World Cup 90 :: Roster Thread

[Valanora]

From the Offices of the VSC does the Marauder information come

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What is the name of…

…the five time World Cup champions?
The Eternal Empire -or- Valanora (known prior to World Cup 37 as Elves Security Forces)

...the other nations involved in Valanora?
Sabine and Caddonia, Vyinta, and Dark Templara

…the nation in which this Commonwealth play their home matches?
Elves Security Forces (sometimes ESF in shortphrase)

…people from the Commonwealth?
Vanorians or Vanors

…the person who created this mess?
Elves Security Forces

Style Modifier: +2

Stadium: Hatire Memorial, Capri (60,000)

Kits

Home Away

Manager
Didrik Gjedrem
Age: 56
While the Marauders had a disappointing and early end to their run in the World Cup, Didrik's worst showing as the man in charge of the national team, it was deemed his first two cycles in charge were enough of a success that he had earned a one cycle extension. Coming back from that disappointment though was the high of avenging the loss in the regional championship with winning their first AOCAF in nearly ten editions, having the faith fully restored in the former United manager.

Assistant Manager
Kasper Volheim
Age: 43
After a successful trial run with the recently reinstated U21 national team, Volheim was appointed the assistant manager for the senior team as well with the number of youth players that are in the team and pool at large. Having shown to have the capabilities of managing them at Raynor City United's youth team and being a good go between as an assistant in the Di Bradini Cup, Volheim looks to keep up the success rate at the senior level, helping lead the team to end its trophy drought in the regional championship.

Keepers
GK: Julius Miljeteig, age 35, Cednia Beach AFC
GK: Isak Helland, age 30, Aleiusia Capital
GK: Ulrik Johnsen, age 21, Hondo FC
GK: Günter Obermaier, age 25, Ulsa
GK: Mario Unger, age 27, SC Rinaldi
The position of keeper is one that is important but the Marauders have often been content with merely having someone who makes the saves that they are supposed to, which is exactly what Miljeteig has done for club and country. There is signs of age slowly catching up to Julius, with Helland looking to pounce at any moment where the decrease is too much for the managerial staff to deal with, having played exceptionally well since their move from Rolalas to Aleiusia. Obermaier is touted as the next starter for Ulsa, which should mean he is ready for international callups, although Johnsen just had a season to remember as a twenty year old at Hondo, a team normally known for being explosive on the offensive end and leaky on the defensive side. Last but not least is Unger, who did what was expected and required for them at Rinaldi, but there is much belief that the Gunner's defensive record was more a result of the talented defenders ahead of him rather than his own skill, being highly doubtful for the plane to the Finals if the Marauders were to qualify.

Defenders
CB: Vårin Løvland, age 30, Mar Sara FC (F)
R/CB: Ralph Winter, age 25, Kitara AA
CB: Ulrike Kluge, age 30, SC Rinaldi (F)
CB: Armin Freihof, age 25, SW Stahlberg
CB: Claudia Moench, age 27, Raynor City United (F)
CB: Samira Lindström, age 20, Raynor City United (F)
LRCB Pierre Wisniewski, age 25, Herzegovina City FC
L/CB Karoline Wellenbrink, age 25, Raynor City United (F)
RB/RW Gudrun Bißmeier, age 25, Crystal Fair HC
Defending as a Vanorian is something that need be taught rather than something that comes natural, as the footballing culture of the nation is to play on the attack or at least control the possession of the game to dictate how it is played. Thankfully Vanorian players are usually quick and eager to learn, giving the Marauders a solid enough corps on the defensive side. Winter is perhaps the key piece to the defense, having won numerous top level trophies in their stay at KAA and with the physical presence to be an enforcer if needed. Løvland is a play playing defender who is a tad undersize but her play in the Premiership shows she is far more than capable of dealing with talented attackers with ease despite her diminutive stature (for a defender). Kluge is a pacy defender who can get forward when needed or track back to cover, though also a tad undersized at five ten. Moench and Freihof are both solid options off the bench with a proven track record, as is Wellenrink and Bißmeier should the side decide to go for a four at the back system. Meanwhile Pierre Wisniewski is a utility belt in the defense but is more comfortable on the left than center, while Lindström has the raw talent to start but is only a rotation option at United, though we imagine she will soon be starting for both club and country with her raw skill.

Midfielders
LW: Indra Söderström, age 25, Brinemouth (F)
LW: Jaimes Ybarra, age 30, FC Capri
LW: Maria Zimmer, age 29, Hondo FC (F)
D/MC: Gideon Riemann, age 25, AS Bezieres
MC: Götz Konstantin, age 25, Bastion
MC: Otto Lyecht, age 26, Soldarian FC
MC: Selim Estrada Barrientos, age 22, Raynor City United
CB/DMC: Matthias Lieven, age 25, Stahlburg City
A/MC: Heike Schoß, age 25, Jinja City FC (F)
AMC/ST: Laborious Hawk, age 753, Bastion
AMC/ST: Christiane Gröbe, age 25, Bakermouth (F)
AMC: Marco Grunewald, age 30, Raynor City United
L/RW: Pánfilo Veliz, age 32, FC Capri
AMLR Miriam Troegner, age 25, Kingsgrove (F)
RW: Joacim Lind, age 23, Soldarian FC
While the strikers might get all the glory, it is the strength of a well talented and drilled midfield that the Marauders are able to win their matches, though that is probably in large part thanks to the masterful talent that is Laborious Hawk at the attacking midfielder position. Hawk could probably play anywhere in the midfield or attack but has always slotted in neatly as that link between the midfield and strikers, able to distribute or take the chances himself. Veliz on the right is an aging star, most noted for being the first player born in Sabine and Caddonia to make the national team, although his superb crossing and dribbling makes him still a viable starter on the wing even if he is not likely to be able to track back on defense. Söderström has stiff competition on the left from Ybarra and the two will likely split starts, both exceptional wingers, though Indra is the younger with a bit more pep her in her step, though Ybarra is quite capable in his own right. In the center of the park Riemann is a destroyer through and through, able to drop into a more anchor position when called upon, allowing Schoß to play in a more playmaking role. The depth in the midfield is first class and there is not much of a drop off when substitutions or rotation is made from game to game, demonstrating the clear importance and strength in the middle of the park for the Marauders.

Forwards
ST/LW: Lothas Ludwig, age 25, FC Felsenkirchen 1879
ST: Jutta Palminger, age 24, FC Capri (F)
ST: Torsten Hahn, age 23, Soldarian FC
ST: Elias Hammer, age 26, Lonngeylin Coast
ST: Taina Vääräniemi, age 23, Dí Maozöxê (F)
ST: Hadi Lundström, age 23, Raynor City United (F)
At the top it is the Ludwig show, not that he has the ego to claim it, but he is one of the best strikers in all of the game right now with a brilliant mix of pace, power, and precision to make him a deadly finisher up front. Scoring goals for fun at Felsenkirchen and at very important intervals for the national team, he alongside Hawk are probably the only two names you could pen into any starting eleven on any given matchday. Palminger currently has the position of starting alongside him, being an unusual target forward type build after a late growth spurt, though she is deceptively quick for her size. Behind them are four strikers who all play at an big club and as at least rotational starters with goals in them, not much separating the four from one another, though all are quite some ways behind Ludwig in sheer ability as a striker.



Captain: Laborious Hawk
Set Piece Taker: Laborious Hawk
Penalty Taker: Lothas Ludwig
Right Corner: Pánfilo Veliz
Left Corner: Pánfilo Veliz

[Yue Zhou]

THE UNITED REPUBLICS OF YUEZHOU - NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM
月州联合共和国 - 国际足球队

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Would Kang Guilin take Yuezhou to new heights, or crash and burn? In a country so desperate for certainty and concrete answers, it would turn out to be neither. Third place in the qualifying groups and a humiliating group-stage exit in the Cup of Harmony certainly weren't good, but it was universally agreed that Kang had the team playing the most attractive football Yuezhou had ever seen, and there was optimism that Kang could get results next cycle. As it turns out, a rare heart condition led the southerner to retire from international management, but his legacy of attacking football may live on. Successor Ken Hayabusa, the first foreign manager of the Dragons since Alex Cartwright some two decades ago, promises more of the high-flying, possession-based play that brought Kandorith back to the World Cup. Whether it succeeds or fails will be up to time, but a quarterfinals appearance in the most recent Copa Rushmori indicates that perhaps success will be returning to Yuezhou's shores.


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Manager: Ken Hayabusa, 47

Ken Hayabusa made his name in Kandorith with Higaku Antlers, earning promotion to the First Divison, and with Imakazawa Ravens, where he won four leagues and two cups in a legendary tenure. But it was his time with Kandorith's national team, where he took an ailing Lotus Warriors organization to a historic Cup of Harmony title and a return to World Cup qualification, where he really staked his claim to be one of the world's best managers. A huge enjoyer of life and football, he's usually cheerful and passionate, but can be calm and strict when needed. Taking a paternalistic approach to management, he believes wholly in team synergy and in his players' ability to play together, as well as in stylish attacking football. He's shown time and time again that his approach will work in Kandorith - how will it translate to Yuezhou?

Assistant Manager: None [left vacant since the Alba and Cymru Incident]
Nickname: The Red Dragons
Formation: 4-3-3 (!)
Style Modifier: +3 (!?)
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Home Stadium: either Yübao, Nangang (cap. 48,000) or The Meridian, Jiangdong (cap. 46,000); feel free to choose one if not previously specified.

Tactics:

Ken Hayabusa believes in controlling and attacking football, something that puts him at odds with virtually every other national team manager in Yue history. The priority is winning first and foremost, and Hayabusa is tactically flexible, but with a bevy of attacking talents to choose from, he's confident that the right eleven exists that can play beautiful football and win in a nation desperately in need of both. There may be a learning curve from the counterattacking football that Yuezhou is known for, but this is still a surprisingly skilled team with representatives from some of Rushmore's finest leagues, and this could really be a team to watch after a few matches.

With the ball, the team will play quickly and creatively, focusing on controlling the ball and dynamically exploiting weaknesses in the opponent's defense. Jiawei maintains some defensive coverage on the left flank, but if the game is under control Reeve will float forwards to provide width in the attack, forming a sort of 3-2-5 (Wen will also join the attackers) shape. Liu Huiying plays as a creative false-nine type, who will serve as a sort of offensive hub while dropping into midfield. Huang Shedong, formerly a striker, will play as a right inside-forward, using his speed to make runs in behind the shoulder of the defense and his technique to create and convert chances once in the box, while Luo provides width and support from the left-hand side. Wen Xiaohui and Li Jing, the two non-holding midfielders, will both be aggressively moving forward to join the attack and set up chances, with Wen often interchanging with Liu. Jiawei and Yuan are relatively uninvolved in the attack, although Zhu's ball-carrying often helps progress the ball in Yuezhou's third of the pitch, serving a key bridge between the defense and midfield.

Without the ball, the team defends from the front, relying on the pace and industry of the front three to harry opposing defenses and force mistakes. There sometimes is a sense of there being "attacking" and "defensive" blocks, the latter being comprised of the defense, Wan, and sometimes the versatile Li, and the former being everyone else. While this may feel somewhat disjointed in the early days, the idea is that successive lines can react quickly to the press being broken and move up to compensate and close off space. The fullbacks also tend to play very conservatively without the ball and in transitions, although Reeve will sometimes push up to counterattack, giving the team a solid defensive base without the ball to work from.

Score a Goal - Liu Huiying, Huang Shedong, Luo Dan
Score from Distance - Li Jing, Wan Sheping, Liu Huiying
Assist a Goal - Wen Xiaohui, Liu Huiying, Luo Dan
Score off a Header - Wan Sheping, Yuan Mingrong, Luo Dan
Win a Free Kick/Penalty - Liu Huiying, Luo Dan, Huang Shedong
Get Sent Off - Wan Sheping, Wen Xiaohui, Guo Xiawei
Get a Yellow Card - Wan Sheping, Zhu Aiguo, Guo Xiawei
Come Through in the Clutch - Li Jing, Liu Huiying, Lu Qiang

STARTERS

#01 - GK - LU Qiang (f) (陆蔷) - 33 - Guerrilla Cathair (AUD)
From an actual guerrilla in the Yue Civil War to Guerrilla Cathair, Lu Qiang is a fighter above all else. On the pitch, she’s more modern, better at playing the ball from the back, but undoubtedly worse at actually stopping the ball from going into the net.
#14 - LB - JIAWEI Chuan (f) (佳薇川) - 28 - Tihon (CMT)
A quick, crafty full-back (or wing-back, or even winger if Yuezhou is really parking the bus) whose biggest weakness is a propensity to get forced off the ball. Will likely play more defensively than Reeve on the right-hand side.
#05 - CB - YUAN Mingrong (袁明荣) - 27 - Ararat (MYT)
An intelligent, cultured young center-back who's solid but still a bit raw with the ball. Showed enough promise in Mytanija as the best defender in an admittedly underwhelming Ararat defense to earn a shot, and has rapidly developed to a strong all-around center back who was the Top League's player of the season.
#15 - CB/RB - ZHU Aiguo (朱爱国) - 30 - Iturributa United (ASG)
An aggressive, versatile defender who likes to win balls and push forward with them. A center-back by trade, Zhu unexpectedly became Yuezhou's starting right-back under Lu Jialan - his emergence at the position earned him a transfer to Astograth as well as his starting spot, but he's now back to his natural position.
#13 - RB - Diadora REEVE (f) (利朵拉) - 28 - Coret Hawks (NPH)
Diadora Reeve is an athletic, relatively attack-minded fullback who provides an interesting tactical option for Yuezhou in place of Zhu Aiguo. We think she had a Yue grandfather or something, which is why she's turned up on the Yue national team despite everyone previously thinking she was Nepharim.
#08 (C) - CM/CAM - LI Jing (李精) - 31 - Steinaux (GRÆ)
Li Jing is very quick and excels on the counterattack as a creative or goalscoring threat. Has enjoyed increased praise lately for his exploits in Græntfjall due to the beginning of normalization in relations between the two countries.
#19 - CDM/CM - WAN Sheping (万射平) - 24 - Wirr Tsi (CMT)
An old-school, defensive-minded midfielder who's surprisingly good in the air despite being 5'8". Earned a move to countryman Zhaxi Nanlei’s Wirr Tsi squad a few seasons ago, and is rapidly becoming one of the best young players in Chromatika and a key figure in the newly-minted Red League juggernauts.
#18 - CAM - WEN Xiaohui (f) (文小辉) - 28 - Libertas Bergheim (SVJ)
Wen Xiaohui, the niece of controversial star midfielder Wen Xiaoli, has rapidly developed from Yuezhou’s next big thing to a star in her own right. She wasn't a great tactical fit for Yuan Zilai's or Lu Jialan’s style, but her pace and playmaking more than merit her inclusion in the first-choice starting eleven, and her breakout WCQ87 was a rare bright spot in an otherwise miserable qualifying campaign. Has stagnated a bit lately, even becoming a substitute under Kang Guilin, but has been rejuvenated creatively in Hayabusa's system.
#22 - LW/RW - LUO Dan (罗丹) - 28 - Coquitlam United (KSK)
A more mobile forward who can deputize capably on either wing or as an attacking midfielder, Luo is a dangerous scorer known for his quick-burst runs behind the defense, although he can be a little selfish at times. Will be playing as more traditional winger for the national team, but is also capable of playing as an inside-forward on the right or dropping back into a wide midfield position.
#10 - AM/SS - LIU Huiying (f) (刘辉映) - 28 - Sabrefell Moths (NPH)
Liu’s speed and devastating passing ability make her one to watch with every counterattack. Her high workrate, even on the defensive end, should theoretically make her a good candidate to slot into a false nine-esque offensive hub position, as she's now an attacking midfielder at the club level as well in the Zenith.
#09 - RAM/ST - HUANG Shedong (黄舍东) - 31 - Coret Hawks (NPH)
While not particularly good at hold-up play or in the air, Huang's blazing speed and technique mean he excels at exploiting gaps in the opponents' defense with his dribbling and short passes. A strong finisher, but relatively unproven leading a line by himself - maybe playing as an inside-forward will actually be better for him?

SUBSTITUTES
#26 - GK - ZHAO Deliang - 20 - Atletik Thessia (MYT)
An absolute goalkeeping phenom who won a historic Golden Ball (both in terms of position and age) en route to Jiangdong's first league title in years. A cool, confident, and physically imposing general on the pitch, albeit a bit traditionalist in playstyle.
#02 - LB - KANG Enlai - 32 - Corvette Maulers (NPH)
The most ambitious of the full-backs on the roster, Kang is the best source of width on the team (although that probably says more about the team than it does about Kang). Strong athleticism and crossing ability, although he is a bit one-dimensional on the attack and weaker defensively as his legs begin to go.
#27 - CB - LI Jianguo - 23 - FC Einheit Marnau (STL)
Despite his young age, Li is incredible on the ball, at his best in a three-man defense where he can make surging runs and spray accurate long-range passes with either foot. The physicality isn't quite there for a grueling qualifying campaign, although he’s working on it.
#06 - CB/CDM - GUO Xiawei - 30 - Ming (CMT)
Formerly a makeshift libero in a back three, Guo Xiawei has often been redeployed as a defensive midfielder. One of the first of his generation of Yue players to sign abroad, for since-relegated Tanques AOE of the Ko-orenite Top League, Guo has flashes of brilliance with the ball and is very good at reading and intercepting passes, but tends to make unforced errors on defense worryingly often. Thrown into the fire by Hayabusa, who hoped that his much-improved passing and dribbling touch will allow him to flourish in a back four, but is still a shade too error-prone compared to Yuan and Zhu.
#25 - RB - DONG Xiaowang - 22 - Megabrantid (SRS)
A pacy, strong fullback well-suited to the modern game, although his rawness on the defensive end will make him more of a long-term project for new club Megabrantid. Could be creatively deployed as a winger in a pinch.
#07 - CDM - YANG Tao - 31 - Ephesian FC (ZWZ)
Energetic but not particularly skilled, Yang will be tasked with pressing aggressively, winning balls back before passing them to someone more creative, and kicking opponents to stop attacks.
#15 - CM - FANG Yuhui (f) - 24 - North Granby (CDG)
Not the most physically imposing, but seemingly endless stamina and excellent positioning mean she shows up almost everywhere on the pitch when needed to make a tackle. Not great offensively, but improving.
#11 - AM - TAO Beiliang - 29 - Korsbach (GRÆ)
A relentless source of energy, aggression, and creativity, Tao is still pretty inconsistent at times, but is a great student of the game. Originally outshone even Li Jing when the pair went abroad together, but his career has stalled a bit with Korsbach.
#77 - LAM/RAM - JIANG Jieren - 24 - Osarese Marcadia (AUD)
An incredibly quick winger, albeit one slightly out of place on the left, Jiang’s ball-retention skills need to work and he tends to play with too much ambition. Still, he’s absolutely electric when on, with a combination of scoring and playmaking on the counterattack that could really make an impact.
#36 - AM/ST - ZHENG Yuanjun (f) - 24 - Fiskadaha (PFA)
An intelligent, versatile attacker, Zheng is much more skilled as a playmaker than as a scorer, although her ability to find space with her runs has still gotten her a decent scoring record. Has become one of the Apex's premier attackers, but has yet to surpass the generation before her.
#32 - RAM/RWB - MAO Aiguo - 24 - TSV Marzig (STL)
A quick, tricky winger who moves like the ball's glued to his feet, both because he's an excellent dribbler and because he never passes the ball. Lots of potential if his mindset can be changed, especially now that he’s moved to a Republikaliga side known for its development capabilities.

RESERVES
#12 - GK - ZHAO Yong - 31 - East Railway (ASG)
Not the most athletic of shot-stoppers, but a cool, commanding leader of defenses who can grab anything out of the air.
#23 - GK - GUO Yanhong - 30 - Dhun Lagarr FC (TKT)
A modern sweeper-keeper and competent shot-stopper who is aggressive to a fault, but who had a strong enough season in Tikariot to earn a call-up.
#24 - LB - LU Lanying (f) - 22 - Rutland Dockside (CDG)
A quick, athletic left-back, Lu is strong when driving forwards and tracking back but could work on her crossing.
#03 - CB - ZHEN Long - 27 - SC Jiangdong
A savvy veteran leader who, alongside Zhao Deliang, anchored a league-best defense for Jiangdong. Excellent aerially and capable of locking down opposing attackers, and competent enough with the ball at his feet.
#16 - CB - ZHU Mingxia - 26 - Parrhesia United (NPH)
A strong, aerially imposing center-back who generally struggles to get rid of the ball without hoofing it clear. However, some time in Tequilo has helped round his game out better, and he surprisingly held his own in the Zenith.
#28 - RB - LAU Sifong - 29 - Altendalur (GRÆ)
After successfully getting as far away from his hometown as humanly possible during the Civil War, Lau has flourished with Altendalur, combining an excellent sense of positioning with a strong right boot.
#34 - CM - GUO Hong - 22 - 1896 Ebor (MYT)
Quick, dimunitive water-carrier who has a tendency to foul.
#17 - CM - LI Keqiang - 29 - SC Jiangdong
An absolute wall of muscle, Li Keqiang's combination of pace and physicality make him a tough player to get past. Nicknamed “The Premier” for his leadership on the field and his calm nature, he has proven surprisingly effective as a goal-scorer in Tikariot.
#33 - SS/CAM - LUO Chuan (f) - 23 - Spenson Suburbia (ZWZ)
An agile, technically adept attacking midfielder at her best when distributing to others. Tends to get bullied off the ball, though.
#29 - LW/RW - DAI Qiu - 24 - Hofvinger (GRÆ)
A lithe, two-footed winger who compensates for a relative lack of pace with an all-around skill on the ball that belies his young age. A fierce Nanhai separatist under Ren Qiang’s regime, which I’m sure had nothing to do with his ascension to the national team after Kang took the reins.
#21 - ST - JI Weibo - 24 - Brantisvogan (SRS)
While selfish to a fault and not the easiest personality to work with, Ji Weibo has laid waste to South Newlandia to the tune of 17 goals in 22 matches. A pure poacher who’s posed an increased long-range threat as of lately, Ji isn’t much of a team player but can arguably lead a line by himself better than the less physical Huang can, and could be a real option off the bench.
#30 - RW - LUO Nanwei - 21 - Gaelic Club (TLI)
An extraordinarily athletic player who worked his way onto Guodui's senior team as a teenager; despite some injuries during his youth career, his pace and dynamic creativity make him a terror with the ball, although he can be erratic and inconsistent.

[Chromatika]

Choose my Lineup: No. I will be listing the starting lineup for each match at the end of each RP. You can choose my subs, though.
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ROSTER FOR WORLD CUP 90 QUALIFYING


Kits Credit: Kirola, Logo Credit: Vulpine Sportif

TEAM INFORMATION
World Ranking: 19
WC Record: 196-51-70 (wins/draws/losses), 712 scored, 416 conceded
Overall Record: 263-78-110 (wins/draws/losses), 984 scored, 633 conceded
Formation: 4-2-3-1/4-1-4-1
Style Modifier: +4
Denonym: Chromatik
Nickname: The Anomalies
Venue: Capitalizt Dome, Chromia, Capital District, Chromatika (144,000) and as listed

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Records
Italics indicate still active

Most Caps:
Keira Andisori - 182
Luuk Aart - 164
Rachel Hellion - 162
Erika Morningstar - 155
Kaytlyn Victoriane - 155
Meagan Kelly - 143
Alyss Montague - 130
Zlastica Ellen - 127
Gabriella Antonio - 125
Trenn Rien - 123
Enigma Armageddon - 122
Sandra Sybill - 122
Lucjusz Stef - 121
Henri de Aea - 116
Jazmin Dragana - 115
Aysu Damjana - 111
Carrol Liam - 110
Hermaeus Mora - 106
Player with under 100 caps not listed

Most Appearances by a Manager:
Silian Parker - 168
Richard Valens - 111
Managers with under 80 appearances not listed

Most Goals:
Keira Andisori - 137
Kaytlyn Victoriane - 92
Olimpia Vidal - 56
Gabriella Antonio - 43
Ki Niro - 33
Rowena Sierra - 33
Trenn Rien - 30
Vasily Marten Kuznetsov - 30
Beaunia Andisori - 29
Rachel Hellion - 24
Haley Hauser - 23
Alyss Montague - 23
Jazmin Dragana - 23
Miranda Gail - 22
Victorina Bird - 22
Meagan Kelly - 20
Players with under 20 goals not listed

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MANAGEMENT STAFF

MG Sandra Sybill | Age: 43 | Height: 5 ft 11 in | Player Caps: 112 Player Goals: 16 | Debut Cycle: 90
Active from WC 74 to WC 81, Sandra Sybill had the finesse and the speed to be a part of the Anomalies to a tune of 112 caps and 16 goals while also being part of a Real Azuris squad in Cosumar that absolutely terrorized the international stage. Sybill's calling card was quickness and quality shooting with the cleverness that came with experience. Then, she stayed with Real Azuris to be a part of their coaching staff as a midfielder coach. After the dissolution of the Harlighet Ligen, many wondered what Sybill would do next. After running camps for multiple teams on many a offseason, Sybill got her certification and then made herself available for any jobs to follow. This is a huge step for her - the fact that her very first managing role is of the Anomalies - but she knows the pressure, she knows the field, and most of all, she knows what it's like to be part of the Anomalies.

AMG Rachel Hellion | Age: 42 | Height: 6 ft 6 in | Player Caps: 162 Player Goals: 24 | Debut Cycle: 90
Part of the WC squad from WC 73 through WC 81, Rachel Hellion was the set piece artist of the squad, taking almost every corner kick and free kick while being a part of the Anomalies to a tune of 162 caps and 24 goals. (The 162 caps is third all-time behind Keira Andisori and Luuk Aart). At the club level, she was part of a Lammerton squad that was once the club of the Schottic Premier League. After her playing career, Hellion tried her hand at being a physical therapist before getting her certification. She was being actively scouted by several Red League teams (Chromatik, Anomalies, Myana, to name a few) before Sandra Sybill asked her to come along for this massive undertaking.

PHY Zoe "Z" Benne | Age 41 | Debut Cycle: 80
Once a heartthrob, Zoe Benne is married to former Chromatik superstar and now White Mountain club manager Erika Morningstar. Zoe has been a constant for eleven cycles now, and has had to treat everything from sprained ankles to serious injuries after the bus sabotage last cycle. She remains a great asset.

SMC Shelby Arling | Age: 26 | Debut Cycle: 87
With new management in place, the presence of Arling as the Social Media Coordinator will be very important. All questions go through her, and she takes away any and all distractions.

GOALKEEPERS

GK Juxon FILLAR | Age: 26 | Team: Cazadores Cathair | Height: 6 ft 1 in | Caps: 41 Goals Allowed: 40 | Debut Cycle: AOCAF 62
Juxon Fillar is the unquestioned #1 on the team after the last few World Cups; the fact that he is only twenty-six is a boon to the Chromatik team in general. Very good at set pieces and one-on-one scenarios, he's become better in transition and also become a leader in the locker room, being third choice for Captaincy. As the oldest of all four Fillars on the roster, he's the unquestionable leader out of this position and will be for many World Cups to come. In Sandra Sybill's new system, he will need to hold down the fort without much help from time to time; thankfully, the experience he's gained as a part of a Champions' League winner in Cazadores Cathair will be of great help.

GK Kathie BEGLEY | Age: 27 | Team: Wirr Tsi | Height: 6 ft 2 in | Caps: 10 Goals Allowed: 3 | Debut Cycle: AOCAF 63
Kathie Begley is the best keeper of the Chromatik Red League in the last four seasons, and a master at reading the flow of the game. She's been told that she should look at going abroad, but her love of Chromatik football in the Red League has kept her around. She has stated that this is a huge honor to continue to be included in this squad - and now she is somehow the second best keeper on this roster. To see someone play as important of a position as keeper who started and continued their career in Chromatika is absolutely inspiring, and her presence here is a testament to just how far the Red League itself has come.

GK Jacob DESCOMBES | Age: 29 | Team: Metropolis Alligators | Height: 6 ft 3 in | Caps: 6 Goals Allowed: 8 | Debut Cycle: World Cup 87
Jacob Descombes has come a long way from his days in the CCFA, earning his nickname as "Iceman" as someone who performs very well under pressure. He's expected to fill in as third choice keeper and spell the duo of Juxon and Kathie from time to time. Sporting an almost 1:1 ratio in games started to games allowed, Descombes is someone whose continued future on the squad brings much interest as a late bloomer. Now, he's the veteran of the group, but it's one that is very tight knit - and the fact that he has been through thick and thin makes him a repository of knowledge

GK LORÉE BAUTISTA | Age: 22 | Team: Crisisbless United | Height: 6 ft 3 in | Caps: 0 Goals Allowed: 0 | Debut Cycle: World Cup 90
With a level head, great leaping skills, and a calm demeanor, Bautista has become the best keeper to ever play in the CCFA, especially in the postseason. In three title runs, Bautista only conceded one goal - and won two Player of the Year awards. His ceiling is extremely high, and he has the motivation and ambition to boot that could make him be one of the best to put on the gloves for Chromatika. He's challenging Van Enax to be the heir apparent to the Chromatik starting job - though Juxon is only 26 and has a lot of career left in him. That battle will be something to watch in the years to come.

GK Van ENAX | Age: 22 | Team: Workers Union | Height: 6 ft 7 in | Caps: 2 Goals Allowed: 4 | Debut Cycle: AOCAF 63
One of the few who have taken the extreme route of heading out of Chromatika straight out of high school, Enax has been a prodigy of sorts when it comes to instinctive goalkeeping and having a finger on the flow of things. If there is someone who can be counted to supplant Juxon Fillar, Van Enax might be it, especially after leading the Men's Team to the Gold Medal Match and the U-21 squad to the Quarterfinals. Now, he's got competition in Lorée Bautista - and the competition between the two of them in the years to come will be something to watch, indeed. A bit spirited, Enax can be the life of the party.

RIGHT BACKS

RB Victoire DE SAINT-PIERRE | Age: 29 | Team: Royal Rumiatzi | Height: 5 ft 11 in | Caps: 25 Goals Scored: 0 | Debut Cycle: World Cup 86
An energizer bunny who is a bright spark both on and off the pitch, Victoire De Saint-Pierre is often times the life of the Chromatik locker room. Having a great repertoire with Xiao, the two are fast friends and teammates who can definitely tire out an attacker in ninety minutes - Xiao battering them down and then De Saint-Pierre smothering them at the end. She isn't a fan of attention, but has come to understand the cost of playing well. Now, she's being asked to do one more thing - help Grayson Fillar become the next real thing at Right Back by supplementing his kit with tenacity, patience, and most importantly, perseverance. Before she fades away into the limelight, she's being given one chance to make the most of being the starter.

RB Grayson FILLAR | Age: 21 | Team: 1830 Cathair | Height: 6 ft 3 in | Caps: 21 Goals Scored: 0 | Debut Cycle: AOCAF 63
The long-term answer at Right Back for Chromatika; Second oldest by age but third in order of appearance to the national spotlight amongst the Fillar household, Grayson Fillar is a bullheaded, stubborn, physical right back will will outright impose his will on his opponents. Overshadowed by his younger sister, the electric Baillaire, Grayson was the one who actually chose to finish high school in Chromatika before making the move to 1830 Cathair. Though he says that he's proud of his sister (and he probably is), there is a deeply competitive streak in him that demands that he also make a name for himself atop Chromatika's slew of Fillars. On the pitch, he knows how to use his size to its utmost advantage, almost appearing larger than he is at times. He also understands the importance of momentum and tone, leading to his not being shy to commit a foul if one is needed. He still has a lot to learn, but has a bright future ahead of him, and possesses the most important thing: youth. He'll be the starter in a few cycles.

RB Kai XIAO | Age: 31 | Team: Farrenton Athletic | Height: 6 ft 2 in | Caps: 78 Goals Scored: 1 | Debut Cycle: World Cup 84
Kai Xiao won the competition for starting right back a few tournaments ago and did a great job for multiple tournaments. He's big though not particularly tall, and just physically imposing. He doesn't mind using that body of his, and he just has this relentless motor and aggression to him. He's been hardened into a hammer of a defender, one that the Chromatiks will wield happily. With age catching up, he's taken a back seat to both Victoire and Grayson, but Kai remains somebody who can come off the bench and play meaningful minutes. Don't expect him to stay quiet from a leadership standpoint, either.

RB Dina CHAPMAN | Age: 30 | Team: FK Torpedo Pawlograd | Height: 6 ft 4 in | Caps: 25 Goals Scored: 0 | Debut Cycle: AOCAF 61
A pacey Right Back who doesn't mind contributing to the attack by going up the field, Chapman's stock remains at an interesting precipice. On one hand, with the Chromatik game shifting more toward the Centre of the pitch, it makes sense to have defenders with ballhandling skills like Chapman; on the other, it becomes even more important than usual to know how to drop back on a dime and defend the counter. As her strength is on ball placement and knowing how to add two or three passes to the game that wouldn't have come from the backfield otherwise, she will likely be used as strategy seems fit; she does better with two Defensive Midfielders on the pitch at the same time rather than two Attacking Midfielders, for example. Now that Sybill and Hellion are in charge, and Chromatika is going all out on the attack, Chapman will be given license to kill.

RB Raul VITAN | Age: 26 | Team: Chromatik | Height: 6 ft 5 in | Caps: 0 Goals Scored: 0 | Debut Cycle: World Cup 90
A self-made man, Raul Vitan is a Red League project whose physicality, poise, and vision on the pitch is extraordinary. A starter for five years in the Red League (three with Chromatik), Vitan was on the outskirts of the list for many a cycle, and it was Chromatik's win of the title in Season Eight that landed him a spot on the roster. Sybill and Hellion value pace and physicality to go along with motion, and Vitan possesses all of that. It's a testament to both Sybill and Hellion that they have the clout to add a player like Vitan, someone who's not actually been proven.

CENTER BACKS

CB Henri DE AEA | Age: 30 | Team: Spartangrad | Height: 6 ft 7 in | Caps: 116 Goals Scored: 3 | Debut Cycle: World Cup 80
Henri de Aea has eclipsed a hundred caps, and shows no signs of slowing down. Remaining at large as an aerial defender and a sure tackler, there are even brighter days ahead for the central defender, who is only in the prime of his career. Now in one of Eura's big clubs in Spartangrad, de Aea's career is one that shows just what can happen if someone takes risks. In his eleventh World Cup as a member of the Anomalies, his legend as one of the best players to ever wear the checkered black and white continues to grow every time he steps onto the pitch. On this team, he's the defensive backbone who communicates with the defensive midfield to set up the Chromatik wall in front of Juxon Fillar. A master communicator and a decent tactician, de Aea is a irreplaceable piece of the squad. As Chromatika becomes more offensive, he will have to do the lion's share of the defending - and he's rearing to go.

CB Keira ANBIENT | Age: 27 | Team: Kitara Athletic Association | Height: 6 ft 2 in | Caps: 16 Goals Scored: 0 | Debut Cycle: AOCAF 63
Keira Anbient, no relation to Keira Andisori, is described as a pure willpower player first and foremost. She is neither the biggest player on the pitch, the fastest, nor the quickest to the ball; instead, she is just always around where the action is. Having joined Kitara Athletic Association and garnering valuable experience there, Anbient has only become better and better as she gets more used to different situations. Experience will be her best teacher, and as she continues to gain the opportunities in front of her, she'll only get better. She's now in the starting pair with de Aea, and though she does have some room left to go, her patience and hard work is starting to pay off.

CB Damon INGRAM | Age: 27 | Team: Dhun Lagarr FC | Height: 6 ft 5 in | Caps: 27 Goals Scored: 0 | Debut Cycle: AOCAF 62
Damon Ingram's specialty is clearing headers. He knows how to mark, jump, and direct the ball away from goal. He's also as good at scoring, but hasn't had too many opportunities on the international stage. He can be a bit clumsy at times - leading to players going by him - but he makes up for it with length and with his play in set pieces. The way that he plays each ball to the conclusion - taking care of all deflections and the like - has earned him a spot on this roster. The second line is probably the best that he will be able to do, though, unless he goes through a resurgence in other areas of his game. He's hit his ceiling, and Sybill & Hellion have decided that he deserves a spot on the roster. Put him in the box whenever the opposition has a corner and let the man work.

CB Giles KEN | Age: 31 | Team: Montreal Koreana | Height: 6 ft 3 in | Caps: 56 Goals Scored: 1 | Debut Cycle: World Cup 84
Solid in the air, great intangibles, and paramount poise define Giles Ken's play for the Anomalies. Legend has it that his parents wrote his name backwards on his birth certificate, leading to him having a different last name than his parents. Whether this is an urban legend or not is still up for debate. Ken is also known for sticking to the Quebecois scene despite how the league is viewed internationally. Someone who has to do things his way no matter the cost, that kind of stubbornness even shows up on the pitch. Having given way to Ingram and Anbient, Ken's flexibility and willingness to work with almost anyone makes him a solid part of any roster.

CB Klavida RÉGINE | Age: 23 | Team: St. Thomas | Height: 5 ft 11 in | Caps: 0 Goals Scored: 0 | Debut Cycle: CAFA 1
Though short, Klavida makes up for it with having the busiest feet. Almost like a hound dog at times with how doggedly she pursues anyone that dare cross her, she has been noted to be annoying by her opponents time and time again. With Licentian perennial powerhouses St. Thomas, Régine's emergence as a possible callup has been a phenomenal story to behold. Her feet absolutely never stop moving during the game, and that endless pace results in many a tired opponent. It's time Régine got some time going against the world.

CB Moira ANSOV| Age: 26 | Team: Myana | Height: 6 ft 8 in | Caps: 0 Goals Scored: 0 | Debut Cycle: CAFA 2
Ansov started her career at Brisara FC, then moved to Hanai Breakers - which was the best move of her life. Part of Masterson's defensive scheme, Ansov perfected her skills before jumping ship to join the Myana Islanders. Now, she's one of the last lines of defense ahead of Katerina Olexander, one of the better keepers in the Red League. Ansov is a classic man-to-man defender with some physicality and poise, but her calling card is that of consistency and constant aggression. If she makes it far within the Anomalies, it would be one of the craziest stories to ever come out of the nation - someone who wasn't even on the radar when she graduated from the CCFA.

CB Gwina ANSOLL | Age: 25 | Team: Montfort Wanderers | Height: 6 ft 3 in | Caps: 0 Goals Scored: 0 | Debut Cycle: World Cup 90
Out of the CCFA, Ansoll was just an aerial defender; in three years abroad at The Licential Isles, Ansoll has become more than just that. Growing more and more into a complete defender with speed and physicality, Ansoll is the latest in the set of self-made defenders that have made it on the Anomalies' roster. The best part? She's only twenty-five, meaning who knows how much more she can learn in a couple more seasons?

CB Cylie NODIS | Age: 21 | Team: Alnio University of the Arts | Height: 6 ft 4 in | Caps: 5 Goals Scored: 0 | Debut Cycle: CAFA 1
Once on the U-18 squad and now a Meerkat, Cylie Nodis's claim to fame is being perhaps the most offensive center back in Chromatik history. With a nose for the ball on every set piece, some deep crosses and the ability to thread the needle using either foot, it's been stated that she should change to a Defensive Midfielder at times. She's set in her ways, though, and insists she should play at fullback. (Un)fortunately, she's proficient enough that nobody can really force her to do anything otherwise. She is the best type of player to play the position for Sybill and Hellion, though her game still leaves a lot to be desired.

LEFT BACKS

LB Kandice SAYER | Age: 29 | Team: Serrapince FC | Height: 6 ft 11 in | Caps: 3 Goals Scored: 1 | Debut Cycle: World Cup 89
A late find, Kandice Sayer is a beanstalk of a shy yet hardworking player who really shone in Serrapince's title-winning season in Tumbra. She didn't show up on the Chromatik National Team's radar for a long time, but the way in which she really helped Serrapince's defense stay clean in front of Mora and company's attack has earned her this opportunity. Great job, Ms. Sayer, for turning your career around and getting recognized. Now in Sybill and Hellion's system, Sayer's presence in corner kicks offensively will become a massive boon - there will be plenty of balls hit near the box, and she'll be there to try to head them in.

LB Nina POMEROY | Age: 30 | Team: Oakstone | Height: 6 ft 2 in | Caps: 21 Goals Scored: 1 | Debut Cycle: AOCAF 61
Nina Pomeroy is an apt tackler who is more of a pure defender. She has the strength to take down anyone and the quickness to stick by anyone. A bit of a boring player, she just does her job without much complaint nor conversation. As she ages, she's become more and more known as a textbook tackler - or, in other words, what it looks like to properly take someone to the ground. Given this level of play, she'll be around for many cycles yet - and still remains as a veteran presence and a solid contributor to the work at hand.

LB Ha'nei IGHV | Age: 25 | Team: Avenida Leal | Height: 6 ft 1 in | Caps: 12 Goals Scored: 0 | Debut Cycle: AOCAF 62
Ha'nei Ighv is really a midfielder moonlighting at left back with her shooting skills, but insists at playing so far back just to make things challenging. A bit of an insufferable know-it all with a good heart, she likes to pair with Cylie Nodis and create a high-pressing defensive line with the help of the central midfield. She's quite good at scoring a handful of goals every year, and can surprise everyone by the creativity in her play. Now, she's with Avenida Leal, in a league that will allow her to play so offensively. Ighv is the perfect player for Sybill & Hellion's system - and she will have many a chance to score.

LB Valence ILYA | Age: 34 | Team: Northern Union | Height: 6 ft 5 in | Caps: 99 Goals Scored: 1 | Debut Cycle: World Cup 79
Valence Ilya is Mr. Consistent, possessing height, strength, and field vision. He remains tall, coachable, and an in-game leader who knows how to tackle, pace, communicate... you name it. He nears the end of his career, but remains as integral to the squad as ever. What Valence has that nobody else does is the longevity that only comes with age and tenure. As Severin Ilya before him, Valence has been a long term serving starter for the Anomalies, and the team wishes to see him off well, knowing that this may be his last cycle. With his next start, he'll join the Gang of 100 - the illustrious group that has over a hundred caps.

LB Ipati AIMÉE | Age: 23 | Team: St. Thomas | Height: 6 ft 4 in | Caps: 1 Goals Scored: 0 | Debut Cycle: CAFA 1
Ipati is more of a traditional type defender who's quite good at clearing away headers, playing man-to-man, you name it. She went unnoticed for so long before a local writer wrote a piece on her playing style about how she didn't lack much but also wasn't quite good at anything. She filled in for a season at Wirr Tsi, helping the Shock almost complete the three-peat, before being wooed by St. Thomas to play alongside Klavida Régine. Aimée is starting to prove that her CCFA career wasn't a good representation of her potential.

RIGHT WINGERS/MIDFIELDERS

RM/CM 06. WEN Xhose | Age: 29 | Team: Yassaca | Height: 6 ft 2 in | Caps: e Goals Scored: 0 | Debut Cycle: CAFA 2
Wen Xhose (Cho-Say)'s career has been an enigma. Picked up on frees by Yassaca, Xhose has been an integral part of the Squornshelan club's dominance domestically and success internatoinally, but he was never scouted nor taken seriously by the CFF until recently. Wen is a one-touch passer and infiltrator who can go unnoticed by the defense until the time is too late, often setting up opportunities before the ball even arrives in dangerous situations. He knows how to play smart, calculated, and deadly football, and on top of it all, he doesn't mind not being the first name that falls off of anyone's lips. For a position that will be overshadowed by the opposite for years to come, these are all great qualities to have - and Wen is finally being given the accolades that he deserves.

