for a talented Stoneshore side (Odóma has 20 goals, for crying out loud) with a well-liked young manager (Jerrell Drake) that was supposed to stay up. Ultimately, in opposition to their club tradition, it was the Greys' defense that never stepped up to the plate in their HL return. Even with Kurt Wolff on board. It will be interesting to see where the pacey Odóma ends up next after taking such a big step forward this season. Despite suffering successive HL relegations, he surely belongs at a higher caliber of club, whether in Cosumar or abroad. The same can probably be said for Cathal Turner now. Although it took him longer than expected to grow into a true number-one striker, the Klyde golden boy has truly hit his stride in the second half of this season. He found another brace this weekend against Trefta... although it was marred by five goals shipped going the other way. Corey Simmons Jr.'s number-one off-season priority should be to keep Turner at the Klyde Sportsplex or, barring that, to sell him for superstar money. Judging by this weekend's 5-2 scoreline, some defensive upgrades wouldn't hurt either...

1 Crawford City FC       31   19   7   5    79   51  +28    64  CC
 2 Eastweald              31   17   6   8    73   52  +21    57  CC
 3 Cassandra City         31   16   8   7    72   58  +14    56  CC
 4 Real Azuris            31   16   6   9    69   49  +20    54  GC
 5 Mallox                 31   13  11   7    66   58   +8    50  GC
 6 Olask Islanders        31   15   5  11    60   56   +4    50  GC
 7 Ramusok United         31   14   7  10    57   53   +4    49 
 ...
14 AC Holmenkollen        31    8   7  16    42   60  −18    31  
15 Ziemelu Skaida         31    8   7  16    50   75  −25    31
16 FC Kaldukosic          31    7   9  15    66   83  −17    30  RPO
17 Centus Serpents        31    7   8  16    37   58  −21    29  R
18 Stoneshore United      31    6   6  19    53   73  −20    24  R

Härlighet Ligan Matchday 32

TOP TAKEAWAYS: OAS Royal reluctantly gave Syl Denhardt the axe last weekend after the team dropped two points in stoppage time. Not only did they choke away a late 3-1 lead and eliminate themselves from UICA contention, they did so at home. In a Minor Ramusok Derby. Curtis Théberge still finding a way to do it to them after all these years, first as a striker with Ram U and now as manager of AC Holmenkollen. But Holmenkollen have been far from world-beaters this year, and the body language of the players was so negative on the pitch that the OAS Royal leadership had little choice but to finally pull the plug on Denhardt despite his successful track record and Ramusok roots. A lot of eyes were on Royal this weekend in Kaldukosic to see how they would respond. Although they technically had nothing to play for, there was a real urgency on the part of many players to prove to the remaining staff (and the fans) that they could contribute to this club's goals going forward. Beating a relegation-threatened team like FC Kaldukosic that needs points is always impressive, and is especially so when you score four goals. Homegrown midfielder Aikin Valcon might have given himself a chance to start next season with a goal and an assist, which was to Thor Møller, who broke up a dry-spell with two powerfully-smashed close-range strikes.

I know, I know, I know. Stop talking about Royal, you biased capital-based media outlet! Ok, fine, let's get to the actual matches of consequence. Olask Islanders traveled cross-Fiefdom to the capital themselves for a showdown with Ramusok United with one of the Globe Cup places on the line. What had the potential to be a historic day in the history of Olask Isle sport instead turned into a frenzied celebration of blue flags as Euran defensive midfielder Dustin Bachelor practically barrel-rolled the ball into the goal to break a 0-0 deadlock in stoppage time. Up in the highest echelons of the table, Theresa Riether has Eastweald looking laser-focused as they methodically shred Ziemelu Skaida's low block 4-0 with their tiki-taka passing in peak crispness. Eastweald have quietly been the best team over the final stretch of the season and, with Cassandra and Crawford City both laboring to draws on the weekend, suddenly look like sure bets for 2nd over Cassandra. And maybe, just maybe, a threat to push CCFC down to the wire for the title. Down at the other end of the table, Centus' longtime Llamanean hero Arthur Velasquez scored the lone goal on a panenka from the spot to secure the Serpents a massive three points that propels them onto safe ground and officially relegates promotion brethren Stoneshore United.

1 Crawford City FC       32   19   8   5    83   55  +28    65  CC
 2 Eastweald              32   18   6   8    77   52  +25    60  CC
 3 Cassandra City         32   16   9   7    73   59  +14    57  CC
 4 Real Azuris            32   16   7   9    70   50  +20    55  GC
 5 Mallox                 32   14  11   7    71   58  +13    53  GC
 6 Ramusok United         32   15   7  10    58   53   +5    52  GC
 7 Olask Islanders        32   15   5  12    60   57   +3    50
...
14 AC Holmenkollen        32    9   7  16    46   63  −17    34
15 Centus Serpents        32    8   8  16    38   58  −20    32
16 Ziemelu Skaida         32    8   7  17    50   79  −29    31  RPO
17 FC Kaldukosic          32    7   9  16    68   87  −19    30  R
18 Stoneshore United      32    6   6  20    53   74  −21    24  R

Härlighet Ligan Matchday 33

TOP TAKEAWAYS: CRAWFORD CITY FC BOTTLE THEIR CHANCE TO LIFT THE HL TROPHY AT HOME! All they need is a win over Alliance at Orangi Stadium to clinch the title over Eastweald. Any win will do. By the 70th minute, all they had to do was hold on to a 2-0 lead. Instead, they take their eyes off the sidewalk and trip over their own feet in spectacular fashion right before the finish line. Resurgent striker Zak Nyström scores his first hat trick for Alliance in those last twenty minutes, sneaking one nice header under the crossbar and capitalizing on two absolute horror-shows of CCFC defending. Like, wow, that backwards header from Bloodblade for the second was bizarre and shocking. Sarah Arrowsword immediately ran over and bonked him over the horns and it was totally warranted. I don't even want to know what it was that Amethyst Fegelein turned and whispered under her breath after the third. The Elephants have been the assumed champs for months now, and the crowd had already started buzzing in anticipation of the title when Nyström went on his rampage. Now, Eastweald have a REAL shot to eclipse them on the final matchday after notching a massive win in Azuris. Hoooo boy.

1 Crawford City FC       33   19   8   6    85   58  +27    65
 2 Eastweald              33   19   6   8    80   53  +27    63
 ...
14 AC Holmenkollen        33    9   7  17    46   66  −20    34
15 Ziemelu Skaida         33    9   7  17    51   79  −28    34
16 Centus Serpents        33    8   8  17    42   63  −21    32  RPO
17 FC Kaldukosic          33    7   9  17    68   92  −24    30  R

Still, Eastweald face an uphill battle. Cassandra City are visiting Old Weldenskirgen on championship sunday and will want to dish a black eye to the team that dislodged them from 2nd. Meanwhile, Crawford City FC get a do-over of sorts, only needing to beat AC Holmenkollen, who are probably already safe.

The real duel to watch down at the bottom is between Kaldukosic and Klyde at Leviathan Arena. Kaldukosic have to win or else Cillian Najdorf's project to restore Cosumar's biggest city to the HL big-time will come crumbling down right then and there. To steal the playoff spot from Centus, they'll also need the Serpents to at least settle for a point in Samaj. On the other hand, Centus have the widest range of outcomes. Lose and they could be automatically relegated. A win could haul them up to guaranteed safety. A draw and... who knows?

If you're wondering about the UICA slots, those have been locked up. Cassandra City have the final CC berth in 3rd, while the Globe Cup field will be Ramusok United, Mallox, and Real Azuris in some order. But now it's time to find out which teams, which clubs, which cities will experiece ultimary glory, ultimate relief and ultimate heartbreak...

Härlighet Ligan Matchday 34

All nine matches kick off concurrently on Sunday afternoon and the first goal in a match of consequence is scored by Ozaria Gandhi for Klyde, causing FC Kaldukosic's chances of relegation ratchet up a few dozen percent and Leviathan Arena to erupt in groans.
Further up the eastern coastline, the unlikeliest of storylines started to feel like it might be destined to unfold when Holmenkollen enforcer Ariadne Kolomainen (who never scores) pirouetted around Jennifer Farrow and uncorked a wickedly knuckling 23-yard goal. AC Holmenkollen 1-0 Crawford City FC. Fortunately for Fegelein and her players, news soon trickled in that Vega Zeale-Riddick had given Cassandra City an early lead at Eastweald around the same time, taking a little bit of the pressure off... at least temporarily. Later in the first half, Gabrielo Romo added another for Holmenkollen, unleashing delirious hand-wringing across the city back in Crawford. Were they seriously going to have to rely on Cassandra City (their title race rivals for most of the season) for deliverance? "Not if I have anything to say about it," says Rusalka Klein five minutes later. After a nice bit of hold-up play from Kárpáty, Klein got behind the defense and received the Pasargan's slipped pass, nutmegging the on-rushing Shad Vylon with a smooth finish. AC Holmenkollen 2-1 Crawford City FC. Something for Fegelein to build upon during the break.

Fast-forward to final ten minutes. (Kaldukosic is already dead and buried by Klyde at this point, so let's keep the channel on the title race). Ishtar Fanaiyan had just equalized for Eastweald, restoring some excitement back in the Weald that the Wood Elves could seize the opportunity presented by CCFC's losing scoreline. Although it made for a nice redemption narrative due to his calamitous error last week, Bloodblade's thumping 81st minute header goal for CCFC didn't change Eastweald's arithmetic much. They'd still be champs with a win. So they needed a goal. And, three minutes later, they got it! Veteran winger Eva Velasquez, confirmed to be playing in her last game, had just come on for an unhappy Brian Bond. Suddenly, only a touch or two into the match, she found herself at the top of the box with a rare poor clearance by Calogero Metz rolling straight to her. Anticipating the blasted shot, Diedrich Frostmarris lunged to block. With a silky first touch, Velasquez instead feinted past the big Nepharim into the box, sauntered to the right and chipped Metz to the back post. The audacious shot deflected in off the underside of the crossbar and Old Weldenskirgen reached its loudest decibel level of the season before the airborne Metz even hit the ground!

For a fleeting few minutes, Eastweald were champs on goal-differential. For a fleeting few minutes, they had completed their march to the top over a second half of the season in which they razed most of the league. But the bliss at Old Weldenskirgen only lasted those fleeting few moments. Not because Crawford City FC stepped up and reclaimed their throne, but indeed because Cassandra City just really, really wanted to have a say in this championship - one way or another. In the 88th minute, Eastweald got caught sleeping in the back. A simple Rowan ball over the top found Lojes de Sájajo breaking free into space. With a world-class running finish into the near top corner, the Farf winger ripped the golden HL trophy back from Eastweald's fleeting grasp. Back in Holmenkollen, Crawford City FC pressed for a goal to win on their own terms, Kárpáty coming agonizingly close twice, but it didn't come.

The CCFC players celebrated with just as much passion and catharsis once news came through that Eastweald hadn't won either but, for the rest of Cosumar, it was a little anticlimactic to see the coveted golden trophy handed to a team that couldn't impose their will when it mattered most. Nevertheless, for their entire body of work since Week 1, it's hard to argue to CCFC don't deserve to be the first back-to-back winners since the Real Azuris team of five years ago. It is an incredible feat. Crawford City FC are your 1016 Härlighet Ligan champions. With very few changes between the title squads of this year and last year, this core team must now be in the conversation as one of the best groups in HL history.

Amist the fanfare of Championship Sunday, Luis Varezzi quietly announced his resignation from Real Azuris and probable retirement. The Breakers kept their UICA streak alive under his watch this season, but Varezzi will be 70 next season and probably saw the writing on the wall that Real would need a reboot of sorts to get back to Champions' Cup level.

Kudos to Olask Islanders and Samaj FC in particular for pushing to unexpected heights this season, as well as to Ziemelu Skaida for surviving their first-ever top-flight season. Commiserations to mired big-market clubs Stoneshore United and FC Kaldukosic for
suffering setbacks in their quests to return to the HL big-time after just one and two season, respectively. Finally, we wish Centus Serpents the best of luck in their upcoming survival playoff...

1016 Härlighet    Ligan  Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  Crawford City FC       34   19   9   6    87   60  +27    66  Champions, Champions' Cup, AOCL
 2  Eastweald              34   19   7   8    82   55  +27    64  Champions' Cup
 3  Cassandra City         34   17  10   7    80   61  +19    61  Champions' Cup
 4  Ramusok United         34   17   7  10    65   58   +7    58  Globe Cup
 5  Mallox                 34   15  12   7    76   60  +16    57  Globe Cup
 6  Real Azuris            34   16   7  11    71   54  +17    55  Globe Cup
 7  Olask Islanders        34   16   5  13    62   59   +3    53
 8  OAS Royal FC           34   14   8  12    76   62  +14    50
 9  Samaj FC               34   11  11  12    55   54   +1    44  VCI
10  Treftadaeth Alliance   34   12   8  14    60   64   −4    44
11  Pelethas United        34   12   8  14    58   63   −5    44
12  Keenan Athletic        34   10  12  12    78   81   −3    42
13  Klyde                  34   11   9  14    73   78   −5    42
14  AC Holmenkollen        34    9   8  17    48   68  −20    35
15  Ziemelu Skaida         34    9   7  18    51   80  −29    34
16  Centus Serpents        34    8   9  17    42   63  −21    33  Relegation Playoff
17  Stoneshore United      34    8   6  20    58   76  −18    30  Relegated
18  FC Kaldukosic          34    7   9  18    70   96  −26    30  Relegated


Härlighet Ligan XXVIII Champions - CRAWFORD CITY FC

PLAYER OF THE YEAR:
1.   ST Alexander Kárpáty 
2.  LW Brian Bond (EUR)
3.  AM Marigold Belladonna (COS)
4.  AM Chimera Moxham (NPH)
5.  FW Charles Dyer Vry (COS)

NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR:
1.   LW Cece St. Ann
2.  ST Aidan Denarian (CEN)
3.  CM/DM Erridupizir Na'Verii (COS)
4.  CB Boleslaw Brodecki (COS)
5.  DM Ehab Amkura (COS)

U20 PLAYER OF THE YEAR: 
1.   ST Domé Odóma (20)
2.  DM Szalyk Földessy (PAS, 20)
3.  ST Cathal Turner (COS, 20)
4.  RB Tilda Tidesson (COS, 20)
5.  ST Apolonia Olonniquin (COS, 18)

TOP GOAL SCORERS:
26 -   Alexander Kárpáty 
21 -  Domé Odóma (COS)
   -  Zak Nyström (COS)
19 -  Thor Møller (VAL)
   -  Aidan Denarian (CEN)
   -  Griffin Riordan (BRE)
   -  Cathal Turner (COS)
18 -  Beatriz Koclanes (COS)
   -  Elodie Sade (COS)
17 -  Jagoda Kovačević (PAS)
   -  Charlie Alotic (MRC)
   -  Dinko Spisic (ESH)
16 -  Charles Dyer Vry (COS)
   -  Sen Marsteller (COS)
   -  Marigold Belladonna (COS)
15 -  Winston Arrowsmith (APX)
   -  Ishtar Fanaiyan (NPH)
   -  Dario Gvetadze (MYT)

The Cosumarite Courier Team of the Season:

GK -  Edith Tidesson (COS) 
DF -  Q'orianka Va'Afaja (COS)
DF -  John Hare (SCT)
DF -  Samuel Hopkins (EUR)
DM -  Peter Marshall (COS)
LM -  Brian Bond (EUR)
CM -  Somuele der Pros (FFD)
RM -  Ishtar Fanaiyan (NPH)
AM -  Marigold Belladonna (COS)
ST -  Alexander Kárpáty (PAS)
ST -  Domé Odóma (COS)

Manager of the Year -   Amethyst Fegelein

Bench: Mercator - Engram, S. Arrowsword, Erakin, V. Ilya - Sade, Moxham, Wheeler - Dyer Vry, Kovačević, Riordan

And at the end of each season, the 16th placed Härlighet Ligan club must face a challenge from the 3rd placed Sekundar Ligan club to retain their spot in the league. Here's how it played out this year:

Semifinals

Semifinal locations randomly drawn from pool of eligible venues; King's Cup Final always hosted in Ramusok Royal District (OAS).

 Olask Islanders 5-4 FC Samotath 
@ Kamu Road (24.000), Olask, Olask Fief

What a match this turned out to be. With nothing to lose in enemy territory (luck of the draw), FC Samotath sent numbers flying forward with reckless abandon (even by their standards) in hopes of catching the Islanders off-guard. It worked! At least for a little while. Mako Silanii double-slapped the home side with a quick brace in the first fifteen mintues, and it was 3-1 by half time. But the difference between the 1016 Olask Islanders and those of eras past is that these Islanders have some serious firepower as well. Whereas they never would've beaten Samo in an open track meet historically, these days Collette Sade has the option of opening things up and going toe-to-toe with almost anybody in a shootout. The deficit forced the Islanders to loosen up and assert themselves in the second half. It ended up being just what they needed. It took until nearly the 70th minute, but once the goals started flowing, they didn't stop. With a dramatic slice to lose Loreline Fietsam followed by a sumptuous curler, Dimitra Exarchopolous made it 5-4 against her former team in the 86th minute. Kamu Road has never partied this hard! They're going to the Final! They're going to the Final!

 Crawford City FC 1-0 Regalia City 
@ Leviathan Arena (99.114), Kaldukosic, Kaldukosic Fief

Surprisingly cagey affair for Crawford City FC as Maze Spinnaker & colonial outfit Regalia City give them all they can handle at a half-empty Leviathan Arena (Crawfordians don't travel away that much). With their Härlighet Ligan aspirations still hanging in the balance at this point, it is a rotated side, to be fair. And they do go the job done in the end, sparing Fegelein uncomfortable questions about sacrificing their chance at the double. Chimera Moxham was one of the few stars starting for CCFC and she made the difference with a simple diagonal finish under the keeper in the 33rd minute. Hansi Weschler also played and, a minute from stoppage time, flung himself to the top corner to make a crucial fingertip save on a Matthias Whyteleafe header.

18th KING'S CUP FINAL

OLASK ISLANDERS 1-0 CRAWFORD CITY FC

@ Crowley Memorial World Cup Stadium at The Royal Palace (105.000), Ramusok, Ramusok Fief

Crawford City FC are back in their fourth King's Cup Final, hoping to finally win their first. That's right, they're 0-3 as a club. They lost to Real Azuris on all three prior occasions, including last year's final, 1-0. The fact that they weren't playing Real - for once - led to some optimism, along with having just been crowned champions, but that 1-0 scoreline came back to haunt them yet again. After winning a 5-4 shootout last round, the red-hot Olask Islanders displayed their versatility by sitting back against CCFC and looking for opportunities to counter. They embodied the confidence of Collette Sade, looking comfortable with CCFC controlling possession and getting in Kárpáty's head with their physicality. The Pasargan striker looked unsettled by Massif DeKlan especially, rushing a few different chances and shooting them high.

Then, the opportunity Olask were waiting for presented itself in the 65th minute. Pesky Maia Abylon dispossessed Rusalka Klein, turned, and hit a beautiful downfield ball to Inez Tamburelli on the right. With numbers on the break, noted dribbling specialist Tamburelli danced forward teasingly, waiting for runners. With a quick flourish to create a window of separation from Jordan Knych, she centered a ball for unmarked Jade Irwin. The former Cornellians star volleyed it in-stride, low and hard towards the bottom corner. The accuracy was such that even the long arms of Weschler couldn't get to it, and the shot dinked in off the inside of the post. The Islanders would have some nervy scrambles in front of their own goal in the final hour, but their defense held firm.

After the final whistle, goalscorer and venerated captain Jade Irwin ceremonially lifted the trophy on behalf of the jubilant Islanders, many players crying tears of joy. It's unclear what the future holds for the veteran Nepharim, nearing 35, but she will be remembered on Olask Isle forever for bringing their beloved, once-humble club its first major trophy of the modern era. For Crawford City FC, it's a disheartening way to end the 1016 campaign, dropping to 0-4 all-time in King's Cup Finals and missing out on the chance to elevate their legacy with a rare domestic double.

Irwin 65'
King’s Cup Final MVP: AM Jade Irwin

Thank you so much for reading this season to the end. Or, if you just skimmed certain parts, that's appreciated too. Stay tuned for the results from Sekundar Ligan, Tredje Ligan and the lower leagues in a soon-to-follow post.

Last.fm · by **Cosumar** » Sat Oct 26, 2019 6:45 pm

Favorites FC Samotath and Goldstaff City both go straight back up, led by strong contingents of incumbent HL talent. But neither of them actually won the league. They're joined in promotion by champions IFK Aldenskoett after just two seasons of SL football at The Eagles' Nest. Club-legend striker and first-time manager Falchion Hess-Olesen inspired a remarkable turnaround from last season, in which IFK languished to 13th. His Eagles didn't always win pretty, but they repeatedly found a way to win nonetheless, especially in the latter stages of the season.