RW 17. Augustus HUMPHREYS | Age: 30 | Team: AK Stanimir | Height: 5 ft 11 in | Caps: 31 Goals Scored: 5 | Debut Cycle: AOCAF 61
The well-rounder that listens well, Humphreys is a speedy winger who relies on pace to set up others. In this new era of the Chromatik winger where they have to know how to play from the side and to the front in the 4-2-3-1, he's the right player for the job to play the weak side. Playing opposite someone the caliber of Vasiliy Marten Kuznetsov is no easy task, but Humphreys has distinguished himself given his unselfish play and his ability to read the field on all situations. He won't get mentioned much, but he prefers it that way - out of sight, out of mind, not known by much but his teammates.

RW 29. Orianne MARC | Age: 29 | Team: Lhor | Height: 6 ft 4 in | Caps: 46 Goals Scored: 7 | Debut Cycle: World Cup 85
Second in a bunch of players that don't mind not being in the spotlight, Marc is, in one word, selfless. Now, some selfless players go out of their way to avoid opportunities at all times and can actually be a detriment to the squad; Orianne Marc isn't that. Marc is someone who plays football like any other player; he just knows how to cede power whenever someone better suited to shooting comes by, whether it be an Attacking Midfielder, Left Winger, or Striker in Chromatika's new formations. Even in Sybill and Hellion's new system, it makes sense to deploy players who know how to tactically take a step back for the greater whole.

RW 39. Emilie KRUETZBERG | Age: 21 | Team: Z'ai'ai Institute of Technology | Height: 6 ft 3 in | Caps: 3 Goals Scored: 0 | Debut Cycle: World Cup 89
Recognizable due to a magnificent mane of red hair, Emilie Kruetzberg is a dynamic playmaker who burst into the scene for the Hellcats. She is a swarmer, endlessly trying to be around the ball on the attacking end to tire out the defender and take the shot. She can be a tad overaggressive at times - she led the CCFA in offside calls last two seasons - but she scores or contributes to scoring chances enough times to make up for it. Expect her to assist whomever is the Striker in the formation with constant pressure in front of the goal.

RM 48. Martha BAUM| Age: 20 | Team: Z'ai'ai Institute of Technology | Height: 5 ft 9 in | Caps: 3 Goals Scored: 0 | Debut Cycle: World Cup 89
Martha Baum had the entirety of the CCFA on notice to see where she'll go to, if she isn't whisked away abroad beforehand. She may be a bit short, but with precise passing skills and a flair of the dramatic, there's definitely potential there. She does prefer to be under the radar, though, which has been the only stumbling block on a promising early career. If she can get some confidence? Her stock would rise almost as fast as someone like Kuznetsov. Now that she's been recognized by the CFF, her days of being in the shadows are nearing its end - she just needs to grab the opportunity by the horns. On the last two DBC and WC squads, Baum's become bolder, and though Sybill & Hellion's system will likely have her play a bit further up the field than she would like, she has the shooting skills to take advantage.

LEFT WINGERS/MIDFIELDERS

LW 10. Vasiliy Marten KUZNETSOV | Age: 27 | Team: Herzegovina City FC | Height: 6 ft 1 in | Caps: 67 Goals Scored: 30 | Debut Cycle: World Cup 85 VICE CAPTAIN
Kuznetsov is a star who can do it all - drop back and defend, counter, cross, and shoot from range. The sky is the limit for him, and after winning the Champions' League with Kitara AA, he is in his prime and rearing to go. A humble star who knows what he is worth, Kuznetsov only has one thing left to do on his list - take the Chromatik National Team to new heights. With the complete package, he remains the focal point of the Chromatik attack, and the forefront of the new school of Chromatik football where the Left Winger and the Attacking Midfielder take point over the Strikers. Recently transferring to Banijan powerhouse Herzegovina City FC, Kuznetsov's career is at the point where the only thing left to do is to keep winning, if he can make it work.

LW 21. Edith FILLAR | Age: 17 | Team: Shamrock Cathair | Height: 5 ft 7 in | Caps: 4 Goals Scored: 5 | Debut Cycle: World Cup 89
The youngest of the Fillars, Edith is the next coming of Megan Kelly, or the Chromatik winger who's short but can run circles around would-be defenders and take over the game due to where she is on the pitch. She may not be the quickest off the ball, but she has the relentlessness that has been present on many great Chromatik wingers. With the mindset of a drill sergeant who is definitely the strictest on herself, Edith's career is just beginning. How is she so high up this list? She has the potential to rise through the ranks like Juxon and Baillaire before her. The day where all four Fillars are starting on the pitch at the same time is coming soon. She is the most mature seventeen year old to ever take to the field, and her size is overshadowed by her heart and her passion for the game.

LW/LM 32. Miranda ANDERSEN | Age: 23 | Team: Vilharady Owls FC | Height: 6 ft | Caps: 2 Goals Scored: 0 | Debut Cycle: AOCAF 63
Miranda Andersen is ambidextrous winger/midfielder who has all the skills to be a great player but struggles with motivation and the killer instinct to properly take advantage. Her years in Tikariot have helped her a bit, but she's rather happy with deploying deep crosses and being an assist-focused player first. Anderson is the opposite of any of the other left wingers on the roster, but can be brought in when the focus shifts to the Attacking Midfielder position. She will greatly benefit from being under the guidance of Sybill and Hellion, two midfielders who overcame similar problems to be some of Chromatika's best.

LW 43. Sakia DAMANI | Age: 22 | Team: East Railway | Height: 5 ft 10 in | Caps: 0 Goals Scored: 0 | Debut Cycle: World Cup 90
Stories say that Felswyr staff found Damani in a streetball game in the back alleys of the city and gave her a tryout, where her raw skill, coordination, and quickness caught everyone off guard. After a magical season in Felswyr, she headed off to Astograth, where she has grown into a fine player. There is a streak of rebelliousness that is present throughout every aspect of her play, as she loves bucking the trend and behaving in a way that is unorthodox. Still a bit of a diamond in the rough, Damani's play has gained her a huge fanbase in the country, and with a management staff that values creativity and pure drive, Damani has found a great home.

CENTER MIDFIELDERS

DM 07. Enigma ARMAGEDDON | Age: 30 | Team: Energija Chernovets | Height: 6 ft 2 in | Caps: 122 Goals Scored: 17 | Debut Cycle: World Cup 80 CAPTAIN
Leading the charge is the One-Eyed General, Enigma Armageddon, who is really thriving. He is the Captain and the leader of the squad, and respected amongst all. On the pitch, he marks, he directs, and he does well on one-on-one situations. His very presence makes a difference in the room, and the fact that he has been in pressure-pitched situations before grants this team some gravitas. As Chromatika becomes more and more offensive, the presence of the Defensive Midfielder will only become more and more important.

DM 08. Kateryna ZUNIGA | Age: 29 | Team: Sabrefell Moths | Height: 6 ft 2 in | Caps: 52 Goals Scored: 2 | Debut Cycle: World Cup 85
Kateryna Zuniga is the annoying man-to-man defender that one can never shake. One of the major players that caused the system shift to a more fluid central midfield, Zuniga is more than happy to see the opportunity to start more games, sometimes even alongside Armageddon. If Armageddon wasn't on this roster, Zuniga would be the #1 starter in a heartbeat. She isn't too mad about that - it's fun to play alongside greatness, after all. Zuniga and Armageddon will have their hands full helping out the defense.

AM 09. Haley HAUSER | Age: 27 | Team: Spartangrad | Height: 6 ft 7 in | Caps: 42 Goals Scored: 23 | Debut Cycle: AOCAF 62
Haley Hauser is the shoot first, ask questions later attacking midfielder, scoring more than one goal every two appearances. Now playing for a strong Euran side in Spartangrad, Hauser will actually start alongside Mora when the Chromatika go for the two Attacking MIdfielders lineup. She now has the chance to thrive and be one of the biggest scoring threats on this roster alongside VMK. Hauser is reportedly absolutely thrilled about working with Sybill and Hellion, and will be given authority to shoot from any range.

AM 18. Hermaeus MORA | Age: 32 | Team: Serrapince FC | Height: 5 ft 10 in | Caps: 106 Goals Scored: 19 | Debut Cycle: World Cup 79
Hermaeus Mora always plays on the edge of overcommiting, and those that don't know how to meet him simply fold under pressure. He isn't in the new school of Attacking Midfielders, but he is very good at set pieces and scoring from range while directing traffic. After helping Serrapince FC to the Tumbran domestic title, he's ready for the start of the last hurrahs of his international career. It's all right - with Haley Hauser and Baillaire Fillar behind him, they'll be all right once he leaves. For now, having joined the 100 cap club for country, Mora is fine having a presence in this locker room.

AM 19. Baillaire FILLAR | Age: 20 | Team: 1830 Cathair | Height: 6 ft 3 in | Caps: 27 Goals Scored: 14 | Debut Cycle: AOCAF 62
Baillaire Fillar is the flashiest of the Fillars. She subscribes to the Hermaeus Mora/Haley Hauser school of Attacking Midfielders, marrying both styles by shooting first and asking questions later while making deep runs into opposing territory. With a creative and dramatic flair that doesn't really exist in other Chromatiks from the past, Baillaire is a playmaker through and through. With Hellion and Sybill in charge, Baillaire will become more and more integral to the Chromatik attack.

DM 20. Kaia LARRIET-CORTES | Age: 22 | Team: La Nueva Avenida | Height: 6 ft 5 in | Caps: 26 Goals Scored: 2 | Debut Cycle: AOCAF 62
Kaia Larriet-Cortes is third in a line of very capable defensive midfielders behind Enigma Armageddon and Kateryna Zuniga. She grabs the attention due to her last name. Niece to the late Franscesca Larriet-Cortes, Chromatika's first Manager and martyr in the Rainbow Revolution, Kaia is an even-keeled Defensive Midfielder who is best described as a younger, female Enigma Armageddon. Both of them are imposing, both of them lead on the pitch, and both of them know how to contribute offensively when needed. Where Enigma commands attention by physical presence, hers is more subtle, being in all the right places at right times. She is often the visionary on the pitch.

DM 29. Leysa BURNS | Age: 29 | Team: Wirr Tsi | Height: 5 ft 8 in | Caps: 12 Goals Scored: 0 | Debut Cycle: AOCAF 60
The homegrown Defensive Midfielder of the bunch, Leysa Burns has been a consistent force in the Red League, whether it be with Chromatik or with Wirr Tsi. A bookish type whose play is more cerebral than physical, Burns is also known for her tutelage of one Truday Harrison of Tumbra. Leysa's continuing to become a more complete holding midfielder, with the addition of the ability to commit to the deep ball, playing alongside Wan Sheping and Sara Kristoffersdóttir in Wirr Tsi.

DM 30. Mare SI | Age: 26 | Team: Yassaca | Height: 6 ft 1 in | Caps: 8 Goals Scored: 0 | Debut Cycle: AOCAF 63
Mare Si is easily the best complete center midfielder in CCFA history. She started off as a holding midfielder and then developed her shooting game to incorporate set pieces as well. The complete package, she'll play the defensive midfielder who has the capability to shoot if the opposition is caught napping. On the squad, she is known as the team's patient assassin, as her playmaking ability increases the longer the game goes. Having tasted success with Yassaca, Mare's trajetory doesn't show any signs of slowing down anytime soon.

DM 31. Eli APT | Age: 26 | Team: Lakewood City | Height: 6 ft 5 in | Caps: 4 Goals Scored: 0 | Debut Cycle: World Cup 89
An assist machine of a midfielder who doesn't shoot himself but is happy enough setting people up, Apt has graduated from Columbia City to the power that is Lakewood City in Tumbra. Now, he's on this squad to play with Si and either Fillar or Hauser as the situation warrants; his youth will serve him well as he takes advantage of this new opportunity. Apt has matured in both body and mind since his college days, and while knowing that this team is chalked full of ridiculously talented midfielders, Apt has earned himself a spot.

DM 40. Amélie JU | Age: 23 | Team: RGS Athletic | Height: 6 ft 2 in | Caps: 5 Goals Scored: 0 | Debut Cycle: CAFA 1
Amélie Ju is a stereotypical holding midfielder who's here to help substitute in when Kaia or Mare needs a breather. She's rather adapt at catching would-be-speedsters and corralling them away from goal. In very rare situations, she can come in to form a triangle of Defensive Midfielders; that would be the most defensive formation that the Chromatiks have to offer. With the fact that the other midfielders will be given chances to shoot at will, Ju will play the role of Armageddon or Zuniga when she is on the pitch.

AM 41. Alissar PHOEN | Age: 24 | Team: Dynamo Sjoedrhavn | Height: 6 ft 2 in | Caps: 12 Goals Scored: 3 | Debut Cycle: CAFA 1
Alissar Phoen's stock rose like a rocket with Chromia Central College University. An ambidextrous shooter who actually prefers range to up close, his creativity and dramatic scoring ability was what led to his collegiate success and helped him land a spot in Savojarna. Many are wondering if this can be replicated in the international scene; he's done well for himself in Savojana, and with the fact that he's not quite twenty-five yet, there is still a lot to be decided in his young career.

AM 42. Tyoma LAURETTE | Age: 23 | Team: Rozelle | Height: 6 ft 2 in | Caps: 2 Goals Scored: 0 | Debut Cycle: CAFA 1
Tyoma Laurette is a well-rounded Attacking Midfielder whose favorite thing to do is spin around people and leave them in the dust. The issue is that if they aren't fooled, he's probably done. Learning about patience has been the hardest thing for him. Best used in short spurts when the team needs that one chance to make all the difference - for now.

DM 49. Anderson PILL | Age: 26 | Team: Pria City | Height: 6 ft 7 in | Caps: 3 Goals Scored: 0 | Debut Cycle: World Cup 89
Pill is a great distributor of the ball and rounds out this very young group that will continue to compete against each other in the cycles to come.

STRIKERS

ST 11. Olympia VIDAL | Age: 33 | Team: Bastion | Height: 5 ft 5 in | Caps: 96 Goals Scored: 56 | Debut Cycle: World Cup 79
Olimpia Vidal is more of a pure scorer who prefers to be at the point of the attack. This doesn't really fit the current brand of Chromatik football, but he can be there to supplement what Vasiliy, Baillaire, and Hermaeus are doing. How does a player that is 5 ft 5 have 96 caps? Penetration, speed, and relentless swarming. Will this be the swan song of Vidal's stint starting for the Anomalies? It's likely, but it's a good ending to a great career for the Anomalies - expect him to give way to Gainsbourg by end of the Qualifiers.

ST 22. Alicia GAINSBOURG | Age: 30 | Team: GT Molding | Height: 6 ft 4 in | Caps: 30 Goals Scored: 15 | Debut Cycle: AOCAF 62
Alicia Gainsbourg has a good head and an even better left foot. She rose to prominence and went to Molding; it's been an interesting career in Græntfjall so far but her presence on the national team is a welcome one. She doesn't really fit the current Chromatik attacking model either, but can provide the creative spark that could be the edge that Chromatika needs to put games away against the opposition. She should be the first choice striker by the end of the Qualifiers.

ST 33. Paskal TOUSSAINT | Age: 27 | Team: Miradela GD | Height: 5 ft 11 in | Caps: 26 Goals Scored: 6 | Debut Cycle: AOCAF 62
Paskal Toussaint is a short-ranged one-on-one specialist who's mostly on this roster to be a supporting striker with the new philosophy. He'll spend most of the game trying to slip by unnoticed and be an outlet for the Attacking Midfielders or Wingers should they need it. This style of play fits him best, as he is on the smallish side and doesn't do the best when it comes to directly confronting the defense.

ST 44. Hank KILLIAN | Age: 22 | Team: Blackfields | Height: 6 ft 1 in | Caps: 0 Goals Scored: 0 | Debut Cycle: World Cup 90
A pure playmaker who's willing to do it all, or in some cases, too much at times. Needs to learn when to rein it in. Killian went to the Euran Oceanian Territories and made a killing for himself at Oslograd Academy, becoming one of the better strikers. Now, he's moved up to Blackfields. Killian can sometimes try to do too much, but as long as he keeps the field in front of him, he has so much potential.

ST 50. Kara OVENI | Age: 20 | Team: Colonial Sile | Height: 6 ft 5 in | Caps: 15 Goals Scored: 4 | Debut Cycle: AOCAF 63
Kara Oveni may be just twenty, but she is a beast in stature and in playstyle. Possessing more of a big-play flair and the tendency to create chances on her own, she'll likely come in when the team uses two Defensive Midfielders and the team needs a striker who can handle themselves. Still developing that instinct at Colonial Sile, Oveni's career is just beginning. She can take over games by her persistent presence in front of the goal and her ability to work with other playmakers.

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FIRST CHOICE STARTING XI (4-2-3-1):

FILLAR, J.
DE SAINT-PIERRE - DE AEA - ANBIENT - SAYER
ARMAGEDDON (C) - ZUNIGA
WEN - HAUSER - KUZNETSOV
VIDAL

FIRST CHOICE STARTIG XI (4-1-4-1):

FILLAR, J.
DE SAINT-PIERRE - DE AEA - ANBIENT - SAYER
ARMAGEDDON (C)
WEN - HAUSER - MORA - KUZNETSOV
VIDAL

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QUALIFYING SCHEDULE

MD01: vs. (UR) Good Samaritans @ The Islander Dome, Myana, Myana Island
MD02: vs. (46) Sargossa @ Chromatik City Field, Chromia, Capital District
MD03: @ (119) Al Qurija
MD04: vs. (26) Eura @ The Capitalizt Dome, Chromia, Capital District
MD05: @ (266) Taksylvania
MD06: vs. (131) Geisenfried @ The United Center, Urrheddiao, Urrhed ISland
MD07: @ (85) Nyowani Kitara
MD08: @ (UR) Good Samaritans
MD09: @ (46) Sargossa
MD10: vs. (119) Al Qurija @ The Frozen Stadium, Felswyr, Mountain District
MD11: @ (26) Eura
MD12: vs. (266) Taksylvania @ The Cove, Lhor, Coastal District
MD13: @ (131) Geisenfried
MD14: vs. (85) Nyowani Kitara @ Anomaly Tower, Chromia, Capital District

Manager   Sandra Sybill  43 5 ft 11 in 122 Caps 16 Goals Quality Shooting and Experience
Assistant Manager Rachel Hellion 42 6 ft  6 in 162 Caps 24 Goals Set Piece Artist

Goalkeepers 5
Num Name                      Age   Team                             Nation                      Height       Caps   GA    Debut Cycle
01. Juxon Fillar               26   Cazadores Cathair                Audioslavia                 6 ft  1 in     41   40       AOCAF 62
12. Kathie Begley              27   Wirr Tsi                         Chromatika                  6 ft  2 in     10    3       AOCAF 63
23. Jacob Descombes            29   Metropolis Alligators            Valladares                  6 ft  3 in      6    8             87
34. Lorée Bautista             22   Crisisbless United               Nephara                     6 ft  3 in      0    0             90    
45. Van Enax                   22   Workers Union                    Eura                        6 ft  7 in      2    4       AOCAF 63

Right Backs 5
Num Name                      Age   Team                             Nation                      Height       Caps   GF    Debut Cycle
02. Victoire De Saint-Pierre   29   Royal Rumiatzi                   Astograth                   5 ft 11 in     25    0             86
13. Grayson Fillar             21   1830 Cathair                     Audioslavia                 6 ft  3 in     21    0       AOCAF 63
24. Kai Xiao                   31   Farrenton Athletic               Eura                        6 ft  2 in     78    1             84
35. Dina Chapman               30   FK Torpedo Pawlograd             Savojarna                   6 ft  4 in     25    0       AOCAF 61
46. Raul Vitan                 26   Chromatik                        Chromatika                  6 ft  5 in      0    0             90
   
Center Backs 8
Num Name                      Age   Team                             Nation                      Height       Caps   GF    Debut Cycle
03. Henri de Aea               30   Spartangrad                      Eura                        6 ft  7 in    116    3             80         
04. Keira Anbient              27   Kitara Athletic Association      Banija                      6 ft  2 in     16    0       AOCAF 63
14. Damon Ingram	       27   Dhun Lagarr FC                   Tikariot                    6 ft  5 in     27    0       AOCAF 62
15. Giles Ken                  31   Montreal Koreana                 Quebec                      6 ft  3 in     56    1             84
25. Klavida Régine             23   St. Thomas                       The Licentian Isles         5 ft 11 in      0    0        CAFA 01
26. Moira Ansov                26   Myana                            Chromatika                  6 ft  8 in      0    0        CAFA 02 
36. Gwina Ansoll               25   Montford Wanderers               The Licentian Isles         6 ft  3 in      0    0             90
37. Cylie Nodis                21   Alnio University of the Arts     Chromatika                  6 ft  4 in      5    0        CAFA 01

Left Backs 5
Num Name                      Age   Team                             Nation                      Height       Caps   GF    Debut Cycle
05. Kandice Sayer              29   Serrapince FC                    Tumbra                      6 ft 11 in      3    1             89
16. Nina Pomeroy               30   Oakstone                         Eura                        6 ft  2 in     21    1       AOCAF 61
27. Ha'nei Ighv                25   Avenida Leal                     Farfadillis                 6 ft  1 in     12    0       AOCAF 62
38. Valence Ilya               34   Northern Union                   Brenecia                    6 ft  5 in     99    1             79
49. Ipati Aimée                23   St. Thomas                       The Licentian Isles         6 ft  4 in      1    0        CAFA 01     

Right Wingers/Right Midfielders 5
Num Name                      Age   Team                             Nation                      Height       Caps   GF    Debut Cycle
06. Wen Xhose                  29   Yassaca                          Squornshelan Remnant States 6 ft  2 in      3    0        CAFA 02 
17. Augustus Humphreys         30   AK Stanimir                      Zeta Reka and Hugeltaldom   5 ft 11 in     31    5       AOCAF 61
28. Orianne Marc               29   Lhor                             Chromatika                  6 ft  4 in     46    7             85 
39. Emilie Kruetzberg          21   Z'ai'ai Institute of Technology  Chromatika                  6 ft  3 in      3    0             89
48. Martha Baum                20   Z'ai'ai Institute of Technology  Chromatika                  5 ft  9 in      3    0             89

Left Wingers/Left Midfielders 4
Num Name                      Age   Team                             Nation                      Height       Caps   GF    Debut Cycle
10. Vasiliy Marten Kuznetsov   27   Kitara Athletic Association      Banija                      6 ft  1 in     67   30             85 VICE CAPTAIN  
21. Edith Fillar               17   Shamrock Cathair                 Shamrock Cathair            5 ft  7 in      4    5             89
32. Miranda Andersen           23   Vilharady Owls FC                Tikariot                    6 ft            2    0       AOCAF 63
43. Sakia Damani               22   East Railway                     Astograth                   5 ft 10 in      0    0             90

Defensive Midfielders/Attacking Midfielders 13
Num Name                      Age   Team                             Nation                      Height       Caps   GF    Debut Cycle 
07. Enigma Armageddon          30   Energija Chernovets              Siovanija and Teusland      6 ft  2 in    122   17             80 CAPTAIN
08. Kateryna Zuniga            29   Sabrefell Moths                  Nephara                     6 ft  2 in     52    2             85
09. Haley Hauser               27   Spartangrad                      Eura                        6 ft  7 in     42   23       AOCAF 62
18. Hermaeus Mora              32   Serrapince FC                    Tumbra                      5 ft 10 in    106   19             79
19. Baillaire Fillar           20   1830 Cathair                     Audioslavia                 6 ft  3 in     27   14       AOCAF 62
20. Kaia Larriet-Cortes        22   La Nueva Avenida                 Farfadillis                 6 ft  5 in     26    2       AOCAF 62
29. Leysa Burns                29   Wirr Tsi                         Chromatika                  5 ft  8 in     12    0       AOCAF 60
30. Mare Si                    26   Yassaca                          Squornshelan Remnant States 6 ft  1 in      8    0       AOCAF 63
31. Eli Apt                    26   Lakewood City                    Tumbra                      6 ft  5 in      4    0             89
40. Amélie Ju                  23   RGS Athletic                     Eastfield Lodge             6 ft  2 in      5    0        CAFA 01
41. Alissar Phoen              24   Dynamo Sjoedrhavn                Savojarna                   6 ft  2 in     12    3        CAFA 01
42. Tyoma Laurette             23   Rozelle                          Brenecia                    6 ft  2 in      2    0        CAFA 01
49. Anderson Pill              26   Pria City                        Chromatika                  6 ft  7 in      3    0             89

Strikers 5
Num Name                      Age   Team                             Nation                      Height       Caps   GF    Debut Cycle
11. Olimpia Vidal              33   Bastion                          Eura                        5 ft  5 in     96   56             79
22. Alicia Gainsbourg          30   Molding                          Græntfjall                  6 ft  4 in     30   15       AOCAF 62
33. Paskal Toussaint           27   Miradela GD                      Ko-oren                     5 ft 11 in     26    6       AOCAF 62
44. Hank Killian               22   Blackfields                      Eura                        6 ft  1 in      0    0             90
50. Kara Oveni                 20   Colonial Sile                    Vilita                      6 ft  5 in     15    4       AOCAF 63

[Savigliane]

SAVIGLIANE NATIONAL TEAM ROSTER
WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS 90

Tlanx-Nulzk Hal has already cemented their status as one of the most legendary Savigliano managers of all time - and many fans would argue that the "Savigliano" is unnecessary. But the fact remains that Savigliane over the past three years have been in free fall, as after "Tlanxball" took the Swans to the WC knockouts, fans suffered through consecutive first-round exits in two CAFAs and a humiliating Cup of Harmony. If the Qusmi, who will be out of contract after qualifiers, wants to continue to cement their Savigliano footballing legacy, they will need results as soon as humanly possible - the honeymoon is well and truly over, and the FA is starting to get wandering eyes. Some basic information about Savigliane can be found in my first WCQ RP or my BoF/WCQ RP line. Essentially, the nation has been teleported to the NS world from an IRL equivalent and is still working through the fallout of that event.

NICKNAME: The Swans / The Red and Blues
MANAGER: TLANX-NULZK Hal - 65 (Qusmo)
After taking a sabbatical to reexamine their priorities in the wake of Qusmo's collapse, Tlanx-Nulzk has returned — & they like to attack as much as ever. They posted some of the highest-scoring seasons in the history of Pug Qusmyra. Under their stewardship, Qastyr – coming from a nation that had never before advanced beyond the first preliminary round of the Champions' Cup – not only got to the Champions' Cup 72 group stage, but rode the highest-scoring attack in the group stage out of all thirty-two teams in the tournament to win a group featuring Spartangrad, Brinemouth, & Tanrisal, en route to a shock quarterfinals run. As a result, they came from nowhere to be named a surprise selection for KarlingSport Galacticos Manager of the Season. Admittedly, their back line hasn't always been a strong suit, but they are remarkably efficient at getting their midfielders & forwards in sync for ruthless attacks. They were noted at their last post, as Saltstead's national team manager, for a sense of humour, memorably playing along with The Beet's request that they be set on fire. Perhaps that belies their competitive spirit, but make no mistake: they're friendly, jovial, & fun to be around off the pitch; on it, they're nothing short of ruthless. (description written by Qusmo)

ASST. MANAGER: Corinne LEFEVRE - 46
Assistant manager of the Swans in addition to being the current manager of Vreton United, in the Twin Premier League of Bollonich, Lefevre is an absolute titan of player development. Lefevre worked wonders in the careers of players such as Adélaïde Garcia with ASV's youth teams before taking on a project of her own, struggling SavigLega 2 side Saint-Adelin des Mercantores. In four years, she turned the team into a talent factory producing young stars like Anne-Marie Roux and Alessandro Bella, and got results on the pitch too, contending for first promotion and then IFCF places. Favors high-octane attacking play, and could be a future successor to Tlanx-Nulzk on the national team.

STYLE MOD: +3.5
FORMATION: 4-3-3
STADIUM: Stadio del Piero, Acqui Bollente or Stade National, Villeneuve
Captain - Chiara Blanco
Vice-Captains - Adrian Toscani, Zoë Barthelemy
Penalty Takers (in order of preference) - Adrian Toscani, Thea Squarciafichi, Bonagiunta Rossi, Gabriel Buvalelli, Chiara Blanco
Free Kick Taker - Adrian Toscani
Corner-Kick Taker - Bonagiunta Rossi (L), Zoë Barthelemy (R)
RP PERMISSIONS:

Preferred Goalscorers: None preferred, feel free to consult the below guide for help
Godmod scoring events: TG/DM before doing so
RP injuries to my players: Yes (I determine severity)
Godmod injuries to my players: TG/DM before doing so
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes
Hand out red cards to my players: Yes, TG/DM if more than one
Godmod other events: TG/DM before doing so
Other: If you plan to RP the match extensively, please mention by players by name (as opposed to “the Savigliano striker…” or similar). Also, please consult me before using images meant to represent my players.

Kits: Made with love by uni·q · for the game that’s more than a game.
(OOC: thanks to Qusmo for making these!)

TACTICS

"TlanxBall", a dynamic 4-3-3 setup, promised - and immediately delivered - attractive results. In possession, the focus will be on retaining possession and moving the ball forward vertically, with the base of the midfield three (most likely Buvalelli) serving as a deep-lying playmaker, and Chastain and Toscani aggressively pushing forwards with the ball or using diagonal passes when they can. In build-up, Buvalelli will drop back to form a triangle with the two center-backs, with Lamontagne and Vitale drifting in and out to serve as wide options to carry the ball up the flanks if necessary.

The aim while in possession will be to rapidly shift the ball forward before using quick interchanges and dynamic movement in the attacking third of the pitch. To aid this, the forwards (and occasionally the two midfielders, especially Toscani, who will have more of a free role) will wide and into the half-spaces to stretch the opposition defense before playing back through the center or switching play to the now-exposed opposite flank.

Defensively, Savigliane will play a relatively high line, aiming to compress the opposition's build-up toward the sidelines and pressing immediately after losing the ball. The Swans will rely on the pace and tactical instincts of their back four to cover what is a pretty attack-minded "front six", especially since Lamontagne and especially Vitale will both be pushing forward if necessary to maintain dynamism in possession.

Tlanx-Nulzk’s system has taken significant adjustment to work with the Swans - although, with a dominant qualifying record, the results are undeniable. The free-flowing nature of the attack, however, combined with the defenders’ relative lack of experience in the system against stronger opposition, means that the team may struggle to keep their opponents out of goal this cycle. However, they’ll more than make up for it with dynamic, fast-paced, free-flowing attacking play that could make them one of neutral fans’ more favored teams during qualifying.

Score a Goal - Thea Squarciafichi, Adrian Toscani, Bonagiunta Rossi
Score from Distance - Adrian Toscani, Bonagiunta Rossi, Óceane Chastain
Assist a Goal - Adrian Toscani, Zoë Barthelemy, Óceane Chastain
Score off a Header - Thea Squarciafichi, Chiara Blanco, Gabriel Buvalelli
Win a Free Kick/Penalty - Adrian Toscani, Zoë Barthelemy, Thea Squarciafichi
Get Sent Off - Chiara Blanco, Óceane Chastain, Nathaniel Auvergne
Get a Yellow Card - Óceane Chastain, Chiara Blanco, Nathaniel Auvergne
Come Through in the Clutch - Adrian Toscani, Thea Squarciafichi, Chiara Blanco

Note: below, bolded players represent starters (Savigliane's full-strength starting eleven), italicized players represent backups (players who would be on the 23-man World Cup squad if the World Cup started today), and underlined players represent reserves (eleven players who will be named to the matchday squad in event of injury or planned rotation).

GOALKEEPERS

#01 - Nicodemo D’AMBROSIO - 28 - Unioneers (EUR)
#12 - Nicolas DuCASSE - 28 - Kingston FC (QUE)
#23 - Narcisa ROUSSEAU - 23 - Nazionale Acqui Bollente
#34 - Charlotte FASANO - 31 - Gallant Cross (BRE)

D’Ambrosio has been one of the breakout stars of post-Event Savigliane, going from backup to Golden Glove winner to Mayville starter and NT star. He’s still inexperienced, but an incredibly athletic shot-stopper with inconsistent but strong distribution. DuCasse is a much stronger and more consistent distributor, although his highs aren’t quite as high as D’Ambrosio, and he’s a relatively weak shot-stopper at this level. Rousseau came out of nowhere to anchor Nazionale's title-winning defense and is a dominant presence in the box with strong athleticism but a bit of an ego. Finally, Fasano is a strong aerial presence and shot-stopper whose main strength is her agility, although she's not much of a distributor.

DEFENDERS

#26 - LB - Serena LAMONTAGNE - 26 - Chatswood (NPH)
#02 - CB - Adélaïde GARCIA - 29 - KT Moreazerua (AUD)
#03 - CB - Chiara BLANCO - 25 - Aries Chariots (NPH)
#11 - RB/RM - Giovanna VITALE - 30 - Dynamo Sjoedrhavn (SVJ)
#04 - LB - Roman PALOMER - 23 - Urbizania Wanderers (ASG)
#14 - CB/CDM - Gianmarco DUTTO - 27 - FK Metropola Borograd (STL)
#15 - CB - Alexandre ONIO - 23 - 1896 Ebor (MYT)
#55 - RB - Nicoletta SAUVAGEON - 24 - Tikariot City FC (TKT)
#24 - LB - Aimée LAURENT - 25 - FC Inter Nantwich (TMB)
#36 - CB - Celina BLANCO - 22 - Nazionale Acqui Bollente
#13 - CB/RB - Rémy LeCLERC - 26 - Stade-Ferre Trinité
#34 - LB/RB - Margherita ROMANO - 30 - Emerald Coast (SRS)


Lamontagne, who helped Chatswood to promotion to the Zenith this past season, is known for her deceptive athleticism, coolness under pressure, tactical intelligence, and versatility. Garcia is the quickest of the backline, and the one in the highest demand last transfer window before a big-money move to Mozi - while still occasionally prone to mistakes while on the ball, her athleticism and man-marking capabilities make her a valuable, versatile asset to the national team. Blanco, replacing the aging fan favorite Efisio Moreau, is quick, aerially adept, and hard-working, one of Lega 2's best-kept secrets until her move abroad, and a positive surprise at every step in her career. Finally, Vitale is more explosive than the rest of the fullbacks, and her crossing and shooting ability make her more of a direct threat when attacking. A converted winger, she’s not particularly good tracking back, although her athleticism gets her some of the way there. She's capable of playing in a number of different positions on the right flank, and will be more at home in this newly attack-minded formation.

Palomer is a tricky, energetic, attack-minded fullback whose greatest strength is his incisive overlapping runs. A bit one-dimensional, but young enough to round out his game, and surprisingly good in Astograth. Gianmarco Dutto is a strong but slow-footed center-back whose biggest strength is his ability to distribute from the back - it’s early, for sure, but he’s already being tipped as a potential successor to ball-playing center-back Pietro Giraudo. Onio was one of the best defenders in the Mytanar Top League last season, catching the eye of contenders 1896 Ebor with his passing abilities and calmness and off the ball. Sauvageon, somewhat similarly to Giovanna Vitale, is a high-flying, aggressive fullback who needs to work on her defensive discipline in Chromatika Tikariot - but serves as a useful “break in case of emergency” if Savigliane is trailing.

Laurent is a pacy, energetic fullback who was one of Castiglione's brighter spots before moving to Tumbra, where she excelled under Conan Estelline and earned a number of honors. LeClerc is sharp, athletic, and versatile (serving as both a center-back and right-back for Trinité), but not polished enough with the ball to earn a starting spot yet, and a recent string of injuries have seen others surpass him in the race for a starting spot. Celina Blanco has all the determination and athleticism of a Blanco, but isn’t quite as skilled as her older sister, although she was a key part of Nazionale's title-winning defense. The versatile Romano is a fiery leader known for her persistence, defensive workrate, and poise with the ball, although she’s much less of an attacking threat than Marchetti on the left or Vitale on the right.

MIDFIELDERS

#06 - CM - Óceane CHASTAIN - 24 - La Nueva Avenida (FFD)
#05 - CDM - Gabriel BUVALELLI - 23 - Shamrock Cathair (AUD)
#10 - CM/AM - Adrian TOSCANI - 27 - Cazadores Cathair (AUD)
#08 - CM - Federico ARNAUDO - 20 - Falourr (EUR)
#17 - CM - Nathaniel AUVERGNE - 26 - Hofvinger (GRÆ)
#29 - CM/AM - Alessandro BELLA - 25 - Mazinaw Vanorian (KSK)
#28 - CM - Leon SOLARI - 29 - Rockridge Phoenix (BRE)
#16 - CM - Leo CASTAGNE - 26 - Carsby (EUR)
#55 - CM/AM - Celestino DUTTO - 23 - Star of Confederation (KSK)


Chastain is unpolished, often lacks focus, and is prone to fouling, but genuinely one of Savigliane's best when she's on, with the kind of passing vision, defensive positioning, and aggressive athleticism that make us reach for the Bianca Fiore comparisons. La Nueva Avenida was a challenge slightly beyond her in her debut season, but she's steadily grown into her expanded roles for club and country and is approaching genuine stardom. Buvalelli unexpectedly broke into Alessandro Juliana’s first team in Audioslavia’s National League and rose to stardom for both club and country before a big-money move to Shamrock this window, and although temperamental, his deep-lying playmaking makes him Pietro Giraudo’s heir apparent at the senior level. Toscani is a technically gifted young midfielder who, despite not being particularly athletic, has already impressed in his short time at Porto Vecchio, earning himself a transfer to Caza in the process. He’s capable of playing as a center-midfielder, an attacking-midfielder, or, thanks to his surprisingly good crossing ability, on the wing. With three strong players at premier clubs, this is undoubtedly a position of strength for Tlanx-Nulzk Hal.

Auvergne, who’s excelled at Hofvinger this season, is a talented player whose creativity and physicality make him an incredible prospect despite his lack of speed. Bella, the young player of the year in Savigliane, is known for his creativity and flair with the ball, and surprisingly high workrate (somewhat compensating for his lack of athleticism) without it.

Tall, lithe, and technically sound, Solari has bounced around since his breakout campaign with San Ludovico some seven years ago, but rediscovered his great form and leadership ability in forming the spine of title-winning Nazionale. Castagne’s breakout season was one reason why Stade-Ferre won their first league title in decades, as the hometown hero impressed with his intelligence, physicality, tactical versatility, and leadership ability that belied his young age before taking the next step to Eura. Celestino Dutto, a braggadocious midfielder who can do a little bit of everything, is a bit of an odd pick for the final midfield spot - but he's shown promise for the U21s and in Kelssek, and Tlanx-Nulzk sees something in the youngster that we don't.

FORWARDS

#21 - LW/ST/RW - Bonagiunta ROSSI - 21 - Alnio (CMT)
#18 - ST - Thea SQUARCIAFICHI - 26 - 1830 Cathair (AUD)
#22 - LW/RW - Zoë BARTHELEMY - 29 - Crossroads (CMT)
#07 - LW/ST - Anne-Marie ROUX - 25 - FC Novonaya (KSK)
#09 - ST - Paolo RINALDI - 25 - Gunzlach (GRÆ)
#30 - RW/CAM - Calliope MONTEVECCHI - 30 - Eivora Athletic (TKT)
#31 - LW - Valentina GASTALDO - 23 - Glenmount Town (TLI)
#20 - ST - Rocco ROVIRA - 26 - Mipojoseon (QUE)
#37 - RW - Victor COLLOMB - 24 - Marthorpe City FC (FVA)

Rossi came out of nowhere with ACAB (replacing Rinaldi, who left for Græntfjall) to score an incredible twenty goals - one for each year of his life - in 29 SavigLega appearances. He's kept up the pace with first Alnio and then Tor in the Red League, although his star is dimmed somewhat by his teams' middling performance (in his mind). His best asset is his absolutely lethal pace and skill, although he’s a bit skinny and a legendarily bad teammate who forced his way out of ACAB. Squarciafichi is a predatory finisher and absolutely lethal in the penalty box. Although a solid dribbler, her best runs are off the ball, and her passing is still a work in progress, although slightly improved. Barthelemy, whose resurgence after a recent transfer helped her new (at the time) club to the CL Round of 16, is more of a natural winger, although she’s ambidextrous and versatile enough to play on either wing. Her greatest assets are her energy, pace, and dribbling, but she’s a little lacking in end product.

Roux is an incredible dribbler with sometimes inaccurate but sometimes incredible passing ability and a left foot that produces magical free-kicks and long-range shots. She's still raw but could be one of Savigliane's Next Big Things. Rinaldi, although injury-prone, became one of AC Acqui Bollente’s most important players before his move abroad - not an easy feat on a team with three national team starters - due to his aerial prowess and consistently confident finishing in the penalty box. Montevecchi is a surprisingly good playmaker for a winger, and has flirted with an attacking-midfield role. Nevertheless, her biggest asset is her pace and ability to cut inside into dangerous positions, while her weakness is her inability to contribute on the defensive end.

A deadly passer and crosser who uses her speed to hug the touchline and burst past defenders, Gastaldo was Porto Vecchio's best player in a relegation campaign and has continued to shine abroad. Rovira, the younger brother of former star Raphaël and who the FA has un-retired Raphaël's #20 for, is a bombastic personality off the field but someone with a surprisingly meticulous, patient style of play on it. Collomb, known for a methodical, deliberate style of play, is a strong passer and finisher most at home setting up teammates.

[Darmen]

National Football Team of Darmen
presented by the
Darmeni Football Association

Record (Modern-era only, since Copa Rushmori 24): 404 matches, 195 wins, 71 draws, 138 losses, 852 GF, 695 GA, .541 Win %

Caps
 1 Silver Abbey         257
 2 Hyman Campo          239
 3 Craig Blackwood      225
 4 Alberich Goldschmidt 204
 5 Riley Mac Pharlain   202
 6 Juanito Stafford     165
 7 Víedharr Svendsen    157
 8 Mordecai Ó Cuilinn   149
 9 Kerr Ramírez         147
10 Cyrus Spalding       145

Goals
 1 Craig Blackwood      159
 2 Felix Lucanus         80
 3 Skylar Hurst          49
 4 Víedharr Svendsen     42
 5 Daniel Norton         38
 6 Riley Mac Pharlain    32
 7 Brian Firmin          30
 8 Juanito Stafford      27
 9 Darnell Halle         25
10 Abraham Cardoso       23

Coaching Staff

Position          Name                 Age
Manager           Alberich Goldschmidt 39
Assistant Manager Lorrin Butler        47
Offensive Coach   Quinton Lennon       40
Defensive Coach   Rodolph Gallo        38
Goalkeeping Coach Yohann Petit         48
Psychologist      Waldemar Patterson   55

35 Player Roster

Senior
#  Pos Name                Age Club                       Caps Goals
 1 GK  Hyman Campo         32  Scott City FC              239    0
 2 LB  Feliciano Espinosa  31  Romanopolis United         136    3
 3 LCB Aurelio Di Stefano  31  Sterling City United       139    8
 4 RCB Silver Abbey        33  Tempala United Saints      257    5
 5 RB  Curtis Tremblay     29  Tihon (CMT)                 91    6
 6 LM  Riley Mac Pharlain  33  Sterling City United       202   32
 7 LCM Víedharr Svendsen   29  Tempala United Saints      157   42
 8 RDM Avidan Tobias       32  Chippewa Valley United FC  127    6
 9 RM  Bill St. John       28  Bearden FC (XAN)            98   17
10 LF  Darnell Halle       29  Atlético Augusta            47   25
11 RF  Craig Blackwood     32  Sterling City United       225  159

12 GK  Simon Toro          26  MTK Kingsville               7    0
13 LB  Sigimund Firmin     28  Unioneers (EUR)             11    1
14 LCB Sadiq Lucas         25  Atlético Augusta             0    0
15 RCB Ferdinand Kruse     22  MTK Kingsville               0    0
16 RB  Cyrus Spalding      32  Scott City FC              145    7
17 LM  Billy-Bob Trudeau   26  Tempala United Saints       18    3
18 LCM Parthalán Wolfe     26  Scott City FC               16    4
19 RCM Neil McCormick      26  Rogerton Whitecaps           0    0
20 RM  Aquila Freud        32  Scott City FC              133   17
21 LF  Lennox Travers      26  Sterling City United         0    0
22 RF  Kennard Hale        25  Scott City FC               10    4

23 GK  Ori Poirier         25  Sterling City United         0    0
24 LB  Abimael Michaud     29  Scott City FC               13    0
25 LCB Marcial Godfrey     28  Royal PFC                   27    0
26 RCB Cormac Krämer       32  Atlético Augusta            76    1
27 RB  Erskine Tittensor   26  Chippewa Valley United FC    0    0
28 LM  Kerr Park           25  Johnho United                0    0
29 LDM Joel Good           30  Atlético Augusta           101    3
30 RCM Mercurius Byrnes    33  IFK Liverpool United        61   10
31 RM  Anraí Duffy         27  Austin FC                    0    0
32 LF  Dorian Kinnaird     23  MTK Kingsville               3    3
33 RF  Godfrey Hutson      29  Romanopolis United           0    0

34 LCM Buddy Pickle        31  Royal PFC                   10    0
35 RF  Sa'id Carl          26  Royal PFC                    0    0

**Mid-Qualifying Transfers**
Bill St. John to MTK Kingsville

Tactics
Formation: 4-4-2
Style Mod: +1.5

Team Roles
Captain: Silver Abbey
Vice-Captain: Hyman Campo
Left Corner: Aurelio Di Stefano
Right Corner: Víedharr Svendsen
Penalties: Darnell "The Kraken" Halle
Free-kicks: Víedharr Svendsen

Team Personality
The Darmeni team will never argue with the referee. Indeed, if anything needs to be brought to the attention of the referee it will be done by either the Captain or Vice-Captain in a respectful manner (or to the fourth-official by the Manager). With regards to foul/dirty play, the Darmeni team will not provoke, or retaliate against any opposition player. Darmeni's expect each team to keep to itself and deal with its own trouble makers; any opposition player who attempts to prevent a conflict by pushing or pulling a Darmeni away from the scene will be promptly told off, as that is the duty of the Darmeni Captain.

Nonetheless, Darmen will play in a relatively aggressive manner. Tackles will be conducted in a way which ensures the opponent ends up on the ground, but causing injury will be avoided as much as possible. On set pieces, Darmenis will stand their ground and will not be easily pushed around, they will not however engage in hugging. In fact, if any opposing player tries to push past them, it is not uncommon for the Darmeni player to feign resistance before simply stepping aside and watching as the opposing player stumbles past on their way to ground. This occasionally backfires however, as the referee may mistake the incidence as having been a foul in the box.

Qualifying Venues

MD Opponent                    Location    Stadium                Capacity
 2 Pluvia and the Saxean Isles Brham       Brham Stadium          54,000
 5 The Gothanita Isles         Augusta     Augusta Stadium        45,000
 7 Mercedini                   Oldtown     Northumberland Stadium 62,100
 8 Kyzhurkistan                Kingsville  Stadion Hungaria       36,343
10 Soldera                     Scott City  City Stadium           37,100
11 Ochre Islands               Darmen City Tyger Stadium          40,000
13 Jeruselem                   Johnho      Stadio Rushmore        70,000

RP Permissions
Choose my scorers: YES PLEASE! If you name your goal scorers, please also name mine.
Choose my scoring events: YES
Godmod scoring events: YES. If you have anything major planned, give me a heads up.
RP injuries to my players: YES, no more than one per match. If you have anything major planned, give me a heads up.
Godmod Injuries to my players: NO
Give Yellow Cards to my players: YES, no more than two per match. If you have anything major planned, give me a heads up.
Give Red Cards to my players: YES, no more than one per match. If you have anything major planned, give me a heads up.
Godmod other events: MAYBE. If you have anything major planned, give me a heads up.
Style Modifier: +1.5

If you need to contact me, TG's are preferred over Discord DM's.

[Farfadillis]

The Freisan Farf Freitball Francitian hereby presents the Farf roster for the 90^th Edition of the World Cup
Plurinational Entity Name: The Oulandish Lands of Farfadillis
Demonym: Farf (plural Farves)
Team Nickname: La Vherderoja
Honours: World Cup 84 and AOCAF Cups 43, 48 and 57 Winners

KITS
Provided by ediraf


ABOUT FARFADILLIS
potentially outdated map for reference

A nation is usually defined as “a large body of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language, inhabiting a particular country or territory.” A country is usually defined as “a nation with its own government, occupying a particular territory.” As such, contrary to popular misconception, Farfadillis is neither a country nor a nation. The reasons are twofold: first, to what extent governments exist in Farfadillis in the current day is a matter of fierce scholarly debate, and second, there are various ethnicities in Farfadillis that appear to have diverged culturally centuries ago, although it is impossible to know for sure because historical records are very hard to come by in Farfadillis.

So, having clarified what Farfadillis is not, it would be perhaps helpful to give information about what it is. Again, academics haven't ironed out the details and reached a consensus, but it is generally agreed that somewhere between eight and fifteen ethnostates, depending on who's counting and how, coexist in the island of Farfadillis, with the most cited figure being nine. We will henceforth assume that this last figure is, indeed, correct. As such, Farfadillis could be considered a “Plurinational Entity” in the literal sense that, whatever it is, it is definitely an entity, and it certainly has more than one nation in it. For simplicity, when we say Farf we will mean any ethnicity from the island of Farfadillis.

Although members of any given Farf ethnicity would spit on you for even implying they are similar to any other given Farf ethnicity, the reality is that all but one Farf ethnicity share a lot of cultural common ground. In fact, their cultural common ground is particularly distinctive and makes it hard for Farf refugees to set each other apart in other countries, where their differences between this common ground and the local culture tend to be far starker. This cultural common ground includes, but is not limited to: a general disregard for authority and order (in any sense of the word), a seemingly unhealthy obsession with fire (although some of it is down to fire being a very important part of the various Farf religions), recklessness (risk-taking behavior, if you want to be more charitable), and a very inconvenient ability for distraction.

The various Farf ethnicities do differ considerably, however, and this is reflected in the ongoing border friction between the various ethnostates. This is despite the fact that, ironically, Farves display omniglottery: the ability to learn any language to a native level with minimal exposition. They are not psychics, so can't just know what words mean without having heard them, but they can visit another country and talk like a native within a month if they want to. Most older Farves speak their local language, as well as Ferdullaelan, because in the past Farfadillis was a country, and Ferdullaele, as the capital, was a cultural hegemon. Farves who live on the border between two given ethnostates generally speak both languages, in many cases having picked up the other language passively and unintentionally. This heavily facilitates migration between ethnostates, as neighboring ethnicities are generally not too different-looking, and as such a Farf from any given ethnicity could cross a border and pretend to have always been a member of the other side's ethnicity. This has the interesting consequence of making the borders between ethnostates cultural melting pots, mish-mashing the cultures of both ethnicities far more than outside Farfadillis.

Regarding the nine ethnostates we have been referring to, here we present brief descriptions of those generally agreed to be “the” nine ethnostates, in alphabetical order:

Farolera is a very populous country, and is the most economically powerful nowadays, as their capacity for self-sustenance during the anarchy years was far greater than their traditional competition, the Ferdullaelans. Their territory is filled with lush forests and fertile farmland, which is actually an important part of the Faroleran identity. After Karinthians, Farolerans are generally considered to be the least Farf of the big Farf ethnicities, but they nonetheless display all of the aforementioned cultural common ground to a very noticeable degree. Farolerans speak Faroleran, which to many foreigners sounds remarkably similar to Spanish.

Ferdullaele is the ethnostate with the most fertile land, which historically gave them an enormous headstart. However, their population was the one that failed the most to adapt to the total collapse of society eighteen years ago, and as such the ethnostate is, forgive us for making things even more complicated, not strictly an ethnostate: order (in the loosest sense), hasn't quite returned to Ferdullaele; it has instead devolved into various subcommunities exercising what would best be described as anarcho-capitalism and they, of course, hate each other.

Fröndt is a very mountainous region, and most urban centers are in those mountains. The weather is extremely dry and cold, and the fauna is unforgiving. The Fröndti are typically more hard-working and level-headed than other Farves—or so they like to believe—and think of themselves as the reasonable, neutral people of the island. The rest of the island disagrees, as do most scholars. The rest of the island disagrees. They've had trouble with the extremely harsh winters and the flying jellyfish lately, but they're a resilient bunch, so they've adapted to the times.

Induja lies at the center of Farfadillis. All of the beautiful Farf biomes clash in Induja, which makes it the most naturally beautiful of the ethnostates. By driving less than two hundred kilometers, you can go from jungle to desert to plains to mountains. Due to this, Indujans are actually quite secluded, despite bordering a whopping six other ethnicities. Indujans are traditionally... well, forgotten. To most Farves, they're just that place you have to go through to reach other places, though this attitude towards them has been relenting in recent years.

Karinthia is a recently-discovered tribe of about thirty thousand people who live in the Szoirsian desert. Some scientists believe they'd flown under the radar for millennia, somehow. They seem to speak a language with no similarities with any other Farf language. The Farves that have come into contact with them have found them very bizarre, for the most part because they seemed to pay attention to detail and have a commendable work ethic, coupled with a fleshed-out concept of respect and hierarchy. One thing about them is shared with all other ethnicities, however: they venerate fire.

Kruviš is the most populated ethnostate, though only by a slight margin and only if you're willing to trust a Farf census from twenty-five years ago. This nation is mostly one huge jungle, but closer to the coast the jungle gives way for civilization... to a degree. The fauna here is perhaps the most dangerous you'll find on the island, which is really saying something. Wasps that explode (like bombs) when stinging, spider-snakes, frogs whose poison literally sends you to hell, etc. The Kruviši are even more fiercely nationalistic than the other ethnicities but tend to direct their xenophobia more towards non-Farves than the other Farves.

Rülândéá is historically the poorest and most abused of the nations; it's safe to say the Rulandese have never had it good. Rampant crime, extreme pollution, terrible quality of life, genocide and a very long etc. The region weathered the days of anarchy much better than most other places by virtue of already being used to misery. Nowadays, the region is controlled by the Rulandese Revolutionary Army, and a fairly idiosyncratic version of libertarian socialism is currently being put in place, but it is very hard to get information from Rülândéá due to how hazardous it is to get there in the first place. They're the most well-known Farf ethnicity by far because they produce better footballers than the rest of the island combined, to the point that some of the best players in the Multiverse come from this relatively small, run-down nation. Their language is also notorious for having too many diacritics. Farves from the other ethnicities feel very insulted when it is insinuated that they, too, speak languages with an orthography filled to the brim with diacritics.

Szoirsia is essentially one huge desert with small oases of civilization. Szoirsians are used to the extreme heat and dehydration that comes with their surroundings. They resort to violence first and foremost to solve problems, perhaps even more so than the Rulandese. Szoirsians speak one of the most distinct languages of the island: Szoirsian. As a language, it seems to very transparently be a creole between two ancestral languages that no longer exist, which in turn—along with what little archaeological evidence can be found—makes the scholarly consensus be that there used to be two distinct ethnic groups in Szoirsia that, somehow, fused into one.

Tanazza is rather uninhabited, being almost exactly fifty percent jungle, fifty percent desert in terms of surface area. The inhabited parts generally lie at the edge of both biomes. Tanazzans have a notoriously hard time getting out of Tanazza because there are no roads out. The collapse of supply chains during the anarchy years hit the Tanazzans particularly hard as a result, and they are still reeling from it. They are, nonetheless, very resilient and, supposedly, very good-humored.

As a general rule, it is very hard to travel to Farfadillis. Things have gotten better recently, as some working airports have been constructed in Farolera by the Banijan and Euran relief efforts. However, travel within the country is still notoriously hazardous unless you're willing to spend a lot of money bribing the locals.

STAFF

MANAGER: Lele Manguele - Age 41
Silver-tongued Lele Manguele should not be here. His past is shrouded in mystery: for all we know, he was a run-of-the-mill Farf until he turned up to a Royal Rumiatzi interview one day, uninvited, and convinced them to hire him as manager. He bedazzled fans and neutrals alike with his gung-ho attacking style but eventually got sacked because he couldn't win the league to save his life. He did break the league record for most goals scored in the process, however, and nobody thinks of his stint there as a failure. He then convinced the FFFF to send a squad to the Di Bradini Cup after about two decades, and then took over as manager there. The team performed dreadfully, but Alex Terán, the FFFF's president, liked Manguele's initiative and style of play enough to hand the senior team over to him for World Cup 89. He's even been given full control, no questions asked. His first cycle was a moderate success overall, mostly owing to the FFFF's low expectations. With a penchant for the bizarre, even by Farf standards, Manguele is sure to, at least, confuse.

ASSISTANT MANAGER: Lele Manguele — Age 41
Manguele does not believe he needs an assistant manager.

CHIEF SCOUT: Lele Manguele — Age 41
He likes to work overtime, ok?

TEAM MEDIC: Lele Manguele — Age 41
He is not a licensed physician, but that is not going to stop him.

PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER: Lele Manguele - Age 41
For better or worse.

STARTERS

#1 — Dieje Ibrelaná — aGKa — Age 32 — Urbizania Wanderers — — 104 caps, 0 goals
Ibrelaná is pretty good. Not super good, sure, and not quite at the level of Farfadillis' past goalkeepers, but he'll have to do for now. He's acrobatic and his positioning is good. Yes, he can be shaky when playing as a sweeper-keeper which is—perhaps—not ideal for the starting goalkeeper of the Farfadillis national football team. He'll be sitting on the bench for some of the less important matches as Difgueroa is given a chance to show what he's made of, in the hopes he turns out to be better than Dieje. Any day now! Any day...

#6 — Loxjilo Exihosahar — aLBa — Age 30 — Royal Rumiatzi — — 97 caps, 3 goals
When Lele Manguele, then at Royal Rumiatzi, signed an unknown Farf amateur from Induja, nobody expected him to actually hold his own. But hold his own he did: he went from “Who is this guy?” to “Hey, he's actually pretty decent!” to Galáctico longlist in a remarkably short time. He's fast, pacey, rapid, swift, speedy, brisk, fast-moving and quick. He is also ok defensively and can cross the ball pretty well. Rumored to be insecure about his height, too. Manguele likes to play him as often as possible, on account of having discovered him. To be fair, it's not like it's raining World-Class Farf left-backs.

#2 — Vyacheslav Khavarin — aCBa — Age 29 — La Nueva Avenida — — 17 caps, 2 goals
Vyacheslav is, in fact, Savojar. Through and through. Born and raised in Savojarna, signed for La Nueva Avenida aged twenty-one. He had quite a lot of trouble picking up the language, though by now he can speak it (with a very, very thick accent). He has never identified as Faroleran, Farf or anything like that. However, since the Farfadillis national team does not strictly represent any national entity, eligibility is very easy to attain: just ask. Since there's a terrible dearth of good centerbacks at the moment, and Khavarin didn't look likely to get a call-up from his country of birth, Manguele got to business and convinced him to wear red and black instead. What does the Savojar have going for him? Well, he's massive. Like, almost two meters tall. He can also defend.

#4 — Têrçêr Ànáxímane — aRBa — Age 29 — Sabrefell Moths — — 103 caps, 10 goals
Very pacey, with great technique and defensively somewhat okay. However, what he lacks in tactical genius and good positioning, he makes up for by being a huge fucking asshole. On the pitch, he's very good at getting away with just enough to avoid being sent off. Off the pitch, he's a big bully (just ask Marajis). He doesn't crumble under pressure and scores surprisingly often for a fullback. He's also got plenty of experience at the highest level, as he was a key piece of a two-time S-FPL-winning Dí Maozöxê team, and now has a season in the Zenith under his belt to boot. Expect to see him flying up and down the pitch relentlessly now that Manguele's in charge, as he will want to fully exploit his offensive capabilities.

#3 — Ígnîgo Çí Xôrí — aCMa — Age 30 — Mâ Âlâmëómë — — 110 caps, 25 goals
Currently the best Farf player, hands down. He's got astonishing technique, fantastic vision, high endurance and is quite decent defensively to boot: almost the ideal box-to-box midfielder. Historically, he has been inconsistent, however, which has proven frustrating for fans (both at national and international level). When he's on one of his good days, though, he is completely unplayable, and as of late all of his days are good days. He's capable of single-handedly grabbing a game by the throat purely by utterly dominating in midfield. He's fresh off winning the S-FPL's Golden Ball; as with Mâ Âlâmëómë, expect his performances to make or break the team.

#5 — Mbogo Nørgaard — aCMa — Age 25 — Revolutionaries — — 45 caps, 7 goals
Half-Banijan, half-Fröndti, Mbogo's undoubtedly very talented. He's got a gifted physique and good playmaking skills. Bit of an all-rounder, but not quite a specialist at anything. He'll be expected to provide balance in midfield (that is to say, defend!), while Çí Xôrí will be freer to do his own thing. Still, don't be surprised if you see him marauding up the pitch out of nowhere, since it's exactly the kind of thing Manguele will be asking him to do every now and then. He's fast and he's technical, and he's got a pretty mean long-range shot, so he could surprise more than one team.

#10 — Edmün Çídh — aOMa — Age 31 — Raynor City United — — 125 caps, 85 goals
A very complete player. Fast, good at dribbling, good at playmaking and good at finishing. The complete package. So much so, that Manguele has decided to irritate him by playing him as an attacking midfielder, instead of his preferred position as an out-and-out striker. This is a bit of an experiment, but he's certainly got the skillset to pull the job to perfection. He is reportedly not a great influence off the pitch, and allegedly has a very cold relationship with his brother, the more hardworking but considerably less talented Röémün Çídh. Reining in his ego will be an important part of making this a good cycle.

#8 — Emiliano Gallegas — aLWa — Age 30 — Energija Chernovets — — 96 caps, 27 goals
A winger with insane pace and a lot of attitude. His pace alone makes him hard to control, but add in good dribbling, good crossing and nerves of steel and you've got one of the best players in the team. He's got a very direct style—both on and off the pitch—so expect him to cause trouble to any slow defenders or unprepared journalists. He's not quite at his best at the moment, but he's still World Class and his pace hasn't taken a hit yet (thankfully), so a return to form seems likely.

#11 — Tôsgo Alxíkí — aRWa — Age 28 — Revolutionaries — — 114 caps, 35 goals
Another astonishingly fast player (not quite Gallegas-fast, mind). He has great technique, a good shot and fantastic dribbling—coupled with an “indomitable will” if you're into cringe descriptions—make him one of the best players in the squad. However, one can't help but feel like he just hasn't lived up to his potential: many genuinely thought he could become as good as, say, Wínrôuge or Dandalleion. Not a big problem, though: he is still World Class, and he will still be causing problems to pretty much any defense he comes across, at least as long as he gets good service. If anyone on the team is going to create that “spark” needed to break the lock in a very even game, chances are it will be... ok, probably Çí Xôrí, possibly Çídh, but there's also a decent chance it will be Alxíkí.

#7 — Röémün Çídh — aSTa — Age 29 — AC Izotz Zubia — — 90 caps, 59 goals
The less-talented-but-slightly-taller-and-stronger-and-that's-gotta-count-for-something version of his older brother Edmün, Röémün is a very hard-working player who you'd be forgiven for thinking is not Farf at all based on his personality. His great poaching skills actually had him outscoring his more talented brother for a good bit. He can be quite wasteful but nonetheless seems to always carve out some chances for himself when no other player can. Having been relegated to the bench by Manguele, he gambled and moved to Izotz Zubia despite knowing he'd only get rotated into the squad. There, he performed well enough to force Manguele's hand and make him a starter again, moving his brother Edmün out of position. He must be very satisfied.

#9 — Horacio Bastanchury — aSTa — Age 27 — La Nueva Avenida — — 42 caps, 25 goals
Farf players are like cockroaches in that they can pop up anywhere, so it was not such a surprise when some nineteen-year-old started banging them in in Siovanija and Teusland for some middling club. He's now signed for La Nueva Avenida and has been scoring restlessly. He's fast and good at finishing. It's a simple, but very effective combination. It remains to be seen whether Röémün and him will complement each other or merely get in each other's way. Bastanchury's a nice lad, though, so he'll do his best to work with his Rulandese partner.

SUBSTITUTES

#12 — Rogerio Defigueroa — aGKa — Age 23 — Mâ Âlâmëómë — — 15 caps, 0 goals
Rogerio first burst onto the scene after three or four of Avenida Leal's goalkeepers hit a very rough patch of form at the same time. Aged just seventeen, he impressed, and has since mostly failed to live up to the expectations he set then. He's tall and has great reflexes, and is not half bad at timing his runs out of the box. Mâ Âlâmëómë liked him enough to pry him away from Avenida Leal last transfer window. If they manage to bring out the potential that is probably there—we like to think—then Farfadillis will have a very solid goalkeeper for many years to come.

#23 — Lís Âllásí — aGKa — Age 26 — Lonngeylin Coast — — 4 caps, 0 goals
Another one of those players that popped out of nowhere. Âllásí, at best, rang a bell to some obsessed Farf football fan when he started putting in decent performances for Lonngeylin Coast. There's a dearth of goalkeepers so, in that context, it's impossible to pass up on one who is starting for a V-League team. Lís has a knack for unpredictability, which is a decidedly bad trait for a goalkeeper, but he makes up for it with great reflexes and great speed to come out of his line. If Defigueroa doesn't fulfill his potential, Lís is sure to usurp him of the starting spot.

#13 — Agapeto Chayra — aLBa — Age 22 — La Nueva Avenida — — 4 caps, 0 goals
Occasionally, a tidy, not overly attack-oriented fullback will be promoted to the senior squad in some Farf team and then proceed to have a good season despite having minus infinity name recognition. Agapeto's one such player. He's not Manguele's type, but Farfadillis really lacks left-backs at the moment and the kid is undeniably talented. Still, don't expect Agapeto to feature much: he plays in the same role as the manager's darling, after all.

#14 — Gëngüdó Pìgülôçô — aCBa — Age 26 — Rülândéá Kôstä — — 24 caps, 1 goal
Dumb as bricks and uglier than war, Gëngüdó is nonetheless very fast, very tall and very strong. He's also fairly decent with the ball on his feet. Despite his menacing appearance, Pìgülôçô is very docile. Not that that will ever make him shy away from a rough challenge when he needs to make it, but don't expect him to get into unnecessary trouble. He's been struggling to shake off the sequels of a botched surgery by team medic Lele Manguele, but if he gets his form back there's a good chance he'll wrestle back the starting spot from Khavarin.

#15 — Kolejes Marajis — aRBa — Age 23 — Gortz United — — 19 caps, 3 goals
“But mister, I'm a winger!” Kolejes complained when informed by Manguele that he would be played out of position throughout the entirety of cycle eighty-nine. Two years later, things haven't changed! Kolejes is a fast, slippery, technical and somewhat selfish winger who's actually quite good at crosses when he can bother to attempt them instead of trying to dribble his way into the box. Manguele is very insistently trying to retool him into a fullback, with defensive responsibilities and all. He also wants him to attempt a lot of crosses. Kolejes is dreading this, but he can't really complain: he's too chicken shit for that, and is quickly garnering a reputation for it, too, most recently because he turned down Spartangrad, Crisisbless and Mâ Âlâmëómë because his girlfriend told him too. Also, as a nice bit of trivia: he's the first player to win the Best Young Player award in Astograth three times.

#16 — Lőrensz Ziczi — aCMa — Age 28 — René Skaé — — 20 caps, 4 goals
Long gone are the days when Ziczi was a total nobody that the FFFF accidentally discovered when sending an amateur team to the Eagle's Cup. He has now grown into one of René Skaé's key players: he's a very complete midfielder, lacking only some more pace and grit to truly go all the way to becoming truly World Class. If creativity is needed over physicality, Manguele will not hesitate to sub him in for Nørgaard. When on a good day, he can pick out passes (almost) nobody else can, and make it look easy.

#17 — Fujanej Moloses — aTKa — Age 26 — Turoki Tide — — 33 caps, 5 goals
It turns out Indujans can play football: the problem was just nobody was bothering to give them a chance. Tall-ish, strong-ish and with seemingly endless stamina, Fujanej is nowadays employed by Manguele as a takilante—you know, that position Farves like to insist is totally a thing. The gist of it is he'll use his physique to press a lot and generally bully the opponents in the middle of the park, but also attempt late runs into the box to make use of his apparently quite keen sense of timing. He is somewhat lacking in raw technical prowess when compared to some of his teammates, but his strengths more than make up for it.

#18 — Faragó rue Cazade — aOMa — Age 37 — Brinemouth — — 189 caps, 99 goals
A legend of the game, without a shadow of a doubt. One of the best Farf players ever. Unfortunately, also thirty-seven. Few players could ever aspire to match rue Cazade's characteristic blend of physicality, mental acuteness and finishing skills. Ichi Tuzzio created the takilante fad in World Cup 82 specifically to exploit Faragó's talents. At his peak, he'd bully any midfield into submission, then strike fear into the heart of any defense. Now, though? Well, he's actually pretty decent, and far more experienced than the rest of the team, so his having one last go at another World Cup win is justified. It also helps that he is probably the only player Edmün Çídh respects enough to (sometimes) listen to. Plus he's really got to get that hundredth goal and maybe that two hundredth cap.

#19 — Yonatoño de la Garza — aLWa — Age 19 — Antiguoko FC — — 10 caps, 2 goals
It takes someone special to come through La Querida's youth system and somehow still manage to be a decent player. Yonatoño has managed just that, all the while being lauded as one of the most compassionate, friendly, admirable, gullible and dumb people you could ever meet. He's very fast and he's a good crosser of the ball. A very good crosser of the ball, and Manguele is a sucker for that. He can be very one-dimensional, and he doesn't look like he could grow into a higher-dimensional player, but sometimes one dimension is enough. Especially if you're a winger and your manager is Lele Manguele.

#22 — Eötrenois Rigozsoldos — aRWa — Age 21 — René Skaé — — 9 caps, 2 goals
Scarily clinical for his age, devilishly fast and very technical. At twenty-one, he looks like he'll be leading the line for many years to come... but first he'll have to wait until he outlasts Bastanchury and Röémün Çídh. For all his talent, he's not quite as good as them yet. Manguele, for the time being, seems mostly interested in making him more versatile; specifically, he seems to want to teach him to play as an inside forward. It's hard to fault him: Eötrenois definitely has the skillset for it, even if he clearly feels much more at home as an out-and-out striker.

#20 — Çè Quîrîjá — aSTa — Age 29 — Gunzlach — — 17 caps, 5 goals
Quîrîjá is a very fast striker with lethal finishing, much like Bastanchury. He is also simultaneously one of the most beloved and reviled players in the Græntfjaller league, owing to his very, very backstabby move from Steinaux to Gunzlach. Manguele likes a striker with personality, and Quîrîjá is evidently able to provide that, especially when you consider that he technically formed part of a revolutionary movement when he started out at Lâ Lüs.

#21 — Vâásk Çêwé — aSTa — Age 25 — Crisisbless United — — Uncapped
A true journeyman, Vâásk has played for, like, three or four different teams, which is a lot in this Multiverse. Nowadays, he's going through a purple patch of sorts, having just won the Jade Boot (top goalscorer award in Nephara's second-tier, for the casuals), arguably dragging his team kicking and screaming into the Zenith. At least, he likes to tell it that way. There are better Farf strikers out there that Manguele could be calling up, but Çêwé brings to the table things that other strikers don't: grit, slyness and nudes of Lele Manguele that he uses as blackmail. Supposedly, those nudes are not threatening enough to make him a starter. Something about something “only kind of” showing.

RESERVES

#34 — Ramón Olabarría — aGKa — Age 26 — La Nueva Avenida — — Uncapped
Ramón is a patient man: he waited in the wings for his entire career until Paige Daunten finally decided she'd had enough of Farfadillis and finally retired. Finally given the chance to shine last season, he did so but dimly. A solid six-out-of-ten. He's not great and he never will be, but he is a good locker room presence and could theoretically do the job if a fourth-string goalkeeper is needed.

#24 — Éskïr Bêrndèvôî — aLBa — Age 25 — Dí Maozöxê — — 9 caps, 0 goals
An average Farf fullback. You know the type: good joining the attack, pretty defensively irresponsible, very fast, very tireless. Éskïr is basically Loxjilo but worse at defending and with somewhat better dribbling skills. He's arguably better than Chayra, but Manguele believes the Faroleran to be the more promising player. Neither of them will be setting the world alight anytime soon, at any rate.

#28 — Ecésar der Efer — aCBa — Age 28 — Ausharmuj Marusi — — 2 caps, 0 goals
Another amateur accidentally discovered for Ausharmuj Marusib y the FFFF during the Eagle's Cup, der Efer managed to turn that opportunity into a career as a dependable but unremarkable centerback. He almost never sets a foot wrong and has plenty of experience against top-tier opposition by virtue of playing for an S-FPL club. However, he's completely inept on the ball and not nearly as physically imposing as his competition.

#25 — Agundí Tibanagogó — aRBa — Age 24 — Ausharmuj Marusi — — 3 caps, 0 goals
Tibanagogó's case is mildly interesting: he's a Farf fullback who kind of... lacks pace? He still joins the attack, of course, and is actually quite good at it, but he seems to mostly rely on an acute sense of tactical awareness. He'd be in his right to feel aggrieved by Manguele's insistence on turning Marajis into a right-back because he should definitely be second-choice (and Marajis should be allowed to play as a winger, of course), but he's allegedly super thankful to have been handed his first cap by him and consequently idolizes the man to no end. This brown-nosing might get him a few extra call-ups.

#26 — Tercero Yturri — aCMa — Age 20 — Avenida Leal — — 8 caps, 0 goals
Endless stamina, youthful vigor, and a willingness to go above and beyond the call of duty (and yes, he will cheat if given the chance) make Yturri a very interesting young prospect, especially in Manguele's eyes. With the ball on his feet... well, we've certainly seen better, but so long as he doesn't fancy himself to be the reincarnation of Alexsandr van Sorensen and reduces himself to passing the ball sideways to his more capable teammates, things should be fine.

#27 — Eslejes Aljojí — aCMa — Age 32 — Ausharmuj Marusi — — Uncapped
The third (and final) player to have managed to make a living out of the FFFF's bizarre decisions regarding the Eagle's Cup, Eslejes has been a dependable, boring midfielder for Ausharmuj Marusi for the longest time. He's the quintessential box-to-box midfielder and seems to be in top shape despite having just turned thirty-two. In fact, this last season might very well have been his best to date. He's got fierce competition ahead of him, and age is not on his side, but if given half a chance Eslejes is sure to at least try to make the most of it.

#30 — Tè Xüwân — aTKa — Age 22 — Rülândéá Kôstä — — 5 caps, 1 goal
The kid's been trained by Rülândéá Kôstä to be a takilante since he was fifteen. He's tireless, he's got great dribbling skills, and he's great at smelling out chances to score. Moloses is ahead of him in the pecking order for now, but that could easily change throughout the cycle, especially considering Tè's age and seemingly rapid development. Expect him to get called up against weaker opposition.

#29 — Böávêntür Âgínsôgnó — aOMa — Age 19 — Dí Maozöxê — — 12 caps, 2 goals
One year ago, Böávêntür looked like the best Farf prospect in a long while. He was arguably Dí Maozöxê's best player at a very young age. His dribbling was mesmerizing and he could really pull off some pinpoint passes. In short, he was just oozing talent. We're not... completely sure what's happened since, but his form has taken a considerable hit. He's still good, sure, and certainly good enough to be getting the occasional call-up, but now he's got plenty of doubters. Certainly, nobody is expecting him to be another Xíxì Êns.

#32 — Lajos Éwanjé-Épée — aLWa — Age 29 — René Skaé — — Uncapped
You don't have to be a world-beater to be a very versatile player, and Lajos exemplifies this better than anyone. Though Manguele is most interested in playing him as a winger, he is actually capable of playing anywhere up front, and can even do a decent job as a takilante if needed. At René Skaé, they fully exploit this versatility of his to shake things up. It remains to be seen whether Manguele has any interest in doing the same, should he call up the Szoirsian.

#31 — Çè Sêwansé — aRWa — Age 28 — Rülândéá Kôstä — — 7 caps, 1 goal
A dependable winger who has consistently been above-average for his club, to moderate success. There aren't many other good options out there, so Çè will get called up as soon as injuries strike, and is sure to be ecstatic. If you think of him as a downgrade of Alxíkí in every possible sense (but not a massive downgrade in any given area), you'll get a pretty good idea of how he plays. They are remarkably similar players, only one is much better! They're even the same age.

#33 — Mâánéràtö Jíí — aSTa — Age 23 — Ituraitz FC — — 15 caps, 0 goals
Jíí... tries. He puts in a shift, presses tirelessly, gives it his all... but always seems to come out empty-handed. A total of zero goals and zero assists for club and country at age twenty-three is a testament to that. He is, much to his chagrin, very much the most hated man in all of Ituraitz. Why is he here, you may ask? Well, his agent Lelo Manguelo (who looks suspiciously similar to Lele Manguele, only with a mustache that almost seems like a cheap store-bought fake) is supposedly a personal friend of the manager, and his valuation would certainly go down if he stopped getting called up.

FORMATION AND TACTICS



STYLE MODIFIER: +5

Lele Manguele grew up watching the Farf teams of yore, and it's his intent to bring that playstyle back. The plan is simple: attack, attack, attack. Yes, more than Pam Scott and Ichi Tuzzio used to. However, he will stick to some of the cornerstones of their playing style which he believes are fundamental for the modern game: pressing and counter-pressing. Manguele will want his players to give 110% or die trying, but he will also want them to play with the precision of players who have not been running themselves into the ground.

In goal, Dieje Ibrelaná plays as a sweeper keeper. Though he's not got the appropriate skillset for it, he's had to adapt: any other kind of goalkeeper would be suicidal with this set-up. In defense, Vyacheslav Khavarin is tasked with plugging the many leaks in defense that will result from everybody else playing suicidal football. He is very tall and very strong, and it is hoped that will suffice. Exihosahar and Ànáxímane will help him out defensively, but they'll still prefer to play wide and will not shy away from joining the attack (especially Ànáximane). The two of them will be extremely tired by the end of any match, since they'll be running up and down the pitch the entire time, as well as trying to keep as narrow a defensive shape as possible. They'll both look to overlap when they join the attack but are not afraid to mix things up. They are, in fact, expected to do exactly that.

Mbogo Nørgaard will play as a typical center midfielder, with a slightly defensive slant (for a Farf). He'll be expected to dictate play whenever possible, or at least help his partner do it, but he'll also look to arrive late at the box and go for perilous long shots or some smart assist to surprise the opponents. Ígnîgo Çí Xôrí is tasked with running a lot, recovering the ball, playmaking and generally dominating midfield. Manguele expects him to dictate the tempo, something he is not used to doing but has turned out to be extremely good at nonetheless. However, for the most part, Çí Xôrí is allowed to do whatever he wants if push comes to shove.

On the left wing, Gallegas will be running up and down the pitch endlessly, but mostly up. He is an extremely dependable winger, and Manguele is counting on him delivering countless crosses to the strikers. He can and will make runs into the box and score quite a lot from those, though. On the right wing, Alxìkì will be expected to cut in more often than his also-left-footed partner on the opposite flank. He sucks at defending, so Manguele won't expect him to track back as much as Emiliano, but this is compensated by the fact that he can tear apart any defense at a moment's notice if given half a chance. Manguele's plan is for Edmün Çídh to play like an advanced playmaker: he should focus on feeding the frontline some defense-splitting passes, and he definitely should not focus on trying to grab some goals for himself. Whether he will obey his manager is still up in the air. To make matters worse, Manguele fully expects him to press throughout the match.

Up front, Manguele is hoping that playing two prolific strikers together, despite them ostensibly not having compatible playing styles, will simply result in twice as many goals. It won't, but both Röémün and Bastanchury are consummate professionals and will do their best to make this experiment work. Bastanchury will be looking to exploit his speed to bang them in, while Röémün will rely on his positional awareness and imposing physique, playing as a poacher.

The team looks to play a vertiginous game, with few passes wasted on recycling possession. Farves live to have the ball on their feet, but also to do something exciting with it. Manguele doubly so. Expect them to press, counter-press and generally look desperate to recover the ball. The further up the pitch you manage to go with the ball, the more in danger they are. However, if you do lose the ball while attacking them, they'll almost always try to start a counterattack. They're very adept at it with their direct passes and astonishing pace, so try to make your chances count. Finally, the three-man defense will use the off-side trap, as it's a natural choice with such a high and, uh, undernumbered defensive line.

When holding a lead, the team is much more eager to recycle possession and wait patiently for a goal, but only relative to their usual state of utter impatience. When chasing a game, though, expect some of the most urgent football the Multiverse has to offer.

Also, players can and will be instructed to switch positions often. Manguele does not care about silly things like whether a striker can make for a good fullback. The element of surprise is important, after all. On that note, do bear in mind that Manguele is famous for being unpredictable, so nothing is set in stone beyond the fact that the team will be hell-bent on scoring goals.

HOME STADIUM


La Fantás — 70,000 seats — located in Ferdullaele, Ferdullaele — inaugurated during cycle 65

Fresh off passing a routine safety inspection that was three decades overdue because of an FFFF oversight, La Fantás is ready to be la Vherderoja's home stadium once again. The colossal stadium is situated in the ex-capital of what used to be the country of Farfadillis, Ferdullaele. It used to have a whopping hundred thousand seats, but ever since the whole anarchy situation, the northeastern stand has been inexplicably on fire, so that's one-fourth of the seats gone, plus those too close to the fire to be considered safe by Farf standards. And yes, those exist. Nobody can quite explain how the stand has managed to continue burning for about eighteen years. Pagan religions are common in Farfadillis, and they mostly venerate fire, so if you ask around you'll likely get some magical explanations. We are not saying the God of Fire is raining its wrath upon Ferdullaele, but we are saying that stand should've stopped burning long ago. Or, at least, the fire should've propagated to the other stands. We are also saying that if La Fantás were a map of Farfadillis, it would be Ferdullaele that is burning, being the most northeastern ethnostate. Again, speculation, but worth pointing out. We've gone on a tangent now. Anyway, huge stadium, fire, don't get burned, don't involve yourself with the surrounding ethnic tension.

PLAYER RECORDS

MOST CAPS


MOST GOALS

ROLEPLAY PERMISSIONS

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:

Godmod scoring events: Yes, but Jíí must neither score nor assist any goals.
RP injuries to my players: Yes, but I decide severity.
Godmod injuries to my players: TG me first.
Give red cards to my players: Yes.
Godmod other events: TG me first.

Style Modifier: +5

[Cassadaigua]

Team Cassadaigua- World Cup 90

Coach- Brittany Byers (54)
With Stephanie Sweeney now serving as the President of CASE, a new manager was needed for the Fillies for the first time since our return. Byers was the logical choice, since she had often been the backup national team manager, anyway. Has coached in the Copa Rushmori on multiple occasions, and was an assistant to Sweeney in World Cup 87, before being named the manager of the team prior to World Cup 88. Since that point, the results have been positive, so Brittany continues in this position for #90. As a player, the ex-defender played in World Cups 78 and 79, and was the captain of those teams. Also led Brattleboro FC to a national championship during her tenure there, but she no longer manages at the domestic level to focus on the national team.

Assistant- Hannah Shanley (Starksville United) (44)
Starting defender from World Cups 80-83, and then served as a regular substitute in World Cup 84. Has served in this role since World Cup 85, and that includes while she was still active as a player for a little while.

Starters in Green
Subs in Blue
Reserves in Red

Goalkeepers:
#31- Cynthia Kerr (27) (Victoriaville South End)- Sub CR 38 & 39, Reserve WC 89, CR 37, Starter DBC 49
#30- Katie Schnapper (30) (Concord Heights Suburban)- Starter CR 38 & 39, Sub WC 88 & 89, CR 36 & 37, Starter DBC 48
#20- Stacie Thornton (22) (New Lakeland Soccer Club)- Sub DBC 51

There are some surprises here. First off all, the familiar starter of recent Cups, Danielle Cotter is now 34 years of age, and while she still had a strong season with Grande Mountain, she withdrew her name from consideration for the World Cup due to personal reasons. The expected starter then, if you followed the depth chart from the last Cup would have been Schnapper over Kerr, but Cynthia Kerr has simply been outstanding with Victoriaville South End for several years now, and Concord Heights Suburban finishing 13th on the table did not help Katie, even though that was more a result of that team’s lack of scoring. Cynthia Kerr is not a rookie here, and started three games during qualifying in World Cup 89. Stacie Thornton is the top young keeper in the nation, and may get a chance to get in a game or two, depending on how the marathon qualifying campaign ends up.

Defenders:
#2- Michelle Graves (32) (Victoriaville City)- Starter WC 86-89, Sub WC 85 & CR 38, Starter CR 35 & 36, DBC 47 & Sub CR 34 (Team Captain)
#4- Sierra Swift (31) (Grande Mountain)- Starter CR 37, Sub WC 85-89, CR 35 & 36, Starter DBC 47
#3- Summer Speers (31) (Felswyr, Chromatika)- Starter CR37 & 38, Reserve DBC 47, CR 35 & 36, WC 86, 87, & 89, Sub WC 88
#6- Caitlyn Kaleta (27) (Brattleboro FC)- Starter WC 88 & 89, DBC 49 & CR 37-39
#24- Sarah Bayne (27) (Brattleboro Westside)- Starter DBC 49, CR 37-39; Sub WC 89, Reserve WC 88
#21- Shannon McCausland (25) (Winchester City)- Starter CR 39, Reserve CR 38, WC 89
#32- Tara Keane (26) (Victoriaville City)- Sub DBC 49 & CR 39, Reserve CR 37-38, WC 89
#28- Peyton Miller (23) (Rutland FC)- Starter DBC 51, CR 39

This is the one area of the field where you are not going to see many changes. Three is one significant one, however, and that is the departure of 34-year old Katie Standish. This came as a bit of a surprise, as she is still playing at a high level with Concord Heights City. Reports are that she was offered a sub or a reserve role with the team, and that she declined it. Otherwise, the other three starters (Graves, Speers, and Kaleta) are all back and Swift is a veteran who has started before. Kaleta is the most physical of this group. Others will make the most of their playing time.