1016 Sekundar Ligan         Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  IFK Aldenskoett           34   19   7   8    67   44  +23    64  Champions, Promoted, SBCC
 2  FC Samotath               34   18   7   9    86   52  +34    61  Promoted, SBCC
 3  Goldstaff City            34   18   4  12    65   51  +14    58  Promoted, SBCC
 4  Fevelo Colony             34   18   4  12    75   62  +13    58
 5  Versiaville               34   15  12   7    76   59  +17    57
 6  Morponte Fief             34   16   9   9    46   34  +12    57
 7  Na'Ilee Mariners          34   15  10   9    65   59   +6    55
 8  FC Flen                   34   14   7  13    62   64   −2    49
 9  Helfin Fief               34   13  10  11    57   59   −2    49
10  West Gundar               34   12   7  15    48   56   −8    43
11  Revanigruud Riversharks   34   11  10  13    72   81   −9    43
12  Zakhoro Aces              34   11  10  13    46   59  −13    43
13  Regalia City              34   12   5  17    63   71   −8    41
14  Otkins Numenvernia        34   10   9  15    71   80   −9    39
15  Cassandra Cosmopolitan    34    8  12  14    57   64   −7    36
16  Gwynt Tywyll              34    8  10  16    32   47  −15    34  Relegated
17  Pristine Forest           34    8   8  18    54   70  −16    32  Relegated
18  Seryddwyr Aberaeron       34    6   7  21    43   73  −30    25  Relegated


Sekundar Ligan XXVIII Champions: IFK ALDENSKOETT



Silver Ball: (Most Outstanding Player)
  DM Mutsumi Otohime

Silver Boot: (Top Scorer)
  ST Cade Jones (23 goals)

Silver Glove: (Best Goalkeeper)
  GK Nicola Mukhanova

Silver Arrow: (Best U20 Player)
  LWB Eve Davenport (19)

1016 Tredje Ligan          Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  SC Torpedo Kejsarkona    42   21  12   9    79   62  +17    75  Champions, Promoted
 2  Bergtatt Isle Athletic   42   19  12  11    45   37   +8    69  Promoted
 3  Pardock Island           42   19  11  12    79   63  +16    68  Promotion Playoff
 4  Esterhollow Harbor       42   20   8  14    63   54   +9    68  Promotion Playoff
 5  Sindo Fief               42   18  11  13    72   54  +18    65  Promotion Playoff
 6  Riverside Crew           42   17  12  13    45   39   +6    63  Promotion Playoff
 7  Portsmouth FC            42   18   9  15    53   48   +5    63
 8  Nomad Brotherhood FC     42   17  12  13    55   53   +2    63
 9  IFK Sundsvall            42   16  13  13    58   58    0    61
10  Atletisk Surpronuk       42   17   9  16    59   68   −9    60
11  Sontäfe City             42   15  14  13    58   45  +13    59
12  Klyde Heritage FC        42   15  14  13    39   34   +5    59
13  Fort Archer FC           42   14  14  14    70   61   +9    56
14  Rexnor District 3        42   13  15  14    40   41   −1    54
15  Sarmon                   42   14  11  17    49   61  −12    53
16  Gnoss Gallants AFC       42   14  10  18    53   65  −12    52
17  White Tower FC           42   12  15  15    63   62   +1    51
18  AFC Obscura 98           42   13  11  18    50   55   −5    50  Relegated
19  Dvinko Black Heart       42   13  10  19    55   66  −11    49  Relegated
20  Nuur Origins FC          42   13   8  21    35   45  −10    47  Relegated
21  Sadenia Paladins         42    8  15  19    52   61   −9    39  Relegated
22  AC Sepultura             42    8  10  24    69  109  −40    34  Relegated


Tredje Ligan XXVIII Champions: SC TORPEDO KEJSARKONA





Bronze Ball (Best Player):
  CB Kaushiki Tewaawry

Bronze Boot:
  ST Jen VanBelle (27 goals)

Promotion Playoffs
₃Pardock Island 0–1 Riverside Crew₆
₄Esterhollow Harbor 0–0 (1-0 AET) Sindo Fief[/b]₅

Riverside Crew 1–1 (2-1 AET) Esterhollow Harbor
Promoted to SekundarLigan:

1016 Conference Cosumarus  Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Brayllor Town               27   17   4   6    54   37  +17    55  Champions, Promoted
 2 Jotungard 99 FC             27   16   6   5    52   26  +26    54  Promoted
 3 Real Bellavista             27   15   7   5    56   40  +16    52  Promotion Playoff
 4 Hvalsey 08                  27   15   6   6    50   37  +13    51  Promotion Playoff
 5 AFC Wernersburg             27   14   7   6    48   37  +11    49  Promotion Playoff
 6 AFC Centus                  27   13   7   7    49   40   +9    46  Promotion Playoff
 7 Forest Hill FC              27   13   5   9    53   42  +11    44
 8 Volmachtia Kaldukosic       27   13   5   9    45   43   +2    44
 9 Crawford Sharks SC          27   10  10   7    53   47   +6    40
10 Gamma City Zakhoro          27   10   9   8    45   41   +4    39
11 Azure Lane FC               27   10   7  10    36   35   +1    37
12 Ajatarra Alligators         27   10   7  10    30   34   −4    37
13 West Devellin               27    9   9   9    37   40   −3    36
14 High Noon FC                27    9   8  10    42   46   −4    35
15 Hagenheim South End         27    7  13   7    34   32   +2    34
16 Sporting Pirankoper         27    9   6  12    39   44   −5    33
17 East Devellin               27    9   6  12    39   52  −13    33
18 Dawchire Town               27    7  11   9    32   36   −4    32
19 Sporting Culmar             27    8   8  11    37   45   −8    32
20 Talmusok City               27    8   7  12    25   27   −2    31
21 Woods of Ypres              27    8   6  13    45   45    0    30
22 Yambridge City              27    6  12   9    35   39   −4    30
23 Cassandra City II           27    7   9  11    46   55   −9    30  Relegated (East)
24 Highlanders                 27    6   8  13    36   41   −5    26  Relegated (Central)
25 Larkinham Town              27    6   8  13    41   47   −6    26  Relegated (Central)
26 FC Va'Lubasa                27    6   7  14    44   61  −17    25  Relegated (West)
27 Everlong FC                 27    8   1  18    31   52  −21    25  Relegated (West)
28 Tamiat Town                 27    5   9  13    36   49  −13    24  Relegated (West)

Promotion Playoffs
₃Real Bellavista 0–3 AFC Centus₆
₄Hvalsey 08 0–0 AFC Wernersburg₅

AFC Centus 1–0 AFC Wernersburg
Promoted to TredjeLigan: AFC Centus

1016 Conference K&C            Pld    W   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 CD Panteras Nueces              38   25   6    74   35  +39    82  Champions, Promoted
 2 Salfa City                      38   23  12    65   48  +17    72  Promotion Playoff
 3 Meryuma Marshals                38   22  11    66   53  +13    71  Promotion Playoff
 4 Treacherous Cove AFC            38   22  12    77   61  +16    70  Promotion Playoff
 5 Interstellar Erurok             38   20  13    62   54   +8    65  Promotion Playoff
 6 Tranquility Treepolis           38   20  14    62   52  +10    64
 7 Aberaeron Celtic                38   18  15    58   53   +5    59
 8 Sammet Ridge                    38   17  16    67   66   +1    56
 9 Erpland County                  38   17  16    51   53   −2    56
10 Emerald Cove                    38   16  16    65   62   +3    54
11 Caledon Legion                  38   17  18    56   66  −10    54
12 Aläng FF                        38   16  17    64   61   +3    53
13 Tornline                        38   16  19    58   65   −7    51
14 Kalloroda United                38   15  19    63   66   −3    49
15 Wilmontsbloom Blue Star         38   14  18    57   58   −1    48
16 FC Dynamo Kurbads               38   13  20    46   55   −9    44
17 Wiedna Town                     38   13  21    54   70  −16    43  Relegated (Klyde)
18 Rexnor District 5               38   11  25    47   68  −21    35  Relegated (Colonial)
19 Tierra Interstellar Wanderers   38    9  22    43   71  −28    34  Relegated (Colonial)
20 Silk FC                         38    9  23    46   64  −18    33  Relegated (Klyde)

Promotion Playoffs
₂Salfa City 0–0 (2-0 AET) Interstellar Erurok₅
₃Meryuma Marshals 1–1 (3-2 AET) Treacherous Cove AFC₄

Salfa City 0–3 Meryuma Marshals
Promoted to TredjeLigan: Meryuma Marshals

Lägre Ligan 2 - Klyde    Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Villa Forsetti            29   20   4   5    61   31  +30    64  Champions, Promoted
 2 FC Kviststad              29   18   7   4    57   34  +23    61  Promoted
 3 FK Pentagram Pjattervid   29   16   9   4    55   35  +20    57
 4 VfL Läutenstadt           29   16   8   5    54   37  +17    56
 5 Hamlack Town              29   13  10   6    39   30   +9    49
 6 Cerulia City FC           29   14   5  10    31   25   +6    47
 7 Noumen Town               29   14   5  10    47   45   +2    47
 8 Baymar Lagune             29   12  10   7    42   31  +11    46
 9 IFK Nordön                29   13   7   9    51   45   +6    46
10 Usk Town                  29   12   9   8    50   38  +12    45
11 Noths Castle              29   13   6  10    40   40    0    45
12 Sólstafir                 29   12   7  10    38   38    0    43
13 Ardamirchan Isle United   29   12   7  10    39   41   −2    43
14 Atlético Oterro           29   11   9   9    38   35   +3    42
15 Oppland 806               29   11   9   9    48   48    0    42
16 Klyde II                  29   12   6  11    35   40   −5    42
17 Moggington County         29   11   6  12    47   42   +5    39
18 Svart-Guld Klingaställe   29   10   8  11    39   46   −7    38
19 Klyde City                29   11   5  13    40   48   −8    38
20 Gibwir Marsnal            29   10   7  12    53   49   +4    37
21 Atletisk Kvelertak        29    6  13  10    42   45   −3    31
22 Oxbow Lake                29    8   7  14    32   41   −9    31
23 Gamlasir                  29    7   7  15    37   48  −11    28
24 Satyricon Nemeses AFC     29    8   4  17    33   47  −14    28
25 Real Azuris II            29    6   9  14    43   56  −13    27
26 Gwerin Athletic           29    7   6  16    40   57  −17    27
27 Lindsborg Premier         29    6   7  16    41   54  −13    25
28 Orias-Kvissle SC          29    5  10  14    31   46  −15    25
29 Glasbon SC                29    5   8  16    38   53  −15    23
30 Flithby Town              29    4   9  16    27   43  −16    21