Midfielders:
#9- Morgan Rosenblatt (28) (AFC Treson, Nephara)- Starter WC 87 & 88. DBC 48 & 49, CR 36-39
#34- Danielle Porter (32) (Concord Heights City)- Starter CR 39; Sub WC 86-89, Reserve WC 84 & 85, Sub CR 34-38
#25- Allison Rice (27) (Victoriaville South End)- Starter CR 39, Sub WC 87-89 & CR 37-38, Starter DBC 49
#8- Krystal Sherwin (23) (Brattleboro Westside)- Starter DBC 51, CR 39
#36- Tara Kriedel (28) (Shearwater, Kelssek)- Reserve WC 88, 89 & CR 38, Starter DBC 49 & CR 39
#37- Sarah Giles (31) (Brattleboro Westside)- Reserve WC 86-89; Starter DBC 47, Sub CR 36 & 39, Reserve CR 35 & 38
#38- Kaylee Carraway (24) (Victoriaville South End)- International Debut
#44- Caitlin Morton (24) (Victoriaville City)- Starter DBC 51, Reserve CR 39

For Cup and Cup, there had been tremendous stability in the midfield for Team Cassadaigua. All good things must come to an end, which can happen when so many players are the same or similar in age. Now, only Morgan Rosenblatt returns as someone who started from World Cup 89. Meghan Wolcott will really be missed by this team, and if there is any struggling with this team, the absence of Wolcott may be more of a reason than the absence of Rachel Schanke up front, who also moves on. Long-time sub Danielle Porter gets a chance to start, and she turned down a lower kit number, saying #34 has been with her throughout, so why change now. Rice beat out Kriedel in what was seen as a close call for that starting spot. The youngster Sherwin on the opposite wing as Rosenblatt was much more expected. In being assigned #8, clearly the plan is for her to be here for a while. Allison Rice successfully campaigned for Kaylee Carraway to get a chance at this level.

Forwards:
#12- Jenna Frontiera (27) (Brattleboro FC)- Starter WC 88 & 89, CR 38 & 39; Sub DBC 49, Reserve CR 37
#23- Bayley Stanton (27) (Concord Heights City)- Reserve WC 88 & 89, CR 36 & 37, Sub CR 39, Starter DBC 47 & CR 38
#19- Chloe Anderson (20) (Montreal Koreana, Quebec)- Starter DBC 51
#26- Rachel Boldin (20) (Victoriaville South End)- Starter DBC 51
#27- Madison McClain (33) (Jinja City, Banija)- Starter WC 86 & 87; CR 34, 35, 37 & 39, Sub WC 84, 85, 88 & 89; CR 38.
#29- Loreen Hazen (30) (Falourr, Eura)- Starter CR 38, Sub WC 86-89, CR 38 & 39, Reserve WC 85; Sub DBC 47, CR 35, DBC 49, Reserve CR 37

Let us take a moment to remember how great Rachel Schanke was for this group. Her tenure, starting from WC 84-89, and first appearing as a teenager in WC 81 was very impressive. It may be easy for CASE to decide to retire her #71, since that’s not usually going to be a number in demand, but for now that decision has not been made. The new starter is Bayley Stanton, who was Schanke’s teammate with Concord Heights City. Stanton is no stranger to this roster, and is in the primer of her career. Jenna Frontiera has been brought along to be the “next one” in much the same manner as Schanke was, and now it’s her time to be the leader. With Meghan Wolcott also gone, Frontiera as well as Morgan Rosenblatt in the midfield will need to be the new on-field leaders, but their time is now. Elsewhere, Brittany Byers was extremely impressed with Chloe Anderson’s season in Quebec with Montreal Koreana as well Rachel Boldin’s season with Victoriaville South End. Instead of choosing between them, Byers not only put both on the roster but also elevated each of them to potentially get a lot of playing time. Madison McClain will be in her last World Cup. Loreen Hazen is probably the one getting the short end of the stick with the quick elevation of Anderson and Boldin, but she’s not one to complain about it.

Team Info:

Formation: 4-4-2
People from Cassadaigua are referred to as Cassadagans.
Team nickname: Fillies. Also, we are commonly referred to as the Dagans

Home Stadium & City information:
Dagan Airways Stadium (Capacity: 83,000), Concord Heights

RP Permissions:
My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Godmod scoring events: Yes
RP injuries to my players: Yes (only say they are hurt, please)
Godmod injuries to my players: No
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes
Give red cards to my players: Yes (No more than one more than you give yourself)
Godmod other events: No

Style Modifier: + 2.7


Kits: (Pink= home, White= away, Black= keeper or third. Thanks Donnacona!)

If there is a conflict with the white kit, the team will wear pink.

Retired Kit Numbers:
#1 is retired in honor of Allison Salamida
#5 is retired in honor of Michelle Fuller
#7 is retired in honor of Shannon Myers
#10 is retired in honor of Brittany Lawton
#11 is retired in honor of Courtney Ferguson
#13 is retired in honor of Meaghan Bateman
#14 is retired in honor of Stacie Kerrigan-Fraser
#15 is retired in honor of Erica Lambert
#17 is retired in honor of Jessica Schanke
#18 is retired in honor of Taylor Connolly
#22 is retired in honor of Lupe Enriquez
#33 is retired in honor of Hannah Ranucci

[Hapilopper]

TEAM HAPILOPPER
Full Nation Name: The Dominion of Hapilopper
Trigramme: HAP
Nickname: The Haps
Team Colors: Blue, Green and White

Info:
As is typical, there are questions that surround Team Hapilopper. The team signed up, then withdrew, and re-signed up very late in the run, the result of a player's lockout from the team. When the lockout resolved itself, the team, led by head coach Thom Perkins and player-coach Nathan Ellis, has vowed to come into the World Cup with all guns blazing. And after all, everyone pretty much agreed that the Haps needed to be, at the very least, in the World Cup. There is practically no turnover from the last World Cup to this one, with the team sitting out the AOCAF due to the lockout, and with Nathan Ellis wanting to keep his team intact as much as possible. This is becoming more and more his team, a team that he vows will, one day, make it to the World Cup proper. However, a change could be coming with a rumored merger of Wreckeria into Hapilopper...

Style Mod: +5

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my goalscorers: Yes
Godmod scoring events: TG me first, or ping me on the NS Sports Discord, and we'll talk about it
RP injuries to my players: Yes, but TG me if you want to do something serious
Godmod injuries to my players: TG me first, or ping me on the NS Sports Discord, and we'll talk about it
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes
Hand out red cards to my players: TG me first, or ping me on the NS Sports Discord, and we'll talk about it
Godmod other events: Yes, but TG me first
RP Coronavirus-related events: No. A RL pandemic does not exist in Hapilopper and Hapiloppians do not have it.

COACHING STAFF:
HEAD COACH: Thom Perkins
ASSISTANT COACH: Nathan Ellis
ASSISTANT MANAGER: Anthony Welch
GOALKEEPING COACH: Willy Stone
TRAINER: Marc James
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR: Jim McNeil
PHYSIO: Russ Oliver

Stadium:
Capital Stadium, Hapilopper City, Hapilopper
Built: 1970 | Seating Capacity: 66,025 | Open-Air | Artificial Turf

(Pictured: Capital Stadium in gridiron configuration)
Capital Stadium, Hapilopper's de facto national stadium, is the last of Hapilopper's classic cookie-cutter venues, used for a variety of applications, including the Hapilopper City Nationals baseball team, the Hapilopper National Baseball Team and is the home of Team Hapilopper. As is custom with cookie-cutter stadiums, the park is completely symmetrical and is surrounded by multiple decks of stands, typically filled with screaming fans when the home team is doing well. Back in the 1970s, the HC Nationals, and their vaunted "National Machine" dominated Hapiloppian baseball, and brought over four million fans through the turnstiles on six occasions. Hapiloppian fans have vowed to come to Capital Stadium in force for Team Hapilopper games. Typically, Hapiloppian fans, including the members of the "Traveling Thrashers" supporters group are among the wildest fans in sport, and promise to be exactly that for the World Cup. Expect to see fans dancing along to 1970s funk music, slamming drums as loudly as possible, waving their flags, and throwing streamers for every Hapiloppian goal.

Uniforms:

On the top row, on left, is Team Hapilopper's normal kit, to be worn at most matches. On the right is Team Hapilopper's alternate jersey, to be worn against Audioslavia, Abanhfleft and Kimi-Suomi.
On the bottom row is the kit to be worn by Team Hapilopper goalkeepers.

THE PLAYERS:

#1 - BILLY SOLOMON | Goalkeeper | Age: 24 | Kicks: Left | twii.tur: @billy_solomon | Club: Hap City Highway Patrol
Style of Play: Sweeper Keeper | Speed: Slow | Physicality: Low | Attitude: Intense
Billy Solomon will be the first to tell you that he's a little bit nervous being out there. One of the new breed of Hapiloppian footballers, Solomon is not as well-known as some of his counterparts in Hapiloppian football, and certainly not as famous as his direct predecessor, Cooter Harris. But that's just fine. He's still young, and he's got a bright future ahead of him. He's a highly efficient goalkeeper as well, averaging one goal allowed per 135 minutes of play. Away from the pitch, Solomon is known for sharing uplifting images over social media, with the intention of "leaving a smile on everyone's face, whenever I can. We've got to make this world a better place."

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#2 - LEWIS PRYOR | Defenseman/Left Wingback | Age: 23 | Kicks: Right | twii.tur: @pryor60 | Club: The Soldiers of Hap City
Style of Play: Zone Defense | Speed: Fast | Physicality: Moderate | Attitude: Professional
For two years now, Lewis Pryor has patrolled the backfield of Capital Stadium with frightening precision, being able to stop an offensive effort with tremendous ease. His style of play is seen as "physical without going too far," and while Lewis will take a card or two, that's almost to be expected from him playing defense. Last year, Lewis accrued 11 yellow cards and three red cards - two because of card accumulation and one straight red, and donated money to a local children's hospital for each card received. Lewis said he modeled it off of HTN's highly controversial "They Crash, You Win!" sweepstakes from the Hapiloppian Grand Prix.

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#3 - ACE BOONE | Defenseman/Right Wingback | Age: 25 | Kicks: Right | twii.tur: (none) | Club: West Hampton Sports Club
Style of Play: Man-To-Man | Speed: Medium-Fast | Physicality: Moderate | Attitude: Antisocial
You remember those annoying jerks in high school that would try to piss you off any chance they got? The one that would make your life miserable, or at least try to, as you tried to get from class to class? Ace Boone most likely patterns himself off of these kinds of people. Hell, he probably was one in high school. These aren't the kind of people that will stuff you into a gym locker or drench you at the water fountain, but they're the ones that are annoying pests, and will say the most obnoxious things to you to try to piss you off. Ace plays man-to-man defense that way, getting right up in the face of a midfielder or a striker. Rumors persist about Boone saying some real obnoxious things to forwards, too, but he's not talking.

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#4 - JEROLD DICKMAN | Defenseman/Defensive Sweeper | Age: 21 | Kicks: Left | twii.tur: @JerryDMan | Club: Hap City Highway Patrol
Style of Play: Zone Defense | Speed: Fast | Physicality: Oh Hell Yes | Attitude: Asshole
Amazingly, Jerold Dickman didn't get himself kicked off the national team squad, something he considers something of a major accomplishment in his own right. That speaks for both his growing maturity and the fact that he has gelled more with his teammates than the last time he was on a national team squad. That, of course, was that Sporting World Cup squad, where Dickman started a massive brawl with the Xanneria Under-18 squad in Taeshan. Since then, Dickman got the professional help he needed, and eventually the Hapilopper City Highway Patrol squad came calling. With that, Dickman evolved to be one of the premier defenders in Hapiloppian football, with some comparing him to a younger Nathan Ellis. The future looks very bright, if he can behave himself.

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#5 - NATHAN ELLIS | Defenseman/Centerback Stopper/Player-Coach | Age: 34 | Kicks: Right | twii.tur: @NateEllis | Club: Southfell United (Nephara)
Style of Play: Homicidal | Speed: Medium-Fast | Physicality: Oh Hell Yes | Attitude: A Father to his Men
Nathan Ellis, the final original player from that Baptism of Fire 70 squad, is most likely the reason that Hapilopper is even here in the first place. Ellis has been promoted to the assistant coach position on the squad, serving as the second-in-command to Thom Perkins, and pitsiders watching Team Hapilopper in the last World Cup were hardly surprised. The old Nathan Ellis, who would just as soon kill you as he would take the ball away from you, is still there on the pitch. However, off the pitch, he has become a mentor to many of the national team players. His teammates look to him for advice, and he'll fight for them for their ability to play. The team had planned on sitting out World Cup 90 owing to a lockout of national teams, but Ellis reportedly went to the bargaining table and, according to at least one witness, threatened to cut off at least one person's head if the team missed the World Cup qualifiers.

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#6 - MAVERICK KING | Midfielder | Age: 24 | Kicks: Left | twii.tur: @MavKing | Club: United Hampton Cities
Style of Play: Defensive | Speed: Medium | Physicality: Heavy | Attitude: Professional
With a name like "Maverick King," you probably have to think he got a lot of attention when he was in school. He probably heard it all the time from his classmates. "You're the Maverick King?" kids would ask. "You look like a fat chump to me!" All the jokes. All the nastiness. And Maverick King wanted to get past it. And then one day he snapped, body-slamming a bully to the ground. A teacher, concerned about what could happen, told Maverick to consider getting into soccer. And so he did, channeling his anger and frustration into soccer, being a better player, and getting in shape. He takes the heckling in stride and channels it to become a better footballer.

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#7 - JAMES HUDDLESTON | Midfielder | Age: 25 | Kicks: Right | twii.tur: (none) | Club: FC Buckridge
Style of Play: Defensive | Speed: Fast | Physicality: Moderate | Attitude: Determined
So, you know how major sports stars get off a bus and arrive at the stadium with those huge headphones covering their ears? Many listen to all kinds of music. Country music. House music. Rock music. Metal. Rap. Jimmy Huddleston, however, is listening to old radio broadcasts from the HASCAR Radio Network, which does the radio coverage of the HASCAR Challenge Cup stock car racing series in Hapilopper, as well as the Super Skychief 500 NSSCRA race. Jimmy's father, Greg, is the chief announcer for the network, and has been for over 25 years. Jimmy Huddleston could be listening to last year's Super Skychief 500 and the bone-chilling call of Drake Stevenson chasing down Kai Qiang. Jimmy says it gets him in the right frame of mind to play ball, and to play his brand of defensive football. And there's few players in Hapilopper that can play the midfield like Jimmy Huddleston can.

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#8 - WILLIAM ALTENBERRY | Midfielder | Age: 23 | Kicks: Right | twii.tur: @William_Altenberry | Club: Pinkerton City SC
Style of Play: Offensive | Speed: Fast | Physicality: Heavy | Attitude: Friendly
William Altenberry has already said he's a Pinkerton lifer. Born and raised in Pinkerton, a smaller town on the southern part of Hapilopper, Altenberry enjoys playing in front of those he has known his entire life. Teachers, school friends, his youth group at church, his relatives - ALL the relatives, Altenberry enjoys going out there, jockeying for position against his opponents and occasionally scoring goals that he'll invariably dedicated to his high school sweetheart, Ashley. How sweet. But there's a different side of Altenberry on the pitch that his very friendly nature belies. Altenberry can - and will - get into card trouble as he fights for the ball. Not on the level of, say, Nate Ellis or Jerold Dickman, but he'll go for it.

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#9 - HERB NORTHROP | Midfielder | Age: 23 | Kicks: Left | twii.tur: @herb_northrop | Club: FC Buckridge
Style of Play: Offensive | Speed: Medium-Fast | Physicality: Normal | Attitude: Professional
Herbert Northrop, one of many, many players from Hapilopper's infamous Sporting World Cup teams, is one of the most spiritual members of a Hapiloppian football team that has existed. A graduate of Southland Christian Academy in Buckridge, Northrop makes sure to say a prayer before he hits the pitch, and when he scores a goal, he drops to one knee and says a prayer to the Good Lord Above for allowing him to score a goal. You won't see Northrop pulling off cheap shots like Jerold Dickman, and you won't see him attempting to end someone's career (or life) like Nathan Ellis. That's not what he does. Instead, he tries to play as professionally as he can, as cleanly as he can, as effectively as he can. And his style is quite effective, leading the Hapiloppian League in midfielder goals last year with 12.

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#10 - PETER ROBSON | Forward | Age: 23 | Kicks: Right | twii.tur: @PeteRobson | Club: FC Surrey
Style of Play: Creative | Speed: Fast | Physicality: Low | Attitude: Professional
Pete Robson, one of two forwards for Team Hapilopper, was second in goals last year with 36, leading FC Surrey to second place in the Hapiloppian League, a surprising statistic considering FC Surrey, or sports in Surrey at all for that matter, have been known for their success. In fact, the most noteworthy thing in sport in Surrey lately has been the backlash to a ballpark in the northern Surrey suburbs. Instead of thinking about all of the failures that have plagued sports in Surrey over the years, Pete Robson put his head down and did what he did best - score goals, and he scored a hell of a lot of them. Away from the field, Robson is a key member of a group in Surrey that calls themselves "The Asskickers," a group from Surrey Perimeter College that held some damned spectacular parties in the style of Fernie Fairburn's old parties at that school.

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#11 - TOBY BRYSON | Forward | Age: 22 | Kicks: Left | twii.tur: @tobyb90 | Club: The Soldiers of Hapilopper City
Style of Play: Straightforward | Speed: Fast | Physicality: Low | Attitude: Relaxed
The man in the Ernie Stevenson role, Toby Bryson has adapted to the position quite well. He doesn't pull off the "hop-skip-holy shit" goals that his predecessor was able to perform, but that's not what Toby does. He doesn't go for style points, he goes for goals, and that's that. While there had been pressure at the start of the run over concerns that Toby wouldn't be able to match up to Ernie Stevenson, many pitsiders have agreed that Toby is his own man and he'll still get those goals scored, just in his own specific way and in his own style. He doesn't need to be Ernie, he contends. He needs to be himself. Away from the pitch, Toby has gained positive attention for his work helping out in the soup kitchens in the southside of Hapilopper City.

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#12 - MORRIS JAMISON | Forward | Age: 22 | Kicks: Right | twii.tur: @jamisonmo | Club: Hap City Highway Patrol
Style of Play: Scrappy | Speed: Fast | Physicality: High | Attitude: Antisocial
Morris Jamison will have you believe that he should be the one in the Ernie Stevenson slot. He should be the one wearing the number 11. After all, he'll be the first to tell you he's scrapped for everything he's ever had. Barely making the team at Conrad Saylor High School, before impressing the coaches enough to make him the lead striker. Riding the bench on the SWC side, before amazing his teammates at the Highway Patrol enough to give him that much more time for the coaches to see him. He's worked for everything he's got and damn it, he's going to make damn sure that Thom Perkins makes him start a match or two. Students at Saylor High arriving by bus in the morning have seen the lights on in the stadium as the sun rises. They'll see Jamison, by himself, practicing pivot moves and long-distance shots on goal. And if that's the case, he's been there all night.

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#13 - ELIAS MOON | Forward | Age: 22 | Kicks: Right | twii.tur: @eliasmoon | Club: The Soldiers of Hapilopper City
Style of Play: Creative | Speed: Medium | Physicality: Low | Attitude: Creative
On the other hand, Elias Moon is just happy to be here. Since barely making the SWC squad a few years ago, Moon has made a living on trying out as many trick shots on goal as he can. He wants to be just like Ernie Stevenson, although without the other parts of Ernie Stevenson. In other words, he's a trick-shot artist and that's it. His videos of trick shots have gone viral on social media, like, most recently, a goal scored from the back of a moving minivan circling around the pitch of Capital Stadium, a stunt that impressed both Hapiloppian fans and angered the Hapilopper National Baseball Team after it led to some damage to the artificial turf at the stadium. But while his goal scoring is on point, his fundamentals could use some work, and that's why he's riding the bench.

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#20 - KERRY SPALDING | Midfielder | Age: 23 | Kicks: Right | twii.tur: @k-spalding | Club: Raceway FC
Style of Play: Offensive | Speed: Fast | Physicality: Rough | Attitude: Moron
Veteran observers will tell you that a Hapiloppian sports team, it just so seems, just has to have at least one idiot on it. They're a great ball player or race car driver, but they do stupid things. Chris Holmes put an iguana in Kai Qiang's car. Nolan Jefferson stole a bullpen cart and crashed it into a gas station. Kerry Spalding, meanwhile, missed half the season last year after a night of bowling at Sparky's Lanes, a popular bowling alley in Buckridge. While there, Spalding ran down a bowling lane like an idiot and attempted to shoot it from point blank range. Unfortunately, he slipped, fell and landed flat on his face, twisting both of his ankles and breaking his nose. What an idiot. There is a unfortunate belief, and this seems to support it, that Hapiloppian athletes can be the biggest dingbats in international sport.

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#21 - PIERS ADCOCK | Midfielder | Age: 21 | Kicks: Right | twii.tur: (none) | Club: Peoria FC
Style of Play: Defensive | Speed: Medium | Physicality: Yeah, it's there alright | Attitude: Asshole
What is it about people named "Piers"? Piers Adcock, defensive midfielder for Team Hapilopper, is that kind of player you just want to punch out. Not because he's being stupid, but because it seems like he's so god damn full of himself. He has to look his absolute best, the world has to revolve around him - hell, before a training session leading up to the start of World Cup 89, Piers marched into the locker room and declared "the future of Hapiloppian football has just arrived, and that future is me!" He's lucky Nate Ellis didn't go over and pop him in the mouth. But the point was made. Piers has a very arrogant attitude, even more so for a backup player. When he does get playing time, he'll play as dirty as the rest of them, something that DID get him punched by midfielder Maverick King during a training session. We'll see how this attitude develops.

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#22 - RUFUS HARTLEY | Midfielder | Age: 22 | Kicks: Left | twii.tur: @r-p-hartley | Club: Pinkerton City SC
Style of Play: Offensive | Speed: Fast | Physicality: He's named Rufus, what do you expect | Attitude: Brawler
Just so you know, Rufus Parnell Hartley is a nice guy. He'll be the first donating at church. He tips well at restaurants. He helps at the soup kitchen if needed. But on the field, he's one of those guys that will get into a brawl on the pitch if someone wrongs him. He'll drop a player with the kind of tackle that makes Nathan Ellis wish he had pulled that on Alexis Fotellis. But he'll also score goals if needed, scoring nine last year for Pinkerton. He'll be a dominating presence on the offensive side of the pitch, making other players bend to his will, by force if need be. Away from the pitch, Hartley's family owns dozens of Jane's Diner franchises all around the Pinkerton area, to the point where some have called Hartley "the heir to the all-night diner".

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#23 - ORAL ROUNDTREE | Midfielder | Age: 22 | Kicks: Right | twii.tur: @roundtree25 | Club: United Hampton Cities
Style of Play: Hybrid | Speed: Medium | Physicality: Moderate | Attitude: Professional
So imagine going through life with the name "Oral." Poor Oral's parents had nine months and they came up with Oral. His classmates had a field day with that name. That was, until he started playing football. There's a story that goes around Michael Bell High in North Hampton about how a student in a physical education class had spent the entire day getting on Oral's case about his name, with all of THOSE jokes. Once they got onto the soccer pitch, that student stopped making those jokes. Oral had nutmegged him and made him look like a complete idiot. And that's what he does. He doesn't let the jokes bother him, he just gets the job done and turns the jokers into the jokes like he's always done. He scored five goals for UHC last year and those goals came in some real clutch times, helping the team to fourth place in the Hapiloppian League standings last year.

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#24 - PARKER MATHIS | Midfielder | Age: 20 | Kicks: Left | twii.tur: @HAPFirstDude | Club: West River FC
Style of Play: Defensive | Speed: Fast | Physicality: Heavy | Attitude: Intense
The youngest member of Team Hapilopper could very well be its most controversial. Parker Mathis, you see, is the son of William Mathis, the President of Hapilopper. And oh boy, the claims of "nepotism" and "favoritism" rang out like nothing else. But those that cried the loudest were those that knew the least. While Mathis won't shy away from who his father is, he doesn't play like he was entitled to anything. He's a vicious player that could serve as either a defenseman or a midfielder, depending on where he's needed. And oh yeah, he'll get into card trouble, all right. Last year, surprisingly, in his rookie season, he led the Hapiloppian League in red cards with five, and also led the league in Presidential ass-thrashings, too. Rumor has it that William Mathis himself went down into the West River locker room after a couple of games and ripped his son a new one for playing like a complete douchebag. His teammates aren't talking.

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#30 - FABIAN TRELOAR | Defenseman | Age: 22 | Kicks: Right | twii.tur: @treloar | Club: Pinkerton City SC
Style of Play: Zone Defense | Speed: Medium | Physicality: Not enough | Attitude: Friendly
So, just for one second, close your eyes and picture in your mind the first thing that comes through your mind when we say "Fabian Treloar." What did he look like? The kind of pretty male that appears on the front of those weird-ass romance novels they sell in supermarkets? That would be incorrect. This guy's got a dingy dark mullet, he's a little chubby, and he's far from the kind of person that ladies dream of. He reads comic books and streams video games. On the pitch, though, Fabian can stop an offensive from the middle, and when he does, he does it very efficently. He's not a cheap bastard about it, he's just efficent. If he gets a card, it's by total accident. Many suggest he has a bright future ahead, but it wouldn't hurt him to get a little more physical, a little dirtier, and quite frankly, there's no shame in getting a card or two. In Hapilopper, it's to be expected.

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#31 - QUINTIN MONTAGUE | Defenseman | Age: 22 | Kicks: Right | twii.tur: @q-mont18 | Club: Garvinson Trojans
Style of Play: Man-To-Man | Speed: Fast | Physicality: Moderate | Attitude: Professional
Here's a reader. Quintin Montague is one of the biggest readers in Hapiloppian sport. He'll read anything. He'll read an offensive effort. He'll read the Garvinson Picayune. He'll read the lips of a fan in the 17th row. He'll read all the latest popular novels released in Hapilopper. He'll try to read a midfielder's mind as they're racing down the pitch. And he'll read the playbooks ad nauseam. That's a good attitude to have, and it's a good trait. But what Montague doesn't have is that killer instinct to be a regular starter, at least, not yet. He's been psyched out by opposing players a little too much for Team Hapilopper's liking. Members of the coaching staff are working on this, though. How they're working on it, well, watch this space. It might involve Nathan Ellis and some drill sergeant tactics, which sounds a little frightening on its face.

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#32 - ASHLEY STANFORD | Defenseman | Age: 23 | Kicks: Right | twii.tur: @stanford-the-kicker | Club: Border City United
Style of Play: Zone Defense | Speed: Fast | Physicality: Oh Hell Yeah | Attitude: Ruthless
The second woman to make it to a Hapilopper national football team, Ashley Stanford is not here to look pretty, nor is she here to make friends with anyone. She's here to kick some ass, and with Border City United last year, she did exactly that, famously breaking the collarbone of UHC striker Shelley Linwood with a cheap shot clothesline as he was on his way to bring a goal into the back of the net. And she didn't give two shits. When asked after the game if she had any remorse for breaking his collarbone, her response was simple: "I'm not paid to think about that. He shouldn't have come up to goal. My job is to stop him." With that kind of attitude, it's wondered if she'll take the Nate Ellis role after he retires from play, whenever that is.

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#33 - LEVI BATESON | Defenseman | Age: 21 | Kicks: Left | twii.tur: @levi_bateson | Club: West Hampton Sports Club
Style of Play: Man-To-Man | Speed: Medium | Physicality: Sufficient | Attitude: Relaxed
Known more for his prowess on the saxophone than his prowess on the pitch, Levi Bateson nevertheless gets by with his play for the West Hampton Sports Club, which, before you get any ideas, is more than enough to stop an offensive effort if need be. Some suggest that Bateson's style of play is a throwback to the pre-World Cup days, when Hapiloppian footballers would play a more relaxed style of football. That's not a compliment. It's removed from the hair-on-fire, balls-to-the-wall style of play that has developed since Hapilopper started playing international football. Either way, he's still good at it, good enough to make the national team. As for his saxophone prowess, it's magnificent. Bateson plays for a band that tours across the Hampton Cities, and his saxophone solos are among the most popular parts of their concerts.

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#60 - KENNY SHELLEY | Goalkeeper | Age: 22 | Kicks: Right | twii.tur: (none) | Club: FC Surrey
Style of Play: Roving Keeper | Speed: Medium | Physicality: Low | Attitude: Excitable
Kenny Shelley will be the first to tell you that he's not expecting much in the way of playing time. He's a servicable keeper for FC Surrey, but good enough to get an assignment on the national team. He's averaged around 97 minutes per goal allowed, which is good, but not great. Many suggest that his best days are well ahead of him, as with most of the Hapiloppian team. Could he be another Cooter Harris? It's hard to say. At least he has the persona down pat. Shelley drives a 1986 Major pick-up truck, a truck he's had since high school. He's carried everything from lumber to dirt to his girlfriend in the back of that truck, and it's likely he loves that truck more than life itself.

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#90 - DUKE STAMP | Goalkeeper | Age: 21 | Kicks: Left | twii.tur: @stamperHAP | Club: Kingsland Warriors
Style of Play: Traditional | Speed: Slow | Physicality: Low | Attitude: Moron
By now, you've seen the videos by now, or at least, we hope you've seen the videos. Duke Stamp decided one day to try out the concept of automotive buoyancy. So he drove his car as fast as he could into the pool of one of his teammates. The car went right in the pool and proved the theory that automotive buoyancy, for the most part, is total bullshit. Worse, it was a $65,000 Preston Super Skychief that he had just bought off the dealership floor, a car that had 25 miles on it. So Duke Stamp wound up ruining a brand new, very nice car just to try out this idiotic theory that cars can float. On the pitch, Stamp is an efficient goalkeeper, averaging 125 minutes per goal allowed, but he's relegated to keeper no. 3 because of his idiotic behavior.

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TYPICAL LINEUP AND SUBS:

[Tumbra]

THE TUMBRAN NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM
The Black Eagles

IMPORTANT OOC NOTE: For all intents and purposes, this Tumbra that began contesting in WCQ87 is an entirely new nation. They have no recollection of their earlier exploits from WC70-80, because that simply didn't exist for this Tumbra. Any and all similarities to the nation of the similar name can and should be construed as glitches in the Multiverse. You may, however, make muted references to "having done this before" or something. For a detailed explanation of how this came to be, read these RPs.

The Tumbran National Football Team is Tumbra's main representative in all association football competitions for national associations. Making its debut at the 87th World Cup Qualifiers, the team currently ranks 30th in the world. The team is controlled by the Tumbran Football Federation, which is also the governing body of football in Tumbra. Also known as the Black Eagles, or affectionately the Eagles, the team competes in the World Cup and its related competitions; it also participates in the Campionato Esportiva, also sends teams to the Di Bradini Cup for Under-21s, in which the team won its 51st incarnation, and the Under-18 World Cup, in which the team won it's 13th incarnation, and finished runner-up on the occasion that it hosted the tournament, in its 15th run.

A surprise Campionato Esportiva victory, the first senior honour for a Tumbran team, sees this squad with renewed purpose as they go into the gauntlet that is the World Cup qualifiers once more. The expectation is, once again, to qualify for the World Cup; the only question is whether they will be subject to the lottery of a playoff or whether they'll make it automatically this time.

Prioritising defence and counterattacking, Yuan Zilai's 4-2-3-1 returns; and the emergence of more of the Nine that won the U18WC in Zeta Reka continues, with Valerie Wells and Julie Hardaker making it into the squad for this tournament, evidently having impressed overseas. A new team crest and kit, too, arrive with the qualification to the World Cup; many are hoping this will lead the Black Eagles into a new era of unparalleled success.

Please refer to this post for the names of the final 23 players that have been brought to the World Cup.

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Coaching Staff
Pos            Staff Member          Age  Prev.Club
Manager        YUAN Zilai (袁子赖)    58	  Yuezhou NT
Asst. Manager  Peter Gabriel         41   Straton FC
Coach (Atk)    Gabriel Watson        56   Hesham FC
Coach (Def)    John McGann           58   Delphi Lions
Coach (GK)     Callum Randolph-Watts 46   Fraser Valley FC
Head Physio    Lucy Reynolds         42   --
Physio         Joseph Smith          68   --
Scout          Viv Watson            61   Tavistock Athletic

The Manager

Yuan, 57, managed the Yuezhou Dragons in their debut cycle in the World Cup, finishing a miraculous third as a ninth seed, beating countries like Northwest Kalactin and Eraman — before bringing Yuezhou to the quarterfinals of the Copa Rushmori 36. A difficult start to the World Cup 87 cycle saw him lose his job, however. Slated to take on the job at AC Valanari, visa issues meant he was never able to take on the job — and was a free agent until the approach from the national team to replace the recently-departed Marco Hemmings. Prior to his foray in international football, he also served as a coach for WNS Nangang.

Touted as a defensive manager, Yuan chose to set the Dragons up with five defenders during his time with them; but has already indicated his preference for playing with four at the back in Tumbra. Utilising an aggressive midfield press, the Black Eagles fall into a 5-4-1 in defence, with the defensive midfielder dropping back to provide an extra man in defence. With the ball, it's fast, one-touch counterattacking; constant running is the name of the game here.

The Roster

Goalkeepers
No  Pos  Player			Sex	Age  	Caps	Cln	Club
1   GK	 John Lennon		M	33	61	24	Lakewood City
12  GK	 Nick Barker		M	27	15	6	FC Inter Nantwich
13  GK	 Frank Johnson		M	24	2	0	Abingdon Celtic [TLI]
24  GK	 George Danvers		M	21 	0	0	Columbia City

Lennon keeps the n.1 jersey, 24 clean sheets in 61 appearances highlighting his prowess for the national team. With his active sweeper-keeper playstyle, comfort with his feet and steadiness in the area, as well as shot stopping abilities, Lennon has not let go of the number 1 jersey since he stepped into the fold. The fact that his contemporary and crosstown rival Louis Addison has retired from the national team, sick of playing second fiddle to a musician, retired only helped Lennon consolidate his grip on that green jersey. Nick Barker is a more traditional shot-stopper, and graduates to being Lennon's first understudy; a run of games in the Eagles' Cup and Nantwich's run to several Republic Cups proving his undoubted prowess. He'll be waiting for Lennon himself to hang up his gloves, but Lennon has given zero indication that he's going to do that any time soon.

In the quintessential show of why Tumbran players should move abroad, Frank Johnson returns from the Campionato and the Eagles' Cup; frustrated with playing second fiddle to an established stalwart, he decided to up sticks and move to Abingdon Celtic, a move that paid off handsomely for him when he got noticed by Yuan Zilai. Since then, he's embedded himself into the squad as a goalkeeper adept with his feet. George Danvers, meanwhile, stepped up to don the n.1 jersey for Columbia City at just 20; and his goalkeeping prowess has been a large reason why Columbia have risen up the table as far as they have. A tall (for a 20 year-old), calm and commanding presence in the net, Danvers is staking his claim for a future place in the national team, and early.

Defenders
No  Pos  Player			Sex	Age  	Caps	Goals	Club
2   LB	 Ryan Hughes		M	30	63	1	Lakewood City
18  LB	 Michael Campbell	M	30	11	0	Straton FC
25  LB	 Neal Diamond		M	30	11	0	Lanar [CMT]
34  LB	 Nicholas Moss		M	21	3	0	Miruan City FC [TKT]

4   CB	 Ian Ashburn		M	25	59	2	Lakewood City
5   CB	 Harry Henderson	M	29	85	2	Aleuisia Capital [ZRH]
14  CB	 Stephen Kerr		M	22	18	0	Chromatik [CMT]
20  CB	 Douglas Moore		M	28	18	0	Lakewood United
26  CB	 Raymond Perry		M	27	10	0	Serrapince FC
31  CB	 Louis Paterson		M	28	27	0	Lakewood City
32  CB	 Ben Morgan		M	26	0	0	West Couno United
36  CB	 Albert Legget		M	23	3	0	Stonehouse Athletic [TLI]
41  CB	 Joel Tyler		M	27	1	0	Couno Rangers

3   RB	 Nigel Harris		M	28	26	1	Lakewood United
19  RB	 Chris Carter		M	25	36	2	Lakewood City
27  RB	 Mike Sheppard		M	27	11	0	Kingston FC [QUE]
35  RB	 Neil Crozier		M	22	5	0	Bul Khungur Miners [TKT]

Now 30 but still going strong, Hughes is one of Tumbra's best left-backs; if a bit more defensive one. He uses his passing, strength and vision to great effect; and he can drift into the middle of the defence if needed to provide an extra man there. Michael Campbell was picked despite Straton as a whole disappointing last season; though if anything Tumbra, facing a dearth of talent at left-back, was forced to call him up as a midway between him and Clyde Park defender Jacob Keene. And considering Jacob Keene's Clyde Park finished 12th, it really was a choice between two less appealing alternatives to serve as the main backup for Hughes. A defensive left-back in a similar vein to Hughes, Campbell also serves as Straton captain; something that could bring experience to the backline or cause conflict.

Neal Diamond, who was one of the first Tumbrans to move out of Tumbra into Chromatika, takes the third spot; a more offensive wingback, Diamond's tenacity and energy even at 30 have given him a career at left-back that has seen him break into the Tumbran national team. Arguably, too, he got out of Fraser's sinking ship at the exact correct time; if he'd stayed, there was no telling where Diamond's national team career would be today. Nicholas Moss, of Miruan, is the fourth choice and surprise addition to the squad; an absolute beanstalk of a player, Moss moved abroad from Straton after being released from the academy, and worked his way into Miruan's squad. The most offensive of the four left-backs here, Moss will look to bring a new vision to the left-back spot; even as players like Jacob Keene relentlessly hunt for a spot in the national team framework.

The two-man centre defence Yuan employs typically does so with the clean-shorts/muddy-shorts duo. One defender typically looks to move balls forward from the back, while the other tackles and faces down the striker in one-man attacks. The fight to get into the Tumbran defence is as difficult as ever, with some comparing it to the fight to get into centre midfield. Nine defenders have made the cut; and now it's time for them to shine. Ian Ashburn, of Lakewood, is the quintessential clean-shorts defender, though he's also okay with tackling. Henderson, who moved to Aleuisia a few seasons ago, is more of a tackler; and is the vice-captain of the squad.

Stephen Kerr is the up-and-coming star of this squad, and is a jack-of-all-trades; though his undoubted talent has been overshadowed by questions over what his relationship with teammate Trudy Harrison is. Expect him to start, and often. Douglas Moore and Raymond Perry, two historically underrated and underappreciated defenders, secured their statuses in Tumbran football by moving to Lakewood United and Serrapince respective, and in so doing, becoming parts of proper title challenging squads. Both of them will be looking to usurp the starting role from Ashburn and Henderson, and maybe deny Kerr an easy path to the starting spot of the Tumbran national team that's so clearly in his future. Moore is a more tackling defender, while Perry's more of a passer.

Louis Paterson, the only bearded defender on this team, is a purely tackling midfielder and a pretty good foil to Ashburn's passing at City; physically imposing, he's one of the hard men of this team, and isn't afraid to go in for any challenge. The last three defenders — Ben Morgan, Albert Legget and Joel Tyler — are all wildcard choices, Tyler not having worn the black of the Tumbran national kit since their first exploit in the Cup of Harmony. Morgan got in due to his impressive job leading the West Couno defence; a more passing defender. Legget, who went to the Licentian Isles to try and expand his career, is more of a tackler than a passer; while Tyler, leading a very young Couno defence, can play either role.

A lot of debate was had over who Tumbra's first-choice right-back is. Chris Carter held that accolade last cycle, yet never looked fully comfortable in Yuan Zilai's defence-first system, since he's more used to using his pace and dribbling ability to attack for the Skyblues. He returns, of course, but will have to be happy as second-fiddle. Russell White, by virtue of his form for his old club Clyde, was counted out of contention for a call-up; so there existed yet another gap that needed to be filled. Nigel Harris, who just missed the plane to Tikariot last cycle, thus becomes Yuan's first-choice right-back; an aggressive, straight-talking fullback, Harris has been a key piece in Lakewood United's defence for his defensive nous.

Mike Sheppard, who moved to Kingston a few years ago, comes in as third choice; a defensive fullback, he's expecting to break out for the Tumbran national team squad. Fourth-choice right-back Neil Crozier enters this squad, fresh off a move to Tikariot and an introduction to the Tumbran national team with the Eagles' Cup. Fast, creative and strong at dribbling, Crozier was stuck behind Harris at United; which prompted his move overseas, with immediate results.

Midfielders
No  Pos  Player			Sex	Age  	Caps	Goals	Club
6   CM	 Vincent Hicks		M	25	78	8	FK Metropola Borograd [STL]
8   CM	 Craig McGrath		M	28	62	6	Serrapince FC
10  CAM	 Phil Cole		M	25	61	11	Osarese Marcadia [AUD]
15  CDM	 Trudy Harrison		F	22	21	0	Chromatik [CMT]
16  CM	 Alan Morgan		M	27	51	1	Lakewood City
23  CM	 Andrew Fisher		M	25	13	2	FC Inter Nantwich
28  CM	 David Burnet		M	25	10	0	Columbia City
37  CM	 Nicky Atkinson		M	25	5	0	Lakewood United
38  CM	 Leo Hooper		M	28	9	1	Myana [CMT]
42  CAM	 James Hunter		M	27	8	2	Lakewood United
43  CDM	 Tom Stansfield		M	30	17	0	FC Inter Nantwich

The Tumbran midfield is probably, and deservedly, the place where most talent is right now; as a consequence it is also the hardest part of the playing squad to enter. The established midfield trio have over two hundred caps and twenty-five goals between them; breaking their dominance over the squad will be difficult. The midfield itself doesn't play with positions; rather roles, which can be filled by a variety of positions. There's the dynamo; running around typically in front of the defence, shielding balls and launching attacks from deep; they typically play as a deep centre midfielder or a centre defensive midfielder. There's the pacesetter, recycling possession and looking for opportunities to attack, while also shouldering defensive duties; they typically play as a more advanced centre midfielder. And finally, the visionary; sitting right behind the striker or in the attacking half, they form the main creative pivot of the team. Typically an attacking midfielder, they can also play as a centre midfielder.

In general, Tumbran midfielders are calm on the ball, and are adept at adjusting the pace of play when needed. They prefer playing deeper than most midfielders, attacking midfielders included.

In this squad, the dynamos are Craig McGrath, Trudy Harrison, Nicky Atkinson and Tom Stansfield.

McGrath, who plays more as of a destroyer for Serrapince, is a bruising, lightning fast pure athlete on the ball; and enjoys a good tackle. His place in the squad, however, has come under threat in recent years, mostly from upstart Trudy Harrison; who's proven herself one of the best midfielders in the world, and at the age of 22, already has 21 caps for the national team. A lightning-fast, ever-moving, passionate player, Trudy is an enigma in her personal life, but leaves it all on the pitch. Questions have arisen over what her relation with fellow team-mate Stephen Kerr is; after all, they've essentially spent all but one of the last four years playing for the same club.

Atkinson is a new addition to the squad; evidently Yuan took a fancy to him after seeing how much he was carrying defensive responsibilities for the Lakewood United midfield. He's one of three locally sourced Tumbran midfielders in the United squad, though the only one really starting. A calm, defensively-minded midfielder, Atkinson has often flown under the radar, to the extent that it took this long for him to be noticed by the Tumbran national team. Stansfield, meanwhile, is more of a destroyer in the McGrath vein; unafraid to tackle, make himself known physically, and generally the most likely to get carded.

In this squad, the pacesetters are Vincent Hicks, Alan Morgan, David Burnet and Leo Hooper.

Hicks, still only twenty-five but already having amassed the highest number of caps in this misfield, plays for Metropola. Calm, adept on the ball, he's the quintessential pacesetter; and is soft-spoken and well-mannered to match. Morgan, who's amassed a keen mass of caps playing in Marco Hemming's double pacesetter setup, is quick on the ball and technically proficient; but there's a feeling there's something he lacks, and that he's reached his ceiling. Granted, he plays for and starts for Lakewood City, the defending champions; so that ceiling's still pretty high.

David Burnet's graduated from promising talent at Sturrey — their only talent, really — to midfield mainstay in Columbia. One of the highlights from a disastrous Campionato Esportiva 30 squad, Burnet survived the tournament with his reputation intact; and has translated that into a composed presence on the ball. Leo Hooper is perhaps the most technically proficient player in this midfield, and went to Tikariot; his high wages led to him being moved on to Myana, where he's expected to start. If things go well for him, he could move himself up this depth chart pretty quickly.

In this squad, the visionaries are Phil Cole, Andrew Fisher and James Hunter.

Cole, Lakewood born and bred, recently made a move to Osarese Marcadia in Audioslavia. A versatile midfielder, he's a threat in front of goal alongside the creative potential he brings to the side, and looks set to continue his exploits here. James Hunter may be regarded as Judas on the South Coast for his manner of departure to Lakewood United, but he's a creative threat all on his own, as well; and nobody can really dispute that his level had probably exceeded his old club's. Whether he had to leave so contentiously, nobody knows; but on the pitch there's no doubting his skill, both technically and in the traditional sense of the word.

Andrew Fisher's really a Tumbran army knife; able to slot in in all three roles, and perform them well. He's the midfield general for FC Inter Nantwich, and at the core of it, too; criminally underappreciated by this team. He's a wildcard in that sense, showing the defensiveness of the dynamo, the instinct of the visionary and the composure of the pacesetter.

Wingers
No  Pos  Player			Sex	Age  	Caps	Goals	Club
7   LW	 George Hilton		M	26	43	7	Serrapince FC
17  LW	 Neil Fraser		M	26	59	9	Lakewood City
30  LW	 Valerie Wells		F	21	13	3	Swanguard Athletic [QUE]
40  LW	 Mike Coonan		M	26	4	0	Columbia City

9   RW	 Robin Vaughn		M	29	107	38	Lakewood City
21  RW	 Lynne Crossley		F	20	11	1	Strathcona Internationals [KSK]
29  RW	 Julie Hardaker		F	19	0	0	Perce Town [QUE]
39  RW	 Duncan Silverwood	M	22	0	0	Pyathora Mariners FC [TKT]

It's all about the Hilton-Fraser rivalry on the left, as the two twenty-six year olds go head-to-head to determine who starts for Tumbra. Hilton has played his way into Yuan's favour, largely due to him enjoying to track back and move forward; while Fraser enjoys operating in a more advanced position, often venturing into the box. Playing for two of the biggest clubs in Tumbra, their rivalry has exploded; especially with their two club sides regularly locking horns with another.

Valerie Wells, though, whose stock has exploded since her move to Swanguard and breaking out under manager and ex-player Daniel Galbraith in Quebec, is improving quickly. She'll be staking her claim to try and steal the top spots from Hilton and Fraser. Fast, preferring to play as an inside forward a ruthless left foot which she enjoys cutting in on, Wells has made an impact since she first landed on the pitch; and she looks likely to continue to impress. Mike Coonan, the ex-Lakewood City winger whose City career got so cruelly shafted to bring Fraser in, is a decent option who prefers playing as a wide playmaker; but also enjoys partaking in the attacking play.

Robin Vaughn rules the roost on the right; captain, leader, not-so-much legend yet despite his claim to fame of having played in every Tumbran competitive match and being Tumbra's leading goalscorer. Mercurial, fast, dazzling, and able to assist and score in equal measure, Vaughn's success has led to somewhat of a gap behind him that's really only been recently filled by Lynne Crossley. A quintessential winger, Crossley enjoys dribbling and swinging the ball in; but despite her young age has gained a lot of maturity playing in Kelssek.

Hardaker, having broken out for Perce Town following the retirement of the aforementioned Galbraith, plays as more of an inside forward; similar to Vaughn. A versatile option — able to play just as comfortably on the right as she is up front — is an untested choice, here, but eager to drop in. Duncan Silverwood, who plays for Pyathora in Tikariot, earns his place here due to his form too; another cross-and-dribble winger, a season at the Mariners where they did excellently led to him being given the call-up; vindicating his decision to step out from Clark a few years ago.

Strikers
No  Pos  Player			Sex	Age  	Caps	Goals	Club
11  ST	 Nick Riordan	 	M	22	33	15	Serrapince FC
22  ST	 Nigel Erskine		M	28	31	16	Anomalies [CMT]
33  ST	 Bruce Nolan		M	23	4	1	Couno Rangers
44  ST	 Frank Wilson		M	24	0	0	Columbia City

The roster was set quite comfortably until a certain Philip Cohen decided to assault a hooligan in the stands for insulting him and using antisemitic language against him (something that, admittedly, became a mitigating circumstance in the disciplinary hearing, and reduced a lengthy ban to just a four match one), before also shoving the referee when the referee tried to red card him (something that was decidedly more unjustified, and therefore leaving the twenty-four match ban untouched, meaning he could not be considered for selection). This meant that there now had to be two strikers coming in to fill the gap left by Cohen and the recently-retired Marcus Sheldon.

We'll discuss the two established starters first, however. Nick Riordan, a keen-eyed complete striker, brought up and given his debut in Serrapince; who once scored eleven goals at a Di Bradini Cup; who came so close to winning the Golden Boot in Serrapince's title winning season, is Tumbra's starting striker. With a playing quality that can only be described as 'ethereal', Riordan is Serrapince's first and greatest threat on offence, and translates that to a starting berth on Yuan's squad. His understudy and main competition, however, is Nigel Erskine; the hero of Omnio, and who deservedly earned a move to Anomalies in Chromatik to serve as their main offensive threat there. A resolute finisher, Erskine is with a shout for one of the most dogged players on the team; and has a better goals-to-games ratio for the national team than Riordan. Yet, he doesn't complain about being left on the bench.

The two backup strikers here are younger, but similarly impressive; Bruce Nolan leads the line for Couno at just twenty-three, and has impressed with his tenacity and willingness to drop back; while Frank Wilson at Columbia has earned plaudits for his link-up play with Thomas Burrows at Columbia; this, coupled with Columbia's recent results, have earned him a place on the squad.

Players from 1-11 can safely be assumed to be starters, but pre-match XIs will be posted before every cutoff. Please check my RPs for pre-match lineups. If none are posted, feel free to pick and choose from this side.

Tumbra will name eleven starters and twelve names on the bench, with up to three substitutes. In the unlikely event that they make it to extra time, a fourth substitute will be taken. Tumbra will not play for penalties and will try as often as possible to finish a match in ninety or a hundred and twenty minutes.

Kits, courtesy of Kirola of Audioslavia

Tactical Set-Up

4-2-3-1.

Left Corner Taker				Neil Fraser
Right Corner Taker				Robin Vaughn
Penalties					Robin Vaughn
Direct FK Taker					Craig McGrath
Indirect FK Taker				Neil Fraser
Most likely to foul/be booked			Tom Stansfield
Most likely to shoot				Nick Riordan
Most likely to score from close-range		Nick Riordan
Most likely to score from long-range		Robin Vaughn
Most likely to be fouled			Robin Vaughn
Most likely to attempt the spectacular		Robin Vaughn

Stadium Allocations

MD1 vs Adab: Trenton Park, Lakewood (74,500)
MD2 vs Starblaydia: Tumbran National Stadium, Straton (100,000)
MD4 vs Flavovespia: Nantwich Stadium, Nantwich (64,000)
MD6 vs South Covello: Serrapince Park, Serrapince (74,000)
MD10 vs Alezian Union: Couno Port Stadium, Couno (54,500)
MD12 vs The 14 Stars: Bencoolen City Stadium, Bencoolen (55,000)
MD14 vs Quakmybush: Kensington Stadium, Ridgewell (48,000)

RP Permissions

Style Mod: -3

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my goalscorers: Yes
Godmod scoring events: No.
RP injuries to my players: Yes. Maximum of 2 per match. I will decide length.
Godmod injuries to my players: No.
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes. Maximum of 3. Any more must be matched.
Hand out red cards to my players: Yes*. Maximum of 1. Any more must be matched.
Godmod other events: No.

Do not use pictures of RL players and claim they are my players.

COVID-19 does not exist in Tumbra.

*As a general rule, just let me know before doing something egregious. Don't know what egregious means, or unsure that what you want to do breaks 
this line? Telegram me or message me on Discord. I'm on the NSS server.

TEAM RECORDS

Number of Players to have earned at least 1 Cap: 68
Most Caps
Robin Vaughn (104)
Harry Henderson (82)
Vincent Hicks (78)
Craig McGrath (63)
Ryan Hughes (63)
Russell White (61)
John Lennon (61)
Phil Cole (61)
Neil Fraser (59)
Ian Ashburn (53)
Alan Morgan (50)

All players under 50 caps not listed.

Most Goals
Robin Vaughn (38)
Marcus Sheldon	(16)
Nick Riordan (15)
Nigel Erskine (16)
Philip Cohen (13)
Phil Cole (10)

All players under 10 goals not listed.

[Kyzhurkistan]

Roster for the World Cup 90

GK 01 Chyngyz Halikov       (Topbati Kartash    , 37)
GK 12 Eldar Temerov         (Karayildiz Osham   , 25)

DF 02 Atay Maksutov         (Dinamo Zhachek     , 27)
DF 03 Adilet Mamataliev     (Karayildiz Osham   , 28)
DF 04 Erlan Satybaldiev     (Akademija Kartash  , 31)
DF 05 Medet Kazakov         (Dinamo Zhachek     , 24)
DF 13 Gulzhigit Nurimbetov  (Topbati Kartash    , 30)
DF 14 Nurali Isaev          (Naftchi Dzhyltor   , 24)

MF 06 Tamirlan Atabaev      (Topbati Kartash    , 27)
MF 07 Tair Shamshiev        (Birikken Ala-Turgan, 26)
MF 08 Maksat Omorov         (Rotor Bashketysh   , 22)  >  (Ausharmuj Marusi (FFD)
MF 10 Mirbek Zhuraev        (Topbati Kartash    , 24)
MF 15 Erzhan Sagynbaev      (Dinamo Zhachek     , 21)
MF 16 Rustam Makhmudov      (Rotor Bashketysh   , 28)

FW 09 Attokur Rakhimov      (Dinamo Zhachek     , 25)
FW 11 Kayrat Umarov         (Topbati Kartash    , 23)
FW 17 Belek Sarybaev        (Tefoil Cheviakham  , 23)
FW 18 Dilmurod Kharimov     (Naftchi Dzhyltor   , 30)

Expansion list
GK    Beybar Mamazhanov     (Naftchi Dzhyltor   , 22)
DF    Aranbek Rusaev        (Topbati Kartash    , 25)
DF    Valeriy Popov         (Tefoil Cheviakham  , 23)
DF    Kubat Zhalalov        (Rotor Bashketysh   , 29)
MF    Zhanybek Orunbaev     (Karayildiz Oshat   , 26)
MF    Asan Dyashev          (Akademija Kartash  , 21)
MF    Sanzhar Ayetbaev      (Dinamo Zhachek     , 33)
FW    Temirbolot Sattarov   (Dinamo Zhachek     , 19)
FW    Adil Osmanov          (Topbati Kartash    , 30)
FW    Nurtay Kazymbekov     (Naftchi Dzhyltor   , 17)

Roster Info

The manager for this World Cup is Kadyr Chinbayev. His nomination was some sort of consensus figure, in that none of the big figures within the FA had an explicit veto against him whilst he is not considered as a complete moron by the outer world. Chinbayev is known as a limited tactician but possesses decent man management. His mission is the guide the Tigers, after the national animal and the red-yellow-black striped outfits,

His first act was to declare a key list of eighteen players, who will be representing the nation in all fourteen games. In case of injury or suspension, a fitting member of the expansion list will be called up but in general, these are not on the bench for a given game. The squad numbers one to eleven indicate the regular starters. Any expansion list member that gets selected will take over the squad number from the player he replaces.

Style Guide

Chinbayev opts for a fairly classic diamond 4-4-2 with some room for the wingbacks. If one of both Maksutov or Kazakov makes an offensive movement, you can expect Atabaev to take his place and one of the other midfielders to fall back to ensure that at any given time, there are at least four players to ensure a defensive block. This is something the about twenty thousand fans in the fairly modern Topbati Arena in Kartash usually can appreciate.

Kyzhurkistani football tends to be fairly slow and lacks physical strength. Defenders are more often than not technically limited, although the selection deals with that properly. The average Kyzhurki is not tall, with 1m91 Kharimov the outlier - all other field players don’t make 1m85. They usually compensate for that through good stamina and focussing on over the ground passing. Although fairplay is appreciated and held in high regard, the selection has a few notable exceptions in known diver Umarov and the enigma Halikov - a monumental timewaster, actor and grabbing-the-ball-in-the-air-with-one-foot-forward’er.

Line-up Notes

Apart from being a horrible person on the pitch, Chyngyz Halikov also is an extremely reliable goalkeeper and important figure in the group. He can obviously be beaten, but gaffes are very rare. His guidance should give the back four some structure. Mamataliev and Satybaldiev are both reliable for their club but there are questions on their compatibility. And in all fairness, they’re just decent and we lack better alternatives. On the wings, there is more talent with the rushes from Kazakov being a dangerous weapon for reigning champion Dinamo Zhachek.

One row up front, the team is built around a Topbati duo: Atabaev is a calm, composed and level-headed defensive midfielder who does the dirty work for local diva Mirbek Zhuraev. By all accounts the most talented player on the squad, true to the number ten shirt in style, but difficult to guide tactically. This gets compensated by the hardworking, simple-but-efficient Omorov and the short passer Shamshiev.

Attokur Rakhimov will be the name which is fed to opposing defenders as the one to watch. He is tall, powerful, decisive and if his hamstrings keep hold, he should walk out of this campaign as our national topscorer. To balance him out, the shorter, mobile Umarov gets to roam the space created by the big hitter in the hope he can use his poaching capacities.

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:

Godmod scoring events: N
RP injuries to my players: Y
Godmod injuries to my players: N
Give red cards to my players: Y
Godmod other events: Y

Style Modifier: -1

[Milchama]

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Sports Section

Milchama Send Mostly Unchanged Roster

Last time out in the World Cup for the first time since World Cup 73 Milchama sent a whole new generation of players to learn about the world. It was cool, we did alright, finishing with a 6-5-7 record including a huge win over top seeded Turori, and at one point we were the Unofficial World Champion belt holders. The MFA then sent an identical team to the CoH who did alright but did not break. Overall, it was an ok experience for the new Warriors who definitely could have ended up in worse straights. The non-disaster of the first World Cup campaign in a long time has led the MFA to in the words of the unnamed president "Run it back" and so a mostly unchanged team comes back for World Cup 90. So here's our roster:

Coach: Darryl Lamarein - Lamarein was pro in something other than sports, namely an accountant, when he was asked to take over the finances of Mongol FC, then a third division side. After getting the finances in order he also noticed they tended to make more money and play better if they used different tactics with different players. He eventually convinced the GM to let him try that for one game. They won 6-0. They did it the next game, they won 6-2. Lamarein was then made coach of the Mongols where he led them to straight promotions. Then people got angry at him and had him manage the national team assuming that he would get paid for a do nothing job. Then the Isolation ended and now he's doing things. Who knows what's up?

Lamerein plays the traditional Milchamian 3-3-4 with a +3 modifier.

His starting eleven:
GK: Miles Inthracam - Surprisingly the only Alexandrian in the squad. Helped Great Alexandria to the most recent title.
D: Dollard Foster - Big man who is known for vicious tackling. Also a decent header of the ball.
D: Ittai Witson - Captain. While only 23 has clear leadership abilities and the ability to love which is more important than any singular footballing skill. Also, incredible defensive instincts which is why he's on the team.
D: George Trois - The third George. Better than the first two Georges
M: Leetal Fenet - CM - Really good at picking out a pass to the right player at the right time. Engine of the offensive midfield.
M: Gal Waver - Box to box central midfielder who is known for winning the ball back and recycling it very efficiently.
M: Eloise Johnson - Defensive midfielder. Has played defense for her club team but is moved up because it made sense for this squad.
F: Dee Schneider - RF - Fast, tricky, good handles, scores a lot for his club. Finally got the starting nod for World Cup 90 over Mattityahu.
F: Marc K. Floren - Not related to Marc J. Floren despite the name. Greatest finisher in the modern Milchamian league.
F: Holden Flomes - Prototypical back to goal center forward.
F: Itamar ben Johansson - Very confusingly named forward. Was not expected until the team was named to be a started. Played as a midfielder for his club.

Subs:
GK: Ishtvan Martin - Second string
GK: LaDonte Crenter - Third string. He also occasionally plays left back.
D: Dallas Hunter - LB - Shoots to kill. Very aggressive outside back.
D: Kent Kells - CB - Back up centerback sometimes gets a lot of playing time and is often the first name off the bench if there are any defensive frailties.
D: Jay Flimt - RB - Also aggressive but usually in tackles. Led the MFL in cards last year.
M: Morris Maris - Fast tricky winger. Plays a touch too far forward for the system but is always the first sub off the bench in the midfield.
M: Amy Cekarn - CM - Defensive mid. Comes in for defensive solidity.
M: Kelly Filimitov - LM - Lefty dead ball specialist. Also very good at crosses.
M: Colm Interlasskoti - RM - Young kid who is here for the experience.
F: Mattityahu - Mononymed man. Very weird. Great free kick taker.
F: Marvin Gorek - LF - Defensive forward. Does score some goals but known for his work rate and creating transition through good pressing.
F: Elliot Flok - CF/RF - Pure scorer. Comes on for the "need a goal with 15 minutes left" situations.
F: Burt Burner - All forward positions. - Very fast. Poor control skills.

Other stuff:
My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:

Choose my goalscorers: Y
Godmod scoring events: Y
RP injuries to my players: Y
Godmod injuries to my players: Y
Give yellow cards to my players: Y
Give red cards to my players: Y
Godmod other events: Y

Anything goes, I'll roll with it. I'll probably create more chaos if you let me because that's how I roll.

We are the Warriors and our trigram is MIL.

[Muralos]

About Muralos
Muralos is a collection of islands in the Far East known as Sakhalin and the Kuril Islands. It is home to a population of Russian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and indigenous (Ainu and Nivkh) origins. The official language of Muralos is Esperanto- a language designed to be universal and easy to learn- but the population is exceptionally multilingual, with each citizen knowing an average of 4 languages.

The Muralosian National Soccer Team
(also known as the Hawks, after Muralos’ national animal, the Muralosian Hawk)

The Muralosian national soccer team represents Muralos in association football (or soccer, as Muralosians call it). It is controlled by the Muralosian Soccer Association, the governing body for soccer in Muralos. Muralos' home ground is the Komcatt Arena in the capital city of Urbego, and its current coach is Jozefo Koltakov, former striker for CSKA Urbego and later Muralosian national team captain. Hina Kageyama and Pavel Li serve as assistant coaches.

Kits
Unusually, the Muralosian national soccer team elects to use one kit with the national colors of Muralos.


Roster
The Muralosian roster is built around the former Muralosian men's national soccer team, whose members comprise the starting lineup. The starting players were quite young when they joined the roster in 2016. Now, they are tried-and-true forces, who (as part of the former men's team) won the Second International Football Cup in Squidroidia in 2020 after 4 years of not facing competition.

The former Muralosian men's national team and former Muralosian women's national team merged in December 2020 to form the current co-ed team. In doing so, the Muralosian Soccer Association preserved the starting lineup of the former Muralosian men's national team, while adding players from the former Muralosian women's national team to the reserves. To make up for this less-than-ideal arrangement, the Hawks' management frequently starts its female players– including Tanya Lubimova, Rebeka Mori, Aminda Mori, Galina Shchedrina, and Valora Lin– not only in the interests of gender equity, but also because of these players' exceptional skill.

The co-ed Muralosian national team has found success, though it has not earned any titles yet. The co-ed Hawks reached the Round of 16 in the 74th Baptism of Fire, as well as the Round of 16 in the 12th Independent Associations Championship, which Muralos co-hosted with Almuzahara.

Starting Lineup of the Muralosian National Soccer Team

• #1- Rodion Markov - Goalkeeper - as part of the U-20 Muralosian squad, he was nicknamed "the Prophet" for his formidable accuracy in guessing the direction of penalty kicks and capability to pass very wide, "seeing beyond" any obstacles.
• #2 - Ryo Takeda - Right back - a quick, agile defender who is a key piece in all of the Hawks' counterattacks, though his explosiveness can lead to costly fouls. Currently the only (but not the first) player on the Muralosian national team with Ainu ancestry, Takeda is Japanese on his father's side and Hokkaido Ainu on his mother's side.
• #4 - Aleksandro Kim - Center back - born in Kurilo of Korean descent, Kim moved to Urbego at the age of 13 to attend Urbego's Zamenhof High School and was part of the team that won the FIS, Muralos' premier high school championship, in 2008.
• #5 - Rikardo Lei - Center back - his grandparents were Fengjieans who were doctors during the Muralosian Civil War. (Unfortunately, the nation of Fengjie ceased to exist.) Exceptionally strong defender who played a very large role in the Asian Archipelago Regional Cup, most notably in the match against Elbaron in which the Hawks won 2-1.
• #3 - Koralo Petrov - Left back - another player who rose to fame through an FIS championship. Makes very wide passes and is regarded as a good team player.
• #6 - Mikhail Zheng - Left midfield - part of the same FIS-winning team as Aleksandro Kim. Had a brief stint playing in the Premier League of Li Qing (now the Confederation of Australian States) before returning to become a member of the Hawks.
• #7 - Johano Abramovich - Center midfield - Formidable dribbling skills, also the leader in assists during the Asian Archipelago Regional Cup. Jokingly dubbed "the creative type" by coach Koltakov, Abramovich is known for his long-range, curved shots, which proved useful in Muralos' 7-4 victory against Li Qing in early 2016.
• #8 - Nikolaj Granda - Center midfield - No relation to Walter Granda, who represents Muralos in professional tennis. Despite what his last name may suggest, Granda is a rather petite player. At only 5'7", his shorter stature allows him to be more agile and less injury-prone compared to taller opponents.
• #11- Vilhelmo Lumin - Right midfield - a cum laude graduate of Urbego National University, where he played in the Muralosian University League, Lumin made his first international appearance as a substitute player during the Asian Archipelago Regional Cup. Following the retirement of veteran Klaus Sverov, however, he joined the starting lineup in Muralos' match against New Zhengguo in the Embassy Cup.
• #9 - Rui - Striker - Born Rui Zhang, he changed his name legally to Rui in July 2014. Remarkably fast and shoots penalties with good accuracy. One of the more underrated members of the team.
• #10 - Adamo Brava - Striker - the 30-year-old team captain, widely considered to be the star player of the Muralosian team and an answer to some premier overseas soccer players. Despite his status, however, he is also known for his maturity and humility, often representing the Muralosian team in interviews and awards ceremonies.

Reserves of the Muralosian National Soccer Team
The reserves of the Muralosian national soccer team are newer to the team. All of the female players joined in the winter of 2020 as the Muralosian Soccer Association consolidated the men's and women's national teams into one.

• #18 - Tanya Lubimova - Goalkeeper - starting goalkeeper for the former Muralosian woman's national soccer team, Lubimova's performance has long been regarded as equal to Rodion Markov's. Her role in the 74th Baptism of Fire tournament, in which she substituted often for Markov, has proven that further.
• #17 - Ji-yong Park - Goalkeeper - starting goalkeeper for FC Havenurbo, a top-tier team in the men's Muralosian Premier League, usually second to CSKA Urbego. The 24 year-old Park uses "he" and "they" pronouns interchangeably, and they are one of Muralos' most notable non-binary athletes.
• #28 - Rebeka Mori - Left back - played for Nord-Urbo High School and now studies microbiology at the University of Oleo, where she plays for their University League team and works in the biology department's Permafrost Research Center.
• #29 - Aminda Mori - Right back - Rebeka's fraternal twin sister, she plays for the University League team at the University of Havenurbo, where she studies digital art and design. The women's teams of U. Havenurbo and U. Oleo have a long-lasting rivalry, and recently faced each other in the June 2020 women's soccer University League final. (U. Oleo won 1 - 0.)
• #30 - Daniel "Lerta" Donaldson - Left midfield - played for Zamenhof High School and made major contributions to their semifinal and runner-up finishes in 2018 and 2019, respectively. In 2019, he enrolled at the Havenurbo Institute of Technology, where he studies mathematics and plays for the soccer team – reigning University League men's soccer champions. In the summer of 2020, he was invited to practice with the former Muralosian men's national team, becoming the second African-Muralosian player in the team's history and the youngest player on the former squad. Donaldson is now the second-youngest player on the Muralosian national team.
• #32 - Yonghua Liang - Center midfield - a starting midfielder for the Nogliki Wolves and a former winger for the Muralosian women's national soccer team. Liang grew up learning the clarinet and was adamant about learning a sport that didn't require much arm movement, for fear that she injure an arm and be unable to play clarinet. (This is why she started soccer.) She reached the University League final with the University of Oleo's women's soccer team, and was also in the concert band that performed Muralos' anthem at the match.
• #21 - Georgo Zhong - Center midfield - a current teammate of Lerta Donaldson at Havenurbo Tech and an economics major there. While a student at Nord-Urbo High School, he scored a hat-trick against Urbego High School, securing Nord-Urbo's first FIS qualification in 10 years.
• #23 - Galina Shchedrina - Right midfield - a recent graduate of Urbego National University like starting midfielder Vilhelmo Lumin, Shchedrina has made a splash with her debut in the 74th Baptism of Fire. She is known to play well in high-pressure situations, making accurate passes even when surrounded by opposing midfielders and defenders. Currently playing for the Veriasod Wolves of the Tikariot Premier League, Shchedrina is the only player on the Muralosian national team who is currently playing overseas.
• #20 - Valora Lin - Striker - a starter for the former Muralosian woman's national soccer team, Lin's presence on the new co-ed team is a boon for Muralos' efforts in international competition. She is sure to hold her own against starting strikers Adamo Brava and Rui, and Coach Jozefo Koltakov has considered playing her as a third striker on the field.
• #22 - Daniil Lee - Striker - formerly a defender and sometime striker for Nord-Urbo High School, Lee transferred to Urbego High School this year due to its more forgiving academic calendar. Now-national team coach Pavel Li noticed the 15 year-old Lee's ability last December at a U-20 national team tryout; after the Hawks' exit from the Baptism of Fire, Lee was granted a spot on the reserves as a striker. Lee scored his first goal for the Hawks in April 2021, during Muralos' group stage match against Grey County in the 12th Independent Associations Championship.

Style Modifier and RP Permissions
Style modifier: +2

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
- Choose my goalscorers: Yes
- Godmod scoring events: No
- RP injuries to my players: Yes
- Godmod injuries to my players: No
- Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes
- Hand out red cards to my players: Telegram first. (This Muralosian squad isn’t infallible, but they have been pretty sportsmanlike through the years.)
- Godmod other events: No

[Guanacasteca]

Federación de Fútbol de la República Guanacasteca

Official Roster for the 77^th Baptism of Fire

About República Guanacasteca: Unformally known as Guanacasteca, a word coming from the indigenous Huétar language “Place with abundance of ear-shaped trees”, the ear-shaped also is a nickname due to the fruit that said three produces. This Republic is located on the tropics of Rushmore, a zone with a pleasant weather all year-round that is composed by remnants of older civilizations that were left forgotten and decided to learn foreign languages and traditions in shame of their own culture.

It might sound harsh, but some people of the tribal alliance we know as Guanacasteca decided to venture into neighboring nations, learned some customs and decided to import those to the region they have been living for centuries. This process provoked some instability among the borders of the modern-day republic, creating two well-differentiated zones that decided to gather forces in order to survive into what they considered to be a “rather volatile” region. Currently, Guanacasteca is living its 200th anniversary of formation (2021), after spending a turbulent history that has, somehow, forged what this nation is until today.

For more understanding, its needed to go back to the days of the foundation, specifically to 1841, where the more traditionally leaning Northern Half of Guanacasteca decided to learn to a more conservative government in fears of having a turmoil that would cause disruption into the accommodated elite of the new nation. Said threats were coming from the Southern Half of the Republic, a zone that has always leaned towards a more progressive ideal of life, aiming for wealth redistribution and equality rather than the privileges that the Northerners desired to keep. This divide caused turbulence during most of the century, where the government changed hands at least ten times.

Those government changes were pacific or bloody at times. The bloodiest of those times was at 1854, when the Progressive Party of Guanacasteca suffered a coup from the Conservative Party elite, in a complot with a random group of pirates who visited Guanacasteca frequently in order to exchange goods, specially tabaco and bananas for other nations. The pirates were frustrated on how the Progressives were boycotting their illegal trade via blockades or alliances with neighboring nations trying to eradicate that undesired practice. The pirate led offensive ended in a purge of the government, killing Manuel Otero González, a president known for reforming several key aspects of Guanacasteca that still continue to be present on the Constitution, since those were stony clauses, some of those hindered the desires of the elite of the Republic and forces them to pay high taxes each year as a way of wealth redistribution.

That mindset divide has marked the existence of this Republic for its entire history, being a key to understand what happens in the nation, not only in terms of politics but also including essential aspects of life such as life standards, expectancy, income, wealth, etc. The Northern Half of the República Guanacasteca has been mostly focused into agrarian-related activities, more dependent on strength and also boasts a highly militarist ideal when it comes to try imposing what they do to the Southern Half. Meanwhile, the Southern side is a more open-minded place, which boasts higher life standards and more investment from abroad, also, they focus more in producing technological goods, they consider themselves as the visionaries of the nation, while they consider the Northerners as the backward people, the ballast that impedes Guanacasteca to reach a better economic position among their neighbors.

Among the 10 million inhabitants of the Republic, 6 million of them live in the 17 provinces that compose the Northern Half, while 4 million lives in the 7 provinces of the Southern Half of the nation. At a glance, life expectancy is higher at the South by 6 years, as they get a 77 years expectancy of life while the Northerners only get 71. The reason of such a drastic difference is criminality, the Northern provinces are characterized for being extremely violent, mostly due to the lack of real opportunities on said zone, also due to drug trafficking issues, as they fight to gather control of the Southern Corridor, a portion of the southernmost provinces that is known for drug production.

During the last years, Guanacasteca is turning into a boiler due to the constant discrimination exerted from the Southerners to their Northern pairs, also a corrupt Socialist Front of Guanacasteca (Northern) party that has nested themselves in pretty much any political institution of the nation and tries to impose themselves against the Southern more progressive ideal for a society.

So, currently, Guanacasteca is a nation with profound divides and clashes in political and social terms, and they are close to have a fate changing election soon that could settle the power of the Socialist Front of Guanacasteca or the Progressives could retake the reigns of the nation and drive it to their ideals as they have pretty much struggled during the last 200 years. Future looks somber, but there’s nothing to discard in the current panorama of this nation, since it’s extremely unpredictable, a chaos to resume it better.

Quick Facts

Official Name: República Guanacasteca - The Guanacastecan Republic.
Motto: Dios, Patria, Libertad (God, Motherland, Freedom)
National Anthem: ¡Salve Oh Patria!. – Lyrics
Capital City: Nicoya.
Highest Point: Cerro Providencia (3,750 masl)
Currency: Peso Guanacasteco (P$ 1 = N$ 0.20)
Official Language: Spanish.

Guanacastecan Football History: Football has been considered, for long, a scapegoat for the people of the Guanacastecan Republic as a scapegoat for the daily life torture that means to be an inhabitant of this country. The Primera División Guanacasteca, a tournament that comprises twenty teams from across the nation has a somewhat lackluster infrastructure, especially on northern teams. The fanbase of the sport is considerably strong, as it’s also a way to express social differences between halves, specially from southerners that have kept a strong control of the league for the last half of a century, winning 45 out of the last 50 editions of Primera División football, that superiority has formed more regionally focused rivalries, as the northerner fans argue that their southern counterparts have teams plagued with dirty money coming from narcotic-related activities.

The Federación Guanacasteca de Fútbol, the ruling entity of the sport in the nation, has decided to step up and build a project for a national team that may represent, in an equal proportion, northerners and southerners in order to create national unity and backup towards the upcoming events that they want to introduce this team, namely: Copa Rushmorí, Baptism of Fire and World Cup 90 Qualifiers. They don’t know the outcome, but there’s some hopes that a decent participation could be obtained, keeping that ideal on sight, they decided to elect the very best that the Guanacastecan Primera Division has to offer, also being managed by a somewhat experienced manager coming from Yuezhou in the shape of Han Ruoyang may help.

Han has managed strong teams back at his home nation, Beian City, an upper table side who likes teams that are defensively solid, play as a team, and supply enough solidity for a deep-lying playmaker to work his magic from the center-back spot. This system has deep implications in Han’s football cosmovision of things, as he flourished under said scheme during his player career. Pretty much this fits as a finger ring for the Guanacastecan team, as the league tends to depend heavily on defending, counterattacking abilities and a great sense of footballing solidarity between players.

Accompanying Han, we have Francisco Mamani, a Huayramarcan assistant coach that left his position as manager in Club Atlético Lima in order to venture himself into the fascinating world of national team football. Mamani, as Han, share the ideals of having a defensive minded football scheme, focusing on solidarity and discipline before creativity and free reign of the players on the pitch.

Contrary to popular belief, the FGF is rather organized and has some economical muscle that tries to translate into decent results in football, in order to forge themselves a name into the multiversal national team ranks and fulfill, the Guanacastecans, with something they might be proud to boast for once in their chaotic lives. Before the master plan begins, the upcoming Copa Rushmori might be a test ground to see what needs to be improved and what can be worked more in order to get into the waters of World Cup action with the Baptism of Fire.

Without further ado, the starting XI and substitutes are presented in the following tables:

Starting XI


Substitutes

Kits

Tailored by eva Sports of Huayramarca.

Summary


Nota bene: Only official matches are taken into consideration for current record, caps and goals – Updated prior BoF 77.

Nickname: Los Cerdos (The Pigs).
Current Record: 06-02-01 (W-D-L) 
Most Caps: 11 players tied at 9.
Most Goals: Sean Fuller (7)
Biggest Win: República Guanacasteca 4-0 Rhubarbton - Baptism of Fire 77, Matchday 6.
Biggest Defeat: Estorvipa and Estorpiva 1-0 República Guanacasteca - Baptism of Fire 77, Semifinals.

Captain: David Monterroza 
Second Captain: Dylan Orellana.
Third Captain: Ricardo Linton.
Most likely to score: Sean Fuller
Most likely to get red carded: Alfonso Rosas.
Prone to get injuries: Israel Góndola.
The genius: David Monterroza.
The motivating soul: Rodrigo Marín.
Goal Song: ¡Gol de Guanacasteca!

Manager: Ruoyang Han. (49) 
Assistant 1: Francisco Mamani. (42) 
Physio: Christian Salvatierra. (26) 
GK Trainer: Bryan Centeno. (35) 
Doctor: Claudia Ortega. (52)

Usual Starting XI Tactical Scheme


Formation: 5-3-2 - AKA: The Gripper.
Style modifier: -3

A 5-3-2 seems utterly defensive at first glance, but as it was said before, take it for granted when it comes to the real Guanacastecan way of football. Han manages a team, as disciplined as he loves, that aims to solidarity work between teammates while defending and, also, while trying to do a counterattack. In this scheme, defensive solidness is secured, as flexibility to cover zones is provided on both sides, since the three centre backs can perfectly support their wing backs, giving two or three players to cover a zone when needed, also concentrating a lot of units as reserves in case the rival manages to sort out the pressure caused on wings, although, it may be easy to break if you force the center backs to move some meters and gather forwards in order to find up a hole and use it to your favor.

Orellana and Venegas may, sometimes, incorporate themselves to the midfield, turning the scheme into a 3-4-1-2, their labor can be: Wide-up the game, to serve as a distraction to the rival midfield or work as paredes(Literally: Walls), in order to ease up transitional movements to attack, this movements makes Calderón switch his role to destruction duties, often implying to play in a rude way, in order to recover the ball and distribute for a swift counterattack, Marín also switches role to play-maker, orchestrating plays and usually coupling up with Linton in said duty, although, Linton may serve 80% of times as a false nine, gravitating 25-30 meters away from goal, in order to reduce the amount of players in the final quarter of the rival, Linton uses his speed and often goes solo or couples with either Ingram or Fuller in order to arrive to the area and strike to goal or serve a pass to his couple on attack, being he, a key in the attack due to his speed and superb sense of position.

Sometimes, large crosses might be sent by Orellana or Venegas to Ingram or Fuller, considering that both have a nice aerial control of the ball, often resulting in a header pass to the other winger or the nearest teammate, serving it in a great position to finish with a goal. In set pieces, Monterroza and Marín are the men in charge to kick, Marín focuses on crosses to the box, while Monterroza takes advantage of being ambidextrous and shoots from wherever he has the chance, usually direct to goal with great finesse, enough to put the rival defenders and goalkeeper in problems, also, Orellana looms as a third choice executor, due to his powerful shot. Penalties are taken by Orellana or Góndola being the latter known for shooting without mercy in terms of power, being the classical defender taking a penalty kick, though, there's a risk he might sent it close to stratosphere when he fails (So, warn the satellites when Góndola kicks a ball!)

Analyzing the behavior of the offensive zone, Linton excels by the merit of being the brain of the team, with a logical insight of the game, adding up that he's perfectionist by nature, so it's expected that he would try the impossible to the point of complicating himself when on need or having advantage. Fuller is full (might sound redundant) of potential, deemed to be the big thing in Guanacastecan football, he's always alert of who's having the ball, his characteristics and movements, hence he's the ideal person to lead pressing tasks on the opposition's defence, since he likes to predict movements due to his methodical thinking on corporal movements. While Ingram might be a sinner in terms of overconfidence and arrogance, yet, he's a polite and disciplined attacker, a hater of mess by nature, doesn't likes to leave loose ends while attacking, prefers to finish plays by himself or being the key orchestrator in order to make sure the play has his seal of quality (Thus, demonstrating his self-righteousness.)

On the midfield, Marín is dramatic by nature, and his risk-taking attitude means that he's prone to simulate fouls, even if blatant exaggeration is needed in order to gain a set pieces and re-order the team to create an attacking chance. Monterroza, the captain, is having a great personal moment, he's currentlly ecstatic for being called to the Guanacastecan National Team, he has been rated as a second-tier player, but now, he's feeling he has shut down some mouths. He's creative and practical, his great vision of the game makes him to pull out of his sleeve good plays, especially, ideas on how to manage the tempo of the game and a good capacity to decide the perfect moment to unleash an attacking initiative or keeping the ball on the defensive zone in order to generate a better chance in the next seconds, and this is usual from him despite being a defender.

At defense, Orellana is the classic risk taker, his corpulence helps him in order to establish is own rules while defending, he's blunt, rude, aggressive and a lover of taunting rivals, usually a guy that likes to mock others by height issues, his mission: Take the players out of his minds and provoke a card that might condition them for the rest of the game; he's the lover of the dirty job, a guy that always defines himself as anti-system. Marín is the team's self proclaimed "Asistente Motivador" (Motivating Coach) due to his optimistic attitude in basically any circumstance, pushing the team to give their best, despite they could be down some goals or winning, his mentality is basically a carbon-copy of Mr. Han's ideal of being resilient to the game circumstances, yet not leaving things loose; on the field, he's known by being cautious and analytical in movements, hence he's some kind of last resort together with González. Venegas doesn't thinks twice, he acts and takes risks while defending, although he's not as rude as Orellana, he often sweeps violently, but with good timing, he has earned his reputation as a decent winger, with good offensive projection, even while being attacked constantly. Góndola and Rosas loves to grab all the flashlights with their defending style, the kind of players called caballeros del fútbol (football gentlemen), known for playing fair, obeying rules and being rarely carded by his attitude on the field, they're loyal, perfectionists and harsh with themselves when he commits errors. When it comes to Rosas, he also is an ambitious and adaptive defender, that according to the circumstances, decides to attack or recover balls, he's flexible and rational, being this somewhat prejudicial since he loves to overthink moves.

And the goalkeeper, González is another creative guy, harshly critical with himself, a lover of living the moment and also, an attention magnet and a cold-blooded person. González tends to be excessively spectacular while saving shots, though, effective on it, since he tries to avoid at all costs a situation that might put him negatively into the flashlights of media, or even worse, lead him to self-punishment; González is good to handle the ball with his feet (Ambidextrous), his ability and attempts to do the insane may lead him to even attempt to dribble forwards in order to give a pass to the defenders or who he considers able to conduct a swift transition to the offense, this makes us consider that he loves to take risks, provided that he has some experience as field player before, since his career started as a midfielder, thing that he remembers and usually does while relaxing after training with his teammates, hence, he knows the risks and consequences of being insane on his business as keeper.

The Venues

Northern Region:

Estadio Tiburcio Carías Andino - Capacity: 27,000 - Estelí.

Tenants: National Sports Institute.
Built in: 1960.
Altitude: 1100 meters above sea level.
Local teams: AFC Real Estelí
Data: The largest stadium in the República Guanacasteca and, for those who love calm environments, this will the place they will hate the most in their lives. The fans in this stadium provide the most intimidating atmosphere in the whole Republic with their chants, jeering and frequent use of pyrotechnics. This stadium is known for having severe security breaches that can cause fans to infiltrate to the dressing rooms or even into the field; there has been instances of fans threatening the rival team during the half time of matches when results aren't the best for the local side, to the point that those rivals prefer to abandon the match to avoid further escalation. If you visit this stadium, make sure to provide your own security team as the local police won't collaborate, even they will lead those fans to threat you. Don't forget to pray your deity if you leave the premises in one piece!

Will host:

• MD 2: vs Polkopia - 20:00 - Rainy, 22°C.
• MD 7: vs Schima Bas - 15:00 - Sunny, 31°C.
• MD 10: vs Mertagne - 15:00 - Sunny, 34°C
• MD 12: vs Electrum - 21:00 - Clean skies, 20°C

Southern Region:

Estadio Tiburcio Carías Andino - Capacity: 27,000 - Estelí.

Tenants: Deportivo Tibás.
Built in: 1985.
Altitude: 950 meters above sea level.
Local teams: Deportivo Tibás
Data: The best stadium to play football in the República Guanacasteca is, of course, home of the best team that the Primera División Guanacasteca has to offer, Deportivo Tibás. Located at the city of Tibás, not too far away from the bustling lights and economical powerhouse of San José, this stadium is the complete opposite when it comes to cleanliness and security if we compare to the Tiburcio Carías Andino previously described; despite that, fans are extremely noisy and passionate in this part of the country, pyro is still the king and then might even throw drums from the supporters group (The so feared Saprissa's Tribune) to the field in order to attack a linesman if he is working "in the wrong way". Home of the Guanacastecan Football Museum, this is the place to be if you want to know more about the República Guanacasteca and its football legends, also has some VIP bars and common public restaurants that will make you enjoy a great moment visiting it.