Lägre Ligan 2 - East     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Marshall-Blue FC          29   16   8   5    62   43  +19    56   Champions, Promoted
 2 Eastweald II              29   16   7   6    47   35  +12    55  Promoted
 3 Östrad Rockets FC         29   16   6   7    54   39  +15    54
 4 1. FC Guggenheim          29   15   8   6    39   27  +12    53
 5 Mallox II                 29   15   5   9    43   39   +4    50
 6 Somberlain FC             29   13  10   6    61   44  +17    49
 7 FC Samotath II            29   13   7   9    38   38    0    46
 8 Paulsendam Town           29   12   9   8    59   46  +13    45
 9 IFK Sokuldijak            29   12   9   8    46   33  +13    45
10 Atletisk Östrad           29   12   9   8    58   51   +7    45
11 IFK Keukenhok             29   13   6  10    51   46   +5    45
12 Chesterton Cottagers      29   12   8   9    51   39  +12    44
13 East Gundar               29   13   5  11    52   53   −1    44
14 Ingleton Town             29   11   8  10    44   37   +7    41
15 Scarromere FC             29   10  11   8    42   38   +4    41
16 Cadonica United           29   11   8  10    43   41   +2    41
17 Coppell City FC           29   11   7  11    49   41   +8    40
18 OAS Royal FC II           29    8  12   9    38   38    0    36
19 Interstellar Östrad       29   11   3  15    41   50   −9    36
20 Cape Dutch Copperheads    29    9   7  13    40   44   −4    34
21 Dusk Athletic             29    8   9  12    43   44   −1    33
22 Ramusok United II         29    8   8  13    36   44   −8    32
23 United FC of Stoneshore   29    8   8  13    32   46  −14    32
24 Nabataea                  29    6  11  12    52   65  −13    29
25 Wealdheim Bards           29    7   8  14    37   50  −13    29
26 Sporting Corrian          29    8   5  16    37   52  −15    29
27 AC Opjenheim              29    8   4  17    36   52  −16    28
28 Zirconim City             29    7   6  16    37   56  −19    27
29 FC Stellendam             29    6   8  15    42   55  −13    26
30 FC Kaldukosic II          29    6   8  15    47   71  −24    26

Lägre Ligan 2 - Central  Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Scarborough               29   16   9   4    34   15  +19    57  Champions, Promoted
 2 Hassaburess Athletic      29   17   4   8    36   19  +17    55  Promoted
 3 Heofoncandel Uré          29   15   8   6    43   22  +21    53
 4 Gladsax Chariot FC        29   14   9   6    44   26  +18    51
 5 Moore Hill Pirates        29   14   7   8    35   23  +12    49
 6 Lykathea City             29   13   9   7    34   18  +16    48
 7 Black Diamond Osterhaut   29   12  10   7    20   15   +5    46
 8 SC Cirith 01              29   11  12   6    23   16   +7    45
 9 Gorgoroth                 29   12   8   9    29   26   +3    44
10 Taigaenplats              29   13   4  12    35   31   +4    43
11 Harlegan Rovers           29   12   7  10    31   29   +2    43
12 Braumhill                 29   12   6  11    34   32   +2    42
13 Attumac Wanderers         29   11   9   9    31   30   +1    42
14 Keldin Town               29   11   8  10    17   20   −3    41
15 Club Varden               29   10  10   9    25   26   −1    40
16 Columbia Town             29   11   7  11    28   36   −8    40
17 Goldsoul FC               29   10   8  11    26   27   −1    38
18 Malm Town                 29   10   7  12    25   25    0    37
19 Briquia Southside FC      29    9   9  11    37   37    0    36
20 Nexus Magens FC           29   10   6  13    20   21   −1    36
21 FC Invierness 912         29    9   9  11    21   32  −11    36
22 Morponte Fief II          29   10   5  14    22   34  −12    35
23 FC Fejd                   29    9   7  13    18   26   −8    34
24 Mintwick Marmots          29    7  12  10    23   27   −4    33
25 Austentrapp City FC       29    9   6  14    12   23  −11    33
26 Club Toftir               29    6  11  12    23   32   −9    29
27 Carnessa County           29    7   7  15    15   24   −9    28
28 Impera Town               29    6   9  14    22   30   −8    27
29 Ombra Castle              29    5  12  12    15   28  −13    27
30 FC Kastanjestad           29    3   7  19    13   41  −28    16

Lägre Ligan 2 - West      Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Theli City                 29   19   4   6    70   48  +22    61  Champions, Promoted
 2 Klovstad Klub              29   18   5   6    49   34  +15    59  Promoted
 3 Bayford City               29   17   5   7    53   39  +14    56  Promoted
 4 Red Star Karbosic          29   14  10   5    47   27  +20    52
 5 FC Arkadius                29   14  10   5    59   40  +19    52
 6 Olympique Sur Mer          29   15   6   8    46   38   +8    51
 7 Yellow Meadow Lynwood      29   14   8   7    52   47   +5    50
 8 FC Na'Travii               29   15   4  10    45   31  +14    49
 9 West Ellum                 29   12   9   8    45   41   +4    45
10 East Ellum                 29   13   5  11    50   46   +4    44
11 Crawford City FC II        29   12   7  10    51   44   +7    43
12 Falco Na'Diveh             29   12   6  11    38   40   −2    42
13 FC1. Richtofen Avalanche   29   10  11   8    41   37   +4    41
14 SC Swamport                29   11   8  10    40   37   +3    41
15 Yuonela Town               29   12   5  12    35   38   −3    41
16 Goldstaff Athletic         29   10  10   9    49   44   +5    40
17 Chamomile Town             29   11   7  11    44   39   +5    40
18 Duval Town                 29   10   7  12    24   32   −8    37
19 Grayslake                  29    9   9  11    38   46   −8    36
20 Rhupenhoven Town           29    9   8  12    47   51   −4    35
21 Tromsdale Town             29   10   5  14    32   40   −8    35
22 Drummond's FC              29    9   6  14    40   44   −4    33
23 IFK Karlsborg              29    7  10  12    45   51   −6    31
24 Ayr Athletic               29    7  10  12    30   38   −8    31
25 Rhithlungwerddon Town      29    8   5  16    28   41  −13    29
26 Thergothon                 29    7   6  16    23   37  −14    27
27 Miklagaard Salvation       29    7   5  17    33   53  −20    26
28 Inter Juta                 29    6   7  16    37   47  −10    25
29 Stortrommeby Town          29    6   7  16    44   55  −11    25
30 SEP Bjärnum                29    6   5  18    26   56  −30    23

Lägre Ligan 2 - Colonial  Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Kreanoltha Vipers          29   17   7   5    60   38  +22    58  Champions, Promoted
 2 Exxeco Station             29   16   7   6    57   40  +17    55  
 3 Marinus City               29   16   3  10    70   53  +17    51
 4 Rexnor District 8          29   13  10   6    52   38  +14    49
 5 Drahva United              29   13   9   7    48   38  +10    48
 6 Alstagruuket Sarlaccs FC   29   13   8   8    58   46  +12    47
 7 Buscari Bridge Force       29   14   5  10    48   38  +10    47
 8 Piander Falls FC           29   12   8   9    41   35   +6    44
 9 Sporting Club Macofor      29   11  11   7    57   56   +1    44
10 Rexnor District 9          29   13   5  11    66   67   −1    44
11 New Hagenheim Canopy       29   12   6  11    45   44   +1    42
12 Rhodes Ravens AFC          29    9  14   6    52   48   +4    41
13 Murkwaamp Suns             29   11   8  10    54   51   +3    41
14 Dockery Union              29   10   9  10    34   31   +3    39
15 Levithia Shrievenzale      29   10   9  10    40   43   −3    39
16 Ciems Mungonduvia          29   10   9  10    45   49   −4    39
17 Snaigow Hoarfrost          29   10   8  11    50   46   +4    38
18 NOVIA Alliance             29    9  10  10    47   48   −1    37
19 Borzac Sequins             29   10   6  13    41   45   −4    36
20 Tonsei Tumult              29    8  12   9    41   46   −5    36
21 Varvonti Firestorm         29   10   6  13    34   40   −6    36
22 Whitestone Athletic        29    9   8  12    34   47  −13    35
23 Romstafar Outpost          29    7  12  10    19   23   −4    33
24 Menoptera United SC        29    9   6  14    18   31  −13    33
25 Orion Wanderers            29    7  11  11    56   59   −3    32
26 Rexnor District 7          29    8   8  13    49   56   −7    32
27 Rexnor District 6          29    8   7  14    27   39  −12    31
28 Rexnor District 2          29    5  11  13    36   51  −15    26
29 Templar-Lune FC            29    5   9  15    36   50  −14    24
30 Rexnor District 4          29    5   8  16    59   78  −19    23  Relegated

Last.fm · by **Cosumar** » Sun Apr 05, 2020 3:02 pm

NOTE: This a retrospective posting of an incomplete preview for the post-Transfer Window 25 season. Although previews were not written for every club, the rosters, transfers and ages should be accurate as of that time.

Overview of Past Winners:
I: OAS Royal FC
II: OAS Royal FC (2)
III: Mallox
IV: Mallox (2)
V: OAS Royal FC (3)
VI: Mallox (3)
VII: OAS Royal FC (4)
VIII: Ramusok United
IX: Klyde
X: Real Azuris
XI: Real Azuris (2)
XII: Cassandra City
XIII: Mallox (4)
XIV: Ramusok United (2)
XV: Cassandra City (2)
XVI: Real Azuris (3)
XVII: Real Azuris (4)
XVIII: Real Azuris (5)
XIX: Cassandra City (3)
XX: Real Azuris (6)
XXI: Cassandra City (4)
XXII: Real Azuris (7)
XXIII: Real Azuris (8)
XXIV: Mallox (5)
XXV: Eastweald
XXVI: Cassandra City (5)
XXVII: Crawford City FC
XXVIII: Crawford City FC (2)
XXIX: _______ ?

8 – Real Azuris
5 – Mallox
5 – Cassandra City
4 – OAS Royal FC
2 – Ramusok United
2 – Crawford City FC
1 – Klyde
1 – Eastweald

CRAWFORD CITY FC
Crawford, Numenvernien Fief

Nickname: Elephants

Founded: 924
Ground: Orangi Stadium (61,000)
Manager:

Amethyst Fegelein (58)

Transfers In: Szalyk Földessy (Samaj FC $9m), Baldomero Teijeiro (Treftadaeth Alliance $7m), Shad Vylon (AC Holmenkollen $5.3m), Giuseppe Szepezzi (Kolanola Elite Development Academy), Ipta Sechesel (Pria Technical College), Karoline Wellenbrink (Night Academy)
Transfers Out: Hansi Weschler (Spartangrad $12m), Peter Marshall (Klyde FC $3m), Jordan Knych (FC Samotath $1.5m), Sarah Ward (Dukuma SC)

First XI (4-3-2-1):

Vylon (31) -

Teijeiro (25),

Arrowsword (30),

Bloodblade (28),

Modrich (30) -

Földessy (22),

Farrow (28),

Klein (29 C) -

Moxham (22),

Belladonna (25) -

Kárpáty (29)
Key Reserves: Sechesel (GK/23), Danko (CB/29), MacArthur (CB/26), Arbuckle (RB/23), Na’At’Njem (DM/22), Martell (LW/32), Mosquera (CM/31), Coultan (AM/37), Szepezzi (ST/18), Alcouin (ST/35)
Tactical Style: Maintain Possession, Control Midfield

Team Preview: Crawford City FC has established itself as the west coast’s first true football juggernaut. They’re the back-to-back champions, a feat only Real Azuris had accomplished in the present millennium. Alexander Kárpáty is one of the league’s most iconic strikers ever, Rusalka Klein and Jennifer Farrow have proven themselves time and again as one of the most complete midfield duos anywhere and, last season, Chimera Moxham and Marigold Belladonna seemed to be in constant competition to compile the more impressive highlight reel of attacking creativity (both were astonishing). However, one could argue that it was this latest transfer window in which CCFC truly imposed their juggernaut status upon the rest of the league. They pried stars from other teams around the league at positions of perceived vulnerability with ruthless efficiency and financial weight. “Is club legend midfield anchor Peter Marshall getting a little old?” Gone, shipped and out and replaced by Samaj FC’s burgeoning Pasarga dynamo Szalyk Földessy. “Is our attacking thrust from fullback a little weaker than we’d prefer?” In comes the HL’s best statistical attacking fullback in Baldomero Teijeiro, a Farfadillis starter who was somehow still plying his trade in Ashen Point. And then they pocket a $7m profit to replace Hansi Weschler with Shad Vylon, a perennially underrated goalkeeper who isn’t as big of a name as Weschler but has been a literal savior for AC Holmenkollen over the last few years. $5.3m is a pretty big payday for Holmenkollen, but still. CCFC had their way with this transfer window. On paper, this is the most talented team they’ve ever assembled and, assuming the new pieces all gel, they will be heavy favorites to three-peat and send matron saint Kim Coultan into retirement in a blaze of historic glory.
Last Season: Champions (19-9-6). Prediction: Champions.

EASTWEALD
Yambridge, Gellano Fief

Nickname: Wood Elves, or just Elves
Founded: 704
Ground: Old Weldenskirgen (43,209)
Manager:

Theresa Riether (65)

Transfers In: Excelsior Stroud (Starling $3.5m), Lindsey Ahlquist (promoted)
Transfers Out: Eva Velasquez (retired)

First XI (4-3-3):

Mercator (27) -

Java Gula (24),

Hopkins (28),

Scott (32),

V. Ilya (28) -

Mordini (35 C),

Stroud (26),

Townsend-Gregg (24) -

Bond (27),

Kovačević (24),

Fanaiyan (28)

Key Reserves: Matalon (GK/28), Thatch (LB/33), Bambic (CB/33), Haalogalsson (CM/28), Der Pros (CM/33), Rao (LW/21), Del Angel (SS/30), Tali’raia (ST/Dryad)
Tactical Style: Tiki-Taka

Team Preview: .
Last Season: 2nd (19-7-8). Prediction: .

CASSANDRA CITY
Cassandra, Cresscalus Fief

Nickname: Reds
Founded: 882
Ground: The Amphitheatre (60,000)
Manager:

Arturo Mancini (64)

Transfers In: Keira Andisori (Starling $15m), Chris Ashton (Lajuno $9m), Thelonious Grandstaber (AC Holmenkollen $1m), Torbjörn Jorgensen (Raynor City United), Mia Ria (unattached), Chloe Brockman (University of Nuur-Revanigruud), Eloy Kortrite (promoted)

Transfers Out: Vega Zeale-Riddick (Northern Union $20m), Bellerophon Serafino (FC Endeavour $9m), Q’orianka Va’Afaja (AFC Treason $8m), Wil Jabelon (Sabrefell Moths $5m), Jarobi Konsé (Vermillion Rage $4m), Diedrich Frostmarris (Alexandra City free), Stephen Gargo (retired), Calogero Metz (retired), Phillippe-Michel Schneiderlin (retired)

First XI (4-3-3):

Ria (26) -

Seewöster (20),

Riiyaaw (19),

Jorgensen (33),

Vivas (29) -

Mace (28),

Rowan (32 C),

Ashton (26) -

Dyer Vry (29),

Andisori (30),

de Sájajo (25)

Key Reserves: Millican (GK/18), Grandstaber (LB/28), Kortrite (DM/17), Brockman (CM/19), Meier (LW/34), Sonar Amethyst (RW/24), Riprov (ST/31)
Tactical Style: High-press alternated with periods of calmer possession

Team Preview: Wholesale changes by the Quebecois madman at the helm. Big rebuild. Can they pull it off an stay at the top?
Last Season: 3rd (17-10-7). Prediction: .

RAMUSOK UNITED
Ramusok, Ramusok Fief

Nickname: Blues
Founded: 751
Ground: Fire River Arena (80,000)
Manager:

Kirum Mortonsson (48)

Transfers In: Bernice Strehlow (promoted)
Transfers Out: Sparrow Body (Scott City FC $3m), Tajo Carr-Ponce (Olympia FC $2m), Adrian Del Toro (retired), Lilly Kearney (retired)

First XI (4-4-2):

Cevelunen (24) -

Sutton (28),

Hare (27),

Steelhenge (28),

Topić (24) -

Luminesce (26),

Bachelor (27),

Wheeler (24),

Duvalier (21) -

Wedderburn (28),

Arrowsmith (31)

Key Reserves: Lanios (LRB/26), Dellavigna (CB/21), Winterseer (DM/27), Djanetic (MF/29), Strehlow (AM/17), Stone (ST/35)
Tactical Style: Work rate and toughness prized in physical attack

Team Preview: .
Last Season: 4th (17-7-10). Prediction: .

MALLOX
Mallox, Gellano Fief

Nickname: Tigers
Founded: 804
Ground: Orange Palace (46,000)
Manager:

Kennedy Kopenhaver (70)

Transfers In: Kaytlyne Victoriane (Lammerton $15m), Elsie Madderty (KF Werzin $2m)
Transfers Out: August Chappelle (Bruul Skewers $6m), Godfred Hjelmgaard (AC Holmenkollen $1.2m), Cloudchaser (retired)

First XI (4-4-1-1):

Va’Nega (28) -

Engram (29),

Benjamin (25),

Salverda (27),

Broxham (24) -

Madderty (27),

Sjunitsson (29),

Dé (30),

Victoriane (28) -

Masatoshi (23) -

Riordan (29)

Key Reserves: Ardley (GK/37), Bruyne (CB/33), Corsair Gust (CM/29), Del Arro (LRM/34), Emery (LW/32), Cheong (RW/23), Siorrha’Asione (FW/31), Vu’Zago (ST/20)
Tactical Style: Fast and Direct in the transition game

Team Preview: 5th 5th 5th several years in a row. Can Kennedy Kopenhaver buck the trend and growing sentiment that he's not the one to lead the Tigers back to glory?
Last Season: 5th (15-12-7). Prediction:.

REAL AZURIS
Azuris, South Klyde Fief

Nickname: Breakers
Founded: 962
Ground: Estadio Arrichion (42,243)
Manager:

Jim Reid (56)

Transfers In: Shiloh Morgenstern (Al Haxire $10m), Tessa Maitfield (Willox Street Pirates $4m), Apolonia Olonniquin (Centus Serpents loan return), Szafira Lousignont (Bjarnum West High School), Amrit Cavela (promoted)
Transfers Out: Andrew Arrowsword (Holdenberg City $9m), Alfred Tidesson (Cornellians $7m), Hidalgo Antúnes (Pelethas United $7m), Jeremy Benedict (Old Boys Club $3m), Wizzard Mormentor (Oldem Mechanical free), Massimiliano Biondi (retired)

First XI (4-1-2-3):

E. Tidesson (25) -

Antunović (23),

Vanzanto (27),

Haidt (22),

T. Tidesson (22) -

Clorfeine (28) -

Akarenaa (33),

Bi. Tidesson (24) -

Morgenstern (18),

Olonniquin (20),

Sigurjónsdóttir (32 C)

Key Reserves: Cavela (CB/19), Chisenhall (RB/35), Domino (CM/21), Maitfield (CM/17), Yucob (LRW/33), Sz. Lousignont (RW/19), Billic (ST/36)
Tactical Style: Expansive, Flowing Attack

Team Preview: Stadium rename, Port Christopher/Brenecia NT manager. All-in on rebuild.
Last Season: 6th (16-7-11). Prediction: .

OLASK ISLANDERS
Olask, Olask Fief

Nickname: Islanders, Laskies
Founded: 846
Ground: Kamu Road (24,000)
Manager:

Collette Sade (56)

Transfers In: Morgan Fox (Falourr $20m), Jahmeen Makonnen (Negus Koromanti $7.5m)
Transfers Out: Maia Abylon (Crisisbless $15m), Fion Tzyzakoos (Handon United $7m), Neil Brown (Kelsy Merchants free), Ilana Way (Chokoboshima Chokies free), Francesca Scougall (retired)

First XI (4-4-1-1):

Fielding (27) -

Parchot (28),

Bourass (26),

DeKlan (31),

Baker (30) -

Exarchopolous (27),

Makonnen (23),

Kraljic (28),

Tamburelli (27) -

Irwin (36 C) -

Fox (28)

Key Reserves: Na’Tlipoca (LB/21), Vesta (CB/17), Guinevere (RB/21), Stanfield (CM/28), Methüzema (LW/27), Scafidis (ST/36)
Tactical Style: High press, defend tightly as a unit

Team Preview: .
Last Season: 7th (16-5-13). Prediction: .

OAS ROYAL FC
Ramusok, Ramusok Fief

Nickname: Whites or Royals
Founded: 982
Ground: Crowley Memorial World Cup Stadium (105,000)
Manager:

Silian Parker (58)

Transfers In: Kahala Murje (Rivers Roskjepa $11m), Harlan Sheriff (Centus Serpents loan return)
Transfers Out: Aswad Munif Shalhoub (Tanrisal $3m), Tree Harper (Treftadaeth Alliance $1.5m)

First XI (3-3-2-2):

Alaniz (26) -

Murje (19),

Hanger (31),

Omenihu (21) -

Sheriff (20),

Marchant (28),

Valcon (26) -

Kahara (26),

Coffey (28) -

Marsteller (28),

Møller (23)

Key Reserves: Duvernay (LB/30), Fosse (CB/34), Di Sansev (RB/27), Drover (CM/33), Sundvik (LRW/19), Sonnen (ST/21), Bannion (ST/33)
Tactical Style: Exploit wide spaces with speed

Team Preview: Identical record.
Last Season: 8th (14-8-12). Prediction: .