Will host:

• MD 4: vs Recuecn - 20:00 - Rainy, 17°C.
• MD 8: vs Acceptably Normal- 15:00 - Sunny, 24°C.
• MD 13: vs Cassadaigua - 20:30 - Foggy, 18°C

I Give My Opponent Permission To:
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Choose My Goalscorers:        Y
Godmod Goalscoring Events:    Y (TG or contact on Discord)
Injure Players:               Y (TG or contact on Discord)
Godmod Injury Events:         N
Red Card Players:             Y (Max: 3)
Yellow Card Players:          Y (Max: 11)
Godmod Other Events:          Y (TG or contact on Discord)

Style Modifier: -3

Extra Notes: Do not RP a pandemic nor involve any of this character on it.
Covid-19 doesn't exist in República Guanacasteca.
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[United Adaikes]

Two years after the Independents Cup 14, Baptism of Fire 77, and the Wonder Cup Tour of the Stars, of which the Adaikesians played better than they have expected, the United Adaikes Football Association grouped the starters of the men's and women's national football team to one team to represent the country to the Qualifiers of the 90th edition of the World Cup!

Head Coach	Dylan Burke		M	42	Gasple Dynamic	
Asst Head Coach	Star Marquez		F	55	Bridlo Riddles	
Asst Coach	Bridgette Moss		F	41	Bridlo Riddles	
		Teri Kersey		F	36	Gasple Dynamic	
GK Coach	Edweena Hathway		F	41	Gasple Dynamic	
Position	Name			Nr	Age	Team				Remarks
GK		Abby Kidd		1	35	Bridlo Riddles			Vice-captain
DF		Elaina Braddock		2	31	Gasple Dynamic	
DF		Peter Knight		3	30	Gasple Dynamic	
DF		Lorainne Kennard	4	26	East Fairdesshields Eagles	
DF		Van Burgess		5	28	Gasple Dynamic	
MF		Aaron Duncan		6	37	Wrarnerbadshot Watchers	
MF		Billy Jordan		7	31	Gasple Dynamic			Captain
MF		Charmaine Maldonado	8	31	North Shil Silent Vipers	
MF		Joanne Lane		9	27	Wrarnerbadshot Watchers	
FW		Aveline Everill		10	33	North Shil Silent Vipers	
FW		Collin Maddox		11	25	Steskia Kings	
GK		Dexter Marsh		12	38	Gasple Dynamic	
FW		Kolton Dale		19	25	Steskia Kings	
DF		Aidan Fisher		15	28	Bridlo Riddles	
MF		Cameron Ross		17	24	Steskia Kings	
DF		Benson Schroeder	14	36	Fort Bloom Crocodiles	
FW		Raelyn Weston		20	23	North Shil Silent Vipers	
DF		Leta Delgado		13	23	Bridlo Riddles	
MF		Makenna Emmet		16	34	Bridlo Riddles	
MF		Lorie Marsh		21	28	Perthdoches Hyenas	
MF		Cody Harrison		18	35	Perthdoches Hyenas	
DF		Sparrow Loyola		22	33	Bridlo Riddles	
GK		Lora Barnet		23	26	North Shil Silent Vipers

Kits with the United Adaikes National Football Team logo on the white sleeve of the uniform

Preferred Formation: 4-1-2-1-2
Style Modifier: +1.7

RP Permissions:

If my opponent RPs our match first, they may:
Choose my scorers: Yes.
RP injuries to my players: TG me here in NS/DM me in Discord first.
Suspend my players: TG me here in NS/DM me in Discord first.
Godmod scoring events: No.
Godmod injuries to my players: No.
Godmod suspension events: No.
Godmod other events: Yes, but TG me here in NS/DM me in Discord first.

[Treekidistan]

Treekidistan Football Federation

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FA Name: Treekidistan Football Federation (TFF)
Sponsors: EcoHerb™: “Make your nation green!”
Style of Play: +3
Coaching Staff
Head Coach: Keylar Massilis (Treekidistan)
Asst. Coach: Mellix Coupe (Indusse)
Fitness Trainer: Gerbinz Keystone (Indusse: Main), Edward Phillips (Treekidistan)



Squad
Goal Keepers (GK)

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#1 Melix Henmann
#2 Auphis Trevor
#97 Jaganath Sharma

Defenders (DF)

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

Mid Fielders (MF)

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#9 Shahid Nawaz
#33 Sryne Goorder
#15 Kishore Das
#12 Benjamin Elvis
#100 Kirtidas Vitridas
#26 Ashok Pyarelal

Strikers/Forward (FW)

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#7 Kristy Johnson
#50 Henry Dallas
#24 Krishna das Patel
#10 David Henry Gonzales

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Player Information

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Goal Keepers (GK)

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#1 Melix Henmann
Melix Henmann is the number 1 goal keeper in the whole Treekidistan. He got himself trained by Steve Longhorn, the chief goal keeper of the Indussean National Team. He has been going to Steve Longhorn Academy when he was 19 years old. Melix is currently 25 and is one of the youth political activists in the country. He is known as "Chairman Melix" for short.

Defenders (DF)

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#4 Henry Stillstone
Henry Stillstone has been regarded as the lucky charm of the team, Eventhough he hasn't scored any goals or created a notable offensive gameplay, he has been in the squad from the start due to his experience in local tournaments. He's the oldest in the team, aged 37.

#19 Joseph Ali Ahmed
Ali Ahmed Bin Jawaruyah, also known as Joseph Ali Ahmed is a Christian converted Muslim who's been the key defender of Treekidistan. He plays for the best club in Treekidistan known as the Golden Roots United. The Golden Roots United is the champion club with twenty nine trophies till history.

#66 Benny Helmut
#88 Mathias Schneider
Benny Helmut and Mathias Schneider are two similar plays from the same place, same school, same street, same club and now same position. Both of them has been playing for the Gregarious College Academy for six years and is now playing in Golden Roots United FC.

Mid Fielders (MF)

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#9 Shahid Nawaz
Shahid Nawaz is the youngest player in the team, aged 19. He's been a quick and cunning player creating ways to score the goals into the goal post. Shahid Nawaz started his career playing for the National Sports Academy Team and later got a straight ticket to the national camp.

#12 Benjamin Elvis
Benjamin Johnston Elvis, is a 22 year old Midfielder known for his bicycle kicks and long headers. He has been nicknamed as Bulb Man of Treekidistan. He has scored 11 international goals (friendly included) and 7 of them where headers and 3 were bicycle kicks.

#26 Ashok Pyarelal
The Only Village Boy in the team, he's been playing for his village and the province teams from an age of 13, he was born in a poor family and wasn't able to go for coaching into a well known academy. The National Sports Academy took him seeing his capability and the twenty year old plays in the national team now.

Strikers/Forward (FW)

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#7 Kristy Johnson
The Third Gear of the team, he is the one who makes way for the rest two strikers and creates excellent crosses in the box. He's twenty four and has been the captain of Keylar FC, the first Football Club in Treekidistan. The club currently is playing for division two.

#24 Krishna das Patel
#10 David Henry Gonzales
The Heroes of Treekidistan, as they are known. Krishna Das and Gonzales has been the Captain and Vice Captain respectively. Both aged 25 played for Golden Roots United earlier and now plays for the Treekid Academy Team in the prime league. Gonzales is the all time champion scorer and the game maker of Treekidistan. He played a major role in letting Treekidistan win the Baptism of Fire tournament. Patel has been selected in to the best playing XI of Baptism of Fire due to his skills and support to Gonzales. He is best captain and the second best goalscorer of the team.

Kits


Special Thanks to Uni.q Sportswear of Qusmo for creating the Kits for Treekidistan.

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Choose my goalscorers: Yes
Godmod scoring events: Yes
RP injuries to my players: Yes
Godmod injuries to my players: No
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes
Hand out red cards to my players: Yes
Godmod other events: No

[Oberour Ar Moro]

Dominion of Oberour Ar Moro
National Football Team


World Cup 90 Qualification Player Pool

Staff

Manager: Ethan Stevenson, age 45 (Poafmersia) (former Mancodas City (Poafmersia) Manager)
Assistant Manager: Loizig de Charni, age 37 (former de la Charite Assistant)
Assistant Manager: Lohann Trencheeur, age 37 (retired Patrons Midfielder)

Perresson Coffriere was released as Oberour Ar Moro National Team Manager after matchday 5.

Players
Number Position Name, age (Domestic Club (Nation if not Oberour Ar Moro))

Goalkeepers

1 GK Olliuier le Duc, age 31 (Port Tacassam FC (Tikariot))
12 GK Guillo au Feure, age 28 (Myrrh-Streamer)
24 GK Sanson de Dreux, age 33 (Cyrene Bay)
35 GK Gulian de Coincte, age 23 (Vilharady Owls FC (Tikariot))
46 GK Aven Grimoult, age 26 (Patrons)

Defenders

2 LB Visant Bauldry, age 25 (Patrons)
3 RB Tilio Lot, age 24 (Genulca Occident)
14 LB Ivon Bone-Vive, age 25 (Tihon United (Chromatika))
15 RB Claudes Filion, age 27 (Hibernus)
25 LB Ewen de Marle, age 25 (SC Montfort (The Licentian Isles))
26 RB Christophe du Mesnil (Maihar United (Bollonich))
36 LB Maudez d'Annet, age 29 (Invicta)
37 RB Tivio de Malhortye, age 30 (Olympique Chuckio (Darmen))

Sweepers
10 SW Sebastian Chapuisseur, age 25 (Meridian)
11 SW Mathieux Helleu, age 30 (Cyrene Bay)
22 SW Noel l’Aulogier, age 30 (Pescium)
23 SW Claude du Faut, age 27 (Regium United)
33 SW Tei de Court-Val, age 24 (Massalia City)
34 SW Denig le Chevillier, age 26 (Celeritas)
44 SW Joeva au Paus, age 21 (Bécherel University)
45 SW Peire de Baingneus, age 23 (Regium Immortal)
55 SW Maheu Clergesse, age 28 (Patrons)
56 SW Jean-Pierre Asce, age 23 (Cyrene Bay)

Midfielders
5 LM Iudicael Breut, age 24 (Hibernus)
6 RM Peterne de Courbueil, age 25 (Tikariot City FC (Tikariot))
4 CM Seguinus Tesserant de Linge, age 24 (Carathyr Emeralds FC (Tikariot))
17 LM Padrig Foray, age 26 (Estipen United)
18 RM Laou le Boutonnier, age 27 (Cyrene Bay)
16 CM Kaour le Blanc, age 21 (Meteor)
28 LM Joncis Pataiere, age 28 (Hamiltonian Cambria (Kelssek))
29 RM Celestin Ebrard l'Aisné, age 24 (Confessor)
27 CM Renan Durerie, age 27 (Regium Immortal)
39 LM Jozeb la Fauconniere, age 27 (Meridian)
40 RM Dinan Becdelièvre, age 23 (Esperance)
38 CM Peterne de Courbeuil, age 30 (Port Tacassam FC (Tikariot))
50 LM Kenan Telier, age 28 (de la Charite)
51 RM Ilan la Ventriere, age 22 (Ampuria)
49 CM Peter Clouzot, age 21 (Patrons)

Forwards
7 LW Eneour Pique-Pain, age 31 (Patrons)
8 RW Nikolaz d'Aties, age 25 (Patrons)
9 ST Nycollas Mauranghas, age 29 (Carathyr Emeralds FC (Tikariot))
19 LW Ronan Vrely, age 24 (Pescium)
20 RW Renald Gayrard, age 23 (Hibernus)
21 ST Pius Petitmesnil, age 26 (Cyrene Bay)
30 LW Even de Garges, age 21 (Meteor)
31 RW Gobrien Chanviere, age 22 (du Mont Saint Eloy)
32 ST Mikêl Rose, age 30 (Hibernus)
41 LW Deniel le Tuteur, age 24 (Genulca Occident)
42 RW Gaspar Ataus, age 21 (EC Kan Roue)
43 ST Arsène de Saintyon, age 28 (Club sportif de Saint-Rémy (Kelssek))
52 LW Iust de Bonere, age 30 (Regium Immortal)
53 RW Venou Destine, age 22 (Melito d'Argentueill College, Veglia)
54 ST Daric Piz-d’Oë, age 24 (Dursten Easterners (Xanneria))

Formation

Understanding the Pool

The players numbered 1-11 would be considered the starting 11 if the cup started today. The players 12-24 would be backups. Every player behind them is competiting for the those 23 spots throughout qualification. When the team qualifies for the World Cup (or the Cup of Harmony, should they fall short) the pool will be cut down, and the numbers will be reassigned to the final squad. Throughout qualifying, starting rosters and the bench at each game will feature a different mix of players from the pool.

First and Second-Choice Shirts

Schedule

MD1: Euran Oceania Territories v Oberour Ar Moro
MD2: Metherwoll v Oberour Ar Moro (@ Back Garden of Jamie’s House, Metherwoll)
MD3: Oberour Ar Moro v Brenecia (@ Parade Grounds, Regium)
MD4: Sangti v Oberour Ar Moro
MD5: Oberour Ar Moro v Banija (@ Parade Grounds, Regium)
MD6: Cabo Azure v Oberour Ar Moro
MD7: Oberour Ar Moro v Lathamford (@ Cahufe-l'Eaue Stadium, Genulca)
MD8: Oberour Ar Moro v Euran Oceania Territories (@ Parade Grounds, Regium)
MD9: Oberour Ar Moro v Metherwoll (@ Parade Grounds, Regium)
MD10: Brenecia v Oberour Ar Moro
MD11: Oberour Ar Moro v Sangti (@ Sericia Stadium, Sericia)
MD12: Banija v Oberour Ar Moro (@ Kingsgarden; Rozelle, Brenecia)
MD13: Oberour Ar Moro v Cabo Azure (@ Parade Grounds, Regium)
MD14: Lathamford v Oberour Ar Moro

RP Permissions

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Choose my scorers: Yes
Choose my scoring events: Yes
Godmod scoring events: Yes
RP injuries to my players: Yes
Godmod Injuries to my players: Yes
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Godmod other events: Yes

Style Modifier: +5

[Nephara]

NEPHARA
World Ranking: Roughly 5th
Preferred Formation: 4-2-3-1
Secondary Formation: 4-4-2 / 4-3-3
Style Modifier: -1
Home Stadium: The Farham Arena in Sabrefell is reserved for the biggest games, but Nephara is a large enough country that it spreads its matches across the nation.
Kit Supplier: Kirola
Nickname: The Cormorants

The Golden Age is over, or, at least, is over unless the Cormorants win this World Cup. Performances haven't been poor, they've just stopped their unsustainable seven-year reign of terror. There's been a generational shift, and the hope is that the side's rock-hard defence during the Eagles Cup may have unearthed the key to rediscovering that touch. Are things tailing off? Are the Cormorants losing that edge? Triffid Ramsey will be damned if that's the case. But an injury to brilliant winger Severine Reed risks the attack, while they've struggled to keep tight at the back through qualifying.

Overall Record
623 wins - 114 draws - 139 losses
2055 scored - 1031 conceded

Trophies
Baptism of Fire 51
Cup of Harmony 61
World Cups 74 and 87
Eagle's Cup 5
4 Cope Rushmori - 30, 35, 36, 37
5 Campionati Esportiva - 6, 8, 10, 15 and 18
Only the second nation in history to achieve the 'Triple Crown' of WCC titles - represented by three stars on the crest.
Second in footballing ability only to 6PupperFunnerRunnies.

Most Caps
172 - Hadrian Belfast
162 - Rowena Strongbow
155 - Elaine Ashdown
153 - Chimera Moxham
150 - Estrella Hawke
149 - Roxelana Thorn
143 - Dieter Konoval
141 - Tosca Marlowe
137 - Cathy Stokes
136 - Tanith Rainsford
134 - Michael Brandon
129 - Adnan Szalai
128 - Tawny Shone
126 - Anna Shrike, Malachite Scharner, Rovena Stride
120 - Kurtis Bastable
116 - Penumbra Amokachi, Dale Brightley, Diandra Ballard, Sasha Christener
114 - Monako Saroszi
112 - Konrad Gosforth
111 - Calliope Katskalidis
108 - Gerhard Thunder
107 - Marcin Close
106 - Hesterine Mercator
104 - Rook Cathar
103 - Keith Rowland, Sieglinde Lohengrin, Ilyana Brosch
101 - Konrad Lovelace
100 - Leona Rafford

Most Goals
91 - Estrella Hawke
68 - Kurtis Bastable
65 - Penumbra Amokachi
63 - Chimera Moxham
57 - Gerhard Thunder
55 - Rook Cathar, Rowena Strongbow
51 - Konrad Lovelace
50 - Elaine Ashdown

Most Clean Sheets
44 - Diandra Ballard
33 - Hesterine Mercator
30 - Apostolos Tsattalios
28 - Portia Thrift, Kieron Riordan
24 - Reece Coleman, Andreas Swoboda

I Give My Opponent Permission To:
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Choose My Goalscorers:        Y*
Godmod Goalscoring Events:    N
Injure Players:               Y**
Godmod Injury Events:         N
Red Card Players:             Y***
Yellow Card Players:          Y
Godmod Other Events:          N
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* Koerner and Fletcher take set pieces; Basilisk takes penalties.
** I'll have the final say on how long the player will be out, but feel free to make them look severe as you want.
*** One per match.

Tactics

Nepharan football is based around playing hard, pressing aggressively, playing for keeps. Occasionally this leaves gaps behind the high defensive line, though most Nepharan goalkeepers are in the sweeping mould these days to compensate. Marchers are, by and large, a physically imposing folk, and eager to throw their size around. The footballing culture is intensely competitive, and those that survive to make their way to the top are hellbent on winning at any cost. Elbows to the face. Subtle digs in the ribs. Diving is dishonest when opponents do it but streetwise when Nepharim do it. In short, Nephara are the bully from two years above who picked you, specifically, out as a natural target.

That is often the foreign perspective, but it overlooks a key fact; Nepharan football can honestly be beautiful to watch. Generations of players brought up on dry plains or asphalt play the ball quickly and fearlessly along the ground, never sideways when there's a forward option open, always looking to stretch and probe and stay one really good pass away from a goal. Nepharim are undoubtedly physical, even cynical, but their success has been built off the backs of ruthless, fast-paced passing football.

The Godhead
For home matches, and during international tournaments, Nephara wheels out the 'Godhead', a giant boulder with an eerie resemblance to Gethin Ramsey, first manager of the Cormorants in the modern era and by now long dead. Nepharim have a superstitious streak, and while nobody's saying it is, in fact, the mystic reincarnation of their most iconic leader, nobody's quite not saying it, either. The Godhead is traditionally 'walked' to the stadium by Nepharan ultras using an intricate series of ropes, and often a flare is wedged into its 'mouth' to simulate a smoking cigar.

Staff
Manager - Triffid Ramsey - Age 50
Assistant Manager - Scylla Vyntra - Age 46
Daughter of the legendary Gethin Ramsey, Nephara's Baptism of Fire manager and (probably) the first manager to take three different nations to the World Cup, but Triffid's eager to get out from under that shadow. A very good but not excellent player, Ramsey took naturally to management and pursues a more modern version of the elder Ramsey's ideals - industry backed by data, athleticism backed by sport science, pace backed by skill. Scylla Vyntra is a former World Champion, and an experienced assistant manager with designs on a top job, somewhere. Why not here?

Goalkeepers
Core
1 - GK - Aranea Provost ( Spartangrad) - Age 31 - 101 caps, 47 clean sheets
WC87 Champion
Many are tipped for the top, but Provost made it. A brilliant, spry goalkeeper, excelling in all aspects of the game but especially capable of magnificent, balletic saves, flicking balls around the post with iron wrists when they seemed impossible to reach. It's a good thing she's as skilled as she is, because her abrasive, fey personality stopped being cute in the Cormorants camp long ago.

12 - GK - Raluca Garamond ( Sabrefell Athletic) - Age 31 - 16 caps, 6 clean sheets
WC87 Champion
A languid, reliable goalkeeper with a rare command of her area. She might not be the most eye-catching of shot-stoppers, but her judgement and anticipation are second to none. Garamond will reliably concede slightly fewer goals than expected without ever really being flashy about it.

20 - GK - Tanith Arrowsmith ( Dynamo Sjoedrhavn) - Age 27 - 14 caps, 6 clean sheets
An excellent shot-stopper whose skillset lends itself to high-pressing sides who need pacy sweeping and good distribution - just like the Cormorants. Her sole issue is that she tends to argue a lot with everyone around her. It's quickly forgiven and forgotten... on her end, at least. Nevertheless, Arrowsmith has done excellently in the Eagles Cup and has more than earned her place in the tea.

Defenders
2 - RB - Ophelia Schrader ( AFC Treason) - Age 25 - 20 caps, 1 goal
Schrader's standing on the shoulders of a giant, replacing Rovena Stride for both club and country. She was fairly evidently a top-class attacking fullback from early on, but has improved her ability to defend dramatically of late, and her limitless stamina allows her to seamlessly transition from one to the other.

3 - LB - Radeka Lind ( Jinja City FC) - Age 25 - 53 caps, 5 goals
WC87 Champion
Lind still looks somewhat coltish, but it belies her unerring eye for a challenge. It's Lind's unabashed love of taking the ball away from people that's her standout in a country that tends to like its fullbacks forward at every opportunity; Lind swings in a vicious cross, but her inherent caution is well-suited to the international game. She's looking to establish herself as one of Nephara's greatest defenders.

5 - CB - Reniira Clevinger ( Herzegovina City FC) - Age 28 - 86 caps, 17 goals
WC87 Champion
The first half-satyr - indeed, the first non-fullblooded human - to represent the national team, Clevinger essentially looks like a hulking 6'8" woman with blue skin and stubby, vestigial horns poking out of her scalp. Unsurprisingly, she's also the tallest person in Cormorants history. That's handy as a centre-half, and she's scored goals at the big tournaments. She's one of the first names on the teamsheet, but who gets to partner her?

6 - CB - Reina Turnbull ( Kingsgrove) - Age 27 - 20 caps
A well-travelled defender whose inclusion took many more casual or insular fans by surprise, but struck those in the know as long overdue. Turnbull is a confident passer of the ball who excels in progressive play, but is a commanding and resolute defender when called upon.

17 - RB - Pristina Soeringer ( Stein-los Turkish) - Age 28 - 46 caps, 3 goals
Diminutive when she came through the ranks, Soeringer learned to fight dirty from the low ground, before late-blooming into a powerful specimen. She can play dirty or firm-but-fair, and boasts an excellent cross and the nous to know when to surge forward. A superb allrounder.

18 - CB - Gawain Warden ( Marinos Metropolis) - Age 28 - 22 caps, 2 goals
True to his name - a dignified, muscular centre-half, unfailingly reliable. Warden is a true defender's defender, and the ball generally ends up at his feet only when he's making a clearance or something's gone wrong. His main strength is a bloody-minded refusal to miss a step, very rarely slipping or erring.

22 - CB - Ida Sevet-Stokes ( AFC Corvistone) - Age 23 - 4 caps
Tall and sour-faced, the half-Qusmi Sevet-Stokes is lean for a centre-half and slow for a leftback. She plugs her gaps through a mixture of technique, intelligence and cynicism. Extremely coachable, she's mostly a centre-half but is comfortable at fullback and in defensive midfield; very much a tournament player, here to replace the injured Caracal Page.

Midfielders
4 - HM - Rook Timekeeper ( Sabrefell Moths) - Age 28 - 62 caps, 2 goals
An elegant player with a strapping physique, Timekeeper offers both silk and steel in equal measure. With pace, technique and strength, he roves the midfield not only able to whisk the ball away, but with plenty of ideas for where it can go afterwards. A thumping shot doesn't hurt, though in fairness it's usually thumped into the stands, or a nearby street.

7 - RW - Anselm Koerner ( 1830 Cathair) - Age 31 - 78 caps, 21 goals
WC87 Champion
Surprisingly, a winger without all that much flair. Koerner's best aspects are blinding pace, bruising muscle and relentless physicality, and he's set to ride that to the top. Nobody really expected him to be the one of his class to make it, but the difference might just be top-class athleticism and the workrate to use it. He's always, always running. In the light of Reed's injury, this is probably Koerner's last massive dance.

8 - CM - Lothaire Cromwell ( AC Izotz Zubia, c) - Age 31 - 101 caps, 24 goals
WC87 Champion
Cromwell is the kind of player whose statistical multi-scale radar looks like a circle. He held down the midfield for the U21s and can certainly play that role, but at heart he needs to run, and room to run forward into the box at the perfect moment. He's tall, strong, fast, he'll brawl, he can pick out a pass, and he's emerged into the team's captain, moral centre and rock-hard core.

11 - LW - Kendra Considine Ramsey ( AFC Treason) - Age 29 - 71 caps, 15 goals
WC87 Champion
The wild card of the team. Considine's international future was an unknown for the longest time, and those closest to the player assumed she'd represent Schottia. She's Triffid Ramsey's adoptive daughter, and has no actual blood ties to Nephara. But she's ambitious, at heart, and with Schottia out of current contention, has seized her opportunity to bring her particular brand of fey lethality to the world stage.

13 - RW - Jasper Mordecai ( Aries Chariots) - Age 23 - 9 caps
Parachuted into the World Cup side to cover for an injury, Mordecai plays eerily like Adnan Szalai of eld, a complete athletic beast who tears down and humiliates fullbacks in his wake.

14 - AM - Thalassa Fletcher ( La Nueva Avenida) - Age 28 - 43 caps, 14 goals
No, not that Fletcher, the other Fletcher. Exene is the rags-to-riches story; Thalassa's got pedigree and is living up to it. Not as likable a person, not seen as a natural scrapper, but living in Farfadillis at times like these proves she's harder than given credit for. Statuesque, arrogant, and crisp on the ball. Fletcher never puts a foot wrong. It almost feels like she plays the game in stiletti.

15 - CM - Pernille Brand ( Brinemouth) - Age 27 - 24 caps, 6 goals
A beautifully elegant player on the ball, with boundless vision and a passing range to match. Unusually for stereotypes of Nepharan players, Brand isn't particularly physically robust, though she's certainly not unathletic. She's also not quite the most consistent of players. But on her day, she can single-handedly win a midfield battle. 16 is her signature number, for whatever reason, but qualifying reshuffles took it away from her.

16 - LW - Lili Marinca ( Chromatik) - Age 25 - 14 caps, 4 goals
Tiny and boxy, Marinca's deft and two-footed and loves to make unpredictable jinking runs and long stints in possession. She's a natural fit for a dominant side, and Nephara want to dominate.

19 - HM - Feo Tapper ( Aleiusia Capital) - Age 23 - 14 caps
Tapper has excelled as a box-to-box midfielder for a struggling Leichhardt, diligent and determined, but in a more dominant side his talents lend himself as a destroyer. He's able and willing to run forward, but his leading instinct is to win the ball high and get it moving fast. Always laughing.

23 - AM - Lindse Kvasina ( Sabrefell Athletic) - Age 223 - 10 caps, 3 goals
Kvasina's arrogant even by Nepharan standards. She will, at least, track back. Even if she didn't, though, her natural poise on the ball and talent for improvisation would make up for it all. Poses far more of a risk off the pitch than on it.

Forwards
9 - ST - Ruby Gjasula ( Bastion) - Age 31 - 32 caps, 17 goals
Feisty, arrogant and with a remarkable eye for goal, Gjasula's meteoric rise to become one of the Goldleague's most feared strikers has been remarkable. Originally reliant on her pace, Gjasula's intelligence shines through with her runs, and her ruthless finishing helps round out a lethal forward.

10 - ST - Bravura Harper ( Ulsa) - Age 23 - 18 caps, 11 goals
A brash, swaggering striker, Harper loves taking on first-time shots, and her hammer of a left boot ensures that isn't a waste of a chance. Backs herself to get on the scoresheet, sets herself high expectations, and has thus far been meeting them.

21 - ST - Latona Basilisk ( Mâ Âlâmëómë) - Age 30 - 78 caps, 47 goals
C75 Young Galactico, WC87 Champion
Former Young Galactico Basilisk is self-assured to the point of parody, right to the point of having made 'Basilisking' - purported to be her petrifying stare one-on-one with goalkeepers - not only part of her brand, but trademarked. So you'd better believe it matters to say: she's very nearly as good as she thinks she is. Moxham decided only Basilisk had the moxie to pull off the 21 without her. Then came back to reclaim it. Now she's gone again, so Basilisk's gone through a lot of shirt numbers.

[Alezian Union]

HOME STADIUM: National Stadium, Metropolitan Zafizamarrah, ZF, NA (75,000 seats)

No.	Pos	Name	DoB/Age	Hometown	Club
1	GK	Andi Hazari Mattalatta	12 November 1996 / 25	Iskandaruddin, North Alezia	Metropolitan Zafizamarrah FC
2	LB	Harry Du Toit Makarina	3 January 1997/24	Saint Lyveges, Pantabang Islands	Bucinnois Boulevard
3	CB	Igor Galyonskovich	19 April 1999/22	Novopariny, North Alezia	Pyalivostok Polar Bears
4	CB	Hasan Aufar Jafaruddin	6 May 1998/23	Wilhelminaden, South Alezia	Wilhelminaden FC
5	RB	Albert Freie Douwers	19 October 1995/26	Gloenders, South Alezia	Gloenderstad
6	LM	Mathijn Kloenkers	24 August 1993/28	Miltoen, South Alezia	Chermina
7	CM	Alfari Nawaruddin	7 April 1995 / 26	Makarvida, North Alezia	Petrolezia Yezateinu
8	CM	Mikail Navariyan	14 October 1993 / 28	Drenovgan, Mosin-Nagan	Trishi FC
9	RM	Artyom Barinayev	2 January 1991 / 31	Pyalivostokgrad, North Alezia	Pyalivostokgrad FC
10	CF	Rouben Van Eijk	5 April 1992/29	Oorbenderen, Pantabang Islands	Marijabel
11	CF	Isma'il Salimaruddin	1 October 1997/23	Pulau Antangari, North Alezia	Basnaharian Bears

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:

Godmod scoring events: Y
RP injuries to my players: Y (nothing too severe please)
Godmod injuries to my players: Y (look above, contact me on discord @Lez#0535 please)
Give red cards to my players: N
Godmod other events: Y (contact me on discord)

Style Modifier: -2

[Adab]

Note: In the Adabian timeline, the World Cup qualifiers take place in October 2036-March 2037, and the World Cup proper in June-July 2037. Age is as of October 1, 2036.

The Adabian National Football Team

Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.
-Leo Tolstoy, Anna Karenina

Demonym: Adabian (plural Adabians)
Association: Adab Football Association (AFA)

BACKGROUND
For the first time in their history, the Adab national football team are cup winners.

To many, winning the Independent Associations Championship was the triumphant culmination of Adab’s return to international football. A brief foray in 2018-2019 was followed by an economic crisis which precipitated fifteen years of re-isolation from international football, and when they did return – with an older, world-weary Saad Kaykali once again at the helm – many doubted they would ever win an international tournament with the current squad. Yet they did, providing not only a trophy for the masses of football fans across the country but also closure for the staff and the oldest members of the squad who were at Kaykali’s side since the heady days of World Cup 81, who saw promises of international glory disappear into one-and-a-half decade of exile imposed – many would say unfairly – by the cash-strapped and financially-mismanaged Adab Football Association.

Yet, even as they rose up the world rankings and the IAC trophy was paraded down Adab City, the team find themselves more fragile and vulnerable than ever. The continued media attention and estrangement from family are taking their toll on Alulim Sinmuballit and Emma Arthur, and if the rumors are to be believed they are not as united as they would want the public to believe. As for the public, criticism in conservative circles over their interfaith relationship is giving way to growing support for the couple, with many seeing the criticism and abuse directed at them as but a symptom of Adabian society’s intolerance and inability to adjust to changing times. With the Privy Council considering the repeal of the interreligious marriage law, many are sympathizing with Sinmuballit and Arthur, believing they have been made scapegoats in the whole affair.

Captain and forward Enlilbani Yargab is on the verge of breaking the 100-goal mark – and losing the entire squad. Taymour Frangieh, increasingly discontent with AFA President Naram-Sin Araqasdah’s lack of support for the team in general and Sinmuballit and Arthur in particular, has come up with a plan which he believes will bring about much-needed changes in Adabian football. As tensions over Sinmuballit and Arthur’s relationship and the interreligious marriage law threaten to spill over into street protests, Frangieh and his co-conspirators lurk in the shadows, believing that the time has come to assert the players’ rights over the AFA and stop the institution from mixing politics and football. Yargab, as well as Kaykali and the staff, may soon have to decide where they stand amid all this.

KIT

The national team's kits, designed by Ahmad Enlil (the first President of the Football Association) in 1907, are currently manufactured by Shining Sun Company, owned by Rahman Ashurbanipal, businessman and grandson of Emperor Tizqar III.

STAFF
Manager: Saad KAYKALI - Male – born January 20, 1974 (age 62)
With his real estate company sold to businessman Mustafa al-Taghlibi, Kaykali is once again able to focus fully on his job as national team manager. His daughter Aida’s now-ended relationship with Alulim Sinmuballit has led some to ponder the possibility of a conflict of interest in Kaykali’s selection of Sinmuballit to the team, although the manager himself insists that Sinmuballit was picked purely on his performance. Privately Kaykali was reportedly saddened by the end of the relationship, but is nevertheless understanding; he is happy that Aida now has a chance to escape the media circus and holds no hard feelings towards Sinmuballit.

Assistant manager: Inimabakesh THULUS- Male – born March 28, 1967 (age 69)
Defying rumors – some of his own making and none of which he tried to deny – that he would retire at the end of the previous World Cup cycle, Thulus is still in his post as senior assistant manager. Friends and associates reportedly believe that Thulus did genuinely want to retire but ultimately felt it was best to stay by Kaykali’s side as he tried to weather the ongoing storm.

Assistant manager: Rashid ABBAS - Male – born February 15, 1987 (age 49)
Formerly a star player in the island country of Faraby, now an associated state of Adab, Abbas is determined to do all he can to help the team and prove that he has earned his position by merit, and not merely as a gesture of appeasement from the AFA to its Farabian counterpart. Currently also manager of the under-21 team.

General coach: Yitzhak BENNETT - Male – born September 20, 1976 (age 60)
Variously described as quiet, active, calm, and attentive, Bennett is very much respected by the players, who admire his work ethic, loyalty to the national team, and willingness to listen to them.

Goalkeeping coach: Faishal AR-RASHID - Male – born August 14, 1978 (age 58)
Regarded, much like Bennett, as a stabilizing influence in the national team and respected by staff and players alike.

Physio: Hamza RIDHA - Male – born January 15, 1983 (age 53)
A longtime friend of both Kaykali and Thulus. Widely respected by fellow staff and players for the understated way by which he performs his job.

STARTING LINEUP
Note: I may reveal the starting lineup and substitutes for the next match(es) in my RPs. Should I not RP or should my RP not contain any information regarding the starting lineup and substitutes, then feel free to pick them yourself.

GK: 1 – Satchit CHANDRASEKAR – Male – born February 7, 2015 (age 21) – Colonial Sile (Vilita) – 0 goals
Chandrasekar’s transfer to Colonial Sile, one of the foremost clubs in Vilita, came as a shock to many but was nevertheless fully deserved. Suddenly catapulted from the under-21 squad to the senior team with Mohammed Marramzi’s retirement, Chandrasekar proceeded to win the IAC in his first season on the starting lineup, solidifying his status as the best young goalkeeper in the country – and one of the best keepers overall.

LB: 2 – Tansu ALTUN - Female – born February 25, 2009 (age 27) - Mosul - 0 goals
Fondly called the "heart of the squad" by her teammates. Kind, polite, smiling, beautiful inside and out, she gets along easily with all the staff and players. Yet her soft exterior hides a hard, relentless, unyielding side to her, which shines through every time she is called to perform on the pitch.

CB: 3 – Shania ENMERKAR - Female – born January 20, 2008 (age 28) - Baghdad City - 0 goals
Widely seen as one of the leaders of the “female wave” in Adabian football, observers nevertheless agree that Enmerkar has earned her place in the team by merit, rather than merely by virtue of her gender. The other female players in the squad look up to her as their leader and spokeswoman, and it is she who often goes to Kaykali to communicate the women’s concerns and opinions.

CB: 4 – Yousif ISSOU - Male – born September 27, 2004 (age 32) - Adab United - 0 goals
A reliable defender, what he lacks in star power he makes up for in tenacity, a seemingly endless energy reserve, and impressive performance on the pitch day in and day out.

RB: 5 – Taymour FRANGIEH - Male – born February 24, 2001 (age 35) - Adab United - 1 goal
The youngest of the remaining veterans from the World Cup 81 squad, Frangieh has gradually assumed the position of mentor to the newer players and maintains good relations with them. He has grown particularly close to Alulim Sinmuballit, whom he supports in continuing his interreligious relationship with Emma Arthur.

LM: 6 – Emma ARTHUR - Female – born November 18, 2012 (age 23) - Adab United - 2 goals (Vice Captain)
A representative of the Anglo-Adabian community, the second-youngest member of the squad, and widely seen as a young prodigy on almost the same level as Alulim Sinmuballit, with whom she is now openly in a relationship. Estranged from her family, with modeling offers ebbing away, she is nevertheless determined to preserve the controversial relationship even as it divides the nation.

CM: 7 – Alulim SINMUBALLIT - Male – born September 15, 2013 (age 23) - Adab United - 2 goals
The baby of the squad, and an undoubted prodigy of the game. Sinmuballit desires nothing more than to impress his teammates, and he has impressed greatly on the pitch. Off the pitch, his relationship with Emma Arthur has been… less impressive to many, to put it lightly. Nevertheless he tries to make it work, even if inside he is wondering if this relationship can actually work.

RM: 8 – Ephraim ORLEV - Male – born April 18, 1999 (age 37) - Mosul - 7 goals
A veteran from World Cup 81, Orlev remains an integral part of the squad who can be relied upon to drive forward the team’s hallmark counterattacks. He was reportedly uncomfortable with what he perceived to be his status as the team’s token Jew, although this was assuaged by the arrival of Rebekah Yissakar.

LAM/LW: 22 – Kastiliasu AKAPTAHA – Male – born March 27, 2014 (age 22) – Baghdad City – 18 goals
Already widely acclaimed as a future superstar and one of the finest strikers in Adabian football, young Akaptaha has now secured his place on the starting lineup, continuing the regeneration of the national team as the venerable Enlilbani Yargab nears his fortieth birthday.

RAM/RW: 10 – Rebekah YISSAKAR - Female – born January 20, 2013 (age 23) - Adab United – 32 goals
Brash, funny, happy-go-lucky, all those words have been used to describe Rebekah Yissakar, but do not let her bubbly, excitable personality distract you from the fact that she is one of Adabian football’s rising talents, with a deadly finishing touch that secured her a place at the forefront of the national team. Widely tipped as the “new Yargab” and poised to form a new, deadly partnership at the front with Kastiliasu Akaptaha.

CF: 11 – Enlilbani YARGAB - Male – born April 21, 1999 (age 37) - Baghdad City – 99 goals (Captain)
At age 37, Yargab’s position as the greatest Adabian player in history is secure, with more than 350 goals in the Adabian league and 99 goals with the national team. With Akaptaha now deployed on the wing, Kaykali is considering an occasional Yargab-Nadje Barzani rotation; although his agility and skill have only declined a little from his peak, Yargab nevertheless seeks to preserve his body and prolong his career and understands that the younger players such as Akaptaha and Barzani adapt more easily to the gegenpressing tactics.

SUBSTITUTES
GK: 12 – Akurgal SHULGI – Male – born May 15, 2017 (age 19) – Damascus Steelers – 0 goals
Formidable young keeper whose adept, acrobatic defending dragged Adab to the final of the 14th Under-18 World Cup in Xanneria and Starcom.

LB: 13 – Adnan AL-TIKRITI – Male – born July 20, 2015 (age 21) – Damascus Steelers – 0 goals
Dogged defender who brought Adab to the final of the Di Bradini Cup 51. Flies under the radar publicity-wise but prefers to let his achievements on the pitch speak for themselves.

CB: 14 – Manishtushu SHARKALISHARRI – Male – born August 20, 2013 (age 23) – Baghdad City – 0 goals
Another instrumental member of the Di Bradini Cup 51 squad. May well prove himself even more with the senior national team.

CB: 15 – Sarrugi AKSHAK – Male – born May 29, 2016 (age 20) – Vilitan League (TBD) (Vilita) – 0 goals
Made headlines with his unexpected transfer to the Vilitan League, although he has more than proven himself as a capable defender at the Under-18 and Under-21 World Cups.

RB: 16 – Sally THOMAS – Female – born October 5, 2015 (age 20) – Beirut – 0 goals
Another instrumental member of the Di Bradini Cup 51 squad. May well prove herself even more with the senior national team.

LM: 17 – Salman AL-MUNTAR – Male – born May 10, 2001 (age 35) – Adab United – 4 goals
A member of the ‘old guard’ – Adab’s squad from World Cup 81, Saad Kaykali’s first tournament in charge – now back in the squad and expected to play a mentoring role to the younger players as well as serve as a ‘super sub’ when needed.

CM: 18 – Naram-Sin SAMANU – Male – born March 29, 2018 (age 18) – Baghdad United – 0 goals
Commands a huge presence at midfield, especially for his age. Tipped to be a future star midfielder in the Adabian league and for the senior national team.

RM: 19 – Amara EMMITA – Female – born January 19, 2016 (age 20) – Baghdad United – 0 goals
Easily runs circles around her opponents with her slick, graceful style of play. Widely considered as a potential replacement for Ephraim Orlev in the starting lineup upon his retirement.

LAM/LW: 20 – Adanirari UHWAN – Male – born June 10, 2000 (age 36) – Mosul – 10 goals
A member of the ‘old guard’ – Adab’s squad from World Cup 81, Saad Kaykali’s first tournament in charge – now back in the squad and expected to play a mentoring role to the younger players as well as serve as a ‘super sub’ when needed.

RAM/RW: 21 – Shamsuiluna ZAMBIYA – Male – born May 27, 2000 (age 36) – Mosul – 13 goals
A member of the ‘old guard’ – Adab’s squad from World Cup 81, Saad Kaykali’s first tournament in charge – now back in the squad and expected to play a mentoring role to the younger players as well as serve as a ‘super sub’ when needed.

LAM/LW: 9 – Jushur AL-KUFA - Male – born August 27, 2003 (age 33) - Damascus Steelers – 20 goals
A longtime star of the Adabian domestic leagues, the 33-year-old al-Kufa finds himself sidelined with the ascent of Kastiliasu Akaptaha but doesn’t complain about it. A consistently polite and unassuming man, he is respected by all of his teammates.

CF: 23 – Nadje BARZANI – Female – born March 14, 2017 (age 19) – Beirut – 0 goals
A star of the 14th Under-18 World Cup in Xanneria and Starcom and has also been called up to the under-21 squad. Not expected to feature very often but is ready as backup should any of the front three need rest or replacing.

STADIUM

Adab City Stadium, the pride and joy of Adabian football, was completed in 1940. Located in the northern part of Adab City, the stadium was able to accommodate 40,000 people at the time of its opening. Renovations in 1978 made it an all-seater stadium and expanded its capacity to 55,350. Later it increased to 75,000 following upgrades in 2009-10 and then 76,500 after another upgrade in 2019. It is currently home to the Adabian national football team and Adab City FC.