SAMAJ FC
Samaj, Culmarland Fief

Nickname: Hunters
Founded: 906
Ground: Stadion Jägare (32,000)
Manager:

Johannes Lundblade (51)

Transfers In: Nicole Underwood (Llewellyn Turnpike Ladies FC $2m), Miriam Troegner (Night Academy), Krissie Kashishova (Slivelle Academy)
Transfers Out: Szalyk Földessy (Crawford City FC $9m), Adnan Jurevicius (Raynor City United free), Elias Møller (Kings Park free), Darrius Columbine (retired), Ophelia Lovelock (retired), Cedric Pearson (retired)

First XI (4-2-3-1):

Maston (33) -

Melmendier (24),

Jakoljevic (31 C),

Erakin (29),

Palmqvist (30) -

Underwood (22),

Vanderlei (31) -

Whitecastle (24),

A. Gvetadze (19),

Larsen (26) –

D. Gvetadze (21)

Key Reserves: Greegus (GK/19), Pladsen (CB/32), Muswell (CB/34), Kashishova (DM/19), Fitzstephens (AM/23), Nathael (CAM/35), Totorikagoena (ST/26)
Tactical Style: Defend Narrowly, Attack Wide with High-Volume Crosses

Team Preview: .
Last Season: 9th (11-11-12). Prediction: .

Last.fm · by **Cosumar** » Sun Apr 05, 2020 3:04 pm

NOTE: This a retrospective posting of an incomplete preview for the post-Transfer Window 25 season. Although previews were not written for every club, the rosters, transfers and ages should be accurate as of that time.

PELETHAS UNITED
Pelethas, Morponte Fief

Nickname: Miners
Founded: 835
Ground: The Xanadu Dome (31,000 w third level covered)
Manager:

Catherine Sedgwick (51)

Transfers In: Raimund Anderson (North Laithland $7.5m), Hidalgo Antúnes (Real Azuris $7m), Freeman Lebo (unattached), Savina Lousignont (Bjarnum West High School)
Transfers Out: Jakki Montelius (Hellenic Rouge $4m), Gudrun Crowley (Busukuma AC $3.1m), Zheng Linxin (Mothra Megoni free)

First XI (4-2-3-1):

Nier (34) -

Bourillion (26),

Anderson (23),

Said (28),

Grennan (27) -

Greenchurch (25),

Sa. Lousignont (18) -

Aspenwood (31),

Saltorius (30),

Antúnes (28) -

Alotic (34)

Key Substitutes: Lincoln (GK/23), Haegg (CB/21), Maersk (CB/29), Kåsa (DM/34), Miettinen (AM/26), Xandreas (AM/33), Lebo (RW/26), Na’Bukanm (ST/18), Cyn-Penzag (ST/26)
Tactical Style: Tough Defending, penetrate through the middle with Aspenwood cutting inside

Team Preview:.
Last Season: 11th (12-8-14). Prediction: .

KEENAN ATHLETIC
Keenan, Cresscalus Fief

Nickname: Checkers, Bobs (short for Bobcats)
Founded: 958
Ground: DragonBull Field (21,000)
Manager:

Matilda Heisenberg (64)

Transfers In: Trude Spitz (FC Teussen Stelburg $5m), Rhiannon Bard (West Cape Wanderers free), Götz Makatsch (Night Academy)
Transfers Out: Elodie Sade (Alissar Phoenix $9m), Catheline Petterson (retired)

First XI (4-1-2-3):

Verhoek (29) -

Flare Eclipse (33),

Malleom (27),

Na’Akeh (29),

Spitz (24) -

Traustason (29) -

Cirvante (30),

Woodwind (31) -

Scripps (24),

Spisic (29),

Bard (32)

Key Reserves: Raleigh (LB/19), Waz (CB/28), Fortidoré (RB/32), Lewitzki (DM/35), Chandilize (CAM/31), Cutnine (LW/28), Byfuglien (ST/21)
Tactical Style: Expansive, Flowing Attack

Ah, oft-forgotten Keenan, viewed by many as little more than a midway stop on the Hyperloop between Cassandra and popular Pristinia cities like Hagenheim or Aldenskoett. Keenan originally blossomed into an influential city due to its place on the Pristine River, which flows from east to west across northern Cosumar. Back in the day, it was an important trade stop along the river downstream from Cassandra. In the last century or two, however, Keenan had more or less grown stagnant, with little new growth or development. It was one of Cosumar’s lowest major cities in employment, average income and quality of life. In the last decade or so, however, Keenan has been amidst a civic rejuvenation as the rest of Cosumar has “rediscovered” its underappreciated natural beauty and charming cultural blend of Pristinia hippy-quirkiness and Cassandra thrill. Keenan has now become the new trendy city for young people who are too cool (or can’t afford) to move to Ramusok or Cassandra. This has presented a great business opportunity for Keenen Athletic, as this influx of new citizens and new money has coincided with their own rebirth of success. Traditionally a yo-yo side between the second and third divisions, Athletic finally managed to cement themselves in Sekundar Ligan in the last decade and now find themselves amongst the best in the Fiefdom again thanks to a great homegrown core. It’s a reimagined city with a reimagined club to rally around as the embodiment of all its progress. That’s pretty exciting! Keenan Athletic are known for their black and red checkers at home, contrasted by their more subtle grey checkers with red shorts on the road. There was a storm of controversy a few years ago when they renamed their historic grounds after primary sponsor DragonBull, but by now, the outrage has been dropped by all but the most die-hard longtime supporters. So much of the Checkered Army supporters group nowadays is composed of young transplants who aren’t that attached to the history anyways.

Team Preview: Acceptable. Optimistic fans will have hoped for top half again, but.
Last Season: 12th (10-12-12). Prediction: .

TREFTADAETH ALLIANCE
Ashen Point, Parougan Fief

Nickname: Astronomers
Founded: 979
Ground: The Wormhole (28,000)
Manager:

Apple Jack (40)

Transfers In: Cy de Villepin (Branvón $9m), Tree Harper (OAS Royal FC $1.5m), Gaia Wakowsia (Sebio City free), Letty Moreno (Alexandria City free)
Transfers Out: Baldomero Teijeiro (Crawford City FC $7m), Stemmon Perrodien (Rozelle $5.5m), Cosudel Champali (retired), Pekka Mäntysaari (retired), Jason Goulding (retired), Jimmie Maloney (retired)

First XI (4-2-3-1):

Poirier (33) -

Harper (28),

Morten (23),

Brotherford (30),

Shakir (29) -

Thursson (32),

Gristlecharm (23) -

Robitaille (29),

de Villepin (31),

Tarmé (29) -

Nyström (26)

Key Reserves: Martinsky (GK/38), Sinema (CB/18), Gates (RB/20), Wakowsia (CM/30), Moreno (LRW/30), Miller (CF/28), Almeida (CF/25)
Tactical Style: Route One, baby

Soccer and supernovas? There might not be a club quite like Treftadaeth Alliance anywhere. Centuries ago, a ~~cult~~ society of astronomers founded a settlement called "Ashen Point" at the very tip of Cosumar's uninhabited northern peninsula. They wanted to study the stars with perfect clarity away from any pollution or distractions. Cosumar's burgeoning astronomical community at the time used Welsh as its code language, much like how other societies use Latin. "Treftadaeth" roughly translates to "Inheritance", as this group espoused a theory that astronomy’s study would deliver Cosumar its national inheritance. They weren't wrong! Breakthroughs in space travel would begin to transform Cosumarite society beyond imagining in the coming decades. Anyways, the scientific commune at Ashen Point eventually grew to include academics of all persuasions. Today, it is a full-fledged town of 90,000 - home to a prestigious university and several research institutes. Besides having Cosumar's highest avg IQ, it remains our most isolated and frostbitten population center, a little spearpoint of civilization with only Dragon Reserve and ocean for hundreds of miles in any direction. So where does the football come in? Well, in the 970s, Treftadaeth Alliance started looking for ways to differentiate itself from a rival astronomical society (Seryddywr Alliance) out of Aberaeron, North Klyde. With rumblings that a formalized football pyramid would be introduced in the coming years, their creative solution was to launch their own footballing arm to get in on the ground floor! They nicknamed their team "the Astronomers" and, for the first few seasons, actual researchers filled roster gaps on the team! They even hired interns based on who could double as a depth defender! (Promotions came after they started signing actual footballers). Today, full-time astronomers at the Alliance are still involved in the club’s front office. Due to the scientific culture in the fabric of the club, Alliance are sports analytics devotees. As for rivalries, well, remember those rival astronomers? They'd copy Trefta a few years later. A natural enmity with second-tier "Seryddwyr Aberaeron" followed, although they rarely play competitively. In practice, Alliance are bigger rivals with their nearest geographic neighbors (which isn't saying much) on the other side of Parougan Fief, FC Samotath and Ziemelu Skaida. Traditional black-and-white striped kit with a light grey watermark of the famous Treftadaeth telescope. Alternate kit is a golden yellow shirt covered with constellations of small navy stars, with navy shorts and gold socks.

Team Preview: .
Last Season: 10th (12-8-14). Prediction: .

KLYDE
Klyde City, North Klyde Fief

Nickname: Doves
Founded: 649
Ground: The Klyde Sportsplex (88,000)
Manager:

Corey Simmons Jr. (60)

Transfers In: Cathal Turner (Sabrefell Moths 1yr loan), Benci Gölöncsér (Stoneshore United $3m), Peter Marshall (Crawford City FC $3m), Jericho Bonn (West Gundar $2.5m), Claire Salmon (Jakulta City free), Jana Pearlmutter (promoted)
Transfers Out: Cathal Turner (Sabrefell Moths $12m), Henry Hollifield (Holdenburg $10m), Layla Montgomery (CA Paulinthal $3.5m), Ozaria Gandhi (AFC United of Cierbanor $3m), Ewout Broon (Marque $2m), Jackson Cornthatch (retired), Lind Pressinger (retired)
Starting XI (3-4-1-2):

Kukiri (32) -

Antoniou (23),

Bonn (23),

Wheeler (31) -

Butterworth (28),

Marshall (34),

Tarashaj (32),

Kvalderkorr (27) -

Gölöncsér (23) -

Doyle (22),

Turner (22)

Key Reserves: Mal (CB/34), Pearlmutter (DM/18), Salmon (RM/28), Fierro (CAM/29), Na’Jai (ST/20)
Tactical Style: Dynamic, Athletic Attack… but vulnerable on the break

Klyde are a massive club in terms of history, facilities, finances, fan passion, etc. They actually manage to sell out their giant multi-purpose stadium multiple times per season! The only problem is that, lately, they've been a "big club" basically everywhere BUT on the pitch. The Doves suffered a shocking first relegation in 1007 - just a year after finishing 4th and within a decade of being crowned league champions. They've since added a couple Sekundar Ligan trophies to their cabinet and now seem to be back to stay, but Klydians are frustrated at how long it is taking to return to their former UICA status. The club is trying to stay true to its history by maintaining an open, attractive style of play… but that doesn't necessarily translate well to the midtable slugfest. One impatient faction of supporters broke off a few years ago and started a new club to do things "better" - Klyde City - and is now trying to rise through the divisions as a challenger. Other local derbies include smaller sides representing specific Klyde neighborhoods such as Glasbon and Gwerin. Sekundar Ligan's Klyde Heritage FC - across the fief in Jädde - is also a heated opponent when the two meet. The biggest fixtures each year, however, circled on every calendar, are Klyde FC's faceoffs with Real Azuris. As the dominant clubs from North Klyde Fief and South Klyde Fief, respectively, the Klyde Derby becomes a battle for all of Klyde's Isle. Klyde (the city) is one of Cosumar's oldest, dating back over 900 years - not far from where the First 5800 landed. Its port serves a critical function for sea travel between Cosumar's two main landmasses because it's where the strait is narrowest. Much of its local economy is still derived from the ocean - seafood is ubiquitous and Klyde Marina a grand time. The city is now a sophisticated metropolitan hub of 4.5 million (fourth-largest in Cosumar), but retains strong roots to the Irish and Welsh heritage of its founders. Outsiders often still think of clovers and celtic pubs when Klyde is mentioned. Klydians have a particular propensity for tea of all varieties when they aren't chugging cider and ale. At home, their Doves wear an all-purple kit with turquoise accents (pictured right). Away, the colors are inverted and turquoise becomes the dominant color. You may occasionally see a spring-green third kit.

Team Preview: .
Last Season: 13th (11-9-14). Prediction: .

AC HOLMENKOLLEN
Holmenkollen, Ramusok Fief

Nickname: Cedars
Founded: 951
Ground: Cedar Road (21,000)
Manager:

Curtis Théberge (41)

Transfers In: Godfred Hjelmgaard (Mallox $2m), Cema Creed (Gwynt Tywyll $1.8m), Namiko Charromeo (AFC Obscura 98 $0.9m), Giles Ken (University of the Islands), Czigany Vas (Myrtha Dalin), Sprague Culk (promoted)
Transfers Out: Shad Vylon (Crawford City FC $5.3m), Goodlight Wynder (AFC Corvistone $2.5m), Thelonious Grandstaber (Cassandra City $1m), Ektorp Na’Nockeby (retired)

First XI (4-1-3-2):

Creed (31) -

Sappington (23),

Skannendev (28),

Borbély (23),

Charromeo (19) -

Kolomainen (25) -

McSorley (26),

Romo (27),

Stilic (22) -

Jaeger (31),

Hjelmgaard (23)

Key Reserves: Ken (CB/23), Živković (CB/23), Vas (CM/16), Jameson (LW/33), Rubieniecki (ACM/19), Spekter (SS/31), Culk (ST/17)
Tactical Style:Keep the ball on the ground and build possession with positional fluidity, but with a sense of forward urgency (few backward passes)

Preview:.
Last Season: 14th (9-8-17). Prediction: .

FC ZIEMELU SKAIDA
Samotath, Parougan Fief

Nickname: Halberdiers
Founded: 896
Ground: Blashyrk Gate (24,000)
Manager:

Jakkrik Nimes (56)

Transfers In: Derron Nocturne (University of the Islands), Fen Qi (University of Wirr Tsi), Mendiel Curzón (promoted)
Transfers Out: None

First XI (4-3-3):

Thomlin (32) –

Nocturne (23),

Brodecki (21),

Sibuc (32 C),

Marmor-Lavie (35) –

Arieli (25),

Amkura (27),

Buarque (26) –

St. Ann (22),

Koclanes (28),

Springgate (28)

Key Reserves: Myren (LB/33), Fitzhugh (CB/31), Ingolfsson (RWB/30), Qi (CM/22), Swittek (MF/25), Curzón (RW/17), Tonner (ST/24)
Tactical Style: “Extreme Man-Marking”: all ten players, box-to-box

Preview: .
Last Season: 15th (9-7-18). Prediction: .

IFK ALDENSKOETT
Aldenskoett, Duversia Fief

Nickname: Eagles
Founded: 890
Ground: The Eagles' Nest (19,000)
Manager:

Falchion Hess-Olesen (41)

Transfers In: Via Ardanova (Fevelo Colony $4m), Thomas Scroggins (Stilinkeep FC $3m), Endo Vannett (Chromatik City College), Daisy Redmin (Mirague Lunar Academy), Lidija Malatestinic (Askfjord Ungdomfotballakaemi), Ida Moon (promoted)
Transfers Out: Oskar Davidson (Be Sing Se Lahou Motors F.C. free), Pralix Glasspool (retired)

First XI (3-5-2):

Na’Ndi (19) -

Thaler (26),

Kulverbach (31),

Bassi (28) -

Davenport (21),

Scroggins (26),

Uranga (32),

Ardanova (27),

Vannett (23) -

Malatestinic (19),

Smith (25)

Key Reserves: Redmin (CB/19), Abel (DM/29), Moon (RWB/16), Sumac (CM/34), Statkis (ST/36)
Tactical Style: Bunker and lull opponent into a false sense of security, then quick-strike counter

Team Preview: .
Last Season: Sekundar Ligan Champions (19-7-8). Prediction: .

FC SAMOTATH
Samotath, Parougan Fief

Nickname: Black Hawks, Night City
Founded: 845
Ground: Alesund Stadion (60,000)
Manager: Harold Njericev (49)

Transfers In: Memphis Commons (Freeport Sharks $1.5m), Jordan Knych (Crawford City FC $1.5m), Cameron Kingly (University of Handon), Naia Khorrón (Samotath Tech), Magdalia Svartedal (Rocinante Prep), Xi Xe (unattached)
Transfers Out: Spyridon Kolitsidakis (retired)

First XI (3-4-3):

Mukhanova (25) -

Knych (28),

Skipwith (23),

Svartedal (18) -

Fietsam (34),

Traustason (27),

Commons (23),

Navarro (28) -

Silanii (25),

Bermond (30),

Xe (28)

Key Reserves: Panossian (SW/29), Carolla (DF/29), Hernández (RB/32), Sommerfield (RW/34), Kingly (LW/18), Guss (FW/29), Khorrón (FW/19)
Tactical Style: Advanced Backline, Attack at All Costs!

Team Preview: Their infamous aggressive philosophy, which takes attack-minded football to an extreme that is perhaps unmatched Multiverse-wide, is prone to wide fluctuations in effectiveness and performance from year to year. From 3rd to Relegation. Now back after two seasons.
Last Season: 2nd in Sekundar Ligan (18-7-9). Prediction: .

GOLDSTAFF CITY

Goldstaff, Numenvernien Fief

Nickname: Guardians
Founded: 918
Ground: Bostitch Lane (23,500)
Manager:

Anders Videfors (49)

Transfers In: Äzyr Faewin (Farmhands free), Kajana Öhl (promoted)
Transfers Out: Fan Xiaopeng (retired)

Starting XI (5-3-2):

Ravnajuv (27) -

Va’Naathra (28),

Toivonen (27),

Sühnhold (34 C),

Na’Konate (24),

Glidewing (29) -

Otohime (26),

Saulnesis (27),

Özturk (30) -

Jelic (24),

Jones (32),

Key Reserves: Sutton (GK/37), Silfverberg (CB/36), Blazek (CM/30), Öhl (AM/18), Faewin (ST/21)
Tactical Style: Lots o' Long Balls

Team Preview: “If they can keep their heads above the water and survive this season with a somewhat depleted roster, they’ll be able to reload again next window”. Nope. Shot themselves in the foot with dollar signs in their eyes. Now, after a promotion many would argue they didn’t entirely deserve, they have a chance to establish themselves in the HL once again. They still have that Wheeler and Tibrewal cash waiting.
Last Season: 3rd in Sekundar Ligan (18-4-12). Prediction: .

Centus Serpents
Best Players: DM/CM Erridupizir Na’Verii, GK Synara Redd

Stoneshore United
Best Players: CB Kurt Wolff, CB Seneca Fogarty

FC Kaldukosic
Best Players: LW Theris Flaksenhaar, ST Aidan Denarian

Fevelo Colony
Best Players: CM Scion Keldian, GK Andris Berzins

Versiaville
Best Players: GK Faroon Sethi, AM Jade Ortmann

Morponte Fief
Best Players: ST Moor Abbasi, RM Jimmy Aytoun

Na'Ilee Mariners
Best Players: RW Sezon Na’Sugadaleh, CM Louise Crost

FC Flen
Best Players: FW Nine Nokkentvek, DM Lea Minter

Helfin Fief
Best Players: ST Kiv Kvikernes, RB Conrad Trelliston

West Gundar
Best Players: GK Max Thickett, LM Hao Bai

Revanigruud Riversharks
Best Players: MF Ronson Ramirez, ST Tegsune Na’Japuna

Zakhoro Aces
Best Players: DM Neptune Jödegaard, LB Ensa Camara

Regalia City
Best Players: LW Maze Spinnaker, CB Matthias Whyteleafe

Otkins Numenvernia
Best Players: LW Ova Va’Vuva, DM Egetukeh Vu’Tukuje

Cassandra Cosmopolitan
Best Players: CF Huzefugha Na'Bwama, GK Mathann Solvay

SC Torpedo Kejsarkona
Best Players: AM Kinverly Koukl, ST Eanne Oommen

Bergtatt Isle Athletic
Best Players: CB Kaushiki Tewaawry, CM Begatim Tibiga

Riverside Crew
Best Players: RW Julissa Karenina, LB Drilon Korenituuk

Last.fm · by **Cosumar** » Mon Apr 13, 2020 7:04 pm

NOTE: This a retrospective post to fill in some detail for the 1017 (post-Transfer Window 25) season, which was entered into ICFC but not RP'd.

Just when the league had started to feel a little stale with CCFC and Eastweald finishing one-two a few seasons running, a surprise champion once again rose up and shattered the notion that a permanent hegemony would ever crystallize over the HL's upper crust. Crawford City FC and Eastweald's clashing shades of gold did continue their one-two dance (much to the dismay of Eastwealders), but this year the bright, garish orange of Mallox FC leapfrogged them both (much to the even greater dismay of Eastwealders).

In his final season before retirement, longtime manager and club legend defender Kennedy Kopenhaver pulled off perhaps his greatest feat yet. His fingerprints were directly evident in how the Tigers of the West Weald won this championship. They won it with immaculate defensive shape, clinical execution of tactical plans, and a strong unshakeable mentality. All trademarks of Kopenhaver's style both as a player and manager. Their football wasn't as flowing and easy on the eye as CCFC or Eastweald's, but their defense and midfield engine were on a mission all season long, providing the platform that allowed new wingers Kaytlyne Victoriane and Elsie Madderty to wreak havoc down the wings. It helped that no one in the HL had good tape on their attacking tendencies yet! Fullbacks flummoxed. They gave Riordan and Taka Masatoshi more room to work with in the middle than they'd been accustomed to in years past.