TACTICS AND FORMATION
The team will use 4-3-2-1, the "Christmas tree" formation, with an emphasis on gegenpressing – immediately working to take back possession after losing the ball and launching a quick counterattack before the opponent can take the initiative. Any opposition players with the ball will find themselves swarmed and cut off quickly. The orientation towards gegenpressing has been offered as evidence of Rashid Abbas’ increasing influence as he seeks to modernize the team; he is poised to become sole assistant manager to Kaykali once Inimabakesh Thulus finally retires.

Goalkeeper Satchit Chandrasekar has enjoyed a sudden and meteoric rise from under-21 keeper to first-choice senior team keeper, aided by the decline and retirement of Mohammed Marramzi. Taymour Frangieh heads the defense, letting his agility – barely diminished at age 35 – and most importantly his ability to quickly rally his fellow defenders to close ranks during every attack from the opposition speak for themselves.

At midfield, Alulim Sinmuballit and Emma Arthur continue their partnership, which continues to gain acclaim on the pitch even as it becomes increasingly controversial off it. Their agility and teamwork allow them increased coverage of the pitch and domination of possession, which they skillfully use to quickly transfer the ball away from the opposing team and to the attacking trio of Kastiliasu Akaptaha, Rebekah Yissakar, and the great Enlilbani Yargab. At age 37, the country’s greatest player remains by far its most lethal finisher, although he now largely avoids ostentatious displays of acrobatics and dribbling skills which marked his younger days in favor of simple runs towards the penalty box. In a further concession to his advancing age, Akaptaha and Yissakar are also gradually bearing more and more of the goalscoring burden. Yargab will occasionally drop back to serve as a false nine, leaving a hole in the opposition defense to be exploited by the wingers and attacking midfielders.

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[Eraman]

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Persatuan Sepakbola Eraman
Eraman Football Association



Eraman National Football Team
Trigramme: ERM
Demonym: Eramanian
Nickname: The Falcon
Style Modifier: 2

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Eraman, officially the Kingdom of Eraman, is an island country in the Melayu Archipelago. The federal constitutional monarchy consists of seven kingdoms and two states. It shares a land border with Samudera Darussalam and a maritime border with Pemecutan, Sharktail, and Southern Palm Islands. Anara is the national capital and largest city while Daulapura is the royal seat of the monarch. The country's population is 14,753,910.

Eraman is ethnically, culturally, and linguistically diverse. About half of the population is ethnically Malay, with large minorities of Girian, Mandaran, and Palmyran. Malay and English are recognized as the official languages of Eraman. The economy is mainly fuelled by its natural resources but is expanding in the sectors of commerce, manufacturing, and tourism.

Football is considered the number one sport in the country. The local clubs and the national team are followed religiously by the citizens. Eraman currently sits at 56th in the KPB ranking.

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Head Coach: Ross Hearkener (Brenecia)

Ross Hearkener is the head coach of the Eraman national football team. He is the former player and head coach of Royal Puncakpura. Under his guidance, Royal Puncakpura managed to break the domination of Royal Daulapura and Anara in Liga Eraman. Ross Hearkener managed to lift the Liga Eraman trophy 3 seasons ago.

His appointment as the national team head coach 2 years ago caused a stir among the Royal Puncakpura fans. Royal Puncakpura was top of the league 2 seasons ago with several matches left to be played and looked set to win a back-to-back title when the president of ERAFA who is also the owner of Royal Daulapura appointed Ross Hearkener as the national team head coach. Royal Puncakpura fans saw this as an attempt to weaken their side. Royal Daulapura then went on to win Liga Eraman that season.

Ross Hearkerner led Eraman to their most successful run in the last two Cup of Harmony by reaching the quarter-final on both occassions. Eraman has previously never managed to get past the group stage before the appointment of Ross Hearkener.

Style Modifier : 2
Formation : 4-2-3-1

Ross Hearkener prefers his team to play with an attacking mindset and high pressing intensity. He prefers to utilize an attacking midfielder as the playmaker and the focal point of the build-up. He prefers to employ two ball-playing defenders who are comfortable on the ball as his main center-back partnership accompanied by two attacking full-backs. The space left behind by the attacking full-backs will be covered by a deep-lying playmaker who will drop as low as going on the same line with the center-back pairing to cover for the attacking full-backs as well as to start the attack. With the full-backs pushed forward, Ross Hearkener prefered his wingers to push inside and create trouble from inside the penalty box.

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Team Line Up
Starting Line Up in bold
Goalkeeper

• Mikla Kala, (29/GK) - Royal Daulapura
• Yuyi Dunya, (30/GK) - Damaisari
• Putu Munggu, (28/GK) - Mitra

Defender

• Lipas Kudung, (32/RB) - Royal Puncakpura
• Anton Mora, (29/DC) - Royal Daulapura
• Mahar Mina, (29/DC) - Royal Daulapura
• Cicak Kudung, (32/LB) - Royal Puncakpura
• Along Widana, (24/RB) - Royal Daulapura
• Andik Kesum, (25/DC) - Anara
• Komang Sakti, (29/DC) - Soma
• Uri Kesiman, (26/LB) - Anara

Midfielder

• Karipa Senawang, (28/MC) - Royal Daulapura
• Nyoman Jelantik, (28/MC) - Soma
• Serigala Rudra, (31/AM) - Royal Puncakpura
• Milo Kaulawi, (27/MC) - Royal Daulapura
• Kinta Biru, (29/MC) - Royal Daulapura
• Nyoman Widya, (28/AM) - Mitra

Forward

• Samara Grawira, (28/RW) - Malkan
• Era Hitam, (25/LW) - Royal Daulapura
• Putra Daulapura Wikra Petara, (25/ST) - Royal Daulapura
• Perda Nasar, (28/RW) - Royal Daulapura
• Adi Putra Surya, (26/LW) - Damaisari
• Sagari Krita, (32/ST) - Mitra

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[Juvencus]

SQUADRA NAZIONALE DI JUVENCUS

Information about Juvencus:
Capital: Pomena
Population: 130,656,702 ethnic Juven, with a total of 150,048,720 including naturalised immigrants.
Demonym: Juven
Country Code: JUE
Football Association: JFA(Juven Football Association)
Nicknames: Gli attaccanti(The attackers), La squadra(The team)
Football philosophy: Football in Juvencus has been traditionally hot and cold for the majority of its history. On the domestic level, most teams played a mostly defensively organised, yet offensively messy style of football which was not really effective on the international stage. AC Pomena introduced a more offensive system that has dominated the domestic scene since while also producing a number of strong talent. On the international level, AC Pomena's style which is dubbed "il Pomenienze" was brought over to the team by legendary coach August Toset. Il Pomenienze focuses on enhancing the offensive aspect of more defensive teams, either by forgetting the term defense with a high line and creating pressure as well as bombarding the opposing side in hopes of scoring or by keeping a disciplined backline in said high line resistant enough to hold off a lot of attacks, with some effect. More contemporary managers have seen the strengths and flaws in that strategy and have decided on a more balanced approach of effective attacking or counterattacking while maintaining a disciplined and rock-solid high defensive line. This has, over time, progressed to a somewhat more efficient system in the team, both maintaining the advantadges of its defenders, who are usually fast and in place while also putting its high output canonnieri in a more beneficial spot in the team and the eyes of the many.

Starting XI:

GK:Taddeo Bulgari(Age 35)(Picgliara Calcio)
Description: Bulgari's career in faraway Togonistan has been a mystery to many. Legends of great leaps and leading the team with or without the captain's badge is what always served the goalkeeper his first team spot in all 12 cycles in the modern history of the country. But truth be told, these legends do hold some truth in them with Bulgari providing some spectacular leaps over the ages and has started to prove it himself as the goalkeeper of Picgliara Calcio in the Campionato.

CB:Carlo Callejon(Age 25)(Wirr Tsi)
Description: Callejon is quite hot-headed as a person and even more so as a player which leads to him getting in a lot of quarrels with opposing players. Though not a tall or particularly physical player(being 183cm tall), under normal circumstances his positioning, speed and tackling ability have always been the attributes to look out when it comes to him. He has an impressive influence on the team, especially under pressure and is often dubbed as the future captain of the team, his successess with Wirr Tsi might also talk a lot on his behalf.

CB:Pau Puig(Age 22)(AC Serone)
Description: With Bassi's sudden disappearance, Puig is given a starting role. A non-traditional Juven defender, being tall, bulky and relatively slow, although keeping to the perfect positioning scheme of the team, Puig is the brick wall of la squadra and it is almost impossible to get through him, especially in strength and header battles.

CB:Izotz Ibarra(Age 32)(AC Pomena)
Description: The oldest player in the backline, Ibarra will certainly be giving guidance to his teammates as they approach their own peaks. He has all the traits of a traditional Juven defender, those being perfect positioning, speed and incredible tackling ability, however one thing also adds up and this is his vision and expert clearances of the ball. Most of said clearances lead to counter-attacks and/or goals. So in a sense, he is a kind of back-up tempo creator. He is also the calmest player in the team, as such playing under pressure is one of his strong suits.

CDM:Nino Russo(Age 35)(Hepley United)(Second Captain)
Description: The most major undercover playmaker of the team. Russo has always dictated the speed and pace on which the team resumes play, whether it is to play possessively or bringing a quick counter-attack. His vision, crossing ability and great ball-control have always been staple elements that affected the team's play as a whole. He might be old and enjoying his "retirement" at Sannyamathland, but his contribution is still needed and much required.

CDM:Pierre-Didier Kouyaté(Age 25)(U.S Scudelli)
Description: The half-Banijan mastermind of the team, Kouyaté has always been dubbed as the successor of Russo. Much like him, he might dictate the speed and pace of la squadra's play, with an excellent vision and brilliant passing ability to show for it, which contributes to the high amount of assists he provides. He can also fulfill the duties of a supplementary defender, as he possesses iron lungs and can move freely all around the pitch.

RM:Júlien Cantù(Age 20)(Bul Khungur Miners FC)
Description: Cantù has always been the orchistrator of right wing offenses, an accurate passer and pretty decent dribbler, he sticks to the sidelines most of the time. Might give that cheeky unexpected assist from out of nowhere and is surprisingly very adept to scoring for a mid-fielder.

LM:Michelangelo Santini(Age 27)(Baraldhur AFC)
Description: When we say Santini is fast, we mean it(people and especially athletes from Juvencus are naturally faster than the average human or humanoid species). He can run the entire pitch in 9 and a half seconds with no sweat, but what really stands out is essentially his playmaking from the left side, with tons of crosses or through-balls to instigate plenty of attacks and usually delivers a lot of much-needed assists while at it. He might also have a magnet for yellow cards due to his explosive Juven temperament or due to accidentally kicking opposing players in an effort to drible past them, as his strides are larger than those of the average human.

LF:Joaquim Martell(Age 36)(Ausharmuj Marusi)(Captain)
Description: Though old, Martell's goalscoring touch has not really faded, still being able to score all types of goals, from headers, to volleys, to freekicks and penalties, this man can do it all and will always lead the team forward using his masterful experience. Apart from that, he is also exceptional at finding tight holes in opposing defences that he can exploit for the benefit of his teammates, leading to him being involved in most goals the team scores in one way or another. He is also the team's captain and most influential player with his wise words being followed by everyone on the team, especially youngsters.

RF:Patxi Etxeberria(Age 31)(AC Pomena)
Description: While Etxeberria is quite the poacher in AC Pomena, always with the back at goal and in beneficial positions, his playing on international stage is that of a free winger, allowing him to mostly provide rather than score goals. However, when he does score goals, they are always at an important time of the match, whether to get the team to the next stage of a competition or provide a much-needed victory. As the winner of a historic domestic double, Etxeberria's got a strong mentality by his side to carry over in every single game he plays.

CF:Julio Campana(Age 22)(New Lakeland Soccer Club)
Description: Campana is an exceptionally fast learner and an even better goalscorer. His magic touch always has the ball inside the opposing team's net, with them having to pick it up. A strong right foot, he usually scores rockets when it comes to scoring from long distance and usually prefers to use his weaker left foot for chips and close-range shooting, for extra efficacy.

Main Substitutions:

GK:Juan Carlos Ungaro(Age 22)(U.S Scudelli)
Description: Juan Carlos Ungaro has slowly started to solidify his spot in the squad as one of its main players due to his hard work ethic and extremely good performances in the Campionato. The young goalkeeper is known to be an expert at positioning himself while maintaining strong reflexes that work on his favor.

CB:Sebastian Solano(Age 26)(Odiol Vinceti)
Description: Solano is used to playing in defensive setups due to playing for Vinceti, using his positioning advantadge as well as the extra hidden Odiol Vinceti defensive tricks up his sleeve. Solano is quite big, so most shot-catching is a piece of cake for the keeper who is approaching his peak age.

CB:Leandro Domingues(Age 24)(S.S.C Tipoli)
Description: Domingues has a very strong mindset and a very hard work ethic, which combined for his talent to be anywhere and everywhere at all times makes him a scary defender to play against no matter how good your offensive attributes are.

CDM:Josefina Portieri(Age 22)(Tihon)
Description: The Tihon super-sub, Josefina Portieri is a very strong presence on the pitch herself, an adept passer and very good at controlling the speed as well as pace on which the game moves. Portieri is a very exciting young talent to watch. Aside from that, she is also a surprisingly good long-distance shooter so changing the tide of the game could easily come from a player of her caliber.

CDM:Félix Sissoko(Age 22)(Kingston FC)
Description: When in need, call Sissoko. Sissoko can instigate attacks out of thin air with a simple cross, or just a pass. His vision allows him to be always updated on the game. Though not particularly endurant, he makes up for it by being put in his place and playing his game. His first season in Quebec didn't see his squad clinch any IFCF spots, however he was one of the runner-ups for the U-23 player of the year award due to his exceptional individual imput to the team.

RM:Chimo Quaranta(Age 24)(AC Serone)
Description: Chimo Quaranta is the definition of speed and intelligence, a mirror of Santini, yet probably slightly more intelligent with the ball on his feet and instead of being a faithful crosser, he prefers to keep the ball low while crossing on occassion, with high levels of success.

RM:Simon Oliveira(Age 22)(AC Cutti)
Description: Simon Oliveira is very much a nuisance to play against, a swift dribbler, excellent passer with a high chance of raining long-distance attempts at a goal or assist, the Osci side's prospect has potential only few players could ever have.

LM:Lucien Cavallo(Age 25)(AC Pomena)
Description: AC Pomena's midfield maestro, Cavallo is a flexible midfielder, often times switching sides in the midfield in an attempt to find the perfect position to orchistrate an organised attack, with some surprise elements and it works a lot of the time. While not directly scoring or assisting much, his input is of utmost importance as he starts a number of frontline offensives which lead to goals.

LM:Tore Christian(Age 29)(Union Juven)
Description: Christian might be a left midfielder, but he always pushes so far up he might be confused for a winger. Another speedy player and a great goalscorer. At his peak right now, Christian is a scary player.

LF:Martin Rocher(Age 32)(S.S.C Tipoli)
Description: The team's real Osci player, Martin Rocher is a criminally good goalscorer and always terrifying in front of the goal, managing to score in every single way imaginable through every single hole that exists, no matter how small.

LF:Ganymede Garcia(Age 22)(Mipojoseon)
Description: Garcia is a big game player right off the bat, he will score that one random header or tap-in when you least expect it, however he is a clinical finisher regardless. He is coming off a strong start in Quebec, with a runner-up finish for his team.

RF:Joao Pereyra(Age 23)(Brinemouth)
Description: A very technical player, with the ball always stuck on his feet no matter how many people you dump on him. An exceptional dribbler, clinical finisher and a provider. He is a gem, the most complete player and with some adjustments could even be a galactico.

RF:Gilberto Soares(Age 23)(U.S Scudelli)
Description: Though normally a deadly striker, Gilberto Soares possesses explosive speed which allows him to be dangerous out of dead air, which is a very critical trait for a winger and a player who could just not be left out of the team, especially after a strong season such as the last.

CF:Giordano Limene(Age 26)(Stanmorn FC)
Description: Limene is on fire, an unstoppable attacking machine that keeps on scoring and scoring with every given opportunity. Despite a long waiting time for his engines to start, when they do start, they do not stop no matter how many walls you will put on that defensive line.

CF:Santo Silvestri(Age 31)(Port Tacassam FC)
Description: Silvestri has been the team's main scorer in the frontlines but a recent fall from grace has costed him his position while he tries to regain his strong finishing ability. As he is getting older, that position is getting more and more jeopardized. But with a hard working mentality and good fitness, he is still a part of the squad.


Reserves:
GK:Olarre Gabarri(Age 27)(U.S Remeno)
GK:Iago Asputti(Age 23)(Pesebal Balun)
CB:Lucia Agnelli(Age 21)(Victoriaville City)
CB:Carlos Coste(Age 21)(Glenmount Town)
CDM:Giuseppe Conte(Age 23)(AC Serone)
RM:Ekain Zuñiga(Age 31)(AS Aguajú)
LM:Pascuala Machado(Age 28)(U.S Remeno)
LF:Edu Coste(Age 22)(AC Pomena)
RF:Maria Zambrotta(Age 23)(North Laithland)
CF:Benedikto Urruchi(Age 23)(AC Pomena)
CF:Paulo Castelli(Age 29)(AC Pomena)

Main formation:



Staff:
Main Coach:Dudu Madeiros
Assistant Coach:Calixto Conti
Assistant Coach:Sebastian Galletti
Team Doctor:Carlo Micheli
Team Physician:Mathis Rotolo

Roster comments & tactics:
Truth be told, in the times Madeiros was actually at the helm of the club instead of some mysterious council, the team did well. Madeiros, a veteran of "il Pomenienze" strategy himself, having been trained by the mastermind Toset has had enough knowledge and insight in regards to the tactic to use it right and at times, the attack would shine bright like a diamond. The defense seemed a bit wobbly at times, but for the most part it actually did its job right keeping a number of clean sheets or one-goal encounters from impossibly good attacks by the offenders.

While the team is usually not individual-focused, special attention must be paid where it is due. While gli attaccanti prides itself in using multiple fluid and flexible lineups, the defensive core remains the same, that is because the sheer skill of Ibarra-Callejon-Puig is simply too much to be broken by any up-and-coming defenders at the time. While Ibarra's the classic archetype of the Juven defender, meaning speedy and in position at all times with great tackling ability, he is also the player who is most clear-headed in the back 3, which has served well in times of need. Callejon has all the attributes of Ibarra, however being hot-headed means he does get carded a lot, but he is by the far the most confident as well as clutch in the squad and his skill ceiling is higher than the ceiling itself. Lastly, Puig, he is a little different, the AC Serone talent is massive, standing at 193cm tall while being all bulked up, players seemingly tall and bigger cannot get past him as he is also always in position, his lack of speed never stopped him but it stopped every single player that approached him.

On the attack, Julio Campana is moving towards becoming the country's main scorer being top, clinical finisher while Joao Pereyra, while not as used, is an amazing technical player, scary marksman and assist-giver and can change the tide of the game in any second. Veteran Martell is still a force to be reckoned with, meanwhile he is still rocking it up in the Shango-Fogoa Premier League at age 36 and still going strong. Alongside that, the abundance of clutch attackers, such as Mipojoseon star Ganymede Garcia and new addition Gilberto Soares of U.S Scudelli can give the team some fresh air in any situation.

The tactics will not change all too much, a 3-4-3 system which is flexible enough to become a 5-3-2 or a 3-2-5 at any moment, with fluid movement on each players' side of the pitch. Attacking will be mainly focused through crosses in the middle, while through balls and volleys will be used from the side, with an emphasis on being quick-footed and agile, a rotations as such may be comfortable for both starters and substitutions. Defending will be given more emphasis on positioning at the right place at the right time and by thinking ahead. Speed is la squadra's best friend and by using this system, Madeiros is trying to take the best out of every single player.

While the Juven side is known to go headstrong in a number of competition, entering into the world cup qualifiers, the team will be looking to realistically improve on itself after being humiliated by lower-ranked sides on multiple occassions when it shouldn't have. A winless Cup of Harmony and yet another embarassing Independent Associations Cup also served as a reminder that wins are worked for and not served in a plate and Madeiros is trying to instill that mentality on to a team with a lot of talent, yet with a weak mentality to work on said talent.

The Juven national team supports a free Qusmo! Thank you for the kits, uni-q!

Il Nuovo Stadio Olimpico della Pomena, Pomena(Capacity: 137,000)



The team will be returning to its initial home, the stadio Olimpico in Pomena, a state of the art and gargantuan stadium, it hosts the games of AC Pomena in the league as well as the Copa di Juvencus final. It has all sorts of amenities in and out of it from shops, to vendors, lounges as well as everything else one can put on their mind.

The stadium of the capital has a different vibe from the previous Vinceti Catedral, all this colorful vibrance suddenly turns into an intimidating atmosphere which accurately represents the deep history of the nation. The chants feel a lot like a call to arms, ready to strengthen the Juven players while drums rhythmically beat through the entirety of the game. If a goal is scored, the loudest screams are to be heard throught the entire city, every celebration starting from this place is an emotional, triumphant celebration, echoing through the nation.

Located on the legendary Taranta Quartier of Pomena, it is in a central position not too far away from the city center and it is easily accessible by any means necessary, such as by train(being near the Taranta, Antelope and Vittoria stations), by bus, or by car.

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my goalscorers: Yes
Godmod scoring events: No
RP injuries to my players: Yes, light ones only
Godmod injuries to my players: No
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes, 3 per game and notify me in TGs or discord for which players you carded
Hand out red cards to my players: Yes, 1 per game and notify me in TGs or discord for which players you carded
Godmod other events: Depends on severity, TG me or message me through discord for more
Style modifier: +5

[Al Qurija]

Al Qurija National Team

Information about Al Qurija:
Capital: Al Qurija
Population: 18,856,627
Demonym: Qurijan
Country Code: QRJ
Football Association: QFF (Qurijan Football Federation)
Nicknames: The broken, the secret champs
Football philosophy: A multicultural nation with a muslim arab plurality and identity as well as an important trading outpost throught history, it has seen many people and influences from all around Sonnel and the multiverse. With a lot of Juven immigrants, their style of play has been inspired by the styles of football most popular in Juvencus. But with the local Slomjenski, Jokani as well as Buseojin-saram minorities each giving their own touch to the game, Al Qurija has a flavor of football that's pretty much unprecedented by most sides and it worked wonders in their Baptism of Fire campaign. (On which they finished 4th!) This multiculturalism does come at a price due to language barriers, despite the mandatory teaching of arabic at schools in different regions of the country. That is because students ignore it and opt to learn their own native languages instead. It is, as the name suggests, a broken nation.

Starting XI:
GK:Faraj Han(Age 25)(Sanford Falls PREMIER)
CB:Ayoub Najm(Age 24)(AC Herona)
CB:Stojko Popovski(Age 33)(Porcara FC)(Captain)
RB:Jun Abdulrashid(Age 35)(FC Demena)
LB:Kim Hoseok(Age 21)(Brantisvogan)
CM:Ghalib Mohammed(Age 29)(U.S Remeno)
RM:Abbas Gim(Age 30)(S.S.C Pacgliari)
LM:Zlatan Krstevski(Age 27)(USC Toro)(Second Captain)
RF:Joao Fonte-Ivanovski(Age 29)(U.S Remeno)
LF:Yamandú Gonzalez(Age 23)(Picgliara Calcio)
CF:Modevideo Carpi(Age 26)(Ituraitz FC)

Substitutions:
GK:Mahmud Maksimovic(Age 29)(Internazionale Serone)
GK:Qadir Ahmed(Age 24)(Herona Calcio)
CB:Mohammad Al-Wazir(Age 22)(FC Piluzzi)
RB:Ninoslava Ventimiglia(Age 23)(Odiol Vinceti)
LB:Fatin Al-Ghazzawi(Age 26)(Union Juven)
CM:Ibrahim Amjad(Age 29)(Internazionale Serone)
RM:Teodosija Souza(Age 21)(AS Aguajú)
LM:Shareef Karimi(Age 25)(Porcara FC)
RF:Ali Shaqiri(Age 24)(FC Herone)
LF:Nursultan Dimitrov(Age 27)(FC Tiscan)
CF:Ismail Nikolovski(Age 24)(Union Juven)

Roster comments: With the internationalisation of the Juven Campionato, a number of professional Qurijans now call a few of the teams in the league their home. Affected by the way the campionato is being played, they might try to imitate the different styles of most teams. Fast players do exist in the frontlines, with Gonzalez and Krstevski on the left side of the pitch, while the right side is more of a mediating side to calm down the playing of the team. Talented striker Modevideo Carpi will most likely be the one to try to finish most attempts at scoring a goal, with Gonzalez and Fonte-Ivanovski being supplementary -if not equally prolific- goal scorers with a main focus on assisting him. On the backlines there's a sweet balance between youth and experience, with captain Popovski directing the brick wall depending on what attacks they face, while youthful and bulky Najm can be a wall on his own, the side defenders will use their athleticism to stop any incoming offensives from the side. Overall their experience on the Campionato should serve them well when facing competition in the world cup qualifiers. As for this return's focus, the team will focus on getting as high as possible in the table and possibly get invited for the Cup of Harmony for extra experience. Silverware is secondary for the time being as working as a team will get a lot more gravity. No changes to the tactics, Porras seems to trust the lads with his life.

Staff:
Main Coach:Pau Porras
Assistant Coach:Fihr Muhammed Bousaid
Assistant Coach:Roberto Guzman Mahmoud
Team Doctor:Chakeer Abdularahmad
Team Physician:Abdul Petrevski

Petro Mohammed Stadium(Capacity: 98,000)


A state of the art stadium adorning the lavishly built beach area of the capital Al Qurija, Petro Mohammed is quite the spectacle. Its original purpose is to house national team football games as well as house several of the city's -surprisingly still- semi-professional league teams and the cup final. Petro Mohammed is an enormous stadium that provides all services and amenities for all visitors of the stadium, Qurijan or not. The Federal budget has made sure to cover up the costs of the numerous supermarkets, lounges and even permanent stands with numerous stand-owning chains. The atmosphere from inside the stadium is spectacular as the multiculturalism can be felt, from the indigenous arab-speaking people to the Slavic-languages speaking people, the Korean-speaking people, the Guarani-speaking people and Italian & French-speaking Juven all coming up with different chants and colors to fill up the stadium. With a lot of waving flags and different signs being commonplace, the place feels like a giant mural dedicated to Al Qurija, flares and Qurijan flag-colored smokes are also commonplace as is smoking different herbs in different sides of the stadium, however there's safe spots for visiting fans and families to make it as fun and accessible towards everyone.

I'd like to thank Filindostan for these kits!

RP Permissions
Choose my scorers: Yes
Choose my scoring events: Yes
Godmod scoring events: Yea, of course you can, go crazy, make my goalkeeper temporarily blind while you guys are shooting at him or something.
Godmod Injuries to my players: No
Give Yellow Cards to my players: Yes, 1 per game.(see below, if it's a 2nd yellow)
Give Red Cards to my players: Yes, 1 per 2 games, with a preferred punishment of 1-3 matchdays during the qualifiers and just 1 during the world cup proper or cup of harmony.
Godmod other events: Yes, however in regards to the coronavirus or any plague-related RPs, the country just recently stopped an epidemic of grand levels of its own, so it'd be wise not to RP another one.
RP injuries to my players: Yea, but nothing too serious such as world cup-ending or career-ending. The max is 2-matchday long injuries.
Style Modifier: -2

[Valladares]

THE VALLADAR FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION

OFFICIAL ROSTER POOL FOR THE 90^TH WORLD CUP

Coaching Staff:

Head coach: Federico Rassmussen
Assistant coach: Rodrigo Araneda
Goalkeeping coach: Paulo Gaviria
Fitness coach: Frank Wolff
Team doctor: Mateo Ferreira
Physiotherapist: Sandra Romero
Video analyst: Alfredo Tinelli

The prodigal son returns home, and Federico Rassmussen is back home to make his dream of being at the helm of La Nacional come true. The last winning manager of the Series B Champions' Cup with Valladar side Valencia FC, Rassmussen had the chance to enjoy a learning experience at the Independent Athletes of Quebec, first as an assistant and then taking over as permanent manager ahead of the 81st Cup of Harmony, where his team earned a third place finish. That performance, watched first-hand by Valladars as both Valladares and IAQ were drawn into the same CoH group, convinced the VFA executives that he was the man to replace the liked, yet harshly criticized Dagan manager Jessica Curran starting from this World Cup cycle. And so he is here, eager to show his progress in front of his fellow nationals now that he has had his first international managerial stint. With Rassmussen, fans should expect a high-pressing team which will try to regain ball possession as soon as they lose it instead of falling back to regroup and then take advantage of its speedy players up front to counterattack, thus resulting in a high offensive output that comes to terms to the traditional approach of Valladar football.

Squad:

GOALKEEPERS
Lucien Chamoun - GK - 30 - Crisisbless
Danilo Araúz - GK - 31 - Stein-los Turkish
Steven Piatti - GK - 26 - Fontvielle Impact
Ariel Fraser - GK - 25 - Metropolis Alligators

It is expected that Lucien Chamoun and Danilo Araúz will rotate as first-choice keepers for the Valladar NT as they usher into the Rassmussen era, both already having sizable international experience both in the national team as well as in their own clubs, with Chamoun being the guardian for Nepharan Zenit heavyweights Crisisbless and Araúz enjoying his prime at Stein-los Turkish. However, this vital line will be the first seeing new blood, as the new gaffer is looking to make way for domestic young talents for a smooth generational turnover, and to that effect he has selected Steven Piatti and Ariel Fraser for his first WC roster pool. In spite of Fontvielle Impact's recent irregular campaigns, Piatti has shown an impressive growth that makes him stand out above the rest at his club, being Pierre Renquin's solid starting keeper. As for Fraser, he might have been eclipsed by Jacob Descombes at his club, but he proves to be reliable as well as a promising future starter for the Alligators whenever he gets a chance to shine.

DEFENDERS
Alejandro Acosta - RB - 31 - Edmonton United
Gonzalo Peralta - RB - 25 - Nacional
Bruno Mendes - RB - 25 - AS Bezieres
Danny Barrichelli - CB - 27 - Canalave Dragons
Mauricio Arboleda - CB - 26 - Falourr
Daniel Martín - CB - 26 - Nacional
Pablo Núñez - LB - 25 - Marinos Metropolis
Quentin Tormin - LB - 25 - Fontvielle Impact
Luan Barbosa - LB - 28 - Real Campo Grande

The defense will also see its own share of renovation being applied upon Curran's departure and Rassmussen's arrival, with the retirement of important backbone players for the Dagan manager in Thiago Matheus, Daniel Brown, and Jason Fletcher, and the inclusion of new local talent wishing to make a statement in a possible first call-up to the national team. Experienced right-back Alejandro Acosta, who is back at Valladares to take on the challenge of getting Edmonton United back to the top flight, is expected to be the defense's leader in this new era, along with Danny Barrichelli who has consolidated himself as one of Canalave Dragons' marquee players and his strength in aerial play will be something Rassmussen will be hoping to exploit in both areas of the field to La Nacional's benefit. The defensive trio should be complete with Pablo Núñez, who after rotating in both his club and the NT for a few years already has finally become the first-choice leftback in the national team with Fletcher gone, and has displayed interesting skills at initiating counters. Mauricio Arboleda (a DBC champion) and Quentin Tormin had already been approached to the national team by the previous manager, and will be hoping to get a decent share of play with this new administration, Arboleda being the only player in this line with international experience having played in Taeshan and Eura, whilst Gonzalo Peralta, Bruno Mendes, Daniel Martín, and Luan Barbosa are Rassmussen's wager for renovation in this line, entering into the coach's consideration after their recent outstanding performances with their clubs. They're a much-needed refreshment for an aging zone of the field in La Nacional.

MIDFIELDERS
Darwin Pico - DMR - 31 - Mar Sara FC
Paulo Ferraz - DMR - 27 - Real Campo Grande
Pablo Abreu - DMR - 25 - Metropolis Alligators
Christian O'Brien - DML - 32 - Tanrısal (Captain)
Kevin Martins - DML - 29 - Fontvielle Impact
William Alonso - DML - 26 - Oakstone
Fabio Betancourt - AMR - 31 - Hondo FC
Andrés Abrigo - AMR - 25 - Urbizania Wanderers
Marcelo Escobar - AMR - 25 - Sabrefell Athletic
Alexis Durmisi - AML - 31 - Urbizania Wanderers
Aldo Pereira - AML - 25 - Marinos Metropolis
Nicholas Thaller - AML - 24 - Eterna Stars
Cristian Benítez - AMC - 25 - Cazadores Cathair
Marcelo Zamudio - AMC - 29 - Metropolis Alligators
Adrien Trolli - AMC - 26 - Tanrısal

The middle of the field is the pivotal zone to Federico Rassmussen's tactics, being there the zone where his counter-pressure tactics are executed, and for this reason most of the players coming from the previous process will continue. Darwin Pico, Christian O'Brien, Fabio Betancourt, Alexis Durmisi, and Cristian Benítez should be the five players heading Rassmussen's list for the Valladar midfield, all of them being relatively important elements in their respective clubs, with O'Brien also expected to inherit the captain armband worn by Thiago Matheus until recently. Kevin Martins, William Alonso, the Marcelos (Escobar and Zamudio), Adrien Trolli, and Paulo Ferraz were given chances at some point during Jessica Curran's tenure and will be expected to be there whenever the new gaffer requires their assistance, all of them having gone a long way since their first NT pool call-ups. Pablo Abreu, Aldo Pereira, and Nicholas Thaller, all three with outstanding performances with their Liga-1 clubs which have earned them distinctions and recognitions as revelation players, will finally have their chance to show their prowess beyond Valladar borders, whilst Andrés Abrigo, who was criticized for an early departure from Nacional to Tikariot which didn't go that well in spite of his unquestionable talent and skill, will have in this call-up as well as his move to Urbizania Wanderers in Astograth a chance for redemption.

FORWARDS
Aymeric Fortin - FW - 31 - Montreal Koreana
Mateo Foschini - FW - 31 - Hondo FC
Thibault Benezet - FW - 31 - Sabrefell Athletic
Iván Valenzuela - FW - 27 - Holdenberg
Gabriel Petrasso - FW - 30 - Tanrısal
Gabriel Riveros - FW - 27 - Ulsa
Alexis Ardouin - FW - 29 - Fontvielle Impact
Caleb Bentley - FW - 26 - Eterna Stars

To the average Valladar fan, the forwards are what the midfield is to Federico Rassmussen: the heart and soul of the team. Without forwards, there are no goals, and without goals, there are few chances to succeed. Rassmussen clearly understands this and has chosen to work with players with high stamina and skill as well as proven killer instinct, with Aymeric Fortin leading the way after a recent move to his father's homeland. Competition in this line of the field is expected to be especially rough, featuring Thibault Benezet and Iván Valenzuela, both being prolific scorers in Nephara and Eura, respectively, as well as Gabriel Petrasso, who was another of the pleasant surprises of the Curran administration and has shown an exponential growth since his move from Canalave Rangers to Tanrısal in Pasarga, and Gabriel Riveros, one of the leading stars of the Valladar U21 champions. And just to make it a more interesting challenge, Federico Rassmussen has decided to include three more strikers into the mix: Mateo Foschini, former Liga-1 top scorer with Tannenberg FC who is now leading Hondo FC's offense, and yielding to the public's call, two domestic-based strikers in Alexis Ardouin and Caleb Bentley. Ardouin, who like Steven Piatti has stood out as one of Fontvielle Impact's top players, is finally on his way to get a much-deserved NT call-up, while Bentley, who specializes in scoring counterattack goals, has finally found a chance with an NT gaffer who values fast strikers.

Starting Lineup, Formation, and Tactics:

A 23-man call-up will be posted at the end of each RP to announce the players to be used in each qualifying double-matchday. In the event no such list is posted, feel free to either use the most recent list, or this default roster:

Bench/Reserves:
12. D. Araúz
13. G. Peralta
14. M. Arboleda
15. Q. Tormin
16. P. Ferraz
17. K. Martins
18. A. Abrigo
19. A. Pereira
20. M. Zamudio
21. M. Foschini
22. I. Valenzuela
23. S. Piatti

The Valladar national football team is known for having its traditional 3-2-2-3 (or 3-4-3 for general reference) formation, which for this WC campaign will mutate into a 3-5-2 by pushing back one of the three forwards to act as a playmaker, and can turn into either a very aggressive yet non-conventional 3-2-5 for attacking or a 5-4-1 (a 3-6-1, even) when the team feel the need to enter into a defensive mode. La Nacional will always be looking to attack and retain ball possession for as long as possible, trying to score many goals in the shortest possible time and mounting an insurmountable lead for the second half of the match when players from both teams start showing signs of fatigue, with new manager Federico Rassmussen aiming to implement high-pressing elements for whenever the team lose possession of the ball. This squad mostly relies on the speed of its wingers both in attack and in defense modes, with another couple of players (nowadays Darwin Pico and Christian O'Brien) playing the role of defensive midfielders that was well covered by Jonathan Bosetti, Pedro Pedretti, and Bryan Castillo in the past: both should be able to exert strong pressure whenever the team lose ball possession, thus giving rival forwards a very hard time when trying to break through the Valladar defense. Regardless of who the trio (now duo) playing up front is made of, those strikers are well prepared under the premises of the typical Valladar forward: very speedy and talented, with the ability to seemingly harmless crosses into goals, create chances and score goals out of nothing, and kill defenses with speed and lethal counterattacks.

Style Modifier: +2.5

Kits (Brought to you by Meski Sports):

First
Alternate
GK/Third

Home Stadium:

For this World Cup qualifying campaign, the Valladar national football team will use the following stadiums:

MD3: Valladares vs. Ko-oren: Alexander I National Stadium, Swangard, District of Metropolis (Capacity: 95,021 seats)
MD5: Valladares vs. Atheara: Alain Tramontin Stadium, Eterna City, Eterna (Capacity: 60,207 seats)
MD7: Valladares vs. Savigliane: White Meadow Arena, Carloburgo, Mountbatten (Capacity: 69,780)
MD8: Valladares vs. Kingdom of Voidstania: Estadio de la Montaña, Pradera, Antioquia (Capacity: 43,174)
MD9: Valladares vs. Hispinas: Estádio Estadual Armando Bozzelli, Campo Grande, Chiquito (Capacity: 58,259 seats)
MD11: Valladares vs. Galliena: Stade de Foix-Jules Picot, Bezieres, Foix (Capacity: 63,150)
MD13: Valladares vs. Garifunya: Dragon Stadium, City of Canalave, Canalave (Capacity: 50,987)

RP Permissions:

In the event my opponent RPs first, they may...
Choose my goalscorers YES
Godmod scoring events YES
RP injuries to my players NO unless granted permission. I'll reserve the right to determine severity if granted permission.
Godmod injuries to my players NO unless granted permission.
Hand out yellow cards to my players YES
Hand out red cards to my players NO - I'll reserve the right to decide whether my players are sent off or not.
Godmod other events YES only if they involve weather conditions. If you wish to organize something else, do not hesitate to contact me though.

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

[Squidroidia]

The more things change.

The more they stay the same.

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Squidroidia Inklings

National football team for the 90th World Cup qualifiers

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Squidroidia's kits for this tournament made by Mako Designs

Manager: Adam Johnson
From: Barunia
Record: ERROR: RECORD NOT FOUND (Reached the Quarter-Finals of both IAC 14 and World Cup 89)

NOTE: All starters are highlighted in bold

Goalkeepers

Takemoto Shingen, #1, human, 37 y/o, free agent and captain
Kaede Akiyama, #12, human, 25 y/o, Llewellyn Turnpike FC (CBP) goalkeeper
Hiryama Shunji, #21, human, 34 y/o, Zenit Attawapiskat (QUE) goalkeeper

Defenders
Yoichi Shigeko, #2, human, 35 y/o, free agent leftback
Umezaki Moronobu, #3, human, 31 y/o, free agent centerback
Muto Toki, #4, human, 28 y/o, Tivali City (VIL) centerback
Tomatsu Kane, #14, human, 34 y/o, free agent rightback
Baldric Bertolini, #15, Inkling boy, 24 y/o, Dalaris City (PFA)  centerback
Ryou Minami, #99, human, 31 y/o, free agent centerback
Yogi Korin, #5, Inkling boy, 29 y/o, free agent rightback
Florianne Meeuwessen, #60, Inkling girl, 25 y/o, free agent leftback

Midfielders
Kabuto Tadataka, #8, human, 31 y/o. free agent defensive midfielder
Yoneda Toshikuni, #20, 34 y/o, Dhun Lagarr FC (TKT) midfielder
Takara Ashihei, #7, human, 32 y/o, free agent midfielder
Shiba Tetsuo, #10, human, 25 y/o, free agent attacking midfielder
Uda Haruko, #13, human, 28 y/o, free agent defensive midfielder
Henriette Brooks, #73, Inkling girl, 27 y/o, free agent midfielder
Charlie Colbert, #22, Inkling boy, 25 y/o, free agent midfielder

Fowards
Makino Hideo, #11, human, 28 y/o, Makosile United (VIL) striker/attacking midfielder
Sho Itō, #9, human, 25 y/o, Shamrock Cathair (AUD) right winger/right midfielder, converted to striker
Ohashi Kiichi, #16, human, 32 y/o, Sporting Iturributa (AST) left winger
Akira Honda, #26, human, 30 y/o, free agent right winger
Tachibani Tadakuni, #33, human, 29 y/o, free agent striker

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Squidroidia (SQR) home stadium
Inkopolis City Stadium, Inkopolis, 50,000 capacity

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Inkopolis City Stadium, owned by the Squidroidian FA, is the largest stadium in Squidroidia. The venue's main tenants are the Squidroidian national football team and the club side Inkopolis FC, who enjoy high amounts of fandom in the Squidroidian Super League, the nation's top flight. The venue is host to the Squidroidian Cup final (And semi-finals on some occasions) and has also hosted Squidroidian games for all World Bowls they have participated in since XXXLX, games in the domestic lacrosse league, known as the Squidroidian Lacrosse Premier League, and hosted an FFI Liga dos Vencedores Final.

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[Huayramarca]

Football Federation of Huayramarca



Official Roster for the 90^th World Cup

About Huayramarca: The Plurinational State of Huayramarca, also known as ”Huayramarca Mamallaqta” in Quechua and ”Huayramarca Suyu” in Aymara (literally: Windy Country), is an extraordinarily diverse nation in terms of geography that’s located in Anaia. Crossing three time zones, from the islands, reaching the coast, hiking the mountains and then sliding into the jungle, passing massive cordilleras such as the Andes, a nation with 36 million inhabitants that is composed by 9 different ethnical groups.

Huayramarca as such is a relatively new nation for the traditional standards of it, since it was constituted on 1822 (currently, we sit on 1984 according to the Inca Calendar), the main focus of building this nation was to help different ethnic groups to gather force into the region, in order to be recognized multiversally as a nation, hence, may gather some international protection in case their rights would be abused all of a sudden by an external force.

Being completely ignorant on what was happening on the neighbourhood, the Aymara, Quechua, Shuar, Guarani, Montubio, Tsáchila, Huaorani, Andoa and Candoshi ethnics decided to form the Republic with the support of neighbouring nations such as the Royal Kingdom of Québec. Migration from Québec happened in the late XIX century, mostly peoples known as ”Guayabalenses” decided to move in order to seek a stable place for their families, considering that their home soil was apparently brushed off the map by a dictator called “Gregory”. That last point forced the Huayramarcans into a stronger union in order to survive.