Victoriane's MVP season was emblematic of one of the major 1017 storylines in the Härlighet Ligan: the wave of Chromatik imports. Along with Victoriane, national teammates Keira Andisori and Mia Ria both joined up with Cassandra City as part of a massive overhaul of the roster and kept the Reds in the ICFC. "Rebuilding? Transition Year? Who said that?" Further down the table, Chromatik university grad Endo Vannett solidified himself as the starting right wingback on a newly-promoted IFK Aldenskoett side that surprised fans by racing up the table -- nearly to the top half! So lacking was his roster initially perceived to be that Falchion Hess-Olesen nearly eclipsed Kopenhaver for Manager of the Year and might have if Kopenhaver didn't have the "ride off into the sunset" narrative on his side. The Chromatik infusion also proved to be a lifeblood for newly-promoted FC Samotath, as they were able to stay up due partially to the goals of Xi Xe.

Due to some excellent Weald Classics and Mallox/Eastweald both being involved in the title race until the final month, the Weald was once again the epicenter of Cosumarite soccer this year. Accordingly, duldrums returned to Ramusok, where both capital clubs OAS Royal FC and Ramusok United endured stormy seasons under the new leadership of Sillian Parker and Kirum Mortonsson. Apparently, "Chromatik magik" didn't quite extend to managers. Both will return in 1018, but on thin ice. The young and retooled former powerhouses were leapfrogged again by the upstart likes of Pelethas United and Olask Islanders, the latter of which - through wise spending of the funds - maintained their newfound ICFC status despite the sale of key players from their first ICFC campaign. Another former powerhouse, Klyde FC, also disappointed, as per usual recently, with the goals of Cathal "One Foot Out The Door" Turner and a promising young center back in Jericho Bonn being the only saving graces.

Further down, Curtis Théberge dramatically kept AC Holmenkollen up with a final-matchday win over relegated Samaj FC. The Hunters just could never find a consistent spark up top. Bringing up the rear, Treftadaeth Alliance just completely crumbled without star wingback Baldomero Teijeiro (now of Crawford). A shocking reversal of fortune for Apple Jack, who not too long ago won Manager of the Year for exceeding expectations at Ashen Point. He was sacked, but he won't be out of job long. An injury to key center back Lorne Morten proved to much for even the wizened Equestrian to overcome. Keenan Athletic underachieved their talent level and lagged into the playoff place, meaning this might be the end for Matilda Heisenberg even IF she coaxes out a win in that game. Aaaand it means, all three newly-promoted teams found safety for the first time in several years. That would be IFK, Samotath and Goldstaff City. We didn't mention Goldstaff until now because they didn't do much worth mentioning. Besides stay up. Just. They can thank their deep attacking corps for that. Now they just need a defense.

1017 Härlighet Ligan     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  Mallox                 33   19   7   7    70   51  +19    64  Champions/CL
 2  Crawford City FC       33   17   6  10    81   62  +19    57  CL
 3  Eastweald              33   17   6  10    79   62  +17    57  CL
 4  Real Azuris            33   16   8   9    80   66  +14    56  CC
 5  Cassandra City         33   15   9   9    76   64  +12    54  CC
 6  Olask Islanders        33   13  11   9    60   50  +10    50  CC
 7  Pelethas United        33   12  11  10    65   63   +2    47
 8  OAS Royal FC           33   12  11  10    55   54   +1    47
 9  Ramusok United         33   13   6  14    67   66   +1    45
10  IFK Aldenskoett        33   12   8  13    39   41   −2    44
11  Ziemelu Skaida         33   13   5  15    59   67   −8    44
12  Klyde                  33   12   7  14    51   59   −8    43
13  FC Samotath            33    9  11  13    64   75  −11    38
14  Goldstaff City         33   10   7  16    61   67   −6    37
15  AC Holmenkollen        33    9  10  14    48   59  −11    37
16  Keenan Athletic        33    9   9  15    63   68   −5    36  Relegation Playoff
17  Samaj FC               33    8   9  16    55   71  −16    33  Relegated
18  Treftadaeth Alliance   33    6   9  18    47   75  −28    27  Relegated


Härlighet Ligan XXIX Champions - MALLOX FC

PLAYER OF THE YEAR:

RW Kaytlyne Victoriane

This one was not close. Victoriane was the best player on the best team this year. The Chromatik star led the team in assists and scored only one fewer goal than main striker Griffin Riordan... even though Riordan took all the penalties. Many of Victoriane's goals were impressive high-difficulty ones, making her a fixture in the season's highlight reels. That perception and awareness matters in the voting. Mallox's exceptional defense this year was perhaps the true MVP, but no one player could take the award individually for that. Chimera Moxham was the highest non-Mallox player in the voting for earning a joint share of the Golden Boot while also contributing double-digit assists to a league-leading CCFC attack.

NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR:

RW Kaytlyne Victoriane
See above. Victoriane's two-way quality on the wing and energetic leadership was the difference that pushed Mallox over the top from being stuck in Globe/Challenger Cup status and into title contention. The runner-up was her countrywoman Keira Andisori, who was a ruthlessly efficient finisher in the box for Cassandra City this season. She scored 20 goals and won half a Golden Boot in only 27 appearances, having missed a decent chunk of games due to a minor injury and rotational resting. The 3rd place finisher that no one saw coming before the season was Thomas Scroggins, a forgotten former Cosumar youth international that IFK rescued from relegation in Pasarga. He turned out to be exactly the #6 Aldenskoett needed, instrumental in anchoring their surprise 10th-place finish. Other finalists included Cassandra City's Euran midfield import Chris Ashton, who managed to fill the void of Bellerophon Serafino, and Olask stalwart Jahmeen Makkonen, who likewise wiped away the Islanders' tears over Maia Abylon and kept them in the ICFC.

U20 PLAYER OF THE YEAR:

ST Vir Vu'Zago (20)
Although the voting was extremely close between Vu'Zago and barely-legal IFK shot-stopper Tamsin Na'Ndi, the athletic Mallox forward won the award over his Vloo counterpart thanks to his timely goals off the bench that proved crucial down the stretch of Mallox's unexpected title campaign. Another impactful IFK rookie in Lidija Malatestinic, dependable Real Azuris + Taeshan winger Shiloh Morgenstern, and Pelethas United's dynamo d-mid Savina Lousignont rounded out the finalists.

GOLDEN BOOT: 
20 -   Keira Andisori 
20 -   Chimera Moxham

The Cosumarite Courier Team of the Season:

GK -  Trent Fielding (COS) 
DF -  Ethan Benjamin (KOR)
DF -  Jouri Salverda (VAL)
DF -  Keziah Broxham (BRE)
DM -  Thomas Scroggins (COS)
LM -  Brian Bond (EUR)
CM -  Hernan Dé (COS)
RM -   Kaytlyne Victoriane (CMT)
AM -  Chimera Moxham (NPH)
ST -  Keira Andisori (CMT)
ST -  Alexander Kárpáty (PAS)

Manager of the Year -  Kennedy Kopenhaver

And at the end of each season, the 16th placed Härlighet Ligan club must face a challenge from the 3rd placed Sekundar Ligan club to retain their spot in the league. Here's how it played out this year:

1017 Sekundar Ligan         Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  Stoneshore United         34   20   7   7    64   37  +27    67  Champions/Promoted/LBC
 2  Fevelo Colony             34   17  10   7    72   48  +24    61  Promoted/LBC
 3  Centus Serpents           34   15   9  10    57   47  +10    54  Promotion Playoff/LBC
 4  Riverside Crew            34   14  11   9    55   44  +11    53
 5  Na'Ilee Mariners          34   15   7  12    71   67   +4    52
 6  FC Kaldukosic             34   14  10  10    59   58   +1    52
 7  Helfin Fief               34   13  12   9    62   56   +6    51
 8  Zakhoro Aces              34   13  10  11    44   43   +1    49
 9  Morponte Fief             34   14   6  14    43   42   +1    48
10  FC Flen                   34   12  10  12    68   72   −4    46
11  Regalia City              34   12   9  13    53   52   +1    45
12  Bergtatt Isle Athletic    34   10  12  12    39   43   −4    42
13  Otkins Numenvernia        34   10  12  12    37   42   −5    42
14  Revanigruud Riversharks   34    9  14  11    66   69   −3    41
15  Versiaville               34   10  11  13    60   68   −8    41
16  West Gundar               34    9   9  16    65   84  −19    36  Relegated
17  SC Torpedo Kejsarkona     34    4  12  18    50   72  −22    24  Relegated
18  Cassandra Cosmopolitan    34    4  11  19    53   74  −21    23  Relegated


Sekundar Ligan XXIX Champions: STONESHORE UNITED



Silver Ball: (Most Outstanding Player)
  CB Kurt Wolff

Silver Boot: (Top Scorer)
  RW Sezon Na'Sugadaleh (25 goals)

Silver Glove: (Best Goalkeeper)
  Sinistar

Silver Arrow: (Best U20 Player)
  CM Krisztian Kemény (19)

1017 Tredje Ligan     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Klyde Heritage FC      42   24  10   8    49   21  +28    82  Champions/Promoted
 2 Jotungard 99 FC        42   21  11  10    67   48  +19    74  Promoted
 3 Pristine Forest        42   21   9  12    61   49  +12    72  Promotion Playoff
 4 Nomad Brotherhood FC   42   17  14  11    64   48  +16    65  Promotion Playoff
 5 Fort Archer FC         42   17  13  12    56   46  +10    64  Promotion Playoff (Winner)
 6 AFC Centus             42   19   5  18    71   74   −3    62  Promotion Playoff
 7 Sontäfe City           42   16  14  12    56   59   −3    62
 8 Sindo Fief             42   19   4  19    54   56   −2    61
 9 Pardock Island         42   18   6  18    56   53   +3    60
10 White Tower FC         42   16  11  15    66   60   +6    59
11 Gnoss Gallants AFC     42   17   8  17    56   60   −4    59
12 Sarmon                 42   17   5  20    65   64   +1    56
13 IFK Sundsvall          42   16   8  18    53   55   −2    56
14 Seryddwyr Aberaeron    42   16   7  19    56   57   −1    55
15 CD Panteras Nueces     42   14  13  15    45   46   −1    55
16 Esterhollow Harbor     42   13  14  15    52   60   −8    53
17 Portsmouth FC          42   13  12  17    54   57   −3    51
18 Meryuma Marshals       42   15   6  21    54   69  −15    51
19 Gwynt Tywyll           42   12  13  17    63   64   −1    49
20 Atletisk Surpronuk     42   13   7  22    49   61  −12    46
21 Rexnor District 3      42   12  10  20    32   55  −23    46
22 Brayllor Town          42   11  10  21    52   69  −17    43

Tredje Ligan XXIX Champions: KLYDE HERITAGE FC





Bronze Ball (Best Player):
  GK Roscoe Terranen

Bronze Boot:
  ST Kawana Na’Wannah (22 goals)

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