Until the middle XX century, Huayramarca managed to survive economically from llama, alpaca and vicuña herding, since its skins are highly valuable in neighbouring Québec due to their strong winters; also, coffee production helped Huayramarca to build some solid institutions that promoted national expansion near the neighbouring Cocoabo Forest, that place is “La Selva”, a lush but quite dangerous forest with hundreds of rivers that come from the Andes. After some years of exploration, the authorities met the first indigenous peoples of the zone, which were exploited in order to produce rubber for tires and some mysterious chickens that were produced to do even more mysterious sacrifices to a deity, which the local people and even the rest of Huayramarca wasn’t able to understand how she works, granted, it’s not even a part of the Incan Mythology which includes Inti(the Sun god) and others.

Said abuses committed against the jungle inhabitants caused a heavy political turmoil around 1950, which formed a divide in the nation that still remains until today: Serranos (highlanders), Costeños (coastals) against selváticos (jungle inhabitants); Those divides weren’t noticeable in economic terms but politically, with constant attempts of coup ‘d etat against the government. That situation caused some issues with the neighbouring Québec, who neglected to support financially any of those groups if they don’t manage to cooperate between themselves in order to provide prosperity to a heavily hunger-suffering nation back in the time.

Aymara and Quechua peoples took the power during the remaining part of the 50’s until 1969. On that period, Huayramarca suffered the effects of a severe number of “huaycos” (mudslides) caused by heavy rain storms across the entire Huayramarcan Sierra, those events killed at least 300,000 people and urged for an attempt to reincorporate Huayramarca back into normality, but, how? The main bet of the government was to aim for the tourism industry, spamming the developed nations of Anaia in order to make some tourists visit sacred places such as Illimani (a mountain that’s devoted as god for the Aymara folk), Huayna Picchu (the royal Incan palace for Quechua) and the sun-drenched coast ranging from Guayaquil to Lima (specially Montañita, the best beach par excellence in northern Anaia).

The formula was working decently, since the economy was reporting high growth numbers, but seemed to cause some lack of satisfaction on certain zones of the country, especially on the Jungle. Their inhabitants decided to support the Costeño elite in order to beat the Serrano government. 1969 election would be marked for the Huayramarcan history by the magnitude of the sabotage made against the current government, to the point of bribery or killings for their supporters, those incidents made the Costeño elite take control of government and focus even more on the Coast and Jungle, leaving aside the Sierra.

Currently, Huayramarca has a huge wealth gap between zones, the coast boasts the fact of being the economic engine of the nation despite the fact that the capital city is in the Sierra, while the Jungle is slowly developing with some cities such as Sechura, Florencia, Virú and several others boosted by oil findings and rubber production. Sierra may be in disadvantage, but recent developments in neighbouring nations may make them turn relevant once again in the nation, since lithium batteries demand is growing up and Huayramarca’s Sierra possesses one of the biggest reserves of said mineral of the entire multiverse.

Basically, Huayramarca is a nation of contrasts and never—ending conflicts that’s well into the deep borehole named “the natural resource course” a hard situation to overcome due to the lack of proper education, critical thinking and result-focused mindset on the population, that constantly seeks for shelter in entertainment industries such as soap operas, music, and now football. From power struggles between Costeño elites and Serrano social movements such as Ñucanchi Ñan, who uprose against Hugo Mina, a Costeño president, in order to defend the Aymara holy land of Mount Illimani from mining exploitation to the current political order, where Ñucanchi Ñan rules comfortably but shows some signs of rustiness, something that new leaderships will try to capitalise in this electoral year. This will be the first opportunity for Huayramarcans to participate in a truly free process and may prove vital to shift the current present of Huayramarca to a future of stability or keep it stagnated.

The focus of the mainstream agenda is over sustainable economic growth, taking care of the environment and inclusion of minorities, something that is being well received by many people in the nation. This environment has led to an increase in nationalism, since the national unity is being fostered as a State Policy; sports, especially football is being the main vehicle to promote that sense. As for now, the Huayramarcan Football Federation budget has been increased 20x in order to aim for success in short-term, also aiming to send players overseas and developing techniques to enhance the player's physical and technical shape.

The latter said efforts aren't stopping despite the meagre results obtained by the Condors during the last year, to the contrary, part of said funding have diverted in attempts to build a football pyramid across the nation and creating a strong network of academies and scouting that might help, in the near future, to recruit some fresh talent that could provide Huayramarca some weapons that might help the nation to achieve their first ever World Cup Finals appearance.

Quick Facts

Official Name: Estado Plurinacional de Huayramarca - The Plurinational State of Huayramarca.
Motto: Revolución o Muerte ¡Venceremos!
National Anthem: ¡Oh, Huayramarca! - Lyrics
Capital City: Huayramarca D.M. (Distrito Metropolitano) - Huayramarcan Metropolitan District.
Highest Point: Nevado Inti (7,920 masl)
Currency: Inti (I$ 1 = N$ 0.33)
Languages: Spanish, Quechua, Aymara (main); Six other indigenous languages.

Huayramarcan Football History: As a society, Huayramarcans enjoy sports a lot, especially when politics may turn the nation into a chaos every second, they just want to run away from that horrible and desperate situation and may try luck on football.

Considering the levels of poverty on Huayramarca, many young people may give a shot for football in the chaotic Liga 1 or lower tiers, with the hopes of achieving a decent salary that may help their families to get away from poverty and huayco-prone neighbourhoods. Liga 1 has fourteen teams from different parts of the country, mostly focused on the Sierra and Costa regions since those are the most heavily populated ones. The recent decisions taken in the Government and the Huayramarcan Football Federation, where they ended a ban on transferring players to foreign teams, has filled with optimism and illusion a lot of youngsters, that now aim to be another Huayramarcan playing abroad.

Immediately after the HFF creation, the president of the Plurinational State, Hugo Mina (Costeño), thought it would be a great idea to form a fringe squad for the AOCAF and then try to make it into Baptism of Fire or World Cup Qualifiers, hence he asked for Eliezer González (head of the Huayramarcan Football Federation) to try and apply for said tournaments. He sent notes in order to sign-up for those events, but he sent them incorrectly, at AOCAF, he sent it to a grandmother living up near the Andean Organization for Coffee, Agriculture and Forests (located at Cumbayá) instead of sending it to the proper AOCAF tournament organizing committee, which turned González into laughing stock for several weeks in Huayramarca. Despite that, González managed to sign-up properly for the WC, despite he was rejected for BoF because he applied to the “Burger of Fire” and not the Baptism of Fire.

After all, the HFF managed to convince 25 players from the amateur-ish Liga 1 sides to build the National Team, whose nickname is resumed to “Kuntur” (The Condors), all those players ranged from being high school students, to chemists, bus drivers, and even people from the local tavern, whose preference is revealed on how they named their team “Real Ebriedad”, which was later supported by Cristalina, the main brewery firm from Huayramarca. Those 25 players decided to investigate some football techniques and decided to apply them at the different games they played on the inaugural Liga 1.

Nothing that would be possible without the support of Omar Caicedo, a Costeño who migrated to Québec and decided to learn some football techniques while managing Beyreuth University, where he won three national titles out of eight seasons on his span with them. Caicedo is a fan of high-pressure football, known as “gegenpressing” or “El Huayco” as Huayramarcans may call if (specially Serranos, since they might be quite shy or sometimes plain dumb that doesn’t like to attack) Anyways, Caicedo’s strategy proved right on some matches played by Huayramarca against their northern neighbour, the Royal Kingdom of Québec, beating them 5-1 at Huayramarca’s Estadio Nacional (located at 4,012 masl only?!…) and tying 2-2 at Iqaluit’s Ice Hockey Rink (that’s what the players thought at playing in a frozen city… ¡Achachay!) If you wonder what’s ¡Achachay! Well, figure out you’re on top of the mountain receiving wind and gelid weather right into you, if you did it, welcome to Huayramarcan’s sense of cold shivering!

Well, coming back to football, Caicedo’s devotion for 4-2-3-1 has been unquestionable, he always loves to boast of having a neat defence, two defending mid fielders that may aim to recover possession when needed, or even having one of them switching to creative duties in support of the team’s brain, Ian Mamani, then, two wingers feeding the sole striker up in the middle of the box. That striker may often go back and try to recover balls and make a power play from himself with support of a winger and then seek for a goal. He did demonstrate a lot during the first part of the World Cup Qualifiers, earning some mixed results during it, but it failed for a part of the second half, where the team accumulated an 11 winless game streak added that they weren't capable to snatch a win during their first eight local games. In fact, their first home win came at the 9th home game, after that, they won three out of their four last home games, earning a 8 games unbeaten streak to finish off the Qualifiers, which was a quite impressive recovery after having their morale smashed on the floor and some players even considered suicide, since they were considered to be a mediocre living fail walking through their home cities streets.

Said streak wasn’t a mere happening, it was somehow a confirmation on how the Huayramarcan National Team had turned into a squad that forged a reputation as a hardworking team, with limited chances to put some squads in troubles but capable enough to defend well and to avoid harm being done against them. The Cup of Harmony 77 was an interesting test for the team, to see if they are capable to handle out the nerves of what it implies to be struggling for a knockout spot until the last second of the last match, which is what happened to the Condors, since they tied their first three games, they had a chance to get into the last rounds but they had to face Port Ember, the top seed of their group. Huayramarca succumbed to the nerves and wasted a 2-0 lead to see how Port Ember scored five goals in quick succession.

A spectacular beginning on World Cup 86 Qualifiers helped the Condors to finish 4th in the first half of qualifiers, being two points below the second placed squad, but defeats against top dogs such as Ko-oren and Tequilo killed the desires of this national team to qualify, also, instigated by poor performances against low and other mid-ranked nations boosted that debacle. The Cup of Harmony wasn't different to the end of the World Cup Qualifiers, it was in the same shape, defeats, defeats and pressure on the squad due to the fact that they were worried on what was happening on Huayramarca, due to the death of Hugo Mina, uncertainty surged and caused the players to have a subpar performance in the tournament, despite a late win that turned to be the first ever one for Huayramarca in the Cup of Harmony.

With the latest investments made by the Huayramarcan Government to the Huayramarcan Football Federation, by multiplying tenfold their budget, the HFF has now sent the managerial staff of the Condors to other nations, in order to gather new ideas and apply those in order to build a competent side in tactical terms, with the main purpose to achieve World Cup qualification for the first time as soon as possible and provide that joy to the Huayramarcan folk. That heavy investment provided some benefits during the 87^th World Cup Qualifiers, where Huayramarca left behind the label of being an "uncomfortable rival" to take a protagonist role in their group, finishing second behind Audioslavia with a solid 40 points in 18 matches. Things in playoffs might be forgettable since the beginning, since Huayramarca didn't took advantage in the first leg despite playing home, tying with Tikariot and then being defeated heavily at the second leg (1-4), made the Condor's illusions of WC Qualifying end horribly.

Despite the downturn in the team's mindset, the team faced some struggles at the Cup of Harmony group stage. Being defeated by Mriin at the first game, defeating Garifunya 1-0 and then tying against Ibixa for the second time in the cycle sent the Condors to the Knockout phase of CoH for their first time ever, Xanneria was a hard rival for the Round of 32, Huayramarca's miracle run was about to start with a narrow 2-1 win over them; then two rock-solid performances against Saint Domingue and a well-known foe from the WCQ Group (Sargossa) with a 3-1 and 2-0 respectively, put Huayramarca among the best four sides in the Cup of Harmony. Being defeated by Mriin with a hard-fought 2-3 and then once again a 1-4 against Newmanistan were enough to confirm Huayramarca as the 4^th placed side, with desire to improve their performance in this World Cup Qualifier, hoping to achieve heights that they haven't reached ever before.

World Cup 88^th would prove to be an interesting situation for the team and fans overall, Huayramarca would have a rather forgettable first half of the qualifiers, with a 6-game winless streak that became a ballast enough to keep the team away from the Top-3 during the entire Qualifier. Despite that, with an affected morale, the team tried to struggle back in hopes of a miracle, something that didn't happened but made the team finish the cycle with a rather strong 7-game unbeaten streak that prolonged to the Cup of Harmony and through the beginning of CAFA, being then a 13-game unbeaten streak, hence, the longest period that Huayramarca has ever enjoyed without a single defeat. Despite being eliminated from CoH at Round of 32 in AET and then in CAFA Group Stage, the team has managed to recover their path with a decent ending for a cycle that seemed to be catastrophic to say the least.

Life may repeat some of their lessons if people doesn’t manage to learn from them, the Huayramarcan National Team enjoyed their best start ever in a World Cup Qualifier, nine goals for and one against in the four first matches, the team was displaying a defensive strength unknown for many fans, they continued the path by defeating Squornshelan Remnant States and Nephara in important matches. “It was too good for being real” said many fans, and Tumbra proved them right, as they grounded the Huayramarcans at the Estadio Nacional with a painful 0-3, so painful that marked a steady decline of the team for the second half, as the team got a succession of draws and defeats that sent them from the top of the table to the fifth place in a span of four matchdays.

As the team tried to recover with some wins, Squornshelan Remnant States slapped The Condors seven times and the crisis turned visible. Desperate attempts of the team to pull off a comeback seemed to work as they got a solid victory against Delaclava, and despite being defeated by Nephara, results worked for the team; but the time came and the team wasn’t able to held favourable scores against Martune and Tumbra in a direct duel that ended in a sore 1-1, as the Huayramarcans were eliminated with said score line. Someone had to pay the broken dishes, Northwestern Kalactin was that someone, Omar Caicedo used an alternative XI and shifted to a more offensive version of “El huayco”, enough to achieve the largest win of the Huayramarcan National Team, a 5-0 victory that did nothing to comfort fans and Omar Caicedo itself.

The sequels of this elimination shook hard Omar Caicedo tactical foundations, as he noticed that something was failing and that led to multiple reformations such as the Huayramarcan Football Federation lifting a ban for Huayramarcans to be transferred abroad, resulting in six players going to different leagues in order to gather more experience among the big leagues, new tactical movements and athletic development for themselves; also, there’s a possibility that “El huayco” might be reformed into a more offensive version of it, as the team failed to convert severe number of goal occasions into goals, hence, there’s a belief that the team needs a deeper attacking mindset, something that Rodolfo Zelaya, a retired Guayabalense international has injected to the team.

Chances are that this World Cup Qualifier would be his laboratory to test said idea, which resumes in pushing forward the defensive lines for 10 meters, connecting the midfielders and wingers more with a lone striker in order to accompany him in goal creating opportunities, or perhaps converting the wingers into strikers when needed. Caicedo has pressure behind and he must deliver before the Huayramarcan Football Federation says “adiós”.

Anyways, Huayramarcan football stills being distinguishable on how prone are they to do long range shots, due that they are used to play at significant heights, the lack of oxygen may make the ball travel further without applying a lot of strength during the mechanics of kicking the football, that is known as the “Andean Effect” and may cause serious troubles for visiting sides on Huayramarca, adding the main fact that breathing might be harder for those used to low altitudes.

Without further ado, the starting XI and substitutes are presented in the following tables:

Starting Eleven



Substitutes

Summary


Nota bene: Only official matches are taken into consideration for current record, caps and goals – Updated after CAFA 2.

Nickname: Los Cóndores (The Condors).
Current Record: 60-47-46 (W-D-L) 
Most Caps: Gabriel Sayritupac (151).
Most Goals: Bryan Tello (93)
Biggest Win: 5-0 (vs. Northwestern Kalactin / WC 89 Qualifiers, MD 18, @ Estadio Olímpico del Oriente, Sechura)
Most Important Matches:
Huayramarca 2-2 Nephara / WC 85, MD 4, @ Estadio Nacional de Huayramarca - Tying a top-10 ranked nation while being unranked. 
Huayramarca 3-1 Greater Lausitz / WC 85, MD 18, @ Estadio Olímpico del Oriente - First home win.
Huayramarca 3-2 Northwestern Kalactin / WC 87, MD 17, @ Estadio Olímpico del Oriente - That win secured Huayramarca a historic 2nd 
place in its WCQ Group, sending the Condors to WC Playoffs.
Biggest Defeat: 1-7 (vs. Equestria / AOCAF 61, MD 1)

Captain: Ian Mamani.
Second Captain: Bryan Tello.
Third Captain: Nicolás Allauca.
Most likely to score: Bryan Tello
Most likely to get red carded: Kevin Quispe.
Prone to get injuries: Gabriel Sayritupac.
The genius: Ian Mamani.
The motivating soul: Bryan Tello.
Goal Tune: Gol de Huayramarca ¡Carajo!

Manager: Omar Caicedo. (43) 
Assistant 1: Rubén Condori. (57) 
Assistant 2: Rodolfo Zelaya. (37) 
Physio: Lautaro Huamán. (64) 
GK Trainer: Martín Zubeldía (46) 
Doctor: Luciano Zambrano. (56) 

Team mentality: Huayramarcans, per se, are bold and quite diverse between the team due to the regional contrasts among them: You might note some surnames such as: Condori, Mamani, Quispe, Sayritupac, etc. Those are Serrano surnames. Serranos as such are quite shy people with non-serranos, between them, great footballing societies may be made due to their complete understanding of each other, they are quite homogenous on how they act and may be predictable for each other. But, for the non-expert eye, Serranos are one on their kind and could result unpredictable for them, since they love to do things at fast pace between them, without doubt one could send a 60 meters cross with complete confidence that they might find their teammate, with this, you can notice that Serranos are overconfident on themselves and somewhat dubious with Costeños and Selváticos. Other characteristic of Serranos is that they are quite easy to intimidate, being shy and short-sized doesn’t helps, but in that situation, they might opt to act even better than they do for the sake of shutting your mouth.

Costeños and Selváticos (jungle) in the other hand are confident with everybody, even if they might not receive the same treatment by their Serrano fellows. Those two groups conform the rest of the team and might do good societies on field, declining the quality of their chemistry when trying to connect with Serranos, due to the latter shy mood. Physically speaking, Costeño and Selváticos are people who boast being the tallest overall in the team, also, their mania for body preparation at gyms make them suitable to defensive duties and running on the wings since they love running crazily (they usually do that, since they are used to run away from police or a mob of angry Serranos after robbing).

Chemistry building has been somewhat complicated for this team during the five cycles they have competed together, but has been a rather successful process that consolidated with the 79^th Cup of Harmony, the 88 ^th and 89 ^th World Qup Qualifiers, as they have been together as glue through high and lows. The regional divides topic is now a thing of the past as the players have grown up significantly, they have learned that teamwork is essential to achieve success as Huayramarca desires in the multiverse of football, but there are some things that need to be polished in order to see the Condors reaching new heights.

Although they work nicely as a team, there’s a moment when they can’t do that and that moment is when they have the goal in their sights, when they have a chance to score, they try to do their best to do it by themselves, even if that means avoid passing the ball to a better placed teammate, individualities have been surging from nowhere and this issue has costed valuable results for the team. Omar Caicedo and his managerial staff has been trying to combat this, but as of now, his attempts haven’t worked at all; despite the results, he has a last hope that the pressure and requirements in foreign leagues will mould the players for good.

To finish with this part, Huayramarca is that kind of team that may be overconfident sometimes, but if you press them to their limits, they might react in unsuspected ways, be those positive or negative for their interests, you don’t know what would happen in the Serrano, Costeño or Selvático mindset. As they do on the local league, they might try to do some antics to their rivals, be it: providing beer instead of water to their rivals, or the classiest one, giving distillated “ayahuasca” (vodka-like alcohol) and pass it like water and make their rivals be drunk, taking advantage of their influence to beat the rival team. Of course, they might not abuse of this resource, Serranos might ask Inti for it.

Game Scheme: Caicedo aims to use always a 4-2-3-1 scheme that he dubs it as “El huayco” (the mudslide) due to an analogy he made of his team with such a devastating natural phenomena: “We aim to build a fast team, aiming to be unpredictable for the others while using our regional paradigms in our favour. The less known we are, the more lethal we could be and that’s why I love not having a specific plan.” That’s what Caicedo wants to use, but in reality, there are some hints to analyse what he loves to do with his teams, especially on Beyreuth University of Québec.

El Huayco is a style of play in which you look to win back the ball as soon as you lose it, and you try to win it back as high up the pitch as possible; that means you’re closing down a lot to put pressure on the player that's just won the ball back.

The idea is that the player who just won the ball will be vulnerable and won't have time to think about his first pass. You just close him down to win the ball back quickly as high up the pitch as possible, and then you initiate a counter attack. You're likely already half way there and ready to go past into space and score a goal.

You can also use this tactic to target specific weak players, if you have noticed a weakness in a certain team. Maybe central defenders or full backs aren't comfortable on the ball, and you can look to press and close down certain individuals to try and make the most out of this game pressing style.

Caicedo has done some arrangements to this style considering the fate suffered during the World Cup 88 and 89 Qualifiers, as he now has pushed off the defensive lines closer the half of the pitch, being almost close with the midfielders’ line in order to exchange passes, reinforcing creation duties in the midfield and gaining extra protection in case the team losses the ball. The wingers now have a protagonist role as they might venture more often in attacking duties, transforming their roles to be strikers when needed, so, Huayramarca could have a 4-3-3 scheme at certain moments of the match. The midfielder would have three options to supply balls, and the striker wouldn’t be alone for that moment, so if he struggles, he might collaborate with the “false strikers” and assure more precision for goal chances.

For the last purpose mentioned, Serranos are heavily important, they might be the analogue of a dog felling your fear and then attacking, they as collective love to use their different point of views and implement them as one while attacking, then fast passes and maybe a long-range shot may happen, especially if the team is playing on the highlands. If the team is playing on the coast or jungle, they might seek to control the ball and make the rival team run behind the ball for some time, in order to cause climatic exhaust on them, since coast and jungle are hot and terribly humid in this part of Anaia, so it may pose a real challenge for teams not used to play in such conditions.

To achieve Caicedo’s main goal, there are several prerequisites for successful counter pressing. The decisive factor is the overall positioning of the team and their playing style right before attempting to counter press. The players must play as close to one another as possible so that they can press together as a unit right after the ball is lost – which is a given in short passing football. At the same time, they should not stick so close to one another that they neglect to cover enough space.

Some managers use the basic rule of thumb to “occupy the fewest possible zones with individual players, but the greatest possible distance between the players within those zones so that they don’t occupy the same space” to make the positioning simple to understand; although, with a rule of thumb like this, some aspects are lost in terms of complexity.

Many teams also have problems deciding when to stop pressing, for example, when we stop pressing if we can’t win the ball back? When should we retreat? How long should you press and with how many players? This is particularly problematic because the position of the ball is always changing. Therefore, there is a theory created by Caicedo – the five second rule. Immediately after losing the ball the team should press at top speed and with maximum intensity for five seconds.

If the team hasn’t recovered the ball within five seconds and there is no chance of immediately winning it, they should fall back into their defensive formation. Depending on the team, the number of seconds may vary. It is recommended that the strategic basics of “El Huayco” be coached in order to develop a flexible, situation-specific length of time for counterpressing.

For scorination purposes, set the style modifier of Huayramarca on +4.30.

The Kits: Huayramarca’s social mindset is to aim for local consumption in the long term, hence the HFF decided to hire “eva Sportswear” to manufacture the kits for the national team. “eva” decided to take the ball out of the park with some unique designs for Huayramarca, reflecting the national identity and adding up some motivational phrases on them for mere sake of marketing. Those kits are based on the geography of this nation, from the coast, to the highlands and jungle in order to promote a sense of national unity, especially on a stage that the national team might try to do something decent in their first World Cup Qualifiers venture.

As backgrounds, you might notice some decent spots that Huayramarca has to offer, such as Uyuni's salt lake with some astrophotography in it, Huayna Picchu's monument to Inti (Sun), Lake Quilotoa (an old volcano near the city of Tulcán), Puerto Odriozola at the San Carlos Islands, the Ojos del Salado Volcano with a lavender field and then, the second flag of the Plurinational Republic, the Wiphala, a representation of the old Incaic glory of Huayramarca and banner of the Aymara and Quechua nationalities.

“eva” decided to depict elements that provide some sense of pride and national identification for Huayramarcans, no matter where are they from, those are universal icons of what Huayramarca is and its roots. Strong roots, strong legacy, and strong people forging their future with pride and hope.

Players description - Starting XI.

Nota bene: Caps considered after World Cup 89 Qualifiers - For national purposes, friendlies are never taken into consideration for official registries.

N°1 - Juan Mamani - GK - 27 yrs - Team: Rülândéá Kôstä - Height: 1.88 mts - Caps: 147 - Goals: 1

Mamani is an individual that believes he always is right, he tends to be creative when saving balls of creating some innovative ideas to take the ball forward, based so much in the fact that he is protective, spontaneous and loves to be independent in his actions. Currently, his mood is over the clouds as he was recently signed up by the Farf side of Rülândéá Kôstä, now Juan expects to have experience at the highest level possible and learn techniques that might help the Condors sometime. A curious fact is that he’s brother with the creative mid of this team, Ian Mamani. He also has scored a free kick goal against Greater Lausitz, that goal helped Huayramarca to get their first ever victory at home soil on World Cup 85^th, matchday 18^th.

N°2 - Kevin Quispe - RCB - 23 yrs - Team: Farrenton Athletic - Height: 1.75 mts - Caps: 146 - Goals: 5

A pretty average guy in terms of intelligence that has no life plan, hence he left studies in order to make a living with football. He is very secretive, doesn't likes even to tell his teammates what will be his next movement because he knows we will be wrong, Quispe has serious issues with anger management and may be rebellious, he is cold and ignores what the others might feel or think about him, he doesn't give a fu*k of anything. Anyways, he's flabbergasted by the fact of moving to a better football league, this time he adventures into Eura to defend Farrenton Athletic, something that he has managed to do well enough to satisfy his manager and fans.

N°4 - Carlos Vilca - LFB - 28 yrs - Team: Valnohar Rovers FC - Height: 1.78 mts - Caps: 144 - Goals: 9

Vilca exemplifies the stereotype of a Serrano, he is overly analytical and optimistic, with some patience when a player might approach to him, he might take some minutes to make a mental profile of who he will face and how to block him in its right side. Despite being coordinated and loving to be the centre of attention, he loves to be quiet and solitary with his own personal code of conduct, he might be extremely fair while robbing balls and could try to be the surprise factor, since he tends to be a box-to-box player that loves to defend and also create offensive plays when possible. Right now, he’s not in his best personal moment, as his performance declined during the last part of the World Cup Qualifier, as many fingers are pointing him as the main cause of severe goals that caused Huayramarca to falter during the World Cup Qualifier.

N°6 - Felipe Fernández - RFB - 26 yrs - Team: Vogsphere United - Height: 1.85 mts - Caps: 147 - Goals: 8

Pipe, as known by his teammates is an extremely intelligent right fool back that adapts quite quickly to any situation he might face, he loves being orderly and hates mess. When playing, he is straight-forward and might argument with rivals, referee and even his teammates, he rarely praises others and values learning from experience. Said experiences have helped him to evolve into a solid stalwart for Omar Caicedo in the Huayramarcan defence, even helping to score few but decisive goals for the Condors against top rivals; now, he has been called up Vogsphere United from the Squornshelan Remnant States to defend the team, in what surely will be a great experience where Fernández will learn incredible lessons.

N°14 - Santiago Chumacero - LCB - 27 yrs - Team: FC Atahualpa - Height: 1.81 mts - Caps: 147 - Goals: 10

Chumacero's perception of things might be out of this world, his mind might be some steps forward the others and might help to anticipate to some movements that may be done by the rival. For that purpose, he's always flexible, active and plays like he would be killed if he does a mistake, he's loyal with his team, faithful and gentle, hence he might be the motivator of the squad. Chumacero is an extremely reliable player and it would be matter of time to see him departing from the Huayramarcan Liga 1 for a better place, as his athletic capabilities are too big to stagnate in an amateur-ish league.

N°17 - Orlando Mina - CM - 24 yrs - Team: Montréal Koreana - Height: 1.95 mts - Caps: 145 - Goals: 8

One of the two defensive mid of the team, being the classical Costeño out there, Mina is the tallest and strongest player of the squad. Mina's attitude is being original and stubborn, giving you some classical Costeño vibes, consistent in his performance and devoted to God, he cares a lot about what he does, since he tries always to correct his mistakes and not suffering on them, instead, he uses them as feedback to improve his game and abilities. Mina's a great example on how one can benefit from football, as he helped his mother who was fired from his job when he joined to the Condors and turned her into a real estate tycoon by providing her some savings, adding the fact that he now will be playing for a decent side such as Montréal Koreana has boosted up his mood after having some depression due to the last WCQ outcome.

N°11 - Ian Mamani - CF - 24 yrs - Team: Workers Union - Height: 1.65 mts - Caps: 146 - Goals: 22

The youngest of the Mamani brothers in this team, along with Juan, Ian has what Juan might lack sometimes, creativity and brightness, although they play in totally different positions and roles in the team. This creative mid and captain of the team is one of the big things among this team, a fast-paced and fussy person with lots of potential, euphoria that drives him to perform as what he can do, being the best of the entire nation in his role. Large crosses are his specialty, including long-range shots when playing on the highlands. Right now, his euphoria level has increased a lot, considering he got called to play at the Workers Union of Eura, the fact of being called captain and being on the international TV screen for WCQ and weekend matches that any random Huayramarcan broadcast fills him with motivation.

N°8 - Nicolás Allauca - CF - 29 yrs - Team: Felswyr - Height: 1.80 mts - Caps: 147 - Goals: 16

Nico was a bus driver until the last three weeks prior to WC 85 Qualifiers, when he decided to enter to the amateur football world of Huayramarca, he was in luck that Caicedo watched him plat and fell in love on how he performed. Allauca is spontaneous and may not like to do training, he is a fast-moving and extremely practical (hates theories) defensive mid, that may mutate to a second creative mid with Ian Mamani and has also a decent capability to score goals while going to attack. Allauca is blunt, might hurt you with his eyes and ignores rules and this hasn’t helped him in his time in Chromatika, where he hasn’t been able to settle down and adapt, so, he seeks for a second chance in this Qualifier.

N°7 - Abraham Mendoza - LF - 25 yrs - Team: Huayramarca FC - Height: 1.63 mts - Caps: 146 - Goals: 14

Nicknamed “El Ingeniero” The smallest of the entire team, Mendoza is a mentally strong individual who loves to work hard, play hard and also be a strong leader inside the team in terms of order. A competent but realistic player who may not be spectacular while playing on the wings, but pragmatical and effective when achieving his purposes. Perhaps, on his personal life he is the best positioned of all the group, since he just graduated in Industrial Engineering at the Huayramarcan Technical University with a deserved "summa cum laude", so no matter what happens, he could get a decent job position in any Huayramarcan enterprise to optimize their processes. You might notice how Abraham's personal discipline is, and this is translated even to football, where he tries to compliment some weaknesses that he may have as his height, but he tries to compensate with some decent body-building routines. He might not be a prolific scorer for the standards of a winger, but he has at least a 35% of assists for the total of Huayramarcan goals scored during the Qualifiers, hence, somebody to take care of.

N°21 - Gabriel Sayritupac - RF - 25 yrs - Team: Bul Khungur FC - Height: 1.75 mts - Caps: 151 - Goals: 44

Sayri as he's known by many people in his native Tulcán (near the Québécois-Huayramarcan border) is an artistic person in all senses of his life. Usually, he makes a living by painting portraits of people visiting the Chimborazo National Forest Reserve, sometimes working on a local brewery or doing some football for fun. He doesn't stands being alone and might be that easy-going Serrano (which is weird, if we come to think it). He has some genetic problems that makes him quite prone to injuries, and when those occur, Sayri decides to get inebriated to let frustration go away. An artistical winger, lover of uncertainty and mess that makes him be either the best or cause problems to settle where he plays, such as his current turbulent moment on Tikariot where he doesn’t manage to perform as he wishes. This time, he’s seeking redemption with The Condors.

N°21 - Bryan Tello - ST - 30 yrs - Team: Metropolis Alligators - Height: 1.86 mts - Caps: 147 - Goals: 93

A decently heighted Costeño as forward is always a neat solution for your goal needs, with good pace, stride and also physic abilities Tello is what every team may need for up front. He's factual since he studied Philosophy at the University of Cumbayá, a committed and self-confident man who might be extremely traditional to his striker role, he might seek for some space in order to go front, use his strength and move towards the goal. Tello is a somewhat strong leader among the shadows of the Huayramarcan national team, an outgoing and straight-forward person that could sometimes aggressive since he's prone to be insensitive. Despite that he is the icon of the team, the striker that is at the right place and moment to push the ball against the net, something that has helped him to gain a spot, quickly, as a starter in Metropolis Alligators, boosting his confidence to the top.

Substitutes:

Nota bene: In order to have a deeper understanding of Huayramarcan players, take in consideration the following list of personalities for the substitutes. Take some time, if you wish, to watch the substitute players list posted again down here and follow the order of said list. The first player on this list, has his mindset reflected in the left of the first row, the second in the right of the first row and so on until the last one:

Useful Information and Stadia:
You might want to check some maps, as Huayramarca is quite a massive country in terms of surface and distances. Click here for a Biome Official Map and here for a Cities Official Map.

Before introducing the stadia, there’s some handy information for away fans who might visit Huayramarca. As said before, this nation has a quite complex geography and some long distances to travel for away fans, since there are four international airports: Huayramarca International Airport, located near Huayramarca Metropolitan District at the highlands; the Jorge Guerra International Airport in Lima, on the coast; the International Airport of the Archipelago on Puerto San Carlos (isles) and the Libertador Suárez International Airport of Sechura (jungle). Those airports might provide you with connections for other destinations such as Guayaquil, San Ignacio de la Frontera and Nauta if you want to travel safely. If you are a risk taker and lover of adventure, rent an AWD vehicle and go up mountains or driving through them which is a complete odyssey due to the risks caused by the Andean geography itself, or the safe-to drive-coasts or through the jungle, which can be desolated to drive in case of mechanic failure.

People in Huayramarca might be passional about football pretty much everywhere, but more hostile when you go down the mountains, driving to the coast. Down there, if people don’t attack you, weather might do due to the offensive humidity, mosquitoes and heat that may occur there. In Lima, despite being in the coast, the weather is mild and great to play football, but there might be some sandstorms due to the deserts located south of said city. Coastal teams usually play at afternoon, when humidity may suffocate those not used to deal with it.

Same happens at the jungle, but the mosquito issue multiplies thousand-fold, also as humidity caused by constant rains that pass there in their transit to the highlands. Water absorption made by trees cause severe issues with an extremely humid weather, hence jungle teams decide to play often at noon, in order to torture rival teams.

On the Sierra things get worse, since the main problem up there is respiration. For a physical activity like football, people might need some weeks to acclimatize altitude and get an efficient breathing pattern that might supply their physical effort needs. Several cities are above the 2500 masl, even the capital city, which is located at 4000 masl, it doesn’t matter at which time they decide to play, if a team isn’t acclimatized, they will even faint during the game if they don’t have with them oxygen tanks to breathe before the game or if they don’t get some treatment into a hyperbaric chamber.

Stadia are distributed in order to have an equal distribution for regions, considering that there will be twelve local games at Huayramarca, Sierra, Costa and Jungla will receive three matches each one. Each region will receive a high tier rival and then a randomized sort of two other teams in other matchdays. You might contact the Huayramarcan Football Federation (OOC: TG me or shout me at Discord!) in case of more information or solving some needs for your team and fans.

Sierra:

Estadio Nacional de Huayramarca - Capacity: 45,500 - Huayramarca Metropolitan District.

Tenants: Ministry of Culture and Sports of Huayramarca.
Built in: 1968.
Altitude: 4012 meters above sea level.
Local teams: Illimani FC, Real Ebriedad, Huayramarcan National Team.
Data: Built in 1968, the Estadio Nacional is the jewel in the not so well-shaped crown of the Huayramarcan sport venues, an Olympic stadium that might be a nightmare for visiting teams due to the altitude and weather of the city, which tends to be somewhat hostile every day, even more if it's played at noon due to the sun's radiation at that altitude. Despite being an Olympic stadium, people tend to set a lot of pressure in it, especially from the neighbouring apartment blocks which tends to be crowded for the matches being held there (they might aim lasers from there, take care!).

Also, the walls near the dressing room have some curious messages as such: "Welcome to Huayramarca D.M. At 4,000 meters above sea level "is one of the first things the visiting teams will read upon entering the dressing room, perhaps to make clear the conditions to which they will be subjected throughout the game. It is still somewhat intimidating the following warning that is issued when they leave the visiting dressing room "Caution, if you have the following symptoms: Headache, vertigo, fatigue, tachycardia, nausea or vomiting, wheezing, dyspnoea or inappetence, go to the medical staff, we are at your disposal."

Will host:

• MD 5: vs Acastanha - 20:00 - Foggy, 4°C.

Estadio de la Revolución - Capacity: 40,000 - San Ignacio de la Frontera, Cajamarca.

Tenants: Ministry of Culture and Sports of Huayramarca.
Built in: 1985.
Altitude: 2325 meters above sea level.
Local teams: Audax Cajamarca.
Data: The Ministry of Culture and Sports has decided to revamp the sporting infrastructure across Huayramarca in order to promote football among young people and form, in a near future, a strong Huayramarcan National Team. In order to fulfil said promise stadia were built in significant places in Huayramarca, San Ignacio de la Frontera is one of those sometimes-forgotten outposts of the nation yet relevant for trading with its neighbouring Mertagne in the oriental side of the Highlands. Home of Audax Cajamarca, this stadium promises to offer one of the most interesting fan scenes in the nation, as people are more passionate than other places in Huayramarca, considering the heavy influence that Mertagnian football has caused in this place.

Not as high as another venues in terms of altitude, the 2,325 meters above sea level isn't a cipher that should be underestimated, to the contrary, it's still a problematic altitude for teams that aren't used to it, especially on ball shooting and breathing conditions. This stadium is the only one in Huayramarca that uses turf as ground to play, something that could cause issues with visiting teams and also Huayramarcans that might not be used to play here.

Will host:

• MD 11: vs Melbergia - 19:15, 8°C. Possible rain and fog.

Jungla:

Estadio Olímpico del Oriente - Capacity: 26,000 - Sechura.

Tenants: MuniSechura - Municipality of Sechura.
Built in: 1945.
Altitude: 560 meters above sea level.
Local teams: Sociedad Petrolera, Huayramarcan National Team.
Data: One of the biggest stadia in Huayramarca, the main hub of sports in the Jungle region is located at Sechura, a city of about 300,000 inhabitants which serves as logistical hub for operations of rubber production and for explorations into the dense jungle nearby. Sociedad Petrolera is a modest Liga 1 side, but one that tends to attract almost ticket sell outs every game, since people in that region tends to be quite passionate of football in order to forget their not so good daily life. At that city, one should take care of humidity, which tends to be quite strong at times, hence teams usually play there on afternoon or night, since heat might be something difficult to stand even for locals.

Will host:

• MD 3: vs Talamia - 15:00 - Rainy, 28°C.

Estadio Provincial de Nauta - Capacity: 16,000 - Nauta.

Tenants: Autoridad Deportiva de Nauta – Nautan Sports Authority.
Built in: 1985.
Altitude: 1,725 meters above sea level.
Local teams: Sporting Nauta, Huayramarcan National Team.
Data: Located in the high-elevation jungle, a biome located between 1,500 and 2,000 meters above sea level, Nauta is considered by many as the gateway to the Huayramarcan jungle, as it is the most populated town (255,000) in a desolated strip of 1,200 km of road that connects to Sechura (the fourth largest city of Huayramarca). Anyways, part of a wave of stimuli from the Government towards Football, Nauta got awarded a new venue for their local second division team and, potentially, a home for future matches of The Condors, which will be a reality in this World Cup Qualifier. Inspired in shells found at the shores of the River Nanay (which divides the city in two), this stadium reflects the local identity of the Nautans, people dedicated mostly to fishing activities.

This might be the calmest venue of the seven that Huayramarca will provide for this World Cup Qualifier, but don’t take it for granted that will be easy; mosquitos and weather will also play its match in Huayramarca and this is not an exception.

Will host:

• MD 3: vs Talamia - 15:00 - Rainy, 28°C.

Costa:

Estadio Metropolitano del Guayas - Capacity: 62,000 - Guayaquil.

Tenants: Autoridad Guayaquileña de Deportes - Guayaquilean Sports Authority.
Built in: 1980.
Altitude: 15 meters above sea level.
Local teams: Guayaquil Wanderers, Barcelona Sporting Club, Huayramarcan National Team.
Data: A kettle pot, that's the definition for the biggest stadium in all of Huayramarca. "El Metropolitano" is the most recently built stadium in the nation and will make the debut for international football in Huayramarca. Hosts two teams and the fan atmosphere in Guayaquil is perhaps one of the most intimidatory ones in the multiverse, fans throwing you stones while receiving, throwing flares, extremely noisy people all around and the incredibly hot and humid weather that dominates the city may be lethal for some teams when trying to visit. Rescuing a tie from here may be considered something great, since you survived the "Guayaco" hell. Hence that, teams often love to play at the afternoon, specially at 3:00 P.M. in order to squeeze out the rivals in exhaust.

Will host:

• MD 1: vs Valanora - 15:00 - Sunny, 35°C.

Estadio Olímpico Universitario - Capacity: 55,000 Lima.

Tenants: Universidad Nacional Mayor de Santa Cecilia.
Built in: 1955.
Altitude: 430 meters above sea level.
Local teams: Club Universitario.
Data: Imagine a venue packed of people that has just finished their daily classes, people thirsty to watch some football and leave aside, for a moment, their daily academic stress. That’s the most accurate depiction of the Estadio Olímpico Universitario, a 55,000-seater venue that will host, for the first time, the Huayramarcan National Team. This is the second largest stadium of Huayramarca and it’s known for being built in a way that optimizes acoustics, so fans could be noisier than they really are during their fireworks receiving of the local team. As a way to include more communities into the sport, the HFF has considered to include this venue (and the city of Lima) for this WCQ in order to see more local identity during the matches.

Will host:

• MD 13: vs Sannyamathland - 19:00 - Clear skies, 27°C.

Isles:

Estadio Marítimo - Capacity: 22,000 – Puerto San Carlos.

Tenants: Provincial Authority of the San Carlos Archipelago.
Built in: 1985.
Altitude: 225 meters above sea level.
Local teams: Club Marítimo, Huayramarcan National Team.
Data: Located three and a half hours away from Continental Huayramarca (via airplane), Puerto San Carlos is the furthest outpost of Huayramarca, located midway between Ko-oren and Nova Calania (continent). A city known for its ecologic mindset, good coral reefs to do snorkelling and pristine beaches that turns it into the ideal vacation spot for the average Huayramarcan family. The Estadio Marítimo has been built by the National Government and the Huayramarcan FA in their “Together Forever” campaign of integrating the four main regions of the nation into the sports scene, this stadium boasts the privilege of being the first carbon-neutral venue in the Anaian region by virtue of respecting the environment and being powered by natural means of energy such as wind and sun.

Fans here might be the noisiest in Huayramarca, this because the enthusiasm it means to receive the National Team in rare occasions for them, aside from being this World Cup Qualifier the formal inaugural act of the venue. Expect a wild crowd of people, even in the nearby hills or climbing trees to see the match.

Will host:

• MD 7: vs Krytenia - 18:00 - Sunny, 28°C.

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